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XP 310
Contents
XP-310 User's Guide.................................................................................................................................. 11
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Setting Up the Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 12
Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. 12
Adjusting Control Panel Position ................................................................................................... 13
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 13
Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 14
Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 15
Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... 17
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 18
The Power Off Timer .......................................................................................................................... 18
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel .................................................... 18
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows......................................................................... 19
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X ....................................................................... 20
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 21
Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 22
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 22
Using Google Cloud Print ................................................................................................................... 22
Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 23
Wi-Fi Networking ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 25
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ....................................................... 26
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 28
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode ........................................................................................................... 29
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 31
Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. 31
Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 32
Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 34
Accessing the Web Config Utility ................................................................................................... 34
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 34
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Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 35
Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... 35
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Loading Paper for Documents ........................................................................................................... 37
Loading Paper for Photos .................................................................................................................. 40
Loading Envelopes ............................................................................................................................ 43
Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 46
Available EPSON Papers................................................................................................................... 46
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. 48
Paper or Media Type Settings ............................................................................................................ 49
Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 50
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 50
Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 52
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 52
Selecting Print Settings for Copies ................................................................................................ 53
Paper Type Settings - Copying ................................................................................................. 54
Paper Size Settings - Copying .................................................................................................. 55
Copying Options ....................................................................................................................... 55
Printing From a Computer ........................................................................................................................ 57
Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 57
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 57
Basic Print Options - Windows.................................................................................................. 60
Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows ............................................................................... 60
Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows .............................................................................. 62
Advanced Print Options - Windows........................................................................................... 63
Color Management Options - Windows .................................................................................... 63
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows..................................................................................... 64
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 66
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 67
Checking Print Status - Windows .............................................................................................. 68
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 69
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 70
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Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 72
Printing with Mac OS X....................................................................................................................... 72
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X..................................................................................... 73
Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X ............................................................................................. 76
Print Options - Mac OS X .......................................................................................................... 77
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X ................................................................................... 77
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X ................................................................................... 78
Managing Color - Mac OS X .......................................................................................................... 79
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X ......................................................................... 80
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X ................................................................................... 81
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X .............................................................................................. 81
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X ............................................................................... 82
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X ............................................................................................ 83
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 84
Scanning .................................................................................................................................................... 85
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 85
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel .......................................................................... 85
Changing Default Scan Button Settings .................................................................................... 87
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon .................................................................................. 87
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 89
Selecting Epson Scan Settings .......................................................................................................... 91
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................... 91
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... 92
Scanning in Full Auto Mode........................................................................................................... 92
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode......................................................................... 95
Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................... 95
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode ........................................................................................ 98
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode ........................................................................... 101
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode....................................................................................... 102
Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 104
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ...................................................................................... 106
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 108
Scanning in Professional Mode ................................................................................................... 109
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Available Image Types - Professional Mode ........................................................................... 112
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode ............................................................................ 112
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode ................................................................. 115
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 117
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 120
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 120
Selecting Scan File Settings ........................................................................................................ 121
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 122
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture ....................................................... 123
Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture ................................................................... 125
Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 125
Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ 125
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan .......................................................................................... 128
Using Memory Cards With Your Product .............................................................................................. 130
Inserting a Memory Card .................................................................................................................. 130
Memory Card Types .................................................................................................................... 131
Memory Card File Specifications ................................................................................................. 132
Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... 132
Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 133
Viewing and Printing Photos........................................................................................................ 133
Viewing and Printing Individual Photos ................................................................................... 133
Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen .......................................... 135
Print Setting Options - Photo Mode......................................................................................... 136
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 136
Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer .............................................. 136
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer ...................................................... 137
Printing Personalized Projects............................................................................................................... 138
Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper............................................................................................. 138
Printing Personalized Note Paper .................................................................................................... 140
Printing Calendar Pages .................................................................................................................. 141
Replacing Ink Cartridges ........................................................................................................................ 144
Check Cartridge Status .................................................................................................................... 144
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen............................................................................ 144
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Checking Cartridge Status with Windows .................................................................................... 146
Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X .................................................................................. 148
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................ 150
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ......................................................................................................... 150
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 151
Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility........................................................................... 156
Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges................................................................... 157
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows................................................................... 158
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X ................................................................. 158
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 160
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 161
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 161
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 161
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 161
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility ...................................................................... 164
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 165
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 166
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 167
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 169
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............................................................ 170
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 172
Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 173
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 175
Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 175
Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 175
Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 178
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 178
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 179
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 180
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 182
Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 183
Noise After Ink Installation ........................................................................................................... 183
Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 184
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Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... 184
Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 184
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 185
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 186
Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window .............................................................. 186
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 187
Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 188
Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 189
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 189
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 189
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 189
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 190
Paper Jam Problems ................................................................................................................... 190
Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 191
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 192
Nothing Prints .............................................................................................................................. 192
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 193
Error After Cartridge Replacement .............................................................................................. 194
Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 194
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems .................................................................................... 195
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 195
Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 196
Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 196
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 197
Border Appears on Borderless Prints .......................................................................................... 197
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 198
Incorrect Image Size or Position .................................................................................................. 198
Slanted Printout ........................................................................................................................... 199
Solving Print Quality Problems ......................................................................................................... 199
White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 200
Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 200
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 202
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 202
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Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 203
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 203
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 204
Cannot Start Epson Scan ............................................................................................................ 204
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 205
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 206
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 206
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 206
Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 207
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 207
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 207
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 208
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 208
Image is Scanned Upside-Down ................................................................................................. 208
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 208
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..................................................................... 209
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 209
Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... 209
Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot ......................................................................................... 210
Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card ...................................................................... 210
Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card................................................................... 211
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 211
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows .................................................................................... 211
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X .................................................................................. 213
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 213
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 215
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 215
Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 216
Printing Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 216
Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 216
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 217
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 218
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 219
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Memory Card Specifications ............................................................................................................ 220
Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 221
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 221
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 222
Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 222
Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 222
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 223
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 224
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 224
General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 224
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 226
LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 227
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 227
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 227
Software Notice................................................................................................................................ 228
Trademarks ...................................................................................................................................... 232
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 232
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 233
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 233
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 233
Copyright Attribution .................................................................................................................... 234
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XP-310 User's Guide
Welcome to the XP-310 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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Product Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Setting Up the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
The Power Off Timer
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Using Google Cloud Print
Using AirPrint
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5 The start button
6 The stop button
Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage
your product.
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4. Press the arrow buttons to select Language and press the OK button.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button.
6. Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel
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Product Parts - Top
1 Sheet feeder
2 Paper support
3 Output tray
4 Paper stopper
5 Feeder guard
6 Edge guide
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1 Document cover
2 Scanner glass
3 Control panel
4 Control panel release bar (beneath)
5 Memory card slot
6 Memory card access light
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Product Parts - Inside
1 Scanner unit
2 Ink cartridge holder in home position
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Product Parts - Back
1 AC inlet
2 USB port
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel
You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the printer turns off
automatically.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
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3. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
4. Press left or right arrow buttons to select Power Off Timer and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the length of time after which you want the product to
automatically turn off when it is not in use. Then press the OK button.
6. Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer
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3. In the drop-down menu, select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically
turn off when it is not in use.
4. Click Send.
5. When you see the time you selected listed as the Current Printer Setting, click OK.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer
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3. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in
use as the Power Off Timer setting.
4. Click Apply.
5. Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer
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Using Epson Email Print
With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone,
tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a
PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo and send an email to your product.
1. Set up your product for network printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit
www.epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed
setup instructions.
3. Send an email with attachments to your product's Email Print address.
Note: Both the email and any attachments print by default. You can change these printing options by
logging into your Epson Connect account.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
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Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting
the Google Cloud Print setup.
Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If
the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen
instructions to update your product.
6. Click Register.
7. Select the check box to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.
8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page.
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 product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,
computer, Apple or Android device with internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on
using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Using AirPrint
AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
running the latest version of iOS.
1. Set up your product for wireless printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
2. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
3. Print from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to your product.
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Parent topic: Product Basics
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Wi-Fi Networking
See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Changing or Updating Network Connections
1 Epson product
2 Wireless router or access point
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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)
Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not
responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We
recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
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3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. If you
do not see your wireless network's name, you can enter it manually.
Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other SSIDs and press the OK button.
Enter your network name as described in the next step.
5. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password).
• Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow
button to move to the next character.
• To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbers and symbols), press the
home button.
• To delete characters, press the left arrow.
• When you finish entering characters, press the OK button.
6. If you want to print a network setup report, press the start button. (Otherwise, press the stop
button.)
7. Press the home button to exit.
Your product should now display a WiFi symbol on the LCD screen.
Note: If the WiFi symbol isn't displayed on the LCD screen, you may have selected the wrong
network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.
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Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
1 Epson product
2 Computer with a wireless interface
3 Other wireless device
Your product automatically selects one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device:
Access point mode
If your product is not already connected to a wireless network, it enters access point mode and the
product itself acts as the network access point for up to 4 devices. When operating in this mode, your
product displays an AP connection symbol on the LCD screen.
Peer-to-peer mode
If your product is already connected to a wireless network, it enters peer-to-peer mode and
disconnects from any other networks. This also disables any other product features requiring access
to the Internet. When operating in this mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol
on the LCD screen.
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.
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Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Direct Setup and press the OK button.
4. Press the down arrow button, then press the OK button to change the Wi-Fi Direct password.
Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they will
be disconnected when you change the password.
Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.
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• Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow
button to move to the next character.
• To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbers and symbols), press the
home button.
• To delete characters, press the left arrow.
• When you finish entering characters, press the OK button.
6. Press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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7. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the
LCD screen, then enter the password shown.
8. Press the OK button to exit.
You see either an AP or D connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly
to your product from your computer or device.
Note: If the AP or D connection symbol is not displayed on the LCD screen, Wi-Fi Direct mode is not
enabled. Repeat these steps to try again.
Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access
point. If there is no hardware button, there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for the device.
Check your network product documentation for details.
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3. Press the left or right arrow button, select Wi-Fi Setup and then press OK.
4. Press the up or down arrow button, select Push Button Setup (WPS), and press OK.
5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
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3. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Status Sheet and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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Changing or Updating Network Connections
See these sections to change or update how your product connects to a network.
Accessing the Web Config Utility
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
Disabling Wi-Fi Features
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
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Related concepts
When to Uninstall Your Product Software
Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and
password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use.
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3. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Disable Wi-Fi and press the OK button.
4. Press the OK button to disable Wi-Fi.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
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Loading Paper
Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Loading Paper for Documents
Loading Paper for Photos
Loading Envelopes
Paper Loading Capacity
Available EPSON Papers
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Paper or Media Type Settings
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3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end.
Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed.
5. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even
the edges.
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6. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and beneath the
line on the left edge guide.
7. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
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• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
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3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end.
5. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even
the edges.
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6. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side.
7. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
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• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Loading Envelopes
You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]).
1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
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3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end.
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5. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left.
6. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly.
7. Flip the feeder guard back.
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Paper Loading Capacity
Paper type Load up to this many sheets
Plain paper - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Approximately 100 sheets*
[216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches
[210 × 297 mm])**
Epson Bright White Paper 80 sheets
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Plain paper - Legal (8.5 × 14 inches 1 sheet
[216 × 357 mm])
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-
sided
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
* Based on 20-lb (75-g/m²) paper weight. Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the left edge
guide.
** For two-sided printing, load up to 30 sheets.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500
[216 × 279 mm])
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50
S042038 100
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 20
[216 × 279 mm])
S041649 50
S041271 100
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40
Glossy
S041727 100
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 25
[216 × 279 mm])
S041667 50
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60
Glossy
S042174 100
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042182 25
[216 × 279 mm])
S042175 50
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40
Semi-gloss
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20
[216 × 279 mm])
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100
[216 × 279 mm])
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100
[216 × 357 mm])
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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 Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 50
Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042384 150
Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041106 10
Sheets [210 × 297 mm])
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 10
paper [216 × 279 mm])
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• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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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.
Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.8
inch (20 mm) away from each other.
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3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
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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.
5. To print more than one copy, press the up and down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99).
6. Press the left and right arrow buttons to select one of the following:
• Color: for color copies
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• B&W: for black-and-white copies
7. To view the print settings for the copies, press the OK button.
You see the current settings:
8. To change the print settings, press the down arrow button and select the necessary settings.
9. When you are ready to copy, press the start button.
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2. Do the following as necessary to select settings:
• To change the selected option for the current print setting, press the left or right arrow button and
select the option you want.
• To select a different print setting, press the up or down arrow button, select the setting you want,
and press the left or right arrow button to select the option you want for the setting.
3. When you finish selecting settings, press the OK button.
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Copying Options
Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.
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Paper type loaded Paper Type setting
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
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Copying option Available settings Description
Reduce/Enlarge Actual Size Copies at 100% size, unless you select a different
percentage as the Custom Size setting
Auto Fit Automatically sizes the image to fit the selected paper size
setting
Custom Automatically sizes the image by the percentage you select
as the Custom Size setting
Custom Size 25% to 400% Sizes the copy at the selected percentage, unless you select
Auto Fit as the Reduce/Enlarge setting
Paper Type Plain Paper Adjusts printer settings for the selected paper type
Photo Paper
Quality Standard Quality Provides good quality for most copies
Draft Provides lower quality for draft copies
Density Various levels Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies
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Printing From a Computer
Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software
as 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 you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking
and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
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2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.
Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.
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4. Select the Quality Option setting that matches your print content and the print quality you want to
use.
5. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Type setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list
for details.
6. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Size setting.
Note: You can also select the User Defined setting to create a custom paper size.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders.
Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
Note: If you need to access the Epson product support website, click the Online Support button.
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Basic Print Options - Windows
You can select any of the basic print options to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected
or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include
faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo
includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to
retain the special color effects.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
Reverse Order
Prints multi-page print jobs last page first.
Print Preview
Displays a preview of your printout before printing.
Black/Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Quiet Mode
Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or
Media Type setting.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
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2. Select the Paper & Quality Options settings for your printout:
• Select the type of paper you loaded.
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• Select Borderless to print a borderless photo, or Borders to print a document or a photo with
borders.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders.
Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
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Super Fine
For text and graphics with high print quality.
Photo
For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Best Photo
For photos and graphics with high print quality.
Photo RPM
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows
Advanced Print Options - Windows
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable,
depending on other settings you have chosen.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
High Speed
Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.
Edge Smoothing
Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.
Print Preview
Displays a preview of your printout before printing.
Black/Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Quiet Mode
Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or
Media Type setting.
Parent topic: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows
Color Management Options - Windows
You can adjust the Color Management settings on the Advanced tab to fine-tune the colors in your
printout, or turn off color management in your printer software.
Color Controls
Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and
Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the
midtone density using the Gamma setting.
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Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include
faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo
includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to
retain the special color effects.
ICM
Lets you turn off color management in your printer software using the Off (No Color Adjustment)
option. You can then manage color using only your application software.
Parent topic: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows
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• To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document
checkbox and select sizing options.
• To print on both sides of your paper, select the 2-sided printing options.
• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select
the Multi-Page checkbox and select the options you want.
• To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
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• To control printing at the edges of borderless images, select a Borderless option:
Note: To make changes to the Borderless settings, you must have selected the Borderless option
on the Advanced tab.
• To adjust the automatic settings, select Auto Expand as the Enlargement Method setting, then
adjust the Expansion slider (if necessary) to control the amount of image expansion.
Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your
printed photo.
• To print the borderless image at its actual size without scaling, select Retain Size as the
Enlargement Method setting.
• To add a watermark to your printout, select Watermark settings.
• To rotate or flip the printed image, select the Rotate 180° or Mirror Image checkboxes.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Save Settings button on the Advanced tab.
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2. Place your cursor over a Printing Presets option to view its list of settings.
3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets.
4. To choose an option for printing, select it.
5. Click OK.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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2. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Checking Print Status - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Checking Print Status - Windows
During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control
printing and check ink cartridge status.
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• To cancel printing, click Cancel.
• To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue.
• To check ink status, click Check Ink Levels.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
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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 for
printing in any program session.
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens.
1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
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2. Select Printer Settings.
You see the printer settings window.
3. Click the Maintenance tab.
You see the maintenance options:
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Changing Automatic Update Options
Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can
change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature.
1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Software Update Settings.
You see this window:
Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.
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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X
Managing Color - Mac OS X
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the
print window.
You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:
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Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the
application you are using.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing.
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.
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7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image
above for the Preview application.
8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
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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.
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Photo RPM
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Print Options - Mac OS X
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable,
depending on other settings you have chosen.
Expansion
If you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings to
control printing at the edges of borderless prints.
Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Mirror Image
Lets you flip the printed image horizontally.
Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed
photo.
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.
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1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless
photo, select the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also
select a custom setting to create a custom paper size.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check
the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
2. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window.
Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the
pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.
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• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet
pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting.
• To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.
• To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings.
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X
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Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the
Color Matching menu.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include
faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo
includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to
retain the special color effects.
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Parent topic: Managing Color - Mac OS X
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Quiet Mode
Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or
Media Type setting.
Permit temporary black printing
Allows you to print using black ink when a color ink cartridge is expended.
High Speed Printing
Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.
Warning Notifications
Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software when ink is
low.
Establish bidirectional communication
Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting On unless
you experience issues when using a shared printing pool.
Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X
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Checking Print Status - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X
During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge
status.
1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock.
You see the print status window:
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• To pause a print job, click the button next to the print job. To resume a print job, click the
button.
• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the large Pause button.
• To check ink status, click the Settings icon, then click the Supply Levels tab.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X
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Scanning
You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files.
Starting a Scan
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture
Scanning Special Projects
Starting a Scan
After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of
these methods.
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
Parent topic: Scanning
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8, you must connect your product with a USB cable to scan
using the buttons.
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4. Press the arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button.
• To PC (JPEG) saves your scan file directly to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X
10.6/10.7/10.8.
• To PC (PDF) saves your scan as a PDF file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X
10.6/10.7/10.8.
• To PC (Email) scans your original and attaches it to a message in your e-mail program. You can
select the e-mail program you want to use and resize your image, if necessary, from an option
screen on your computer.
Note: This works with MAPI-type email such as Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Mail, Mac Mail,
and Entourage, but not web-based email such as Gmail.
• To PC (WSD) lets you manage network scanning in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista
(English only).
Note: To use this feature, you must first set up WSD (Web Services for Devices) on the computer
you want to scan to.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select how you connected your product to your computer:
• If your product is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, select USB Connection.
• If your product is connected to your computer over a network, select the computer name from the
list.
6. Press the start button to start scanning.
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Changing Default Scan Button Settings
Parent topic: Starting a Scan
Changing Default Scan Button Settings
You can view or change the default scan settings your product uses when you scan to your computer
using the product buttons. You do this using the Event Manager program.
1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager:
• Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select Event Manager.
• Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software
> Event Manager.
• Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Event Manager.
2. Open the Scanner (Windows) or Select Scanner (Mac OS X) drop-down list and select your
product, if necessary.
3. Click Make Job Settings.
4. Open the Edit Job Settings drop-down list and select the scan button settings you want to view or
change.
5. Change the settings as necessary.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Close to close the Event Manager window.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can
download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image
adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface
for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson
Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
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You see an Epson Scan window like this:
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Related topics
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download
and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo
correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR
scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver
download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for
instructions.)
2. Select your product.
Note: In certain programs, you may need to select your product as the "source" first. If you see a
Select Source option, choose it and select your product. With Windows, do not select a WIA option
for your product; it will not work correctly.
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Note: Epson Scan may start in a mode other than Home Mode when you first access it.
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Related topics
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Scan Modes
Epson Scan provides a choice of scan modes with different levels of control over your settings.
Full Auto Mode
This mode automatically detects the type of content you are scanning, selects settings for it, and
saves your scanned image. You can also select various image adjustment options.
Home Mode
You can select setting groups based on the type of content you are scanning. You can also select
various image adjustment options, and preview and size your scanned image.
Office Mode
You can quickly scan text documents and adjust them on a preview screen. You can also select
various image adjustment options and preview your scanned image.
Professional Mode
You can manually customize all available settings, and preview and size your scanned image.
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
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Selecting the Scan Mode
Select the Epson Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the Epson
Scan window:
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2. To select image adjustment options or change your scanned file settings, click Customize, select
the settings, and click OK.
• To choose any of the available image adjustment options, select the checkbox for the option.
• To change the scanned file settings, click File Save Settings.
3. Click Scan.
Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning
program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac
OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
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Related tasks
Selecting Scan File Settings
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode
You can select these image adjustment options in Epson Scan Full Auto Mode.
Dust Removal
Removes dust marks from your originals automatically.
Color Restoration
Restores the colors in faded photos automatically.
Auto Photo Orientation
Checks the preview image for faces, the sky, and other features, and then correctly rotates the photo
when it is scanned, if necessary. (If your photo is not oriented correctly using this option, deselect this
option and scan again.)
Parent topic: Scanning in Full Auto Mode
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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.
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4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolution
setting is selected automatically based on the Destination setting you choose.)
• Screen/Web: Select this option for images you will e-mail, view on a computer screen, or post on
the web.
• Printer: Select this option for images you will print or documents you will convert to editable text
using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.
• Other: Select this option if you want to select a custom resolution for your image.
5. If you selected Other in the last step, select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan.
6. Click the Preview button.
Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window.
7. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scan area).
8. Select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the
image or scan area in the Preview window.
9. If you want to reduce or enlarge your image as you scan, select the Target Size setting you want to
use.
10. Click Scan.
You see the File Save Settings window.
11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK.
Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning
program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac
OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Related concepts
Scan Resolution Guidelines
Image Preview Guidelines
Related tasks
Selecting Scan File Settings
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Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode
You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select
the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple
scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only).
You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just
be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings.
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 corner
to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
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• Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview
image.
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2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:
• If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step.
• To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the 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.)
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• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the Copy Marquee icon to
copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image.
Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window
before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned.
• To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon.
3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window.
Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode
You can select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Home Mode.
Note: Select the Image Option checkbox if you need to set any of the grayed-out image adjustments.
Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on the Document Type and Image Type setting.
Click the Brightness button to access additional settings.
Descreening
Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This
option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not
appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.)
Color Restoration
Restores the colors in faded photos automatically.
Backlight Correction
Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light.
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Dust Removal
Removes dust marks from your originals automatically.
Text Enhancement
Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents.
Auto Area Segmentation
Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the
graphics.
Brightness
Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image.
Threshold
Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs.
Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode
You can reduce or enlarge the size of your image as you scan. You can also select a specific scan size,
such as a common photo size like 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm). This places a scan area of that size on
the preview image so you can use it to help crop the image in the correct proportions.
1. Click the Preview button to preview your image.
2. In the Epson Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image to be from the Target Size
list.
Note: If you need to rotate the orientation of the target size for your image, click the Orientation
icon.
A marquee (dotted line) appears on your preview image proportioned for the size you selected.
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3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:
• To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the 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.
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4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize
option.
5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK. Then create a scan area on the
preview image.
The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size.
Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode
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2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original.
4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original.
5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan.
6. Click the Preview button.
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Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window.
7. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scan area).
8. Select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the
image or scan area in the Preview window.
9. Click Scan.
You see the File Save Settings window.
10. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK.
Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning
program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac
OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Related concepts
Scan Resolution Guidelines
Related tasks
Selecting Scan File Settings
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode
You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select
the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple
scanned images of different areas.
You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just
be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings.
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1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the
preview image.
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• 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 Copy Marquee icon to copy the
existing marquee and paste it on the preview image.
Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window
before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned.
• To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon.
3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window.
Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode
You can select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Office Mode.
Note: Select the Image Option checkbox if you need to set any of the grayed-out image adjustments.
Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on the Image Type setting.
Unsharp Mask
Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges.
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Descreening
Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This
option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not
appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.)
Text Enhancement
Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents.
Auto Area Segmentation
Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the
graphics.
Color Enhance
Enhances the red, green, or blue shades in the scanned image.
Brightness
Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image.
Threshold
Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs.
Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode
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2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Reflective for documents or
photos.
3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original.
4. Select the specific type of original you are scanning as the Auto Exposure Type setting: Document
or Photo.
5. Select the details of your original and how you want it scanned as the Image Type setting.
6. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan.
7. Click the Preview button.
Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window.
8. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scan area).
9. Select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the
image or scan area in the Preview window.
10. If you want to reduce or enlarge your image as you scan, select the Target Size setting you want to
use.
11. Click Scan.
You see the File Save Settings window.
12. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK.
Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning
program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac
OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Available Image Types - Professional Mode
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Related concepts
Scan Resolution Guidelines
Image Preview Guidelines
Related tasks
Selecting Scan File Settings
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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-and-white photos.
Black & White
Select this setting for black text documents or line art.
Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode
You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select
the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple
scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only).
You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just
be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings.
Note: In Professional Mode, the default Preview mode is Normal mode. To use Thumbnail Preview
mode instead, select the Thumbnail checkbox beneath the Preview button (if available), then click the
Preview button to preview your image again.
1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image:
• Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview
image.
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• 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 corner
to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
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2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:
• If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step.
• To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the 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.)
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• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the Copy
Marquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image.
• To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon.
Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window
before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned.
3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window.
Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode
You can select these Adjustments options in Epson Scan Professional Mode.
Note: Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on the Image Type setting.
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Descreening
Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This
option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not
appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.)
Color Restoration
Restores the colors in faded photos automatically.
Backlight Correction
Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light.
Dust Removal
Removes dust marks from your originals automatically.
Auto Exposure
Automatically adjusts the image exposure settings when you click the Auto Exposure icon. To
automatically adjust image exposure settings continuously, click the Configuration button, click the
Color tab, and select Continuous auto exposure. You can adjust the level of auto exposure using a
slider.
Histogram Adjustment
Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight, shadow, and gamma levels individually. (For
advanced users only.) Click the histogram icon to access the settings.
Tone Correction
Provides a graphical interface for adjusting tone levels individually. (For advanced users only.) Click
the tone correction icon to access the settings.
Brightness
Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image.
Saturation
Adjusts the density of colors in the overall image.
Color Balance
Adjusts the balance of colors in the overall image.
Color Palette
Provides a graphical interface for adjusting mid-tone levels, such as skin tones, without affecting the
highlight and shadow areas of the image. (For advanced users only.) Click the Color Palette icon
to access the settings.
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Threshold
Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in
OCR (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 you scan. You can also select a specific scan size,
such as a common photo size like 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm). This places a scan area of that size on
the preview image so you can use it to help crop the image in the correct proportions.
1. Click the Preview button to preview your image.
2. In the Epson Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image to be from the Target Size
list.
Note: If you need to rotate the orientation of the target size for your image, click the orientation
icon.
A marquee (dotted line) appears on your preview image proportioned for the size you selected.
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3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:
• To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the 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.
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4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize
option.
5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK. Then create a scan area on the
preview image.
The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size.
6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) or (Mac OS X) icon next to the Target Size
setting and select options as desired.
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• Trimming: Turns automatic image cropping on or off.
• Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height proportions of the scanned image size so you can adjust
it without constraint.
Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode
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• Fax: 200 dpi
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan on the Epson Scan window. You may
also be able to access the window by clicking the icon on the Epson Scan window.
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1. Do one of the following to select the folder in which you want to save your scanned image:
• Click the button for one of the displayed folders.
• Click the Other button, click the Browse or Choose button, and select a folder.
2. Type in a stem file name in the Prefix field. This name is used along with numbers to automatically
name your scanned files.
3. Select a different number as the Start Number setting, if you like.
4. Select the file format you want to use in the Image Format Type menu.
5. If your file format provides optional settings, click the Options button to select them.
6. Choose any of the optional settings you want to use by selecting their checkboxes.
7. Click OK.
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings
You can select from a variety scanned file types and optional settings on the File Save Settings window
in Epson Scan.
File Formats
Bitmap (*.bmp)
A standard image file format for most Windows programs.
JPEG (*.jpg)
An image format that lets you highly compress image data. However, the higher the compression, the
lower the image quality. (The Tiff format is recommended when you need to modify or retouch your
scanned image.)
Multi-TIFF (*.tif)
A Tiff file format when multiple pages are saved to the same file, allowing you to edit the images using
a compatible program.
PDF (*.pdf)
A document format that is readable by Windows and Mac OS X systems using Adobe Reader,
Acrobat, or other programs. You can save multi-page documents in one PDF file.
PICT (*.pct)
A standard image file format for most Mac OS X programs.
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PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif)
File formats that include Epson PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider color
range (does not affect the way the image displays on the screen).
TIFF (*.tif)
A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP
software.
Optional Settings
Overwrite any files with the same name
Select to overwrite previous files with the same names.
Show this dialog box before next scan
Select to have the File Save Settings window appear automatically before you scan.
Open image folder after scanning
Select to have Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder automatically open to the folder where your
scanned image is saved after scanning.
Show Add Page dialog after scanning
If you are scanning a multi-page document using the PDF or Multi-Tiff format, select to display a
prompt for scanning additional pages after the first page is scanned.
Parent topic: Selecting Scan File Settings
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download
and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo
correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR
scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver
download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
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4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any
other scan settings as necessary.
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5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu.
6. Click Scan.
Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected.
Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture
Parent topic: Scanning
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1. Place your original on your product for scanning.
2. Start Epson Scan.
3. Select the scan mode you want to use.
4. Select the scan settings for your scan.
5. Preview your image.
6. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan.
You see the File Save Settings window.
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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.
Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window:
Note: If you installed an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) program, you may see a screen
indicating the program is converting your page to text. Wait until the program re-scans the page and
close the program, if necessary.
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Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects
Related tasks
Selecting the Scan Mode
Selecting Scan File Settings
Related topics
Starting a Scan
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Note: Color restoration is not available in Office Mode, if Epson Scan offers that mode.
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Related tasks
Selecting the Scan Mode
Related topics
Starting a Scan
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
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Using Memory Cards With Your Product
Follow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product.
Inserting a Memory Card
Printing from a Memory Card
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card
Note: Do not force the card all the way into the slot. Insert it only until it meets resistance.
The memory card access light flashes and then stays lit.
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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.
Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation for
details on using it.
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Memory Card File Specifications
You can insert memory cards in your product containing files that meet these specifications.
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.
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2. If your product is connected to your computer using a USB cable, do one of the following:
• Windows: Open the My Computer, Computer, or Windows Explorer utility. Then right-click the
name of your memory card (listed as a removable disk) and select Eject.
• Mac OS X: Drag the removable disk icon for your memory card from the desktop into the trash.
3. Pull the memory card straight out of its slot.
Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card
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3. Press the arrow buttons to scroll through your photos to display one that you want to view or print.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99).
5. To view additional photos and select others for printing, press the arrow buttons and repeat the
selections above.
6. To view the print settings for the photos, press the OK button.
You see the current settings:
7. To change the print settings, press the arrow button shown on the screen and select the necessary
settings.
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8. When you are ready to print, press the start button.
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Print Setting Options - Photo Mode
Select these print settings options when printing photos displayed on the LCD screen.
Caution: Remove the memory card before you change this setting or you may lose data from the
memory card. 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. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
2. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select File Sharing Setup and press the OK button.
3. Press the arrow buttons to select your connection type and press the OK button.
Parent topic: Transferring Photos on a Memory Card
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Related tasks
Removing a Memory Card
Note: Do not transfer photos to and from a memory card while you are printing from the memory card.
Note: Your product's LCD screen does not update to display new photos transferred to the memory
card. Wait until the memory card access light stops flashing, then remove and insert the memory card to
update the photos displayed.
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Printing Personalized Projects
You can print calendars, lined paper, graph paper, or stationery with a photo background.
Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper
Printing Personalized Note Paper
Printing Calendar Pages
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4. Press the left or right arrow button, select Lined Papers, then press the OK button.
5. Press the left or right arrow button and then press the OK button to select one of the following
settings:
• Wide Rule
• Thin Rule
• Graph Paper
• Music Paper
Note: View the images for each option to preview the design layout.
6. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button.
7. To print more than one sheet, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99).
8. When you are ready to print, press the start button.
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Printing Personalized Note Paper
You can print lined or unlined note paper with one of your own photos in the background.
1. Load plain paper in either Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches
[210 × 297 mm]) size.
2. Insert a memory card into your product's memory card slot.
3. Press the home button, if necessary.
4. Press the left or right arrow button, select Personal Stationery, and press the OK button.
5. Press the left or right arrow button, select Writing Papers, and press the OK button.
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6. Press the left or right arrow button, and press the OK button to select one of the following settings:
• Without Rule
• Horizontal Rule
• Vertical Rule
Note: View the images for each option to preview the design layout.
7. Select the size of paper you loaded, and press the OK button.
8. Select the photo you want to use for your note paper, and press the OK button.
Note: To rotate the layout for your note paper, press the down arrow.
9. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button.
10. To print more than one sheet, press the up or down arrow to select the number (up to 99).
11. When you are ready to print, press the start button.
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2. Press the home button, if necessary.
3. Press the left or right arrow buttons, select Personal Stationery, and press the OK button.
4. Press the up or down arrow button, select Calendar, and press the OK button.
5. Press the left or right arrow button and press the OK button to select one of the following settings:
• Weekly: prints a Sunday to Saturday week-long calendar with hourly divisions.
• Monthly: prints a monthly calendar for a chosen month and year.
Note: View the images for each option to preview the design layout.
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6. If you chose Monthly, select the year and month, and press the OK button.
7. Select the type of paper to print on, and press the OK button.
8. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button.
9. To print more than one sheet, press the up or down arrows to select the number (up to 99).
10. When you are ready to print, press the start button.
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Replacing Ink Cartridges
When an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it.
You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old, if your printouts do not look
their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head.
Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with
local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges to Epson for proper disposal,
please go to www.epson.com/recycle for more information.
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2. Press the OK button.
You see this screen:
Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any.
Displayed ink levels are approximate.
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• If you want to replace an ink cartridge now, select Replace now and press the OK button. When
you finish replacing cartridges, press the start button.
Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able
to continue printing temporarily.
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2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen.
Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product are broken, incompatible with the product
model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status.
3. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select
Monitoring Preferences.
You see this window:
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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
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1. Do one of the following:
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select
Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility
and select Open Printer Utility.
• Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax,
select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
2. Select EPSON Status Monitor.
You see this window:
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• 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,
or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status.
Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other
products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage.
The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer set up and not for resale. After some ink
is used for priming, the rest is available for printing. Yields vary considerably based on images printed,
print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink
remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on.
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Ink color Part number
Standard-capacity High-capacity
Black 200 200XL
Cyan 200 200XL
Magenta 200 200XL
Yellow 200 200XL
Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print
head nozzles from drying out. Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink.
Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
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• If you are replacing a cartridge before you see a message on the LCD screen, press the home
button if necessary and select Setup. Select Maintenance, then select Ink Cartridge
Replacement and press the OK button.
2. Lift up the scanner unit.
Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not
touch the flat white cable inside the printer.
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3. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it.
Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes,
flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away.
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
4. Before opening the new cartridge package, shake it gently four or five times.
Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or ink may leak.
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5. Remove the cartridge from the package.
Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge. Install the new cartridge immediately after
removing the old one; if you do not, the print head may dry out and be unable to print.
Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak.
7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place.
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8. Lower the scanner unit.
9. Press the start button.
The print head moves to its home position and the printer starts charging the ink. This takes about 4
minutes. When you see the Ink Cartridge Replacement screen, ink charging is finished.
Caution: Never turn off the product while the power light is flashing or you will waste ink.
If you see an error screen telling you an ink cartridge is installed incorrectly, lift up the scanner unit
and press the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place. When you're finished, press the OK button.
If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot re-install and use the cartridge.
Caution: If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and
store it in the same environment as the printer. The valve in the ink supply port is designed to contain
any excess ink, but do not touch the ink supply port or surrounding area. Always store ink cartridges with
the label facing up; do not store cartridges upside-down.
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Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility
You can use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility to view on-screen instructions for replacing an ink
cartridge. This method allows you to replace a cartridge before it is low or expended (if it is too old, for
example).
1. Do one of the following:
• Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings. Then
click the Maintenance tab.
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select
Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility
and select Open Printer Utility.
• Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax,
select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
You see a window like this:
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2. Click the Ink Cartridge Replacement icon and follow the on-screen instructions to replace your ink
cartridges as necessary.
Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges
Related concepts
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges
Note: You cannot print with expended color ink cartridges using your product's control panel.
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Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges
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2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Delete
icon to cancel your print job.
Mac OS X 10.8: Click the button to cancel your print job. If an error message is displayed, click
the OK button.
3. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
4. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies.
5. Select Driver.
You see this screen:
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13. Select the Grayscale option.
14. Click Print to print your document.
Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges
Related tasks
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper
type setting, and depends on other selected print settings. To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor
must be enabled.
• Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the remaining black ink
for the document you are printing.
• Click Disable this feature to continue using the remaining black ink.
Note: If you disable this feature, it remains disabled until you reinstall the black ink cartridge.
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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 Maintenance
Print Head Alignment
Cleaning the Paper Path
Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it
when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first.
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3. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head is clean
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Related concepts
Print Head Cleaning
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
2. Do one of the following:
• Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select
Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility
and select Open Printer Utility.
• Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax,
select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
3. Select Nozzle Check.
You see a window like this:
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4. Click Print.
5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head is clean
Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it
when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first.
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Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance
Related topics
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
You can clean the print head using the control panel on your product.
1. Make sure no product lights are indicating errors.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
3. Press the home button, if necessary.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
6. Press the arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button.
The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is
finished.
You see this screen:
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Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.
7. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button to run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head is
clean.
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off the product and wait
at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink
cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced.
Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning
Related concepts
Print Head Cleaning
Related topics
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
You can clean the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
2. Do one of the following:
• Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select
Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility
and select Open Printer Utility.
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• Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax,
select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
3. Select Head Cleaning.
You see a window like this:
Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.
5. When the power light stops flashing and remains on, you can check to see if the nozzles are
clean; click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print.
6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head is clean
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Print head needs cleaning
Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.
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Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality
Related concepts
Print Head Cleaning
5. Press the arrow buttons to select Head Alignment and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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6. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet.
Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern.
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8. Check the printed pattern and press the arrow buttons to choose the number representing the best
printed pattern for each set. Press the OK button after each selection.
Parent topic: Print Head Alignment
Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern.
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5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number
representing the best printed pattern for each set.
• After choosing each pattern number, click Next.
• If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click
Realignment. Then print another alignment sheet and check it.
Note: Click Skip (where available) if you want to skip a particular alignment sheet.
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2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass.
3. Check the back of the ejected paper to see if it is clean.
4. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean.
Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality
Related topics
Copying
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Cleaning and Transporting Your Product
See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product.
Cleaning Your Product
Transporting Your Product
Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it.
Do not use oil or other lubricants inside the product or let water get inside it.
Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the glass and do not press the glass surface with
any force.
6. Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.
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• Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent
the product from printing.
• Do not carry the product by its control panel; this may damage the product.
Caution: Do not place tape on the white flat cable inside the product; otherwise, you may damage
your product.
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9. Lower the control panel by squeezing the release bar and gently pushing the panel down.
Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage
your product.
10. Place the product in its original packing materials, if possible, or use equivalent materials with
cushioning around the product.
Keep the product level during transportation. Be sure to remove the tape from the ink cartridge holder
before turning on your product. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the
print head.
Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product
Related concepts
Print Head Cleaning
Print Head Alignment
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Solving Problems
Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product.
Checking for Software Updates
Product Status Messages
Running a Product Check
Resetting Control Panel Defaults
Solving Setup Problems
Solving Network Problems
Solving Copying Problems
Solving Paper Problems
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems
Solving Print Quality Problems
Solving Scanning Problems
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
Solving Memory Card Problems
When to Uninstall Your Product Software
Where to Get Help
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Product Status Messages
You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen.
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Related concepts
Check Cartridge Status
Related references
Paper Jam Problems
Where to Get Help
Related topics
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges
Loading Paper
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7. Press the start button.
After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen:
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Resetting Control Panel Defaults
If you have a problem with settings on the product control panel, you can reset them to their factory
defaults. 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 OK button.
You see this screen:
3. Press the arrow buttons to select Restore Default Settings and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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4. Press the arrow buttons to select one of these options and press the OK button:
• Wi-Fi Settings: Resets all network settings.
• All except Wi-Fi: Resets all control panel settings, except for network settings.
• All Settings: Resets all control panel settings.
You see a confirmation screen.
5. Press the OK button to reset the selected settings.
(Press the stop button if you want to cancel the operation.)
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Software Installation Problems
If you have problems while installing your product software, try these solutions:
• Make sure your product is turned on and any necessary cables are securely connected at both ends. If
you still have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions on
the Start Here sheet. Also make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system.
• Close any other programs, including screen savers and virus protection software, and install your
product software again.
• In Windows, make sure your product is selected as the default printer and the correct port is shown in
the printer properties.
• If you see any error message or your software does not install correctly in Windows, you may not have
software installation privileges. Contact your System Administrator.
Parent topic: Solving Setup Problems
Related concepts
When to Uninstall Your Product Software
Related references
Windows System Requirements
Mac System Requirements
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Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window
Cannot Print Over a Network
Cannot Scan Over a Network
Parent topic: Solving Problems
Note: Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal
object, such as a filing cabinet.
• Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting to it from your computer or
another device.
• You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access
point.
• Check to see if access restrictions, such as MAC address filtering, are set on the router or access
point. If access restrictions are set, add your product's MAC address to your router's address list. To
obtain your product's MAC address, print a network status sheet. Then follow the instructions in your
router or access point documentation to add the address to the list.
• 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 or passphrase for connection. Then make sure to enter the exact WEP key or WPA
passphrase correctly.
• Check if your computer is restricting the available wireless channels. If so, verify that your wireless
access point is using one of the usable channels and change to a usable channel, if necessary.
• If you are using a Wi-Fi Direct connection that suddenly disconnects, the Wi-Fi direct password on
your device may have been changed. If necessary, deleted the existing DIRECT-xxxxxxxx
connection settings from your device and enter a new password. See your device documentation for
instructions.
• If you connected your product to a Windows computer using Wi-Fi Direct and it automatically selected
Access Point Mode, you may have trouble accessing a low-priority Internet connection. Check the
network connection or adapter settings in the Windows Control Panel and set the Internet metric
setting to 100 for your version of the Internet Protocol.
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Parent topic: Solving Network Problems
Related tasks
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
Note: If you are reading these instructions online, you will lose your internet connection when you
initialize your router, so note the next step before initializing it.
4. Download your product software from the Epson website, or install it from the CD that came with
your product using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
• If you have replaced your router, reinstall your product software to connect to the new router.
Parent topic: Solving Network Problems
Related concepts
When to Uninstall Your Product Software
Related tasks
Printing a Network Status Sheet
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• If you are connecting the product wirelessly via EpsonNet Setup and a WiFi symbol is not displayed on
the product's LCD screen, make sure your product software was installed correctly. If necessary,
reinstall your software.
• Make sure you installed your product software correctly for your network. See the Start Here sheet for
instructions.
• If your Mac includes both wired and wireless network services, make sure the network to which you
connected your product is at the top of the Set Service Order list. Check your Mac documentation for
instructions.
Parent topic: Solving Network Problems
Note: Avoid placing your product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal
object, such as a filing cabinet.
• Check to see if your wireless router or access point has an enabled Privacy Separator function that is
preventing printing from a device over the network. See your router or access point documentation for
instructions on disabling the Privacy Separator function.
• If you are connecting the product wirelessly via EpsonNet Setup and a WiFi symbol is not displayed on
the product's LCD screen, make sure your product software was installed correctly. If necessary,
reinstall your software.
Parent topic: Solving Network Problems
Related concepts
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
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Related tasks
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON
Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the Connection setting is set to Network, then click the
Test button.
Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings.
Make sure the Connection setting is set to Network, then click the Test button.
• Make sure the option selected as the Timeout Setting in the Epson Scan Settings program is long
enough to complete scanning over a network.
• You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access
point.
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download
and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo
correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR
scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver
download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
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Solving Copying Problems
Check these solutions if you have problems copying with your product.
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While
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Paper Feeding Problems
If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions:
• If paper does not feed for printing, remove it. Then reload it in the sheet feeder against the right side
and beneath the tab. Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper, making sure that the paper
stack is not above the arrow mark on the edge guide.
• If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper, fan the edges to separate the sheets, and reload it.
• If paper jams when you load only one or two sheets, try loading more sheets at a time. Do not load
more than the recommended number of sheets.
• If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets.
• For best results, follow these guidelines:
• Use new, smooth, high-quality paper that is not curled, creased, old, too thin, or too thick.
• Load paper in the sheet feeder printable side up.
• Follow any special loading instructions that came with the paper.
Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems
Related references
Paper Jam Problems
Paper Loading Capacity
Related topics
Loading Paper
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6. Lower the scanner unit and press the power button to turn the product back on.
7. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper.
Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems
Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
Related topics
Loading Paper
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Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems
Related references
Paper Jam Problems
Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
Related topics
Loading Paper
Nothing Prints
If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions:
• Make sure your product is turned on.
• Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends.
• If you connected your product to a USB hub, make sure it is a first-tier hub. If it still does not print,
connect your product directly to your computer instead of the hub.
• 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: Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the screen, and select All apps. Select
Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name,
select See what's printing, and select your product name again if necessary. Right-click the stalled
print job, click Cancel, and click Yes.
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• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, select See
what's printing, and select your product name again, if necessary. Right-click the stalled print job,
click Cancel, and click Yes.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
right-click your product name, and select Open. Right click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and
click Yes.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select
Printers and Other Hardware, if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your
product name, select Open, right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes.
Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer
Related tasks
Running a Product Check
• Windows Vista: Click , select Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select
Printers and Other Hardware, if necessary, and Printers and Faxes.)
2. Right-click your product name, select Printing Preferences, and select your product name again if
necessary.
3. Click the Maintenance tab.
4. Click the Extended Settings button.
5. Click the Monitoring Preferences button.
6. Click the Register the shortcut icon to the taskbar checkbox.
7. Click OK to close the open program windows.
Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer
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Error After Cartridge Replacement
If you see an error light or error message after you replace an ink cartridge, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the print head is in the ink cartridge replacement position. (The ink cartridge holder should
be beneath the cutout in the product case, allowing access to the cartridges.)
Note: If the print head is not in the ink cartridge replacement position, follow the instructions on
replacing an ink cartridge in this manual to move it.
2. Remove and reinsert the ink cartridge you replaced, making sure to push it all the way into its slot.
3. Complete the ink cartridge installation steps.
Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer
Related topics
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Printing is Slow
If printing becomes slow, try these solutions:
• Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are printing a high-
resolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements. If necessary, increase your
system's memory.
• If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print.
• Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility to free up existing space.
• Close any programs you are not using when you print.
• If your product is connected to a USB hub, connect it directly to your computer instead.
• 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, select the following settings in your product software:
• Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded.
• Turn on any high speed settings in your product software.
• Select a lower print quality setting.
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• Windows: Click the Maintenance tab, select Extended Settings, and select the following settings:
• High Speed Copies
• Always spool RAW datatype
• Page Rendering Mode
• Print as Bitmap
Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer
Related references
Windows System Requirements
Mac System Requirements
Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Inverted Image
If your printed image is inverted unexpectedly, try these solutions:
• Turn off any mirror or inversion settings in your printing application.
• Turn off the Mirror Image, Flip horizontally, or Reverse page orientation settings in your printer
software. (This option has different names, depending on your operating system version.)
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Note: Leave these options turned on when you print on Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, if
available for your product.
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Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X
• Windows: Make sure you selected the Borderless setting in your printer software.
• Mac OS X: Make sure you selected the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless
option in your printer software.
• Adjust the Expansion setting to adjust the amount of image expansion on the edges of borderless
prints.
• Make sure the image size and the paper size are set correctly; if the image is small, the enlargement
may not be enough to cover the paper.
Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems
Related references
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
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Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, select See
what's printing, and select your product name again, if necessary. Right-click the stalled print job,
click Cancel, and click Yes.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
right-click your product name, and select Open. Right click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and
click Yes.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select
Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your
product name, select Open, right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes.
• Make sure your product is selected as the printer in your printing program.
• If your product is connected to a USB hub, connect it directly to your computer instead.
Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems
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You can use the preview option in your printer software to check your margins before you print.
Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X
Related topics
Loading Paper
Slanted Printout
If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions:
• Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software.
• Align the print head.
• Make sure the product is not printing while tilted or at an angle.
Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Related topics
Loading Paper
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Incorrect Colors
Parent topic: Solving Problems
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• Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed.
• 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 will contain a lighter image or text, print that side first.
• Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if
necessary.
• Align the print head.
• Clean the paper path.
Note: Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that
extends beyond the base of the product in all directions.
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Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps
If your printouts are faint or have gaps, 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.
• Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded.
• Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product.
• Align the print head.
• Clean the paper path.
Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems
Related concepts
Print Head Cleaning
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Cleaning the Paper Path
Related topics
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Loading Paper
Grainy Printout
If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions:
• Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product.
• Select a higher print quality setting and turn off any high speed settings in your product software.
• Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if
necessary.
• Align the print head.
• You may need to increase the image resolution or print a smaller size; see your software
documentation.
Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems
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Related concepts
Print Head Alignment
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X
Related topics
Loading Paper
Incorrect Colors
If your printouts have incorrect colors, try these solutions:
• Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software.
• Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if
necessary.
• Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color
management system to get as close as possible. Try using the color management options in your
printer software.
• For best results, use genuine Epson ink and paper.
Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems
Related concepts
Print Head Cleaning
Related references
Available EPSON Papers
Related tasks
Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows
Managing Color - Mac OS X
Related topics
Replacing Ink Cartridges
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Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly
Cannot Start Epson Scan
Parent topic: Solving Problems
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can
download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image
adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface
for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson
Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
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Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON
Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the
Test button.
Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings.
Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button.
• Make sure you do not have multiple versions of Epson Scan installed. If you do, uninstall both versions
and install one version.
• If you upgraded your operating system but did not reinstall Epson Scan, try reinstalling it.
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download
and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo
correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR
scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver
download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
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Scanned Image Edges are Cropped
Parent topic: Solving Problems
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Related tasks
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
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Related topics
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
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To adjust the colors in your scanned image, adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try
scanning again:
• Change the Image Type setting and experiment with different combinations of the next settings.
• Adjust the Tone Correction setting.
• Adjust the Auto Exposure setting.
Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
Related topics
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
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Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card
Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card
Parent topic: Solving Problems
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Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card
If you have problems transferring photos to or from a memory card inserted in your product, try these
solutions:
• Make sure you have inserted only one memory card at a time.
• Make sure your memory card is compatible with the product.
• Make sure your product is securely connected to your computer.
• If you are transferring photos to the memory card, check the memory card's write-protect tab to make
sure it is set to allow writing to the card.
• Make sure that the file sharing setting for your product is set correctly.
Parent topic: Solving Memory Card Problems
Related references
Memory Card Types
Memory Card Specifications
Memory Card File Specifications
Related tasks
Inserting a Memory Card
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer
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3. Do one of the following:
• Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the screen, and select All apps. Select
Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Select the uninstall option for your Epson
product, then select Uninstall/Change.
Note: If you see a User Account Control window, click Yes or Continue.
Select your product again, if necessary, then select OK, and click Yes to confirm the
uninstallation.
• Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
EPSON, select your product, then click EPSON Printer Software Uninstall.
Note: If you see a User Account Control window, click Yes or Continue.
In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions.
4. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions:
• Windows 8: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall.
• Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Open the Windows Control Panel utility. Select Programs and
Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select Epson
Event Manager and click Uninstall/Change.
• Windows XP: Open the Windows Control Panel utility. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
Select Epson Event Manager and click Change/Remove.
5. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Scan, then follow any on-screen instructions:
• Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: Select EPSON Scan and click Uninstall/Change.
• Windows XP: Select EPSON Scan and click Change/Remove.
6. Restart your computer, then see the Start Here sheet to re-install your software.
Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson.
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Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X
In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it. However, you
can download the Uninstaller utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software as
described here.
Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem, contact Epson.
1. To download the Uninstaller utility, visit the Epson download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian
downloads).
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Uninstaller utility.
3. Quit all applications currently running on your Mac.
4. Double-click the Uninstaller icon.
5. Select the checkbox for each software program you want to uninstall.
6. Click Uninstall.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the software.
8. To reinstall your product software, see the Start Here sheet for instructions.
Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax or Print & Scan
window, select your product name and click the – (remove) icon to remove it.
Internet Support
Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for
solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and
troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
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• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase
• Computer configuration
• Description of the problem
Then call:
• U.S.: (562) 276-4382, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific
Time, Saturday
• Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM,
Pacific Time, Saturday
Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may
apply.
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Technical Specifications
These sections list the technical specifications for your product.
Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for
information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
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Parent topic: Technical Specifications
Printing Specifications
Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry
Sheet feeder capacity Approximately 100 sheets at 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2); load legal-
size or user-defined paper sizes one sheet at a time
Scanning Specifications
Scanner type Flatbed, color
Photoelectric device CIS
Effective pixels 10,200 × 14,040 pixels at 1200 dpi
Document size Maximum: 8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm)
Scanner glass: US letter or A4
Scanning resolution 1200 dpi (main scan)
2400 dpi (sub scan)
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Output resolution 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi
(50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments)
Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal
8 bits per pixel per color external
Light source LED
Paper Specifications
Use paper under normal conditions:
• Temperature: 59 to 77 ºF (15 to 25 ºC)
• Humidity: 40 to 60% RH
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at
any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a
sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Single-sheets
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Envelopes
Single sheets
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Envelopes
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Cartridge life Opened package: 6 months
Unopened package: do not use if the date on the package has
expired
Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40 ºC)
1 month at 104 ºF (40 ºC)
Ink freezes at 10.4 ºF (–12 ºC)
Ink thaws and is usable after 3 hours at 77 ºF (25 ºC)
Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package.
Compatible types SD
SDHC
SDXC
miniSD*
miniSDHC*
MicroSD*
MicroSDHC*
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Memory Stick Micro (M2)*
Magic Gate Memory Stick Duo
Media format DCF DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) version 1.0 or 2.0
compliant
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Voltage requirements 3.3 V
Maximum current: 450 mA
Dimension Specifications
Height Stored: 5.7 inches (145 mm)
Printing: 11 inches (279 mm)
Width Stored: 15.4 inches (390 mm)
Printing: 15.4 inches (390 mm)
Depth Stored: 11.8 inches (300 mm)
Printing: 20.8 inches (528 mm)
Weight 9.3 lb (4.2 kg)
(without ink cartridges)
Electrical Specifications
Power supply rating 100 to 240 V
Input voltage range 90 to 264 V
Rated frequency range 50/60 Hz
Input frequency range 49.5/60.5 Hz
Rated current 0.5 to 0.3 A
Power consumption Printing: 13 W (ISO/IEC24712)
Ready mode: Approx. 6.0 W
Sleep mode: Approx. 2.7 W
Power off mode: Approx. 0.3 W
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Environmental Specifications
Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 ºF (10 to 35 ºC)
Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40 ºC)
1 month at 104 ºF (40 ºC)
Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH
(non-condensing) Storage: 5 to 85% RH
Interface Specifications
Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device Class for computers)
Note: Wireless LAN standard complies with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, depending on
purchase location.
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Safety and Approvals Specifications
United States Safety: UL60950-1
EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B class B
Canada Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
EMC: CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B
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Notices
Check these sections for important notices about your product.
Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for
information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
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• If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices
plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the total
ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere
rating.
• Always turn off the product using the power button, and wait until the power light stops flashing before
unplugging the product or cutting off power to the electrical outlet.
• If you will not be using the product for a long period, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
• Place the product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond its base in all directions. It will not
operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
• Make sure the back of the product is at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall.
• Allow space behind the product for the cables, and space above the product so that you can fully raise
the document cover.
• Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected.
• Avoid locations that are subject to rapid changes in heat or humidity, shocks or vibrations, or dust.
• Do not place or store the product outdoors.
• Do not place the product near excessive heat sources or in direct sunlight.
• Leave enough room around the product for sufficient ventilation. Do not block or cover openings in the
case or insert objects through the slots.
• Keep the product away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers
or the base units of cordless telephones.
• When connecting the product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct
orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector
in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.
• Do not touch the flat white cable inside the product.
• Do not move the print head by hand; this may damage the product.
• Do not spill liquid on the product or use the product with wet hands.
• Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the product. Doing so may
cause fire.
• Do not press too hard on the document table when placing originals.
• Do not open the scanner section while the product is copying, printing, scanning, or performing any
other functions.
• Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the document cover or scanner.
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• Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service the product yourself.
• Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if
the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the product; if the product has been dropped
or the case damaged; if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in
performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
• Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may
prevent the product from printing.
• Before transporting the product, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and
the ink cartridges are in place.
• When storing or transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
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• Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
• After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature
for at least three hours before using it.
• Store ink cartridges with their labels facing upward. Do not store cartridges upside down.
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• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits
established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded
equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do
not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Software Notice
1. This printer product includes open source software programs listed in Section 6) according to the
license terms of each open source software program.
2. We provide the source code of the GPL Programs, LGPL Programs, Apache License Program and
ncftp license Program (each is defined in Section 6) until five (5) years after the discontinuation of
same model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code above, please contact the
customer support of your region. You shall comply with the license terms of each open source
software program.
3. The open source software programs are WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied
warranty of MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the license
agreements of each open source software program for more details, which are described in OSS.pdf
on your Printer Software CD.
4. OpenSSL toolkit
This printer product includes software developed by the OpenSSL project for use in the OpenSSL
Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).
This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).
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5. The license terms of each open source software program are described in OSS.pdf on your Printer
Software CD.
6. The list of open source software programs which this printer product includes are as follows.
GNU GPL
This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU General Public
License Version 2 or later version ("GPL Programs").
The list of GPL Programs:
base-passwd-3.5.7
busybox-1.2.2.1
ifupdown-0.6.8
kernel-2.6.18
lsp-arm-versatile926ejs-2.6.18_pro500
module-init-tools-3.2pre1
mount-2.12
net-tools-1.60
netbase-4.29
psmisc-21.5
readline-libs-5.0
sysvinit-2.86
udev-0.093
udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5
util-linux-2.12
usb8786
GNU LGPL
This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General
Public License Version 2 or later version ("LGPL Programs").
The list of LGPL Programs:
uclibc-0.9.29
libusb-libs-0.1.12
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zeroconf 0.6.1-1
iksemel 1.4
Apache License
This printer product includes the open source software program "Bonjour" which apply the Apache
License Version2.0 ("Apache License Program").
Bonjour License
This printer product includes the open source software program "Bonjour " which applies the terms and
conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "Bonjour ".
Net-SNMP license
This printer product includes the open source software program "Net-SNMP" which applies the terms
and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "Net-SNMP".
OpenSSL License/Original SSLeay License
This printer product includes t he open source software program "OpenSSL toolkit" which applies the
license terms of OpenSSL License and Original SSLeay License.
BSD License (Berkeley Software Distribution License)
This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Berkeley Software
Distribution License ("BSD Programs").
The list of BSD Programs:
busybox-1.2.2.1
util-linux-2.12
mount-2.12
mvlutils-2.8.4
netkit-ftp-0.17
netkit-base-0.17
portmap-5beta
Sun RPC License
This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Sun RPC License
("Sun RPC Programs").
The list of Sun RPC Programs:
busybox- 1 .2.2.1
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netkit-inetd-0.17
portmap-5beta
TCP Wrappers license
This printer product includes the open source software program "libwrap-libs-7.6 " which applies the
terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "TCP Wrappers".
libncurses license
This printer product includes the open source software program "libncurses-5.4 " which applies the terms
and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "libncurses".
busybox license
This printer product includes the open source software program "busybox- 1.2.2.1 " which applies the
terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "busybox".
linux-ftpd license
This printer product includes the open source software program "linux-ftpd-0.17 " which applies the
terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "linux-ftpd".
SHA1 license
This printer product includes the open source software program "SHA1" which applies the terms and
conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "SHA1".
ARC4 license
This printer product includes the open source software program "ARC4" which applies the terms and
conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "ARC4".
json_parserlicense
This printer product includes the open source software program "json_parser" which applies the terms
and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the " json_parser ".
MD5 license
This printer product includes the open source software program "MD5" which applies the terms and
conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the " MD5 ".
AES license
This printer product includes the open source software program "AES" which applies the terms and
conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "AES".
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Trademarks
EPSON® and Supplies Central® are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered
logomark, and Epson ConnectTM is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Epson StoreSM is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.
Epson iPrintTM is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries. AirPrint is a trademark of Apple Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is
designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as
applied to other products.
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 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.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and
maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any
options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson
Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic
interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson
approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
This information is subject to change without notice.
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libTIFF Software Acknowledgment
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products
Copyright Attribution
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Copyright Attribution
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