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User's Guide
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  • Page 1 User's Guide NPD6062-00 EN...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Menu Options for Network Settings..51 Network Settings Menu Options for Epson Connect Services..51 Network Connection Types....17 Menu Options for Google Cloud Print Services.
  • Page 3 Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed Using Epson iPrint..... . . 79 Through the Printer..... . . 109 Using Epson Print Enabler.
  • Page 4 User's Guide Contents Application for Printing Images (Epson Photo+). . 114 Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer. . . 134 Checking the SSID for the Computer..134 Application for Printing Web Pages (E-Web Print) 115 Cannot Print from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
  • Page 5 Where to Get Help......159 Technical Support Web Site....159 Contacting Epson Support....160...
  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual Introduction to the Manuals The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson software applications. ❏ Start Here (paper manual) Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the software, using the printer, solving problems, and so on.
  • Page 7: Marks And Symbols

    User's Guide About This Manual Jumping directly from bookmarks Click a title to jump to that page. Click + or > to view the lower level titles in that section. To return to the previous page, perform the following operation on your keyboard. ❏...
  • Page 8: Descriptions Used In This Manual

    Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the Epson Scan 2 (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 10 or macOS High Sierra. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
  • Page 9: Important Instructions

    ❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols. http://support.epson.net/symbols ❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 10: Printer Advisories And Warnings

    User's Guide Important Instructions Printer Advisories and Warnings Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the Printer ❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer. ❏...
  • Page 11: Advisories And Warnings For Transporting Or Storing The Printer

    User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ If any of the ink tanks are not filled up to the lower line, refill the ink soon. Prolonged use of the printer when the ink level is below the lower line could damage the printer. ❏...
  • Page 12: Printer Basics

    User's Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions Rear paper feed Loads paper. Paper support Supports loaded paper. Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep this guard closed.
  • Page 13 User's Guide Printer Basics Inner cover Open when removing jammed paper inside the printer. Ink tank unit Contains the ink tanks. Ink reservoir tank (Ink tank) Supplies ink to the print head. Ink tank cover Open to refill the ink tank. Print head Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath.
  • Page 14: Control Panel

    User's Guide Printer Basics Control Panel Turns the printer on or off. Unplug the power cord after checking that the power light is off. Displays the home screen. Displays menus and messages. Use buttons on the control panel to select a menu or to make settings. Displays the solutions when you are in trouble.
  • Page 15: Guide To The Home Screen

    User's Guide Printer Basics Guide to the Home Screen The following icons and menus are displayed on the home screen. Icons that show the network status are displayed. Indicates that a wireless (Wi-Fi) network is disabled, or that the printer is processing a wireless network connection.
  • Page 16: Entering Characters

    User's Guide Printer Basics Available buttons are displayed. In this example, you can proceed to the selected menu by pressing the OK button. Entering Characters To enter characters and symbols for network settings from the control panel, use the , and buttons.
  • Page 17: Network Settings

    User's Guide Network Settings Network Settings Network Connection Types You can use the following connection methods. Wi-Fi Connection Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the wireless router. This is the typical connection method for home or office networks where computers are connected by Wi-Fi through the wireless router. Related Information “Connecting to a Computer”...
  • Page 18: Connecting To A Computer

    Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. http://epson.sn ❏ Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with Windows computers with disc drives.)
  • Page 19: Connecting To A Smart Device

    You can use the printer from a smart device when you connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the smart device. To use the printer from a smart device, set up from the following website. Access to the website from the smart device that you want to connect to the printer. http://epson.sn > Setup Note: If you want to connect a computer and a smart device to the printer at the same time, we recommend setting up from the computer first by using the installer.
  • Page 20 ❏ Using the standard camera application to scan the QR code ❏ Epson iPrint version 7.0 or later Epson iPrint is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson iPrint on the smart device in advance. Note: You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.
  • Page 21 User's Guide Network Settings 6. Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed. The QR code is displayed on the printer's control panel. 7. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, start the standard Camera app, and then scan the QR code displayed on the printer's control panel in PHOTO mode.
  • Page 22 Network Settings 10. On the printer's control panel, press the OK button. 11. On the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, start Epson printing app. Examples of Epson printing apps 12. On the Epson iPrint screen, tap Printer is not selected..
  • Page 23: Connecting To Android Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct

    ❏ Android 4.4 or later ❏ Epson iPrint version 7.0 or later Epson iPrint is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson iPrint on the smart device in advance. Note: You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.
  • Page 24 Network Settings 6. On the smart device, start Epson iPrint. 7. On the Epson iPrint screen, tap Printer is not selected.. 8. Select the printer that you want to connect to. See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer.
  • Page 25: Connecting To Devices Other Than Ios And Android Using Wi-Fi Direct

    User's Guide Network Settings “Printing from Smart Devices” on page 79 & Connecting to Devices other than iOS and Android using Wi-Fi Direct This method allows you to connect the printer directly to smart devices without a wireless router. Note: You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once.
  • Page 26 User's Guide Network Settings 6. On the smart device's Wi-Fi screen, select the SSID shown on the printer's control panel, and then enter the password. The screenshot is an example on iPhone. 7. On the printer's control panel, press the OK button.
  • Page 27 8. On the smart device, start Epson printing app. Examples of Epson printing apps 9. On the Epson printing app screen, tap Printer is not selected.. 10. Select the printer that you want to connect to. See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer.
  • Page 28: Making Wi-Fi Settings From The Printer

    User's Guide Network Settings Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer You can make network settings from the printer's control panel in several ways. Choose the connection method that matches the environment and conditions that you are using. If you know the information for the wireless router such as SSID and password, you can make settings manually. If the wireless router supports WPS, you can make settings by using push button setup.
  • Page 29: Making Wi-Fi Settings By Push Button Setup

    User's Guide Network Settings 6. Enter the password. Select whether or not you print a network connection report after finishing the settings. Note: ❏ The password is case-sensitive. ❏ If you do not know the network name (SSID) check if the information is written on the label of the wireless router. If you are using the wireless router with its default settings, use the SSID on the label.
  • Page 30: Making Wi-Fi Settings By Pin Code Setup (Wps)

    User's Guide Network Settings If you do not know where the [WPS] button is, or there are no buttons on the wireless router, see the documentation provided with your wireless router for details. 6. Press the OK button on the printer's control panel. Follow the on-screen instruction hereafter. Note: If connection fails, restart the wireless router, move it closer to the printer, and try again.
  • Page 31: Network Icon

    User's Guide Network Settings Network Icon You can check the network connection status and strength of the radio wave using the network icon on the printer's home screen. Related Information “Guide to the LCD Screen” on page 14 & Printing a Network Connection Report You can print a network connection report to check the status between the printer and the wireless router.
  • Page 32 User's Guide Network Settings Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report Check the messages and error codes on the network connection report, and then follow the solutions. a. Error code b. Messages on the Network Environment Related Information “E-1” on page 33 &...
  • Page 33 ❏ If your Wi-Fi connection suddenly disconnects, check for the conditions below. If any of these conditions are applicable, reset your network settings by downloading and running the software from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ Another smart device was added to the network using push button setup.
  • Page 34 User's Guide Network Settings Solutions: Make sure the wireless router’s security type is set to one of the following. If it is not, change the security type on the wireless router, and then reset the printer’s network settings. ❏ WEP-64 bit (40 bit) ❏...
  • Page 35 If still does not connect your printer and network devices after confirming the above, turn off the wireless router. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on. Then reset your network settings by downloading and running the installer from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup Related Information “Connecting to a Computer”...
  • Page 36 ❏ Turn off the wireless router. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on. ❏ Make network settings again using the installer. You can run it from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ You can register several passwords on a wireless router that uses WEP security type. If several passwords are registered, check if the first registered password is set on the printer.
  • Page 37: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    User's Guide Network Settings Related Information “Printing a Network Status Sheet” on page 37 & “Connecting to a Computer” on page 18 & Message on the Network Environment Message Solution *Multiple network names (SSID) that The same SSID may be set on several wireless router. Check the settings on match your entered network name (SSID) the wireless router, and change the SSID.
  • Page 38: Changing The Connection Method To A Computer

    Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. http://epson.sn ❏ Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with Windows computers with disc drives.)
  • Page 39: Disabling Wi-Fi From The Control Panel

    User's Guide Network Settings 1. Select Wi-Fi Setup on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, use the buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Wi-Fi Direct. 3. Press the OK button to proceed. 4.
  • Page 40: Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple Ap) Connection From The Control Panel

    User's Guide Network Settings 6. Check the message, and then press the OK button. Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection from the Control Panel There are two methods available to disable a Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection; you can disable all connections by using the printer's control panel, or disable each connection from the computer or the smart device.
  • Page 41: Preparing The Printer

    Genuine Epson Paper Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts. Note: The availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson support. Paper suitable for printing documents Media Name...
  • Page 42 Size Loading Manual 2-Sided Border Capacity Printing less (Sheets) Printin Epson Ultra Glossy Photo A4, 13×18 cm (5×7 in.) Paper ✓ 10×15 cm (4×6 in.) Epson Premium Glossy Photo A4, 13×18 cm (5×7 in.) Paper ✓ 16:9 wide size (102×181 mm), 10×15 cm (4×6 in.)
  • Page 43 Paper Handling Precautions ❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper. ❏ To achieve high-quality printouts with genuine Epson paper, use the paper in the environment stated on the sheets supplied with the paper. ❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the printable side.
  • Page 44: Loading Paper In The Rear Paper Feed

    User's Guide Preparing the Printer Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed 1. Open the feeder guard and pull out the paper support. 2. Slide the edge guides. 3. Load paper at the center of the paper support with the printable side facing up. Important: ❏...
  • Page 45 User's Guide Preparing the Printer ❏ Pre-punched paper Note: ❏ Load a single sheet of defined size plain paper with binding holes at the left or right. ❏ Adjust the print position of your file to avoid printing over the holes. 4.
  • Page 46: Loading Envelopes And Precautions

    User's Guide Preparing the Printer Related Information “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 43 & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 41 & “Loading Envelopes and Precautions” on page 46 & “Loading Long Papers” on page 46 & Loading Envelopes and Precautions Loading envelopes short edge first at the center with the flap facing down, and slide the edge guides to the edges of the envelopes.
  • Page 47: List Of Paper Type

    To obtain optimum printing results, select the paper type that suits the paper. Media Name Media Type Control Panel Printer Driver Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper Plain paper Plain paper Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Glossy Epson Ultra Glossy Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Prem.
  • Page 48 User's Guide Preparing the Printer 2. Remove any dust or stains on the surface of the scanner glass using a soft, dry, clean cloth. Note: If there is any trash or dirt on the scanner glass, the scanning range may expand to include it, so the image of the original may be displaced or reduced.
  • Page 49: Menu Options For Settings

    User's Guide Preparing the Printer Menu Options for Settings Select Settings on the home screen of the printer to make various settings. Menu Options for Maintenance Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Settings > Maintenance Nozzle Check: Select this feature to check if the print head nozzles are clogged.
  • Page 50 User's Guide Preparing the Printer Settings > Printer Setup Paper Source Settings: Paper Setting: Select the paper size and paper type you loaded in the paper source. A4/Letter Auto Switching: Select On to feed paper from the paper source set as A4 size when there is no paper source set as Letter, or feed from the paper source set as Letter size when there is no paper source set as Error Notice: Select On to display an error message when the selected paper size or type does not match the...
  • Page 51: Menu Options For Network Settings

    & “Printing a Network Status Sheet” on page 37 & “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 30 & Menu Options for Epson Connect Services Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Settings > Epson Connect Services...
  • Page 52: Menu Options For Google Cloud Print Services

    Email Address: Check the printer's email address that is registered to the Epson Connect services. Status: Check whether or not the printer is registered and connected to the Epson Connect services. Related Information “Printing Using a Network Service” on page 120 &...
  • Page 53: Menu Options For Print Counter

    User's Guide Preparing the Printer Supply Status Sheet: Print information sheets showing the status of consumables. Usage History Sheet: Print information sheets showing the usage history of the printer. Menu Options for Print Counter Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Settings >...
  • Page 54: Saving Power

    User's Guide Preparing the Printer Saving Power The printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if no operations are performed for a set period. You can adjust the time before power management is applied. Any increase will affect the product's energy efficiency. Please consider the environment before making any change.
  • Page 55: Printing

    User's Guide Printing Printing Printing from the Printer Driver on Windows Accessing the Printer Driver When accessing the printer driver from the computer's control panel, the settings are applied to all of the applications. Accessing the printer driver from the control panel ❏...
  • Page 56 User's Guide Printing 2. Select Print or Page Setup from the File menu. 3. Select your printer. 4. Select Preferences or Properties to access the printer driver window. 5. Change the settings as necessary. See the menu options for the printer driver for details. Note: ❏...
  • Page 57: Printing On 2-Sides

    “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 41 & Print Settings 2-sided printing is available when EPSON Status Monitor 3is enabled. However, it may not be available when the printer is accessed over a network or is used as a shared printer. Note: To enable EPSON Status Monitor 3, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
  • Page 58: Printing Several Pages On One Sheet

    User's Guide Printing “Main Tab” on page 71 & Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print two or four pages of data on a single sheet of paper. Print Settings On the printer driver's Main tab, select 2-Up or 4-Up as the Multi-Page setting. Note: This feature is not available for borderless printing.
  • Page 59: Printing A Reduced Or Enlarged Document

    User's Guide Printing Print Settings On the printer driver's Main tab, select Reverse Order. Related Information “Printing Basics” on page 55 & “Main Tab” on page 71 & Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can reduce or enlarge the size of a document by a specific percentage or to fit the paper size you loaded in the printer.
  • Page 60: Printing One Image On Multiple Sheets For Enlargement (Creating A Poster)

    User's Guide Printing Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets for Enlargement (Creating a Poster) This feature allows you to print one image on multiple sheets of paper. You can create a larger poster by taping them together. Note: This feature is not available for borderless printing. Print Settings On the printer driver's Main tab, select 2x1 Poster, 2x2 Poster, 3x3 Poster, or 4x4 Poster as the Multi-Page setting.
  • Page 61 User's Guide Printing Making Posters Using Overlapping Alignment Marks Here is an example of how to make a poster when 2x2 Poster is selected, and Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected in Print Cutting Guides. 1. Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks.
  • Page 62 User's Guide Printing 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back. 3. Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line to the left of the cross marks).
  • Page 63 User's Guide Printing 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together. 6. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks.
  • Page 64 User's Guide Printing 7. Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks, and then temporarily tape them together from the back.
  • Page 65 User's Guide Printing 8. Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line above the cross marks). 9. Tape the sheets together from the back.
  • Page 66: Printing With A Header And Footer

    User's Guide Printing 10. Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide. Printing with a Header and Footer You can print information such as a user name and printing date in headers or footers. Print Settings On the printer driver's More Options tab, click Watermark Features, and then select Header/Footer. Click Settings, and then select the items you want to print.
  • Page 67: Printing A Watermark

    User's Guide Printing Related Information “Printing Basics” on page 55 & “More Options Tab” on page 71 & Printing a Watermark You can print a watermark such as "Confidential" on your printouts. You can also add your own watermark. Note: This feature is not available with borderless printing.
  • Page 68: Printing Using The Color Universal Print Feature

    User's Guide Printing When you select a print job added to Print Project in the Job Arranger Lite window, you can edit the page layout. Click Print from the File menu to start printing. Note: If you close the Job Arranger Lite window before adding all the print data to the Print Project, the print job you are currently working on is canceled.
  • Page 69: Adjusting The Print Color

    User's Guide Printing Adjusting the Print Color You can adjust the colors used in the print job. These adjustments are not applied to the original data. Print Settings On the printer driver's More Options tab, select Custom as the Color Correction setting. Click Advanced to open the Color Correction window, and then select the method of color correction.
  • Page 70: Printing Clear Bar Codes

    User's Guide Printing Printing Clear Bar Codes You can print a bar code clearly and make it easy to scan. Only enable this feature if the bar code you printed cannot be scanned. You can use this feature under the following conditions. ❏...
  • Page 71 User's Guide Printing Main Tab Printing Presets Add/Remove Presets You can add or remove your own presets for frequently used print settings. Select the preset you want to use from the list. Show Settings Displays a list of items currently set on the Main and More Options tabs. Reset Defaults Return all settings to their factory default values.
  • Page 72 Job Arranger Lite Opens the Job Arranger Lite window. Here you can open and edit previously saved data. EPSON Status Opens the EPSON Status Monitor 3 window. Here you can confirm the status of the printer and the Monitor 3 consumables.
  • Page 73: Printing From The Printer Driver On Mac Os

    User's Guide Printing Software Update Starts EPSON Software Updater to check for the latest version of applications on the Internet. Technical Support Allows you to access the Epson technical support website. Printing from the Printer Driver on Mac OS Printing Basics Note: Operations differ depending on the application.
  • Page 74: Printing Several Pages On One Sheet

    User's Guide Printing Note: On OS X Mountain Lion or later, if the Print Settings menu is not displayed, the Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the printer, and then add the printer again.
  • Page 75: Printing And Stacking In Page Order (Reverse Order Printing)

    User's Guide Printing Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse Order Printing) You can print from the last page so that the documents are stacked in page order. Print Settings Select Paper Handling from the pop-up menu. Select Reverse as the Page Order setting. Related Information “Printing Basics”...
  • Page 76: Adjusting The Print Color

    You can adjust the colors used in the print job. These adjustments are not applied to the original data. Print Settings Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu, and then select EPSON Color Controls. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu, and then select one of the available options. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings, and then make more detailed settings.
  • Page 77: Menu Options For The Printer Driver

    ColorSync Select the method for color adjustment. These options adjusts colors between the printer and the computer display to minimize the difference in color. EPSON Color Controls Menu Options for Paper Handling Collate pages Prints multi-page documents collated in order and sorted into sets.
  • Page 78: Making Operation Settings For The Mac Os Printer Driver

    User's Guide Printing Menu Options for Print Settings Paper Source Select the paper source from which the paper is fed. If the printer has only one paper source, this item is not displayed. Selecting Auto Select selects the paper source that matches the paper setting on the printer automatically.
  • Page 79: Printing From Smart Devices

    Using Epson iPrint Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to print photos, documents, and web pages from a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet. You can use local print, printing from a smart device that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer, or remote print, printing from a remote location over the Internet.
  • Page 80: Using Epson Print Enabler

    Displays photos and documents you selected. Starts printing. Note: To print from the document menu using iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS, start Epson iPrint after transferring the document you want to print using the file sharing function in iTunes. Using Epson Print Enabler You can wirelessly print your documents, emails, photos, and web pages right from your Android phone or tablet (Android v4.4 or later).
  • Page 81: Using Airprint

    3. On your Android device, install the Epson Print Enabler plug-in from Google Play. 4. Connect your Android device to the same wireless network as your printer. 5. Go to Settings on your Android device, select Connected devices > Printing, and then enable Epson Print Enabler.
  • Page 82: Canceling The Ongoing Job

    User's Guide Printing Canceling the Ongoing Job Press the button on the printer's control panel to cancel the print job in progress.
  • Page 83: Copying

    User's Guide Copying Copying Copying 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Place the originals. 3. Select Copy on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, use the buttons, and then press the OK button. 4. Set the number of copies. 5.
  • Page 84: Menu Options For Copying

    User's Guide Copying 2. Press the OK button to display the print settings, and then press the button. 3. Select 2-up as the Multi-Page setting, and then press the OK button. 4. Select the order of the layout for the Layout Order setting, and then press the OK button. 5.
  • Page 85 User's Guide Copying ❏ Auto Fit Detects the scan area and automatically enlarges or reduces the original to fit to the paper size you selected. When there are white margins around the original, the white margins from the corner mark of the scanner glass are detected as the scan area, but the margins at the opposite side may be cropped.
  • Page 86: Scanning

    You can send scanned images from the printer's control panel to the following destinations. To Computer (JPEG)/To Computer (PDF)/To Computer (Email)/To Computer (Custom) You can save the scanned image to a computer connected to the printer. Before scanning, install Epson Scan 2 and Epson Event Manager on your computer.
  • Page 87 4. Select the computer to which you want to save the scanned images. Note: ❏ You can change the scan settings such as the scanning size, folder to save, or save format, by using Epson Event Manager. ❏ When the printer is connected to a network, you can select the computer to which you want to save the scanned image.
  • Page 88 User's Guide Scanning 3. Click Make Job Settings.
  • Page 89 User's Guide Scanning 4. Make scan settings on the Job Settings screen. ❏ Edit Job Settings: Select Custom Action. ❏ Setting: Scan using the best settings for the selected type of original. Click Detailed Settings for Scanning to set the items such as the resolution or the color for saving the scanned image. ❏...
  • Page 90: Scanning Using Wsd

    User's Guide Scanning 6. Make sure that the Custom Action is selected on the Custom Action list. 7. Click Close to close Epson Event Manager. Scanning Using WSD Note: ❏ This feature is only available for computers running Windows 10/Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista.
  • Page 91 Note: The printer name you set on the network and model name (EPSON XXXXXX (XX-XXXX)) are displayed on the network screen. You can check the printer's name set on the network from the printer's control panel or by printing a...
  • Page 92: Scanning From A Computer

    Scanning from a Computer Scanning Using Epson Scan 2 You can scan using the scanner driver "Epson Scan 2". You can scan originals using detailed settings that are suitable for text documents. See the Epson Scan 2 help for an explanation of each setting item.
  • Page 93 User's Guide Scanning 3. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab. ❏ Document Size: Select the size of the original you placed. ❏ (Original orientation) buttons: Select the set orientation of the original you placed. Depending on the size of the original, this item may be set automatically and cannot be changed. ❏...
  • Page 94 User's Guide Scanning ❏ On the Advanced Settings tab, you can make detailed image adjustment settings that are suitable for text documents, such as the following. ❏ Remove Background: Remove the background of the originals. ❏ Text Enhancement: You can make blurred letters in the original clear and sharp. ❏...
  • Page 95: Scanning From Smart Devices

    Scanning from Smart Devices Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to scan photos and documents from a smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet, that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer. You can save the scanned data on a smart device or to Cloud services, send it by email, or print it.
  • Page 96 User's Guide Scanning The following screens are subject to change without notice. Home screen displayed when the application is started. Displays information on how to setup the printer and a FAQ. Displays the screen where you can select the printer and make printer settings. Once you have selected the printer, you do not need to select it again from the next time.
  • Page 97: Refilling Ink

    2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab. Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. Checking the Ink Levels - Mac OS 1.
  • Page 98: Ink Bottle Handling Precautions

    Refilling Ink Important: ❏ Epson warranty does not cover damage caused by inks other than those specified, including any genuine Epson ink not designed for this printer or any third party ink. ❏ Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.
  • Page 99: Refilling The Ink Tanks

    ❏ To obtain optimum printing results, refill the ink tanks to the upper line at least once every year. ❏ Prolonged use of the printer when the ink level is below the lower line could damage the printer. Epson recommends filling the ink tank to the upper line when the printer is not operating to reset the ink level.
  • Page 100 User's Guide Refilling Ink 3. Confirm the message, press the OK button. 4. Open the ink tank cover. 5. Open the ink tank cap. Important: Make sure that the color of the ink tank matches the ink color that you want to refill. 6.
  • Page 101 User's Guide Refilling Ink Important: ❏ Be careful not to spill any ink. ❏ Do not touch the top of the ink bottle after removing the cap; otherwise you may be smeared with ink. 7. Align the tip of the bottle with the filling port, and then stand the bottle slowly to insert it into the filling port. Important: Do not allow the top of the ink bottle to hit against any objects after removing its cap;...
  • Page 102 User's Guide Refilling Ink 8. When the ink reaches the upper line, pull out the bottle. Ink pours into the tank just by holding the bottle normally without squeezing. The ink flow stops automatically when the ink is filled to the upper line. Important: Do not leave the ink bottle inserted;...
  • Page 103 User's Guide Refilling Ink 10. Close the ink tank cap securely. 11. Close the ink tank cover firmly and then press the button. 12. Select the color of the ink you refilled up to the upper line. 13. Press the button to reset the ink level.
  • Page 104: Maintaining The Printer

    We recommend to turn off the printer. If print quality has still not improved, run Power Cleaning. If it has still not improved, contact Epson support. ❏ To prevent the print head from drying out, do not unplug the printer while the power is on.
  • Page 105: Checking And Cleaning The Print Head - Windows

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer ❏ If there are broken lines or missing segments as shown in the "NG" pattern, the print head nozzles may be clogged. Go to the next step. 6. Select Yes, and then follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print head. 7.
  • Page 106: Running Power Cleaning

    This feature effects the service life of the ink pads. The ink pads reach their capacity earlier by running this feature. If the ink pads have reached the end of their service life, contact Epson Support to request replacement. Note: When the ink levels are insufficient for Power Cleaning, you cannot run this feature.
  • Page 107: Running Power Cleaning - Windows

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 4. After running this feature, run the nozzle check to make sure the nozzles are not clogged. For details on how to run the nozzle check, see the related information below. Related Information “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 104 &...
  • Page 108: Aligning The Print Head - Control Panel

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel 1. Select Maintenance on the home screen. u d l r To select an item, use the buttons, and then press the OK button. 2. Select Print Head Alignment. 3.
  • Page 109: Checking The Total Number Of Pages Fed Through The Printer

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 1. Open the document cover. 2. Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the surface of the scanner glass. Important: ❏ If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it.
  • Page 110: Checking The Total Number Of Pages Fed Through The Printer - Windows

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed Through the Printer - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click Printer and Option Information on the Maintenance tab. Related Information “Accessing the Printer Driver” on page 55 &...
  • Page 111: Network Service And Software Information

    User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Network Service and Software Information This section introduces the network services and software products available for your printer from the Epson website or the supplied software disc. Application for Configuring Printer Operations (Web Config) Web Config is an application that runs in a web browser, such as Internet Explorer and Safari, on a computer or smart device.
  • Page 112: Running Web Config On Windows

    Epson Scan 2 is an application for controlling scanning. You can adjust the size, resolution, brightness, contrast, and quality of the scanned image. You can also start Epson Scan 2 from a TWAIN-compliant scanning application. See the application's help for details.
  • Page 113: Adding The Network Scanner

    ❏ If Add is grayed out, click Enable Editing. ❏ If the main screen of Epson Scan 2 is displayed, it has already been connected to the scanner. If you want to connect to another network, select Scanner > Settings to open the Scanner Settings screen.
  • Page 114: Application For Printing Images (Epson Photo+)

    Application for Printing Images (Epson Photo+) Epson Photo+ is an application that allows you to easily print images with a variety of layouts. You can also perform image correction and adjust the position while viewing a preview of your document. You can also brighten up your images by adding text and stamps wherever you like.
  • Page 115: Application For Printing Web Pages (E-Web Print)

    Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Easy Photo Scan. Starting on Mac OS...
  • Page 116: Software Update Tools (Epson Software Updater)

    Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater. Note: You can also start EPSON Software Updater by clicking the printer icon on the task bar on the desktop, and then selecting Software Update. Starting on Mac OS Select Go >...
  • Page 117: Installing The Latest Applications

    Click the start button, and select All Programs or Programs > EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config SE > EpsonNet Config. Starting on Mac OS Go > Applications > Epson Software > EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config SE > EpsonNet Config. Installing the Latest Applications Note: When reinstalling an application, you need to uninstall it first.
  • Page 118: Updating The Printer's Firmware Using The Control Panel

    Note: ❏ You can download the latest applications from the Epson website. http://www.epson.com ❏ If you use Windows Server operating systems, you cannot use EPSON Software Updater. Download the latest applications from the Epson website. Related Information “Software Update Tools (EPSON Software Updater)” on page 116 &...
  • Page 119: Uninstalling Applications - Windows

    If the User Account Control window is displayed, click Continue. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS 1. Download the Uninstaller using EPSON Software Updater. Once you have downloaded the Uninstaller, you do not need to download it again each time you uninstall the application.
  • Page 120: Printing Using A Network Service

    6. Select the application you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall. Important: The Uninstaller removes all drivers for Epson inkjet printers on the computer. If you use multiple Epson inkjet printers and you only want to delete some drivers, delete all of them first, and then install the necessary printer driver again.
  • Page 121: Solving Problems

    Turn the power off and on again. E-11 An ink pad needs to be replaced. Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to replace the ink pad*. It is not a user-serviceable part. However, non-printing features such as scanning are available.
  • Page 122: Checking The Printer Status - Windows

    Monitoring Preferences on the Maintenance tab, and then select Register the shortcut icon to the taskbar. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
  • Page 123: Checking The Software Status

    You may be able to clear the problem by updating the software to the latest version. To check the software status, use the software update tool. Related Information “Software Update Tools (EPSON Software Updater)” on page 116 & “Installing the Latest Applications” on page 117 &...
  • Page 124: Removing Jammed Paper From Inside The Printer

    User's Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the Printer Caution: Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is inside the printer. If the printer starts operating, it could cause an injury. Be careful not to touch the protruding parts to avoid injury. 1.
  • Page 125: Paper Does Not Feed Correctly

    User's Guide Solving Problems Important: Do not touch the parts shown in the illustration inside the printer. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 4. Close the inner cover. 5. Close the control panel. Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Check the following points, and then take the appropriate actions to solve the problem. ❏...
  • Page 126: Paper Jams

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide. ❏ Make sure the paper size and paper type settings match the actual paper size and paper type loaded in the printer.
  • Page 127: Power And Control Panel Problems

    User's Guide Solving Problems Power and Control Panel Problems Power Does Not Turn On ❏ Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. ❏ Hold down the button for a little longer. Power Does Not Turn Off Hold down the button for a little longer.
  • Page 128: Checking The Connection (Network)

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ If the printer cannot print using a USB connection, try the following. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. Right-click on the printer icon displayed on the computer, and then select Remove Device. Next, connect the USB cable to the computer and try a test print. Re-set the USB connection by following the steps in this manual for changing the connection method to a computer.
  • Page 129: Checking The Software And Data

    Checking the Software and Data ❏ Make sure that a genuine Epson printer driver is installed. If a genuine Epson printer driver is not installed, the available functions are limited. We recommend using a genuine Epson printer driver. See the related information link below for details.
  • Page 130 User's Guide Solving Problems Click the Driver tab. If your printer name is displayed in the list, a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on your computer. Mac OS Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer.
  • Page 131: Checking The Printer Status From The Computer (Windows)

    Network connection: EPSON XXXX Series (network) If you install the printer driver multiple times, copies of printer driver may be created. If copies such as "EPSON XXXX Series (copy 1)" are created, right-click the copied driver icon, and then click Remove Device.
  • Page 132: When You Cannot Make Network Settings

    User's Guide Solving Problems When You Cannot Make Network Settings ❏ Turn off the devices you want to connect to the network. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn on the devices in the following order; wireless router, computer or smart device, and then printer. Move the printer and computer or smart device closer to the wireless router to help with radio wave communication, and then try to make network settings again.
  • Page 133 User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ You may not be able to connect to the wireless router when the wireless router has multiple SSIDs and devices are connected to different SSIDs on the same wireless router. Connect the computer or smart device to the same SSID as the printer.
  • Page 134: Checking The Ssid Connected To The Printer

    User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer” on page 134 & “Checking the SSID for the Computer” on page 134 & Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer You can check the SSID by printing a network connection report, network status sheet, or on Web Config. Related Information “Printing a Network Connection Report”...
  • Page 135: Cannot Print From An Iphone, Ipad, Or Ipod Touch

    User's Guide Solving Problems Mac OS Click the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the computer screen. A list of SSIDs is displayed and the connected SSID is indicated with a check mark. Cannot Print from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ❏...
  • Page 136: Banding Or Unexpected Colors Appear

    User's Guide Solving Problems “Running Power Cleaning” on page 106 & Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear The print head nozzles may be clogged. Perform a nozzle check to check if the print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Related Information “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head”...
  • Page 137: Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, Or Misalignment

    User's Guide Solving Problems Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or Misalignment Align the print head using the Vertical Alignment feature. Related Information “Aligning the Print Head” on page 107 & Print Quality Does Not Improve Even After Aligning the Print Head During bidirectional (or high speed) printing, the print head prints while moving in both directions, and vertical lines may be misaligned.
  • Page 138: Paper Is Smeared Or Scuffed

    ❏ Epson recommends using the ink bottle before the date printed on the package. ❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink bottles. This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink bottles. The use of non-genuine ink bottles may cause print quality to decline.
  • Page 139: Printed Photos Are Sticky

    & Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected Colors When printing from the Windows printer driver, the Epson auto photo adjustment setting is applied by default depending on the paper type. Try change the setting. On the More Options tab, select Custom in Color Correction, and then click Advanced. Change the Scene Correction setting from Auto Correct to any other option.
  • Page 140: Printed Characters Are Incorrect Or Garbled

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ When placing the originals on the scanner glass, align the corner of the original with the corner indicated by a symbol on the frame of the scanner glass. If the edges of the copy are cropped off, move the original slightly away from the corner.
  • Page 141: Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear In The Copied Image

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Clean the scanner glass. ❏ Do not press too hard on the original or the document cover when you are placing the originals on the scanner glass. ❏ When the paper is smeared, lower the copy density setting. Related Information “Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears”...
  • Page 142: Printing Or Copying Slows Down Dramatically During Continuous Operation

    In Windows, make sure the printer (scanner) is displayed in Scanner and Camera. The printer (scanner) should be displayed as "EPSON XXXXX (printer name)". If the printer (scanner) is not displayed, uninstall and then re- install Epson Scan 2. See the following to access Scanner and Camera.
  • Page 143: Cannot Start Scanning When Using The Control Panel

    “Installing the Latest Applications” on page 117 & Cannot Start Scanning when Using the Control Panel ❏ Make sure Epson Scan 2 and Epson Event Manager are installed correctly. ❏ Check the scanning setting assigned in Epson Event Manager. Related Information “Application for Scanning Documents and Images (Epson Scan 2)”...
  • Page 144: The Image Quality Is Rough

    ❏ In Epson Scan 2, select the Advanced Settings tab, and then Image Option > Text Enhancement. ❏ In Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White, adjust the Threshold on the Advanced Settings tab.
  • Page 145: Cannot Scan The Correct Area On The Scanner Glass

    ❏ Originals with creases or wrinkles ❏ In Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White, adjust the Threshold on the Advanced Settings tab. When you increase the Threshold, the black color area becomes larger.
  • Page 146: Other Scanning Problems

    Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/Multi-TIFF ❏ When scanning using Epson Scan 2, you can continuously scan up to 999 pages in PDF format and up to 200 pages in Multi-TIFF format.
  • Page 147: Other Problems

    ❏ Increase the free space on the computer's hard disk. Scanning may stop if there is not enough free space. ❏ Try scanning at a lower resolution. Scanning stops if the total data size reaches the limit. Related Information “Scanning Using Epson Scan 2” on page 92 & Other Problems Slight Electric Shock when Touching the Printer If many peripherals are connected to the computer, you may feel a slight electric shock when touching the printer.
  • Page 148: Ink Spilled

    User's Guide Solving Problems Ink Spilled ❏ If ink adheres to the area around the tank, wipe it off using a napless, clean cloth or cotton swab. ❏ If ink spills on the desk or floor, wipe it off immediately. When ink is dried, it will be difficult to remove the smear.
  • Page 149: Appendix

    User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 180 Color ink nozzles: 59 for each color Plain Paper 64 to 90 g/m2(17 to 24lb) Weight of Paper Envelopes Envelope #10, DL, C6: 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) Even when the paper thickness is within this range, the paper may not feed in the printer or the print quality may decline depending on the paper properties or quality.
  • Page 150: Scanner Specifications

    User's Guide Appendix Printable Area for Envelopes Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism. 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) 18.0 mm (0.71 in.) 41.0 mm (1.61 in.) Scanner Specifications Scanner Type Flatbed Photoelectric Device Effective Pixels...
  • Page 151: Network Function List

    IPv4, IPv6 UPnP Printing IPv4 Information appliance PictBridge Printing (Wi-Fi) IPv4 Digital camera ✓ Epson Connect (Email Print, IPv4 Remote Print) ✓ AirPrint (iOS, Mac OS) IPv4, IPv6 iOS 5 or later, Mac OS X v10.7 or later ✓ Google Cloud Print IPv4, IPv6 ✓...
  • Page 152: Security Protocol

    User's Guide Appendix Coordination Modes *2*3 Infrastructure, Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Wireless Securities WEP (64/128bit), WPA2-PSK (AES) IEEE802.11n is only available for the HT20. Not supported for IEEE 802.11b. Simple AP mode is compatible with a Wi-Fi connection (infrastructure). Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only. Complies with WPA2 standards with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal.
  • Page 153: Environmental Specifications

    Power off: Approx. 0.3 W Note: ❏ Check the label on the printer for its voltage. ❏ For European users, see the following Website for details on power consumption. http://www.epson.eu/energy-consumption Environmental Specifications Operation Use the printer within the range shown in the following graph.
  • Page 154: System Requirements

    Manufacturer: Seiko Epson Corporation Type: J26H006 This product conforms to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 155: Restrictions On Copying

    Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Slovenia, Malta, Bulgaria, Czech, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non- recommended modification of the products.
  • Page 156: Transporting And Storing The Printer

    User's Guide Appendix Transporting and Storing the Printer When you need to store the printer or transport it when moving or for repairs, follow the steps below to pack the printer. Important: ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, place the printer in the plastic bag and fold it closed. Avoid tilting the printer, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;...
  • Page 157 User's Guide Appendix 6. Make sure to install the cap onto the ink tank securely. 7. Close the Ink Tank Cover securely. 8. Prepare to pack the printer as shown below. 9. Place the printer in the plastic bag and fold it closed. 10.
  • Page 158: Copyright

    Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
  • Page 159: Where To Get Help

    Technical Support Web Site If you need further help, visit the Epson support website shown below. Select your country or region and go to the support section of your local Epson website. The latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloadables are also available from the site.
  • Page 160: Contacting Epson Support

    Depending on the product, network settings may be stored in the product’s memory. Due to breakdown or repair of a product, settings may be lost. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering settings even during a warranty period.
  • Page 161 Phone: 0800 237 766 Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.

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