EPSON M205 110V Printer User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- Epson
Table of Contents
- M205 110V Printer
- Product Information
- Specifications
- Product Usage Instructions
- 1. Where to Find Information
- 2. Caution, Important and Note
- 3. Safety Instructions
- 4. Product Advisories and Warnings
- Q: What should I do if I encounter electromagnetic
- Q: Can I use consumable products other than those designated as
- Q: Is there a warranty for this product?
M205 110V Printer
Product Information
This product is manufactured by Seiko Epson Corporation. It is
designed to provide high-quality performance and functionality for
various tasks.
Specifications
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Model: NPD4736-00 EN
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Manufacturer: Seiko Epson Corporation
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Operating System Compatibility: Please refer to the “Operating
System Versions” section in the user manual for compatibility
details. -
Interface: Compatible with Epson Approved Products interface
cables -
Software: Epson Scan software (based on the work of the
Independent JPEG Group), Adobe Reader, Acrobat, and Photoshop
(trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated)
Product Usage Instructions
1. Where to Find Information
If you need additional information or assistance regarding this
product, please refer to the user manual. You can download the user
manual from the following website: https://manual-hub.com/
2. Caution, Important and Note
Pay attention to any caution, important, or note sections
mentioned in the user manual. These sections contain important
information regarding the safe usage, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of the product.
3. Safety Instructions
Prioritize your safety and follow the safety instructions
provided in the user manual. These instructions include guidelines
on proper handling, installation, and usage of the product to
prevent accidents or injuries.
4. Product Advisories and Warnings
Take note of any product advisories and warnings mentioned in
the user manual. These advisories and warnings highlight potential
risks, limitations, or precautions that should be considered while
using the product.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What should I do if I encounter electromagnetic
interference?
A: To avoid any damage resulting from electromagnetic
interference, use only the interface cables designated as Epson
Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Q: Can I use consumable products other than those designated as
Original Epson Products?
A: Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates recommend using
only consumable products designated as Original Epson Products or
Epson Approved Products to ensure optimal performance and avoid any
potential damages or problems.
Q: Is there a warranty for this product?
A: The software provided with this product is provided “as-is”
and without warranty of any kind. Please refer to the user manual
for warranty information related to the hardware components of the
product.
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NPD4736-00 EN
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Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright and Trademarks
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. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the
use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for
damages resulting from the use of the information herein. 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 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.) failure to strictly
comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates 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.
® EPSON is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR
VISION is a trademark
of Seiko Epson Corporation.
® Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. ® PowerPC is a
registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Epson Scan software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG
Group.
libtiff
Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its
documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that (i)
the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in all copies of
the software and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leffler and
Silicon Graphics may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to
the software without the specific, prior written permission of Sam Leffler and
Silicon Graphics.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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Copyright and Trademarks
IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF
OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
® ® ® Microsoft , Windows , and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. ® ® ® ® Apple , Macintosh , Mac OS , and OS X are
registered trademarks of Apple Inc. ® ® ABBYY and ABBYY FineReader names and
logos are registered trademarks of ABBYY Software House.
Adobe, Adobe Reader, Acrobat, and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe systems
Incorporated, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
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 © 2012 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Contents
Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright and Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction
Where to Find Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Caution,
Important and Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operating System
Versions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Product
Advisories and Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting up/using the product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using the
product with a wireless connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the LCD screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 11 Handling ink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Restrictions on Copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting to Know Your Product
Product Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Guide
to the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Buttons and LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lights. . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Paper and Media Handling
Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Storing paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Selecting
Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Paper type settings on the LCD screen. . . . . . . . 18 Paper type settings
from the printer driver. . . . . 18 Loading Paper and Envelopes. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 19 Placing Originals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 21 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). . . . . . . . . 21 Scanner
glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Copying
Copying Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Basic
copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Copy Mode Menu List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Printing
Printer Driver and Status Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Accessing the
printer driver for Windows. . . . . 26 Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS
X. . . . . 27
Basic Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Basic
printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Canceling
printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Other Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Product
presets (For Windows Only). . . . . . . . . 32 2-sided printing (for Windows
only). . . . . . . . . 33 Fit to page printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 34 Pages per sheet printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35
Sharing the Product for Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Setup for
Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Setup for Mac OS X. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Scanning
Let’s Try Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Starting a Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Image
Adjustment Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Basic Scanning from the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . 43 Scan mode menu list.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Basic Scanning from Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . 44 Scanning in Home
Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Scanning in Office Mode. . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Scanning in Professional Mode. . . . . . . . . . .
. . 48 Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area. . . . . . 50
Various Types of Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Scanning a
Magazine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Scanning Multiple
Documents to a PDF File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 53 Scanning a Photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 56
Software Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Starting
Epson Scan Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Starting Other Scanning
Software. . . . . . . . . . . 58
Menu List of Control Panel
Copy Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Scan
Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Refilling Ink
Ink Bottle Safety Instructions, Precautions, and Specifications. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Precautions on refilling ink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Ink bottle
specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Checking the Ink Level.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Refilling the Ink Tank. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Maintaining Your Product and Software
Checking the Print Head Nozzles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Using the Nozzle
Check utility for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 65 Using the Nozzle Check utility for Mac OS X . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Using the
control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Cleaning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Using the
Head Cleaning utility for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Using the Head Cleaning utility for Mac OS X .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Using
the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Aligning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Using the
Print Head Alignment utility for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 68 Using the Print Head Alignment utility for Mac OS X. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Using the control
panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using the Power
Ink Flushing utility for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 70 Using the Power Ink Flushing utility for Mac OS X. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Using the control panel.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Saving Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 For
Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 For Mac OS X. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Using the control panel. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Checking the Number of Sheets of Paper Fed. . . . . 73 Cleaning the Product. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cleaning the exterior of the product. . . . . . . . . . 73 Cleaning the
interior of the product. . . . . . . . . . 74 Transporting the Product. . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Checking and Installing Your Software. . . .
. . . . . 77 Checking the software installed on your computer. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Installing the software. . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Uninstalling Your Software. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 77 For Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 78 For Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Error Indicators
Error Messages on the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . 80
Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying
Diagnosing the Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Checking
product status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Paper Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Removing jammed paper from inside the product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Removing jammed paper from the Automatic Document
Feeder (ADF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Preventing paper jams. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Reprinting after a paper jam (for Windows
only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Print Quality Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Horizontal banding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Vertical
banding or misalignment. . . . . . . . . . . 88 Printout is blurry, smeared,
or scuffed or ink supply is poor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 89
Miscellaneous Printout Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Incorrect or
garbled characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Incorrect margins. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Printout has a slight slant. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 90 Size or position of copied image is incorrect. . . . 91
Inverted image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Blank pages
print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Printed side is smeared
or scuffed. . . . . . . . . . . 91 Printing is too slow. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 92
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Paper does not
feed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Multiple pages feed. . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Paper is improperly loaded. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 93 Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled. . . . . . . .
93
The Product Does Not Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 All lights are
off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Only the power light is
on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Increasing the Print Speed (For Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Other Problem. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Printing plain papers quietly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Troubleshooting for Scanning
Problems Indicated by Messages on the LCD Screen or Status Light. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Problems When Starting a Scan. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 96
Using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Using the button. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Using scanning software other than Epson Scan driver. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Problems When Feeding Paper. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 98 The paper gets dirty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
98 Multiple sheets of paper are fed. . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 The paper jams
in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 98 Problems With Scanning Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Problems With Scanned Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Scan quality is
unsatisfactory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 The scanning area or direction
is unsatisfactory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions. . . . 101
Product Information
Ink Bottles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
For Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 For Mac OS X.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Technical Specifications.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Printer specifications. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Scanner specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 104 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) specifications. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Network interface specification. . . . .
. . . . . . . 105 Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 105 Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
106 Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Standards
and approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Interface. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Contacting
Epson Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Before Contacting Epson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Help for Users in
Europe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Help for Users in Thailand. . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Help for Users in Vietnam. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 109 Help for Users in Indonesia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Help
for Users in Hong Kong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Help for Users in
Malaysia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Help for Users in India. . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Help for Users in the Philippines. . . . . . . . .
. . 113
Index
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Introduction
Introduction
Where to Find Information
The latest version of the following manuals are available on the Epson support
website. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/ (other
than Europe) Start Here (paper):
Provides you with information on setting up the product and installing the
software. User’s Guide (PDF):
Provides you with detailed operating, safety, and troubleshooting
instructions. See this guide when using this product with a computer. To view
the PDF manual, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader.
Network Guide (HTML): Provides network administrators with information on both
the printer driver and network settings.
Caution, Important and Note
Caution, Important, and Note in this manual are indicated as below and have
the following meaning.
!Caution must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c Important must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note contain useful tips and restrictions on product operation.
Operating System Versions
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows 7 refers to
Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and
Windows 7 Ultimate. Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition,
Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows
Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows Vista
Ultimate Edition.
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Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64
Edition, and Windows XP Professional.
Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later.
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Important Instructions
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this product. Make
sure you keep this guide for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all
warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Use only the power cord supplied with the product and do not use the cord with
any other equipment. Use of other cords with this product or the use of the
supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer
unit, scanner unit, or options by yourself, except as specifically explained
in the product’s guides.
Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
entered the product; the product has been dropped or the casing damaged; the
product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in
performance. Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating
instructions.
Place the product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
Do not place or store the product outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust,
water, heat sources, or in locations subject to shocks, vibrations, high
temperature or humidity.
Take care not to spill liquid on the product and not to handle the product
with wet hands.
Keep this product at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves
from this product may adversely affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal
solution gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If the
liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see
a doctor immediately.
Note: The following provides safety instructions for ink. & “Refilling Ink” on
page 61
Product Advisories and Warnings
Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the product or your
property. Make sure you keep this guide for future reference.
Setting up/using the product
Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the product.
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Important Instructions
Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems
that regularly switch on and off.
Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic
interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
The power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying,
crimping, and kinking. Do not place objects on top of the power-supply cords
and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over. Be
particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends
and the points where they enter and leave the transformer.
If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure that the total ampere
rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere
rating.
If you plan to use the product in Germany, the building installation must be
protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short-circuit
protection and over-current protection for the product.
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.
Place the product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of
the product in all directions. If you place the product by the wall, leave
more than 10 cm between the back of the product and the wall. The product will
not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
When storing or transporting the product, avoid tilting it, placing it
vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak.
Allow spaces 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 places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep
the product away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
Do not insert objects through the slots in the product.
Do not put your hand inside the product during printing.
Do not touch the white flat cable and the ink tube inside the product.
Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the
product. Doing so may cause fire.
Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the product.
Always turn the product off using the P button. Do not unplug the product or
turn off the power at the outlet until the LCD screen has turned off
completely.
Before transporting the product, make sure that the print head is in the home
(far right) position.
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Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the scanner unit.
If the ink level is below the lower limit on the ink tank, refill the ink
soon. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower limit
on the tank could damage the product.
If you are not going to use the product for a long period, be sure to unplug
the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.
During the life of your product it may be necessary to replace the waste ink
pad when it has become full. Whether and how often this is required will vary
according to the number of pages you print, the type of material that you
print and the number of cleaning cycles that the product performs. Epson
Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on the control panel will advise you when
this part needs replacing. The need for replacement of the pad does not mean
that your product has ceased to operate in accordance with its specifications.
The replacement of this part is a routine product servicing activity within
the product’s specification and is not a problem which requires repair. The
Epson warranty does not therefore cover the cost of this replacement. If your
product needs the pad replacing this can be performed for you by any
authorised Epson service provider. It is not a user-serviceable part.
Using the product with a wireless connection
Note: The availability of this feature varies by product.
Do not use this product inside medical facilities or near medical equipment.
Radio waves from this product may adversely affect the operation of electrical
medical equipment.
Do not use this product near automatically controlled devices such as
automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves from this product may adversely
affect these devices, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction.
Using the LCD screen
The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of
its features it may have an uneven brightness. These are normal and do not
indicate that it is damaged in any way.
Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use liquid or
chemical cleansers.
The exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy
impact. Contact your dealer if the panel surface chips or cracks, and do not
touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
Handling ink
& “Refilling Ink” on page 61
Restrictions on Copying
Observe the following restrictions in order to ensure the responsible and
legal use of the product.
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Copying of the following items is prohibited by law: Bank bills, coins,
government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and
municipal securities Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other
official postal items bearing valid postage Government-issued revenue stamps,
and securities issued according to legal procedure Exercise caution when
copying the following items: Private marketable securities (stock
certificates, negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes, concession
tickets, etc. Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes,
food stamps, tickets, etc.
Note: Copying these items may also be prohibited by law.
Responsible use of copyrighted materials: Products can be misused by
improperly copying copyrighted materials. Unless acting on the advice of a
knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by obtaining the
permission of the copyright holder before copying published material.
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Getting to Know Your Product
Getting to Know Your Product
Product Parts
a. ADF cover b. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) c. Edge guide d. ADF input tray (place your originals here to be copied) e. ADF output tray (your originals are ejected here as they are copied)
a. Edge guide
b. Rear paper feed
c. Paper support extension
d. Paper support
e. Feeder guard
f.
Output tray
g. Stopper
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a. Document cover b. Scanner glass c. Control panel
a. Scanner Unit b. Print head (under this section) c. Transportation lock d. Ink reservoir tank (Ink tank) e. Ink tube
a. AC inlet
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b. LAN port c. USB connector The availability of this part varies by
product.
Guide to the Control Panel
Note: Although the control panel design and menu and option names and other
items in the LCD display may slightly differ from the actual product, the
method of operation is the same.
Buttons and LCD
Buttons a
Function Turns the product on and off
b
Enters copy mode.
c
Enters scan mode.
d
Provided with Wi-Fi-capable models only. Displays the Wi-Fi Setup menus that allow you to
set up the product wirelessly. For instructions on using the menus, see the Network Guide.*
e
–
LCD screen (monochrome 2-line display)
f
l, u, r, d, OK
Press l, u, r, d to select menus. Press OK to confirm the setting you have selected and go to
next screen.
g
Stops the ongoing operation or initializes the current settings.
If this button is pressed to cancel copying or scanning while the ADF is in use, all originals in the
ADF will be fed out.
h
Displays detailed settings for each mode.
i
Cancels/returns to the previous menu.
j
Start copying.
- The availability of this part varies by product.
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Lights
Lights
ADF
Function
On when the product is on. Flashes when the product is receiving data,
printing/copying/scanning, or cleaning the print head.
Stays on while the product is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Flashes while the
Wi-Fi network settings are being made. This light turns off in sleep mode*.
On when originals are detected in the ADF.
- The availability of this part varies by product.
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Paper and Media Handling
Paper and Media Handling
Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing Media
You can achieve good results with most types of plain paper. However, Epson
provides special types of paper that is formulated for the ink used in Epson
ink jet products, and we recommend using this paper to ensure high-quality
results.
When loading special paper distributed by Epson, read the instruction sheets
packed with the paper first and keep the following points in mind.
Note: Load the paper into the rear paper feed printable side up. The printable
side is usually whiter. See the instruction sheets
packed with the paper for more information. Some types of paper have cut
corners to help identify the correct loading direction. If the paper is
curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before
loading. Printing on curled paper may cause ink to smear on your prints. Do
not use the paper that is folded, wavy or torn.
Storing paper
Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing.
Keep unused paper and prints away from high temperature, humidity, and direct
sunlight.
Selecting Paper
Refer to the table below for the loading capacities of paper and other media.
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Media Type
Size
Plain paper*1
Letter*2
A4*2
B5*2
A5*2
A6*2
Legal
User Defined
Envelope
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DL
C6
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper
A4*2
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
A4
Epson Matte Paper – Heavyweight
A4
1 Paper with a weight of 64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb). 2 The loading capacity for manual 2-sided printing is 30 sheets.
Note: The availability of paper varies by location.
Loading capacity (sheets) up to 11mm up to 11mm up to 11mm up to 11mm up to 11mm 1 1 10 10 10 80 80 1
Paper type settings on the LCD screen
The product automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in
your print settings. That is why the paper type setting is so important. It
tells your product what kind of paper you are using and adjusts the ink
coverage accordingly. The table below lists the settings you should choose for
your paper.
For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
LCD paper type Plain Paper
Matte
Paper type settings from the printer driver
The product automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in
your print settings. That is why the paper type setting is so important. It
tells your product what kind of paper you are using and adjusts the ink
coverage accordingly. The table below lists the settings you should choose for
your paper.
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For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Envelopes
Printer driver paper type plain papers
Epson Matte
Envelope
Note: The availability of special media varies by location. For the latest information on media available in your area, contact Epson support. & “Technical Support Web Site” on page 108
Loading Paper and Envelopes
Follow these steps to load paper:
A Flip the feeder guard forward.
B Slide out the paper support and the output tray and then raise the stopper.
Note: Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully
ejected.
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C Slide the edge guide to the left. D Load paper with the printable side up, against the right side of the rear paper feed.
Note: Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading.
The printable side is often whiter than the other side.
Always load paper into the rear paper feed short edge first, even when you are
printing landscape -oriented pictures.
You can use the following sizes of paper with binding holes: A4, A5, A6,
Legal, Letter. Load only 1 sheet of paper at a time.
When loading envelopes, load the short edge first with the flap facing down.
Do not use envelopes that are curled, folded, or glued or that have plastic
windows. Flatten the envelope and the flaps before loading.
Flatten the leading edge of the envelope before loading. Avoid using envelopes
that are too thin, as they may curl during printing.
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E Slide the edge guide against the left edge of the paper, but not too tightly.
Note: For plain paper, do not load paper above the H arrow mark inside the
edge guide. For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets is less
than the limit specified for the media. & “Selecting Paper” on page 17
F Flip the feeder guard back.
Placing Originals
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
You can load your original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) to
copy or scan multiple pages quickly. You can use the following originals in
the ADF.
Size Type Weight Capacity
A4/Letter/Legal Plain paper 64 g/m2 to 95 g/m2 Total thickness of 3 mm, up to about 30 sheets (Letter, A4) 10 sheets (Legal)
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c Important: To prevent paper jams, avoid the following documents. For these
types, use the scanner glass. Documents held together with paper clips,
staples, etc. Documents that have tape or paper stuck to them. Photos, OHPs,
or thermal transfer paper. Paper that is torn, wrinkled, or has holes.
A Make sure that there are no originals on the scanner glass. The ADF may not
detect documents in the feeder if there are originals on the scanner glass.
B Tap the originals on a flat surface to even the edges.
C Slide the edge guide on the Automatic Document Feeder.
D Insert the originals face-up and short edge first into the Automatic Document Feeder.
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E Slide the edge guide until it is flush with the originals.
F Check that the ADF light in the control panel is on.
Note: The ADF light may stay off if there is any other original on the scanner
glass. If you press x in this case, the
original on the scanner glass will be copied or scanned instead of the
originals in the ADF. The ADF light will not turn on when the product is in
sleep mode. Press any button other than P to recover from
sleep mode. It may take some time for the light to turn on after recovery from
sleep mode. Be careful not to let any foreign object get inside the hole on
the left front corner of the scanner glass. Doing so
may prevent the ADF from operating. When you use the copy function with the
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), the print settings are fixed at
Reduce/Enlarge – Actual Size, Paper Type – Plain Paper, and Paper Size –
A4/Legal. The print is cropped if you copy an original larger than A4/Legal.
Scanner glass
A Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the scanner
glass.
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B Slide the original to the corner.
Note: See the following sections if any problems occur with the scanning area
or the scanning direction when using EPSON Scan. & “The edges of your original
are not scanned” on page 100 & “Multiple documents are scanned into a single
file” on page 101
C Close the cover gently.
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Copying
Copying
Copying Documents
Basic copying
Follow the steps below to copy documents.
A Load paper. & “Loading Paper and Envelopes” on page 19
B Place your original(s) in the Automatic Document Feeder or on the scanner
glass. & “Placing Originals” on page 21
C Press r to enter the copy mode. D Press u or d to set the number of copies.
E Press x to display the copy setting menus. F Select the appropriate copy
settings such as layout, paper size, paper type, and quality. Use u or d to
select a
setting item and then press OK. When finished, press x again to return to the
copy mode top screen.
G Press x to start copying.
Copy Mode Menu List
Refer to the section below for the Copy mode menu list. & “Copy Mode” on page
59
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Printing
Printing
Printer Driver and Status Monitor
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the
best printing results. The status monitor and the printer utilities help you
check the product and keep it in top operating condition.
Note for Windows users: Your printer driver automatically finds and installs
the latest version of the printer driver from Epson’s Web site. Click
the Software Update button in your printer driver’s Maintenance window, and
then follow the on-screen instructions. If the button does not appear in the
Maintenance window, point at All Programs or Programs in the Windows Start
menu, and check in the EPSON folder. If you want to change the language of the
driver, select the language you want to use from the Language setting in your
printer driver’s Maintenance window. Depending on the location, this function
may not be available.
Accessing the printer driver for Windows
You can access the printer driver from most Windows applications, the Windows
Start menu, or the taskbar.
To make settings that apply only to the application you are using, access the
printer driver from that application.
To make settings that apply to all of your Windows applications, access the
printer driver from the Start menu or the taskbar.
Refer to the following sections to access the printer driver.
Note: Screen shots of the printer driver windows in this User’s Guide are from
Windows 7.
From Windows applications
A Click Print or Print Setup on the File menu. B In the window that appears,
click Printer, Setup, Options, Preferences, or Properties. (Depending on your
application, you may need to click one or a combination of these buttons.)
From the Start menu
Windows 7: Click the start button, select Devices and Printers. Then right-
click the product and select Printing preferences.
Windows Vista: Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select
Printer from the Hardware and Sound category. Then select the product and then
click Select printing preferences.
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Windows XP: Click Start, Control Panel, (Printers and Other Hardware,) then
Printers and Faxes. Select the product, then click Printing Preferences on the
File menu.
From the shortcut icon on the taskbar
Right-click the product icon on the taskbar, then select Printer Settings.
To add a shortcut icon to the Windows taskbar, first access the printer driver
from the Start menu as described above. Next, click the Maintenance tab, and
then the Monitoring Preferences button. In the Monitoring Preferences window,
select the Shortcut Icon check box.
Getting information through online help
In the printer driver window, try one of the following procedures.
Right-click the item, then click Help.
Click the button at the top right of the window, then click the item (for
Windows XP only).
Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X
The table below describes how to access the printer driver dialog.
Dialog Box Page Setup
Print Epson Printer Utility 4
How to Access It
Click Page Setup on the File menu of your application.
Note: Depending on your application, the Page Setup menu may not appear in the
File menu.
Click Print on the File menu of your application.
For Mac OS X 10.7, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click
Print & Scan. Select your product from the Printers list box, click Options &
Supplies, Utility, and then click Open Printer Utility.
For Mac OS X 10.6, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click
Print & Fax. Select your product from the Printers list box, click Options &
Supplies, Utility, and then click Open Printer Utility.
For Mac OS X 10.5, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click
Print & Fax. Select your product from the Printers list box, click Open Print
Queue and then click Utility button.
Getting information through online help
Click the Help button in the Print dialog box.
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Basic Operations
Basic printing
Note: The screen shots in this section may vary depending on the model. Before
you print, load paper properly.
& “Loading Paper and Envelopes” on page 19 Refer to the section below for the
printable area.
& “Printable area” on page 104 After completing the settings, print one test
copy and examine the results before printing an entire job.
Basic product settings for Windows
A Open the file you want to print. B Access the printer settings.
& “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 26
C Click the Main tab. D Select the appropriate Document Size setting. You can
also define a custom paper size. For details, see the online
help.
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E Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your
print.
Note: Select Landscape when printing on envelopes.
F Select the appropriate Paper Type setting. & “Paper type settings from the
printer driver” on page 18
Note: Print quality is automatically adjusted for the selected Paper Type.
G Click OK to close the printer settings window.
Note: To make changes to advanced settings, refer to the relevant section.
H Print your file.
Basic product settings for Mac OS X
Note: Screen shots of the printer driver windows in this section are from Mac
OS X 10.7.
A Open the file you want to print.
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B Access the Print dialog box. & “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 27
Note: If the simplified dialog box is displayed, click the Show Details button
(for Mac OS X 10.7) or the d button (for Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5) to extend this
dialog box.
C Select the product you are using as the Printer setting.
Note: Depending on your application, you may not be able to select some of the
items in this dialog box. If so, click Page Setup on the File menu of your
application, and then make suitable settings.
D Select the appropriate Paper Size setting. E Select the appropriate
Orientation setting.
Note: Select landscape orientation when printing envelopes.
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F Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
G Select the appropriate Media Type setting. & “Paper type settings from the
printer driver” on page 18
H Click Print to start printing.
Canceling printing
If you need to cancel printing, follow the instructions in the appropriate
section below.
Using the product button
Press y to cancel a print job in progress.
For Windows
Note: You cannot cancel a print job that has been completely sent to the
product. In this case, cancel the print job by using the product.
A Access the EPSON Status Monitor 3. & “For Windows” on page 81
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B Click the Print Queue button. The Windows Spooler appears. C Right-click on
the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel.
For Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to cancel a print job.
A Click your product icon in the Dock. B In the Document Name list, select the
document which is printing. C Click the Delete button to cancel the print job.
Other Options
Product presets (For Windows Only)
Printer driver presets make printing a snap. You can also create presets of
your own.
Product settings for Windows
A Access the printer settings. & “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on
page 26
B Select a Printing Presets in the Main tab. Product settings are
automatically set to the values displayed in the pop-up window.
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2-sided printing (for Windows only)
Use the printer driver to print on both sides of the paper.
Two types of 2-sided printing are available: standard and folded booklet. 2-sided printing is only available for the following papers and sizes.
Paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper
Size Legal, Letter, A4, B5, A5, A6 A4
Note: This feature is not available for Mac OS X.
This feature may not be available at some settings.
This feature may not be available when the product is accessed over a network
or is used as a shared printer.
The loading capacity differs during 2-sided printing. & “Selecting Paper” on
page 17
Only use papers that are suitable for 2-sided printing. Otherwise, the
printout quality may deteriorate.
Depending on the paper and the amount of ink used to print text and images,
ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper.
The surface of the paper may be smeared during 2-sided printing.
This feature is available only when EPSON Status Monitor 3 is enabled. To
enable the status monitor, access the printer driver and click the Maintenance
tab followed by the Extended Settings button. In the Extended Settings window,
check the Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box.
Product settings for Windows
A Access the printer settings. & “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on
page 26
B Select 2-Sided Printing check box.
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C Click Settings, and make the appropriate settings.
Note: If you want to print a folded booklet, select Booklet.
D Check the other settings and print.
Note: The actual binding margin may be different from the specified settings
depending on your application.
Experiment with a few sheets to examine actual results before printing the
entire job. Make sure that the ink is completely dry before reloading the
paper.
Fit to page printing
Lets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the
paper size selected in the printer driver.
Note: This feature may not be available at some settings.
Product settings for Windows
A Access the printer settings. & “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on
page 26
B Select Reduce/Enlarge Document and Fit to Page in the More Options tab, and
then select the size of the paper you are using from Output Paper.
C Check the other settings and print.
Product settings for Mac OS X
A Access the Print dialog box. & “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X”
on page 27
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B Choose Scale to fit paper size for Destination Paper Size in the Paper
Handling pane and select the desired paper size from the pop-up menu.
C Check the other settings and print.
Pages per sheet printing
Lets you use the printer driver to print two or four pages on a single sheet
of paper.
Note: This feature may not be available at some settings.
Product settings for Windows
A Access the printer settings. & “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on
page 26
B Select 2-Up or 4-Up as Multi-Page in the Main tab. C Click Page Order, and
make the appropriate settings. D Check the other settings and print.
Product settings for Mac OS X
A Access the Print dialog box. & “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X”
on page 27
B Select the desired number of Pages per Sheet and the Layout Direction (page
order) in the Layout pane. C Check the other settings and print.
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Sharing the Product for Printing
Setup for Windows
These instructions tell you how to set up your product so other users on the
network can share it.
First you will set up the product as a shared printer on the computer directly
connected to it. Then you will add the product to each network computer that
will access it.
Note: These instructions are for small networks only. To share the product on
a large network, consult your network
administrator. The screen shots in the following section are from Windows 7.
Setting up the product as a shared printer
Note: To set up the product as a shared printer in Windows 7 or Vista, you
will need an account with administrator privileges
and the password if you log on as a standard user. To set up the product as a
shared printer in Windows XP, you must log on to a Computer Administrator
account.
Follow the steps below on the computer that is connected directly to the
product:
A Windows 7: Click the start button, select Devices and Printers.
Windows Vista: Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select
Printer from the Hardware and Sound category.
Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel, and then select Printers and
Faxes, from the Printers and Other Hardware category.
B Windows 7: Right-click the icon for your product, click Printer properties,
and then click Sharing. Then click the Change Sharing Options button.
Windows Vista: Right-click the icon for your product, and then click Sharing.
Click the Change sharing options button and then click Continue.
Windows XP: Right-click the icon for your product, then click Sharing.
C Select Share this printer, then type a Share name.
Note: Do not use spaces or hyphens in the share name.
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If you want to automatically download printer drivers for computers that are
running different versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and select the
environment and the operating systems of the other computers. Click OK, then
insert the product software disk.
D Click OK or Close (if you installed additional drivers).
Adding the product to the other network computers
Follow these steps to add the product to each network computer that will
access it.
Note: Your product must be set up as a shared printer on the computer to which
it is connected before you can access it from another computer. & “Setting up
the product as a shared printer” on page 36.
A Windows 7: Click the start button, select Devices and Printers. Windows
Vista: Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select Printer
from the Hardware and Sound category. Windows XP: Click Start and select
Control Panel, and then select Printers and Faxes, from the Printers and Other
Hardware category.
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B Windows 7 and Vista: Click the Add a printer button.
Windows XP: Click the Add a printer button. The Add Printer Wizard appears.
Click the Next button.
C Windows 7 and Vista: Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, and
then click Next.
Windows XP: Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another
computer, then click Next.
D Follow the on-screen instructions to select the product you want to use.
Note: Depending on the operating system and the configuration of the computer
to which the product is connected, the Add Printer Wizard may prompt you to
install the printer driver from the product software disk. Click the Have Disk
button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Setup for Mac OS X
To set up your product on a Mac OS X network, use the Printer Sharing setting.
See your Macintosh documentation for details.
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Scanning
Scanning
Let’s Try Scanning
Starting a Scan
Let’s scan a document to get used to the process.
A Place your original(s) on the scanner glass. & “Placing Originals” on page
21
B Start Epson Scan.
Windows: Double-click the Epson Scan icon on the desktop.
Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software > EPSON Scan.
C Select Home Mode.
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Scanning
D Select Text/Line Art as the Document Type setting.
E Click Preview.
F Click Scan.
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G Click OK.
Scanning
Your scanned image is saved.
Image Adjustment Features
Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness,
contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality.
See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
Histogram
Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight, shadow, and gamma levels individually.
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Tone Correction
Scanning
Provides a graphical interface for adjusting tone levels individually.
Image Adjustment
Adjusts brightness and contrast and the balance of red, green, and blue 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.
Unsharp Mask
Sharpens the edges of image areas for an overall clearer image.
Descreening
Removes rippled patterns (known as moiré) that can appear in subtly shaded image areas such as skin tones.
Color Restoration
Restores the colors in faded photos automatically.
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Backlight Correction
Scanning
Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light.
Dust Removal
Removes dust marks from your originals automatically.
Text Enhancement
Enhances text recognition when scanning text documents.
Auto Area Segmentation
Makes Black&White images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics.
Color Enhance
Enhance a certain color. You can select from red, blue, or green.
Basic Scanning from the Control Panel
You can scan documents and send the scanned image from the product to a
connected computer. Make sure you have installed software for the product on
your computer and connected to the computer.
A Place your original(s) in the Automatic Document Feeder or on the scanner
glass. & “Placing Originals” on page 21
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B Press to enter the scan mode. C Select a scan menu item. Use u or d to
select a menu, and press OK.
& “Scan Mode” on page 60
D Select your computer.
Note: If the product is connected to a network, you can select the computer to
which you want to save the scanned
image. You can change the computer name displayed on the control panel using
Epson Event Manager.
E Press OK to start scanning.
Your scanned image is saved.
Scan mode menu list
Refer to the section below for the Scan mode menu list. & “Scan Mode” on page
60
Basic Scanning from Your Computer
Scanning in Home Mode
Home Mode lets you customize some scanning settings and check the changes you
have made in a preview image. This mode is useful for basic scanning of photos
and graphics.
Note: In Home Mode, you can only scan from the scanner glass. See the Help for
more details on Epson Scan.
A Place your original(s). & “Scanner glass” on page 23
B Start Epson Scan. & “Starting Epson Scan Driver” on page 57
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C Select Home Mode from the Mode list.
D Select the Document Type setting. E Select the Image Type setting. F Click
Preview.
& “Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area” on page 50
G Adjust the exposure, brightness, and other image quality settings. H Click
Scan.
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I In the File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and then click OK.
Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson
Scan starts scanning immediately without displaying the File Save Settings
window.
Your scanned image is saved.
Scanning in Office Mode
Office Mode lets you quickly scan text documents without previewing your
image.
Note: See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
A Place your original(s). & “Placing Originals” on page 21
Note for the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): If you are using preview
function, load only the first page. Do not load paper above the line just
under the d arrow mark on the ADF.
B Start Epson Scan. & “Starting Epson Scan Driver” on page 57
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C Select Office Mode from the Mode list.
D Select the Image Type setting. E Select the Document Source setting. F
Select the size of your original as the Size setting. G Select an appropriate
resolution for your original(s) as the Resolution setting. H Click Scan.
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I In the File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and then click OK.
Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson
Scan starts scanning immediately without displaying the File Save Settings
window.
Your scanned image is saved.
Scanning in Professional Mode
Professional Mode gives you total control of your scanning settings and lets
you check the changes you have made in a preview image. This mode is
recommended for advanced users.
Note: See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
A Place your original(s). & “Placing Originals” on page 21
Note for the Automatic Document Feeder(ADF): If you are using preview
function, load only the first page.
B Start Epson Scan. & “Starting Epson Scan Driver” on page 57
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C Select Professional Mode from the Mode list.
D Select the type of original(s) you are scanning as the Document Type
setting. E Select the Document Source setting. F If you select Reflective as
the Document Type setting, select Photo or Document as the Auto Exposure Type
setting.
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G Select the Image Type setting. H Select an appropriate resolution for your
original(s) as the Resolution setting. I Click Preview to preview your
image(s). The Preview window opens and displays your image(s).
& “Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area” on page 50
Note for the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): The ADF loads your first
document page, and then Epson Scan prescans it and displays it in the Preview
window. The ADF then ejects your first page. Place your first document page on
top of the rest of the pages, and then load the entire document into the ADF.
Do not load paper above the line just under the d arrow mark on the ADF.
J Select the size of the scanned image(s) as the Target Size setting if
necessary. You can scan your images at their original size, or you can reduce
or enlarge their size by selecting Target Size.
K Adjust the image quality if necessary. & “Image Adjustment Features” on page
41
Note: You can save the settings you make as a group of custom settings with a
Name, and later apply these custom settings when scanning. Your custom
settings are also available in Epson Event Manager. See the Help for more
details on Epson Event Manager.
L Click Scan. M In the File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and
then click OK.
Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson
Scan starts scanning immediately without displaying the File Save Settings
window.
Your scanned image is saved.
Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area
Selecting a preview mode
Once you have selected your basic settings and resolution, you can preview
your image and select or adjust the image area in a Preview window. There are
two types of preview. Normal preview displays your previewed image(s) in their
entirety. You can select the scan area and make any
image quality adjustments manually. Thumbnail preview displays your previewed
image(s) as thumbnail(s). Epson Scan automatically locates the
edges of your scan area, applies automatic exposure settings to the image(s),
and rotates the image(s) if necessary.
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Note: Some of the settings that you change after previewing an image are reset
if you change the preview mode. Depending on your document type and the Epson
Scan mode you are using, you may not be able to change the preview type. If
you preview image(s) without the Preview dialog displayed, image(s) are
displayed in the default preview mode. If you
preview with the Preview dialog displayed, image(s) are displayed in the
preview mode that was displayed just before previewing. To resize the Preview
window, click and drag the corner of the Preview window. See the Help for more
details on Epson Scan.
Creating a marquee
A marquee is a moving dotted line that appears on the edges of your preview
image to indicate the scan area.
Do one of the following to draw a marquee.
To draw the marquee manually, position the pointer in the area where you want
to place the corner of your marquee and click. Drag the cross-hairs over the
image to the opposite corner of the desired scan area.
To draw the marquee automatically, click the auto locate icon. You can only
use this icon when you are viewing a normal preview and you only have one
document on the scanner glass.
To draw the marquee at a specified size, type in a new width and height in the
Document Size setting. For best results and image exposure, make sure all
sides of the marquee are located inside the preview image. Do
not include any areas around the preview image in the marquee.
Adjusting a marquee
You can move the marquee and adjust its size. If you are viewing a normal
preview, you can create multiple marquees (up to 50) on each image to scan
different image areas as separate scan files.
To move the marquee, position your cursor inside the marquee. The pointer
becomes a hand. Click and drag the marquee to the desired location.
To resize the marquee, position your cursor over the edge or corner of the
marquee. The pointer becomes a straight or angled double-arrow. Click and drag
the edge or corner to the desired size.
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To create additional marquees of the same size, click this icon. To delete a marquee, click inside the marquee and click this icon. To activate all marquees, click this icon.
Note: To restrict the movement of the marquee to vertical or horizontal only,
hold down the Shift key as you move the
marquee. To restrict the size of the marquee to the current proportions, hold
down the Shift key as you resize the marquee. If you draw multiple marquees,
make sure you click All in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only
the area
inside the last marquee you drew will be scanned.
Various Types of Scanning
Scanning a Magazine
First of all, place your magazine and start Epson Scan. & “Starting a Scan” on
page 39
A Select Home Mode from the Mode list.
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B Select Magazine as the Document Type setting. C Click Preview. D Adjust the
exposure, brightness, and other image quality settings.
See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
E Click Scan.
F Select PDF as the Type setting, and then click OK.
Your scanned image is saved.
Scanning Multiple Documents to a PDF File
First of all, place your document and start Epson Scan. & “Starting a Scan” on
page 39
Note for the Automatic Document Feeder(ADF): If you are using preview
function, load only the first page.
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A Select Professional Mode from the Mode list. B Select the Document Source
setting. C Click Preview.
Note for the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): The document page ejected by the
ADF has not been scanned yet. Reload the entire document into the ADF.
Do not load paper above the line just under the d arrow mark on the ADF.
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D Adjust the exposure, brightness, and other image quality settings.
See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
E Click Scan.
F Select PDF as the Type setting, and then click OK.
Note: If the Show Add Page dialog after scanning check box is cleared, Epson
Scan automatically saves your document without displaying the Add Page
Confirmation window.
G Epson Scan starts scanning your document.
H If you want to scan more pages, click Add page. Load the document and scan
again, repeating as necessary for each page. If you have finished scanning, go
to step 9.
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I Click Edit page or Save File.
Edit page
Select this button if you want to delete or reorder any of the pages. Then use the icons on the bottom of the Editing Page window to select, rotate, reorder, and delete pages. See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
Save File
Click OK when you are finished editing your pages. Select this button when you are finished.
The pages are saved in one PDF file.
Scanning a Photo
First of all, place your photo on the scanner glass and start Epson Scan. &
“Starting a Scan” on page 39
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A Select Home Mode from the Mode list. B Select Photograph as the Document
Type setting. C Click Preview. D Adjust the exposure, brightness, and other
image quality settings.
See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
E Click Scan.
F Select JPEG as the Type setting, and then click OK.
Your scanned image is saved.
Software Information
Starting Epson Scan Driver
This software lets you control all aspects of scanning. You can use this as a
standalone scanning program or use it with another TWAIN-compliant scanning
program.
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How to start
Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop. Or, select the start
button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON
Scan.
Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software > EPSON Scan.
How to access the help
Click the Help button on the Epson Scan driver.
Starting Other Scanning Software
Note: Some scanning software may not be included in some countries.
Epson Event Manager
This lets you assign any of the product buttons to open a scanning program.
You can also save frequently used scanning settings, which can really speed up
your scanning projects.
How to start
Windows: Select the start button or Start > All Programs or Programs> Epson
Software > Event Manager.
Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software, and then double-click the
Launch Event Manager icon.
How to access the help
Windows: Click the icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Mac OS X: Click menu > Help > Epson Event Manager Help.
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Menu List of Control Panel
Menu List of Control Panel
You can use this product as a printer, copier, and scanner. When using one of
these functions, except the printer function, select your desired function by
pressing the corresponding Mode button on the control panel. Each mode’s main
screen appears as you select the mode.
Copy Mode
Note: Depending on the model, some functions may not be available.
Press x to see the menu.
Setting Item Layout Reduce/Enlarge Paper Size Paper Type Quality Copy Density
Restore Default Settings
Wi-Fi Settings (Wi-Fi capable models only)
Setting item and description.
With Border, ID Card Copy
Actual Size, Auto Fit Page, Custom
A4, Legal
Plain Paper, Matte
Draft, Standard Quality, Best
-4 to +4
Reset Network Settings
Initializes Network settings to the factory default settings.
Reset Wi-Fi Settings
Initializes Wi-Fi settings to the factory default settings.
Reset All except Network Settings
Initializes all settings except for Network settings to the factory default settings.
Reset All except Wi-Fi Settings
Initializes all settings except for Wi-Fi settings to the factory default settings.
Reset All Settings
Initializes all settings to the factory default settings.
Wi-Fi Setup
See the online Network Guide. You can access the Wi-Fi Setup
menus directly by pressing the
button.
Check Wi-Fi Connection
You can check the network connection status, and print the report. If there is any problem with the connection, the report helps you find the solution.
Confirm Wi-Fi Settings
You can see the current network settings.
Print Wi-Fi Status Sheet
You can print a network status sheet.
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Setting Item Network Settings (Ethernet capable models only)
Maintenance
Setting item and description.
Check Network Connection
You can check the network connection status, and print the report. If there is any problem with the connection, the report helps you find the solution.
Confirm Network Settings You can see the current network settings.
Print Network Status Sheet You can print a network status sheet.
Nozzle Check
Prints a nozzle check pattern to check the condition of the print head.
Head Cleaning
Cleans the print head to improve the condition of the print head.
Head Alignment
Adjusts the alignment of the print head.
LCD Contrast
+1 to +16
Scroll Speed
Fast, Standard, Slow
Power Off Timer
Off, 30minutes, 1h, 2h, 4h, 8h, 12h
Sleep Timer
3minutes, 5minutes, 10minutes
Language
–
Scan Mode
Note: Depending on the model, some functions may not be available.
Menu Scan to PC Scan to PC (PDF) Scan to PC (Email) Scan to PC (WSD)
Setting and Options & “Basic Scanning from the Control Panel” on page 43
This feature is only available for English versions of Windows 7/Vista.
Press x to see the menu.
Menu Restore Default Settings Wi-Fi Settings Network Settings Maintenance
Description & “Copy Mode” on page 59.
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Refilling Ink
Refilling Ink
Ink Bottle Safety Instructions, Precautions, and Specifications
Safety instructions
Observe the following when handling the ink:
Keep ink bottles and the ink tank unit out of the reach of children. Do not
allow children to drink from or handle the ink bottles and ink bottle cap.
Do not tilt or shake an ink bottle after removing its seal; this can cause
leakage.
Be careful not to touch any ink when you handle the ink tank, ink tank cap,
and opened ink bottles or ink bottle caps. If ink gets on your skin, wash the
area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a
thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. If ink gets into your mouth, spit
it out immediately and see a doctor right away.
Precautions on refilling ink
Read all of the instructions in this section before refilling ink.
Use ink bottles with the correct part number for this product. & “Ink Bottles”
on page 102
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink bottles. Epson cannot guarantee
the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may
cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain
circumstances, may cause erratic product behavior.
Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered
by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic
product behavior.
This product requires careful handling of ink. Ink may splatter when the ink
tank is filled or refilled with ink. If ink gets on your clothes or
belongings, it may not come off.
To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed not only
during printing but also during maintenance operation such as print head
cleaning.
Do not open the ink bottle package until you are ready to fill the ink tank.
The ink bottle is vacuum packed to maintain its reliability. If you leave an
ink bottle unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may not
be possible.
If the ink level is below the lower limit on the ink tank, refill the ink
soon. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower limit
on the tank could damage the product.
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After bringing an ink bottle inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm
up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.
Store ink bottles in a cool, dark place.
Store the ink bottles in the same environment as the product. When storing or
transporting the ink bottle after opening the sealed bottle, avoid temperature
changes, impacts, shaking or tilting the bottle; otherwise ink may leak even
if you tighten the cap on the bottle. Be sure to keep the ink bottle upright
when tightening the cap, and take measures to prevent ink from leaking when
you transport the bottle.
Ink bottle specifications
Epson recommends using the ink bottle before the date printed on the package.
Some ink is consumed in the initial charging. In order to produce high quality
printouts, the print head in your product will be fully charged with ink.
Quoted yields may vary depending on the images that you are printing, the
paper type that you are using, the frequency of your prints and environmental
conditions such as temperature.
Although the ink bottles may contain recycled materials, this does not affect
product function or performance.
Checking the Ink Level
To confirm the actual ink remaining, visually check the ink level in the
product’s ink tank.
c Important: If the ink level is below the lower limit on the ink tank, fill
it to the upper line on the ink tank. Continued use of the product when the
ink level is below the lower limit on the tank could damage the product.
Refilling the Ink Tank
Ink can be refilled at any time.
A Open the ink tank unit cover, and then remove the cap of the ink tank. After
removing the cap, place it as shown in the illustration below.
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Note: Be careful not to spill any ink.
B Snap off the top of the cap, remove the cap of the ink bottle, remove the
seal from the bottle, and then install the cap.
c Important: Install the ink bottle cap tightly; otherwise ink may leak.
Note: Do not dispose of the top of the cap. If any ink remains in the ink
bottle after refilling the tank, use the top of the cap to seal the ink bottle
cap.
C Refill the ink tank up to the upper line on the ink tank.
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Note: If any ink remains in the ink bottle after filling the ink tank up to the upper line, install the cap securely and store the ink bottle upright for later use.
D Install the cap onto the ink tank securely. E Close the ink tank unit cover.
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Maintaining Your Product and Software
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing,
you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles.
You can check the print head nozzles from your computer by using the Nozzle
Check utility or from the product by using the buttons.
Using the Nozzle Check utility for Windows
Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility.
A Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel. B
Make sure that A4-size paper is loaded in the rear paper feed. C Right-click
the product icon on the taskbar, then select Nozzle Check.
If the product icon does not appear, refer to the following section to add the
icon. & “From the shortcut icon on the taskbar” on page 27
D Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Nozzle Check utility for Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility.
A Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel. B
Make sure that A4-size paper is loaded in the rear paper feed. C Access the
Epson Printer Utility 4.
& “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 27
D Click the Nozzle Check icon. E Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using the control panel
Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the product
control panel.
A Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel. B
Make sure that A4-size paper is loaded in the rear paper feed. C Press x to
display the menus. D Select Maintenance. E Select Nozzle Check and follow the
instructions in the LCD screen to print a nozzle check pattern.
Below are two sample nozzle check patterns.
Compare the quality of the printed check page with the sample shown below. If
there are no print quality problems, such as gaps or missing segments in the
test lines, the print head is fine.
If any segment of the printed lines is missing, as shown below, this could mean a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head.
& “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 67 & “Aligning the Print Head” on page 68
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Cleaning the Print Head
If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing,
you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which
ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly. You can clean the print
head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer driver
or from the product by using the buttons.
c Important: Do not open the scanner unit or turn off the product during head
cleaning. If the head cleaning is incomplete, you may not be able to print.
Note: Because print head cleaning uses some ink, clean the print head only if
quality declines; for example, if the printout is
blurry or scuffed. Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the
print head needs to be cleaned. This saves ink. When ink is low you may not be
able to clean the print head. Refill the ink tank first. If print quality has
not improved after repeating this procedure about three times, use the Power
Ink Flushing utility.
& “Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tube” on page 70 To maintain print quality, we
recommend printing a few pages on a regular basis.
Using the Head Cleaning utility for Windows
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning
utility.
A Make sure that the transportation lock is set to the unlocked (Printing)
position. B Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control
panel. C Right-click the product icon on the taskbar, then select Head
Cleaning.
If the product icon does not appear, refer to the following section to add the
icon. & “From the shortcut icon on the taskbar” on page 27
D Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Head Cleaning utility for Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning
utility.
A Make sure that the transportation lock is set to the unlocked (Printing)
position.
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B Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel. C
Access the Epson Printer Utility 4.
& “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 27
D Click the Head Cleaning icon. E Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the control panel
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the product control
panel.
A Make sure that the transportation lock is set to the unlocked (Printing)
position. B Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control
panel. C Press x to display the menus. D Select Maintenance. E Select Head
Cleaning. F Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to continue.
Aligning the Print Head
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may
be able to solve this problem by using the Print Head Alignment utility in
your printer driver or by using the product buttons. Refer to the appropriate
section below.
Note: Do not press y to cancel printing while printing a test pattern with the
Print Head Alignment utility.
Using the Print Head Alignment utility for Windows
Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment
utility.
A Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel.
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B Make sure A4-size paper is loaded in the rear paper feed. C Right-click the
product icon on the taskbar, then select Print Head Alignment.
If the product icon does not appear, refer to the following section to add the
icon. & “From the shortcut icon on the taskbar” on page 27
D Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.
Using the Print Head Alignment utility for Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment
utility.
A Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel. B
Make sure A4-size paper is loaded in the rear paper feed. C Access the Epson
Printer Utility 4.
& “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 27
D Click the Print Head Alignment icon. E Follow the on-screen instructions to
align the print head.
Using the control panel
Follow the steps below to align the print head using the product control
panel.
A Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel. B
Make sure that A4-size paper is loaded in the rear paper feed. C Press x to
display the menus. D Select Maintenance. E Select Head Alignment and follow
the instructions in the LCD screen to print the patterns.
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F Find the most solid pattern in each of #1 to #4 groups.
G Enter the pattern number for the most solid pattern in #1 group. H Repeat
step 7 for the other groups (#2 to #4). I Finish aligning the print head.
Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tube
If print quality has not improved even after running Head Cleaning several
times, you may need to replace the ink inside the ink tube to solve the
problem. The Power Ink Flushing utility allows you to replace all of the ink
inside the ink tube.
c Important: This function consumes a lot of ink. Before using this function,
make sure there is enough ink in the product’s ink tank. If there is not
enough ink, refill the ink tank.
Note: This function consumes a lot of ink. We only recommend using this
function after running Head Cleaning several
times. This function effects the service life of the ink pads. Ink pads reach
their capacity earlier by running this function.
Contact Epson Support to request replacement before the end of their service
life. When the ink pads are at the end of their service life, the product
stops and Epson support is required to continue printing. After using the
Power Ink Flushing utility, run the nozzle check again and repeat head
cleaning if necessary. If print quality has still not improved, turn the
product off and wait for at least six hours. If you still cannot solve the
problem after trying all of the methods above, contact Epson support.
Using the Power Ink Flushing utility for Windows
Follow the steps below to use the Power Ink Flushing utility.
A Make sure that the transportation lock is set to the unlocked (Printing)
position. B Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control
panel.
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C Access the printer driver. & “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on
page 29
D Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Power Ink Flushing button. E
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Power Ink Flushing utility for Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to use the Power Ink Flushing utility.
A Make sure that the transportation lock is set to the unlocked (Printing)
position. B Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control
panel. C Access the Epson Printer Utility 4.
& “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 30
D Click the Power Ink Flushing icon. E Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the control panel
Follow the steps below to use the Power Ink Flushing function.
A Make sure that the transportation lock is set to the unlocked (Printing)
position. B Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control
panel. C Turn off the product. D While holding down r and y, press P to turn
on the product. E When the product turns on, release both the buttons. F
Follow the instructions in the LCD screen.
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Saving Power
The LCD screen turns black 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. Follow the steps below to
adjust the time.
For Windows
A Access the printer settings. & “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on
page 26
B Click the Maintenance tab, and then click the Printer and Option Information
button. C Select Off, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, or 12
hours as the Power Off Timer setting. Then
click the Send button.
D Select 3 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes as the Sleep Timer setting. Then
click the Send button. E Click the OK button.
For Mac OS X
A Access the Epson Printer Utility 4. & “Accessing the printer driver for Mac
OS X” on page 27
B Click the Printer Settings button. The Printer Settings screen appears. C
Select Off, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, or 12 hours as the
Power Off Timer setting. D Select 3 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes as the
Sleep Timer setting. E Click the Apply button.
Using the control panel
A Press x to display the menus. B Select Maintenance.
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C Select Power Off Timer. D Select Off, 30minutes, 1h, 2h, 4h, 8h, or 12h. E
Select Sleep Timer. F Select 3minutes, 5minutes, or 10minutes.
Checking the Number of Sheets of Paper Fed
You can check the number of sheets of paper fed from the printer driver. Click
the Printer and Option Information button on your printer driver’s Maintenance
window (for Windows) or on the Epson Printer Utility 4 (for Mac OS X).
Cleaning the Product
Cleaning the exterior of the product
To keep your product operating at its best, clean it thoroughly several times
a year by using the following instructions.
c Important: Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the product. These
chemicals can damage the product.
Note: Close the paper support and the output tray when you are not using the
product to protect the product from dust.
Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use liquid or
chemical cleaners.
Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the surface of the scanner glass. If
straight lines appear in the printout or the scanned data, clean the left side
of the scanner glass carefully.
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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.
Wipe off all remaining liquid.
Open the ADF cover and use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the roller and
the interior of the ADF.
Do not press the surface of the scanner glass with any force. Be careful not
to scratch or damage the surface of the scanner glass, and do not use a hard
or abrasive brush to clean
it. A damaged glass surface can decrease the scan quality.
Cleaning the interior of the product
To keep your print results at their best, clean the roller inside by using the
following procedure.
!Caution: Be careful not to touch the parts inside the product.
c Important: Be careful to keep water away from the electronic components. Do
not spray the inside of the product with lubricants. Unsuitable oils can
damage the mechanism. Contact your dealer or a qualified service person if
lubrication is needed.
A Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel. B
Load several sheets of A4-size plain paper in the rear paper feed. C Press r
to enter the copy mode. D Press x to make a copy without placing a document on
the scanner glass. E Repeat step 4 until the paper is not smeared with ink.
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Transporting the Product
If you move the product some distance, you need to prepare it for
transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.
c Important: When storing or transporting the product, avoid tilting it,
placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. When
storing or transporting the ink bottle after opening the sealed bottle, avoid
temperature changes, impacts, shaking or tilting the bottle; otherwise ink may
leak even if you tighten the cap on the bottle. Be sure to keep the ink bottle
upright when tightening the cap, and take measures to prevent ink from leaking
when you transport the bottle.
A Remove all paper from the rear paper feed and make sure the product is off.
B Close the paper support and the output tray.
C Open the scanner unit and make sure the print head is in the home position
on the right.
Note: If the print head is not in the home position on the right, turn on the
product and wait until the print head locks in the far right position. Then
turn off the product.
D Unplug the power cord from the outlet, then disconnect all cables from the
product.
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E Secure the print head to the case with tape as shown, then close the scanner unit.
Note: Do not place tape on the white flat cable inside the product.
F Set the transportation lock to the locked (Transporting) position.
G Make sure to install the cap onto the ink tank securely.
H Repack the product in the box, using the protective materials that came with
it.
c Important: Keep the product level during transport. Otherwise, ink may leak.
After you move it, remove the tape securing the print head, then set the
transportation lock to the unlocked (Printing) position. If you notice a
decline in print quality, run a cleaning cycle or align the print head. Do not
put opened ink bottles in the box with product.
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Checking and Installing Your Software
Checking the software installed on your computer
To use the functions described in this User’s Guide, you need to install the
following software. Epson Driver and Utilities Epson Event Manager Follow the
steps below to check that the software is installed on your computer.
For Windows
A Windows 7 and Vista: Click the start button and select Control Panel.
Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel.
B Windows 7 and Vista: Click Uninstall a program from the Programs category.
Windows XP: Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
C Check the list of currently installed programs.
For Mac OS X
A Double-click Macintosh HD. B Double-click the Epson Software folder in the
Applications folder and check the contents.
Note: The Applications folder contains software provided by third parties. To
check that the printer driver is installed, click System Preferences on the
Apple menu and then click Print & Scan
(for Mac OS X 10.7) or Print & Fax (for Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5). Then locate
your product in the Printers list box.
Installing the software
Insert the product software disk that came with your product and select the
software you want to install on the Software Select screen.
Uninstalling Your Software
You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your software to solve certain
problems or if you upgrade your operating system.
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See the following section for information on determining what applications are
installed. & “Checking the software installed on your computer” on page 77
For Windows
Note: For Windows 7 and Vista, you need an administrator account and password
if you log on as a standard user. For Windows XP, you must log on to a
Computer Administrator account.
A Turn off the product. B Disconnect the product’s interface cable from your
computer. C Do one of the following.
Windows 7 and Vista: Click the start button and select Control Panel. Windows
XP: Click Start and select Control Panel.
D Do one of the following.
Windows 7 and Vista: Click Uninstall a program from the Programs category.
Windows XP: Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
E Select the software you want to uninstall such as your product’s driver and
the application from the list displayed.
F Do one of the following.
Windows 7: Click Uninstall/Change or Uninstall. Windows Vista: Click
Uninstall/Change or Uninstall, and then click Continue in the User Account
Control window. Windows XP: Click Change/Remove or Remove.
Note: If you chose to uninstall your product’s printer driver in step 5,
select the icon for your product and then click OK.
G When the confirmation window appears, click Yes or Next. H Follow the on-
screen instructions.
In some cases, a message may appear to prompt you to restart your computer. If
so, make sure I want to restart my computer now is selected and click Finish.
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For Mac OS X
Note: To uninstall your software you need to download the Uninstaller.
Access the site at: http://www.epson.com Next, select the support section of
your local Epson Web site. To uninstall applications, you must log on to a
Computer Administrator account. You cannot uninstall programs if you log on as
a limited account user. Depending on the application, the Installer may be
separated from the Uninstaller.
A Quit all running applications.
B Double-click the Uninstaller icon in your Mac OS X hard drive.
C Select the check boxes for the software you want to uninstall, such as the
printer driver and the application, from the list displayed.
D Click Uninstall.
E Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you cannot find the software you want to uninstall in the Uninstaller
window, double-click the Applications folder in your Mac OS X hard drive,
select the application you want to uninstall, and then drag it to the Trash
icon.
Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and the name of your product remains
in the Print & Scan (for Mac OS X 10.7) or Print & Fax (for Mac OS X 10.6 or
10.5) window, select the name of your product and click the – remove button.
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Error Indicators
Error Indicators
Error Messages on the Control Panel
This section describes the meaning of messages displayed on the LCD screen.
Error Messages
Solutions
Paper jam Press OK. If the error does not clear, remove the paper by hand.
Remove the jammed paper. & “Paper Jams” on page 83
Paper jam in the ADF. Remove the jammed paper.
Communication error. Make sure the cable is connected, then try again.
Make sure the computer is connected correctly. If the error messages still appears, make sure that scanning software is installed on your computer and that the software settings are correct.
Printer error Paper jam. Open the scanner unit and remove the paper, then turn off the printer. See your documentation.
Turn the product off and then back on. Make sure that no paper is still in the product. If the error message still appears, contact Epson support.
ADF Error. Remove any objects or documents inside ADF. Turn power off. See documentation.
Printer error See your documentation.
Scanner error See your documentation.
Turn the product off and then back on. If the error message still appears, contact Epson support.
A printer’s ink pad is nearing the end of its service life. Please contact Epson Support.
Press OK to resume printing. The message will be displayed until the ink pad
is replaced.
Contact Epson support to replace ink pads before the end of their service
life. When the ink pads are saturated, the product stops and Epson support is
required to continue printing.
A printer’s ink pad is at the end of its service life. Please contact Epson Support.
Contact Epson support to replace the ink pad.
Recovery Mode
The firmware update has failed. You will need to re-attempt the firmware update. Ready a USB cable and visit your local Epson website for further instructions.
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Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying
Diagnosing the Problem
Troubleshooting product problems is best handled in two steps: first diagnose
the problem, then apply likely solutions until the problem is fixed.
The information that you need to diagnose and solve most common problems is
provided by online problem solving, the control panel, or the status monitor.
Refer to the appropriate section below.
If you have a specific problem relating to print quality, a printing problem
not related to print quality, or a paper feeding problem, or if the product
does not print at all, refer to the appropriate section.
To solve a problem, you may need to cancel printing. & “Canceling printing” on
page 31
Checking product status
If a problem occurs while printing, an error message will appear in the status
monitor window.
If an error message appears indicating the product’s ink pads are nearing the
end of their service life, contact Epson support to replace them. The message
will be displayed at regular intervals until the ink pads are replaced. When
the product’s ink pads are saturated, the product stops and Epson support is
required to continue printing.
For Windows
There are two ways to access EPSON Status Monitor 3:
Double-click the product shortcut icon on your Windows taskbar. To add a
shortcut icon to the taskbar, see the following section: & “From the shortcut
icon on the taskbar” on page 27
Open the printer driver, click the Maintenance tab, then click the EPSON
Status Monitor 3 button.
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When you access EPSON Status Monitor 3, the following window appears:
Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 does not appear, access the printer driver and
click the Maintenance tab and then the Extended Settings button. In the
Extended Settings window, check the Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box.
EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides the following information: Technical Support:
Click Technical Support to access the Epson technical support website. Print
Queue:
You can view Windows Spooler by clicking Print Queue.
For Mac OS X
Follow these steps to access EPSON Status Monitor.
A Access the Epson Printer Utility 4. & “Accessing the printer driver for Mac
OS X” on page 27
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B Click the EPSON Status Monitor icon. The EPSON Status Monitor appears.
Paper Jams
!Caution: Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand is
inside the product.
c Important: Be careful not to pull the cables or ink tube, or touch other
components inside the product unnecessarily. Otherwise, ink may leak or the
product may be damaged. Note: Cancel the print job if prompted by a message
from the LCD screen or the printer driver. After you have removed the jammed
paper, press the button indicated in the LCD screen.
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Removing jammed paper from inside the product
A Open the scanner unit.
c Important: Do not lift up the scanner unit when the document cover is open.
B Remove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces.
C Close the scanner unit slowly.
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Removing jammed paper from the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
A Remove the stack of paper from the ADF input tray. B Open the ADF cover.
c Important: Make sure you open the ADF cover before removing jammed paper. If
you do not open the cover, the product may be damaged.
C Carefully remove the jammed paper.
D Open the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
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E Remove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces.
F Close the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). G Raise the ADF input tray.
H Carefully remove the jammed paper.
I Return the ADF input tray to its original position, and close the ADF cover.
Preventing paper jams
If your paper jams frequently, check the following. The paper is smooth, not
curled or wrinkled.
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You are using high-quality paper. The printable side of the paper is face up
in the rear paper feed. The paper stack was fanned before loading. For plain
paper, do not load paper above the line just under the H arrow mark inside the
edge guide.
For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets is less than the limit
specified for the media. & “Selecting Paper” on page 17 The edge guides are
snug against the edges of the paper. The product is on a flat, stable surface
that extends beyond the base in all directions. The product will not operate
properly if it is tilted.
Reprinting after a paper jam (for Windows only)
After you cancel the print job because of a paper jam, you can reprint it
without reprinting pages that have already been printed.
A Solve the paper jam. & “Paper Jams” on page 83
B Access the printer settings. & “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on
page 26
C Select the Print Preview check box in the Main window of your printer
driver. D Make the settings that you want to use to print. E Click OK to close
the printer settings window, and then print your file. Print Preview window
opens. F Select a page that has already been printed in the page list box on
the left side, and then select Remove Page from
the Print Options menu. Repeat this step for all the pages that have already
been printed.
G Click Print on the Print Preview window.
Print Quality Help
If you are having print quality problems, then compare it with the
illustrations below. Click the caption under the illustration that best
resembles your prints.
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Good sample
& “Horizontal banding” on page 88
& “Vertical banding or misalignment” on page 88
& “Printout is blurry, smeared, or scuffed or ink supply is poor” on page 89
Horizontal banding
Make sure the printable side (the whiter side) of the paper is face up in the
rear paper feed.
Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. & “Cleaning
the Print Head” on page 67
Make sure you use ink bottles with the correct part number for this product. &
“Ink Bottles” on page 102
Try to use genuine Epson ink bottles.
Make sure the paper type selected in the LCD menu or printer driver is
appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the product. & “Selecting Paper”
on page 17
If banding appears at intervals of 2.5 cm, run the Print Head Alignment
utility. & “Aligning the Print Head” on page 68
If a moire (cross-hatch) pattern appears on your copy, change the
Reduce/Enlarge setting in the LCD menu or shift the position of your original.
If there is problem with copy quality, clean the surface of the scanner glass.
& “Cleaning the exterior of the product” on page 73
Vertical banding or misalignment
Make sure the printable side (the whiter side) of the paper is face up in the
rear paper feed.
Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. & “Cleaning
the Print Head” on page 67
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Run the Print Head Alignment utility. & “Aligning the Print Head” on page 68
For Windows, clear the High Speed check box from the More Options window in
your printer driver. See the online help for details. For Mac OS X, select Off
from the High Speed Printing. To display the High Speed Printing, click
through the following menus: System Preferences, Print & Scan (for Mac OS X
10.7) or Print & Fax (for Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5), your product (in the
Printers list box), Options & Supplies, and then Driver.
Make sure the paper type selected in the LCD menu or printer driver is
appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the product. & “Selecting Paper”
on page 17
If there is problem with copy quality, clean the surface of the scanner glass.
& “Cleaning the exterior of the product” on page 73
Printout is blurry, smeared, or scuffed or ink supply is poor
Make sure the initial ink charging is complete.
Make sure you use ink bottles with the correct part number for this product. &
“Ink Bottles” on page 102
Try to use genuine Epson ink bottles and paper recommended by Epson.
Make sure the product is on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the
base in all directions. The product will not operate properly if it is tilted.
Check the transportation lock. If the transportation lock is in the locked
(Transporting) position, turn it to the unlocked (Printing) position. If print
quality does not improve, run the Head Cleaning utility. & “Cleaning the Print
Head” on page 67
Check the ink tank. If the tank is empty, refill the ink immediately and run
the Head Cleaning utility. & “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 67
Once the tank has been expended, the problem might not be solved by the head
cleaning, and you may have to run the Power Ink Flushing utility. & “Replacing
Ink inside the Ink Tube” on page 70
Make sure your paper is not damaged, dirty, or too old.
Make sure your paper is dry and the printable side (the whiter side) is face
up in the rear paper feed.
If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or curl it
slightly in the opposite direction.
Make sure the paper type selected in the LCD menu or printer driver is
appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the product. & “Selecting Paper”
on page 17
Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed.
Do not touch or allow anything to come into contact with the printed side of
paper with a shiny finish. To handle your prints, follow the instructions of
the paper.
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Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles. & “Cleaning
the Print Head” on page 67
Run the Print Head Alignment utility. & “Aligning the Print Head” on page 68
If the paper is smeared with ink after printing, clean the interior of the
product. & “Cleaning the interior of the product” on page 74
If there is problem with copy quality, clean the surface of the scanner glass.
& “Cleaning the exterior of the product” on page 73
If you have not used the product for a long time, use the Power Ink Flushing
utility. & “Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tube” on page 70
Miscellaneous Printout Problems
Incorrect or garbled characters
Clear any stalled print jobs. & “Canceling printing” on page 31
Turn off the product and computer. Make sure the product’s interface cable is
securely plugged in.
Uninstall the printer driver, then reinstall it. & “Uninstalling Your
Software” on page 77
Incorrect margins
Make sure that the paper is loaded into the rear paper feed correctly. &
“Loading Paper and Envelopes” on page 19
Check the margin settings in your application. Make sure that the margins are
within the printable area of the page. & “Printable area” on page 104
Make sure the printer driver settings are appropriate for the paper size you
are using. For Windows, check the Main window. For Mac OS X, check the Page
Setup dialog box or Print dialog box.
Uninstall the printer driver, then reinstall it. & “Uninstalling Your
Software” on page 77
Printout has a slight slant
Make sure that the paper is loaded into the rear paper feed correctly. &
“Loading Paper and Envelopes” on page 19
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If Draft is selected in Quality in the Main window in your printer driver (for
Windows), or Draft is selected in Print Quality in Print Settings (for Mac OS
X), select another setting.
Size or position of copied image is incorrect
Make sure the paper size, layout, or reduce/enlarge setting selected in the
control panel matches the paper used.
If the edges of the copy are cropped off, move the original slightly away from
the corner.
Clean the scanner glass. & “Cleaning the exterior of the product” on page 73
Inverted image
For Windows, clear the Mirror Image check box from the More Options window of
your printer driver, or turn off the Mirror Image setting in your application.
For instructions, see the online help for your printer driver or for your
application.
Uninstall the printer driver, then reinstall it. & “Uninstalling Your
Software” on page 77
Blank pages print
Make sure the printer driver settings are appropriate for the paper size you
are using. For Windows, check the Main window. For Mac OS X, check the Page
Setup dialog box or Print dialog box.
For Windows, check the Skip Blank Page setting by clicking the Extended
Settings button on the Maintenance window of the printer driver. For Mac OS X,
select On from the Skip Blank Page. To display the Skip Blank Page, click
through the following menus: System Preferences, Print & Scan (for Mac OS X
10.7) or Print & Fax (for Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5), your product (in the
Printers list box), Options & Supplies, and then Driver.
Uninstall the printer driver, then reinstall it. & “Uninstalling Your
Software” on page 77
Printed side is smeared or scuffed
If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or curl it
slightly in the opposite direction.
Make several copies without placing a document on the scanner glass. &
“Cleaning the interior of the product” on page 74
Uninstall the printer driver, then reinstall it. & “Uninstalling Your
Software” on page 77
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Printing is too slow
Make sure the paper type selected in the LCD menu or printer driver is
appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the product. & “Selecting Paper”
on page 17
For Windows, choose a lower Quality in the printer driver Main window. For Mac
OS X, choose a lower Print Quality in the Print Settings dialog box from your
printer driver’s Print dialog box. & “Accessing the printer driver for
Windows” on page 26 & “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 27
Close any unnecessary applications.
If you print continuously for an extended period, the printing may be
extremely slow. This is to slow down the printing speed and prevent the
product mechanism from overheating and being damaged. If this happens, you can
continue to print, but we recommend stopping and leaving the product idle for
at least 30 minutes with the power on. (The product does not recover with the
power off.) After you restart, the product will print at normal speed.
Uninstall the printer driver, then reinstall it. & “Uninstalling Your
Software” on page 77
If you try all of the methods above and cannot solve the problem, see the
following: & “Increasing the Print Speed (For Windows Only)” on page 94
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly
Paper does not feed
Remove the stack of paper and make sure of the following:
The paper is not curled or creased.
The paper is not too old. See the instructions that came with the paper for
more information.
For plain paper, do not load paper above the line just under the H arrow mark
inside the edge guide. For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets
is less than the limit specified for the media. & “Selecting Paper” on page 17
Paper is not jammed inside the product. If it is, remove the jammed paper. &
“Paper Jams” on page 83
You have followed any special loading instructions that came with your paper.
Multiple pages feed
For plain paper, do not load paper above the line just under the H arrow mark
inside the edge guide. For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets
is less than the limit specified for the media. & “Selecting Paper” on page 17
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Make sure the edge guides are snug against the edges of the paper.
Make sure the paper is not curled or folded. If so, flatten it or curl it
slightly toward the opposite side before loading.
Remove the stack of paper and make sure that the paper is not too thin. &
“Paper” on page 103
Fan the edges of the stack to separate the sheets, then reload the paper.
If too many copies of a file are being printed, check the Copies setting in
your printer driver as follows, and also check in your application. For
Windows, check the Copies setting on the Main window. Mac OS X, check the
Copies setting in the Print dialog.
Paper is improperly loaded
If you have loaded the paper too far into the product, the product cannot feed
the paper correctly. Turn the product off and gently remove the paper. Then
turn the product on and reload the paper correctly.
Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled
If the paper does not eject fully, press x to eject the paper. If the paper is
jammed inside the product, remove it by referring to the following section. &
“Paper Jams” on page 83
If the paper is wrinkled when it comes out, it may be damp or too thin. Load a
new stack of paper.
Note: Store any unused paper in its original packaging in a dry area.
The Product Does Not Print
All lights are off
Press the P button to make sure the product is on. Make sure that the power
cord is securely plugged in. Make sure that your outlet works and is not
controlled by a wall switch or timer.
Only the power light is on
Turn off the product and computer. Make sure the product’s interface cable is
securely plugged in. If you are using the USB interface, make sure your cable
meets the USB or Hi-Speed USB standards.
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If you are connecting the product to your computer via a USB hub, connect the
product to the first-tier hub from your computer. If the printer driver is
still not recognized on your computer, try to directly connect the product to
your computer without the USB hub.
If you are connecting the product to your computer via a USB hub, make sure
the USB hub device is recognized by your computer.
If you are trying to print a large image, your computer may not have enough
memory. Try reducing the resolution of your image or printing the image at a
smaller size. You may need to install more memory in your computer.
Users of Windows can clear any stalled print jobs from the Windows Spooler. &
“Canceling printing” on page 31
Uninstall the printer driver, then reinstall it. & “Uninstalling Your
Software” on page 77
Increasing the Print Speed (For Windows Only)
Print speed may be increased by selecting certain settings in the Extended
Settings window when the printing speed is slow. Click the Extended Settings
button on your printer driver’s Maintenance window.
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The following dialog box appears.
Select the following check boxes and print speed may be increased. High Speed
Copies Always spool RAW datatype Page Rendering Mode Print as Bitmap For more
details on each item, see the online help.
Other Problem
Printing plain papers quietly
When plain paper is selected for the paper type and Standard (Windows) or
Normal (Mac OS X) is selected as for quality in the printer driver, the
product prints at high speed. Try choosing Quiet Mode for quieter operation
which will reduce the print speed. For Windows, select the Quiet Mode check
box in the Main window of your printer driver. For Mac OS X, select On from
the Quiet Mode. To display the Quiet Mode, click through the following menus:
System Preferences, Print & Scan (for Mac OS X 10.7) or Print & Fax (for Mac
OS X 10.6 or 10.5), your product (in the Printers list box), Options &
Supplies, and then Driver.
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Troubleshooting for Scanning
Problems Indicated by Messages on the LCD Screen or Status Light
Make sure the product is connected to your computer properly.
Turn off the product and turn it on again. If the problem is not solved, the
product may be malfunctioning, or the light source in the scanner unit may
need to be replaced. Contact your dealer.
Make sure the scanning software is fully installed. See the paper manual for
instructions on installing the scanning software.
Problems When Starting a Scan
Check the status light and make sure the product is ready to scan.
Make sure your cables are securely connected to the product and a working
electrical outlet. If necessary, test your product’s AC adapter by plugging in
another electrical device and turning it on.
Turn off the product and computer, and then check the interface cable
connection between them to make sure it is secure.
Make sure you select the correct product if a scanner list appears when
starting to scan.
Windows: When you start Epson Scan using the EPSON Scan icon, and the Select
Scanner list is displayed, make sure you select the model of your product.
Mac OS X: When you start Epson Scan from the Applications folder and the
Select Scanner list is displayed, make sure you select the model of your
product.
Connect the product directly to the computer’s external USB port or through
one USB hub only. The product may not work properly when connected to the
computer through more than one USB hub. If the problem persists, try
connecting the product directly to the computer.
If more than one product is connected to your computer, it may not work.
Connect only the product you want to use, and then try scanning again.
If the scanning software does not work properly, uninstall the software first
and then reinstall it as described in the paper manual. & “Uninstalling Your
Software” on page 77
Using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Check the ADF light and make sure the ADF is ready to scan.
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Make sure there are no originals on the scanner glass.
If the document cover or ADF cover is open, close it and try scanning again.
Make sure you have selected either Office Mode or Professional Mode in Epson
Scan.
Make sure your cables are securely connected to the product and a working
electrical outlet.
If the ADF light is on and your originals are not fed, check that there is no
foreign object inside the hole on the left front corner of the scanner glass.
Using the button
Note: Depending on the product, the scanning function may not be available
when using the button.
Check if you have assigned a program to the button. & “Epson Event Manager” on
page 58
Make sure Epson Scan and Epson Event Manager are installed correctly.
If you have clicked the Keep Blocking button in the Windows Security Alert
window during or after installation of the Epson Software, unblock Epson Event
Manager. & “How to unblock Epson Event Manager” on page 97
Mac OS X: Make sure you are logged on as the user who installed the scanning
software. Other users must first start Epson Scanner Monitor in the
Applications folder and then press a button to scan.
How to unblock Epson Event Manager
A Click Start or the start button, and then point to Control Panel. B Do one
of the following.
Windows 7: Select System and Security.
Windows Vista: Select Security.
Windows XP: Select Security Center.
C Do one of the following.
Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Select Allow a program through Windows Firewall.
Windows XP: Select Windows Firewall.
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D Do one of the following.
Windows 7: Confirm that the check box for EEventManager Application is
selected in the Allowed programs and features list.
Windows Vista: Click the Exceptions tab, and then confirm that the check box
for EEventManager Application is selected in the Program or port list.
Windows XP: Click the Exceptions tab, and then confirm that the check box for
EEventManager Application is selected in the Programs and Services list.
E Click OK.
Using scanning software other than Epson Scan driver
If you are using any TWAIN-compliant programs, such as Adobe Photoshop
Elements, make sure that the correct product is selected as the Scanner or
Source setting.
If you cannot scan using any TWAIN-compliant scanning programs, such as Adobe
Photoshop Elements, uninstall the TWAIN-compliant scanning program and then
reinstall it. & “Uninstalling Your Software” on page 77
Problems When Feeding Paper
The paper gets dirty
You may need to clean the product. & “Cleaning the Product” on page 73
Multiple sheets of paper are fed
If you load unsupported paper, the product may feed more than one sheet of
paper at a time. & “Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) specifications” on page
105
You may need to clean the product. & “Cleaning the Product” on page 73
The paper jams in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Remove the jammed paper inside the ADF. & “Removing jammed paper from the
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)” on page 85
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Problems With Scanning Time
Computers with Hi-Speed external USB ports can scan faster than those with
external USB ports. If you are using a Hi-Speed external USB port with your
product, make sure it meets the system requirements. & “System Requirements”
on page 102
Scanning at a high resolution takes a long time.
Problems With Scanned Images
Scan quality is unsatisfactory
Scan quality can be improved by changing the current settings or adjusting the
scanned image. & “Image Adjustment Features” on page 41
An image on the back of your original appears in your scanned image
If your original is printed on thin paper, images on the back may be visible
to the product and appear in your scanned image. Try scanning the original
with a piece of black paper placed on the back of it. Also make sure the
Document Type and Image Type settings are correct for your original.
Characters are distorted or blurred
In Office Mode or Home Mode, select the Text Enhancement check box.
Adjust the Threshold setting.
Home Mode: Select Black&White as the Image Type setting, click the Brightness
button, and then try adjusting the Threshold setting.
Office Mode: Select Black&White as the Image Type setting, and then try
adjusting the Threshold setting.
Professional Mode: Select Black & White as the Image Type setting and click
the + (Windows) or r (Mac OS X) button next to Image Type. Make the
appropriate Image Option setting and then try adjusting the Threshold setting.
Increase the resolution setting.
Characters are not recognized correctly when converted into editable text
(OCR)
Place the document so that it is straight on the scanner glass. If the
document is skewed, it may not be recognized correctly.
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Ripple patterns appear in your scanned image
A ripple or cross-hatch pattern (known as moiré) may appear in a scanned image
of a printed document.
Rotate your original document. Rotate the scanned image using the application
software after scanning. Select the Descreening check box. In Professional
Mode, change a resolution setting and scan again.
Uneven color, smears, dots, or straight lines appear in your image
You may need to clean the interior of the product. & “Cleaning the Product” on
page 73
The scanning area or direction is unsatisfactory
The edges of your original are not scanned
If you are scanning using thumbnail preview in Home Mode or Professional Mode,
move the document or photo 6 mm (0.2 inch) away from the horizontal and
vertical edges of the scanner glass to avoid cropping.
If you are scanning using the button or using normal preview in Office Mode,
Home Mode, or Professional Mode, move the document or photo about 3 mm (0.12
inch) away from the horizontal and vertical edges of the scanner glass to
avoid cropping.
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Multiple documents are scanned into a single file
Position documents at least 20 mm (0.8 inch) apart from each other on the
scanner glass.
Cannot scan the area you want
Depending on the documents, you may not be able to scan the area you want. Use
normal preview in Office Mode, Home Mode, or Professional Mode and create
marquees on the area you want to scan.
Cannot scan in the direction you want
Click Configuration, select the Preview tab, and then clear the Auto Photo
Orientation check box. Then, place your documents correctly.
Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions
If you have tried all the solutions and have not solved the problem,
initialize the Epson Scan settings. Click Configuration, select the Other tab,
and then click Reset All.
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Product Information
Ink Bottles
You can use the following ink bottles with this product:
Ink bottles Black
Part numbers T7741
c Important: Genuine Epson ink, other than those specified here, could cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties.
Color
Black
Ink bottle life
For best results, use up ink within six months after removing a seal from ink bottle.
Temperature
Storage: -20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F)
1 month at 40 °C (104 °F)
Freezing:* -15 °C (5.0 °F)
- Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25 °C (77 °F).
System Requirements
For Windows
System
Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit), Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), XP SP1 or higher(32-bit),
or XP Professional x64 Edition
PC Interface Hi-Speed USB
For Mac OS X
System Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
PC Interface Hi-Speed USB
Note: The UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X is not supported.
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Technical Specifications
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Printer specifications
Paper path Capacity
Rear paper feed, top entry 11 mm (0.4in.)
Paper
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be
changed by the manufacturer at any time,
Epson cannot attest to the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper.
Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or
printing large jobs.
Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other
problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.
Single sheets:
Size
Paper types Thickness (for plain paper) Weight (for plain paper)
Envelopes:
A4 210 × 297 mm 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) A6 105 × 148 mm
A5 148 × 210 mm B5 182 × 257 mm 9 × 13 cm (3.5 × 5 in.) 13 × 20 cm (5 × 8 in.)
20 × 25 cm (8 × 10 in.) 16:9 wide size (102 × 181 mm) 100 × 148 mm Letter 8
1/2 × 11 in. Legal 8 1/2 × 14 in.
Plain paper or special paper distributed by Epson
0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 in.)
64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)
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Size
Paper types Weight
Envelope #10 4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in. Envelope DL 110 × 220 mm Envelope C6 114 × 162 mm Plain paper 75 g/m² (20 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)
Printable area
Highlighted portions show printable area.
Single sheets
Envelopes
Media type A B C
Minimum margin Single sheets 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
Envelopes 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) 21.0 mm (0.83 in.)
Note: Depending on the type of paper, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the print, or the area may be smeared.
Scanner specifications
Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels
Flatbed color CIS 10200 × 14040 pixels at 1200 dpi Scanning area may be restricted if resolution setting is large.
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Document size Scanning resolution Output resolution Image data Light source
216 × 297 mm (8.5 × 11.7 inches) A4 or US letter size 1200 dpi (main scan) 2400 dpi (sub scan) 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi (50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments) 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external (maximum) LED
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) specifications
Paper input Paper output Paper size Paper types Paper weight Paper capacity
Face-up loading Face-down ejection A4, Letter, Legal Plain paper 64 to 95 g/m² Total thickness of 3 mm, up to about 30 sheets (Letter, A4) 10 sheets (Legal)
Network interface specification
Wi-Fi*1
Standard:
IEEE 802.11b/g/n*2
Security:
WEP (64/128bit) WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES) *3
Frequency Band:
2.4 GHz
Communication Mode:
Infrastructure, Ad hoc
Ethernet*1
Standard:
IEEE802.3i/u, IEEE802.3az*4
Communication Mode:
Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
1 The availability of this feature varies by product. 2 Complies with either IEEE 802.11b/g/n or IEEE 802.11b/g depending on location of purchase. 3 Complies with WPA2 with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal. 4 The connected device should comply with IEEE802.3az.
Mechanical
M200
M205
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Dimensions
Storage Width: 435 mm (17.1 inches) Depth: 377 mm (14.8 inches) Height: 226 mm (8.9 inches)
Printing*1 Width: 435 mm (17.1 inches) Depth: 540 mm (21.3 inches) Height: 291 mm (11.5 inches)
Weight
Approx. 6.0 kg (13.2 lb) *2
1 With the output tray extension extended. 2 Without the ink and the power cord.
Approx. 6.0 kg (13.2 lb) *2
Electrical
M200
Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current
Power consumption
M205
Standalone copying Ready mode Sleep mode Power off
Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption
Standalone copying Ready mode Sleep mode Power off
100-240 V Model 90 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.5 to 0.3 A Approx.
10 W (ISO/IEC24712) Approx. 4.0 W Approx. 1.8 W Approx. 0.3 W
100-240 V Model 90 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.5 to 0.3 A Approx.
10 W (ISO/IEC24712) Approx. 4.5 W Approx. 2.2 W Approx. 0.3 W
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Note: Check the label on the back of the product for its voltage.
Environmental
Temperature
Humidity * Without condensation
Operation: 10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F)
Storage: -20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F)
1 month at 40 °C (104 °F)
Operation: 20 to 80% RH
Storage: 5 to 85% RH
Standards and approvals
European model: For M200
Low voltage directive 2006/95/ EC
EMC directive 2004/108/EC
EN60950-1
EN55022 Class B EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024
Interface
Hi-Speed USB (Device Class for computers)
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References
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