Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software .................................................................................. 53
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows 7/Windows Vista .................................. 53
Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X.............................................................. 54
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 55
Loading Paper in the Cassette........................................................................................................... 55
Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot .............................................................. 59
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 64
Available Epson Papers..................................................................................................................... 65
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel........................................................... 67
Paper Type Settings ..................................................................................................................... 68
Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator................................................................................ 69
Selecting the Default Printer Settings............................................................................................ 69
Paper Source Settings Options................................................................................................. 71
Setting the Universal Print Settings ............................................................................................... 71
Welcome to the WF-5690 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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Product Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Note: Software instructions in this manual are intended for use with the standard Epson printer software.
For more information on using the Printer Command Language (PCL) or PostScript (PS3) printer
software, please see the appropriate sections.
Using the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Using AirPrint
Using Google Cloud Print
Using the Control Panel
See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel
Changing LCD Screen Language
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Control Panel Buttons and Lights
1
Thepower button and light
2
Thehome button
3
TheInterrupt button
4
TheReset button
5
TheStop button
6The LCD screen
7
Theback button
8TheStatus button and lights
9The numeric keypad
10The C clear button
11TheB&W button
12TheColor button
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Status Icon Information
Status Button Information
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Status Icon Information
Your product may display status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions. Press
to view or change the current network settings.
IconsDescription
Displays additional information or instructions, such as on loading paper or placing a
document.
A document is in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
One or more of the ink cartridges are running low on ink or the maintenance box is nearly full.
PrinterDisplays the status of consumables and any errors that have occurred
with the product. Select the error from the list to display the error
message.
Job MonitorDisplays the current job and any jobs waiting to be processed.
Job HistoryDisplays the job history and any error codes for failed jobs in the
history.
Job StorageSelect Inbox to display received faxes stored in the product's history.
Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights
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Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel
You can set an administrator password to lock the following settings and prevent them from being
changed:
• System Administration Setup settings
• Eco mode settings
• Presets
• Contacts
Note: For more information on administration settings, see the Administrator's Guide.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
You see a screen like this:
3.Scroll down and select Admin Settings.
4.Select Admin Password.
5.Select Register.
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You see a screen like this:
6.Use the displayed keyboard to enter a password, and press.
7.Enter your password again to confirm.
8.Select OK.
9.Select Lock Setting and select On.
When the control panel is locked, you must enter the password to access any of the locked settings.
Note: If you forget your password, contact Epson for assistance.
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Using Presets
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
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Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.
• To move the cursor, selector.
• To change the case of letters, select.
• To delete the previous character, select.
• To enter numbers or symbols, select.
• To enter a space, select.
Using Presets
Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel
You can save frequently used copy, fax, and scan settings as presets. This lets you easily reuse them
whenever necessary.
Note: Presets can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change presets, contact your
administrator for assistance.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Presets. Enter the Administrator password, if necessary.
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You see a screen like this:
3.Select Add New.
4.Select the function for which you want to set up a preset.
You see the main screen for that function, such as the Copy screen:
5.Select the settings you want to save, and select Save.
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You see a screen like this:
6.Use the displayed keyboard to enter a name for the preset, and press.
7.Select Save.
When you copy, fax, or scan, you can use the preset by selecting Presets and selecting your preset
from the list.
Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel
Related tasks
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Changing LCD Screen Language
You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
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You see a screen like this:
3.Scroll down and select System Administration.
4.Select Common Settings.
5.Scroll down and select Language.
6.Select a language.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds
You can adjust the sound level heard when you press buttons on the control panel.
Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
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You see a screen like this:
3.Scroll down and select System Administration.
4.Select Common Settings.
5.Select Sound.
6.Select Button Press.
7.Pressto decrease ortoincreasethesound.
8.Select OK to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
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You see a screen like this:
3.Scroll down and select System Administration.
4.Select Common Settings.
5.Select LCD Brightness.
6.Adjust the screen brightness by selecting a brightness level or by pressing the left and right arrow
buttons.
7.Select OK to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting
The Operation Time Out setting causes the LCD screen to return to the Home screen after a few minutes
of inactivity. This feature is enabled by default, but you can turn it off.
Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
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You see a screen like this:
3.Scroll down and select System Administration.
4.Select Common Settings.
5.Scroll down and select Operation Time Out.
6.Select Off.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Top
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Product Parts - Top
1ADF cover
2Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
3Edge guide
4ADF input tray
5ADF output tray
6Paper cassette 1
7Optional paper cassette unit
8Optional paper cassette cover
9Optional paper cassette 2
1Document cover
2Scanner glass
3Control panel
4USB Type A port for external devices
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
Product Parts - Inside
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1Ink cartridge slots
2Front cover
3Print head
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
Product Parts - Back
1Line port
2EXT port
3USB port
4LAN port
5Service USB port (do not remove sticker)
6Maintenance box
7Rear cover
8AC inlet
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings
Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period
of time. You can make the time period shorter and select other options to save energy and resources.
Changing the Eco Settings
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings
Changing the Power Off Timer Settings
Parent topic: Product Basics
Changing the Eco Settings
You can use the product's control panel to change the Eco settings.
Note: The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides the Sleep Timer setting in the Common Settings
menu. If you turn on Eco Mode, 2-sided copying is selected by default. The Eco Mode setting can be
locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for
assistance.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Eco Mode. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
You see a screen like this:
3.Select On.
4.Select Configure.
5.Change any settings as necessary.
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6.Select OK to exit.
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings
You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off the LCD screen.
Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance. The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides this Sleep
Timer setting.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
4.Select Common Settings.
5.Select Sleep Timer.
You see a screen like this:
6.Do one of the following:
• Press the – or + icons to reduce or increase the number of minutes.
• Press the number of minutes on the LCD screen, select the number of minutes from the on-screen
keypad, then press.
7.Select OK.
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings
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Changing the Power Off Timer Settings
You can have the product turn off automatically if it is not used for a specified period of time.
Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
You see a screen like this:
3.Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
4.Select Common Settings.
5.Select Power Off Timer.
6.Select a time period between 30minutes and 12h (12 hours).
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the
globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers these solutions to print and scan
from anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson Remote Print, and Epson Scan to
Cloud.
Using Epson Email Print
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
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Using Epson Remote Print
Using Epson Scan to Cloud
Parent topic: Product Basics
Using Epson Email Print
With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone,
tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a
PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.
1.Set up your product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
2.If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit
epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed setup
instructions.
3.Send an email with attachments to your product's Email Print address.
Note: Both the email and any attachments print by default. You can change these printing options by
logging into your Epson Connect account.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
Use this free Apple and Android app to print to nearby Epson networked products. The Epson iPrint
Mobile App lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless
network. You can even scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online
service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.
1.Set up your product on a network as described in this manual. See the link below.
2.Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile
device.
3.Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
4.Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
5.Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
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Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Using Epson Remote Print
With Epson Remote Print software on your Windows computer or laptop, you can print to an Epson
Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.
1.Set up your product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
2.Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the software.
3.Download and install the Remote Print software.
4.Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing,
and enter this address during Remote Print setup.
5.Select the print command in your application and choose the Remote Print driver for your Epson
product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Using Epson Scan to Cloud
The Epson Scan to Cloud service sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with
Epson Connect.
1.Set up your product for network scanning as described in this manual. See the link below.
2.Visit epson.com/connect for instructions on registering an account and your product with Epson
Connect.
3.After registering, sign in to the Epson Connect web page with the email address and password you
selected.
4.Select Destination List for Scan to Cloud.
5.Click Add, then follow the instructions on the screen to create your destination list.
6.When you're ready to scan, select the setting for the Scan to Cloud service on your product control
panel.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
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Using AirPrint
AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
running the latest version of iOS.
1.Set up your product for wireless printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
2.Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
3.Print from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to your product.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Using Google Cloud Print
With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can
also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.
Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting
the Google Cloud Print setup.
1.Connect your device to the same network that your Epson product is using.
2.Print a network status sheet.
3.Locate your product's IP address on the network status sheet.
4.Enter the IP address into the address bar of a web browser.
5.Select the Google Cloud Print Services option.
Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If
the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen
instructions to update your product.
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6.Click Register.
7.Select the checkbox to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.
8.Click OK to launch the sign-in page.
A separate browser window opens.
9.Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an
account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.
10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page.
Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,
computer, Apple or Android device with internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on
using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
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Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi or wired network.
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Changing or Updating Network Connections
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point.
The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network.
1Epson product
2Wireless router or access point
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3Computer with a wireless interface
4Computer
5Internet
6Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point)
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.
To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install
the necessary software by downloading it from the Epson website. The installer program guides you
through network setup.
Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of fax and network data and settings. Epson is
not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We
recommend that you make your own backup or print out your fax and network data and settings.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press.
3.Select Wi-Fi Setup.
You see a screen like this:
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4.Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network,
scroll down and select Disable Wi-Fi instead. Then follow the instructions on changing to a wired
network connection in this guide.
5.Select the name of your wireless network or enter the name manually.
Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other Networks and select the
Network (SSID) field. Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name.
6.Select the Password field and enter your wireless password using the displayed keypad.
Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and
lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters.
• Pressorto move the cursor.
• Pressto change the case of letters.
• Pressto delete the previous character.
• Pressto enter numbers and symbols.
• Pressto enter a space.
7.Presswhen you finish entering your password and select Proceed.
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8.Confirm the displayed network settings and select OK to save them.
Note: If you need to change a setting, press theback button.
9.If you want to print a network setup report, press one of thebuttons. (Otherwise, select Done.)
10. Press thehome button to return to the Home screen.
If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen is
lit as shown.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
Related references
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
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Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without
requiring a wireless router or access point.
1Epson product
2Computer with a wireless interface
3Other wireless device
Your product automatically selects one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device:
Access point mode
If your product is not already connected to a wireless network, it enters access point mode and the
product itself acts as the network access point for up to 4 devices. When operating in this mode, your
product displays an AP connection symbol on the LCD screen.
Peer-to-peer mode
If your product is already connected to a wireless network, it enters peer-to-peer mode and
disconnects from any other networks. This also disables any other product features requiring access
to the Internet. When operating in this mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol
on the LCD screen.
Note: To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from
your computer or other device. Your product will reconnect to the previously used network.
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
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Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or
other devices without a wireless router or access point.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press.
3.Select Wi-Fi Setup.
You see a screen like this:
4.Scroll down and select Wi-Fi Direct Setup.
5.Select Connection Setup.
6.Select Change Password and select Yes.
Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they are
disconnected when you change the password.
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7.Enter your Wi-Fi Direct password.
Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.
• Pressorto move the cursor.
• Pressto change the case of letters.
• Pressto delete the previous character.
• Pressto enter numbers and symbols.
• Pressto enter a space.
8.Presswhen you finish entering your password.
You see a screen like this:
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9.Scroll down to view the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and password.
10. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the
LCD screen, then enter the password shown.
11. Press thehome button to return to the Home screen.
You see either an AP or Direct connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print
directly to your product from your computer or device.
Note: If the AP or Direct connection symbol is not displayed on the LCD screen, Wi-Fi Direct mode
is not enabled. Repeat these steps to try again.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
Related references
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Related tasks
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your
product to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access
point. If there is no hardware button, there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for the device.
Check your network product documentation for details.
Using WPS to Connect to a Network
Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Using WPS to Connect to a Network
If you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to
connect your product to the network.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press.
3.Select Wi-Fi Setup.
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You see a screen like this:
4.Select Push Button Setup (WPS).
5.Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.
6.Press thehome button to return to the Home screen.
If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen is
lit as shown.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Printing a Network Status Sheet
You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have
using your product on a network.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
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2.Select Setup.
You see a screen like this:
3.Select Network Status.
4.Select Wi-Fi/Network Status.
You see a screen like this:
Note: If you are connected to a wireless network, the signal strength is also displayed.
5.Select Print.
6.Press one of thebuttons to print the network status sheet.
Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
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Changing or Updating Network Connections
See these sections to change or update how your product connects to a network.
Accessing the Web Config Utility
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
Disabling Wi-Fi Features
Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Accessing the Web Config Utility
You can select your product's network settings and confirm its operating status using a web browser.
You do this by accessing your product's built-in Web Config utility from a computer or other device that is
connected to the same network as your product.
Note: For more information on the Web Config utility see the Administrator's Guide.
1.Print a network status sheet.
2.Locate the IP Address for your product that is listed on the network status sheet.
3.On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a web
browser.
4.Enter your product's IP address into the address bar.
You see the available Web Config utility options.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
Related tasks
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection
If you have already connected your product to your computer using a USB connection, you can change
to a Wi-Fi connection or add a Wi-Fi connection to print wirelessly.
1.Do one of the following:
• If you want to use only a Wi-Fi connection, disconnect the USB cable from your product. With
Windows, also uninstall your product software.
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• If you want to add a Wi-Fi connection in addition to a USB connection, leave the USB cable
connected to your product.
2.Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the
Start Here sheet.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection
If you have already connected your product to your computer wirelessly, you can change to a wired
network connection if necessary.
1.Disable your product's Wi-Fi features.
2.Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to the product's LAN port.
3.Connect the other end to any available LAN port on your router or access point.
4.Download and install your product software from the Epson website.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
6.When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select Wired network connection.
7.If you see a Select Setup Option screen, select Setup printer for the first time.
8.Continue following the rest of the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
Related tasks
Disabling Wi-Fi Features
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
If you change the wireless router you have been using on your network, you can update your product's
Wi-Fi connection to the new router.
1.Do one of the following:
• Windows: Uninstall your product software.
• OS X: Go to the next step.
2.Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the
Start Here sheet.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
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Related tasks
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows
Disabling Wi-Fi Features
You may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you change your network connection type or
need to solve a problem with your network connection.
Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and
password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press.
3.Select Wi-Fi Setup.
You see this screen:
4.Scroll down and select Disable Wi-Fi.
5.Select Yes to disable Wi-Fi.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
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Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software
Before installing any printer software, make sure you have set up your product as described on the Start
Here sheet. To download the PCL or PostScript drivers, go to epson.com/support/wf5690.
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows 7/Windows Vista
Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows 7/Windows
Vista
If you did not install the standard Epson printer software, you need to install either the PCL or PostScript
(PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.
Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before
installing the printer software.
1.Download the Drivers and Utilities Combo Package - PS3 PostScript or Drivers and UtilitiesCombo Package - PCL from epson.com/support/wf5690.
2.Double-click the downloaded package.
3.Click OK.
4.Click Accept.
5.Click Install.
6.Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software
Related tasks
Selecting the Product - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
Related topics
Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
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Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X
If you did not install the standard EPSON printer software, you need to install the PostScript (PS3)
printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.
Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before
installing the printer software.
1.Download the Drivers and Utilities Combo Package - PS3 PostScript from
epson.com/support/wf5690.
2.Double-click the downloaded package.
3.Double-click EPSON.
4.Click Continueon the next two screens.
5.Click Agree.
6.Click Install.
7.If necessary, enter the administrator password.
8.Click Start and follow the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software
Related topics
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X
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Loading Paper
Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Note: Load only plain paper when printing with the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software.
Loading Paper in the Cassette
Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot
Paper Loading Capacity
Available Epson Papers
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator
Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
Loading Paper in the Cassette
You can load plain paper in these sizes in the paper cassette:
• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
• Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])
1.Close the paper stopper and output tray, if necessary.
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2.Pull out the paper cassette.
3.Slide the edge guides outward.
Note: If you are using legal-size paper, squeeze the tab and extend the paper cassette.
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4.Set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using.
5.Load a stack of paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown.
Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the
cassette.
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6.Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide.
Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the
cassette.
7.Keep the cassette flat as you gently insert it.
8.Select the size and type of paper you just loaded on the product LCD screen.
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9.Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or
insert the paper cassette during printing.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
• Load the printable side facedown.
• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guides.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot
Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot
You can print envelopes or documents in a variety of paper types and sizes in the rear paper feed slot.
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1.Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper.
2.Pull up the paper support for the rear paper feed slot.
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3.Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.
4.If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even
the edges.
Note: You can load one sheet of binder paper with holes on one of the long edges as shown. Do not
select automatic 2-sided printing for this type of paper.
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5.Do one of the following:
• Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the tray.
Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the
slot.
• Load envelopes short edge first, with the flap facing down and the flap edge to the left, in the
center of the slot.
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6.Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
7.Select the size and type of paper you just loaded in the Paper Setup menu.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
• Load the printable side faceup.
• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guides.
• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one
envelope at a time.
• If print quality declines when printing multiple envelopes, try loading one envelope at a time.
• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper in the Cassette
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Paper Loading Capacity
Paper typeLoading capacity - paperLoading capacity - rear paper
Plain paper250 sheets80 sheets
Epson Bright White Paper200 sheets50sheets
Epson Presentation Paper Matte—80 sheets
Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb—10sheets
[256 g/m2])
cassettefeed slot
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm]) and A4
(8.3 × 11.7 inches
[210 × 297 mm])
250 sheets1sheet
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 357 mm])
20 sheets for manual two-sided
printing
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm]) and A4
(8.3 × 11.7 inches
[210 × 297 mm])
5 sheets for manual two-sided
printing
—1 sheet
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 357 mm])
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Paper typeLoading capacity - paperLoading capacity - rear paper
cassettefeed slot
Epson Premium Presentation Paper —20 sheets
Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper
Matte Double-sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper
Matte Double-sided
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-
gloss
Envelopes—10 envelopes
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Available Epson Papers
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/ink3 (U.S.
sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller.
To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Paper TypeSizePart numberSheet count
Epson Bright White PaperLetter (8.5 × 11 inchesS041586500
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
You can change the default paper size and paper type for each source using the control panel on the
product.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup .
You see a screen like this:
3.Select Paper Setup .
4.Select the paper source you want to change.
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You see a screen like this:
5.Select Paper Size .
6.Select the paper size you loaded.
7.Select Paper Type .
8.Select the paper type you loaded.
9.Select OK .
10. Select another paper source to change or presshome to return to the Home screen.
Paper Type Settings
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Paper Type Settings
For this paperSelect this Paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paperPlain Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Letterhead paperLetterhead
Recycled paperRecycled
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For this paperSelect this Paper Type or Media Type setting
Color paperColor
Preprinted paperPreprinted
EnvelopesEnvelope
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper GlossyUltraGlossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper GlossyPrem. Glossy
Epson Photo Paper GlossyGlossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-glossPrem. Semi-Gloss
Epson Premium Presentation Paper MattePrem. Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-
sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Cardstock up to 68 lbCard Stock
Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator
You can adjust default paper settings as an administrator that apply to all print jobs sent to the product.
Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact
your administrator for assistance.
Selecting the Default Printer Settings
Setting the Universal Print Settings
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Selecting the Default Printer Settings
You can change default printer settings using the control panel on the product.
Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you can't access these settings, contact your
administrator for assistance.
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1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup .
You see a screen like this:
3.Scroll down and select System Administration . Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
You see a screen like this:
4.Select Printer Settings .
5.Select the Paper Source Settings options you want to use.
6.Select one of these Auto Error Resolver options:
• Turn on this setting to display a warning and print on one side of paper only when a 2-sided
printing error occurs, or to print the data that the printer could process when a memory full error
occurs.
• Turn off this setting to display an error message and stop printing if an error occurs.
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7.When you are finished, press thehome button to return to the Home screen.
Paper Source Settings Options
Parent topic: Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator
Paper Source Settings Options
Select the Paper Source Settings options you want to use for your printed jobs.
Paper SourceAvailable settingsDescription
Settings option
Rear Paper FeedNormalSelect Normal to give printing priority to paper loaded in the
Priorityrearpaper feed slot.
A4/Letter AutoOnSelect On to switch the selected paper size to match the
Switchingloaded paper (Letter or A4) if the wrong size is selected.
Auto SelectCopySelect On for any of these settings to automatically print on
Settingspaper from any source containing paper that matches your
Error NoticePaper Size NoticeSelect On for either of these settings to display an error
Last
Off
Fax
Other
Paper Type Notice
paper settings.
message when the selected paper type or size does not
match the loaded paper.
Parent topic: Selecting the Default Printer Settings
Setting the Universal Print Settings
You can change the default universal print settings using the control panel on the product.
Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you can't access these settings, contact your
administrator for assistance.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup .
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You see this screen:
3.Scroll down and select System Administration . Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
You see this screen:
4.Select Universal Print Settings .
5.Adjust the settings as necessary.
6.When you are finished, press thehome button to return to the Home screen.
Universal Print Settings Options
Parent topic: Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator
Universal Print Settings Options
Select the Universal Print Settings you want to use.
Top Offset—Adjusts the top or left margin.
Left Offset—
Top Offset in—Adjusts the top or left margin of the back page when
Backperforming double-sided printing.
Left Offset in—
Back
Check PaperOnSelect On to check the paper width before printing. This
Widthprevents printing beyond the edges of the paper when the
Dry TimeStandardSelect the ink drying time you want to use when performing
Skip Blank PageOnSelectOn to skip printing of blank pages automatically.
Parent topic: Setting the Universal Print Settings
Off
Long
Longer
Off
paper size settings are incorrect, but may reduce the
printing speed.
double-sided printing.
Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
Follow these instructions to add the optional paper cassette to your product.
Note: If you are using the optional paper cassette with the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software, you
must enable the second cassette in the printer software.
Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette
You can install the optional paper cassette to provide more paper capacity.
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1.Turn off the product and unplug the power cord and any connected cables.
Warning: To avoid electric shock, make sure you unplug the power cord.
2.Remove the paper cassette from its carton and place it where you want to set up the product.
3.Carefully lift the product as shown, then gently lower it onto the paper cassette. Make sure the
connectors and pins align correctly.
4.Reconnect the power cord and other connection cables, and plug in the product.
5.Turn on the product.
Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
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Placing Originals on the Product
Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product.
Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid
damaging it.
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
1.Open the document cover.
2.Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing as shown. Slide the original to
the edges of the indicated corner.
Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass.
3.Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
Related topics
Copying
Scanning
Faxing
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Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder
You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).You can also
use the ADF to scan both sides of a 2-sided document. Make sure the originals meet the Automatic
Document Feeder specifications before loading them.
Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or
other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
1.Slide the ADF edge guide outward.
2.Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
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3.Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.
The ADF icon on the control panel lights up.
4.Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.
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Note: If you are copying two originals onto one sheet, make sure the originals are loaded as shown:
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
Related references
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications
Related topics
Copying
Scanning
Faxing
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Copying
See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.
Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.
Copying Documents or Photos
Copying Options
Copying Documents or Photos
You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special
papers.
1.Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the
ADF.
2.Load the paper you want to print on.
3.Press thehome button, if necessary.
4.Select Copy.
You see a screen like this:
5.To print more than one copy, press a number key on the product's control panel, or select copies
and use the displayed keypad to enter the number of copies.
6.Change any of the displayed settings as necessary.
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7.Select Settings to view and change additional copy settings, if necessary. Then press theback
button
8.Select Preview to preview your copy on the LCD screen.
9.Select Preset to save your copy settings.
Note: Presets can be locked by an administrator. If you can't access or change this setting, contact
your administrator for assistance.
10. When you are ready to copy, press one of thebuttons.
Note: To cancel printing, press theStop button or select Cancel.
Parent topic: Copying
Copying Options
Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.
Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
Copying optionAvailable settingsDescription
LayoutWith BorderLeaves a small margin around the image or document
2-up CopyCopies multiple page documents onto one sheet. Also,
4-up
ID CardCopiesbothsidesofanIDcardontoonesideofasheetof
Document SizeVarioussizesSelect the document size of your original
Paper SourceVarious sourcesSelect the paper source that you want to use. If you select
select Settings and change the Document Orientation and
Layout Order settings as necessary.
paper
Auto, paper is fed automatically depending on the paper
settings you selected for the paper sources.
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Copying optionAvailable settingsDescription
ZoomCustom SizeAutomatically sizes the image by the percentage you select
Actual SizeCopies at 100% size
Auto Fit PageAutomatically sizes the image to fit the paper size you
selected
Letter->4x6in andAutomatically converts from one size to another
other conversions
2-SidedOffSelect to make 2-sided copies. When you select 1>2-Sided
2>2-Sided
or 2>1-Sided, also select Advanced and select the binding
edge for your originals or copies.
1>2-Sided
2>1-Sided
DocumentPortraitSpecifies the orientation of your originals
Orientation
Landscape
QualityTextSpecifies the document type of your originals and adjusts
Text(Best)
the quality of your copies
Text & Image
Text & Image(Best)
Photo
DensityVarying levelsAdjusts the lightness or darkness of copies
Remove Shadow OffSelect On to erase the shadows that appear in the center of
On
a document when copying a book or that appear around a
document when copying thick paper
Remove PunchOffSelect On to erase the binding holes on a document
Holes
On
Collate CopyOffSelect On to print multiple copies of a multi-page document
On
both in order and sorted into sets
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Copying optionAvailable settingsDescription
Dry TimeStandardSelect to adjust the drying time for 2-sided copies, if
Long
smudges or marks appear on the front of the paper when
you print on the second side
Longer
AdvancedVarious settingsSelect advanced settings such as Saturation and
SettingsSharpness
Parent topic: Copying
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Printing from a Computer
Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software
as described on the Start Here sheet.
Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software
on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking
and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
Printing with Windows
Printing with OS X
Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
Printing with Windows
You can print with your product using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
Changing Automatic Update Options
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1.Open a photo or document for printing.
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2.Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3.If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.
Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.
You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
4.For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on.
5.Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
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6.Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
7.Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list
for details.
8.Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.
9.Select a Color option:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
• To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting.
10. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox and select the options you
want.
11. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select
one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.
12. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
13. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.
14. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select
Job Arranger Lite.
15. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select On in the
Quiet Mode menu.
Paper Source Options - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related references
Paper Type Settings
Related tasks
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
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Paper Source Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that
source.
Note: Paper Cassette 2 is available only if your product has two cassettes.
Auto Select
Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.
Paper Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Paper Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Rear Paper Feed Slot
Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper source.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings
may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Draft
For draft printing on plain paper.
Standard
For everyday text and image printing.
Standard - Vivid
For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
High
For photos and graphics with high print quality.
More Settings
Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and quality.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job.
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2-Up and 4-Up
Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and
border options.
2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster
Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to
select image layout and guideline options.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting the 2-Sided Printing checkbox on the Main tab.
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen
or if you are accessing the product over a network.
1.Select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox.
2.If the Auto checkbox is not automatically selected, do one of the following:
• Select the Auto checkbox to automatically print your double-sided print job.
• Deselect the Auto checkbox to print your double-sided print job manually by printing one side and
flipping the paper over to print the other side (recommended for paper types that do not support
automatic duplexing).
3.Click the Settings button.
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You see this window:
4.Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.
5.Click OK to return to the Main tab.
6.Click the Print Density button.
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You see this window:
7.Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software
automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
8.If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use.
9.Click OK to return to the Main tab.
10. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
11. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your
double-sided print job.
Binding Edge Options
Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.
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Binding Margin Options
Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
Start Page
Selects whether printing starts on the front or back page.
Create Folded Booklet Options
Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print
quality of your double-sided print job.
Print Density
Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.
Increase Ink Drying Time
Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing
the other side in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
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Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More
Options tab.
1.To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document
checkbox and select one of these sizing options:
• Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the
your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the OutputPaper setting. If you want to center your image on the paper, select the Center option.
• Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.
Select the percentage in the % menu.
2.Select one of the following Color Correction options:
• Select Automatic to automatically adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast, and color saturation
for your image.
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• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or
turn off color management in your printer software.
• Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images.
3.To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button:
• Anti-Copy Pattern: adds a watermark that only appears when your printout is copied.
• Watermark: adds a visible watermark to your printout.
• Header/Footer: adds information such as the date and time to the top or bottom of your printout.
Note: Click the Settings button to customize the text and location of the header or footer.
4.To add a password to your print job, select the Confidential Job checkbox, then enter a password.
Confidential jobs are stored in the product's memory without being printed. To print the job, enter the
password for the confidential job on the product's control panel.
Note: Confidential print jobs are cleared from the product's memory after printing.
5.Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
Header/Footer Settings - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related tasks
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
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Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors
for your print job.
Color Controls
Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and
Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the
midtone density using the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include
faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo
includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to
retain the special color effects.
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ICM
Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles.
No Color Adjustment
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your
application software.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options
may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Image Options
Emphasize Text
Adjusts the weight of printed text to increase readability.
Emphasize Thin Lines
Adjusts the weight of printed lines to increase visibility.
Edge Smoothing
Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
Additional Settings Options
Rotate 180º
Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.
High Speed
Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.
Mirror Image
Flips the printed image left to right.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Header/Footer Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The
items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the
page.
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Note: These settings are not saved with your document.
You can select to print the following information:
• User Name
• Computer Name
• Date
• Date/Time
• Collate Number (copy number)
Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your
computer.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows
For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or
More Options tab.
Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button.
1.Click the Main or More Options tab.
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You see the available Printing Presets on the left:
2.Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.
3.Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets.
4.To choose an option for printing, select it.
5.Click OK.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
1.Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2.Select Printer Settings.
3.Click the Maintenance tab.
You see the maintenance options:
4.Click the Extended Settings button.
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You see this window:
5.Select any of the extended settings to customize your print.
6.Click OK to close the Extended Settings window.
7.Click OK to close the printer software window.
Extended Settings - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Extended Settings - Windows
You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window.
Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3
Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues.
Check Paper Width Before Printing
Prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect, but may reduce
print speed.
Thick paper and envelopes
Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper.
Separator Page
Before each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time.
Always Spool RAW Datatype
Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems.
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Page Rendering Mode
Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing.
Print as Bitmap
Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and
other settings do not help.
Skip Blank Page
Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Change Standard Resolution
Reduces the resolution of print data to correct printing problems.
Refine screening pattern
Prints graphics with a finer screening pattern.
Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching
Allows applications to perform ICM color matching.
Always Use the Driver's Paper Source Setting
Prints using the paper source setting in the printer driver, rather than the setting in your application.
Parent topic: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.
1.Click OK to save your settings.
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You see your application's Print window, such as this one:
2.Click OK or Print to start printing.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that
program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can
select new default print settings.
1.Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2.Select Printer Settings.
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