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WF-2630 User's Guide............................................................................................................................... 13
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 14
Control Panel Buttons and Lights.................................................................................................. 14
Status Icons.............................................................................................................................. 15
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen ....................................................................................... 16
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 16
Product Parts Locations..................................................................................................................... 18
Product Parts - Top and Front ....................................................................................................... 19
Product Parts - Inside.................................................................................................................... 21
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 22
Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings ........................................................................... 22
Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 24
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More......................................................... 25
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 26
Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 27
Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 28
Wi-Fi Networking....................................................................................................................................... 29
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 29
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ....................................................... 30
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 32
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode........................................................................................................... 33
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 35
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Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 36
Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 37
Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 37
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 38
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 38
Disabling Wi-Fi Features............................................................................................................... 39
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 40
Loading Paper for Documents ........................................................................................................... 40
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 42
Available Epson Papers..................................................................................................................... 43
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility................................................................................................. 45
Paper or Media Type Settings............................................................................................................ 46
Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel ..................................................................................... 47
Paper Source Settings................................................................................................................... 47
Universal Print Settings Options ............................................................................................... 48
Placing Originals on the Product............................................................................................................. 50
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass............................................................................................. 50
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder........................................................................ 51
Copying...................................................................................................................................................... 54
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 54
Paper Size Settings - Copying............................................................................................................ 55
Copying Options................................................................................................................................. 55
Printing from a Computer......................................................................................................................... 57
Printing with Windows........................................................................................................................ 57
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...................................................................................... 57
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 59
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 60
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows............................................................. 61
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 63
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 64
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Header/Footer Settings - Windows........................................................................................... 65
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows........................................................................................ 67
Extended Settings - Windows................................................................................................... 68
Checking Print Status - Windows.............................................................................................. 70
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 71
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens......................................................... 72
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 73
Printing with OS X .............................................................................................................................. 74
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ........................................................................................... 74
Print Quality Options - OS X...................................................................................................... 77
Print Options - OS X.................................................................................................................. 77
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X........................................................................................... 78
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X........................................................................................... 79
Managing Color - OS X.................................................................................................................. 79
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X................................................................................. 80
Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X........................................................................................... 81
Printing Preferences - OS X...................................................................................................... 82
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X....................................................................................... 83
Checking Print Status - OS X.................................................................................................... 83
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 84
Scanning.................................................................................................................................................... 85
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 85
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... 87
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon.................................................................................. 87
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 89
Selecting Epson Scan Settings .......................................................................................................... 91
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................... 91
Scanning in Office Mode................................................................................................................ 92
Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode.................................................................. 94
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Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ........................................................................................ 95
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ............................................................................. 98
Scanning in Professional Mode..................................................................................................... 99
Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode..................................................... 102
Available Image Types - Professional Mode........................................................................... 102
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 102
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode................................................................. 105
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 107
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 110
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 110
Selecting Scan File Settings........................................................................................................ 112
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 114
Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture....................................................................................... 115
Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture........................................................................... 117
Faxing....................................................................................................................................................... 118
Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine.............................................................................. 118
Setting Up Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 123
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel.......................................................... 123
Selecting Your Country or Region........................................................................................... 123
Selecting the Date and Time................................................................................................... 124
Using the Fax Setup Wizard ................................................................................................... 125
Selecting the Line Type........................................................................................................... 128
Setting the Number of Rings to Answer .................................................................................. 129
Selecting Advanced Fax Settings ........................................................................................... 130
Basic Settings - Fax................................................................................................................ 130
Receive Settings - Fax............................................................................................................ 131
Security Settings - Fax............................................................................................................ 132
Printing Fax Reports............................................................................................................... 133
Fax Report Options................................................................................................................. 133
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................ 134
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - OS X.................................................................. 135
Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups......................................................................................... 136
Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel................................................................. 137
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Creating a Contact.................................................................................................................. 137
Editing or Deleting a Contact .................................................................................................. 139
Creating a Contact Group....................................................................................................... 140
Editing or Deleting a Group..................................................................................................... 142
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................ 144
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - OS X.................................................. 147
Sending Faxes................................................................................................................................. 149
Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel........................................................................... 149
Faxing from the Control Panel ................................................................................................ 149
Fax Send Settings................................................................................................................... 150
Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone ............................................................... 152
Sending a Fax at a Specified Time ......................................................................................... 153
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows .......................................................................... 154
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - OS X................................................................................. 156
Receiving Faxes............................................................................................................................... 159
Fax Reception ............................................................................................................................. 159
Receiving Faxes Automatically.................................................................................................... 160
Receiving Faxes Manually........................................................................................................... 160
Receiving a Fax by Polling .......................................................................................................... 160
Replacing Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................................ 162
Check Cartridge Status.................................................................................................................... 162
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen............................................................................ 162
Checking Cartridge Status with Windows.................................................................................... 163
Checking Cartridge Status with OS X.......................................................................................... 166
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................ 167
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers......................................................................................................... 167
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 168
Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges ................................................................... 173
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows ................................................................... 173
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - OS X ......................................................................... 174
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 176
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 177
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 177
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Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 177
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 177
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 180
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 183
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...................................................... 183
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 184
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 187
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel............................................................ 187
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 188
Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 190
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 191
Cleaning Your Product..................................................................................................................... 191
Transporting Your Product............................................................................................................... 193
Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 195
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 195
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 196
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 197
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 198
Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 199
Noise After Ink Installation........................................................................................................... 199
Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 199
Solving Network Problems............................................................................................................... 200
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 200
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 202
Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window...................................................................... 203
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 203
Cannot Scan Over a Network...................................................................................................... 204
Solving Copying Problems............................................................................................................... 205
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 205
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 206
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 206
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 206
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 207
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Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder .................................................................. 208
Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 211
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 212
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 212
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 213
Error After Cartridge Replacement.............................................................................................. 214
Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 214
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 215
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 216
Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 216
Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 216
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 217
Border Appears on Borderless Prints.......................................................................................... 217
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 218
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 219
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 219
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 220
White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 220
Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 221
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 222
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 223
Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 224
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 224
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 225
Cannot Start Epson Scan............................................................................................................ 225
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems....................................................................................... 226
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 227
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 227
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked................................................................................ 227
Image is Distorted or Blurry......................................................................................................... 228
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 228
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 228
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 229
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Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image............................................................................................ 229
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 229
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview..................................................................... 230
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 230
Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 230
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes................................................................................................... 230
Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product ........................................ 232
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 232
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 232
Uninstalling Product Software - OS X.......................................................................................... 233
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 234
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 236
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 236
OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. 237
Scanning Specifications................................................................................................................... 237
Fax Specifications............................................................................................................................ 238
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 239
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 239
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 241
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 242
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 242
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 243
Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 243
Network Interface Specifications...................................................................................................... 243
Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 244
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 245
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 245
General Product Safety Instructions............................................................................................ 245
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 247
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 248
Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions................................................................................... 248
LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 248
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 249
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Software Notice................................................................................................................................ 251
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 254
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 254
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 255
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 255
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products............................................... 256
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 256
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WF-2630 User's Guide
Welcome to the WF-2630 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.
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 Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Changing LCD Screen Language Turning Off Control Panel Sounds Adjusting the Screen Contrast
Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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Status Icons
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The power button and light
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The home button
3 The Redial/Pause button 4
The Stop/Reset button
5 The LCD screen 6 The arrow buttons and the OK button 7
The back button
8 The numeric keypad 9 The Contacts button 10 The B&W button 11 The Colorbutton
Status Icons
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Status icons may be displayed on the LCD screen depending on the product's status.
Icons Description
Originals are detected in the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection
Wi-Fi connection has been established; the number of bars indicates the connection's signal strength
Ad hoc connection has been established
Wi-Fi Direct mode connection has been established Simple AP mode connection has been established Not connected to a Wi-Fi network
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Icons Description
Simple AP and Wi-Fi Direct modes are disabled An Eco Mode setting is enabled
Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.
• To enter letters or symbols, press the buttons on the numeric keypad repeatedly to scroll through characters.
• To enter numbers or change the case of letters, press the up or down arrow button.
• To delete the previous character, press the left arrow button.
• To enter a space, press the right arrow button.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button.
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You see a screen like this:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button.
3. Press the down arrow button, select Language, and press the OK button.
4. Select a language and press the OK button.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Turning Off Control Panel Sounds

You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button.
3. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button.
4. Select Sound and press the OK button.
5. Select Button Press and press the OK button.
6. Press the down arrow button until the sound is turned off, then press the OK button.
7. Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting the Screen Contrast

You can adjust the contrast of the LCD screen.
1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button.
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You see a screen like this:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button.
3. Select LCD Contrast and press the OK button.
4. Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the screen contrast.
5. Press the OK button to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Top and Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Product Parts - Top and Front

1 Edge guide 2 Sheet feeder 3 Paper support 4 Feeder guard 5 Output tray
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1 ADF cover 2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 3 ADF edge guide 4 ADF output tray
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1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Inside

1 Scanner unit 2 Ink cartridge holder
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Back

1 AC inlet 2 USB port 3 LINE port 4 EXT port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

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 control panel to change the Eco settings.
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Note: The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides the Sleep Timer setting in Common Settings. This
setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Eco Mode, and press the OK button.
You see a screen like this:
2. Select On and press the OK button.
3. Press the up arrow button.
4. Change settings as necessary.
5. Press the OK button to exit.
You see the icon in the corner of the LCD screen to indicate that Eco settings are enabled.
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: The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides the Sleep Timer setting in Common Settings. This
setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Setup, and press the OK button.
2. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button.
3. Press the down arrow button, select Sleep Timer, and press the OK button.
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You see a screen like this:
4. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of minutes.
5. Press the left or right arrow buttons to move the cursor as necessary.
6. Press the OK button.
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

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 the down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button.
You see a screen like this:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button.
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3. Press the down arrow button, select Power Off Timer, and press the OK button.
4. Select a time period between 30minutes and 12h (12 hours), and press the OK button.
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 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 Using Epson Remote Print Using Epson Scan to Cloud
Parent topic: Product Basics Related tasks
Using Google Cloud Print Using AirPrint

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 Networking
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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 Related topics
Wi-Fi 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 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.
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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 Networking

Using AirPrint

AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from your iOS device running the latest version of iOS, and from your Mac running OS X 10.7 or later.
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 device to your product.
Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website. Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
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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.
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 Networking
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Wi-Fi Networking

See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet Changing or Updating Network Connections

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.
1 Epson product 2 Wireless router or access point
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3 Computer with a wireless interface 4 Computer 5 Internet 6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point)

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

Parent topic: Wi-Fi 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. 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 the up or down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
2. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button.
3. Select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button.
Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other Networks and press the OK button. Use the product's numeric keypad to enter your network name.
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4. Enter your wireless password using the numeric keypad.
Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters.
• To enter letters or symbols, press the buttons on the numeric keypad to scroll through characters.
• To enter numbers or change the case of letters, press the up or down arrow button.
• To delete the previous character, press the left arrow button.
• To enter a space, press the right arrow button.
5. Press the OK button when you finish entering your password.
6. Confirm the displayed network settings and press the OK button to save them.
Note: If you need to change a setting, press the back button.
7. If you want to print a network setup report, press one of the Start buttons. (Otherwise, press the OK
button.)
If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon appears in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Related tasks
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
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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.
1 Epson product 2 Computer with a wireless interface 3 Other wireless device
You can select one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device:
Access point mode
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
The product communicates one-to-one with another Wi-Fi Direct capable device. When operating in this mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol on the LCD screen.
To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your computer or other device.
To enable peer-to-peer mode, you must select it from the Web Config Utility, under Advanced Settings > Services > Wi-Fi Direct.
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
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Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and a computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point.
1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Direct Setup, and press the OK button.
3. Press the down arrow button, select Connection Setup, and press the OK button.
4. Press the down arrow button, select Change Password, and press the OK button.
5. Press the up arrow button.
Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they will be disconnected when you change the password.
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6. Enter a Wi-Fi Direct password using the numeric keypad.
Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.
• To enter letters or symbols, press the buttons on the numeric keypad repeatedly to scroll through characters.
• To enter numbers or change the case of letters, press the up or down arrow button.
• To delete the previous character, press the left arrow button.
• To enter a space, press the right arrow button.
7. Press the OK button when you’re finished entering your password. You see this screen:
8. Press the OK button to view the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and password.
9. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, and enter the password shown.
10. Press the OK button to return to the Home screen.
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You see the connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly to your product from your computer or device.
Note: If the 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 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 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 the up or down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button. You see this screen:
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2. Press the down arrow button, select Push Button Setup (WPS), and press the OK button.
3. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.
4. Press the back button to return to the Home screen.
If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon appears in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen.
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 the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button. You see this screen:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Network Settings, and press the OK button.
3. Press the down arrow button, select Network Status, and press the OK button.
4. Press the down arrow button, select Print Status Sheet, and press the OK button.
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You see a screen like this:
5. Press the up arrow button 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 Networking

Changing or Updating Network Connections

See these sections to change or update how your product connects to a network.
Accessing the Web Config Utility Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router Disabling Wi-Fi Features
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking

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.
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.
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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.
• 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

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

If you change the wireless router you have been using on your network, you need to update your product's Wi-Fi connection to the new router.
Note: If you switch to a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions.
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 Related tasks
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows
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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 the up or down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button. You see this screen:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Disable Wi-Fi, and press the OK button.
3. Press the up arrow button to disable Wi-Fi.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
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Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Loading Paper for Documents Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel

Loading Paper for Documents

You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper.
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3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
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5. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
6. Flip the feeder guard back.
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 letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
• If you use paper with binder holes, load only one sheet at a time and use only these sizes: Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]).
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references

Paper Loading Capacity

Paper Loading Capacity
Paper type Loading capacity
Plain paper - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Approximately 100 sheets * [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) **
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Paper type Loading capacity
Epson Bright White Paper ** 80 sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte - Letter (8.5 × 11
inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Plain paper - Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 356 mm]) Epson Presentation Paper Matte - Legal (8.5 × 14
inches [216 × 356 mm]) Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-
sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper User defined paper size of any type Any type of paper with binder holes 1 sheet Envelopes 10 envelopes
* Based on 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper weight. Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. ** For two-sided printing, load up to 30 sheets.
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).
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500
[216 × 279 mm])
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042384 150 Matte Double-sided [216× 279 mm])
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 50 Paper Matte [216× 279 mm])
Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 mm])
S042180 100
Epson Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50 Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100
[216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100
[216 × 356 mm])
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60 Glossy
S042174 100 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042182 25
[216 × 279 mm])
S042175 50
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40 Semi-gloss
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20 [216 × 279 mm])
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40 Glossy
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 25
[216 × 279 mm])
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 20 [216 × 279 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:
S041727 100
S041667 50
S042038 100
S041649 50
S041271 100
Borderless Paper Types
• Epson Presentation Paper Matte
• Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
• Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
• Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Borderless Paper Sizes
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
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• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
• 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)
• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper or Media Type Settings

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-
sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Envelopes Envelope
Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer; they do not apply to your product's control panel settings.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel

You can change the default paper size and paper type using the control panel on the product.
1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button.
2. Select Paper Setup and press the OK button.
3. Press the OK button again.
4. Select the paper size you loaded and press the OK button.
5. Select the paper type you loaded and press the OK button.
6. Press the back button.
7. Press the up or down arrow button, select Printer Settings, and press the OK button.
8. Press the OK button again to select Paper Source Settings.
9. Select the paper source settings you want to use and press the OK button.
10. Press the home button to return to the home screen.
Paper Source Settings Selecting Universal Print Settings
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper Source Settings

Select the paper source settings you want to use for your printed jobs.
Paper Source Available settings Description Settings
A4/Letter Auto On If Letter or A4-size paper is selected for printing and the Switching selected paper size is not loaded, the product attempts to
Error Notice Paper Size Notice Select On to display an error message when the paper size
Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel
Off
Paper Type Notice
print on an alternate paper size (Letter for A4, or A4 for Letter).
and type settings for each paper source and the copy/print settings in each mode do not match.
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Selecting Universal Print Settings

You can change the default universal print settings using the product control panel.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Setup, and press the OK button. You see this screen:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Universal Print Settings, and press the OK button. You see this screen:
3. Adjust the settings as necessary.
4. When you are finished, press the back button to return to the Home screen.
Universal Print Settings Options
Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel
Universal Print Settings Options
Select the universal print settings you want to use.
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Universal Print Available Description Settings option settings
Top Offset — Adjusts the top or left margin. Left Offset Skip Blank Page On Select On to skip blank pages automatically.
Off
Parent topic: Selecting Universal Print Settings
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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

You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
1. Open the document cover.
2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing into the corner. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner.
Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least
0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other.
3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
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Related topics
Copying Scanning Faxing

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.
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2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.
The ADF icon on the LCD screen appears.
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4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product 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 Paper Size Settings - Copying 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 the home button, if necessary.
4. Press the up or down arrow, select Copy, and press the OK button. You see a screen like this:
5. To print more than one copy, press a number key or the up or down arrow button.
6. Press the OK button to view and change additional copy settings, if necessary. Then press the
back button.
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7. When you are ready to copy, press one of the Start buttons. Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button or select Cancel.
Parent topic: Copying Related references
Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options
Related topics
Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product

Paper Size Settings - Copying

Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded.
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
• 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)
• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
• Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) (ADF only)
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
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.
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Copying option Available settings Description Layout With Border Leaves a small margin around the image or document
Borderless Expandsthe image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping
may occur)
2-up Copies multiple page documents onto one sheet. After
selecting either one of these options, select Settings and change the Document Orientation setting if necessary.
ID Card Copies both sides of an ID card onto one side of a sheet of
paper
Document Size Varioussizes Select the document size of your original Zoom Custom Size Automatically sizes the image by the percentage you select
Actual Size Copies at 100% size Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the selected paper size Letter->4x6in and Automatically converts from one size to another
other conversions
Document Portrait Specifies the orientation of your originals Orientation
Landscape
Quality Text Specifies the document type of your originals and selects
Text(Best)
the quality of your copies
Text & Image Text & Image(Best) Photo
Density Varying levels Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies
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 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 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.
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.
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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. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
5. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
6. Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
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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.
Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Related tasks
Printing Your Document or Photo - 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.
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Standard
For everyday text and image printing.
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.
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
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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 Output Paper 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 thecolor correction settings or
turn off color management in your printer software.
• Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images.
Note: You can also select Color Universal Print settings.
3. To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button:
• 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. 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.
Print Text in Black
Prints colored text in black.
For Color Text
Prints colored text on a background pattern or underlined.
For Color Graphs and Images
Prints colored graphics and images with overlay patterns.
For Color Text, Graphs, and Images
Prints colored text, graphics, and images with overlay patterns.
Enhancement Options
Specifies Color Universal Print enhancement settings for text, graphics, and images.
Additional Settings Options Rotate 180º
Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.
High Speed
Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.
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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.
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
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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. You see the available Printing Presets on the left:
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2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.
3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets.
4. To choose a preset for printing, select it.
5. Click OK.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows

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:
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4. Click the Extended Settings button. 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.
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.
Page Rendering Mode
Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing.
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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.
Checking Print Status - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Checking Print Status - Windows
During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control printing and check ink cartridge status.
• To cancel printing, click Cancel.
• To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue.
• To check ink status, click Show Ink Levels.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
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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. You see the printer settings window:
3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.
4. Click OK.
These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session.
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
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Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Printer Settings. You see the printer settings window.
3. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options:
4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting.
5. Click OK to close the printer software window.
The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them.
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Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

Changing Automatic Update Options

Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Software Update Settings. You see this window:
3. Do one of the following:
• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.
• To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option.
4. Click OK to exit.
Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually. Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Checking for Software Updates
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Printing with OS X

You can print with your product using any OS X printing program, as described in these sections. 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.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X Managing Color - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
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. Select your product as the Printer setting.
4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window.
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You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:
Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the application you are using.
5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing.
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6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application.
8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
You see these settings:
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9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list
for details.
10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.
11. Select any of the available print options.
Print Quality Options - OS X Print Options - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings
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Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X
Print Quality Options - OS X
You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type setting you have chosen.
Draft
For draft printing on plain paper.
Normal
For everyday text and image printing.
Fine
For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Quality
For text and graphics with increased quality and print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
Print Options - OS X
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Expansion
If you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints.
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Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Mirror Image
Lets you flip the printed image horizontally.
Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X

Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X

Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless photo, select the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size, but the Quality setting will be limited to
Normal. Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check
the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
2. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon.
Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the
pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.
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Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X

You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop­up menu on the print window.
• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet
pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting.
• To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.
• To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings.
Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Managing Color - OS X

You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software.
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1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window.
2. Select one of the available options.
3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.
Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the Color Matching menu.
4. Select one of the available options.
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X
You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
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Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls
Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management.
ColorSync
Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window.
Color Options Settings Manual Settings
Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red­eye in photos. 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. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red-eye in 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.
Off (No Color Adjustment)
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software.
Parent topic: Managing Color - OS X

Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X

You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
2. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies.
3. Select Driver or Options.
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You see a screen like this:
4. Select any of the available printing preferences.
5. Click OK.
Printing Preferences - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Printing Preferences - OS X
You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab. Skip Blank Page
Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Quiet Mode
Lessens noise during printing but may decrease print speed.
Permit temporary black printing
Allows you to print using black ink when color ink is expended.
High Speed Printing
Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.
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Warning Notifications
Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various operating conditions.
Establish bidirectional communication
Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless you experience issues when using a shared printing pool.
Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X

Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
Checking Print Status - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Checking Print Status - OS X
During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink status.
1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock.
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You see the print status window:
2. Select the following options as necessary:
OS X 10.6/10.7:
• To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon.
• To pause a print job, click the print job and click the Hold icon. To resume a print job, click the print
job marked "Hold" and click the Resume icon.
• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the Pause Printer icon.
• To check ink status, click the Supply Levels icon. OS X 10.8/10.9:
• To cancel printing, click the button next to the print job.
• To pause a print job, click the button next to the print job. To resume a print job, click the
button.
• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the large Pause button.
• To check ink status, click the Settings icon, then click the Supply Levels tab.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

If you need to cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button on your product. Parent topic: Printing from a Computer
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Scanning

You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files.
Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture

Starting a Scan

After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods.
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
Parent topic: Scanning Related topics
Placing Originals on the Product

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

You can scan an image using your product's control panel buttons. Your product automatically selects suitable default scan settings, but you can view or change them as
necessary.
1. Make sure you installed the product software and connected the product to your computer or network.
2. Press the up or down arrow button, select Scan, and press the OK button.
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The scan options are displayed:
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button.
• Cloud sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect.
• Computer saves your scan as a JPEG file to your computer or as an image capture in OS X.
• Computer (WSD) lets you manage network scanning in Windows 7 or Windows Vista (English
only). Note: To use this feature, you must first set up WSD (Web Services for Devices) on the computer
you want to scan to.
4. To scan to your computer, you first need to select how you connected your product to your computer:
• If your product is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, press the up or down
arrow buttons to select USB Connection.
• If your product is connected to your computer over a network, press the up or down arrow buttons
to select the computer name from the list and press the OK button to begin scanning.
5. Press the Color button to start scanning.
Changing Default Scan Button Settings
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks
Using Epson Scan to Cloud
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Placing Originals on the Product
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Changing Default Scan Button Settings
You can view or change the default scan settings your product uses when you scan to your computer using the product buttons. You do this using the Event Manager program.
1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager:
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Event Manager.
• Windows (other versions): Click orStart > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software
> Event Manager.
• OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Event Manager.
2. Open the Scanner (Windows) or Select Scanner (OS X) drop-down list and select your product, if necessary.
3. Click Make Job Settings.
4. Open the Edit Job Settings drop-down list and select the scan button settings you want to view or change.
5. Change the settings as necessary.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Close to close the Event Manager window.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon

You can start the Epson Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file.
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan under EPSON or EPSON
Software.
• Windows (other versions): Click orStart, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON
or EPSON Software and click EPSON Scan.
• OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON
Scan icon. Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson
Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR
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scanning software. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or
Canadian downloads).
You see an Epson Scan window like this:
Parent topic: Starting a Scan
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Related tasks
Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture
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Selecting Epson Scan Settings Placing Originals on the Product

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program

You can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program.
Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for instructions.)
2. Select your product.
Note: In certain programs, you may need to select your product as the "source" first. If you see a Select Source option, choose it and select your product. With Windows, do not select a WIA option
for your product; it will not work correctly.
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You see an Epson Scan window like this:
Note: Epson Scan may start in a different mode when you first access it.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan
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Related topics
Placing Originals on the Product

Selecting Epson Scan Settings

After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan.
Scan Modes Selecting the Scan Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Selecting Scan File Settings
Parent topic: Scanning

Scan Modes

Epson Scan provides a choice of scan modes with different levels of control over your settings.
Office Mode
You can quickly scan text documents and adjust them on a preview screen. You can also select various image adjustment options and preview your scanned image.
Professional Mode
You can manually customize all available settings, and preview and size your scanned image.
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings

Selecting the Scan Mode

Select the Epson Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the Epson Scan window:
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Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings

Scanning in Office Mode

When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in PDF format in your operating system's Documents or My Documents folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
1. Start Epson Scan and select Office Mode as the Mode setting.
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You see this window:
2. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original.
3. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original.
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4. To allow Epson Scan to detect and correct any skew in your original, select Correct Document Skew.
5. To rotate your original in your scan, select a Rotate setting.
6. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
7. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan.
8. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window.
9. If you are using the ADF, reinsert your original into the ADF.
10. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scan area).
11. Click the Image Adjustment tab and select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the image or scan area in the Preview window.
12. Click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window.
13. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK.
Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related concepts
Scan Resolution Guidelines Image Preview Guidelines
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Selecting Scan File Settings Scanning in Professional Mode
Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode
You can select these Document Source options in Epson Scan Office Mode.
Scanner Glass
Selects the scanner glass as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning.
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ADF
Selects the Automatic Document Feeder as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning.
Auto Detect
Automatically detects where the originals are placed on your product for scanning.
Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode
You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas.
You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings.
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1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:
• If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step.
• To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
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• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and
drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.)
• To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the CopyMarquee icon to copy the
existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window
before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned.
• To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the DeleteMarquee icon.
• To rotate your original in your scan, click one of the Rotate icons.
3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window.
Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Related concepts
Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines
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Selecting Scan File Settings
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Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode
You can select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Office Mode. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Note: Select the Image Option checkbox if you need to set any of the grayed-out image adjustments beneath the checkbox. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on the Image Type setting.
Unsharp Mask
Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges.
Descreening
Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.)
Text Enhancement
Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents.
Auto Area Segmentation
Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics.
Color Enhance
Enhances the red, green, or blue shades in the scanned image.
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Skip Blank Pages
Ensures that your product does not scan pages that contain no text or images.
Edge Fill
Corrects shadowing around the edges of the image by filling the shadows with the color you select.
Brightness
Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image.
Threshold
Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs.
Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode

Scanning in Professional Mode

When you scan in Professional Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in PDF format in your operating system's Documents or My Documents folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
1. Start Epson Scan and select Professional Mode as the Mode setting.
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You see this window:
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