Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 50
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette).................................................................................. 50
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette).................................................................................. 54
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Welcome to the XP-960 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
The Power Off and Sleep Timers
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Using AirPrint
Using Google Cloud Print
Using the Mopria Print Service
Using the Control Panel
See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Using the LCD Screen
Adjusting Control Panel Position
Changing LCD Screen Language
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds
Turning Off Auto Selection Mode
Turning Off the Document Alert
Turning On Quiet Mode
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Control Panel Buttons and Lights
1
Thepower button and thepower light
2
Thehome button
3The LCD screen
4The up and down arrow buttons (you can also scroll by swiping up and down on the LCD screen
with your finger)
5TheOutput Tray button
6
TheBack button
7TheStart button
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
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Using the LCD Screen
1Displays the screen name
2Displays network status; tap the icons to check the current status
3Tap the arrows to display other features or menus
To view a list of the icons and a description of their use, select Help > Icon List.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Adjusting Control Panel Position
You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to access. Raise or lower it to the
desired angle as shown.
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Note: The control panel rises and the output tray slides out automatically when printing starts.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Changing LCD Screen Language
You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Scroll down and select Basic Setup.
4.Select Language.
5.Select a language.
6.Press thehome button to exit.
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 thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Select Printer Setup.
4.Select Sound.
5.Select Button Press.
6.Select the Off setting.
7.Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Turning Off Auto Selection Mode
Auto Selection Mode changes the menu options on the LCD screen automatically depending on the
action you perform. For instance, loading a memory card displays memory card-related menu options on
the screen. You can turn off this feature from the control panel.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
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2.Select Setup.
3.Select Guide Functions.
4.Select Auto Selection Mode.
5.Turn off the desired options displayed on the screen.
6.Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Turning Off the Document Alert
The Document Alert warns you that an original has been left on the scanner glass. You can turn off this
feature from the product's control panel.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Scroll down and select Guide Functions.
You see this screen:
4.Select Document Alert.
5.Select Off.
6.Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
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Turning On Quiet Mode
You can reduce the noise the product makes by turning on the Quiet Mode option.
Note: Turning on this setting may reduce print speed.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Select Printer Setup.
4.Select Quiet Mode.
5.Select the On setting.
6.Press thehome 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
Product Parts - Front
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Product Parts - Top
1Rear paper feed slot cover
2Paper support and extension
3Rear paper feed slot
4Edge guides
5CD/DVD tray (shown removed and in storage position)
6Document cover
The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can
adjust the time period before power management, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy
efficiency.
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Control Panel
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X
Parent topic: Product Basics
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel
You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the printer turns off
automatically.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Select Printer Setup.
You see this screen:
4.Press the up or down arrow button to select Power Off Timer.
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You see this screen:
5.Press the up or down arrow button to select the length of time after which you want the product to
automatically turn off when it is not in use.
6.Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Control Panel
You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Select Printer Setup.
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You see this screen:
4.Press the up or down arrow button to select Sleep Timer.
You see this screen:
5.Press the up or down arrow button to select the time period you want before the product goes to
sleep.
6.Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
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Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode or
turns off automatically.
1.Make sure your product is turned on.
2.Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
3.Select Printer Settings.
4.Click the Maintenance tab.
5.Click the Printer and Option Information button.
You see this screen:
6.Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in
use as the Power Off Timer setting.
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7.Click Send.
8.Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
9.Click Send.
10. Click OK to close the open program windows.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode or
turns off automatically.
1.Make sure your product is turned on.
2.In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or
Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select
Open Printer Utility.
3.Select Printer Settings.
You see this window:
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4.Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in
use as the Power Off Timer setting.
5.Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
6.Click Apply.
7.Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
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
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. See the link below.
2.If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit
epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed setup
instructions.
3.Send an email with attachments to your product's Email Print address.
Note: Both the email and any attachments print by default. You can change these printing options by
logging into your Epson Connect account.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
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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. 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 or Wired Networking
Using Epson Remote Print
With Epson Remote Print software, you can print to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the
world.
1.Set up your product for network printing. See the link below.
2.Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the software.
3.Download and install the Remote Print software.
4.Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing,
and enter this address during Remote Print setup.
5.Select the print command in your application and choose the Remote Print driver for your Epson
product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Using Epson Scan to Cloud
The Epson Scan to Cloud service sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with
Epson Connect.
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1.Set up your product for network scanning. See the link below.
2.Visit epson.com/connect for instructions on registering an account and your product with Epson
Connect.
3.After registering, sign in to the Epson Connect web page with the email address and password you
selected.
4.Select Destination List for Scan to Cloud.
5.Click Add, then follow the instructions on the screen to create your destination list.
6.When you're ready to scan, select the setting for the Scan to Cloud service on your product control
panel.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Using AirPrint
AirPrint enables instant wireless printing from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest version of
iOS, and Mac with the latest version of OS X.
Note: If you disabled paper configuration messages on your product control panel, you cannot use
AirPrint. See the link below to enable the messages, if necessary.
1.Load paper in your product.
2.Set up your product for wireless printing. See the link below.
3.Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
4.Print from your device to your product.
Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website.
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Using Google Cloud Print
With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can
also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.
Set up your Epson product for network printing. 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.
Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook
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Related tasks
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Accessing the Web Config Utility
Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook
With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables.
Set up your Epson product for network printing. See the link below.
Note: Make sure your Epson product is connected to your wireless network before starting the Google
Cloud Print setup.
1.Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product.
Note: See your Chromebook's documentation for details on connecting to a network.
2.Do one of the following:
• Click Add to Cloud Print in the notification that appears in the corner of your Chromebook
screen.
Note: If you do not see a notification, check to see if a number appears in the status area at the
lower-right corner of the screen. Click this number to open the notifications menu, then click Addto Cloud Print.
• Open a web browser and enter chrome://devices in the address bar. Skip to step 4.
• If you see a registration confirmation screen instead, click Register.
3.Click Add Device.
4.Click the Register button that appears next to your product.
5.Click Register on the confirmation screen. Your product's LCD screen displays a confirmation
message.
6.Select OK or press the OK button on your product to confirm the Google Cloud Print connection and
print a test page.
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Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,
iPhone, or Android phone with Internet access. For more information on using Google Cloud Print,
visit Epson Support.
Parent topic: Using Google Cloud Print
Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Using the Mopria Print Service
You can use the Mopria Print Service to print from your Android phone or tablet (Android v4.4 or later) to
your Epson product or any Mopria-certified product from other manufacturers. You can download the
Mopria Print Service from Google Play.
Note: For details on the Mopria Print Service, click here .
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi or wired network.
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Wired Network Setup
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Changing or Updating Network Connections
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point.
The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network.
1Epson product
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2Wireless router or access point
3Computer with a wireless interface
4Computer
5Internet
6Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point)
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.
To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install
the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup.
Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not
responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We
recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Select Network Settings.
4.Select Wi-Fi Setup.
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You see this screen:
5.Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network,
scroll down and select Disable Wi-Fi instead. Then follow the instructions on changing to a wired
network connection in this guide.
6.Select the name of your wireless network or enter the name manually.
Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, scroll down and then select Other Networks.
Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name, as described in the next step.
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7.Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password) using the displayed keypad.
Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and
lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters.
• Press the touch screen buttons repeatedly to scroll through characters.
• Pressorto move the cursor.
• Press 1 Symb. to enter symbols.
• Pressto delete the previous character.
8.Press Done when you finish entering your password.
9.Confirm the displayed network settings and select Proceed to save them.
Note: If you need to change a setting, press theBack button.
10. If you want to print a network setup report, press theStart button. (Otherwise, select Done.)
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If the network connection is successful, a Wi-Fi antenna icon with blue connection bars is displayed
in the Network area on the right-hand side of the LCD screen.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
Related tasks
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection
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.
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1Epson product
2Computer with a wireless interface
3Other 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 WiFi/NetworkSettings > Services > Wi-Fi Direct.
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or
other devices without a wireless router or access point.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Select Network Settings.
4.Select Wi-Fi Setup.
5.Select Wi-Fi Direct Setup.
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You see this screen:
6.Select Connection Setup.
7.Select Change Password and select OK.
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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8.Enter your Wi-Fi Direct password.
Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.
• Press the touch screen buttons repeatedly to scroll through characters.
• Pressorto move the cursor.
• Press 1 Symb. to enter symbols.
• Pressto delete the previous character.
9.Press Done when you finish entering your password.
You see this screen:
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10. Scroll down to view the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and password.
11. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the
LCD screen, then enter the password shown.
12. Press thehome button to exit.
You see either an AP or Direct Wi-Fi symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly
to your product from your computer or device.
Note: If the AP or Direct Wi-Fi 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
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your
product to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access
point. If there is no hardware button, there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for the device.
Check your network product documentation for details.
Using WPS to Connect to a Network
Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Using WPS to Connect to a Network
If you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to
connect your product to the network.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Select Network Settings.
4.Select Wi-Fi Setup.
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You see this screen:
5.Select Push Button Setup (WPS).
6.Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.
7.Select OK if necessary.
If the network connection is successful, the Network icon on the right side of the LCD screen is blue
as shown:
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
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Wired Network Setup
You can set up your product to communicate with your computer over a wired network by connecting it to
the router or hub using an Ethernet cable.
1Epson product
2Ethernet cable
3Ethernet hub
4Computers with a wired network interfaces
5Router
6Internet
Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
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Printing a Network Status Sheet
You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have
using your product on a network.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Network.
3.Select See Connection Details.
4.Select Details.
5.Scroll down and select Print Status Sheet.
6.Press theStart button to print the network status sheet.
(Select Cancel if you want to cancel the operation.)
Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired 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
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
Disabling Wi-Fi Features
Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Related tasks
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Accessing the Web Config Utility
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.
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3.On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a web
browser.
4.Enter your product's IP address into the address bar.
You see the available Web Config utility options.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
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.
1.Disconnect the USB cable from your product.
2.Uninstall your product software.
3.Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the
Start Here sheet.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection
If you have already connected your product to your computer wirelessly, you can change to a wired
network connection if necessary.
1.Disable your product's Wi-Fi features.
2.Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to the product's LAN port.
3.Connect the other end to any available LAN port on your router or access point.
4.Uninstall your product software.
5.Download and install your product software from the Epson website.
6.Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
7.When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select Wired network connection.
8.If you see a Select Setup Option screen, select Set up printer for the first time.
9.Continue following the rest of the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
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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
Disabling Wi-Fi Features
You may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you change your network connection type or
need to solve a problem with your network connection.
Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and
password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Select Network Settings.
4.Select Wi-Fi Setup.
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You see this screen:
5.Scroll down and select Disable Wi-Fi.
6.Select Yes 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 in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette)
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot
Loading Envelopes
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
Printing on Thick Paper
Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert
Paper Loading Capacity
Available Epson Papers
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette)
You can load photo paper and other media in these sizes in the upper paper cassette:
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during operation.
1.Close the output tray by pressing theOutputTray button on the LCD screen or by hand, if
necessary.
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Note: If you slide in the output tray by hand, there may be slight resistance and noise. This is
normal.
2.Open the front cover.
3.Pull out the upper paper cassette. (The upper cassette has alabel on the right side.)
Note: If the cassette is too far inside the product to reach, turn the product off and on again.
4.Slide the edge guides outward.
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5.Set the front edge guide to the position for the paper size you are using.
Note: Various paper sizes are marked on the tray.
6.Insert paper with the glossy or printable side facedown.
Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the front edge guide and not sticking out from the end
of the cassette.
7.Slide the side edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
Note: Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides.
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8.Keep the cassette flat as you insert it until the left and right arrow marks on the tray and product line
up.
Note: The output tray opens automatically when you print. Leave enough space in front of the
product for the paper to be fully ejected. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the
product is operating.
9.If prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you loaded, and
select Done.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
• Load paper short edge first and printable side facedown.
• Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides and not sticking out from the end of the
cassette.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software
Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel
Related tasks
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)
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Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot
Loading Envelopes
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)
You can load paper up to this size in the lower paper cassette: Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]).
Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the product is operating.
1.Close the output tray by pressing theOutputTray button or by hand, if necessary.
Note: As you slide in the output tray, there may be slight resistance and noise. This is normal.
2.Open the front cover.
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3.Pull on the front cover to remove the lower paper cassette.
4.Slide the edge guides outward.
Note: If you are using legal-size paper, remove the CD/DVD tray from under the lower cassette.
Press the button on the lower cassette and extend it as shown.
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5.Set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using.
Note: Various paper sizes are marked on the tray.
6.Insert paper with the glossy or printable side down.
Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the front edge guide and not sticking out from the end
of the cassette.
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7.Slide the side edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
Note: Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides.
8.Keep the cassette flat as you insert it.
Note: The output tray opens automatically when you print. Leave enough space in front of the
product for the paper to be fully ejected. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the
product is operating.
9.If prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you loaded, and
select Done.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
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• Load paper short edge first and printable side facedown.
• Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides and not sticking out from the end of the
cassette.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software
Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel
Related tasks
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette)
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot
Loading Envelopes
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot
You can load one sheet of paper, card stock, other thick media, or one envelope in the rear paper feed
slot. You can load paper up to 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) / A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm]).
Note: Paper that is too stiff may not load correctly even if it is within the paper specifications.
1.Send your print job from a computer or using the product's touch screen.
• If printing from a computer, select Rear Paper Feed Slot for the Source (Windows) or Paper
Source (OS X) setting.
• If printing from the product's touch screen, select Rear Paper Feed Slot for the Paper Source
setting.
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2.Flip open the rear paper feed slot cover.
3.Fully extend the paper support and tilt it back, as shown.
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4.Slide the edge guides outward.
5.Do one of the following:
• Load a single sheet of paper or thick media, printable side up and short edge first, in the center of
the rear paper feed slot until you hear a beep. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too
tightly.
Note: If the Button Press setting is turned off, you will not hear a beep when inserting paper.
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• Load an envelope, short edge first with the flap facing down and to the left, in the center of the rear
paper feed slot until you hear a beep. Slide the edge guides against the envelope, but not too
tightly.
6.When you are ready to print, press theStart button.
Note: The output tray opens automatically when you print. Leave enough space in front of the
product for the paper to be fully ejected. To cancel printing, select Cancel.
7.If prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you loaded, and
select Done.
Always follow these loading guidelines:
• Load one sheet or envelope at a time.
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• Be careful not to insert paper too far or not far enough. Feed about 2 inches (5 cm) of paper into the
printer as shown.
12 inches (5 cm)
• Do not insert paper at an angle or the paper may jam or wrinkle.
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• You can load hole-punched paper with holes on either side, but you may need to adjust the margins in
your print file to avoid printing over the holes.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software
Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel
Related tasks
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette)
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)
Loading Envelopes
Loading Envelopes
You can load envelopes in Cassette 2 (lower cassette) as described here. You can print on plain paper
envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]).
You can also load a single envelope in the rear paper feed slot, as described in that section.
Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing.
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1.Close the output tray by pressing theOutputTray button or by hand, if necessary.
Note: As you slide in the output tray, there may be slight resistance and noise. This is normal.
2.Open the front cover.
3.Pull on the front cover to remove the lower paper cassette.
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4.Slide the edge guides outward.
5.Insert up to 10 envelopes, printable side down and flap edge left, as shown.
Note: Make sure the envelopes are not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
6.Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly.
Note: Make sure the envelopes are under the tabs on the edge guides.
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7.Keep the cassette flat as you insert it.
Note: The output tray opens automatically when you print. Leave enough space in front of the
product for the paper to be fully ejected. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the
product is operating.
8.If prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the envelope you loaded, and
select Done.
Always follow these envelope loading guidelines:
• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one
envelope at a time.
• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software
Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel
Related tasks
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette)
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
You can change the default paper size and paper type for each source using the control panel on the
product.
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1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Select Printer Setup.
4.Select Paper Source Setting.
You see this screen:
Note: To turn off the automatic display of the paper settings selection screen after paper is loaded in
the cassettes, set the Paper Configuration setting to Off. If you do this, you will not be able to use
AirPrint.
5.Select Paper Setup.
6.Select the paper source you want to change.
7.Select Paper Size.
8.Select the paper size you loaded.
9.Select Paper Type.
10. Select the paper type you loaded.
11. Press theBack button to select another paper source to change, or press thehome button to
exit.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Printing on Thick Paper
If ink smears when you print on thick paper, you can select the Thick Paper setting to improve print
quality. Printing is slower with this setting.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Select Printer Setup.
You see this screen:
4.Select Thick Paper.
5.Select On.
6.Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert
The Paper Setting Alert warns you when the paper settings do not match the paper you loaded. You can
turn off this feature from the control panel.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Select Setup.
3.Scroll down and select Guide Functions.
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You see this screen:
4.Select Paper Setting Alert.
5.Select Off.
6.Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Paper Loading Capacity
Load one sheet of paper or one envelope at a time in the rear paper feed slot. See the table here for the
loading capacity of the paper cassettes.
Epson Photo Paper Glossy20 sheets20 sheets
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Semi-gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Luster
Epson Premium Presentation1 sheet—
Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive
Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer
paper
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper
Matte Double-sided
Envelopes10 envelopes—
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Available Epson Papers
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper 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 TypeSizePart numberSheet count
Epson Bright White PaperLetter (8.5 × 11 inchesS041586500
Epson Velvet Fine Art PaperLetter (8.5 × 11 inchesS04163620
[216 × 279 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:
Borderless Paper Types
• Epson Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
• Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
• Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Borderless Paper Sizes
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm])
• 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])
• A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])
• 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel
For this paperSelect this Paper Type setting
Plain paperPlain Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper GlossyUltra Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper GlossyPrem. Glossy
Epson Photo Paper GlossyGlossy
Epson Presentation Paper MattePresentation Matte
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-glossPrem. Semi-Gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper LusterUltra Luster
Epson Premium Presentation Paper MattePrem. Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-
sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Velvet Fine Art PaperVelvet Fine Art Paper
EnvelopesEnvelope
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software
For this paperSelect this paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paperPlain Paper/Bright White Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
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For this paperSelect this paper Type or Media Type setting
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper GlossyUltra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper GlossyPremium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Photo Paper GlossyPhoto Paper Glossy
Epson Presentation Paper MattePresentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-glossPremium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper LusterUltra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Premium Presentation Paper MattePremium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-
sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Velvet Fine Art PaperVelvet Fine Art Paper
EnvelopesEnvelope
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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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 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.
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2.Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top of the original facing into the corner
shown. 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 0.20
inch (5 mm) away from each other and from the edge of the scanner glass.
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3.If you are copying two book pages onto one sheet, place the book as shown to copy the first page,
then turn the book as shown to copy the second page.
4.Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
Related topics
Copying
Scanning
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Copying
See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.
Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.
Copying Documents or Photos
Copying and Restoring Photos
Related tasks
Copying onto a CD/DVD
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.
2.Load the paper you want to print on.
Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets.
3.Press thehome button, if necessary.
4.Select Copy.
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5.To print more than one copy, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99).
6.Select Color or B&W.
7.Scroll down to view and change additional copy settings, if necessary.
8.When you are ready to copy, press theStart button.
Note: To cancel copying, select Cancel.
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Copying Options
Parent topic: Copying
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Available Epson Papers
Related tasks
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.
Paper type loadedPaper Type setting
Plain paperPlain Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Presentation Paper MattePresentation Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper MattePrem. Matte
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
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Paper type loadedPaper Type setting
Epson Premium Photo Paper GlossyPrem. Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper GlossyUltra Glossy
Epson Photo Paper GlossyGlossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-glossPrem. Semi-Gloss
Epson Velvet Fine Art PaperVelvet Fine Art paper
Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded.
Note: You can copy photos only on these paper sizes.
• 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])
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
• A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])
• 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)
Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos
Copying Options
Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.
Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
Copying optionAvailable settingsDescription
DensityVarying levelsAdjusts the lightness or darkness of copies
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Copying optionAvailable settingsDescription
Remove Background OffRemoves or lightens the background color. May
On
not remove very dark or vivid colors.
2-Sided Copying1>1-SidedSelects 1-sided or make 2-sided copies
1>2-Sided
LayoutWith BorderLeaves a small margin around the image
BorderlessExpands the image to the edge of the paper
(slight cropping may occur)
A4, 2-up CopyCopies 2 originals onto a single A4-size sheet
Letter, 2-up CopyCopies 2 originals onto a single letter-size sheet
A4, Book/2-upCopies 2 pages of a book or magazine onto a
single A4-size sheet
Letter, Book/2-upCopies 2 pages of a book or magazine onto a
single letter-size sheet
Book/2-sidedCopies 2 pages of a book or magazine onto both
sides of a single sheet (only available when 1>2-
Sided is selected)
Reduce/EnlargeCustom SizeAutomatically sizes the image by the percentage
you select
Actual SizeCopies at 100% size
Auto Fit PageAutomatically sizes the image to fit the selected
paper size setting
Letter->4x6in and otherAutomatically converts from one size to another
conversions
Paper SizeVarious sizesSelects the paper size for the copy printout
Paper TypeVarious typesAdjusts printer settings for the selected paper
type
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Copying optionAvailable settingsDescription
Paper SourceCassette 1Copies onto paper loaded in Cassette 1 (upper
cassette)
Cassette 2Copiesonto paper loaded in Cassette 2 (lower
cassette)
Rear Paper Feed SlotCopies onto paper loaded in the rear paper feed
slot
Document TypeTextCopies a text document
Text & ImageCopiesa document that includes text and
images
PhotoCopies a photograph
QualityDraftProvides lower quality for draft copies (plain
paper only)
StandardProvides good quality for most copies
BestProvides the highest quality for special copies
DocumentPortraitSpecifies the orientation of your originals (only
Orientationavailable when 1>2-Sided is selected)
Landscape
Binding MarginLeftEdgeSpecifies the binding edge of your double-sided
Top Edge
copies (only available when 1>2-Sided is
selected)
ExpansionStandardAdjusts the amount of expansion for printing
Medium
borderless photos
Minimum
Dry TimeStandardProvides longer drying time for 2-sided copies, if
Long
smudges or marks appear on the front of the
paper when you print on the second side
Longer
Clear All Settings—Restoresthe copy settings to the default settings
Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos
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Copying and Restoring Photos
You can restore the colors in faded photos as you copy them.
1.Load photo paper in the product.
2.Press thehome button, if necessary.
3.Select More Functions.
4.Select Copy/Restore Photos.
5.Select On.
6.Place up to two original photos on the product.
Note: View the LCD screen for instructions on placing your photos on the product.
7.Press theStart button.
8.Press the + or – button to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99).
9.If you placed two originals on the scanner, press the left or right arrow button to view the second
original. Then press the + or – button to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99).
10. To adjust your print and copy settings, do one or more of the following:
• To change the print settings, select Settings and select the necessary settings.
• To adjust the copy image, select Edit > Photo Adjustments and select your settings.
• To add a B&W filter to the copy, select Edit > Filter and select the B&W setting.
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• To crop or zoom into your photo, select Edit > Crop/Zoom and press the icons displayed on the
LCD screen to crop your image.
11. When you are ready to print, press theStart button.
Note: To cancel copying, select Cancel.
Parent topic: Copying
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Available Epson Papers
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Copying Options
Related tasks
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
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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 application, as described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
Changing Automatic Update Options
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1.Open a photo or document for printing.
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.For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on.
5.Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size, but you will not
be able to use the Borderless setting.
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6.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.
7.Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
8.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.
9.Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.
10. 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.
11. To print on both sides of the paper, select a 2-Sided Printing option.
12. 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.
13. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
14. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select QuietMode (printing will be slower).
15. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.
16. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select
Job Arranger Lite.
Paper Source Options - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software
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Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Related tasks
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Turning On Quiet Mode
Paper Source Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that
source.
Auto Cassette Selection
Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.
Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Cassette 1 > Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source and automatically switches to cassette 2 when
cassette 1 is empty.
Rear Paper Feed Slot
Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper source.
CD/DVD Tray
Selects the CD or DVD loaded in the CD/DVD tray.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings
may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Draft
For draft printing on plain paper.
Standard
For everyday text and image printing.
High
For photos and graphics with high print quality.
More Settings
Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and quality.
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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
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on the Main
tab.
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen
or if you are accessing the product over a network.
1.Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing:
• Auto (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper
on the long edge.
• Auto (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper
on the short edge.
• Manual (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and
prompting you to flip the paper over on the long edge to print the other side (recommended for
paper types that do not support automatic duplexing).
• Manual (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and
prompting you to flip the paper over on the short edge to print the other side (recommended for
paper types that do not support automatic duplexing).
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2.Click the Settings button.
You see this window:
3.Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.
4.Click OK to return to the Main tab.
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5.Click the Print Density button.
You see this window:
6.Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software
automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
7.If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use.
8.Click OK to return to the Main tab.
9.Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
10. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your
double-sided print job.
Binding Edge Options
Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.
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Binding Margin Options
Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
Start Page
Selects whether printing starts on the front or back page.
Create Folded Booklet Options
Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print
quality of your double-sided print job.
Print Density
Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.
Increase Ink Drying Time
Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing
the other side in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
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Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More
Options tab.
1.To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document
checkbox and select one of these sizing options:
• Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the
your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the OutputPaper setting. If you want to center your image on the paper, select the Center option.
• Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.
Select the percentage in the % menu.
2.Select one of the following Color Correction options:
• Select Automatic to automatically adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast, and color saturation
for your image.
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• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or
turn off color management in your printer software.
• Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images.
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.
Note: Click the Add/Delete button to create your own watermark, and click the Settings button to
customize the watermark.
• 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
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Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors
for your print job.
Color Controls
Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and
Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the
midtone density using the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include
faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo
includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to
retain the special color effects.
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ICM
Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles.
No Color Adjustment
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your
application software.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options
may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Image Options
Emphasize Text
Adjusts the weight of printed text to increase readability.
Emphasize Thin Lines
Adjusts the weight of printed lines to increase visibility.
Edge Smoothing
Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
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.
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High Speed
Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.
Mirror Image
Flips the printed image left to right.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Header/Footer Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The
items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the
page.
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
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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - 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.
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