control panel
(See “Control Panel
Functions” on page 11.)
memory card slot
USB cable connector
adjust lever
ink cartridge clamps
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Basic Operation Guide
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may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those
marks.
Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using
this product.
When placing this product
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
humidity. Also, keep this product away from direct sunlight,
strong light, and heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, and vibrations.
❏Leave enough room around this product for sufficient
ventilation.
❏Place this product near a wall outlet where you can easily plug
in and unplug this product.
❏Place this product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond
this product base in all directions. If you place this product by
the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of this product
and the wall. This product will not operate properly if it is tilted
at an angle.
❏When storing or transporting this product, do not tilt it, stand it
on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise, ink may leak from
the cartridge.
Safety Instructions6
When choosing a power source
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the label on the
back of this product.
❏Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of
another cord may cause fire or electric shock.
❏This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use
with other equipment may cause fire or electric shock.
❏Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety
standards.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure that
the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure
that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall
outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
❏If you plan to use this product in Germany, the building
installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker
to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current
protection for this product.
When using a memory card
❏Do not remove the memory card or turn off this product while
the computer and the memory card are communicating (when
the memory card light is flashing).
❏The methods for using memory cards vary according to card
type. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your
memory card for details.
❏Use only memory cards compatible with this product. Refer to
“Loadable memory card” on page 41.
7Safety Instructions
When handling ink cartridges
❏Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you
install them.
❏When installing the new ink cartridge, shake it four to five times
before opening its package.
❏Do not shake the ink cartridge after removing from the package;
this can cause leakage.
❏Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge
when you remove it from its package.
❏Keep the ink cartridge out of the reach of children. Do not allow
children to handle it, or drink ink.
❏Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be
some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on
your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink
gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If
discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing,
see a doctor immediately.
❏Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This
can damage the ink cartridge.
Do not touch the circled parts.
❏Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink
will leak.
Safety Instructions8
When using this product
❏Do not put your hand inside this product or touch the ink
cartridges during printing.
❏Do not block or cover the openings on this product.
❏Do not attempt to service this product by yourself.
❏Unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered into this
product; this product has been dropped or the cover damaged;
this product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
❏Do not insert objects into the slots on this product.
❏Never spill liquid on this product.
❏Do not leave this product with the ink cartridges uninstalled. If
it has been left with ink cartridges uninstalled for a long time, the
ink remaining in the print head nozzle drys out; this product may
becomes unable to print.
When using the LCD panel
❏Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the display. Do not use liquid
or chemical cleansers.
❏If the display on this product is damaged, contact your dealer.
❏If the liquid crystal solution contained in the LCD panel leaks out
and gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and
water, if the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water, if discomfort or vision problems remain
after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
9Safety Instructions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
w
Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your
product.
Safety Instructions10
Using the Control Panel
Control Panel Functions
LCD panel
The LCD panel shows the current status of this product and helps
you make various settings. The upper left area of the LCD panel
shows the result of pressing the A button, the upper right for the B,
the lower left for the C, and the lower right for the D button. When
you turn on this product, it enters the mode selected the last time this
product was turned off. The example below shows the state when
this product is in the Copy Mode.
Paper typeReduce/Enlarge
A
C
Print quality
You can also check the error messages on the LCD panel. For details
of the error messages, see “Error Messages” on page 67.
Plain
TextA4
Number of copies
100%
01
Paper size
B
D
11Using the Control Panel
Buttons
ButtonsFunction
P OnTurns this product on and off.
Copy ModeEnters the Copy Mode.
Card Print
Mode
Scan ModeEnters the Scan Mode.
Setup ModeEnters the Setup Mode.
l Select/
Save 3sec.
r Select/
Recall 3sec.
Clear/
Reset 3sec.
MenuDisplays menu items for detailed settings on the LCD panel.
OKEnters the settings you have selected.
x B&WCopies or prints in grayscale.
x ColorCopies or prints in color.
Enters the Card Print Mode.
Moves to the previous option.
When this product is in the Copy Mode, the current setting
is saved by pressing and holding this button for 3 seconds.
Moves to the next setting.
When this product is in the Copy Mode, the saved setting
is recalled by pressing and holding this button for 3
seconds.
Clears the setting you have entered.
Resets the number of copies to one.
Resets the values to their defaults when a menu item
appears on the LCD panel.
When you press and hold this button for 3 seconds, all of
the settings are reset to their defaults.
Starts scanning or the operation you have selected.
y StopStops copying, printing or scanning. The sheet being
copied and printed is ejected.
Returns to the basic display when a menu item appears
on the LCD panel.
A, B, C, DUsed for making various settings.
When a button lights up, this shows the button is valid.
Numeric
buttons
Enter values (e.g. number of copies, enlargement ratio,
etc.).
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Lights
LightPatternStatus
! ErrorOnAn error occurs. (For details, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 67)
Mode
(Copy,
Card Print,
Scan, Setup)
A, B, C, DOnIndicates the button is valid.
OnShows the mode this product is in.
Adjusting the LCD panel density
You can adjust the density of the LCD panel as follows.
1.Press the P On button to turn on this product.
2.Press the Setup Mode button to enter the Setup Mode.
3.Press the A or the l/r Select button repeatedly until 8.LCD Contrast appears on the LCD panel, and then press the x Color
button. The LCD panel is shown below.
A
LCD Contrast
l -ononon+ r
C
B
D
4.Adjust the density of the LCD panel. Press the C button to make
the panel lighter, or the D button to make it darker.
5.When the adjustment is finished, press the OK button.
13Using the Control Panel
Copying
This section describes how to make copies using the control panel.
For information on making copies using a computer, see the Reference Guide.
Note:
When you make a copy using a control panel function, a moiré (cross-hatch)
pattern may appear on your printout. To eliminate the moiré, change the
reduce/enlarge ratio or shift the position of the original document.
Overview of the Basic Procedure
The instructions below provide an example on how to make copies
in the Copy Mode.
1.Press the P On button to turn on this product.
2.Press the Copy Mode button to enter the Copy Mode. The LCD
panel shows the current copy settings, as indicated below.
A
C
3.Load paper (see “Loading Paper” on page 16) and place the
original document (see “Placing a Document on the Document
Table” on page 19).
Plain
TextA4
100%
01
B
D
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4.You can change the copy layout if necessary (see “Copying in
Various Layouts” on page 20).
Note:
Be sure to change the copy layout first before changing the copy settings
because all copy settings (paper type, print quality, number of copies,
paper size) return to the default values when the copy layout changes.
5.You can change the copy settings, if necessary, by pressing the
illuminating buttons. (When a button lights up, this indicates it
valid.) To change each setting, see “Changing Copy Setting” on
page 28.
6.Press the x Color button to copy in color, or the x B&W button
to copy in grayscale.
Caution:
Never open the scanner unit while scanning or copying; otherwise,
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you may damage this product.
Note:
❏Do not pull on the paper being copied.
❏The copied image may not have exactly the same size as the original.
❏If a message indicating low ink appears on the LCD panel while you are
copying, you can either continue making copies until the ink runs out,
or stop making copies and then replace the ink cartridge.
❏When you select Glossy or DB Photo as paper type and then press the
x B&W button, an warning message appears and copying stops. If this
happens, press the y Stop button, and then change the paper type
setting.
15Copying
Loading Paper
Note:
❏The print result is affected by the kind of paper you use. For the best
quality, use the appropriate paper.
❏To print on an envelope, refer to the Reference Guide.
❏Keep enough space in front of this product for paper to be fully ejected.
1.Slide out the output extension tray.
2.Move the feeder guard towards you.
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3.Slide the left edge guide to the left so that the distance between
the two edge guides is slightly wider than the paper you are
going to load.
4.Fan the paper well, and then tap it on a flat surface to even the
edges.
5.Load the paper in the sheet feeder with the face up, and the top
edge down. Slide the edge guide to fit the width of the paper.
Note:
❏Make sure that the paper is loaded under the tabs inside the edge
guides.
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❏Make sure that the paper stack is flush with or lower than the
triangular load-limit mark on the edge guide.
6.Move the feeder guard back.
Note:
❏Always load paper before you start printing.
❏The loading capacity differs depending on the following types of paper.
Paper TypeLoading Capacity
Plain PaperUp to 150 sheets
Bright White Ink Jet PaperUp to 125 sheets
Glossy Photo PaperUp to 20 sheets
Photo Paper
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Matte Paper-HeavyWeight
DURABrite Photo PaperUp to 50 sheets
Up to 20 sheets for A4 sized
DURABrite Photo Paper
Photo Quality Ink Jet PaperUp to 100 sheets
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Placing a Document on the Document Table
Note:
❏Keep the document table clean.
❏You cannot copy films.
1.Open the document cover. Place the original document facing
down on the document table. Make sure that the document is
properly aligned.
Note:
❏Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface; otherwise
the image becomes out of focus.
❏An area of up to 2.5 mm from the edge of the document table glass
cannot be copied.
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2.5 mm (max.)
2.5 mm (max.)
2.Close the document cover gently so that the document does not
move.
Note:
❏To copy the document properly, close the document cover to
prevent interference from the external light.
❏Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended
period of time. They may stick to the glass of the document table.
❏Do not place heavy objects on top of this product.
Copying in Various Layouts
How to change the layout
1.Press the Copy Mode button to enter the Copy Mode.
2.Press the Menu button to enter the Copy Menu. The LCD panel
is shown as below.
Copy Menu
1.Copy Layout
3.Press the OK button to select a copy layout.
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4.Press the C or the l/r Select button repeatedly until the copy
layout you want appears on the LCD panel.
A
C
layoutFeaturePage to
1. StandardStandard copy
2. BorderFreeCopy without marginspage 22
3. Small MarginsCopy with small marginspage 23
4. Repeat-AutoCopy an image in actual size as
5. Repeat-4
6. Repeat-9
7. Repeat-16
8. Poster-4
9. Poster-9
10. Poster-16
11. 2-up
12. 4-up
Copy Mode
1.Standard
many as it fits to the paper you
have selected.
Copy an image multiple times on
one sheet
Divide an original image to 4, 9, or
16 enlarged copies fit to the paper
size you have selected. You can
get a poster size image by gluing all
of the copies together.
Copy several documents on one
sheet
B
D
see
page 24
page 24
page 25
page 27
5.Press the OK button to use the layout you have selected.
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Copying without margins
You can make a copy that covers the entire page of paper by using
the BorderFree layout (see page 20 to select this layout).
In the “BorderFree” layout, you can change the following settings
(see “Changing Copy Setting” on page 28).
Menu itemSetting items/values
Paper type (see page 29)Plain*
Matte
Print QualityDraft
Text*
Paper size (see page 31)A4*
10 × 15
Number of copies01* to 99
Copy Density (see page 32)Nine steps
Reduce/Enlarge (see page 30)Actual 100%*
Auto Fit Page
A4 -> A5 74%
A5 -> A4 147%
Optional Zoom (see page 32)25 to 400% in 1% increments
❏You cannot make a copy without margins if the reduce/enlarge value is
outside the range of 25 to 400% when “Auto Fit Page” is selected.
❏Because this layout enlarge the image to a size slightly larger than the
paper size, the portion of the image that extends beyond the edge of the
paper will not be copied.
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Copying with small margins
You can make a copy with a 1.5-mm margin around all edges of the
paper by using the “Small Margins” layout (see “How to change the
layout” on page 20 to select this layout).