Epson EcoTank ET-16150 User Manual
User's Guide
Printing
Maintaining the Printer
Solving Problems
NPD6460-00 EN
Contents
Guide to This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals...................6
Searching for Information....................6
Printing Only the Pages You Need.............. 7
About is Manual......................... 7
Marks and Symbols.......................7
Notes on Screenshots and Illustrations.........8
Operating System References................8
Trademarks...............................9
Copyright................................9
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions.........................11
Safety Instructions for Ink................. 12
Printer Advisories and Warnings.............. 12
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the
Printer................................12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer. . 13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen................................13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Printer with a Wireless Connection...........13
Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or
Storing the Printer.......................13
Protecting Your Personal Information...........14
Part Names and Functions
Front...................................16
Inside..................................17
Rear...................................18
Guide to the Control Panel
Control Panel............................ 20
Home Screen Conguration..................21
Guide to the Network Icon.................22
Menu Screen
Entering Characters........................23
Viewing Animations....................... 23
Conguration
..................22
Loading Paper
Paper Handling Precautions..................26
Paper Size and Type Settings..................26
List of Paper Type....................... 27
Loading Paper............................27
Loading Pre-punched Paper................28
Loading Long Papers.....................29
Printing
Printing Documents........................31
Printing from a Computer - Windows.........31
Printing from a Computer - Mac OS..........55
Printing Documents from Smart Devices (iOS). . 63
Printing Documents from Smart Devices
(Android).............................65
Printing on Envelopes......................66
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer
(Windows)............................ 66
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer
(Mac OS)..............................67
Printing Web Pages........................67
Printing Web Pages from a Computer.........67
Printing Web Pages from Smart Devices.......67
Printing Using a Cloud Service................68
Registering to Epson Connect Service from
the Control Panel........................68
Maintaining the Printer
Checking the Status of Consumables............71
Improving Print Quality.....................71
Adjusting the Print Quality.................71
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head........72
Running Power Cleaning..................74
Preventing nozzle clogging.................75
Aligning the Print Head...................75
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears........76
Cleaning the Printer........................76
Cleaning Spilled ink........................77
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed
rough the Printer........................77
Saving Power.............................78
Saving Power (Control Panel)...............78
Installing or Uninstalling Applications Separately. . 78
Installing the Applications Separately.........78
Adding the Printer (for Mac OS Only).........81
Uninstalling Applications..................81
Updating Applications and Firmware.........83
Transporting and Storing the Printer............85
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Solving Problems
e Printer Does Not Work as Expected.........92
Printer Does Not Turn On or O.........92
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Power Turns O Automatically..............92
Paper Does Not Feed Properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Cannot Print...........................96
Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected. . . . . . 113
A Message is Displayed on the LCD Screen. . . . . . 115
Paper Gets Jammed.......................116
Preventing Paper Jams...................117
It is Time to Rell the Ink...................117
Ink Bottle Handling Precautions............117
Relling the Ink Tank....................118
It is Time to Replace the Maintenance Box. . . . . . .122
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions. . . . . . 122
Replacing a Maintenance Box..............122
Print Quality is Poor.......................123
Color Missing, Banding, or Unexpected
Colors Appear in Printout.................123
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of
Approximately 3.3 cm....................124
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or
Misalignment..........................125
Striped Patterns Appear..................125
Printout Comes Out as a Blank Sheet. . . . . . . . 126
Paper Is Smeared or
Printed Photos are Sticky.................128
Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected
Colors...............................128
Cannot Print Without Margins.............129
Edges of the Image are Cropped During
Borderless Printing......................130
e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
Are Incorrect..........................130
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 131
e Printed Image Is Inverted..............131
Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints...........132
Cannot Solve Problem.....................132
Cannot Solve Printing Problems............132
Scued
...............127
Adding or Replacing the Computer or
Devices
Connecting to a Printer that has been
Connected to the Network..................135
Using a Network Printer from a Second
Computer............................135
Using a Network Printer from a Smart Device. . 136
Re-setting the Network Connection........... 136
When Replacing the Wireless Router.........137
When Changing the Computer.............138
Changing the Connection Method to the
Computer............................138
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel. .140
Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly
(Wi-Fi Direct)...........................143
About Wi-Fi Direct.....................144
Connecting to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
using Wi-Fi Direct......................144
Connecting to Android Devices using Wi-Fi
Direct...............................147
Connecting to Devices other than iOS and
Android using Wi-Fi Direct...............149
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
Connection...........................152
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
Settings Such as the SSID.................152
Checking the Network Connection Status.......153
Checking the Network Connection Status
from the Control Panel...................154
Printing a Network Connection Report. . . . . . . 154
Printing a Network Status Sheet............ 160
Checking the Network of the Computer
(Windows only)........................161
Product Information
Paper Information........................163
Available Paper and Capacities.............163
Unavailable Paper Types..................168
Consumable Products Information............168
Ink Bottle Codes....................... 168
Maintenance Box Code...................169
Soware
Settings Menu List........................176
Product Specications.....................185
Information......................169
Soware for Printing....................169
Soware for Package Creation..............173
Soware for Making Settings or Managing
Devices..............................173
Soware for Updating................... 175
General Settings........................176
Print Counter..........................182
Maintenance..........................183
Language.............................184
Printer Status/Print..................... 184
Printer
Using Port for the Printer.................186
Interface Specications...................187
Network Specications...................187
Specications
....................185
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Supported ird Party Services.............190
Dimensions...........................190
Electrical Specications..................190
Environmental Specications..............191
Installation Location and Space.............192
System Requirements....................192
Regulatory Information....................193
Standards and Approvals................. 193
Restrictions on Copying..................193
Administrator Information
Connecting the Printer to the Network.........196
Before Making Network Connection.........196
Connecting to the Network from the Control
Panel................................198
Settings to Use the Printer...................200
Using the Print Functions.................200
Setting Up AirPrint.....................206
Conguring a Mail Server.................207
Making Basic Operation Settings for the Printer 211
Problems when Making Settings............213
Managing the Printer......................214
Introduction of Product Security Features. . . . . 214
Administrator Settings...................215
Restricting Available Features..............220
Disabling the External Interface............ 221
Monitoring a Remote Printer.............. 222
Backing Up the Settings..................224
Advanced Security Settings..................225
Security Settings and Prevention of Danger. . . . 225
Controlling Using Protocols...............227
Using a Digital Certicate.................231
SSL/TLS Communication with the Printer. . . . .236
Encrypted Communication Using IPsec/IP
Filtering..............................237
Connecting the Printer to an IEEE802.1X
Network............................. 248
Solving Problems for Advanced Security......251
Where to Get Help
Technical Support Web Site..................259
Contacting Epson Support..................259
Before Contacting Epson.................259
Help for Users in Europe..................259
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Guide to This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals...........................................6
Searching for Information.............................................6
Printing Only the Pages You Need.......................................7
About is Manual..................................................7
Trademarks.......................................................9
Copyright.........................................................9
Guide to This Manual
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Searching for Information
Introduction to the Manuals
following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of
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help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson soware applications.
❏ Important Safety Instructions (paper manual)
Provides you with instructions to ensure the safe use of this printer.
❏ Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the printer and installing the
❏ User's Guide (digital manual)
is manual. is manual is available as PDF and Web manuals. Provides overall information and instructions
on using the printer, on network settings when using the printer on a network, and on solving problems.
You can obtain the latest versions of the above manuals with the following methods.
❏ Paper manual
Visit the Epson Europe support website at http://www.epson.eu/support, or the Epson worldwide support
website at http://support.epson.net/.
soware.
❏ Digital manual
To view the Web manual, visit the following website, enter the product name, and then go to Support.
http://epson.sn
Searching for Information
e PDF manual allows you to search for information you are looking for by keyword, or jump directly to specic
sections using the bookmarks. is section explains how to use a PDF manual that has been opened in Adobe
Acrobat Reader DC on your computer.
Searching by keyword
Click Edit > Advanced Search. Enter the keyword (text) for information you want to nd in the search window,
and then click Search. Hits are displayed as a list. Click one of the displayed hits to jump to that page.
Jumping directly from bookmarks
Click a title to jump to that page. Click + or > to view the lower level titles in that section. To return to the previous
page, perform the following operation on your keyboard.
❏ Windows: Hold down Alt. and then press ←.
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❏ Mac OS: Hold down the command key, and then press ←.
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About This Manual>Marks and Symbols
Printing Only the Pages You Need
You can extract and print only the pages you need. Click Print in the File menu, and then specify the pages you
want to print in Pages in Pages to Print.
❏ To specify a series of pages, enter a hyphen between the start page and the end page.
Example: 20-25
❏ To specify pages that are not in series, divide the pages with commas.
Example: 5, 10, 15
About This Manual
is section explains the meaning of marks and symbols, notes on descriptions, and operating system reference
information used in this manual.
Marks and Symbols
Caution:
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Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Important:
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Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Provides complementary and reference information.
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Related Information
& Links to related sections.
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About This Manual>Operating System References
Notes on Screenshots and Illustrations
❏ Screenshots of the printer driver are from Windows 10 or macOS High Sierra. e content displayed on the
screens varies depending on the model and situation.
❏ Illustrations used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight dierences depending on the
model, the method of operation is the same.
❏ Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings.
❏ You can read the QR code using dedicated app.
Operating System References
Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista",
"Windows XP", "Windows Server 2019", "Windows Server 2016", "Windows Server 2012 R2", "Windows Server
2012", "Windows Server 2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows Server 2003 R2", and "Windows Server
2003" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.
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Windows® XP operating system
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Windows Server® 2019 operating system
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Windows Server® 2016 operating system
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Windows Server® 2012 R2 operating system
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Windows Server® 2003 R2 operating system
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Windows Server® 2003 operating system
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In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later.
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Copyright
Trademarks
❏ EPSON® is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a
trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
❏ QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and other countries.
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Corporation.
❏ Apple, Mac, macOS, OS X, Bonjour, ColorSync, Safari, AirPrint, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and iTunes are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
❏ Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specically with the
technology identied in the badge and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
❏ Chrome, Google Play, and Android are trademarks of Google LLC.
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United States and/or other countries.
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of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
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Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained
herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein. e
information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any
use of this information as applied to other products.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its aliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for
damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or
abuse of this product or unauthorized
failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation and its aliates shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of
any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson
Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that
occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko
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modications,
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repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
of this product are subject to change without notice.
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Important Instructions
Safety Instructions................................................. 11
Printer Advisories and Warnings.......................................12
Protecting Your Personal Information................................... 14
Important Instructions
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future
reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following
Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols.
http://support.epson.net/symbols
❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of
other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in re or
electric shock.
❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, or options by yourself, except
as specically explained in the printer's manuals.
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
e power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing
damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust
controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏ Do not place or store the printer outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations
subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands.
❏ Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely
aect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
❏ If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain
❏ e printer is heavy and should not be lied or carried by less than two people. When liing the printer, two
people should assume the correct positions as shown below.
a thorough
aer
ushing,
see a doctor immediately.
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Printer Advisories and Warnings>Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the Printer
Safety Instructions for Ink
❏ Be careful not to touch any ink when you handle the ink tanks, ink tank caps, and opened ink bottles or ink
bottle caps.
❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
❏ If ink gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue aer
a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
❏ Do not disassemble the maintenance box; otherwise ink may get into your eyes or on your skin.
❏ Do not shake an ink bottle too vigorously or subject it to strong impacts as this can cause ink to leak.
❏ Keep ink bottles and maintenance box out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from the ink
bottles.
Printer Advisories and Warnings
Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this
manual for future reference.
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the Printer
❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label.
❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
❏ e power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
objects on top of the power-supply cords and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over.
Be particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter
and leave the transformer.
❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, 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.
o.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the printer.
❏ When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation
may damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏ Place the printer on a at, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. e printer
will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏ Allow space above the printer so that you can fully raise the printer cover.
❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
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Important Instructions
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
Related Information
& “Installation Location and Space” on page 192
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Printer Advisories and Warnings>Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Stori
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Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer
❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing.
❏ Do not touch the white at cable and ink tubes inside the printer.
❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain ammable gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause re.
❏ Do not move the print head by hand if not instructed to do so; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
P
❏ Always turn the printer o using the
button. Do not unplug the printer or turn o the power at the outlet
P
until the
❏ If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
light stops ashing.
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen
❏
LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
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brightness. ese are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
❏ Only use a dry, so cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
❏
exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the
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screen's surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection
❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively
them to malfunction. When using this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow
directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and
directions on the medical equipment.
the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing
aect
❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect the operation of automatically controlled devices such as
automatic doors or re alarms, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction. When using this printer near
automatically controlled devices, follow all posted warnings and directions on these devices.
Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer
❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the transportation lock is set to the locked (Transport) position
and that the print head is in the home (far right) position.
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Protecting Your Personal Information
Protecting Your Personal Information
When you give the printer to someone else or dispose of it, erase all the personal information stored in the printer's
memory by selecting the menus on the control panel as described below.
Settings > General Settings > System Administration > Restore Default Settings > All Settings
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Part Names and Functions
Front...........................................................16
Inside...........................................................17
Rear............................................................18
Part Names and Functions
Front
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Front
Paper support Supports loaded paper.
A
Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the
B
paper.
Paper tray Loads all paper types supported by the printer.
C
Output tray Holds the ejected paper. When you start printing, this tray is ejected
D
to t the paper size automatically. To store the tray, push it manually
or select
Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the
E
paper.
Paper cassette Loads paper.
F
Paper cassette cover Prevents foreign substance from entering the paper cassette. This
G
cover can be attached to paper cassette 1 and 2. Attach it to cover the
paper cassette that is extended to load paper larger than A4-size.
When you load paper without extending the paper cassette, you can
attach the cover to any of the cassettes.
on the control panel.
Ink tank cap Open to rell the ink tank.
A
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Part Names and Functions
Ink tank Supplies ink to the print head.
B
Ink tank cover Open to rell the ink tank.
C
Control panel Allows you to make settings and perform operations on the printer.
D
Paper cassette1 Loads paper.
E
Paper cassette2
F
Inside
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Inside
Also displays the printer’s status.
Maintenance box cover Open when replacing the maintenance box. The maintenance box is
A
a container that collects a very small amount of surplus ink during
cleaning or printing.
Printer cover Open when removing jammed paper inside the printer.
B
Keep this cover closed while the printer is not in use to prevent
foreign substances from entering the printer.
Print head Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath.
C
Transportation lock Stops ink supply. Set to the locked (Transport) position when
D
transporting the printer.
Inner cover Open to remove jammed paper.
E
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Part Names and Functions
Rear
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Rear
Rear cover Remove when removing jammed paper.
A
AC inlet Connects the power cord.
B
USB port Connects a USB cable to connect with a computer.
C
LAN port Connects a LAN cable.
D
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Guide to the Control Panel
Control Panel.....................................................20
Home Screen Conguration.......................................... 21
Menu Screen
Entering Characters................................................ 23
Viewing Animations................................................23
Conguration
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Guide to the Control Panel
Control Panel
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Control Panel
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Turns the printer on or o.
Unplug the power cord when the power light is o.
Displays the home screen.
Displays menus and messages.
Flashes or turns on when an error occurs.
Flashes when the printer is processing data.
It turns on when there are queued jobs.
Displays the Paper Setting screen. You can select the paper size and paper type settings for each paper source.
Returns to the previous screen.
Move the focus using the l u r d buttons to select the items, and then press the OK button to conrm your
selection or run the selected feature.
Applies to a variety of functions depending on the situation.
Stops the current operation.
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Home Screen Conguration
Home Screen Conguration
A
B
C
D
Displays each menu.
E
❏ Condential Job
Allows you to print a password protected job sent from the printer driver.
❏ Maintenance
Displays the menus recommended to improve the quality of your printouts such as unclogging nozzles by printing
a nozzle check pattern and performing head cleaning, and improving blurring or banding in your printouts by
aligning the print head. You can also make this settings from the Settings menu.
Settings > Maintenance
❏ Settings
Allows you to make settings related to maintenance, printer settings, and operations.
❏ Wi-Fi
Displays menus that allow you to set up the printer for use on a wireless network. You can also make this setting
from the Settings menu.
Settings > General Settings > Network Settings > Wi-Fi Setup
Displays the Remaining capacity of Maintenance box screen.
You can check the approximate service life of the maintenance box.
Displays the network connection status. See the following for more details.
“Guide to the Network Icon” on page 22
Indicates that Quiet Mode is set for the printer. When this feature is enabled, the noise made by
printer operations is reduced, but print speed may slow down. However, noises may not be
reduced depending on the selected paper type and print quality. Select to change the setting.
You can also make this setting from the Settings menu.
Settings > General Settings > Printer Settings > Quiet Mode
Displays the Help screen. You can view the operating instructions or the solutions to problems.
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Menu Screen Conguration
F
Scrolls the screen to the right.
Guide to the Network Icon
The printer is not connected to a wired (Ethernet) network or unset it.
The printer is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network.
The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
The printer is searching for SSID, unset IP address, or having a problem with a wireless
(Wi-Fi) network.
The printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
The number of bars indicates the signal strength of the connection. The more bars
there are, the stronger the connection.
The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
mode.
The printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode.
Menu Screen
A
When is displayed, you can view additional information by selecting the icon.
If any problems occur,
Available buttons are displayed.
B
Conguration
is displayed on the item. Select the icon to check how to solve the problem.
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Guide to the Control Panel
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Viewing Animations
Entering Characters
You can enter characters and symbols by using on-screen keyboard when you make network settings and so on.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Indicates the character count.
Moves the cursor to the input position.
Switches between upper case and lower case.
Switches the character type.
ABC: Alphabet
123#: Numbers and symbols
Enters frequently used email domain addresses or URLs by simply selecting the item.
Enters a space.
Enters character.
Deletes a character to the left. Deletes a character to the right when the cursor is at the start of the line and there are
no characters to the left.
Viewing Animations
You can view animations of operating instructions such as loading paper or removing jammed paper on the LCD
screen.
❏ Select
: Displays the help screen. Select How To and select the items that you want to view.
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Guide to the Control Panel
❏ Select How To at the bottom of the operation screen: Displays the context-sensitive animation.
>
Viewing Animations
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Loading Paper
Paper Handling Precautions.......................................... 26
Paper Size and Type Settings..........................................26
Loading Paper.................................................... 27
Loading Paper
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Paper Size and Type Settings
Paper Handling Precautions
❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper.
❏ To achieve high-quality printouts with genuine Epson paper, use the paper in the environment stated on the
sheets supplied with the paper.
❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the
printable side.
❏ If the paper is curled, atten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled
paper may cause paper jams and smears on the printout.
❏ Paper feed problems may occur frequently for manual 2-sided printing when printing on one side of pre-
printed paper. Reduce the number of sheets to half or less, or load one sheet of paper at a time if paper jams
continue.
❏ Make sure you are using long-grain paper. If you are not sure what type of paper you are using, check the paper
packaging or contact the manufacturer to
❏ Fan and align the edges of the envelopes before loading. When the stacked envelopes are pued up with air,
press them down to atten them before loading.
conrm
the paper
specications.
Related Information
& “Unavailable Paper Types” on page 168
Paper Size and Type Settings
If you register the paper size and type on the screen displayed when you insert the paper cassette, the printer
informs you when the registered information and print settings dier. is prevents you from wasting paper and
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Loading Paper
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Loading Paper
ink by making sure you are not printing on the wrong paper size or printing in the wrong color due to using
settings that do not match the paper type.
If displayed paper size and type dier from the loaded paper, select the item to change. If the settings match the
loaded paper, close the screen.
Note:
You can also display the paper size and paper type settings screen by pressing the
button on the control panel.
List of Paper Type
To obtain optimum printing results, select the paper type that suits the paper.
Media Name Media Type
Control Panel Printer Driver
Epson Business Paper
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Ultra Glossy Epson Ultra Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Prem. Glossy Epson Premium Glossy
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo
Paper
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Matte Paper-Heavyweight Matte Epson Matte
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Epson Double-sided Photo Quality Ink
Jet Paper
Plain paper Plain paper
Prem. Semigloss Epson Premium Semigloss
Photo Quality Ink Jet Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet
Loading Paper
You can load paper or envelopes by referring to the animations displayed on the printer's LCD screen.
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Loading Paper
Select , and then select How To > Load paper. Select the paper type and paper source you want to use to display
the animations. Select Finish to close the animation screen.
>
Loading Paper>Loading Pre-punched Paper
Loading Pre-punched Paper
Load a single sheet of pre-punched paper in the paper tray.
Paper size: A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, A6, Letter, Legal
❏ Adjust the print position of your
❏ Automatic 2-sided printing is not available for pre-punched paper.
to avoid printing over the holes.
le
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Loading Paper
>
Loading Paper>Loading Long Papers
Loading Long Papers
❏ Paper tray
Load long paper in the paper tray by allowing the leading edge of the paper to roll over. Select
the paper size setting.
User-Dened
as
❏ Make sure the end of the paper is cut perpendicularly. A diagonal cut may cause paper feed problems.
❏ Long paper cannot be held in the output tray. Prepare a box and so on to make sure that paper does not fall
on the oor.
❏ Do not touch paper that is being fed or ejected. It could injure your hand or cause print quality to decline.
❏ Paper cassette
Extend the paper cassette to load long paper. Select User-Dened as the paper size setting.
❏ Make sure the end of the paper is cut perpendicularly. A diagonal cut may cause paper feed problems.
❏ Do not touch paper that is being fed or ejected. It could injure your hand or cause print quality to decline.
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Printing
Printing Documents................................................31
Printing on Envelopes...............................................66
Printing Web Pages.................................................67
Printing Using a Cloud Service........................................ 68
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