L4150 User's Guide
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L4150 User's Guide ................................................................................................................................... |
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Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Control Panel Buttons and Lights ....................................................................................................... |
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Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... |
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Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... |
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Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... |
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Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... |
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Checking for Software Updates.......................................................................................................... |
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Using Power Saving Settings ............................................................................................................. |
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Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows...................................................... |
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Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac.............................................................. |
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Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... |
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Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... |
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Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ |
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Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... |
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Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... |
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Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................................................................................ |
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Using Fire OS Printing ....................................................................................................................... |
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Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing .................................................................................................... |
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Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi Networking ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Network Security Recommendations ................................................................................................. |
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Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... |
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Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode ........................................................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. |
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Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. |
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Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... |
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Printing a Network Connection Report ............................................................................................... |
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Network Connection Report Codes and Messages ....................................................................... |
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Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... |
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Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... |
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Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... |
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Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ |
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Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... |
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Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder.................................................................................................... |
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Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... |
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Double-sided Printing Capacity .......................................................................................................... |
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Compatible Epson Papers.................................................................................................................. |
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Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. |
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Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software.............................................................................. |
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Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. |
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Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. |
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Copying...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... |
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Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... |
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Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ |
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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... |
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Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... |
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Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... |
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Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... |
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Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. |
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Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ............................................................. |
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Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ |
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Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... |
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Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... |
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Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... |
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Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ........................................................................................ |
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Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................... |
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Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. |
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Locking Printer Settings - Windows ............................................................................................... |
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Locked Setting Options............................................................................................................. |
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Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... |
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Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... |
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Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ |
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Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S....................................................................... |
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Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S........................................................................................ |
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Printing on a Mac ............................................................................................................................... |
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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac ............................................................................................. |
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Print Quality Options - Mac ....................................................................................................... |
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Print Options - Mac ................................................................................................................... |
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Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac ............................................................................................ |
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Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac............................................................................................. |
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Managing Color - Mac ................................................................................................................... |
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Color Matching and Color Options - Mac .................................................................................. |
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Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac ............................................................................................ |
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Printing Preferences - Mac........................................................................................................ |
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Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac ........................................................................................ |
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Checking Print Status - Mac...................................................................................................... |
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Printing From a Chromebook ............................................................................................................. |
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Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ |
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Scanning .................................................................................................................................................... |
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Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... |
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Starting a Scan Using the Product Buttons.................................................................................... |
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Changing Default Scan Job Settings ........................................................................................ |
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Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ............................................................................... |
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Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... |
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Starting a Scan from a Smart Device............................................................................................. |
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Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ................................................................................................................. |
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Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ......................................................................... |
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Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab................................................................. |
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Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2 ..................................... |
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Image Format Options................................................................................................................... |
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Scan Resolution Guidelines .......................................................................................................... |
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Refilling Ink .............................................................................................................................................. |
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Ink Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... |
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Checking Ink Levels on Your Product............................................................................................... |
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Disabling Special Offers with Windows ............................................................................................ |
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Purchase Epson Ink ......................................................................................................................... |
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Ink Bottle Part Numbers............................................................................................................... |
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Refilling the Ink Tanks ...................................................................................................................... |
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Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ |
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Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... |
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Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. |
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Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons................................................................... |
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Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... |
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Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... |
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Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons................................................................ |
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Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... |
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Power Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... |
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Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility ............................................................................... |
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Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... |
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Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... |
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Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. |
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Cleaning the Print Head Path ........................................................................................................... |
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Checking the Number of Sheets....................................................................................................... |
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Checking the Sheet Counter - Windows ...................................................................................... |
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Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac.............................................................................................. |
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Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. |
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Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... |
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Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... |
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Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... |
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Product Light Status ......................................................................................................................... |
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Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons ............................................................................ |
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Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... |
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Noise After Filling the Ink............................................................................................................. |
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Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... |
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Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... |
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Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. |
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Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. |
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Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window ....................................................................... |
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Wireless Network Connection is Unstable on a Mac ................................................................... |
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Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... |
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Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... |
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Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... |
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Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. |
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Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. |
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Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... |
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Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. |
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Paper Jam Problems ................................................................................................................... |
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Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. |
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Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... |
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Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. |
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Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... |
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Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ |
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Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... |
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Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. |
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Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ |
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Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ |
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Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... |
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Border Appears on Borderless Prints .......................................................................................... |
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Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ |
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Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. |
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Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... |
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Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... |
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White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... |
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Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... |
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Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. |
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Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. |
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Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... |
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Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. |
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Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... |
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Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................................................................................................... |
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Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... |
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Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. |
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Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... |
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Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ |
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Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... |
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Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ |
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Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... |
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Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... |
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Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ |
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Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. |
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Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... |
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Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... |
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Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... |
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Uninstalling Product Software - Mac............................................................................................ |
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Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ |
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Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ |
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Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... |
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Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. |
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Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ |
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Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... |
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Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... |
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Ink Specifications ............................................................................................................................. |
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Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. |
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Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... |
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Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... |
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Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... |
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Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... |
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Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ |
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Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... |
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FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. |
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Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ............................................................................................... |
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Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... |
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Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... |
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libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. |
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A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... |
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Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... |
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L4150 User's Guide
Welcome to the L4150 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights Product Parts Locations Checking for Software Updates Using Power Saving Settings
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using Google Cloud Print
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler Using Fire OS Printing
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing
Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets
1The power button and light
2The Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct network status lights
3The Wi-Fi button
4The network status button
5The B&W copy button
6The color copy button
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7The stop button
8The ink light
9The paper light
Parent topic: Product Basics
See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
Product Parts - Front
1Rear paper feed
2Paper support
3Feeder guard
4Edge guides
5Output tray
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Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
1Document cover
2Scanner glass
3Scanner unit
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4 Control panel
1Ink tank cover
2Ink tanks
3Ink tank unit
4Print head
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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1AC inlet
2USB port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
It's a good idea to check Epson's support website occasionally for free updates to your product software. Visit epson.com.jm/support and select your product.
•Windows: Your printer software automatically checks for updates. You can also manually update the software by selecting Software Update here:
•Accessing the Windows Desktop and right-clicking the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or clicking the up arrow and right-clicking .
•On the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window
You can also update the software by selecting EPSON Software Updater in the EPSON or EPSON Software program group, accessible by the Start button, or on the Start or Apps screens, depending on your version of Windows.
•OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater.
•macOS 10.12.x or 10.13.x: You can manually update the software by opening the App Store, selecting Updates, searching for a software update option for Epson Software, and selecting Update.
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period of time. You can make the time period shorter and select other options to save energy and resources.
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac
Parent topic: Product Basics
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.
1.Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . Select Printer Settings and click the
Maintenance tab.
2.Click the Printer and Option Information button. You see this window:
3.Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
4.Click Send.
5.Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
6.Click Send.
7.Click OK to close the open program windows.
Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings
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You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.
1.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.
2.Select Printer Settings. You see this screen:
3.Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
4.Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
5.Click Apply.
6.If you see the confirmation message, click Yes, and close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings
Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to print and scan documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe.
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Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.
Print from anywhere with these Epson Connect solutions:
•Epson Email Print
•Epson iPrint Mobile App
•Epson Remote Print
Scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product with the Epson iPrint Mobile App.
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
Using Epson Remote Print
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. Both the email and the attachments will print automatically.
1.Connect your product to your network. See the link below.
2.If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to learn more about Email Print, create your Epson Connect account, and register your product to the Epson Connect service.
3.Now you are ready to send and print emails to your product's Email Print address.
Note: Go to epsonconnect.com and log into your Epson connect account to personalize your product's email, adjust print settings, and set up other Epson Connect services.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
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Use this free Apple and Android app to print and scan with networked Epson products. Epson iPrint lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can 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.Connect your product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2.Visit epson.com.jm/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 as your product.
5.Open Epson iPrint and select your Epson product.
Now you are ready to print or scan with your mobile device and your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
With Epson Remote Print software, you can print from your laptop or desktop computer to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.
1.Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2.If you did not already set up an Epson Connect account when you installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect service.
Note: Make a note of your product's email address.
3.Visit epsonconnect.com to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the Remote Print Driver software.
4.Download and install the Remote Print software.
5.Enter the email address and optional access key of your Epson product during Remote Print setup.
6.Now you are ready to print remotely. Select the print command in your laptop or desktop computer application and choose the Remote Print option for your Epson product.
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Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
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.
1.Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2.Note your product's IP address by checking your network status. See the link below.
3.Connect your computer or your Apple or Android device to the same wireless network as your Epson product.
4.Enter your product's 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. For more information on using Google Cloud Print and for a list of supported apps, visit the Google Cloud Print site.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
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You can wirelessly print your documents, emails, photos, and web pages right from your Android phone or tablet (Android v4.4 or later). With a few taps, your Android device will discover your nearby Epson product and print.
1.Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2.On your Android device, download the Epson Print Enabler plug-in from Google Play.
3.Go to Settings on your Android device, select Printing, and enable the Epson plug-in.
4.Connect your Android device to the same wireless network as your product.
5.Now you are ready to print. From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menu icon and print whatever is on the screen.
Note: If you do not see your product, tap All Printers and select your product.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
You can wirelessly print from Amazon Fire tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. With just a few taps in Email, Calendar, Contacts, and WPS Office, you can send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product.
1.Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2.Connect your Amazon device to the same wireless network as your product.
3.Now you are ready to print. From your Amazon application, tap the print option and select your product to print whatever is on the screen.
Note: If you see a message telling you that a plug-in is required, tap OK and tap Download. If your Amazon Fire product uses Fire OS 5 and above, your device automatically uses the built-in Mopria Print Service app to print.
Visit epson.com.jm/connect to learn more about Fire OS Printing (one of many Epson Connect Partner Solutions) and check the compatibility of your mobile device.
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
You can wirelessly print from Windows 10 Mobile tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. Look for the print option in your Windows 10 application to send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product.
1.Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2.Connect your Windows 10 Mobile device to the same wireless network as your product.
3.Now you are ready to print. From your Windows 10 application, tap the print option and select your product to print whatever is on the screen.
Visit epson.com.jm/connect to learn more about Windows 10 Mobile Printing (one of many Epson Connect Partner Solutions) and check the compatibility of your mobile device.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
You can use this free app to print photos and scan from your Windows (Windows 8 or higher) Surface RT or Pro tablet with networked Epson products. Epson Print and Scan App allows you to scan and capture images right to your tablet or to Microsoft OneDrive.
Note: The Epson Print and Scan App does not support Windows 10 Mobile printing.
1.Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2.Download Epson Print and Scan App from the Microsoft Windows Store.
3.Connect your Windows tablet to the same wireless network as your product.
4.Open Epson Print and Scan App and select your Epson product.
Now you are ready to print photos or scan.
Visit epson.com.jm/connect to learn more about Epson Print and Scan App.
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
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See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Printing a Network Connection Report
Changing or Updating Network Connections
Network Security Recommendations
To help deter unauthorized access to your product over a network, you should protect your network environment using appropriate security measures.
Security measures such as these can help deter threats such as loss of user data, use of telephone and fax lines, and other intrusions:
•Enable security on your wireless LAN
Enable the appropriate security on the wireless LAN you plan to use with your product. Network security such as a network password can deter interception of traffic over the wireless LAN. Your router may already have a default password enabled by your Internet service provider (ISP). See your ISP and router documentation for instructions on how to change the default password and better secure your network.
•Connect your product only to a network protected by a firewall
Connecting your product directly to the Internet may leave it vulnerable to security threats. Instead, connect it to a router or other network connection protected by a firewall. Your router may already have a firewall set up by your Internet service provider; check with your ISP for confirmation. For best results, set up and use a private IP address for your network connection.
•Change the default administrator password on your product
If your product has an option to set an administrator password, change the default administrator password to deter access by unauthorized users to personal data stored on your product, such as IDs, passwords, and contact lists.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
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You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point. In Wi-Fi Direct Mode, the product itself acts as a network access point for up to 4 devices.
1Epson product
2Computer with a wireless interface
3Other wireless device
Parent topic: Wi-Fi 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. Make sure paper is loaded before you begin.
Note: If you are printing from a computer, make sure you installed the network software as described on the Start Here sheet.
1.Hold down the Wi-Fi button and press the network status button until the Wi-Fi light and WiFi Direct light flash. Then release both buttons.
After both lights stop flashing, the Wi-Fi Direct light remains on.
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2.Hold down the network status button for 10 seconds to print a network status sheet.
3.Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password listed in the Wi-Fi Direct section of the network status sheet.
You should now be able to print to your product directly from your computer or device. If you cannot print successfully, repeat the process above and make sure you enter the password exactly as written on the network status sheet.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
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.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Using WPS to Connect to a Network
If you have a WPS-enabled router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect your device to the network.
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.
1.To connect to a WPS-enabled router, press the WPS button on your router or access point.
2.Press and hold down the Wi-Fi button on your product for 3 seconds. The Wi-Fi light turns green to indicate a successful connection.
Note: Be sure to press and hold the Wi-Fi button on your product within 2 minutes of pressing the WPS button on your router or access point.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
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You can print a network status sheet for detailed information about your product's network status.
To print the status sheet, press and hold the network status button on the product for at least 10 seconds, then release the button.
If you hold down the button for fewer than 10 seconds, your product prints a network connection report instead.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Related tasks
Printing a Network Connection Report
You can print a network connection report to view solutions to any problems you may have using your product on a network.
To print the report, press the network status button on the product.
Examine the error codes and solutions shown on the network connection report.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Network Connection Report Codes and Messages
Check the error codes and messages on the network connection report to solve problems you may encounter with network connections. The tables here list solutions to problems based on the error codes and messages that may appear on the top of the report.
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1Error code
2Message
Note: Error codes and messages listed here may not all apply to your product.
Error Codes and Messages
Error code and message |
Solution |
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E1 |
Make sure your router, access point, and/or hub are |
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Confirm that the network cable is |
turned on, and the network cable is securely connected to |
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your device and to your product. |
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connected and network devices such as |
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hub, router, or access point are turned on. |
If you are trying to set up Wi-Fi, remove the network cable |
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and set up Wi-Fi again. Ethernet and Wi-Fi cannot be |
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connected at the same time. |
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Error code and message |
Solution |
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E2, E3, or E7 |
Check the following: |
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No wireless network names (SSID) found. |
• Make sure your router or access point is turned on, and |
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Confirm that the router/access point is |
is correctly connected to your computer or network |
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turned on and the wireless network (SSID) |
device. |
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is set up correctly. Contact your network |
• Turn off the router or access point, wait about 10 |
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administrator for assistance. |
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seconds, and turn it on again. |
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No wireless network names (SSID) found. |
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• Move your product closer to your router or access point, |
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Confirm that the wireless network name |
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and remove any obstacles between them. Also move |
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(SSID) of the PC you wish to connect is set |
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your product away from devices such as wireless |
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up correctly. Contact your network |
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phones or microwaves. |
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administrator for assistance. |
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• Confirm that the SSID shown on the network |
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Entered security key/password does not |
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connection report matches the label on your router or |
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match the one set for your router/access |
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access point. Also make sure your SSID uses only |
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point. Confirm security key/password. |
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ASCII characters and symbols, or your product cannot |
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Contact your network administrator for |
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display the SSID correctly. |
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assistance. |
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• If you are trying to connect using the WPS push button |
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method, make sure your router or access point supports |
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it. |
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• If you are using a network password, check the label on |
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your router or access point to confirm that you are using |
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the correct password, or check with your network |
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administrator or router/access point documentation. |
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• If you are connecting to a smart device that generates |
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an SSID, check the device documentation for the SSID |
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and password you should use. |
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• If your wireless connection suddenly disconnects, and |
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another smart device was added to the network using a |
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WPS push button method or your network was set up |
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using a non-WPS push button method, try downloading |
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and installing your product software again. |
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