Epson ET-2550 User's Guide

ET-2550 User's Guide

Contents

ET-2550 User's Guide................................................................................................................................ 11

Your Ink Tank System ............................................................................................................................... 12

Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 13

Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 13

Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. 13

Adjusting Control Panel Position ................................................................................................... 14

Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 14

Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 15

Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 16

Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... 18

Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 19

The Power Off and Sleep Timers ....................................................................................................... 19

Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel .................................................... 20

Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows............................................................ 20

Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X.................................................................. 22

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 23

Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 23

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 23

Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 24

Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 24

Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 25

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook ......................................................................... 26

Wi-Fi Networking ....................................................................................................................................... 28

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 28

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ....................................................... 29

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 31

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode ........................................................................................................... 32

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 34

Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. 34

Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 35

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Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 36

Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 37

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 37

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 37

Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... 38

Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 40

Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder.................................................................................................... 40

Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 44

Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 45

Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software.............................................................................. 46

Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel ......................................................................... 46

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel ............................................................................................. 47

Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 49

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 49

Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 51

Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 51

Selecting Print Settings for Copies ..................................................................................................... 52

Paper Size Settings - Copying....................................................................................................... 53

Copying Options............................................................................................................................ 54

Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 55

Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 55

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 55

Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 57

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 58

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... 58

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 60

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ............................................................. 61

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 63

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 64

Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... 64

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 65

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ........................................................................................ 67

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Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................... 68

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 69

Checking Print Status - Windows.............................................................................................. 71

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 71

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 72

Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 73

Printing with OS X .............................................................................................................................. 74

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ............................................................................................ 75

Print Quality Options - Mac OS X.............................................................................................. 79

Print Options - OS X.................................................................................................................. 79

Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X........................................................................................... 79

Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X........................................................................................... 80

Sizing Printed Images - OS X ........................................................................................................ 81

Managing Color - OS X.................................................................................................................. 81

Color Matching and Color Options - OS X................................................................................. 82

Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X........................................................................................... 83

Printing Preferences - OS X...................................................................................................... 84

Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X....................................................................................... 85

Checking Print Status - OS X .................................................................................................... 86

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 86

Scanning .................................................................................................................................................... 87

Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 87

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel .......................................................................... 87

Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... 89

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon .................................................................................. 89

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 91

Selecting Epson Scan Settings .......................................................................................................... 93

Scan Modes................................................................................................................................... 93

Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... 94

Scanning in Full Auto Mode........................................................................................................... 94

Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode ......................................................................... 97

Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................... 97

Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode ...................................................................................... 100

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Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode ........................................................................... 103

Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode....................................................................................... 104

Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 107

Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ...................................................................................... 108

Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 110

Scanning in Professional Mode ................................................................................................... 111

Available Image Types - Professional Mode ........................................................................... 114

Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 114

Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode ................................................................. 117

Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 119

Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 122

Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 122

Selecting Scan File Settings ........................................................................................................ 124

Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 125

Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture....................................................................................... 126

Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture........................................................................... 128

Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 128

Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ 129

Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan .......................................................................................... 132

Using Memory Cards With Your Product .............................................................................................. 134

Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................. 134

Memory Card Types .................................................................................................................... 135

Memory Card File Specifications ................................................................................................. 135

Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... 135

Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 136

Viewing and Printing Individual Photos........................................................................................ 136

Print Setting Options - Photo Mode ............................................................................................. 138

Transferring Photos on a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 138

Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer.............................................. 138

Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer ...................................................... 139

Printing Personalized Projects............................................................................................................... 141

Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper............................................................................................. 141

Printing Personalized Note Paper .................................................................................................... 143

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Printing Calendar Pages .................................................................................................................. 144

Refilling Ink .............................................................................................................................................. 147

Ink Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 147

Check Ink Levels .............................................................................................................................. 148

Checking Ink Levels .................................................................................................................... 149

Checking Ink Levels with Windows.............................................................................................. 150

Checking Ink Levels with OS X.................................................................................................... 151

Disabling Special Offers with Windows ....................................................................................... 152

Purchase Epson Ink ......................................................................................................................... 153

Ink Bottle Part Numbers............................................................................................................... 154

Refilling the Ink Tanks ...................................................................................................................... 154

Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 159

Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 159

Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 159

Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 159

Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 162

Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 163

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 164

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 165

Power Ink Flushing ...................................................................................................................... 168

Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility ............................................................................... 168

Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 169

Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............................................................ 170

Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 171

Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 173

Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 175

Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 175

Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 175

Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 179

Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 179

Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 180

Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 181

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Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 183

Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 184

Noise After Filling the Ink............................................................................................................. 184

Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 185

Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... 185

USB Connection Problems.......................................................................................................... 185

Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 186

Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 186

Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 187

Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window...................................................................... 188

Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 189

Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 189

Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 190

Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 191

Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 191

Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 191

Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 191

Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 192

Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 194

Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 195

Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 195

Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 196

Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 196

Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 197

Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 198

Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 198

Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 198

Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 199

Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 199

Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 200

Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 200

Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 201

White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 201

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Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 202

Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 204

Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 204

Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 205

Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 206

Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 207

Cannot Start Epson Scan ............................................................................................................ 207

Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 208

Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 209

Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 209

Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 209

Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 210

Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 210

Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 210

Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 211

Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 211

Image is Scanned Upside-Down ................................................................................................. 211

Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 212

Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..................................................................... 212

Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 212

Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... 213

Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot ......................................................................................... 213

Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card ...................................................................... 213

Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card................................................................... 214

Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels..................................................................... 214

Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... 215

Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 215

Uninstalling Product Software - OS X .......................................................................................... 216

Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 217

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 218

Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 218

OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. 219

Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 219

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Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 220

Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 221

Ink Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 222

Memory Card Specifications ............................................................................................................ 223

Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 223

Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 224

Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 224

Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 225

Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 225

Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 225

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 227

Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 227

General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 227

Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 229

LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 229

FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 229

Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 230

Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 231

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 231

Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 232

Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 232

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ET-2550 User's Guide

Welcome to the ET-2550 User's Guide.

For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

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Your Ink Tank System

You should visually check the ink levels in the product's ink tanks regularly.

Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling
the ink tanks correctly. The product cannot directly measure the ink levels in the tanks; instead it
estimates the amount of ink remaining by internally monitoring ink usage. The low ink alert system may
generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to these instructions.

As a precaution, perform regular visual inspections of the ink tanks to ensure ink levels do no fall below
the lower line. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could
damage the product.

To refill the ink tanks and reset the ink levels, click the link below.

Related topics

Refilling Ink

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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.

Using the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
The Power Off and Sleep Timers
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Using AirPrint
Using Google Cloud Print

Using the Control Panel

See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.

Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Adjusting Control Panel Position
Changing LCD Screen Language

Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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The power button and the power light

2

The home button

3 The arrow buttons and the OK button

4

The stop button

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5 The start button

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting Control Panel Position

You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to use.

• To raise the control panel, lift it up from the bottom.

• To lower the control panel, squeeze the release bar and gently push the panel down.

Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage
your product.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.

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You see this screen:

4. Press the arrow buttons to select Language and press the OK button.

5. Press the arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button.

6. Press the home button to exit.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your product.

Product Parts - Top
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back

Parent topic: Product Basics

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Product Parts - Top

1 Edge guide

2 Sheet feeder

3 Paper support

4 Feeder guard

5 Control panel

6 Output tray

7 Paper stopper

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1 Document cover

2 Scanner glass

3 Memory card slot

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

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Product Parts - Inside

1 Scanner unit

2 Ink tanks

3 Ink tank unit

4 Print head in home position

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

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Product Parts - Back

1 AC inlet

2 USB port

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

The Power Off and Sleep Timers

The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can
adjust the time period before power management, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy
efficiency.

Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X

Parent topic: Product Basics

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Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel

You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the printer turns off
automatically.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.

3. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.

4. Press left or right arrow buttons to select Power Off Timer and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the length of time after which you want the product to
automatically turn off when it is not in use. Then press the OK button.

6. Press the home button to exit.

Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers

Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode or
turns off automatically.

1. Make sure your product is turned on.

2. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.

3. Select Printer Settings.

4. Click the Maintenance tab.

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5. Click the Printer and Option Information button.

You see this screen:

6. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in
use as the Power Off Timer setting.

7. Click Send.

8. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.

9. Click Send.

10. Click OK to close the open program windows.

Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers

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Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode or
turns off automatically.

1. Make sure your product is turned on.

2. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or

Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select
Open Printer Utility.

3. Select Printer Settings.

You see this window:

4. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in
use as the Power Off Timer setting.

5. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.

6. Click Apply.

7. Close the Printer Settings window.

Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers

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Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the
globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers these solutions to print from
anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, and Epson Remote Print.

Using Epson Email Print
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
Using Epson Remote Print

Parent topic: Product Basics

Related tasks

Using AirPrint
Using Google Cloud Print

Using Epson Email Print

With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone,
tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a
PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.

1. Set up your product for network printing. See the link below.

2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit

epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed setup

instructions.

3. Send an email with attachments to your product's Email Print address.

Note: Both the email and any attachments print by default. You can change these printing options by
logging into your Epson Connect account.

Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Related topics

Wi-Fi Networking

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Use this free Apple and Android app to print to nearby Epson networked products. The Epson iPrint
Mobile App lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless
network. You can even scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online
service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.

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1. Set up your product on a network. See the link below.

2. Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile
device.

3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using.

5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.

Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Related topics

Wi-Fi Networking

Using Epson Remote Print

With Epson Remote Print software, you can print to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the
world.

1. Set up your product for network printing. See the link below.

2. Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the software.

3. Download and install the Remote Print software.

4. Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing,
and enter this address during Remote Print setup.

5. Select the print command in your application and choose the Remote Print driver for your Epson
product.

Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Related topics

Wi-Fi Networking

Using AirPrint

AirPrint enables instant wireless printing from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest version of
iOS, and Mac with the latest version of OS X.

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1. Load paper in your product.

2. Set up your product for wireless printing. See the link below.

3. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.

4. Print from your device to your product.

Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website.

Parent topic: Product Basics

Related topics

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Wi-Fi Networking

Using Google Cloud Print

With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can
also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.

Set up your Epson product for network printing. See the link below.

Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting
the Google Cloud Print setup.

1. Connect your device to the same network that your Epson product is using.

2. Print a network status sheet.

3. Locate your product's IP address on the network status sheet.

4. Enter the IP address into the address bar of a web browser.

5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option.

Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If
the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen
instructions to update your product.

6. Click Register.

7. Select the checkbox to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.

8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page.

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A separate browser window opens.

9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an
account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.

10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page.

Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,
computer, Apple or Android device with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on
using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

Parent topic: Product Basics

Related topics

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Wi-Fi Networking

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables.

Set up your Epson product for network printing. See the link below.

Note: Make sure your Epson product is connected to your wireless network before starting the Google
Cloud Print setup.

1. Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product.

Note: See your Chromebook's documentation for details on connecting to a network.

2. Do one of the following:

• Click Add to Cloud Print in the notification that appears in the corner of your Chromebook

screen.

Note: If you do not see a notification, check to see if a number appears in the status area at the
lower-right corner of the screen. Click this number to open the notifications menu, then click Add
to Cloud Print.

• Open a web browser and enter chrome://devices in the address bar. Skip to step 4.

• If you see a registration confirmation screen instead, click Register.

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3. Click Add Device.

4. Click the Register button that appears next to your product.

5. Click Register on the confirmation screen. Your product's LCD screen displays a confirmation
message.

6. Select OK or press the OK button on your product to confirm the Google Cloud Print connection and
print a test page.

Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,
iPhone, or Android phone with Internet access. For more information on using Google Cloud Print,
visit Epson Support.

Parent topic: Using Google Cloud Print

Related topics

Wi-Fi Networking

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Wi-Fi Networking

See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network.

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Changing or Updating Network Connections

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point.
The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network.

1 Epson product

2 Wireless router or access point

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3 Computer with a wireless interface

4 Computer

5 Internet

6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point)

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.

To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install
the necessary software. The installer program guides you through network setup.

Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not
responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We
recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button.

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4. Press the arrow buttons to select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. If you
do not see your wireless network's name, you can enter it manually.

Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other SSIDs and press the OK button.
Enter your network name as described in the next step.

5. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password).

• Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow

button to move to the next character.

• To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbers and symbols), press the

home button.

• To delete characters, press the left arrow.

• When you finish entering characters, press the OK button.

6. If you want to print a network setup report, press the start button. (Otherwise, press the stop
button.)

7. Press the home button to exit.

The WiFi symbol on the LCD screen should now be lit.

Note: If the WiFi symbol isn't lit on the LCD screen, you may have selected the wrong network name
or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

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Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without
requiring a wireless router or access point.

1 Epson product

2 Computer with a wireless interface

3 Other wireless device

You can select one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device:

Access point mode

The product itself acts as the network access point for up to 4 devices. When operating in this mode,
your product displays an AP connection symbol on the LCD screen.

Peer-to-peer mode

The product communicates one-to-one with another Wi-Fi Direct capable device. When operating in
this mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol on the LCD screen.

To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your
computer or other device.

To enable peer-to-peer mode, you must select it from the Web Config Utility, under WiFi/Network
Settings > Services > Wi-Fi Direct.

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking

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Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or
other devices without a wireless router or access point.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Direct Setup and press the OK button.

4. Press the arrow buttons to select Connection Setup and press the OK button.

5. Press the down arrow button, then press the OK button to change the Wi-Fi Direct password.

Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they will
be disconnected when you change the password.

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6. Enter your Wi-Fi Direct password.

Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.

• Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow

button to move to the next character.

• To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbers and symbols), press the

home button.

• To delete characters, press the left arrow.

• When you finish entering characters, press the OK button.

7. Press the OK button.

You see a screen like this:

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8. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the
LCD screen, then enter the password shown.

9. Press the OK button to exit.

You see either an AP or D connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly
to your product from your computer or device.

Note: If the AP or D connection symbol is not displayed on the LCD screen, Wi-Fi Direct mode is not
enabled. Repeat these steps to try again.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your
product to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access
point. If there is no hardware button, there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for the device.
Check your network product documentation for details.

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

If you have a WPS-enabled router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect
your product to the network.

1. Press the WPS button on your router.

2. On the product, press the home button, if necessary.

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3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.

4. Press the arrow buttons to select Push Button Setup (WPS) and press the OK button.

5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Printing a Network Status Sheet

You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have
using your product on a network.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

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3. Press the arrow buttons to select Network Settings and press the OK button.

4. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Status Sheet and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

5. Press the start button to print the network status sheet.

(Press the stop button if you want to cancel the operation.)

Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking

Changing or Updating Network Connections

See these sections to change or update how your product connects to a network.

Accessing the Web Config Utility
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
Disabling Wi-Fi Features

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking

Related tasks

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

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Accessing the Web Config Utility

You can select your product's network settings and confirm its operating status using a web browser.
You do this by accessing your product's built-in Web Config utility from a computer or other device that is
connected to the same network as your product.

1. Print a network status sheet.

2. Locate the IP Address for your product that is listed on the network status sheet.

3. On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a web
browser.

4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar.

You see the available Web Config utility options.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Related tasks

Printing a Network Status Sheet

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection

If you have already connected your product to your computer using a USB connection, you can change
to a Wi-Fi connection.

1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product.

2. Uninstall your product software.

3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the
Start Here sheet.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Related concepts

Uninstall Your Product Software

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

If you change the wireless router you have been using on your network, you need to update your
product's Wi-Fi connection to the new router.

Note: If you switch to a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and
5 GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions.

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1. Do one of the following:

• Windows: Uninstall your product software.

• OS X: Go to the next step.

2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the
Start Here sheet.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Related concepts

Uninstall Your Product Software

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

You may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you change your network connection type or
need to solve a problem with your network connection.

Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and
password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Disable Wi-Fi and press the OK button.

4. Press the OK button to disable Wi-Fi.

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Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

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Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.

Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder
Paper Loading Capacity
Available Epson Papers
Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software
Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel

Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder

You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.

1. Flip the feeder guard forward, then raise the paper support and its extension.

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2. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end.

Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed.

3. Slide the edge guide to the left.

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4. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even
the edges.

Note: Do not fan or curl photo paper.

5. Do one of the following:

• Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and beneath

the line on the left edge guide.

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• Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left.

• Load a sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes facing as shown.

6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. Then, flip the feeder guard back.

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7. If prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you loaded and press
the OK button.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

• Load only the recommended number of sheets.

• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.

• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.

• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.

• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one

envelope at a time.

• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin, or that have plastic windows.

• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.

• If you use paper with binder holes, load only one sheet at a time and use only these sizes: Letter

(8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 356 mm]).

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Related references

Paper Loading Capacity
Paper Specifications

Paper Loading Capacity

Paper type Paper size Load up to this many sheets

Plain paper* Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Up to the arrow mark on the edge

[216 × 279 mm]) guide

A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches
[210 × 297 mm])

A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches
[105 × 148 mm])

Half Letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches
[140 × 216 mm])

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches 1 sheet
[216 × 356 mm])

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Paper type Paper size Load up to this many sheets

Epson Bright White Paper* Letter (8.5 × 11 inches 80 sheets

[216 × 279 mm])

Epson Premium Photo Letter (8.5 × 11 inches 20 sheets
Paper Glossy [216 × 279 mm])

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)

5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)

Epson Presentation Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches 80 sheets
Matte [216 × 279 mm])

Epson Premium Letter (8.5 × 11 inches 20 sheets
Presentation Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm])

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)

Envelopes No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches 10 envelopes

[105 × 241 mm])

* You can print 2-sided print jobs manually. Load up to 30 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or
smaller sized sheets for manual 2-sided print jobs. Load 1 sheet of Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 356 mm]) sized paper for manual 2-sided print jobs.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Available Epson Papers

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian
sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Note: Paper/media availability varies by country.

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500

[216 × 279 mm])

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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50
Paper Matte

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100

Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40
Glossy

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50
[216 × 279 mm])

[216 × 279 mm])

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100
[216 × 356 mm])

5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 25
[216 × 279 mm])

Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software

S042180 100

S041727 100

S041667 50

For this paper Select this Paper Type or Media Type setting

Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper

Epson Bright White Paper

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Envelope Envelope

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel

You can change the default paper settings using the control panel on the product.

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1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press the arrow and OK buttons to select Setup > Printer Setup > Paper Source Settings.

3. You can select from the following options:

• Paper Setup to change the product's paper size and paper type settings.

• Paper Setting Alert to turn on or off the alert that appears when a print job's paper settings are

different from the products default paper settings.

• Paper Paper Configuration to turn on or off the automatic display of the paper settings selection

screen after paper is loaded in the product.

4. Press the home button to exit.

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

For this paper Select this Paper Type setting

Plain paper Plain Paper

Epson Bright White Paper

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Prem. Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

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For this paper Select this Paper Type setting

Envelope Envelope

Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel

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Placing Originals on the Product

Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product.

Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid
damaging it.

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).

1. Open the document cover.

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2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing into the corner. Slide the
original to the edges of the indicated corner.

Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least

0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other.

Note: The edges of your original may be cropped by 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) from the edge of the
scanner glass. If you are scanning in Full Auto mode or using thumbnail preview in another mode in
Epson Scan, the edges of your original may be cropped by about 0.2 inch (4.5 mm) from the top and
side edges. Manually position your original away from the edges to prevent cropping.

3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.

Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product

Related topics

Copying
Scanning

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Copying

See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.

Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.

Copying Documents or Photos
Selecting Print Settings for Copies

Copying Documents or Photos

You can copy color or black-and-white documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper,
including Epson special papers.

1. Place your original document or photo on the product.

2. Load the paper you want to print on in the product.

3. Press the home button, if necessary.

4. Press the arrow buttons to select Copy and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

5. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow button to select the number (up to 99).

6. Press the left or right arrow button to select one of the following:

• Color: for color copies

• B&W: for black-and-white copies

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7. To view the print settings for the copies, press the OK button.

You see the current settings:

8. To change the print settings, press the down arrow button and select the necessary settings.

9. When you are ready to copy, press the start button.

Note: To cancel copying, press the stop button.

Parent topic: Copying

Related references

Available Epson Papers
Paper Loading Capacity
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Copying Options

Related tasks

Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder

Related topics

Placing Originals on the Product

Selecting Print Settings for Copies

You can change the settings used for printing copies.

1. Press the down arrow button to select print settings.

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You see this screen:

2. Do the following as necessary to select settings:

• To change the selected option for the current print setting, press the left or right arrow button and

select the option you want.

• To select a different print setting, press the up or down arrow button, select the setting you want,

and press the left or right arrow button to select the option you want for the setting.

3. When you finish selecting settings, press the OK button.

Paper Size Settings - Copying
Copying Options

Parent topic: Copying

Paper Size Settings - Copying

Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded.

Note: You can copy on these paper sizes.

• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)

• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)

• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])

Parent topic: Selecting Print Settings for Copies

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Copying Options

Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.

Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.

Copying option Available settings Description

Reduce/Enlarge Actual Size Copies at 100% size, unless you select a different

Custom Size 25% to 400% Sizes the copy at the selected percentage, unless

Paper Size Various sizes Selects the paper size for the copy printout

Paper Type Plain Paper Adjusts printer settings for the selected paper type;

Quality Draft Provides good quality for most copies

percentage as the Custom Size setting

Auto Fit Automatically sizes the image to fit the selected

paper size setting

Custom Automatically sizes the image by the percentage you

select as the Custom Size setting

you select Auto Fit as the Reduce/Enlarge setting

Prem. Glossy

Standard Quality

see the list of control panel paper types

Best Provides best quality for photo copies

Density Various levels Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies

Parent topic: Selecting Print Settings for Copies

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Printing from a Computer

Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software
as described on the Start Here sheet.

Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software
on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking
and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the
on-screen instructions.

Printing with Windows
Printing with OS X
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

Printing with Windows

You can print with your product using any Windows application, as described in these sections.

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
Changing Automatic Update Options

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.

1. Open a photo or document for printing.

2. Select the print command in your application.

Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.

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3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.

Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.

You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:

4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.

Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size.

5. Select the orientation of your document.

Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.

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6. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.

Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list

for details.

7. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.

8. Select a Color option:

• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.

• To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting.

9. To print on both sides of the paper, select a 2-Sided Printing option.

10. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select
one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.

11. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.

12. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select Quiet
Mode (printing will be slower).

13. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.

14. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select
Job Arranger Lite.

Print Quality Options - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Related references

Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software

Related tasks

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Print Quality Options - Windows

You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings
may be unavailable, depending on the paper type setting you have chosen.

Draft

For draft printing on plain paper.

Standard

For everyday text and image printing.

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High

For text and graphics with high print quality.

More Settings

Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and quality.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows

You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job.

2-Up and 4-Up

Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and
border options.

2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster

Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to
select image layout and guideline options.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on the Main
tab.

Note: You will need to print one side and flip the paper over manually to print the other side.

Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen

or if you are accessing the product over a network.

1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing:

• Manual (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and

prompting you to flip the paper over on the long edge to print the other side.

• Manual (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and

prompting you to flip the paper over on the short edge to print the other side.

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2. Click the Settings button.

You see a window like this:

3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.

4. Click OK to return to the Main tab.

5. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.

6. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.

Note: The surface of the paper may smear during double-sided printing. Make sure the ink has dried
before reloading the paper.

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

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Related tasks

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows

You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your
double-sided print job.

Binding Edge Options

Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.

Binding Margin Options

Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.

Booklet

Select the Booklet checkbox to print double-sided pages as a booklet.

Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

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Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More
Options tab.

1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document
checkbox and select one of these sizing options:

• Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the

your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output
Paper setting. If you want to center your image on the paper, select the Center option.

• Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.

Select the percentage in the % menu.

2. Select one of the following Color Correction options:

• Select Automatic to automatically adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast, and color saturation

for your image.

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• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or

turn off color management in your printer software.

• Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images.

3. To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button:

• Watermark: adds a visible watermark to your printout.

Note: Click the Add/Delete button to create your own watermark, and click the Settings button to
customize the watermark.

• Header/Footer: adds information such as the date and time to the top or bottom of your printout.

Note: Click the Settings button to customize the text and location of the header or footer.

4. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
Header/Footer Settings - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

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Custom Color Correction Options - Windows

You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors
for your print job.

Color Controls

Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and
Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the
midtone density using the Gamma setting.

Fix Photo

Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.

Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include
faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo
includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to
retain the special color effects.

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ICM

Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles.

No Color Adjustment

Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your
application software.

Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows

You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options
may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.

Image Options

Emphasize Text

Adjusts the weight of printed text to increase readability.

Emphasize Thin Lines

Adjusts the weight of printed lines to increase visibility.

Edge Smoothing

Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.

Fix Red-Eye

Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.

Additional Settings Options

Rotate 180º

Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.

High Speed

Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.

Mirror Image

Flips the printed image left to right.

Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Header/Footer Settings - Windows

You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The
items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the
page.

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Note: These settings are not saved with your document.

You can select to print the following information:

• User Name

• Computer Name

• Date

• Date/Time

• Collate Number (copy number)

Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your
computer.

Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows

For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or
More Options tab.

Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button.

1. Click the Main or More Options tab.

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You see the available Printing Presets on the left:

2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.

3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control
your printing presets.

4. To choose a preset for printing, select it.

5. Click OK.

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Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.

1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.

2. Select Printer Settings.

3. Click the Maintenance tab.

You see the maintenance options:

4. Click the Extended Settings button.

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You see this window:

5. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print.

6. Click OK to close the Extended Settings window.

7. Click OK to close the printer software window.

Extended Settings - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Extended Settings - Windows

You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window.

Show Progress Meter

Displays the progress of print jobs as they are being printed.

Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3

Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues.

Separator Page

Before each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time.

Always Spool RAW Datatype

Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems.

Page Rendering Mode

Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing.

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Print as Bitmap

Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and
other settings do not help.

Skip Blank Page

Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.

Change Standard Resolution

Reduces the resolution of print data to correct printing problems.

Refine screening pattern

Prints graphics with a finer screening pattern.

Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching

Allows applications to perform ICM color matching.

Always Use the Driver's Paper Source Setting

Prints using the paper source setting in the printer driver, rather than the setting in your application.

Parent topic: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.

1. Click OK to save your settings.

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You see your application's Print window, such as this one:

2. Click OK or Print to start printing.

Checking Print Status - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

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Checking Print Status - Windows

During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control
printing and check ink status.

• To cancel printing, click Cancel.

• To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue.

Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that
program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can
select new default print settings.

1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.

2. Select Printer Settings.

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You see the printer settings window:

3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.

4. Click OK.

These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for
printing in any program session.

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens

You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens.

1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.

2. Select Printer Settings.

You see the printer settings window.

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3. Click the Maintenance tab.

You see the maintenance options:

4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting.

5. Click OK to close the printer software window.

The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them.

Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

Changing Automatic Update Options

Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can
change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature.

1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.

2. Select Software Update Settings.

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You see this window:

3. Do one of the following:

• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.

• To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option.

4. Click OK to exit.

Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Related tasks

Checking for Software Updates

Printing with OS X

You can print with your product using any OS X printing program, as described in these sections.

Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software
on Epson's support website.

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X

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Sizing Printed Images - OS X
Managing Color - OS X
Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.

1. Open a photo or document for printing.

2. Select the print command in your application.

Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.

3. Select your product as the Printer setting.

4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the
print window.

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You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:

Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the application
you are using.

5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary.

Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing.

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6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation.

Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before

printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.

7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image
above for the Preview application.

8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.

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You see these settings:

9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.

Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list
for details.

10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.

11. Select any of the available print options.

Print Quality Options - Mac OS X
Print Options - OS X

Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Related references

Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software

Related tasks

Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X

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Print Quality Options - Mac OS X

You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some
settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.

Fast Economy

For the fastest printing with draft quality.

Economy

For fast printing with reduced quality.

Normal

For everyday text and image printing.

Fine

For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.

Quality

For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed.

High Quality

For photos and graphics with high print quality.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X

Print Options - OS X

You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable,
depending on other settings you have chosen.

Grayscale

Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.

Mirror Image

Lets you flip the printed image horizontally.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X

Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X

Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from
the print window.

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Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before

printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.

1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. You can also select a custom
setting to create a custom paper size.

2. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window.

Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon.

Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the

pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.

Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X

You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop­up menu on the print window.

• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet

pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting.

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• To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.

• To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings.

Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Sizing Printed Images - OS X

You can adjust print order and the size of the image as you print it by selecting Paper Handling from the
pop-up menu on the Print window.

• To print only selected pages in a multi-page document, select an option from the Pages to Print pop-

up menu.

• To adjust the order in which pages are printed, select an option from the Page Order pop-up menu.

• To scale the image to fit on a specific paper size, select the Scale to fit paper size checkbox and

select a paper size from the Destination Paper Size pop-up menu.

Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Managing Color - OS X

You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or
turn off color management in your printer software.

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1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window.

2. Select one of the available options.

3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.

Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the
Color Matching menu.

4. Select one of the available options.

Color Matching and Color Options - OS X

Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Color Matching and Color Options - OS X

You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.

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Color Matching Settings

EPSON Color Controls

Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management.

ColorSync

Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can
customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print
window.

Color Options Settings

Manual Settings

Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select
settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color
Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red­eye in photos. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using
the Gamma setting.

Fix Photo

Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos. Click the arrow next to Advanced
Settings and select the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red-eye in photos.

Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include

faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo
includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to
retain the special color effects.

Off (No Color Adjustment)

Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your
application software.

Note: An ICC profile is required if color management is turned off.

Parent topic: Managing Color - OS X

Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X

You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.

1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.

2. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options

& Supplies.

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3. Select Driver or Options.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select any of the available printing preferences.

5. Click OK.

Printing Preferences - OS X

Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Printing Preferences - OS X

You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab.

Skip Blank Page

Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.

Quiet Mode

Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or
Media Type setting.

High Speed Printing

Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.

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Warning Notifications

Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various
operating conditions.

Establish bidirectional communication

Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless you
experience issues when using a shared printing pool.

Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X

Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print.

Click Print at the bottom of the print window.

Checking Print Status - OS X

Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Related tasks

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X

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Checking Print Status - OS X

During printing, you can view the progress of your print job and control printing.

1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock.

You see the print status window:

2. Select the following options as necessary:

• To cancel printing, click the print job and click or Delete.

• To pause a print job, click the print job and click or Hold. To resume a print job, click the

paused print job and click or Resume.

• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause or Pause Printer.

• To display other printer information, click Settings.

Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

If you need to cancel printing, press the stop button on your product.

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

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Scanning

You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files.

Starting a Scan
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture
Scanning Special Projects

Starting a Scan

After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of
these methods.

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program

Parent topic: Scanning

Related topics

Placing Originals on the Product

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

You can scan an image to your computer using your product's control panel buttons.

Your product automatically selects suitable default scan settings, but you can view or change them as
necessary.

1. Make sure you installed the product software and connected the product to your computer or
network.

Note: Restart your computer after installing the product software to enable scanning from the control
panel. Also make sure the Event Manager program is not being blocked by your firewall or security
software.

2. Press the home button, if necessary.

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Scan and press the OK button.

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The scan options are displayed:

4. Press the arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button.

• To Computer (JPEG) saves your scan file directly to your computer or as an image capture in OS

X

• To Computer (PDF) saves your scan as a PDF file to your computer or as an image capture in

OS X.

• To Computer (Email) scans your original and attaches it to a message in your e-mail program.

You can select the e-mail program you want to use and resize your image, if necessary, from an
option screen on your computer.

Note: This works with MAPI-type email such as Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Mail, Mac Mail,
and Entourage, but not web-based email such as Gmail.

• To Computer (WSD) lets you manage network scanning in Windows 8.x, Windows 7, or Windows

Vista (English only).

Note: To use this feature, you must first set up WSD (Web Services for Devices) on the computer
you want to scan to.

5. Press the arrow buttons to select how you connected your product to your computer:

• If your product is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, select USB Connection.

• If your product is connected to your computer over a network, select the computer name from the

list.

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6. Press the start button to start scanning.

Changing Default Scan Button Settings

Parent topic: Starting a Scan

Changing Default Scan Button Settings

You can view or change the default scan settings your product uses when you scan to your computer
using the product buttons. You do this using the Event Manager program.

1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager:

• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Event Manager.

• Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software

> Event Manager.

• OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Event Manager.

2. Open the Scanner (Windows) or Select Scanner (OS X) drop-down list and select your product, if
necessary.

3. Click Make Job Settings.

4. Open the Edit Job Settings drop-down list and select the scan button settings you want to view or
change.

5. Change the settings as necessary.

6. Click OK.

7. Click Close to close the Event Manager window.

Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon

You can start the Epson Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a
file.

• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan under EPSON or EPSON

Software.

• Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON

or EPSON Software and click EPSON Scan.

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• OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON

Scan icon.

Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson

Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction
features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR
scanning software. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or

Canadian downloads).

You see an Epson Scan window like this:

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Parent topic: Starting a Scan

Related tasks

Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture

Related topics

Selecting Epson Scan Settings

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program

You can start Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and
open the scanned image in the program.

Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan
scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for
enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software. To
download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).

1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for
instructions.)

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2. Select your product.

Note: In certain programs, you may need to select your product as the "source" first. If you see a
Select Source option, choose it and select your product. With Windows, do not select a WIA option

for your product; it will not work correctly.

You see an Epson Scan window like this:

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Note: In certain programs, you may see the program's scan window instead of the Epson Scan

window. Select scanning options as necessary.

Parent topic: Starting a Scan

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Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture

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Selecting Epson Scan Settings

Selecting Epson Scan Settings

After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan.

Scan Modes
Selecting the Scan Mode
Scanning in Full Auto Mode
Scanning in Home Mode
Scanning in Office Mode
Scanning in Professional Mode
Image Preview Guidelines
Scan Resolution Guidelines
Selecting Scan File Settings

Parent topic: Scanning

Scan Modes

Epson Scan provides a choice of scan modes with different levels of control over your settings.

Full Auto Mode

Home Mode

Office Mode

This mode automatically detects the type of content you are scanning, selects settings for it, and
saves your scanned image. You can also select various image adjustment options.

You can select setting groups based on the type of content you are scanning. You can also select
various image adjustment options, and preview and size your scanned image.

You can quickly scan text documents and adjust them on a preview screen. You can also select
various image adjustment options and preview your scanned image.

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Professional Mode

You can manually customize all available settings, and preview and size your scanned image.

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings

Related tasks

Selecting the Scan Mode

Selecting the Scan Mode

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

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings

Related tasks

Scanning in Full Auto Mode
Scanning in Home Mode
Scanning in Office Mode
Scanning in Professional Mode

Scanning in Full Auto Mode

When you scan in Full Auto Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in
your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can
change the scanned file settings and select various image adjustment options before you scan, if
necessary.

1. Start Epson Scan and select Full Auto Mode as the Mode setting.

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You see this window:

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2. To select image adjustment options or change your scanned file settings, click Customize, select
the settings you want, and click OK.

• To choose any of the available image adjustment options, select the checkbox for the option.

• To change the scanned file settings, click File Save Settings.

3. Click Scan.

Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning
program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X
Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.

Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings

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Related tasks

Selecting Scan File Settings

Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode

You can select these image adjustment options in Epson Scan Full Auto Mode.

Dust Removal

Removes dust marks from your originals automatically.

Color Restoration

Restores the colors in faded photos automatically.

Auto Photo Orientation

Checks the preview image for faces, the sky, and other features, and then correctly rotates the photo
when it is scanned, if necessary. (If your photo is not oriented correctly using this option, deselect this
option and scan again.)

Parent topic: Scanning in Full Auto Mode

Scanning in Home Mode

When you scan in Home Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in
your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can
select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.

1. Start Epson Scan and select Home Mode as the Mode setting.

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You see this window:

2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line
Art.

3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.

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4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolution
setting is selected automatically based on the Destination setting you choose.)

• Screen/Web: Select this option for images you will email, view on a computer screen, or post on

the web.

• Printer: Select this option for images you will print or documents you will convert to editable text

using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.

• Other: Select this option if you want to select a custom resolution for your image.

5. If you selected Other in the last step, select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan.

6. Click the Preview button.

Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window.

7. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scan area).

8. Select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the
image or scan area in the Preview window.

9. If you want to reduce or enlarge your image as you scan, select the Target Size setting you want to
use.

10. Click Scan.

You see the File Save Settings window.

11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK.

Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning
program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X
Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.

Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings

Related concepts

Image Preview Guidelines
Scan Resolution Guidelines

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Selecting Scan File Settings

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Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode

You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select
the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple
scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only).

You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just
be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings.

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