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Epson Expression ET-2700 EcoTank User Manual

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ET-2700 User's Guide
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Contents

ET-2700 User's Guide................................................................................................................................ 11
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Control Panel Buttons and Lights ....................................................................................................... 12
Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 13
Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 13
Checking for Software Updates.......................................................................................................... 16
Using Power Saving Settings ............................................................................................................. 16
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows...................................................... 17
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac.............................................................. 17
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 18
Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 19
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 19
Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 20
Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 20
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................................................................................ 21
Using Fire OS Printing ....................................................................................................................... 22
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing .................................................................................................... 23
Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ................................................................... 23
Wi-Fi Networking ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Network Security Recommendations ................................................................................................. 24
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 25
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode ........................................................................................................... 25
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 26
Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. 26
Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 27
Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 27
Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 27
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 28
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Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 28
Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... 28
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder.................................................................................................... 30
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 33
Double-sided Printing Capacity.......................................................................................................... 34
Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 35
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. 37
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software.............................................................................. 38
Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 39
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 39
Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 41
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 41
Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 42
Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 42
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 45
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 46
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... 46
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 48
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 50
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 51
Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... 52
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 53
Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................... 56
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 57
Locking Printer Settings - Windows ............................................................................................... 58
Locked Setting Options............................................................................................................. 60
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 60
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 61
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Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S....................................................................... 63
Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S........................................................................................ 64
Printing on a Mac ............................................................................................................................... 67
Print Quality Options - Mac ....................................................................................................... 71
Print Options - Mac ................................................................................................................... 71
Managing Color - Mac ................................................................................................................... 73
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac .................................................................................. 74
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac ............................................................................................ 75
Printing Preferences - Mac........................................................................................................ 76
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac ........................................................................................ 77
Checking Print Status - Mac...................................................................................................... 79
Printing From a Chromebook ............................................................................................................. 79
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 80
Scanning .................................................................................................................................................... 81
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 81
Starting a Scan Using the Product Buttons.................................................................................... 81
Changing Default Scan Job Settings ........................................................................................ 81
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ............................................................................... 82
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 83
Starting a Scan from a Smart Device............................................................................................. 85
Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ................................................................................................................. 86
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ......................................................................... 89
Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab................................................................. 89
Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF....................................................................... 90
Image Format Options................................................................................................................... 91
Scan Resolution Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 92
Refilling Ink ................................................................................................................................................ 94
Ink Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 94
Checking Ink Levels on Your Product................................................................................................. 96
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Disabling Special Offers with Windows .............................................................................................. 96
Purchase Epson Ink ........................................................................................................................... 97
Refilling the Ink Tanks ........................................................................................................................ 98
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 104
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 104
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 104
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons................................................................... 105
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 106
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 109
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons................................................................ 109
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 109
Power Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 112
Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility ............................................................................... 112
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 114
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 114
Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 116
Cleaning the Print Head Path ........................................................................................................... 117
Checking the Number of Sheets....................................................................................................... 119
Checking the Sheet Counter - Windows ...................................................................................... 120
Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac.............................................................................................. 120
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 122
Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 122
Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 122
Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 127
Product Light Status ......................................................................................................................... 127
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons ............................................................................ 129
Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 130
Noise After Filling the Ink............................................................................................................. 131
Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 131
Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 131
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 132
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 133
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Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window ....................................................................... 134
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 135
Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 136
Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 137
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 137
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 137
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 138
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 138
Paper Jam Problems ................................................................................................................... 139
Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover ...................................................................................... 140
Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 141
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 142
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 142
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 143
Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 143
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 145
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 145
Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 145
Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 146
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 146
Border Appears on Borderless Prints .......................................................................................... 147
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 147
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 148
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 148
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 149
White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 149
Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 150
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 151
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 152
Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 153
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 154
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 155
Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................................................................................................... 155
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Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 156
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 156
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 157
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 157
Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 157
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 158
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 158
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 158
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 158
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 159
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 159
Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... 159
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 159
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac............................................................................................ 161
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 161
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 163
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 163
Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 164
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 164
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 165
Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 167
Ink Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 168
Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 169
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 169
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 169
Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 170
Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 170
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 170
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 172
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 172
General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 172
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 174
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 174
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Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ............................................................................................... 175
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 178
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 179
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 179
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 180
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 180
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 180
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ET-2700 User's Guide

Welcome to the ET-2700 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights Product Parts Locations Checking for Software Updates Using Power Saving Settings Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using Google Cloud Print Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler Using Fire OS Printing Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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The power button and light
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The Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct network status lights
3 The Wi-Fi button
4 The network status button
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The B&W copy button
6 The color copy button
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The stop button
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The ink light
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The paper light
Parent topic: Product Basics

Product Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics

Product Parts - Front

1 Rear paper feed
2 Paper support
3 Feeder guard
4 Edge guides
5 Output tray
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Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Inside

1 Document cover
2 Scanner glass
3 Scanner unit
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4 Control panel
1 Ink tank cover
2 Ink tank
3 Ink tank unit
4 Print head
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Back

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1 Rear cover (duplexer)
2 AC inlet
3 USB port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Checking for Software Updates

Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. Visit epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean) and select your product.
• Windows: Your printer software automatically checks for updates. You can also manually update the software by selecting Software Update here:
• Accessing the Windows Desktop and right-clicking the icon for your product in the right side of
the Windows taskbar, or clicking the up arrow and right-clicking .
• On the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window
You can also update the software by selecting EPSON Software Updater in the EPSON or EPSON Software program group, accessible by the Start button, or on the Start or Apps screens, depending on your version of Windows.
• OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater.
• macOS 10.12.x: You can manually update the software by opening the App Store, selecting
Updates, searching for a software update option for Epson Software, and selecting Update.
Parent topic: Product Basics

Using Power Saving Settings

Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period of time. You can make the time period shorter and select other options to save energy and resources.
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the
Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . Select Printer Settings and click the Maintenance tab.
2. Click the Printer and Option Information button.
You see this window:
3. Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
4. Click Send.
5. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
6. Click Send.
7. Click OK to close the open program windows.
Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings

Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.
1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or
Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
2. Select Printer Settings.
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You see this screen:
3. Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
4. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
5. Click Apply.
6. If you see the confirmation message, click Yes, then close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to print and scan documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe.
Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.
Print from anywhere with these Epson Connect solutions:
• Epson Email Print
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• Epson iPrint Mobile App
• Epson Remote Print
Scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product with the Epson iPrint Mobile App.
Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Epson Remote Print
Parent topic: Product Basics

Using Epson Email Print

With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product. Both the email and the attachments will print automatically.
1. Connect your product to your network. See the link below.
2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit
epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epsonconnect.com (Caribbean) to learn
more about Email Print, create your Epson Connect account, and register your product to the Epson Connect service.
3. Now you are ready to send and print emails to your product's Email Print address.
Note: Go to epsonconnect.com and log into your Epson connect account to personalize your product's email, adjust print settings, and set up other Epson Connect services.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Use this free Apple and Android app to print and scan with networked Epson products. Epson iPrint lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.
1. Connect your product to your wireless network. See the link below.
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2. Visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.jm/connect (Caribbean)
to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile device.
3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network as your product.
5. Open Epson iPrint and select your Epson product.
Now you are ready to print or scan with your mobile device and your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking

Using Epson Remote Print

With Epson Remote Print software, you can print from your laptop or desktop computer to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.
1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2. If you did not already set up an Epson Connect account when you installed your product software,
visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect service.
Note: Make a note of your product's email address.
3. Visit epsonconnect.com to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the Remote Print
Driver software.
4. Download and install the Remote Print software.
5. Enter the email address and optional access key of your Epson product during Remote Print setup.
6. Now you are ready to print remotely. Select the print command in your laptop or desktop computer
application and choose the Remote Print option for your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
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.
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1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2. Note your product's IP address by checking your network status. See the link below.
3. Connect your computer or your Apple or Android device to the same wireless network as your Epson
product.
4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar of a web browser.
5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option.
Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen instructions to update your product.
6. Click Register.
7. Select the checkbox to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.
8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page.
A separate browser window opens.
9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an
account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.
10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page.
Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, computer, Apple or Android device with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for Google Cloud Print (U.S) or Epson Support for Google Cloud Print (Canada) for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking

Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler

You can wirelessly print your documents, emails, photos, and web pages right from your Android phone or tablet (Android v4.4 or later). With a few taps, your Android device will discover your nearby Epson product and print.
1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2. On your Android device, download the Epson Print Enabler plug-in from Google Play.
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3. Go to Settings on your Android device, select Printing, and enable the Epson plug-in.
4. Connect your Android device to the same wireless network as your product.
5. Now you are ready to print. From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menu
icon and print whatever is on the screen.
Note: If you do not see your product, tap All Printers and select your product.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking

Using Fire OS Printing

You can wirelessly print from Amazon Fire tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. With just a few taps in Email, Calendar, Contacts, and WPS Office, you can send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product.
1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2. Connect your Amazon device to the same wireless network as your product.
3. Now you are ready to print. From your Amazon application, tap the print option and select your
product to print whatever is on the screen.
Note: If you see a message telling you that a plug-in is required, tap OK and tap Download. If your Amazon Fire product uses Fire OS 5 and above, your device automatically uses the built-in Mopria Print Service app to print.
Visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.jm/connect (Caribbean) to learn more about Fire OS Printing (one of many Epson Connect Partner Solutions) and check the compatibility of your mobile device.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
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Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing

You can wirelessly print from Windows 10 Mobile tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. Look for the print option in your Windows 10 application to send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product.
1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2. Connect your Windows 10 Mobile device to the same wireless network as your product.
3. Now you are ready to print. From your Windows 10 application, tap the print option and select your
product to print whatever is on the screen.
Visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.jm/connect (Caribbean) to learn more about Windows 10 Mobile Printing (one of many Epson Connect Partner Solutions) and check the compatibility of your mobile device.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking

Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets

You can use this free app to print photos and scan from your Windows (Windows 8 or higher) Surface RT or Pro tablet with networked Epson products. Epson Print and Scan App allows you to scan and capture images right to your tablet or to Microsoft OneDrive.
Note: The Epson Print and Scan App does not support Windows 10 Mobile printing.
1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2. Download Epson Print and Scan App from the Microsoft Windows Store.
3. Connect your Windows tablet to the same wireless network as your product.
4. Open Epson Print and Scan App and select your Epson product.
Now you are ready to print photos or scan.
Visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.jm/connect (Caribbean) to learn more about Epson Print and Scan App.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
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Wi-Fi Networking

See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network.
Network Security Recommendations Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet Changing or Updating Network Connections

Network Security Recommendations

To help deter unauthorized access to your product over a network, you should protect your network environment using appropriate security measures.
Security measures such as these can help deter threats such as loss of user data, use of telephone and fax lines, and other intrusions:
• Enable security on your wireless LAN
Enable the appropriate security on the wireless LAN you plan to use with your product. Network security such as a network password can deter interception of traffic over the wireless LAN. Your router may already have a default password enabled by your Internet service provider (ISP). See your ISP and router documentation for instructions on how to change the default password and better secure your network.
• Connect your product only to a network protected by a firewall
Connecting your product directly to the Internet may leave it vulnerable to security threats. Instead, connect it to a router or other network connection protected by a firewall. Your router may already have a firewall set up by your Internet service provider; check with your ISP for confirmation. For best results, set up and use a private IP address for your network connection.
• Change the default administrator password on your product
If your product has an option to set an administrator password, change the default administrator password to deter access by unauthorized users to personal data stored on your product, such as IDs, passwords, and contact lists.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
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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. In Wi-Fi Direct Mode, the product itself acts as a network access point for up to 4 devices.
1 Epson product
2 Computer with a wireless interface
3 Other wireless device

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point. Make sure paper is loaded before you begin.
Note: If you are printing from a computer, make sure you installed the network software as described on the Start Here sheet.
1. Hold down the Wi-Fi button and press the network status button until the Wi-Fi light and Wi-
Fi Direct light flash. Then release both buttons.
After both lights stop flashing, the Wi-Fi Direct light remains on.
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2. Hold down the network status button for 10 seconds to print a network status sheet.
3. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password listed
in the Wi-Fi Direct section of the network status sheet.
You should now be able to print to your product directly from your computer or device. If you cannot print successfully, repeat the process above and make sure you enter the password exactly as written on the network status sheet.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

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 device to the network.
Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access point. If there is no hardware button, there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for the device. Check your network product documentation for details.
1. To connect to a WPS-enabled router, press the WPS button on your router or access point.
2. Press and hold down the Wi-Fi button on your product for 3 seconds.
The Wi-Fi light turns green to indicate a successful connection.
Note: Be sure to press and hold the Wi-Fi button on your product within 2 minutes of pressing the WPS button on your router or access point.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
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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.
To print the status sheet, press the network status button on the product.
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

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
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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.
1. Do one of the following:
• Windows: Uninstall your product software.
• Mac: 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. You can disable the Wi-Fi features by resetting the network settings to their default values.
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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. These settings will be reset to their default values.
1. Turn off the product.
2. Press and hold the power button and the network status button until the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi
Direct lights begin to flash. Then release both buttons.
When the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct lights turn off, Wi-Fi is disabled.
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 Double-sided Printing Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software

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.
2. Pull out the output tray.
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3. Slide the edge guides out all the way.
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, at the center of the paper support
.
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• Load up to 10 envelopes in the center of the paper support. Load them printable side up and flap edge left.
• Load a sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes facing as shown.
• To load a sheet of paper longer than legal size, close the paper support and output tray, then flatten the leading edge of the paper as shown.
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6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. Then flip the feeder guard back.
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 in 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 Loading Capacity
See the table here for the loading capacity of the paper cassettes.
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Paper type Loading capacity
Plain paper
Copier paper
Epson Bright White Paper Up to the line indicated by the triangle mark
Epson Presentation Paper Matte 80 sheets
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
Envelopes 10 envelopes
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Double-sided Printing Capacity

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) size or smaller: Up to the line indicated by the triangle mark
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) or Folio (8.5 × 13 inches [216 × 330 mm]) size: 1 sheet
20 sheets
If paper feeds incorrectly, or printing is uneven or smeared, load 1 sheet at a time.
1 sheet
You can print double-sided using Auto or Manual mode on the paper types and sizes listed here.
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Paper type Size Double-sided printing capacity
Auto Manual
Plain paper
Copier paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
You cannot print double-sided on the following paper types:
• Epson Presentation Paper Matte
• Epson Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
A5 (5.8 × 8.2 inches [148 × 210 mm]), A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm])
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
Up to the line indicated by the triangle mark
— 30 sheets
— 1 sheet
Up to the line indicated by the triangle mark
— 1 sheet
30 sheets
30 sheets
• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
• Envelopes
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Available Epson Papers

You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at epson.com (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) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada.
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
S041586 500
[216 × 279 mm])
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
S041062 100
[216 × 279 mm])
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
S041067 100
[216 × 356 mm])
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
S041257
S042180
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809
S042038
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
S041141
S041649
S041271
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808
S041727
16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches
S042109 20
[102 × 181 mm])
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50
100
20
50
100
40
100
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181
S042183
S041667
S042174
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50
60
100
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
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S042182
S042175
25
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Parent topic: Loading Paper
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:
Borderless Paper Types
• Epson Bright White Paper
• Epson Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
• Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
• Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
Borderless Paper Sizes
S041331 20
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
• 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm])
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Envelopes Envelope
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double­sided
Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer; they do not apply to your product's control panel settings.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Plain Paper / Bright White Paper
Premium Presentation Paper Matte
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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.
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: The edges of your original may be cropped by 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) from the edge of the scanner glass. Manually position your original away from the edges to prevent cropping.
3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
Caution: Do not push down on the document cover or scanner glass or you may damage the product.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
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Related topics
Copying Scanning
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Copying

See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.
Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.

Copying Documents or Photos

Copying Documents or Photos
You can copy color or black-and-white documents or photos onto plain paper.
1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass.
2. Load plain paper in the product.
3. Do one of the following to start copying:
• To copy a black-and-white original, press the B&W copy button.
• To copy a color original, press the color copy button.
• To copy a black-and-white or color original in draft mode, hold the B&W copy button or the color copy button and press the stop button at the same time.
• To make more than one copy, repeatedly press the B&W copy button or the color copy
button for the number of copies you need (up to 20 copies). For example, to make 4 copies, press the button four times. Make sure you press the button in intervals of less than one second.
The product scans and prints your copy.
Note: To cancel copying, press the stop button.
Parent topic: Copying
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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 the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S Printing on a Mac Printing From a Chromebook Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

Printing with Windows

You can print with your product using any Windows application, as described in these sections.
Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.
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 Locking Printer Settings - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer
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Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software
Related tasks
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

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.
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.
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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, but you cannot use the Borderless setting and the Quality setting will be set to Standard.
5. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
6. Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
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7. 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.
8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.
9. 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.
10. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing setting and select the options you want.
11. 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.
12. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
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.
15. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select On in the Quiet Mode menu.
Note: Enabling Quiet Mode may reduce printing speed.
Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Draft
For draft printing on plain paper.
Standard
For everyday text and image printing.
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Standard - Vivid
For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
High
For photos 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:
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.
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
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Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the 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

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.
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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 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.
• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or
turn off color management in your printer software.
• Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images.
Note: You can also select Color Universal Print settings.
3. To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button:
• Watermark: adds a visible watermark to your printout
• Header/Footer: adds information such as the date and time to the top or bottom of your printout
Note: Click the Settings button to customize the text and location of the header or footer.
4. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job.
Color Controls
Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects.
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ICM
Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles.
No Color Adjustment
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Image Options
Emphasize Text
Adjusts the weight of printed text to increase readability.
Emphasize Thin Lines
Adjusts the weight of printed lines to increase visibility.
Edge Smoothing
Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
Print Text in Black
Prints colored text in black.
For Color Text
Prints colored text on a background pattern or underlined.
For Color Graphs and Images
Prints colored graphics and images with overlay patterns.
For Color Text, Graphs, and Images
Prints colored text, graphics, and images with overlay patterns.
Enhancement Options
Specifies Color Universal Print enhancement settings for text, graphics, and images.
Additional Settings Options
Rotate 180º
Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.
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High Speed
Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.
Mirror Image
Flips the printed image left to right.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Header/Footer Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page.
Note: These settings are not saved with your document.
You can select to print the following information:
• User Name
• Computer Name
• Date
• Date/Time
• Document Name
• Collate Number (copy number)
Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your computer.
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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 icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .
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.
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.
Remove white borders
Removes white margins that may appear when you print borderless photos.
Always Spool RAW Datatype
Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems.
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Page Rendering Mode
Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing.
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.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Locking Printer Settings - Windows

Windows administrators can lock access to some printer settings to prevent unauthorized changes.
1. Do one of the following:
• Windows 10: Click and select (Settings) > Devices > Printers & scanners. Select your
product name and select Manage > Printer properties.
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >
Devices and Printers. Right-click your product and select Printer properties.
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product and select
Printer properties.
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• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
then right-click your product and select Properties.
2. Click the Optional Settings tab.
Note: You can prevent access to the Optional Settings tab by changing the user or group permissions in the Security tab.
3. Click Driver Settings.
You see this window:
4. Select the checkbox for each setting you want to lock. To lock all print settings, select All Document Settings.
5. Under Advanced Settings, select the setting option you want to use for each locked setting.
6. Click OK.
Locked Setting Options
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Locked Setting Options
Select the options you want to use for any locked print settings.
Setting Options Description
Watermark Various text
watermarks
Add/Delete Lets you add or delete a customized text or image-based
Settings Lets you select the size, position, color and other watermark
Header/Footer Off Prohibits headers or footers
On Allows headers and footers
Settings Lets you select the text and position for printing headers and
Color Color Allows color printing
Grayscale Allows printing in black or shades of gray only
Multi-Page Off Prohibits multi-page settings
2-Up Allows printing of 2 pages on one sheet of paper
4-Up Allows printing of 4 pages on one sheet of paper
Parent topic: Locking Printer Settings - Windows

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

Lets you select the text for the watermark or prohibit watermarks
watermark
settings
footers
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 icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .
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 icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .
2. Select Printer Settings.
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You see the printer settings window.
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.
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1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .
2. Select Software Update Settings.
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 the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S

You can print with the built-in Epson printer driver using any printing program on Windows 10 S, as described in these sections.
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Note: The built-in Epson driver in Windows 10 S does not include all the available print settings for your
product. To print with additional settings, download and install the Epson Print and Scan utility from the Windows Store. You cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.

Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer
Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S
Select the settings for your print job in your Windows 10 S application.
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. 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.
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You see a window like this:
4. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.
5. Click the Advanced button.
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You see a window like this:
6. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting.
7. To print multiple copies, select or enter the number as the Copy Count setting.
8. To print multiple copies of multi-page documents in sets, select the Collated checkbox.
9. Click OK.
You return to the printing preferences window.
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10. Select the Layout tab.
11. Select the orientation of your document as the Orientation setting.
12. Click OK to save your settings.
You see your application's Print window.
13. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Parent topic: Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S

Printing on a Mac

You can print with your product using any Mac 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 - Mac
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Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Managing Color - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac

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 Mac OS version 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.
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.
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10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.
11. Select the Borderless checkbox if you want to print a borderless photo. If the option is grayed out, change the Media Type setting to a paper type that supports borderless printing.
12. Select any of the available print options.
Print Quality Options - Mac Print Options - Mac
Parent topic: Printing on a Mac
Related tasks
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac
Print Quality Options - Mac
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 setting you have chosen.
Draft
For draft printing on plain paper.
Normal
For everyday text and image printing.
Normal - Vivid
For everyday text and image printing with good quality and print speed.
Fine
For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Quality
For text and graphics with increased quality and print speed.
Best Quality
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac
Print Options - Mac
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Expansion
If you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints.
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Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Mirror Image
Lets you flip the printed image horizontally.
Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac

Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac

Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window.
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. If you are printing a borderless photo, select the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size, but the Quality setting will be limited to
Normal.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check
the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
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.
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Parent topic: Printing on a Mac

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac

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.
• 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 on a Mac

Managing Color - Mac

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.
1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window.
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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 - Mac
Parent topic: Printing on a Mac
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac
You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
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.
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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 - Mac

Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac

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.
3. Select Driver or Options.
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You see a screen like this:
4. Select any of the available printing preferences.
5. Click OK.
Printing Preferences - Mac
Parent topic: Printing on a Mac
Printing Preferences - Mac
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 but may decrease print speed.
High Speed Printing
Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.
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Output documents for filing
Outputs all landscape, portrait, 1-sided, and 2-sided documents in the same orientation for easier filing.
Remove white borders
Removes white margins that may appear when you print borderless photos.
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 - Mac

Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print.
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Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
Checking Print Status - Mac
Parent topic: Printing on a Mac
Related references
Printing Preferences - Mac
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac
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Managing Color - Mac
Checking Print Status - Mac
During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink status.
1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock.
You see the print status window:
2. Select the following options as necessary for your Mac OS version:
• 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 or Supply Levels.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac

Printing From a Chromebook

With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables.
1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
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2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Click Add Device.
5. Click the Register button that appears next to your product.
6. Click Register on the confirmation screen. Your product's LCD screen displays a confirmation message.
7. Select OK or press the OK button on your product to confirm the Google Cloud Print connection and print a test page.
8. To print to the connected product, select the print command in your Chrome app.
Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook where you are logged in, as long as you have Internet access. Visit Epson Support for Google Cloud Print (U.S) or Epson Support for Google Cloud Print (Canada) for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

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 your originals and save them as digital files.
Starting a Scan Scanning in Epson Scan 2

Starting a Scan

After placing your originals on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods.
Starting a Scan Using the Product Buttons Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Starting a Scan from a Smart Device
Parent topic: Scanning

Starting a Scan Using the Product Buttons

You can scan an image and save it as a PDF using your product's control panel buttons. You can change the default scan settings using the Event Manager utility on the computer.
Note: You must connect your product to your computer with a USB cable to scan using the product buttons.
1. Make sure you installed the product software and connected the product to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Press the B&W copy button and the color copy button at the same time.
Your original is scanned and saved as a PDF on your computer.
Changing Default Scan Job Settings
Parent topic: Starting a Scan
Changing Default Scan Job Settings
You can view or change the default scan job settings your product uses when you scan to your computer. You do this using the Event Manager program.
1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager:
• Windows 10: Click and select EPSON Software > Event Manager.
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• 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.
• Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and select Event Manager.
2. Open the Scanner (Windows) or Select Scanner (Mac) 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 job settings you want to view or change.
5. Change the settings as necessary.
Note: If you create a new job, you can only assign it to the Custom Action setting. You can change the settings of the other assigned jobs, but you cannot rename them or select a different job.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Close to close the Event Manager window.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Buttons

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon

You can start the Epson Scan 2 program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file.
Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.
• Windows 10: Click and select EPSON > Epson Scan 2.
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2.
• Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON
> Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2.
• Mac: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Epson Scan 2.
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You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:
Parent topic: Starting a Scan

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program

You can start Epson Scan 2 from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program.
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Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the
software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.
1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for instructions.)
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.
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You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:
Parent topic: Starting a Scan

Starting a Scan from a Smart Device

You can start a scan from a smart device using the Epson iPrint app. You can save the scanned document to your device or a cloud service, e-mail it, or print it.
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Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the
software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.
Note: Your device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Epson product.
1. Download the Epson iPrint app from your device's app store or from Epson's website.
2. Place your original on the product for scanning.
3. Open the Epson iPrint app and select your product.
4. Select the scan settings and scan your original.
5. Save your scanned image to a file or cloud location.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan

Scanning in Epson Scan 2

Epson Scan 2 automatically scans your document and saves the scanned file in PDF format in your operating system's Documents or My Documents folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.
1. Start Epson Scan 2.
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You see this window:
2. Select the Document Source setting that matches where you placed your original.
3. Select the Document Size setting that matches the size of your original. You can select Customize to enter a custom size, if necessary.
4. Select the image type of your original and how you want it scanned as the Image Type setting.
5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan.
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6. Click the Preview button.
Epson Scan 2 previews your original and displays the results in the Epson Scan 2 window.
7. Select any of the additional settings that you want to use on the Main Settings tab.
8. Click the Advanced Settings tab and select any settings that you want to use.
9. Select the format in which you want to save your scanned file as the Image Format setting. If necessary, select Options and select any desired format options.
10. Enter the file name for your scanned file in the File Name field. If necessary, select Settings to modify the file name settings.
11. Select the location in which you want to save your scanned file as the Folder setting. If necessary, select Select to create a new folder.
12. Click Scan.
The product scans your original and saves the scanned file in the location you specified.
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Image Format Options Scan Resolution Guidelines
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Parent topic: Scanning

Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab

You can select these additional scanning settings on the Epson Scan 2 Main Settings tab. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Correct Document Skew
Corrects skewed originals, image contents, or both.
Add or edit pages after scanning
Lets you add, remove, or edit the pages in a job, including rotating pages and changing the page order.
Note: To save multiple pages in a single file, you must select a file format that supports multiple pages such as PDF or Multi-TIFF. If you select another file format, each scanned image or page is saved as a separate file.
Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2

Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab

You can select these additional scanning settings on the Epson Scan 2 Advanced Settings tab. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Remove Background
Removes the background of the originals.
Text Enhancement
Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents.
Auto Area Segmentation
Makes black and white images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics.
Threshold
Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs.
Color Enhance
Enhances the shades of the color you select in the scanned image. This setting is available only if you select Grayscale or Black & White as the Image Type setting.
Brightness
Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image.
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Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image.
Gamma
Adjusts the midtone density of the scanned image.
Unsharp Mask
Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges.
Descreening
Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.)
Edge Fill
Corrects shadowing around the edges of the image by filling the shadows with black or white.
Dual Image Output
Scans the original image twice using different output settings (Windows only).
Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2

Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF

You can scan a document and save the text in a searchable PDF. In a searchable PDF, text is recognized using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and then embedded in the scanned original.
1. Load your original in the product for scanning.
2. Start Epson Scan 2.
3. Select your scan settings.
4. Click Preview and adjust the area you want to scan, if necessary.
5. Select Searchable PDF as the Image Format setting.
6. Select Options from the Image Format list.
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You see this window:
7. Select any of the options on the General tab.
8. Select the Text tab.
9. Make sure the language used in the document text is selected as the Text Language setting.
10. Select the Security tab if you want to add a password to the PDF or protect printing or editing properties.
11. Click OK.
12. Confirm the File Name setting and select a Folder setting for your document.
13. Click Scan.
The scanned image is saved as a searchable PDF.
Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2

Image Format Options

You can select different image formats and related options. For details on available options, click the ? icon on the Epson Scan 2 Image Format Options window. Not all image formats have options.
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Bitmap (*.bmp)
A standard image file format for most Windows programs.
JPEG (*.jpg)
An image format that lets you highly compress image data. However, the higher the compression, the lower the image quality. (The TIFF format is recommended when you need to modify or retouch your scanned image.)
PNG (*.png)
An image format that does not lose quality during editing.
TIFF (*.tif)
A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software.
Multi-TIFF (*.tif)
A TIFF file format when multiple pages are saved to the same file, allowing you to edit the images using a compatible program.
PDF (*.pdf)
A document format that is readable by Windows and Mac systems using Adobe Reader, Acrobat, or other programs. You can save multi-page documents in one PDF file.
Searchable PDF (*.pdf)
A document format that is readable by Windows and Mac systems using Adobe Reader, Acrobat, or other programs. You can save multi-page documents in one PDF file. Recognized text in the scanned document can be searched.
Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2

Scan Resolution Guidelines

The Resolution setting, measured in dpi (dots per inch), controls the amount of detail captured in your scans. Increasing the resolution raises the amount of detail captured but comes with the following disadvantages:
• Larger file sizes
• It takes longer to scan your originals, send/receive your scans by email or fax, and to print your scans
• The image may become too large to fit on your display or print on paper
If you plan to enlarge a scanned image so you can print it at a larger size, you may need to increase the resolution from the default resolution set by Epson Scan 2. Follow these guidelines to determine the resolution setting you need:
• You will scan the image at its original size but enlarge it later in an image-editing program.
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Increase the Epson Scan 2 Resolution setting in your scan. Increase the resolution by the same amount you will increase the image size to retain a high image quality. For example, if the resolution is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and you will double the image size later, change the Resolution setting to 600 dpi.
• You will scan the image at 100% or smaller size.
Select the Epson Scan 2 Resolution setting based on how you will use the scanned image:
• Email/view on a computer screen/post on the web: 96 to 200 dpi
• Print/fax/convert to editable text (OCR)/create searchable PDF: 200 to 300 dpi
Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2
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Refilling Ink

When the ink level is below the lower line on an ink tank, you need to refill it.
Before checking the ink level or refilling an ink tank as described here, be sure to read the ink safety precautions.
Caution: If the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank, fill it to the upper line on the ink tank. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product.
Ink Safety Precautions Checking Ink Levels on Your Product Disabling Special Offers with Windows Purchase Epson Ink Refilling the Ink Tanks

Ink Safety Precautions

Ink Handling Precautions
• Keep ink bottles and the ink tank unit out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or
handle the ink bottles and bottle caps.
• Do not tilt or shake an ink bottle after opening it; otherwise, ink may leak.
• If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out immediately. Seek medical advice if problems persist.
• Do not squeeze the ink bottles.
Ink Refilling Precautions
• Use ink bottles with the correct part number for this product.
• The use of non-Epson ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranty, and under
certain circumstances, may cause erratic product behavior.
• This product requires careful handling of ink. Ink may splatter when the ink tanks are filled or refilled
with ink. If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come off.
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• Do not open the ink bottle package until you are ready to fill an ink tank. Ink bottles are vacuum
packed to maintain reliability. If you leave an ink bottle unpacked for a long time before using it, print quality may be affected.
• If the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank, refill the ink. Continued use of the product when
the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank could damage the product.
• Epson recommends filling all ink tanks to the upper line when the product is not operating.
• After bringing an ink bottle inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for
at least three hours before using it.
• Store ink bottles in a cool, dark place.
• Store the ink bottles in the same environment as the product. When storing or transporting an opened
ink bottle, do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to impacts or temperature changes. Otherwise, ink may leak even if the cap on the ink bottle is tightened securely. Be sure to keep the ink bottle upright when tightening the cap, and take measures to prevent ink from leaking when you transport the bottle.
Ink Bottle and Ink Tank Information
• To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from all ink tanks during printing
and when performing maintenance operations, such as cleaning the print head.
• The ink bottles may contain recycled materials, but this does not affect product function or
performance.
• The specification and appearance of the ink bottles are subject to change without prior notice for
improvement.
• If an ink bottle is dented, you can still use the ink. The quality and quantity of ink will not be affected.
• When printing in monochrome or grayscale, color ink may be used instead of black ink, depending on
the paper type or print quality settings. This is because a mixture of color inks is used to create black.
Parent topic: Refilling Ink
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Checking Ink Levels on Your Product

To confirm the actual ink levels, visually check the ink levels in the product’s ink tanks. Make sure the ink levels are above the lower lines on the ink tanks.
Parent topic: Refilling Ink
Related tasks
Refilling the Ink Tanks

Disabling Special Offers with Windows

You can disable special offers messages from Epson using a utility on your Windows computer.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . Select Monitoring Preferences.
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You see this window:
2. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox.
Parent topic: Refilling Ink

Purchase Epson Ink

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (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) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada.
Note: This product is designed to work with genuine Epson inks. Non-Epson ink or any other ink not specified for this printer could cause damage not covered by Epson's warranties.
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The included initial ink bottles must be used for printer setup and are not for resale. The printer ships with full ink bottles and part of the ink from the first bottles is used to charge the print head. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use and temperature.

Ink Bottle Part Numbers

Parent topic: Refilling Ink
Ink Bottle Part Numbers
Use these part numbers when you order or purchase new ink bottles, and use the ink by the date printed on the package:
Ink color Part number
Black 502
Cyan 502
Magenta 502
Yellow 502
Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink

Refilling the Ink Tanks

Make sure you have new ink bottles handy and have read the ink safety precautions before you begin.
You can continue to use the product even if one or more ink tanks are not filled all the way.
Caution: Wear disposable gloves while refilling the ink tanks to avoid staining your hands. If ink spills, wipe it off immediately with a damp towel to avoid permanent stains. If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come off.
1. Turn on your product.
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2. Lift up the scanner unit.
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3. Open the ink tank cover, then open the cap for the ink tank you are going to fill.
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