Epson Expression Home XP-323 User Manual

User's Guide
NPD5088-01 EN
User's Guide

Copyright

Copyright
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein. information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its aliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation and its aliates shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
© 2014 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
contents of this manual and the
e
specications
of this product are subject to change without notice.
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Trademarks

Trademarks
EPSON® is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a
trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
PRINT Image Matching™ and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Copyright © 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
EPSON Scan soware is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
libti
Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leer
Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this soware and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in all copies of the soware and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leer and Silicon Graphics may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the soware without the specic, prior written permission of Sam Leer and Silicon Graphics.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Microso®, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microso Corporation.
Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, OS X, Bonjour, Safari, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Google Cloud Print™, Chrome™, Chrome OS™, and Android™ are trademarks of Google Inc.
Adobe, Adobe Reader, Acrobat, and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe systems Incorporated, which may be
registered in certain jurisdictions.
ABBYY
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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identication purposes only and may be trademarks
of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
and ABBYY FineReader® names and logos are registered trademarks of ABBYY Soware House.
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is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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Contents

Contents
Copyright
Trademarks
About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals...................7
Marks and Symbols.........................7
Descriptions Used in this Manual...............7
Operating System References..................8
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions..........................9
Printer Advisories and Warnings............... 9
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/
Using the Printer........................10
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Printer with a Wireless Connection...........11
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory
Cards................................ 11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen................................11
Protecting Your Personal Information...........11
Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions...................12
Control Panel............................ 14
Buttons...............................14
Guide to the LCD Screen..................15
Menu Options............................16
Copy Mode............................16
Print Photos Mode.......................16
Scan Mode.............................17
Personal Stationery Mode..................17
Setup Mode............................17
Wi-Fi Setup Mode.......................19
Loading Paper
Paper Handling Precautions..................20
Available Paper and Capacities................21
List of Paper Types.......................22
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed...........23
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Inserting a Memory Card
Supported Memory Cards................... 28
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.........28
Printing
Printing from the Control Panel...............30
Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory
Card.................................30
Printing Original Writing Paper and Calendars. . 31
Printing Photos Using Other Features.........31
Printing from a Computer...................32
Printing Basics - Windows.................32
Printing Basics - Mac OS X.................34
Printing on 2-Sides (for Windows only). . . . . . . .36
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet..........37
Printing to Fit the Paper Size................38
Printing Multiple Files Together (for
Windows Only).........................39
Enlarged Printing and Making Posters (for
Windows Only).........................40
Printing Using Advanced Features........... 46
Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Printt. . 48
Printing from Smart Devices................. 49
Using Epson iPrint.......................49
Using AirPrint..........................50
Canceling Printing.........................51
Canceling Printing - Printer Button...........51
Canceling Printing - Windows.............. 51
Canceling Printing - Mac OS X..............51
Copying
Scanning
Scanning Using the Control Panel..............53
Scanning to a Computer...................53
Scanning to a Computer (WSD).............53
Scanning from a Computer...................54
Scanning Basics.........................54
Scanning Using Advanced Features...........57
Scanning from Smart Devices.................60
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Replacing Ink Cartridges
Checking the Ink Levels.....................62
Checking the Ink Levels - Control Panel. . . . . . . 62
Checking the Ink Levels - Windows...........62
Checking the Ink Levels - Mac OS X..........62
Ink Cartridge Codes........................62
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions............63
Replacing Ink Cartridges.................... 65
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink............68
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows. 69 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac
OS X.................................70
Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is
Low (for Windows Only)....................71
Improving Print and Scan Quality
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head..........72
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Control Panel.......................... 72
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows..............................73
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Mac OS X.............................73
Aligning the Print Head.....................74
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel.......74
Aligning the Print Head - Windows...........74
Aligning the Print Head - Mac OS X..........75
Cleaning the Paper Path.....................75
Cleaning the Scanner Glass...................75
Applications and Network Service Information
Epson Connect Service......................77
Web Cong..............................77
Running Web Cong on a Web Browser. . . . . . . 77
Running Web Cong on Windows........... 78
Running Web Cong on Mac OS X...........78
Necessary Applications......................78
Windows Printer Driver...................78
Mac OS X Printer Driver..................82
EPSON Scan (Scanner Driver)..............85
Epson Event Manager.....................85
Epson Easy Photo Print...................86
E-Web Print (for Windows Only)............86
Easy Photo Scan.........................86
EPSON Soware Updater..................87
Uninstalling Applications....................87
Uninstalling Applications - Windows......... 87
Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS X.........88
Installing Applications......................88
Updating Applications and Firmware...........89
Solving Problems
Checking the Printer Status.................. 90
Checking Error Codes on the LCD Screen. . . . . . 90
Checking the Printer Status - Windows........91
Checking Printer Status - Mac OS X..........91
Removing Jammed Paper....................92
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear
Paper Feed.............................92
Removing Jammed Paper from the Output Tray. 92 Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the
Printer................................93
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly................94
Power and Control Panel Problems.............95
Power Does Not Turn On..................95
Power Does Not Turn O..................95
LCD Screen Gets Dark....................95
Printer Does Not Print......................95
Printout Problems.........................96
Print Quality Is Poor..................... 96
Copy Quality Is Poor.....................97
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
Appears in the Copied Image...............98
Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
e
Are Incorrect...........................98
Paper Is Smeared or Scued................99
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . . 99
e Printed Image Is Inverted...............99
e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . . 99
Printing Is Too Slow.......................100
Cannot Start Scanning.....................100
Cannot Start Scanning when Using the
Control Panel..........................101
Scanned Image Problems...................101
Scan Quality Is Poor.....................101
Characters Are Blurred...................102
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
Appears in the Scanned Image............. 102
Moire (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the
Scanned Image.........................102
Scanning Area or Direction Is Not Correct. . . . 103
Scanned Image Problem Could Not be
e
Cleared..............................103
Other Scanning Problems...................103
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Cannot Scan in Full Auto Mode in EPSON
Scan................................103
umbnail Preview Does Not Work Properly. . .104
Scanning Is Too Slow....................104
Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/
Multi-TIFF........................... 104
Other Problems..........................104
Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................104
Operation Sounds Are Loud...............104
Cannot Save the Data to a Memory Card......104
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
Windows Only)........................105
"?" Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen. . 105
Appendix
Technical Specications....................106
Printer
Scanner Specications...................107
Interface Specications...................107
Wi-Fi Specications.....................107
Security Protocol.......................108
Supported ird Party Services.............108
External Storage Device Specications........108
Dimensions...........................109
Electrical
Environmental Specications..............110
System Requirements....................110
Regulatory Information....................111
Standards and Approvals................. 111
Restrictions on Copying..................112
Transporting the Printer....................112
Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer. . . . . 114
Where to Get Help........................115
Technical Support Web Site................115
Contacting Epson Support................115
Specications
Specications
....................106
.................. 109
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About This Manual

About This Manual

Introduction to the Manuals

e latest versions of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website.
http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe)
http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe)
Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the printer and installing the soware.
User's Guide (digital manual)
manual. Provides instructions on using the printer, replacing ink cartridges, maintenance, and solving
is problems.
Network Guide (digital manual)
Provides information on network settings and solving problems when using the printer on a network.
As well as the manuals above, see the help included in the various Epson soware applications.

Marks and Symbols

Caution:
!
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Important:
c
Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Instructions containing useful tips and restrictions on printer operation.
&
Related Information
Links to related sections.

Descriptions Used in this Manual

Screenshots of the printer driver and the EPSON Scan (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 8.1 or Mac
OS X v10.9.x. e content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
Illustrations of the printer used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight
depending on the model, the method of operation is the same.
Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings.
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About This Manual

Operating System References

Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", and "Windows XP" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.
Microso® Windows® 8.1 operating system
Microso®
Microso® Windows® 7 operating system
Microso® Windows Vista® operating system
Microso® Windows® XP operating system
Microso® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
Mac OS X
In this manual, "Mac OS X v10.9.x" refers to "OS X Mavericks" and "Mac OS X v10.8.x" refers to "OS X Mountain Lion". Additionally, "Mac OS X" is used to refer to "Mac OS X v10.9.x", "Mac OS X v10.8.x", "Mac OS X v10.7.x" and "Mac OS X v10.6.x".
Windows® 8 operating system
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Important Instructions

Important Instructions

Safety Instructions

Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of
other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in re or electric shock.
Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, scanner unit, or options by
yourself, except as specically explained in the printer's manuals.
Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
e power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
Do not place or store the printer outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations
subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands.
Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely
aect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain
Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port.
If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
If ink gets into your eyes,
a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
Do not disassemble the ink cartridge; otherwise ink may get into your eyes or on your skin.
Do not shake ink cartridges too vigorously and do not drop them. Also, be careful not to squeeze them or tear
their labels. Doing so may cause ink leakage.
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue
ush
a thorough
aer
ushing,
see a doctor immediately.
aer

Printer Advisories and Warnings

Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference.
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Important Instructions

Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the Printer

Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label.
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and o.
Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
e power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
objects on top of the power-supply cords and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter and leave the transformer.
If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.
If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the printer.
When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.
Place the printer on a
printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
Allow space above the printer so that you can fully raise the document cover.
Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.
Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing.
Do not touch the white at cable inside the printer.
Do not use aerosol products that contain
re.
stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions.
at,
ammable
gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause
e
Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
Be careful not to trap your ngers when closing the scanner unit.
Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.
Always turn the printer o using the
P
until the
Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink
cartridges are in place.
If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
light stops ashing.
P
button. Do not unplug the printer or turn o the power at the outlet
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Important Instructions

Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection

Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing
them to malfunction. When using this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and directions on the medical equipment.
Radio waves from this printer may negatively
automatic doors or re alarms, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction. When using this printer near automatically controlled devices, follow all posted warnings and directions on these devices.
the operation of automatically controlled devices such as
aect

Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory Cards

Do not remove a memory card or turn o the printer while the memory card light is ashing.
e methods for using memory cards vary according to card type. Be sure to refer to the manual packaged with
your memory card for details.
Use only memory cards compatible with the printer.
Related Information
& “Supported Memory Card Specications” on page 108

Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen

e LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
brightness.
Only use a dry, so cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
ese
e exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the
screen's surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.

Protecting Your Personal Information

When you give the printer to someone else or dispose of it, erase all the personal information stored in the printer's memory by selecting Setup > Restore Default Settings > All Settings on the control panel.
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Printer Basics

Printer Basics

Part Names and Functions

A
B
C
D
E
F
Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the
edges of the paper.
Rear paper feed Loads paper.
Paper support Supports loaded paper.
Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer.
Usually keep this guard closed.
Output tray Holds the ejected paper. Before printing, raise the
stopper to prevent the ejected paper from falling o the tray.
Control panel Operates the printer.
B
A
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A
B
Memory card slot Insert a memory card.
Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print
head nozzles underneath.
A
B
C
Document cover Blocks external light while scanning.
Scanner glass Place the originals.
Scanner unit Scans placed originals. Open when replacing ink
cartridges or removing jammed paper inside the printer.
A
B
A
B
AC inlet Connects the power cord.
USB port Connects a USB cable.
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Control Panel

You can change the angle of the control panel.
To lower the control panel, squeeze the lever on the back of the panel as shown below.

Buttons

A
B
C
D
E
u
Turns the printer on or o.
Do not turn o while the power light is ashing (while the printer is operating or processing data).
Unplug the power cord when the power light is o.
Displays the home screen.
d l r OK Use the u d l r buttons to select a menu, and press the OK button to run the selected menu.
Stops the current operation or returns to the previous screen.
Starts an operation such as printing or copying.
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Guide to the LCD Screen

Menus and messages are displayed on the LCD screen. Select a menu or setting by pressing the u d l r buttons.
A
B
C
D
E
Icons that show the network status are displayed.
Indicates a problem with the printer's wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection, or that the printer is searching for a wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
The number of bars indicates the signal strength of the connection. The more bars there are, the stronger the connection.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Ad Hoc mode
Indicates that a wireless (Wi-Fi) network is disabled, or that the printer is connecting.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Simple AP mode.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct mode.
Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct is disabled, or that the printer is connecting.
When l and r are displayed, you can scroll right or left.
Available buttons are displayed. In this example, you can proceed to the selected menu by pressing the OK button.
This is the name of the screen displayed.
Available buttons are displayed. In this example, you can set the number of copies by pressing the u or d button.
F
Available buttons are displayed. In this example, you can select Color or B&W by pressing the l or r button.
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Menu Options

Copy Mode

Copy Mode Top Screen
Menu Settings and Explanations
Copies Enter the number of copies.
Color/B&W Select the color for copying.
Menu Options
Printer Basics
To access the following menus, press the OK button on the Copy mode top screen, and then press the the next screen.
Menu Settings and Explanations
Layout With Border Copies with margins around the edges.
Borderless Copies without margins around the edges. The image is enlarged a little to
remove borders from the edges of the paper.
Reduce/Enlarge Enlarges or reduces the original.
Auto Fit: Scans the area that contains text and images as well as the space from the corner mark, and enlarges or reduces the scanned data to t to the selected paper size.
Custom Size (%): Species the magnication to enlarge or reduce the original.
Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded.
d
button on
Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded.
Quality Select the quality for copying.
Draft: Provides faster printing, but the printouts may be faint.
Best: Provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be slower.
Density Set the density of your copies. Increase the level of density when the copying results are too light.
Decrease the level of density when ink smears.

Print Photos Mode

To access the following menus, press the OK button when a photo is displayed on a screen, and then press the button on the next screen.
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Menu Settings and Explanations
Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded.
Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded.
Borderless Borderless Prints without margins around the edges. The image is enlarged a little to
remove borders from the edges of the paper.
With Border Prints with margins around the edges.
Quality
Select the print quality. Selecting Best provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be slower.

Scan Mode

Menu Settings and Explanations
To Computer (JPEG) Saves the scanned image to a computer in JPEG format.
To Computer (PDF) Saves the scanned image to a computer in PDF format.
To Comp uter (Email)
To Computer (WSD) Stores scanned data on a network-connected computer running an English version of Windows 8.1,
Attaches the scanned image to an email.
Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.

Personal Stationery Mode

Menu Settings and Explanations
Lined Papers Prints some types of lined paper, graph paper, or music paper on A4 size paper.
Writing Papers Prints some types of writing paper on A4 size paper with a photo from the memory card set as the
background. The photo is printed lightly so that it can be easily written on.
Calendar Prints a weekly or monthly calender on A4 size paper. Select the period for the monthly calender.

Setup Mode

Menu Settings and Explanations
Ink Levels Displays the approximate levels of the ink cartridges.
When an ! icon is displayed, the ink cartridge is running low. When a X mark is displayed, the ink cartridge is expended.
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Menu Settings and Explanations
Printer Basics
Maintenance Nozzle
Check
Head Cleaning
Head Alignment
Ink Cartridge Replacemen t
Printer Setup Paper Source
Settings
Power O Tim er
Prints a pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged.
Cleans clogged nozzles in the print head.
Adjusts the print head to improve print quality.
Use this feature to replace the ink cartridges before the ink is expended.
Paper Setup Select the paper size and paper type you loaded. You can also select these
when loading paper.
Paper Setting Alert
Paper Conguratio n
Turns the printer o automatically when a specied time has passed and no operations have been performed. You can adjust the time before power management is applied.
Any increase aects the product's energy eciency. Please consider the environment before making any change.
Alerts you when the paper settings of a print job dier from the settings stored in the printer.
Automatically displays the paper settings screen when paper is loaded. AirPrint is not available when disabled.
Language Select the display language.
Sleep Timer Select the time period before the printer enters sleep mode (energy saving mode) when no
operations are performed. The LCD screen turns black when the set time passes.
Network Settings
Epson Connect Services
Google Cloud Print Services
File Sharing Select the connection method between a printer and a computer when giving write access to the memory
Print Status Sheet
Wi-Fi Setup
Connection Check
You can suspend or resume the Epson Connect or Google Cloud Print service, or cancel using the services (restore the default settings). See the following for details.
https://www.epsonconnect.com/
http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only)
card inserted in the printer. Read and write access is given to the computer with the priority connection. Only read access is given to other computers.
Prints a network status sheet.
Wi-Fi Setup on the home screen is a shortcut to access this menu. For details on each menu, see the Wi-Fi Setup table.
Checks the status of the network connection and prints the network connection check report. If there are any problems with the connection, see the check report to solve the problem. See the Network Guide for more details.
Restore Default Settings
Resets the selected settings to their defaults.
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Related Information
& “Wi-Fi Setup Mode” on page 19

Wi-Fi Setup Mode

See the Network Guide to make the following settings.
Menu Settings and Explanations
Wi-Fi Setup Wizard Select an SSID, enter a password, and then connect the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
Push Button (WPS) Connects the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network by pressing a WPS push button on a wireless router.
PIN Code (WPS) In the wireless router utility, enter the PIN code displayed on the printer's screen and connect the
printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
Wi-Fi Auto Connect Connects the printer easily to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
Disable Wi-Fi Disables the connection by turning the Wi-Fi o without deleting the network information. To enable
the connection, set up the wireless (Wi-Fi) network again.
Wi-Fi Direct Setup Connects the printer to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network without a wireless router.
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Loading Paper

Loading Paper

Paper Handling Precautions

Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper.
Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the
printable side.
If the paper is curled, atten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled
paper may cause paper jams and smears on the printout.
Do not use paper that is wavy, torn, cut, folded, damp, too thick, too thin, or paper that has stickers stuck to it.
Using these types of paper causes paper jams and smears on the printout.
Fan and align the edges of the envelopes before loading. When the stacked envelopes are
press them down to atten them before loading.
pued
up with air,
Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded. Using these envelopes causes paper jams and smears on the
printout.
Do not use envelopes with adhesive surfaces on the aps or window envelopes.
Avoid using envelopes that are too thin, as they may curl during printing.
Related Information
& “Printer Specications” on page 106
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Loading Paper

Available Paper and Capacities

Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts.
Genuine Epson Paper
Media Name Size Loading
Capacity (Sheets)
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Photo Paper Glossy A4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), 10
Epson Matte Paper­Heavyweight
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
* For manual 2-sided printing, you can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed.
A4
A4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
A4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), 16:9 wide size (102 × 181 mm), 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) 20
× 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
A4 20
A4 80
*
80
20
20
20
Manual 2­Sided Printing
Borderless Printing
Note:
e availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson support.
Commercially Available Paper
Media Name Size Loading
Capacity (Sheets)
Plain paper
Envelope
*1 The loading capacity for pre-punched paper is one sheet.
*1
*2
Letter*2, A4, B5*2, A5
*2
A6
*2
Legal
User Dened
Envelope #10, Envelope DL, Envelope C6
*3
*2
Up to the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge
guide.
1
1
10
*4
Manual 2­Sided Printing
Borderless Printing
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Loading Paper
*2 Only printing from computer is available.
*3 For XP-320 Series, only printing from computer is available.
*4 For manual 2-sided printing, you can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed.
Related Information
& “Technical Support Web Site” on page 115

List of Paper Types

To obtain optimum printing results, select the paper type that suits the paper.
Media Name Media Type
Control Panel
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Pa-
*1
per
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Matte Paper-Heavyweight
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Plain paper
Envelope Envelope Envelope
*1 These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching when printed by the printer driver. For more
information, see the documentation that came with the Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera.
*2 For smart devices, these media types can be selected when printing using Epson iPrint.
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
plain papers plain papers
Ultra Glossy Epson Ultra Glossy
*1
Prem. Glossy Epson Premium Glossy
Prem. Semigloss Epson Premium Semigloss
Glossy Photo Paper Glossy
Matte Epson Matte
Matte Epson Matte
plain papers plain papers
Printer Driver, Smart device
*2
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Loading Paper

Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed

1. Open the feeder guard, extend the paper support, and then tilt it backwards.
2. Slide the edge guide to the le.
3. Load paper vertically along the right side of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up.
Important:
c
Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specied for the paper. For plain paper, do not load
above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide.
When loading paper with a dened size, align it with the paper size indicator on the paper support.
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Envelopes
Pre-punched paper
Loading Paper
Note:
Load a single sheet of paper without binding holes at the top or the bottom.
Adjust the print position of your le to avoid printing over the holes.
4. Slide the edge guide to the edge of the paper, and then close the feeder guard.
5. Check the current paper size and paper type settings displayed on the control panel. To use the settings, select
u
Do Not Change using the
select Change using the
or d button, press the OK button, and then go to step 7. To change the settings,
u
or d button, press the OK button, and then go to the next step.
Important:
c
paper setup screen is not displayed if the paper is not loaded along the right side of the rear paper feed. An
e error occurs when you start printing.
Note: If you have disabled the Paper Conguration setting, the paper setting screen is not displayed. Go to step 7.
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Loading Paper
6. On the paper size setting screen, select the paper size using the l or r button, and then press the OK button. On the paper type setting screen, select the paper type in the same way, and then press the OK button.
Note: You can also display the paper size and paper type settings screen by selecting Setup > Printer Setup > Paper Source Settings > Paper Setup.
7. Slide out the output tray and then raise the stopper.
Note:
Return the remaining paper to its package. If you leave it in the printer, the paper may curl or the print quality may decline.
Related Information
& “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 20 & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 21
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Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Important:
c
When placing bulky originals such as books, prevent exterior light from shining directly onto the scanner glass.
1. Open the document cover.
2. Remove any dust or stains on the scanner glass.
3. Place the original face-down and slide it to the corner mark.
Note:
e area 1.5 mm from the edges of the scanner glass is not scanned.
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Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
If you are scanning using Full Auto Mode or a thumbnail preview of EPSON Scan, place the original 4.5 mm away from the horizontal and vertical edges of the scanner glass.
Note:
Place multiple photos at least 20 mm apart from each other.
e photos should be larger than 15 x 15 mm.
4. Close the cover gently.
Note:
Remove the originals aer scanning or copying. If you leave the originals on the scanner glass for a long time, they may stick to the surface of the glass.
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User's Guide

Inserting a Memory Card

Inserting a Memory Card

Supported Memory Cards

*
miniSD
miniSDHC
microSD*
microSDHC
microSDXC
SD
SDHC
SDXC
*
*
*
* Attach an adapter to t the memory card slot. Otherwise, the card may get stuck.
Related Information
& “Supported Memory Card Specications” on page 108

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

1.
Insert a memory card into the printer.
e printer starts reading the data and the light ashes. When reading is complete, the light stops ashing and remains on.
Important:
c
Do not try to force the card all the way into the slot. It should not be fully inserted.
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Inserting a Memory Card
2. When you have nished using the memory card, make sure the light is not ashing, and then remove the card.
Important:
c
If you remove the memory card while the light is ashing, the data in the memory card may be lost.
Note:
If you access the memory card from a computer, you need to operate the computer to safely remove the removal device.
Related Information
& “Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer” on page 114
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Printing

Printing

Printing from the Control Panel

Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory Card

1. Load paper in the printer.
Important:
c
Make the paper settings on the control panel.
2. Insert a memory card into the printer.
Important:
c
Do not remove the memory card until you have nished printing.
3.
Enter Print Photos from the home screen using the
l
4. Use the printing more than one photo, repeat this procedure.
5. Press the OK button to display the print settings conformation screen.
6. To change the print settings, press the
setting items such as the paper size and the paper type, and change the settings using the When you have nished, press the OK button.
7. Press the
Related Information
& “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 23 & “List of Paper Types” on page 22 & “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 28 & “Print Photos Mode” on page 16
or r button to select a photo, and use the u or d button to set the number of copies. When
d
button to display the setting screen. Use the u or d button to select
x
button.
l
or r button, and then press the OK button.
l
or r button.
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