Epson Expression Home XP-345 User Manual
User's Guide
NPD5449-00 EN
User's Guide
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Contents
Contents
Copyright
Trademarks
About This Manual
Introduction of Manuals..................... 8
Marks and Symbols.........................8
Descriptions Used in this Manual...............9
Operating System References..................9
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions.........................10
Printer Advisories and Warnings.............. 11
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/
Using the Printer........................11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Printer with a Wireless Connection...........12
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory
Cards................................ 12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen................................12
Protecting Your Personal Information...........12
Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions...................13
Control Panel............................ 15
Buttons...............................15
Guide to the LCD Screen..................15
Checking the Network Status Using Network
Icon................................. 25
Printing a Network Connection Report........26
Printing a Network Status Sheet.............29
Replacing or Adding New Access Points.........30
Changing the Connection Method to a Computer. . 30
Disabling Wi-Fi from the Control Panel..........32
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
connection from the Control Panel.............32
Restoring the Network Settings from the
Control Panel............................ 32
Loading Paper
Paper Handling Precautions..................33
Available Paper and Capacities................34
List of Paper Types.......................35
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed...........35
Placing Originals
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . . . 39
How to Place Various Originals................40
Placing Originals for 2-Up Layout............40
Placing a Double-Page Spread for 2-Up Layout. . 40
Placing Multiple Photos for Scanning.........41
Inserting a Memory Card
Supported Memory Cards................... 42
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.........42
Network Settings
Network Connection Types.................. 19
Wi-Fi Connection....................... 19
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection.........19
Connecting to a Computer...................20
Connecting to a Smart Device................ 22
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel. . . . .22
Making Wi-Fi Settings Manually.............22
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup. . . . 23
Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup
(WPS)................................24
Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
Connection Settings......................25
Checking the Network Connection Status........25
Printing
Printing from the Control Panel...............44
Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory
Card.................................44
Printing Lined Paper, Calendars, and
Original Writing Paper....................45
DPOF Printing......................... 46
Menu Options for Print Photos Mode.........46
Printing from a Computer...................46
Printing Basics - Windows.................46
Printing Basics - Mac OS X.................48
Printing on 2-Sides (for Windows only). . . . . . . . 50
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet..........51
Printing to Fit the Paper Size................52
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Printing Multiple Files Together (for
Windows Only).........................54
Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets to
Create a Poster (for Windows Only)..........55
Printing Using Advanced Features........... 61
Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print. . 63
Printing from Smart Devices................. 64
Using Epson iPrint.......................64
Using AirPrint..........................66
Canceling Printing.........................66
Canceling Printing - Printer Button...........66
Canceling Printing - Windows.............. 67
Canceling Printing - Mac OS X..............67
Copying
Menu Options for Copy Mode................ 68
Scanning
Scanning Using the Control Panel..............71
Scanning to a Computer...................71
Scanning to a Computer (WSD).............72
Scanning from a Computer...................74
Scanning Using Epson Scan 2...............74
Scanning from Smart Devices.................80
Installing Epson iPrint....................80
Scanning Using Epson iPrint............... 80
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows..............................94
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Mac OS X.............................94
Aligning the Print Head.....................94
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel.......95
Aligning the Print Head - Windows...........95
Aligning the Print Head - Mac OS X..........96
Cleaning the Paper Path.....................96
Cleaning the Scanner Glass...................97
Saving Power.............................97
Saving Power - Control Panel...............97
Saving Power - Windows.................. 98
Saving Power - Mac OS X..................98
Menu Options for Setup Mode
Menu Options for Ink Levels................. 99
Menu Options for Maintenance............... 99
Menu Options for Printer Setup.............. 100
Menu Options for Network Settings........... 100
Menu Options for Epson Connect Services......101
Menu Options for Google Cloud Print Services. . . 102
Menu Options for File Sharing...............102
Menu Options for Firmware Update...........103
Menu Options for Restore Default Settings...... 103
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Checking the Ink Levels.....................82
Checking the Ink Levels - Control Panel. . . . . . . 82
Checking the Ink Levels - Windows...........82
Checking the Ink Levels - Mac OS X..........82
Ink Cartridge Codes........................82
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions............83
Replacing Ink Cartridges.................... 85
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink............88
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows. 90
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink -
Mac OS X.............................91
Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is
Low (for Windows Only)....................92
Maintaining the Printer
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head..........93
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Control Panel.......................... 93
Network Service and Software
Information
Epson Connect Service.....................104
Web Cong.............................104
Running Web Cong on a Web Browser. . . . . . 105
Running Web Cong on Windows.......... 105
Running Web Cong on Mac OS X..........105
Windows Printer Driver....................106
Guide to Windows Printer Driver...........107
Making Operation Settings for the Windows
Printer Driver......................... 109
Mac OS X Printer Driver................... 109
Guide to Mac OS X Printer Driver...........110
Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS X
Printer Driver......................... 111
Epson Scan 2 (Scanner Driver)...............112
Epson Event Manager......................112
Epson Easy Photo Print....................113
E-Web Print (for Windows Only)............. 113
Easy Photo Scan..........................114
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EPSON Soware Updater...................114
Uninstalling Applications...................115
Uninstalling Applications - Windows.........115
Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS X........116
Installing Applications.....................116
Updating Applications and Firmware.......... 117
Updating the Printer's Firmware using the
Control Panel..........................117
Solving Problems
Checking the Printer Status..................119
Checking Error Codes on the LCD Screen. . . . .119
Checking the Printer Status - Windows.......120
Checking Printer Status - Mac OS X......... 120
Removing Jammed Paper...................121
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear
Paper Feed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Removing Jammed Paper from the Output Tray 121
Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the
Printer...............................122
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Paper Jams............................123
Paper Feeds at a Slant....................123
Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time. . . . . . 124
No Paper Feeds........................124
Paper Out Error Occurs..................124
Power and Control Panel Problems............124
Power Does Not Turn On.................124
Power Does Not Turn O.................124
LCD Screen Gets Dark...................124
Cannot Print from a Computer...............124
When You Cannot Make Network Settings......125
Cannot Connect from Devices Even ough
Network Settings are No Problem...........125
Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer. . . 127
Checking the SSID for the Computer.........127
Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print over a
Network Connection......................128
Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print Using a USB
Connection.............................129
Cannot Print from an iPhone or iPad.......... 129
Printing is Paused........................ 129
Printout Problems........................129
Printout is Scued or Color is Missing........129
Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear.......130
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of
Approximately 2.5 cm....................130
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or
Misalignment..........................131
Print Quality is Poor.....................131
Paper Is Smeared or Scued...............132
Printed Photos are Sticky.................132
Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected
Colors...............................133
Colors Dier from What You See on the
Display..............................133
Cannot Print Without Margins.............133
Edges of the Image are Cropped During
Borderless Printing......................133
Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
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Are Incorrect..........................134
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 134
e Printed Image Is Inverted..............134
Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints...........134
Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight
Lines Appear in the Copied Image...........135
Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the
Copied Image......................... 135
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
Appears in the Copied Image..............135
e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 135
Other Printing Problems................... 136
Printing Is Too Slow.....................136
Printing Slows Down Dramatically During
Continuous Printing.....................136
Cannot Cancel Printing from a Computer
Running Mac OS X v10.6.8................136
Cannot Start Scanning.....................137
Cannot Start Scanning when Using the
Control Panel..........................137
Scanned Image Problems...................138
Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear
when Scanning from the Scanner Glass.......138
e Image Quality Is Rough...............138
Oset Appears in the Background of Images. . . 138
Text is Blurred.........................138
Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear. . . 139
Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the
Scanner Glass..........................139
Cannot Preview in umbnail............. 139
Text is Not Recognized Correctly when
Saving as a Searchable PDF................140
Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image. . 140
Other Scanning Problems...................141
Scanning Is Too Slow....................141
Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/
Multi-TIFF........................... 141
Other Problems..........................141
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Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................141
Operation Sounds Are Loud...............141
Cannot Save the Data to a Memory Card......142
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
Windows Only)........................142
"?" Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen. . 142
Appendix
Technical Specications....................143
Printer Specications....................143
Scanner Specications...................144
Interface Specications...................144
Network Function List...................144
Wi-Fi Specications.....................146
Security Protocol.......................146
Supported ird Party Services.............146
External Storage Device Specications........147
Dimensions...........................148
Electrical Specications..................148
Environmental Specications..............148
System Requirements....................149
Regulatory Information....................149
Standards and Approvals................. 149
Restrictions on Copying..................149
Transporting the Printer....................150
Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer. . . . . 152
Where to Get Help........................153
Technical Support Web Site................153
Contacting Epson Support................153
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About This Manual
About This Manual
Introduction of Manuals
e following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, see the help included in the
various Epson soware applications.
❏ Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the
problems, and so on.
❏ User's Guide (digital manual)
manual. Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer, on network settings when
is
using the printer on a network, and on solving problems.
soware,
using the printer, solving
You can obtain the latest versions of the above manuals with the following methods.
❏ Paper manual
Visit the Epson Europe support website at http://www.epson.eu/Support, or the Epson worldwide support
website at http://support.epson.net/.
❏ Digital manual
Start EPSON Soware Updater on your computer. EPSON Soware Updater checks for available updates of
Epson
soware
Related Information
& “EPSON Soware Updater” on page 114
applications and the digital manuals, and allows you to download the latest ones.
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:
Provides complementary and reference information.
&
Related Information
Links to related sections.
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About This Manual
Descriptions Used in this Manual
❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the Epson Scan 2 (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 10 or Mac
OS X v10.11.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 dierences
depending on the model, the method of operation is the same.
❏ Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings.
Operating System References
Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "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
❏
Microso
❏ Microso
❏ Microso
❏
Microso
❏ Microso
❏ Microso
Mac OS X
In this manual, "Mac OS X v10.11.x" refers to OS X El Capitan, "Mac OS X v10.10.x" refers to OS X Yosemite, "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 v10.11.x", "Mac OS X v10.10.x", "Mac OS X v10.9.x", "Mac OS X v10.8.x", "Mac
OS X v10.7.x", and "Mac OS X v10.6.8".
Wi n d o w s® 10 operating system
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Wi n d o w s® 8.1 operating system
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Wi n d o w s® 8 operating system
®
Wi n d o w s® 7 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Vis ta® operating system
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Wi n d o w s® XP operating system
®
Wi n d o w s® XP Professional x64 Edition 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.
❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following
Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols.
http://support.epson.net/symbols
❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of
other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in re or
electric shock.
❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, scanner unit, or options by
yourself, except as specically explained in the printer's manuals.
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
e power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing
damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust
controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏ Do not place or store the printer outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations
subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands.
❏ Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely
aect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
❏ If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain aer a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ 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, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue aer
a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
❏ Do not disassemble the 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.
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Important Instructions
Printer Advisories and Warnings
Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this
manual for future reference.
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/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 at, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. e printer
will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏ 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
❏ 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
light stops ashing.
ammable
P
button. Do not unplug the printer or turn o the power at the outlet
gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause
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Important Instructions
❏ 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.
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection
❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect 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 aect the operation of automatically controlled devices such as
automatic doors or
automatically controlled devices, follow all posted warnings and directions on these devices.
alarms, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction. When using this printer near
re
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 Specications” on page 147
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen
❏
LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
e
brightness. ese are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
❏ Only use a dry, so cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
❏ 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
Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper.
A
Rear paper feed Loads paper.
B
Paper support Supports loaded paper.
C
Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep this guard
D
closed.
Output tray Holds the ejected paper. Before printing, raise the stopper to prevent the
E
ejected paper from falling o the tray.
Control panel Operates the printer.
F
B
A
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Memory card slot Insert a memory card.
A
Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath.
B
Printer Basics
Document cover Blocks external light while scanning.
A
Scanner glass Place the originals.
B
Scanner unit Scans placed originals. Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing
C
jammed paper inside the printer.
A
B
AC inlet Connects the power cord.
A
USB port Connects a USB cable.
B
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Printer Basics
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 d l r
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.
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.
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.
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Printer Basics
Guide to the Home Screen
e following icons and menus are displayed on the home screen.
Icons that show the network status are displayed.
A
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 a wireless (Wi-Fi) network is disabled, or that the printer is processing a wireless
network connection.
Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct is enabled.
Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct is disabled.
B
When l and r are displayed, you can scroll right or left by pressing the l or r button.
Function icons and names are displayed as mode icons.
C
Copy
Print Photos
Scan
Personal
Stationery
Enters Copy mode that allows you to copy a document.
Enters Print Photos mode that allows you to print photos on your memory card.
Enters Scan mode that allows you to scan a document or a photo.
Enters Personal Stationery mode that allows you to print original items, such as ruled paper
and calendars, using the photos on your memory card.
Quiet Mode
Setup
Wi-Fi Setup Displays menus that allow you to set up the printer for use on a wireless network. This is a
Available buttons are displayed. In this example, you can proceed to the selected menu by pressing the OK button.
D
Displays Quiet Mode setting that allows you to reduce the noise the printer makes. However,
enabling this may reduce print speed. Depending on the paper type and print quality settings
you selected, there may be no dierence in the printer's noise level.
This is a shortcut to the following menu.
Setup > Printer Setup > Quiet Mode
Enters Setup mode that allows you to make maintenance, printer setup, and network settings.
shortcut to the following menu.
Setup > Network Settings > Wi-Fi Setup
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Entering Characters
To enter characters and symbols for network settings from the control panel, use the u, d, l, and r buttons.
u
Press the
to the next input position. When you have nished entering characters, press the OK button.
displayed screen varies depending on the setting items. e following is the screen for entering the password
e
for your Wi-Fi network.
or d button to select the character you want to enter, and then press the r button to move the cursor
Icons Descriptions
Switches the character type.
ABC: Uppercase characters
abc: Lowercase characters
123: Numbers and symbols
u d
r
l
OK Enters the selected characters.
Selects the character to be entered.
Moves the cursor to the right.
Deletes a character to the left (backspace).
Returns to the previous screen.
Entering the Practice String "13By"
1. Press the button twice to switch the character type to 123.
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2. Press the u button twice to select "1".
r
3. Press the
4. Press the r button once to move the cursor, and then press the button to switch the character type to
ABC. Press the
button once to move the cursor, and then press the u button four times to select "3".
u
button twice to select "B".
5. Press the r button once to move the cursor, and then press the button to switch the character type to abc.
d
Press the
6. Press the OK button.
button twice to select "y".
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Network Settings
Network Connection Types
Wi-Fi Connection
Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the access point. is is the typical connection method
for home or oce networks where computers are connected by Wi-Fi through the access point.
Related Information
& “Connecting to a Computer” on page 20
& “Connecting to a Smart Device” on page 22
& “Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel” on page 22
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection
Use this connection method when you are not using Wi-Fi at home or at the oce, or when you want to connect
the printer and the computer or smart device directly. In this mode, the printer acts as an access point and you can
connect up to four devices to the printer without having to use a standard access point. However, devices directly
connected to the printer cannot communicate with each other through the printer.
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Note:
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection is a connection method designed to replace Ad Hoc mode.
e printer can be connected by Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection simultaneously. However, if you
start a network connection in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection when the printer is connected by Wi-Fi, the
Wi-Fi is temporarily disconnected.
Related Information
& “Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings” on page 25
Connecting to a Computer
We recommend using the installer to connect the printer to a computer. You can run the installer using one of the
following methods.
❏ Setting up from the website
Access the following website, and then enter the product name.
http://epson.sn
Go to Setup, and then click Download in the download and connect part. Click or double-click the
downloaded
❏ Setting up using the soware disc (only for the models that come with a soware disc and users with computers
with disc drives.)
Insert the soware disc into the computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Selecting the Connection Methods
Follow the on-screen instructions until the following screen is displayed, and then select the connection method of
the printer to the computer.
to run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions.
le
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❏ Wi n d o w s
Select the connection type and then click Next.
Network Settings
❏ Mac OS X
Select the connection type.
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Follow the on-screen instructions. e necessary soware is installed.
Connecting to a Smart Device
You can use the printer from a smart device when you connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the
smart device. To use the printer from a smart device, set up from the following website. Access to the website from
the smart device that you want to connect to the printer.
http://epson.sn > Setup
Note:
If you want to connect a computer and a smart device to the printer at the same time, we recommend connecting the
computer
rst.
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel
You can make network settings from the printer's control panel. Aer connecting the printer to the network,
connect to the printer from the device that you want to use (computer, smart phone, tablet, and so on.)
Related Information
& “Making Wi-Fi Settings Manually” on page 22
& “Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup” on page 23
& “Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS)” on page 24
& “Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings” on page 25
Making Wi-Fi Settings Manually
You can manually set up the information necessary to connect to an access point from the printer's control panel.
To set up manually, you need the SSID and password for an access point.
Note:
If you are using an access point with its default settings, the SSID and password are on the label. If you do not know the SSID
and password, contact the person who set up the access point, or see the documentation provided with the access point.
1. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
2.
Select Wi-Fi (Recommended), and then press the OK button.
3. Press the OK button.
4. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard, and then press the OK button.
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5. Select the SSID for the access point from printer's control panel, and then press the OK button.
Note:
❏ If the SSID you want to connect to is not displayed on the printer's control panel, select Search Again to update the
list. If it is still not displayed, select Other SSIDs, and then enter the SSID directly.
❏ If you do not know the SSID, check if it is written on the label of the access point. If you are using the access point
with its default settings, use the SSID written on the label.
6. Enter the password, and then press the OK button.
Select whether or not you print a network connection report aer nishing the settings.
Note:
❏ e password is case-sensitive.
❏ If you do not know the password, check if it is written on the label of the access point. If you are using the access point
with its default settings, use the password written on the label. e password may also be called a "Key", a
"Passphrase", and so on.
❏ If you do not know the password for the access point, see the documentation provided with the access point, or
contact the person who set it up.
❏ If you fail to connect, load paper, and then press the
button to print a network connection report.
Related Information
“Entering Characters” on page 17
&
“Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 25
&
“When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 125
&
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup
You can automatically set up a Wi-Fi network by pressing a button on the access point. If the following conditions
are met, you can set up by using this method.
❏ e access point is compatible with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
❏
current Wi-Fi connection was established by pressing a button on the access point.
e
Note:
If you cannot nd the button or you are setting up using the soware, see the documentation provided with the access point.
1. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
2. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended), and then press the OK button.
3. Press the OK button.
4.
Select Push Button Setup (WPS), and then press the OK button.
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5. Hold down the [WPS] button on the access point until the security light ashes.
If you do not know where the [WPS] button is, or there are no buttons on the access point, see the
documentation provided with your access point for details.
6. Press the OK button on the printer's control panel. Follow the on-screen instruction
Note:
If connection fails, restart the access point, move it closer to the printer, and try again. If it still does not work, print a
network connection report and check the solution.
Related Information
& “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 25
& “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 125
hereaer.
Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS)
You can connect to an access point by using a PIN code. You can use this method to set up if an access point is
capable of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Use a computer to enter a PIN code into the access point.
1. Select Setup on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
2.
Select Network Settings and then press the OK button.
3. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen and then press the OK button.
4. Select PIN Code (WPS) and then press the OK button.
5. Use your computer to enter the PIN code (an eight digit number) displayed on the printer's control panel into
the access point within two minutes.
Note:
See the documentation provided with your access point for details on entering a PIN code.
6. Press the OK button.
Setup is complete when the setup completion message is displayed.
Note:
If connection fails, restart the access point, move it closer to the printer, and try again. If it still does not work, print a
connection report and check the solution.
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Related Information
& “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 25
& “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 125
Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings
is method allows you to connect the printer directly to computer or smart devices without an access point. e
printer acts as an access point.
Important:
c
When you connect from a computer or smart device to the printer using the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection,
the printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the computer or smart device and the communication
is established between them. Since the computer or smart device is automatically connected to the other connectable
Wi-Fi network if the printer is turned o, it is not connected to the previous Wi-Fi network again if the printer is
turned on. Connect to the printer's SSID for Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection from the computer or smart
device again. If you do not want to connect every time you turn the printer on or o, we recommend using Wi-Fi
network by connecting the printer to an access point.
1.
Select Wi-Fi S e tu p on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
2. Select Wi - F i D irec t , and then press the OK button.
3. Press the OK button.
4.
Press the OK button to start the setup.
5. Press the OK button.
6. Check the SSID and password displayed on the printer's control panel. On the network connection screen of
the computer or smart device, select the SSID shown on the printer's control panel to connect.
7. Enter the password displayed on the printer's control panel on the computer or smart device.
8.
Aer the connection is established, press the OK button on the printer's control panel.
9. Press the OK button.
Related Information
& “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 25
& “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 125
Checking the Network Connection Status
Checking the Network Status Using Network Icon
You can check the network connection status using the network icon on the printer's home screen. e icon
changes depending on the connection type and strength of the radio wave.
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Related Information
& “Guide to the Home Screen” on page 16
Printing a Network Connection Report
You can print a network connection report to check the status between the printer and the access point.
1. Load papers.
2. Select Setup on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
3. Select Network Settings > Connection Check.
connection check starts.
e
x
4. Press the
button to print the network connection report.
If an error has occurred, check the network connection report, and then follow the printed solutions.
Related Information
& “Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report” on page 26
Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report
Check the messages and error codes on the network connection report, and then follow the solutions.
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a. Error code
b. Messages on the Network Environment
a. Error code
Code Solution
E-1 ❏ Make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected to the printer, a hub, or other network devices.
❏ Make sure that the hub or other network devices are turned on.
E-2
E-3
E-7
E-5 Make sure the access point's security type is set to one of the following. If it is not, change the security type on
❏ Make sure that the access point is turned on.
❏ Check that the computer or other devices are connected correctly to the access point.
❏ Place the printer close to the access point. Remove any obstacles between them.
❏ If you have entered the SSID manually, check if it is correct. Check the SSID from the Network Status part on
the network connection report.
❏ To establish a network using push button setup, check that the access point supports WPS. If it does not
support WPS, you cannot establish a network using push button setup.
❏ Check that only ASCII characters (alphanumeric characters and symbols) are used for the SSID. The printer
cannot display an SSID which contains any characters other than ASCII characters.
❏ Check the SSID and password before connecting to the access point. If you are using an access point with its
default settings, the SSID and password are on the label. If you do not know the SSID and password, contact
the person who set up the access point, or see the documentation provided with the access point.
❏ When you want to connect to an SSID generated using the tethering function on a smart device, check the
SSID and password in the documentation provided with the smart device.
❏ If the Wi-Fi connection is suddenly disconnected, check the following. If any of these are applicable, reset the
network settings using the installer. You can run it from the following website.
http://epson.sn > Setup
❏ Another smart device was added to the network using push button setup.
❏ The Wi-Fi network was set up using any method other than push button setup.
the access point, and then reset the printer's network settings.
❏ WEP-64 bit (40 bit)
❏ WEP-128 bit (104 bit)
❏ WPA PSK (TKIP/AES)
❏ WPA2 PSK (TKIP/AES)
❏ WPA (TKIP/AES)
❏ WPA2 (TKIP/AES)
* : WPA PSK is also known as WPA Personal. WPA2 PSK is also known as WPA2 Personal.
E-6 ❏ Check if the MAC address ltering is disabled. If it is enabled, register the printer's MAC address so that it is
not ltered. See the documentation provided with the access point for details. You can check the printer's
MAC address from the Network Status part on the network connection report.
❏ If the access point's shared authentication is enabled on the WEP security method, make sure the
authentication key and index are correct.
E-8 ❏ Enable DHCP on the access point when the printer's Obtain IP Address is set to Auto.
❏ If the printer's Obtain IP Address is set to Manual, the IP address you manually set is out of range (for
example: 0.0.0.0) and it is disabled. Set a valid IP address from printer's control panel or Web Cong.
*
*
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E-9 Check the following.
❏ Devices are turned on.
❏ You can access the Internet and other computers or network devices on the same network from the devices
you want to connect to the printer.
If it still does not work after checking the above, reset the network settings using the installer. You can run it
from the following website.
http://epson.sn > Setup
E-10 Check the following.
❏ Other devices on the network are turned on.
❏ Network addresses (IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway) are correct if you have set the printer's
Obtain IP Address to Manual.
Reset the network address if these are incorrect. You can check the IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway from the Network Status part on the network connection report.
When DHCP is enabled, change the printer's Obtain IP Address to Auto. If you want to set the IP address
manually, check the printer's IP address from the Network Status part on the network connection report, and
then select Manual on the network settings screen. Set the subnet mask to [255.255.255.0].
Network Settings
E-11 Check the following.
❏ The default gateway address is correct when you set the printer's TCP/IP Setup to Manual.
❏ The device that is set as the default gateway is turned on.
Set the correct default gateway address. You can check the default gateway address from the Network Status
part on the network connection report.
E-12 Check the following.
❏ Other devices on the network are turned on.
❏ The network addresses (IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway) are correct if you are entering them
manually.
❏ The network addresses for other devices (subnet mask and default gateway) are the same.
❏ The IP address does not conict with other devices.
If it still does not work after checking the above, try the following.
❏ Make network settings on the computer that is on the same network as the printer using the installer. You
can run it from the following website.
http://epson.sn > Setup
❏ You can register several passwords on an access point that uses the WEP security type. If several passwords
are registered, check if the
registered password is set on the printer.
rst
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E-13 Check the following.
❏ Network devices such as an access point, hub, and router are turned on.
❏ The TCP/IP Setup for network devices has not been set up manually. (If the printer's TCP/IP Setup is set
automatically while the TCP/IP Setup for other network devices is performed manually, the printer's network
may dier from the network for other devices.)
If it still does not work after checking the above, try the following.
❏ Make network settings on the computer that is on the same network as the printer using the installer. You
can run it from the following website.
http://epson.sn > Setup
❏ You can register several passwords on an access point that uses the WEP security type. If several passwords
are registered, check if the rst registered password is set on the printer.
b. Messages on the Network Environment
Network Settings
Message Solution
*Multiple network names (SSID) that
match your entered network name (SSID)
have been detected. Conrm network
name (SSID).
The Wi-Fi environment needs to be
improved. Turn the wireless router o and
then turn it on. If the connection does not
improve, see the documentation for the
wireless router.
*No more devices can be connected.
Disconnect one of the connected devices if
you want to add another one.
The same SSID may be set on several access points. Check the settings on the
access points, and change the SSID.
After moving the printer closer to the access point and removing any
obstacles between them, turn the access point on. If it still does not connect,
see the documentation supplied with the access point.
You can simultaneously connect up to four computers and smart devices in
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection. To add another computer or smart
device, disconnect one of the connected devices rst.
Related Information
& “Connecting to a Computer” on page 20
& “Web Cong” on page 104
& “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 125
Printing a Network Status Sheet
You can check the detailed network information by printing it.
1. Load papers.
2. Select Setup on the home screen.
3. Select Network Settings > Print Status Sheet.
x
4. Press the
network status sheet is printed.
e
button.
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Replacing or Adding New Access Points
If the SSID changes due to the replacement of an access point, or an access point is added and a new network
environment is established, re-set the Wi-Fi settings.
Related Information
& “Changing the Connection Method to a Computer” on page 30
Changing the Connection Method to a Computer
Using the installer and re-set up in a dierent connection method.
❏ Setting up from the website
Access the following website, and then enter the product name.
http://epson.sn
Go to Setup, and then click Download in the download and connect part. Click or double-click the
downloaded le to run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions.
❏ Setting up using the soware disc (only for the models that come with a soware disc and users with computers
with disc drives.)
Insert the soware disc into the computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Selecting Change the Connection Methods
Follow the on-screen instructions until the following screen is displayed.
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