Epson Expression Premium XP-6105 User Manual

User's Guide

NPD5955-01 EN

User's Guide

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Contents

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About This Manual

Introduction to the Manuals..................10

Using the Manual to Search for Information. . . . . . 10

Marks and Symbols........................11

Descriptions Used in this Manual..............12

Operating System References.................12

Important Instructions

Safety Instructions.........................13

Printer Advisories and Warnings.............. 14

Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/

Using the Printer........................14

Advisories and Warnings for Using the

Printer with a Wireless Connection...........15

Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory

Cards................................ 15

Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD

Screen................................15

Protecting Your Personal Information...........15

Printer Basics

Part Names and Functions...................16

Control Panel............................ 19

Icons displayed in the LCD Screen........... 19

Basic Screen

Entering Characters......................23

Viewing Animations......................24

Displaying a Menu Appropriate to the

Operation.............................25

Conguration

.................22

Network Settings

Network Connection Types.................. 26

Wi-Fi Connection....................... 26

Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection.........26

Connecting to a Computer...................27

Connecting to a Smart Device................ 28

Connecting to a smart device over a wireless

router................................28

Connecting to an iPhone or iPad (iOS

devices) using Wi-Fi Direct.................28

Connecting to Android Devices Using Wi-Fi

Direct................................32

Connecting to Devices other than iOS and

Android Using Wi-Fi Direct................34

Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer..........37

Making Wi-Fi Settings by Entering the SSID

and Password...........................38

Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup

(WPS)................................39

Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup

(WPS)................................41

Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)

Connection Settings......................42

Making Advanced Network Settings..........43

Checking the Network Connection Status........44

Network Icon...........................44

Checking Detailed Network Information

from the Control Panel....................44

Printing a Network Connection Report........45

Printing a Network Status Sheet.............51

Replacing or Adding New Wireless Routers. . . . . 52

Changing the Connection Method to a Computer. . 52

Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings. . . 53

Disabling Wi-Fi from the Control Panel..........53

Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)

Connection from the Control Panel............ 54

Restoring the Network Settings from the

Control Panel............................ 55

Loading Paper

Paper Handling Precautions..................57

Available Paper and Capacities................58

Genuine Epson Paper.....................58

Commercially Available Paper..............60

List of Paper Types.........................60

Paper Source Features...................... 61

Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1.........62

Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2.........66

Placing Originals

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . . . 72

How to Place Various Originals................73

Placing Photos for Copying................ 73

Placing an ID Card for Copying.............74

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Placing a CD/DVD for Copying Labels........74

Placing Multiple Photos for Scanning at the

Same Time.............................74

Inserting a Memory Card

Supported Memory Cards................... 76

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.........76

Loading a CD/DVD for Printing

Printable CD/DVDs........................78

CD/DVD Handling Precautions...............78

Loading and Removing a CD/DVD.............78

Printing

Printing from the Print Photos Menu on the

Control Panel............................ 80

Basic Operations for Printing Photos......... 80

Printing in Various Layouts................ 84

Printing ID Photos.......................85

Printing Photos with a Template.............86

Menu Options for Printing from the Control

Panel.................................87

Printing from the Variou s prin ts Menu on the

Control Panel............................ 90

Printing Design Paper....................90

Printing Photos with Handwritten Notes.......91

Printing Photos onto a CD/DVD Label........93

Printing Photos onto a Jewel Case Jacket.......95

Printing Original Calendars with a Photo. . . . . . 96

Printing a Schedule...................... 97

Printing Lined Paper.....................98

Printing Original Writing Paper.............98

Printing an Original Message Card...........99

Printing a Coloring Book.................101

Printing from a Computer.................. 101

Printing Basics - Windows................101

Printing Basics - Mac OS................. 103

Printing on 2-Sides......................105

Printing Several Pages on One Sheet.........107

Printing to Fit the Paper Size...............109

Printing Multiple Files Together (for

Windows Only)........................110

Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets to

Create a Poster (for Windows Only)......... 111

Printing Using Advanced Features...........117

Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print. .119 Printing a CD/DVD Label with Epson Print

CD................................. 120

Printing from Smart Devices.................120

Using Epson iPrint......................120

Using Epson Print Enabler................122

Using AirPrint.........................122

Printing from a Digital Camera...............123

Printing from a Digital Camera Connected

by USB Cable..........................123

Printing from a Digital Camera Connected

Wirelessly............................ 124

Canceling Printing........................125

Canceling Printing - Control Panel..........125

Canceling Printing - Windows............. 125

Canceling Printing - Mac OS.............. 126

Copying

Copying Basics...........................127

Various Copying Methods.................. 128

Copying in Various Layout................128

Copying Photos........................129

Copying on a CD/DVD Label..............130

Menu Options for Copying..................133

Scanning

Scanning Using the Control Panel.............135

Scanning to a Memory Device............. 135

Scanning to a Computer..................137

Scanning to the Cloud...................141

Scanning Using WSD....................143

Scanning from a Computer..................145

Scanning Using Epson Scan 2..............145

Scanning from Smart Devices................152

Installing Epson iPrint...................152

Scanning Using Epson iPrint...............152

Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables

Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and

the Maintenance Box......................154

Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink

and the Maintenance Box - Control Panel. . . . . 154

Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink

and the Maintenance Box - Windows.........154

Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink

and the Maintenance Box - Mac OS..........154

Ink Cartridge Codes.......................155

Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions...........156

Replacing Ink Cartridges................... 158

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Maintenance Box Code.....................162

Maintenance Box Handling Precautions. . . . . . . . 162

Replacing a Maintenance Box................163

Temporarily Printing with Black Ink...........166

Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 167 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS. .168

Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is

Low (for Windows Only)................... 169

Maintaining the Printer

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head.........170

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -

Control Panel..........................170

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -

Windows.............................171

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac

OS..................................171

Aligning the Print Head....................171

Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel. . . . . . 172

Cleaning the Paper Path....................172

Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears.......173

Cleaning the Paper Path for Paper Feeding

Problems.............................174

Cleaning the Scanner Glass..................176

Cleaning the Translucent Film............... 176

Saving Power............................178

Saving Power - Control Panel..............178

Menu Options for Settings

Menu Options for Supply Status..............180

Menu Options for Basic Settings..............180

Screen Saver:..........................180

LCD Brightness:........................180

Auto Power On:........................180

Power O Timer:.......................180

Power O Settings:......................181

Sleep Timer:...........................181

Language:............................181

Clear All Settings:.......................181

Menu Options for Printer Settings.............181

Paper Source Setting:....................181

CD/DVD:............................181

CD Inner/Outer:.......................182

Stickers:..............................182

ick Paper:...........................182

Quiet Mode:.......................... 182

Ink Drying Time:.......................182

Bidirectional:..........................182

Clear All Settings.......................182

Menu Options for Network Settings........... 182

Menu Options for Web Service Settings.........183

Menu Options for File Sharing Setup...........184

Menu Options for Camera Print Settings........184

Menu Options for Guide Functions............184

Paper Mismatch:....................... 184

Auto Selection Mode:....................184

All settings:...........................185

Clear All Settings:.......................185

Menu Options for Firmware Update...........185

Update:..............................185

Notication:.......................... 185

Menu Options for Restore Default Settings...... 185

Network Service and Software Information

Epson Connect Service.....................186

Registering to Epson Connect Service from

the Control Panel.......................186

Application for Conguring Printer Operations

(Web Cong)............................186

Running Web Cong on a Web Browser. . . . . . 187

Running Web Cong on Windows.......... 187

Running Web Cong on Mac OS............188

Windows Printer Driver....................188

Guide to Windows Printer Driver...........189

Making Operation Settings for the Windows

Printer Driver......................... 191

Mac OS Printer Driver.....................191

Guide to Mac OS Printer Driver............192

Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS

Printer Driver......................... 193

Application for Scanning Documents and

Images (Epson Scan 2).....................194

Adding the Network Scanner..............195

Application for Conguring Scanning Operations from the Control Panel (Epson

Event Manager)..........................195

Application for Laying Out Photos (Epson Easy

Photo Print).............................196

Application for Printing Text or Images on a

Disc (Epson Print CD).....................196

Application for Printing Web Pages (E-Web Print) 197

Application for Scanning and Transferring

Images (Easy Photo Scan)...................197

Soware Update Tools (EPSON Soware

Updater)...............................198

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Installing Applications.....................198

Updating Applications and Firmware.......... 199

Updating the Printer's Firmware using the

Control Panel..........................199

Uninstalling Applications...................200

Uninstalling Applications - Windows.........200

Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS..........201

Solving Problems

Checking the Printer Status..................202

Checking Messages on the LCD Screen. . . . . . . 202

Checking the Printer Status - Windows.......204

Checking the Printer Status - Mac OS........205

Removing Jammed Paper...................205

Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the

Printer...............................205

Removing Jammed Paper from Rear Cover. . . . 207

Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper

Cassette..............................208

Paper Does Not Feed Correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209

Paper Jams............................210

Paper Feeds at a Slant....................210

Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time. . . . . . 210

CD/DVD Tray is Ejected..................210

Power and Control Panel Problems............210

Power Does Not Turn On.................210

Power Does Not Turn O.................211

Power Turns O Automatically.............211

LCD Screen Gets Dark...................211

e Auto Power On Features does not Work. . . 211

Cannot Print from a Computer...............211

Checking the Connection (USB)............211

Checking the Connection (Network).........212

Checking the Soware and Data. . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Checking the Printer Status from the

Computer (Windows)....................215

Checking the Printer Status from the

Computer (Mac OS).....................216

When You Cannot Make Network Settings......216

Cannot Connect from Devices Even ough

Network Settings are No Problems.......... 216

Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer. . . 218

Checking the SSID for the Computer.........219

Cannot Print from an iPhone or iPad.......... 220

Printout Problems........................220

Printout is Scued or Color is Missing........220

Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear.......220

Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of

Approximately 2.5 cm....................221

Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or

Misalignment..........................221

Print Quality is Poor.....................222

Paper Is Smeared or Scued...............223

Paper is Smeared During Automatic 2-Sided

Printing..............................224

Printed Photos are Sticky.................224

Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected

Colors...............................224

Colors Dier from What You See on the

Display..............................225

Cannot Print Without Margins.............225

Edges of the Image are Cropped During

Borderless Printing......................225

e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout

Are Incorrect..........................226

Multiple Originals are Copied onto a Single

Sheet................................226

Printing Position of Photo Stickers is Incorrect. 226

Printing or Copying Position on a

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CD/DVD is Incorrect....................227

Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 227

e Printed Image Is Inverted..............227

Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints...........228

Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight

Lines Appear in the Copied Image...........228

Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the

Copied Image......................... 228

An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original

Appears in the Copied Image..............228

e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 228

Other Printing Problems................... 229

Printing Is Too Slow.....................229

Printing Slows Down Dramatically During

Continuous Printing.....................230

Cannot Cancel Printing from a Computer

Running Mac OS X v10.6.8................230

Cannot Start Scanning.....................230

Cannot Start Scanning when Using the

Control Panel..........................231

Scanned Image Problems...................231

Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear

when Scanning from the Scanner Glass.......231

e Image Quality Is Rough...............231

Oset Appears in the Background of Images. . . 231

Text is Blurred.........................232

Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear. . . 232 Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the

Scanner Glass..........................233

Cannot Preview in umbnail............. 233

Text is Not Recognized Correctly when

Saving as a Searchable PDF................233

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Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image. . 234

Other Scanning Problems...................234

Scanning Speed Is Slow...................234

Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/

Multi-TIFF........................... 235

Other Problems..........................235

Slight Electric Shock when Touching the

Printer...............................235

Operation Sounds Are Loud...............235

Cannot Save Data to a Memory Device.......235

Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for

Windows Only)........................236

"!" Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen. . 236

Appendix

Technical Specications....................237

Printer Scanner

Interface Specications...................239

Network Function List...................239

Wi - F i

Security Protocol.......................240

Supported ird Party Services.............240

External Storage Device Specications........240

Supported Data

Dimensions...........................242

Electrical Specications..................242

Environmental Specications..............243

System Requirements....................243

Regulatory Information....................244

Standards and Approvals................. 244

Restrictions on Copying..................245

Transporting and Storing the Printer...........245

Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer. . . . .248

Where to Get Help........................249

Technical Support Web Site................249

Contacting Epson Support................249

Specications

....................237

................... 238

.....................240

Specications

..............241

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About This Manual

Introduction to the Manuals

e following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson soware applications.

❏ Start Here (paper manual)

Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the soware, using the printer, solving problems, and so on.

❏ User's Guide (digital manual)

is manual. Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer, on network settings when using the printer on a network, and on solving problems.

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 Soware Updater on your computer. EPSON Soware Updater checks for available updates of Epson soware applications and the digital manuals, and allows you to download the latest ones.

Related Information

&“Soware

Update Tools (EPSON

Soware

Updater)” on page 198

Using the Manual to Search for Information

e PDF manual allows you to search for information you are looking for by keyword, or jump directly to specic sections using the bookmarks. You can also print only the pages you need. is section explains how to use a PDF manual that has been opened in Adobe Reader X on your computer.

Searching by keyword

Click Edit > Advanced Search. Enter the keyword (text) for information you want to and then click Search. Hits are displayed as a list. Click one of the displayed hits to jump to that page.

in the search window,

nd

User's Guide

About This Manual

Jumping directly from bookmarks

Click a title to jump to that page. Click + or > to view the lower level titles in that section. To return to the previous page, perform the following operation on your keyboard.

❏ Wi n d o w s : Ho ld down Alt, and then press ←.

❏ Mac OS: Hold down the command key, and then press ←.

Printing only the pages you need

You can extract and print only the pages you need. Click Print in the File menu, and then specify the pages you want to print in Pages in Pages to Print.

❏ To specify a series of pages, enter a hyphen between the start page and the end page.

Example: 20-25

❏ To specify pages that are not in series, divide the pages with commas.

Example: 5, 10, 15

Marks and Symbols

Caution:

Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Important:

Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note:

Provides complementary and reference information.

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Related Information

& Links to related sections.

Descriptions Used in this Manual

❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the Epson Scan 2 (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 10 or macOS

High Sierra. e content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.

❏ Illustrations used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight dierences 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.

❏ You can read the QR code using dedicated app.

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

Mac OS

In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, OS X El Capitan, OS X Yosemite, OS X Mavericks, OS X Mountain Lion, Mac OS X v10.7.x, and Mac OS X v10.6.8.

Wi n d o w s® 10 operating system

Wi n d o w s® 8.1 operating system

Wi n d o w s® 8 operating system

Wi n d o w s® 7 operating system

Wi n d o w s Vis ta® operating system

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

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 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 aer 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 aer

a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.

❏ If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.

❏ Do not disassemble the ink cartridge and the maintenance box; 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 and maintenance box 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

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.

stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. e printer

at,

❏ 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

until the

light stops

ashing.

ammable

button. Do not unplug the printer or turn o the power at the outlet

gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause

re.

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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 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 aect the operation of automatically controlled devices such as

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.

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 240

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. ese are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.

❏ Only use a dry,

❏ 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.

cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.

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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 Settings > Restore Default Settings > All Settings on the control panel.

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Part Names and Functions

Front cover Open to load paper in the paper cassette.

Output tray Holds the ejected paper. Slide out manually and push it back in to store.

Paper cassette 1 Loads paper.

Paper cassette 2

Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper.

paper guide extension Slide out to load legal size paper.

When printing using Epson iPrint, make sure that the number printed on the right side of the paper cassette matches the paper source setting in Epson iPrint.

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CD/DVD tray slot Insert the CD/DVD tray with a CD/DVD placed on it for label printing into

this slot.

CD/DVD tray When printing on a CD/DVD, remove this from the bottom of the printer,

place a CD/DVD, and insert it into the CD/DVD tray slot.

When not printing on a CD/DVD, store it in the bottom of the printer without placing a CD/DVD.

Scanner unit Scans placed originals. Open to replace the ink cartridges or to remove

jammed paper. This unit should usually be kept closed.

Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles

underneath.

Maintenance box cover Remove when replacing the maintenance box. The maintenance box is a

container that collects a very small amount of surplus ink during cleaning or printing.

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Control panel Indicates the printer's status and allows you to make print settings.

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You can change the angle of the control panel.

(Power button/light)

Turns the printer on or o.

Unplug the power cord after checking that the power light is o.

Document cover Blocks external light while scanning.

Scanner glass Place the originals.

SD card slot Insert a memory card.

External interface USB port Connects an external storage device or a PictBridge capable device.

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AC inlet Connects the power cord.

Rear cover Remove when removing jammed paper.

USB port Connects a USB cable to connect with a computer.

Control Panel

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Turns the printer on or o.

Unplug the power cord after checking that the power light is o.

Displays the home screen.

Displays menus and messages. Use buttons on the control panel to select or to make settings.

Selects the number of pages to print.

Stops the current operation.

Returns to the previous screen.

Use the u d l r buttons to move the focus to the target, and then press the OK button to open the selected menu or to make settings.

Applies to a variety of functions depending on the situation.

Starts an operation such as printing or copying.

Icons displayed in the LCD Screen

e following icons are displayed on the LCD screen depending on the printer's status.

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Icons displayed on the home screen

Displays the Supply Status screen.

You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box. You can also replace the ink cartridges or print the supply status information.

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Displays the network connection status.

The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.

The printer is searching for SSID, unset IP address, or having a problem with a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.

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.

The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode.

The printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode.

Select to display the Network Connection Settings screen. This is the shortcut for the following menu.

Settings > Network Settings > Wi-Fi Setup

❏ When the printer is not connected to the network yet.

Select the icon for the method you want to use to connect, and then select Start Setup on the next screen to display the settings menu.

❏ When the printer is connected to the network already.

Displays the information of the network settings such as the printer's IP address.

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Indicates that Quiet Mode is set for the printer. When this feature is enabled, the noise made by printer operations is reduced, but print speed may slow down. However, noises may not be reduced depending on the selected paper type and print quality.

Select to change the setting. This is the shortcut for the following menu.

Settings > Printer Settings > Quiet Mode

Displays the Help screen. You can view the operating instructions or the solutions to problems.

Icons common to each screen

Scrolls the screen from side to side and up and down.

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Cancels the settings and closes the screen.

Displays additional information.

Indicates a problem with the items. Select the icon to check how to solve the problem.

When this is displayed on approximate service life of the maintenance box are nearing the end of it's service life.

on the home screen, it means the approximate ink levels and the

Related Information

“Menu Options for Network Settings” on page 182

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Basic Screen Conguration

e following shows the screen conguration for copying and scanning.

Switches the list of settings using the tabs.

The tab on the left displays frequently used items for copying or scanning. The Advanced Settings tab displays other items that you can set as necessary.

Displays the list of setting items.

Make settings by selecting the item or adding a check mark.

Grayed out items are not available. Select the item to check why it is unavailable.

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Entering Characters

On-screen Keyboard

You can enter characters and symbols by using on-screen keyboard when you make network settings and so on.

Note:

Available icons vary depending on the setting item.

Indicates the character count.

Moves the cursor to the input position.

Switches between upper case and lower case or numbers and symbols.

You can also switch them by using the

Switches the character type. You can enter alphanumerics, symbols, and special characters such as umlauts and accents.

You can also switch them by using the

Changes the keyboard layout.

Enters frequently used email domain addresses or URLs by simply selecting the item.

Enters a space.

Enters character.

Deletes a character to the left.

button.

On-screen Keypad

You can enter numbers by using the on-screen keypad when entering the number of copies and so on.

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e on-screen keypad makes it easier to enter larger numbers. When entering a smaller number, use +/- buttons.

Cancels entering and closes the on-screen keypad.

Conrms the entered numbers and closes the on-screen keypad.

Clears the entered number.

Deletes the entered number to the left.

Viewing Animations

You can view animations of operating instructions such as loading paper or removing jammed paper on the LCD screen.

❏ Select

to view.

❏ Select How To at the bottom of the operation screen: Displays the context-sensitive animation.

on the home screen: Displays the help screen. Select How To and then select the items that you want

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Indicates the total number of steps and the current step number.

In the example above, it shows step 2 from 5 steps.

Press l button to return to the previous step.

Indicates your progress through the current step. The animation repeats when the progress bar reaches the end.

Press r button to move to the next step.

Displaying a Menu Appropriate to the Operation

e printer automatically displays menus appropriate to your operation. If you want to stop the feature, disable the Auto Selection Mode setting.

Settings > Guide Functions > Auto Selection Mode

❏ Insert an external memory device such as a memory card or a USB device.

Related Information

& “Menu Options for Guide Functions” on page 184

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Network Connection Types

You can use the following connection methods.

Wi-Fi Connection

Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the wireless router. is is the typical connection method for home or oce networks where computers are connected by Wi-Fi through the wireless router.

Related Information

“Connecting to a Computer” on page 27

“Connecting to a Smart Device” on page 28

& & “Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer” on page 37

Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection

Use this connection method when you are not using Wi-Fi at home or at the oce, or when you want to connect the printer and the computer or smart device directly. In this mode, the printer acts as an wireless router and you

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can connect the devices to the printer without having to use a standard wireless router. However, devices directly connected to the printer cannot communicate with each other through the printer.

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 42

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. Go to Setup, and then start setting up.

http://epson.sn

❏ Setting up using the soware disc (only for the models that come with a soware disc and users with Windows

computers with disc drives.)

Insert the soware 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.

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Select the connection type and then click Next.

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Follow the on-screen instructions.

Connecting to a Smart Device

Connecting to a smart device over a wireless router

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.

Connecting to an iPhone or iPad (iOS devices) using Wi-Fi Direct

is method allows you to connect the printer directly to an iPhone or iPad without a wireless router. e following conditions are required to use this function. If your environment does not match these conditions, you can connect by selecting Other OS Devices. See the related information link below for details on connecting.

❏ iOS 11 or later

❏ Using the standard camera application to scan the QR code

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❏ Epson iPrint version 7.0 or later

Epson iPrint is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson iPrint on the smart device in advance.

Note:

You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.

1. Select Smartphone connect on the home screen.

To select an item, move the focus to the item using the

2. Select Start Setup.

3. Select iOS.

u d l r

buttons, and then press the OK button.

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e QR code is displayed on the printer's control panel.

4. On your iPhone or iPad, start the standard Camera app, and then scan the QR code displayed on the printer's control panel.

Use the Camera app for iOS 11 or later. You cannot connect to the printer using the Camera app for iOS 10 or earlier. Also, you cannot connect using an app for scanning QR codes. If you cannot connect, scroll the screen on the printer's control panel, and then select Other OS Devices. See the related information link below for details on connecting.

5. Tap the message displayed on the smart device's screen.

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