Epson L355 User Manual

User’s Guide

NPD4746-00 EN

User’s Guide

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Contents

Introduction

Where to Find Information................... 7

Caution, Important and Note................. 7

Operating System Versions................... 7

Using Epson Connect Service................. 8

Important Instructions

Safety Instructions......................... 9

Product Advisories and Warnings.............. 9

Setting up/using the product................ 9

Using the product with a wireless connection

.................................... 11

Handling ink.......................... 11

Restrictions on Copying.................... 11

Getting to Know Your Product

Product Parts............................ 13

Guide to the Control Panel.................. 15

Buttons............................... 15

Lights................................ 16

Paper Handling

Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing

Media.................................. 17

Storing paper.......................... 17

Selecting Paper........................... 17

Paper type settings from the printer driver. . . . . 18

Loading Paper............................ 19

Loading Envelopes........................ 21

Placing Originals.......................... 23

Basic printing.......................... 26

Canceling printing...................... 29

Other Options........................... 30

Printing photos the easy way............... 30

Product presets (for Windows only).......... 31

2-sided printing (for Windows only). . . . . . . . . 31

Fit to page printing...................... 33

Pages per sheet printing................... 34

Sharing the Product for Printing.............. 35

Setup for Windows...................... 35

Setup for Mac OS X...................... 37

Scanning

Let’s Try Scanning......................... 38

Starting a Scan......................... 38

Image Adjustment Features................ 40

Basic Scanning from Your Computer........... 43

Scanning in Full Auto Mode............... 43

Scanning in Home Mode.................. 44

Scanning in Office Mode.................. 46

Scanning in Professional Mode............. 48

Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area...... 50

Various Types of Scanning.................. 52

Scanning a Magazine..................... 52

Scanning Multiple Documents to a PDF File

.................................... 54

Scanning a Photo....................... 56

Software Information...................... 57

Starting Epson Scan Driver................ 57

Starting Other Scanning Software........... 58

Refilling Ink

Ink Bottle Safety Instructions, Precautions, and

Specifications............................ 60

Safety instructions....................... 60

Precautions on refilling ink................ 60

Ink bottle specifications................... 61

Checking the Ink Levels..................... 61

Refilling the Ink Tanks..................... 61

Printing

Printer Driver and Status Monitor............. 24

Accessing the printer driver for Windows..... 24

Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X. . . . . 25

Basic Operations.......................... 26

Maintaining Your Product and Software

Checking the Print Head Nozzles.............. 65

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Using the Nozzle Check utility for Windows

.................................... 65

Using the Nozzle Check utility for Mac OS X

.................................... 65

Cleaning the Print Head.................... 66

Using the Head Cleaning utility for Windows

.................................... 66

Using the Head Cleaning utility for Mac OS X

.................................... 66

Aligning the Print Head.................... 67

Using the Print Head Alignment utility for

Windows............................. 67

Using the Print Head Alignment utility for

Mac OS X............................. 67

Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tubes............ 68

Using the Power Ink Flushing utility for

Windows............................. 68

Using the Power Ink Flushing utility for Mac

OS X................................ 69

Saving Power............................ 69

For Windows.......................... 69

For Mac OS X.......................... 69

Checking the Number of Sheets of Paper Fed..... 70

Cleaning the Product...................... 70

Cleaning the exterior of the product.......... 70

Cleaning the interior of the product.......... 70

Transporting the Product................... 71

Checking and Installing Your Software......... 74

Checking the software installed on your

computer............................. 74

Installing the software.................... 75

Uninstalling Your Software.................. 75

For Windows.......................... 75

For Mac OS X.......................... 76

Incorrect or garbled characters............. 85

Incorrect margins....................... 85

Printout has a slight slant................. 85

Size or position of copied image is incorrect.... 85

Inverted image......................... 86

Blank pages print....................... 86

Printed side is smeared or scuffed........... 86

Printing is too slow...................... 86

Paper Does Not Feed Correctly............... 87

Paper does not feed...................... 87

Multiple pages feed...................... 87

Paper is improperly loaded................ 88

Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled. . . . . . . . 88

The Product Does Not Print................. 88

All lights are off........................ 88

Only the power light is on................. 88

Increasing the Print Speed (For Windows Only)

...................................... 89

Other Problem........................... 90

Printing plain papers quietly............... 90

Troubleshooting for Scanning

Problems Indicated by Messages on the LCD

Screen or Status Light...................... 92

Problems When Starting a Scan............... 92

Using the button........................ 93

Using scanning software other than Epson

Scan driver............................ 94

Problems With Scanning Time............... 94

Problems With Scanned Images............... 94

Scan quality is unsatisfactory............... 94

The scanning area or direction is

unsatisfactory.......................... 96

Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions. . . . . 97

Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying

Diagnosing the Problem.................... 78

Checking product status.................. 78

Paper Jams.............................. 80

Removing jammed paper from inside the

product.............................. 81

Preventing paper jams.................... 82

Print Quality Help......................... 82

Horizontal banding...................... 83

Vertical banding or misalignment........... 83

Incorrect or missing colors................ 83

Blurry or smeared print................... 84

Miscellaneous Printout Problems.............. 85

Product Information

Ink Bottles.............................. 98

System Requirements...................... 98

For Windows.......................... 98

For Mac OS X.......................... 98

Technical Specifications.................... 99

Printer specifications..................... 99

Scanner specifications................... 101

Network interface specification............ 101

Mechanical........................... 101

Electrical............................. 102

Environmental........................ 102

Standards and approvals................. 102

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Interface............................. 103

Where To Get Help

Technical Support Web Site................. 104

Contacting Epson Support.................. 104

Before Contacting Epson................. 104

Help for Users in Europe................. 105

Help for Users in Taiwan................. 105

Help for Users in Singapore............... 106

Help for Users in Thailand................ 106

Help for Users in Vietnam................ 107

Help for Users in Indonesia............... 107

Help for Users in Hong Kong.............. 108

Help for Users in Malaysia................ 108

Help for Users in India.................. 109

Help for Users in the Philippines........... 110

Index

User’s Guide

Introduction

Where to Find Information

The latest version of the following manuals are available on the Epson support website.

http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/ (other than Europe)

❏ Start Here (paper):

Provides you with information on setting up the product, installing the software, and using the product without a computer.

❏ User’s Guide (PDF):

Provides you with detailed operating, safety, and troubleshooting instructions. See this guide when using this product with a computer. To view the PDF manual, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader.

❏ Network Guide (HTML):

Provides network administrators with information on both the printer driver and network settings.

Caution, Important and Note

Caution, Important, and Note in this manual are indicated as below and have the following meaning.

Caution

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Important

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note

contain useful tips and restrictions on product operation.

Operating System Versions

In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.

❏ Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and

Windows 7 Ultimate.

❏ Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows

Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.

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❏ Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP

Professional.

❏ Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x.

Using Epson Connect Service

Using Epson Connect, you can easily print directly from your smartphone or tablet. The services available vary by product. For more information about the printing and other services, visit the following URL:

https://www.epsonconnect.com/ (Epson Connect portal site) http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only)

You can view the Epson Connect guide by double-clicking the

shortcut icon on the desktop.

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Important Instructions

Safety Instructions

Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this product. Make sure you keep this guide for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the product and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of other

cords with this product or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire 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 specifically explained in the product’s guides.

❏ Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the product; the product has been dropped or the casing damaged; the product 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 product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

❏ Do not place or store the product 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 product and not to handle the product with wet hands.

Product Advisories and Warnings

Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the product or your property. Make sure you keep this guide for future reference.

Setting up/using the product

❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the product.

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.

❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

❏ 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.

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❏ The 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 product, 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 product 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 product.

❏ When connecting the product 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 product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. If you place

the product by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the product and the wall. The product will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.

❏ When storing or transporting the product, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;

otherwise ink may leak.

❏ Allow spaces behind the product for the cables, and space above the product so that you can fully raise the

document cover.

❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the product away from direct

sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.

❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the product.

❏ Do not put your hand inside the product during printing.

❏ Do not touch the white flat cable and ink tubes inside the product.

❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the product. Doing so may cause

fire.

❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the product.

❏ Always turn the product off using the P button. Do not unplug the product or turn off the power at the outlet until

the P light stops flashing.

❏ Before transporting the product, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position.

❏ Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the scanner unit.

❏ Do not continue printing when the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank. Continued use of the product

when the ink level is below the lower line could damage the product. Epson recommends filling all ink tanks to the upper line when the product is not operating to reset the ink levels. If the ink tank is filled as specified above, this product provides an alert and stops operating at the estimated time so that the ink levels do not fall below the lower line on the ink tank.

❏ If you are not going to use the product for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical

outlet.

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❏ Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.

❏ During the life of your product it may be necessary to replace the waste ink pad when it has become full. Whether

and how often this is required will vary according to the number of pages you print, the type of material that you print and the number of cleaning cycles that the product performs. Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on the control panel will advise you when this part needs replacing. The need for replacement of the pad does not mean that your product has ceased to operate in accordance with its specifications. The replacement of this part is a routine product servicing activity within the product’s specification and is not a problem which requires repair. The Epson warranty does not therefore cover the cost of this replacement. If your product needs the pad replaced this can be performed for you by any authorised Epson service provider. It is not a user-serviceable part.

Using the product with a wireless connection

❏ Do not use this product inside medical facilities or near medical equipment. Radio waves from this product may

adversely affect the operation of electrical medical equipment.

❏ Do not use this product near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves

from this product may adversely affect these devices, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction.

Handling ink

We will provide ink-related safety instructions and product advice/warnings in the linked section.

& “Refilling Ink” on page 60

Restrictions on Copying

Observe the following restrictions in order to ensure the responsible and legal use of the product.

Copying of the following items is prohibited by law:

❏ Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and municipal securities

❏ Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other official postal items bearing valid postage

❏ Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities issued according to legal procedure

Exercise caution when copying the following items:

❏ Private marketable securities (stock certificates, negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes, concession

tickets, etc.

❏ Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc.

Note:

Copying these items may also be prohibited by law.

Responsible use of copyrighted materials:

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❏ Products can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials. Unless acting on the advice of a

knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before copying published material.

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Getting to Know Your Product

Product Parts

Note:

The illustrations in this manual are from a similar product model. Although they may differ from your actual product, the method of operation is the same.

a. Paper support

b. Ink tank unit

c. Output tray

d. Stopper

e. Feeder guard

f. Edge guide

g. Rear paper feed

c d

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a. Document cover

b. Scanner glass

c. Ink reservoir tanks (Ink tanks)

d. Transportation lock

e. Ink tubes

a. Scanner unit

b. Print head (under this section)

c. Control panel

d. Release lever (rear of the control panel)

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a. USB connector

b. AC inlet

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b a

Guide to the Control Panel

Buttons

Buttons Function

Wi-Fi Establishes a Wi-Fi connection when pressed for 3 seconds.

Turns the product on or off.

Prints a network status sheet. While pressing this button, turn on the product to return the network settings to their defaults.

Starts copying/ scanning in black and white.

Starts copying/ scanning in color.

Resumes printing after the product is out of paper, or if multiple sheets of paper are fed at the same time. To increase the number of monochrome or color copies (by up to 20 copies), press the same button within one second intervals. While pressing one of these buttons, press y within three seconds to copy in draft mode. Press both buttons simultaneously to scan your original and save it as PDF on your PC. If the product’s ink pads are nearing the end of their service life, press this button to resume printing.

Stops the current operation. To perform print head cleaning, press for three seconds until the P light starts flashing. While pressing this button, turn on the product to print a nozzle check pattern.

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Lights

Lights Function

Stays on while the product is connected to a network. Flashes while network settings are being adjusted.

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On when the product is on. Flashes when the product is receiving data, printing/copying/scanning, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.

On when the product is out of paper, or when multiple sheets of paper are fed at the same time. Load paper in the rear paper feed correctly and press x r or r x. Flashes when the paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper from the rear paper feed, load paper correctly, and press x r or r x.

On when the ink level may have reached the lower line. Fill all ink tanks with ink and clear the error. & “Refilling the Ink Tanks” on page 61

Flashes when the ink level may be low. You may continue printing. However, prepare new ink bottles soon. Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink bottles. & “Ink Bottles” on page 98 To confirm the actual ink remaining, visually check the ink levels in the product’s ink tanks. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product.

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Paper Handling

Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing Media

You can achieve good results with most types of plain paper. However, coated papers provide superior prints because they absorb less ink.

Epson provides special papers that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet products, and recommends these papers to ensure high-quality results.

When loading special paper distributed by Epson, read the instruction sheets packed with the paper first and keep the following points in mind.

Note:

❏ Load the paper into the rear paper feed printable side up. The printable side is usually whiter or glossier. See the

instruction sheets packed with the paper for more information. Some types of paper have cut corners to help identify the correct loading direction.

❏ If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may

cause ink to smear on your prints.

Storing paper

Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. When handling special media, Epson recommends storing your prints in a resealable plastic bag. Keep unused paper and prints away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.

Selecting Paper

Refer to the table below for the loading capacities of paper and other media.

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Paper Handling

Media Type Size Loading capacity (sheets)

Plain paper*1

Envelope #10 10

Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper

Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper A4 80

Epson Matte Paper - Heavyweight A4 20

Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper A4 20

Letter

Legal 1

User Defined 1

DL 10

C6 10

up to 11mm

10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)

13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)

16:9 wide size (102 × 181 mm)

*1 Paper with a weight of 64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb).

*2 The loading capacity for manual 2-sided printing is 30 sheets.

Paper type settings from the printer driver

The product automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your print settings. That is why the paper type setting is so important. It tells your product what kind of paper you are using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. The table below lists the settings you should choose for your paper.

For this paper Printer driver paper type

Plain paper* plain papers

Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper* plain papers

Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper* Epson Premium Glossy

Epson Matte Paper – Heavyweight* Epson Matte

Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper* Epson Matte

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For this paper Printer driver paper type

Envelopes Envelope

* These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching. For more information, refer to the documentation

that came with the Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera.

Note:

The availability of special media varies by location. For the latest information on media available in your area, contact Epson support.

& “Technical Support Web Site” on page 104

Loading Paper

Follow these steps to load paper:

Flip the feeder guard forward.

Slide out the paper support and the output tray and then raise the stopper.

Note:

When using Legal size paper, lower the stopper (*).

Slide the edge guide to the left.

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Fan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.

Load the paper with the printable side up, against the right side of the rear paper feed. The printable side is

usually whiter or glossier than the other side.

Note:

Always load paper into the rear paper feed short edge first, even when you are printing landscape-oriented pictures.

Slide the edge guide against the left edge of the paper, but not too tightly.

Flip the feeder guard back.

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Note:

❏ Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected.

❏ For plain paper, do not load paper above the H arrow mark inside the edge guide.

For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets is less than the limit specified for the media.

& “Selecting Paper” on page 17

Loading Envelopes

Follow these steps to load envelopes:

Flip the feeder guard forward.

Slide out the paper support and the output tray and then raise the stopper.

Slide the edge guide to the left.

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Load envelopes short edge first with the flap facing down and to the left. Then slide the edge guide against the

left edge of the envelopes, but not too tightly.

Flip the feeder guard back.

Note:

❏ The thickness of envelopes and their ability to fold vary widely. If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes

exceeds the limit for plain paper, press down on the envelopes to flatten them before loading. If print quality declines when a stack of envelopes is loaded, load one envelope at a time.

❏ Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded.

❏ Flatten the envelope and the flaps before loading.

❏ Flatten the leading edge of the envelope before loading.

❏ Avoid using envelopes that are too thin, as they may curl during printing.

❏ Align the edges of the envelopes before loading.

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Placing Originals

Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the scanner glass.

Slide the original to the corner.

Note:

See the following sections if any problems occur with the scanning area or the scanning direction when using EPSON Scan.

& “The edges of your original are not scanned” on page 96 & “Multiple documents are scanned into a single file” on page 96

Close the cover gently.

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Printing

Printer Driver and Status Monitor

The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best printing results. The status monitor and the printer utilities help you check the product and keep it in top operating condition.

Note for Windows users:

❏ Your printer driver automatically finds and installs the latest version of the printer driver from Epson’s Web site. Click

the Software Update button in your printer driver’s Maintenance window, and then follow the on-screen instructions. If the button does not appear in the Maintenance window, point at All Programs or Programs in the Windows Start menu, and check in the EPSON folder.

❏ If you want to change the language of the driver, select the language you want to use from the Language setting in your

printer driver’s Maintenance window. Depending on the location, this function may not be available.

Accessing the printer driver for Windows

You can access the printer driver from most Windows applications, the Windows Start menu, or the taskbar.

To make settings that apply only to the application you are using, access the printer driver from that application.

To make settings that apply to all of your Windows applications, access the printer driver from the Start menu or the taskbar.

Refer to the following sections to access the printer driver.

Note:

Screen shots of the printer driver windows in this User’s Guide are from Windows 7.

From Windows applications

Click Print or Print Setup on the File menu.

In the window that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, Preferences, or Properties. (Depending on your

application, you may need to click one or a combination of these buttons.)

From the Start menu

❏ Windows 7:

Click the start button, select Devices and Printers. Then right-click the product and select Printing preferences.

❏ Windows Vista:

Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select Printer from the Hardware and Sound category. Then select the product and then click Select printing preferences.

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Printing

❏ Windows XP:

Click Start, Control Panel, (Printers and Other Hardware,) then Printers and Faxes. Select the product, then click Printing Preferences on the File menu.

From the shortcut icon on the taskbar

Right-click the product icon on the taskbar, then select Printer Settings.

To add a shortcut icon to the Windows taskbar, first access the printer driver from the Start menu as described above. Next, click the Maintenance tab, and then the Monitoring Preferences button. In the Monitoring Preferences window, select the Shortcut Icon check box.

Getting information through online help

In the printer driver window, try one of the following procedures.

❏ Right-click the item, then click Help.

❏ Click the

button at the top right of the window, then click the item (for Windows XP only).

Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X

The table below describes how to access the printer driver dialog.

Dialog Box How to Access It

Page Setup

Epson Printer Utility 4

Click Page Setup on the File menu of your application.

Note:

Depending on your application, the Page Setup menu may not appear in the File menu.

Click Print on the File menu of your application.

For Mac OS X 10.7, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click Print & Scan. Select your product from the Printers list box, click Options & Supplies, Utility, and then click Open Printer Utility.

For Mac OS X 10.6, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click Print & Fax. Select your product from the Printers list box, click Options & Supplies, Utility, and then click Open Printer Utility.

For Mac OS X 10.5, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click Print & Fax. Select your product from the Printers list box, click Open Print Queue and then click Utility button.

Getting information through online help

Click the Help button in the Print dialog box.

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Printing

Basic Operations

Basic printing

Note:

❏ The screen shots in this section may vary depending on the model.

❏ Before you print, load paper properly.

& “Loading Paper” on page 19 & “Loading Envelopes” on page 21

❏ Refer to the section below for the printable area.

& “Printable area” on page 100

❏ After completing the settings, print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job.

Basic product settings for Windows

Open the file you want to print.

Access the printer settings.

& “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 24

Click the Main tab.

Select the appropriate Document Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the online

help.

User’s Guide

Printing

Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your print.

Note: Select Landscape when printing on envelopes.

Select the appropriate Paper Type setting.

& “Paper type settings from the printer driver” on page 18

Note:

Print quality is automatically adjusted for the selected Paper Type.

Click OK to close the printer settings window.

Note:

To make changes to advanced settings, refer to the relevant section.

Print your file.

Basic product settings for Mac OS X

Note:

Screen shots of the printer driver windows in this section are from Mac OS X 10.7.

Open the file you want to print.

User’s Guide

Access the Print dialog box.

& “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 25

Printing

Note:

If the simplified status monitor is displayed, click the Show Details button (for Mac OS X 10.7) or the d button (for Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5) to extend this dialog box.

Select the product you are using as the Printer setting.

Note: Depending on your application, you may not be able to select some of the items in this dialog box. If so, click Page Setup on the File menu of your application, and then make suitable settings.

Select the appropriate Paper Size setting.

Select the appropriate Orientation setting.

Note:

Select landscape orientation when printing envelopes.

User’s Guide

Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.

Printing

Select the appropriate Media Type setting.

& “Paper type settings from the printer driver” on page 18

Click Print to start printing.

Canceling printing

If you need to cancel printing, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below.

Using the product button

Press y to cancel a print job in progress.

For Windows

Note:

You cannot cancel a print job that has been completely sent to the product. In this case, cancel the print job by using the product.

Access the EPSON Status Monitor 3.

& “For Windows” on page 78

User’s Guide

Printing

Click the Print Queue button. The Windows Spooler appears.

Right-click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel.

For Mac OS X

Follow the steps below to cancel a print job.

Click your product icon in the Dock.

In the Document Name list, select the document which is printing.

Click the Delete button to cancel the print job.

Other Options

Printing photos the easy way

Epson Easy Photo Print lets you lay out and print digital images on various types of paper. The step-by-step instructions in the window let you preview the printed images and get the effects you want without having to make any difficult settings.

Using the Quick Print function, you can perform one-click printing with the settings you make.

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