L455 User's Guide
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L455 User's Guide ..................................................................................................................................... |
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Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... |
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Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. |
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Adjusting Control Panel Position ................................................................................................... |
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Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. |
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Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... |
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Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ |
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Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... |
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Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... |
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The Power Off Timer .......................................................................................................................... |
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Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel .................................................... |
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Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows......................................................................... |
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Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - OS X............................................................................... |
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Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... |
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Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... |
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Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ |
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Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... |
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Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi Networking ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... |
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Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ....................................................... |
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Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... |
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Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode ........................................................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. |
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Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. |
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Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... |
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Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... |
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Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... |
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Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... |
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Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ |
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Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... |
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Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Loading Paper for Documents ........................................................................................................... |
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Loading Paper for Photos .................................................................................................................. |
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Loading Envelopes ............................................................................................................................ |
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Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... |
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Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... |
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Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. |
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Paper or Media Type Settings ............................................................................................................ |
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Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. |
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Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. |
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Copying...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... |
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Selecting Print Settings for Copies ..................................................................................................... |
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Paper Type Settings - Copying...................................................................................................... |
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Paper Size Settings - Copying....................................................................................................... |
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Copying Options............................................................................................................................ |
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Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... |
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Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ |
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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... |
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Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... |
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Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... |
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Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... |
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Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. |
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Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ............................................................. |
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Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ |
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Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... |
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Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... |
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Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... |
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Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ........................................................................................ |
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Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................... |
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Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. |
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Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... |
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Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... |
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Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ |
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Printing with OS X .............................................................................................................................. |
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Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ............................................................................................ |
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Print Quality Options - OS X...................................................................................................... |
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Print Options - OS X.................................................................................................................. |
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Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X........................................................................................... |
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Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X........................................................................................... |
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Managing Color - OS X.................................................................................................................. |
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Color Matching and Color Options - OS X................................................................................. |
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Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X........................................................................................... |
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Printing Preferences - OS X...................................................................................................... |
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Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X....................................................................................... |
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Checking Print Status - OS X .................................................................................................... |
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Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ |
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Scanning .................................................................................................................................................... |
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Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... |
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Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel .......................................................................... |
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Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... |
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Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon .................................................................................. |
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Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... |
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Selecting Epson Scan Settings .......................................................................................................... |
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Scan Modes................................................................................................................................... |
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Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... |
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Scanning in Full Auto Mode........................................................................................................... |
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Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode......................................................................... |
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Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................... |
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Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode ...................................................................................... |
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Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode ........................................................................... |
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Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode....................................................................................... |
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Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. |
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Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ...................................................................................... |
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Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... |
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Scanning in Professional Mode ................................................................................................... |
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Available Image Types - Professional Mode ........................................................................... |
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Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ |
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Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode ................................................................. |
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Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. |
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Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... |
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Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ |
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Selecting Scan File Settings........................................................................................................ |
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Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. |
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Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture....................................................................................... |
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Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture........................................................................... |
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Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ |
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Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ |
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Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan .......................................................................................... |
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Using Memory Cards With Your Product .............................................................................................. |
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Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................. |
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Memory Card Types .................................................................................................................... |
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Memory Card File Specifications ................................................................................................. |
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Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... |
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Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... |
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Viewing and Printing Individual Photos........................................................................................ |
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Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen .............................................. |
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Print Setting Options - Photo Mode ............................................................................................. |
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Transferring Photos on a Memory Card ........................................................................................... |
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Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer.............................................. |
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Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer ...................................................... |
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Printing Personalized Projects............................................................................................................... |
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Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper............................................................................................. |
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Printing Personalized Note Paper .................................................................................................... |
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Printing Calendar Pages .................................................................................................................. |
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Refilling Ink .............................................................................................................................................. |
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Ink Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... |
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Check Ink Levels .............................................................................................................................. |
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Checking Ink Levels with Windows.............................................................................................. |
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Checking Ink Levels with OS X.................................................................................................... |
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Disabling Special Offers with Windows ....................................................................................... |
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Purchase Epson Ink ......................................................................................................................... |
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Ink Bottle Part Numbers............................................................................................................... |
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Refilling the Ink Tanks ...................................................................................................................... |
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Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ |
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Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... |
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Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. |
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Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... |
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Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... |
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Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... |
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Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... |
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Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... |
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Ink Tube Flushing ........................................................................................................................ |
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Flushing the Ink Tubes Using a Computer Utility .................................................................... |
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Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... |
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Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............................................................ |
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Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... |
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Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. |
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Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. |
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Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... |
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Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... |
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Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... |
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Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ |
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Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ |
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Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ |
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Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... |
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Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... |
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Noise After Filling the Ink............................................................................................................. |
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Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... |
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Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... |
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Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... |
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Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. |
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Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. |
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Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window...................................................................... |
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Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... |
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Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... |
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Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... |
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Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. |
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Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. |
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Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... |
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Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. |
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Paper Jam Problems ................................................................................................................... |
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Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. |
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Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... |
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Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. |
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Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... |
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Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ |
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Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... |
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Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. |
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Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ |
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Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ |
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Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... |
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Border Appears on Borderless Prints .......................................................................................... |
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Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ |
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Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. |
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Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... |
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Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... |
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White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... |
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Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... |
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Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. |
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Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. |
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Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... |
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Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. |
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Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... |
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Cannot Start Epson Scan ............................................................................................................ |
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Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... |
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Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. |
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Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... |
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Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ |
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Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... |
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Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ |
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Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... |
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Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... |
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Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ |
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Image is Scanned Upside-Down ................................................................................................. |
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Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. |
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Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..................................................................... |
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Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... |
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Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... |
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Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot ......................................................................................... |
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Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card ...................................................................... |
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Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card................................................................... |
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Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels..................................................................... |
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When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ |
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Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... |
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Uninstalling Product Software - OS X .......................................................................................... |
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Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ |
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Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ |
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Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... |
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OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. |
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Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... |
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Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ |
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Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... |
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Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... |
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Ink Specifications ............................................................................................................................. |
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Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... |
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Memory Card Specifications ............................................................................................................ |
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Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. |
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Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... |
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Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... |
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Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... |
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Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ |
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Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... |
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Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... |
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A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... |
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Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... |
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Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... |
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L455 User's Guide
Welcome to the L455 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Product Parts Locations
The Power Off Timer
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Using Google Cloud Print
Using AirPrint
Using the Control Panel
See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
Adjusting Control Panel Position
Changing LCD Screen Language
Parent topic: Product Basics
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
1The power button and the power light
2The home button
3The LCD screen
4The arrow buttons and the OK button
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5The start button
6The stop button
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to use.
•To raise the control panel, lift it up from the bottom.
•To lower the control panel, squeeze the release bar and gently push the panel down.
Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage your product.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1.Press the home button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3.Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
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You see this screen:
4.Press the arrow buttons to select Language and press the OK button.
5.Press the arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button.
6.Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Top
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
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1Sheet feeder
2Paper support
3Output tray
4Paper stopper
5Feeder guard
6Edge guide
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1Document cover
2Scanner glass
3Control panel
4Memory card slot
5Memory card access light
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
Related topics
Loading Paper
Placing Originals on the Product
Using Memory Cards With Your Product
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1Scanner unit
2Print head in home position
3Ink tank unit
4Ink tubes
5Ink tanks
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
Related topics
Refilling Ink
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1AC inlet
2USB port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
The product turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time after it enters sleep mode. You can adjust the time period before power off, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - OS X
Parent topic: Product Basics
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel
You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically.
1.Press the home button, if necessary.
2.Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
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3.Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
4.Press left or right arrow buttons to select Power Off Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen:
5.Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use. Then press the OK button.
6.Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically.
1.Access the Windows Desktop, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar, and select
Printer Settings.
2.Click the Maintenance tab and select Printer and Option Information.
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You see this window:
3.In the drop-down menu, select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use.
4.Click Send.
5.When you see the time you selected listed as the Current Printer Setting, click OK.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically.
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1.In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select
Open Printer Utility.
2.Select Printer Settings. You see this window:
3.Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use as the Power Off Timer setting.
4.Click Apply.
5.Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer
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You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers two solutions to print and scan from anywhere: Epson Email Print and the Epson iPrint Mobile App.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Using Epson Email Print
With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.
1.Set up your product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
2.If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit latin.epson.com/connect (website available in Spanish only) to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed setup instructions.
3.Send an email with attachments to your product's Email Print address.
Note: Both the email and any attachments print by default. You can change these printing options by logging into your Epson Connect account.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
Use this free Apple and Android app to print to nearby Epson networked products. The Epson iPrint Mobile App lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can even scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.
1.Set up your product on a network as described in this manual. See the link below.
2.Visit latin.epson.com/connect (website available in Spanish only) to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile device.
3.Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
4.Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
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5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.
Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting the Google Cloud Print setup.
1.Connect your device to the same network that your Epson product is using.
2.Print a network status sheet.
3.Locate your product's IP address on the network status sheet.
4.Enter the IP address into the address bar of a web browser.
5.Select the Google Cloud Print Services option.
Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen instructions to update your product.
6.Click Register.
7.Select the checkbox to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.
8.Click OK to launch the sign-in page. A separate browser window opens.
9.Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.
10.Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page.
Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, computer, Apple or Android device with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Related tasks
Accessing the Web Config Utility
AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from your iOS device running the latest version of iOS, and from your Mac running OS X 10.7 or later.
1.Set up your product for wireless printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
2.Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
3.Print from your device to your product.
Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website.
Parent topic: Product Basics
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See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Changing or Updating Network Connections
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point. The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network.
1Epson product
2Wireless router or access point
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3Computer with a wireless interface
4Computer
5Internet
6Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point)
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.
To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software. The installer program guides you through network setup.
Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
1.Press the home button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen:
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3.Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button.
4.Press the arrow buttons to select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. If you do not see your wireless network's name, you can enter it manually.
Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other SSIDs and press the OK button. Enter your network name as described in the next step.
5.Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password).
•Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow button to move to the next character.
•To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbers and symbols), press the home button.
•To delete characters, press the left arrow.
•When you finish entering characters, press the OK button.
6.If you want to print a network setup report, press the start button. (Otherwise, press the stop button.)
7.Press the home button to exit.
Your product should now display a WiFi symbol on the LCD screen.
Note: If the WiFi symbol isn't displayed on the LCD screen, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.
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Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point.
1Epson product
2Computer with a wireless interface
3Other wireless device
Your product automatically selects one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device:
Access point mode
If your product is not already connected to a wireless network, it enters access point mode and the product itself acts as the network access point for up to 4 devices. When operating in this mode, your product displays an AP connection symbol on the LCD screen.
Peer-to-peer mode
If your product is already connected to a wireless network, it enters peer-to-peer mode and disconnects from any other networks. This also disables any other product features requiring access to the Internet. When operating in this mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol on the LCD screen.
Note: To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your computer or other device. Your product will reconnect to the previously used network.
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Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point.
1.Press the home button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen:
3.Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Direct Setup and press the OK button.
4.Press the down arrow button, then press the OK button to change the Wi-Fi Direct password.
Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they will be disconnected when you change the password.
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5.Enter your Wi-Fi Direct password.
Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.
•Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow button to move to the next character.
•To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbers and symbols), press the home button.
•To delete characters, press the left arrow.
•When you finish entering characters, press the OK button.
6.Press the OK button.
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