Epson L850 Service Manual
User's Guide
NPD5097-00 EN
User's Guide
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Trademarks
Trademarks
❏ EPSON® is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a
trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Copyright © 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leer
Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this soware and its documentation for any purpose is
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Contents
Contents
Copyright
Trademarks
About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals...................8
Marks and Symbols.........................8
Descriptions Used in this Manual...............8
Operating System References..................9
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions.........................10
Printer Advisories and Warnings.............. 10
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/
Using the Printer........................10
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory
Cards................................ 12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Touchpad............................. 12
Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions...................13
Control Panel............................ 15
Buttons...............................15
Guide to the LCD Screen..................16
Menu Options............................17
Copy Mode............................17
Print Photos Mode.......................19
Scan Mode.............................23
Setup Mode............................24
Back Up Data Mode......................25
Loading Paper
Paper Handling Precautions..................27
Available Paper and Capacities................28
List of Paper Types.......................29
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed...........30
Placing Originals on the Scanner
Glass
Inserting a Memory Card
Supported Memory Cards................... 35
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.........35
Loading a CD/DVD for Printing
Printable CD/DVDs........................37
CD/DVD Handling Precautions...............37
Loading a CD/DVD........................38
Removing a CD/DVD...................... 39
Printing
Printing from the Control Panel...............41
Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory
Card.................................41
Printing Photos from a Memory Card onto a
CD/DVD Label.........................42
Printing Photos from a Memory Card with
Handwritten Notes.......................43
Printing Photos Using Other Features.........44
Printing from a Computer...................46
Printing Basics - Windows.................46
Printing Basics - Mac OS X.................48
Printing on 2-Sides (for Windows only). . . . . . . .50
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet..........51
Printing to Fit the Paper Size................52
Printing Multiple Files Together (for
Windows Only).........................53
Enlarged Printing and Making Posters (for
Windows Only).........................54
Printing Using Advanced Features........... 60
Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Printt. . 62
Printing a CD/DVD Label with Epson Print
CD..................................63
Printing from a Digital Camera................63
Printing from a Digital Camera Connected
by USB Cable...........................63
Canceling Printing.........................64
Canceling Printing - Printer Button...........64
Canceling Printing - Windows.............. 64
Canceling Printing - Mac OS X..............65
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Copying
Copying Basics........................... 66
Copying Photos...........................66
Copying on a CD/DVD Label.................67
Scanning
Scanning Using the Control Panel..............69
Scanning to a Memory Card................69
Scanning to a Computer...................69
Scanning from a Computer...................70
Scanning Basics.........................70
Scanning Using Advanced Features.............73
Scanning by Detecting the Original
Automatically (Full Auto Mode).............73
Scanning at a Specied Size (Oce Mode). . . . . .74
Scanning by Adjusting the Image Quality
(Professional Mode)......................75
Relling Ink
Checking the Ink Levels.....................76
Checking the Ink Levels - Windows...........76
Checking the Ink Levels - Mac OS X..........76
Ink Bottle Codes..........................77
Ink Bottle Handling Precautions...............77
Relling the Ink Tanks......................78
Improving Print and Scan Quality
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head..........82
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Control Panel.......................... 82
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows..............................83
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac
OS X.................................83
Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tubes.............84
Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tubes - Windows. . .84
Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tubes - Mac OS X. . 84
Aligning the Print Head.....................85
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel.......85
Aligning the Print Head - Windows...........85
Aligning the Print Head - Mac OS X..........86
Cleaning the Paper Path.....................86
Cleaning the Scanner Glass...................87
Application Information
Necessary Applications......................88
Windows Printer Driver...................88
Mac OS X Printer Driver..................91
EPSON Scan (Scanner Driver)..............94
Epson Event Manager.....................94
Epson Easy Photo Print...................95
Epson Print CD.........................95
E-Web Print (for Windows Only)............ 95
EPSON Soware Updater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Uninstalling Applications....................96
Uninstalling Applications - Windows......... 96
Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS X.........97
Installing Applications......................97
Updating Applications and Firmware...........98
Solving Problems
Checking the Printer Status.................. 99
Checking Messages on the LCD Screen........99
Checking the Printer Status - Windows.......100
Checking Printer Status - Mac OS X......... 100
Removing Jammed Paper...................100
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear
Paper Feed............................101
Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the
Printer...............................101
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly...............103
Power and Control Panel Problems............103
Power Does Not Turn On.................103
Lights Came On and then Went Out.........103
Power Does Not Turn O.................104
LCD Screen Gets Dark...................104
Printer Does Not Print.....................104
Printout Problems........................105
Print Quality Is Poor.................... 105
Copy Quality Is Poor....................106
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
Appears in the Copied Image..............106
e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
Are Incorrect..........................106
Paper Is Smeared or Scued...............107
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 108
Printed Image Is Inverted..............108
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e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 109
Printing Is Too Slow.......................109
Cannot Start Scanning.....................109
Cannot Start Scanning when Using the
Control Panel..........................110
Scanned Image Problems...................110
Scan Quality Is Poor.....................110
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Characters Are Blurred...................111
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
Appears in the Scanned Image............. 111
Moire (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the
Scanned Image.........................111
Scanning Area or Direction Is Not Correct. . . . 111
e Scanned Image Problem Could Not be
Cleared..............................112
Other Scanning Problems...................112
Cannot Scan in Full Auto Mode in EPSON
Scan................................112
umbnail Preview Does Not Work Properly. . .112
Scanning Is Too Slow....................113
Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/
Multi-TIFF........................... 113
Other Problems..........................113
Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................113
Operation Sounds Are Loud...............113
Cannot Save Data to a Memory Device.......113
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
Windows Only)........................114
"?" Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen. . 114
A Message Prompting You to Reset the Ink
Levels is Displayed......................114
Technical Support Web Site................125
Contacting Epson Support................125
Appendix
Technical Specications....................115
Printer Specications....................115
Scanner
Interface Specications...................117
External Storage Device Specications........117
Dimensions...........................119
Electrical
Environmental Specications..............119
System Requirements....................120
Regulatory Information....................120
Standards and Approvals for European Model. . 120
Restrictions on Copying..................120
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed
rough
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed
rough the Printer - Control Panel.........121
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed
rough
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed
rough the Printer - Mac OS X............122
Transporting the Printer....................122
Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer. . . . . 124
Where to Get Help........................125
Specications
Specications
the Printer.......................121
the Printer - Windows.............121
................... 116
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About This Manual
About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals
e latest versions of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website.
http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe)
http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe)
❏ Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the soware, using the printer basically,
solving problems, and so on.
❏ User's Guide (PDF manual)
manual. Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer, and on solving problems.
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As well as the manuals above, see the help included in the various Epson soware applications.
Marks and Symbols
Caution:
!
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Important:
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Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Instructions containing useful tips and restrictions on printer operation.
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Related Information
Links to related sections.
Descriptions Used in this Manual
❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the EPSON Scan (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 8.1 or Mac
OS X v10.9.x. e content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
❏ Illustrations of the printer used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight dierences
depending on the model, the method of operation is the same.
❏ Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings.
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About This Manual
Operating System References
Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", and "Windows XP" refer
to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.
❏ Microso® Windows® 8.1 operating system
❏
Microso®
❏ Microso® Windows® 7 operating system
❏ Microso® Windows Vista® operating system
❏ Microso® Windows® XP operating system
❏ Microso® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
Mac OS X
In this manual, "Mac OS X v10.9.x" refers to "OS X Mavericks" and "Mac OS X v10.8.x" refers to "OS X Mountain
Lion". Additionally, "Mac OS X" is used to refer to "Mac OS X v10.9.x", "Mac OS X v10.8.x", "Mac OS X v10.7.x"
and "Mac OS X v10.6.x".
Windows® 8 operating system
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Important Instructions
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future
reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of
other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in re or
electric shock.
❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, scanner unit, or options by
yourself, except as specically explained in the printer's manuals.
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
e power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing
damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust
controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏ Do not place or store the printer outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations
subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands.
❏ If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain aer a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ Be careful not to touch any ink when you handle the ink tanks, ink tank caps, and opened ink bottles or ink
bottle caps.
❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
❏ If ink gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue aer
a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
❏ Do not tilt or shake an ink bottle aer removing its seal; this can cause leakage.
❏ Keep ink bottles and the ink tank unit out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or
handle the ink bottles and ink bottle cap.
Printer Advisories and Warnings
Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this
manual for future reference.
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the Printer
❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label.
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Important Instructions
❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and o.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
❏
power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
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objects on top of the power-supply cords and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over.
Be particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter
and leave the transformer.
❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the printer.
❏ When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation
may damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏ Place the printer on a at, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. e printer
will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏ Allow space above the printer so that you can fully raise the document cover.
❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing.
❏ Do not touch the white at cable and ink tubes inside the printer.
❏ Do not touch the le lateral surface of the print head inside the printer when the printer is on.
❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain
❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
❏ Be careful not to trap your ngers when closing the scanner unit.
❏ Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.
❏ Do not continue printing when the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank. Continued use of the
printer when the ink level is below the lower line could damage the printer. Epson recommends lling all ink
tanks to the upper line when the printer is not operating to reset the ink levels.
ammable
gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause
re.
❏ Always turn the printer o using the
P
until the
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position.
❏ If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
light stops ashing.
P
button. Do not unplug the printer or turn o the power at the outlet
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Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory Cards
❏ Do not remove a memory card or turn o the printer while the memory card light is ashing.
❏ e methods for using memory cards vary according to card type. Be sure to refer to the manual packaged with
your memory card for details.
❏ Use only memory cards compatible with the printer.
Related Information
& “Supported Memory Card Specications” on page 117
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Touchpad
❏ e LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
brightness. ese are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
❏ Only use a dry, so cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
❏
exterior cover of the touchpad could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the
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touchpad's surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
❏ Press the touchpad gently with your nger. Do not press forcefully or operate with your nails.
❏ e touchpad is a capacitive touch panel, which responds only when touched directly with a nger. e panel
may not respond when touched with wet hands, gloved hands, or touched through a protective sheet or sticker.
❏ Do not operate using sharp objects such as a ball point pen, pencil and so on.
❏ Condensation inside the touchpad due to abrupt changes in temperature or humidity may cause performance to
deteriorate.
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Printer Basics
Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions
A
B
A
Control panel Operates the printer.
Front cover Prevents dust from entering the printer.
Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the
edges of the paper.
B
C
D
E
Paper support Supports loaded paper.
Rear paper feed Loads paper. Usually keep the rear paper feed closed to
prevents foreign substance from entering the printer.
Output tray Holds the ejected paper. Before printing, raise the
stopper to prevent the ejected paper from falling
the tray.
Tray lever Lower the lever when printing on a disc. When the lever
is lowered, the output tray moves so that you can insert
the CD/DVD tray.
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A
B
C
D
E
Document cover Blocks external light while scanning.
Scanner glass Place the originals.
Unlock button To lower or close the panel, unlock by pushing this
button at the rear, and then lower.
Memory card slot Insert a memory card.
External interface USB port Connects an external storage device or a PictBridge
capable device.
A
B
Scanner unit Scans placed originals.
Open to remove jammed paper. This unit should
usually be kept closed.
Ink tube Supplies ink to the print head.
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C
D
E
F
A
Ink tank unit Contains the ink tanks.
Ink reservoir tanks (Ink tanks) Supplies ink to the ink tubes.
Print head Fires ink.
USB port Connects a USB cable to connect to a computer.
AC inlet Connects the power cord.
Control Panel
You can change the angle of the control panel.
Buttons
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
Turns the printer on or o.
Do not turn o while the power light is ashing (while the printer is operating or processing
data).
Unplug the power cord when the power light is
Displays the home screen.
Changes the view of photos or displays the crop setting screen.
Displays operating instructions, troubleshooting information, and the meaning of icons that
appear on the LCD screen.
- Displays menus and messages.
Displays detailed setting items.
d l r OK Use the u d l r buttons to select a menu, and then press the OK button to open the selected
u
menu.
Returns to the previous screen.
Selects the number of pages to print.
Starts an operation such as printing.
Stops the current operation.
o.
Related Information
& “Menu Options” on page 17
Guide to the LCD Screen
Menus and messages are displayed on the LCD screen. Select a menu or setting by pressing the u d l r buttons.
A
B
C
Available buttons are displayed. In this example, you can proceed to the next screen by pressing the OK button, and
select another menu by pressing the
The name of the screen displayed.
When u and d are displayed, you can scroll up or down.
u d l r
buttons.
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Related Information
& “Menu Options” on page 17
Menu Options
Copy Mode
Copy Mode Top Screen
Menu Settings and Explanations
Printer Basics
The number of
copies
Color/B&W Select the color for copying.
Density Set the density of your copies. Increase the level of density when the copying results are too light.
Enter the number of copies.
Decrease the level of density when ink smears.
Paper and Copy Settings
To access the following menus, press the
u
using the
Menu Settings and Explanations
Layout With Border Copies with margins around the edges.
Reduce/Enlarge Enlarges or reduces the original.
or d button, and then press the OK button.
Borderless Copies without margins around the edges. The image is enlarged a little to
2-up Copy Copies two single-sided originals onto a single sheet of A4 size paper in 2-up
Auto Fit Page: All areas that include text and images in the original as well as the space from the
corner mark are scanned, and the scanned data is enlarged or reduced to t to the selected paper
size.
x
button on the Copy mode top screen, select Paper and Copy Settings
remove borders from the edges of the paper.
layout.
Custom Size(%):
Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded.
Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded.
Document Type Select the type of your original.
Species
the
magnication
to enlarge or reduce the original.
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Printer Basics
Menu Settings and Explanations
Quality Select the quality for copying.
Draft: Provides faster printing, but the printouts may be faint.
Best: Provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be slower.
Expansion With borderless printing, the image is enlarged a little to remove borders from the edges of the paper.
Select how much to enlarge the image.
Copy/Restore Photos
You can copy your printed photos. To access the following menus, press the
screen.
Menu Settings and Explanations
Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos.
select Copy/Restore Photos using the
en
u
or d button, and press the OK button.
x
button on the Copy mode top
Menu Options for Copy/Restore Photos
To access the following menus, press the
u
Copy Settings using the
Menu Settings and Explanations
Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded.
Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded.
Borderless Copies without margins around the edges. The image is enlarged a little to remove borders from the
Expansion With borderless printing, the image is enlarged a little to remove borders from the edges of the
or d button, and then press the OK button.
edges of the paper.
paper. Select how much to enlarge the image.
x
button while a scanned photo is displayed, and then select Paper and
Enhance
Filter Prints in monochrome.
Selecting PhotoEnhance produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting
the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data.
Copy to CD/DVD
You can copy your photo or CD/DVD label onto a CD/DVD. To access the following menus, press the
on the copy settings screen, select Copy to CD/DVD using the
Note:
You cannot copy on 8 cm discs.
Menu Settings and Explanations
Outer/Inner Specify the print range. Up to 120 mm for the outer diameter, and a minimum of 18 mm for the inner
diameter can be specied. Depending on the setting, the CD/DVD or CD/DVD tray may get dirty. Set
the range to t the printable area of your CD/DVD.
u
or d button, and then press the OK button.
x
button
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Menu Settings and Explanations
Print on a CD/DVD Select whether to print a test on A4 size plain paper or print on a CD/DVD.
Test pr int on A4
paper
Color/B&W Select the color for copying.
Density Set the density of your copies. Increase the level of density when the copying results are too light.
Decrease the level of density when ink smears.
Menu Options for Copy to CD/DVD
To access the following menus, press the
u
using the
Menu Settings and Explanations
Document Type Select the type of your original.
Quality
or d button, and then press the OK button.
Select the quality for copying. Best is only available when selecting Print on a CD/DVD.
Standard Quality: Provides faster printing, but the printouts may be faint.
Best: Provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be slower.
x
button on the copy settings screen, select Paper and Copy Settings
Copy Layout Wizard
e wizard guides you through selecting a copy layout, paper size and paper type. First, set the number of copies
and copy color (Color or B&W) on the Copy mode top screen, and then run the wizard.
To run the wizard, press the
d
button, and then press the OK button.
x
button on the Copy mode top screen, select Copy Layout Wizard using the u or
Maintenance
You can access the menus for maintaining the printer. See the list of menus in Setup mode.
Related Information
& “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 30
& “Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 33
& “Copying” on page 66
Print Photos Mode
Menu Settings and Explanations
View and Print
Photos
Print All Photos You can print all photos on a memory card at the same time.
Print Photo
Greeting Card
You can select the photos on a memory card that you want to print while viewing them on the LCD
screen.
You can add handwritten text to a photo.
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Menu Settings and Explanations
Printer Basics
Photo Layout
Sheet
Print on CD/DVD You can print the photos on a memory card onto a CD/DVD.
Print Proof Sheet
Slide Show You can print your photos on a memory card by viewing the photos with slide show.
Copy/Restore
Photos
Select Location Select Folder Select a folder to display the photos on the external storage device.
You can print your photos in various layouts, such as printing multiple photos on a sheet of photo
paper.
x
You can print all photos on a memory card as an index. Press the
Settings to change the paper size and paper type.
To make print settings, press the
Print Photos for more details.
You can copy your printed photos.
Select Group If you have 1000 or more photos on your memory card, photos are
automatically divided into groups containing a maximum of 999 photos.
Select a group to display.
x
button after selecting photos. See the list of menus in View and
button, and then select Print
Menu Options for View and Print Photos
To access the following menus, press the
x
button when a photo is displayed on a screen.
Menu Settings and Explanations
Select
Photos
Select All
Photos
Select by
Date
Cancel
Photo
Selection
Select all the photos on the memory card and set the number of prints.
Displays the photos on the memory card sorted by date. Select a date to display all photos
saved on that date.
Returns the number of copies of all photos to 0 (zero).
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Menu Settings and Explanations
Printer Basics
Print
Settings
Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded.
Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded.
Borderless Prints without margins around the edges. The image is enlarged a little to remove borders
from the edges of the paper.
Quality
Expansion With borderless printing, the image is enlarged a little to remove borders from the edges of
Date Select a date format to print photos with a date. The date is not printed for some layouts or if
Fit Frame Trims your photo. This may not be available for panorama photos. The photo is always
Bidirection
al
Select the print quality. Selecting Best provides higher quality printing, but the printing
speed may be slower.
the paper. Select how much to enlarge the image.
date information is not included in the photo data.
trimmed in Borderless, Upper 1/2, or Lower 1/2
On Crops the top and bottom or left and right of the image.
O Creates margins on the left and right or top and bottom of
the image.
Prints while the print head moves to the left and to the right. Selecting O (prints while
moving in one direction) provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be
slower.
Photo
Adjustment
s
Maintenan
ce
Enhance Select one of the image adjustment options.
PhotoEnhance: Produces sharper images and more vivid colors by automatically adjusting
the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data.
P. I . M . : Adjusts the image based on the print information provided by a digital camera
compatible with PRINT Image Matching.
Scene
Detection
Fix Red-Eye Fixes red-eye in photos. Corrections are not applied to the original le, only to the printouts.
Filter Prints in sepia or monochrome.
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image.
Contrast Adjusts the dierence between the brightness and darkness.
Sharpness Enhances or defocuses the outline of the image.
Saturation Adjusts the vividness of the image.
You can access the menus for maintaining the printer. See the list of menus in Setup mode.
Available when selecting PhotoEnhance as the Enhance setting. Improves the image quality
for photos of people, landscapes, and night scenes.
Depending on the type of photo, parts of the image other than the eyes may be corrected.
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Photo Layout Sheet
Menu Settings and Explanations
Layout Select a layout.
20-up: The serial number or date is printed below each photo.
Sticker 16-up: Select when printing on photo stickers.
P. I . F . is displayed if you have a P.I.F. frame on your memory card.
Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded.
Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded.
Printer Basics
Layout
method
Select how to place the photos.
Automatic layout Photos are placed automatically using the selected layout. If the number of
Place photos manually
Menu Options for Photo Layout Sheet
To access the following menus, press the
Menu Settings and Explanations
Select
Photos
Print
Settings
Photo
Adjustment
s
Maintenan
ce
See the list of menus in View and Print Photos for more details.
See the list of menus in Setup for more details.
selected photos is less than that of the selected layout, blank spaces appear
on the printout.
Manually place the photos in a selected layout. Selecting Leave blank
provides a blank space in the printout.
x
button on the photo selection screen.
Print on CD/DVD
Note:
You can only print on an 8 cm disc when printing from a computer.
Menu Settings and Explanations
Layout
Select the layout you want to use to print onto a CD/DVD. CD/DVD Variety automatically lays out the
10 photos you selected.
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Menu Settings and Explanations
Layout method Select how to place the photos.
Automatic layout Photos are placed automatically using the selected layout. If the number of
selected photos is less than that of the selected layout, blank spaces appear
on the printout.
Printer Basics
Place photos
manually
Outer Specify the print range. Up to 120 mm for the outer diameter, and a minimum of 18 mm for the inner
diameter can be
Inner
Print on a CD/DVD Select whether to print a test on A4 size plain paper or print on a CD/DVD.
Test pr int on A4
paper
the range to t the printable area of your CD/DVD.
Manually place the photos in a selected layout. Selecting Leave blank
provides a blank space in the printout.
specied.
Depending on the setting, the CD/DVD or CD/DVD tray may get dirty. Set
Menu Options for Print on CD/DVD
x
To access the following menus, press the
Menu Settings and Explanations
Print
Settings
Photo
Adjustment
s
Maintenan
ce
CD Density Set the density to use when printing onto a CD/DVD.
See the list of menus in View and Print Photos for more details.
See the list of menus in Setup for more details.
button when a photo is displayed on a screen.
Menu Options for Copy/Restore Photos
See the list of menus Copy/Restore Photos in the Copy mode.
Related Information
& “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 30
& “Inserting and Removing a Memory Card” on page 35
& “Copy Mode” on page 17
“Printing from the Control Panel” on page 41
&
Scan Mode
Menu Settings and Explanations
Scan to Memory
Card
Scan to PC Saves the scanned image to a computer in JPEG format.
Scans your original and saves the scanned image to the memory card inserted into the printer. You
can change the format or scan area.
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Printer Basics
Menu Settings and Explanations
Scan to PC (PDF) Saves the scanned image to a computer in PDF format.
Scan to PC (Email) Attaches the scanned image to an email.
Menu Options for Scan
following menus are only available for Scan to Memory Card.
e
Menu Settings and Explanations
Format Select the format in which to save the scanned image.
Scan Area Select the scan area.
Auto Cropping: Crops the white space around the text or image when scanning.
Max Area: Scans at the maximum scan area of the scanner glass.
Select this setting and scan again if the edges of the scanned image are cropped when A4 is selected.
Document Select the type of your original.
Quality Select the scan quality.
Related Information
“Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 33
&
& “Inserting and Removing a Memory Card” on page 35
& “Scanning Using the Control Panel” on page 69
Setup Mode
Menu Settings and Explanations
MaintenanceNozzle
Check
Head
Cleaning
Head
Alignment
Prints a pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged.
Cleans clogged nozzles in the print head.
Adjusts the print head to improve print quality.
Reset Ink
Levels
Resets ink levels.
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Menu Settings and Explanations
Printer Basics
Printer
Setup
CD/DVD Adjusts the printing position of a CD/DVD.
Stickers Adjusts the printing position of a photo sticker.
Thick Paper Use this feature if ink smears and the paper gets dirty. When enabled, the printing speed
may be slower. Only enable this setting when ink smears. It is disabled when the printer is
turned
o.
Sound Adjust the volume and select the type of audio.
Screen Saver
Display
Options
Power O
Tim er
Sleep Timer Select the time period before the printer enters sleep mode (energy saving mode) when no
By selecting Memory Card Data, photos are displayed sequentially when no operations are
performed for about three minutes.
Select the default setting used to display the photos on the memory card.
1 photo : Displays one photo on a screen. Information on settings, such as zoom, is also
displayed.
1 photo without Info : Displays one photo on a screen. Information on settings, such as
zoom, is not displayed.
Thumbnail: Displays nine photos on a screen.
You can adjust the time before power management is applied. Any increase will aect the
product’s energy
operations are performed. The LCD screen turns black when the set time passes.
eciency.
Please consider the environment before making any change.
Language Select the display language.
External
Device
Setup
Restore
Default
Settings
Change the print settings to print directly from an external device such as a digital camera.
Resets the selected settings to their defaults.
Related Information
& “Improving Print and Scan Quality” on page 82
Back Up Data Mode
Back Up Memory Card allows you to save the data on a memory card to an external storage device such as a hard
disk or USB
Menu Settings and Explanations
Back Up
Memory
Card
memory without using a computer.
ash
Select this menu after connecting an external USB storage device. A folder is automatically created for each
photo.
When saving the data to a disc, you can change the writing speed by pressing the
selecting Writing Speed.
x
button, and then
Related Information
“Inserting and Removing a Memory Card” on page 35
&
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& “External Storage Device Specications” on page 117
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Loading Paper
Loading Paper
Paper Handling Precautions
❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper.
❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the
printable side.
❏ If the paper is curled, atten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled
paper may cause paper jams and smears on the printout.
❏ Do not use paper that is wavy, torn, cut, folded, damp, too thick, too thin, or paper that has stickers stuck to it.
Using these types of paper causes paper jams and smears on the printout.
❏ Fan and align the edges of the envelopes before loading. When the stacked envelopes are
press them down to atten them before loading.
pued
up with air,
❏ Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded. Using these envelopes causes paper jams and smears on the
printout.
❏ Do not use envelopes with adhesive surfaces on the aps or window envelopes.
❏ Avoid using envelopes that are too thin, as they may curl during printing.
Related Information
& “Printer Specications” on page 115
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Loading Paper
Available Paper and Capacities
Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts.
Genuine Epson Paper
Media Name Size Loading
Capacity
(Sheets)
Epson Bright White Ink Jet
Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo
Paper
Epson Premium Glossy Photo
Paper
Epson Premium Semigloss
Photo Paper
Epson Photo Paper Glossy A4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), 10 ×
Epson Matte PaperHeavyweight
Epson Double-Sided Matte
Paper
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet
Paper
*2
*2
A4
A4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), 10 ×
15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
A4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), 16:9
wide size (102 × 181 mm), 10
× 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) 20 - ✓
15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
A4 20 - ✓
A4 1 ✓ -
A4 100 - -
*1
80
20 - ✓
20 - ✓
20 - ✓
Manual 2Sided
Printing
✓ -
Borderless
Printing
Epson Photo Stickers 16 A6 1 - -
Epson Iron-On Cool Peel
Transfer Paper
*1 For manual 2-sided printing, you can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed.
*2 Only printing from computer is available.
*2
A4 1 - -
Note:
e availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson
support.
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Commercially Available Paper
Loading Paper
Media Name Size Loading
Capacity
(Sheets)
Plain paper
Letter
*1
, A4, B5*1, A5, A6
*1
Up to the line
Manual 2Sided
Printing
✓ indicated by
the triangle
symbol on the
*2
Envelope
edge guide.
*1
Legal
, User Dened
*1
Envelope #10, Envelope DL,
*1
1
10 -
Envelope C6
*1 Only printing from computer is available.
*2 For manual 2-sided printing, you can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed.
Related Information
& “Technical Support Web Site” on page 125
List of Paper Types
Borderless
Printing
To obtain optimum printing results, select the paper type that suits the paper.
Media Name Media Type
Control Panel Printer Driver
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
*
*
*
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Matte Paper-Heavyweight
Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Epson Photo Stickers 16
*
*
*
*
*
Epson Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper - plain papers
Plain Paper plain papers
Ultra Glossy Epson Ultra Glossy
Prem. Glossy Epson Premium Glossy
*
- Epson Premium Semigloss
Glossy Photo Paper Glossy
Matte Epson Matte
-Epson Matte
Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet
Photo Stickers Epson Photo Stickers
Plain paper
*
Plain Paper plain papers
Envelope - Envelope
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Loading Paper
* These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching when printed by the printer driver. For more
information, see the documentation that came with the Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera.
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed
1. Open the rear paper feed, and then extend the paper support.
2. Slide the edge guide to the le.
3. Load paper vertically along the right side of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up.
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