Epson PM-400 User Manual

PM-400 User's Guide

Contents

PM-400 User's Guide................................................................................................................................... 9
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 10
Control Panel Buttons.................................................................................................................... 11
The LCD Screen............................................................................................................................ 12
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 12
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds................................................................................................. 12
Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 13
Printer Parts................................................................................................................................... 13
The Power Off and Sleep Timers ....................................................................................................... 15
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel ............................................................ 16
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows............................................................ 18
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 21
Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 21
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 21
Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 22
Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 22
Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 23
Using the Mopria Print Service .......................................................................................................... 25
Wi-Fi Networking ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 26
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel ........................................................ 27
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 29
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode ........................................................................................................... 30
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 32
Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. 33
Viewing the Network Status ............................................................................................................... 33
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Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 35
Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 35
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 35
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 36
Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... 36
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Loading Paper in the Paper Feed Slot................................................................................................ 38
Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 41
Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 41
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. 42
Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software.............................................................................. 43
Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel ......................................................................... 43
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel ............................................................................................. 44
Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 45
Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 45
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 47
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 48
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... 48
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 50
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 52
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 53
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 54
Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................... 56
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 57
Checking Print Status - Windows.............................................................................................. 59
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 59
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 60
Printing with OS X .............................................................................................................................. 62
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ............................................................................................ 63
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Print Quality Settings - OS X ..................................................................................................... 67
Print Options - OS X.................................................................................................................. 67
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X........................................................................................... 69
Sizing Printed Images - OS X ........................................................................................................ 70
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X................................................................................. 71
Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X........................................................................................... 72
Printing Preferences - OS X...................................................................................................... 73
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X....................................................................................... 74
Checking Print Status - OS X .................................................................................................... 74
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 75
Using Memory Cards With Your Product ................................................................................................ 76
Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................... 76
Memory Card Types ...................................................................................................................... 77
Memory Card File Specifications ................................................................................................... 77
Removing a Memory Card............................................................................................................. 78
Printing from a Memory Card ............................................................................................................. 78
Viewing and Printing Photos.......................................................................................................... 78
Printing Photo Layouts .................................................................................................................. 80
Photo Layout Options ............................................................................................................... 82
Print Setting Options...................................................................................................................... 83
Photo Adjustment Options............................................................................................................. 84
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card ............................................................................................. 85
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer ........................................................ 85
Using an External Device with Your Product .......................................................................................... 87
Printing from a Camera ...................................................................................................................... 87
Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings ............................................................................. 87
Connecting and Printing from a Camera ....................................................................................... 90
Printing from a Camera Wirelessly ................................................................................................ 91
Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device ......................................................... 91
USB Device File Specifications ..................................................................................................... 92
Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device ....................................................... 92
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Replacing the Ink Cartridge...................................................................................................................... 94
Check Cartridge Status ...................................................................................................................... 94
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen.............................................................................. 94
Checking Cartridge Status with Windows...................................................................................... 95
Checking Cartridge Status with OS X ............................................................................................ 98
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges.......................................................................................................... 99
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ........................................................................................................... 99
Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge........................................................................................ 100
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 105
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 105
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 105
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 105
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 107
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 109
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 110
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 111
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 113
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............................................................ 114
Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 115
Transporting and Cleaning Your Product ............................................................................................. 117
Carrying and Transporting Your Product.......................................................................................... 117
Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 118
Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 120
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 120
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 121
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 122
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 124
Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 125
Noise After Ink Installation ........................................................................................................... 125
Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 125
USB Connection Problems.......................................................................................................... 126
Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 126
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 126
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Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 128
Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window...................................................................... 128
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 129
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 130
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 130
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 131
Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 133
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 133
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 134
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 134
Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 135
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 136
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 136
Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 137
Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 137
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 138
Border Appears on Borderless Prints .......................................................................................... 138
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 139
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 139
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 140
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 140
White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 140
Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 141
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 142
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 143
Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 144
Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... 145
Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot ......................................................................................... 145
Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card or Device ...................................................... 145
Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card or Device................................................... 146
Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... 146
Uninstalling Printing Software - Windows .................................................................................... 147
Uninstalling Product Software - OS X .......................................................................................... 147
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Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 148
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 150
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 150
OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. 151
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 151
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 152
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 154
Memory Card Specifications ............................................................................................................ 154
External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. 155
Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 156
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 156
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 157
Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 157
Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 157
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 158
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 159
General Printer Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 159
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 160
LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 161
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 161
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 162
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 162
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 163
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 164
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 164
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 164
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PM-400 User's Guide
Welcome to the PM-400 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print Using the Mopria Print Service

Using the Control Panel

See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
Control Panel Buttons The LCD Screen Changing LCD Screen Language Turning Off Control Panel Sounds
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Control Panel Buttons

1
The power button
2
The home button
3 The arrow buttons; navigate menus
4 The + and – buttons; increase or decrease the number of copies
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The stop button
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The back button
7 The OK button
8 The start button
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
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The LCD Screen

1 Displays network status
2 You can scroll left or right when these arrows are displayed
3 Displays available button options
4 Screen name
5 You can scroll up or down when these arrows are displayed
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

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. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
4. Select Language and press the OK button.
5. Select a language and press the OK button.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Turning Off Control Panel Sounds

You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
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2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
4. Select Sound and press the OK button.
5. Select Button Press and press the OK button.
6. Select Off and press the OK button.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your product.

Printer Parts

Parent topic: Product Basics
Printer Parts
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1 Printer cover
2 Rear paper feed
3 Edge guide
4 Inner cover
5 LCD screen
6 Power inlet
7 Micro USB port
8 Ink cartridge holder (do not remove)
9 Memory card slot
10 USB port
11 Power light
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12 Output tray and extension
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

The Power Off and Sleep Timers

The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can adjust the time period before power management, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting from the Control Panel Changing the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - 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 arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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4. Select Power Off Timer and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
5. Select the time period you want before the product automatically turns off when it is not in use and press the OK button.
6. Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel

You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
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You see this screen:
4. Select Sleep Timer and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
5. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep and press the OK button.
6. Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
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Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.
1. Make sure your product is turned on.
2. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
3. Select Printer Settings.
4. Click the Maintenance tab.
5. Click the Printer and Option Information button.
You see this screen:
6. Turn on the Auto Power On setting if you want the product to automatically turn on when it receives a print job.
Note: This setting works with print jobs sent over a USB or network connection. Enabling this setting slightly increases the product's power consumption in standby mode.
7. Click Send.
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8. 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.
9. Click Send.
10. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
11. Click Send.
12. Click OK to close the open program windows.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers

Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.
1. Make sure your product is turned on.
2. 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.
3. Select Printer Settings.
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You see this window:
4. Turn on the Auto Power On setting if you want the product to automatically turn on when it receives a print job.
Note: This setting works with print jobs sent over a USB or network connection. Enabling this setting slightly increases the product's power consumption in standby mode.
5. Click Send.
6. 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.
7. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
8. Click Apply.
9. Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
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Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

You can print photos from your home, office, or even across the globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers these solutions to print from anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, and Epson Remote Print.
Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Epson Remote Print
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related tasks
Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print Using the Mopria Print Service

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 photo to an email and send it to your product.
1. Set up your product for network printing. See the link below.
2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit
epson.com/connect 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
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking

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 photos over a wireless network.
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1. Set up your product on a network. See the link below.
2. Visit epson.com/connect 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.
5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking

Using Epson Remote Print

With Epson Remote Print software, you can print to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.
1. Set up your product for network printing. See the link below.
2. Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the software.
3. Download and install the Remote Print software.
4. Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing, and enter this address during Remote Print setup.
5. Select the print command in your application and choose the Remote Print driver for your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking

Using AirPrint

AirPrint enables instant wireless printing from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest version of iOS, and Mac with the latest version of OS X.
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Note: If you disabled paper configuration messages on your product control panel, you cannot use
AirPrint. See the link below to enable the messages, if necessary.
1. Load paper in your product.
2. Set up your product for wireless printing. See the link below.
3. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
4. Print from your device to your product.
Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related tasks
Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel
Related topics
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Wi-Fi Networking

Using Google Cloud Print

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. 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. Check your network status.
3. Note your product's IP address.
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.
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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.

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

Parent topic: Product Basics
Related tasks
Viewing the Network Status
Related topics
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Wi-Fi Networking
Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook
With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables.
Set up your Epson product for network printing. See the link below.
Note: Make sure your Epson product is connected to your wireless network before starting the Google Cloud Print setup.
1. Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product.
Note: See your Chromebook's documentation for details on connecting to a network.
2. Do one of the following:
• Click Add to Cloud Print in the notification that appears in the corner of your Chromebook
screen.
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Note: If you do not see a notification, check to see if a number appears in the status area at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click this number to open the notifications menu, then click Add to Cloud Print.
• Open a web browser and enter chrome://devices in the address bar. Skip to step 4.
• If you see a registration confirmation screen instead, click Register.
3. Click Add Device.
4. Click the Register button that appears next to your product.
5. Click Register on the confirmation screen. Your product's LCD screen displays a confirmation message.
6. Select OK or press the OK button on your product to confirm the Google Cloud Print connection and print a test page.
Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, iPhone, or Android phone with Internet access. For more information on using Google Cloud Print, visit Epson Support.
Parent topic: Using Google Cloud Print
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking

Using the Mopria Print Service

You can use the Mopria Print Service to print from your Android phone or tablet (Android v4.4 or later) to your Epson product or any Mopria-certified product from other manufacturers. You can download the Mopria Print Service from Google Play.
Note: For details on the Mopria Print Service, click here (website available in English only).
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Wi-Fi Networking
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Wi-Fi Networking

See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Viewing the Network Status 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.
1 Epson product
2 Wireless router or access point
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3 Computer with a wireless interface
4 Computer
5 Internet
6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point)

Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel

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.
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 OK button to select Wi-Fi (Recommended).
4. Press the OK button again to proceed.
5. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button.
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6. 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 Networks and press the OK button. Enter your network name as described in the next step.
7. If you see the following screen, enter your wireless password (or network name and then password).
• Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad.
Then press the OK button to select it.
• To change the case of letters or select symbols, select AB12 (uppercase), ab12 (lowercase), or
Symbol and press the OK button.
• To enter a space, select Space and press the OK button.
• To delete characters, select the back arrow and press the OK button.
• When you finish entering characters, select Done and press the OK button.
8. Press the OK button to confirm Wi-Fi settings.
9. If you want to print a network status report, press the start button. (Otherwise, press the OK button.)
Your product should now be connected to the network.
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Note: If the Wi-Fi connection symbol is not lit or does not appear on the LCD screen, you may have
selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
Related topics
Changing or Updating Network Connections

Wi-Fi Direct 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.
1 Epson product
2 Computer with a wireless interface
3 Other wireless device
You can select one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device:
Access point mode
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
The product communicates one-to-one with another Wi-Fi Direct capable device. When operating in this mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol on the LCD screen.
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To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your computer or other device.
To enable peer-to-peer mode, you must select it from the Web Config Utility, under WiFi/Network Settings > Services > Wi-Fi Direct.

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Related tasks
Accessing the Web Config Utility
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. Select Wi-Fi Direct and press the OK button.
4. Press the OK button again to proceed.
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5. Press the down arrow button to change the 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.
6. Select Yes and press the OK button.
7. Enter your new Wi-Fi Direct password.
Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.
• Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad.
Then press the OK button to select it.
• To change the case of letters or select symbols, select AB12 (uppercase), ab12 (lowercase), or
Symbol and press the OK button.
• To enter a space, select Space and press the OK button.
• To delete characters, select the back arrow and press the OK button.
• When you finish entering characters, select Done and press the OK button.
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8. Press the down arrow button to view the Wi-Fi network name and password you selected.
9. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown.
10. Press the OK button to exit.
You see either an AP or Direct connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly to your product from your computer or device.
Note: If the AP or Direct connection symbol is not displayed on the LCD screen, Wi-Fi Direct mode is not enabled. Repeat these steps to try again.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your product to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access point. If there is no hardware button, there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for the device. Check your network product documentation for details.
Using WPS to Connect to a Network
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
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Using WPS to Connect to a Network

If you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect your product to the network.
1. On the product, press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.
3. Press the OK button to select Wi-Fi (Recommended).
4. Press the OK button again to proceed.
5. Select Push Button Setup (WPS) and press the OK button.
6. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.
Your product should now display a WiFi symbol on the LCD screen. If it does not, repeat these steps to try again.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Viewing the Network Status

You can view the product's network status to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Network Settings and press the OK button.
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You see this screen:
4. Select Network Status and press the OK button.
You see a screen like this:
Note: If you are connected to a network, the signal strength is displayed.
5. Press the up or down arrow button to view the product's network status. To view additional network details, press the left or right arrow button and select one of the options shown.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
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Changing or Updating Network Connections

See these sections to change or update how your product connects to a network.
Accessing the Web Config Utility Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router Disabling Wi-Fi Features
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Related tasks
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel

Accessing the Web Config Utility

You can select your product's network settings and confirm its operating status using a web browser. You do this by accessing your product's built-in Web Config utility from a computer or other device that is connected to the same network as your product.
1. Check your network status.
2. Note your product's IP address.
3. On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a web browser.
4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar.
You see the available Web Config utility options.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
Related tasks
Viewing the Network Status

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection

If you have already connected your product to your computer using a USB connection, you can change to a Wi-Fi connection.
1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product.
2. Uninstall your product software.
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3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
Related concepts
Uninstall Your Product Software

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

If you change the wireless router you have been using on your network, you need to update your product's Wi-Fi connection to the new router.
Note: If you switch to a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions.
1. Do one of the following:
Windows: Uninstall your product software.
OS X: Go to the next step.
2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
Related concepts
Uninstall Your Product Software

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

You may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you change your network connection type or need to solve a problem with your network connection.
Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Network Settings and press the OK button.
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You see this screen:
4. Select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.
5. Select Disable Wi-Fi and press the OK button.
6. Select Yes and press the OK button to disable Wi-Fi.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
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Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Loading Paper in the Paper Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel

Loading Paper in the Paper Feed Slot

You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes up to: 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
1. Slide the edge guide to the right.
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2. Load paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the left side of the paper feed slot.
Note: To load envelopes, insert the envelopes printable side up and flap edge left.
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3. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
4. If prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you loaded.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one
envelope at a time.
• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin, or that have plastic windows.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity Paper Specifications
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Paper Loading Capacity

Paper type Paper size Load up to this many sheets
Plain paper* A5 (5.8 × 8.2 inches Up to the arrow mark on the edge
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 20 sheets
Epson Premium Photo 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 20 sheets Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 20 sheets Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Ultra Premium 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 20 sheets Photo Paper Glossy
Envelopes No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches 10 envelopes
* You can load up to 20 sheets for manual 2-sided print jobs.
[148 × 210 mm]) guide
A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm])
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
[105 × 241 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Available Epson Papers

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Note: Paper/media availability varies by country.
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Print Pack (includes Epson Photo 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 320P 100 Paper Glossy paper and ink cartridge)
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40 Glossy
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40 Semi-gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60 Glossy
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:
Borderless Paper Types
• Epson Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
S042038 100
S041727 100
S042174 100
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Borderless Paper Sizes
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
• 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software

For this paper Select this Paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
Envelope Envelope
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel

You can change the default paper settings using the control panel on the product.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup > Printer Setup > Paper Source Settings, pressing the OK button after each selection.
3. Select the following options as necessary:
Paper Setup: Changes the default paper size and paper type settings
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Paper Setting Alert: Controls whether or not an alert appears when a print job's paper settings
are different from the product's default paper settings
Paper Configuration: Controls whether or not the paper settings selection screen appears after
you load paper.
4. Press the home button to exit.

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

Parent topic: Loading Paper
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel
For this paper Select this Paper Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Prem. Semi-Gloss
Envelope Envelope
Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel
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Printing from a Computer

Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet.
Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Printing with Windows Printing with OS X Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

Printing with Windows

You can print with your product using any Windows application, as described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details.
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3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.
Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.
You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size, but you will not be able to use the Borderless setting.
5. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
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6. Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.
8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.
9. Select a Color option:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
• To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting.
10. To print on both sides of the paper, select a 2-Sided Printing option.
11. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.
12. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
13. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.
Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software
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Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X
Print Quality Options - Windows
You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type setting you have chosen.
Standard
For everyday text and image printing.
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High
For text and graphics with high print quality.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job.
2-Up and 4-Up
Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and border options.
2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster
Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on the Main tab.
Note: You will need to print one side and flip the paper over manually to print the other side.
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen
or if you are accessing the product over a network.
1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing:
Manual (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and
prompting you to flip the paper over on the long edge to print the other side.
Manual (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and
prompting you to flip the paper over on the short edge to print the other side.
2. Click the Settings button.
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You see a window like this:
3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.
4. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
5. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
6. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Note: The surface of the paper may smear during double-sided printing. Make sure the ink has dried before reloading the paper.
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
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Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your double-sided print job.
Binding Edge Options
Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.
Binding Margin Options
Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
Booklet
Select the Booklet checkbox to print double-sided pages as a booklet.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More Options tab.
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1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options:
• Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the
your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting. If you want to center your image on the paper, select the Center option.
• Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.
Select the percentage in the % menu.
2. Select one of the following Color Correction options:
• Select Automatic to automatically adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast, and color saturation
for your image.
• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or
turn off color management in your printer software.
• Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images.
3. To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button:
Watermark: adds a visible watermark to your printout.
Note: Click the Add/Delete button to create your own watermark, and click the Settings button to customize the watermark.
Header/Footer: adds information such as the date and time to the top or bottom of your printout.
Note: Click the Settings button to customize the text and location of the header or footer.
4. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job.
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Color Controls
Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Image Options
Emphasize Text
Adjusts the weight of printed text to increase readability.
Emphasize Thin Lines
Adjusts the weight of printed lines to increase visibility.
Edge Smoothing
Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
Additional Settings Options
Rotate 180º
Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.
Mirror Image
Flips the printed image left to right.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
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Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows

For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab.
Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button.
1. Click the Main or More Options tab.
You see the available Printing Presets on the left:
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2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.
3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets.
4. To choose a preset for printing, select it.
5. Click OK.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Printer Settings.
3. Click the Maintenance tab.
You see the maintenance options:
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4. Click the Extended Settings button.
You see this window:
5. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print.
6. Click OK to close the Extended Settings window.
7. Click OK to close the printer software window.
Extended Settings - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Extended Settings - Windows
You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window.
Show Progress Meter
Displays the progress of print jobs as they are being printed.
Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3
Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues.
Check Paper Width Before Printing
Prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect; may reduce print speed.
Always Spool RAW Datatype
Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems.
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Page Rendering Mode
Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing.
Print as Bitmap
Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and other settings do not help.
Skip Blank Page
Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Change Standard Resolution
Reduces the resolution of print data to correct printing problems.
Refine screening pattern
Prints graphics with a finer screening pattern.
Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching
Allows applications to perform ICM color matching.
Always Use the Driver's Paper Source Setting
Prints using the paper source setting in the printer driver, rather than the setting in your application.
Parent topic: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.
1. Click OK to save your settings.
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You see your application's Print window, such as this one:
2. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Checking Print Status - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Checking Print Status - Windows
During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control printing and check ink cartridge status.
• To cancel printing, click Cancel.
• To see print jobs waiting to print, click Print Queue.
• To check ink status, click Consumables Status.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Printer Settings.
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You see the printer settings window:
3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.
4. Click OK.
These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session.
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Printer Settings.
You see the printer settings window.
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3. Click the Maintenance tab.
You see the maintenance options:
4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting.
5. Click OK to close the printer software window.
The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them.
Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

Changing Automatic Update Options

Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Software Update Settings.
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You see this window:
3. Do one of the following:
• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.
• To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option.
4. Click OK to exit.
Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related tasks
Checking for Software Updates

Printing with OS X

You can print with your product using any OS X printing program, as described in these sections.
Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X
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Sizing Printed Images - OS X Managing Color - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. Select your product as the Printer setting.
4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window.
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You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:
Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the application you are using.
5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
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6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application.
8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
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You see these settings:
9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.
10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.
11. Select any of the available print options.
Print Quality Settings - OS X Print Options - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
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Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software
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Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X
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Print Quality Settings - OS X
You can select any of the print quality settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Normal
For everyday text and image printing.
Fine
For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Quality
For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Best Quality
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
Print Options - OS X
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Expansion
If you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints.
Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Mirror Image
Lets you flip the printed image horizontally.
Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
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Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X

Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless photo, select the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size, but the Quality setting will be limited to
Normal.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check
the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
2. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon.
Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the
pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Related references
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
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Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X

You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop­up menu on the print window.
• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet
pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting.
• To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.
• To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings.
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
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Sizing Printed Images - OS X

You can adjust print order and the size of the image as you print it by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu on the Print window.
• To print only selected pages in a multi-page document, select an option from the Pages to Print pop-
up menu.
• To adjust the order in which pages are printed, select an option from the Page Order pop-up menu.
• To scale the image to fit on a specific paper size, select the Scale to fit paper size checkbox and
select a paper size from the Destination Paper Size pop-up menu.
Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Managing Color - OS X

You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software.
1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window.
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2. Select one of the available options.
3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.
Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the Color Matching menu.
4. Select one of the available options.
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X
You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
Color Matching Settings
EPSON Color Controls
Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management.
ColorSync
Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window.
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Color Options Settings
Manual Settings
Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red­eye in photos. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red-eye in photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include
faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects.
Parent topic: Managing Color - OS X

Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X

You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
2. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies.
3. Select Driver or Options.
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You see a screen like this:
4. Select any of the available printing preferences.
5. Click OK.
Printing Preferences - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Printing Preferences - OS X
You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab.
Skip Blank Page
Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Warning Notifications
Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various operating conditions.
Establish bidirectional communication
Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless you experience issues when using a shared printing pool.
Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X
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Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print.
Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
Checking Print Status - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Checking Print Status - OS X
During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink status.
1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock.
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You see the print status window:
2. Select the following options as necessary for your version of OS X:
• To cancel printing, click the print job and click or Delete.
• To pause a print job, click the print job and click or Hold. To resume a print job, click the
paused print job and click or Resume.
• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause or Pause Printer.
• To display other printer information, click Settings or Supply Levels.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

If you need to cancel printing, press the stop button your product.
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer
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Using Memory Cards With Your Product

Follow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product.
Inserting a Memory Card Printing from a Memory Card Transferring Photos on a Memory Card

Inserting a Memory Card

Insert only one memory card at a time into a memory card slot on your product.
1. Make sure the memory card and the files on it are compatible with your product before inserting the card.
2. Remove the cap covering the memory card slot, if necessary.
3. Insert your memory card into the correct slot, making sure the card is oriented correctly.
Note: Do not force the card all the way into the slot. Insert it only until it meets resistance.
The memory card access light flashes and then stays lit.
Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory card.
Memory Card Types Memory Card File Specifications
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Removing a Memory Card
Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product

Memory Card Types

You can insert these types of memory cards in your product.
Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation for details on using it.
You can insert the following cards in the memory card slot:
• SD
• SDHC
• SDXC
• miniSD*
• miniSDHC*
• microSD*
• microSDHC*
• microSDXC*
Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card

Memory Card File Specifications

You can insert memory cards in your product containing files that meet these specifications.
File format JPEG with the Exif version 2.3 standard taken with digital camera
Image size 80 × 80 pixels to 10200 × 10200 pixels
File size Up to 2GB
Number of files Up to 9990
Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card
using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant
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Removing a Memory Card

After you finish working with a memory card, check to make sure it is safe to remove it from your product.
Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory card.
1. Make sure the memory card access light is not flashing.
2. Pull the memory card straight out of its slot.
Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card

Printing from a Memory Card

See these sections to print photos from a memory card inserted into your product:
Viewing and Printing Photos Printing Photo Layouts Print Setting Options Photo Adjustment Options
Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product

Viewing and Printing Photos

You can select photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
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2. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Photos and press the OK button.
3. Select View and Print Photos and press the OK button.
A photo on your memory card is displayed:
4. Press the right or left arrow button to scroll through your photos and display one that you want to print.
5. Press the + or – button to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99).
6. To select additional photos for printing, repeat the steps above.
7. To view additional settings, press the down arrow button.
You see this screen:
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8. Select from the following options:
Browse to select photos by date
Select Photos to select all photos
Display Options to select how photos are displayed on the LCD screen
Print Settings to change the print settings
Photo Adjustments to change the appearance of your printed photos
Filter to apply a sepia tone or black-and-white filter to the viewed or printed photo
Crop/Zoom to crop or zoom into your photo
Note: When you are finished changing your settings, press the back button.
9. When you are ready to print, press the start button.
Note: To cancel printing, press the stop button.
Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card
Related references
Print Setting Options Photo Adjustment Options

Printing Photo Layouts

You can print one or more photos from a memory card in special layouts.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Photos and press the OK button.
3. Select Photo Layout Sheet and press the OK button.
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You see this screen:
4. Select one of the layout options and press the OK button.
5. Select the paper size setting that matches the paper you loaded and press the OK button.
6. Select the paper type setting that matches the paper you loaded and press the OK button.
7. If you see the screen below, do one of the following:
• To allow your product to place photos in the layout automatically, select Automatic Layout and
press the OK button. Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through your photos, and press
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the + or – button to select a photo for your layout. Press the down arrow button to view additional settings. Press the OK button when you're finished.
• To place photos in the layout manually, select Place Photos Manually and press the OK button.
Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to select and place photos on your layout sheet.
You see this screen:
8. Press the + or – button to select the number of copies (up to 99) and press the OK button.
9. When you are ready to print, press the start button.
Note: To cancel printing, press the stop button.
Photo Layout Options
Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card
Related references
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel
Photo Layout Options
Select the layout you want to use when printing your photos in a layout.
2-up, 4-up, 8-up, or 20-up
Print 2, 4, 8, or 20 photos on one sheet.
Upper ½ or Lower ½
Print one photo in the upper or lower half of the sheet.
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Photo ID
Print 4 ID-sized photos on one sheet.
P.I.F.
This option is displayed if a P.I.F. frame is on your memory card.
Parent topic: Printing Photo Layouts

Print Setting Options

Select the Print Settings options you want to use when printing photos from a memory card or external device.
Print settings Available Description
Paper Size Various paper Indicates the size of paper you have loaded
Paper Type Various paper Indicates the type of paper you have loaded; see the list of
Borderless Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping
options
sizes
types control panel paper types (available options depend on the
selected Paper Size setting)
may occur)
With Border Leaves a small margin around the image
Quality Standard Provides good quality for most prints
Best Provides the highest quality for important prints
Expansion Standard Expands images correctly for most borderless prints
Medium Expands images slightly less for borderless prints
Minimum Expands images the least for borderless prints (you may see
some white border)
Date Various date Prints the date you took the photo in the format you select
formats
Fit Frame On Automatically crops the photo to fit into the selected photo
layout
Off Turns off automatic cropping
Note: To return to default print settings, press the stop button, select Yes, and press the OK button.
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Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card
Related references
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

Photo Adjustment Options

Select the Photo Adjustment options you want to use when printing photos from a memory card or external device. The modifications affect only the printed copy of the photo, not the original file.
Photo Adjustment Available options Description settings
Fix Photo Fix Photo On Automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and
Scene Detection Automatic Optimizes the Fix Photo adjustments for specific
saturation of the photo based on the Scene Detection setting that is selected
Fix Photo Off Turns off automatic adjustments; see Note below
P.I.M. Uses your camera's PRINT Image Matching or Exif
Print adjustments
People
Landscape
Night Scene
types of photos; select the option that best matches your photo content
Fix Red-Eye Off - All photos Automatically fixes the red-eye effect in photos
On - All photos
Filter Off Applies a sepia tone or black-and-white filter to the
Sepia
B&W option
Sharpness Various settings Adjusts the sharpness of your photo
Note: To return to default print settings, press the stop button, select Yes, and press the OK button.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces.
For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo includes a
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viewed or printed photo; if printing from a memory card, go back to the previous screen to select this
face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects.
Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card

Transferring Photos on a Memory Card

You can transfer photos to and from a memory card inserted into a memory card slot on your product.
Note: To use this feature, the product must be connected to your computer over a network.

Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer

Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer
You can transfer photos to and from a memory card inserted in your product and a computer connected to your product over a wireless network.
Note: You cannot transfer photos if the product is connected to the computer using a USB cable. Do not transfer photos to and from a memory card while you are printing from the memory card.
1. Make sure the product is connected to the same network as the computer.
2. Insert a memory card into a memory card slot on your product.
3. Do one of the following to access your memory card files from your computer:
Windows: Open the Computer, My Computer, Windows Explorer, or File Explorer utility, then
select the removable disk icon.
OS X: Select the hard drive icon on your desktop or computer window, select your product in the
SHARED section of the sidebar (you may need to widen the sidebar to see the name), then select the MEMORYCARD icon.
4. Select the folder that contains your photos.
5. Drag the photos you want to transfer to the desired folder on your computer or on your memory card.
Note: Your product's LCD screen does not update to display new photos transferred to the memory card. Wait until the memory card access light stops flashing, then remove and insert the memory card to update the photos displayed.
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Parent topic: Transferring Photos on a Memory Card
Related tasks
Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Viewing the Network Status
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Using an External Device with Your Product

Follow the instructions in these sections to use your product with an external device, such as a camera, USB flash drive, or other device.
Printing from a Camera Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device

Printing from a Camera

If you have a digital camera that supports PictBridge printing, you can print your photos directly from the camera. Check your camera manual to see if it is compatible.
Note: Your photos must be in JPG format and sized from 80 × 80 to 10200 × 10200 pixels. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your camera. Some combinations of paper type, size, and layout may not be supported, depending on your camera and the product settings.
Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings Connecting and Printing from a Camera Printing from a Camera Wirelessly
Parent topic: Using an External Device with Your Product

Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings

Before printing from your camera, you can make image adjustments and select the print settings for your photos. Image adjustments affect only the printed copy of the photo, not the original file.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
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2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select External Device Setup and press the OK button.
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4. Select Print Settings and press the OK button.
5. Select the print settings you want to use.
6. When you are done, press the back button.
7. Select Photo Adjustments and press the OK button.
8. Select the photo adjustments you want to use, then press the home button to exit.
After you select settings, you are ready to connect your camera and print your photos.
Parent topic: Printing from a Camera
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Related references
Print Setting Options Photo Adjustment Options
Related tasks

Connecting and Printing from a Camera

Connecting and Printing from a Camera
Before you connect your camera, make sure the product is turned on but not printing.
1. Remove any memory cards from the product.
2. Load the paper you want to use for printing.
3. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the USB port on the right side of your product.
Note: You cannot use the USB port to transfer images from your camera to your computer.
4. Turn on your camera.
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5. Follow the instructions that came with your camera to select and print your photos.
When you finish printing, turn off your camera and disconnect it from the product.
Parent topic: Printing from a Camera
Related tasks
Removing a Memory Card
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Loading Paper

Printing from a Camera Wirelessly

You can print photos from a digital camera using a wireless connection. Make sure your digital camera can connect to a network and is PictBridge compatible (DPS over IP).
1. Remove any memory cards from the product.
2. Load the paper you want to use for printing.
3. Turn on your camera.
4. Setup the camera's wireless network connection. See the documentation that came with your camera for details.
Note: Connect the camera to the same network that your product uses. You can check your product's network settings on the LCD screen.
5. Follow the instructions that came with your camera to select and print your photos.
When you finish printing, turn off your camera and disconnect it from the network.
Parent topic: Printing from a Camera
Related tasks
Removing a Memory Card Viewing the Network Status
Related topics
Loading Paper

Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device

You can view and print photos from a USB thumb drive or other external storage device, such as an external hard drive or CD/DVD burner.
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Note: Make sure the files on your device are compatible with the product.
USB Device File Specifications Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device
Parent topic: Using an External Device with Your Product

USB Device File Specifications

You can print external device files that meet these specifications.
File format JPEG with the Exif version 2.3 standard taken with digital camera
using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant
Image size 80 × 80 pixels to 10200 × 10200 pixels
File size Up to 2GB
Number of files Up to 9990
Note: DCF 2.0 files stored in a camera's built-in memory are not supported.
Parent topic: Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device

Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device

Before you connect your thumb drive or device, make sure the product is turned on but not printing.
Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your drive.
1. Remove any memory cards from the product.
2. Load the paper you want to use for printing.
3. Insert your USB thumb drive or the USB cable that came with your external device into the USB port on the front of your product. If connecting an external CD/DVD drive, insert a CD or DVD into the drive.
4. Press the home button, if necessary.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Photos and press the OK button.
6. Select View and Print Photos and press the OK button
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7. Select the photos to print from the LCD screen.
When you finish printing, make sure the access light on the drive is not flashing, then remove or disconnect it from the product.
Caution: Do not remove the USB drive or turn off the product when the access light is flashing, or you may lose photos on the drive.
Parent topic: Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device
Related topics
Loading Paper
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Replacing the Ink Cartridge

When the ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it.
You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old, if your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head.
Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges to Epson for proper disposal, please go to epson.com/recycle for more information.
Check Cartridge Status Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge

Check Cartridge Status

Your product and its printing software will let you know when the ink cartridge is low or expended.
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen Checking Cartridge Status with Windows Checking Cartridge Status with OS X
Parent topic: Replacing the Ink Cartridge

Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen

You can check the status of your ink cartridge using your product's LCD screen.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
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2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Ink Level and press the OK button.
The ink cartridge status is displayed.
Note: Displayed ink level is approximate.
4. Press the OK button to exit.
Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status
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Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge

Checking Cartridge Status with Windows

A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your cartridge status at any time using a utility on your Windows computer.
1. To check your cartridge status, access the Windows Desktop and double-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
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You see this window:
2. Replace or reinstall the ink cartridge, if necessary.
Note: If the cartridge is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status.
3. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select
Monitoring Preferences.
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You see this window:
4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen.
5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox.
Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status
Related tasks
Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge
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Checking Cartridge Status with OS X

You can check your cartridge status using a utility on your Mac.
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 EPSON Status Monitor.
You see a window like this:
3. Do the following as necessary:
• To update the ink cartridge status, click Update.
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• Replace or reinstall the ink cartridge, if necessary.
Note: If the cartridge is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status.
Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status
Related tasks
Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge

Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly.
The cartridge included with the printer is designed for printer setup and not for resale. After some ink is used for charging, the rest is available for printing. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on.

Ink Cartridge Part Numbers

Parent topic: Replacing the Ink Cartridge
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers
Use these part numbers when you order or purchase new ink cartridges.
Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package.
Part number Description
320 Color Ink Cartridge
320P Print Pack - Color Ink Cartridge and Glossy Photo Paper (100 sheets)
Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges
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Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge

Make sure you have a replacement cartridge handy before you begin. You must install the new cartridge immediately after removing the old one.
Caution: Leave your old cartridge in the printer until you are ready to replace it to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out. Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Note: If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot re-install and use the cartridge.
1. Turn on your product.
2. Do one of the following:
• If the ink cartridge is expended, you see a message on the LCD screen. Press the OK button.
• If you are replacing the cartridge before you see a message on the LCD screen, select Setup >
Maintenance > Ink Cartridge Replacement. Then press the OK button to proceed.
3. Unpack the new ink cartridge and completely remove only the yellow tape.
Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink may leak.
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