Epson WF-100 User Manual

WF-100 User's Guide

Contents

WF-100 User's Guide................................................................................................................................... 9

Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 10

Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 10

Control Panel Buttons.................................................................................................................... 10

The LCD Screen............................................................................................................................ 11

Status Icons................................................................................................................................... 11

Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 12

Turning On Quiet Mode................................................................................................................. 13

Product Parts Locations..................................................................................................................... 14

Printer Parts - Top ......................................................................................................................... 15

Printer Parts - Inside and Bottom................................................................................................... 16

Battery Charging................................................................................................................................ 16

Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter .................................................................................. 17

Charging the Battery Using the USB Cable................................................................................... 18

The Power Off and Sleep Timers ....................................................................................................... 18

Changing the Power Off Timer Setting.......................................................................................... 19

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting................................................................................................. 20

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More......................................................... 21

Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 21

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 22

Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 22

Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 23

Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 23

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook ......................................................................... 24

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

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Using WPS to Connect to a Network............................................................................................. 32

Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 33

Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 34

Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 34

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 35

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 35

Disabling Wi-Fi Features............................................................................................................... 36

Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 37

Loading Paper and Envelopes ........................................................................................................... 37

Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel......................................................................... 39

Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert..................................................................................................... 40

Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 41

Available Epson Papers..................................................................................................................... 42

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility................................................................................................. 43

Paper or Media Type Settings............................................................................................................ 44

Printing from a Computer......................................................................................................................... 45

Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows........................................................... 45

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...................................................................................... 46

Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 48

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 48

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows..................................................................... 48

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 50

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows............................................................. 51

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 53

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 54

Header/Footer Settings - Windows........................................................................................... 55

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 56

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows........................................................................................ 57

Extended Settings - Windows................................................................................................... 58

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 59

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 60

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens......................................................... 61

Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 62

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Printing with the Built-in Basic Driver - Windows................................................................................ 63

Installing the Basic Driver Software - Windows ............................................................................. 64

Selecting Print Settings - Windows Basic Driver............................................................................ 64

Printing with OS X .............................................................................................................................. 68

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ............................................................................................ 68

Print Quality Options - OS X...................................................................................................... 72

Print Options - OS X.................................................................................................................. 72

Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X........................................................................................... 73

Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X........................................................................................... 74

Managing Color - OS X.................................................................................................................. 74

Color Matching and Color Options - OS X................................................................................. 75

Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X........................................................................................... 76

Printing Preferences - OS X...................................................................................................... 77

Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X....................................................................................... 77

Checking Print Status - OS X.................................................................................................... 78

Adjusting Print Density....................................................................................................................... 80

Adjusting Color................................................................................................................................... 81

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 82

Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes................................................................................. 83

Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status................................................................................... 83

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen.......................................... 83

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows .................................................. 84

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X......................................................... 87

Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box ...................................................................... 88

Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers........................................................................ 88

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges.............................................................................................. 89

Printing with Black Ink and an Expended Color Cartridge .................................................................. 92

Printing with an Expended Color Cartridge - Windows.................................................................. 93

Printing with an Expended Color Cartridge - OS X ........................................................................ 93

Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ........................................................................................... 95

Replacing the Maintenance Box......................................................................................................... 95

Adjusting Print Quality.............................................................................................................................. 99

Print Head Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 99

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Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................... 99

Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ........................................................... 99

Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 102

Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 105

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...................................................... 105

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 106

Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 109

Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel............................................................ 109

Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 111

Cleaning the Paper Path Using the Product Control Panel .............................................................. 113

Transporting and Cleaning Your Product ............................................................................................. 115

Carrying and Transporting Your Product.......................................................................................... 115

Cleaning Your Product..................................................................................................................... 116

Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 117

Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 117

Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 118

Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 120

Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 121

Solving Power and Battery Problems............................................................................................... 122

Product Does Not Turn on........................................................................................................... 123

Product Does Not Turn Off.......................................................................................................... 123

Product Turns Off Automatically.................................................................................................. 123

Battery Does Not Charge From Computer................................................................................... 124

Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 124

Noise After Ink Installation........................................................................................................... 124

Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 125

Solving Network Problems............................................................................................................... 125

Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 126

Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 127

Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window...................................................................... 128

Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 128

Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 129

Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 129

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Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Paper Feed............................................................................. 130

Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 131

Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 132

Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 132

Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 133

Error After Cartridge Replacement.............................................................................................. 133

Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 134

Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 135

Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 136

Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 136

Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 136

Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 137

Border Appears on Borderless Prints.......................................................................................... 137

Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 138

Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 139

Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 139

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

When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 145

Uninstalling Printing Software - Windows.................................................................................... 145

Uninstalling Product Software - OS X.......................................................................................... 146

Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 146

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 148

Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 148

OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. 149

Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 149

Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 149

Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 150

Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 152

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Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 153

Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 153

Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 155

Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 155

Network Interface Specifications...................................................................................................... 155

Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 156

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 158

General Printer Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 158

Battery Safety Instructions........................................................................................................... 160

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 160

LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 161

Wireless Connection Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 161

FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 161

Software Notice................................................................................................................................ 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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WF-100 User's Guide

Welcome to the WF-100 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
Battery Charging
The Power Off and Sleep Timers
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Using AirPrint
Using Google Cloud Print

Using the Control Panel

See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.

Control Panel Buttons
The LCD Screen
Status Icons
Changing LCD Screen Language
Turning On Quiet Mode

Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons

1 The power button
2 The LCD screen
3 The arrow buttons and the OK button; navigate menus

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The cancel button; stops printing or returns to the previous screen

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

The LCD Screen

1 Color Adjustment icon
2 Plain Paper Density Setting icon
3 Network status
4 Battery status
5 Ink and maintenance box status

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Status Icons

Status icons may be displayed on the LCD screen depending on the product's status.

Icons Description

The battery is fully charged.

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Icons Description

The battery is running low.
The battery is too hot or too cold. Select Menu > Battery to check the battery status.
The battery is charging.
Approximate ink levels.

Approximate service life remaining for the maintenance box.
Ink is low or the maintenance box is nearly full.

An ink cartridge is expended.
A Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection.
A Wi-Fi connection has been established. The number of bars indicates the connection's

signal strength.
An Ad hoc connection has been established.

A Wi-Fi Direct mode connection has been established.
A Simple AP mode connection has been established.
Print density has been increased.
Color darkness has been increased.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.

1. From the home screen, select Menu and press the OK button.

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You see this screen:

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Language and press the OK button.

4. Select a language and press the OK button.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Turning On Quiet Mode

You can reduce the noise the product makes by turning on Quiet Mode.
Note: Turning on this setting may reduce print speed.

1. From the home screen, select Menu and press the OK button.

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You see this screen:

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Quiet Mode and press the OK button.

4. Select On 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 - Top
Printer Parts - Inside and Bottom

Parent topic: Product Basics

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Printer Parts - Top

1 Micro USB port
2 Power inlet
3 Rear paper feed
4 Edge guide
5 Printer cover
6 Control panel
7 Output slot
8 Power light
9 Battery charging light

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

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Printer Parts - Inside and Bottom

1 Inner cover
2 Ink cartridge holder (do not remove)

1 Maintenance box cover
2 Security lock slot (for an optional security cable)

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Battery Charging

You can charge the battery by connecting the power cord and AC adapter, and plugging the product into
an electrical outlet. Or, you can connect the product to your computer (or other USB power source) using
the USB cable.

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Battery status is indicated on the LCD screen.
Note the following:

• The battery is not a user-replaceable part.

• Even when the product is not in use, the battery runs down. Make sure you turn off the product when
you are not using it and charge the battery on a regular basis.

• The battery runs down faster in low temperature environments.

• Charge the battery within a range of 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C). The battery may not charge fully or may
deteriorate if the environment is too hot or cold.

• It takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery.

• If the battery runs out quickly even after it is fully charged, it may be at the end of its service life.
Contact Epson to replace the battery.

• The battery charging light is orange during charging and turns off when the battery is fully
charged. The light flashes if the environment is too cold or too hot to charge the battery.

Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter
Charging the Battery Using the USB Cable

Parent topic: Product Basics

Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter

You can charge the battery using the AC adapter.

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter, and connect the AC adapter to the printer.

2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Parent topic: Battery Charging

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Charging the Battery Using the USB Cable

You can charge the battery by connecting the included micro USB cable to a computer or any
compatible USB power source, including some automobiles.

For USB charging, the printer must be turned off or in sleep mode.

1. To charge from a computer, make sure the computer is on and not in sleep or hibernation mode.

2. Connect the printer to any USB port on the computer using the USB cable.

The battery charging light turns on.

During charging, the computer recognizes the printer as a USB mass storage device.

Parent topic: Battery Charging

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
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting

Parent topic: Product Basics

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Changing the Power Off Timer Setting

You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the printer turns off
automatically. You can set two different time periods: one for external power, and one for battery power.

1. From the home screen, select Menu and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Power Off Timer and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

4. Do one of the following:

• To set the timer when external power is in use, press the OK button.

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• To set the timer when the product is running on the battery, press the arrow button to select
Battery Power and press the OK button.

5. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in
use. Then press the OK button.

Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting

In sleep mode, the LCD screen turns off. Press any button to turn it back on.
You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode.

1. From the home screen, select Menu and press the OK button.
You see this screen:

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Sleep Timer and press the OK button.

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You see this screen:

4. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep. Then press the OK button.

Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the
globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers 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

Using Epson Email Print

With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone,
tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a
PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.

1. Set up your product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.

2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit

epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed setup

instructions.

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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 PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless
network.

1. Set up your product on a network as described in this manual. 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 on your Windows computer or laptop, you can print to an Epson
Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.

1. Set up your product for network printing as described in this manual. 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.

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Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics

Wi-Fi Networking

Using AirPrint

AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from your iOS device running the
latest version of iOS, and from your Mac running OS X 10.7 or later.

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. Set up your product for wireless printing as described in this manual. See the link below.

2. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.

3. Print from your device to your product.

Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website.
Parent topic: Product Basics

Related tasks

Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel

Related topics

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 as described in this manual. See the link below.

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Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting
the Google Cloud Print setup.

1. Connect your device to the same network that your Epson product is using.

2. Print a network status sheet.

3. Locate your product's IP address on the network status sheet.

4. Enter the IP address into the address bar of a web browser.

5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option.
Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If

the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen
instructions to update your product.

6. Click Register.

7. Select the checkbox to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.

8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page.
A separate browser window opens.

9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an
account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.

10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page.
Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,

computer, Apple or Android device with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on
using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

Parent topic: Product Basics
Related tasks

Printing a Network Status Sheet

Related topics

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.

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Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. 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.
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.

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 tasks

Printing a Network Status Sheet

Related topics

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)
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Changing or Updating Network Connections

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point.
The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network.

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 in the Quick Guide and install the

necessary software. The installer program guides you through network setup.

1. From the home screen, select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen:

2. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button.

3. Do one of the following:

• Press the OK button to select the wireless network displayed.

• Press the cancel button to select a different wireless network. Then, 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.

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Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other SSID and press the OK button.
Enter your network name as described in the next step.

4. If you see the following screen, enter your wireless password (or network name and then password).

• Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters (including uppercase and

lowercase letters, symbols, and numbers). Then press the right arrow button to move to the next
character.

• To delete characters, press the left arrow.

• When you finish entering characters, press the OK button.
Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and

lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters.

5. If you want to print a network setup report, press the OK button. (Otherwise, press the cancel
button.)

Your product should now be connected to the network.
Note: If the Wi-Fi connection symbol 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

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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.

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 Advanced
Settings > Services > Wi-Fi Direct.

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking

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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. From the home screen, select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen:

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Direct Setup and press the OK button.

3. Select Connection Setup and press the OK button.

4. Press the down arrow button, then press the OK 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.

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5. Enter your new Wi-Fi Direct password.
Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.

• Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters (including uppercase and

lowercase letters, symbols, and numbers). Then press the right arrow button to move to the next
character.

• To delete characters, press the left arrow.

• When you finish entering characters, press the OK button.

6. Press the OK button again.
You see a screen like this:

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7. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the
LCD screen, then enter the password shown.

8. Press the OK button to exit.
You see the AP 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 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

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. Press the WPS button on your router.

2. From the home screen, select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.

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You see this screen:

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Push Button Setup (WPS) and press the OK button.

4. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.
Your product should now display a Wi-Fi symbol on the LCD screen.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Printing a Network Status Sheet

You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have
using your product on a network.

1. From the home screen, select Menu and press the OK button.

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Network Settings and press the OK button.

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You see this screen:

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Status Sheet and press the OK button.

4. Press the OK button to print the network status sheet.
(Press the cancel button if you want to cancel the operation.)

Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking

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

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.

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1. Print a network status sheet.

2. Locate the IP Address for your product that is listed on the network status sheet.

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

Printing a Network Status Sheet

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 or add a Wi-Fi connection to print wirelessly.

1. Do one of the following:

• If you want to use only a Wi-Fi connection, disconnect the USB cable from your product. With

Windows, also uninstall your product software.

• If you want to add a Wi-Fi connection in addition to a USB connection, leave the USB cable

connected to your product.

2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the
Start Here sheet.

3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions in the
Quick Guide.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

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.

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 in the
Quick Guide.

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Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

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. From the home screen, select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen:

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Disable Wi-Fi and press the OK button.

3. When you see the confirmation, 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 and Envelopes
Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel
Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert
Paper Loading Capacity
Available Epson Papers
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Paper or Media Type Settings

Loading Paper and Envelopes

You can load envelopes and paper up to this size in the rear paper feed: Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 357 mm]).

1. Lift up and open the printer cover.

2. Slide the edge guide to the left.

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3. Do one of the following:

• Load paper in the rear paper feed behind the tabs, with the glossy or printable side faceup.

• Load an envelope with the flap edge facedown and to left, as shown.

• Load one sheet of loose-leaf paper (or other paper with holes along the sides) with the glossy or

printable side faceup.

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

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Note: Make sure the paper fits under the tab on the edge guide. If you cannot move the edge guide,
make sure the part on the right side is in the correct position. Slide the edge guide all the way left
and the part on the right side all the way right, then try again.

5. Select the size and type of paper you just loaded on the product LCD screen.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

• Load only the recommended number of sheets.

• Load paper short edge first and printable side faceup.

• If you have trouble loading envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it.

• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.

Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references

Paper Loading Capacity
Paper Specifications

Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel

You can change the default paper size and paper type using the control panel on the product.

1. From the home screen, select Menu and press the OK button.

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.

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You see this screen:

3. Select Paper Source Settings and press the OK button.
Note: To turn off the automatic display of the paper settings screen after paper is loaded in the

printer, set the Paper Configuration setting to Off. If you do this, you will not be able to use AirPrint.

4. Select Paper Setup and press the OK button.

5. Select Paper Size and press the OK button.

6. Select the paper size you loaded and press the OK button.

7. Select Paper Type and press the OK button.

8. Select the paper type you loaded and press the OK button.

Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references

Paper or Media Type Settings

Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert

The Paper Setting Alert warns you when the paper settings do not match the paper you loaded. You can
turn off this feature from the product's control panel.

1. From the home screen, select Menu and press the OK button.

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.

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You see this screen:

3. Select Paper Source Settings and press the OK button.

4. Press the arrow buttons to select Paper Setting Alert and press the OK button.

5. Select Off and press the OK button.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper Loading Capacity

See the table here for the loading capacity of the product.

Paper type Load up to this many sheets

Plain paper 20 sheets
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 5 sheets
Epson Premium Photo Paper

Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper

Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper

Semi-gloss

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Paper type Load up to this many sheets

Epson Premium Presentation 1 sheet
Paper Matte

Envelopes 1 envelope

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Available Epson Papers

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central 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).

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500

[216 × 279 mm])

Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50

S042038 100

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 20
[216 × 279 mm])

S041649 50
S041271 100

Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40
Glossy

S041727 100
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 25

[216 × 279 mm])

S041667 50

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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60
Glossy

S042174 100
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042182 25

[216 × 279 mm])

S042175 50

Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40
Semi-gloss

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20
[216 × 279 mm])

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100

[216 × 279 mm])
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100

[216 × 357 mm])

Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50
Paper Matte

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50
[216 × 279 mm])

S042180 100

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

• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

Borderless Paper Size

• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)

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Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper or Media Type Settings

Paper Paper Type or Media Type Media setting - built-in

setting - standard driver basic driver

Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Plain paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper —

Glossy Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy —
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi- —

Gloss

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Epson Matte

Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper
Matte

Envelopes Envelope —

Parent topic: Loading Paper

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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 in the Quick Guide.

Even if you have not installed the software, you can still print from a Windows computer using the built-in
basic driver.

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.

Caution: If you are using the AC adapter, do not disconnect it while the product is operating. Printing
may slow down, which may cause a paper jam.

Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the Built-in Basic Driver - Windows
Printing with OS X
Adjusting Print Density
Adjusting Color
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows

You can print with the standard Epson printer software using any Windows printing program, 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

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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.

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:

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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.

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 reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select Quiet
Mode (printing will be slower).

14. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.

15. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select
Job Arranger Lite.

Print Quality Options - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows

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Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Related references

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Paper or Media Type Settings

Related tasks

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

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.

Draft

For draft printing on plain paper.

Standard

For everyday text and image printing.

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.

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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 this window:

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.

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Related tasks

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

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.

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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.

Note: You can also select Color Universal Print settings.

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
Header/Footer Settings - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Related tasks

Printing Your Document or Photo - 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.

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.

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ICM

Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles.

No Color Adjustment

Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your
application software.

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.

Print Text in Black

Prints colored text in black.

For Color Text

Prints colored text on a background pattern or underlined.

For Color Graphs and Images

Prints colored graphics and images with overlay patterns.

For Color Text, Graphs, and Images

Prints colored text, graphics, and images with overlay patterns.

Enhancement Options

Specifies Color Universal Print enhancement settings for text, graphics, and images.

Additional Settings Options
Rotate 180º

Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.

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High Speed

Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.

Mirror Image

Flips the printed image left to right.

Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Header/Footer Settings - Windows

You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The
items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the
page.

Note: These settings are not saved with your document.

You can select to print the following information:

• User Name

• Computer Name

• Date

• Date/Time

• Collate Number (copy number)

Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your
computer.

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:

2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.

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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 the Standard Epson Printer Software - 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 the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows

Extended Settings - Windows

You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window.

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.

Separator Page

Before each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time.

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.

Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - 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 the Standard Epson Printer Software - 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 the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows

Related tasks

Checking for Software Updates

Printing with the Built-in Basic Driver - Windows

You can print from any Windows computer, even if you do not have the product CD or an Internet
connection, as described in these sections.

Installing the Basic Driver Software - Windows
Selecting Print Settings - Windows Basic Driver

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

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Installing the Basic Driver Software - Windows

You can use the included USB cable to connect the product to your computer and install the basic driver
from the product itself.

1. Make sure the product is not connected to the computer.

2. On the product's control panel, select Menu and press the OK button.

3. Use the arrow buttons to select WF-100 Basic Driver and press the OK button.

4. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to connect the product and computer using the micro USB
cable and press the OK button.

5. Go to Computer or My Computer on the computer and double-click EPSON > SETUP.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Parent topic: Printing with the Built-in Basic Driver - Windows

Selecting Print Settings - Windows Basic Driver

Select the 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 Layout tab of your printer settings window:

4. Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.

5. Select the page order and format for your document.

6. Click the Paper/Quality tab.

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You see this screen:

7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list

for details.

8. Select a Color option:

• To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black & White setting.

• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.

9. Click Advanced.

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You see this screen:

10. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting.

11. Click OK to save your settings.

12. On the next screen, click OK or Print to start printing.

Parent topic: Printing with the Built-in Basic Driver - Windows
Related references

Paper or Media Type Settings

Related tasks

Adjusting Print Density
Adjusting Color

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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
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 Options - OS X
Print Options - OS X

Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Related references

Paper or Media Type Settings

Related tasks

Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

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Print Quality Options - OS X

You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some
settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type setting you have chosen.

Draft

For draft printing on plain paper.

Normal

For everyday text and image printing.

Fine

For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.

Quality

For text and graphics with increased quality and print speed.

High Quality

For photos and graphics with high print quality.

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.

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.

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

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.

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1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window.

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.

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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.

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.

Off (No Color Adjustment)

Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your
application software.

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.

High Speed Printing

Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.

Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X

Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print.

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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 cartridge
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:

OS X 10.6/10.7:

• To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon.

• To pause a print job, click the print job and click the Hold icon. To resume a print job, click the print

job marked "Hold" and click the Resume icon.

• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the Pause Printer icon.

• To check ink status, click the Supply Levels icon.
OS X 10.8/10.9:

• To cancel printing, click the button next to the print job.

• To pause a print job, click the button next to the print job. To resume a print job, click the

button.

• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the large Pause button.

• To check ink status, click the Settings icon, then click the Supply Levels tab.

Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

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Adjusting Print Density

You can increase print density to darken your prints on plain paper. This is especially useful when you
print with the built-in basic driver, which does not include density adjustment settings.

Note: Increasing density may reduce print speed.

1. From the home screen, select Menu and press the OK button.
You see this screen:

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Plain Paper Density Setting and press the OK button.
You see this screen:

3. Press the arrow buttons to select +1 or +2 and press the OK button.

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Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Adjusting Color

You can use the product's control panel to make the colors in your prints lighter or darker. This is
especially useful when you print with the built-in basic driver, which does not include color adjustment
settings.

1. From the home screen, select Menu and press the OK button.
You see this screen:

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Color Adjustment and press the OK button.
You see this screen:

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3. Do one of the following:

• To make the color darker, select +1 and press the OK button.

• To make the color lighter, select –1 and press the OK button.

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

If you need to cancel printing, press the cancel button on your product.

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

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Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes

The maintenance box stores ink that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. When an
ink cartridge is expended or the maintenance box is at the end of its service life, 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 and maintenance boxes responsibly
and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges and
maintenance boxes to Epson for proper disposal, please go to epson.com/recycle for more information.

Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Printing with Black Ink and an Expended Color Cartridge
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows
Replacing the Maintenance Box

Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status

Your printer and its software will let you know when an ink cartridge is low or expended, or when the
maintenance box needs to be replaced.

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X

Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen

You can check the status of your ink cartridges and maintenance box on your product's LCD screen.

• If necessary, press the cancel button to return to the home screen.

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The ink and maintenance box status is displayed as shown:

Note: The displayed levels are approximate.

Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status
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Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Replacing the Maintenance Box

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows

A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your cartridge or
maintenance box status at any time using a utility on your Windows computer.

1. To check your status, access the Windows Desktop, double-click the product icon in the Windows
taskbar, and click Details.

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You see this window:

2. Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any ink cartridge as indicated on the screen.
Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product 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.

6. Click OK.

Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status
Related tasks

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

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Replacing the Maintenance Box

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X

You can check the status of your ink cartridges and maintenance box 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 this window:

3. Do the following as necessary:

• You can update the ink cartridge and maintenance box status by clicking Update.

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• Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any ink cartridge as indicated on the screen.
Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model,

or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status.

Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status
Related tasks

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Replacing the Maintenance Box

Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box

You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at Epson Supplies Central 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 cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for resale. After some ink

is used for priming, 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 and Maintenance Box Part Numbers

Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes

Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers

Use these part numbers when you order or purchase a new maintenance box or ink cartridges.
Maintenance box part number: T2950

Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package.

Ink color Part number

Black 215
Color 215

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Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install new
cartridges immediately after removing the old ones.

Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them 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.

1. Turn on your product.

• If an ink cartridge is expended, you see a message on the LCD screen. Note which cartridge need

to be replaced and press the OK button. Select the option to replace the ink cartridge and press
the OK button.

• If you are replacing a cartridge before you see a message on the LCD screen, select Menu >

Maintenance > Ink Cartridge Replacement. Then press the OK button.

2. Open the inner cover.

Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not
touch the flat white cable inside the printer.

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3. Push in the blue tab to unlock the ink cartridge you are replacing. Then lift the bottom of the ink
cartridge to remove it.

Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes,
flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away.
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.

4. Recap the used ink cartridge using the cap that came with it.

Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.

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5. Remove the cartridge from the package and remove the yellow tape.

Caution: Do not touch the areas shown below. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.

6. Remove the cap from the cartridge and store it for later use.

Note: Save the cap so you can recap ink cartridges before storing or disposing of them.
Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak.

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7. Insert the ink cartridge at a slight angle into the ink cartridge holder as shown. Then press the bottom
of the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place.

8. After you replace the cartridge or cartridges that need replacing, close the inner cover and press the
OK button.

The product starts priming the ink. This takes a few minutes. When you see a completion message
on the LCD screen, ink replacement is complete.

Note: Do not turn off the product while it is priming or you will waste ink. If you see an error screen
telling you an ink cartridge is installed incorrectly, open the inner cover and press the ink cartridge
down until it clicks into place. When you're finished, close the inner cover.

If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot re-install and use the cartridge.
Caution: If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, recap the ink cartridge using the cap that came

with it to prevent the ink from drying out and to protect the surrounding area from getting smeared by ink.
Store the ink cartridge in the same environment as the product. Do not leave the product with the ink
cartridges removed for an extended period of time. Otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles
may dry out and you may not be able to print.

Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes
Related concepts

Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box

Printing with Black Ink and an Expended Color Cartridge

When the color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from your computer
using black ink. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as possible for future printing.

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Printing with an Expended Color Cartridge - Windows
Printing with an Expended Color Cartridge - OS X

Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes

Printing with an Expended Color Cartridge - Windows

If you see a message during printing telling you that you can temporarily print in black ink with an
expended color cartridge, you can cancel your print job and select settings to print on plain paper or on
an envelope.

Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled.

1. Click Cancel or Cancel Print to cancel your print job.

2. Load plain paper or an envelope in your product.

3. Access the print settings in your print application.

4. Click the Main tab.

5. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting.

6. Select the Black/Grayscale checkbox.

7. Click OK.

8. Print your document.
Epson Status Monitor 3 displays a print message.

9. Click Print in Black to print your document.

Parent topic: Printing with Black Ink and an Expended Color Cartridge

Printing with an Expended Color Cartridge - OS X

If printing stops, you can cancel your print job and select settings to temporarily print with only black ink
on plain paper or on an envelope.

1. Click the printer icon in the Dock.

2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Delete
icon to cancel your print job. (OS X 10.8/10.9: Click the icon to cancel your print job. If an error

message is displayed, click OK.)

3. 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.

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4. Select Driver or Options.
You see a screen like this:

5. Select On as the Permit temporary black printing setting.

6. Click OK.

7. Close the utility window.

8. Load plain paper or an envelope in your product.

9. Access the print settings in your print application.

10. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.

11. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting.

12. Select the Grayscale option.

13. Click Print to print your document.

Parent topic: Printing with Black Ink and an Expended Color Cartridge

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Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows

The following window appears when black ink runs low and there is more color ink.

Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper
type setting, and depends on other selected print settings. To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor
must be enabled.

• Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the remaining black ink

for the document you are printing.

• Click Disable this feature to continue using the remaining black ink.

Note: If you disable this feature, it remains disabled until you install a new black ink cartridge.

Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes

Replacing the Maintenance Box

Make sure you have a new maintenance box before you begin.
Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for more than a

week. Keep the maintenance box away from direct sunlight.

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1. Remove the new maintenance box from its package.
Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the maintenance box.

2. Turn off the product and disconnect the power cord and USB cable.

3. Close the cover and turn the product upside-down.

4. Press the tabs and remove the maintenance box cover.

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5. Slide the maintenance box as shown and pull it out.

Note: Do not touch the sections shown. Doing so may prevent normal operation and cause ink to
leak.

Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes,
flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away.
Keep the maintenance box out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

6. Place the used maintenance box in the plastic bag that came with the new maintenance box. Seal
the bag and dispose of it carefully.

7. Place the new maintenance box into the holder and slide it into place.

8. Reattach the maintenance box cover.

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Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes
Related concepts

Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box

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Adjusting Print Quality

If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head.

Print Head Maintenance
Print Head Alignment
Cleaning the Paper Path Using the Product Control Panel

Print Head Maintenance

If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you may need to clean the
print head nozzles. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines.

You can check for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you don’t clean them unnecessarily.
Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it

when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first.

Print Head Nozzle Check
Print Head Cleaning

Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality
Related topics

Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes

Print Head Nozzle Check

You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles.

Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility

Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance

Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel

You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product.

1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.

2. From the Home screen, select Menu and press the OK button.

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You see this screen:

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button.

4. Press the arrow buttons to select Nozzle Check and press the OK button.
You see this screen:

5. Press the OK button.
The nozzle check pattern is printed.

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