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Contents
Contents
Copyright
Trademarks
About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals...................7
Marks and Symbols.........................7
Descriptions Used in this Manual...............7
Operating System References..................8
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions..........................9
Printer Advisories and Warnings............... 9
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/
Using the Printer........................10
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Printer with a Wireless Connection...........11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen................................11
Protecting Your Personal Information...........11
Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions...................12
Control Panel............................ 14
Buttons and Lights.......................14
Icons Displayed on the LCD Screen...........15
Menu Options............................15
Copy Mode............................15
Scan Mode............................16
Fax Mode............................. 17
Setup Mode............................18
Contacts Mode.........................23
Loading Paper
Paper Handling Precautions..................25
Available Paper and Capacities................26
List of Paper Types.......................27
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette............27
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . . . 32
Managing Contacts
Registering Contacts....................... 34
Registering Grouped Contacts................34
Registration and Backup of Contacts Using a
Computer...............................35
Printing
Printing from a Computer...................36
Printing Basics - Windows.................36
Printing Basics - Mac OS X.................37
Printing on 2-Sides.......................39
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet..........41
Printing to Fit the Paper Size................42
Printing Multiple Files Together (for
Windows Only).........................43
Enlarged Printing and Making Posters (for
Windows Only).........................44
Printing Using Advanced Features........... 50
Printing from Smart Devices................. 52
Using Epson iPrint.......................52
Using AirPrint..........................54
Canceling Printing.........................54
Canceling Printing - Printer Button...........54
Canceling Printing - Windows.............. 55
Canceling Printing - Mac OS X..............55
Copying
Scanning
Scanning Using the Control Panel..............57
Scanning to the Cloud....................57
Scanning to a Computer...................57
Scanning to a Computer (WSD).............58
Scanning from a Computer...................58
Scanning in Oce Mode.................. 58
Scanning in Professional Mode..............60
Scanning from Smart Devices.................62
Placing Originals
Available Originals for the ADF...............31
Placing Originals on the ADF.................31
Faxing
Setting Up a Fax...........................64
Connecting to a Phone Line................64
Making Basic Fax Settings................. 67
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Sending Faxes............................69
Basic Fax Sending Operations...............69
Various Ways of Sending Faxes..............71
Receiving Faxes...........................72
Setting Receiving Mode...................72
Various Ways of Receiving Faxes.............73
Saving Received Faxes.................... 74
Using Other Faxing Features..................75
Printing Fax Report and List................75
Reprinting Received Faxes...................75
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Checking the Ink Levels.....................77
Checking the Ink Levels - Control Panel. . . . . . . 77
Checking the Ink Levels - Windows...........77
Checking the Ink Levels - Mac OS X..........77
Ink Cartridge Codes........................77
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions............78
Replacing Ink Cartridges.................... 80
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink............83
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows. 84
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink -
Mac OS X.............................85
Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is
Low (for Windows Only)....................86
Improving Print and Scan Quality
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head..........87
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Control Panel.......................... 87
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows..............................88
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Mac OS X.............................88
Aligning the Print Head.....................88
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel.......88
Aligning the Print Head - Windows...........89
Aligning the Print Head - Mac OS X..........90
Cleaning the Paper Path.....................90
Cleaning the ADF.........................90
Cleaning the Scanner Glass...................92
Applications and Network Service
Information
Epson Connect Service......................94
Web Cong..............................94
Running Web Cong on a Web Browser. . . . . . . 94
Checking Messages on the LCD Screen. . . . . . . 105
Checking the Printer Status - Windows.......106
Checking Printer Status - Mac OS X......... 106
Removing Jammed Paper...................106
Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the
Printer...............................107
Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper
Cassette..............................108
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Cover. 109
Removing Jammed Paper from the ADF......111
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly...............113
Original Does Not Feed in the ADF..........113
Power and Control Panel Problems............114
Power Does Not Turn On.................114
Power Does Not Turn O.................114
LCD Screen Gets Dark...................114
Printer Does Not Print.....................114
Printout Problems........................115
Print Quality Is Poor.................... 115
Copy Quality Is Poor....................116
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
Appears in the Copied Image..............117
e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
Are Incorrect..........................117
Paper Is Smeared or Scued...............118
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 118
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e Printed Image Is Inverted..............119
e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 119
Printing Is Too Slow.......................119
Cannot Start Scanning.....................120
Cannot Start Scanning when Using the
Control Panel..........................120
Scanned Image Problems...................121
Scan Quality Is Poor.....................121
Characters Are Blurred...................121
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
Appears in the Scanned Image............. 121
Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the
Scanned Image.........................122
Scanning Area or Direction Is Not Correct. . . . 122
e Scanned Image Problem Could Not be
Cleared..............................122
Other Scanning Problems...................123
umbnail Preview Does Not Work Properly. . .123
Scanning Is Too Slow....................123
Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/
Multi-TIFF........................... 123
Problems when Sending and Receiving Faxes. . . . .123
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes..............123
Cannot Send Faxes......................124
Cannot Send Faxes to a Specic Recipient. . . . . 125
Cannot Send Faxes at a Specied Time....... 125
Cannot Receive Faxes....................125
Memory Full Error Occurs................125
Sent Fax Quality Is Poor..................126
Faxes Are Sent at the Wrong Size............126
Received Fax Quality Is Poor...............126
Received Faxes Are Not Printed............ 127
Other Faxing Problems.....................127
Cannot Make Calls on the Connected
Telephone............................127
Answering Machine Cannot Answer Voice
Calls................................127
Sender's Fax Number Not Displayed on
Received Faxes or the Number Is Wrong......127
Other Problems..........................128
Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................128
Operation Sounds Are Loud...............128
e ADF Does Not Work.................128
Date and Time Are Incorrect........... 128
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Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
Windows Only)........................128
Printer Specications....................129
Scanner Specications...................130
Interface Specications...................130
Fax Specications.......................130
Wi-Fi Specications.....................131
Security Protocol.......................131
Supported ird Party Services.............131
Dimensions...........................132
Electrical Specications.................. 132
Environmental Specications..............132
System Requirements....................133
Regulatory Information....................133
Standards and Approvals................. 133
Restrictions on Copying..................135
Transporting the Printer....................135
Where to Get Help........................137
Technical Support Web Site................137
Contacting Epson Support................137
Appendix
Technical Specications....................129
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About This Manual
About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals
e latest versions of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website.
http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe)
http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe)
❏ Important Safety Instructions (paper manual)
Provides you with instructions to ensure the safe use of this printer. is manual may not be included
depending on model and region.
❏ Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the printer and installing the
it also provides you with basic information on using the printer, solving problems, and so on.
soware.
Depending on your region,
❏ User's Guide (PDF manual)
manual. Provides instructions on using the printer, replacing ink cartridges, maintenance, and solving
is
problems.
❏ Network Guide (PDF manual)
Provides information on network settings and solving problems when using the printer on a network.
As well as the manuals above, see the help included in the various Epson
soware
applications.
Marks and Symbols
Caution:
!
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Important:
c
Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Instructions containing useful tips and restrictions on printer operation.
&
Related Information
Links to related sections.
Descriptions Used in this Manual
❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the EPSON Scan (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 8.1 or Mac
OS X v10.9.x. e content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
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❏ Illustrations of the printer used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight dierences
depending on the model, the method of operation is the same.
❏ Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings.
Operating System References
Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows XP",
"Windows Server 2012 R2", "Windows Server 2012", "Windows Server 2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows
Server 2003 R2", and "Windows Server 2003" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is
used to refer to all versions.
❏ Microso® Windows® 8.1 operating system
❏ Microso® Windows® 8 operating system
❏ Microso® Windows® 7 operating system
❏ Microso® Windows Vista® operating system
❏ Microso® Windows® XP operating system
❏ Microso® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
❏ Microso® Windows Server® 2012 R2 operating system
❏
Microso®
❏ Microso® Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating system
❏ Microso® Windows Server® 2008 operating system
❏ Microso® Windows Server® 2003 R2 operating system
❏ Microso® Windows Server® 2003 operating system
Mac OS X
In this manual, "Mac OS X v10.9.x" refers to "OS X Mavericks" and "Mac OS X v10.8.x" refers to "OS X Mountain
Lion". Additionally, "Mac OS X" is used to refer to "Mac OS X v10.9.x", "Mac OS X v10.8.x", "Mac OS X v10.7.x"
and "Mac OS X v10.6.x".
Windows Server® 2012 operating system
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Important Instructions
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future
reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of
other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in re or
electric shock.
❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, scanner unit, or options by
yourself, except as specically explained in the printer's manuals.
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
e power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing
damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust
controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏ Do not place or store the printer outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations
subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands.
❏ Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely
aect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
❏ If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain
❏ Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. ere may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
❏ Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port.
❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
❏ If ink gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue aer
a thorough
❏ If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
❏ Do not disassemble the ink cartridge; otherwise ink may get into your eyes or on your skin.
❏ Do not shake ink cartridges too vigorously and do not drop them. Also, be careful not to squeeze them or tear
their labels. Doing so may cause ink leakage.
ushing,
see a doctor immediately.
a thorough
aer
ushing,
see a doctor immediately.
❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
Printer Advisories and Warnings
Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this
manual for future reference.
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Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the Printer
❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label.
❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and o.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
❏ e power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
objects on top of the power-supply cords and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over.
Be particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter
and leave the transformer.
❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the printer.
❏ When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation
may damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏ Place the printer on a
printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏ Allow space above the printer so that you can fully raise the document cover.
❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing.
❏ Do not touch the white at cable inside the printer.
❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain
re.
stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions.
at,
ammable
gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause
e
❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
❏ Be careful not to trap your ngers when closing the scanner unit.
❏ Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.
❏ Always turn the printer o using the
P
until the
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink
cartridges are in place.
❏ If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
light stops ashing.
P
button. Do not unplug the printer or turn o the power at the outlet
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Important Instructions
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless
Connection
❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing
them to malfunction. When using this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow
directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and
directions on the medical equipment.
❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively
automatic doors or re alarms, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction. When using this printer near
automatically controlled devices, follow all posted warnings and directions on these devices.
the operation of automatically controlled devices such as
aect
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen
❏ e LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
brightness. ese are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
❏ Only use a dry, so cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
❏ e exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the
screen's surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
Protecting Your Personal Information
When you give the printer to someone else or dispose of it, erase all the personal information stored in the printer's
memory by selecting Setup > Restore Default Settings > Clear All Data and Settings on the control panel.
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Printer Basics
Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions
A
B
C
D
E
ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) coverOpen when removing jammed originals in the ADF.
ADF input trayFeeds originals automatically.
ADF edge guideFeeds originals straight into the printer. Slide to the
edge of the originals.
ADF output trayHolds originals ejected from the ADF.
Paper cassetteLoads paper.
A
Output trayHolds the ejected paper.
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B
C
Edge guidesFeeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the
edges of the paper.
Paper cassetteLoads paper.
A
B
C
Document coverBlocks external light while scanning.
Scanner glassPlace the originals.
Control panelOperates the printer.
A
B
Scanner unitScans placed originals. Open when replacing ink
cartridges or removing jammed paper inside the
printer.
Ink cartridge holderInstall the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print
head nozzles underneath.
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A
B
C
D
E
Rear coverRemove when removing jammed paper.
USB portConnects a USB cable.
AC inletConnects the power cord.
LINE portConnects a phone line.
EXT. portConnects external phone devices.
Control Panel
Buttons and Lights
A
B
C
D
E
Turns the printer on or o.
Unplug the power cord when the power light is o.
Displays the home screen.
Enter the last dialed number or enter a pause when entering a fax number.
Stops the current operation.
-Displays menus and messages.
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F
G
H
I
J
K
, u, r, d, OKPress l, u, r, and d to select menus. Press OK to conrm your selection or run the selected
l
feature.
Returns to the previous screen.
0 - 9
,
Enters numbers, characters, and symbols.
Opens the contacts list.
Starts printing, copying, scanning, and faxing in black and white.
Starts printing, copying, scanning, and faxing in color.
Icons Displayed on the LCD Screen
e following icons are displayed on the LCD screen depending on the printer's status.
Turns on when originals are placed in the ADF.
Turns on while the printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
Turns on while the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. The number of
bars indicates the signal strength of the connection. The more bars there are, the
stronger the connection.
Indicates a problem with the printer's wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection, or that the
printer is searching for a wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a network in Ad hoc mode.
Indicates that Simple AP mode and Wi-Fi Direct mode are disabled.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a network in Wi-Fi Direct mode.
Indicates that Simple AP mode is enabled.
Turns on when Eco Mode is enabled.
Menu Options
Copy Mode
Note:
❏ Available menus vary depending on the layout you selected.
❏ Press the OK button to display hidden setting menus.
MenuSettings and Explanations
Number of copiesEnter the number of copies.
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MenuSettings and Explanations
LayoutWith BorderCopies with a border around the edges.
BorderlessCopies without a border around the edges. The image is enlarged a little to
remove borders from the edges of the paper.
2-upCopies multiple page originals onto one sheet.
When placing originals in the ADF, insert them into the feeder from the top or
left edge.
Load vertical originals as shown below, and select Portrait from DocumentOrientation.
Load horizontal originals as shown below, and select Landscape from
Document Orientation.
ID CardScans both sides of an ID card and copies onto one side of A4 size paper.
Document SizeSelect the size of your original.
ZoomEnlarges or reduces the original.
Select Auto Fit Page to t to the paper size of the selected paper source.
2-SidedSelect 2-sided layout.
Select a layout, press the
Document
Orientation
QualitySelect the type of your original.
DensitySet the density of your copies.
Layout Order
Dry TimeSelect the drying time.
Select the orientation of your original.
Text: Provides faster printing, but the printouts may be faint.
Photo: Provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be slower
Select the copy layout for multiple pages when you have selected 2-up as the Layout setting.
r
button, and then select the binding position of the paper.
Scan Mode
Cloud
MenuSettings and Explanations
DestinationSelect a destination that has been registered in the Epson Connect Server.
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MenuSettings and Explanations
SettingsFormatSelect the format in which to save the scanned image.
Scan AreaSelect the scan area.
Auto Cropping: Crops the white space around the text or image when
scanning.
Max Area: Scans at the maximum scan area of the scanner glass or the ADF.
Document TypeSelect the type of your original.
DensitySelect the contrast of the scanned image.
Document
Orientation
Select the orientation of your original.
Computer
MenuSettings and Explanations
Select ComputerFrom the list of computers connected using USB or over the network, select the computer you want
to save the scanned image to.
SettingsFormatSelect the format in which to save the scanned image.
Computer (WSD)
is menu has no setting item.
Fax Mode
Select Fax on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
MenuSettings and Explanations
ResolutionSelect the resolution of the outgoing fax.
Select Photo for originals that contain both text and photo images.
DensitySet the density of the outgoing fax.
Direct SendSee the pages that describe these features for more details.
Transmiss ion
Report
Send Fax LaterSee the pages that describe these features for more details.
Polling Receive
Reprint FaxesPrints received faxes temporarily stored in the printer's memory from the latest one. When the printer
Prints a transmission report automatically after you send a fax. Select Print on Error to print a report
only when an error occurs.
runs out of memory, the faxes are automatically deleted from the oldest one. Received faxes stored in
the inbox are not automatically deleted.
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MenuSettings and Explanations
Fax ReportFax Settings ListPrints the current fax settings.
Fax LogPrints a transmission report automatically after you send a fax. You can set to
print this report automatically using the following menu.
Last TransmissionPrints a report for the previous fax that was sent or received through polling.
Protocol TracePrints a list of fax documents stored in the printer’s memory, such as
unnished jobs.
Related Information
& “Sending Many Pages of a Monochrome Document (Direct Send)” on page 71
&
“Sending Faxes at a Specied Time (Send Fax Later)” on page 71
& “Receiving Faxes by Polling (Polling Receive)” on page 74
Setup Mode
MenuSettings and Explanations
Ink LevelsDisplays the approximate levels of the ink cartridges.
When an ! icon is displayed, the ink cartridge is running low.
When a X mark is displayed, the ink cartridge is expended.
MaintenancePrint Head Nozzle
Check
Print Head CleaningCleans clogged nozzles in the print head.
Ink Cartridge(s)
Replacement
Print Head
Alignment
Paper Guide
Cleaning
Prints a pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged.
Replaces the ink cartridge.
Adjusts the print head to improve print quality.
Run Vertical Alignment if your printouts look blurry or text and lines are
misaligned.
Run Horizontal Alignment if your printouts contain horizontal banding at
regular intervals.
Use this feature to feed paper for cleaning when there are ink stains on the
internal rollers or a paper feed problem has occurred.
Paper SetupSelect the paper size and paper type you loaded in the paper source.
Print Status SheetConguration Status
Sheet
Supply Status SheetPrints an information sheet showing the status of consumables.
Usage History SheetPrints an information sheet showing the usage history of the printer.
Prints an information sheet showing the current printer status and
settings.
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MenuSettings and Explanations
Printer Basics
Printer SettingsPaper Source
Settings
Auto Error SolverSelect an action to perform when a 2-sided printing error occurs.
PC Connection via
USB
Common SettingsSoundAdjust the volume and select the type of audio.
Sleep TimerSelect the time period before the printer enters sleep mode (energy saving
A4/Letter SwitchingEnable this feature so that error messages are not
displayed even when the paper size setting for
the print job and the paper loaded in the paper
source do not match. This feature is only available
when the paper size is set to A4 or Letter.
Error NoticeDisplays an error message when the paper size or
type settings in Paper Setup and the print
settings do not match.
Enabled: If a 2-sided job is sent when there is no paper available that
supports 2-sided printing, the printer displays an error message, and then
automatically prints on only one side of the paper.
Disabled: The printer displays an error message and cancels printing.
Enables the printer which is connected to the computer over a USB
connection. If this feature is disabled, the computer does not recognize
printers with a USB connection.
mode) when no operations are performed.
The LCD screen turns black when the set time passes.
Power O TimerYou can adjust the time before power management is applied. Any
increase will
environment before making any change.
LCD ContrastAdjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
Date/Time SettingsDate/TimeEnter the current date and time.
Daylight Saving TimeSelect the summer time setting that applies to
Time DierenceEnter the time dierence between your local time
Country/RegionSelect the country or region.
LanguageSelect the display language.
Scroll SpeedSelect the scroll speed of the LCD screen.
the product’s energy
aect
your area.
and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
eciency.
Please consider the
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Network SettingsNetwork StatusDisplays or prints the network settings and connection status.
Wi-Fi SetupWi-Fi Setup WizardSee the Network Guide for more details.
Push Button Setup
(WPS)
PIN Code Setup
(WPS)
Wi-Fi Auto Connect
Disable Wi-FiYou may be able to resolve network problems by
disabling the Wi-Fi settings or making the Wi-Fi
settings again. See the Network Guide for more
details.
Wi-Fi Direct SetupSee the Network Guide for more details.
Epson Connect
Services
Google Cloud Print
Services
Fax Settings
Universal Print
Settings
Connection CheckChecks the status of the network connection and prints the network
connection check report. If there are any problems with the connection,
see the check report to solve the problem.
Advanced SetupSee the Network Guide for more details.
You can suspend or resume the Epson Connect or Google Could Print service, or cancel using the
services (restore the default settings).
See the Epson Connect portal website for more details.
https://www.epsonconnect.com/
http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only)
See the list of menus in Fax Settings.
These print settings are applied when you print using an external device without using the printer
driver.
Top OsetAdjust the top or left margin of the paper.
Left Oset
Top Oset in BackAdjust the top margin or left margin for the back of the page when
performing 2-sided printing.
Left Oset in Back
Check Paper WidthChecks the paper width before the printer starts printing. This prevents
printing beyond the edges of the paper when the paper size setting is not
correct, but the printing time may be little longer.
Dry TimeSelect the drying time when performing 2-sided printing.
Skip Blank PageSkips blank pages in the print data automatically.
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Eco ModeThe following Eco mode settings are available. When these settings are disabled, the settings made
in Common Settings are applied.
Sleep TimerSelect the time period before the printer enters sleep mode (energy saving
mode) when no operations are performed.
The LCD screen turns black when the set time passes.
2-Sided (Copy)Sets 2-sided copying as the default setting.
Restore Default
Settings
Resets the selected settings to their defaults.
Related Information
& “Copy Mode” on page 15
& “Scan Mode” on page 16
& “Fax Settings” on page 21
Fax Settings
Select Setup > Fax Settings from the home screen.
MenuSettings and Explanations
User Default
Settings
Receive SettingsReceive ModeSelect the receive mode.
The settings made in this menu become your default settings for sending faxes. For details on the
setting items, see the list of menus in Fax mode.
DRDIf you have subscribed to a distinctive ring service from your telephone
company, select the ring pattern to be used for incoming faxes (or select On).
Rings to AnswerSelect the number of rings that must occur before the printer automatically
receives a fax. Select "0" (zero) if you want to receive faxes with no ringing.
Remote ReceiveWhen you answer an incoming fax call on a phone connected to the printer,
you can start receiving the fax by entering the code using the phone.
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Output SettingsFax OutputSaves received documents in the printer's inbox or on a computer.
You need to make settings on FAX Utility before saving on a computer.
Auto ReductionReduces large received documents to t on the paper in the paper source.
Reducing may not always be possible depending on the received data. If this
is turned o, large documents are printed at their original size on multiple
sheets, or a blank second page may be ejected.
Auto RotationRotates automatically to print on A5 size paper when a landscape-oriented
A5 size document is received and the paper source setting is set to A5.
Prints on A4 size paper when this feature is disabled.
Collation StackPrints received documents from the last page (print in descending order) so
that the printed documents are stacked in the correct page order. When the
printer is running low on memory, this feature may not be available.
Print Suspend TimeStops and restarts printing received documents at the entered time. The
received documents are not printed during the specied time period but
saved in the memory. When the printer is running low on memory, this
feature may not be available. Received documents are printed automatically
after the restarting time. This feature can be used for noise prevention at
night or to prevent
are away.
condential
documents from being disclosed while you
Attach Image to
Report
Fax Log Auto PrintPrints the fax log automatically.
Report Format
Prints a Transmission Report with an image of the rst page of the sent
document.
On(Large Image): Prints the upper part of the page without reducing.
On(Small Image): Prints the entire page reducing it to t onto the report.
On(Every 30): Prints a log every time 30 fax jobs are completed.
On(Time): Prints the log at a
exceeds 30, the log is printed before the specied time.
Select a format for fax reports other than Protocol Trace. Select Detail to
print with error codes.
specied
time. However, if the number of fax jobs
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Basic SettingsFax SpeedSelect the fax transmission speed.
We recommend selecting Slow(9,600bps) when a communication error
occurs frequently, when sending/receiving a fax to/from abroad, or when you
are using an IP (VoIP) phone service.
ECMAutomatically corrects errors in the fax transmission (Error Correction Mode),
mostly caused by telephone line noise. If this is disabled, you cannot send or
receive documents in color.
Dial Tone DetectionDetects a dial tone before starting to dial.
If the printer is connected to a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) or digital phone
line, the printer may fail to start dialing. In this situation, change the LineTyp e setting to PBX. If this does not work, disable this feature. However,
disabling this feature may drop the rst digit of a fax number and send the
fax to the wrong number.
Dial ModeSelect the type of phone system to which you have connected the printer.
When set to Pulse, you can temporarily switch the dialing mode from pulse
to tone by pressing
screen. Depending on the region, this setting may not be displayed.
("T" is entered) while entering numbers on the fax top
Line TypeSelect the line type to which you have connected the printer. For more
details, see the page that describes the settings for PBX.
HeaderEnter your sender name and fax number. These appear as a header on
outgoing faxes.
You can enter up to 40 characters for your name, and up to 20 digits for your
fax number.
Security SettingsBackup Data Auto
Clear
Clear Backup Data
Check Fax
Connection
Fax Setting WizardSelect to make basic fax settings by following the on-screen instructions.
Checks if the printer is connected to the phone line and ready for fax transmission, and prints the
check result on A4 size plain paper.
For more details, see the page that describes the settings for PBX.
Fax documents deleted by using the control panel disappear from the LCD
screen, but their backups are temporarily stored in the memory. The
following features delete backups.
Backup Data Auto Clear: Automatically deletes backups each time a sent or
received document is deleted.
Clear Backup Data: Deletes all backups. Run this before you give the printer to
someone else or dispose of it.
Related Information
& “Fax Mode” on page 17
& “Saving Received Faxes” on page 74
& “Making Basic Fax Settings” on page 67
Contacts Mode
Select Fax on the home screen, and then press the button.
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MenuDescription
MenuRegisters contacts and a contact group, or prints the contacts list.
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Loading Paper
Loading Paper
Paper Handling Precautions
❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper.
❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the
printable side.
❏ If the paper is curled, atten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled
paper may cause paper jams and smears on the printout.
❏ Do not use paper that is wavy, torn, cut, folded, damp, too thick, too thin, or paper that has stickers stuck to it.
Using these types of paper causes paper jams and smears on the printout.
❏ Fan and align the edges of the envelopes before loading. When the stacked envelopes are
press them down to atten them before loading.
pued
up with air,
❏ Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded. Using these envelopes causes paper jams and smears on the
printout.
❏ Do not use envelopes with adhesive surfaces on the aps or window envelopes.
❏ Avoid using envelopes that are too thin, as they may curl during printing.
Related Information
& “Printer Specications” on page 129
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Loading Paper
Available Paper and Capacities
Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts.
Genuine Epson Paper
Media NameSizeLoading
Capacity
(Sheets)
Epson Bright White Ink Jet
Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo
Paper
Epson Premium Glossy
Photo Paper
Epson Premium Semigloss
Photo Paper
Epson Photo Paper GlossyA4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), 10
Epson Matte PaperHeavyweight
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet
Paper
*1You can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed.
*2Load one sheet of paper at a time if the paper does not feed correctly or if the printout has uneven colors or smears.
A4120
A4, 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.), 10
× 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)