Epson WF-4630, WF-4640 User Manual

WF-4630/WF-4640 User's Guide

Contents

WF-4630/WF-4640 User's Guide............................................................................................................... 13
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 14
Control Panel Buttons and Lights.................................................................................................. 15
Status Icon Information............................................................................................................. 16
Status Button Information ......................................................................................................... 17
Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel....................................................................... 18
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen................................................................................... 20
Using Presets............................................................................................................................ 20
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 22
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds.................................................................................................... 23
Adjusting the Screen Brightness.................................................................................................... 24
Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting .................................................................................. 25
Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 27
Product Parts - Inside.................................................................................................................... 29
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 30
Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings ........................................................................... 31
Changing the Eco Settings............................................................................................................ 31
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings............................................................................................... 32
Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 33
Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 34
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 34
Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 35
Using Epson Scan to Cloud........................................................................................................... 35
Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 36
Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 36
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................................................................................................................ 38
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 38
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Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ....................................................... 39
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 42
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode........................................................................................................... 43
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 45
Using WPS to Connect to a Network............................................................................................. 46
Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 47
Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 49
Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 49
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 49
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection...................................................... 50
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 50
Disabling Wi-Fi Features............................................................................................................... 51
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 52
Loading Paper in the Cassette........................................................................................................... 52
Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot .............................................................. 56
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 61
Available Epson Papers..................................................................................................................... 62
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel........................................................... 64
Paper Type Settings ..................................................................................................................... 65
Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator................................................................................ 66
Selecting the Default Printer Settings............................................................................................ 66
Paper Source Settings Options................................................................................................. 68
Setting the Universal Print Settings ............................................................................................... 68
Universal Print Settings Options ............................................................................................... 70
Placing Originals on the Product............................................................................................................. 71
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder........................................................................ 72
Copying...................................................................................................................................................... 75
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 75
Copying Options................................................................................................................................. 76
Printing From a Computer........................................................................................................................ 79
Printing with Windows........................................................................................................................ 79
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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...................................................................................... 79
Paper Source Options - Windows............................................................................................. 81
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 82
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 82
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows..................................................................... 83
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 85
Print Density Adjustments - Windows....................................................................................... 86
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows............................................................. 87
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 89
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 90
Header/Footer Settings - Windows........................................................................................... 90
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 91
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows........................................................................................ 93
Extended Settings - Windows................................................................................................... 94
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 95
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 96
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens......................................................... 97
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 98
Printing with OS X .............................................................................................................................. 99
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ......................................................................................... 100
Paper Source Options - OS X................................................................................................. 103
Print Quality Options - OS X.................................................................................................... 104
Print Options - OS X................................................................................................................ 104
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X......................................................................................... 105
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X......................................................................................... 106
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X......................................................................... 107
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X......................................................... 108
Managing Color - OS X................................................................................................................ 109
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X............................................................................... 110
Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X......................................................................................... 111
Printing Preferences - OS X.................................................................................................... 112
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X..................................................................................... 113
Checking Print Status - OS X.................................................................................................. 114
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Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button...................................................................................... 115
Scanning.................................................................................................................................................. 116
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. 116
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel........................................................................ 116
Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs............................................................................................ 118
Starting a Scan with Document Capture Pro or Document Capture ............................................ 119
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon................................................................................ 122
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................................................................................... 124
Selecting Epson Scan Settings ........................................................................................................ 126
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................. 126
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................. 126
Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 127
Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode................................................................ 130
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ...................................................................................... 130
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 133
Scanning in Professional Mode................................................................................................... 134
Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode..................................................... 137
Available Image Types - Professional Mode........................................................................... 137
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 137
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode................................................................. 140
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 142
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 145
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 145
Selecting Scan File Settings........................................................................................................ 146
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 148
Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture....................................................................................... 149
Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture........................................................................... 151
Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 152
Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service..................................................................... 152
Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files........................................................................ 154
Faxing....................................................................................................................................................... 156
Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine.............................................................................. 156
Setting Up Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 160
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Setting Up Basic Fax Features.................................................................................................... 161
Selecting Your Country or Region........................................................................................... 161
Selecting the Date and Time................................................................................................... 162
Using the Fax Setup Wizard ................................................................................................... 165
Selecting the Line Type........................................................................................................... 167
Setting the Number of Rings to Answer .................................................................................. 169
Selecting Advanced Fax Settings................................................................................................ 171
User Default Settings - Fax..................................................................................................... 173
Send Settings - Fax................................................................................................................. 174
Receive Settings - Fax............................................................................................................ 175
Output Settings - Fax.............................................................................................................. 176
Basic Settings - Fax................................................................................................................ 177
Security Settings - Fax............................................................................................................ 178
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................ 179
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - OS X.................................................................. 181
Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups......................................................................................... 182
Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel................................................................. 183
Creating a Contact.................................................................................................................. 183
Editing or Deleting a Contact .................................................................................................. 185
Creating a Contact Group....................................................................................................... 187
Editing or Deleting a Contact Group........................................................................................ 189
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................ 191
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - OS X.................................................. 194
Sending Faxes................................................................................................................................. 196
Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel........................................................................... 196
Sending a Fax Using the Keypad, Contact List, or History...................................................... 196
Fax Sending Options .............................................................................................................. 198
Sending a Fax at a Specified Time ......................................................................................... 200
Sending a Fax on Demand ..................................................................................................... 201
Sending a Stored Fax ............................................................................................................. 202
Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone ............................................................... 204
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows .......................................................................... 205
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - OS X................................................................................. 208
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Receiving Faxes............................................................................................................................... 211
Fax Reception ............................................................................................................................. 211
Receiving Faxes Automatically ................................................................................................... 212
Receiving Faxes Manually........................................................................................................... 212
Receiving a Fax by Polling .......................................................................................................... 213
Viewing a Fax on the LCD Screen............................................................................................... 213
Checking Fax Status ....................................................................................................................... 214
Printing Fax Reports......................................................................................................................... 215
Fax Report Options ..................................................................................................................... 216
Using USB Flash Drives With Your Product ......................................................................................... 217
Inserting a USB Flash Drive............................................................................................................. 217
USB Device Photo File Specifications......................................................................................... 217
Removing a USB Flash Drive........................................................................................................... 217
Viewing and Printing From the LCD Screen..................................................................................... 218
Printing JPEG Photos.................................................................................................................. 218
Printing TIFF Files ...................................................................................................................... 220
Photo Adjustment Options - Device Mode................................................................................... 220
Print Setting Options - Device Mode............................................................................................ 221
Transferring Files on a USB Flash Drive.......................................................................................... 222
Setting Up File Sharing for File Transfers From Your Computer ................................................. 222
Transferring Files from a USB Flash Drive to Your Computer ..................................................... 223
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes............................................................................... 225
Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status................................................................................. 225
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen............................................................................ 225
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows ................................................ 226
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X....................................................... 229
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box.................................................................... 230
Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers...................................................................... 230
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 231
Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges................................................................... 235
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows................................................................... 235
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - OS X......................................................................... 236
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 238
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Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 238
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 242
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 242
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 242
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 242
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 244
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 246
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...................................................... 246
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 248
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 250
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel............................................................ 251
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 253
Cleaning the Paper Guide................................................................................................................ 255
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 257
Cleaning Your Product..................................................................................................................... 257
Transporting Your Product............................................................................................................... 259
Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 260
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 260
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 261
Status Menu Error Codes................................................................................................................. 262
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 265
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 267
Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 268
Noise After Ink Installation........................................................................................................... 268
Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 268
Solving Network Problems............................................................................................................... 269
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 269
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 270
Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window...................................................................... 271
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 271
Cannot Scan Over a Network...................................................................................................... 273
Solving Copying Problems............................................................................................................... 274
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 274
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Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 274
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 274
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 275
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 275
Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette .......................................................................................... 277
Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover)..................................................................... 279
Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder................................................................... 281
Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 284
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 284
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 284
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 285
Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 286
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 287
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 287
Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 288
Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 288
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 288
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 289
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 290
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 290
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 290
White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 291
Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 291
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 293
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 293
Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 294
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 295
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 295
Cannot Start Epson Scan............................................................................................................ 296
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems....................................................................................... 297
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 297
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 298
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked................................................................................ 298
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Image is Distorted or Blurry......................................................................................................... 298
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 299
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 299
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 299
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image............................................................................................ 299
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 300
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview..................................................................... 300
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 301
Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 301
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes................................................................................................... 301
Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product ........................................ 302
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 303
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 303
Uninstalling Product Software - OS X.......................................................................................... 304
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 304
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 306
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 306
OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. 307
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 307
Scanning Specifications................................................................................................................... 308
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications.......................................................................... 308
Fax Specifications............................................................................................................................ 309
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 309
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 310
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 312
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 313
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 313
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 314
Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 314
Network Interface Specifications...................................................................................................... 315
Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 316
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 317
General Product Safety Instructions................................................................................................. 317
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Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 319
LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 320
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 320
Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions................................................................................... 320
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 321
Software Notice................................................................................................................................ 323
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 326
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 326
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 327
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 327
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products............................................... 328
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 328
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WF-4630/WF-4640 User's Guide
Welcome to the WF-4630/WF-4640 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 Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings 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 and Lights Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language Adjusting Control Panel Sounds Adjusting the Screen Brightness Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Note: The illustrations in this manual show the WF-4630. The instructions apply to both the WF-4630
and WF-4640 unless otherwise noted.
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The power button and light
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The home button
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The Interrupt button
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The Reset button
5
The Stop button
6 The LCD screen 7
The back button
8 The Status button and lights 9 The numeric keypad 10 The C clear button 11 The B&W button 12 The Color button
Status Icon Information
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Status Button Information
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Status Icon Information
Your product may display status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions. Press
to view or change the current network settings.
Icons Description
Displays additional information or instructions, such as on loading paper or placing a
document.
A document is in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
One or more of the ink cartridges are running low on ink or the maintenance box is nearly full.
Press the Status button to open the Status Menu, select Printer Information, and check the
status of the consumables.
One or more of the ink cartridges are expended or the maintenance box is full.
Press the Status button to open the Status Menu, select Printer Information, and check the
status of the consumables.
Unread or unprinted fax data is stored in the product. If you have set up the product to save
received faxes on a computer or external storage device, this icon may also indicate that
received faxes have not been saved on the computer or storage device.
Fax memory usage.
Fax memory is full. Delete received faxes you have already read or printed. If you have set up
the product to save received faxes on a computer or external storage device, turn on the
computer or connect the storage device to the product.
A Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection is being processed.
No Ethernet connection.
An Ethernet connection has been established.
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Icons Description
No Wi-Fi connection.
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.
Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Status Button Information
Press the Status button on the control panel to view the current product and job status.
Function Description
Printer Displays the status of consumables and any errors that have occurred
with the product. Select the error from the list to display the error
message. Job Monitor Displays the current job and any jobs waiting to be processed. Job History Displays the job history and any error codes for failed jobs in the
history. Job Storage Select Inbox to display received faxes stored in the product's history.
Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights
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Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

You can set an administrator password to lock the following settings and prevent them from being changed:
• System Administration Setup settings
• Eco mode settings
• Presets
• Contacts Note: For more information on administration settings, see the Administrator's Guide.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup. You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select Admin Settings.
4. Select Admin Password.
5. Select Register.
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You see a screen like this:
6. Use the displayed keyboard to enter a password, and press .
7. Enter your password again to confirm.
8. Select OK.
9. Select Lock Setting and select On.
When the control panel is locked, you must enter the password to access any of the locked settings. Note: If you forget your password, contact Epson for assistance.
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Using Presets
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
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Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.
• To move the cursor, select or .
• To change the case of letters, select .
• To delete the previous character, select .
• To enter numbers or symbols, select .
Using Presets
• To enter a space, select .
Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel
You can save frequently used copy, fax, and scan settings as presets. This lets you easily reuse them whenever necessary.
Note: Presets can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change presets, contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Presets. Enter the Administrator password, if necessary.
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You see a screen like this:
3. Select Add New.
4. Select the function for which you want to set up a preset. You see the main screen for that function, such as the Copy screen:
5. Select the settings you want to save, and select Save.
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You see a screen like this:
6. Use the displayed keyboard to enter a name for the preset, and press .
7. Select Save.
When you copy, fax, or scan, you can use the preset by selecting Presets and selecting your preset from the list.
Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel Related tasks
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen. Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.
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You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select System Administration.
4. Select Common Settings.
5. Scroll down and select Language.
6. Select a language.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds

You can adjust the sound level heard when you press buttons on the control panel. Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.
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You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select System Administration.
4. Select Common Settings.
5. Select Sound.
6. Select Button Press.
7. Press to decrease or toincrease the sound.
8. Select OK to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.
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You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select System Administration.
4. Select Common Settings.
5. Select LCD Brightness.
6. Adjust the screen brightness by selecting a brightness level or by pressing the left and right arrow buttons.
7. Select OK to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting

The Operation Time Out setting causes the LCD screen to return to the Home screen after a few minutes of inactivity. This feature is enabled by default, but you can turn it off.
Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.
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You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select System Administration.
4. Select Common Settings.
5. Scroll down and select Operation Time Out.
6. Select Off.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Top Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Product Parts - Top

1 ADF cover 2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 3 Edge guide 4 ADF input tray 5 ADF output tray 6 Paper cassette 1 7 Paper cassette cover (WF-4640) 8 Paper cassette 2 (WF-4640)
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1 Edge guides 2 Paper stopper 3 Output tray extension 4 Output tray 5 Edge guides 6 Rear paper feed slot 7 Feeder guard
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1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel 4 USB Type A port for external devices
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Inside

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1 Ink cartridge slots 2 Front cover 3 Print head
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Back

1 Line port 2 EXT port 3 USB port 4 LAN port 5 Service USB port (do not remove sticker) 6 Maintenance box 7 Rear cover 8 AC inlet
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period of time. You can make the time period shorter and select other options to save energy and resources.
Changing the Eco Settings Changing the Sleep Timer Settings Changing the Power Off Timer Settings
Parent topic: Product Basics

Changing the Eco Settings

You can use the product's control panel to change the Eco settings. Note: The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides the Sleep Timer setting in the Common Settings
menu. If you turn on Eco Mode, 2-sided copying is selected by default. The Eco Mode setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Eco Mode. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. You see a screen like this:
3. Select On.
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4. Select Configure.
5. Change any settings as necessary.
6. Select OK to exit.
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off the LCD screen. Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance. The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides this Sleep Timer setting.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.
3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
4. Select Common Settings.
5. Select Sleep Timer. You see a screen like this:
6. Do one of the following:
• Press the – or + icons to reduce or increase the number of minutes.
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• Press the number of minutes on the LCD screen, select the number of minutes from the on-screen
keypad, then press .
7. Select OK.
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

You can have the product turn off automatically if it is not used for a specified period of time. Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup. You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
4. Select Common Settings.
5. Select Power Off Timer.
6. Select a time period between 30minutes and 12h (12 hours).
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings
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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 and scan from anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson Remote Print, and Epson Scan to Cloud.
Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Epson Remote Print Using Epson Scan to Cloud
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 and send an email 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.
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 or Wired 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. You can even scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.
1. Set up your product on a network as described in this manual. See the link below.
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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 or Wired 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.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Epson Scan to Cloud

The Epson Scan to Cloud service sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect.
1. Set up your product for network scanning as described in this manual. See the link below.
2. Visit epson.com/connect for instructions on registering an account and your product with Epson Connect.
3. After registering, sign in to the Epson Connect web page with the email address and password you selected.
4. Select Destination List for Scan to Cloud.
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5. Click Add, then follow the instructions on the screen to create your destination list.
6. When you're ready to scan, select the setting for the Scan to Cloud service on your product control panel.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using AirPrint

AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running the latest version of iOS.
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 iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to your product.
Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired 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. Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting
the Google Cloud Print setup. If your product is already on your network, follow these steps:
1. Connect your device to the same network that your Epson product is using.
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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 check box 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 andfollow the on-screen instructions.
10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page. Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,
computer, Apple or Android device with internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.
Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
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Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi or wired 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 or Wired Networking
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install
the necessary software from the product CD or by downloading it from the Epson website. The installer program guides you through network setup.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press .
3. Select Wi-Fi Setup. You see a screen like this:
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4. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard. Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network,
scroll down and select Disable Wi-Fi instead. Then follow the instructions on changing to a wired network connection in this guide.
5. Select the name of your wireless network or enter the name manually.
Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other Networks and select the Network (SSID) field. Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name.
6. Select the Password field and enter your wireless password using the displayed keypad.
Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and
lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters.
• Press or to move the cursor.
• Press to change the case of letters.
• Press to delete the previous character.
• Press to enter numbers and symbols.
• Press to enter a space.
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7. Press when you finish entering your password and select Proceed.
8. Confirm the displayed network settings and select OK to save them. Note: If you need to change a setting, press the back button.
9. If you want to print a network setup report, press one of the buttons. (Otherwise, select Done.)
10. Press the home button to return to the Home screen. If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen is
lit as shown.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Related tasks
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
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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
Your product automatically selects one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device:
Access point mode
If your product is not already connected to a wireless network, it enters access point mode and the product itself acts as the network access point for up to 4 devices. When operating in this mode, your product displays an AP connection symbol on the LCD screen.
Peer-to-peer mode
If your product is already connected to a wireless network, it enters peer-to-peer mode and disconnects from any other networks. This also disables any other product features requiring access to the Internet. When operating in this mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol on the LCD screen.
Note: To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your computer or other device. Your product will reconnect to the previously used network.
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
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Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press .
3. Select Wi-Fi Setup. You see a screen like this:
4. Scroll down and select Wi-Fi Direct Setup.
5. Select Connection Setup.
6. Select Change Password and select Yes. Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they are
disconnected when you change the password.
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7. Enter your Wi-Fi Direct password.
Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.
• Press or to move the cursor.
• Press to change the case of letters.
• Press to delete the previous character.
• Press to enter numbers and symbols.
• Press to enter a space.
8. Press when you finish entering your password.
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You see a screen like this:
9. Scroll down to view the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and password.
10. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown.
11. Press the home button to return to the Home screen. You see either an AP or Direct connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print
directly to your product from your computer or device. Note: If the AP or Direct connection symbol is not displayed on the LCD screen, Wi-Fi Direct mode
is not enabled. Repeat these steps to try again.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Related tasks
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

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.
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Using WPS to Connect to a Network

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired 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 home button, if necessary.
2. Press .
3. Select Wi-Fi Setup. You see a screen like this:
4. Select Push Button Setup (WPS).
5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.
6. Press the home button to return to the Home screen.
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If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen is lit as shown.
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. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.
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You see a screen like this:
3. Select Network Status.
4. Select Wi-Fi/Network Status. You see a screen like this:
Note: If you are connected to a wireless network, the signal strength is also displayed.
5. Select Print.
6. Press one of the buttons to print the network status sheet.
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Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired 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 Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router Disabling Wi-Fi Features
Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

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.
Note: For more information on the Web Config utility see the Administrator's Guide.
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.
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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 your product software from the Epson website, or install it from the CD that came with your product using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection

If you have already connected your product to your computer wirelessly, you can change to a wired network connection if necessary.
1. Disable your product's Wi-Fi features.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to the product's LAN port.
3. Connect the other end to any available LAN port on your router or access point.
4. Download and install your product software from the Epson website, or install it from the CD that came with your product.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
6. When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select Wired network connection.
7. If you see a Select Setup Option screen, select Setup printer for the first time.
8. Continue following the rest of the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections Related tasks
Disabling Wi-Fi Features

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

If you change the wireless router you have been using on your network, you can 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.
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2. Download your product software from the Epson website, or install it from the CD that came with your product using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections Related tasks
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

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

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

Loading Paper in the Cassette

You can load plain paper in these sizes in the paper cassette:
• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
• Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])
1. Close the paper stopper and output tray, if necessary.
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2. Pull out the paper cassette. If you are loading paper in cassette 2 (WF-4640), remove the paper cassette cover.
3. Slide the edge guides outward.
Note: If you are using legal-size paper, squeeze the tab and extend the paper cassette.
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4. Set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using.
5. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown.
Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
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6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. If you are loading paper in cassette 2 (WF-4640), reattach the paper cassette cover.
Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the
cassette.
7. Keep the cassette flat as you gently insert it.
8. Select the size and type of paper you just loaded on the product LCD screen.
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9. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
• Load the printable side facedown.
• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guides.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references
Paper Loading Capacity Paper Type Settings
Related tasks
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

You can print envelopes or documents in a variety of paper types and sizes in the rear paper feed slot.
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1. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper.
2. Pull up the paper support for the rear paper feed slot.
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3. Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.
4. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
Note: You can load one sheet of binder paper with holes on one of the long edges as shown. Do not select automatic 2-sided printing for this type of paper.
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5. Do one of the following:
• Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the tray.
Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the slot.
• Load envelopes short edge first, with the flap facing down and the flap edge to the left, in the
center of the slot.
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6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
7. Select the size and type of paper you just loaded in the Paper Setup menu.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
• Load the printable side faceup.
• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guides.
• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one
envelope at a time.
• If print quality declines when printing multiple envelopes, try loading one envelope at a time.
• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references
Paper Loading Capacity Paper Type Settings
Related tasks
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
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Paper Loading Capacity

Paper type Loading capacity - paper Loading capacity - rear paper
Plain paper 250 sheets 80 sheets
Epson Bright White Paper 200 sheets 50sheets
Epson Presentation Paper Matte 80 sheets Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb 10sheets
[256 g/m2])
cassette feed slot
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
250 sheets 1sheet Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 357 mm])
20 sheets for manual two-sided printing
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
5 sheets for manual two-sided printing
1 sheet
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])
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Paper type Loading capacity - paper Loading capacity - rear paper
cassette feed slot
Epson Premium Presentation Paper — 20 sheets Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper
Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-
gloss Envelopes 10 envelopes
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
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042384 150 Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
[216 × 279 mm])
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
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
Epson Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50 Paper Matte Double-sided [216× 279 mm])
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 50 Paper Matte [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
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])
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S042175 50
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40 Semi-gloss
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20 [216 × 279 mm])

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

You can change the default paper size and paper type for each source using the control panel on the product.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup. You see a screen like this:
3. Select Paper Setup.
4. Select the paper source you want to change.
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You see a screen like this:
5. Select Paper Size.
6. Select the paper size you loaded.
7. Select Paper Type.
8. Select the paper type you loaded.
9. Select OK.
10. Select another paper source to change or press home to return to the Home screen.

Paper Type Settings

Parent topic: Loading Paper
Paper Type Settings
For this paper Select this Paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
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For this paper Select this Paper Type or Media Type setting
Letterhead paper Letterhead Recycled paper Recycled Color paper Color Preprinted paper Preprinted Envelopes Envelope Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Prem. Semi-Gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Prem. Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-
sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Cardstock up to 68 lb Card Stock
Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

You can adjust default paper settings as an administrator that apply to all print jobs sent to the product. Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact
your administrator for assistance.
Selecting the Default Printer Settings Setting the Universal Print Settings
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Selecting the Default Printer Settings

You can change default printer settings using the control panel on the product.
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Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you can't access these settings, contact your
administrator for assistance.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup. You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. You see a screen like this:
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4. Select Printer Settings.
5. Select the Paper Source Settings options you want to use.
6. Select one of these Auto Error Resolver options:
• Turn on this setting to display a warning and print on one side of paper only when a 2-sided
printing error occurs, or to print the data that the printer could process when a memory full error occurs.
• Turn off this setting to display an error message and stop printing if an error occurs.
7. When you are finished, press the home button to return to the Home screen.
Paper Source Settings Options
Parent topic: Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator
Paper Source Settings Options
Select the Paper Source Settings options you want to use for your printed jobs.
Paper Source Available settings Description Settings option
Rear Paper Feed Normal Select Normal to give printing priority to paper loaded in the Priority rearpaper feed slot.
A4/Letter Auto On Select On to switch the selected paper size to match the Switching loaded paper (Letter or A4) if the wrong size is selected.
Last
Off
Auto Select Copy Select On for any of these settings to automatically print on Settings paper from any source containing paper that matches your
Error Notice Paper Size Notice Select On for either of these settings to display an error
Parent topic: Selecting the Default Printer Settings
Fax Other
Paper Type Notice

Setting the Universal Print Settings

You can change the default universal print settings using the control panel on the product.
paper settings.
message when the selected paper type or size does not match the loaded paper.
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Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you can't access these settings, contact your
administrator for assistance.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup. You see this screen:
3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. You see this screen:
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4. Select Universal Print Settings.
5. Adjust the settings as necessary.
6. When you are finished, press the home button to return to the Home screen.
Universal Print Settings Options
Parent topic: Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator
Universal Print Settings Options
Select the Universal Print Settings you want to use.
Universal Print Available settings Description Settings option
Top Offset Adjusts the top or left margin. Left Offset Top Offset in Adjusts the top or left margin of the back page when
Back performing double-sided printing. Left Offset in
Back Check Paper On Select On to check the paper width before printing. This
Width prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper when the
Off
paper size settings are incorrect, but may reduce the printing speed.
Dry Time Standard Select the ink drying time you want to use when performing
Long
double-sided printing.
Longer
Skip Blank Page On SelectOn to skip printing of blank pages automatically.
Off
Parent topic: Setting the Universal Print Settings
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Placing Originals on the Product

Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid
damaging it.
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
1. Open the document cover.
2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing as shown. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner.
Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least
0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other.
3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
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Related topics
Copying Scanning Faxing

Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder

You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).You can also use the ADF to scan both sides of a 2-sided document. Make sure the originals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them.
Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward.
2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
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3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.
The ADF icon on the control panel lights up.
4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.
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Note: If you are copying two originals onto one sheet, make sure the originals are loaded as shown:
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related references
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications
Related topics
Copying Scanning Faxing
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Copying

See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product. Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.
Copying Documents or Photos Copying Options

Copying Documents or Photos

You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers.
1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF.
2. Load the paper you want to print on.
3. Press the home button, if necessary.
4. Select Copy. You see a screen like this:
5. To print more than one copy, press a number key on the product's control panel, or select copies and use the displayed keypad to enter the number of copies.
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6. Change any of the displayed settings as necessary.
7. Select Settings to view and change additional copy settings, if necessary. Then press the back button
8. Select Preview to preview your copy on the LCD screen.
9. Select Preset to save your copy settings. Note: Presets can be locked by an administrator. If you can't access or change this setting, contact
your administrator for assistance.
10. When you are ready to copy, press one of the buttons.
Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop button or select Cancel.
Parent topic: Copying Related references
Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Copying Options
Related tasks
Using Presets Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder

Copying Options

Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.
Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
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Copying option Available settings Description Layout With Border Leaves a small margin around the image or document
2-up Copy Copies multiple page documents onto one sheet. Also, 4-up
select Settings and change the Document Orientation and Layout Order settings as necessary.
ID Card Copiesboth sides of an ID card onto one side of a sheet of
paper
Document Size Various sizes Select the document size of your original Paper Source Various sources Selectthe paper source that you want to use. If you select
Auto, paper is fed automatically depending on the paper
settings you selected for the paper sources.
Zoom Custom Size Automatically sizes the image by the percentage you select
Actual Size Copies at 100% size Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the paper size you
selected
Letter->4x6in and Automatically converts from one size to another other conversions
2-Sided Off Select to make 2-sided copies. When you select 1>2-Sided
2>2-Sided
or 2>1-Sided, also select Advanced and select the binding edge for your originals or copies.
1>2-Sided 2>1-Sided
Document Portrait Specifies the orientation of your originals Orientation
Landscape
Quality Text Specifies the document type of your originals and adjusts
Text(Best)
the quality of your copies
Text & Image Text & Image(Best) Photo
Density Varying levels Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies
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Copying option Available settings Description Remove Shadow Off Select On to erase the shadows that appear in the center of
On
a document when copying a book or that appear around a document when copying thick paper
Remove Punch Off SelectOn to erase the binding holes on a document Holes
On
Collate Copy Off Select On to print multiple copies of a multi-page document
On
both in order and sorted into sets
Dry Time Standard Select to adjust the drying time for 2-sided copies, if
Long
smudges or marks appear on the front of the paper when you print on the second side
Longer
Advanced Various settings Select advanced settings such as Saturation and Settings Sharpness
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Printing From a Computer

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

You can print with your product 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

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
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3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties orPreferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
4. For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on.
5. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
6. Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
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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 the 2-Sided Printing checkbox and select the options you want.
11. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.
12. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
13. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.
14. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select Job Arranger Lite.
15. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select On in the Quiet Mode menu.
Paper Source Options - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
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Paper Source Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that source.
WF-4630
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Cassette
Selects the paper in the cassette as the paper source.
Rear Paper Feed Slot
Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper source.
WF-4640 Auto Select
Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.
Paper Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Paper Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Rear Paper Feed Slot
Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper source.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print 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 and border setting you have chosen.
Draft
For draft printing on plain paper.
Standard
For everyday text and image printing.
Standard - Vivid
For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
High
For photos and graphics with high print quality.
More Settings
Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and 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.
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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 the 2-Sided Printing checkbox on the Main tab.
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 the 2-Sided Printing checkbox.
2. If the Auto checkbox is not automatically selected, do one of the following:
• Select the Auto checkbox to automatically print your double-sided print job.
• Deselect the Auto checkbox to print your double-sided print job manually by printing one side and
flipping the paper over to print the other side (recommended for paper types that do not support automatic duplexing).
3. Click the Settings button.
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You see this window:
4. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.
5. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
6. Click the Print Density button.
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You see this window:
7. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
8. If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use.
9. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
10. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
11. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows Print Density Adjustments - Windows
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Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your double-sided print job.
Binding Edge Options
Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.
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Binding Margin Options
Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
Start Page
Selects whether printing starts on the front or back page.
Create Folded Booklet Options
Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print quality of your double-sided print job.
Print Density
Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.
Increase Ink Drying Time
Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
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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.
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 Centeroption.
• 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.
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• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or
turn off color management in your printer software.
• Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images.
3. To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button:
Anti-Copy Pattern: adds a watermark that only appears when your printout is copied.
Watermark: adds a visible watermark to your printout.
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
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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.
Additional Settings Options Rotate 180º
Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.
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.
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Note: These settings are not saved with your document.
You can select to print the following information, which comes from the Windows Control Panel on your computer:
• User Name
• Computer Name
• Date
• Date/Time
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows

For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printingpreset 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.
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You see the available Printing Presets onthe left:
2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.
3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets.
4. To choose an option for printing, select it.
5. Click OK.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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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:
4. Click the Extended Settings button.
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You see this window:
5. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print.
6. Click OK to close the Extended Settings window.
7. Click OK to close the printer software window.
Extended Settings - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Extended Settings - Windows
You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window.
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, but may reduce print speed.
Thick paper and envelopes
Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper.
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 Windows

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

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

Changing Automatic Update Options

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

Printing with OS X

You can print with your product using any OS X printing program, as described in these sections. Note: If you have an internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your productsoftware
on Epson's support website.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X
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Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - 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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