WF-4820/WF-4830 Series User's Guide
Contents
WF-4820/WF-4830 Series User's Guide ................................................................................................... 15
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 16
Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. 17
The LCD Screen ....................................................................................................................... 18
Status Icon Information ............................................................................................................. 19
Navigating the LCD Screen....................................................................................................... 20
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen ....................................................................................... 21
Viewing Animations ....................................................................................................................... 22
Selecting the Date and Time ......................................................................................................... 22
Selecting Your Country or Region ................................................................................................. 23
Using Presets ................................................................................................................................ 24
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 26
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds.................................................................................................... 27
Adjusting the Screen Brightness.................................................................................................... 28
Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting .................................................................................. 29
Preventing PC Connection via USB .............................................................................................. 30
Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 31
Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 32
Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... 34
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 36
Checking for Software Updates.......................................................................................................... 36
Using Power Saving Settings ............................................................................................................. 37
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings ............................................................................................... 37
Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 39
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 40
Setting Up Epson Connect Services.............................................................................................. 40
Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 42
Using the Epson Smart Panel Mobile App..................................................................................... 42
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 43
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Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 43
Using Epson Scan to Cloud........................................................................................................... 44
Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 45
Setting Up Printing on a Chromebook ................................................................................................ 45
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................................................................................ 46
Using the Mopria Print Service .......................................................................................................... 46
Using Fire OS Printing ....................................................................................................................... 47
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing .................................................................................................... 47
Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ................................................................... 48
Voice-activated Printing ..................................................................................................................... 48
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................................................................................................................ 50
Network Security Recommendations ................................................................................................. 50
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 51
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel ........................................................ 52
Setting Up Wireless Printing from a Smart Device Using Epson Smart Panel............................... 54
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 56
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode (Simple AP) ....................................................................................... 56
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode........................................................................................................... 58
Modifying the Wi-Fi Direct Network Name or Password ................................................................ 60
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 62
Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. 62
Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 63
Printing a Network Connection Report ............................................................................................... 64
Network Connection Report Codes and Messages ....................................................................... 66
Configuring Email Server Settings...................................................................................................... 71
Email Server Settings .................................................................................................................... 73
Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 74
Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 74
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 75
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection...................................................... 75
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 76
Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... 76
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Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 78
Loading Paper in the Cassette ........................................................................................................... 78
Paper Loading Capacity ................................................................................................................ 80
Double-sided Printing Capacity ..................................................................................................... 84
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ............................................................................................ 86
Compatible Epson Papers.................................................................................................................. 87
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software.............................................................................. 89
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel ........................................................... 90
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel ............................................................................................. 91
Selecting the Default Paper Source Settings...................................................................................... 92
Paper Source Settings Options ..................................................................................................... 93
Selecting the Universal Print Settings ................................................................................................ 93
Universal Print Settings Options .................................................................................................... 94
Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 96
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 96
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ........................................................................ 98
ADF Original Document Specifications........................................................................................ 102
Copying .................................................................................................................................................... 105
Copying Documents or Photos......................................................................................................... 105
Copying Options............................................................................................................................... 106
Printing from a Computer ....................................................................................................................... 110
Printing with Windows ...................................................................................................................... 110
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows .................................................................................... 111
Paper Source Options - Windows ........................................................................................... 114
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................. 114
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows................................................................................... 114
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ................................................................... 115
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows............................................................................... 117
Print Density Adjustments - Windows ..................................................................................... 118
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ........................................................... 119
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows.......................................................................... 121
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................. 122
Header/Footer Settings - Windows ......................................................................................... 123
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Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows......................................................................................... 124
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 126
Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................. 127
Printing Your Document - Windows............................................................................................. 128
Locking Printer Settings - Windows ............................................................................................. 129
Locked Setting Options........................................................................................................... 131
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................. 132
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ....................................................... 133
Changing Automatic Update Options .......................................................................................... 134
Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S..................................................................... 135
Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S...................................................................................... 136
Printing on a Mac ............................................................................................................................. 139
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac ........................................................................................... 140
Paper Source Options - Mac................................................................................................... 144
Print Quality Options - Mac ..................................................................................................... 144
Print Options - Mac ................................................................................................................. 145
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac .......................................................................................... 145
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac........................................................................................... 146
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac........................................................................... 147
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac........................................................... 148
Managing Color - Mac ................................................................................................................. 149
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac ................................................................................ 150
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac .......................................................................................... 151
Printing Preferences - Mac...................................................................................................... 151
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac ...................................................................................... 152
Checking Print Status - Mac.................................................................................................... 153
Printing from a Smart Device............................................................................................................ 154
Cancelling Printing Using the Product .............................................................................................. 154
Scanning .................................................................................................................................................. 155
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. 155
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ........................................................................ 155
Scanning to Email ................................................................................................................... 157
Scanning to a Connected Computer ....................................................................................... 159
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Setting Up a WSD Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista) .............................................................. 161
Scanning to the Cloud ............................................................................................................. 162
Scanning to a Memory Device ................................................................................................ 164
Control Panel Scanning Options............................................................................................. 165
Setting Up and Scanning to a Network Folder or FTP Server...................................................... 168
Creating a Shared Network Folder.......................................................................................... 168
Registering Contacts for Email, Network, or FTP Scanning - Control Panel ........................... 170
Registering Contacts for Network Folder or FTP Scanning - Web Config ............................... 172
Scanning to a Network Folder or FTP Server.......................................................................... 173
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ............................................................................. 175
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................................................................................... 177
Starting a Scan from a Smart Device........................................................................................... 179
Scanning a Document in Epson ScanSmart..................................................................................... 179
Saving a Scan ............................................................................................................................. 182
Attaching a Scan to Email............................................................................................................ 183
Sending a Scan to a Cloud Service ............................................................................................. 184
Printing a Scan ............................................................................................................................ 185
Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings............................................................................................... 187
Changing the Epson Product ....................................................................................................... 187
Changing the Scan Settings ........................................................................................................ 188
Changing the File Name Settings ................................................................................................ 190
Changing the Save Settings ........................................................................................................ 191
Save Settings.......................................................................................................................... 193
Customizing Action Icons ............................................................................................................ 195
Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ............................................................................................................... 196
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ....................................................................... 199
Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab............................................................... 200
Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2 ................................... 201
Image Format Options................................................................................................................. 202
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 203
Faxing....................................................................................................................................................... 205
Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine.............................................................................. 205
Setting Up Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 208
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Setting Up Basic Fax Features .................................................................................................... 208
Using the Fax Setup Wizard ................................................................................................... 208
Selecting the Line Type........................................................................................................... 210
Setting the Number of Rings to Answer .................................................................................. 211
Selecting Advanced Fax Settings................................................................................................ 212
Basic Settings - Fax ................................................................................................................ 213
Send Settings - Fax................................................................................................................. 215
Receive Settings - Fax............................................................................................................ 216
Report Settings - Fax .............................................................................................................. 217
Security Settings - Fax............................................................................................................ 218
Setting Up the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................................................ 219
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac ................................................................... 221
Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups......................................................................................... 222
Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel................................................................. 223
Creating a Contact .................................................................................................................. 223
Editing or Deleting a Contact .................................................................................................. 226
Creating a Contact Group ....................................................................................................... 227
Editing or Deleting a Contact Group........................................................................................ 229
Sending Faxes ................................................................................................................................. 231
Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel........................................................................... 231
Sending a Fax Using the Keypad, Contact List, or History...................................................... 231
Fax Sending Options .............................................................................................................. 234
Sending a Fax at a Specified Time ......................................................................................... 235
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows .......................................................................... 237
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac .................................................................................. 239
Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone.................................................................... 242
Receiving Faxes............................................................................................................................... 243
Fax Reception ............................................................................................................................. 243
Receiving Faxes Automatically ................................................................................................... 244
Receiving Faxes Manually........................................................................................................... 244
Receiving a Fax by Polling .......................................................................................................... 245
Viewing a Fax on the LCD Screen (Using the Inbox)................................................................... 246
Saving Faxes to an External USB Device ................................................................................... 247
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Checking Fax Status ....................................................................................................................... 248
Printing Fax Reports......................................................................................................................... 249
Fax Report Options ..................................................................................................................... 250
Using External USB Devices with Your Product................................................................................... 252
Connecting a USB Device................................................................................................................ 252
USB Device Photo File Specifications ......................................................................................... 252
Disconnecting a USB Device............................................................................................................ 253
Viewing and Printing from the LCD Screen ...................................................................................... 253
Printing JPEG Photos.................................................................................................................. 253
Printing TIFF Files ...................................................................................................................... 254
Print Setting Options - Device Mode............................................................................................ 255
Transferring Files on a USB Device ................................................................................................. 257
Setting Up File Sharing for File Transfers from Your Computer................................................... 257
Transferring Files from a USB Device to Your Computer ............................................................ 258
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes............................................................................... 260
Ink Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 260
Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status ................................................................................. 262
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen ........................................ 262
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Windows...................................................... 263
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Mac ............................................................. 266
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box .................................................................... 267
Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers...................................................................... 267
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 268
Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges ................................................................... 274
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows ................................................................... 274
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Mac ........................................................................... 275
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 276
Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 277
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 280
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 280
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 281
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 281
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 283
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Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 284
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 285
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 286
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel................................................................. 288
Adjusting the Print Quality Using the Product Control Panel ............................................................ 290
Cleaning the Paper Guide ................................................................................................................ 291
Checking the Number of Sheets on the LCD Screen ....................................................................... 292
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 294
Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 294
Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 298
Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 301
Viewing the Help Screen .................................................................................................................. 301
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 302
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 303
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 307
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 308
Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 309
Product Does Not Turn On or Off................................................................................................. 310
Noise After Ink Installation ........................................................................................................... 310
Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 310
Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 311
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 311
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 313
Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window ....................................................................... 313
Wireless Network Connection is Unstable on a Mac ................................................................... 314
Wired Network Connection Becomes Unstable........................................................................... 314
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 315
Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 316
Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 317
Product Cannot Copy .................................................................................................................. 318
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 318
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 318
Originals Do Not Feed From the Automatic Document Feeder.................................................... 319
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Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 320
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 320
Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette .......................................................................................... 321
Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover ...................................................................................... 322
Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder .................................................................. 323
Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 326
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 326
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 327
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 328
Error After Cartridge Replacement .............................................................................................. 328
Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 329
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 331
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 331
Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 332
Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 332
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 332
Border Appears on Borderless Prints .......................................................................................... 333
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 333
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 334
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 335
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 335
White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 336
Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 336
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 338
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 339
Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 340
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 341
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 341
Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................................................................................................... 342
Scanning Speed is Slow.............................................................................................................. 342
Cannot Save a Scan to a Shared Folder Over a Network............................................................ 343
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 344
Scanned Image Quality Problems ............................................................................................... 345
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Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 346
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 347
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 347
Characters are Not Recognized During Conversion to Editable Text (OCR)............................... 347
Scanned Characters are Blurry ................................................................................................... 348
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 348
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 349
Streaks Appear in All Scanned Images ....................................................................................... 349
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 349
Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 349
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes................................................................................................... 350
Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product ........................................ 352
Fax Memory Full Error Appears................................................................................................... 352
Fax Quality is Poor ...................................................................................................................... 353
Sent Fax is Received in an Incorrect Size ................................................................................... 354
Received Fax is Not Printed ........................................................................................................ 354
Solving USB Device Problems ......................................................................................................... 355
Cannot View or Print from a USB Device..................................................................................... 355
Cannot Save Files on a USB Device ........................................................................................... 355
Cannot Transfer Files To or From a USB Device......................................................................... 356
Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... 356
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 356
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac............................................................................................ 358
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 358
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 360
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 360
Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 361
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 361
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 363
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications .......................................................................... 364
Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 365
Fax Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 366
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 367
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Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 367
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 368
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 369
External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. 369
Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 370
Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 370
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 372
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 374
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 374
General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 374
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 376
LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 377
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 378
Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions ................................................................................... 378
Important Privacy Notice (Printer Serial Number)............................................................................. 378
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 379
Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ............................................................................................... 381
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 384
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 385
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 386
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 386
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 386
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 387
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WF-4820/WF-4830 Series User's Guide
Welcome to the WF-4820/WF-4830 Series 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.
Note: Your product may differ from the illustrations in this guide, but the instructions are the same.
Using the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
Checking for Software Updates
Using Power Saving Settings
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Using AirPrint
Setting Up Printing on a Chromebook
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler
Using the Mopria Print Service
Using Fire OS Printing
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing
Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets
Voice-activated Printing
Using the Control Panel
See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Viewing Animations
Selecting the Date and Time
Selecting Your Country or Region
Using Presets
Changing LCD Screen Language
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting
Preventing PC Connection via USB
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Parent topic: Product Basics
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
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4 LCD screen
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The LCD Screen
Status Icon Information
Navigating the LCD Screen
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
power button and light
received fax light
home button
help button
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The LCD Screen
1 Select to show the Supply Status screen
2 Displays the network connection status. Select to set up network connections.
3 Select to change sound settings
4 Select to display the Fax Data Information screen
5 Displays various settings and functions. Swipe to the left to see additional options.
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6 Scrolls the screen to the right.
1 Returns to the previous screen
2 Select a tab to display additional settings
3 Displays the list of settings
4 Performs the selected action
Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Status Icon Information
Your product displays status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions. Press the
Icons Description
icon to view or change the current network settings.
Displays additional information or instructions, such as loading paper or placing a
document.
Displays the Supply Status screen.
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Icons Description
Quiet Mode is enabled. Noise is reduced during printing, but the print speed may be
reduced. Press this icon to change the settings.
Quiet Mode is disabled. Press this icon to change the settings.
Displays the Fax Data Information screen.
The indicated setting has changed.
There is a problem with the indicated setting. Press the icon to resolve the problem.
No Ethernet connection.
An Ethernet connection is established.
No Wi-Fi connection.
A Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection.
A Wi-Fi connection is established. The number of bars indicates the connection's signal
strength.
No Wi-Fi Direct connection.
A Wi-Fi Direct connection is established.
Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Navigating the LCD Screen
Follow these guidelines to navigate and use the menus on the LCD screen.
Tap or press the screen to select an item or icon
Flick the screen to scroll swiftly
Slide your finger across the screen to move items
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Close or open your fingers across the screen to zoom in or zoom out on a preview image
Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.
• To move the cursor, select the left or right arrows.
• To change the case of letters, select .
• To delete the previous character, select .
• To enter numbers or symbols, select .
• To enter a space, select Space .
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
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Viewing Animations
You can view animations on the LCD screen to help guide you with a procedure or to troubleshoot a
problem.
1. Select the help icon.
2. Select Troubleshooting if you are experiencing a problem or How To to view instructions on
common procedures.
3. Select a topic from the list of available topics and follow the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Selecting the Date and Time
Before faxing, select the current date, time, and daylight saving phase in your area, and choose your
preferred date and time format.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select General Settings .
4. Select Basic Settings .
5. Select Date/Time Settings .
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You see a screen like this:
6. Select Daylight Saving Time .
7. Select the setting that applies to your area:
• Winter : it is winter or your region does not use Daylight Saving Time (DST)
• Summer : it is spring or summer and your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Note: If your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST), you must change this setting to match the
season. When you change from Winter to Summer , your product automatically sets its clock ahead
one hour. When you change from Summer to Winter , it sets its clock back one hour.
8. Select Date/Time .
9. Select the date format you want to use.
10. Use the numeric keypad to enter the current date.
11. Select the time format you want to use.
12. Use the numeric keypad to enter the current time.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Selecting Your Country or Region
Before using your product, select the country or region in which you are using your product.
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Note: If you change the country or region, your fax settings return to their defaults and you must select
them again. 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 Settings > General Settings > Basic Settings > Country/Region .
You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll up or down, if necessary, and select your country or region.
4. If the setting is correct, select Yes . (If not, select No and retry.)
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Using Presets
You can save frequently used copy, fax, and scan settings as presets. This lets you easily reuse them
whenever necessary.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Presets .
You see a confirmation screen.
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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 Register .
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You see a screen like this:
6. Select Name .
7. Use the displayed keyboard to enter a name for the preset and select OK .
8. Select OK .
When you copy, fax, or scan, you can use the preset by selecting Presets and selecting your preset
name from the list.
Parent topic: Using 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.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select General Settings .
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You see a screen like this:
4. Select Basic 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.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select General Settings .
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You see a screen like this:
4. Select Basic Settings .
5. Select Sounds .
6. Select Normal Mode or Quiet Mode .
Note: Press the icon on the home screen to switch between Normal Mode and Quiet Mode.
7. Select Button Press .
8. Press to decrease or to increase the sound.
9. Select OK to exit.
Note: You can also adjust the Sound Type and the sound level for various product functions.
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 Settings .
3. Select General Settings .
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You see a screen like this:
4. Select Basic Settings .
5. Select LCD Brightness .
6. Do one of the following:
• Press the – or + icons to decrease or increase the brightness.
• Press the brightness level on the LCD screen, select a number from the on-screen keypad, and
press OK .
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.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select General Settings .
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You see a screen like this:
4. Select Basic Settings .
5. Scroll down and set Operation Time Out to Off .
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Preventing PC Connection via USB
You can disable access from a USB-connected computer. This restricts non-network access to the
product and protects the security of confidential scanned documents.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select General Settings .
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