Epson WF-5190 User Manual

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WF-5190 User's Guide
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Contents

WF-5190 User's Guide............................................................................................................................... 11
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 12
Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. 13
Status Icons .............................................................................................................................. 13
Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel ....................................................................... 14
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen................................................................................... 15
Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 17
Printer Parts - Top ......................................................................................................................... 18
Printer Parts - Inside...................................................................................................................... 19
Printer Parts - Back........................................................................................................................ 20
Checking for Software Updates.......................................................................................................... 20
Using Eco Mode ................................................................................................................................. 21
Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 23
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 24
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 25
Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 26
Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 26
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................................................................................................................ 28
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 28
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ....................................................... 29
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 31
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 34
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Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 35
Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 36
Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 36
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection...................................................... 37
Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing.................................................... 40
Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ....................................................................... 40
Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows ............................................................... 44
Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X...................................................................... 44
Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings ....................................................................... 45
Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings ............................................................................ 48
Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet ........................................................................................... 50
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 52
Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette ................................................................................... 52
Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette .......................................................................................... 56
Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot .............................................................. 60
Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 65
Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 66
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software.............................................................................. 68
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel ........................................................... 69
Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator................................................................................ 70
Paper Source Settings Options................................................................................................. 71
Universal Print Settings Options ............................................................................................... 73
Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette ............................................................ 74
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Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 76
Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 76
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 76
Paper Source Options - Windows ............................................................................................. 79
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 79
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 79
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 82
Print Density Adjustments - Windows ....................................................................................... 83
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ............................................................. 84
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 86
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 87
Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... 88
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ........................................................................................ 90
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 92
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 93
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 94
Printing with OS X .............................................................................................................................. 95
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ........................................................................................... 96
Paper Source Options - OS X ................................................................................................. 100
Print Quality Options - OS X.................................................................................................... 100
Print Options - OS X................................................................................................................ 100
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X......................................................................................... 101
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X......................................................................................... 102
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X ......................................................................... 102
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X ......................................................... 104
Managing Color - OS X................................................................................................................ 104
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X............................................................................... 105
Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X......................................................................................... 106
Printing Preferences - OS X.................................................................................................... 107
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X..................................................................................... 108
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Checking Print Status - OS X .................................................................................................. 109
Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows................................................................. 109
Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ................................... 110
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows .................................... 111
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ........... 114
Selecting Maintenance Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows.................................. 116
Extended Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ................................................. 117
Selecting Default Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows.................................. 118
Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ............................................. 120
Epson Universal Print Driver Locked Setting Options ............................................................. 121
Adding Network Printers - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows............................................. 122
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows ........................................................ 125
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ...................................... 125
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ............. 128
Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows .................................... 129
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X .............................................................. 130
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ............................................ 131
Selecting Page Setup Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X........................................... 136
Selecting Print Layout Options - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ........................................... 137
Sizing Printed Images - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ....................................................... 138
Managing Color - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ................................................................. 138
Printing Your Document or Photo - PostScript Printer Software - OS X....................................... 139
Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ................................................... 140
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button...................................................................................... 141
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes............................................................................... 142
Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status................................................................................. 142
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen............................................................................ 143
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows ................................................ 143
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X....................................................... 146
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box .................................................................... 148
Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers...................................................................... 148
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 149
Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges ................................................................... 153
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Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows ................................................................... 153
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - OS X ......................................................................... 154
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 155
Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 156
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 159
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 159
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 159
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 160
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 161
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 163
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 164
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 165
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 167
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............................................................ 168
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 169
Making Precise Alignment Adjustments ...................................................................................... 171
Cleaning the Paper Guide ................................................................................................................ 171
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 173
Cleaning the Product........................................................................................................................ 173
Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 173
Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 175
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 175
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 176
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 178
Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 179
Noise After Ink Installation ........................................................................................................... 179
Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 179
Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 180
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 180
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 182
Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window...................................................................... 183
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 183
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 184
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Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 185
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 186
Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette .......................................................................................... 187
Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover)..................................................................... 189
Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 192
Solving PCL/PostScript Problems .................................................................................................... 192
Nothing Prints Using the PCL/Postscript Printer Software........................................................... 192
Settings Are Missing from the PCL or PostScript Printer Software .............................................. 193
Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet..................................................................................... 193
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 193
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 193
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 194
Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 195
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 196
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 196
Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 197
Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 197
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 197
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 198
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 198
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 199
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 199
White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 200
Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 200
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 202
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 203
Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 204
Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... 204
Uninstalling Printing Software - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows............................. 205
Uninstalling Product Software - OS X .......................................................................................... 205
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 206
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 208
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 208
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OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. 209
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 209
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 210
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 211
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 212
Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 213
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 213
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 214
Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 214
Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 214
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 216
PS3 Mode Fonts............................................................................................................................... 216
PCL5 Mode Fonts (Bitstream).......................................................................................................... 218
PCL6 Mode Fonts (Bitstream).......................................................................................................... 221
PCL Mode Fonts (URW)................................................................................................................... 223
Symbol Sets ..................................................................................................................................... 225
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 233
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 233
General Printer Safety Instructions.............................................................................................. 233
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 235
LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 235
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 236
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 236
Software Notice................................................................................................................................ 237
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 285
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 286
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 286
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 287
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 287
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 287
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WF-5190 User's Guide
Welcome to the WF-5190 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: Printing software instructions in this manual are intended for use with the standard Epson printer software. For more information on using the Printer Command Language (PCL) or PostScript (PS3) printer software, please see the appropriate sections.
Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Checking for Software Updates Using Eco Mode 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 the Screen Contrast
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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The power button and light
2 The Paper Setup button
3 The Error and Data lights
4 The LCD screen
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The Back button
6 The arrow buttons and the OK button
Status Icons
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The Stop button
Status Icons
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Status icons may be displayed on the LCD screen depending on the product's status.
Icons Description
There is no Ethernet connection.
An Ethernet connection has been established.
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Icons Description
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.
One of the Eco Mode settings is enabled.
Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

You can set an administrator password to lock the following control panel settings:
• System Administration Setup settings
• Eco mode settings
When the control panel is locked, you must enter the password to access any of the locked settings.
1. Press the up and down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
You see a screen like this:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Admin Settings, and press the OK button.
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3. Select Admin Password and press the OK button.
4. Select Register and press the OK button.
You see a screen like this:
5. Use the control panel buttons to enter a password and press the OK button.
6. Enter your password again to confirm.
7. Press the OK button.
8. Use the arrow buttons to select Lock Setting and press the OK button.
9. Select On and press the OK button.
Note: If you forget your password, contact Epson support for assistance.
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.
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• To enter letters or symbols, press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through characters, and press the right arrow button to select one.
• To enter numbers or change the case of letters, press the Stop button.
• To delete the previous character, press the left arrow button.
• To enter a space, press the right arrow button.
Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

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 up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the
administrator password, if necessary.
You see a screen like this:
3. Select Common Settings and press the OK button.
4. Press the down arrow button, select Language, and press the OK button.
5. Select a language and press the OK button.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
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Adjusting the Screen Contrast

You can adjust the contrast of the LCD screen.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the
administrator password, if necessary.
You see a screen like this:
3. Select Common Settings and press the OK button.
4. Select LCD Contrast and press the OK button.
5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to adjust the screen contrast.
6. Press the OK button to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

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

1 Cassette edge guides
2 Paper stopper
3 Output tray extension
4 Output tray
5 Sheet feeder edge guides
6 Rear paper feed tray extension
7 Rear paper feed cover
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1 Paper cassette 1
2 Paper cassette unit (optional)
3 Paper cassette 2 (optional)
4 Paper cassette cover (optional)
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Printer Parts - Inside

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1 Cartridge holder
2 Front cover (opened)
3 Print head (do not remove)
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Printer Parts - Back

1 USB port
2 Ethernet LAN port
3 Service USB port
4 Maintenance box
5 Rear cover
6 AC inlet
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Checking for Software Updates

Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. You can select Download the Latest Software from the Home screen of this manual or visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
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Windows: Your printer software automatically checks for updates. You can also manually update the software by selecting Software Update here:
• Accessing the Windows Desktop and right-clicking the product icon in the Windows taskbar
• On the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window
You can also update the software by selecting EPSON Software Updater in the EPSON or EPSON Software program group, accessible by the Start button, or on the Start or Apps screens, depending on your version of Windows.
OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater.
Parent topic: Product Basics

Using Eco Mode

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 control panel to change the Eco settings.
Note: The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides the Sleep Timer setting in Common Settings. This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter
the administrator password, if necessary.
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Eco Mode, and press the OK button.
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You see a screen like this:
4. Select On and press the OK button.
5. Press the up arrow button.
6. Change settings as necessary.
7. Press the OK button to exit.
You see the icon on the LCD screen to indicate that Eco settings are enabled.
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off the LCD screen.
Note: The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides the Sleep Timer setting in Common Settings. This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter
the administrator password, if necessary.
3. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button.
4. Press the down arrow button, select Sleep Timer, and press the OK button.
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You see a screen like this:
5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to increase or reduce the number of minutes.
6. Press the left or right arrow buttons to move the cursor.
7. Press the OK button.
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

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 up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the
administrator password, if necessary.
You see a screen like this:
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3. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button.
4. Press the down arrow button, select Power Off Timer, and press the OK button.
5. Select a time period between 30minutes and 12h (12 hours), and press the OK button.
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers these solutions to print from anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, and Epson Remote Print.
Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Epson Remote Print
Parent topic: Product Basics

Using Epson Email Print

With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.
1. Set up your product for network printing. 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
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Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Use this free Apple and Android app to print to nearby Epson networked products. The Epson iPrint Mobile App lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network.
1. Set up your product on a network. See the link below.
2. Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile
device.
3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Epson Remote Print

With Epson Remote Print software, you can print from your laptop or desktop computer to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.
1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2. If you did not already set up an Epson Connect account when you installed your product software,
visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect service.
Note: Make a note of your product's email address.
3. Visit epsonconnect.com to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the Remote Print
Driver software.
4. Download and install the Remote Print software.
5. Enter the email address and optional access key of your Epson product during Remote Print setup.
6. Now you are ready to print remotely. Select the print command in your laptop or desktop computer
application and choose the Remote Print option for your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
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Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using AirPrint

AirPrint enables instant wireless printing from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest version of iOS, and Mac with the latest version of OS X.
1. Load paper in your product.
2. Set up your product for wireless printing. See the link below.
3. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
4. Print from your device to your product.
Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related 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.
1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2. Note your product's IP address by checking your network status. See the link below.
3. Connect your computer or your Apple or Android device to the same wireless network as your Epson
product.
4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar of a web browser.
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5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option.
Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If
the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen instructions to update your product.
6. Click Register.
7. Select the checkbox to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.
8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page.
A separate browser window opens.
9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an
account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.
10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page.
Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, computer, Apple or Android device with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.
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. The installer program guides you through network setup.
Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
2. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button.
Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network, press the down arrow button, select Disable Wi-Fi, and press the OK button. Then follow the instructions on changing to a wired network connection in this guide.
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3. Select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button.
Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other Networks and press the OK
button. Use the printer's buttons to enter your network name.
4. Enter your wireless password using the control panel buttons.
Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters.
• To enter letters or symbols, press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through characters, and press the right arrow button to select one.
• To enter numbers or change the case of letters, press the Stop button.
• To delete the previous character, press the left arrow button.
• To enter a space, press the right arrow button.
5. Press the OK button when you’re finished entering your password.
6. Confirm the displayed network settings and press the OK button to save them.
Note: If you need to change a setting, press the Back button.
7. If you want to print a network setup report, press the down arrow button, select Print connection report, and press the OK button. (Otherwise, press the OK button.)
If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) appears in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
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Related tasks
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

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.
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Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

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 a computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point.
Note: You may need to enable the Wi-Fi Direct setting in the Advanced Settings menu before you can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Direct Setup, and press the OK button.
3. Press the down arrow button, select Connection Setup, and press the OK button.
4. Press the down arrow button, select Change Password, and press the OK button.
5. Press the OK button.
Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they will be disconnected when you change the password.
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6. Enter a Wi-Fi Direct password using the control panel buttons.
Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.
• To enter letters or symbols, press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through characters, and
press the right arrow button to select one.
• To enter numbers or change the case of letters, press the Stop button.
• To delete the previous character, press the left arrow button.
• To enter a space, press the right arrow button.
7. Press the OK button when you’re finished entering your password.
8. Press the up arrow button.
You see this screen:
9. Press the OK button 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, and enter the password shown.
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11. Press the Back button to return to the Home screen.
You see the connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly to your product from your computer or device.
Note: If the 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.

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 down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button.
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You see this screen:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Push Button Setup (WPS), and press the OK button.
3. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.
4. Press the Back button to return to the Home screen.
If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) will appear in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Printing a Network Status Sheet

You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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2. Press the down arrow button, select Network Status, and press the OK button.
3. Press the down arrow button, select Wi-Fi/Network Status, and press the OK button.
You see a screen like this:
4. Press the OK button to print the network status sheet.
5. Press the up arrow button to begin printing the network status sheet.
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.
1. Print a network status sheet.
2. Locate the IP address for your product that is listed on the network status sheet.
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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.
1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product.
2. Uninstall your product software.
3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

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. Uninstall your product software.
5. Download and install your product software from the Epson website.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
7. When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select Wired network connection.
8. If you see a Select Setup Option screen, select Set up printer for the first time.
9. Continue following the rest of the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
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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 need to update your product's Wi-Fi connection to the new router.
Note: If you switch to a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions.
1. Do one of the following:
Windows: Uninstall your product software.
OS X: Go to the next step.
2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
Related tasks
Uninstalling Printing Software - Standard Epson Printer 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 down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button.
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You see this screen:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Disable Wi-Fi, and press the OK button.
3. Press the up arrow button to disable Wi-Fi.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
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Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Before enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript printing on your product, make sure you have installed the software as described on the Start Here sheet.
Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet

Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

The Epson Universal Print Driver supports multiple printer languages, such as PCL and ESC/P-R, and can be installed on a Windows computer.
Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before installing the printer software. Depending on your model, not all printer languages may be supported.
1. Download the EPSON Universal Print Driver from epson.com/support/wf5190.
2. Double-click the downloaded package.
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3. Follow the on-screen instructions until you see this screen:
4. Select Yes: Network connection and click OK.
Note: Select the Set Default of Printer Control Language to PCL6 checkbox if you want to set the default printer language to PCL6. Leave this option deselected to set the printer language to ESC/P­R. (You can change this setting later as needed.)
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After the software finishes searching for products, you see a screen like this:
5. Do one of the following:
• If you are installing one product, make sure Add EPSON Universal Print Driver is selected and
continue with the next step.
• If you are installing more than one product, select Add found printers and go to step 9.
Note: You can customize and filter your product search results by clicking Display Settings.
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6. Open the Select a port to connect a printer menu and select an existing printer port, if necessary. Otherwise, skip this option to create a new port automatically.
7. Select the product you want to install from the Found Printers list.
Note: Deselect the Set as default printer checkbox if you do not want the product to be set as your default printer.
8. Click OK, then skip the remaining steps.
9. If you are installing more than one product, select the products from the Found Printers list and click
Add to Printer Folder.
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The selected products appear in the lower section of the screen.
10. Select the checkbox next to the product you want to make your default printer, if necessary.
11. Click OK.
Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows

If you did not install the standard Epson printer software, you need to install the PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.
Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before installing the printer software.
1. Download the Drivers and Utilities Combo Package - PS3 PostScript from
epson.com/support/wf5190.
2. Double-click the downloaded package.
3. Click OK.
4. Click Accept.
5. Click Install.
6. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X

If you did not install the standard Epson printer software, you need to install the PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.
Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before installing the printer software.
1. Download the Drivers and Utilities Combo Package - PS3 PostScript from
epson.com/support/wf5190.
2. Double-click the downloaded package.
3. Double-click EPSON.
4. Click Continue on the next two screens.
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5. Click Agree.
6. Click Install.
7. If necessary, enter the administrator password.
8. Click Start and follow the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings

You can select settings for Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) and PostScript printing using the control panel on the product.
Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
You see a screen like this:
2. Select System Administration and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
3. Select Universal Print Settings and press the OK button.
4. Select PDL Print Configuration and press the OK button.
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You see a screen like this:
5. Select an option, then select the settings you want to use.

PDL Print Configuration Options

Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing
PDL Print Configuration Options
Select the PDL Print Configuration options you want to use for PCL or PostScript printing.
PDL Print Configuration option
Common Settings
Paper Size Various sizes Sets the default paper size for PCL or PostScript
Paper Type Various paper
Orientation Portrait Sets the default orientation for PCL or PostScript
Quality Draft Sets the quality for PCL or PostScript printing.
Ink Save Mode On/Off Saves ink by reducing print density.
Available settings
types
Landscape
Standard
Best
Description
printing.
Sets the default paper type for PCL or PostScript printing.
printing.
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PDL Print Configuration option
Available settings
Description
Print Order Last Page on
Starts printing from the first page of a file.
Top
First Page on
Starts printing from the last page of a file.
Top
Number of Copies 1 to 999 Selects the number of copies to print.
Binding Margin Left Edge Specifies the binding edge for double-sided documents.
Top Edge
Auto Paper Ejection On/Off Ejects paper automatically when printing is stopped
during a print job.
2-Sided Printing On/Off Selects duplex printing.
PCL Menu
Font Source Resident Uses a font preinstalled on the printer.
Download Uses a font you have downloaded.
Font Number 1 to 111 Selects the default font number for the default font
source.
Pitch 0.44 to 99.99 cpi Selects the default font pitch if the font is scalable and
fixed-pitch (availability depends on font source and number settings).
Height 4.00 to 999.75 pt Selects the default font height if the font is scalable and
proportional (availability depends on font source and number settings).
Symbol Set Various Selects the default symbol set. If the selected font is not
available for the selected symbol set, the font source and number are replaced with IBM-US (the default setting).
Form 5 to 128 lines Sets the number of lines for the selected paper size and
orientation. Changes the line spacing (VMI) stored in the printer. Later changes in page size or orientation cause changes in the Form value based on the stored VMI.
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PDL Print Configuration option
CR Function CR Selects the line feed command when printing with a
LF Function LF
Paper Source Assign 4 Makes the paper source select commands compatible
PS3 Menu
Error Sheet On/Off Prints a sheet showing the status when errors occur
Coloration Color Selects the color mode for PostScript printing.
Image Protect On/Off Disable to lower the print quality automatically if the
Available settings
CR+LF
CR+LF
4K Makes the paper source select commands compatible
5S Makes the paper source select commands compatible
Mono
Description
driver from a specific operating system.
with HP LaserJet 4.
with HP LaserJet 4000, 5000, and 8000.
with HP LaserJet 5S.
during PostScript or PDF printing.
printer's memory becomes full.
Binary On/Off Enable when printing files that contain binary images.
Allows you to print binary images even if the driver is set to ASCII.
Text Detection On/Off Converts a text file to a PostScript file when printing
(available when Printing Language is set to PS3.
PDF Page Size Various sizes Selects the paper size when printing a PDF file. If Auto
is selected, the paper size is determined based on the size of the first page.
Parent topic: Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings

Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings

You can select printer language and interface settings using the control panel on the product.
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Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact
your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
You see a screen like this:
2. Select System Administration and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
3. Select Printer Settings.
You see a screen like this:
4. Select the Printing Language and other settings you want to use.

Printer Language and Interface Options

Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing
Printer Language and Interface Options
Select the printer language and interface settings you want to use.
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Printer Settings option Available
settings
Description
USB I/F Timeout Setting 0.5 to 300
seconds
Printing Language Auto Select the language for the USB or network interface.
PCL
PS3
PDF
PC Connection via USB Enable Select whether to allow computers to connect to the
Disable
Parent topic: Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings

Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet

You can print a PS3 (PostScript) status sheet to confirm the current font information and PostScript printing software version.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK.
You see this screen:
Specify the length of time before ending USB communication from a computer using the PCL or PostScript driver. This setting is necessary to avoid endless USB communication.
product via USB connection.
2. Select Print Status Sheet and press the OK button.
3. Select PS3 Status Sheet and press the OK button.
4. Press the up arrow button to begin printing the network status sheet.
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Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing
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Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Note: Load only plain paper when printing with the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software.
Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette

Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette

You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Close the paper stopper and output tray, if necessary.
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2. Pull out the paper cassette.
3. Slide the edge guides outward.
Note: If you are using legal-size paper or larger, squeeze the tab and extend the paper cassette.
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4. Slide the edge guide to your paper size.
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.
Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides.
Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the
cassette.
7. Gently insert the paper cassette.
Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.
8. When prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you just loaded and press the OK button.
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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 guide.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette

You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
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1. Close the paper stopper and output tray, if necessary.
2. Pull out the paper cassette.
3. Slide the edge guides outward.
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4. Slide the edge guide to your paper size.
5. Load photo 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.
Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides.
Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the
cassette.
7. Gently insert the paper cassette.
Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.
8. When prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you just loaded and press the OK button.
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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 photo faces.
• Load the printable side facedown.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

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
Related tasks
Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette
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Paper Loading Capacity

Paper type Loading capacity - paper
cassette
Plain paper 250 sheets
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
250 sheets
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])
Epson Bright White Paper 200 sheets 50 sheets
Epson Presentation Paper Matte 80 sheets
Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb [256 g/m2])
10 sheets
Loading capacity - rear paper feed slot
80 sheets
1 sheet
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 × 356 mm])
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Paper type Loading capacity - paper
cassette
Loading capacity - rear paper feed slot
Epson Premium Presentation Paper 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 Semi­gloss
Envelopes 10 envelopes
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Available Epson Papers

20 sheets
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
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S042384 150
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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 × 356 mm])
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
S041257
S042180
S041568 50
[216 × 279 mm])
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
S041341 50
[216 × 279 mm])
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809
S042038
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
S041141
S041649
S041271
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808
S041727
50
100
50
100
20
50
100
40
100
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181
S042183
S041667
S042174
25
50
60
100
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
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S042182
S042175
25
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Parent topic: Loading Paper
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Letterhead paper Letterhead
Recycled paper Recycled
Color paper Color
Preprinted paper Preprinted
Envelopes Envelope
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Plain Paper / Bright White Paper
S041331 20
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double­sided
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Cardstock up to 68 lb (256 g/m2) Card Stock
Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer; they do not apply to your product's control panel settings.
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Parent topic: Loading Paper

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 Paper Setup button.
2. Select the paper source you want to change and press the OK button.
You see a screen like this:
3. Select the paper size you loaded and press the OK button.
4. Select the paper type you loaded and press the OK button.
5. Select another paper source to change or press the Back button to return to the Home screen.

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

Parent topic: Loading Paper
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel
For this paper Select this Paper Type setting
Plain paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Letterhead paper Letterhead
Recycled paper Recycled
Plain Paper
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For this paper Select this Paper Type setting
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
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double­sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb [256 g/m2]) Card Stock
Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
Prem. Matte

Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

As an administrator, you can adjust default paper settings 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 Paper Source Settings - Administrator Selecting Universal Print Settings
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Administrator

You can change default paper source settings using the control panel on the product.
Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact your administrator for assistance.
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1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
You see this screen:
3. Select Printer Settings and press the OK button.
4. Select Paper Source Settings and press the OK button.
You see a screen like this:
5. Select the paper source options you want to use.
6. When you are finished, press the Back 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 print jobs.
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Paper Source Settings option
Available settings Description
Rear Paper Feed Priority
A4/Letter Auto Switching
Auto Select Settings
Error Notice Paper Size Notice Select On for either of these settings to display an error
Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Administrator
Normal Select Normal to give printing priority to paper loaded in the
Last
On Select On to switch the selected paper size to match the
Off
Cassette Select On for either of these settings to automatically print
Rear Paper Feed
Paper Type Notice

Selecting Universal Print Settings

You can change the default universal print settings using the product control panel.
Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
rear paper feed slot.
loaded paper (Letter or A4) if the wrong size is selected.
on paper from any source containing paper that matches your paper settings.
message when the selected paper type or size does not match the loaded paper.
2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
You see this screen:
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3. Press the down arrow button, select Universal Print Settings, and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
4. Adjust the settings as necessary.
5. When you are finished, press the Back 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 Settings option
Available settings
Description
Top Offset Adjusts the top or left margin.
Left Offset
Top Offset in Back Adjusts the top or left margin of the back page when
Left Offset in Back
performing double-sided printing.
Check Paper Width On Select On to check the paper width before printing. This
Off
prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper when the paper size settings are wrong, but may reduce the printing speed.
Dry Time Standard Select the drying time when printing double-sided.
Long
Longer
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Universal Print Settings option
Skip Blank Page On Select On to skip blank pages automatically.
Parent topic: Selecting Universal Print Settings
Available settings
Off
Description

Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette

Follow these instructions to add the optional paper cassette to your product.
Note: If you are using the optional paper cassette with the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software, you must enable the second cassette in the printer software.

Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette

Parent topic: Loading Paper
Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette
You can install the optional paper cassette to provide more paper capacity.
1. Turn off the product and unplug the power cord and any connected cables.
Warning: To avoid electric shock, make sure you unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the paper cassette from its carton and place it where you want to set up the product.
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3. Carefully lift the product as shown, then gently lower it onto the paper cassette. Make sure the connectors and pins align correctly.
4. Reconnect the power cord and other connection cables, and plug in the product.
5. Turn on the product.
Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
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Printing from a Computer

Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet.
Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Printing with Windows Printing with OS X Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

Printing with Windows

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

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
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2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.
Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.
You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
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.
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6. Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.
8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.
9. Select a Color option:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
• To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting.
10. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing setting 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
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related references
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel
Related tasks
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - 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.
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.
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.
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2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster
Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on the Main tab.
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network.
1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing:
Auto (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper
on the long edge.
Auto (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper
on the short edge.
2. Click the Settings button.
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You see this window:
3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.
4. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
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5. Click the Print Density button.
You see this window:
6. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
7. If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use.
8. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
9. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
10. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows Print Density Adjustments - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your double-sided print job.
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 your
document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting. If you want to center your image on the paper, select the Center option.
• Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.
Select the percentage in the % menu.
2. Select one of the following Color Correction options:
• Select Automatic to automatically adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast, and color saturation
for your image.
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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.
Note: You can also select Color Universal Print settings.
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. To add a password to your print job, select the Confidential Job checkbox, then enter a password. Confidential jobs are stored in the product's memory without being printed. To print the job, enter the password for the confidential job on the product's control panel.
Note: Confidential print jobs are cleared from the product's memory after printing.
5. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related tasks
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
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Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job.
Color Controls
Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects.
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ICM
Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles.
No Color Adjustment
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Image Options
Emphasize Text
Adjusts the weight of printed text to increase readability.
Emphasize Thin Lines
Adjusts the weight of printed lines to increase visibility.
Edge Smoothing
Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
Print Text in Black
Prints colored text in black.
For Color Text
Prints colored text on a background pattern or underlined.
For Color Graphs and Images
Prints colored graphics and images with overlay patterns.
For Color Text, Graphs, and Images
Prints colored text, graphics, and images with overlay patterns.
Enhancement Options
Specifies Color Universal Print enhancement settings for text, graphics, and images.
Additional Settings Options
Rotate 180º
Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.
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High Speed
Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.
Mirror Image
Flips the printed image left to right.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Header/Footer Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page.
Note: These settings are not saved with your document.
You can select to print the following information:
• User Name
• Computer Name
• Date
• Date/Time
• Collate Number (copy number)
Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your computer.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
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Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows

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

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Printer Settings.
3. Click the Maintenance tab.
You see the maintenance options:
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4. Click the Extended Settings button.
You see this window:
5. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print.
6. Click OK to close the Extended Settings window.
7. Click OK to close the printer software window.
Parent topic: Printing with 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
Related tasks
Checking for Software Updates

Printing with OS X

You can print with your product using any OS X printing program, as described in these sections.
Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X
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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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You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:
Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the application you are using.
5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
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6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application.
8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
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You see these settings:
9. Select the Paper Source you wish to print from.
10. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.
11. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.
12. Select any of the available print options.
Paper Source Options - OS X Print Quality Options - OS X Print Options - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Related references
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel
Related tasks
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X
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Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X
Paper Source Options - OS X
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that source.
Auto Select
Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.
Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
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 - OS X
Print Quality Options - OS X
You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type setting you have chosen.
Draft
For draft printing on plain paper.
Normal
For everyday text and image printing.
Normal - Vivid
For everyday text and image printing with good quality and print speed.
Fine
For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Quality
For text and graphics with increased quality and print speed.
Best Quality
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
Print Options - OS X
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
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