Epson WF-7110 User Manual

WF-7110 User's Guide

Contents
WF-7110 User's Guide.................................................................................................................................	9
Product Basics ..........................................................................................................................................	10
Using the Control Panel .....................................................................................................................	10
Control Panel Buttons and Lights ..................................................................................................	10
Status Icons ..............................................................................................................................	11
Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel .......................................................................	12
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen...................................................................................	13
Changing LCD Screen Language..................................................................................................	13
Adjusting the Screen Contrast.......................................................................................................	14
Product Parts Locations .....................................................................................................................	15
Printer Parts - Top .........................................................................................................................	15
Printer Parts - Inside......................................................................................................................	16
Printer Parts - Back........................................................................................................................	17
Using Eco Mode.................................................................................................................................	18
Changing the Eco Settings ............................................................................................................	18
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings ...............................................................................................	19
Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................	20
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More .........................................................	20
Using Epson Email Print ...............................................................................................................	21
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................	21
Using Epson Remote Print ...........................................................................................................	22
Using AirPrint ....................................................................................................................................	22
Using Google Cloud Print...................................................................................................................	23
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................................................................................................................	24
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup.........................................................................................................	24
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel .......................................................	25
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup ....................................................................................................................	27
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode ...........................................................................................................	28
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).............................................................................................................	30
Using WPS to Connect to a Network .............................................................................................	30

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Printing a Network Status Sheet.........................................................................................................	31
Changing or Updating Network Connections .....................................................................................	32
Accessing the Web Config Utility...................................................................................................	32
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection......................................................................	33
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection......................................................	33
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................	34
Disabling Wi-Fi Features ...............................................................................................................	34
Loading Paper ...........................................................................................................................................	36
Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette ...................................................................................	36
Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette ..........................................................................................	43
Loading Envelopes in the Cassette ....................................................................................................	47
Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Feed Slot ........................................................................	51
Paper Loading Capacity .....................................................................................................................	54
Available Epson Papers .....................................................................................................................	56
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility .................................................................................................	59
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel ...........................................................	59
Paper Type Settings .....................................................................................................................	60
Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator................................................................................	61
Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Administrator.....................................................................	61
Paper Source Options...............................................................................................................	63
Selecting Universal Print Settings..................................................................................................	63
Universal Print Settings Options ...............................................................................................	64
Printing From a Computer ........................................................................................................................	66
Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................	66
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ......................................................................................	66
Paper Source Options - Windows .............................................................................................	69
Print Quality Options - Windows ...............................................................................................	69
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows.....................................................................................	70
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows .....................................................................	70
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows.................................................................................	72
Print Density Adjustments - Windows .......................................................................................	73
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows .............................................................	74
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................	76

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Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows....................................................................	77
Header/Footer Settings - Windows ...........................................................................................	77
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows...........................................................................................	78
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ........................................................................................	80
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows.................................................................................	81
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows....................................................................................	82
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens .........................................................	83
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................	84
Printing with OS X ..............................................................................................................................	85
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ...........................................................................................	86
Paper Source Options - Mac OS X............................................................................................	89
Print Quality Options - OS X......................................................................................................	89
Print Options - OS X..................................................................................................................	90
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X...........................................................................................	91
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X...........................................................................................	92
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X ...........................................................................	93
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X ...........................................................	94
Managing Color - OS X..................................................................................................................	95
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X.................................................................................	96
Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X...........................................................................................	97
Printing Preferences - OS X......................................................................................................	98
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X.......................................................................................	99
Checking Print Status - OS X ..................................................................................................	100
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button......................................................................................	101
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes...............................................................................	102
Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status.................................................................................	102
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen............................................................................	102
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows ................................................	103
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X.......................................................	106
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box ....................................................................	107
Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers......................................................................	107
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................	108
Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges...................................................................	112

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Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows...................................................................	112
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - OS X.........................................................................	113
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows .........................................................................................	114
Replacing the Maintenance Box.......................................................................................................	115
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................	118
Print Head Maintenance...................................................................................................................	118
Print Head Nozzle Check.............................................................................................................	118
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel .........................................................	118
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility......................................................................	120
Print Head Cleaning ....................................................................................................................	122
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................	123
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility...................................................................	124
Print Head Alignment .......................................................................................................................	126
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............................................................	126
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility.........................................................................	127
Cleaning the Paper Guide ................................................................................................................	129
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product .............................................................................................	130
Cleaning the Product........................................................................................................................	130
Transporting Your Product ...............................................................................................................	130
Solving Problems ....................................................................................................................................	132
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................	132
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................	133
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................	134
Resetting Control Panel Defaults .....................................................................................................	135
Solving Setup Problems ...................................................................................................................	136
Noise After Ink Installation ...........................................................................................................	137
Software Installation Problems ....................................................................................................	137
Solving Network Problems ...............................................................................................................	137
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point ..................................................	138
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network.................................................................	139
Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window......................................................................	140
Cannot Print Over a Network.......................................................................................................	140
Solving Paper Problems...................................................................................................................	141

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Paper Feeding Problems.............................................................................................................	142
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product .....................................................................................	143
Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette................................................................................	144
Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover).....................................................................	146
Paper Ejection Problems .............................................................................................................	150
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer.....................................................................................	151
Nothing Prints..............................................................................................................................	151
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ...................................................................	152
Error After Cartridge Replacement ..............................................................................................	152
Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................	153
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems....................................................................................	154
Inverted Image.............................................................................................................................	154
Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................	155
Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................	155
Incorrect Margins on Printout.......................................................................................................	155
Border Appears on Borderless Prints ..........................................................................................	156
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................	157
Incorrect Image Size or Position..................................................................................................	157
Slanted Printout...........................................................................................................................	158
Solving Print Quality Problems.........................................................................................................	158
White or Dark Lines in Printout ....................................................................................................	158
Blurry or Smeared Printout ..........................................................................................................	159
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps .............................................................................................	161
Grainy Printout.............................................................................................................................	161
Incorrect Colors ...........................................................................................................................	162
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................	163
Uninstalling Printing Software - Windows ....................................................................................	163
Uninstalling Product Software - OS X ..........................................................................................	164
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................	165
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................	166
Windows System Requirements ......................................................................................................	166
OS X System Requirements.............................................................................................................	167
Printing Specifications......................................................................................................................	167

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Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................	167
Printable Area Specifications ...........................................................................................................	169
Ink Cartridge Specifications..............................................................................................................	170
Dimension Specifications .................................................................................................................	171
Electrical Specifications ...................................................................................................................	171
Environmental Specifications ...........................................................................................................	172
Interface Specifications ....................................................................................................................	172
Network Interface Specifications ......................................................................................................	172
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................	173
Notices .....................................................................................................................................................	175
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................	175
General Printer Safety Instructions..............................................................................................	175
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions..................................................................................................	177
LCD Screen Safety Instructions...................................................................................................	177
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions .....................................................................................	178
FCC Compliance Statement.............................................................................................................	178
Software Notice................................................................................................................................	179
Trademarks......................................................................................................................................	181
Copyright Notice...............................................................................................................................	182
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment..............................................................................................	182
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials...................................................	183
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ...............................................	183
Copyright Attribution....................................................................................................................	183

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WF-7110 User's Guide

Welcome to the WF-7110 User's Guide.

For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.

Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

Using Eco Mode

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

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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1The power button and light

2The Paper Setup button

3The Error and Data lights

4The LCD screen

5The Back button

6The arrow buttons and the OK button

7The Stop button

Status Icons

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Status Icons

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

Icons	Description
	Indicates that there is no Ethernet connection.
	Indicates that an Ethernet connection has been established.
	Indicates that a Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for
	a connection.
	Indicates that a Wi-Fi connection has been established. The number of bars
	indicates the connection's signal strength.
	Indicates that an Ad hoc connection has been established.
	Indicates that a Wi-Fi Direct mode connection has been established.
	Indicates that a Simple AP mode connection has been established.
	Indicates that one of the Eco Mode settings is enabled.

Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

You can set an administrator password to lock the following 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.

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.

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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.

•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.

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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

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:

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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

Printer Parts - Top

1Sheet feeder edge guides

2Rear paper feed slot

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3Output tray

4Output tray extension

5Paper stopper

6Cassette edge guides

7Paper cassette

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Printer Parts - Inside

1Printer cover

2Paper cassette 1

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3Paper cassette 2

4Print head (do not remove)

5Cartridge holder

6Cartridge cover

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Printer Parts - Back

1Duplexer

2Maintenance box

3Rear cover

4AC inlet

5Ethernet LAN port

6USB port

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

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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. 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.

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7. Press the OK button to exit.

You see the icon in the corner of 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. 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

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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:

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 and scan 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

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Using Epson Email Print

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

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

2.If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed setup instructions.

3.Send an email with attachments to your product's Email Print address.

Note: Both the email and any attachments print by default. You can change these printing options by logging into your Epson Connect account.

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

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Use this free Apple and Android app to print to nearby Epson networked products. The Epson iPrint Mobile App lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can even scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.

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

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

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Using Epson Remote Print

With Epson Remote Print software on your Windows computer or laptop, you can print to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.

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

2.Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the software.

3.Download and install the Remote Print software.

4.Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing, and enter this address during Remote Print setup.

5.Select the print command in your application and choose the Remote Print driver for your Epson product.

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

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using AirPrint

AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running the latest version of iOS.

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

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

3.Print from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to your product.

Parent topic: Product Basics

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

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Using Google Cloud Print

With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.

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

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

If your product is already on your network, follow these steps:

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

2.Print a network status sheet.

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

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

5.Select the Google Cloud Print Services option.

Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen instructions to update your product.

6.Click Register.

7.Select the check box to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.

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

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

1Epson product

2Wireless router or access point

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3Computer with a wireless interface

4Computer

5Internet

6Ethernet 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.

1Epson product

2Computer with a wireless interface

3Other 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 either the	or	connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print
directly to your product from your computer or device.
Note: If the	or	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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