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WF-BM4590 User's Guide
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Contents
WF-BM4590 User's Guide......................................................................................................................... 11
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Setting Up the Control Panel.............................................................................................................. 12
Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights ........................................................................... 13
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 14
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds................................................................................................. 14
Product Parts Locations..................................................................................................................... 14
Printer Parts - Paper Path.............................................................................................................. 15
Printer Parts - Front....................................................................................................................... 17
Printer Parts - Inside...................................................................................................................... 18
Printer Parts - Back........................................................................................................................ 19
Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, and Copying...................................................................................... 19
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App..................................................................................................... 20
Loading Paper in the Cassette........................................................................................................... 22
Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray ........................................................................... 27
Loading Envelopes ............................................................................................................................ 30
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 33
Available Epson Papers..................................................................................................................... 34
Paper or Media Type Settings............................................................................................................ 36
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source............................................................................................. 37
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Control Panel................................................................ 37
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software ................................. 38
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows........... 38
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PCL Printer Software - Windows.......................................... 40
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software.................................................. 41
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software - Windows............................ 41
Setting Additional Paper Options ....................................................................................................... 43
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette .................................................................................. 44
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PCL Printer Software - Windows........................ 44
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Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows.... 46
Placing Originals on the Product............................................................................................................. 49
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass............................................................................................. 49
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder........................................................................ 50
Copying...................................................................................................................................................... 54
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 54
Paper Type Settings - Copying........................................................................................................... 55
Paper Size Settings - Copying............................................................................................................ 56
Copying Options................................................................................................................................. 56
Printing From a Computer........................................................................................................................ 58
Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows........................................................... 58
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows............................... 58
Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows ................................... 60
Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows...................................... 61
Multi-Page Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows........................... 61
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows ........... 62
Double-sided Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows....................... 64
Print Density Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows.............................. 65
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows.... 65
Custom Color Correction Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows.................. 66
Additional Settings Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows............................ 68
Selecting a Printing Preset - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows................................. 68
Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows....................... 69
Selecting Default Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows.......................... 70
Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows.............................................................................. 71
Selecting the Product - PCL Printer Software - Windows .............................................................. 72
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows.................................................. 74
Selecting Output and Graphics Options - PCL Printer Software - Windows .................................. 76
Selecting Finishing Options - PCL Printer Software - Windows..................................................... 77
Selecting Default Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows............................................... 79
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows .......................................................... 80
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ........................................ 80
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ............... 82
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Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows...................................... 84
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 85
Scanning.................................................................................................................................................... 86
Connecting a USB Thumb Drive or External Device .......................................................................... 86
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 87
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel.......................................................................... 87
Scan to USB Device Options.................................................................................................... 89
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... 90
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon.................................................................................. 90
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 92
Selecting Epson Scan Settings .......................................................................................................... 94
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................... 94
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... 94
Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................... 95
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode........................................................................................ 98
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode........................................................................... 101
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode....................................................................................... 102
Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 104
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ...................................................................................... 106
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 108
Scanning in Professional Mode................................................................................................... 109
Available Image Types - Professional Mode........................................................................... 112
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 112
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 115
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode................................................................. 118
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 120
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 123
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 123
Selecting Scan File Settings........................................................................................................ 124
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 125
Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 126
Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ 126
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan .......................................................................................... 129
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Replacing Ink and Maintenance Boxes ................................................................................................. 131
Check Ink and Maintenance Box Status........................................................................................... 131
Checking Ink Levels on the LCD Screen ..................................................................................... 131
Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status With Windows.......................................................... 132
Replacing Ink ................................................................................................................................... 135
Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 135
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 138
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 138
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 138
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 138
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Software................................................................. 141
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 142
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...................................................... 142
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Software.............................................................. 144
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 145
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel............................................................ 146
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Software.................................................................... 148
Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 149
Ink Tube Flushing............................................................................................................................. 149
Flushing the Ink Tubes Using the Product Software.................................................................... 150
Cleaning Your Product............................................................................................................................ 151
Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 152
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 152
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 154
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 156
Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 157
Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 157
Noise After Ink Installation........................................................................................................... 157
Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... 158
Solving Network Problems............................................................................................................... 158
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 158
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 159
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 160
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Cannot Scan Over a Network...................................................................................................... 161
Printing a Network Status Sheet.................................................................................................. 161
Solving Copying Problems............................................................................................................... 162
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 162
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 163
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 163
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 163
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 164
Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette .......................................................................................... 166
Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer.......................................................................................... 168
Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder................................................................... 171
Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 174
Solving PCL/PostScript Problems.................................................................................................... 175
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 175
Settings Are Missing from the PCL or PostScript Printer Software.............................................. 175
Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet..................................................................................... 176
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 176
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 177
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 178
Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 178
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 179
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 180
Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 180
Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 180
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 181
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 181
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 182
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 182
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 182
White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 183
Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 183
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 185
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 185
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Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 186
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 186
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 187
Cannot Start Epson Scan............................................................................................................ 187
Scanning Does Not Function Correctly Using the PCL or PostScript Software ........................... 188
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems....................................................................................... 188
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 188
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 189
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked................................................................................ 189
Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 189
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 190
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 190
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 190
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image............................................................................................ 190
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 191
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview..................................................................... 191
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 192
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 192
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 192
Uninstalling Product Software - PCL Printer Software - Windows ............................................... 193
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 194
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 195
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 195
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 196
Scanning Specifications................................................................................................................... 196
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications.......................................................................... 197
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 197
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 198
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 200
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 201
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 201
Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 202
External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. 202
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Network Interface Specifications...................................................................................................... 202
Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 203
PS3 Mode Fonts............................................................................................................................... 203
PCL5 Mode Fonts ............................................................................................................................ 205
PCL6 Mode Fonts ............................................................................................................................ 207
Symbol Sets..................................................................................................................................... 211
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 218
General Printer Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 218
Ink Pack Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 220
LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 220
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 220
Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions................................................................................... 221
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 221
Software Notices.............................................................................................................................. 222
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 226
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products.................................................... 226
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 227
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 228
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 229
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 229
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WF-BM4590 User's Guide
Welcome to the WF-BM4590 User's Guide.
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Product Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Note: Your product may differ from the illustrations in this guide, but the instructions are the same.
Note: The illustrations do not show the ink tanks.
Note: 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.
Setting Up the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, and Copying
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
Setting Up the Control Panel
See these sections to set up the control panel for use.
Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Changing LCD Screen Language
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights
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The power light
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The power button
3 The Fax button (not functional)
4 The Scan button
5 The Copy button
6 The Auto Answer button
7 The LCD screen
8 The arrow buttons
9 The OK button
10 The number pad
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The Stop/Reset button
12 The Error light
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The Speed Dial button
14 The Redial/Pause button
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The Setup button
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The Help button
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17 The Menu button
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The Back button
19 The B&W Start button
20 The Color Start button
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel
Changing LCD Screen Language
You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Language and press the OK button.
4. Select a language and press the OK button.
5. Press the Copy button to exit.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds
You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel.
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Sound and press the OK button.
4. Select the Off setting and press the OK button.
5. Press the Copy button to exit.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Printer Parts - Paper Path
Printer Parts - Front
Printer Parts - Inside
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Printer Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
Printer Parts - Paper Path
1 Edge guides on paper cassette
2 Paper stopper
3 Output tray extension
4 Output tray
5 Edge guides on rear MP tray
6 Rear MP (multipurpose) tray
7 Feeder guard
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1 Automatic document feeder (ADF) cover
2 Edge guide
3 Automatic document feeder
4 Paper cassette
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Printer Parts - Front
1 Document cover
2 Scanner glass
3 Control panel
4 USB port for external devices
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Printer Parts - Inside
1 Front cover
2 Print head
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Printer Parts - Back
1 LINE port
2 EXT port
3 USB port
4 Ethernet LAN port
5 Maintenance box
6 Duplexer (rear unit)
7 AC inlet
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, and Copying
You can print on both sides of the page automatically, using the product's built-in duplexer. By loading
your pages in the automatic document feeder (ADF), you can also scan and copy double-sided
documents on plain paper in these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7
inches [210 × 297 mm]).
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Note: When printing with the PCL printer software, automatic double-sided printing is available when
Plain paper is selected as the Paper Type.
• To print on both sides of the page from your computer, select 2-Sided Printing.
• To scan a double-sided document in the ADF, press the Scan button, select your scanning method,
then press the Menu button. Select Scan Settings > 2-Sided Scanning. If you are using the
Epson Scan software, select ADF - Double-sided as the Document Source (Office or Professional
Modes only).
• To copy a double-sided document in the ADF, press the Copy button, then press the Menu
button. Select Paper and Copy Settings, then select one of the 2-Sided Copying settings.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related references
Copying Options
Scan to USB Device Options
Double-sided Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
Scanning in Office Mode
Scanning in Professional Mode
Related topics
Placing Originals on the Product
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. Make sure your product is set up for wireless network printing.
2. Visit www.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.
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5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.
Parent topic: Product Basics
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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 in the Cassette
Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray
Loading Envelopes
Paper Loading Capacity
Available Epson Papers
Paper or Media Type Settings
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
Setting Additional Paper Options
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
Loading Paper in the Cassette
You can load Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), and Legal
(8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) plain paper in the paper cassette.
1. Close the 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, squeeze the tab to extend the paper cassette.
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4. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, in the cassette as shown.
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5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide, and is not sticking out from the
end of the cassette.
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Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the
cassette.
6. Gently replace the paper cassette.
7. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
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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.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray
Loading Envelopes
Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray
You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
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.
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2. Pull up the rear MP tray.
3. Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.
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4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the tray. If you are
inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the tray.
5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
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 letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guides.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
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Note: You can load binder paper with holes in the rear MP tray. The paper must be one of the following
sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.5 × 14
inches [216 × 357 mm]). The holes must be within 0.74 inch (19 mm) of the left edge of the page.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper in the Cassette
Loading Envelopes
Loading Envelopes
You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]).
1. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
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2. Pull up the rear MP tray.
3. Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.
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4. Insert envelopes, short edge first and with the flap facing down, in the center of the tray.
5. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly.
Always follow these envelope loading guidelines:
• 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.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper in the Cassette
Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray
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Paper Loading Capacity
Paper type Loading capacity - paper Loading capacity - rear MP
Plain paper 250 sheets 80 sheets
Epson Bright White Paper 200 sheets 50sheets
Epson Presentation Paper Matte — 80 sheets
Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb) — 10 sheets
cassette tray
(Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm]))
250 sheets 1sheet
(Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 357 mm]))
20 sheets for manual two-sided
printing
(Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm]) and A4
(8.3 × 11.7 inches
[210 × 297 mm]))
5 sheets for manual two-sided
printing
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Paper type Loading capacity - paper Loading capacity - rear MP
cassette tray
Epson Premium Presentation Paper — 20 sheets
Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper
Matte Double-sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper
Matte Double-sided
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-
gloss
Envelopes — 10 envelopes
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Available Epson Papers
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3
(U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson
authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042384 150
Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
[216 × 279 mm])
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100
[216 × 279 mm])
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100
[216 × 357 mm])
Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50
Paper Matte
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50
[216 × 279 mm])
S042180 100
Epson Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50
Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 50
Paper Matte [216× 279 mm])
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50
S042038 100
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 20
[216 × 279 mm])
S041649 50
S041271 100
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40
Glossy
S041727 100
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 25
[216 × 279 mm])
S041667 50
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60
Glossy
S042174 100
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042182 25
[216 × 279 mm])
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40
Semi-gloss
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Paper or Media Type Settings
Standard Epson Printer Software
For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-
sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20
[216 × 279 mm])
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy UltraPremium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
Envelopes Envelope
Cardstock up to 68 lb Thick-Paper
PCL and Postscript (PS3) Printer Software
PCL and PostSript (PS3) printer software support plain paper and envelope printing.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
You can set the paper size for each paper source using the control panel or your printer software (when
using the product with the standard Epson printer software). The settings apply to all print jobs sent to
the product.
Note: If you are using the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software with the optional second paper
cassette installed, you need to enable it in the printer software before changing the settings.
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Control Panel
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Control Panel
You can change the default paper size for each source using the control panel on the product.
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Paper Size Loaded and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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4. Select the paper source you want to change and press the OK button.
5. Select the paper size you loaded and press the OK button.
Note: The Others setting is recommended for the rear tray, so that you can select the size when
printing.
6. Select Paper Size Notice and press the OK button.
7. Select Yes if you want the printer to prevent you from printing with the wrong paper size settings.
Note: If you choose No and you try to print with the wrong settings, the printer will print even if the
image size exceeds the printable area, and your printout may be smudged.
8. Press the Copy button to exit.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software
You can set the paper size for each paper source using your standard Epson printer software.
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
You can change the default paper size for each source in Windows.
1. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, and select
Printer properties.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
right-click your product name, and select Properties.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select
Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your
product name and select Properties.
2. Click the Optional Settings tab.
3. Click Printer Settings.
You see this window:
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4. Select the paper size you loaded in each paper source as the Paper Size Loaded. If your paper
doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, select Others. This setting is
recommended for the rear tray.
Note: If you have not installed a second paper cassette, you cannot change the settings for
Cassette 2.
5. If you want the printer software to warn you if you try to print with the wrong paper size, select the
Paper Size Notice checkbox.
Note: If you turn on Paper Size Notice, the printer will prevent you from printing with the wrong
paper size settings. If you turn this option off and you try to print with the wrong settings, the printer
will print even if the image size exceeds the printable area, and your printout may be smudged.
6. Click Apply.
7. When you see the confirmation message, click Yes.
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8. Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PCL Printer Software - Windows
You can change the default paper size and source in Windows using the PCL printer software.
1. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, and select
Printing preferences.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
right-click your product name, and select Printing Preferences.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select
Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your
product name and select Printing Preferences.
You see the this window:
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2. Select the Paper Source.
3. Select the paper size you loaded in the selected paper source as the Paper Size setting. If your
paper doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, click the Custom button and choose
the settings that match your paper size.
Note: The PCL printer software supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes.
4. Click Apply.
5. Close the Printing Preferences window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software
You can set the paper size and source using your PostScript (PS3) printer software.
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
You can change the default paper size and source in Windows using the PostScript (PS3) printer
software.
1. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, and select
Printing preferences.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
right-click your product name, and select Printing Preferences.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select
Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your
product name and select Printing Preferences.
2. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
You see this window:
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3. Select the Paper Source.
4. Click the Advanced button.
You see this window:
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5. Select the paper size you loaded in the selected paper source as the Paper Size.
Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes.
6. Click OK.
7. Close the Printing Preferences window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software
Setting Additional Paper Options
When printing or copying on special paper, you can adjust these options to ensure your documents print
correctly.
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
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You see this screen:
3. Select one of the following:
• Select Thick Paper and press the OK button to print on heavyweight paper.
• Select Dry Time, then choose Long or Longer and press the OK button to increase ink drying
time when you print double-sided on special paper.
4. Press the Copy button to exit.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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.
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PCL Printer Software - Windows
You need to enable the optional second paper cassette before you can use it with the PCL printer
software.
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1. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select
Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
then right-click your printer name and select Printing Preferences. Click the Printer tab.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and
select Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab.
You see this window:
2. Select Cassette 1 in the Optional Paper Sources box and click Yes.
3. Click OK.
The optional second paper cassette is now enabled.
Parent topic: Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
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Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software Windows
You need to enable the optional second paper cassette before you can use it with the PS3 printer
software.
1. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select
Printer Properties, then click the Device Settings tab.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
then right-click your printer name, and select Properties. Click the Devices Settings tab.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and
select Properties, then click the Device Settings tab.
You see this window:
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2. Select 1 Cassette Unit as the Lower Cassette Unit setting.
3. Click OK.
The optional second paper cassette is now enabled.
Parent topic: Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
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Placing Originals on the Product
Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product.
Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid
damaging it.
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
1. Open the document cover.
2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing as shown. Slide the original to
the edges of the indicated corner.
Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.8
inch (20 mm) away from each other.
3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
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Related topics
Copying
Scanning
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder
You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Make sure the
originals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them.
Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or
other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward.
2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
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3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.
4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.
Note: If you are copying two originals onto one sheet, make sure the originals are loaded as shown:
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Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
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Related references
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications
Related topics
Copying
Scanning
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Copying
See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.
Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.
Copying Documents or Photos
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Copying Options
Related topics
Placing Originals on the Product
Loading Paper
Copying Documents or Photos
You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special
papers.
1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the
ADF.
2. Load the paper you want to print on.
3. Press the Copy button.
You see this screen:
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4. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99).
5. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the left or right arrow buttons to change the
Density setting.
6. To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select
Paper and Copy Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings.
7. When you are ready to copy, press either of the Start buttons.
Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button.
Parent topic: Copying
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.
Paper type loaded Paper Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy
Parent topic: Copying
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Paper Size Settings - Copying
Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded.
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
• 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)
• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
• Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
Parent topic: Copying
Copying Options
Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.
Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
Copying option Available settings Description
2-Sided Copying 1>1-Sided Uses the duplexer and ADF to make 2-sided copies
1>2-Sided
2>1-Sided
2>2-Sided
Collate Copying On Specifies the page order for multiple copies of
Off
Layout With Border Leaves a small margin around the image
2-up Copy Copies 2 originals on a single sheet
documents
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Copying option Available settings Description
Reduce/Enlarge Custom Size Automatically sizes the image by the percentage you
select
Actual Size Copies at 100% size, unless you select a different
percentage as the Custom Size setting
Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the selected paper
size setting
Legal->Letter and Automatically converts from one size to another
other conversions
Quality Standard Quality Provides good quality for most copies
Best Provides the highest quality for special copies
Document Portrait Specifies the orientaton of your originals (only available
Orientation when 2>1-Sided or 1>2-Sided is selected)
Landscape
Binding Direction Left Specifies the orientation of your originals (only available
Top
when 2>1-Sided is selected)
Binding Margin Left Edge Specifies the orientation of 2-sided copies (only
Top Edge
available when 1>2-Sided is selected)
Parent topic: Copying
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Printing From a Computer
Before printing from your computer, make sure your product is set up and its software is installed.
Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
You can print with the standard Epson printer software using any Windows printing program, as
described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting a Printing Preset - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
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:
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4. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on.
5. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
Note: You can also select the User Defined setting to create a custom paper size.
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: Check the paper type settings list for details.
8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.
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9. Select a Color option:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
• To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting.
10. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox and select the options you
want.
11. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select
one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.
12. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
13. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.
14. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select
Job Arranger Lite.
15. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select Quiet
Mode.
Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that
source.
Auto Select
Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.
Rear MP Tray
Selects the paper in the rear MP tray as the paper source.
Paper Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
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Paper Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Note: If your product only has one paper cassette, the Paper Cassette 2 option will not be available.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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 you have chosen.
Economy
For fast printing with reduced quality.
Normal
For everyday text and image printing.
Fine
For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Quality
For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed.
High Quality
For photos and graphics with high print quality.
Best Quality
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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.
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 - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
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Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software Windows
You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting the 2-Sided Printing checkbox on the Main tab.
Automatic double-sided printing is only available if you have loaded plain paper in these sizes: Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen
or if you are accessing the product over a network.
1. Select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox.
2. If the Auto checkbox is not automatically selected, do one of the following:
• Select the Auto checkbox to automatically print your double-sided print job.
• Deselect the Auto checkbox to print your double-sided print job manually by printing one side and
flipping the paper over to print the other side (recommended for paper types that do not support
automatic duplexing).
3. Click the Settings button.
You see this window:
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4. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.
5. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
6. Click the Print Density button.
You see this window:
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7. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software
automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
8. If you selected the User-Defined document type, select the Adjustments options you want to use.
9. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
10. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
11. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Double-sided Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Double-sided Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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.
Binding Margin Options
Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
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Print Density Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
When you select the User-Defined setting, 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.
Increased 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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software Windows
You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More
Options tab.
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1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document
checkbox and select one of these sizing options:
• Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the
your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output
Paper setting.
• 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.
• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or
turn off color management in your printer software.
3. To add a watermark to your printout, select Watermark settings.
4. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.
Custom Color Correction Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Additional Settings Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Related tasks
Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Custom Color Correction Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors
for your print job.
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Color Controls
Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and
Density, and individual color tones. If you select the Adobe RGB 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.
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.
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Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software -
Windows
Additional Settings Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Some options may be preselected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Rotate 180º
Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.
High Speed
Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.
Mirror Image
Flips the printed image left to right.
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.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software -
Windows
Selecting a Printing Preset - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets.
4. To choose an option for printing, select it.
5. Click OK.
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.
1. Click OK to save your settings.
You see your application's Print window, such as this one:
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2. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Printer Settings.
You see the printer settings window:
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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.
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
You can print with the PCL printer software using any Windows printing program, as described in these
sections.
Note: The PCL printer software supports products that are connected via Ethernet. If your product is
connected via USB, you will need to install the standard Epson printer software. You can install the PCL
driver from the product CD.
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Selecting the Product - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Output and Graphics Options - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Finishing Options - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
Selecting the Product - PCL Printer Software - Windows
You need to select the product in the PCL printer software before you can adjust your printer settings.
1. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select
Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
then right-click your printer name and select Printing Preferences. Click the Printer tab.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and
select Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab.
You see this window:
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2. Select WP-459x as the Device setting.
3. Click OK.
Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
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.
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You see the General tab of your printer settings window:
4. Select from the following Color Options settings:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Print in Full Color checkbox.
• To print only text in black or shades of gray, select the Print all Text as Black checkbox.
• To print all content in black or shades of gray, leave both of the checkboxes unselected.
5. Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
6. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting.
Note: You can also click Custom button to create a custom paper size.
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7. Select Plain as the Paper Type setting.
Note: The PCL printer software only supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes.
8. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on.
9. To print on both sides of the paper, select one of the Duplex options.
Note: Duplex printing is only available if you select Plain as the Paper Type.
10. To print multiple copies, select the Copies options.
11. Click the Advanced button to rotate the image 180° from its original orientation or adjust the print
order.
Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Output and Graphics Options - PCL Printer Software - Windows
You can select a variety of additional print quality options for your document or photo on the Output and
Graphics tab.
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1. Select one of the following Print Quality options:
• For fast printing with reduced quality, select Fast.
• For text and graphics with good quality and print speed, select Fine.
2. To print using less ink, set the Toner Save setting to On.
Note: Print quality may be significantly reduced when the Toner Save setting is enabled.
3. Select one of the following as the Enhancement Mode setting:
• For text or simple graphics, such as charts or presentations, select the Vivid or Vivid Accent
setting.
• For photos or detailed graphics, select the Photo-Realistic or Photo-Realistic Accent setting.
4. To adjust additional TrueType and font settings, click the Advanced button and select the options as
necessary.
Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Finishing Options - PCL Printer Software - Windows
You can select a variety of finishing options for your document or photo on the Finishing tab.
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1. Select one of the following Finishing Mode options:
• To print multiple pages on each sheet of paper, select the N-Up option.
• To create a booklet that can be folded or bound, select the Booklet option.
• To adjust the printed size of your document or photo, select the Scaled option.
• To print your document or photo across multiple sheets of paper, select the Poster option.
2. Adjust the various options that appear in the Settings box as necessary.
3. To create or load a text or graphic overlay, click the Manage Overlays button and select the options
as necessary.
4. To add a watermark to your document or photo, click the Watermarks button and select the options
as necessary.
Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
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Selecting Default Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - 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. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name and select
Printing Preferences.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
then right-click your product name, and select Printing Preferences
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and
select Printing Preferences.
You see the printer settings window:
2. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.
3. Click OK.
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These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for
printing in any program session.
Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
You can print with the PostScript (PS3) printer software using any Windows printing program, as
described in these sections.
Note: The PostScript printer software supports products that are connected via Ethernet. If your product
is connected via USB, you will need to install the standard Epson printer software. You can install the
PS3 driver from the product CD.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use, and then click the
Preferences button.
You see the Layout tab of your printer settings window:
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4. Select the orientation of your document.
5. To print on both sides of the paper, select one of the Print on Both Sides settings.
6. To change the printing order of the pages, select one of the Page Order settings.
7. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, adjust the Pages per Sheet setting.
8. To create a folded booklet out of your photo or document, select the Booklet option.
9. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
You see this window:
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10. Select the Paper Source that matches where you loaded the paper you want to print on.
11. Select Plain as the Media setting.
Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper printing in A4, letter, and envelope sizes.
12. Select one of the following as the Color setting:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
• To print text and graphics in black only, select the Black & White setting.
Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo by clicking
the Advanced button.
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1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting.
2. Select the Print Quality option that matches the print quality you want to use.
3. Adjust the Scaling setting to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.
4. To utilize the Windows Image Color Management system, set the ICM Method option to one of the
ICM Handling options and select the ICM Intent setting you want to use.
5. Adjust the Pages Per Sheet Layout setting to change the order of multiple pages on a single sheet
of paper when you have adjusted the Pages Per Sheet setting on the Layout tab.
6. Adjust the Booklet Binding Edge setting to change the orientation of your printed booklet.
7. Expand the PostScript Options heading to access the advanced PostScript printer software features.
8. Select any of the remaining Printer Features options to customize your printouts.
Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
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Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - 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. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select
Printing Preferences.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound
then right-click your printer name and select Printing Preferences
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and
select Printing Preferences.
You see the printer settings window:
2. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.
3. Click OK.
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These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for
printing in any program session.
Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
If you need to cancel a print job, you can press the Stop/Reset button on your product. Then cancel
the print job in your print queue, if necessary.
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
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Scanning
You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files.
Connecting a USB Thumb Drive or External Device
Starting a Scan
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Scanning Special Projects
Connecting a USB Thumb Drive or External Device
To save scanned images on a USB thumb drive or other USB device, you must first connect the device
to your product.
Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your drive.
1. Make sure the product is turned on but not printing.
2. Insert your USB thumb drive or the USB cable that came with your device into the USB port on the
front of your product.
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When you finish scanning, make sure the access light on the drive is not flashing, then remove or
disconnect it from the product.
Caution: Do not remove the USB thumb drive or cable when the access light is flashing, or you may lose
data on the drive.
Parent topic: Scanning
Related references
External USB Device Specifications
Starting a Scan
After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of
these methods.
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
Parent topic: Scanning
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
You can scan an image to your computer or to a USB device using your product's control panel buttons.
Your product automatically selects suitable default scan settings, but you can view or change them as
necessary.
1. Make sure you installed the product software and connected the product to your computer or
network.
2. Press the Scan button.
The scan options are displayed:
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3. Press the arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button.
• Scan to USB Device saves your scan file on a USB flash drive or other device and lets you select
the file format, resolution, and other settings.
• Scan to PC saves your scan as a JPEG file to your computer.
• Scan to PC (PDF) saves your scan as a PDF file to your computer.
• Scan to PC (Email) scans your original and attaches it to a message in your e-mail program. You
can select the e-mail program you want to use and resize your image, if necessary, from an option
screen on your computer.
Note: This works with MAPI-type email such as Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Mail, and
Entourage, but not web-based email such as Gmail.
• Scan to PC (WSD) lets you manage network scanning in Windows 7 or Windows Vista (English
only).
Note: To use this feature, you must first set up WSD (Web Services for Devices) on the computer
you want to scan to.
4. To scan to your computer, you first need to select how you connected your product to your
computer:
• If your product is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, select USB Connection.
• If your product is connected to your computer over a network, select the computer name from the
list.
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5. To select 2-sided scanning to your computer (for documents in the ADF), press the Menu
button, press the OK button to select Scan Settings, then press the OK button to select 2-Sided
Scanning. Select On, then press the OK button. Press the Menu button to exit.
6. Press the Start Color button to start scanning.
Scan to USB Device Options
Changing Default Scan Button Settings
Parent topic: Starting a Scan
Scan to USB Device Options
Select the Scan to USB Device options you want to use.
Scan to USB Device Available options Description
setting
Format JPEG JPEG: for photos
2-Sided Scanning Off Automatic 2-sided scanning for
Scan Area Letter Selects the page size for documents
PDF PDF: for documents
On
Legal
A4
Auto Cropping
documents in the ADF
or special settings for photos.
Auto Cropping: for photos with
dark edges
Max Area: for most photos
Max Area
Document Text Selects the type of original you are
Photograph
scanning
Resolution 200 dpi 200 dpi: for e-mailing or posting on
300 dpi
600 dpi
the web
300 dpi: for printing or OCR
600 dpi: for highest quality printing
Contrast –4 to +4 Press the arrow buttons to decrease
or increase image contrast
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Scan to USB Device Available options Description
setting
Document Orientation Portrait For PDF documents
Binding Direction Left For 2-sided PDF documents
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
Changing Default Scan Button Settings
You can view or change the default scan settings your product uses when you scan to your computer
using the product buttons. You do this using the Event Manager program.
1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager:
• Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select Event Manager.
• Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software
> Event Manager.
2. Open the Scanner drop-down list and select your product, if necessary.
3. Click Make Job Settings.
4. Open the Edit Job Settings drop-down list and select the scan button settings you want to view or
change.
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5. Change the settings as necessary.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Close to close the Event Manager window.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon
You can start the Epson Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a
file.
• Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your computer desktop
You see an Epson Scan window like this:
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Parent topic: Starting a Scan
Related topics
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
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Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
You can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned
image in the program.
1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for
instructions.)
2. Select your product.
Note: In certain programs, you may need to select your product as the "source" first. If you see a
Select Source option, choose it and select your product. With Windows, do not select a WIA option
for your product; it will not work correctly.
You see an Epson Scan window like this:
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Note: Epson Scan may start in a mode other than Home Mode when you first access it.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan
Related topics
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
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Selecting Epson Scan Settings
After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan.
Scan Modes
Selecting the Scan Mode
Scanning in Home Mode
Scanning in Office Mode
Scanning in Professional Mode
Image Preview Guidelines
Scan Resolution Guidelines
Selecting Scan File Settings
Parent topic: Scanning
Scan Modes
Epson Scan provides a choice of scan modes with different levels of control over your settings.
Office Mode
You can quickly scan text documents and adjust them on a preview screen. You can also select
various image adjustment options and preview your scanned image.
Home Mode
You can select setting groups based on the type of content you are scanning. You can also select
various image adjustment options, and preview and size your scanned image.
Professional Mode
You can manually customize all available settings, and preview and size your scanned image.
Note: You have to place your original on the scanner glass when using Home Mode.
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Related tasks
Selecting the Scan Mode
Selecting the Scan Mode
Select the Epson Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the Epson
Scan window:
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Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Related tasks
Scanning in Home Mode
Scanning in Office Mode
Scanning in Professional Mode
Scanning in Home Mode
When you scan in Home Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in
your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can
select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
Note: You must place your original on the scanner glass when using Home Mode.
1. Start Epson Scan and select Home Mode as the Mode setting.
You see this window:
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2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line
Art.
3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
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4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolution
setting is selected automatically based on the Destination setting you choose.)
• Screen/Web: Select this option for images you will e-mail, view on a computer screen, or post on
the web.
• Printer: Select this option for images you will print or documents you will convert to editable text
using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.
• Other: Select this option if you want to select a custom resolution for your image.
5. If you selected Other in the last step, select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan.
6. Click the Preview button.
Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window.
7. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scan area).
8. Select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the
image or scan area in the Preview window.
9. If you want to reduce or enlarge your image as you scan, select the Target Size setting you want to
use.
10. Click Scan.
You see the File Save Settings window.
11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK.
Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning
program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer, where
you can view and print the image, if desired.
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Related concepts
Scan Resolution Guidelines
Image Preview Guidelines
Related tasks
Selecting Scan File Settings
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Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode
You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select
the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple
scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only).
You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just
be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings.
1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image:
• Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your
cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner
to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
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• Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview
image.
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2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:
• If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step.
• To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and
drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to
retain the same width/height proportions.)
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