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Epson WF-C5290 Series User Manual

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Contents

Contents
About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals...................5
Using the Manual to Search for Information. . . . . . . 5
Marks and Symbols.........................7
Descriptions Used in this Manual...............7
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions..........................9
Printer Advisories and Warnings.............. 10
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the
Printer................................10
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer. . 11 Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or
Storing the Printer.......................11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Printer with a Wireless Connection...........11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen................................11
Protecting Your Personal Information...........11
Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions...................13
Control Panel.......................... 16
Basic Screen Conguration...................17
Icons displayed in the LCD Screen........... 17
Basic Operations........................18
Entering Characters......................19
Viewing Animations........................20
Preparing the Printer
Available Paper and Capacities..............21
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette..........26
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed.........28
Loading Envelopes and Precautions.......... 30
Loading Long Papers.....................31
List of Paper Type....................... 32
Menu Options for Settings...................32
Menu Options for General Settings...........32
Menu Options for Print Counter.............39
Menu Options for Supply Status.............39
Menu Options for Maintenance.............40
Menu Options for Language................41
Menu Options for Printer Status/Print.........41
Menu Options for Authentication Device Status. 41 Menu Options for Epson Open Platform
Information............................41
Saving Power.............................42
Saving Power - Control Panel...............42
Printing
Printing from the Printer Driver on Windows. . . . . 43
Accessing the Printer Driver................43
Printing Basics..........................43
Printing on 2-Sides.......................45
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet..........46
Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse
Order Printing).........................47
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document.....47
Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets for
Enlargement (Creating a Poster).............48
Printing with a Header and Footer........... 54
Printing a Watermark.....................55
Printing Password-Protected Files............56
Printing Multiple Files Together.............56
Printing Using the Color Universal Print
Feature...............................57
Adjusting the Print Color..................58
Printing to Emphasize
Printing Clear Bar Codes..................59
Canceling Printing.......................59
Menu Options for the Printer Driver..........59
Printing from the PostScript Printer Driver on
Menu Options for the PostScript Printer Driver. . 63
Canceling Printing.......................64
Printing from the Printer Driver on Mac OS......65
Printing Basics..........................65
Printing on 2-Sides.......................66
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet..........67
Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse
Order Printing).........................67
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document.....68
Adjusting the Print Color..................69
Canceling Printing.......................69
Menu Options for the Printer Driver..........69
Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS
Printer Driver..........................71
Printing from the PostScript Printer Driver on
Mac OS.................................72
Lines............58
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Menu Options for the PostScript Printer Driver. . 73
Canceling Printing.......................74
Printing from Smart Devices................. 74
Using Epson iPrint.......................74
Using Epson Print Enabler.................78
Using AirPrint..........................79
Canceling Ongoing Jobs.....................79
Replacing Ink Supply Units and Other Consumables
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
and the Maintenance Box - Control Panel. . . . . . 80
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
and the Maintenance Box - Windows......... 80
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
and the Maintenance Box - Mac OS.......... 80
Ink Supply Unit Codes......................81
Ink Supply Unit Handling Precautions.......... 81
Replacing Ink Supply Units...................83
Maintenance Box Code..................... 83
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions.........83
Replacing a Maintenance Box.................83
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink............84
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink -
Control Panel.......................... 84
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows. 85
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS. . .86 Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is
Low (for Windows Only)....................86
Maintaining the Printer
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head..........88
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Control Panel.......................... 88
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows..............................89
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac
OS...................................89
Aligning the Print Head.....................89
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel.......89
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears..........91
Network Service and Software Information
Application for
Running Web Cong on a Web Browser. . . . . . . 92
Running Web
Running Web Cong on Mac OS............ 93
Application for Printing Web Pages (E-Web Print). .93
Soware Update Tools (Soware Updater). . . . . . . 94
Installing the Latest Applications.............. 94
Installing a PostScript Printer Driver............95
Installing a PostScript Printer Driver Using
USB Interface - Windows..................95
Installing a PostScript Printer Driver Using
Network Interface - Windows...............97
Installing a PostScript Printer Driver - Mac OS. . 98 Installing the Epson Universal Printer Driver
(for Windows Only)........................98
Uninstalling Applications - Windows......... 99
Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS..........100
Printing Using a Network Service.............100
Conguring
Cong
Printer Operations
on Windows........... 93
Solving Problems
Checking the Printer Status..................102
Checking Messages on the LCD Screen. . . . . . . 102
Checking the Printer Status - Windows.......103
Checking the Printer Status - Mac OS........103
Checking the Soware Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Removing Jammed Paper...................103
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly...............104
Paper Jams............................104
Paper Feeds at a Slant....................104
Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time. . . . . . 105
Paper Does Not Feed from the Optional
Paper Cassette Unit.....................105
Paper Out Error Occurs..................105
Power and Control Panel Problems............105
Power Does Not Turn On.................105
Power Does Not Turn O.................105
Power Turns O Automatically.............105
LCD Screen Gets Dark...................106
Cannot Operate from the Control Panel. . . . . . 106
Cannot Print from a Computer...............106
Checking the Connection (USB)............106
Checking the Connection (Network).........106
Checking the Soware and Data. . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer (Windows)....................109
Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer (Mac OS).....................109
Cannot Print from an iPhone or iPad.......... 110
Printout Problems........................110
Adjusting the Print Quality................110
Printout is Scued or Color is Missing........111
Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear.......111
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of
Approximately 3.3 cm....................112
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or
Misalignment..........................112
Print Quality is Poor.....................113
Paper Is Smeared or Scued...............114
Paper is Smeared During Automatic 2-Sided
Printing..............................115
Printed Photos are Sticky.................115
Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected
Colors...............................115
e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
Are Incorrect..........................115
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 115
e Printed Image Is Inverted..............116
Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints...........116
Unintentionally Printing on 2-Sides..........116
e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 116
Other Printing Problems................... 117
Printing Is Too Slow.....................117
Printing Slows Down Dramatically During
Continuous Printing.....................117
Cannot Cancel Printing from a Computer
Running Mac OS X v10.6.8................117
PostScript Printer Driver Problems............118
Printer Does Not Print While Using
PostScript Printer Driver................. 118
Printer Does Not Print Correctly While
Using PostScript Printer Driver.............118
Print Quality Is Poor While Using PostScript
Printer Driver......................... 118
Printing Is Too Slow While Using PostScript
Printer Driver......................... 118
Other Problems..........................118
Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................118
Operation Sounds Are Loud...............119
Forgot Your Password....................119
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
Windows Only)........................119
Appendix
Technical Specications....................120
Printer Interface
Network Function List...................121
Wi-Fi Specications.....................121
Ethernet
Security Protocol.......................122
PostScript Level 3 Compatibility............122
Supported ird Party Services.............123
Dimensions...........................123
Electrical
Environmental Specications..............124
Environmental Specications for Ink Supply
Units................................124
System Requirements....................125
Available Fonts for PostScript..............125
Available Fonts for PCL (URW)............ 126
List of Symbol Sets......................128
Optional Paper Cassette Unit Code..........130
Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Units. . . 131
Regulatory Information....................133
Standards and Approvals................. 133
German Blue Angel.....................134
Restrictions on Copying..................134
Transporting the Printer....................135
Copyright.............................. 138
Trademarks.............................139
Where to Get Help........................140
Technical Support Web Site................140
Contacting Epson Support................140
Specications
Specications
Specications
Specications
....................120
...................121
...................122
.................. 124
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About This Manual

About This Manual

Introduction to the Manuals

e following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson soware applications.
❏ Important Safety Instructions (paper manual)
Provides you with instructions to ensure the safe use of this printer.
❏ Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the printer and installing the soware.
❏ User's Guide (digital manual)
is manual. Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer and on solving problems.
❏ Administrator's Guide (digital manual)
Provides network administrators with information on management and printer settings.
You can obtain the latest versions of the above manuals with the following methods.
❏ Paper manual
Visit the Epson Europe support website at http://www.epson.eu/Support, or the Epson worldwide support website at http://support.epson.net/.
❏ Digital manual
Start EPSON Soware Updater on your computer. EPSON Soware Updater checks for available updates of Epson soware applications and the digital manuals, and allows you to download the latest ones.
Related Information
& “Soware Update Tools (Soware Updater)” on page 94

Using the Manual to Search for Information

e PDF manual allows you to search for information you are looking for by keyword, or jump directly to specic sections using the bookmarks. You can also print only the pages you need. is section explains how to use a PDF manual that has been opened in Adobe Reader X on your computer.
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Searching by keyword
Click Edit > Advanced Search. Enter the keyword (text) for information you want to nd in the search window, and then click Search. Hits are displayed as a list. Click one of the displayed hits to jump to that page.
Jumping directly from bookmarks
Click a title to jump to that page. Click + or > to view the lower level titles in that section. To return to the previous page, perform the following operation on your keyboard.
❏ Win d o w s : Ho ld down Alt, and then press ←.
❏ Mac OS: Hold down the command key, and then press ←.
Printing only the pages you need
You can extract and print only the pages you need. Click Print in the File menu, and then specify the pages you want to print in Pages in Pages to Print.
❏ To specify a series of pages, enter a hyphen between the start page and the end page.
Example: 20-25
❏ To specify pages that are not in series, divide the pages with commas.
Example: 5, 10, 15
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Marks and Symbols

Caution:
!
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Important:
c
Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Provides complementary and reference information.
&
Related Information
Links to related sections.

Descriptions Used in this Manual

❏ Screenshots of the printer driver screens are from Windows 10 or macOS Sierra. e content displayed on the
screens varies depending on the model and situation.
❏ Illustrations of the printer used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight dierences
depending on the model, the method of operation is the same.
❏ Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings.

Operating System References

Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows XP", "Windows Server 2016", "Windows Server 2012 R2", "Windows Server 2012", "Windows Server 2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows Server 2003 R2", and "Windows Server 2003" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.
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Win d o w s® 7 operating system
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Win d o w s Vis ta® operating system
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Win d o w s® XP operating system
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Win d o w s® XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
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Win d o w s Ser v e r® 2016 operating system
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Win d o w s Ser v e r® 2012 R2 operating system
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Win d o w s Ser v e r® 2012 operating system
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About This Manual
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Mac OS
In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to macOS Sierra, OS X El Capitan, OS X Yosemite, OS X Mavericks, OS X Mountain Lion, Mac OS X v10.7.x, and Mac OS X v10.6.8.
Win d o w s Ser v e r® 2008 operating system
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Important Instructions

Important Instructions

Safety Instructions

Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following
Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols.
http://support.epson.net/symbols
❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of
other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in re or electric shock.
❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, or options by yourself, except
as specically explained in the printer's manuals.
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
e power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏ Do not place or store the printer outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations
subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands.
❏ Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely
aect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
❏ If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain aer a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
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printer is heavy and should not be
e more people should assume the correct positions as shown below.
or carried by less than two people. When
lied
the printer, two or
liing
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❏ Be careful when you handle used ink supply units, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port.
❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
❏ If ink gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue aer
a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
❏ Do not disassemble the ink supply unit and the maintenance box; otherwise ink may get into your eyes or on
your skin.
❏ Do not shake ink supply units too vigorously; otherwise ink may leak from the ink supply units.
❏ Keep ink supply units and maintenance box out of the reach of children.

Printer Advisories and Warnings

Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference.

Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the Printer

❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label.
❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and o.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
❏
power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
e objects on top of the power-supply cords and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter and leave the transformer.
❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the printer.
❏ When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏ Place the printer on a at, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. e printer
will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏ Allow space above the printer so that you can fully raise the printer cover.
❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
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Important Instructions

Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer

❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing.
❏ Do not touch the white at cable inside the printer.
❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain
❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
❏ Always turn the printer o using the
P
until the
❏ If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
light stops ashing.
ammable
P
button. Do not unplug the printer or turn o the power at the outlet
gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause

Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer

❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position, and the ink
supply units are installed.

Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection

❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing
them to malfunction. When using this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and directions on the medical equipment.
re.
❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively
automatic doors or re alarms, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction. When using this printer near automatically controlled devices, follow all posted warnings and directions on these devices.
the operation of automatically controlled devices such as
aect

Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen

❏ e LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
brightness. ese are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
❏ Only use a dry,
❏ e exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the
screen's surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
so

Protecting Your Personal Information

When you give the printer to someone else or dispose of it, erase all the personal information stored in the printer's memory by selecting the menus on the control panel as described below.
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Important Instructions
Settings > General Settings > System Administration > Restore Default Settings > All Settings
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Printer Basics

Printer Basics

Part Names and Functions

Control panel Operates the printer.
A
You can change the angle of the control panel.
Paper cassette 1 or Paper cassette (C1) Loads paper.
B
Paper cassette 2 (C2) Optional paper cassette unit.
C
Loads paper.
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Edge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the
A
paper.
Paper support Supports loaded paper.
B
Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep
C
this guard closed.
Rear paper feed (B) Loads paper.
D
Output tray Holds the ejected paper.
E
Edge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the
F
paper.
Paper cassette Loads paper.
G
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Printer cover (J) Open when removing jammed paper inside the printer.
A
Print head Fires ink.
B
Ink supply unit tray Sets an ink supply unit.
C
Front cover (A) Open when replacing ink supply units.
D
Front cover lock Locks the front cover.
E
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LAN port Connects a LAN cable.
A
USB port Connects a USB cable.
B
Service USB port USB port for future use.
C
AC inlet Connects the power cord.
D
Rear Cover (D) Open when removing jammed paper.
E
Rear Cover (E) Open when removing jammed paper.
F
Maintenance box cover (H) Open when replacing the maintenance box.
G

Control Panel

Printer Basics
Do not remove the sticker.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Pass a smart device over this mark to print from the smart device directly.
Turns the printer on or o.
Unplug the power cord when the power light is o.
Displays the home screen.
Displays the Paper Setting screen. You can select the paper size and paper type settings for each paper source.
Stops the current operation.
Applies to a variety of functions depending on the situation.
Press l, u, r and d to select the items. Press OK to conrm your selection or run the selected feature.
Returns to the previous screen.
Flashes when the printer is processing data.
It turns on when there are queued jobs.
Flashes or turns on when an error occurs.
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Basic Screen Conguration
Indicates items that have been setup for the printer as icons. Select the icon to check the current settings or access
A
each setting menu.
This action bar is displayed on the home screen only.
Displays each mode.
B
Available buttons are displayed.
C

Icons displayed in the LCD Screen

e following icons are displayed on the LCD screen depending on the printer's status.
Displays the Supply Status screen.
You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box.
Indicates the network connection status.
Select the icon to check and change the current settings. This is the shortcut for the following menu.
Settings > General Settings > Network Settings > Wi-Fi Setup
The printer is not connected to a wired (Ethernet) network or unset it.
The printer is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network.
The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
The printer is searching for SSID, unset IP address, or having a problem with a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
The printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
The number of bars indicates the signal strength of the connection. The more bars there are, the stronger the connection.
The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode.
The printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode.
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Indicates whether or not Quiet Mode is set for the printer. When this feature is enabled, the noise made by printer operations is reduced, but print speed may slow down. However, noises may not be reduced depending on the selected paper type and print quality.
Displays the Help screen. You can view the operating instructions or the solutions to problems.
Indicates that there is additional information. Select the icon to displays the message.
Indicates a problem with the items. Select the icon to check how to solve the problem.

Basic Operations

Move the focus using the u d l r buttons to select the items, and then press the OK button to conrm your selection or run the selected feature.
Move the focus to the setting item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button to switch the item on or
o.
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To enter the value, name, address, and so on, move the focus to the input eld using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button to display the on-screen keyboard.

Entering Characters

On-screen Keyboard
You can enter characters and symbols by using on-screen keyboard when you make network settings and so on.
Note:
Available icons vary depending on the setting item.
A
B
C
D
E
F
Indicates the character count.
Moves the cursor to the input position.
Switches between upper case and lower case or numbers and symbols.
You can also switch them by using the
Switches the character type. You can enter alphanumerics and symbols.
You can also switch them by using the
Changes the keyboard layout.
Enters frequently used email domain addresses or URLs by simply selecting the item.
button.
button.
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G
H
I
Enters a space.
Enters character.
Deletes a character to the left.

Viewing Animations

You can view animations of operating instructions such as loading paper or removing jammed paper on the LCD screen.
❏ Select
to view.
❏ Select How To at the bottom of the operation screen: Displays the context-sensitive animation.
on the home screen: Displays the help screen. Select How To and then select the items that you want
Indicates the total number of steps and the current step number.
A
In the example above, it shows step 2 from 4 steps.
B
Press l button to return to the previous step.
Indicates your progress through the current step. The animation repeats when the progress bar reaches the end.
C
D
Press r button to move to the next step.
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Preparing the Printer

Preparing the Printer

Loading Papers

Available Paper and Capacities

Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts.
Genuine Epson Paper
Note:
Genuine Epson paper is not available when printing with the Epson universal printer driver.
Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets) 2-Sided Print-
ing
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Pa­per
Epson Ultra Glos­sy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Pa­per
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Photo Pa­per Glossy
Paper Cassette 1
A4 200 400 50
A4, 13×18 cm (5×7 in.), 10×15 cm (4×6 in.)
A4, 13×18 cm (5×7 in.), 16:9 wide size (102×181 mm), 10×15 cm (4×6 in.)
A4, 10×15 cm (4×6 in.)
A4, 13×18 cm (5×7 in.), 10×15 cm (4×6 in.)
50 – 20 –
50 – 20 –
50 – 20 –
50 – 20 –
Paper Cassette 2
Rear Paper Feed
Auto, Manual
*
Epson Matte Pa­per-Heavyweight
Epson Double-Si­ded Matte Paper
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
* Only use the rear paper feed to print 2-sided print jobs manually. You can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side
already printed.
A4 50 – 20 –
A4 20 – 20 –
A4 80 – 70 –
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Note:
❏ e availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson
support.
❏ When printing on genuine Epson paper at a user dened size, only Standard or Normal print quality settings are
available. Although some printer drivers allow you to select a better print quality, the printouts are printed using Standard or Normal.
Commercially Available Paper
Note:
Half letter, SP1 (210×270 mm), SP2 (210×149 mm), SP3 (100×170 mm), SP4 (130×182 mm), SP5 (192×132 mm) and 16K (195×270 mm) sizes are not available when printing with the PostScript printer driver.
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Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets or Envelopes) 2-Sided Print-
ing Paper Cassette 1
Paper Cassette 2
Rear Paper Feed
Plain paper, Copy paper
Letterhead
Recycled paper
Color paper
Preprinted paper
High quality plain paper
*3
Letter
, A4, Ex-
*3
ecutive
, B5, A5, SP1 (210×270 mm), 16K (195×270 mm)
Legal, 8.5×13 in, Half letter
*3
, A6, B6, SP2 (210×149 mm)
SP3 (100×170 mm), SP4 (130×182 mm), SP5 (192×132 mm)
User Dened
*3
(mm)
89×127 to 100×148
User Dened
*3
(mm)
100×148 to 148×210
215.9×297 to
355.6
Up to the line indicated by the symbol on the edge guide.
Up to the line indicated by the symbol on the edge guide.
Up to the line in-
–80
dicated by the
symbol on the edge guide.
Up to the line in-
–80
dicated by the
symbol on the edge guide.
Up to the line indicated by the symbol on the edge guide.
80
80
80
Auto, Manual
*1*2
Manual
*1*2
Manual
*1*2
Manual
*1*2
Manual
*1*2
User Dened (mm)
148×210 to
215.9×297
User Dened (mm)
64 to 89×127
User Dened (mm)
215.9×355.6 to 6000
*3
Up to the line indicated by the
80
Auto, Manual
*1*2
symbol on the edge guide.
*3
*3
––80
––1Manual
Manual
*2
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Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets or Envelopes) 2-Sided Print-
ing Paper Cassette 1
Paper Cassette 2
Rear Paper Feed
Thick paper
(91 to 160 g/m)
*3
Letter
, A4, Ex-
*3
ecutive
, B5, A5, SP1 (210×270 mm), 16K (195×270 mm)
Legal, 8.5×13 in, Half letter
*3
, A6, B6, SP2 (210×149 mm)
SP3 (100×170 mm), SP4 (130×182 mm), SP5 (192×132 mm)
User Dened
*3
(mm)
89×127 to 100×148
User Dened
*3
(mm)
100×148 to 148×210
215.9×297 to
355.6
90 250 30
90 250 30
90 – 30
90 – 30
90 250 30
Auto, Manual
*1*4
Manual
*1*4
Manual
*1*4
Manual
*1*4
Manual
*1*4
User Dened (mm)
148×210 to
215.9×297
User Dened (mm)
64 to 89×127
User Dened (mm)
215.9×355.6 to
1117.6
*3
*3
*3
90 250 30
––30
Auto, Manual
Manual
––1Manual
*1*4
*4
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Media Name Size Loading Capacity (Sheets or Envelopes) 2-Sided Print-
ing Paper Cassette 1
Paper Cassette 2
Rear Paper Feed
Thick paper
(161 to 256 g/m)
Envelope Envelope #10,
Legal, 8.5×13 in,
*3
Letter
, A4, Ex-
*3
ecutive Half letter
B6, SP1 (210×270 mm), SP2 (210×149 mm), SP3 (100×170 mm), SP4 (130×182 mm) , SP5 (192×132 mm), 16K (195×270 mm)
User Dened (mm)
64×127 to
215.9×355.6
User Dened (mm)
215.9×355.6 to
1117.6
Envelope DL, En­velope C6
, B5, A5,
*3
, A6,
––30
*3
*3
––30
––1Manual
10 – 10 –
Manual
Manual
*4
*4
Envelope C4 – – 1 –
*1 Only use the rear paper feed to print 2-sided print jobs manually.
*2 You can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed.
*3 Only printing from computer is available.
*4 You can load up to 5 sheets for paper with one side already printed.
Related Information
& “Part Names and Functions” on page 13
Paper Handling Precautions
❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper.
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❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the
printable side.
❏ If the paper is curled,
paper may cause paper jams and smears on the printout.
❏ Do not use paper that is wavy, torn, cut, folded, damp, too thick, too thin, or paper that has stickers stuck to it.
Using these types of paper causes paper jams and smears on the printout.
❏ Make sure you are using long-grain paper. If you are not sure what type of paper you are using, check the paper
packaging or contact the manufacturer to
Related Information
& “Printer Specications” on page 120
it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled
atten
conrm
the paper
specications.

Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette

Note:
If the optional paper cassette unit is installed, do not pull out two paper cassettes at the same time.
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1. Check that the printer is not operating, and then pull out the paper cassette.
2.
Slide the front edge guide to its maximum position, and then slide the side edge guides to adjust to the paper size you want to use.
3. Load paper with the printable side facing down, and then slide the front edge guide to the edge of the paper.
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Important:
c
Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specied for the paper. For plain paper, do not load
Preparing the Printer
above the line indicated by the
indicated by the
4. Insert the paper cassette all the way.
On the control panel, set the size and type of the paper you loaded in the paper cassette.
5.
Note:
You can also display the paper size and paper type settings screen by pressing the
6. Slide out the output tray when loading paper longer than A4 size.
symbol inside the edge guide.
symbol inside the edge guide. For thick paper, do not load above the line
button on the control panel.
Related Information
“Paper Handling Precautions” on page 25
& & “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 21 & “List of Paper Type” on page 32 & “Loading Envelopes and Precautions” on page 30

Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed

1. Open the feeder guard and pull out the paper support.
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2. Slide the edge guides.
3. Load paper at the center of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up.
Important:
c
❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets
above the line just under the triangle symbol inside the edge guide.
❏ Load paper short edge rst. However, when you have set the long edge as the width of the user dened size,
load paper long edge rst.
Pre-punched paper
Note:
You can use pre-punched paper under the following conditions. Automatic 2-sided printing is not available for prepunched paper.
specied
for the paper. For plain paper, do not load
❏ Loading capacity: One sheet
❏ Available size: A4, B5, A5, A6, Letter, Legal
❏ Binding holes: Do not load paper with the binding holes at the top or the bottom.
Adjust the print position of your le to avoid printing over the holes.
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4. Slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper.
5. On the control panel, set the size and type of the paper you loaded in the rear paper feed.
Note:
You can also display the paper size and paper type settings screen by pressing the
6. Slide out the output tray when loading paper longer than A4 size.
button on the control panel.
Note:
Return the remaining paper to its package. If you leave it in the printer, the paper may curl or the print quality may decline.
Related Information
& “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 25
“Available Paper and Capacities” on page 21
&
“List of Paper Type” on page 32
&
“Loading Envelopes and Precautions” on page 30
&
“Loading Long Papers” on page 31
&

Loading Envelopes and Precautions

Load envelopes in the center of the rear paper feed short edge rst with the ap facing down, and slide the edge guides to the edges of the envelopes.
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