Epson WorkForce 645 User Manual

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WorkForce® 545/645 Series
Quick Guide
Your WorkForce 545/645 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Copying a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Printing From Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Faxing a Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Scanning a Document or Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintaining Your Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Your WorkForce 545/645 Series

After you set up your WorkForce® 545/645 Series (see the Start Here sheet), turn to this Quick Guide and your online User’s Guide for instructions on using your product.
Features Where to find information
Copy, scan, and fax from the easy-to-use control panel
Process large documents with the 30-page capacity Automatic Document Feeder
Easy networking—Wi-Fi and Ethernet See the Start Here sheet and the online
Copy files to and from your computer with the built-in memory card reader
Wireless printing from mobile devices with Epson Connect
Note: The illustrations in this manual show the WorkForce 645. The instructions apply to both the WorkForce 545 and WorkForce 645 unless otherwise noted.

Adjusting the Control Panel

See this Quick Guide for the basics. See the online User’s Guide for details.
See this Quick Guide for the basics. See the online User’s Guide for details.
User’s Guide.
See the online User’s Guide for details.
See www.epson.com/connect.
The control panel is adjustable. Squeeze the release bar underneath to raise or lower it as shown.
Caution: To avoid damaging your product, always squeeze the release bar to lower the control panel.
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Your WorkForce 545/645 Series

Using the Control Panel

The control panel makes it easy to use all the features of your product. To save energy, the screen goes dark after several minutes of inactivity. Press any button to wake it up.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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WorkForce 645
only
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Tip: To turn off the “beep” heard when you press a button on the screen, or to reduce its volume, press
F Setup
, select
Printer Setup
, select
Sound
, and finally select
Off
. If you turn off the sound, the dialing sound made when you transmit a fax is also turned off.
Number Description
1 Turns product on/off
Photo
2 Press
3 Press
4 View menus and status on the LCD screen
5 Use the arrow keys and
6 Enter numbers, letters, and symbols
7 Press
8 Press
9 Shows wireless network status
10 Resets the active menu selection to its default value
to access the Print Photos menu
Copy
to access your product’s Copy mode
OK
button to navigate menus
Fax
to access your product’s Fax mode
Scan
to access your product’s Scan menu
Your WorkForce 545/645 Series
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Using Special Papers

Epson offers a wide array of high quality papers, making it easy to maximize the impact of your documents, photos, presentations, and other projects.
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central 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).
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at
Paper name Size
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte
Double-sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper
Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper
Matte Double-sided
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-
gloss
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
[216 × 279 mm])
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
Part number
S041586 500
S042384 150
S041341 50
S041257 S04218050100
S041568 50
S041062 100
S041067 100
S04217460100
S042182 S0421752550
S041331 20
Sheet count
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Using Special Papers
Part
Paper name Size
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20
number
S04172740100
Sheet count
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
S042183 S0416672550
S04203850100
S041141 S041649 S041271
20 50 100
Note: Media availability varies by country.
For detailed paper loading instructions, see the Start Here sheet or online User’s Guide.
For best results:
Fan paper before loading.
Load paper printable side down; it is usually whiter or brighter.
Always load paper short edge first and make sure the edge guides are against the paper.
Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.
Do not use paper with binder holes.
Using Special Papers
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Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing

Before you copy, scan, or fax, place your documents on the scanner glass or in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Place photos on the scanner glass only.

Using the Scanner Glass

You can place a photo or a document up to letter-size (or A4-size) on the scanner glass.
1. Open the document cover.
2. Place your original facedown on the scanner
glass, with the top against the back left corner.
3. Close the cover gently to keep your original
in place.

Using the Automatic Document Feeder

You can place up to 30 letter- or A4-size sheets, or 10 legal-size sheets (single-sided only), in the ADF.
1. Open the ADF paper support, and then move the edge guide outward.
2. Fan the originals, then tap them on a flat surface to even the edges.
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Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing
3. Insert the originals faceup, top edge first. The
ADF
icon appears on the screen.
Note: If you’re using the shown below.
2-up Copy
layout, make sure the originals are loaded as
4. Slide the edge guide against the originals, but not too tight.
Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing
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Copying a Document

Follow the steps in this section to copy black-and-white or color documents.
Note: You can use the (102 × 152 mm), 5 × 7-inch (127 × 178 mm), 8 × 10-inch (203 × 254 mm), letter-size, or A4-size Epson photo paper (various types available) for instant photo reprints. See the online User’s Guide for details.
Copy/Restore Photos
option to copy photos onto 4 × 6-inch
You can copy documents onto plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, or Epson Presentation Paper Matte, just like on a copy machine. If you use the Automatic Document Feeder, you can copy up to 30 letter- or A4- size sheets, or 10 legal-size sheets (single-sided only) at a time.
1. Load paper in the sheet feeder.
2. Place your original document on the scanner glass, or load your documents in the
Automatic Document Feeder (see page 6).
Note: When you use the Copy function with originals loaded in the Automatic Document Feeder, letter-size paper is automatically selected for your printed copies. If you copy a legal-size document, the image will be cropped. To copy a full legal-size document on letter-size paper, press
Legal->Letter
, then press OK.
Reduce/Enlarge
. Select
3. Press the
Copy
button.
4. Press u or d or use the numeric keypad to select the number of copies you want (up
to 99).
5. Press l or r to change the copy density (lightness or darkness).
6. To copy your original(s) onto a different size paper, press the
Reduce/Enlarge
and select one of the preset options or a custom paper size.
7. To change the print quality, press the
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Copying a Document
Quality
button and choose
Draft
or
Best
button
.
8. To change other print settings, press x
Settings
.
To make double-sided copies (WorkForce 645 only), select (You can also quickly open this menu by pressing the the desired option and press
To reduce your originals so that pages print side-by-side, two per sheet, select
2-up Copy
as the
Layout
OK
.
setting. This is for use only with single-sided originals;
, then select
Paper and Copy
2-Sided Printing
2-Sided
button.) Select
Menu
be sure to load them as shown on page 7.
You can also change the paper type, paper size, and other print settings. Press u or d to select the setting, then press then press
Note: Not all Paper Type, Paper Size, Layout, and Quality settings may be available depending on the options you choose. See the online User’s Guide for details.
OK
.
OK
. Press u or d to select an option,
.
9. After you finish selecting settings, press x
10. Press the
B&W
or
Color xStart
button in the Copy section of the control panel to
begin copying. To cancel copying, press y
Note: When printing two-sided, if ink on the front of the paper smears, select a longer
Dry Time
in the Paper and Copy Settings menu.
Menu
to exit the settings menu.
Stop
.
Copying a Document
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Printing From a Memory Card

Your product lets you print photos directly from your digital camera’s memory card; just insert it into the memory card slot and you’re ready to print.
See the online User’s Guide for a list of compatible memory cards and instructions on copying memory card files between your product and a computer, and printing photos directly from your camera.

Inserting the Card

1. Make sure your printer is turned on.
2. Insert your card as shown.
Note: Do not force the card into the slot; it won’t go in all the way.
The memory card access light flashes, then stays lit. Now you can view your photos on the LCD screen and print them (see page 11).

Removing the Card

After you finish printing your photos, follow these steps to remove the card:
1. Make sure the memory card access light is not flashing.
Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off your printer while the memory card access light is flashing; you may lose data on the card.
2. If the product is connected to your computer with a USB cable, do one of the
following before removing the memory card or turning off the printer:
Windows: Right-click the name of your card (removable disk) in My Computer or Windows Explorer, and select
Mac OS® X: Drag the removable disk icon from your desktop into the trash, then remove the card.
3. Pull the card straight out of its slot.
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Printing From a Memory Card
Eject
.
Memory card access light

Printing Photos From the LCD Screen

You can select individual photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen. See the online User’s Guide for instructions on printing photo greeting cards, layout sheets, and proof sheets.
1. Load several sheets of Epson photo paper.
2. Press the
3. Press l or r to scroll through your photos and display one that you want to print.
Note: To crop the photo, press the Display/Crop button. Press + or to frame the image; use the arrow buttons to move the frame. Press OK twice when done.
4. Press u or d to select the number of copies you want of that photo.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select more photos.
6. Press the x
Photo
button, then select
Menu
button, then select
View and Print Photos
Print Settings
.
. You see this screen:
7. Select the
8. If desired, press the y
Paper Size
and
Paper Type
Back
button and select
of the paper you’ve loaded.
Photo Adjustments
reduction or other photo-enhancing features.
9. When you’re done selecting settings, press the x
10. When you’re ready to print, press x
To cancel printing, press
y Stop
Print Photo
.
to turn on red-eye
Menu
button.
.
Printing From a Memory Card
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Printing From Your Computer

This section describes the basic steps for printing from a Windows or Mac computer. For detailed instructions on printing, see the online User’s Guide.

Printing in Windows

1. Select the print command in your application. You see a window like this one.
Select your Epson product
Click here to open your printer software
2. Make sure your product is selected, then click the
(If you see a
Properties
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Printing From Your Computer
Setup, Printer
on the next screen.)
, or
Options
Preferences
button, click it. Then click
or
Properties
button.
Preferences
or
3. On the Main tab, select basic print settings. Make sure you choose the correct
Type
setting for your paper (see page 15).
Select your
Document Size
Select your document
Click here for quick access to settings
Tip : For more information about print settings, click Help.
4. For automatic duplex printing with the WorkForce 645, select select
Auto
.
Orientation
Select your
Click here for 2-sided printing
2-sided Printing
Paper Type
Paper
, then
5. For resizing and other print settings, click the
6. Click
7. Click
OK
to save your settings.
OK
or
Print
to start printing.
More Options
tab.

Printing With a Mac

Follow the steps below to print from Mac OS® X 10.5 to 10.6. If you’re printing from Mac OS X 10.4, see your online User’s Guide for instructions.
1. Open a photo or document in an application.
2. Open the
File
menu, and select
Print
.
Printing From Your Computer
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3. Select your product as the
Printer
setting.
Select your Epson product
Click to expand, if necessary
4. Select basic copy and page settings. For borderless photos, choose a setting with a
Note: If the setting you want isn’t shown (for example, application before printing or check for it at the bottom of this window.
Borderless
option.
Scale
), check for it in your
Copy and page settings
Application settings
Pop-up menu
Paper Size
5. Choose
Quality
Print Settings
from the pop-up menu, and select your
and other print settings.
Media Type, Print
6. Choose any other printing options you may need from the pop-up menu. See the online User’s Guide for details.
7. Click
Print
.
8. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in the Dock.
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Printing With a Mac
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