Epson WorkForce 845 User's Guide

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WorkForce
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845 User's Guide
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Contents

WorkForce 845 User's Guide.................................................................................................................... 13
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Setting Up the Control Panel.............................................................................................................. 14
Touch Panel Buttons and Lights.................................................................................................... 14
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 16
Product Parts Locations..................................................................................................................... 17
Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 17
Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 19
Product Parts - Inside.................................................................................................................... 20
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 21
Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing......................................................................... 21
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Touch Panel ............................................................. 22
Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette.................................................................................................. 25
Loading Photo Paper in Cassette 1.................................................................................................... 30
Loading Envelopes ............................................................................................................................ 36
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 39
Available EPSON Papers................................................................................................................... 40
Paper or Media Type Settings............................................................................................................ 41
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility................................................................................................. 42
Placing Originals on the Product............................................................................................................. 43
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass............................................................................................. 43
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder........................................................................ 44
Copying...................................................................................................................................................... 48
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 48
Paper Type Settings - Copying........................................................................................................... 49
Paper Size Settings - Copying............................................................................................................ 50
Copying Options................................................................................................................................. 51
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Printing From a Computer........................................................................................................................ 53
Printing with Windows........................................................................................................................ 53
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...................................................................................... 53
Paper Source Options - Windows............................................................................................. 55
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 56
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 56
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 59
Print Density Adjustments - Windows....................................................................................... 60
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows............................................................. 60
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 61
Additional Settings Options - Windows..................................................................................... 63
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 63
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows ................................................................................ 64
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens......................................................... 66
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 67
Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7......................................................................................... 68
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7............................................................. 69
Paper Source Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7.................................................................... 72
Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...................................................................... 72
Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7.................................................................................. 73
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7........................................................... 73
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7........................................................... 74
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 ........................................... 75
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X ................................................... 76
Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7.................................................................................. 77
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7................................................. 78
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7........................................................... 79
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7...................................................................... 80
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7....................................................... 80
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 .................................................................... 81
Printing with Mac OS X 10.4............................................................................................................... 82
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Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4........................................................................... 83
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4............................................................................. 84
Paper Source Options - Mac OS X 10.4.................................................................................... 86
Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.4...................................................................................... 86
Print Options - Mac OS X 10.4.................................................................................................. 86
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4........................................................................... 87
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 ........................................................... 88
Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.4.................................................................................................. 89
Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4................................................................................................. 90
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4........................................................................... 90
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4...................................................................................... 91
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.4....................................................................... 91
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 .................................................................................... 92
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 93
Scanning.................................................................................................................................................... 94
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 94
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel.......................................................................... 94
Scan to Memory Card Options.................................................................................................. 96
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... 96
Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon................................................................................ 97
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program .................................................................................... 99
Selecting EPSON Scan Settings...................................................................................................... 101
Scan Modes ................................................................................................................................ 101
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................. 101
Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................. 102
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode...................................................................................... 105
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode........................................................................... 108
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode....................................................................................... 109
Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 111
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode...................................................................................... 113
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 115
Scanning in Professional Mode................................................................................................... 116
Available Image Types - Professional Mode........................................................................... 119
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Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 119
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode................................................................. 122
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode ............................................................................ 124
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 127
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 127
Selecting Scan File Settings........................................................................................................ 128
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 129
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Using Image Capture............................................................... 130
Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 132
Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ 132
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan .......................................................................................... 135
Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)................................................................. 136
Scanning Using OCR - Windows............................................................................................ 136
Scanning Using OCR - Mac OS X........................................................................................... 138
Faxing....................................................................................................................................................... 141
Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine.............................................................................. 141
Setting Up Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 144
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel.......................................................... 145
Selecting Your Country or Region........................................................................................... 145
Selecting the Date and Time................................................................................................... 147
Entering Fax Header Information............................................................................................ 149
Entering Numbers and Characters for Faxing......................................................................... 150
Selecting Fax Send and Receive Settings.............................................................................. 151
Selecting Fax Communication Settings .................................................................................. 153
Printing Fax Reports............................................................................................................... 154
Restoring Default Fax Settings ............................................................................................... 155
Fax Scan & Print Options........................................................................................................ 157
Fax Communications Options................................................................................................. 157
Fax Report Options................................................................................................................. 158
Restore Default Settings Options............................................................................................ 159
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................ 159
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X.......................................................... 161
Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists..................................................................................... 162
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Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel.......................................... 163
Creating Speed Dial List Entries............................................................................................. 163
Printing Your Speed Dial List.................................................................................................. 165
Creating Group Dial List Entries.............................................................................................. 167
Printing Your Group Dial List................................................................................................... 170
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................ 172
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X.......................................... 175
Sending Faxes................................................................................................................................. 176
Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel........................................................................... 177
Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax Numbers........................................................................... 177
Selecting Fax Numbers from Speed or Group Dial Lists......................................................... 178
Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone............................................................... 179
Fax Send Options................................................................................................................... 181
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows .......................................................................... 182
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X......................................................................... 184
Receiving Faxes............................................................................................................................... 186
Fax Reception ............................................................................................................................. 186
Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer)............................................................................ 187
Receiving Faxes Manually........................................................................................................... 187
Using Memory Cards With Your Product .............................................................................................. 189
Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................. 189
Memory Card Types.................................................................................................................... 190
Memory Card File Specifications................................................................................................. 191
Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... 191
Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 192
Viewing and Printing Photos........................................................................................................ 192
Viewing and Printing Individual Photos................................................................................... 193
Printing All Photos................................................................................................................... 195
Printing Photos by Date .......................................................................................................... 197
Viewing and Printing Photos from a Slide Show ..................................................................... 200
Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen..................................................................... 201
Modifying Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen .................................................................... 202
Photo Adjustment Options...................................................................................................... 202
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Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen.......................................... 204
Print Setting Options - Photo Mode......................................................................................... 204
Printing Photo Layouts from a Memory Card............................................................................... 205
Photo Layout Options ............................................................................................................. 207
Printing Photo Greeting Cards..................................................................................................... 208
Creating and Printing a Greeting Card Template.................................................................... 208
Printing a Greeting Card from a Template .............................................................................. 210
Printing Photo Proofsheets from a Memory Card........................................................................ 211
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card........................................................................................... 212
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer........................................................... 212
Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer .................................................. 213
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to an External Device ..................................................... 214
Using an External Device with Your Product........................................................................................ 216
Wireless Printing from a Mobile Device............................................................................................ 216
Printing from a Camera Connected to Your Product ........................................................................ 216
Connecting and Printing From a Camera .................................................................................... 216
Selecting Print Settings for Printing From a Camera ................................................................... 218
Print Settings - Camera........................................................................................................... 220
Photo Adjustments - Camera.................................................................................................. 220
Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device....................................................... 222
USB Device File Specifications ................................................................................................... 222
Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device..................................................... 222
Charging a USB Device Using Your Product.................................................................................... 223
Printing Personalized Projects............................................................................................................... 225
Printing Personalized Note Paper.................................................................................................... 225
Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper ............................................................................................ 226
Replacing Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................................ 228
Check Cartridge Status.................................................................................................................... 228
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen ........................................................................... 228
Checking Cartridge Status with Windows.................................................................................... 229
Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X.................................................................................. 232
Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges..................................................................................................... 233
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers......................................................................................................... 233
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Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 234
Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges .................................................................. 239
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows .................................................................. 239
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7......................................... 239
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows......................................................................................... 240
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 242
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 242
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 242
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 242
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 245
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 247
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...................................................... 247
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 249
Print Head Alignment................................................................................................................... 252
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ....................................................... 252
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility.................................................................... 254
Cleaning the Paper Path.................................................................................................................. 257
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product............................................................................................. 258
Cleaning Your Product..................................................................................................................... 258
Transporting Your Product............................................................................................................... 259
Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 261
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 261
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 262
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 263
Resetting Control Panel Defaults..................................................................................................... 265
Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 266
Noise After Ink Installation........................................................................................................... 266
Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 266
Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... 267
Solving Network Problems............................................................................................................... 267
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 268
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 268
Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window.............................................................. 269
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Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 269
Cannot Scan Over a Network...................................................................................................... 270
Printing a Network Status Sheet.................................................................................................. 270
Solving Copying Problems............................................................................................................... 271
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 271
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While ............................................................................ 272
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 272
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 272
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 273
Paper Jam Problems in a Cassette ............................................................................................. 274
Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer.......................................................................................... 276
Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder .................................................................. 279
Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 283
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer .................................................................................... 283
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 284
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 284
Error After Cartridge Replacement.............................................................................................. 285
Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 285
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 286
Inverted Image ............................................................................................................................ 287
Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 287
Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 287
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 288
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 289
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 289
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 290
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 290
White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 290
Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 291
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 292
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 293
Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 294
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 294
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Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 295
Cannot Start EPSON Scan.......................................................................................................... 295
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems....................................................................................... 296
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 296
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 297
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked................................................................................ 297
Image is Distorted or Blurry......................................................................................................... 297
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges........................................................................................ 298
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 298
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 298
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image............................................................................................ 298
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 299
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview..................................................................... 299
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 299
Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 300
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes................................................................................................... 300
Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product........................................ 301
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 301
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 301
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X.................................................................................. 302
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 303
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 304
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 304
Mac System Requirements.............................................................................................................. 305
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 305
Scanning Specifications................................................................................................................... 305
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications.......................................................................... 306
Fax Specifications............................................................................................................................ 306
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 307
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 308
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 309
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 310
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 310
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Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 311
Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 311
External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. 311
Network Interface Specifications...................................................................................................... 312
Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 312
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 314
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 314
Software Notices.............................................................................................................................. 316
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 320
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 320
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 321
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 321
Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products ............................................ 322
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 322
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WorkForce 845 User's Guide
Welcome to the WorkForce 845 User's Guide.
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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Touch Panel

Setting Up the Control Panel

See these sections to set up the control panel for use.
Touch Panel Buttons and Lights Adjusting Control Panel Position Changing LCD Screen Language Turning Off Control Panel Sounds
Parent topic: Product Basics

Touch Panel Buttons and Lights

1 The power light 2
The on button
3 The display/cropbutton
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4 The menu button 5 The LCD screen 6 The + and – buttons (increase or decrease the number of copies) 7 The C clear button 8 The WiFi light 9
The homebutton
10 The auto answer light 11
The back button
12 The arrow buttons 13 The OK button 14 The start button
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Adjusting Control Panel Position

You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to access. Squeeze the release bar and raise or lower the control panel.
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Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage your
product.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1. Press the homebutton, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.
3. Select Printer Setup.
4. Press the arrow buttons and then select Language.
5. Select a language.
6. Press the homebutton 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 homebutton, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.
3. Select Printer Setup.
4. Select Sound.
5. Select one of these Sound options; then select Off to turn off the sound:
Button Press
Error Notice
Completion Notice
6. To adjust the sound volume, select Volume, then select High or Low
7. Press the homebutton to exit.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel
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Product Parts Locations

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

Product Parts - Top

1 ADF cover 2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 3 Edge guide
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4 ADF paper support 5 ADF output tray 6 Memory card slots 7
USB Type A port for external devices 8 Paper cassette 1 9 Paper cassette 2 10 Control panel
1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Release bar (beneath control panel)
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Front

1 Output tray 2 Output tray extension 3 Paper stopper 4 Paper cassette 5 Edge guides
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Inside

1 Scanner unit 2 Ink cartridge holder
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Back

1 LAN port 2 USB port 3 AC inlet 4 LINE port 5 EXT port 6 Auto duplexer
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing

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, copy, and fax double-sided documents.
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Note: You can also print double-sided manually. With Windows, you can select the 2-Sided Printing
option in the driver to help you with manual double-sided printing.
• To print on both sides of the page from your computer, load plain paper or EPSON Bright White Paper, and select 2-Sided Printing (Windows) or one of the Two-sided Printing settings (Mac OS X).
Note: If you are using EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided or EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided you must print double-sided manually; this type of paper is not designed to work with the duplexer.
• To scan a double-sided document in the ADF, press the Scan button and select your scanning method. If you selected a Scan to PC option, additionally press the menu button and select Scan
settings. Then select one of the 2-Sided settings. 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 Printing settings.
• To fax a double-sided document in the ADF, press the Fax button, then press the menu button. Select Fax Send Settings, then select one of the 2-Sided Scanning settings.
Parent topic: Product Basics

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Touch Panel

You can select or change wireless network settings using your product touch panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install
the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup.
1. Press the homebutton, if necessary.
2. Press the arrow buttons and then select Setup.
3. Press the arrow buttons and then select Network Settings.
4. Select Wireless LAN Setup.
You see this screen:
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5. Select Setup Wizard.
Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network,
press the arrow buttons and select Disable Wireless LAN instead. Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to set up your product on a wired network and install the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup.
6. Select the name of your wireless network or enter the name manually.
Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, press the arrow buttons and then select Other SSIDs. Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name, as described in the next step.
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7. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password) using the displayed keypad.
• Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a character.
• Press the left or right arrow buttons to move the cursor to the previous or next space.
• Press the menu button to select uppercase letters (ABC), lowercase letters (abc), or numbers (123) and symbols (*!#&).
• To delete characters, select .
• When you finish entering characters, press the OK button.
8. Confirm the displayed network settings and press the OK button to save them. Note: If you need to change a setting, press the back button.
9. If you want to print a network setup report, press the start button. (Otherwise, select Cancel.)
10. Press the home button to exit. The WiFi light should now be on, but not flashing.
Note: If the WiFi light is off, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette Loading Photo Paper in Cassette 1 Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Paper or Media Type Settings Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette

You can load plain paper in a variety of sizes in the paper cassette. Note: You can load custom paper sizes into Cassette 1 only.
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, press the button 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 tight.
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.
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7. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Photo Paper in Cassette 1 Loading Envelopes

Loading Photo Paper in Cassette 1

You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
Note: You can load photo paper and custom paper sizes only into Cassette 1.
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1. Close the output tray, if necessary.
2. Pull out paper cassette 1.
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3. Slide the edge guides outward.
4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your paper size.
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5. Load photo paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown.
Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
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6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight.
Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the
cassette.
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7. Gently replace paper cassette 1.
Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.
8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
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• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Plain 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]). Note: You can load No. 10 and custom size envelopes only into Cassette 1.
1. Close the output tray, if necessary.
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2. Pull out paper cassette 1.
3. Slide the edge guide shown below to your envelope size.
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4. Insert envelopes, with printable side down and flap edge left, in the center of the tray.
5. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly.
Note: Make sure the envelopes fit beneath the top edges of the guides, and are not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
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
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Related references

Paper Loading Capacity

Related tasks
Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette Loading Photo Paper in Cassette 1
Paper Loading Capacity
Note: For custom paper sizes, load one sheet in Cassette 1.
Paper type Loading capacity - paper cassette
Plain paper 250 sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
EPSON Bright White Paper 200 sheets EPSON Presentation Paper Matte 80 sheets EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte 20 sheets EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-
sided
[216 × 279 mm]) 250 sheets Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 357 mm])
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 EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper 1 sheet EPSON Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Envelopes 10 envelopes
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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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 Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50
EPSON Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40 Glossy
[216 × 279 mm])
S042038 100
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 20 [216 × 279 mm])
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])
S041649 50 S041271 100
S041727 100
S041667 50
EPSON Ultra Premium Photo 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60 Paper Glossy
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])
EPSON Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40 Semi-gloss
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20 [216 × 279 mm])
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S042174 100
S042175 50
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
EPSON Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100
EPSON Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte
EPSON Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50 Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 10 paper [216 × 279 mm])
EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter(8.5 × 11 inches S042384 150 Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
EPSON Photo Quality Self- A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041106 10 adhesive Sheets [210 × 297 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper or Media Type Settings

[216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100
[216 × 357 mm])
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 mm])
S042180 100
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 Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium 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
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For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting
EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Double-sided EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-
sided Envelopes Envelope Cardstock up to 68 lb (38.8 kg) Thick-Paper
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:
Borderless Paper Types
• 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 Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
• EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• EPSON Photo Paper Glossy
Borderless Paper Sizes
• 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])
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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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 0.2 inch (5 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 Faxing

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. Open the ADF paper support.
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2. Slide the ADF edge guide outward.
3. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
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4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.
5. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.
Note: If you're using the 2-up Copy layout, make sure the originals are loaded as shown:
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Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics
Copying Scanning Faxing
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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

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. Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets.
3. Press the Copy button. You see this screen:
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4. To print more than one copy, press the + button to select the number (up to 99).
5. Select Color or B&W (black and white) copies.
6. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the arrow buttons to change the Density setting.
7. To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the menu button, select Paper and Copy Settings, select the necessary settings, and press teh OK button..
8. When you are ready to copy, press the start button.
Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel.
Parent topic: Copying

Paper Type Settings - Copying

Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.
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Paper type loaded Paper Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper EPSON Bright White Paper EPSON Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper EPSON Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided 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 Related topics
Placing Originals on the Product Loading Paper

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])
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Parent topic: Copying Related topics
Placing Originals on the Product Loading Paper

Copying Options

Select the Paper and Copy Settings 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 Layout With Border Leaves a small margin around the image
2-Sided Printing On Uses the duplexer to make 2-sided copies
2-up Copy Copies 2 originals on a single sheet Borderless Expandsthe image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping
may occur)
Off 1>1-Sided Uses the duplexer and ADF to make 2-sided copies 1>2-Sided 2>1-Sided 2>2-Sided
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
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Copying option Available settings Description Paper Source Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source
Cassette 2 Selects the paper in cassete 2 as the paper source Cassette 1 then 2 Selectsthe paper in cassette 1 as the paper source,
automatically switches to cassette 2 when cassette 1 is empty
Quality Draft Provides lower quality for draft copies (plain paper only)
Standard Quality Provides good quality for most copies Best Provides the highest quality for special copies
Binding Portrait, Left Edge Specifies the orientation of your originals (only available Direction when 2>1-Sided is selected)
Portrait, Top Edge Landscape, Left
Edge Landscape, Top
Edge
Dry Time Standard Provides longer drying time for 2-sided copies, if smudges
Long
or marks appear on the front of the paper when you print on the second side.
Longer
Expansion Standard Adjusts the amount of expansion for printing borderless
Medium
photos
Minimum
Parent topic: Copying Related topics
Placing Originals on the Product Loading Paper
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Printing From a Computer

Before printing documents or photos from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet.
Note: If you have an internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website.
Printing with Windows Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
Related tasks
Checking for Software Updates

Printing with Windows

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

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
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.
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3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
4. 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 for Cassette 1.
6. Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
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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.
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 on one side of the paper and eject the printout facedown, select the 1-Sided Face Down checkbox and select the options you want.
12. 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.
13. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
14. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.
15. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select Job Arranger Lite.
16. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select Quiet Mode.
Paper Source Options - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Paper Source Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that source.
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Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Cassette 1 then 2
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source and automatically switches to cassette 2 when cassette 1 is empty.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type you have chosen.
Fast Economy
For the fastest printing with draft quality.
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 - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job.
2-Up and 4-Up
Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and border options.
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2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster
Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting the 2-Sided Printing checkbox on the Main tab.
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen
or if you are accessing the product over a network.
1. Select 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 - Windows Print Density Adjustments - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your double-sided print job.
Binding Edge Options
Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.
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 - Windows
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Print Density Adjustments - 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.
Increase Ink Drying Time
Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More Options tab.
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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 - Windows Additional Settings Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job.
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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 - Windows
Additional Settings Options - 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 - Windows

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows

For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab.
Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button.
1. Click the Main or More Options tab. You see the available Printing Presets on the left:
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2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.
3. 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 Windows

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.
1. Click OK to save your settings. 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 Windows

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings.
1. 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.
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens.
1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Printer Settings. You see the printer settings window.
3. Click the Maintenance tab.
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You see the maintenance options:
4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting.
5. Click OK to close the printer software window.
The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them.
Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

Changing Automatic Update Options

Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product driver and firmware. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature.
1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Auto Update Settings. You see a window like this:
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3. Do one of the following for each type of update:
• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.
• To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option.
4. Click Apply.
5. Click OK to exit.
Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, it's a good idea to periodically check for updates.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks
Checking for Software Updates

Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7

You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
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Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. Select your product as the Printer setting.
4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window.
You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:
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Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the
application you are using.
5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing.
6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
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7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application.
8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see these settings:
9. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on.
10. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details.
11. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.
12. Select any of the available print options.
Paper Source Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
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Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Paper Source Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that source.
Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Cassette 1 then 2
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source and automatically switches to cassette 2 when cassette 1 is empty.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Fast Economy
For the fastest printing with draft quality.
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.
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Best Quality
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Expansion
If you selected a borderless paper size setting, adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints.
Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Mirror Image
Flips the printed image left to right.
Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
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1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless photo, select a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size (custom paper sizes are only available for Cassette 1).
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print borderlessly. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
2. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon.
Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the
pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop­up menu on the print window.
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• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet
pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting.
• To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.
• To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings.
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings or Output Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window.
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. This screen may be different, depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using.
1. Select one of the Two-sided Printing options.
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2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen.
4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
5. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X
You can select any of the available options in the Two-sided Printing Settings or Output Settings pop-up menu to set up your double-sided print job.
Two-sided Printing Options Long-Edge binding
Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper.
Short-Edge binding
Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper.
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Adjustments 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.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software.
1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window.
2. Select one of the available options.
3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.
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Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the
Color Matching menu.
4. Select one of the available options.
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Related concepts
Print Head Cleaning
Related references
Available EPSON Papers
Related tasks
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls
Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software, or turn off color management.
ColorSync
Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window.
Color Options Settings Manual Settings
Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics. 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
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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.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
Off (No Color Adjustment)
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software.
Parent topic: Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
2. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies.
3. Select Driver. You see this screen:
4. Select any of the available printing preferences.
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5. Click OK.
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
You can select from these settings on the Driver tab.
Skip Blank Page
Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Quiet Mode
Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting.
Automatic Cassette Switching
Automatically switches to the other cassette when one of the cassettes runs out of paper.
High Speed Printing
Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.
Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
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Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status.
1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window:
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2. Select the following options as necessary:
• To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete.
• To pause a print job, click the print job and click Hold. To resume a print job, click the print job
marked "Hold" and click Resume.
• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause Printer.
• To check ink status, click Supply Levels.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

Printing with Mac OS X 10.4

You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections.
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.4
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Parent topic: Printing From a Computer

Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4

Select the page setup settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the Page Setup command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Page Setup option in the File menu,
or another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. Select your product as the Format for setting.
4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless photo, select a paper size with a (Borderless) option. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size (custom paper sizes are only available for Cassette 1).
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print borderlessly. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
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5. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the page setup window.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon.
6. To reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image, select a different Scale setting.
7. Click OK to close the window.
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. 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.
2. Select your product as the Printer setting.
3. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing.
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4. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
5. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on.
6. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details.
7. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.
8. Select any of the available print options.
Paper Source Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Print Options - Mac OS X 10.4
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.4
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Paper Source Options - Mac OS X 10.4
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that source.
Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Cassette 1 then 2
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source and automatically switches to cassette 2 when cassette 1 is empty.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4
Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.4
You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Fast Economy
For the fastest printing with draft quality.
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 - Mac OS X 10.4
Print Options - Mac OS X 10.4
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
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Expansion
If you selected a borderless paper size setting, adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints.
Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Mirror Image
Lets you flip the printed image horizontally.
Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4

You can select layout options for multi-page documents by selecting Layout from the pop-up menu on the print window.
• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet
pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting.
• To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4
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Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.4

You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window.
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network.
1. Select one of the Two-sided Printing options.
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2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen.
4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
5. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Related references
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X

Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.4

You can adjust the Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software.
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1. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.
2. Select one of the available options.
Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4
Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4
You can select from these settings on the Color Options menu.
Manual Settings
Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics. If you select the Adobe RGB color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
ColorSync
Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window.
Off (No Color Adjustment)
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software.
Parent topic: Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.4

Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4

You can select various printing preferences from the Extension Settings menu.
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1. Select Extension Settings from the pop-up menu in the print window.
2. Select any of the available printing preferences.
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4
You can select from these options on the Extension Settings menu.
Skip Blank Page
Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Quiet Mode
Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting.
Automatic Cassette Switching
Automatically switches to the other cassette when one of the cassettes runs out of paper.
High Speed Printing
Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.
Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4

Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.4

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
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Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4
During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status.
1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window:
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2. Select the following options as necessary:
• To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete.
• To pause printing, click the print job and click Hold. To resume printing, click the print job marked
"Hold" and click Resume.
• To check ink status, click Supply Levels.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.4

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

If you need to cancel printing, select Cancel on your product. Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
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Scanning

You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files on your computer.
Starting a Scan Selecting EPSON Scan Settings Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Using Image Capture Scanning Special Projects

Starting a Scan

After placing your original documents or photos in 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 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.
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6/10.7, you must connect your product with a USB cable to scan using the buttons.
2. Press the home button, if necessary
3. Select Scan. The scan options are displayed:
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4. Select a scan option.
Scan to Memory Card saves your scan file on a memory card and lets you select the file format,
quality, and other settings.
Scan to PC saves your scan as a JPEG file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X
10.6/10.7.
Scan to PC (PDF) saves your scan as a PDF file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac
OS X 10.6/10.7.
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, Mac Mail, and Entourage, but not web-based email such as Gmail.
5. 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
to start scanning.
• If your product is connected to your computer over a network, select the computer name from the
list to start scanning.
Scan to Memory Card Options Changing Default Scan Button Settings
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Parent topic: Starting a Scan
Scan to Memory Card Options
Select the Scan to Memory Card options you want to use.
Scan to Memory Card Available options Description setting
Format JPEG Select for photos
2-sided Off Lets you scan 2-sided originals
Scan Area Letter Select the page size for documents
Document Text Select the type of original you are
Quality Standard Select for documents
PDF Select for documents
On
placed in the ADF
Legal A4 Auto Cropping Select for photos with dark edges Max Area Select for most photos
Photograph
scanning
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 using the product buttons. You do this using the Event Manager program.
Note: You cannot change default scan button settings with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7.
1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager:
Windows: Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software > Event
Manager.
Best Select for photos
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Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Event
Manager.
2. Open the Scanner (Windows) or Select Scanner (Mac OS X) 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.
5. Change the settings as necessary.
6. Click OK.
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.
Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your computer desktop.
Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the
EPSON Scan icon. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and
install EPSON Scan scanning software. EPSON Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN­compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download EPSON Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
You see an EPSON Scan window like this:
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Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Using Image Capture
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.
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install EPSON Scan scanning software. EPSON Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download EPSON Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
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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Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Using Image Capture
Related topics
Selecting EPSON Scan Settings
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