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Epson WorkForce Pro WF-5110 User's Guide

WF-5110 User's Guide

Contents

WF-5110 User's Guide................................................................................................................................. 9
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 10
Control Panel Buttons and Lights.................................................................................................. 10
Status Icons.............................................................................................................................. 11
Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel....................................................................... 12
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen................................................................................... 13
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 13
Adjusting the Screen Contrast....................................................................................................... 14
Printer Parts - Top ......................................................................................................................... 15
Printer Parts - Inside...................................................................................................................... 17
Printer Parts - Back........................................................................................................................ 17
Using Eco Mode................................................................................................................................. 18
Changing the Eco Settings............................................................................................................ 18
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings............................................................................................... 19
Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 20
Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 21
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 22
Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 22
Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 23
Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 23
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................................................................................................................ 25
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 25
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ....................................................... 26
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 28
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode........................................................................................................... 29
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 31
Using WPS to Connect to a Network............................................................................................. 31
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Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 32
Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 33
Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 33
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 34
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection...................................................... 34
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 35
Disabling Wi-Fi Features............................................................................................................... 35
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette................................................................................... 37
Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette.......................................................................................... 41
Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot .............................................................. 45
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 50
Available Epson Papers..................................................................................................................... 51
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel........................................................... 53
Paper Type Settings ..................................................................................................................... 54
Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator................................................................................ 54
Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Administrator..................................................................... 55
Paper Source Settings Options................................................................................................. 56
Selecting Universal Print Settings.................................................................................................. 57
Universal Print Settings Options ............................................................................................... 58
Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette ............................................................ 58
Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette ............................................................................. 58
Printing from a Computer......................................................................................................................... 60
Printing with Windows........................................................................................................................ 60
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...................................................................................... 60
Paper Source Options - Windows............................................................................................. 62
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 63
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 63
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows..................................................................... 64
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 66
Print Density Adjustments - Windows....................................................................................... 67
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows............................................................. 68
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 70
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Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 71
Header/Footer Settings - Windows........................................................................................... 71
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 72
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows........................................................................................ 74
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 75
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 76
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens......................................................... 77
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 78
Printing with OS X .............................................................................................................................. 79
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ........................................................................................... 80
Paper Source Options - OS X................................................................................................... 84
Print Quality Options - OS X...................................................................................................... 84
Print Options - OS X.................................................................................................................. 84
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X........................................................................................... 85
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X........................................................................................... 86
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X........................................................................... 87
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X........................................................... 88
Managing Color - OS X.................................................................................................................. 89
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X................................................................................. 90
Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X........................................................................................... 91
Printing Preferences - OS X...................................................................................................... 92
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X....................................................................................... 93
Checking Print Status - OS X.................................................................................................... 94
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 95
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes................................................................................. 96
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen.............................................................................. 96
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows .................................................. 97
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X....................................................... 100
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box.................................................................... 102
Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers...................................................................... 102
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 103
Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges................................................................... 107
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Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows................................................................... 107
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - OS X......................................................................... 108
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 109
Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 110
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 113
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 113
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 113
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 113
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 115
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 117
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...................................................... 118
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 119
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 121
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel............................................................ 121
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 122
Cleaning the Paper Guide................................................................................................................ 124
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 125
Cleaning the Product........................................................................................................................ 125
Transporting Your Product............................................................................................................... 125
Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 127
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 127
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 128
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 129
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 130
Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 131
Noise After Ink Installation........................................................................................................... 132
Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 132
Solving Network Problems............................................................................................................... 132
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 133
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 134
Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window...................................................................... 135
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 135
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 136
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Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 137
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 137
Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette .......................................................................................... 139
Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover)..................................................................... 141
Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 143
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 143
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 143
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 144
Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 145
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 146
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 146
Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 147
Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 147
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 148
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 148
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 149
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 149
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 150
White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 150
Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 151
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 152
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 153
Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 154
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 154
Uninstalling Printing Software - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows............................. 155
Uninstalling Product Software - OS X.......................................................................................... 155
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 156
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 158
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 158
OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. 159
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 159
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 159
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 161
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Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 162
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 163
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 163
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 164
Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 164
Network Interface Specifications...................................................................................................... 164
Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 165
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 167
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 167
General Printer Safety Instructions.............................................................................................. 167
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 169
LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 169
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 170
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 170
Software Notice................................................................................................................................ 171
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 219
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 220
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 220
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 221
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products............................................... 221
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 221
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WF-5110 User's Guide
Welcome to the WF-5110 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Using Eco Mode Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print

Using the Control Panel

See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language Adjusting the Screen Contrast
Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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The power button and light
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Status Icons
2 The Paper Setup button 3 The Error and Data lights 4 The LCD screen 5
The Back button
6 The arrow buttons and the OK button 7
The Stop button
Status Icons
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Status icons may be displayed on the LCD screen depending on the product's status.
Icons Description
There is no Ethernet connection. An Ethernet connection has been established.
A Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection.
A Wi-Fi connection has been established. The number of bars indicates the connection's signal strength.
An Ad hoc connection has been established.
A Wi-Fi Direct mode connection has been established.
A Simple AP mode connection has been established.
One of the Eco Mode settings is enabled.
Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights
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Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

You can set an administrator password to lock the following control panel settings:
• System Administration Setup settings
• Eco mode settings When the control panel is locked, you must enter the password to access any of the locked settings.
1. Press the up and down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button. You see a screen like this:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Admin Settings, and press the OK button.
3. Select Admin Password and press the OK button.
4. Select Register and press the OK button. You see a screen like this:
5. Use the control panel buttons to enter a password and press the OK button.
6. Enter your password again to confirm.
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7. Press the OK button.
8. Use the arrow buttons to select Lock Setting and press the OK button.
9. Select On and press the OK button. Note: If you forget your password, contact Epson support for assistance.
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.
• To enter letters or symbols, press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through characters, and press
the right arrow button to select one.
• To enter numbers or change the case of letters, press the Stop button.
• To delete the previous character, press the left arrow button.
• To enter a space, press the right arrow button.
Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen. Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
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2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
You see a screen like this:
3. Select Common Settings and press the OK button.
4. Press the down arrow button, select Language, and press the OK button.
5. Select a language and press the OK button.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting the Screen Contrast

You can adjust the contrast of the LCD screen.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
You see a screen like this:
3. Select Common Settings and press the OK button.
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4. Select LCD Contrast and press the OK button.
5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to adjust the screen contrast.
6. Press the OK button to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

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

Printer Parts - Top

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1 Cassette edge guides 2 Paper stopper 3 Output tray extension 4 Output tray 5 Sheet feeder edge guides 6 Rear paper feed tray extension 7 Rear paper feed cover
1 Paper cassette 1 2 Paper cassette unit (optional) 3 Paper cassette 2 (optional) 4 Paper cassette cover (optional)
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Printer Parts - Inside

1 Cartridge holder 2 Front cover (opened) 3 Print head (do not remove)
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Printer Parts - Back

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1 USB port 2 Ethernet LAN port 3 Service USB port 4 Maintenance box 5 Rear cover 6 AC inlet
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Using Eco Mode

Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period of time. You can make the time period shorter and select other options to save energy and resources.
Changing the Eco Settings Changing the Sleep Timer Settings Changing the Power Off Timer Settings
Parent topic: Product Basics

Changing the Eco Settings

You can use the product control panel to change the Eco settings. Note: The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides the Sleep Timer setting in Common Settings. This
setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Eco Mode, and press the OK button.
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You see a screen like this:
4. Select On and press the OK button.
5. Press the up arrow button.
6. Change settings as necessary.
7. Press the OK button to exit.
You see the icon on the LCD screen to indicate that Eco settings are enabled.
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off the LCD screen. Note: The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides the Sleep Timer setting in Common Settings. This
setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
3. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button.
4. Press the down arrow button, select Sleep Timer, and press the OK button.
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You see a screen like this:
5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to increase or reduce the number of minutes.
6. Press the left or right arrow buttons to move the cursor.
7. Press the OK button.
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

You can have the product turn off automatically if it is not used for a specified period of time. Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.
2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
You see a screen like this:
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3. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button.
4. Press the down arrow button, select Power Off Timer, and press the OK button.
5. Select a time period between 30minutes and 12h (12 hours), and press the OK button.
Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers these solutions to print and scan from anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, and Epson Remote Print.
Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Epson Remote Print
Parent topic: Product Basics

Using Epson Email Print

With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.
1. Set up your product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit
epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed setup
instructions.
3. Send an email with attachments to your product's Email Print address. Note: Both the email and any attachments print by default. You can change these printing options by
logging into your Epson Connect account.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
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Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Use this free Apple and Android app to print to nearby Epson networked products. The Epson iPrint Mobile App lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can even scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.
1. Set up your product on a network as described in this manual. See the link below.
2. Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile device.
3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Epson Remote Print

With Epson Remote Print software on your Windows computer or laptop, you can print to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.
1. Set up your product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
2. Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the software.
3. Download and install the Remote Print software.
4. Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing, and enter this address during Remote Print setup.
5. Select the print command in your application and choose the Remote Print driver for your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
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Using AirPrint

AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from your iOS device running the latest version of iOS, and from your Mac running OS X 10.7 or later.
1. Set up your product for wireless printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
2. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
3. Print from your device to your product.
Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website. Parent topic: Product Basics
Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Google Cloud Print

With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.
Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below. Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting
the Google Cloud Print setup.
1. Connect your device to the same network that your Epson product is using.
2. Print a network status sheet.
3. Locate your product's IP address on the network status sheet.
4. Enter the IP address into the address bar of a web browser.
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5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option. Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If
the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen instructions to update your product.
6. Click Register.
7. Select the checkbox to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.
8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page. A separate browser window opens.
9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.
10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page. Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,
computer, Apple or Android device with internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.
Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
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Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi or wired network.
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet Changing or Updating Network Connections

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point. The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network.
1 Epson product 2 Wireless router or access point
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3 Computer with a wireless interface 4 Computer 5 Internet 6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point)

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install
the necessary software. The installer program guides you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not
responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button. You see this screen:
2. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button. Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network,
press the down arrow button, select Disable Wi-Fi, and press the OK button. Then follow the instructions on changing to a wired network connection in this guide.
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3. Select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other Networks and press the OK
button. Use the printer's buttons to enter your network name.
4. Enter your wireless password using the control panel buttons.
Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters.
• To enter letters or symbols, press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through characters, and
press the right arrow button to select one.
• To enter numbers or change the case of letters, press the Stop button.
• To delete the previous character, press the left arrow button.
• To enter a space, press the right arrow button.
5. Press the OK button when you’re finished entering your password.
6. Confirm the displayed network settings and press the OK button to save them. Note: If you need to change a setting, press the Back button.
7. If you want to print a network setup report, press the down arrow button, select Print connection report, and press the OK button. (Otherwise, press the OK button.)
If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) appears in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
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Related tasks
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point.
1 Epson product 2 Computer with a wireless interface 3 Other wireless device
Your product automatically selects one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device:
Access point mode
If your product is not already connected to a wireless network, it enters access point mode and the product itself acts as the network access point for up to 4 devices. When operating in this mode, your product displays an AP connection symbol on the LCD screen.
Peer-to-peer mode
If your product is already connected to a wireless network, it enters peer-to-peer mode and disconnects from any other networks. This also disables any other product features requiring access to the Internet. When operating in this mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol on the LCD screen.
Note: To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your computer or other device. Your product will reconnect to the previously used network.
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Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and a computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point.
Note: You may need to enable the Wi-Fi Direct setting in the Advanced Settings menu before you can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode.
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button. You see this screen:
2. Press the down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Direct Setup, and press the OK button.
3. Press the down arrow button, select Connection Setup, and press the OK button.
4. Press the down arrow button, select Change Password, and press the OK button.
5. Press the OK button. Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they will
be disconnected when you change the password.
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6. Enter a Wi-Fi Direct password using the control panel buttons. Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.
• To enter letters or symbols, press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through characters, and
press the right arrow button to select one.
• To enter numbers or change the case of letters, press the Stop button.
• To delete the previous character, press the left arrow button.
• To enter a space, press the right arrow button.
7. Press the OK button when you’re finished entering your password.
8. Press the up arrow button. You see this screen:
9. Press the OK button to view the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and password.
10. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, and enter the password shown.
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