Epson WorkForce Pro WF-5690 User's Guide

WF-5690 User's Guide

WF-5690 User's Guide............................................................................................................................... 15

Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 16

Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 16

Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. 17

Status Icon Information ............................................................................................................. 18

Status Button Information ......................................................................................................... 19

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel ....................................................................... 20

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen................................................................................... 22

Using Presets............................................................................................................................ 22

Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 24

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds .................................................................................................... 25

Adjusting the Screen Brightness.................................................................................................... 26

Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting .................................................................................. 27

Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 28

Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 29

Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... 31

Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 32

Checking for Software Updates.......................................................................................................... 33

Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings ........................................................................... 33

Changing the Eco Settings ............................................................................................................ 33

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings ............................................................................................... 34

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 35

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 36

Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 37

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 37

Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 38

Using Epson Scan to Cloud........................................................................................................... 38

Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 39

Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 39

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook ......................................................................... 40

Using Fire OS Printing ....................................................................................................................... 41

Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing .................................................................................................... 42

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................................................................................................................ 43

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 43

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ....................................................... 44

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 47

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode ........................................................................................................... 48

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 50

Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. 50

Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 51

Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 53

Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 53

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 53

Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection...................................................... 54

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 54

Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... 55

Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing.................................................... 56

Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ....................................................................... 56

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows ............................................................... 60

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X...................................................................... 60

Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings ....................................................................... 61

PDL Print Configuration Options.................................................................................................... 62

Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings ............................................................................ 65

Printer Language and Interface Options........................................................................................ 66

Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet ........................................................................................... 66

Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 68

Loading Paper in the Cassette ........................................................................................................... 68

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot .............................................................. 72

Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 77

Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 78

Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 80

Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software.............................................................................. 82

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel ........................................................... 82

Paper Type Settings ..................................................................................................................... 84

Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator................................................................................ 84

Selecting the Default Printer Settings ............................................................................................ 85

Paper Source Settings Options................................................................................................. 86

Setting the Universal Print Settings ............................................................................................... 87

Universal Print Settings Options ............................................................................................... 88

Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette ............................................................ 89

Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette ............................................................................. 89

Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 91

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 91

Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ........................................................................ 92

Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 96

Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 96

Copying Options................................................................................................................................. 97

Printing from a Computer ....................................................................................................................... 100

Printing with Windows ...................................................................................................................... 100

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows .................................................................................... 100

Paper Source Options - Windows ........................................................................................... 102

Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................. 103

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows................................................................................... 103

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ................................................................... 104

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows............................................................................... 106

Print Density Adjustments - Windows ..................................................................................... 107

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ........................................................... 108

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows.......................................................................... 110

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................. 111

Header/Footer Settings - Windows ......................................................................................... 112

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows......................................................................................... 113

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 114

Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................. 115

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows............................................................................... 116

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................. 117

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ....................................................... 118

Changing Automatic Update Options .......................................................................................... 119

Printing with OS X ............................................................................................................................ 120

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ......................................................................................... 121

Paper Source Options - OS X ................................................................................................. 124

Print Quality Options - OS X.................................................................................................... 124

Print Options - OS X................................................................................................................ 125

Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X......................................................................................... 125

Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X......................................................................................... 126

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X ......................................................................... 127

Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X ......................................................... 128

Managing Color - OS X................................................................................................................ 129

Color Matching and Color Options - OS X............................................................................... 130

Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X......................................................................................... 131

Printing Preferences - OS X.................................................................................................... 132

Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X..................................................................................... 133

Checking Print Status - OS X .................................................................................................. 134

Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows................................................................. 134

Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ................................... 135

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows .................................... 136

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ........... 139

Selecting Maintenance Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows.................................. 141

Extended Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ................................................. 142

Selecting Default Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows.................................. 143

Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ............................................. 145

Epson Universal Print Driver Locked Setting Options ............................................................. 146

Adding Network Printers - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows............................................. 147

Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows ........................................................ 150

Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ...................................... 150

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ............. 153

Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows .................................... 154

Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X .............................................................. 155

Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ............................................ 156

Selecting Page Setup Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X........................................... 161

Selecting Print Layout Options - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ........................................... 162

Sizing Printed Images - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ....................................................... 163

Managing Color - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ................................................................. 163

Printing Your Document or Photo - PostScript Printer Software - OS X....................................... 164

Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ................................................... 165

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button...................................................................................... 166

Scanning .................................................................................................................................................. 167

Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. 167

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ........................................................................ 167

Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs............................................................................................ 169

Starting a Scan with Document Capture Pro or Document Capture ............................................ 170

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon ................................................................................ 173

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................................................................................... 175

Selecting Epson Scan Settings ........................................................................................................ 177

Scan Modes................................................................................................................................. 177

Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................. 177

Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 178

Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode................................................................ 181

Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ...................................................................................... 181

Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 184

Scanning in Professional Mode ................................................................................................... 185

Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode ..................................................... 188

Available Image Types - Professional Mode ........................................................................... 188

Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 189

Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode ................................................................. 192

Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 194

Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 195

Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 196

Selecting Scan File Settings ........................................................................................................ 197

Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 199

Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture....................................................................................... 200

Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture........................................................................... 202

Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 203

Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service ..................................................................... 203

Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files........................................................................ 205

Faxing....................................................................................................................................................... 207

Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine .............................................................................. 207

Setting Up Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 210

Setting Up Basic Fax Features .................................................................................................... 211

Selecting Your Country or Region........................................................................................... 211

Selecting the Date and Time................................................................................................... 212

Using the Fax Setup Wizard ................................................................................................... 214

Selecting the Line Type........................................................................................................... 217

Setting the Number of Rings to Answer .................................................................................. 219

Selecting Advanced Fax Settings ................................................................................................ 220

User Default Settings - Fax ..................................................................................................... 222

Send Settings - Fax................................................................................................................. 223

Receive Settings - Fax............................................................................................................ 223

Output Settings - Fax .............................................................................................................. 224

Basic Settings - Fax ................................................................................................................ 226

Security Settings - Fax............................................................................................................ 227

Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................ 228

Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - OS X.................................................................. 230

Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups......................................................................................... 232

Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel................................................................. 232

Creating a Contact .................................................................................................................. 232

Editing or Deleting a Contact .................................................................................................. 235

Creating a Contact Group ....................................................................................................... 236

Editing or Deleting a Contact Group........................................................................................ 238

Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows ............................................ 240

Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - OS X .................................................. 243

Sending Faxes ................................................................................................................................. 245

Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel........................................................................... 245

Sending a Fax Using the Keypad, Contact List, or History...................................................... 245

Fax Sending Options .............................................................................................................. 247

Sending a Fax at a Specified Time ......................................................................................... 249

Sending a Fax on Demand ..................................................................................................... 250

Sending a Stored Fax ............................................................................................................. 251

Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone ............................................................... 252

Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows .......................................................................... 253

Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - OS X................................................................................. 256

Receiving Faxes............................................................................................................................... 259

Fax Reception ............................................................................................................................. 259

Receiving Faxes Automatically ................................................................................................... 260

Receiving Faxes Manually........................................................................................................... 260

Forwarding Received Faxes........................................................................................................ 261

Receiving a Fax by Polling .......................................................................................................... 263

Viewing a Fax on the LCD Screen............................................................................................... 264

Checking Fax Status ....................................................................................................................... 264

Printing Fax Reports......................................................................................................................... 265

Fax Report Options ..................................................................................................................... 266

Using USB Flash Drives With Your Product ......................................................................................... 267

Inserting a USB Flash Drive ............................................................................................................. 267

USB Device Photo File Specifications ......................................................................................... 267

Disconnecting a USB Device............................................................................................................ 267

Viewing and Printing From the LCD Screen ..................................................................................... 268

Printing JPEG Photos.................................................................................................................. 268

Printing TIFF Files ...................................................................................................................... 270

Photo Adjustment Options - Device Mode ................................................................................... 270

Print Setting Options - Device Mode............................................................................................ 271

Transferring Files on a USB Device ................................................................................................. 272

Setting Up File Sharing for File Transfers From Your Computer ................................................. 272

Transferring Files from a USB Device to Your Computer ............................................................ 273

Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes............................................................................... 275

Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status................................................................................. 275

Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen............................................................................ 276

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows ................................................ 276

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X....................................................... 278

Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box .................................................................... 280

Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers...................................................................... 280

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 281

Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges ................................................................... 285

Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows ................................................................... 285

Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - OS X ......................................................................... 286

Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 287

Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 287

Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 290

Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 290

Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 290

Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 291

Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 292

Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 294

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 295

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 297

Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 299

Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............................................................ 299

Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 301

Making Precise Alignment Adjustments ...................................................................................... 303

Cleaning the Paper Guide ................................................................................................................ 304

Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 306

Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 306

Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 308

Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 309

Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 309

Status Menu Error Codes................................................................................................................. 311

Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 313

Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 315

Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 316

Noise After Ink Installation ........................................................................................................... 316

Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 316

Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 317

Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 317

Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 319

Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window...................................................................... 320

Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 320

Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 321

Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 323

Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 323

Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 323

Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 323

Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 324

Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 324

Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette .......................................................................................... 326

Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover)..................................................................... 328

Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder................................................................... 330

Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 333

Solving PCL/PostScript Problems .................................................................................................... 333

Nothing Prints Using the PCL/Postscript Printer Software........................................................... 334

Settings Are Missing from the PCL or PostScript Printer Software .............................................. 334

Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet..................................................................................... 334

Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 334

Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 335

Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 335

Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 336

Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 337

Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 337

Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 338

Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 338

Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 339

Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 339

Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 340

Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 340

Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 341

White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 341

Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 342

Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 343

Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 344

Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 345

Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 346

Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 346

Cannot Start Epson Scan ............................................................................................................ 347

Scanning to a Network Folder or FTP is Slow.............................................................................. 347

Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 348

Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 348

Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 349

Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 349

Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 349

Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 350

Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 350

Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 350

Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 350

Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 351

Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..................................................................... 351

Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 351

Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 352

Cannot Send or Receive Faxes................................................................................................... 352

Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product ........................................ 353

Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... 354

Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 354

Uninstalling Product Software - OS X .......................................................................................... 355

Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 356

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 357

Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 357

OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. 358

Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 358

Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 359

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications .......................................................................... 359

Fax Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 360

Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 360

Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 361

Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 363

Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 364

Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 364

Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 365

Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 365

Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 365

Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 367

PS3 Mode Fonts............................................................................................................................... 367

PCL5 Mode Fonts (Bitstream).......................................................................................................... 369

PCL6 Mode Fonts (Bitstream).......................................................................................................... 372

PCL Mode Fonts (URW)................................................................................................................... 374

Symbol Sets ..................................................................................................................................... 376

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 384

Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 384

General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 384

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 386

LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 387

Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 387

Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions ................................................................................... 387

FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 388

Software Notice................................................................................................................................ 390

Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 438

Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 439

libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 440

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 440

Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 440

Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 441

WF-5690 User's Guide

Welcome to the WF-5690 User's Guide.

For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.

Note: Printing software instructions in this manual are intended for use with the standard Epson printer software. For more information on using the Printer Command Language (PCL) or PostScript (PS3) printer software, please see the appropriate sections.

Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Checking for Software Updates Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print Using Fire OS Printing Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing

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 Control Panel Sounds Adjusting the Screen Brightness Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting

Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

The power button and light

The home button

The Interrupt button

The Reset button

The Stop button

6 The LCD screen

The back button

8 The Status button and lights

9 The numeric keypad

10 The C clear button

11 The B&W button

12 The Color button

Status Icon Information Status Button Information

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Status Icon Information

Your product may display status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions. Press

to view or change the current network settings.

Icons Description

Displays additional information or instructions, such as on loading paper or placing a document.

A document is in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).

One or more of the ink cartridges are running low on ink or the maintenance box is nearly full.

Press the Status button to open the Status Menu, select Printer Information, and check the status of the consumables.

One or more of the ink cartridges are expended or the maintenance box is full.

Press the Status button to open the Status Menu, select Printer Information, and check the status of the consumables.

Unread or unprinted fax data is stored in the product. If you have set up the product to save received faxes on a computer or external storage device, this icon may also indicate that received faxes have not been saved on the computer or storage device.

Fax memory usage.

Fax memory is full. Delete received faxes you have already read or printed. If you have set up the product to save received faxes on a computer or external storage device, turn on the computer or connect the storage device to the product.

A fax is sending or receiving.

A Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection is being processed.

Icons Description

No Ethernet connection.

An Ethernet connection has been established.

No Wi-Fi connection.

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.

Access to the product's functions are restricted to authorized users. Press the icon to log in to the printer. (You need to enter a user name and password.) Contact your administrator if you do not know the login information.

Note: If you see a numbered icon on top of the Fax icon on your product's LCD screen, received faxes have been temporarily saved to the product's memory.

Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Status Button Information

Press the Status button on the control panel to view the current product and job status.

Access to the product's functions are restricted to authorized users and a user is currently logged in. Press the icon to log out.

Function Description

Printer Displays the status of consumables and any errors that have occurred

with the product. Select the error from the list to display the error message.

Job Monitor Displays the current job and any jobs waiting to be processed.

Job History Displays the job history and any error codes for failed jobs in the

history.

Job Storage Select Inbox to display received faxes stored in the product's history.

Confidential Job Displays jobs that require a password to print.

Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

You can set an administrator password to lock the following settings and prevent them from being changed:

• System Administration Setup settings

• Eco mode settings

• Presets

• Contacts

Note: For more information on administration settings, see the Administrator's Guide.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select Admin Settings.

4. Select Admin Password.

5. Select Register.

You see a screen like this:

6. Use the displayed keyboard to enter a password, and press .

7. Enter your password again to confirm.

8. Select OK.

9. Select Lock Setting and select On.

When the control panel is locked, you must enter the password to access any of the locked settings.

Note: If you forget your password, contact Epson for assistance.

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Using Presets

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.

• To move the cursor, select or .

• To change the case of letters, select .

• To delete the previous character, select .

Using Presets

• To enter numbers or symbols, select .

• To enter a space, select .

Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

You can save frequently used copy, fax, and scan settings as presets. This lets you easily reuse them whenever necessary.

Note: Presets can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change presets, contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Presets. Enter the Administrator password, if necessary.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Add New.

4. Select the function for which you want to set up a preset.

You see the main screen for that function, such as the Copy screen:

5. Select the settings you want to save, and select Save.

You see a screen like this:

6. Use the displayed keyboard to enter a name for the preset and press .

7. Select Save.

When you copy, fax, or scan, you can use the preset by selecting Presets and selecting your preset from the list.

Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

Related tasks

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

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 home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration.

4. Select Common Settings.

5. Scroll down and select Language.

6. Select a language.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds

You can adjust the sound level heard when you press buttons on the control panel.

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 home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration.

4. Select Common Settings.

5. Select Sound.

6. Select Button Press.

7. Press to decrease or to increase the sound.

8. Select OK.

Note: You can also adjust the Sound Type and the sound level for various product functions.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration.

4. Select Common Settings.

5. Select LCD Brightness.

6. Adjust the screen brightness by selecting a brightness level or by pressing the left and right arrow buttons.

7. Select OK to exit.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting

The Operation Time Out setting causes the LCD screen to return to the Home screen after a few minutes of inactivity. This feature is enabled by default, but you can turn it off.

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 home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration.

4. Select Common Settings.

5. Scroll down and select Operation Time Out.

6. Select Off.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your product.

Product Parts - Top Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back

Parent topic: Product Basics

Product Parts - Top

1 ADF cover

2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

3 Edge guide

4 ADF input tray

5 ADF output tray

6 Paper cassette 1

7 Optional paper cassette unit

8 Optional paper cassette cover

9 Optional paper cassette 2

1 Edge guides

2 Paper stopper

3 Output tray extension

4 Output tray

5 Edge guides

6 Rear paper feed slot

7 Feeder guard

1 Document cover

2 Scanner glass

3 Control panel

4 USB Type A port for external devices

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Inside

1 Ink cartridge slots

2 Front cover

3 Print head

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Back

1 Line port

2 EXT port

3 USB port

4 LAN port

5 Service USB port (do not remove sticker)

6 Maintenance box

7 Rear cover

8 AC inlet

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Checking for Software Updates

Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. Visit the driver download site at (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).

• Windows: Your printer software automatically checks for updates. You can also manually update the

software by selecting Software Update here:

• Accessing the Windows Desktop and right-clicking the product icon in the Windows taskbar

• On the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window

You can also update the software by selecting EPSON Software Updater in the EPSON or EPSON Software program group, accessible by the Start button, or on the Start or Apps screens, depending on your version of Windows.

• OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder

and selecting EPSON Software Updater.

Parent topic: Product Basics

Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

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's control panel to change the Eco settings.

Note: The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides the Sleep Timer setting in the Common Settings menu. If you turn on Eco Mode, 2-sided copying is selected by default. The Eco Mode setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Eco Mode. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select On.

4. Select Configure.

5. Change any settings as necessary.

6. Select OK to exit.

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off 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. The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides this Sleep Timer setting.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.

4. Select Common Settings.

5. Select Sleep Timer.

You see a screen like this:

6. Do one of the following:

• Press the – or + icons to reduce or increase the number of minutes.

• Press the number of minutes on the LCD screen, select the number of minutes from the on-screen

keypad, then press .

7. Select OK.

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

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 home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.

4. Select Common Settings.

5. Do one of the following depending on the setting you see displayed on the LCD screen:

• Select Power Off Timer, then select a time period between 30minutes and 12h (12 hours).

• Select Power Off Settings, then select Power Off If Inactive to adjust the time before the

product turns off automatically or Power Off If Disconnected to turn the product off after 30 minutes of inactivity over the network.

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

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 from anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson Remote Print, and Epson Scan to Cloud.

Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Epson Remote Print Using Epson Scan to Cloud

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. 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

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. 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, you can print from your laptop or desktop computer to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. If you did not already set up an Epson Connect account when you installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect service.

Note: Make a note of your product's email address.

3. Visit epsonconnect.com to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the Remote Print Driver software.

4. Download and install the Remote Print software.

5. Enter the email address and optional access key of your Epson product during Remote Print setup.

6. Now you are ready to print remotely. Select the print command in your laptop or desktop computer application and choose the Remote Print option for your Epson product.

Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Epson Scan to Cloud

The Epson Scan to Cloud service allows you to scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product. Register an email address or online services such as Box, DropBox, Evernote, or Google Drive with your Epson Connect account.

1. Connect your Epson product to your network. See the link below.

Note: Make a note of your product's email address and password.

3. Visit epsonconnect.com to sign into your account with the email address and password you selected.

4. Select your product, select Scan to Cloud, and select Destination List.

5. Click Add, then follow the instructions on the screen to create your destination list.

6. Now you are ready to use Scan to Cloud. Select the setting for scanning to Scan to Cloud on your Epson product control panel.

Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using AirPrint

AirPrint enables instant wireless printing from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest version of iOS, and Mac with the latest version of OS X.

1. Load paper in your product.

2. Set up your product for wireless printing. See the link below.

3. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.

4. 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.

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. Note your product's IP address by checking your network status. See the link below.

3. Connect your computer or your Apple or Android device to the same wireless network as your Epson product.

4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar of a web browser.

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.

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

Parent topic: Product Basics

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables.

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product.

Note: See your Chromebook's documentation for details on connecting to a network.

3. Do one of the following:

• Click Add to Cloud Print in the notification that appears in the corner of your Chromebook

screen.

Note: If you do not see a notification, check to see if a number appears in the status area at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click this number to open the notifications menu, then click Add to Cloud Print.

• Open a web browser and enter chrome://devices in the address bar. Skip to step 4.

• If you see a registration confirmation screen instead, click Register.

4. Click Add Device.

5. Click the Register button that appears next to your product.

6. Click Register on the confirmation screen. Your product's LCD screen displays a confirmation message.

7. Select OK or press the OK button on your product to confirm the Google Cloud Print connection and print a test page.

Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, iPhone, or Android phone 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: Using Google Cloud Print

Using Fire OS Printing

You can wirelessly print from Amazon Fire tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. With just a few taps in Email, Calendar, Contacts, and WPS Office, you can send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product.

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. Connect your Amazon device to the same wireless network as your product.

3. Now you are ready to print. From your Amazon application, tap the print option and select your product to print whatever is on the screen.

Note: If you see a message telling you that a plug-in is required, tap OK and tap Download. If your Amazon Fire product uses Fire OS 5 and above, your device automatically uses the built-in Mopria Print Service app to print.

Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Fire OS Printing (one of many Epson Connect Partner Solutions) and check the compatibility of your mobile device.

Parent topic: Product Basics

Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing

You can wirelessly print from Windows 10 Mobile tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. Look for the print option in your Windows 10 application to send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product.

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. Connect your Windows 10 Mobile device to the same wireless network as your product.

3. Now you are ready to print. From your Windows 10 application, tap the print option and select your product to print whatever is on the screen.

Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Windows 10 Mobile Printing (one of many Epson Connect Partner Solutions) and check the compatibility of your mobile device.

Parent topic: Product Basics

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

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 by downloading it from the Epson website. The installer program guides you through network setup.

Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of fax and 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 fax and network data and settings.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press .

3. Select Wi-Fi Setup.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.

Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network,

scroll down and select Disable Wi-Fi instead. Then follow the instructions on changing to a wired network connection in this guide.

5. Select the name of your wireless network or enter the name manually.

Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other Networks and select the Network (SSID) field. Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name.

6. Select the Password field and enter your wireless password using the displayed keypad.

Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and

lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters.

• Press or to move the cursor.

• Press to change the case of letters.

• Press to delete the previous character.

• Press to enter numbers and symbols.

• Press to enter a space.

7. Press when you finish entering your password and select Proceed.

8. Confirm the displayed network settings and select OK 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 one of the Start buttons. (Otherwise, select Done.)

10. Press the home button to return to the Home screen.

If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen is lit as shown.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

Related references

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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.

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 computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press .

3. Select Wi-Fi Setup.

You see a screen like this:

4. Scroll down and select Wi-Fi Direct Setup.

5. Select Connection Setup.

6. Select Change Password and select Yes.

Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they are disconnected when you change the password.

7. Enter your Wi-Fi Direct password.

Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.

• Press or to move the cursor.

• Press to change the case of letters.

• Press to delete the previous character.

• Press to enter numbers and symbols.

• Press to enter a space.

8. Press when you finish entering your password.

You see a screen like this:

9. Scroll down 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, then enter the password shown.

11. Press the home button to return to the Home screen.

You see either an AP or Direct connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly to your product from your computer or device.

Note: If the AP or Direct connection symbol is not displayed on the LCD screen, Wi-Fi Direct mode is not enabled. Repeat these steps to try again.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

Related references

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Related tasks

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your product to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access point. If there is no hardware button, there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for the device. Check your network product documentation for details.

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

If you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect your product to the network.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press .

3. Select Wi-Fi Setup.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select Push Button Setup (WPS).

5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.

6. Press the home button.

If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen is lit as shown.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Printing a Network Status Sheet

You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Network Status.

4. Select Wi-Fi/Network Status.

You see a screen like this:

Note: If you are connected to a wireless network, the signal strength is also displayed.

5. Select Print.

6. Press one of the Start buttons to print the network status sheet.

Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Changing or Updating Network Connections

See these sections to change or update how your product connects to a network.

Accessing the Web Config Utility Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router Disabling Wi-Fi Features

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Accessing the Web Config Utility

You can select your product's network settings and confirm its operating status using a web browser. You do this by accessing your product's built-in Web Config utility from a computer or other device that is connected to the same network as your product.

Note: For more information on the Web Config utility, see the Administrator's Guide.

1. Print a network status sheet.

2. Locate the IP address for your product that is listed on the network status sheet.

3. On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a web browser.

4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar.

You see the available Web Config utility options.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Related tasks

Printing a Network Status Sheet

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection

If you have already connected your product to your computer using a USB connection, you can change to a Wi-Fi connection.

1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product.

2. Uninstall your product software.

3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection

If you have already connected your product to your computer wirelessly, you can change to a wired network connection if necessary.

1. Disable your product's Wi-Fi features.

2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to the product's LAN port.

3. Connect the other end to any available LAN port on your router or access point.

4. Uninstall your product software.

5. Download and install your product software from the Epson website.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

7. When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select Wired network connection.

8. If you see a Select Setup Option screen, select Set up printer for the first time.

9. Continue following the rest of the on-screen instructions.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Related tasks

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

If you change the wireless router you have been using on your network, you need to update your product's Wi-Fi connection to the new router.

Note: If you switch to a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions.

1. Do one of the following:

• Windows: Uninstall your product software.

• OS X: Go to the next step.

2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Related tasks

Uninstalling Product Software - Windows

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

You may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you change your network connection type or need to solve a problem with your network connection.

Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press .

3. Select Wi-Fi Setup.

You see this screen:

4. Scroll down and select Disable Wi-Fi.

5. Select Yes to disable Wi-Fi.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Before enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript printing on your product, make sure you have installed the software as described on the Start Here sheet.

Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet

Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

The Epson Universal Print Driver supports multiple printer languages, such as PCL and ESC/P-R, and can be installed on a Windows computer.

Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before installing the printer software. Depending on your model, not all printer languages may be supported.

1. Download the EPSON Universal Print Driver from epson.com/support/wf5690.

2. Double-click the downloaded package.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions until you see this screen:

4. Select Yes: Network connection and click OK.

Note: Select the Set Default of Printer Control Language to PCL6 checkbox if you want to set the default printer language to PCL6. Leave this option deselected to set the printer language to ESC/PR. (You can change this setting later as needed.)

After the software finishes searching for products, you see a screen like this:

5. Do one of the following:

• If you are installing one product, make sure Add EPSON Universal Print Driver is selected and

continue with the next step.

• If you are installing more than one product, select Add found printers and go to step 9.

Note: You can customize and filter your product search results by clicking Display Settings.

6. Open the Select a port to connect a printer menu and select an existing printer port, if necessary. Otherwise, skip this option to create a new port automatically.

7. Select the product you want to install from the Found Printers list.

Note: Deselect the Set as default printer checkbox if you do not want the product to be set as your default printer.

8. Click OK, then skip the remaining steps.

9. If you are installing more than one product, select the products from the Found Printers list and click

Add to Printer Folder.

The selected products appear in the lower section of the screen.

10. Select the checkbox next to the product you want to make your default printer, if necessary.

11. Click OK.

Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows

If you did not install the standard Epson printer software, you need to install the PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.

Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before installing the printer software.

1. Download the Drivers and Utilities Combo Package - PS3 PostScript from

epson.com/support/wf5690.

2. Double-click the downloaded package.

3. Click OK.

4. Click Accept.

5. Click Install.

6. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X

If you did not install the standard Epson printer software, you need to install the PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.

Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before installing the printer software.

1. Download the Drivers and Utilities Combo Package - PS3 PostScript from

epson.com/support/wf5690.

2. Double-click the downloaded package.

3. Double-click EPSON.

4. Click Continue on the next two screens.

5. Click Agree.

6. Click Install.

7. If necessary, enter the administrator password.

8. Click Start and follow the on-screen instructions.

Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings

You can select settings for PCL and PostScript printing using the control panel on the product.

Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.

4. Select Universal Print Settings.

5. Select PDL Print Configuration.

You see a screen like this:

6. Select one of the options shown above, then select the settings you want to use.

7. When you are finished, press the home button.

PDL Print Configuration Options

Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

PDL Print Configuration Options

Select the PDL Print Configuration options you want to use for PCL or PostScript printing.

PDL Print Configuration option

Common Settings

Paper Size Various sizes Sets the default paper size for PCL or PostScript

Paper Type Various paper

Orientation Portrait Sets the default orientation for PCL or PostScript

Quality Draft Sets the quality for PCL or PostScript printing.

Available settings

types

Landscape

Standard

Best

Description

printing.

Sets the default paper type for PCL or PostScript printing.

printing.

PDL Print Configuration option

Available settings

Description

Ink Save Mode On/Off Saves ink by reducing print density.

Print Order Last Page on

Starts printing from the first page of a file.

Top

First Page on

Starts printing from the last page of a file.

Top

Number of Copies 1 to 999 Selects the number of copies to print.

Binding Margin Left Edge Specifies the binding edge for double-sided documents.

Top Edge

Auto Paper Ejection On/Off Ejects paper automatically when printing is stopped

during a print job.

2-Sided Printing On/Off Selects duplex printing.

PCL Menu

Font Source Resident Uses a font preinstalled on the printer.

Download Uses a font you have downloaded.

Font Number 1 to 111 Selects the default font number for the default font

source.

Pitch 0.44 to 99.99 cpi Selects the default font pitch if the font is scalable and

fixed-pitch (availability depends on font source and number settings).

Height 4.00 to 999.75 pt Selects the default font height if the font is scalable and

proportional (availability depends on font source and number settings).

Symbol Set Various Selects the default symbol set. If the selected font is not

available for the selected symbol set, the font source and number are replaced with IBM-US (the default setting).

PDL Print Configuration option

Available settings

Description

Form 5 to 128 lines Sets the number of lines for the selected paper size and

orientation. Changes the line spacing (VMI) stored in the printer. Later changes in page size or orientation cause changes in the Form value based on the stored VMI.

CR Function CR Selects the line feed command when printing with a

CR+LF

driver from a specific operating system.

LF Function LF

CR+LF

Paper Source Assign 4 Makes the paper source select command compatible

with HP LaserJet 4

4K Makes the paper source select command compatible

with HP LaserJet 4000, 5000, and 8000

5S Makes the paper source select command compatible

with HP LaserJet 5S

PS3 Menu

Error Sheet On/Off Prints a sheet showing the status when errors occur

during PostScript or PDF printing.

Coloration Color Selects the color mode for PostScript printing.

Mono

Image Protect On/Off Disable to lower the print quality automatically if the

printer's memory becomes full.

Binary On/Off Enable when printing files that contain binary images.

Allows you to print binary images even if the driver is set to ASCII.

Text Detection On/Off Converts a text file to a PostScript file when printing

(available when Printing Language is set to PS3).

PDF Page Size Various sizes Selects the paper size when printing a PDF file. If Auto

is selected, the paper size is determined based on the size of the first page.

Parent topic: Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings

Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings

You can select printer language and interface settings using the control panel on the product.

Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.

4. Select Printer Settings.

You see a screen like this:

5. Select the Printing Language and other settings you want to use.

6. When you are finished, press the home button.

Printer Language and Interface Options

Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Printer Language and Interface Options

Select the settings you want to use.

Printer Settings option Available

settings

USB I/F Timeout Setting 0.5 to 300

seconds

Printing Language Auto Select the language for the USB or network interface.

PCL

PS3

PDF

PC Connection via USB Enable Select whether to allow USB communication with the

Disable

Parent topic: Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings

Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet

You can print a PS3 (PostScript) status sheet or font list to confirm the current PostScript printer software version or fonts.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

Description

Specify the length of time before ending USB communication from a computer using the PCL or PostScript driver. This setting is necessary to avoid endless USB communication.

product.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Print Status Sheet.

4. Select the status sheet you want to print.

5. Press one of the Start buttons to print the status sheet.

Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.

Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Available Epson Papers Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette

Loading Paper in the Cassette

You can load plain paper in these sizes in the paper cassette:

• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])

• Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])

1. Close the paper stopper and output tray, if necessary.

2. Pull out the paper cassette. If you are loading paper in the optional cassette, remove the paper cassette cover.

3. Slide the edge guides outward.

Note: If you are using legal-size paper, squeeze the tab and extend the paper cassette.

4. Set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using.

5. Load a stack of 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.

6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. If you are loading paper in the optional cassette, reattach the paper cassette cover.

Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides.

7. Keep the cassette flat as you gently insert it.

8. 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.

9. Select the size and type of paper you just loaded on the product LCD screen.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

• Load only the recommended number of sheets.

• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.

• Load the printable side facedown.

• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.

• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guides.

• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Related references

Paper Loading Capacity

Related tasks

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

You can print envelopes or documents in a variety of paper types and sizes in the rear paper feed slot.

1. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.

Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper.

2. Open the feeder guard and pull up the paper support.

3. Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.

4. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.

Note: You can load one sheet of binder paper with holes on one of the long edges as shown. Do not select automatic 2-sided printing for this type of paper.

5. Do one of the following:

• Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the tray.

Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the slot.

• Load envelopes short edge first, with the flap facing down and the flap edge to the left, in the

center of the slot.

6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.

7. Select the size and type of paper you just loaded on the product LCD screen.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

• Load only the recommended number of sheets.

• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.

• Load the printable side faceup.

• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.

• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guides.

• 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.

• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Related references

Paper Loading Capacity

Related tasks

Loading Paper in the Cassette

Paper Loading Capacity

Paper type Loading capacity - paper

cassette

Plain paper 250 sheets

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])

250 sheets

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])

Epson Bright White Paper 200 sheets 50 sheets

Epson Presentation Paper Matte — 80 sheets

Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb [256 g/m2])

— 10 sheets

Loading capacity - rear paper feed slot

80 sheets

1 sheet

20 sheets for manual two-sided printing

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])

5 sheets for manual two-sided printing

— 1 sheet

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])

Paper type Loading capacity - paper

cassette

Loading capacity - rear paper feed slot

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided

Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

Epson Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss

Envelopes — 10 envelopes

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Available Epson Papers

— 20 sheets

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or 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

[216 × 279 mm])

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

S041586 500

S042384 150

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

S041062 100

[216 × 279 mm])

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches

S041067 100

[216 × 356 mm])

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided

Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

S041257

S042180

S041568 50

[216 × 279 mm])

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

S041341 50

[216 × 279 mm])

Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809

S042038

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

S041141

S041649

S041271

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808

S041727

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Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181

S042183

S041667

S042174

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5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

S042182

S042175

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Available Epson Papers

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches

Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

[210 × 297 mm])

[216 × 279 mm])

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

[216 × 279 mm])

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

S041331 20

S041117 100

S041586 500

S042384 150

S041062 100

S041067 100

S041257

S042180

100

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided

Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

S041568 50

S041341 50

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809

S042038

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

S041141

S041649

S041271

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808

S041727

5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181

S042183

S041667

S042174

5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

S042182

S042175

100

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

Note: Paper/media availability varies by country.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

S041331 20

Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting

Plain paper

Epson Bright White Paper

Letterhead paper Letterhead

Recycled paper Recycled

Color paper Color

Preprinted paper Preprinted

Envelopes Envelope

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

Epson Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Doublesided

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

Cardstock up to 68 lb (256 g/m2) Card Stock

Plain Paper / Bright White Paper

Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer; they do not apply to your product's control panel settings.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

You can change the default paper size and paper type for each source using the control panel on the product.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Paper Setup.

4. Select the paper source you want to change.

You see a screen like this:

5. Select Paper Size.

6. Select the paper size you loaded.

7. Select Paper Type.

8. Select the paper type you loaded.

9. Select OK.

10. Select another paper source to change or press the home button.

Paper Type Settings

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper Type Settings

For this paper Select this Paper Type or Media Type setting

Plain paper

Epson Bright White Paper

Epson Presentation Paper Matte

Letterhead paper Letterhead

Recycled paper Recycled

Color paper Color

Preprinted paper Preprinted

Envelopes Envelope

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy

Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Prem. Semi-Gloss

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Doublesided

Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

Plain Paper

Prem. Matte

Cardstock up to 68 lb (256 g/m2) Card Stock

Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

As an administrator, you can adjust default paper settings that apply to all print jobs sent to the product.

Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact

your administrator for assistance.

Selecting the Default Printer Settings Setting the Universal Print Settings

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Selecting the Default Printer Settings

You can change default printer settings using the control panel on the product.

Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you can't access these settings, contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select Printer Settings.

5. Select one of these Auto Error Solver options:

• Turn on this setting to display a warning and print on one side of paper only when a 2-sided

printing error occurs, or to print the data that the printer could process when a memory full error occurs.

• Turn off this setting to display an error message and stop printing if an error occurs.

6. When you are finished, press the home button to return to the Home screen.

Paper Source Settings Options

Parent topic: Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

Paper Source Settings Options

Select the Paper Source Settings options you want to use for your printed jobs.

Paper Source Settings option

Rear Paper Feed Priority

A4/Letter Auto Switching

Available settings Description

Normal Select Normal to give printing priority to paper loaded in the

Last

rear paper feed slot.

On Select On to switch the selected paper size to match the

Off

loaded paper (Letter or A4) if the wrong size is selected.

Paper Source Settings option

Available settings Description

Auto Select Settings

Error Notice Paper Size Notice Select On for either of these settings to display an error

Parent topic: Selecting the Default Printer Settings

Copy Select On for any of these settings to automatically print on

Fax

Other

Paper Type Notice

Setting the Universal Print Settings

You can change the default universal print settings using the control panel on the product.

Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see this screen:

paper from any source containing paper that matches your paper settings.

message when the selected paper type or size does not match the loaded paper.

3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.

You see this screen:

4. Select Universal Print Settings.

5. Adjust the settings as necessary.

6. When you are finished, press the home button.

Universal Print Settings Options

Parent topic: Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

Universal Print Settings Options

Select the Universal Print Settings you want to use.

Universal Print

Available settings Description

Settings option

Top Offset — Adjusts the top or left margin.

Left Offset —

Top Offset in Back

Left Offset in

— Adjusts the top or left margin of the back page when

performing double-sided printing.

—

Back

Check Paper Width

On Select On to check the paper width before printing. This

Off

prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper when the paper size settings are incorrect, but may reduce the printing speed.

Universal Print Settings option

Dry Time Standard Select the ink drying time you want to use when performing

Skip Blank Page On Select On to skip printing of blank pages automatically.

Parent topic: Setting the Universal Print Settings

Available settings Description

Long

Longer

Off

double-sided printing.

Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette

Follow these instructions to add the optional paper cassette to your product.

Note: If you are using the optional paper cassette with the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software, you must enable the second cassette in the printer software.

Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette

You can install the optional paper cassette to provide more paper capacity.

1. Turn off the product and unplug the power cord and any connected cables.

Warning: To avoid electric shock, make sure you unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the paper cassette from its carton and place it where you want to set up the product.

3. Carefully lift the product as shown, then gently lower it onto the paper cassette. Make sure the connectors and pins align correctly.

4. Reconnect the power cord and other connection cables, and plug in the product.

5. Turn on the product.

Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette

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

1. Open the document cover.

2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing into the corner. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner.

Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least

0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other.

3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.

Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product

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).You can also use the ADF to scan both sides of a 2-sided document. Make sure the originals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them.

Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.

1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward.

2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.

3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.

The ADF icon on the control panel lights up.

4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.

Note: If you are copying two originals onto one sheet, make sure the originals are loaded as shown:

Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product

Related references

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications

Related topics

Copying Scanning Faxing

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 Copying Options

Copying Documents or Photos

You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers.

1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF.

2. Load the paper you want to print on.

3. Press the home button, if necessary.

4. Select Copy.

You see a screen like this:

5. To print more than one copy, press a number key on the product's control panel, or select copies and use the displayed keypad to enter the number of copies.

6. Change any of the displayed settings as necessary.

7. Select Settings to view and change additional copy settings, if necessary. Then press the back button

8. Select Preview to preview your copy on the LCD screen.

9. Select Preset to save your copy settings.

Note: Presets can be locked by an administrator. If you can't access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.

10. When you are ready to copy, press one of the Start buttons.

Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop button or select Cancel.

Parent topic: Copying

Copying Options

Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.

Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.

Copying option Available settings Description

Layout With Border Leaves a small margin around the image or document

2-up Copies multiple page documents onto one sheet. Also,

4-up

ID Card Copies both sides of an ID card onto one side of a sheet of

Document Size Various sizes Select the document size of your original

Paper Source Various sources Select the paper source that you want to use. If you select

select Settings and change the Document Orientation and Layout Order settings as necessary.

paper

Auto, paper is fed automatically depending on the paper settings you selected for the paper sources.

Copying option Available settings Description

Zoom Custom Size Automatically sizes the image by the percentage you select

Actual Size Copies at 100% size

Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the paper size you

selected

Letter->4x6in and

Automatically converts from one size to another

other conversions

2-Sided Off Select to make 2-sided copies. When you select 1>2-Sided

2>2-Sided

or 2>1-Sided, also select Advanced and select the binding edge for your originals or copies.

1>2-Sided

2>1-Sided

Document Orientation

Portrait Specifies the orientation of your originals

Landscape

Quality Text Specifies the document type of your originals and adjusts

Text(Best)

the quality of your copies

Text & Image

Text & Image(Best)

Photo

Density Varying levels Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies

Remove Shadow Off Select On to erase the shadows that appear in the center of

a document when copying a book or that appear around a document when copying thick paper.

Remove Punch Holes

Off Select On to erase the binding holes on a document

Collate Copy Off Select On to print multiple copies of a multi-page document

both in order and sorted into sets

Copying option Available settings Description

Dry Time Standard Select to adjust the drying time for 2-sided copies, if

Long

smudges or marks appear on the front of the paper when you print on the second side

Longer

Advanced

Various settings Select advanced settings such as Saturation and

Settings

Parent topic: Copying

Sharpness

Printing from a Computer

Before printing 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. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Printing with Windows Printing with OS X Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

Printing with Windows

You can print with your product using any Windows application, 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 Selecting Extended Settings - 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.

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Epson WorkForce Pro WF-5690 User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Product Basics

Using the Control Panel

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Status Icon Information

Status Button Information

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Using Presets

Changing LCD Screen Language

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting

Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Top

Product Parts - Inside

Product Parts - Back

Checking for Software Updates

Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

Changing the Eco Settings

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Using Epson Email Print

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Using Epson Remote Print

Using Epson Scan to Cloud

Using AirPrint

Using Google Cloud Print

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

Using Fire OS Printing

Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

Printing a Network Status Sheet

Changing or Updating Network Connections

Accessing the Web Config Utility

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection

Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X

Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings

PDL Print Configuration Options

Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings

Printer Language and Interface Options

Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet

Loading Paper

Loading Paper in the Cassette

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

Paper Loading Capacity

Available Epson Papers

Available Epson Papers

Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

Paper Type Settings

Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

Selecting the Default Printer Settings

Paper Source Settings Options

Setting the Universal Print Settings

Universal Print Settings Options

Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette

Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette

Placing Originals on the Product

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder

Copying

Copying Documents or Photos