Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 User's Guide

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WF-M5694 User's Guide
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Contents

WF-M5694 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
Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 28
Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 29
Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... 32
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 33
Checking for Software Updates.......................................................................................................... 33
Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings ........................................................................... 34
Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 36
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 37
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 38
Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 40
Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 40
Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook ......................................................................... 41
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Using Fire OS Printing ....................................................................................................................... 42
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing .................................................................................................... 43
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................................................................................................................ 44
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 44
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ....................................................... 45
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 48
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 51
Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 52
Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 54
Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 54
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection...................................................... 55
Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing.................................................... 57
Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ....................................................................... 57
Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows ............................................................... 61
Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X...................................................................... 61
Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings ....................................................................... 62
Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings ............................................................................ 65
Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet ........................................................................................... 67
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 69
Loading Paper in the Cassette ........................................................................................................... 69
Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot .............................................................. 73
Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 78
Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 79
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software.............................................................................. 80
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel ........................................................... 80
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Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator................................................................................ 82
Paper Source Settings Options................................................................................................. 84
Universal Print Settings Options ............................................................................................... 86
Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette ............................................................ 86
Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 88
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 88
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ........................................................................ 89
Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 93
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 93
Copying Options................................................................................................................................. 94
Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 97
Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 97
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 97
Paper Source Options - Windows ............................................................................................. 99
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................. 100
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows................................................................................... 100
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ................................................................... 101
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows............................................................................... 103
Print Density Adjustments - Windows ..................................................................................... 104
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ........................................................... 105
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................. 106
Header/Footer Settings - Windows ......................................................................................... 107
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows......................................................................................... 108
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 110
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows............................................................................... 111
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................. 112
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ....................................................... 113
Changing Automatic Update Options .......................................................................................... 114
Printing with OS X ............................................................................................................................ 115
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ......................................................................................... 116
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Paper Source Options - OS X ................................................................................................. 119
Print Quality Options - OS X.................................................................................................... 119
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X......................................................................................... 120
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X......................................................................................... 121
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X ......................................................................... 121
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X ......................................................... 123
Managing Color - OS X................................................................................................................ 123
Color Matching Options - OS X ............................................................................................... 124
Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X......................................................................................... 124
Printing Preferences - OS X.................................................................................................... 125
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X..................................................................................... 126
Checking Print Status - OS X .................................................................................................. 126
Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows................................................................. 127
Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ................................... 128
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows .................................... 129
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ........... 132
Selecting Maintenance Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows.................................. 134
Extended Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ................................................. 135
Selecting Default Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows.................................. 136
Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ............................................. 138
Epson Universal Print Driver Locked Setting Options ............................................................. 139
Adding Network Printers - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows............................................. 140
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows ........................................................ 143
Enabling the Optional Paper Cassette - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ......................... 143
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ...................................... 144
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ............. 147
Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows.................................... 148
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X .............................................................. 149
Enabling the Optional Paper Cassette - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ............................... 150
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ............................................ 151
Selecting Page Setup Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X........................................... 155
Selecting Print Layout Options - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ........................................... 156
Sizing Printed Images - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ....................................................... 157
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Managing Color - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ................................................................. 157
Printing Your Document or Photo - PostScript Printer Software - OS X....................................... 158
Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ................................................... 159
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button...................................................................................... 160
Scanning .................................................................................................................................................. 161
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. 161
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ........................................................................ 161
Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs............................................................................................ 163
Starting a Scan with Document Capture Pro or Document Capture ............................................ 164
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon ................................................................................ 167
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................................................................................... 169
Selecting Epson Scan Settings ........................................................................................................ 171
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................. 171
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................. 171
Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 172
Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode................................................................ 175
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ...................................................................................... 175
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 178
Scanning in Professional Mode ................................................................................................... 179
Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode ..................................................... 182
Available Image Types - Professional Mode ........................................................................... 182
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 183
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode ................................................................. 186
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 188
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 191
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 191
Selecting Scan File Settings ........................................................................................................ 193
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 195
Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture....................................................................................... 196
Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture........................................................................... 198
Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 199
Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service ..................................................................... 199
Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files........................................................................ 201
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Faxing....................................................................................................................................................... 204
Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine .............................................................................. 204
Setting Up Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 207
Setting Up Basic Fax Features .................................................................................................... 208
Selecting Your Country or Region........................................................................................... 208
Selecting the Date and Time................................................................................................... 209
Using the Fax Setup Wizard ................................................................................................... 211
Selecting the Line Type........................................................................................................... 214
Setting the Number of Rings to Answer .................................................................................. 216
Selecting Advanced Fax Settings ................................................................................................ 218
User Default Settings - Fax ..................................................................................................... 220
Send Settings - Fax................................................................................................................. 221
Receive Settings - Fax............................................................................................................ 221
Output Settings - Fax .............................................................................................................. 222
Basic Settings - Fax ................................................................................................................ 224
Security Settings - Fax ............................................................................................................ 225
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................ 226
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - OS X.................................................................. 228
Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups......................................................................................... 229
Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel................................................................. 230
Creating a Contact .................................................................................................................. 230
Editing or Deleting a Contact .................................................................................................. 232
Creating a Contact Group ....................................................................................................... 233
Editing or Deleting a Contact Group........................................................................................ 235
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows ............................................ 237
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - OS X .................................................. 241
Sending Faxes ................................................................................................................................. 243
Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel........................................................................... 243
Sending a Fax Using the Keypad, Contact List, or History...................................................... 243
Fax Sending Options .............................................................................................................. 245
Sending a Fax at a Specified Time ......................................................................................... 247
Sending a Fax on Demand ..................................................................................................... 248
Sending a Stored Fax ............................................................................................................. 249
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Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone ............................................................... 250
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows .......................................................................... 251
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - OS X................................................................................. 254
Receiving Faxes............................................................................................................................... 257
Fax Reception ............................................................................................................................. 257
Receiving Faxes Automatically ................................................................................................... 258
Receiving Faxes Manually........................................................................................................... 258
Forwarding Received Faxes........................................................................................................ 259
Receiving a Fax by Polling .......................................................................................................... 261
Viewing a Fax on the LCD Screen............................................................................................... 262
Checking Fax Status ....................................................................................................................... 262
Printing Fax Reports......................................................................................................................... 263
Fax Report Options ..................................................................................................................... 264
Using an External Device with Your Product ........................................................................................ 265
Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device.......................................................... 265
USB Device Photo File Specifications ......................................................................................... 265
Disconnecting a USB Device............................................................................................................ 266
Viewing and Printing From the LCD Screen ..................................................................................... 266
Printing JPEG Photos.................................................................................................................. 267
Printing TIFF Files ...................................................................................................................... 268
Printing PDF Files ....................................................................................................................... 268
Photo Adjustment Options - Device Mode ................................................................................... 269
Print Setting Options - Device Mode............................................................................................ 270
Transferring Files on a USB Device ................................................................................................. 271
Setting Up File Sharing for File Transfers From Your Computer ................................................. 271
Transferring Files from a USB Device to Your Computer ............................................................ 272
Replacing the Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box .............................................................................. 274
Check Status of the Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box ................................................................. 274
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen............................................................................ 274
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows ................................................ 275
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X....................................................... 278
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box .................................................................... 279
Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers...................................................................... 279
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Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge........................................................................................ 279
Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 284
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 287
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 287
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 287
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 288
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 290
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 293
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 293
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 296
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 ................................................................................................................ 303
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 305
Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 305
Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 307
Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 308
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 308
Status Menu Error Codes................................................................................................................. 310
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................................................................. 318
Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window...................................................................... 319
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 320
Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 321
Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 322
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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 ............................................................................................................. 332
Solving PCL/PostScript Problems .................................................................................................... 332
Nothing Prints Using the PCL/Postscript Printer Software........................................................... 333
Settings Are Missing from the PCL or PostScript Printer Software .............................................. 333
Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet..................................................................................... 333
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 333
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 334
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 334
Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 335
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 336
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 337
Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 337
Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 337
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 338
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 338
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 339
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 339
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 340
White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 340
Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 341
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 342
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 343
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 344
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 344
Cannot Start Epson Scan ............................................................................................................ 345
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Scanning to a Network Folder or FTP is Slow.............................................................................. 346
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 346
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 347
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 347
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 347
Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 348
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 348
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 348
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 349
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 349
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 349
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..................................................................... 350
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 350
Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 350
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes................................................................................................... 350
Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product ........................................ 352
Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... 352
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 352
Uninstalling Product Software - OS X .......................................................................................... 354
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 354
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 356
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 356
OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. 357
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 358
Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 358
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications .......................................................................... 358
Fax Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 359
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 360
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 361
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 362
Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 363
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 363
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 364
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Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 364
Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 365
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 366
PS3 Mode Fonts............................................................................................................................... 366
PCL5 Mode Fonts (Bitstream).......................................................................................................... 368
PCL6 Mode Fonts (Bitstream).......................................................................................................... 371
PCL Mode Fonts (URW)................................................................................................................... 373
Symbol Sets ..................................................................................................................................... 375
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 383
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 383
General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 383
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 385
LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 386
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 386
Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions ................................................................................... 386
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 387
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 389
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 390
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 390
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 391
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 391
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 391
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WF-M5694 User's Guide
Welcome to the WF-M5694 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
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
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Control Panel Buttons and Lights

1
The power button and light
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The home button
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The Interrupt button
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The Reset button
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The Stop button
6 The LCD screen
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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
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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).
The ink cartridge is 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.
The ink cartridge is 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.
No Ethernet connection.
An Ethernet connection has been established.
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Icons Description
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.
Access to the product's functions are restricted to authorized users and a user is currently logged in. Press the icon to log out.
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.
Function Description
Printer Displays the status of consumables and any errors that have occurred
Job Monitor Displays the current job and any jobs waiting to be processed.
with the product. Select the error from the list to display the error message.
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Function Description
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.
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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
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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 .
• To enter numbers or symbols, select .
• To enter a space, select .
Using Presets
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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1 Edge guides
2 Paper stopper
3 Output tray extension
4 Output tray
5 Edge guides
6 Rear paper feed slot
7 Feeder guard
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1 Document cover
2 Scanner glass
3 Control panel
4 USB Type A port for external devices
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Inside

1 Ink cartridge slots
2 Front cover
3 Print head
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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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
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• 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.
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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.
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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.
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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

Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to print and scan documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe.
Print from anywhere with these Epson Connect solutions:
• Epson Email Print
• Epson iPrint Mobile App
• Epson Remote Print
Scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product with Epson Scan to Cloud or the Epson iPrint Mobile App.
Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Epson Remote Print
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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. Both the email and the attachments will print automatically.
1. Connect your product to your network. See the link below.
2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, see the link below to use your product control panel to activate your unique email address. Or visit epsonconnect.com to learn more about Email Print, create your Epson Connect account, and register your product to the Epson Connect service.
3. Now you are ready to send and print emails to your product's Email Print address.
Note: Go to epsonconnect.com and log into your Epson connect account to personalize your product's email, adjust print settings, and set up other Epson Connect services.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Use this free Apple and Android app to print and scan with networked Epson products. Epson iPrint lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can 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. Connect your product to your wireless 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 as your product.
5. Open Epson iPrint and select your Epson product.
Now you are ready to print or scan with your mobile device and your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
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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.
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

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

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

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

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.
To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software 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:
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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.
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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 the B&W button. (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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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 the B&W button 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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/wfm5694downloads.
2. Double-click the downloaded package.
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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/wfm5694downloads.
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/wfm5694downloads.
2. Double-click the downloaded package.
3. Double-click EPSON.
4. Click Continue on the next two screens.
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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
Related topics
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X

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.
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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.
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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).
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PDL Print Configuration option
Form 5 to 128 lines Sets the number of lines for the selected paper size and
CR Function CR Selects the line feed command when printing with a
LF Function LF
Paper Source Assign 4 Makes the paper source select command compatible
PS3 Menu
Error Sheet On/Off Prints a sheet showing the status when errors occur
Available settings
CR+LF
CR+LF
4K Makes the paper source select command compatible
5S Makes the paper source select command compatible
Description
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.
driver from a specific operating system.
with HP LaserJet 4
with HP LaserJet 4000, 5000, and 8000
with HP LaserJet 5S
during PostScript or PDF printing.
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.
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.
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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
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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.
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You see a screen like this:
3. Select Print Status Sheet.
4. Select the status sheet you want to print.
5. Press the B&W button to print the status sheet.
Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing
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Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Note: Load only plain paper when printing with the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software.
Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Paper Loading Capacity

Paper type Loading capacity - paper
cassette
Plain paper
Copy paper
Letterhead
Recycled paper
Color paper
Preprinted paper
Epson Bright White Paper 200 sheets 50 sheets
Epson Presentation Paper Matte 80 sheets
Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb [256 g/m2])
250 sheets
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
250 sheets
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])
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]) or 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])
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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
Envelopes 10 envelopes
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Available Epson Papers

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
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
20 sheets
S041586 500
[216 × 279 mm])
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
S042384 150
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
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S041062 100
S041067 100
S041257
S042180
S041568 50
50
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

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 Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double­sided
Plain Paper / Bright White Paper
Premium Presentation Paper Matte
S041341 50
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Cardstock up to 68 lb (256 g/m2) Card Stock
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.
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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.
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10. Select another paper source to change or press the home button.

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

Parent topic: Loading Paper
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel
For this paper Select this Paper 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 Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double­sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb [256 g/m2]) Card Stock
Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
Plain Paper
Prem. Matte

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
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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:
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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
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
Available settings Description
Normal Select Normal to give printing priority to paper loaded in the
Last
On Select On to switch the selected paper size to match the
Off
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.
rear paper feed slot.
loaded paper (Letter or A4) if the wrong size is selected.
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.
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1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.
You see this screen:
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
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Universal Print Settings Options
Select the Universal Print Settings you want to use.
Universal Print Settings option
Top Offset Adjusts the top or left margin.
Left Offset
Top Offset in Back
Left Offset in Back
Check Paper Width
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
Adjusts the top or left margin of the back page when
performing double-sided printing.
On Select On to check the paper width before printing. This
Off
Long
Longer
Off
prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper when the paper size settings are incorrect, but may reduce the printing speed.
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
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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
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Placing Originals on the Product

Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product.
Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it.
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
1. Open the document cover.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
Related references
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications
Related topics
Copying Scanning Faxing
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Copying

See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.
Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.
Copying Documents or Photos 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.
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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 the B&W button.
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.
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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
On
Off Select On to erase the binding holes on a document
On
Collate Copy Off Select On to print multiple copies of a multi-page document
On
both in order and sorted into sets
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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
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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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2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.
Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.
You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
4. For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on.
5. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size.
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6. Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.
8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.
9. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing setting and select the options you want.
10. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.
11. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
12. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.
13. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select Job Arranger Lite.
14. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select On in the Quiet Mode menu.
Paper Source Options - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Paper Type Settings - Control Panel
Related tasks
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Paper Source Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that source.
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Auto Select
Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.
Paper Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Paper Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Rear Paper Feed Slot
Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper source.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Draft
For draft printing on plain paper.
Standard
For everyday text and image printing.
High
For photos and graphics with high print quality.
More Settings
Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and quality.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job.
2-Up and 4-Up
Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and border options.
2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster
Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
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