Epson WorkForce Pro WF-R8590 User's Guide

WF-R8590 User's Guide

WF-R8590 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

Setting User Feature Restrictions (Access Control) ...................................................................... 24

Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 25

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds .................................................................................................... 26

Adjusting the Screen Brightness.................................................................................................... 27

Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting .................................................................................. 28

Preventing PC Connection via USB .............................................................................................. 29

Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 30

Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 31

Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... 34

Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 36

Checking for Software Updates.......................................................................................................... 37

Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings ........................................................................... 37

Changing the Eco Mode Settings .................................................................................................. 37

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings ............................................................................................... 38

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 39

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 40

Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 41

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 41

Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 42

Using Epson Scan to Cloud........................................................................................................... 42

Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 43

Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 43

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook ......................................................................... 44

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................................................................................................................ 46

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 46

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ....................................................... 47

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 49

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode ........................................................................................................... 50

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 53

Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. 53

Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 54

Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 55

Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 55

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 55

Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection...................................................... 56

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 56

Configuring Email Server Settings................................................................................................. 57

Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... 58

Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing.................................................... 60

Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ....................................................................... 60

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows ............................................................... 64

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X...................................................................... 64

Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings ....................................................................... 65

PDL Print Configuration Options.................................................................................................... 66

Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings ............................................................................ 69

Printer Language and Interface Options........................................................................................ 70

Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet ........................................................................................... 71

Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 72

Loading Paper in the Cassette ........................................................................................................... 72

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot .............................................................. 75

Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot ...................................................................................... 79

Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 81

Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 82

Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software.............................................................................. 85

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel ........................................................... 86

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel ............................................................................................. 87

Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator................................................................................ 88

Selecting the Default Printer Settings ............................................................................................ 88

Paper Source Settings Options................................................................................................. 90

Setting the Universal Print Settings ............................................................................................... 90

Universal Print Settings Options ............................................................................................... 91

Installing the Optional Cabinet and Paper Cassettes ......................................................................... 92

Installing the Optional Cabinet....................................................................................................... 93

Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Units ............................................................................... 100

Enabling the Optional Paper Cassettes - Windows................................................................. 106

Enabling the Optional Paper Cassettes - OS X ...................................................................... 107

Placing Originals on the Product ........................................................................................................... 109

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ........................................................................................... 109

Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ...................................................................... 110

Copying .................................................................................................................................................... 113

Copying Documents or Photos......................................................................................................... 113

Copying Options............................................................................................................................... 114

Printing from a Computer ....................................................................................................................... 117

Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows ......................................................... 117

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows .................................................................................... 117

Paper Source Options - Windows ........................................................................................... 120

Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................. 120

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows................................................................................... 121

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ................................................................... 121

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows............................................................................... 124

Print Density Adjustments - Windows ..................................................................................... 124

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ........................................................... 125

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows.......................................................................... 127

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................. 128

Header/Footer Settings - Windows ......................................................................................... 129

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows......................................................................................... 130

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 131

Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................. 132

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows............................................................................... 133

Locking Printer Settings - Windows ............................................................................................. 134

Locked Setting Options........................................................................................................... 136

Entering a User ID and Password for Printing ............................................................................. 137

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................. 138

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ....................................................... 139

Changing Automatic Update Options .......................................................................................... 140

Printing with OS X ............................................................................................................................ 141

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ......................................................................................... 141

Paper Source Options - OS X ................................................................................................. 145

Print Quality Options - OS X.................................................................................................... 145

Print Options - OS X................................................................................................................ 146

Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X......................................................................................... 146

Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X......................................................................................... 147

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X ......................................................................... 147

Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X ......................................................... 149

Managing Color - OS X................................................................................................................ 149

Color Matching and Color Options - OS X............................................................................... 150

Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X......................................................................................... 151

Printing Preferences - OS X.................................................................................................... 152

Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X..................................................................................... 153

Checking Print Status - OS X .................................................................................................. 153

Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows................................................................. 154

Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ................................... 155

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows .................................... 157

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ........... 159

Selecting Maintenance Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows.................................. 161

Extended Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ................................................. 162

Selecting Default Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows.................................. 163

Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ............................................. 165

Epson Universal Print Driver Locked Setting Options ............................................................. 166

Adding Network Printers - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows............................................. 167

Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows ........................................................ 170

Enabling the Optional Paper Cassettes - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ....................... 170

Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ...................................... 172

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ............. 174

Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows.................................... 175

Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X .............................................................. 176

Enabling the Optional Paper Cassettes - PostScript Printer Software - OS X.............................. 177

Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ............................................ 178

Selecting Page Setup Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X........................................... 183

Selecting Print Layout Options - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ........................................... 184

Sizing Printed Images - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ....................................................... 185

Managing Color - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ................................................................. 185

Printing Your Document or Photo - PostScript Printer Software - OS X....................................... 186

Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ................................................... 187

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button...................................................................................... 188

Scanning .................................................................................................................................................. 189

Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. 189

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ........................................................................ 189

Scanning to Email ................................................................................................................... 191

Scanning to a Network Folder or FTP Server.......................................................................... 193

Control Panel Scanning Options ............................................................................................. 195

Creating Contacts for Scanning .............................................................................................. 197

Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs............................................................................................ 199

Starting a Scan with Document Capture Pro or Document Capture ............................................ 200

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon ................................................................................ 203

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................................................................................... 205

Selecting Epson Scan Settings ........................................................................................................ 207

Scan Modes................................................................................................................................. 207

Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................. 208

Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 208

Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode................................................................ 211

Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ...................................................................................... 211

Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 214

Scanning in Professional Mode ................................................................................................... 215

Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode ..................................................... 218

Available Image Types - Professional Mode ........................................................................... 218

Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 219

Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode ................................................................. 222

Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 224

Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 226

Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 227

Selecting Scan File Settings ........................................................................................................ 228

Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 230

Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture....................................................................................... 231

Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture........................................................................... 233

Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 234

Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service ..................................................................... 234

Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files........................................................................ 236

Entering a User ID and Password for Scanning - Windows.............................................................. 237

Faxing....................................................................................................................................................... 239

Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine .............................................................................. 239

Setting Up Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 245

Setting Up Basic Fax Features .................................................................................................... 245

Selecting Your Country or Region........................................................................................... 245

Selecting the Date and Time................................................................................................... 247

Using the Fax Setup Wizard ................................................................................................... 249

Selecting the Line Type........................................................................................................... 251

Setting the Number of Rings to Answer .................................................................................. 253

Selecting Advanced Fax Settings ................................................................................................ 255

User Default Settings - Fax ..................................................................................................... 257

Send Settings - Fax................................................................................................................. 258

Receive Settings - Fax............................................................................................................ 258

Output Settings - Fax .............................................................................................................. 259

Basic Settings - Fax ................................................................................................................ 261

Security Settings - Fax ............................................................................................................ 262

Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................ 263

Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - OS X.................................................................. 265

Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups......................................................................................... 266

Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel................................................................. 266

Creating a Contact .................................................................................................................. 267

Editing or Deleting a Contact .................................................................................................. 269

Creating a Contact Group ....................................................................................................... 270

Editing or Deleting a Contact Group........................................................................................ 272

Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows ............................................ 274

Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - OS X .................................................. 278

Sending Faxes ................................................................................................................................. 280

Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel........................................................................... 280

Sending a Fax Using the Keypad, Contact List, or History...................................................... 280

Fax Sending Options .............................................................................................................. 282

Sending a Fax at a Specified Time ......................................................................................... 284

Sending a Fax on Demand ..................................................................................................... 285

Sending a Stored Fax ............................................................................................................. 286

Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone ............................................................... 288

Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows .......................................................................... 289

Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - OS X................................................................................. 291

Receiving Faxes............................................................................................................................... 294

Fax Reception ............................................................................................................................. 294

Receiving Faxes Automatically ................................................................................................... 295

Receiving Faxes Manually........................................................................................................... 295

Forwarding Received Faxes........................................................................................................ 296

Receiving a Fax by Polling .......................................................................................................... 298

Viewing a Fax on the LCD Screen............................................................................................... 299

Checking Fax Status ....................................................................................................................... 299

Printing Fax Reports......................................................................................................................... 300

Fax Report Options ..................................................................................................................... 301

Using USB Flash Drives With Your Product ......................................................................................... 302

Inserting a USB Flash Drive ............................................................................................................. 302

USB Device Photo File Specifications ......................................................................................... 302

Disconnecting a USB Device............................................................................................................ 303

Viewing and Printing From the LCD Screen ..................................................................................... 303

Printing JPEG Photos.................................................................................................................. 303

Printing TIFF and PDF Files ....................................................................................................... 305

Photo Adjustment Options - Device Mode ................................................................................... 305

Print Setting Options - Device Mode............................................................................................ 306

Transferring Files on a USB Device ................................................................................................. 307

Setting Up File Sharing for File Transfers From Your Computer ................................................. 307

Transferring Files from a USB Device to Your Computer ............................................................ 308

Replacing Ink Supply Units (Ink Packs) and Maintenance Boxes ....................................................... 310

Check Ink and Maintenance Box Status........................................................................................... 310

Checking Ink Status on the LCD Screen...................................................................................... 311

Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status With Windows.......................................................... 311

Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status with OS X................................................................. 313

Purchase Epson Ink Packs and Maintenance Boxes ....................................................................... 314

Ink Supply Unit (Ink Pack) Part Numbers..................................................................................... 314

Removing and Installing Ink Packs................................................................................................... 315

Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Ink Packs .................................................................... 319

Printing with Expended Color Ink Packs - Windows .................................................................... 319

Printing with Expended Color Ink Packs - OS X........................................................................... 320

Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 321

Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 322

Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 324

Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 324

Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 324

Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 325

Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 327

Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 328

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 329

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 330

Flushing the Ink Tubes............................................................................................................ 332

Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 333

Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............................................................ 334

Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 336

Making Precise Alignment Adjustments ...................................................................................... 338

Cleaning the Paper Guide ................................................................................................................ 339

Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 341

Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 341

Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 344

Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 347

Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 347

Status Menu Error Codes................................................................................................................. 349

Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 352

Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 354

Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 355

Product Does Not Turn On or Off................................................................................................. 356

Noise After Ink Installation ........................................................................................................... 356

Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 356

Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 357

Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 357

Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 358

Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window...................................................................... 359

Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 360

Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 361

Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 362

Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 363

Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 363

Originals Do Not Feed From the Automatic Document Feeder.................................................... 363

Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 364

Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 364

Paper Jam Problems in the Front Cover (A) ................................................................................ 365

Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Paper Feed Slot (B1) .............................................................. 367

Paper Jam Problems in the Front Paper Feed Slot (B2).............................................................. 368

Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette (C1/C2/C3/C4).................................................................. 370

Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover 1 (D1)............................................................................ 372

Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover (E) of the Optional Paper Cassette Unit ....................... 374

Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder (F) ............................................................. 376

Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 381

Solving PostScript Printing Problems............................................................................................... 381

Nothing Prints Using the Postscript Printing Software ................................................................. 381

Documents Print Incorrectly Using the Postscript Printing Software............................................ 382

Accessing Printer Properties - Postscript - Windows ................................................................... 382

Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 383

Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 383

Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 384

Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 385

Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 386

Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 386

Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 387

Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 387

Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 387

Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 388

Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 388

Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 389

Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 389

White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 390

Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 390

Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 392

Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 392

Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 393

Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 394

Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 395

Cannot Start Epson Scan ............................................................................................................ 395

Scanning to a Network Folder or FTP is Slow.............................................................................. 396

Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 396

Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 397

Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 397

Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 398

Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 398

Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 398

Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 398

Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 399

Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 399

Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 399

Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..................................................................... 400

Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 400

Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 400

Cannot Send or Receive Faxes................................................................................................... 401

Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product ........................................ 402

Fax Memory Full Error Appears................................................................................................... 403

Sent Fax Quality is Poor .............................................................................................................. 404

Sent Fax is Received in an Incorrect Size ................................................................................... 404

Received Fax Quality is Poor ...................................................................................................... 405

Received Fax is Not Printed ........................................................................................................ 405

Solving USB Device Problems ......................................................................................................... 405

Cannot View or Print from a USB Device..................................................................................... 405

Cannot Save Files on a USB Device ........................................................................................... 406

Cannot Transfer Files To or From a USB Device......................................................................... 406

Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... 407

Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 407

Uninstalling Product Software - OS X .......................................................................................... 408

Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 409

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 410

Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 410

OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. 411

Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 412

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications .......................................................................... 412

Fax Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 413

Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 414

Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 415

Ink Pack Specifications .................................................................................................................... 416

Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 416

Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 417

Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 418

Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 418

External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. 418

Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 419

Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 420

PS3 Mode Fonts............................................................................................................................... 421

PCL5 Mode Fonts (Bitstream).......................................................................................................... 423

PCL6 Mode Fonts (Bitstream).......................................................................................................... 425

PCL Mode Fonts (URW)................................................................................................................... 427

Symbol Sets ..................................................................................................................................... 430

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 441

General Product Safety Instructions................................................................................................. 441

Ink Pack Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 443

LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 443

Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 444

Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions ................................................................................... 444

FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 444

Software Notice................................................................................................................................ 447

Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 495

Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 496

libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 496

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 497

Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 497

Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 497

WF-R8590 User's Guide

Welcome to the WF-R8590 User's Guide.

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

Product Basics

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

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 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 Setting User Feature Restrictions (Access Control) Changing LCD Screen Language Adjusting Control Panel Sounds Adjusting the Screen Brightness Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting Preventing PC Connection via USB

Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

The power button and light

The home button

The Interrupt button

The Reset button

The Stop button

6 The LCD screen

The back button

8 The Status button and lights

9 The numeric keypad

10 The C clear button

11 The B&W button

12 The Color button

Status Icon Information Status Button Information

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Status Icon Information

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

to view or change the current network settings.

Icons Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fax memory usage.

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

A fax is sending or receiving.

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

Icons Description

No Ethernet connection.

An Ethernet connection has been established.

No Wi-Fi connection.

A Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection.

A Wi-Fi connection has been established. The number of bars indicates the connection's signal strength.

An Ad hoc connection has been established.

A Wi-Fi Direct mode connection has been established.

A Simple AP mode connection has been established.

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

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

Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Status Button Information

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

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

Function Description

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

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

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

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

history.

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

Confidential Job Displays jobs that require a password to print.

Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

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

• System Administration Setup settings

• Eco mode settings

• Presets

• Contacts

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

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select Admin Settings.

4. Select Admin Password.

5. Select Register.

You see a screen like this:

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

7. Enter your password again to confirm.

8. Select OK.

9. Select Lock Setting and select On.

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

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

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Using Presets

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Related tasks

Setting User Feature Restrictions (Access Control)

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

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

• To move the cursor, select or .

Using Presets

• To change the case of letters, select .

• To delete the previous character, select .

• To enter numbers or symbols, select .

• To enter a space, select .

Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

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

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

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

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

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Add New.

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

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

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

You see a screen like this:

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

7. Select Save.

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

Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

Related tasks

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Setting User Feature Restrictions (Access Control)

Using Web Config Access Control Settings, you can restrict product features for individual users to prevent misuse of the product. Restricted features require the user to enter an ID and password on the product control panel.

After feature restrictions have been set up in Web Config, you must enable them using the product control panel.

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 System Administration.

4. Scroll down and select Security Settings.

5. Select Access Control.

6. Select On.

7. Select whether to allow Jobs Without Authentication.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Related tasks

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel Entering a User ID and Password for Printing Entering a User ID and Password for Scanning - Windows

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.

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

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration.

4. Select Common Settings.

5. Scroll down and select Language.

6. Select a language.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds

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

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

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration.

4. Select Common Settings.

5. Select Sound.

6. Select Button Press.

7. Press to decrease or to increase the sound.

8. Select OK to exit.

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

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration.

4. Select Common Settings.

5. Select LCD Brightness.

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

7. Select OK to exit.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting

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

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

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration.

4. Select Common Settings.

5. Scroll down and select Operation Time Out.

6. Select Off.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Preventing PC Connection via USB

You can disable access from a USB-connected computer. This restricts non-network access to the product and protects the security of confidential scanned documents.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Scroll down and select System Administration.

4. Select Printer Settings.

You see a screen like this:

5. Scroll down and select PC Connection via USB.

6. Select Disable.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your product.

Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back

Parent topic: Product Basics

Product Parts - Front

Certain parts are labeled with a letter and number code. If you encounter any paper jams or errors, you can use these codes to locate and correct the problem.

1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) cover (F)

2 Edge guides

3 ADF input tray (F)

4 ADF output tray

5 Ink cases (P1, P2)

6 Edge guides

7 Front paper feed slot (B2)

8 Paper cassette 1 (C1)

9 Optional cassettes 2 to 4 (C2 to C4)

10 Optional cabinet

1 Edge guides

2 Paper support

3 Rear paper feed slot (B1)

4 Feeder guard

5 Output tray

6 Edge guides

7 Paper cassette

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Inside

Certain parts are labeled with a letter and number code. If you encounter any paper jams or errors, use these codes to locate and correct the problem.

1 Document cover

2 Scanner glass

3 Control panel

4 USB Type A port for external devices

5 Print head

6 Front cover (A)

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Back

Certain parts are labeled with a letter and number code. If you encounter any paper jams or errors, use these codes to locate and correct the problem.

1 Rear cover 2 (D2)

2 AC inlet

3 Rear cover 1 (D1)

4 Rear cover (E)

5 Service USB port (do not remove sticker)

6 Line port

7 EXT port

8 LAN port

9 USB port

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Checking for Software Updates

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

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

software by selecting Software Update here:

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

• On the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window

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

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

and selecting EPSON Software Updater.

Parent topic: Product Basics

Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period of time. You can make the time period shorter and select other options to save energy and resources.

Changing the Eco Mode Settings Changing the Sleep Timer Settings Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

Parent topic: Product Basics

Changing the Eco Mode Settings

You can use the product's control panel to change the Eco Mode settings.

Note: The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides the Sleep Timer setting in the Common Settings

menu. If you turn on Eco Mode, 2-sided copying is selected by default. The Eco Mode setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

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

You see a screen like this:

3. Select On.

4. Select Configure.

5. Change any settings as necessary.

6. Select OK to exit.

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

Related tasks

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off the LCD screen.

Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance. The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides this Sleep Timer setting.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

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

4. Select Common Settings.

5. Select Sleep Timer.

You see a screen like this:

6. Do one of the following:

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

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

keypad, and press .

7. Select OK.

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

Related tasks

Changing the Eco Mode Settings

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

You can have the product turn off automatically if it is not used for a specified period of time.

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

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

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

4. Select Common Settings.

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

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

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

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

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

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

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

Parent topic: Product Basics

Using Epson Email Print

With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.

1. Set up your product for network printing. See the link below.

2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit

epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed setup

instructions.

3. Send an email with attachments to your product's Email Print address.

Note: Both the email and any attachments print by default. You can change these printing options by logging into your Epson Connect account.

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

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Use this free Apple and Android app to print to nearby Epson networked products. The Epson iPrint Mobile App lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can even scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.

1. Set up your product on a network. See the link below.

2. Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile device.

3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using.

5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.

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

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Epson Remote Print

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

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

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

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

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

4. Download and install the Remote Print software.

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

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

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

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Epson Scan to Cloud

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using AirPrint

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

1. Load paper in your product.

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

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

4. Print from your device to your product.

Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website.

Parent topic: Product Basics

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Google Cloud Print

With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.

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

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

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

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

5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option.

Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen instructions to update your product.

6. Click Register.

7. Select the checkbox to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.

8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page.

A separate browser window opens.

9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.

10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page.

Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, computer, Apple or Android device with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

Parent topic: Product Basics

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

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

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

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

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

3. Do one of the following:

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

screen.

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

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

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

4. Click Add Device.

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

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

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

Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, iPhone, or Android phone with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps

Parent topic: Using Google Cloud Print

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi or wired network.

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet Changing or Updating Network Connections

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point. The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network.

1 Epson product

2 Wireless router or access point

3 Computer with a wireless interface

4 Computer

5 Internet

6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point)

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.

To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software by downloading it from the Epson website. The installer program guides you through network setup.

Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of fax and network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your fax and network data and settings.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press .

3. Select Wi-Fi Setup.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.

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

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

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

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

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

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

lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters.

• Press or to move the cursor.

• Press to change the case of letters.

• Press to delete the previous character.

• Press to enter numbers and symbols.

• Press to enter a space.

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

8. Confirm the displayed network settings and select OK to save them.

Note: If you need to change a setting, press the back button.

9. If you want to print a network setup report, press one of the buttons. (Otherwise, select Done.)

10. Press the home button to exit.

Your product should now be connected to the network.

Note: If the WiFi connection symbol isn't lit or doesn't appear on the LCD screen, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

Related references

Status Icon Information

Related tasks

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point.

1 Epson product

2 Computer with a wireless interface

3 Other wireless device

Your product automatically selects one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device:

Access point mode

If your product is not already connected to a wireless network, it enters access point mode and the product itself acts as the network access point for up to 4 devices. When operating in this mode, your product displays an AP connection symbol on the LCD screen.

Peer-to-peer mode

If your product is already connected to a wireless network, it enters peer-to-peer mode and disconnects from any other networks. This also disables any other product features requiring access to the Internet. When operating in this mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol on the LCD screen.

Note: To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your computer or other device. Your product will reconnect to the previously used network.

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Related references

Status Icon Information

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press .

3. Select Wi-Fi Setup.

You see a screen like this:

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

5. Select Connection Setup.

6. Select Change Password and select Yes.

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

7. Enter your new Wi-Fi Direct password.

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

• Press or to move the cursor.

• Press to change the case of letters.

• Press to delete the previous character.

• Press to enter numbers and symbols.

• Press to enter a space.

8. Press when you finish entering your password.

You see a screen like this:

9. Scroll down to view the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and password.

10. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown.

11. Press the home button to exit.

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

Status Icon Information

Related tasks

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

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

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

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

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

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press .

3. Select Wi-Fi Setup.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select Push Button Setup (WPS).

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

6. Press the home button to exit.

Your product should now be connected to the network.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Printing a Network Status Sheet

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

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Network Status.

4. Select Wi-Fi/Network Status.

You see a screen like this:

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

5. Select Print.

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

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

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Changing or Updating Network Connections

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

Accessing the Web Config Utility Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router Configuring Email Server Settings 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

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection

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

1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product.

2. Uninstall your product software.

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

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection

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

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

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

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

4. Uninstall your product software.

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

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

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

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

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

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Related tasks

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

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

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

1. Do one of the following:

• Windows: Uninstall your product software.

• OS X: Go to the next step.

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

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Related tasks

Uninstalling Product Software - Windows

Configuring Email Server Settings

To use features such as scanning to email or forwarding faxes to email, you need to configure the email server. You can select settings for the email server 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 Wi-Fi/Network Settings.

5. Select Advanced Setup.

6. Select Email Server.

7. Select Server Settings.

You see a screen like this:

8. Select one of the options shown above, then select the settings you want to use. Contact your internet service provider if necessary to confirm the authentication method for the email server.

9. Select OK to save and select Done to exit.

10. Select Connection Check to verify the connection to the email server.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Related tasks

Scanning to Email Forwarding Received Faxes

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

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

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

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press .

3. Select Wi-Fi Setup.

You see this screen:

4. Scroll down and select Disable Wi-Fi.

5. Select Yes to disable Wi-Fi.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

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

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

Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

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

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

1. Download the EPSON Universal Print Driver from epson.com/support/wfr8590.

2. Double-click the downloaded package.

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

4. Select Yes: Network connection and click OK.

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

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

5. Do one of the following:

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

continue with the next step.

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

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

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

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

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

8. Click OK, then skip the remaining steps.

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

Add to Printer Folder.

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

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

11. Click OK.

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

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows

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

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

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

epson.com/support/wfr8590.

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/wfr8590.

2. Double-click the downloaded package.

3. Double-click EPSON.

4. Click Continue on the next two screens.

5. Click Agree.

6. Click Install.

7. If necessary, enter the administrator password.

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

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

Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings

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

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

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

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

4. Select Universal Print Settings.

5. Select PDL Print Configuration.

You see a screen like this:

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

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

PDL Print Configuration Options

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

PDL Print Configuration Options

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

PDL Print Configuration option

Common Settings

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

Paper Type Various paper

Orientation Portrait Sets the default orientation for PCL or PostScript

Quality Draft Sets the quality for PCL or PostScript printing.

Available settings

types

Landscape

Standard

Best

Description

printing.

Sets the default paper type for PCL or PostScript printing.

printing.

PDL Print Configuration option

Available settings

Description

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

Print Order Last Page on

Starts printing from the first page of a file.

Top

First Page on

Starts printing from the last page of a file.

Top

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

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

Top Edge

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

during a print job.

2-Sided Printing On/Off Selects duplex printing.

PCL Menu

Font Source Resident Uses a font preinstalled on the printer.

Download Uses a font you have downloaded.

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

source.

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

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

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

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

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

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

PDL Print Configuration option

Available settings

Description

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

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

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

CR+LF

driver from a specific operating system.

LF Function LF

CR+LF

Paper Source Assign 4 Makes the paper source select command compatible

with HP LaserJet 4

4K Makes the paper source select command compatible

with HP LaserJet 4000, 5000, and 8000

5S Makes the paper source select command compatible

with HP LaserJet 5S

PS3 Menu

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

during PostScript or PDF printing.

Coloration Color Selects the color mode for PostScript printing.

Mono

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

printer's memory becomes full.

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

(available when the product is connected to the network). Allows you to print binary images even if the driver is set to ASCII.

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

(available when Printing Language is set to PS3).

PDL Print Configuration option

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

Parent topic: Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings

Available settings

Description

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

Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings

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

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

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

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

4. Select Printer Settings.

You see a screen like this:

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

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

Printer Language and Interface Options

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

Printer Language and Interface Options

Select the settings you want to use.

Printer Settings option Available

settings

USB I/F Timeout Setting 0.5 to 300

seconds

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

PCL

PS3

PDF

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

Disable

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.

Parent topic: Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings

Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet

You can print a PS3 (PostScript) status sheet to confirm the current font information and PostScript printing software version.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Print Status Sheet.

4. Select PS3 Status Sheet.

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

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

Loading Paper

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

Note: Load only plain paper when printing with the PostScript (PS3) printer software.

Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Loading Paper in the Front 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 the Optional Cabinet and Paper Cassettes

Loading Paper in the Cassette

You can load paper up to this size in the paper cassette: A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])

Note: If the optional paper cassette units are installed, do not remove more than one cassette at a time.

1. Make sure the product is not operating and pull out the paper cassette.

2. Slide the front edge guide outward all the way, then slide the side edge guides to the paper size you are using.

3. Load paper with the printable side facedown and slide the front edge guide against the paper.

Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the arrow mark inside the edge guides.

4. Make sure the paper size label matches the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette. If necessary, remove the label holder and change the paper size indicated on the label.

5. Insert the paper cassette all the way into the product.

6. Extend the output tray.

7. Select the size and type of paper you 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 Specifications Paper Loading Capacity

Related tasks

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

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

2. Slide the edge guides outward.

3. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets 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.

4. Do one of the following:

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

Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load paper above the arrow

marks inside the edge guides.

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

center of the slot.

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

6. Extend the output tray.

7. Select the size and type of paper you loaded in the Paper Setup menu.

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 Specifications Paper Loading Capacity

Related tasks

Loading Paper in the Cassette

Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot

You can load one sheet of paper in the front paper feed slot.

Note: You cannot load paper while printing from the front paper feed slot. Paper that is too stiff may not load correctly even if it is within the product's paper thickness specifications.

1. Extend the output tray.

2. Slide the edge guides to the paper size you are using.

3. Insert the paper with the printable side facedown until the product pulls it in partially.

Note: Keep the paper straight to prevent it from loading at an angle.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

• Load only one sheet at a time.

• 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.

• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Related references

Paper Specifications Paper Loading Capacity

Related tasks

Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

Paper Loading Capacity

Paper type Loading capacity

Plain paper

Paper cassettes Rear paper feed slot Front paper

feed slot

A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches

50 sheets 1

[297 × 420 mm])

Up to the arrow mark

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

80 sheets 1 [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) , and Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])

Up to the arrow mark

Epson Bright White Paper

200 sheets (cassette 1)

50 sheets 1

400 sheets (cassettes 2 to 4)

Epson Presentation Paper Matte — A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches

[297 × 420 mm]) and

larger

50 sheets

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm]) and

smaller

70 sheets

Epson Photo Paper Glossy

— 20

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy

—

Paper type Loading capacity

Paper cassettes Rear paper feed slot Front paper

feed slot

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided

— A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches

[297 × 420 mm]) and

larger

10 sheets

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm]) and

smaller

20 sheets

—

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

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

— A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches

[297 × 420 mm]), Letter

—

(8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm]) and A4

(8.3 × 11.7 inches

[210 × 297 mm])

10 sheets

Envelopes — 10 envelopes —

You can print 2-sided print jobs automatically or manually. You can only print 2-sided print jobs

manually in the rear paper feed slot. Load up to 30 sheets for manual 2-sided print jobs.

You can load up to 5 sheets for manual 2-sided print jobs.

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

[216 × 279 mm])

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

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

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm])

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

11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm)

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

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

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

11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm)

A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])

S041586 500

S042384 150

S041062 100

S041067 100

S041069 100

S041070 100

S041257

S042180

100

S041468 50

S041260 50

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm)

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

S041263 50

S041568 50

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

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

S042038

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

S041141

S041649

S041271

11 × 17 inches

S041156 20

(279 × 432 mm)

13 × 19 inches

S041143 20

(330 × 483 mm)

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808

S041727

16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches

S042109 20

[102 × 181 mm])

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

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

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

11 × 14 inches

S042183

S041667

S041466 20

(279 × 356 mm)

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11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)

A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm)

S041290 20

S041288 20

S041289 20

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

Parent topic: Loading Paper

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181

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

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

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

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

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

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 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

Plain Paper / Bright White Paper

S042174

S042182

S042175

S041331 20

S041327 20

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Letterhead paper Letterhead

Recycled paper Recycled

Color paper Color

Preprinted paper Preprinted

Envelopes Envelope

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy

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

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting

Epson Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Doublesided

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

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

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

Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

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

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Paper Setup.

4. Select the paper source you want to change.

You see a screen like this:

5. Select Paper Size.

6. Select the paper size you loaded.

7. Select Paper Type.

8. Select the paper type you loaded.

9. Select OK.

10. Select another paper source to change or press home to return to exit.

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.

Paper type loaded Paper Type setting

Plain paper

Epson Bright White Paper

Letterhead paper Letterhead

Recycled paper Recycled

Color paper Color

Preprinted paper Preprinted

Plain Paper

Paper type loaded Paper Type setting

Envelopes Envelope

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy

Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy

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

Epson Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Doublesided

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

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

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

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

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 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.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select Printer Settings.

5. Select the Paper Source Settings options you want to use.

6. Select one of these Auto Error Resolver options:

• Turn on this setting to display a warning and print single-sided when a 2-sided printing error occurs, or to print only what 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.

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

Paper Source Settings Options

Parent topic: Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

Paper Source Settings Options

Select the paper source 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.

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 to exit.

Universal Print Settings Options

Parent topic: Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

Universal Print Settings Options

Select the universal print setting options you want to use for your printed jobs.

Universal Print Settings option

Top Offset — Adjust the top or left margin.

Left Offset —

Available settings Description

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.

PDL Configuration

Parent topic: Setting the Universal Print Settings

— Adjust 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

Common Settings Selects the settings for printing with PCL and PostScript

PCL Menu

PS3 Menu

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

double-sided printing.

Page Description Language drivers.

Installing the Optional Cabinet and Paper Cassettes

Follow these instructions to add the optional cabinet and paper cassette to your product. If you are installing the optional cabinet, install the cabinet under the bottom of the optional cassette unit first.

Installing the Optional Cabinet Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Units

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Installing the Optional Cabinet

You can install the optional cabinet to provide mobility and extra storage space.

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 cabinet from its packaging and remove any protective materials.

3. Make sure you have all the items shown here:

4. Place the cabinet on a flat surface and lock the front casters.

5. Attach and secure the stands to the cabinet with the included screws.

Caution: Make sure the stands are securely attached or the product may fall over.

6. Remove the output tray and paper cassette from the product.

Note: If you installed the optional paper cassette unit, remove the paper cassette from the optional cassette unit instead.

7. Lift up your product and gently lower it onto the cabinet with the corners aligned. Secure the product to the cabinet with the included screws.

Warning: To lift the product, have two or more people hold it as shown here. Lifting from other areas

may cause the product to fall or cause you to pinch your fingers when placing the product down.

Note: Secure the optional cassette to the cabinet as shown here.

8. Secure the back of the product or paper cassette unit to the cabinet using the included brackets and screws.

9. Insert the paper cassette you removed and attach the output tray.

10. Connect the power cord and other connection cables, then plug in the product.

Parent topic: Installing the Optional Cabinet and Paper Cassettes

Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Units

You can install up to three optional paper cassette units to provide more paper capacity. If you are using the optional cabinet, install the cabinet under the bottom of the cassette unit first.

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. Uninstall any optional cassette units already installed on the product.

Note: To uninstall any optional cassette units, turn off the product, unplug the power cord, disconnect any cables, and follow the rest of these instructions in reverse.

3. Remove the paper cassette unit from its packaging and remove any protective materials.

4. Make sure you have all the items shown here:

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Epson WorkForce Pro WF-R8590 User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Product Basics

Using the Control Panel

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Status Icon Information

Status Button Information

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Using Presets

Setting User Feature Restrictions (Access Control)

Changing LCD Screen Language

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting

Preventing PC Connection via USB

Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Front

Product Parts - Inside

Product Parts - Back

Checking for Software Updates

Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings

Changing the Eco Mode Settings

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Using Epson Email Print

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Using Epson Remote Print

Using Epson Scan to Cloud

Using AirPrint

Using Google Cloud Print

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

Printing a Network Status Sheet

Changing or Updating Network Connections

Accessing the Web Config Utility

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection

Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

Configuring Email Server Settings

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X

Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings

PDL Print Configuration Options

Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings

Printer Language and Interface Options

Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet

Loading Paper

Loading Paper in the Cassette

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

Loading Paper in the Front 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

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

Selecting the Default Printer Settings

Paper Source Settings Options

Setting the Universal Print Settings

Universal Print Settings Options

Installing the Optional Cabinet and Paper Cassettes

Installing the Optional Cabinet

Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Units