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Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4590 Owner's Manual

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Contents

WorkForce Pro WP-4590 User's Guide .................................................................................................... 13
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software .................................................................................. 24
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 34
Setting Up the Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 14
Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights ........................................................................... 14
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 15
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds................................................................................................. 16
Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 16
Printer Parts - Front ....................................................................................................................... 19
Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing ......................................................................... 21
Using EPSON Connect Email Print ................................................................................................... 22
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows 7/Windows Vista .................................. 24
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows XP ........................................................ 28
Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X .............................................................. 33
Loading Paper in the Cassette ........................................................................................................... 34
Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray ........................................................................... 39
Loading Envelopes ............................................................................................................................ 42
Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 45
Available EPSON Papers................................................................................................................... 46
Paper or Media Type Settings ............................................................................................................ 48
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source ............................................................................................. 49
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Control Panel................................................................ 49
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software ................................. 50
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows ........... 50
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Mac OS X.......... 52
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Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software.................................................. 54
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software - Windows............................ 55
Setting the Paper Size - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X ............................................. 56
Setting Additional Paper Options ....................................................................................................... 57
Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette ............................................................ 58
Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette ............................................................................. 58
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PCL Printer Software - Windows........................ 59
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows .... 61
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X .. 63
Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 65
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 65
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ........................................................................ 66
Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 70
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 70
Paper Type Settings - Copying........................................................................................................... 71
Paper Size Settings - Copying............................................................................................................ 72
Copying Options................................................................................................................................. 72
Printing From a Computer ........................................................................................................................ 74
Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows ........................................................... 74
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows............................. 74
Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows ................................... 77
Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows...................................... 77
Multi-Page Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows ........................... 78
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows ........... 78
Double-sided Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows ....................... 80
Print Density Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows.............................. 81
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows.... 81
Custom Color Correction Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows .................. 82
Additional Settings Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows............................ 84
Selecting a Printing Preset - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows ................................. 84
Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows ....................... 85
Selecting Default Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows .......................... 86
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Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens - Standard EPSON Printer Software -
Windows ................................................................................................................................... 87
Changing Automatic Update Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows ................. 88
Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ....................................................... 90
Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X .................................. 94
Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X .................................... 94
Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ................................................ 95
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ......................... 95
Sizing Printed Images - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ....................................... 96
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X.......... 97
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS
X ............................................................................................................................................... 99
Managing Color - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ................................................ 99
Color Matching and Color Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ............. 100
Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X ................... 101
Checking Print Status - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X................................. 102
Selecting Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X........................ 102
Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X................................... 103
Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows............................................................................ 104
Selecting the Product - PCL Printer Software - Windows ............................................................ 104
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows................................................ 106
Selecting Output and Graphics Options - PCL Printer Software - Windows ................................ 108
Selecting Finishing Options - PCL Printer Software - Windows ................................................... 109
Selecting Default Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows ............................................. 111
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows ........................................................ 112
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ...................................... 112
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ............. 114
Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows.................................... 116
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X....................................................... 117
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X .................................... 117
Selecting Page Setup Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X ................................... 121
Selecting Print Layout Options - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X ................................... 122
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Sizing Printed Images - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X ................................................ 123
Managing Color - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X ......................................................... 123
Printing Your Document or Photo - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X ............................... 124
Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X ............................................ 125
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button...................................................................................... 126
Scanning .................................................................................................................................................. 127
Connecting a USB Thumb Drive or External Device ........................................................................ 127
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. 128
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ........................................................................ 128
Scan to USB Device Options .................................................................................................. 130
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................. 131
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon ................................................................................ 131
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................................................................................... 134
Selecting Epson Scan Settings ........................................................................................................ 136
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................. 136
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................. 136
Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................. 137
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode ...................................................................................... 140
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode ........................................................................... 143
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode....................................................................................... 144
Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 146
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ...................................................................................... 148
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 150
Scanning in Professional Mode ................................................................................................... 151
Available Image Types - Professional Mode ........................................................................... 154
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 154
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode ................................................................. 157
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 159
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 162
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 162
Selecting Scan File Settings ........................................................................................................ 163
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 164
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture ....................................................... 165
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Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture ................................................................... 166
Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 166
Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ 167
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan .......................................................................................... 170
Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)................................................................. 171
Scanning Using OCR - Windows ............................................................................................ 171
Scanning Using OCR - Mac OS X........................................................................................... 173
Faxing....................................................................................................................................................... 176
Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine .............................................................................. 176
Setting Up Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 179
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel .......................................................... 180
Selecting Your Country or Region........................................................................................... 180
Selecting the Date and Time................................................................................................... 181
Entering Fax Header Information............................................................................................ 183
Entering Numbers and Characters for Faxing......................................................................... 184
Selecting Fax Send and Receive Settings .............................................................................. 185
Selecting Fax Communication Settings .................................................................................. 186
Printing Fax Reports ............................................................................................................... 187
Restoring Default Fax Settings ............................................................................................... 189
Fax Sending Options .............................................................................................................. 189
Fax Receive Options............................................................................................................... 190
Fax Communications Options................................................................................................. 190
Fax Report Options................................................................................................................. 191
Restore Default Settings Options............................................................................................ 192
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................ 192
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X .......................................................... 194
Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists ..................................................................................... 195
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel .......................................... 196
Creating Speed Dial List Entries ............................................................................................. 196
Printing Your Speed Dial List .................................................................................................. 198
Creating Group Dial List Entries.............................................................................................. 200
Printing Your Group Dial List................................................................................................... 203
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows ............................................ 204
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Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X .......................................... 208
Sending Faxes ................................................................................................................................. 209
Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel........................................................................... 210
Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax Numbers ........................................................................... 210
Selecting Fax Numbers From Speed or Group Dial Lists........................................................ 211
Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone ............................................................... 212
Broadcasting a Fax ................................................................................................................. 213
Sending a Fax at a Specified Time ......................................................................................... 215
Fax Send Options ................................................................................................................... 216
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows .......................................................................... 216
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X......................................................................... 218
Receiving Faxes............................................................................................................................... 221
Fax Reception ............................................................................................................................. 221
Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) ............................................................................ 222
Receiving Faxes Manually........................................................................................................... 222
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes............................................................................... 224
Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status................................................................................. 224
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen............................................................................ 224
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status With Windows................................................ 225
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status With Mac OS X .............................................. 228
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box .................................................................... 230
Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers...................................................................... 230
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 230
Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 234
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 238
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 238
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 238
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 239
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 241
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 242
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 242
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 244
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 246
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Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............................................................ 247
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 248
Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 250
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 251
Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 251
Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 252
Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 254
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 254
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 255
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 256
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 258
Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 259
Noise After Ink Installation ........................................................................................................... 260
Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 260
Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... 260
Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 261
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 261
Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window.............................................................. 261
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 262
Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 262
Printing a Network Status Sheet.................................................................................................. 263
Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 264
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 264
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 265
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 265
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 265
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 266
Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette .......................................................................................... 268
Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer .......................................................................................... 270
Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder................................................................... 273
Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 276
Solving PCL/PostScript Problems .................................................................................................... 277
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 277
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Settings Are Missing from the PCL or PostScript Printer Software .............................................. 277
Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet..................................................................................... 278
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 278
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 279
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 280
Error After Cartridge Replacement .............................................................................................. 280
Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 281
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 282
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 282
Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 282
Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 283
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 283
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 284
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 284
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 285
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 285
White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 285
Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 286
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 287
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 288
Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 288
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 289
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 289
Cannot Start Epson Scan ............................................................................................................ 290
Scanning Does Not Function Correctly Using the PCL or PostScript Software ........................... 291
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 291
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 292
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 292
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 292
Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 292
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 293
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 293
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 293
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Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 294
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 294
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..................................................................... 294
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 295
Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 295
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes................................................................................................... 295
Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product ........................................ 296
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 296
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 297
Uninstalling Product Software - PCL Printer Software - Windows ............................................... 298
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X .................................................................................. 299
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 299
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 301
EPEAT Registration ......................................................................................................................... 301
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 302
Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 302
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 303
Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 303
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications .......................................................................... 304
Fax Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 304
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 305
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 306
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 307
Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 308
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 308
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 309
Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 309
External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. 309
Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 310
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 310
PS3 Mode Fonts............................................................................................................................... 310
PCL5 Mode Fonts ............................................................................................................................ 312
PCL6 Mode Fonts ............................................................................................................................ 314
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Symbol Sets ..................................................................................................................................... 318
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 326
Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions........................................................................................ 326
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 326
Software Notices ............................................................................................................................. 329
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 334
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 334
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 336
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 336
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 337
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 337
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WorkForce Pro WP-4590 User's Guide
Welcome to the WorkForce Pro WP-4590 User's Guide.
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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Note: Software instructions in this manual are intended for use with the standard Epson printer software. For more information on using the Printer Command Language (PCL) or PostScript (PS3) printer software, please see the appropriate sections.
Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing Using EPSON Connect Email Print

Setting Up the Control Panel

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

Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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The power light
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The power button
3 The Fax button
4 The Scan button
5 The Copy button
6 The Auto Answer button
7 The LCD screen
8 The arrow buttons
9 The OK button
10 The number pad
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The Stop/Reset button
12 The Error light
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The Speed Dial button
14 The Redial/Pause button
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The Setup button
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The Help button
17 The Menu button
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The Back button
19 The B&W Start button
20 The Color Start button
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Language and press the OK button.
4. Select a language and press the OK button.
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5. Press the Copy button to exit.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Turning Off Control Panel Sounds

You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel.
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Sound and press the OK button.
4. Select the Off setting and press the OK button.
5. Press the Copy button to exit.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

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

1 Edge guides on paper cassette
2 Paper stopper
3 Output tray extension
4 Output tray
5 Edge guides on rear MP tray
6 Rear MP (multipurpose) tray
7 Feeder guard
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1 Automatic document feeder (ADF) cover
2 Edge guide
3 Automatic document feeder
4 Paper cassette
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Printer Parts - Front

1 Document cover
2 Scanner glass
3 Control panel
4 USB port for external devices
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Printer Parts - Inside

1 Ink cartridge slots
2 Front cover
3 Print head
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Printer Parts - Back

1 LINE port
2 EXT port
3 USB port
4 Ethernet LAN port
5 Maintenance box
6 Duplexer (rear unit)
7 AC inlet
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing

You can print on both sides of the page automatically, using the product's built-in duplexer. By loading your pages in the automatic document feeder (ADF), you can also scan, copy, and fax double-sided documents on plain paper in these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
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Note: When printing with the PCL printer software, automatic double-sided printing is available when Plain paper is selected as the Paper Type.
• To print on both sides of the page from your computer, select 2-Sided Printing (Windows) or one of the Two-sided Printing Settings (Mac OS X).
• To scan a double-sided document in the ADF, press the Scan button, select your scanning method, then press the Menu button. Select Scan Settings > 2-Sided Scanning. If you are using the Epson Scan software, select ADF - Double-sided as the Document Source (Office or Professional Modes only).
• To copy a double-sided document in the ADF, press the Copy button, then press the Menu button. Select Paper and Copy Settings, then select one of the 2-Sided Copying settings.
• To fax a double-sided document in the ADF, press the Fax button, then press the Menu button. Select Send Settings > 2-Sided Faxing.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related references
Copying Options Scan to USB Device Options Fax Sending Options Fax Send Options
Related tasks
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Selecting Basic Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode

Using EPSON Connect Email Print

With EPSON Connect Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Email Print features a unique email address assigned to your EPSON product, similar to having a dedicated fax number. When you want to print, just send an email with attachments to your product's email address.
1. Set up your product for network printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
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2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit
www.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: Product Basics
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Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software

Before installing any printer software, make sure you have set up your product as described on the Start Here sheet.
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows 7/Windows Vista Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows XP Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X

Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows 7/Windows Vista

If you did not install the standard EPSON printer software, you need to install either the PCL or 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. Double-click the Download WP-4590 Driver shortcut on your desktop and download the latest PCL
or PS3 printer software.
2. Extract the zipped folder that you downloaded in the previous step.
3. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click , select Devices and Printers then select Add Printer.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Double-click Printers, then select Add Printer.
You see this window:
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4. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
You see a window like this:
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5. Select your product from the list of network printers and click Next. Do not select any product with
(WSD) in its name.
Note: If your product does not appear on the list, make sure it is turned on and connected to your network, and click Search again.
6. Click Have disk.
You see this window:
7. Click Browse.
8. Locate and open the folder you unzipped in a previous step.
9. Do one of the following:
• If you are installing the PCL printer software, select EPUP6SETUP.inf and click OK.
• If you are installing the PS3 printer software, select eppsnt.inf and click OK.
You see a window like this:
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10. Select the name of your product and click Next.
Note: If you are installing the PCL printer software, select Epson Universal Laser P6 from the
Printers list.
11. Enter the name of your product as the Printer name and click Next.
12. Click Print a test page to confirm that your product is installed.
13. Click Finish to close the window and complete setup.
Your product is now installed.
Note: If you are using the PCL printer software, you need to select your product in the printer software before you can adjust your print settings.
Parent topic: Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software
Related tasks
Selecting the Product - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Related topics
Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
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Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows

Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows XP

If you did not install the standard EPSON printer software, you need to install either the PCL or 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. Double-click the Download WP-4590 Driver shortcut on your desktop and download the latest PCL
or PS3 printer software.
2. Extract the zipped folder that you downloaded in the previous step.
3. Click Start and select Printers and Faxes.
4. Click Add Printer.
You see this window:
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5. Select Local printer attached to this computer and click Next.
Note: Make sure the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer box is not checked.
You see this window:
6. Select Create a new port.
7. Select Standard TCP/IP Port as the Type of port setting and click Next.
You see this window:
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8. Click Next.
You see this window:
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9. To determine the network information you need to enter, print a network status sheet. Press the
Setup button on the control panel, select Network Settings, and press the OK button. Select
Confirm Network Settings and press the OK button. Press either of the Start buttons to print a
status sheet. (Press the Stop/Reset button if you want to cancel the operation.)
10. Locate the IP address on the network status sheet you just printed and enter it as the Printer Name or IP Address in the Add Printer Wizard window. Click Next.
11. Click Finish.
You see this window:
12. Click Have disk.
13. Click Browse.
14. Locate and open the folder you unzipped in a previous step.
15. Do one of the following:
• If you are installing the PCL printer software, select EPUP6SETUP.inf and click OK.
• If you are installing the PostScript printer software, select eppsnt.inf and click OK.
You see a window like this:
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16. Select the name of your product and click Next.
Note: If you are installing the PCL printer software, select Epson Universal Laser P6 from the
Printers list.
17. Enter the name of your product as the Printer name and click Next.
18. Select Yes to print a test page and confirm that your product is installed or select No to skip this step, then click Next.
19. Click Finish to close the window and complete setup.
Your product is now installed.
Note: If you are using the PCL printer software, you need to select your product in the printer software before you can adjust your print settings.
Parent topic: Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software
Related tasks
Selecting the Product - PCL Printer Software - Windows
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Related topics
Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac 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. Double-click the Download WP-4590 Driver shortcut on your desktop and download the latest PS3 printer software.
2. Extract the zipped folder that you downloaded in the previous step.
3. Run the PS3 printer software installer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the PS3 printer software. When the install process is completed, click Finish.
5. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
6. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan.
7. Click the + button.
8. Select your EPSON product and click Add.
Note: Make sure the PostScript printer software is selected as the Print Using: setting.
Your product is now installed.
Parent topic: Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software
Related topics
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X
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Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Note: Load only plain paper when printing with the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software.
Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Paper or Media Type Settings Setting the Paper Size for Each Source Setting Additional Paper Options Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette

Loading Paper in the Cassette

You can load Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), and Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) plain paper in the paper cassette.
1. Close the output tray, if necessary.
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2. Pull out the paper cassette.
3. Slide the edge guides outward.
Note: If you are using legal-size paper, squeeze the tab to extend the paper cassette.
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4. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, in the cassette as shown.
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5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide, and is not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
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Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the
cassette.
6. Gently replace the paper cassette.
7. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
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Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or
insert the paper cassette during printing.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Paper Loading Capacity
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Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray Loading Envelopes

Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray

You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper.
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2. Pull up the rear MP tray.
3. Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.
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4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the tray. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the tray.
5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
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 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.
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Note: You can load binder paper with holes in the rear MP tray. The paper must be one of the following
sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]). The holes must be within 0.74 inch (19 mm) of the left edge of the page.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Paper Loading Capacity
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Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Envelopes

Loading Envelopes

You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]).
1. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
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2. Pull up the rear MP tray.
3. Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.
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4. Insert envelopes, short edge first and with the flap facing down, in the center of the tray.
5. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly.
Always follow these envelope loading guidelines:
• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one
envelope at a time.
• If print quality declines when printing multiple envelopes, try loading one envelope at a time.
• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray
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Paper Loading Capacity

Paper type Loading capacity - paper Loading capacity - rear MP
Plain paper 250 sheets 80 sheets
Epson Bright White Paper 200 sheets 50 sheets
Epson Presentation Paper Matte — 80 sheets
Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb) — 10 sheets
cassette tray
(Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]))
250 sheets 1 sheet
(Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]))
20 sheets for manual two-sided printing
(Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]))
5 sheets for manual two-sided printing
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Paper type Loading capacity - paper Loading capacity - rear MP
cassette tray
Epson Premium Presentation Paper — 20 sheets Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi­gloss
Envelopes — 10 envelopes
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Available EPSON Papers

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042384 150 Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
[216 × 279 mm])
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100
[216 × 279 mm])
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100 [216 × 357 mm])
Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 mm])
S042180 100
Epson Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50 Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 50 Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50
S042038 100
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 20 [216 × 279 mm])
S041649 50
S041271 100
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40 Glossy
S041727 100
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 25 [216 × 279 mm])
S041667 50
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60 Glossy
S042174 100
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042182 25 [216 × 279 mm])
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40 Semi-gloss
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper or Media Type Settings

Standard Epson Printer Software
For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double­sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20 [216 × 279 mm])
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
Envelopes Envelope
Cardstock up to 68 lb Thick-Paper
PCL and Postscript (PS3) Printer Software
PCL and PostSript (PS3) printer software support plain paper and envelope printing.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Setting the Paper Size for Each Source

You can set the paper size for each paper source using the control panel or your printer software (when using the product with the standard Epson printer software). The settings apply to all print jobs sent to the product.
Note: If you are using the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software with the optional second paper cassette installed, you need to enable it in the printer software before changing the settings.
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Control Panel Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software Setting the Paper Size and Source - PCL Printer Software - Windows Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Control Panel

You can change the default paper size for each source using the control panel on the product.
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Paper Size Loaded and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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4. Select the paper source you want to change and press the OK button.
5. Select the paper size you loaded and press the OK button.
6. Select Paper Size Notice and press the OK button.
7. Select Yes if you want the printer to prevent you from printing with the wrong paper size settings.
Note: If you choose No and you try to print with the wrong settings, the printer will print even if the image size exceeds the printable area, and your printout may be smudged.
8. Press the Copy button to exit.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source

Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software

You can set the paper size for each paper source using your standard Epson printer software.
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
You can change the default paper size for each source in Windows.
1. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, and select
Printer properties.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
right-click your product name, and select Properties.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select
Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your product name and select Properties.
2. Click the Optional Settings tab.
3. Click Printer Settings.
You see this window:
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4. Select the paper size you loaded in each paper source as the Paper Size Loaded. If your paper doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, select Others.
Note: If you have not installed a second paper cassette, you cannot change the settings for Cassette 2.
5. If you want the printer software to warn you if you try to print with the wrong paper size, select the
Paper Size Notice checkbox.
Note: If you turn on Paper Size Notice, the printer will prevent you from printing with the wrong
paper size settings. If you turn this option off and you try to print with the wrong settings, the printer will print even if the image size exceeds the printable area, and your printout may be smudged.
6. Click Apply.
7. When you see the confirmation message, click Yes.
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8. Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can change the default paper size for each source in Mac OS X.
1. Do one of the following:
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print &
Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
• Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax,
select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
2. Click the Printer Settings button.
You see this window:
3. Select the paper size you loaded in each paper source as the Paper Size Loaded. If your paper doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, select Others.
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4. If you want the printer software to warn you if you try to print with the wrong paper size, select the
Paper Size Notice checkbox.
Note: If you turn on Paper Size Notice, the printer will prevent you from printing with the wrong
paper size settings. If you turn this option off and you try to print with the wrong settings, the printer will print even if the image size exceeds the printable area, and your printout may be smudged.
5. Click Apply.
6. Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software

Setting the Paper Size and Source - PCL Printer Software - Windows

You can change the default paper size and source in Windows using the PCL printer software.
1. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, and select
Printing preferences.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
right-click your product name, and select Printing Preferences.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select
Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your product name and select Printing Preferences.
You see the this window:
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2. Select the Paper Source.
3. Select the paper size you loaded in the selected paper source as the Paper Size setting. If your paper doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, click the Custom button and choose the settings that match your paper size.
Note: The PCL printer software supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes.
4. Click Apply.
5. Close the Printing Preferences window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source

Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software

You can set the paper size and source using your PostScript (PS3) printer software.
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software - Windows Setting the Paper Size - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
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Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
You can change the default paper size and source in Windows using the PostScript (PS3) printer software.
1. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, and select
Printing preferences.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
right-click your product name, and select Printing Preferences.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select
Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your product name and select Printing Preferences.
2. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
You see this window:
3. Select the Paper Source.
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4. Click the Advanced button.
You see this window:
5. Select the paper size you loaded in the selected paper source as the Paper Size.
Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes.
6. Click OK.
7. Close the Printing Preferences window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software
Setting the Paper Size - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can change the default paper size in Mac OS X using the PostScript (PS3) printer software.
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1. Do one of the following:
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print &
Fax or Print & Scan and select your product.
• Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax
and select your product.
2. Select the desired paper size as the Default paper size (Mac OS X 10.6/10.7) or Default Paper
Size in Page Setup (Mac OS X 10.5).
Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes.
3. Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software

Setting Additional Paper Options

When printing or copying on special paper, you can adjust these options to ensure your documents print correctly.
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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3. Select one of the following:
• Select Thick Paper and press the OK button to print on heavyweight paper.
• Select Dry Time, then choose Long or Longer and press the OK button to increase ink drying
time when you print double-sided on special paper.
4. Press the Copy button to exit.
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette

Follow these instructions to add the optional paper cassette to your product.
Note: If you are using the optional paper cassette with the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software, you must enable the second cassette in the printer software.
Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PCL Printer Software - Windows Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette

You can install the optional paper cassette to provide more paper capacity.
1. Turn off the product and unplug the power cord and any connected cables.
Caution: To avoid electric shock, make sure you unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the paper cassette from its carton and place it where you want to set up the product.
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3. Carefully lift the product as shown, then gently lower it onto the paper cassette. Make sure the connectors and pins align correctly.
4. Reconnect the power cord and other connection cables, and plug in the product.
5. Turn on the product.
Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette

Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PCL Printer Software - Windows

You need to enable the optional second paper cassette before you can use it with the PCL printer software.
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1. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select
Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
then right-click your printer name and select Printing Preferences. Click the Printer tab.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and
select Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab.
You see this window:
2. Select Cassette 1 in the Optional Paper Sources box and click Yes.
3. Click OK.
The optional second paper cassette is now enabled.
Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
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Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software ­Windows
You need to enable the optional second paper cassette before you can use it with the PS3 printer software.
1. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select
Printer Properties, then click the Device Settings tab.
• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
then right-click your printer name, and select Properties. Click the Devices Settings tab.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and
select Properties, then click the Device Settings tab.
You see this window:
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2. Select 1 Cassette Unit as the Lower Cassette Unit setting.
3. Click OK.
The optional second paper cassette is now enabled.
Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette

Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X

You need to enable the optional paper cassette before you can use it with the PS3 printer software.
1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, then select Options & Supplies. Click the Driver tab.
You see this window:
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2. Select 1 Cassette Unit as the Lower Cassette Unit setting.
3. Click OK.
The optional second paper cassette is now enabled.
Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
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Placing Originals on the Product

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

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
1. Open the document cover.
2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing as shown. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner.
Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other.
3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
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Related topics
Copying Scanning Faxing

Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder

You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Make sure the originals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them.
Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward.
2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
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3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.
4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.
Note: If you are copying two originals onto one sheet, make sure the originals are loaded as shown:
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Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
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Related references
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications
Related topics
Copying Scanning Faxing
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Copying

See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.
Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.
Copying Documents or Photos Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options
Related references
Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options
Related topics
Placing Originals on the Product Loading Paper

Copying Documents or Photos

You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers.
1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF.
2. Load the paper you want to print on.
3. Press the Copy button.
You see this screen:
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4. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99).
5. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the left or right arrow buttons to change the Density setting.
6. To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select Paper and Copy Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings.
7. When you are ready to copy, press either of the Start buttons.
Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button.
Parent topic: Copying

Paper Type Settings - Copying

Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.
Paper type loaded Paper Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
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Paper type loaded Paper Type setting
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy
Parent topic: Copying

Paper Size Settings - Copying

Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded.
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
• 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)
• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
• Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
Parent topic: Copying

Copying Options

Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.
Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
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Copying option Available settings Description
2-Sided Copying 1>1-Sided Uses the duplexer and ADF to make 2-sided copies
1>2-Sided
2>1-Sided
2>2-Sided
Collate Copying On Specifies the page order for multiple copies of
Off
documents
Layout With Border Leaves a small margin around the image
2-up Copy Copies 2 originals on a single sheet
Reduce/Enlarge Custom Size Automatically sizes the image by the percentage you
select
Actual Size Copies at 100% size, unless you select a different
percentage as the Custom Size setting
Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the selected paper
size setting
Legal->Letter and Automatically converts from one size to another other conversions
Quality Standard Quality Provides good quality for most copies
Best Provides the highest quality for special copies
Document Portrait Specifies the orientaton of your originals (only available Orientation when 2>1-Sided or 1>2-Sided is selected)
Landscape
Binding Direction Left Specifies the orientation of your originals (only available
Top
when 2>1-Sided is selected)
Binding Margin Left Edge Specifies the orientation of 2-sided copies (only
Top Edge
available when 1>2-Sided is selected)
Parent topic: Copying
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Printing From a Computer

Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet.
Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
Related tasks
Checking for Software Updates

Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows

You can print with the standard Epson printer software using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
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1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.
Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.
You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
4. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on.
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5. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
Note: You can also select the User Defined setting to create a custom paper size.
6. Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.
Note: Check the paper type settings list for details.
8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.
9. Select a Color option:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
• To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting.
10. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox and select the options you want.
11. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.
12. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
13. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.
14. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select Job Arranger Lite.
15. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select Quiet Mode.
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Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that source.
Auto Select
Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.
Rear MP Tray
Selects the paper in the rear MP tray as the paper source.
Paper Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Paper Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Note: If your product only has one paper cassette, the Paper Cassette 2 option will not be available.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type you have chosen.
Economy
For fast printing with reduced quality.
Normal
For everyday text and image printing.
Fine
For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Quality
For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed.
High Quality
For photos and graphics with high print quality.
Best Quality
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
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Multi-Page Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job.
2-Up and 4-Up
Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and border options.
2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster
Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software ­Windows
You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting the 2-Sided Printing checkbox on the Main tab. Automatic double-sided printing is only available if you have loaded plain paper in these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network.
1. Select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox.
2. If the Auto checkbox is not automatically selected, do one of the following:
• Select the Auto checkbox to automatically print your double-sided print job.
• Deselect the Auto checkbox to print your double-sided print job manually by printing one side and
flipping the paper over to print the other side (recommended for paper types that do not support automatic duplexing).
3. Click the Settings button.
You see this window:
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4. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.
5. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
6. Click the Print Density button.
You see this window:
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7. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
8. If you selected the User-Defined document type, select the Adjustments options you want to use.
9. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
10. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
11. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
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Double-sided Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your double-sided print job.
Binding Edge Options
Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.
Binding Margin Options
Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
Create Folded Booklet Options
Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet.
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Print Density Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
When you select the User-Defined setting, you can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print quality of your double-sided print job.
Print Density
Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.
Increased Ink Drying Time
Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software ­Windows
You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More Options tab.
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1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options:
• Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the
your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting.
• Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.
Select the percentage in the % menu.
2. Select one of the following Color Correction options:
• Select Automatic to automatically adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast, and color saturation
for your image.
• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or
turn off color management in your printer software.
3. To add a watermark to your printout, select Watermark settings.
4. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.
Custom Color Correction Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows Additional Settings Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
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Custom Color Correction Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job.
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Color Controls
Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. If you select the Adobe RGB color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects.
ICM
Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles.
No Color Adjustment
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software.
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Windows
Additional Settings Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Some options may be pre­selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Rotate 180º
Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.
High Speed
Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.
Mirror Image
Flips the printed image left to right.
Edge Smoothing
Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software -
Windows

Selecting a Printing Preset - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows

For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab.
Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button.
1. Click the Main or More Options tab.
You see the available Printing Presets on the left:
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2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.
3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets.
4. To choose an option for printing, select it.
5. Click OK.
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Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.
1. Click OK to save your settings.
You see your application's Print window, such as this one:
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2. Click OK or Print to start printing.
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Selecting Default Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows

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

Changing Automatic Update Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows

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

You can print with the standard EPSON printer software using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Sizing Printed Images - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Managing Color - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. Select your product as the Printer setting.
4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window.
You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:
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Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the
application you are using.
5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
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6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application.
8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
You see these settings:
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9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.
Note: Check the paper type settings list for details.
10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.
11. Select any of the available print options.
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Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that source.
Auto Select
Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.
Rear MP Tray
Selects the paper in the rear MP tray as the paper source.
Paper Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Paper Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Note: If your product only has one paper cassette, the Paper Cassette 2 option will not be available.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Economy
For fast printing with reduced quality.
Normal
For everyday text and image printing.
Fine
For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Quality
For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed.
High Quality
For photos and graphics with high print quality.
Best Quality
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
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Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Mirror Image
Flips the printed image left to right.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X

Selecting Page Setup Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X

Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size.
2. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon.
Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the
pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.
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Selecting Print Layout Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X

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

Sizing Printed Images - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X

You can adjust the size of the image as you print it by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu on the Print window.
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• To print only selected pages in a multi-page document, select an option from the Pages to Print pop-
up menu.
• To adjust the order in which pages are printed, select an option from the Page Order pop-up menu.
• To scale the image to fit on a specific paper size, select the Scale to fit paper size checkbox and
select a paper size from the Destination Paper Size pop-up menu.
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X

You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window.
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Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen
or if you are accessing the product over a network. This screen may be different, depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using.
1. Select one of the Two-sided Printing options.
2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
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3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen.
4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
5. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can select any of the available options in the Two-sided Printing Settings or Output Settings pop-up menu to set up your double-sided print job.
Two-sided Printing Options
Long-Edge binding
Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper.
Short-Edge binding
Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper.
Adjustments
Print Density
Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.
Increased Ink Drying Time
Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X

Managing Color - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X

You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software.
1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window.
2. Select one of the available options.
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3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.
Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the
Color Matching menu.
4. Select one of the available options.
Color Matching and Color Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Color Matching and Color Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
Color Matching Settings
EPSON Color Controls
Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software, or turn off color management.
ColorSync
Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window.
Color Options Settings
Manual Settings
Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics. If you select the Adobe RGB color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
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