Epson WORKFORCE WF-2510WF, WORKFORCE WF-2520NF, WORKFORCE WF-2540WF, WORKFORCE WF-2530WF User Manual

User’s Guide
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User’s Guide

Copyright and Trademarks

Copyright and Trademarks

Copyright and Trademarks
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
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IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
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Contents

Contents
Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright and Trademarks................... 2
Introduction
Where to Find Information................... 8
Caution, Important and Note................. 8
Operating System Versions................... 8
Using Epson Connect Service................. 9
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions........................ 10
Product Advisories and Warnings............. 10
Setting up/using the product............... 11
Using the product with a wireless connection
.................................... 12
Using the LCD screen.................... 12
Handling ink cartridges................... 12
Restrictions on Copying.................... 13
Protecting Your Personal Information.......... 13
Getting to Know Your Product
Available Features......................... 14
Product Parts............................ 14
Guide to the Control Panel.................. 16
Buttons and LCD....................... 17
Lights................................ 18
Paper and Media Handling
Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing
Media.................................. 19
Storing paper.......................... 19
Selecting Paper........................... 19
Paper type settings on the LCD screen........ 21
Paper type settings from the printer driver. . . . . 21
Loading Paper and Envelopes................ 22
Placing Originals.......................... 24
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)......... 24
Scanner glass.......................... 26
Copying
Copying Documents....................... 28
Basic copying.......................... 28
Copy Mode Menu List...................... 28
Printing
Printer Driver and Status Monitor............. 29
Accessing the printer driver for Windows..... 29
Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X. . . . . 30
Basic Operations.......................... 31
Basic printing.......................... 31
Canceling printing...................... 34
Other Options........................... 35
Printing photos the easy way............... 35
Product presets (For Windows Only). . . . . . . . . 36
2-sided printing (for Windows only). . . . . . . . . 36
Fit to page printing...................... 38
Pages per sheet printing................... 39
Sharing the Product for Printing.............. 40
Setup for Windows...................... 40
Setup for Mac OS X...................... 42
Scanning
Let’s Try Scanning......................... 43
Starting a Scan......................... 43
Image Adjustment Features................ 45
Basic Scanning from the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . 47
Scan mode menu list..................... 48
Basic Scanning from Your Computer........... 48
Scanning in Home Mode.................. 48
Scanning in Office Mode.................. 50
Scanning in Professional Mode............. 52
Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area...... 54
Various Types of Scanning.................. 56
Scanning a Magazine..................... 56
Scanning Multiple Documents to a PDF File
.................................... 57
Scanning a Photo....................... 60
Software Information...................... 61
Starting Epson Scan Driver................ 61
Starting Other Scanning Software........... 62
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Faxing
Introducing FAX Utility.................... 64
Connecting to a Phone Line.................. 64
About a phone cable..................... 64
Using the phone line for fax only............ 65
Sharing line with phone device............. 65
Checking the fax connection............... 67
Notices when the power is turned off......... 68
Setting Up Fax Features..................... 68
Setting up speed dial entries................ 68
Setting up group dial entries............... 69
Creating header information............... 70
Sending Faxes............................ 71
Sending faxes by entering a number.......... 71
Sending faxes using speed dial/group dial...... 71
Sending faxes by broadcasting.............. 72
Sending a fax at a specified time............. 73
Sending a fax from a connected phone. . . . . . . . 74
Receiving Faxes........................... 75
Setting up to receive faxes automatically....... 75
Receiving faxes manually.................. 76
Receive a fax by polling................... 76
Printing Reports.......................... 77
Fax Mode Menu List....................... 78
Menu List of Control Panel
Copy Mode.............................. 79
Fax Mode............................... 82
Scan Mode.............................. 87
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions, Precautions,
and Specifications......................... 89
Safety instructions....................... 89
Precautions on ink cartridge replacement. . . . . . 90
Ink Cartridge Specifications................ 91
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status............. 91
For Windows.......................... 91
For Mac OS X.......................... 92
Using the control panel................... 93
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink When Color
Ink Cartridges are Expended................. 94
For Windows.......................... 94
For Mac OS X.......................... 96
Conserving Black Ink When the Cartridge Is Low
(For Windows Only)....................... 97
Replacing an Ink Cartridge.................. 98
Using the control panel................... 98
For Windows......................... 101
For Mac OS X......................... 101
Maintaining Your Product and Software
Checking the Print Head Nozzles............. 103
Using the Nozzle Check utility for Windows
................................... 103
Using the Nozzle Check utility for Mac OS X
................................... 103
Using the control panel.................. 104
Cleaning the Print Head................... 105
Using the Head Cleaning utility for Windows
................................... 105
Using the Head Cleaning utility for Mac OS X
................................... 105
Using the control panel.................. 106
Aligning the Print Head.................... 106
Using the Print Head Alignment utility for
Windows............................ 106
Using the Print Head Alignment utility for
Mac OS X............................ 107
Using the control panel.................. 107
Setting/Changing Time and Region........... 108
Saving Power........................... 109
For Windows......................... 109
For Mac OS X......................... 109
Using the control panel.................. 109
Cleaning the Product...................... 110
Cleaning the exterior of the product......... 110
Cleaning the interior of the product......... 111
Transporting the Product.................. 111
Checking and Installing Your Software......... 113
Checking the software installed on your
computer............................ 113
Installing the software................... 113
Uninstalling Your Software................. 114
For Windows......................... 114
For Mac OS X......................... 115
Transferring Data Using an External Storage Device
Precautions on Storage Devices.............. 116
Copying Files Between a Storage Device and Your
Computer.............................. 116
Copying files to your computer............ 116
Saving files to a storage device............. 117
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Error Indicators
Error Messages on the Control Panel.......... 118
Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying
Diagnosing the Problem................... 120
Checking product status................. 121
Paper Jams............................. 123
Removing jammed paper from inside the
product.............................. 124
Removing jammed paper from the Automatic
Document Feeder (ADF)................. 125
Preventing paper jams................... 127
Reprinting after a paper jam (for Windows
only)................................ 127
Print Quality Help........................ 128
Horizontal banding..................... 129
Vertical banding or misalignment.......... 129
Incorrect or missing colors............... 129
Blurry or smeared print.................. 130
Miscellaneous Printout Problems............. 131
Incorrect or garbled characters............. 131
Incorrect margins...................... 131
Printout has a slight slant................. 131
Size or position of copied image is incorrect. . . 131
Inverted image........................ 132
Blank pages print...................... 132
Printed side is smeared or scuffed. . . . . . . . . . 132
Printing is too slow..................... 132
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly.............. 133
Paper does not feed..................... 133
Multiple pages feed..................... 133
Paper is improperly loaded............... 134
Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled. . . . . . . 134
The Product Does Not Print................ 134
All lights are off........................ 134
Only the power light is on................ 134
An ink error is indicated after you replace the
cartridge............................. 135
Increasing the Print Speed (For Windows Only)
..................................... 136
Other Problem.......................... 137
Printing plain papers quietly.............. 137
Using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
................................... 138
Using the button....................... 139
Using scanning software other than Epson
Scan driver........................... 140
Problems When Feeding Paper.............. 140
The paper gets dirty..................... 140
Multiple sheets of paper are fed. . . . . . . . . . . . 140
The paper jams in the Automatic Document
Feeder (ADF) ......................... 140
Problems With Scanning Time.............. 141
Problems With Scanned Images.............. 141
Scan quality is unsatisfactory.............. 141
The scanning area or direction is
unsatisfactory......................... 142
Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions.... 143
Troubleshooting for Faxing
Cannot send and receive fax................. 144
Quality problems (sending)................. 144
Quality problems (receiving)................ 145
Answering machine cannot answer voice calls. . . 145
Incorrect time........................... 145
Product Information
Ink Cartridges........................... 146
System Requirements..................... 146
For Windows......................... 146
For Mac OS X......................... 147
Technical Specifications.................... 147
Printer specifications.................... 147
Scanner specifications................... 149
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
specifications......................... 150
Fax specifications...................... 150
Network interface specification............ 151
Mechanical........................... 151
Electrical............................. 152
Environmental........................ 154
Standards and approvals................. 154
Interface............................. 155
Troubleshooting for Scanning
Problems Indicated by Messages on the LCD
Screen or Status Light..................... 138
Problems When Starting a Scan.............. 138
Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site................. 157
Contacting Epson Support.................. 157
Before Contacting Epson................. 157
Help for Users in Europe................. 158
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Help for Users in Taiwan................. 158
Help for Users in Australia............... 159
Help for Users in Singapore............... 159
Help for Users in Thailand................ 160
Help for Users in Vietnam................ 160
Help for Users in Indonesia............... 160
Help for Users in Hong Kong.............. 162
Help for Users in Malaysia................ 162
Help for Users in India.................. 163
Help for Users in the Philippines........... 164
Index
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Introduction

Introduction

Where to Find Information

The latest version of the following manuals are available on the Epson support website.
http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) http://support.epson.net/ (other than Europe)
Start Here (paper):
Provides you with information on setting up the product and installing the software.
Basic Guide (paper):
Provides you with basic information when you are using the product without a computer. This manual may not be included depending on the model and region.
User’s Guide (PDF):
Provides you with detailed operating, safety, and troubleshooting instructions. See this guide when using this product with a computer. To view the PDF manual, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader.
Network Guide (HTML):
Provides network administrators with information on both the printer driver and network settings.

Caution, Important and Note

Caution, Important, and Note in this manual are indicated as below and have the following meaning.
Caution
!
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Important
c
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note
contain useful tips and restrictions on product operation.

Operating System Versions

In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
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Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and
Windows 7 Ultimate.
Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows
Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.
Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP
Professional.
Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x.

Using Epson Connect Service

Using Epson Connect and other companies’ services, you can easily print directly from your smartphone, tablet PC or laptop, anytime and practically anywhere even across the globe! The services available vary by product. For more information about the printing and other services, visit the following URL:
https://www.epsonconnect.com/ (Epson Connect portal site) http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only)
You can view the Epson Connect guide by double-clicking the
shortcut icon on the desktop.
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Important Instructions

Important Instructions

Safety Instructions

Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this product. Make sure you keep this guide for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Use only the power cord supplied with the product and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of other
cords with this product or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, scanner unit, or options by
yourself, except as specifically explained in the product’s guides.
Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the product; the product has been dropped or the casing damaged; the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
Place the product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
Do not place or store the product outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations subject
to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
Take care not to spill liquid on the product and not to handle the product with wet hands.
Keep this product at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this product may adversely
affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Note:
The following provides safety instructions for ink cartridges. & “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 89

Product Advisories and Warnings

Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the product or your property. Make sure you keep this guide for future reference.
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Important Instructions

Setting up/using the product

Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the product.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
The power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
objects on top of the power-supply cords and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter and leave the transformer.
If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
If you plan to use the product in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the product.
When connecting the product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.
Place the product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. If you place
the product by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the product and the wall. The product will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
When storing or transporting the product, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
Allow spaces behind the product for the cables, and space above the product so that you can fully raise the
document cover.
Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected.
Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the product away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
Do not insert objects through the slots in the product.
Do not put your hand inside the product or touch the ink cartridges during printing.
Do not touch the white flat cable inside the product.
Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the product. Doing so may cause
fire.
Do not move the ink cartridge holder by hand; otherwise, you may damage the product.
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Always turn the product off using the P button. Do not unplug the product or turn off the power at the outlet until
the LCD screen has turned off completely.
Before transporting the product, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink
cartridges are in place.
Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the scanner unit.
If you are not going to use the product for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.
During the life of your product it may be necessary to replace the waste ink pad when it has become full. Whether
and how often this is required will vary according to the number of pages you print, the type of material that you print and the number of cleaning cycles that the product performs. Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on the control panel will advise you when this part needs replacing. The need for replacement of the pad does not mean that your product has ceased to operate in accordance with its specifications. The replacement of this part is a routine product servicing activity within the product’s specification and is not a problem which requires repair. The Epson warranty does not therefore cover the cost of this replacement. If your product needs the pad replacing this can be performed for you by any authorised Epson service provider. It is not a user-serviceable part.

Using the product with a wireless connection

Note:
The availability of this feature varies by product.
Do not use this product inside medical facilities or near medical equipment. Radio waves from this product may
adversely affect the operation of electrical medical equipment.
Do not use this product near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves
from this product may adversely affect these devices, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction.

Using the LCD screen

The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
brightness. These are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.
The exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the panel
surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.

Handling ink cartridges

We will provide ink-related safety instructions and product advice/warnings in the linked section (before “Replacing Ink Cartridges” section).
& “Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 89
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Important Instructions

Restrictions on Copying

Observe the following restrictions in order to ensure the responsible and legal use of the product.
Copying of the following items is prohibited by law:
Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and municipal securities
Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other official postal items bearing valid postage
Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities issued according to legal procedure
Exercise caution when copying the following items:
Private marketable securities (stock certificates, negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes, concession
tickets, etc.
Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc.
Note:
Copying these items may also be prohibited by law.
Responsible use of copyrighted materials:
Products can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials. Unless acting on the advice of a
knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before copying published material.

Protecting Your Personal Information

This product allows you to store names and telephone numbers in its memory even when the power is turned off.
Use the following menu to erase the memory if you give the product to someone else or dispose of it.
Color 2.5-inch display models: Press x and select Restore Default Settings > All Settings.
Monochrome 2-line display models: Press x and select Restore Default Settings > Reset All Settings.
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Getting to Know Your Product

Getting to Know Your Product

Available Features

Check what is available for your product.
Print
Copy
Scan
Fax
ADF -
Wi-Fi
Ethernet -
USB port for a USB flash drive
WF-2510 WF-2511
✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓✓
---
WF-2520 WF-2521 WF-2528
✓✓✓
-
WF-2530 WF-2531 WF-2538
✓✓
-
WF-2540 WF-2541 WF-2548
Note:
The illustrations in this manual are from a similar product model. Although they may differ from your actual product, the method of operation is the same.

Product Parts

a.
ADF cover
b.
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
c.
Edge guide
*
*
*
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d.
ADF input tray (place your originals here to be copied)
e.
ADF output tray (your originals are ejected here as they are copied)
* The availability of this part varies by product.
a. Edge guide
b. Rear paper feed
*
*
c. Paper support extension
d. Paper support
e. Feeder guard
f. Output tray
g. Stopper
a. Document cover
b. Scanner glass
c. Control panel
d.
USB connector for a USB flash drive
* The availability of this part varies by product.
*
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a. Scanner Unit
b. Ink cartridge holder
c. Print head (under the ink cartridge holder)
Getting to Know Your Product
a. AC inlet
b.
LAN port
c. EXT. port
d. LINE port
e. USB connector
* The availability of this part varies by product.
*

Guide to the Control Panel

Note:
Although the control panel design and menu and option names and other items in the LCD display may slightly differ from the actual product, the method of operation is the same.
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Buttons and LCD

Buttons Function
a
b
c
d
e - LCD screen (color 2.5-inch display)
f - LCD screen (monochrome 2-line display)
g
h 0-9,*,# Specifies the date/time or the number of copies, as well as fax numbers. Enters alphanumeric
i
l, u, r, d, OK Press l, u, r, d to select menus. Press OK to confirm the setting you have selected and go to
Turns the product on and off
Enters copy mode.
Enters fax mode.
Enters scan mode.
next screen. When typing a fax number, l acts as a backspace key, and r inserts a space.
characters and switches between uppercase, lowercase, and numbers each time it is pressed. Press 1 symb to enter symbols such as the sharp sign (#), plus (+), and apostrophe (’).
Displays speed dial/group dial lists. Press again to switch lists.
j
k
l
Displays the last number dialed. When entering numbers in fax mode, this inserts a pause symbol (-) that acts as a brief pause during dialing.
Stops the ongoing operation or initialize the current settings. If this button is pressed to cancel copying, scanning, or faxing while the ADF is in use, all originals in the ADF will be fed out.
Displays detailed settings for each mode.
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Buttons Function
Getting to Know Your Product
m
n
o
p
-
Cancels/returns to the previous menu.
Provided with Wi-Fi-capable models only. Displays the Wi-Fi Setup menus that allow you to set up the product wirelessly. For instructions on using the menus, see the Network Guide.
Start copying/scanning/faxing in black and white.
Start copying/scanning/faxing in color.
Displayed on the color 2.5-inch display. Indicates the status as follows.
Green: Epson Connect services are online.
Red: Epson Connect services are suspended.
Gray: Epson Connect services are unavailable.
& “Using Epson Connect Service” on page 9

Lights

Lights Function
On when the product is on. Flashes when the product is receiving data, printing/copying/scanning/faxing, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.
Stays on while the product is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Flashes while the Wi-Fi network settings are being made.
ADF
* The availability of this part varies by product.
On when originals are detected in the ADF.
*
This light turns off in sleep mode.
*
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Paper and Media Handling

Paper and Media Handling

Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing Media

You can achieve good results with most types of plain paper. However, coated papers provide superior prints because they absorb less ink.
Epson provides special papers that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet products, and recommends these papers to ensure high-quality results.
When loading special paper distributed by Epson, read the instruction sheets packed with the paper first and keep the following points in mind.
Note:
Load the paper into the rear paper feed printable side up. The printable side is usually whiter or glossier. See the
instruction sheets packed with the paper for more information. Some types of paper have cut corners to help identify the correct loading direction.
If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may
cause ink to smear on your prints. Do not use the paper that is folded, wavy or torn.

Storing paper

Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. When handling special media, Epson recommends storing your prints in a resealable plastic bag. Keep unused paper and prints away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.

Selecting Paper

The table below lists supported papers. Loading capacity and borderless print availability varies by paper as shown.
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Media Type Size Loading capacity (sheets)
Plain paper
*1
Letter
*2
A4
*2
B5
*2
A5
*2
A6
*2
up to 11mm -
up to 11mm -
up to 11mm -
up to 11mm -
up to 11mm -
Legal 1 -
User Defined 1 -
Envelope #10 10 -
DL 10 -
C6 10 -
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper
A4
*2
80 -
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper A4 80 -
Borderless
printing
Epson Matte Paper - Heavyweight A4 1
Epson PhotoPaper A4 1
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) 1
13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) 1
Epson Premium Glossy
A4 20
PhotoPaper
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) 20
13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) 20
16:9 wide size (102 × 181mm) 20
Epson Premium Semigloss
A4 20
PhotoPaper
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) 20
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper A4 1
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) 1
13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) 1
Epson Glossy Photo Paper A4 20
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) 20
13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) 20
*1 Paper with a weight of 64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb).
*2 The loading capacity for manual 2-sided printing is 30 sheets.
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Note:
The availability of paper varies by location.

Paper type settings on the LCD screen

The product automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your print settings. That is why the paper type setting is so important. It tells your product what kind of paper you are using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. The table below lists the settings you should choose for your paper.
For this paper LCD paper type
Plain paper Plain Paper
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Photo Paper

Paper type settings from the printer driver

The product automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your print settings. That is why the paper type setting is so important. It tells your product what kind of paper you are using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. The table below lists the settings you should choose for your paper.
For this paper Printer driver paper type
Plain paper* plain papers
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper*
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper* Epson Ultra Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper* Epson Premium Glossy
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper* Epson Premium Semigloss
Epson Glossy Photo Paper* Epson Glossy
Epson Photo Paper* Epson Photo
Epson Matte Paper – Heavyweight* Epson Matte
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper*
Envelopes Envelope
* These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching. For more information, refer to the documentation
that came with the Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera.
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Note:
The availability of special media varies by location. For the latest information on media available in your area, contact Epson support. & “Technical Support Web Site” on page 157

Loading Paper and Envelopes

Follow these steps to load paper:
Flip the feeder guard forward.
A
Slide out the paper support and the output tray and then raise the stopper.
B
Note:
Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected.
Slide the edge guide to the left.
C
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Load paper with the printable side up, against the right side of the rear paper feed.
D
Note:
Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading.
The printable side is often whiter or brighter than the other side.
Always load paper into the rear paper feed short edge first, even when you are printing landscape -oriented
pictures.
You can use the following sizes of paper with binding holes: A4, A5, A6, Legal, Letter. Load only 1 sheet of paper
at a time.
When loading envelopes, load the short edge first with the flap facing down.
Do not use envelopes that are curled, folded, or glued or that have plastic windows.
Flatten the envelope and the flaps before loading.
Flatten the leading edge of the envelope before loading.
Avoid using envelopes that are too thin, as they may curl during printing.
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Slide the edge guide against the left edge of the paper, but not too tightly.
E
Note:
For plain paper, do not load paper above the H arrow mark inside the edge guide. For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets is less than the limit specified for the media.
& “Selecting Paper” on page 19
Flip the feeder guard back.
F

Placing Originals

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

The availability of this part varies by product.
You can load your original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) to copy, scan, or fax multiple pages quickly. You can use the following originals in the ADF.
Size A4/Letter/Legal
Type Plain paper
Weight
Capacity 30 sheets or 3 mm or less (A4, Letter)/10 sheets (Legal)
64 g/m
2
to 95 g/m
2
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Important:
c
To prevent paper jams, avoid the following documents. For these types, use the scanner glass.
Documents held together with paper clips, staples, etc.
Documents that have tape or paper stuck to them.
Photos, OHPs, or thermal transfer paper.
Paper that is torn, wrinkled, or has holes.
Make sure that there are no originals on the scanner glass. The ADF may not detect documents in the feeder if
A
there are originals on the scanner glass.
Tap the originals on a flat surface to even the edges.
B
Slide the edge guide on the Automatic Document Feeder.
C
Insert the originals face-up and short edge first into the Automatic Document Feeder.
D
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Slide the edge guide until it is flush with the originals.
E
Check that the ADF light in the control panel is on.
F
Note:
The ADF light may stay off if there is any other original on the scanner glass. If you press x in this case, the
original on the scanner glass will be copied, scanned, or faxed instead of the originals in the ADF.
The ADF light will not turn on when the product is in sleep mode. Press any button other than P to recover from
sleep mode. It may take some time for the light to turn on after recovery from sleep mode.
Be careful not to let any foreign object get inside the hole on the left front corner of the scanner glass. Doing so
may prevent the ADF from operating.
When you use the copy function with the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), the print settings are fixed at
Reduce/Enlarge - Actual Size, Paper Type - Plain Paper, and Paper Size - A4/Legal. The print is cropped if you copy an original larger than A4/Legal.

Scanner glass

Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the scanner glass.
A
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Slide the original to the corner.
B
Note:
See the following sections if any problems occur with the scanning area or the scanning direction when using EPSON Scan.
Paper and Media Handling
& “The edges of your original are not scanned” on page 142 & “Multiple documents are scanned into a single file” on page 143
Close the cover gently.
C
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Copying

Copying

Copying Documents

Basic copying

Follow the steps below to copy documents.
Load paper.
A
& “Loading Paper and Envelopes” on page 22
Place your original(s) in the Automatic Document Feeder or on the scanner glass.
B
& “Placing Originals” on page 24
Press r to enter the copy mode.
C
Press u or d to set the number of copies.
D
The density for models with a color 2.5-inch display can be changed if desired.
Display the copy setting menus.
E
Color 2.5-inch display models: Press x and select Paper and Copy Settings.
Monochrome 2-line display models: Press x.
Select the appropriate copy settings such as layout, paper size, paper type, and paper quality. Use u or d to select
F
a setting item and then press OK. When finished, press x again to return to the copy mode top screen.
Press one of the x buttons to start copying.
G

Copy Mode Menu List

Refer to the section below for the Copy mode menu list. & “Copy Mode” on page 79
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Printing

Printing

Printer Driver and Status Monitor

The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best printing results. The status monitor and the printer utilities help you check the product and keep it in top operating condition.
Note for Windows users:
Your printer driver automatically finds and installs the latest version of the printer driver from Epson’s Web site. Click
the Software Update button in your printer driver’s Maintenance window, and then follow the on-screen instructions. If the button does not appear in the Maintenance window, point at All Programs or Programs in the Windows Start menu, and check in the EPSON folder.
If you want to change the language of the driver, select the language you want to use from the Language setting in your
printer driver’s Maintenance window. Depending on the location, this function may not be available.

Accessing the printer driver for Windows

You can access the printer driver from most Windows applications, the Windows Start menu, or the taskbar.
To make settings that apply only to the application you are using, access the printer driver from that application.
To make settings that apply to all of your Windows applications, access the printer driver from the Start menu or the taskbar.
Refer to the following sections to access the printer driver.
Note:
Screen shots of the printer driver windows in this User’s Guide are from Windows 7.
From Windows applications
Click Print or Print Setup on the File menu.
A
In the window that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, Preferences, or Properties. (Depending on your
B
application, you may need to click one or a combination of these buttons.)
From the Start menu
Windows 7:
Click the start button, select Devices and Printers. Then right-click the product and select Printing preferences.
Windows Vista:
Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select Printer from the Hardware and Sound category. Then select the product and then click Select printing preferences.
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Printing
Windows XP:
Click Start, Control Panel, (Printers and Other Hardware,) then Printers and Faxes. Select the product, then click Printing Preferences on the File menu.
From the shortcut icon on the taskbar
Right-click the product icon on the taskbar, then select Printer Settings.
To add a shortcut icon to the Windows taskbar, first access the printer driver from the Start menu as described above. Next, click the Maintenance tab, and then the Monitoring Preferences button. In the Monitoring Preferences window, select the Shortcut Icon check box.
Getting information through online help
In the printer driver window, try one of the following procedures.
Right-click the item, then click Help.
Click the
button at the top right of the window, then click the item (for Windows XP only).

Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X

The table below describes how to access the printer driver dialog.
Dialog Box How to Access It
Page Setup
Print
Epson Printer Utility 4
Click Page Setup on the File menu of your application.
Note:
Depending on your application, the Page Setup menu may not appear in the File menu.
Click Print on the File menu of your application.
For Mac OS X 10.7, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click Print & Scan. Select your product from the Printers list box, click Options & Supplies, Utility, and then click Open Printer Utility.
For Mac OS X 10.6, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click Print & Fax. Select your product from the Printers list box, click Options & Supplies, Utility, and then click Open Printer Utility.
For Mac OS X 10.5, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click Print & Fax. Select your product from the Printers list box, click Open Print Queue and then click Utility button.
Getting information through online help
Click the Help button in the Print dialog box.
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