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Epson WorkForce WF-2540 User's Guide

WF-2540 User's Guide

Contents

WF-2540 User's Guide............................................................................................................................... 13
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Setting Up the Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 14
Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. 14
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 15
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds................................................................................................. 16
Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 17
Scanning, Copying, and Faxing from the Control Panel ..................................................................... 22
The Sleep Timer................................................................................................................................. 23
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Control Panel ........................................................... 23
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows ............................................................................... 24
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X.............................................................................. 25
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 26
Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 27
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 27
Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 27
Using Epson Scan to Cloud........................................................................................................... 28
Using AirPrint ................................................................................................................................ 28
Using Google Cloud Print .............................................................................................................. 29
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel .............................................................. 30
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 32
Loading Paper for Documents ........................................................................................................... 32
Loading Paper for Photos .................................................................................................................. 35
Loading Envelopes ............................................................................................................................ 38
Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 41
Available EPSON Papers................................................................................................................... 42
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. 43
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Paper or Media Type Settings ............................................................................................................ 44
Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 46
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 46
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ........................................................................ 47
Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 51
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 51
Paper Type Settings - Copying...................................................................................................... 52
Paper Size Settings - Copying....................................................................................................... 53
Copying Options............................................................................................................................ 54
Copying ID Cards ............................................................................................................................... 54
Printing From a Computer ........................................................................................................................ 57
Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 57
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 60
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 60
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... 60
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 62
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 64
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 65
Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... 66
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 66
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 67
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 68
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 69
Printing with Mac OS X....................................................................................................................... 71
Print Quality Options - Mac OS X.............................................................................................. 75
Print Options - Mac OS X .......................................................................................................... 75
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X ................................................................................... 76
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X ................................................................................... 77
Managing Color - Mac OS X .......................................................................................................... 78
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Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X ......................................................................... 79
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X ................................................................................... 79
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X .............................................................................................. 80
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X ............................................................................... 81
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X ............................................................................................ 81
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 83
Scanning .................................................................................................................................................... 84
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 84
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel .......................................................................... 84
Scan to USB Device Options .................................................................................................... 86
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... 87
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon .................................................................................. 87
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 90
Selecting Epson Scan Settings .......................................................................................................... 92
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................... 92
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... 92
Scanning in Office Mode................................................................................................................ 93
Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode.................................................................. 95
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ........................................................................................ 96
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ............................................................................. 97
Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................... 98
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode ...................................................................................... 101
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode ........................................................................... 104
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode....................................................................................... 105
Scanning in Professional Mode ................................................................................................... 107
Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode ..................................................... 110
Available Image Types - Professional Mode ........................................................................... 110
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 110
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode ................................................................. 113
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 115
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 118
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 118
Selecting Scan File Settings ........................................................................................................ 119
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Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 120
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture ....................................................... 121
Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture ................................................................... 123
Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 123
Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ 123
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan .......................................................................................... 126
Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)................................................................. 127
Scanning Using OCR - Windows ............................................................................................ 127
Scanning Using OCR - Mac OS X........................................................................................... 129
Faxing....................................................................................................................................................... 132
Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine .............................................................................. 132
Setting Up Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 139
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel .......................................................... 139
Selecting Your Country or Region........................................................................................... 139
Selecting the Date and Time................................................................................................... 140
Entering Fax Header Information............................................................................................ 142
Entering Numbers and Characters for Faxing......................................................................... 143
Selecting Fax Send and Receive Settings .............................................................................. 144
Selecting Fax Communication Settings .................................................................................. 145
Printing Fax Reports ............................................................................................................... 146
Restoring Default Fax Settings ............................................................................................... 147
Fax Sending Options .............................................................................................................. 148
Fax Receive Options............................................................................................................... 149
Fax Communications Options................................................................................................. 149
Fax Report Options................................................................................................................. 151
Restore Default Settings Options............................................................................................ 151
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................ 151
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X .......................................................... 153
Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists ..................................................................................... 154
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel .......................................... 154
Creating Speed Dial List Entries ............................................................................................. 155
Printing Your Speed Dial List .................................................................................................. 157
Creating Group Dial List Entries.............................................................................................. 158
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Printing Your Group Dial List................................................................................................... 160
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows ............................................ 162
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X .......................................... 165
Sending Faxes ................................................................................................................................. 166
Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel........................................................................... 167
Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax Numbers ........................................................................... 167
Selecting Fax Numbers From Speed or Group Dial Lists........................................................ 168
Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone ............................................................... 169
Broadcasting a Fax ................................................................................................................. 170
Sending a Fax at a Specified Time ......................................................................................... 172
Fax Send Options ................................................................................................................... 173
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows .......................................................................... 173
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X......................................................................... 175
Receiving Faxes............................................................................................................................... 178
Fax Reception ............................................................................................................................. 178
Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) ............................................................................ 179
Receiving Faxes Manually........................................................................................................... 179
Using USB Flash Drives With Your Product ......................................................................................... 181
Inserting a USB Flash Drive ............................................................................................................. 181
Removing a USB Flash Drive........................................................................................................... 181
Transferring Files on a USB Flash Drive .......................................................................................... 181
Setting Up File Sharing for File Transfers From Your Computer ................................................. 182
Transferring Files from a USB Flash Drive to Your Computer ..................................................... 182
Replacing Ink Cartridges ........................................................................................................................ 184
Check Cartridge Status .................................................................................................................... 184
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen............................................................................ 184
Checking Cartridge Status with Windows.................................................................................... 185
Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X .................................................................................. 188
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................ 190
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ......................................................................................................... 190
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 191
Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility........................................................................... 197
Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges................................................................... 198
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Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows................................................................... 199
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X ................................................................. 199
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 201
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 203
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 203
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 203
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 203
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 206
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 209
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 209
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 211
Print Head Alignment................................................................................................................... 214
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel........................................................ 214
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility .................................................................... 216
Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 217
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 219
Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 219
Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 221
Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 223
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 223
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 224
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 225
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 226
Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 227
Noise After Ink Installation ........................................................................................................... 228
Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 228
Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... 229
Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 229
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 229
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 230
Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window.............................................................. 231
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 231
Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 232
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Printing a Network Status Sheet.................................................................................................. 233
Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 233
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 233
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 234
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 234
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 234
Paper Jam Problems ................................................................................................................... 235
Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder .................................................................. 237
Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 241
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 241
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 242
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 243
Error After Cartridge Replacement .............................................................................................. 243
Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 244
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 245
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 245
Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 245
Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 246
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 246
Border Appears on Borderless Prints .......................................................................................... 247
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 247
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 248
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 249
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 249
White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 249
Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 250
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 251
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 252
Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 253
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 254
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 254
Cannot Start Epson Scan ............................................................................................................ 254
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 255
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Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 256
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 256
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 257
Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 257
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 257
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 257
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 258
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 258
Image is Scanned Upside-Down ................................................................................................. 258
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 258
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..................................................................... 259
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 259
Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 259
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes................................................................................................... 260
Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product ........................................ 261
Cannot Transfer Files To or From a USB Flash Drive ...................................................................... 261
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 262
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 262
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X .................................................................................. 263
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 263
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 265
EPEAT Registration ......................................................................................................................... 265
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 266
Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 266
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 266
Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 267
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications ......................................................................... 267
Fax Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 268
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 268
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 269
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 271
Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 272
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 272
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Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 273
Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 273
External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. 273
Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 273
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 274
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 275
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 275
Software Notices .............................................................................................................................. 278
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 281
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 282
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 282
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 283
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 283
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 283
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WF-2540 User's Guide
Welcome to the WF-2540 User's Guide.
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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Scanning, Copying, and Faxing from the Control Panel The Sleep Timer Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Setting Up the Control Panel

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

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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The power button and the power light
2 The Copy button
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3 The Fax button
4 The LCD screen
5 The arrow buttons and the OK button
6 The number pad
7 The Redial/Pause button
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The Stop/Reset button
9 The WiFi light
10 The ADF light
11 The Scan button
12 The Menu button
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The Back button
14 The Speed Dial/Group Dial button
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The Wi-Fi Setup button
16 The Start B&W button
17 The Start Color 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 Menu button.
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Language and press the OK button.
4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button.
5. Press the Menu 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 Menu button.
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sound and press the OK button.
4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the Off setting and press the OK button.
5. Press the Menu button to exit.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

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

1 Edge guide
2 Sheet feeder
3 Paper support
4 Feeder guard
5 Output tray
6 Paper stopper
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1 ADF cover
2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
3 ADF edge guide
4 ADF input tray
5 ADF output tray
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1 Document cover
2 Scanner glass
3 Control panel
4 USB port for external devices
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Inside

1 Scanner unit
2 Ink cartridge holder in home position
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Back

1 AC inlet
2 LINE port
3 USB port
4 EXT port
5 LAN port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Scanning, Copying, and Faxing from the Control Panel

You can scan, copy, and fax right from your product control panel.
• Use the control panel to quickly scan a photo or document and save it on your computer or on a USB flash drive. You can even scan and send the file to an online service or to a remote printer.
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• Your product works like a copy machine too. You can place a photo or document on the scanner glass, or load pages in the automatic document feeder (ADF).
• For faxing, you first need to connect a phone line as described on the Start Here sheet. Then load your document and use the control panel to enter a phone number or select a number from your speed dial list.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related tasks
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
Related topics
Copying Faxing

The Sleep Timer

The product enters sleep mode if it is not used for a period of time. You can adjust the time period before sleep mode, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Control Panel Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Product Basics

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Control Panel

You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
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3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sleep Timer and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the time period you want, then press the OK button.
5. Press the Menu to exit.
Parent topic: The Sleep Timer

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode.
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1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings.
2. Click the Maintenance tab and select Printer and Option Information.
You see this window:
3. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
4. Click Send.
5. When you see the time period you selected listed as the Current Printer Setting, click OK.
Parent topic: The Sleep Timer

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode.
1. Do one of the following:
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: 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 Printer Settings.
You see this window:
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3. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
4. Click Apply.
5. Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: The Sleep Timer

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

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

With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo and send an email to your product.
1. Set up your product for network printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
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: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Use this free Apple and Android app to print to nearby Epson networked products. The Epson iPrint Mobile App lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can even scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.
1. Set up your product for network printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
2. Visit www.epson.com/connect to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile device.
3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Using Epson Remote Print

With Epson Remote Print software on your Windows computer or laptop, you can print to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.
1. Visit www.epson.com/connect to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the software.
2. Download and install the Remote Print software.
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3. Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing, and enter this address during Remote Print setup.
4. Select the print command in your application and choose the Remote Print driver for your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Using Epson Scan to Cloud

The Epson Scan to Cloud service sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect.
1. Set up your product for network printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
2. Visit www.epson.com/connect for instructions on registering an account and your product with Epson Connect.
3. After registering, sign in to the Epson Connect web page with the email address and password you selected.
4. Select Destination List for Scan to Cloud.
5. Click Add, then follow the instructions on the screen to create your destination list.
6. When you're ready to scan, select the setting for the Scan to Cloud service on your product control panel.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related tasks
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

Using AirPrint

AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running the latest version of iOS.
1. Set up your product for wireless printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
2. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
3. Print from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to your product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
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Using Google Cloud Print

With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson wireless product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.
If you are setting up your product for the first time, set up your Epson product for wireless printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting the Google Cloud Print setup.
If your product is already on your wireless network, follow these steps:
1. Connect your device to the same wireless network that your Epson product is using.
2. Print a network status sheet.
3. Locate your product's IP address on the network status sheet.
4. Enter the IP address into the address bar of a web browser.
5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option.
Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen instructions to update your product.
6. Click Register.
7. Select the check box to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.
8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page.
A separate browser window opens.
9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.
10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page.
Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, computer, Apple or Android device with internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related tasks
Printing a Network Status Sheet
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Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.
To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup.
1. Press the Wi-Fi Setup button.
You see this screen:
2. Press the OK button to select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. If you do not see your wireless network's name, you can enter it manually.
Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other SSIDs and press the OK button. Enter your network name as described in the next step.
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