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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4. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password).
• Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad.
Then press the OK button to select it.
• To change the case of letters, select AB12 (uppercase), ab12 (lowercase) and press the OK
button.
• To select a symbol, select Symbol and press the OK button. Then highlight a symbol and press
the OK button to select it.
• To enter a space, select Space and press the OK button.
• To delete characters, select the back arrow and press the OK button.
• When you finish entering characters, select Done and press the OK button.
5. Press the OK button to confirm Wi-Fi settings.
6. Select Yes if you want to print a network status report, or No if not, and press the OK button.
The WiFi light should now be on, but not flashing.
Note: If the WiFi light is off, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.
Related topics
Solving Network Problems
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Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Loading Paper for Documents Loading Paper for Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings

Loading Paper for Documents

You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
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2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper.
3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
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4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
5. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
6. Flip the feeder guard back.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
• If you use paper with binder holes, load only one sheet at a time and use only these sizes: Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]).
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Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity

Loading Paper for Photos

You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
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2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper.
3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
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4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
5. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
6. Flip the feeder guard back.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
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Loading Envelopes

You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]).
1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
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2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper.
3. Slide the edge guide to the left.
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4. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left.
5. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly.
6. Flip the feeder guard back.
Always follow these loading guidelines:
• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one
envelope at a time.
• Do not load envelopes above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin, or that have plastic windows.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Paper Loading Capacity

Paper type Loading capacity
Plain paper - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Approximately 100 sheets * [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) **
Epson Bright White Paper ** 80 sheets
Epson Presentation Paper Matte - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Plain paper - Legal (8.5 × 14 inches 1 sheet [216 × 357 mm])
Epson Presentation Paper Matte - Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double­sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
User defined paper size of any type
Any type of paper with binder holes
Envelopes 10 envelopes
* Based on 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper weight. Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
** For two-sided printing, load up to 30 sheets.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Available EPSON Papers

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042384 150 Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 50 Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50 Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100
[216 × 279 mm])
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 mm])
[216 × 279 mm])
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100 [216 × 357 mm])
S042180 100
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60 Glossy
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042182 25 [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40 Semi-gloss
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20 [216 × 279 mm])
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S042174 100
S042175 50
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40 Glossy
5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20
8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 25 [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 20 [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041106 10 Sheets [210 × 297 mm])
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 10 paper [216 × 279 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper
S041727 100
S041667 50
S042038 100
S041649 50
S041271 100

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:
Borderless Paper Types
• Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
• Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
• Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
• Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Photo Paper Glossy
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• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Borderless Paper Sizes
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
• 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)
• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper or Media Type Settings

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double­sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Envelopes Envelope
Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer; they do not apply to your product's control panel settings.
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Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Paper Type Settings - Copying
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Placing Originals on the Product

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

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
1. Open the document cover.
Caution: Do not lift up the document cover so high that the scanner unit lifts at the same time.
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2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing as shown. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner.
Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other.
3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
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Copying Scanning

Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder

You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Make sure the originals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them.
Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
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1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward.
2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
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3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. The ADF light on the control panel turns on.
4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
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Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications
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Copying Scanning
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Copying

See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.
Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.
Copying Documents or Photos Copying ID Cards

Copying Documents or Photos

You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers.
1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF.
Note: Depending on the copy settings you select when copying originals placed in the ADF, your product may instruct you to copy using the scanner glass instead.
2. Load the paper you want to print on.
Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets.
3. Press the Copy button.
You see this screen:
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4. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99).
5. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the left or right arrow buttons to change the Density setting.
6. To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select Paper and Copy Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings.
7. When you are ready to copy, press one of the Start buttons.
Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button.
Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options
Parent topic: Copying
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Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications
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Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product

Paper Type Settings - Copying

Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.
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Paper type loaded Paper Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Photo Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos
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Paper or Media Type Settings

Paper Size Settings - Copying

Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded.
Note: You can copy photos only on these paper sizes.
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos
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Copying Options

Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.
Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
Copying option Available settings Description
Density Various levels Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies
Layout With Border Leaves a small margin around the image
Reduce/Enlarge Actual Size Copies at 100% size, unless you select a different
Paper Size Various sizes Selects the paper size for the copy printout
Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping
may occur)
percentage as the Custom Size setting
Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the selected paper size
setting
Legal->Letter and Automatically converts from one size to another other conversions
Custom Size Automatically sizes the image by the percentage you select
as the Custom Size setting
Paper Type Plain Paper Adjusts printer settings for the selected paper type
Quality Draft Provides lower quality for draft copies
Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos

Copying ID Cards

You can copy both sides of an ID card on one sheet of paper.
Photo Paper
Standard Quality Provides good quality for most copies
Best Provides the highest quality for special copies
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1. Load plain paper in one of these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets.
2. Press the Copy button.
You see this screen:
3. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99).
4. Press the Menu button, press the up or down arrow buttons to select ID Card Copy, and press the OK button.
5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select your paper size, and press the OK button again.
6. When you are ready to copy, press one of the Start buttons.
You see instructions on the LCD screen. Press the OK button to see how to place your card.
7. Place your ID card facedown on the scanner glass.
8. Press the same Start button again.
Your product scans the front side of the card.
9. When your product finishes scanning the front side, turn the card over, then press the same Start button again.
Your product scans the back side of the card and then begins printing.
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Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button.
Parent topic: Copying
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Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product
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Printing From a Computer

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

Printing with Windows

You can print with your product using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
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2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.
Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.
You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size, but you will not be able to use the Borderless setting.
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5. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
6. Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.
8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.
9. Select a Color option:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
• To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting.
10. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox and select the options you want.
11. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.
12. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
13. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.
14. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select Job Arranger Lite.
15. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select Quiet Mode.
Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
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Paper or Media Type Settings
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Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Draft
For draft printing on plain paper.
Standard
For everyday text and image printing.
High
For photos and graphics with high print quality.
More Settings
Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and quality.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job.
2-Up and 4-Up
Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and border options.
2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster
Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting the 2-Sided Printing checkbox on the Main tab.
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Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen
or if you are accessing the product over a network or as a shared printer.
1. Select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox.
2. Click the Settings button.
You see this window:
3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.
4. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
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5. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
6. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Note: The surface of the paper may smear during double-sided printing. Make sure the ink has dried before reloading the paper.
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your double-sided print job.
Binding Edge Options
Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.
Binding Margin Options
Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
Booklet
Select the Booklet checkbox to print double-sided pages as a booklet.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More Options tab.
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1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options:
• Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the
your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting.
• Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.
Select the percentage in the % menu.
2. Select one of the following Color Correction options:
• Select Automatic to automatically adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast, and color saturation
for your image.
• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or
turn off color management in your printer software.
• Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images.
3. To add a watermark to your printout, select Watermark settings.
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4. To add a header or footer to your document, select Header/Footer, then select Settings to customize the text and location.
5. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job.
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Color Controls
Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects.
No Color Adjustment
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Image Options
Edge Smoothing
Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
Additional Settings Options
Rotate 180º
Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.
High Speed
Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.
Mirror Image
Flips the printed image left to right.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
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Header/Footer Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page.
Note: These settings are not saved with your document.
You can select to print the following information, which comes from the Windows Control Panel on your computer:
• User Name
• Computer Name
• Date
• Date/Time
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows

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

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.
1. Click OK to save your settings.
You see your application's Print window, such as this one:
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2. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

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

Changing Automatic Update Options

Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature.
1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Software Update Settings.
You see this window:
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3. Do one of the following:
• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.
• To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option.
4. Click OK to exit.
Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Checking for Software Updates

Printing with Mac OS X

You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X Managing Color - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. Select your product as the Printer setting.
4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window.
You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:
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Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the
application you are using.
5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing.
6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
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7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application.
8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
You see these settings:
9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.
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10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.
11. Select any of the available print options.
Print Quality Options - Mac OS X Print Options - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X
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Paper or Media Type Settings
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Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X
Print Quality Options - Mac OS X
You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Fast Economy
For the fastest printing with draft quality.
Economy
For fast printing with reduced quality.
Normal
For everyday text and image printing.
Fine
For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Quality
For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed.
High Quality
For photos and graphics with high print quality.
Best Quality
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Print Options - Mac OS X
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
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Expansion
If you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints.
Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Mirror Image
Lets you flip the printed image horizontally.
Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X

Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X

Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless photo, select the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
2. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon.
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Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the
pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X
Related references
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X

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

You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software.
1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window.
2. Select one of the available options.
3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.
Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the Color Matching menu.
4. Select one of the available options.
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X
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Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X
You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
Color Matching Settings
EPSON Color Controls
Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software, or turn off color management.
ColorSync
Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window.
Color Options Settings
Manual Settings
Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red­eye in photos. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red-eye in photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include
faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects.
Off (No Color Adjustment)
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software.
Parent topic: Managing Color - Mac OS X

Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X

You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
2. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies.
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3. Select Driver.
You see this screen:
4. Select any of the available printing preferences.
5. Click OK.
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X
You can select from these settings on the Driver tab.
Skip Blank Page
Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Quiet Mode
Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting.
Permit temporary black printing
Allows you to print using black ink when a color ink cartridge is expended.
High Speed Printing
Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.
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Warning Notifications
Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software when ink is low.
Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X

Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print.
Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X
During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status.
1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock.
You see the print status window:
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2. Select the following options as necessary:
Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7:
• To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon.
• To pause a print job, click the print job and click the Hold icon. To resume a print job, click the print
job marked "Hold" and click the Resume icon.
• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the Pause Printer icon.
• To check ink status, click the Supply Levels icon.
Mac OS X 10.8:
• To cancel printing, click the button next to the print job.
• To pause a print job, click the button next to the print job. To resume a print job, click the
button.
• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the large Pause button.
• To check ink status, click the Settings icon, then click the Supply Levels tab.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X
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Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

If you need to cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button on your product.
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
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Scanning

You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files.
Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture Scanning Special Projects

Starting a Scan

After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods.
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
Parent topic: Scanning
Related topics
Placing Originals on the Product

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

You can scan an image using your product's control panel buttons.
Your product automatically selects suitable default scan settings, but you can view or change them as necessary.
1. Make sure you installed the product software and connected the product to your computer or network.
2. Press the Scan button.
The scan options are displayed:
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3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button.
Scan to USB Device saves your scan file on a USB flash drive and lets you select the file format,
resolution, and other settings.
Scan to Cloud sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson
Connect.
Scan to PC saves your scan as a JPEG file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X
10.6/10.7/10.8.
Scan to PC (PDF) saves your scan as a PDF file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac
OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8.
Scan to PC (Email) scans your original and attaches it to a message in your e-mail program. You
can select the e-mail program you want to use and resize your image, if necessary, from an option screen on your computer.
Note: This works with MAPI-type email such as Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Mail, Mac Mail, and Entourage, but not web-based email such as Gmail.
Scan to PC (WSD) lets you manage network scanning in Windows 7 or Windows Vista (English
only).
Note: To use this feature, you must first set up WSD (Web Services for Devices) on the computer you want to scan to.
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4. To scan to your computer, you first need to select how you connected your product to your computer:
• If your product is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, press the up or down
arrow buttons to select USB Connection.
• If your product is connected to your computer over a network, press the up or down arrow buttons
to select the computer name from the list.
5. Press the Start Color button to start scanning.
Scan to USB Device Options Changing Default Scan Button Settings
Parent topic: Starting a Scan
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Inserting a USB Flash Drive
Scan to USB Device Options
Select the Scan to USB Device options you want to use.
Scan to USB Device Available options Description setting
Format JPEG JPEG: for photos
PDF PDF: for documents
Scan Area Letter Selects the page size for documents
Legal
A4
Auto Cropping
or special settings for photos.
Auto Cropping: for photos with dark edges
Max Area: for most photos
Max Area
Document Text Selects the type of original you are
Photograph
scanning
Resolution 200 dpi 200 dpi: for e-mailing or posting on
300 dpi
600 dpi
the web
300 dpi: for printing or OCR
600 dpi: for highest quality printing
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Scan to USB Device Available options Description setting
Contrast –4 to +4 Press the arrow buttons to decrease
Document Orientation Portrait For PDF documents
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
Changing Default Scan Button Settings
You can view or change the default scan settings your product uses when you scan to your computer using the product buttons. You do this using the Event Manager program.
1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager:
Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select Event Manager.
Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software
> Event Manager.
Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Event Manager.
2. Open the Scanner (Windows) or Select Scanner (Mac OS X) drop-down list and select your product, if necessary.
3. Click Make Job Settings.
or increase image contrast
Landscape
4. Open the Edit Job Settings drop-down list and select the scan button settings you want to view or change.
5. Change the settings as necessary.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Close to close the Event Manager window.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon

You can start the Epson Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file.
Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your computer desktop.
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Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the
EPSON Scan icon.
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can
download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
You see an Epson Scan window like this:
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Parent topic: Starting a Scan
Related tasks
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture
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Selecting Epson Scan Settings
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Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program

You can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program.
Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).
1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for instructions.)
2. Select your product.
Note: In certain programs, you may need to select your product as the "source" first. If you see a Select Source option, choose it and select your product. With Windows, do not select a WIA option
for your product; it will not work correctly.
You see an Epson Scan window like this:
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Note: Epson Scan may start in a mode other than Home Mode when you first access it.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan
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Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture
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Related topics

Selecting Epson Scan Settings

Selecting Epson Scan Settings
After starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan.
Scan Modes Selecting the Scan Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Selecting Scan File Settings
Parent topic: Scanning

Scan Modes

Epson Scan provides a choice of scan modes with different levels of control over your settings.
Office Mode
You can quickly scan text documents and adjust them on a preview screen. You can also select various image adjustment options and preview your scanned image.
Home Mode
You can select setting groups based on the type of content you are scanning. You can also select various image adjustment options, and preview and size your scanned image.
Professional Mode
You can manually customize all available settings, and preview and size your scanned image.
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
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Selecting the Scan Mode

Selecting the Scan Mode
Select the Epson Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the Epson Scan window:
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Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Related tasks
Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode

Scanning in Office Mode

When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
1. Start Epson Scan and select Office Mode as the Mode setting.
You see this window:
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2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original.
Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass.
4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original.
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5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan.
6. Click the Preview button.
Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window.
7. If you are using the ADF, reinsert your original into the ADF.
8. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scan area).
9. Select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the image or scan area in the Preview window.
10. Click Scan.
You see the File Save Settings window.
11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK.
Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Related concepts
Scan Resolution Guidelines
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Selecting Scan File Settings
Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode
You can select these Document Source options in Epson Scan Office Mode.
Auto Detect
Automatically detects where the originals are placed on your product for scanning.
ADF
Selects the Automatic Document Feeder as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning.
Document Table
Selects the scanner glass as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning.
Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode
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Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode
You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas.
You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings for a scanned image. Just be sure to click inside the scan area before selecting the settings.
1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image.
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2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:
• If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step.
• To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it.
• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and
drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.)
• To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the Copy Marquee icon to copy the
existing marquee and paste it on the preview image.
Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned.
• To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon.
3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window.
Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode
You can select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Office Mode.
Note: Select the Image Option checkbox if you need to set any of the grayed-out image adjustments. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on the Image Type setting.
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Unsharp Mask
Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges.
Descreening
Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.)
Text Enhancement
Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents.
Auto Area Segmentation
Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics.
Color Enhance
Enhances the red, green, or blue shades in the scanned image.
Brightness
Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image.
Threshold
Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs.
Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode

Scanning in Home Mode

When you scan in Home Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
Note: You must place your original on the scanner glass when using Home Mode.
1. Start Epson Scan and select Home Mode as the Mode setting.
You see this window:
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2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art.
3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.
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4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolution setting is selected automatically based on the Destination setting you choose.)
Screen/Web: Select this option for images you will e-mail, view on a computer screen, or post on
the web.
Printer: Select this option for images you will print or documents you will convert to editable text
using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.
Other: Select this option if you want to select a custom resolution for your image.
5. If you selected Other in the last step, select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan.
6. Click the Preview button.
Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window.
7. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scan area).
8. Select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the image or scan area in the Preview window.
9. If you want to reduce or enlarge your image as you scan, select the Target Size setting you want to use.
10. Click Scan.
You see the File Save Settings window.
11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK.
Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired.
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Related concepts
Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines
Related tasks
Selecting Scan File Settings
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