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Epson WorkForce WF-2830DWF User Manual

User's Guide
NPD6100-01 EN
User's Guide

Contents

Contents
About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals...................7
Using the Manual to Search for Information. . . . . . . 7
Marks and Symbols.........................8
Descriptions Used in this Manual...............9
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions for Ink................. 10
Printer Advisories and Warnings.............. 11
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the
Printer................................11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer. . 11 Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or
Storing the Printer.......................12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Printer with a Wireless Connection...........12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen................................12
Protecting Your Personal Information...........12
Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions...................13
Guide to the Control Panel...................16
Control Panel.......................... 16
Guide to the Home Screen.................17
Entering Characters......................18
Viewing Animations......................18
Network Settings
Network Connection Types.................. 20
Wi-Fi Connection....................... 20
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection.........20
Connecting to a Computer...................21
Connecting to a Smart Device................ 22
Connecting to a smart device over a wireless
router................................22
Connecting to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
using Wi-Fi Direct.......................22
Connecting to Android Devices using Wi-Fi
Direct................................26
Connecting to Devices other than iOS and
Android using Wi-Fi Direct................ 28
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer..........31
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Entering the SSID
and Password...........................31
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup. . . . 32
Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup
(WPS)................................33
Checking the Network Connection Status........34
Network Icon...........................34
Printing a Network Connection Report........34
Printing a Network Status Sheet...............40
Replacing or Adding New Wireless Routers.......40
Changing the Connection Method to a Computer. . 41
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings. . . 41
Disabling Wi-Fi from the Control Panel..........42
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
Restoring the Network Settings from the
Control Panel............................ 43
Preparing the Printer
Available Paper and Capacities..............44
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed.........47
Loading Envelopes and Precautions.......... 49
Loading Long Papers.....................50
List of Paper Type....................... 50
Placing Originals..........................50
Available Originals for the ADF.............50
Placing Originals on the ADF...............51
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . 53
Managing Contacts........................54
Registering or Editing Contacts............. 54
Registering or Editing Grouped Contacts. . . . . . 55
Register Contacts on a Computer............55
Menu Options for Settings...................57
Menu Options for Supply Status.............57
Menu Options for Maintenance............. 57
Menu Options for Printer Setup.............58
Menu Options for Network Settings..........60
Menu Options for Epson Connect Services. . . . . 61
Menu Options for Google Cloud Print Services. . 61
Menu Options for Contacts Manager......... 62
Menu Options for Fax Settings..............62
Menu Options for Print Status Sheet..........62
Menu Options for Print Counter.............63
Menu Options for Customer Research.........63
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Menu Options for Restore Default Settings..... 63
Menu Options for Firmware Update..........63
Saving Power.............................64
Saving Power - Control Panel...............64
Fax Settings
Before Using Fax Features....................65
Connecting to a Phone Line..................65
Compatible Telephone Lines................65
Connecting the Printer to a Phone Line........66
Connecting Your Phone Device to the Printer. . . 67
Making the Printer Ready to Send and Receive
Faxes (Using Fax Setting Wizard)..............68
Making Settings Individually for Printer's Fax
Features.................................70
Setting Receive Mode.....................70
Making Settings When You Connect an
External Phone Device....................72
Making Settings for Blocking Junk Faxes.......73
Making Settings to Send and Receive Faxes
on a Computer..........................73
Menu Options for Fax Settings................74
Check Fax Connection....................74
Fax Setting Wizard.......................75
Basic Settings Menu......................75
Receive Settings Menu....................76
Report Settings Menu.....................77
Security Settings Menu....................78
User Default Settings Menu................ 78
Printing
Printing from the Printer Driver on Windows. . . . . 79
Accessing the Printer Driver................79
Printing Basics..........................79
Printing on 2-Sides.......................81
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet..........82
Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse
Order Printing).........................83
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document. . . . . 83
Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets for
Enlargement (Creating a Poster).............84
Printing with a Header and Footer........... 90
Printing a Watermark.....................91
Printing Multiple Files Together.............92
Printing Using the Color Universal Print
Feature...............................92
Adjusting the Print Color..................93
Printing to Emphasize in Lines............94
Printing Clear Bar Codes..................94
Canceling Printing.......................95
Menu Options for the Printer Driver..........95
Printing from the Printer Driver on Mac OS......97
Printing Basics..........................97
Printing on 2-Sides.......................99
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet.........100
Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse
Order Printing)........................100
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document. . . . 101
Adjusting the Print Color.................102
Canceling Printing......................102
Menu Options for the Printer Driver.........102
Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS
Printer Driver......................... 104
Printing from Smart Devices.................105
Using Epson iPrint......................105
Using Epson Print Enabler................106
Using AirPrint.........................107
Canceling the Ongoing Job..................108
Copying
Copying................................109
Copying on 2-Sides....................... 110
Copying Multiple Originals onto One Sheet. . . . . .110
Menu Options for Copying..................110
Scanning
Scanning Using the Control Panel.............113
Scanning to a Computer..................113
Scanning Using WSD....................117
Scanning from a Computer..................119
Scanning Using Epson Scan 2..............119
Scanning from Smart Devices................122
Installing Epson iPrint...................122
Scanning Using Epson iPrint...............122
Faxing
Before Using Fax Features...................124
Sending Faxes Using the Printer..............124
Sending Faxes Using the Control Panel.......124
Various Ways of Sending Faxes.............126
Receiving Incoming Faxes.................129
Receiving Faxes by Making a Phone Call......130
Menu Options for Faxing...................131
Fax.................................131
Scan Settings..........................132
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Fax Send Settings.......................132
More................................133
Contacts Manager......................134
Sending a Fax from a Computer..............134
Sending Documents Created Using an
Application (Windows)...................134
Sending Documents Created Using an
Application (Mac OS)....................137
Receiving Faxes on a Computer...............138
Saving Incoming Faxes on a Computer.......138
Canceling the Feature that Saves Incoming
Faxes to the Computer...................139
Checking for New Faxes (Windows)......... 139
Checking for New Faxes (Mac OS)..........140
Printing Fax Report Manually..............141
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
and the Maintenance Box - Control Panel. . . . . 142
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
and the Maintenance Box - Windows.........142
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
and the Maintenance Box - Mac OS X........142
Ink Cartridge Codes.......................143
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions...........144
Replacing Ink Cartridges................... 146
Maintenance Box Code.....................146
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions. . . . . . . . 147
Replacing a Maintenance Box................147
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink...........148
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink -
Control Panel..........................149
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 149 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS. .150
Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is
Maintaining the Printer
Preventing the Print Head from Drying.........153
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head.........153
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Control Panel..........................153
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows.............................154
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac
OS..................................154
Aligning the Print Head....................155
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel. . . . . . 155
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears.........155
Cleaning the ADF........................ 156
Cleaning the Scanner Glass..................158
Cleaning the Translucent Film............... 159
Network Service and Software Information
Application for Conguring Printer Operations
Running Web Cong on a Web Browser. . . . . . 162
Running Web Cong on Windows.......... 163
Running Web Cong on Mac OS............163
Application for Scanning Documents and
Images (Epson Scan 2).....................163
Adding the Network Scanner..............164
Application for Operations from the Control Panel (Epson
Application for Conguring Fax Operations and
Sending Faxes (FAX Utility).................165
Application for Sending Faxes (PC-FAX Driver). . 166
Application for Printing Images (Epson Photo+). . 166
Soware Update Tools (EPSON Soware
Updater)...............................167
Application for
(EpsonNet Cong)........................168
Updating Applications and Firmware.......... 169
Uninstalling Applications - Windows.........170
Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS..........171
Printing Using a Network Service.............171
Conguring
Conguring
Scanning
Multiple Devices
Solving Problems
Checking the Printer Status..................173
Checking Error Codes on the LCD Screen. . . . . 173
Checking the Printer Status - Windows.......174
Checking the Printer Status - Mac OS........174
Checking the Soware Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Removing Jammed Paper...................175
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear
Paper Feed............................175
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Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the
Printer...............................175
Removing Jammed Paper from Rear Cover. . . . 177
Removing Jammed Paper from the ADF......178
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Paper Jams............................180
Paper Feeds at a Slant....................180
Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time. . . . . . 181
Paper Out Error Occurs..................181
Paper is Ejected During Printing............181
Original Does Not Feed in the ADF. . . . . . . . . .181
Power and Control Panel Problems............182
Power Does Not Turn On.................182
Power Does Not Turn O.................182
Power Turns O Automatically.............182
LCD Screen Gets Dark...................182
Cannot Print from a Computer...............182
Checking the Connection (USB)............182
Checking the Connection (Network).........183
Checking the Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer (Windows)....................186
Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer (Mac OS).....................186
Cannot Connect from Devices Even ough
Network Settings are No Problems.......... 187
Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer. . . 189
Checking the SSID for the Computer.........189
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Connections Become Unstable When Using USB 3.0 Devices on a
Mac.................................190
Cannot Print from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. 190
Printout Problems........................191
Printout is Scued or Color is Missing........191
Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear.......191
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of
Approximately 2.5 cm....................191
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or
Misalignment..........................192
Print Quality is Poor.....................192
Paper Is Smeared or Scued...............193
Paper is Smeared During Automatic 2-Sided
Printing..............................194
Printed Photos are Sticky.................194
Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected
Colors...............................194
Cannot Print Without Margins.............194
Edges of the Image are Cropped During
Borderless Printing......................195
Soware
and Data............184
e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
Are Incorrect..........................195
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 195
e Printed Image Is Inverted..............196
Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints...........196
Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight
Lines Appear in the Copied Image...........196
Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the
Copied Image......................... 196
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
Appears in the Copied Image..............196
Banding Appears when Copying from the ADF 197
Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 197
e
Other Printing Problems................... 197
Printing Is Too Slow.....................197
Printing or Copying Slows Down Dramatically During Continuous Operation. . . 198
Cannot Cancel Printing from a Computer
Running Mac OS X v10.6.8................198
Cannot Start Scanning.....................198
Cannot Start Scanning when Using the
Control Panel..........................199
Scanned Image Problems...................199
Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear
when Scanning from the Scanner Glass.......199
Straight Lines Appear when Scanning from
ADF................................ 199
Image Quality Is Rough...............199
e Oset Appears in the Background of Images. . . 200
Text is Blurred.........................200
Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear. . . 200 Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the
Scanner Glass..........................200
Text is Not Recognized Correctly when
Saving as a Searchable PDF................201
Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image. . 201
Other Scanning Problems...................202
Scanning Is Too Slow....................202
Scanning Slows Down Dramatically During
Continuous Scanning....................202
Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/
Multi-TIFF........................... 202
Problems when Sending and Receiving Faxes. . . . .203
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes..............203
Cannot Send Faxes......................204
Cannot Send Faxes to a Specic Recipient. . . . . 205
Cannot Send Faxes at a Specied Time....... 205
Cannot Receive Faxes....................205
Memory Full Error Occurs................206
Sent Fax Quality Is Poor..................206
Faxes Are Sent at the Wrong Size............206
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Received Fax Quality Is Poor...............206
Received Faxes Are Not Printed............ 207
Pages are Blank or only a Small Amount of Text is Printed on the Second Page in
Received Faxes.........................207
Other Faxing Problems.....................207
Cannot Make Calls on the Connected
Telephone............................207
Answering Machine Cannot Answer Voice
Calls................................207
Sender's Fax Number Not Displayed on
Received Faxes or the Number Is Wrong......207
Other Problems..........................208
Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................208
Operation Sounds Are Loud...............208
Date and Time Are Incorrect........... 208
e Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
Windows Only)........................208
Appendix
Technical Specications....................209
Printer Specications....................209
Scanner Specications...................210
Interface Specications...................210
Fax Specications.......................210
Network Function List...................211
Wi-Fi Specications.....................212
Security Protocol.......................212
Supported ird Party Services.............212
Dimensions...........................213
Electrical Specications..................213
Environmental Specications..............214
System Requirements....................214
Regulatory Information....................215
Standards and Approvals................. 215
German Blue Angel.....................216
Restrictions on Copying..................216
Transporting and Storing the Printer...........217
Copyright.............................. 219
Trademarks.............................220
Where to Get Help........................220
Technical Support Web Site................220
Contacting Epson Support................221
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About This Manual

About This Manual

Introduction to the Manuals

e following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson soware applications.
❏ Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the soware, using the printer, solving problems, and so on.
❏ User's Guide (digital manual)
is manual. Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer, on network settings when using the printer on a network, and on solving problems.
You can obtain the latest versions of the above manuals with the following methods.
❏ Paper manual
Visit the Epson Europe support website at http://www.epson.eu/Support, or the Epson worldwide support website at http://support.epson.net/.
❏ Digital manual
Start EPSON Soware Updater on your computer. EPSON Soware Updater checks for available updates of Epson soware applications and the digital manuals, and allows you to download the latest ones.
Related Information
&“Soware
Update Tools (EPSON
Soware
Updater)” on page 167

Using the Manual to Search for Information

e PDF manual allows you to search for information you are looking for by keyword, or jump directly to specic sections using the bookmarks. You can also print only the pages you need. is section explains how to use a PDF manual that has been opened in Adobe Reader X on your computer.
Searching by keyword
Click Edit > Advanced Search. Enter the keyword (text) for information you want to and then click Search. Hits are displayed as a list. Click one of the displayed hits to jump to that page.
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in the search window,
nd
User's Guide
About This Manual
Jumping directly from bookmarks
Click a title to jump to that page. Click + or > to view the lower level titles in that section. To return to the previous page, perform the following operation on your keyboard.
❏ Wi n d o w s : H o ld down Alt, and then press ←.
❏ Mac OS: Hold down the command key, and then press ←.
Printing only the pages you need
You can extract and print only the pages you need. Click Print in the File menu, and then specify the pages you want to print in Pages in Pages to Print.
❏ To specify a series of pages, enter a hyphen between the start page and the end page.
Example: 20-25
❏ To specify pages that are not in series, divide the pages with commas.
Example: 5, 10, 15

Marks and Symbols

Caution:
!
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Important:
c
Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Provides complementary and reference information.
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About This Manual
Related Information
& Links to related sections.

Descriptions Used in this Manual

❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the Epson Scan 2 (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 10 or macOS
Mojave. e content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
❏ Illustrations used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight dierences depending on the
model, the method of operation is the same.
❏ Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings.
❏ You can read the QR code using dedicated app.

Operating System References

Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows XP", "Windows Server 2016", "Windows Server 2012 R2", "Windows Server 2012", "Windows Server 2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows Server 2003 R2", and "Windows Server 2003" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.
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Wi n d o w s® 8 operating system
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Wi n d o w s® 7 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Vis ta® operating system
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Wi n d o w s® XP operating system
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Wi n d o w s® XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2016 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2012 R2 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2012 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2008 R2 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2008 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2003 R2 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2003 operating system
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Mac OS
In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to macOS Mojave, macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, OS X El Capitan, OS X Yosemite, OS X Mavericks, OS X Mountain Lion, Mac OS X v10.7.x, and Mac OS X v10.6.8.
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Important Instructions

Important Instructions

Safety Instructions

Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following
Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols.
http://support.epson.net/symbols
❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of
other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in re or electric shock.
❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, scanner unit, or options by
yourself, except as specically explained in the printer's manuals.
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
e power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏ Do not place or store the printer outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations
subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands.
❏ Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely
aect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
❏ If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain aer a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm.
❏ Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
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Safety Instructions for Ink

❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port.
❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
❏ If ink gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue aer
a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
❏ Do not disassemble the ink cartridge and the maintenance box; otherwise ink may get into your eyes or on your
skin.
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❏ Do not shake ink cartridges too vigorously and do not drop them. Also, be careful not to squeeze them or tear
their labels. Doing so may cause ink leakage.
❏ Keep ink cartridges and maintenance box out of the reach of children.

Printer Advisories and Warnings

Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference.

Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the Printer

❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label.
❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and o.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
❏ e power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
objects on top of the power-supply cords and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter and leave the transformer.
❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the printer.
❏ When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏ Place the printer on a
will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏ Allow space above the printer so that you can fully raise the document cover.
stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. e printer
at,
❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.

Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer

❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing.
❏ Do not touch the white at cable inside the printer.
❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain ammable gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause re.
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❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
❏ Be careful not to trap your
❏ Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.
❏ Always turn the printer o using the
P
until the
❏ If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
light stops
ashing.
when closing the scanner unit.
ngers
P
button. Do not unplug the printer or turn o the power at the outlet

Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer

❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position.

Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection

❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing
them to malfunction. When using this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and directions on the medical equipment.
❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively
automatic doors or automatically controlled devices, follow all posted warnings and directions on these devices.
alarms, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction. When using this printer near
re
the operation of automatically controlled devices such as
aect

Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen

❏ e LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
brightness. ese are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
❏ Only use a dry,
❏ e exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the
screen's surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
so

Protecting Your Personal Information

When you give the printer to someone else or dispose of it, erase all the personal information stored in the printer's memory by selecting Settings > Restore Default Settings > Clear All Data and Settings on the control panel.
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Printer Basics

Part Names and Functions

ADF (Automatic Document
A
Feeder) cover
ADF input tray Feeds originals automatically.
B
ADF edge guide Feeds originals straight into the printer. Slide to the edge of the originals.
C
ADF document support Supports originals.
D
ADF output tray Holds originals ejected from the ADF.
E
Open when removing jammed originals in the ADF.
Rear paper feed Loads paper.
A
Paper support Supports loaded paper.
B
Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper.
C
Output tray Holds the ejected paper.
D
Stopper Prevents printouts from falling from the output tray.
E
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Document cover Blocks external light while scanning.
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Scanner glass Place the originals.
B
Control panel Indicates the printer's status and allows you to make print settings.
C
Scanner unit support Supports the scanner unit.
A
Scanner unit Scans placed originals. Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing
B
jammed paper inside the printer.
Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles.
C
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Maintenance box cover Remove when replacing the maintenance box. The maintenance box is a
A
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container that collects a very small amount of surplus ink during cleaning or printing.
Rear cover Remove when removing jammed paper.
B
AC inlet Connects the power cord.
C
EXT. port Connects external phone devices.
D
LINE port Connects a phone line.
E
USB port Connects a USB cable to connect with a computer.
F
Related Information
& “Control Panel” on page 16
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Guide to the Control Panel

Control Panel

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
Turns the printer on or o.
Unplug the power cord after checking that the power light is o.
Displays menus and messages. Use buttons on the control panel to select a menu or to make settings.
Displays the solutions when you are in trouble.
Use the u d l r buttons to select a menu, and then press the OK button to enter the selected menu.
Stops the current operation.
Enters numbers, characters, and symbols.
Clears number settings such as the number of copies.
Starts an operation such as printing or copying.
Applies to a variety of functions depending on the situation.
Returns to the previous screen.
Turns on when received documents that have not yet been printed or saved are stored in the printer's memory.
Displays the home screen.
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Guide to the Home Screen

Icons that show the network status are displayed.
A
Indicates that a wireless (Wi-Fi) network is disabled, or that the printer is processing a wireless network connection.
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Indicates a problem with the printer's wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection, or that the printer is searching for a wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
The number of bars indicates the signal strength of the connection. The more bars there are, the stronger the connection.
Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) is enabled.
Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) is disabled.
B
When l and r are displayed, you can scroll right or left by pressing the l or r button.
Function icons and names are displayed as menu icons.
C
Select an icon by pressing the
Scan Allows you to scan a document or a photo.
Copy Allows you to copy a document.
Wi-Fi Setup Allows you to set up the printer for use on a wireless network. This is a shortcut to the following
menu.
Settings > Network Settings > Wi-Fi Setup
Fax Allows you to send faxes.
u d l r
buttons, and then press the OK button to enter the menu.
Quiet Mode
Settings Allows you to make settings related to maintenance, printer setup, and network settings.
Maintenance Displays the menus recommended to improve the quality of your printouts such as un-
Displays Quiet Mode setting that allows you to reduce the noise the printer makes. However, enabling this may reduce print speed. Depending on the paper type and print quality settings you selected, there may be no dierence in the printer's noise level.
This is a shortcut to the following menu.
Settings > Printer Setup > Quiet Mode
clogging nozzles by printing a nozzle check pattern and performing head cleaning, and improving blurring or banding in your printouts by aligning the print head. This is a shortcut to the following menu.
Settings > Maintenance
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Available buttons are displayed. In this example, you can proceed to the selected menu by pressing the OK button.
D

Entering Characters

To enter characters and symbols for network settings and register contacts from the control panel, use the u, d,
l
, and r buttons and the soware keyboard on the LCD screen. Press the u, d, l, or r button to select a character or function button on the keyboard, and then press the OK button. When you have nished entering characters, select OK, and then press the OK button.
Function button Descriptions
l r
A 1 # Switches the character type. You can enter alphanumerics or symbols.
OK Enters the selected characters.
Moves the cursor to the left or right.
You can also switch them by using the
Enters a space.
Deletes a character to the left (backspace).
button.

Viewing Animations

You can view animations of operating instructions such as loading paper or removing jammed paper on the LCD screen.
❏ Press
button: Displays the help screen. Select How To and then select the items that you want to view.
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❏ Select How to at the bottom of the operation screen: Displays the context-sensitive animation.
Indicates your progress through the current step. The animation repeats when the progress bar reaches the end.
A
B
Press l button to return to the previous step.
Indicates the total number of steps and the current step number.
C
In the example above, it shows step 2 from 3 steps.
D
Press r button to move to the next step.
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Network Settings

Network Settings

Network Connection Types

You can use the following connection methods.

Wi-Fi Connection

Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the wireless router. is is the typical connection method for home or oce networks where computers are connected by Wi-Fi through the wireless router.
Related Information
“Connecting to a Computer” on page 21
&
“Connecting to a smart device over a wireless router” on page 22
& & “Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer” on page 31

Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection

Use this connection method when you are not using Wi-Fi at home or at the oce, or when you want to connect the printer and the computer or smart device directly. In this mode, the printer acts as an wireless router and you
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can connect the devices to the printer without having to use a standard wireless router. However, devices directly connected to the printer cannot communicate with each other through the printer.
e printer can be connected by Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection simultaneously. However, if you start a network connection in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection when the printer is connected by Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi is temporarily disconnected.
Related Information
& “Connecting to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using Wi-Fi Direct” on page 22 & “Connecting to Android Devices using Wi-Fi Direct” on page 26 & “Connecting to Devices other than iOS and Android using Wi-Fi Direct” on page 28

Connecting to a Computer

We recommend using the installer to connect the printer to a computer. You can run the installer using one of the following methods.
❏ Setting up from the website
Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up.
http://epson.sn
❏ Setting up using the soware disc (only for the models that come with a soware disc and users with Windows
computers with disc drives.)
Insert the soware disc into the computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Selecting the Connection Methods
Follow the on-screen instructions until the following screen is displayed, and then select the connection method of the printer to the computer.
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Select the connection type and then click Next.
Network Settings
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Connecting to a Smart Device

Connecting to a smart device over a wireless router

You can use the printer from a smart device when you connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the smart device. To use the printer from a smart device, set up from the following website. Access to the website from the smart device that you want to connect to the printer.
http://epson.sn > Setup
Note:
If you want to connect a computer and a smart device to the printer at the same time, we recommend setting up from the computer rst by using the installer.
Related Information
& “Printing from Smart Devices” on page 105

Connecting to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using Wi-Fi Direct

is method allows you to connect the printer directly to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch without a wireless router. e following conditions are required to connect using this method. If your environment does not match these
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conditions, you can connect by selecting Other OS Devices. See "Related Information" below for details on connecting.
❏ iOS 11 or later
❏ Using the standard camera application to scan the QR code
❏ Epson iPrint version 7.0 or later
Epson iPrint is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson iPrint on the smart device in advance.
Note:
You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.
1. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen.
To select an item, use the
2. Select Wi - F i D irec t .
3. Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
4.
Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
5. Select iOS.
u d l r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
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6. Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
QR code is displayed on the printer's control panel.
e
7. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, start the standard Camera app, and then scan the QR code displayed on
the printer's control panel in PHOTO mode.
Use the Camera app for iOS 11 or later. You cannot connect to the printer using the Camera app for iOS 10 or
earlier. Also, you cannot connect using an app for scanning QR codes. If you cannot connect, press the button. See "Related Information" below for details on connecting.
8. Tap the notication displayed on the screen of the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
9. Tap Join.
l
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10. On the printer's control panel, press the OK button.
11. On the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, start Epson printing app.
Examples of Epson printing apps
12. On the Epson printing app screen, tap Printer is not selected..
13. Select the printer that you want to connect to.
See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer.
14. On the printer's control panel, press the OK button.
For smart devices that have been connected to the printer before, select the network name (SSID) on the smart device's Wi-Fi screen to connect them again.
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Related Information
& “Connecting to Devices other than iOS and Android using Wi-Fi Direct” on page 28 & “Printing from Smart Devices” on page 105

Connecting to Android Devices using Wi-Fi Direct

is method allows you to connect the printer directly to your Android device without a wireless router. e following conditions are required to use this function.
❏ Android 4.4 or later
❏ Epson iPrint version 7.0 or later
Epson iPrint is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson iPrint on the smart device in advance.
Note:
You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.
1. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen.
To select an item, use the
2. Select Wi - F i D irec t .
3.
Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
4. Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
5. Select Android.
u d l r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
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6. On the smart device, start Epson iPrint.
7. On the Epson iPrint screen, tap Printer is not selected..
8. Select the printer that you want to connect to.
See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer.
Note:
Printers may not been displayed depending on the Android device. If printers are not displayed, connect by selecting Other OS Devices. See "Related Information" below for connecting.
9. When the device connection approval screen is displayed, select Approve.
10. On the printer's control panel, press the OK button.
For smart devices that have been connected to the printer before, select the network name (SSID) on the smart device's Wi-Fi screen to connect them again.
Related Information
& “Connecting to Devices other than iOS and Android using Wi-Fi Direct” on page 28
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& “Printing from Smart Devices” on page 105

Connecting to Devices other than iOS and Android using Wi-Fi Direct

is method allows you to connect the printer directly to smart devices without a wireless router.
Note:
You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.
1.
Select Wi-Fi S e t u p on the home screen.
To select an item, use the
2. Select Wi - F i D irec t .
3. Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
4. Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
5. Select Other OS Devices.
u d l r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
e Network Name and Password for Wi-Fi Direct for the printer are displayed.
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6. On the smart device's Wi-Fi screen, select the SSID shown on the printer's control panel, and then enter the
password.
e screenshot is an example on iPhone.
7. On the printer's control panel, press the OK button.
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8. On the smart device, start Epson printing app.
Examples of Epson printing apps
9. On the Epson printing app screen, tap Printer is not selected..
10. Select the printer that you want to connect to.
See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer.
11. On the printer's control panel, press the OK button.
For smart devices that have been connected to the printer before, select the network name (SSID) on the smart device's Wi-Fi screen to connect them again.
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