Epson WorkForce WF-3540 Owner's Manual

WF-3540 User's Guide

Contents

WF-3540 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 Touch Panel Sounds .................................................................................................. 15

Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 16

Product Parts - Top and Front ....................................................................................................... 16

Product Parts - Paper Path............................................................................................................ 18

Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... 19

Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 20

Scanning, Printing, Copying, and Faxing from the Touch Panel ........................................................ 20

Using Eco Mode ................................................................................................................................. 21

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Touch Panel............................................................. 21

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows ............................................................................... 22

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X.............................................................................. 23

Selecting Other Eco Settings From the Touch Panel..................................................................... 24

EPSON Connect Solutions................................................................................................................. 25

Using EPSON Email Print ............................................................................................................. 25

Using the EPSON iPrint Mobile App .............................................................................................. 25

Using EPSON Remote Print ......................................................................................................... 26

Using EPSON Scan to Cloud ........................................................................................................ 26

Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 27

Using Google Cloud Print .................................................................................................................. 27

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Touch Panel ................................................................ 29

Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 32

Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette ................................................................................... 32

Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette .......................................................................................... 37

Loading Envelopes in the Cassette .................................................................................................... 42

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Feed Slot ........................................................................ 46

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Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 50

Available EPSON Papers................................................................................................................... 51

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. 52

Paper or Media Type Settings ............................................................................................................ 53

Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 55

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 55

Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ....................................................................... 56

Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 59

Copying Documents .......................................................................................................................... 59

Copying and Restoring Photos........................................................................................................... 61

Copying ID Cards ............................................................................................................................... 62

Paper Type Settings - Copying........................................................................................................... 64

Paper Size Settings - Copying............................................................................................................ 64

Copying Options................................................................................................................................. 65

Printing From a Computer ........................................................................................................................ 68

Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 68

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 68

Paper Source Options - Windows ............................................................................................. 71

Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 71

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 72

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... 72

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 74

Print Density Adjustments - Windows ....................................................................................... 75

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ............................................................. 75

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 77

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 78

Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... 79

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 79

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 81

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 81

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 82

Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 83

Printing with Mac OS X....................................................................................................................... 84

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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X .................................................................................... 85

Paper Source Options - Mac OS X............................................................................................ 88

Print Quality Options - Mac OS X.............................................................................................. 88

Print Options - Mac OS X .......................................................................................................... 89

Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X ................................................................................... 89

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X ................................................................................... 90

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X ................................................................... 91

Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X.................................................... 93

Managing Color - Mac OS X .......................................................................................................... 94

Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X ......................................................................... 95

Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X ................................................................................... 96

Printing Preferences - Mac OS X .............................................................................................. 97

Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X ............................................................................... 98

Checking Print Status - Mac OS X ............................................................................................ 98

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 99

Scanning .................................................................................................................................................. 100

Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. 100

Starting a Scan Using the Product Touch Panel.......................................................................... 100

Scan to Memory Card Options................................................................................................ 102

Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................. 103

Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon.............................................................................. 103

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................................................................................... 105

Selecting EPSON Scan Settings...................................................................................................... 106

Scan Modes................................................................................................................................. 107

Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................. 107

Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 108

Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode................................................................ 110

Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ...................................................................................... 111

Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 113

Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................. 114

Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode ...................................................................................... 117

Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode ........................................................................... 120

Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode....................................................................................... 121

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Scanning in Professional Mode ................................................................................................... 123

Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode ..................................................... 126

Available Image Types - Professional Mode ........................................................................... 126

Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 127

Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode ................................................................. 130

Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 132

Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 135

Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 135

Selecting Scan File Settings ........................................................................................................ 136

Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 137

Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture ....................................................... 138

Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 140

Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ 140

Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan .......................................................................................... 143

Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) ................................................................ 144

Scanning Using OCR - Windows ........................................................................................... 144

Scanning Using OCR - Mac OS X .......................................................................................... 146

Faxing....................................................................................................................................................... 149

Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine .............................................................................. 149

Setting Up Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 155

Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel .......................................................... 156

Selecting Your Country or Region........................................................................................... 156

Selecting the Date and Time................................................................................................... 157

Entering Fax Header Information............................................................................................ 159

Entering Numbers and Characters for Faxing......................................................................... 161

Selecting Fax Send and Receive Settings .............................................................................. 163

Selecting Fax Communication Settings .................................................................................. 163

Printing Fax Reports ............................................................................................................... 164

Restoring Default Fax Settings ............................................................................................... 166

Fax Send Options ................................................................................................................... 166

Fax Receive Options............................................................................................................... 167

Fax Communications Options................................................................................................. 168

Fax Report Options................................................................................................................. 169

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Restore Default Settings Options............................................................................................ 170

Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................ 170

Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X .......................................................... 172

Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists ..................................................................................... 173

Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel .......................................... 173

Creating Speed Dial List Entries ............................................................................................. 173

Printing Your Speed Dial List .................................................................................................. 175

Creating Group Dial List Entries.............................................................................................. 177

Printing Your Group Dial List................................................................................................... 178

Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows ............................................ 179

Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X .......................................... 182

Sending Faxes ................................................................................................................................. 184

Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel........................................................................... 184

Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax Numbers ........................................................................... 184

Selecting Fax Numbers from Speed or Group Dial Lists ......................................................... 186

Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone ............................................................... 187

Broadcasting a Fax ................................................................................................................. 189

Sending a Fax at a Specified Time ......................................................................................... 190

Fax Sending Options .............................................................................................................. 191

Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows .......................................................................... 192

Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X......................................................................... 194

Receiving Faxes............................................................................................................................... 197

Fax Reception ............................................................................................................................. 197

Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) ............................................................................ 198

Receiving Faxes Manually........................................................................................................... 198

Using Memory Cards With Your Product .............................................................................................. 200

Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................. 200

Memory Card Types .................................................................................................................... 201

Memory Card File Specifications ................................................................................................. 201

Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... 202

Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 202

Viewing and Printing Photos........................................................................................................ 203

Viewing and Printing Individual Photos ................................................................................... 203

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Printing All Photos................................................................................................................... 205

Printing Photos by Date .......................................................................................................... 206

Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen ..................................................................... 208

Modifying Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen..................................................................... 208

Photo Adjustment Options ...................................................................................................... 209

Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen.......................................... 211

Print Setting Options - Photo Mode......................................................................................... 211

Printing Photo Layouts ................................................................................................................ 212

Photo Layout Options ............................................................................................................. 214

Transferring Photos on a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 215

Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer.............................................. 215

Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer ...................................................... 216

Using an External Device with Your Product ........................................................................................ 217

Printing from a Camera Connected to Your Product ........................................................................ 217

Connecting and Printing From a Camera .................................................................................... 217

Selecting Print Settings for Printing From a Camera ................................................................... 219

Print Settings - Camera........................................................................................................... 219

Photo Adjustments - Camera .................................................................................................. 221

Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device ....................................................... 222

USB Device File Specifications ................................................................................................... 222

Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device ..................................................... 222

Charging a USB Device Using Your Product.................................................................................... 223

Printing Personalized Projects............................................................................................................... 225

Printing Personalized Note Paper .................................................................................................... 225

Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper............................................................................................. 227

Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes............................................................................... 228

Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status................................................................................. 228

Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen............................................................................ 228

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status With Windows................................................ 229

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status With Mac OS X .............................................. 232

Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box.................................................................. 234

Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers...................................................................... 234

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 235

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Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges................................................................... 239

Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows................................................................... 239

Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X ................................................................. 240

Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 241

Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 242

Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 246

Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 246

Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 246

Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Touch Panel ........................................................... 246

Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 248

Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 251

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Touch Panel........................................................ 251

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 253

Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 256

Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Touch Panel.............................................................. 257

Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 258

Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 261

Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 262

Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 262

Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 264

Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 266

Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 266

Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 267

Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 268

Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 270

Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 271

Noise After Ink Installation ........................................................................................................... 272

Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 272

Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 272

Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 273

Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 274

Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window.............................................................. 274

Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 274

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Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 275

Printing a Network Status Sheet.................................................................................................. 276

Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 277

Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 277

Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 277

Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 277

Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 278

Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 278

Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette................................................................................ 281

Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover)..................................................................... 283

Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder................................................................... 287

Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 290

Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 291

Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 291

Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 292

Error After Cartridge Replacement .............................................................................................. 293

Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 293

Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 294

Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 294

Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 295

Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 295

Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 296

Border Appears on Borderless Prints .......................................................................................... 296

Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 297

Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 297

Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 298

Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 298

White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 299

Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 299

Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 301

Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 302

Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 302

Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 303

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Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 303

Cannot Start EPSON Scan.......................................................................................................... 304

Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 305

Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 305

Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 306

Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 306

Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 306

Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 307

Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 307

Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 307

Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 307

Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 308

Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..................................................................... 308

Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 309

Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 309

Cannot Send or Receive Faxes................................................................................................... 309

Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product ........................................ 310

Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... 310

Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot ......................................................................................... 311

Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card ...................................................................... 311

Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card................................................................... 311

Cannot Access Memory Card From a Networked Mac................................................................ 312

When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 312

Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 312

Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X .................................................................................. 313

Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 314

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 315

Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 315

Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 316

Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 316

Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 316

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications .......................................................................... 317

Fax Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 317

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Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 318

Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 319

Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 321

Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 321

Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 322

Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 322

Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 323

External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. 323

Memory Card Specifications ............................................................................................................ 323

Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 324

Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 325

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 326

FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 326

Software Notice................................................................................................................................ 328

Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 331

Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 331

libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 332

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 332

Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products............................................. 333

Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 333

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WF-3540 User's Guide

Welcome to the WF-3540 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, Printing, Copying, and Faxing from the Touch Panel
Using Eco Mode
EPSON Connect Solutions
Using AirPrint
Using Google Cloud Print

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 Touch Panel Sounds

Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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The power button and power light

2 The WiFi light

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The home button

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The back button

5 The LCD screen

6 The arrow buttons

7 The B&W button

8 The Color button

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The Stop/Reset 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 home button, if necessary.

2. Press the arrow buttons and select Setup.

3. Select Printer Setup.

4. Press the down arrow button and select Language.

5. Select a language.

6. Press the home button to exit.

Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Turning Off Touch Panel Sounds

You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the touch panel.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press the arrow buttons and select Setup.

3. Select Printer Setup.

4. Select Sound.

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5. Select one of these Sound options, then select Off to turn off the sound:

• Button Press

• Error Notification

• Completion Notice

6. To adjust the sound volume, select Volume, then select High, Middle, or Low.

7. Press the home 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 - Paper Path
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back

Parent topic: Product Basics

Product Parts - Top and Front

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1 ADF cover

2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

3 Edge guide

4 ADF input tray

5 ADF output tray

6 Paper cassette 1

7 Paper cassette 2

1 Document cover

2 Scanner glass

3 Control panel

4 Memory card slot

5 Memory card light

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Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

USB Type A port for external devices

Product Parts - Paper Path

1 Edge guides

2 Rear paper feed slot

3 Output tray

4 Output tray extension

5 Paper stopper

6 Edge guides

7 Paper cassette

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

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Product Parts - Inside

1 Scanner unit

2 Cartridge cover

3 Cartridge holder

4 Print head (do not remove)

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

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Product Parts - Back

1 Maintenance box

2 Duplexer (rear cover)

3 AC inlet

4 LINE port

5 EXT port

6 LAN port

7 USB port

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Scanning, Printing, Copying, and Faxing from the Touch Panel

You can scan, print, copy, and fax right from your product's touch panel.

• Use the touch panel to quickly scan a photo or document and save it on your computer or on a
memory card. You can even scan and send the file to an online service or to a remote printer.

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• You can insert the memory card from your digital camera, connect the camera directly to your product,
or insert a thumb drive containing photos. Use the touch panel to select the photos you want, then
print them in a variety of layouts.

• Your product works like a copy machine too. You can place a photo or document on the scanner
glass, or load up to 30 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 touch 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 Touch Panel

Related topics

Using Memory Cards With Your Product
Copying
Faxing

Using Eco Mode

Your product enters sleep mode automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can make the time
period shorter and select other options to save energy and resources.

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Touch Panel
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X
Selecting Other Eco Settings From the Touch Panel

Parent topic: Product Basics

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Touch Panel

You can use the product's touch panel to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode.

1. Press the home button if necessary.

2. Select Eco Mode.

3. Select Sleep Timer.

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4. Select the time period you want.

5. Press the home button to exit.

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode.

1. Do one of the following:

• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name and select
Printing Preferences.

• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
right-click your product name, and select Printing Preferences.

• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select
Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your
product name and select Printing Preferences.

2. Click the Maintenance tab.

3. Click the Printer and Option Information button

You see the Printer and Option Information screen:

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4. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting and click Send.

5. Click OK to close the open program windows.

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer 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 or Print Queue. Select Utility.

2. Select Printer Settings.

You see this screen:

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3. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.

4. Click Apply.

5. When you see the confirmation message, click Yes, then close the Printer Settings window.

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

Selecting Other Eco Settings From the Touch Panel

You can use the product's touch panel to select 2-sided copying, or see a reminder that the Preview
feature will save paper and ink.

Note: If you turn on 2-sided printing, 2-sided copying will be selected by default.

1. Press the home button if necessary.

2. Select Eco Mode.

3. Do one of the following:

• Select 2-Sided Printing, then select On.

• Select Preview, then read the reminder on the LCD screen.

4. Press the home button to exit.

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

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EPSON Connect Solutions

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

Parent topic: Product Basics

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

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 Docs.

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.

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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

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.

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

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

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Using AirPrint

AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to AirPrint-enabled EPSON products directly from iPhone, iPad,
and iPod touch running the latest version of iOS.

1. Set up your EPSON 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 EPSON product.

Parent topic: Product Basics

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.

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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: Product Basics

Related tasks

Printing a Network Status Sheet

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Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Touch Panel

You can select or change wireless network settings using your product touch 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.

Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of fax and network data and settings. Epson is
not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We
recommend that you make your own backup or print out your fax and network data and settings.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Wi-Fi Setup.

3. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.

Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network,
scroll down and select Disable Wi-Fi instead. Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to
set up your product on a wired network and install the necessary software from the product CD. The
installer program guides you through network setup.

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4. Select the name of your wireless network or enter the name manually.

Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, scroll down and then select Other SSIDs. Use
the displayed keypad to enter your network name, as described in the next step.

5. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password) using the displayed keypad.

Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and
lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters.

• Press the touch screen buttons repeatedly to scroll through characters.

• Press or to move the cursor.

• Press 1 Symb. to enter symbols.

• Press to delete the previous character.

6. Press Done when you’re finished entering your password.

7. Confirm the displayed network settings and press Proceed to save them.

Note: If you need to change a setting, press the back button.

8. If you want to print a network setup report, press one of the buttons. (Otherwise, press the

Stop/Reset button.)

9. Press the home button to exit.

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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.

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Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.

Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette
Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette
Loading Envelopes in the Cassette
Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Feed Slot
Paper Loading Capacity
Available EPSON Papers
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Paper or Media Type Settings

Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette

You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.

Note: You can load most types of document paper in either cassette.

1. Close the paper stopper and output tray, if necessary.

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2. Pull out the paper cassette.

3. Slide the edge guides outward.

Note: If you are using legal-size paper or larger, squeeze the tab and extend the paper cassette.

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4. Slide the edge guide to your paper size.

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5. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown.

Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the
cassette.

6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.

Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides.

Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the

cassette.

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7. Gently insert the paper cassette.

Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.

8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.

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Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or

insert the paper cassette during printing.

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 the printable side facedown.

• 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.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Related references

Paper Loading Capacity

Related tasks

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Feed Slot
Loading Envelopes in the Cassette

Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette

You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. You can load photo paper in these sizes in
Cassette 1 only: 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm), 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm), or 8 × 10 inches
(203 × 254 mm).

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1. Close the paper stopper and output tray, if necessary.

2. Pull out the paper cassette.

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3. Slide the edge guides outward.

4. Slide the edge guide to your paper size.

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5. Load photo paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown.

Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the
cassette.

6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.

Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides.

Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the

cassette.

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7. Gently insert the paper cassette.

Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.

8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.

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Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or

insert the paper cassette during printing.

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 the printable side facedown.

• 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

Loading Envelopes in the Cassette

You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]). You can
load No. 10 size envelopes in Cassette 1 only.

1. Close the paper stopper and output tray, if necessary.

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2. Pull out the paper cassette.

3. Slide the edge guides outward.

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4. Load envelopes printable side down and flap edge right as shown.

5. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly.

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Note: Make sure the envelopes are loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end

of the cassette.

Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too many envelopes in the
cassette.

6. Gently insert the paper cassette.

Note: The envelopes may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.

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7. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load

one envelope at a time.

• If print quality declines when printing multiple envelopes, try loading one envelope at a time.

• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Related references

Paper Loading Capacity

Related tasks

Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette
Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Feed Slot

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Feed Slot

You can load an envelope or a sheet of paper in the rear feed slot in the following sizes:

• An envelope in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm])

• A sheet of paper in one of these sizes:

• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

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• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])

• Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])

1. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.

Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper.

2. Open the rear paper feed slot and push it back.

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3. Hold one sheet of paper with the printable side faceup and slide the edge guides against the paper,
but not too tightly.

Note: Load envelopes short edge first, with the flap facing down and to the right.

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4. Insert the paper or envelope into the slot until the printer feeds it automatically.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

• Load only one sheet or one envelope at a time.

• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.

• Load the printable side faceup.

• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.

• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.

Note: You can load a sheet of binder paper with holes in the rear feed slot, but only for one-sided
printing from your computer.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Related references

Paper Loading Capacity

Related tasks

Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette
Loading Envelopes in the Cassette

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Paper Loading Capacity

You can load one envelope or one sheet of paper in these sizes in the rear feed slot:

• No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]) envelope

• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])

• Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])

You can load paper of these types in the paper cassette(s):

Paper type Loading capacity per paper size

Plain paper 250 sheets 250 sheets

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

Plain paper 30 sheets 30 sheets

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])

Plain paper 1 sheet 1 sheet

User-defined size

EPSON Bright White Paper 200 sheets 200 sheets

Paper cassette Lower paper

cassette (if available)

EPSON Presentation Paper Matte 80 sheets —

EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte 20 sheets —

EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double­sided

EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

EPSON Photo Paper Glossy

EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy

EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

Envelopes 10 envelopes —

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Parent topic: Loading Paper

Available EPSON Papers

You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3
(U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an EPSON
authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Note: Paper/media availability varies by country.

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 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 50
Presentation Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm])

EPSON Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50
Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])

EPSON Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50
Paper Matte

[216 × 279 mm])

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50
[216 × 279 mm])

S042180 100

EPSON Presentation Paper Matte Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100

[216 × 357 mm])

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100
[216 × 279 mm])

EPSON Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50

S042038 100

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 20
[216 × 279 mm])

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S041649 50

S041271 100

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 Ultra Premium Photo 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60
Paper 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

EPSON Photo Quality Self- A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041106 10
adhesive Sheets [210 × 297 mm])

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20
[216 × 279 mm])

S041727 100

S041667 50

S042174 100

S042175 50

EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 10
paper [216 × 279 mm])

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:

Borderless Paper Types

• EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

• EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

• EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte

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• 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

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])

• 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm])

• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 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

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For this paper: Select this paper Type or Media Type setting:

EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte

EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Double-sided

EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double­sided

EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Envelopes Envelope

Parent topic: Loading Paper

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Placing Originals on the Product

Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product.

Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid
damaging it.

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).

1. Open the document cover.

2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing as shown. Slide the original to
the edges of the indicated corner.

Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.2
inch (5 mm) away from each other.

3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.

Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product

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Related topics

Copying
Scanning
Faxing

Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder

You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Make sure the
originals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them.

Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or
other materials that could obstruct the feeder.

1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward.

2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.

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3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.

4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.

Note: If you are copying two originals onto one sheet, make sure the originals are loaded as shown:

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Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product

Related references

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications

Related topics

Copying
Scanning
Faxing

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Copying

See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.

Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.

Copying Documents
Copying and Restoring Photos
Copying ID Cards
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Copying Options

Copying Documents

You can copy documents onto plain paper or Epson special papers.

Note: 2-Sided Copying may be selected by default, but you can change this setting if necessary.

1. Place your original document on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF.

2. Load the paper you want to print on.

Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets.

3. Press the home button if necessary.

4. Select Copy.

You see this screen:

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5. To print more than one copy, press + or – to select the number (up to 99).

6. To see how your copy will look, select Preview.

7. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the left or right arrow buttons to change the
Density setting.

8. Scroll down to view and change additional settings if necessary.

9. When you are ready to copy, press one of the buttons.

Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel.

Parent topic: Copying

Related references

Paper Loading Capacity
Available EPSON Papers
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Copying Options

Related topics

Loading Paper
Placing Originals on the Product

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Copying and Restoring Photos

You can copy photos and restore the colors if necessary.

1. Load photo paper in the product.

2. Press the home button, if necessary.

3. Select More Functions.

4. Select Copy/Restore Photos.

5. Select On or Off.

You see this screen:

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6. Place up to two original photos on the product, positioned as shown.

7. Press one of the buttons.

Your photo or photos are scanned and previewed.

8. Press + to select the number of copies you want (up to 99).

9. If you placed two originals on the scanner, press the left or right arrow to view the second original,
then press + to select the number of copies.

10. To adjust your print and copy settings, do the following as necessary:

• To change the print settings, select Print Settings, and select the necessary settings.

• To adjust the copy image, select Edit > Photo Adjustments, then select your settings.

• To crop or zoom into your photo, select Edit > Crop/Zoom, then press the icons displayed on the

LCD screen to crop your image.

11. When you are ready to print, press the Color button.

Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel.

Parent topic: Copying

Related references

Paper Loading Capacity
Available EPSON Papers
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Copying Options

Related topics

Loading Paper
Placing Originals on the Product

Copying ID Cards

You can copy both sides of an ID card on one sheet of paper.

1. Load plain paper in one of the cassettes.

2. Press the home button, if necessary.

3. Select More Functions.

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4. Select ID Card Copy.

5. To print more than one copy, press + to select the number (up to 99).

6. Scroll down to select the size and source of the paper you loaded.

7. Press one of the buttons.

You see instructions on the LCD screen. Scroll down to see how to place your card.

8. Place your ID card on the product facedown, positioned as shown.

9. When you are ready to print, press one of the buttons.

10. Follow the instructions on the screen to turn the card over, then press one of the buttons.

Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel.

Parent topic: Copying

Related references

Paper Loading Capacity
Available EPSON Papers
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Copying Options

Related topics

Loading Paper

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Placing Originals on the Product

Paper Type Settings - Copying

Select a setting that matches the paper you loaded.

Paper type loaded Paper Type setting

Plain paper Plain Paper

EPSON Bright White Paper

EPSON Presentation Paper Matte

EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper

EPSON Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets

EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte 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 Prem. Glossy

EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

EPSON Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy

EPSON Photo Paper Glossy Glossy

Parent topic: Copying

Paper Size Settings - Copying

Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded.

Note: You can copy photos only on these 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])

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• Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])

• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])

Parent topic: Copying

Copying Options

Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.

Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.

Copying option Available settings Description

Density Varying levels Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies

2-Sided Copying 1>1-Sided Uses the duplexer and ADF to make 2-sided

Collate Copy On/Off Specifies the page order for multiple copies of

Layout With Border Leaves a small margin around the image

2>2-Sided

1>2-Sided

2>1-Sided

copies

documents.

Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper

(slight cropping may occur)

A4, 2-up Copy Copies 2 originals onto a single A4-size sheet

Letter, 2-up Copy Copies 2 originals onto a single letter-size sheet

Reduce/Enlarge Custom Size Automatically sizes the image by the percentage

you select

Actual Size Copies at 100% size

Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the selected

paper size setting

Letter->4x6in and Automatically converts from one size to another
other conversions

Paper Size Various sizes Selects the paper size for the copy printout

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Copying option Available settings Description

Paper Type Plain Paper Adjusts printer settings for the selected paper

Matte

type

Prem. Glossy

Ultra Glossy

Glossy

Paper Source Cassette 1 Copies onto paper loaded in Cassette 1 (upper

cassette)

Cassette 2 Copies onto paper loaded in Cassette 2 (lower

cassette)

Cassette 1>Cassette Automatically switches the paper source when
2 Cassette 1 is empty (plain paper only)

Quality Draft Provides lower quality for draft copies (plain

paper only)

Standard Quality Provides good quality for most copies

Best Provides the highest quality for special copies

Documentation Portrait Specifies the orientation of copies (only available
Orientation when 2>1-Sided or 1>2-Sided is selected)

Landscape

Binding Direction Left Specifies the orientation of copies (only available

Top

when 2>1-Sided is selected)

Binding Margin Left Specifies the orientation of copies (only available

Top

when 1>2-Sided is selected)

Expansion Standard Adjusts the amount of expansion for printing

Medium

borderless photos

Minimum

Dry Time Standard Provides longer drying time for 2-sided copies, if

Long

smudges or marks appear on the front of the
paper when you print on the second side

Longer

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Parent topic: Copying

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Printing From a Computer

Before printing documents or photos 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

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.

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.

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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. For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on.

5. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.

Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size, but you will not
be able to use the Borderless setting.

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6. 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.

7. Select the orientation of your document.

Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.

8. 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.

9. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.

10. 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.

11. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox and select the options you
want.

12. 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.

13. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.

14. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.

15. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select
Job Arranger Lite.

16. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select Quiet
Mode.

Paper Source Options - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

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Related references

Paper or Media Type Settings
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

Related tasks

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Paper Source Options - Windows

You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that
source.

Cassette 1

Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.

Cassette 2

Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.

Cassette 1 > Cassette 2

Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source and automatically switches to cassette 2 when
cassette 1 is empty.

Rear Paper Feed Slot

Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper source.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print 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

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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.

Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen

or if you are accessing the product over a network.

1. Select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox.

2. If the Auto checkbox is not automatically selected, do one of the following:

• Select the Auto checkbox to automatically print your double-sided print job.

• Deselect the Auto checkbox to print your double-sided print job manually by printing one side and

flipping the paper over to print the other side (recommended for paper types that do not support
automatic duplexing).

3. Click the Settings button.

You see this window:

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4. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.

5. Click OK to return to the Main tab.

6. Click the Print Density button.

You see this window:

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7. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software
automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.

8. If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use.

9. Click OK to return to the Main tab.

10. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.

11. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Related tasks

Selecting Basic Print Settings - 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.

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Binding Margin Options

Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.

Create Folded Booklet Options

Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet.

Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Print Density Adjustments - Windows

You can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print
quality of your double-sided print job.

Print Density

Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.

Increase Ink Drying Time

Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing
the other side in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing.

Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - 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

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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:

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.

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You see the printer settings window:

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.

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3. Click the Maintenance tab.

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.

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You see this window:

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
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X
Managing Color - Mac OS X
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X

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Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X

Parent topic: Printing From a Computer

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 Paper Source you wish to print from.

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10. 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.

11. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.

12. Select any of the available print options.

Paper Source Options - Mac OS X
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

Paper Source Options - Mac OS X

You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that
source.

Cassette 1

Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.

Cassette 2

Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.

Rear Paper Feed Slot

Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper source.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet

pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting.

• To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.

• To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings.

Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X

You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up
menu on the print window.

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Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen

or if you are accessing the product over a network. This screen may be different, depending on the
version of Mac OS X you are using.

1. Select one of the Two-sided Printing options.

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2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software
automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.

3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen.

4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.

5. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.

Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X

Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X

Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X

You can select any of the available options in the Two-sided Printing Settings or Output Settings
pop-up menu to set up your double-sided print job.

Two-sided Printing Options

Long-Edge binding

Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper.

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Short-Edge binding

Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper.

Adjustments

Print Density

Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.

Increased Ink Drying Time

Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing
the other side in double-sided printing.

Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X

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.

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3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.

Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the

Color Matching menu.

4. Select one of the available options.

Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X

Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X

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.

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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.

3. Select Driver.

You see this screen:

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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.

Automatic Cassette Switching

Automatically switches to the other cassette when one of the cassettes runs out of paper.

High Speed Printing

Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.

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Remove white borders

Removes white margins that may appear when you print borderless photos.

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:

• To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete.

• To pause a print job, click the print job and click Hold. To resume a print job, click the print job

marked "Hold" and click Resume.

• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause Printer.

• To check ink status, click Supply Levels.

Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X

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 Touch Panel
Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program

Parent topic: Scanning

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Placing Originals on the Product

Starting a Scan Using the Product Touch Panel

You can scan an image to your computer using your product's touch panel.

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 home button, if necessary

3. Select Scan.

The scan options are displayed:

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