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Epson WorkForce WF-M1030 User's Guide

WF-M1030 User's Guide

Contents

WF-M1030 User's Guide.............................................................................................................................. 7
Product Basics ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Printing From a Computer ........................................................................................................................ 22
Printer Parts Locations ......................................................................................................................... 8
Printer Parts - Top ........................................................................................................................... 8
Printer Parts - Back.......................................................................................................................... 9
Printer Parts - Inside...................................................................................................................... 10
The Power Off and Sleep Timers ....................................................................................................... 11
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac OS X .................................................... 12
Loading Paper for Documents ........................................................................................................... 14
Loading Envelopes ............................................................................................................................ 16
Paper Loading Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 18
Available EPSON Papers................................................................................................................... 19
Paper or Media Type Settings ............................................................................................................ 20
Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 22
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 22
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 24
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 25
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 27
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ............................................................. 27
Custom Tone Correction Options - Windows ............................................................................ 29
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 30
Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... 30
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 33
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Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 34
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 35
Printing with Mac OS X....................................................................................................................... 36
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X .................................................................................... 37
Print Quality Options - Mac OS X.............................................................................................. 40
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X ................................................................................... 40
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X ................................................................................... 41
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X .............................................................................................. 42
Printing Your Document - Mac OS X ............................................................................................. 43
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X ............................................................................................ 44
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 44
Replacing the Ink Cartridge...................................................................................................................... 45
Check Cartridge Status ...................................................................................................................... 45
Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X .................................................................................... 48
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges.......................................................................................................... 49
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ........................................................................................................... 49
Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge.......................................................................................... 50
Replacing the Ink Cartridge Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 54
Adjusting Print Quality.............................................................................................................................. 56
Print Head Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 56
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons..................................................................... 56
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility........................................................................ 58
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons.................................................................. 61
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility..................................................................... 62
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility ...................................................................... 65
Cleaning the Paper Guide .................................................................................................................. 67
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Cleaning and Transporting the Product .................................................................................................. 68
Cleaning the Product.......................................................................................................................... 68
Transporting the Product.................................................................................................................... 68
Solving Problems ...................................................................................................................................... 71
Checking for Software Updates.......................................................................................................... 71
Product Light Status ........................................................................................................................... 71
Running a Product Check .................................................................................................................. 73
Solving Setup Problems ..................................................................................................................... 75
Solving Network Problems ................................................................................................................. 76
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................... 76
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................... 77
Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window................................................................ 78
Printing a Network Status Sheet.................................................................................................... 79
Solving Paper Problems..................................................................................................................... 79
Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................... 81
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer....................................................................................... 82
Nothing Prints................................................................................................................................ 82
Noise Occurs, But Nothing Prints .................................................................................................. 83
Noise When Product Sits for a While............................................................................................. 83
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems...................................................................................... 85
Too Many Copies Print .................................................................................................................. 86
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Solving Print Quality Problems........................................................................................................... 89
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................... 91
When to Uninstall Your Product Software .......................................................................................... 93
Uninstalling Printing Software - Windows ...................................................................................... 93
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X .................................................................................... 94
Where to Get Help.............................................................................................................................. 94
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 96
EPEAT Registration ........................................................................................................................... 96
Windows System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 96
Mac System Requirements ................................................................................................................ 97
Printing Specifications........................................................................................................................ 97
Paper Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 97
Printable Area Specifications ............................................................................................................. 98
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 100
Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 101
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 101
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 102
Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 102
Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 102
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 103
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 104
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 104
Software Notices .............................................................................................................................. 105
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 108
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 108
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 109
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 109
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 109
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WF-M1030 User's Guide
Welcome to the WF-M1030 User's Guide.
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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Printer Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers

Printer Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your printer.
Printer Parts - Top Printer Parts - Back Printer Parts - Inside Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Parent topic: Product Basics

Printer Parts - Top

1 Edge guide
2 Paper support
3 Paper feed slot
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4 Printer cover
5 Output tray
6 Output tray extension
7 Paper stopper
Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations

Printer Parts - Back

1 AC inlet
2 Ethernet LAN port
3 USB port
Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations
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Printer Parts - Inside

1 Printer cover
3 Ink cartridge holder (do not remove)
4 Print head (underneath the ink cartridge holder)
Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations

Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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The power button and power light
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2 The WiFi light
3 The Wi-Fi button
4 The network status button
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The cancel button
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The paper light
7 The ink light
Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations
Related references
Product Light Status

The Power Off and Sleep Timers

The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can adjust the time period before power management, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Product Basics

Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.
1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings.
2. Click the Maintenance tab.
3. Click the Printer and Option Information button.
You see this window:
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4. Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
5. Click Send.
6. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
7. Click Send.
8. Click OK to close the open program windows.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers

Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac OS X

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns off automatically.
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 Power Off Timer setting.
4. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.
5. Click Apply.
6. When you see the confirmation message, click Yes, then close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
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Loading Paper

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

Loading Paper for Documents

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

Loading Envelopes

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

Paper Loading Capacity

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

Available EPSON Papers

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042384 150 Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 50 Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm])
[216 × 279 mm])
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50 Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041106 10 Sheets [210 × 297 mm])
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041153 10 paper [216 × 279 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper or Media Type Settings

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 mm])
[216 × 279 mm])
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100 [216 × 357 mm])
S042180 100
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 Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double­sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Envelopes Envelope
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Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Printing From a Computer

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

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 - 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 you want to print.
1. Open a 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. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
5. Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
6. 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.
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7. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.
8. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox and select the options you want.
9. 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.
10. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
11. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.
12. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select Job Arranger Lite.
13. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select Quiet Mode.
Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Printing Your Document - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type setting you have chosen.
Draft
For draft printing on plain paper.
Standard
For everyday text and image printing.
High
For text 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: Double-sided printing is only available when printing on plain paper in these sizes: 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]), or A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm]).
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network or as a shared printer.
1. Select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox.
2. Click the Settings button.
You see this window:
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3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.
4. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
5. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
6. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Note: The surface of the paper may smear during double-sided printing. Make sure the ink has dried before reloading the paper.
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
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Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your double-sided print job.
Binding Edge Options
Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.
Binding Margin Options
Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
Booklet
Select the Booklet checkbox to print double-sided pages as a booklet.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document on the More Options tab.
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1. To change the size of your printed document, 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 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 by a specific percentage. Select
the percentage in the % menu.
2. Select one of the following Tone Correction options:
• Select Automatic to automatically adjust the brightness and contrast for your documents.
• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the brightness and contrast
settings.
• Select Image Options and select Edge Smoothing to smooth jagged edges in low-resolution
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 Tone Correction Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related tasks
Printing Your Document - Windows
Custom Tone Correction Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Tone Correction window to customize the image tone for your print job.
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Gamma
Adjusts the midtone density of the image.
Brightness
Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the image.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image.
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.
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
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.
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