Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software .................................................................................. 18
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Printer Parts Locations....................................................................................................................... 10
Printer Parts - Top ......................................................................................................................... 11
Printer Parts - Back........................................................................................................................ 12
Printer Parts - Inside...................................................................................................................... 13
Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights ........................................................................... 13
The Power Off Timer.......................................................................................................................... 14
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows......................................................................... 14
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X....................................................................... 15
Using EPSON Connect Email Print ................................................................................................... 17
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows 7/Windows Vista .................................. 18
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows XP........................................................ 22
Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X.............................................................. 27
Loading Paper in the Cassette........................................................................................................... 28
Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray ........................................................................... 33
Welcome to the WorkForce Pro WP-4090 User's Guide.
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Product Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Note: Software instructions in this manual are intended for use with the standard Epson printer software.
For more information on using the Printer Command Language (PCL) or PostScript (PS3) printer
software, please see the appropriate sections.
Printer Parts Locations
The Power Off Timer
Using EPSON Connect Email Print
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
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Printer Parts - Top
1Edge guides on paper cassette
2Paper stopper
3Output tray extension
4Output tray
5Edge guides on rear MP tray
6Rear MP (multipurpose) tray
7Feeder guard
Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations
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Printer Parts - Back
1USB port
2Ethernet LAN port
3Maintenance box
4Duplexer (rear unit)
5AC inlet
Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations
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Printer Parts - Inside
1Ink cartridge slots
2Front cover
3Print head
Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations
Printer Parts - Control Panel Buttons and Lights
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1
Thepower light
2
Thepower button
3Thenetwork status button
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Thepaper feed button
5
Theblack cleaning button
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Thecolor cleaning button
7
Thecancel button
8The Ethernet light
9Themaintenance box light
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Thepaper light
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Theink out lights
Parent topic: Printer Parts Locations
Related references
Printer Light Status
The Power Off Timer
The product turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time after it enters sleep mode. You can
adjust the time period before power off, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Product Basics
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically.
1.Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Clickand select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name and select
Printer Properties.
• Windows Vista: Clickand select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
right-click your product name, and select Properties.
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• 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 Properties.
2.Click the Optional Settings tab, then click Printer Settings. You see the Printer Settings window:
3.Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
4.Click Apply.
5.When you see the confirmation message, click Yes, then close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically.
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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 &Scan, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
2.Select Printer Settings.
You see this window:
3.Select the time period you want as the Power Off Timer setting.
4.Click Apply.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer
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Using EPSON Connect Email Print
With EPSON Connect Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your
smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Email Print features a unique email address assigned to your EPSON
product, similar to having a dedicated fax number. When you want to print, just send an email with
attachments to your product's email address.
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: Product Basics
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Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software
Before installing any printer software, make sure you have set up your product as described on the Start
Here sheet.
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows 7/Windows Vista
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows XP
Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows 7/Windows
Vista
If you did not install the standard EPSON printer software, you need to install either the PCL or
PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network
printer.
Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before
installing the printer software.
1.Double-click the Download WP-4090 Driver shortcut on your desktop and download the latest PCL
or PS3 printer software.
2.Extract the zipped folder that you downloaded in the previous step.
3.Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Click, select Devices and Printers then select Add Printer.
• Windows Vista: Clickand select Control Panel. Double-click Printers, then select Add
Printer.
You see this window:
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4.Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
You see a window like this:
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5.Select your product from the list of network printers and click Next. Do not select any product with
(WSD) in its name.
Note: If your product does not appear on the list, make sure it is turned on and connected to your
network, and click Search again.
6.Click Have disk.
You see this window:
7.Click Browse.
8.Locate and open the folder you unzipped in a previous step.
9.Do one of the following:
• If you are installing the PCL printer software, select EPUP6SETUP.inf and click OK.
• If you are installing the PS3 printer software, select eppsnt.inf and click OK.
You see a window like this:
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10. Select the name of your product and click Next.
Note: If you are installing the PCL printer software, select Epson Universal Laser P6 from the
Printers list.
11. Enter the name of your product as the Printer name and click Next.
12. Click Print a test page to confirm that your product is installed.
13. Click Finish to close the window and complete setup.
Your product is now installed.
Note: If you are using the PCL printer software, you need to select your product in the printer software
before you can adjust your print settings.
Parent topic: Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software
Related tasks
Selecting the Product - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Related topics
Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
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Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software - Windows XP
If you did not install the standard EPSON printer software, you need to install either the PCL or
PostScript (PS3) printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network
printer.
Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before
installing the printer software.
1.Double-click the Download WP-4090 Driver shortcut on your desktop and download the latest PCL
or PS3 printer software.
2.Extract the zipped folder that you downloaded in the previous step.
3.Click Start and select Printers and Faxes.
4.Click Add Printer.
You see this window:
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5.Select Local printer attached to this computer and click Next.
Note: Make sure the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer box is not checked.
You see this window:
6.Select Create a new port.
7.Select Standard TCP/IP Port as the Type of port setting and click Next.
You see this window:
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8.Click Next.
You see this window:
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9.To determine the network information you need to enter, print a network status sheet. Press the
network status button on the control panel.
10. Locate the IP address on the network status sheet you just printed and enter it as the Printer Nameor IP Address in the Add Printer Wizard window. Click Next.
11. Click Finish.
You see this window:
12. Click Have disk.
13. Click Browse.
14. Locate and open the folder you unzipped in a previous step.
15. Do one of the following:
• If you are installing the PCL printer software, select EPUP6SETUP.inf and click OK.
• If you are installing the PostScript printer software, select eppsnt.inf and click OK.
You see a window like this:
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16. Select the name of your product and click Next.
Note: If you are installing the PCL printer software, select Epson Universal Laser P6 from the
Printers list.
17. Enter the name of your product as the Printer name and click Next.
18. Select Yes to print a test page and confirm that your product is installed or select No to skip this
step, then click Next.
19. Click Finish to close the window and complete setup.
Your product is now installed.
Note: If you are using the PCL printer software, you need to select your product in the printer software
before you can adjust your print settings.
Parent topic: Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software
Related tasks
Selecting the Product - PCL Printer Software - Windows
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Related topics
Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X
If you did not install the standard EPSON printer software, you need to install the PostScript (PS3)
printer software before you can adjust the print settings and print to your network printer.
Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before
installing the printer software.
1.Double-click the Download WP-4090 Driver shortcut on your desktop and download the latest PS3
printer software.
2.Extract the zipped folder that you downloaded in the previous step.
3.Run the PS3 printer software installer.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions to install the PS3 printer software. When the install process is
completed, click Finish.
5.In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
6.Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan.
7.Click the + button.
8.Select your EPSON product and click Add.
Note: Make sure the PostScript printer software is selected as the Print Using: setting.
Your product is now installed.
Parent topic: Installing the PCL or PostScript Printer Software
Related topics
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X
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Loading Paper
Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Note: Load only plain paper when printing with the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software.
Loading Paper in the Cassette
Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray
Loading Envelopes
Paper Loading Capacity
Available EPSON Papers
Paper or Media Type Settings
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
Loading Paper in the Cassette
You can load Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), and Legal
(8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) plain paper in the paper cassette.
1.Close the 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, squeeze the tab to extend the paper cassette.
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4.Load a stack of paper, printable side down, in the cassette as shown.
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5.Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide, and is not sticking out from the
end of the cassette.
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Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the
cassette.
6.Gently replace the paper cassette.
7.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. Do not remove or
insert the paper cassette during printing.
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Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray
Loading Envelopes
Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray
You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
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.
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2.Pull up the rear MP tray.
3.Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.
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4.Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the tray. If you are
inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the tray.
5.Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
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 guides.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
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Note: You can load binder paper with holes in the rear MP tray. The paper must be one of the following
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]). The holes must be within 0.74 inch (19 mm) of the left edge of the page.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper in the Cassette
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.Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.
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2.Pull up the rear MP tray.
3.Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.
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4.Insert envelopes, short edge first and with the flap facing down, in the center of the tray.
5.Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly.
Always follow these envelope 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 in the Cassette
Loading Paper in the Rear MP (Multipurpose) Tray
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Paper Loading Capacity
Paper typeLoading capacity - paperLoading capacity - rear MP
Plain paper250 sheets80 sheets
Epson Bright White Paper200 sheets50sheets
Epson Presentation Paper Matte—80 sheets
Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb)—10 sheets
Paper typeLoading capacity - paperLoading capacity - rear MP
cassettetray
Epson Premium Presentation Paper —20 sheets
Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper
Matte Double-sided
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
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Printing Specifications
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 TypeSizePart numberSheet count
Epson Bright White PaperLetter (8.5 × 11 inchesS041586500
For this paperSelect this paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paperPlain Paper/Bright White Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper MattePremium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-
sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
Letter (8.5 × 11 inchesS04133120
[216 × 279 mm])
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper GlossyUltraPremiumPhotoPaperGlossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper GlossyPremium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Photo Paper GlossyPhoto Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-glossPremium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
EnvelopesEnvelope
Cardstock up to 68 lbThick-Paper
PCL and Postscript (PS3) Printer Software
PCL and PostSript (PS3) printer software support plain paper and envelope printing.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
You can set the paper size for each paper source using your printer software. The settings apply to all
print jobs sent to the product.
Note: If you are using the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software with the optional second paper
cassette installed, you need to enable it in the printer software before changing the settings.
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software
You can set the paper size for each paper source using your standard Epson printer software.
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
You can change the default paper size for each source in Windows.
1.Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Clickand select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, and select
Printer properties.
• Windows Vista: Clickand select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
right-click your product name, and select Properties.
• 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 Properties.
2.Click the Optional Settings tab.
3.Click Printer Settings.
You see this window:
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4.Select the paper size you loaded in each paper source as the Paper Size Loaded. If your paper
doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, select Others.
Note: If you have not installed a second paper cassette, you cannot change the settings for
Cassette 2.
5.If you want the printer software to warn you if you try to print with the wrong paper size, select the
Paper Size Notice checkbox.
Note: If you turn on Paper Size Notice, the printer will prevent you from printing with the wrong
paper size settings. If you turn this option off and you try to print with the wrong settings, the printer
will print even if the image size exceeds the printable area, and your printout may be smudged.
6.Click Apply.
7.When you see the confirmation message, click Yes.
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8.Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software
Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can change the default paper size for each source in Mac OS X.
1.Do one of the following:
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print &
Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and
select Open Printer Utility.
• Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax,
select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
2.Click the Printer Settings button.
You see this window:
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3.Select the paper size you loaded in each paper source as the Paper Size Loaded. If your paper
doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, select Others.
4.If you want the printer software to warn you if you try to print with the wrong paper size, select the
Paper Size Notice checkbox.
Note: If you turn on Paper Size Notice, the printer will prevent you from printing with the wrong
paper size settings. If you turn this option off and you try to print with the wrong settings, the printer
will print even if the image size exceeds the printable area, and your printout may be smudged.
5.Click Apply.
6.Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source - Standard Epson Printer Software
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PCL Printer Software - Windows
You can change the default paper size and source in Windows using the PCL printer software.
1.Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Clickand select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, and select
Printing preferences.
• Windows Vista: Clickand 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.
You see the this window:
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2.Select the Paper Source.
3.Select the paper size you loaded in the selected paper source as the Paper Size setting. If your
paper doesn't match any of the sizes listed for the rear MP tray, click the Custom button and choose
the settings that match your paper size.
Note: The PCL printer software supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes.
4.Click Apply.
5.Close the Printing Preferences window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software
You can set the paper size and source using your PostScript (PS3) printer software.
Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
Setting the Paper Size - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size for Each Source
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Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
You can change the default paper size and source in Windows using the PostScript (PS3) printer
software.
1.Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Clickand select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, and select
Printing preferences.
• Windows Vista: Clickand 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 Paper/Quality tab.
You see this window:
3.Select the Paper Source.
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4.Click the Advanced button.
You see this window:
5.Select the paper size you loaded in the selected paper source as the Paper Size.
Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes.
6.Click OK.
7.Close the Printing Preferences window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software
Setting the Paper Size - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can change the default paper size in Mac OS X using the PostScript (PS3) printer software.
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1.Do one of the following:
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print &
Fax or Print & Scan and select your product.
• Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax
and select your product.
2.Select the desired paper size as the Default paper size (Mac OS X 10.6/10.7) or Default Paper
Size in Page Setup (Mac OS X 10.5).
Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes.
3.Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: Setting the Paper Size and Source - PostScript Printer Software
Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
Follow these instructions to add the optional paper cassette to your product.
Note: If you are using the optional paper cassette with the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software, you
must enable the second cassette in the printer software.
Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette
You can install the optional paper cassette to provide more paper capacity.
1.Turn off the product and unplug the power cord and any connected cables.
Caution: To avoid electric shock, make sure you unplug the power cord.
2.Remove the paper cassette from its carton and place it where you want to set up the product.
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3.Carefully lift the product as shown, then gently lower it onto the paper cassette. Make sure the
connectors and pins align correctly.
4.Reconnect the power cord and other connection cables, and plug in the product.
5.Turn on the product.
Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PCL Printer Software - Windows
You need to enable the optional second paper cassette before you can use it with the PCL printer
software.
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1.Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Clickand select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select
Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab.
• Windows Vista: Clickand select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
then right-click your printer name and select Printing Preferences. Click the Printer tab.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and
select Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab.
You see this window:
2.Select Cassette 1 in the Optional Paper Sources box and click Yes.
3.Click OK.
The optional second paper cassette is now enabled.
Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
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Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software Windows
You need to enable the optional second paper cassette before you can use it with the PS3 printer
software.
1.Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Clickand select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select
Printer Properties, then click the Device Settings tab.
• Windows Vista: Clickand select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
then right-click your printer name, and select Properties. Click the Devices Settings tab.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and
select Properties, then click the Device Settings tab.
You see this window:
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2.Select 1 Cassette Unit as the Lower Cassette Unit setting.
3.Click OK.
The optional second paper cassette is now enabled.
Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette - PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac
OS X
You need to enable the optional paper cassette before you can use it with the PS3 printer software.
1.In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan,
select your product, then select Options & Supplies. Click the Driver tab.
You see this window:
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2.Select 1 Cassette Unit as the Lower Cassette Unit setting.
3.Click OK.
The optional second paper cassette is now enabled.
Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette
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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 the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
You can print with the standard Epson printer software using any Windows printing program, as
described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting a Printing Preset - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Changing Automatic Update Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1.Open a photo or document for printing.
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2.Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3.If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.
Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.
You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
4.Select the Paper Source setting that indicates 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.
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6.Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
7.Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.
Note: Check the paper type settings list for details.
8.Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.
9.Select a Color option:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
• To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting.
10. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox and select the options you
want.
11. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select
one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.
12. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
13. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.
14. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select
Job Arranger Lite.
15. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select QuietMode.
Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
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Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
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Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that
source.
Auto Select
Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.
Rear MP Tray
Selects the paper in the rear MP tray as the paper source.
Paper Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Paper Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Note: If your product only has one paper cassette, the Paper Cassette 2 option will not be available.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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 you have chosen.
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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job.
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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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software Windows
You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting the 2-Sided Printing checkbox on the Main tab.
Automatic double-sided printing is only available if you have loaded plain paper in these sizes: Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 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.
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 you selected the User-Defined document type, 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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Double-sided Printing Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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.
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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
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Print Density Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
When you select the User-Defined setting, 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.
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 to prevent ink smearing.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software 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 OutputPaper 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.
3.To add a watermark to your printout, select Watermark settings.
4.Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.
Custom Color Correction Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Additional Settings Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
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Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Custom Color Correction Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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. If you select the Adobe RGB 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.
ICM
Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles.
No Color Adjustment
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your
application software.
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Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software -
Windows
Additional Settings Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Some options may be preselected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
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.
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.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software -
Windows
Selecting a Printing Preset - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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 the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.
1.Click OK to save your settings.
You see your application's Print window, such as this one:
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2.Click OK or Print to start printing.
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that
program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can
select new default print settings.
1.Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2.Select Printer Settings.
You see the printer settings window:
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3.Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.
4.Click OK.
These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for
printing in any program session.
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens.
1.Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2.Select Printer Settings.
You see the printer settings window.
3.Click the Maintenance tab.
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You see the maintenance options:
4.Select the language you want to use as the Language setting.
5.Click OK to close the printer software window.
The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them.
Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Changing Automatic Update Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Windows
Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product driver. 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 Auto Update Settings.
You see a window like this:
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3.Do one of the following:
• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.
• To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option.
4.Click Apply.
5.Click OK to exit.
Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, it's a good idea to periodically check for
updates.
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows
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Checking for Software Updates
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Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can print with the standard EPSON printer software using any Mac OS X printing program, as
described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Selecting Print Layout Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Sizing Printed Images - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Managing Color - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Selecting Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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.
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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.
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:
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9.Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.
Note: Check the paper type settings list for details.
10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.
11. Select any of the available print options.
Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
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Paper or Media Type Settings
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Selecting Page Setup Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
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Paper Source Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that
source.
Auto Select
Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.
Rear MP Tray
Selects the paper in the rear MP tray as the paper source.
Paper Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Paper Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Note: If your product only has one paper cassette, the Paper Cassette 2 option will not be available.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Print Quality Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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.
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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
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Print Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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.
Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Mirror Image
Flips the printed image left to right.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from
the print window.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
1.Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. You can also select a custom
setting to create a custom paper size.
2.Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select theicon.
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 the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Selecting Print Layout Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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 rotate the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation setting.
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Sizing Printed Images - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can adjust the size of the image as you print it by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu
on the Print window.
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• To print only selected pages in a multi-page document, select an option from the Pages to Print pop-
up menu.
• To adjust the order in which pages are printed, select an option from the Page Order pop-up menu.
• To scale the image to fit on a specific paper size, select the Scale to fit paper size checkbox and
select a paper size from the Destination Paper Size pop-up menu.
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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.
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.
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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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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.
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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Managing Color - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Color Matching and Color Options - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
Color Matching Settings
EPSON Color Controls
Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software, or turn off color management.
ColorSync
Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can
customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print
window.
Color Options Settings
Manual Settings
Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select
settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color
Mode setting for printing photos and graphics. If you select the Adobe RGB color mode, you can also
adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
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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.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Printing Your Document or Photo - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
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Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Checking Print Status - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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:
2.Select the following options as necessary:
• To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete.
• To pause printing, click the print job and click Hold. To resume printing, 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 - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Selecting Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - 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.
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2.Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies.
3.Select Driver.
You see this screen:
4.Select any of the available printing preferences.
5.Click OK.
Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with the Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can select from these settings on the Driver tab.
Thick paper and envelopes
Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper.
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.
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High Speed Printing
Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.
Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Standard EPSON Printer Software - Mac OS X
Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
You can print with the PCL printer software using any Windows printing program, as described in these
sections.
Note: The PCL printer software supports products that are connected via Ethernet. If your product is
connected via USB, you will need to install the standard Epson printer software. To download the
standard Epson printer software, go to www.epson.com/support/wp4090downloads.
Selecting the Product - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Output and Graphics Options - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Finishing Options - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
Selecting the Product - PCL Printer Software - Windows
You need to select the product in the PCL printer software before you can adjust your printer settings.
1.Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Clickand select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select
Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab.
• Windows Vista: Clickand select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
then right-click your printer name and select Printing Preferences. Click the Printer tab.
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and
select Printing Preferences, then click the Printer tab.
You see this window:
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2.Select WP-409x as the Device setting.
3.Click OK.
Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - 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.
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.
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You see the General tab of your printer settings window:
4.Select from the following Color Options settings:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Print in Full Color checkbox.
• To print only text in black or shades of gray, select the Print all Text as Black checkbox.
• To print all content in black or shades of gray, leave both of the checkboxes unselected.
5.Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
6.Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting.
Note: You can also click Custom button to create a custom paper size.
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7.Select Plain as the Paper Type setting.
Note: The PCL printer software only supports plain paper in A4, letter, and envelope sizes.
8.Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on.
9.To print on both sides of the paper, select one of the Duplex options.
Note: Duplex printing is only available if you select Plain as the Paper Type.
10. To print multiple copies, select the Copies options.
11. Click the Advanced button to rotate the image 180° from its original orientation or adjust the print
order.
Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Output and Graphics Options - PCL Printer Software - Windows
You can select a variety of additional print quality options for your document or photo on the Output and
Graphics tab.
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1.Select one of the following Print Quality options:
• For fast printing with reduced quality, select Fast.
• For text and graphics with good quality and print speed, select Fine.
2.To print using less ink, set the Toner Save setting to On.
Note: Print quality may be significantly reduced when the Toner Save setting is enabled.
3.Select one of the following as the Enhancement Mode setting:
• For text or simple graphics, such as charts or presentations, select the Vivid or Vivid Accent
setting.
• For photos or detailed graphics, select the Photo-Realistic or Photo-Realistic Accent setting.
4.To adjust additional TrueType and font settings, click the Advanced button and select the options as
necessary.
Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Finishing Options - PCL Printer Software - Windows
You can select a variety of finishing options for your document or photo on the Finishing tab.
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1.Select one of the following Finishing Mode options:
• To print multiple pages on each sheet of paper, select the N-Up option.
• To create a booklet that can be folded or bound, select the Booklet option.
• To adjust the printed size of your document or photo, select the Scaled option.
• To print your document or photo across multiple sheets of paper, select the Poster option.
2.Adjust the various options that appear in the Settings box as necessary.
3.To create or load a text or graphic overlay, click the Manage Overlays button and select the options
as necessary.
4.To add a watermark to your document or photo, click the Watermarks button and select the options
as necessary.
Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
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Selecting Default Print Settings - PCL Printer Software - 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.Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Clickand select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name and select
Printing Preferences.
• Windows Vista: Clickand select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,
then right-click your product name, and select Printing Preferences
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and
select Printing Preferences.
You see the printer settings window:
2.Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.
3.Click OK.
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These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for
printing in any program session.
Parent topic: Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
You can print with the PostScript (PS3) printer software using any Windows printing program, as
described in these sections.
Note: The PostScript printer software supports products that are connected via Ethernet. If your product
is connected via USB, you will need to install the standard Epson printer software. To download the
standard Epson printer software, go to www.epson.com/support/wp4090downloads.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - 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.
3.If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use, and then click the
Preferences button.
You see the Layout tab of your printer settings window:
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4.Select the orientation of your document.
5.To print on both sides of the paper, select one of the Print on Both Sides settings.
6.To change the printing order of the pages, select one of the Page Order settings.
7.To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, adjust the Pages per Sheet setting.
8.To create a folded booklet out of your photo or document, select the Booklet option.
9.Click the Paper/Quality tab.
You see this window:
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10. Select the Paper Source that matches where you loaded the paper you want to print on.
11. Select Plain as the Media setting.
Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper printing in A4, letter, and envelope sizes.
12. Select one of the following as the Color setting:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
• To print text and graphics in black only, select the Black & White setting.
Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo by clicking
the Advanced button.
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1.Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting.
2.Select the Print Quality option that matches the print quality you want to use.
3.Adjust the Scaling setting to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.
4.To utilize the Windows Image Color Management system, set the ICM Method option to one of the
ICM Handling options and select the ICM Intent setting you want to use.
5.Adjust the Pages Per Sheet Layout setting to change the order of multiple pages on a single sheet
of paper when you have adjusted the Pages Per Sheet setting on the Layout tab.
6.Adjust the Booklet Binding Edge setting to change the orientation of your printed booklet.
7.Expand the PostScript Options heading to access the advanced PostScript printer software features.
8.Select any of the remaining Printer Features options to customize your printouts.
Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
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Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - 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.Do one of the following:
• Windows 7: Clickand select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer name and select
Printing Preferences.
• Windows Vista: Clickand select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound
then right-click your printer name and select Printing Preferences
• Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product name and
select Printing Preferences.
You see the printer settings window:
2.Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.
3.Click OK.
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These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for
printing in any program session.
Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Mac OS X
You can print with the PostScript (PS3) printer software using any Mac OS X printing program, as
described in these sections.
Note: The PostScript printer software supports products that are connected via Ethernet. If your product
is connected via USB, you will need to install the standard EPSON printer software. To download the
standard EPSON printer software, go to www.epson.com/support/wp4090downloads.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X
Selecting Page Setup Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X
Selecting Print Layout Options - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X
Sizing Printed Images - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X
Managing Color - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X
Printing Your Document or Photo - PostScript Printer Software - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer
Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - 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.
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