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applied to other products.
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Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose is
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Copyright and Trademarks
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INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING
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Checking and Installing Your Software......... 109
Checking the software installed on your
computer............................ 109
Installing the software................... 109
Uninstalling Your Software................. 110
For Windows......................... 110
For Mac OS X......................... 111
Transferring Data Using an External
Storage Device
Precautions on Storage Devices.............. 112
Copying Files Between a Storage Device and Your
Computer.............................. 112
Copying files to your computer............ 112
Saving files to a storage device............. 113
Error Indicators
Error Messages on the Control Panel (XP-310
Series/XP-410 Series)...................... 114
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Contents
Error Indications on the Control Panel (XP-210
Series)................................. 115
Troubleshooting for Printing/Copying
Diagnosing the Problem................... 118
Checking product status................. 119
Paper Jams............................. 122
Removing jammed paper from inside the
product.............................. 122
Preventing paper jams................... 125
Reprinting after a paper jam (for Windows
only)................................ 125
Print Quality Help........................ 126
Horizontal banding..................... 127
Vertical banding or misalignment.......... 127
Incorrect or missing colors............... 128
Blurry or smeared print.................. 128
Miscellaneous Printout Problems............. 129
Incorrect or garbled characters............. 129
Incorrect margins...................... 129
Printout has a slight slant................. 129
Size or position of copied image is incorrect. . . 129
Inverted image........................ 130
Blank pages print...................... 130
Printed side is smeared or scuffed. . . . . . . . . . 130
Printing is too slow..................... 130
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly.............. 131
Paper does not feed..................... 131
Multiple pages feed..................... 131
Paper is improperly loaded............... 132
Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled. . . . . . . 132
The Product Does Not Print................ 132
All lights are off........................ 132
Only the power light is on................ 132
An ink error is indicated after you replace the
cartridge............................. 133
Increasing the Print Speed (For Windows Only)
..................................... 134
Other Problem.......................... 135
Printing plain papers quietly.............. 135
Problems When Feeding Paper.............. 138
The paper gets dirty..................... 138
Multiple sheets of paper are fed. . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Problems With Scanning Time.............. 138
Problems With Scanned Images.............. 139
Scan quality is unsatisfactory.............. 139
The scanning area or direction is
unsatisfactory......................... 140
Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions.... 141
Product Information
Ink Cartridges........................... 142
System Requirements..................... 142
For Windows......................... 142
For Mac OS X......................... 143
Technical Specifications.................... 143
Printer specifications.................... 143
Scanner specifications................... 145
Network interface specification............ 146
Memory card......................... 146
Mechanical........................... 147
Electrical............................. 148
Environmental........................ 149
Standards and approvals................. 149
Interface............................. 150
Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site................. 151
Contacting Epson Support.................. 151
Before Contacting Epson................. 151
Help for Users in Europe................. 152
Help for Users in Taiwan................. 152
Help for Users in Australia............... 153
Help for Users in Singapore............... 153
Help for Users in Hong Kong.............. 154
Index
Troubleshooting for Scanning
Problems Indicated by Messages on the LCD
Screen or Status Light..................... 136
Problems When Starting a Scan.............. 136
Using the button....................... 137
Using scanning software other than Epson
Scan driver........................... 138
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Introduction
Introduction
Where to Find Information
The latest version of the following manuals are available on the Epson support website.
http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe)
http://support.epson.net/ (other than Europe)
❏Start Here (paper):
Provides you with information on setting up the product and installing the software.
❏User’s Guide (PDF):
Provides you with detailed operating, safety, and troubleshooting instructions. See this guide when using this
product with a computer.
To view the PDF manual, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader.
❏Network Guide (PDF):
Provides network administrators with information on both the printer driver and network settings.
Caution, Important and Note
Caution, Important, and Note in this manual are indicated as below and have the following meaning.
Caution
!
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Important
c
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note
contain useful tips and restrictions on product operation.
Operating System Versions
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
❏Windows 8 refers to Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro.
❏Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and
Windows 7 Ultimate.
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Introduction
❏Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows
Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.
❏Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP
Professional.
❏Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x, 10.8.x.
Using Epson Connect Service
Using Epson Connect and other companies’ services, you can easily print directly from your smartphone, tablet PC or
laptop, anytime and practically anywhere even across the globe! The services available vary by product. (& “Available
Features” on page 13)
For more information about the printing and other services, visit the following URL:
You can make network service settings using a Web browser on your computer, smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop that is
connected to the same network as the product.
&“Making Network Service Settings” on page 104
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Important Instructions
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this product. Make sure you keep this guide for future
reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
❏Use only the power cord supplied with the product and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of other
cords with this product or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire or electric
shock.
❏Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
❏Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, scanner unit, or options by
yourself, except as specifically explained in the product’s guides.
❏Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the product; the product has been dropped or the casing
damaged; the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust
controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
❏Place the product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏Do not place or store the product outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations subject
to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
❏Take care not to spill liquid on the product and not to handle the product with wet hands.
❏Keep this product at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this product may adversely
affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
❏If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. Some
products are not equipped with the LCD screen.
Note:
The following provides safety instructions for ink cartridges.
&“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 80
Product Advisories and Warnings
Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the product or your property. Make sure you keep this guide for
future reference.
Setting up/using the product
❏Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the product.
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Important Instructions
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.
❏Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
❏Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
❏The power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
objects on top of the power-supply cords and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over. Be
particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter and
leave the transformer.
❏If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
❏If you plan to use the product in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the product.
❏When connecting the product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may
damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏Place the product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. If you place
the product by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the product and the wall. The product will not
operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏When storing or transporting the product, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏Allow spaces behind the product for the cables, and space above the product so that you can fully raise the
document cover.
❏Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the product away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots in the product.
❏Do not put your hand inside the product or touch the ink cartridges during printing.
❏Do not touch the white flat cable inside the product.
❏Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the product. Doing so may cause
fire.
❏Do not move the ink cartridge holder by hand; otherwise, you may damage the product.
❏Always turn the product off using the P button. Do not unplug the product or turn off the power at the outlet until
the LCD screen has turned off completely or the P light stops flashing.
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Important Instructions
❏Before transporting the product, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink
cartridges are in place.
❏Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the scanner unit.
❏If you are not going to use the product for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
❏Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.
❏During the life of your product it may be necessary to replace the waste ink pad when it has become full. Whether
and how often this is required will vary according to the number of pages you print, the type of material that you
print and the number of cleaning cycles that the product performs. Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on
the control panel will advise you when this part needs replacing. The need for replacement of the pad does not
mean that your product has ceased to operate in accordance with its specifications. The replacement of this part is
a routine product servicing activity within the product’s specification and is not a problem which requires repair.
The Epson warranty does not therefore cover the cost of this replacement. If your product needs the pad replacing
this can be performed for you by any authorised Epson service provider. It is not a user-serviceable part.
Using the product with a wireless connection
❏Do not use this product inside medical facilities or near medical equipment. Radio waves from this product may
adversely affect the operation of electrical medical equipment.
❏Do not use this product near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves
from this product may adversely affect these devices, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction.
Using memory cards
Note:
The availability of this feature varies by product.
❏Do not remove a memory card or turn off the product while the memory card light is flashing.
❏The methods for using memory cards vary according to card type. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged
with your memory card for details.
❏Use only memory cards compatible with the product.
&“Memory card” on page 146
Using the LCD screen/touchpad
Note:
The availability of this feature varies by product.
❏The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
brightness. These are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
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Important Instructions
❏Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.
❏The exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the panel
surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
❏For XP-410 Series
The touchpad is a capacitive touch panel, which responds only when touched directly with a finger. The panel may
not respond when touched with wet hands, gloved hands, or touched through a protective sheet or sticker.
❏ Press the touch panel and touchpad gently with your finger. Do not press force or operate with your nails.
❏Do not operate by a sharp edge thing such as a ball point pen, sharp pencil, stylus pen and so on.
❏Condensation inside the panel due to abrupt changes in temperature or humidity may cause performance to
deteriorate.
Handling ink cartridges
We will provide ink-related safety instructions and product advice/warnings in the linked section (before “Replacing
Ink Cartridges” section).
&“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 80
Restrictions on Copying
Observe the following restrictions in order to ensure the responsible and legal use of the product.
Copying of the following items is prohibited by law:
❏Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and municipal securities
❏Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other official postal items bearing valid postage
❏Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities issued according to legal procedure
Exercise caution when copying the following items:
❏Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc.
Note:
Copying these items may also be prohibited by law.
Responsible use of copyrighted materials:
❏Products can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials. Unless acting on the advice of a
knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before
copying published material.
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Getting to Know Your Product
Getting to Know Your Product
Available Features
Check what is available for your product.
Features
Printfrom a PC✓✓✓
from a memory card✓✓-
CopyStandard copy
Borderless copy✓✓-
Scanfrom a PC✓✓✓
from product to a PC
from product to a
memory card
Epson Connect
services
Other companies’
services
iPrint
Email Print
Remote Print Driver
Scan to Cloud
AirPrint
Google Cloud Print
XP-410 SeriesXP-310 SeriesXP-210 Series
✓✓✓
✓✓✓
✓
✓✓✓
✓✓
✓✓
✓
✓✓
✓✓
--
*
✓
*
✓
--
*
✓
*
✓
* XP-212/XP-213/XP-216 do not support these functions.
Note:
The illustrations in this manual are from a similar product model. Although they may differ from your actual product, the
method of operation is the same.
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Product Parts
Getting to Know Your Product
a.Paper support
b.Output tray
c.Stopper
d.Feeder guard
e.Edge guide
f.Sheet feeder
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Getting to Know Your Product
a.Document cover
b.Scanner glass
c.Control panel
d.Release lever (rear of the control panel)
e.Memory card slot
f.Memory card light
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Getting to Know Your Product
a.Scanner Unit
b.Ink cartridge holder
c.Print head (under the ink cartridge holder)
d.Scanner unit support
a.USB connector for connecting to a computer
b.AC inlet
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Getting to Know Your Product
Guide to the Control Panel
Note:
Although the control panel design and menu and option names and other items in the LCD display may slightly differ from
the actual product, the method of operation is the same.
XP-410 Series
XP-310 Series
Buttons/Lights/IconsFunction
a
b
c-LCD screen (2.5-inch)
d-LCD screen (1.44-inch)
e
Turns the product on and off. The button light stays on when the product is on. Flashes when
the product is receiving data, printing/copying/scanning, replacing an ink cartridge, charging
ink, or cleaning the print head.
Returns to the top menu.
Cancels/returns to the previous menu.
f
g+, -Sets the number of copies and prints.
h
i
-
l, u, r, d, OKPress l, u, r, d to select menus. Press OK to confirm the setting you have selected and go to
next screen.
Starts the operation you selected.
Stops the ongoing operation or initialize the current settings.
For 1.44-inch display model, this also allows you to return to the previous screen.
An icon displayed at the upper left on the LCD screen. Shows the network status.
&“Network status icon:” on page 18
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Buttons/Lights/IconsFunction
Getting to Know Your Product
-
Network status icon:
XP-410 Series
IconsStatus
Wi-Fi network error/searching
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (signal strength: Fair)
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (signal strength: Good)
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (signal strength: Excellent)
An icon displayed only on the 2.5-inch LCD screen. Indicates the status as follows.
Green: Epson Connect services are online.
Orange: Epson Connect services are suspended.
Gray: Epson Connect services are unavailable.
&“Using Epson Connect Service” on page 8
XP-310 Series
IconsStatus
Indicates Ad Hoc Connection is on
Displays the printer is connected via Simple AP mode
Displays the printer is connected via Wi-Fi Direct mode
Processing a Wi-Fi connection
Wi-Fi network error/searching
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (signal strength: Fair)
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (signal strength: Good)
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (signal strength: Excellent)
Indicates Ad Hoc Connection is on
Displays the printer is connected via Simple AP mode
Displays the printer is connected via Wi-Fi Direct mode
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IconsStatus
XP-210 Series
Buttons/LightsFunction
Getting to Know Your Product
Processing a Wi-Fi connection
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
hb
P
Wi-Fi
y
*1 *4
*5
*1*5
*2 *3 *6
*2 *3 *6
*2*4
The green light (left) stays on while the product is connected to a Wi-Fi network. If only the
orange light (right) is flashing, a network error has occurred. & “Error Indications on the
Control Panel (XP-210 Series)” on page 115
Turns the product on or off. The button light stays on when the product is on. Flashes when the
product is receiving data, printing/copying/scanning, replacing an ink cartridge, charging
ink, or cleaning the print head.
Press to clear a network error. Press for 3 seconds to start making AOSS/WPS push button
settings.
Prints a network status sheet.
Starts monochrome copy. Press for 3 seconds to copy in draft mode.
Starts color copy. Press for 3 seconds to copy in draft mode.
Cancels a print job, copy job, or scan job and stops printing or scanning.
Hold this button down for 3 seconds (until the power light flashes) to run print head cleaning.
When the ink light turns on, press this button to start the ink cartridge replacement process.
When you need to replace an ink cartridge before it is expended (when the ink light is off), hold
this button down for 6 seconds (until th e print head moves) to start the replacement process.
& “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 89
& “Error Indications on the Control Panel (XP-210 Series)” on page 115
i
*1 While pressing , turn on the product to return the network settings to their defaults.
*2 Press x r or r x and y at the same time to make 20 copies.
*3 You can scan your original and save it in PDF format on your computer by pressing the two start buttons simultaneously.
*4 While pressing y, turn on the product to print the nozzle check. & “Checking the Print Head Nozzles” on page 97
*5 Press the Wi-Fi and
*6 For users in Belgium, draft mode is not available.
buttons simultaneously to start WPS PIN code auto connect setting.
&“Error Indications on the Control Panel (XP-210 Series)” on page 115
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Paper and Media Handling
Paper and Media Handling
Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing Media
You can achieve good results with most types of plain paper. However, coated papers provide superior prints because
they absorb less ink.
Epson provides special papers that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet products, and recommends these
papers to ensure high-quality results.
When loading special paper distributed by Epson, read the instruction sheets packed with the paper first and keep the
following points in mind.
Note:
❏Load the paper into the rear paper feed printable side up. The printable side is usually whiter or glossier. See the
instruction sheets packed with the paper for more information. Some types of paper have cut corners to help identify the
correct loading direction.
❏If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may
cause ink to smear on your prints. Do not use the paper that is folded, wavy or torn.
Storing paper
Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. When handling special media, Epson
recommends storing your prints in a resealable plastic bag. Keep unused paper and prints away from high
temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Selecting Paper
The table below lists supported papers. Loading capacity and borderless print availability varies by paper as shown.
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Media TypeSize
Paper and Media Handling
Loading capacity (sheets)
XP-310
Series/
XP-410 Series
XP-210 Series
Borderless
printing
Plain paper
*1
Letter
*2
A4
*2
B5
*2
A5
*2
A6
*2
up to 11mmup to 6mm-
up to 11mmup to 6mm-
up to 11mmup to 6mm-
up to 11mmup to 6mm-
up to 11mmup to 6mm-
Legal11-
User Defined11-
Envelope#10105-
DL105-
C6105-
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper
A4
*2
8040-
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet PaperA48040-
Epson Matte Paper - HeavyweightA42020
Epson Photo PaperA42010✓
✓
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)2010
13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)2010
Epson Premium Glossy Photo
A42010
Paper
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)2010✓
13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)2010✓
16:9 wide size (102 × 181mm)2010✓
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo
A42010✓
Paper
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)2010✓
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo PaperA42010
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)2010
13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)2010
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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Paper and Media Handling
Loading capacity (sheets)
Media TypeSize
Epson Glossy Photo PaperA42010✓
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)2010✓
13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)2010✓
*1 Paper with a weight of 64 g/m (17 lb) to 90 g/m (24 lb).
*2 The loading capacity for manual 2-sided printing is 30 sheets for XP-310 Series/XP-410 Series and 15 sheets for XP-210 Series.
XP-310
Series/
XP-410 Series
XP-210 Series
Borderless
printing
Note:
The availability of special media varies by location. For the latest information on media available in your area, contact
Epson support.
&“Technical Support Web Site” on page 151
Paper type settings on the LCD screen
The product automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your print settings. That is why the paper
type setting is so important. It tells your product what kind of paper you are using and adjusts the ink coverage
accordingly. The table below lists the settings you should choose for your paper.
For this paperLCD paper type
Plain paperPlain Paper
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo PaperPhoto Paper
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Photo Paper
Epson Matte Paper - HeavyweightMatte
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Paper type settings from the printer driver
The product automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your print settings. That is why the paper
type setting is so important. It tells your product what kind of paper you are using and adjusts the ink coverage
accordingly. The table below lists the settings you should choose for your paper.
* These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching. For more information, refer to the documentation
that came with the Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera.
Loading Paper and Envelopes
Follow these steps to load paper.
Note:
The illustrations in this section may vary depending on the product.
Flip the feeder guard forward.
A
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Paper and Media Handling
Slide out the paper support and the output tray and then raise the stopper.
B
Note:
The XP-210 Series does not have a stopper
Slide the edge guide to the left.
.
C
Fan and align the edges of the paper sheets. Then load them with the printable side up, against the right side of
D
the sheet feeder.
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Note:
❏The printable side is often whiter or brighter than the other side.
❏Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first, even when you are printing landscape -oriented pictures.
❏You can use paper with binding holes. Load only one sheet of paper at a time. Make sure you adjust the size of
your file to avoid printing over the binding holes.
❏When loading envelopes, load the short edge first with the flap facing down.
Paper and Media Handling
❏Do not use envelopes that are curled, folded, or glued or that have plastic windows.
❏Flatten the envelope and the flaps before loading.
❏Flatten the leading edge of the envelope before loading.
❏Avoid using envelopes that are too thin, as they may curl during printing.
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Slide the edge guide against the left edge of the paper, but not too tightly.
E
Note:
For plain paper, do not load paper above the H arrow mark inside the edge guide.
For Epson special media, make sure the number of sheets is less than the limit specified for the media.
&“Selecting Paper” on page 20
Flip the feeder guard back.
F
To prevent foreign materials from getting into the product, make sure you flip the feeder guard back when you
have finished printing.
Inserting a Memory Card
This function is available with XP-310 Series/XP-410 Series.
You can print photos in a memory card or save a scanned data in a memory card. The following memory cards are
supported.
SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, MagicGate Memory
Stick Duo
The following memory cards are available with an adapter.
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Important
c
Make sure you attach an adapter before inserting the card into the slot, otherwise the card may get stuck.
❏miniSD, microSD, miniSDHC, microSDHC, microSDXC
❏Memory Stick Micro
Insert one card at a time.
A
Check the light stays on.
B
= on, = flashing
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Important
c
❏Do not try to force the card all the way into the slot. It should not be fully inserted.
❏Do not remove the memory card while the light is flashing. The data in the memory card may be lost.
Placing Originals
Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the scanner glass.
A
Slide the original to the corner.
B
Note:
See the following sections if any problems occur with the scanning area or the scanning direction when using EPSON
Scan.
& “The edges of your original are not scanned” on page 140
& “Multiple documents are scanned into a single file” on page 140
Close the cover gently.
C
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Copying
Copying
Copying Documents
Basic copying for XP-310 Series/XP-410 Series
Follow the steps below to copy documents.
Note for XP-410 Series:
To copy photos, select More Functions from the Home menu, and select Copy/Restore Photos, then follow the on-screen
instructions.You can copy one photo or multiple photos of different sizes at the same time, as long as they are larger than 30 x
40 mm.
Load paper.
A
&“Loading Paper and Envelopes” on page 23
Place your original(s) on the scanner glass.
B
&“Placing Originals” on page 28
Enter the Copy mode from the Home menu.
C
Set the number of copies using the + or - button (use u or d for XP-310 Series).
D
Select Color or B&W.
E
Press OK to display the copy setting menus. For XP-310 Series, press OK and then press d.
F
Select the appropriate copy settings such as layout, paper size, paper type, and copy quality. Use u or d to select
G
a setting item and use l or r to change the setting. For XP-310 Series, press OK to save the changes.
Press x to start copying.
H
Basic copying for XP-210 Series
Follow the steps below to copy documents.
Load paper.
A
&“Loading Paper and Envelopes” on page 23
Place your original(s) on the scanner glass.
B
& “Placing Originals” on page 28
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Press x r or r x to start copying.
C
Note:
❏Press x r or r x for 3 seconds to copy in draft mode. For users in Belgium, draft mode is not available.
❏Press x r or r x and y at the same time to make 20 copies.
Copy Mode Menu List
Refer to the section below for the Copy mode menu list.
&“Copy Mode” on page 73
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Printing
Basic Operation from the Control Panel (XP-310 Series/
XP-410 Series only)
Printing photos from a memory card
Follow the steps below to print photos directly from a memory card.
Note for XP-410 Series:
You can print photos in various layouts. Select More Functions from the Home menu, and select Photo Layout Sheet, then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Load photo paper.
A
&“Loading Paper and Envelopes” on page 23
Insert a memory card.
B
&“Inserting a Memory Card” on page 26
Enter Print Photos mode from the Home menu.
C
Use l or r to select a photo and set the number of copies using the + or - button (use u or d for XP-310 Series).
D
Repeat this step for all the photos you want to print.
Note for XP-410 Series:
❏If you have more than 999 images on your memory card, images are automatically divided into groups and the
group selection screen is displayed. Select the group that contains the image you want to print. Images are sorted
by the date they were taken.
❏To select another group, select Print Photos on the Home menu. Then press d and select Select Group.
Display the print setting menus. For XP-410 Series, press d and select Print Settings. For XP-310 Series, press
E
OK and then press d.
Note for XP-410 Series:
You can crop and enlarge your photo. Select Crop/Zoom, and then make the settings.
Select the appropriate print settings such as paper size and paper type. Use u or d to select a setting item and use
F
l or r to change the setting. For XP-310 Series, press OK to save the changes.
Press x to start printing.
G
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Print photos mode menu list
Refer to the section below for the Print Photos mode menu list.
&“Print Photo Mode” on page 74
Printing using the More Functions / Personal Stationery menus
More Functions and Personal Stationery provide you with many special menus that make printing easy and fun!
Select More Functions or Personal Stationery from the Home menu, and then see the explanations below to select the
menu you want.
MenuFunction
Copy/Restore Photos
(XP-410 Series only)
Photo Layout Sheet
(XP-410 Series only)
Lined Papers
You can make faithful copies of your originals.
If your original photo is faded, you can restore
color to bring it back to life. You can copy one
photo or multiple photos of different sizes at
the same time, as long as they are larger than
30 × 40 mm.
You can print photos stored on a memory card
in various layouts. Follow the on-screen
instructions to print.
You can print lined paper, graph paper, and
music paper. Follow the on-screen
instructions to print.
Writing Papers
You can print your own lined paper with or
without a photo set as the background. Follow
the on-screen instructions to print.
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MenuFunction
Calendar
Message card
(XP-410 Series only)
Origami Envelope
(XP-410 Series only)
You can print monthly or weekly calendars. For
monthly calendars, you can specify the year
and month. Follow the on-screen instructions
to print.
You can create your own message cards with
or without a photo or a pre-designed image set
as the decoration.
&“Printing message cards (XP-410 Series
only)” on page 33
You can create original envelopes with or
without pre-designed images set as the
background or as decoration. Two types of
envelope are available. After printing, fold the
paper following the instruction sheet that can
be printed from the Origami EnvelopeInstruction menu.
&“Printing origami envelopes (XP-410 Series
only)” on page 34
Origami Envelope
Instruction
(XP-410 Series only)
10
9
6
6
99
6
115mm
5
5
6
6
6
8
4
8
10 10
11
160mm
8
3
2
1
7
7
8
8
8
9
7
1111111111
9
9
10
10
10
44
3
7
7
8
8
181mm
91mm
6
6
5
5
2
5
4
You can print an instruction sheet that shows
you how to fold the paper you printed using
7
the Origami Envelope function into an
8
envelope.
&“Printing origami envelopes (XP-410 Series
1
only)” on page 34
6
5
Printing message cards (XP-410 Series only)
You can create original message cards with or without a photo or pre-designed symbol or pattern as the decoration.
Follow the steps below to make message cards.
Insert a memory card if you want to use a photo as the decoration for the message card.
A
&“Inserting a Memory Card” on page 26
Select More Functions.
B
Select Personal Stationery.
C
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Select Message Card.
D
Select the paper type.
E
Select an image source.
F
You can use a pre-designed icon, symbol, or your own photo as the decoration for the message card.
Select an icon or a photo.
G
Select the image position.
H
Select the line type.
I
Select the line color.
J
Select the print layout.
K
Load A4 size paper to print a message card.
L
&“Loading Paper and Envelopes” on page 23
Set the number of copies.
M
Press x to start printing.
N
Printing origami envelopes (XP-410 Series only)
You can create original envelopes with or without pre-designed symbols or patterns as the background or as
decoration. Two types of envelope are available. After printing, fold the paper following the instruction sheet that can
be printed from the Origami Envelope Instruction menu.
Select More Functions.
A
Select Personal Stationery.
B
Select Origami.
C
Select Origami Envelope.
D
Select an icon.
E
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Select whether or not to print fold lines on the envelope.
F
Select the image position.
G
Select an envelope size.
H
Load A4 size paper to print envelopes.
I
&“Loading Paper and Envelopes” on page 23
Set the number of copies.
J
Press x to start printing the origami envelope.
K
Printing
If you select Yes when a message is displayed asking whether or not you want to continue printing, go back to
L
step 10. If you select No, go to the next step.
Select Origami Envelope Instruction.
M
Select an envelope size.
N
Load A4 size paper to print an origami envelope instruction sheet.
O
&“Loading Paper and Envelopes” on page 23
Set the number of copies.
P
Press x to start printing the origami envelope instruction sheet.
Q
Use the origami envelope instruction sheet to make the folds for the origami envelope in the correct order.
R
Note:
Place the instruction sheet on top of your envelope and fold both sheets together. When finished, unfold them and remove the
instruction sheet. After that, fold the envelope only, using the creases in the paper as a guide.
More Functions / Personal Stationery mode menu list
Refer to the section below for the More Functions/Personal Stationery mode menu list.
& “More Functions Mode” on page 76
& “Personal Stationery Mode” on page 77
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Basic Operation from Your Computer
Printer driver and status monitor
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best printing results. The status monitor and
the printer utilities help you check the product and keep it in top operating condition.
Note for Windows users:
❏Your printer driver automatically finds and installs the latest version of the printer driver from Epson’s Web site. Click
the Software Update button in your printer driver’s Maintenance window, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
If the button does not appear in the Maintenance window, point at All Programs or Programs in the Windows Start
menu, and check in the EPSON folder.*
* For Windows 8:
If the button does not appear in the Maintenance window, right-click on the Start screen, or swipe from the bottom or
top edge of the Start screen and select All apps, then select Software Update from EPSON category.
❏If you want to change the language of the driver, select the language you want to use from the Language setting in your
printer driver’s Maintenance window. Depending on the location, this function may not be available.
Accessing the printer driver for Windows
You can access the printer driver from most Windows applications, the desktop or the taskbar.
To make settings that apply only to the application you are using, access the printer driver from that application.
To make settings that apply to all of your Windows applications, access the printer driver from the desktop or the
taskbar.
Refer to the following sections to access the printer driver.
Note:
Screen shots of the printer driver windows in this User’s Guide are from Windows 7.
From Windows applications
Click Print or Print Setup on the File menu.
A
In the window that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, Preferences, or Properties. (Depending on your
B
application, you may need to click one or a combination of these buttons.)
From the desktop
❏Windows 8:
Select Desktop, Settings charm, and Control Panel. Then select Devices and Printers from the Hardware andSound category. Right-click on the product, or press and hold the product and select Printing preferences.
❏Windows 7:
Click the start button, select Devices and Printers. Then right-click the product and select Printingpreferences.
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❏Windows Vista:
Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select Printer from the Hardware and Sound category.
Then select the product and then click Select printing preferences.
❏Windows XP:
Click Start, Control Panel, (Printers and Other Hardware,) then Printers and Faxes. Select the product, then
click Printing Preferences on the File menu.
From the shortcut icon on the taskbar
Right-click the product icon on the taskbar, then select Printer Settings.
To add a shortcut icon to the Windows taskbar, first access the printer driver from the desktop as described above.
Next, click the Maintenance tab, the Extended Settings button, and then the Monitoring Preferences button. In the
Monitoring Preferences window, select the Register the shortcut icon to the task bar check box.
Getting information through online help
In the printer driver window, try one of the following procedures.
❏Right-click the item, then click Help.
❏Click the
button at the top right of the window, then click the item (for Windows XP only).
Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X
The table below describes how to access the printer driver dialog.
Dialog BoxHow to Access It
Page Setup
Print
Epson Printer Utility 4
Click Page Setup on the File menu of your application.
Note:
Depending on your application, the Page Setup menu may not appear in the File menu.
Click Print on the File menu of your application.
For Mac OS X 10.8 or 10.7, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click Print &Scan. Select your product from the Printers list box, click Options & Supplies, Utility, and then
click Open Printer Utility.
For Mac OS X 10.6, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click Print & Fax. Select
your product from the Printers list box, click Options & Supplies, Utility, and then click OpenPrinter Utility.
For Mac OS X 10.5, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click Print & Fax. Select
your product from the Printers list box, click Open Print Queue and then click Utility button.
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Basic Printing
Note:
❏The screen shots in this manual may vary depending on the model.
❏Before you print, load paper properly.
& “Loading Paper and Envelopes” on page 23
❏Refer to the section below for the printable area.
& “Printable area” on page 144
❏After completing the settings, print one test copy and examine the results before printing an entire job.
Basic product settings for Windows
Open the file you want to print.
A
Access the printer settings.
B
&“Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 36
Click the Main tab.
C
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Select the appropriate Type setting.
D
& “Paper type settings from the printer driver” on page 22
Note:
Print quality is automatically adjusted for the selected paper type setting.
Select Borderless if you want to print borderless photos.
E
&“Selecting Paper” on page 20
If you want to control the amount of the image that extends beyond the edges of the paper, click the Page Layout
tab, select Auto Expand as the Enlargement Method, and then adjust the Expansion slider.
Select the appropriate Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the online help.
F
Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout.
G
Note:
Select Landscape when printing on envelopes.
Click OK to close the printer settings window.
H
Note:
To make changes to advanced settings, refer to the relevant section.
Print your file.
I
Basic product settings for Mac OS X
Note:
Screen shots of the printer driver windows in this manual are from Mac OS X 10.7.
Open the file you want to print.
A
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Access the Print dialog box.
B
& “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 37
Printing
Note:
If the simplified dialog box is displayed, click the Show Details button (for Mac OS X 10.8 or 10.7) or the d button
(for Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5) to extend this dialog box.
Select the product you are using as the Printer setting.
C
Note:
Depending on your application, you may not be able to select some of the items in this dialog box. If so, click Page
Setup on the File menu of your application, and then make suitable settings.
Select the appropriate Paper Size setting.
D
Note:
Select XXX ( Borderless) as the Paper Size if you want to print borderless photos.
& “Selecting Paper” on page 20
Select the appropriate Orientation setting.
E
Note:
Select landscape orientation when printing envelopes.
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Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
F
Printing
Select the appropriate Media Type setting.
G
&“Paper type settings from the printer driver” on page 22
Select the appropriate Expansion setting during borderless printing to control the amount of the image that
H
extends beyond the edges of the paper.
Click Print to start printing.
I
Canceling Printing
If you need to cancel printing, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below.
Using the control panel
Press y to cancel a print job in progress.
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For Windows
Note:
You cannot cancel a print job that has been completely sent to the product. In this case, cancel the print job by the product.
Using the progress meter
When you start printing, the progress meter appears on your computer screen.
Click the Cancel button to cancel printing.
Using EPSON Status Monitor 3
Access the EPSON Status Monitor 3.
A
&“For Windows” on page 119
Click the Print Queue button. The Windows Spooler appears.
B
Right click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel.
C
For Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to cancel a print job.
Note:
If you have sent a print job from a Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5 through the network, you may not be able to cancel printing from
the computer. Press y on the product’s control panel to cancel a print job. To solve this problem, see the online Network
Guide.
Click your product icon in the Dock.
A
In the Document Name list, select the document which is printing.
B
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Click the Delete button to cancel the print job.
C
Printing
For Mac OS X 10.8:
Click the
button to cancel the print job.
Other Options
Printing photos the easy way
Epson Easy Photo Print lets you lay out and print digital images on various types of paper. The step-by-step
instructions in the window let you preview the printed images and get the effects you want without having to make any
difficult settings.
Using the Quick Print function, you can perform one-click printing with the settings you make.
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Starting Epson Easy Photo Print
For Windows
❏Double-click the Epson Easy Photo Print icon on the desktop.
❏ForWindows 8:
Select All apps, and then select Easy Photo Print from Epson Software.
For Windows 7 and Vista:
Click the start button, point to All Programs, click Epson Software, and then click Easy Photo Print.
For Windows XP:
Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Epson Software, then click Easy Photo Print.
For Mac OS X
Double-click the Applications fo lder on your Mac OS X h ard driv e, then double-click in turn on the Epson Software
and Easy Photo Print folders and finally double-click the Easy Photo Print icon.
Product presets (for Windows only)
Printer driver presets make printing a snap. You can also create presets of your own.
Product settings for Windows
Access the printer settings.
A
&“Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 36
Select a Printing Presets in the Shortcuts tab. Product settings are automatically set to the values displayed in the
B
pop-up window.
2-sided printing (for Windows only)
Use the printer driver to print on both sides of the paper.
Two types of 2-sided printing are available: standard and folded booklet.
2-sided printing is only available for the following papers and sizes.
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PaperSize
Plain paperLegal, Letter, A4, B5, A5, A6
Epson Bright White Ink Jet PaperA4
Note:
❏This feature is not available for Mac OS X.
❏This feature may not be available at some settings.
❏This feature may not be available when the product is accessed over a network or is used as a shared printer.
❏The loading capacity differs during 2-sided printing.
& “Selecting Paper” on page 20
❏Only use papers that are suitable for 2-sided printing. Otherwise, the printout quality may deteriorate.
❏Depending on the paper and the amount of ink used to print text and images, ink may bleed through to the other side of
the paper.
❏The surface of the paper may be smeared during 2-sided printing.
❏This feature is available only when EPSON Status Monitor 3 is enabled. To enable the status monitor, access the printer
driver and click the Maintenance tab followed by the Extended Settings button. In the Extended Settings window,
check the Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box.
Product settings for Windows
Access the printer settings.
A
&“Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 36
Choose the desired 2-sided printing option in the Page Layout tab. To print folded booklets, select Folded
B
Booklet.
Check the other settings and print.
C
Note:
❏The actual binding margin may be different from the specified settings depending on your application.
Experiment with a few sheets to examine actual results before printing the entire job.
❏Make sure that the ink is completely dry before reloading the paper.
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Fit to page printing
Lets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the paper size selected in the printer driver.
Note:
This feature may not be available at some settings.
Product settings for Windows
Access the printer settings.
A
&“Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 36
Select Reduce/Enlarge Document and By Output Paper Size in the Page Layout tab, and then select the size of
B
the paper you are using from the drop-down list.
Check the other settings and print.
C
Product settings for Mac OS X
Access the Print dialog box.
A
&“Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 37
Choose Scale to fit paper size for Destination Paper Size in the Paper Handling pane, and then select the size of
B
the paper you are using from the pop-up menu.
Check the other settings and print.
C
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Pages per sheet printing
Lets you use the printer driver to print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper.
Note:
This feature may not be available at some settings.
Product settings for Windows
Access the printer settings.
A
&“Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 36
Select Multi-Page and then select the Pages per Sheet in the Page Layout tab.
B
Choose the desired number of pages and page order.
C
Check the other settings and print.
D
Product settings for Mac OS X
Access the Print dialog box.
A
&“Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 37
Select the desired number of Pages per Sheet and the Layout Direction (page order) in the Layout pane.
B
Check the other settings and print.
C
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Sharing the Product for Printing
Setup for Windows
These instructions tell you how to set up your product so other users on the network can share it.
First you will set up the product as a shared printer on the computer directly connected to it. Then you will add the
product to each network computer that will access it.
Note:
❏These instructions are for small networks only. To share the product on a large network, consult your network
administrator.
❏The screen shots in the following section are from Windows 7.
Setting up the product as a shared printer
Note:
❏To set up the product as a shared printer in Windows 8, 7 or Vista, you will need an account with administrator
privileges and the password if you log on as a standard user.
❏To set up the product as a shared printer in Windows XP, you must log on to a Computer Administrator account.
Follow the steps below on the computer that is connected directly to the product:
Windows 8:
A
Select Control Panel from Settings. Then select Devices and Printers from the Hardware and Sound
category.
Windows 7:
Click the start button, select Devices and Printers.
Windows Vista:
Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select Printer from the Hardware and Sound category.
Windows XP:
Click Start and select Control Panel, and then select Printers and Faxes, from the Printers and Other
Hardware category.
Windows 8 and 7:
B
Right-click on the product, or press and hold the product, and select Printer properties, and then select
Sharing. Then select the Change Sharing Options button.
Windows Vista:
Right-click the icon for your product, and then click Sharing. Click the Change sharing options button and
then click Continue.
Windows XP:
Right-click the icon for your product, then click Sharing.
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Select Share this printer, then type a Share name.
C
Note:
Do not use spaces or hyphens in the share name.
Printing
If you want to automatically download printer drivers for computers that are running different versions of
Windows, click Additional Drivers and select the environment and the operating systems of the other
computers. Click OK, then insert the product software disk.
Click OK or Close (if you installed additional drivers).
D
Adding the product to the other network computers
Follow these steps to add the product to each network computer that will access it.
Note:
Your product must be set up as a shared printer on the computer to which it is connected before you can access it from
another computer.
&“Setting up the product as a shared printer” on page 48
Windows 8:
A
Select Control Panel from Settings. Then select Devices and Printers from the Hardware and Sound
category.
Windows 7:
Click the start button, select Devices and Printers.
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Windows Vista:
Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select Printer from the Hardware and Sound category.
Windows XP:
Click Start and select Control Panel, and then select Printers and Faxes, from the Printers and Other
Hardware category.
Windows 8, 7 and Vista:
B
Select the Add a printer button.
Windows XP:
Click the Add a printer button. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Click the Next button.
Windows 8:
C
Go to Step 4.
Windows 7 and Vista:
Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, and then click Next.
Windows XP:
Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, then click Next.
Follow the on-screen instructions to select the product you want to use.
D
Note:
Depending on the operating system and the configuration of the computer to which the product is connected, the Add Printer
Wizard may prompt you to install the printer driver from the product software disk. Click the Have Disk button and follow
the on-screen instructions.
Setup for Mac OS X
To set up your product on a Mac OS X network, use the Printer Sharing setting. See your Macintosh documentation for
details.
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Scanning
Let’s Try Scanning
Starting a Scan
Let’s scan a document to get used to the process.
Place your original(s) on the scanner glass.
A
&“Placing Originals” on page 28
Start Epson Scan.
B
❏Windows 8:
Select the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop, or select EPSON Scan from the Start screen.
Select Text/Line Art as the Document Type setting.
D
Scanning
E
F
Click Preview.
Click Scan.
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Click OK.
G
Scanning
Your scanned image is saved.
Image Adjustment Features
Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image
quality.
See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
HistogramProvides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight, shadow, and gamma levels
individually.
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Tone CorrectionProvides a graphical interface for adjusting tone levels individually.
Image AdjustmentAdjusts brightness and contrast and the balance of red, green, and blue colors in the
overall image.
Color PaletteProvides a graphical interface for adjusting mid-tone levels, such as skin tones, without
affecting the highlight and shadow areas of the image.
Unsharp MaskSharpens the edges of image areas for an overall clearer image.
DescreeningRemoves rippled patterns (known as moiré) that can appear in subtly shaded image areas
such as skin tones.
Color RestorationRestores the colors in faded photos automatically.
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Backlight CorrectionRemoves shadows from photos that have too much background light.
Dust RemovalRemoves dust marks from your originals automatically.
Text EnhancementEnhances text recognition when scanning text documents.
Auto Area SegmentationMakes Black&White images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the
text from the graphics.
Color EnhanceEnhance a certain color. You can select from red, blue, or green.
Basic Scanning from the Control Panel
You can scan documents and send the scanned image from the product to a connected computer. Make sure you have
installed software for the product on your computer and connected to the computer.
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For XP-310 Series/XP-410 Series
Note for XP-410 Series:
If you want to scan your data to a memory card, insert a memory card first.
&“Inserting a Memory Card” on page 26
Place your original on the scanner glass.
A
&“Placing Originals” on page 28
Enter the Scan mode from the Home menu.
B
Select a scan menu item. Use l or r to select a menu, and press OK.
C
&“Scan Mode” on page 75
If you select Scan to PC, select your computer. If you select Scan to Memory Card, make scanning settings such
D
as saving format and scan area.
Note:
❏If the product is connected to a network, you can select the computer to which you want to save the scanned
image.
❏You can change the computer name displayed on the control panel using Epson Event Manager.
❏ For XP-410 Series: If you want to use the Scan to Cloud service, see the Epson Connect guide, which is available
on the Epson Connect portal site.
&“Using Epson Connect Service” on page 8
Press x to start scanning.
E
Your scanned image is saved.
For XP-210 Series
Place your original on the scanner glass.
A
&“Placing Originals” on page 28
Press the two start buttons simultaneously.
B
Your scanned image is saved in PDF format on your computer.
Scan mode menu list
Refer to the section below for the Scan mode menu list.
&“Scan Mode” on page 75
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Basic Scanning from Your Computer
Scanning in Full Auto Mode
Full Auto Mode lets you scan quickly and easily, without selecting any settings or previewing your image. This mode is
useful when you need to scan your originals at 100% size.
Note:
❏This mode is not available when the Automatic Document Feeder is installed.
❏See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
Place your original(s).
A
Start Epson Scan.
B
&“Starting Epson Scan Driver” on page 71
Select Full Auto Mode from the Mode list.
C
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Note:
If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson Scan starts scanning immediately without
displaying this screen. To return to this screen, click Cancel in the Scanning dialog box during scanning.
Click Scan. Epson Scan starts scanning in Full Auto Mode.
D
Scanning
Epson Scan previews each image, detects what type of original it is, and selects the scan settings automatically.
Your scanned image is saved.
Scanning in Home Mode
Home Mode lets you customize some scanning settings and check the changes you have made in a preview image. This
mode is useful for basic scanning of photos and graphics.
Note:
❏In Home Mode, you can only scan from the scanner glass.
❏See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
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Place your original(s).
A
&“Placing Originals” on page 28
Start Epson Scan.
B
&“Starting Epson Scan Driver” on page 71
Select Home Mode from the Mode list.
C
Scanning
Select the Document Type setting.
D
Select the Image Type setting.
E
Click Preview.
F
&“Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area” on page 64
Adjust the exposure, brightness, and other image quality settings.
G
Click Scan.
H
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In the File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and then click OK.
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Note:
If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson Scan starts scanning immediately without
displaying the File Save Settings window.
Your scanned image is saved.
Scanning in Office Mode
Office Mode lets you quickly scan text documents without previewing your image.
Note:
See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
Place your original(s).
A
&“Placing Originals” on page 28
Start Epson Scan.
B
& “Starting Epson Scan Driver” on page 71
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Select Office Mode from the Mode list.
C
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Select the Image Type setting.
D
Select the Document Source setting.
E
Select the size of your original as the Size setting.
F
Select an appropriate resolution for your original(s) as the Resolution setting.
G
Click Scan.
H
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In the File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and then click OK.
I
Note:
If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson Scan starts scanning immediately without
displaying the File Save Settings window.
Your scanned image is saved.
Scanning in Professional Mode
Professional Mode gives you total control of your scanning settings and lets you check the changes you have made in a
preview image. This mode is recommended for advanced users.
Note:
See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
Place your original(s).
A
&“Placing Originals” on page 28
Start Epson Scan.
B
& “Starting Epson Scan Driver” on page 71
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Select Professional Mode from the Mode list.
C
Scanning
Select the type of original(s) you are scanning as the Document Type setting.
D
Select the Document Source setting.
E
If you select Reflective as the Document Type setting, select Photo or Document as the Auto Exposure Type
F
setting.
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Select the Image Type setting.
G
Select an appropriate resolution for your original(s) as the Resolution setting.
H
Click Preview to preview your image(s). The Preview window opens and displays your image(s).
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&“Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area” on page 64
Select the size of the scanned image(s) as the Target Size setting if necessary. You can scan your images at their
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original size, or you can reduce or enlarge their size by selecting Target Size.
Adjust the image quality if necessary.
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& “Image Adjustment Features” on page 53
Note:
You can save the settings you make as a group of custom settings with a Name, and later apply these custom settings
when scanning. Your custom settings are also available in Epson Event Manager.
See the Help for more details on Epson Event Manager.
Click Scan.
L
In the File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and then click OK.
M
Note:
If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson Scan starts scanning immediately without
displaying the File Save Settings window.
Your scanned image is saved.
Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area
Selecting a preview mode
Once you have selected your basic settings and resolution, you can preview your image and select or adjust the image
area in a Preview window. There are two types of preview.
❏Normal preview displays your previewed image(s) in their entirety. You can select the scan area and make any
image quality adjustments manually.
❏Thumbnail preview displays your previewed image(s) as thumbnail(s). Epson Scan automatically locates the
edges of your scan area, applies automatic exposure settings to the image(s), and rotates the image(s) if necessary.
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Note:
❏Some of the settings that you change after previewing an image are reset if you change the preview mode.
❏Depending on your document type and the Epson Scan mode you are using, you may not be able to change the preview
type.
❏If you preview image(s) without the Preview dialog displayed, image(s) are displayed in the default preview mode. If you
preview with the Preview dialog displayed, image(s) are displayed in the preview mode that was displayed just before
previewing.
❏To resize the Preview window, click and drag the corner of the Preview window.
❏See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
Creating a marquee
A marquee is a moving dotted line that appears on the edges of your preview image to indicate the scan area.
Do one of the following to draw a marquee.
❏To draw the marquee manually, position the pointer in the area where you want to place the corner of your
marquee and click. Drag the cross-hairs over the image to the opposite corner of the desired scan area.
❏To draw the marquee automatically, click the auto locate icon. You can only use this icon when you are
viewing a normal preview and you only have one document on the scanner glass.
❏To draw the marquee at a specified size, type in a new width and height in the Document Size setting.
❏For best results and image exposure, make sure all sides of the marquee are located inside the preview image. Do
not include any areas around the preview image in the marquee.
Adjusting a marquee
You can move the marquee and adjust its size. If you are viewing a normal preview, you can create multiple marquees
(up to 50) on each image to scan different image areas as separate scan files.
To move the marquee, position your cursor inside the marquee. The pointer becomes a hand. Click
and drag the marquee to the desired location.
To resize the marquee, position your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee.
The pointer becomes a straight or angled double-arrow. Click and drag the edge or corner to the
desired size.
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To create additional marquees of the same size, click this icon.
To delete a marquee, click inside the marquee and click this icon.
To activate all marquees, click this icon.
Note:
❏To restrict the movement of the marquee to vertical or horizontal only, hold down the Shift key as you move the
marquee.
❏To restrict the size of the marquee to the current proportions, hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee.
❏If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you click All in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area
inside the last marquee you drew will be scanned.
Various Types of Scanning
Scanning a Magazine
First of all, place your magazine and start Epson Scan.
&“Starting a Scan” on page 51
Select Home Mode from the Mode list.
A
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Select Magazine as the Document Type setting.
B
Click Preview.
C
Adjust the exposure, brightness, and other image quality settings.
D
See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
Click Scan.
E
Select PDF as the Type setting, and then click OK.
F
Your scanned image is saved.
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Scanning Multiple Documents to a PDF File
First of all, place your document and start Epson Scan.
&“Starting a Scan” on page 51
Select Professional Mode from the Mode list.
A
Select the Document Source setting.
B
Click Preview.
C
Adjust the exposure, brightness, and other image quality settings.
D
See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
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Click Scan.
E
Scanning
Select PDF as the Type setting, and then click OK.
F
Note:
If the Show Add Page dialog after scanning check box is cleared, Epson Scan automatically saves your document
without displaying the Add Page Confirmation window.
Epson Scan starts scanning your document.
G
If you want to scan more pages, click Add page.
H
Load the document and scan again, repeating as necessary for each page.
If you have finished scanning, go to step 9.
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Click Edit page or Save File.
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Edit pageSelect this button if you want to delete or reorder any of the pages. Then use the icons on the
Scanning
bottom of the Editing Page window to select, rotate, reorder, and delete pages.
See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
Click OK when you are finished editing your pages.
Save FileSelect this button when you are finished.
The pages are saved in one PDF file.
Scanning a Photo
First of all, place your photo on the scanner glass and start Epson Scan.
&“Starting a Scan” on page 51
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Select Home Mode from the Mode list.
A
Select Photograph as the Document Type setting.
B
Click Preview.
C
Adjust the exposure, brightness, and other image quality settings.
D
See the Help for more details on Epson Scan.
Click Scan.
E
Select JPEG as the Type setting, and then click OK.
F
Your scanned image is saved.
Software Information
Starting Epson Scan Driver
This software lets you control all aspects of scanning. You can use this as a standalone scanning program or use it with
another TWAIN-compliant scanning program.
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How to start
❏Windows 8:
Select the Epson Scan icon on the desktop.
Or, select Epson Scan from the Start screen.
❏Windows 7, Vista and XP:
Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop.
Or, select the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSONScan.
Some scanning software may not be included in some countries.
Epson Event Manager
This lets you assign any of the product buttons to open a scanning program. You can also save frequently used
scanning settings, which can really speed up your scanning projects.
How to start
❏Windows 8:
Right-click on the Start screen, or swipe from the bottom or top edge on the Start screen, and select All apps >
Epson Software > Event Manager.
❏Windows 7, Vista and XP:
Select the start button or Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Event Manager.
❏Mac OS X:
Select Applications > Epson Software, and then double-click the Launch Event Manager icon.
How to access the help
❏Windows:
Click the
❏Mac OS X:
Click menu > Help > Epson Event ManagerHelp.
icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
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Menu List of Control Panel
Menu List of Control Panel
You can use this product as a printer, copier, and scanner. When using one of these functions, except the printer
function, select your desired function by selecting the corresponding Mode on the control panel. Each mode’s main
screen appears as you select the mode.
Note:
This function is available with XP-310 Series/XP-410 Series.
Copy Mode
XP-410 Series
Press d to see the menu.
MenuSetting item and description
Print SettingsDensity-4 to +4
Layout
Reduce/EnlargeActual Size, Auto Fit Page, 10×15cm->A4, A4->10×15cm,
Custom SizeSpecify a percentage to reduce or enlarge your copy. Disabled
With Border, Borderless
when Auto Fit is selected.
*1
*2
, Standard Quality, Best
*1
Paper SizeA4, 10×15cm(4×6in), 13×18cm(5×7in)
Paper TypePlain Paper, Photo Paper
QualityDraft, Standard Quality, Best
Density-4 to +4
*1 Your image is slightly enlarged and cropped to fill the sheet of paper. Print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the
printout, or the area may be smeared when printing.
*2 For users in Belgium, draft mode is not available.
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Print Photo Mode
XP-410 Series
Press d to see the menu.
MenuSetting item and description
Select PhotosSelect by Date
Cancel Photo Selection
Display Options
Print Settings
Crop/ZoomYou can crop (zoom in) a specified portion of a selected photo by moving a crop frame using the
Select GroupIf you have more than 999 images on your memory card, images are automatically divided into
Select how to display photos on the LCD screen. Thumbnail shows a thumbnail view of your
photos and allows you to select photos to print quickly. To select photos to print in thumbnail view,
select a photo using the arrow keys and specify the number of copies using the +/- buttons. The
number of copies is displayed on each of the selected thumbnail images.
Paper Size
Paper Type
Borderless
Quality
Fix Red-Eye
arrow buttons and +/- buttons.
groups and the group selection screen is displayed. Select the group that contains the image you
want to print. Images are sorted by the date they were taken. Use this menu to select another
group.
*1
*1
*1
*1
*3
10x15cm(4x6in), 13x18cm(5x7in), A4
Photo Paper, Plain Paper
With Border, Borderless
Standard Quality, Best
Off-Current, On-Current, Off-All, On-All
*2
XP-310 Series
Press d to see the menu.
MenuSetting item and description
Settings
*1 If you have selected multiple photos, these settings are applied to the all photos.
*2 Your image is slightly enlarged and cropped to fill the sheet of paper. Print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the
printout, or the area may be smeared when printing.
*3 This setting does not change your original image. It only affects your printout. Depending on the type of photo, parts of the image
other than the eyes may be corrected.
Paper Size
Paper Type
Borderless
Quality
*1
*1
*1
*1
10x15cm(4x6in), 13x18cm(5x7in), A4
Photo Paper, Plain Paper
With Border, Borderless
Standard Quality, Best
*2
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Scan Mode
XP-410 Series
MenuSetting item and description
Scan to Memory CardFormatJPEG, PDF
ColorColor, B&W
Scan Area
DocumentText, Photograph
Resolution200dpi, 300dpi, 600dpi
Contrast-4 to +4
Scan to CloudFor instructions on use, see the Epson Connect guide. The guide is available on the Epson Connect
portal site.
&“Using Epson Connect Service” on page 8
Scan to PC (JPEG)
Scan to PC (PDF)
Scan to PC (Email)
Scan to PC (WSD)This feature is only available for English versions of Windows 8/7/Vista.
*1 If the edges of the photo are faint, try changing this setting.
&“Basic Scanning from the Control Panel” on page 55
*1
A4, Auto Cropping, Max Area
XP-310 Series
MenuSetting and Options
To PC (JPEG)
&“Basic Scanning from the Control Panel” on page 55
To PC (PDF)
To PC (Email)
To PC (WSD)This feature is only available for English versions of Windows 8/7/Vista.
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More Functions Mode
XP-410 Series
MenuSetting item and description
Copy/Restore PhotosColor Restoration
Display OptionsSelect how to display photos on the LCD screen.
Print SettingsSelect the paper size, quality, and whether or not to
Crop/ZoomYou can crop (zoom in) a specified portion of a
Select On to automatically restore color of a faded
photo.
print with a border (margins).
selected photo by moving a crop frame using the
arrow buttons and +/- buttons.
ID
Place photos manually allows you to lay out photos
confirming a layout view.
&“Print Photo Mode” on page 74
Slide Show
Crop/Zoom
Images in a memory card are displayed on the LCD screen one by one. Press OK to print a displayed
image.
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MenuSetting item and description
Personal StationeryLined PapersYou can print lined paper, graph paper, or music
paper.
Writing PapersYou can print your original lined papers with or
without a photo set as the background.
CalendarYou can print monthly or weekly calendars. For
monthly calendars, you can specify the year and
month.
Message CardYou can create your own message cards with or
without a photo or a pre-designed image set as the
decoration.
&“Printing message cards (XP-410 Series only)” on
page 33
OrigamiYou can create original envelopes with or without a
pre-designed image set as the background or as the
decoration. Two types of envelope are available. After
printing, fold the paper following the instruction
sheet that can be printed from the Origami En velopeInstruction menu.
&“Printing origami envelopes (XP-410 Series only)”
on page 34
Personal Stationery Mode
XP-310 Series
MenuSetting item and description
Lined PapersLined PapersYou can print lined paper, graph paper, or music
paper.
Writing PapersWriting PapersYou can print your original lined papers with or
without a photo set as the background.
CalendarCalendarYou can print monthly or weekly calendars. For
monthly calendars, you can specify the year and
month.
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Wi-Fi Setup Mode
XP-410 Series
MenuSetting item and description
Wi-Fi Setup WizardFor details on the setting items, see the online Network Guide.
Push Button Setup (WPS)
PIN Code Setup (WPS)
Wi-Fi Direct Routerless
Setup
Wi-Fi Auto Connect
Confirm Wi-Fi SettingsYou can see the current network settings and print a network status sheet.
Disable Wi-FiNetwork problems may be resolved by disabling or initializing the Wi-Fi settings, and then making
the settings again.
For details, see the online Network Guide.
XP-310 Series
MenuSetting item and description
Wi-Fi Setup WizardFor details on the setting items, see the online Network Guide.
Push Button (WPS)
PIN Code (WPS)
Wi-Fi Direct Setup
Wi-Fi Auto Connect
Print Status SheetYou can see the current network settings and print a network status sheet.
Disable Wi-FiNetwork problems may be resolved by disabling or initializing the Wi-Fi settings, and then making
the settings again.
For details, see the online Network Guide.
Setup Mode
MenuSetting item and description
Ink LevelsChecks the status of ink cartridges.
MaintenanceNozzle CheckPrints a nozzle check pattern to check the condition of
the print head.
Head CleaningCleans the print head to improve the condition of the
print head.
Head AlignmentAdjusts the alignment of the print head.
Ink Cartridge ReplacementSelect to replace ink cartridges.
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MenuSetting item and description
Printer Setup
*1
Sound
Power Off Timer
Select Off to turn off beep sound of buttons.
&“Saving Power” on page 102
Sleep Timer
LanguageYou can change the language displayed on the LCD
panel.
Wi-Fi SettingsWi-Fi SetupSee the online Network Guide. You can access the
Wi-Fi Setup menus directly by selecting Wi-Fi Setup
Manual Wi-Fi Setup
*1
from the Home menu.
Wi-Fi Connection CheckYou can check the network connection status, and
print the report. If there is any problem with the
connection, the report helps you find the solution.
Confirm Wi-Fi Settings
*2
You can see the current network settings and print a
network status sheet.
Epson Connect
Services
*1
StatusYou can check whether your printer is registered or
connected to Epson Connect service.
For instructions on use, see the Epson Connect guide.
The guide is available on the Epson Connect portal
site.
&“Using Epson Connect Service” on page 8
Email AddressYou can see your e-mail address registered in Epson
Connect.
Suspend/ResumeSuspend/resume all Epson Connect services.
Restore Default SettingsDelete your registered printer and initializes Epson
Connect settings to the factory default settings.
Google Cloud Print
Services
*1
StatusYou can check whether your printer is registered or
connected to Google Cloud Print service.
For instructions on use, see the Epson Connect guide.
The guide is available on the Epson Connect portal
site.
&“Using Epson Connect Service” on page 8
Suspend/ResumeSuspend/resume all Google Cloud Print services.
Restore Default SettingsDelete your registered printer and initializes Google
Cloud Print settings to the factory default settings.
File Sharing SetupUSB, Wi-FiSelect which type o f co mpu ter you wa nt t o gi ve w rit e
access to the memory card. You can select a
USB-connected or a Wi-Fi-connected computer.
Restore Default SettingsWi-Fi SettingsInitializes Wi-Fi settings to the factory default settings.
All except Wi-Fi SettingsInitializes all settings except for Wi-Fi settings to the
factory default settings.
All SettingsInitializes all settings to the factory default settings.
*1 XP-310 Series does not have these functions.
*2 The menu name for XP-310 Series is “Print Status Sheet”.
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Replacing Ink Cartridges
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions, Precautions, and
Specifications
Safety instructions
Observe the following when handling the ink cartridges:
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
❏Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port.
If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a
thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out immediately and see a doctor right away.
❏Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage.
❏Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become
unusable.
❏Do not disassemble or remodel the ink cartridge, otherwise you may not be able to print normally.
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❏Do not touch the green IC chip or the small window on the side of the cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal
operation and printing.
❏Do not leave the product with the ink cartridges removed or do not turn off the product during cartridge
replacement. Otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles will dry out and you may not be able to print.
Precautions on ink cartridge replacement
Read all of the instructions in this section before replacing the ink cartridges.
❏Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of
non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and
under certain circumstances, may cause erratic product behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may
not be displayed.
❏Gently shake only the black ink cartridge four or five times before opening the package. Do not shake the other
color cartridges.
❏Do not shake ink cartridges too vigorously; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge.
❏This product uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip that monitors information such as the amount of
remaining ink for each cartridge. This means that even if the cartridge is removed from the product before it is
expended, you can still use the cartridge after reinserting it back into the product. However, when reinserting a
cartridge, some ink may be consumed to guarantee product performance.
❏You cannot use the cartridge that came with your product for the replacement.
❏To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from all cartridges not only during printing
but also during maintenance operations such as ink cartridge replacement and print head cleaning.
❏If you need to remove an ink cartridge temporarily, be sure to protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust. Store
the ink cartridge in the same environment as the product. When storing the cartridge, be sure that its label
identifying the color of the ink cartridge is facing upward. Do not store ink cartridges upside down.
❏The ink supply port is equipped with a valve designed to contain the release of excess ink; there is no need to supply
your own covers or plugs. However, careful handling is recommended. Do not touch the supply port of the ink
cartridge or its surrounding area.
❏For maximum ink efficiency, only remove an ink cartridge when you are ready to replace it. Ink cartridges with
low ink status may not be used when reinserted.
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❏Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to install it in the product. The cartridge is vacuum
packed to maintain its reliability. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing
may not be possible.
❏Install all ink cartridges; otherwise, you cannot print.
❏When color ink is expended and black ink still remains, you can continue printing temporarily with black ink
only. For more information refer to “Temporarily Printing with Black Ink When Color Ink Cartridges are
Expended” on page 85.
❏If an ink cartridge is running low, prepare a new ink cartridge.
❏Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package.
❏You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, print quality may decline or
you may not be able to print.
❏After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least
three hours before using it.
❏Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
❏Store ink cartridges with their labels facing upward. Do not store cartridges upside down.
Ink Cartridge Specifications
❏Epson recommends using the ink cartridge before the date printed on the package.
❏The ink cartridges packaged with your product are partly used during initial setup. In order to produce high
quality printouts, the print head in your product will be fully charged with ink. This one-off process consumes a
quantity of ink and therefore these cartridges may print fewer pages compared to subsequent ink cartridges.
❏Quoted yields may vary depending on the images that you are printing, the paper type that you are using, the
frequency of your prints and environmental conditions such as temperature.
❏To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve
remains in the cartridge when your product indicates to replace the cartridge. The yields quoted for you do not
include this reserve.
❏Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled materials, this does not affect product function or performance.
❏When printing in monochrome or grayscale, color inks instead of black ink may be used depending on the paper
type or print quality settings. This is because a mixture of color inks is used to create black.
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Checking the Ink Cartridge Status
For Windows
Note:
❏The order in which ink cartridges are listed varies depending on the product.
❏When an ink cartridge is running low, the Low Ink Reminder screen automatically appears. You can also check the ink
cartridge status from this screen. If you do not want to display this screen, first access the printer driver and then click the
Maintenance tab, Extended Settings button, and then Monitoring Preferences button. On the Monitoring
Preferences screen, clear the See Low Ink Reminder alerts check box.
To check the ink cartridge status, do one of the following:
❏Double-click the product shortcut icon on your Windows taskbar. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, see the
following section:
&“From the shortcut icon on the taskbar” on page 37
❏Open the printer driver, click the Maintenance tab, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button. A graphic
displays the ink cartridge status.
Note:
❏If EPSON Status Monitor 3 does not appear, access the printer driver and click the Maintenance tab and then
the Extended Settings button. In the Extended Settings window, check the Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3
check box.
❏The ink levels displayed are an approximate indication.
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Replacing Ink Cartridges
For Mac OS X
You can check the ink cartridge status using EPSON Status Monitor. Follow the steps below.
Access the Epson Printer Utility 4.
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&“Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 37
Click the EPSON Status Monitor icon. The EPSON Status Monitor appears.
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Note:
❏The graphic displays the ink cartridge status when EPSON Status Monitor was first opened. To update the ink cartridge
status, click Update.
❏The order in which ink cartridges are listed varies depending on the product.
❏The ink levels displayed are an approximate indication.
Using the control panel
Note:
This function is available with XP-310 Series/XP-410 Series.
Enter Setup mode from the Home menu.
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Select Ink Levels.
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Note:
The ink levels displayed are an approximate indication.
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink When Color Ink
Cartridges are Expended
When color ink is expended and black ink still remains, you can continue printing for a short time using only black ink.
However, you should replace the expended ink cartridge(s) as soon as possible. See the following section to continue
printing temporarily with black ink.
Note:
❏This feature is not available when photos and documents are printed or copied directly from the printer without using a
computer.
❏The actual amount of time will vary depending on the usage conditions, images printed, print settings, and frequency of
use.
For Windows
Follow the steps below to continue printing temporarily with black ink.
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When EPSON Status Monitor 3 tells you to cancel your print job, click Cancel or Cancel Print to cancel your
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print job.
Note:
If the error stating that a color ink cartridge is expended originates with another computer on the network, you may
need to cancel the print job at the product. If the product is not equipped with an LCD screen, press the y button on
the product for three seconds to cancel the print job.
Load plain paper or envelope.
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Access the printer settings.
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&“Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 36
Click the Main tab, and make suitable settings.
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Select plain papers or Envelope as the Type setting.
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Select the Grayscale check box in Print Options.
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Click OK to close the printer settings window.
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Print your file.
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EPSON Status Monitor 3 is displayed on your computer screen again. Click Print in Black to print with black
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ink.
For Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to continue printing temporarily with black ink.
If printing can not be resumed, click the product icon in the Dock. If an error message is displayed prompting
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you to cancel the print job, click Delete and follow the steps below to reprint the document with black ink.
Note:
If the error stating that a color ink cartridge is expended originates with another computer on the network, you may
need to cancel the print job at the product. If the product is not equipped with an LCD screen, press the y button on
the product for three seconds to cancel the print job.
For Mac OS X 10.8:
Click the
with black ink.
Open System Preferences, click Print & Scan (Mac OS X 10.8 or 10.7) or Print & Fax (Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5),
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and select the product from the Printers list. Next, click Options & Supplies and then Driver.
button, and if an error message appears, click OK. Follow the steps bellow to reprint the document
Select On for Permit temporary black printing.
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Load plain paper or envelope.
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Access the Print dialog box.
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&“Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 37
Click the Show Details button (for Mac OS X 10.8 or 10.7) or the d button (for Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.5) to extend
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this dialog box.
Select the product you are using as the Printer setting, and then make suitable settings.
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Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
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Select plain papers or Envelope as the Media Type setting.
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Select the Grayscale check box.
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Click Print to close the Print dialog box.
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Conserving Black Ink When the Cartridge Is Low (For
Windows Only)
The window below appears when black ink runs low and there is more color ink than black ink. It appears only when
plain papers is selected as the paper type, and Normal is selected as the Paper & Quality Options in the Advanced
tab.
The window gives you the option to either continue using black ink normally or conserve black ink by using a mixture
of color inks to create black.
❏Click the Yes button to use a mixture of color inks to create black. You will see the same window the next time you
print a similar job.
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❏Click the No button to continue using the remaining black ink for the job you are printing. You will see the same
window the next time you print a similar job, and again have the option to conserve black ink.
❏Click Disable this feature to continue using the remaining black ink.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
Using the control panel (XP-310 Series/XP-410 Series)
When prompted to replace an ink cartridge, open the scanner unit and press OK. The ink cartridge holder
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moves to the ink cartridge replacement position.
When you replace an ink cartridge before it is expended, select the following menu.
Setup > Maintenance > Ink Cartridge Replacement.
Important:
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Do not move the ink cartridge holder by hand; otherwise, you may damage the product.
Pinch and remove the ink cartridge.
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Note:
Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on the surrounding
area when removing the cartridges.
If you replace the black ink cartridge, gently shake the new black ink cartridge four or five times and then
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unpack. When replacing the other color cartridges, do not shake the cartridges. Just unpack them.
Important:
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❏Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package.
❏Do not touch the green IC chip or the small window on the side of the cartridge. Doing so may prevent
normal operation and printing.
Remove only the yellow tape.
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Important:
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❏You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, print quality may
decline or you may not be able to print.
❏If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the
product, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it.
❏Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become
unusable.
❏Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.
Insert the cartridge and press it until it clicks. Make sure the top surface of the ink cartridges align.
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Close the scanner unit slowly and press the x button. Ink charging starts.
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Note:
❏The P light continues to flash while the product is charging ink. Do not turn off the product during ink charging.
If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print.
❏If you had to replace an ink cartridge during copying, to ensure copy quality after ink charging is finished, cancel
the job that is copying and start again from placing the originals.
Ink cartridge replacement is complete. The product will return to its previous status.
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Using the control panel (XP-210 Series)
Open the scanner unit.
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If the B light is on, press the y button.
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If the B light is flashing or off, press the y button for six seconds until the ink cartridge holder moves.
The ink cartridge holder moves to the ink cartridge check position. The cartridge indicated by the
expended or low.
icon is
Important:
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Do not move the ink cartridge holder by hand; otherwise, you may damage the product. Always press the
y button to move it.
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Press the y button again.
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If more than one ink cartridge is expended, the ink cartridge holder mo ves to the
you press the y button until all expended ink cartridges have been indicated.
Once all of the expended ink cartridges have been indicated, the ink cartridge holder moves to the ink cartridge
replacement position when you press the y button.
Pinch and remove the ink cartridge.
mark. This occurs each time
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Note:
Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on the surrounding
area when removing the cartridges.
If you replace the black ink cartridge, gently shake the new black ink cartridge four or five times and then
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unpack. When replacing the other color cartridges, do not shake the cartridges. Just unpack them.
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Important:
c
❏Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package.
❏Do not touch the green IC chip or the small window on the side of the cartridge. Doing so may prevent
Replacing Ink Cartridges
normal operation and printing.
Remove only the yellow tape.
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Important:
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❏You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, print quality may
decline or you may not be able to print.
❏If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the
product, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it.
❏Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become
unusable.
❏Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.
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Insert the cartridge and press it until it clicks. Make sure the top surface of the ink cartridges align.
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Close the scanner unit and press y. Ink charging starts. This process takes about two minutes to complete.
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Note:
❏The P light continues to flash while the product is charging ink. Do not turn off the product during ink charging.
If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print.
❏If you had to replace an ink cartridge during copying, to ensure copy quality after ink charging is finished, cancel
the job that is copying and start again from placing the originals.
Ink cartridge replacement is complete. The product will return to its previous status.
For Windows
When you need to replace an expended ink cartridge, click How to in the status monitor window. Follow the on-screen
instructions to replace the cartridge.
For more information on using your computer to replace ink cartridges, see the section below.
&“For Windows” on page 119.
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If you need to replace an ink cartridge before it is low or expended, click the button on the Maintenance tab in your
printer driver.
&“Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 36
For more information on using the printer utilities, see the online help.
For Mac OS X
When you need to replace an expended ink cartridge, click How to in the status monitor window. Follow the on-screen
instructions to replace the cartridge.
For more information on using your computer to replace ink cartridges, see the section below.
&“For Mac OS X” on page 120.
If you need to replace an ink cartridge before it is low or expended, access the Epson Printer Utility 4. Then click the Ink
Cartridge Replacement icon.
&“Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 37.
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Maintaining Your Product and Software
Maintaining Your Product and Software
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you may be able to identify the problem by
checking the print head nozzles.
You can check the print head nozzles from your computer by using the Nozzle Check utility or from the product by
using the buttons.
Using the Nozzle Check utility for Windows
Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility.
Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel.
A
Make sure that A4-size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
B
Right-click the product icon on the taskbar, then select Nozzle Check.
C
If the product icon does not appear, refer to the following section to add the icon.
&“From the shortcut icon on the taskbar” on page 37
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using the Nozzle Check utility for Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility.
Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel.
A
Make sure that A4-size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
B
Access the Epson Printer Utility 4.
C
&“Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 37
Click the Nozzle Check icon.
D
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using the control panel (XP-310 Series/XP-410 Series)
Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the product control panel.
Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel.
A
Make sure that A4-size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
B
Enter Setup mode from the Home menu.
C
Select Maintenance.
D
Select Nozzle Check and follow the instructions in the LCD screen to print a nozzle check pattern.
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Below are two sample nozzle check patterns.
Compare the quality of the printed check page with the sample shown below. If there are no print quality
problems, such as gaps or missing segments in the test lines, the print head is fine.
If any segment of the printed lines is missing, as shown below, this could mean a clogged ink nozzle or a
misaligned print head.
& “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 99
& “Aligning the Print Head” on page 101
Using the control panel (XP-210 Series)
Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the product buttons.
Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel.
A
Turn off the product.
B
Make sure that A4-size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
C
Holding down the y button and press the P button to turn on the product.
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When the product turns on, release both the buttons. The product prints the nozzle check pattern.
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Below are two sample nozzle check patterns.
Compare the quality of the printed check page with the sample shown below. If there are no print quality
problems, such as gaps or missing segments in the test lines, the print head is fine.
If any segment of the printed lines is missing, as shown below, this could mean a clogged ink nozzle or a
misaligned print head.
& “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 99
& “Aligning the Print Head” on page 101
Cleaning the Print Head
If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by
cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly.
You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer driver or from the
product by using the buttons.
Important:
c
Do not open the scanner unit or turn off the product during head cleaning. If the head cleaning is incomplete, you may
not be able to print.
Note:
❏Because print head cleaning uses some ink from all cartridges, clean the print head only if quality declines; for example,
if the printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing.
❏Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. This saves ink.
❏When ink is low you may not be able to clean the print head. When ink is expended you cannot clean the print head.
Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
❏If print quality has not improved after repeating this procedure about four times, turn the product off and wait for at
least six hours. Then run the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary. If print quality has still not
improved, contact Epson support.
❏To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages on a regular basis.
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Using the Head Cleaning utility for Windows
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility.
Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel.
A
Right-click the product icon on the taskbar, then select Head Cleaning.
B
If the product icon does not appear, refer to the following section to add the icon.
&“From the shortcut icon on the taskbar” on page 37
Follow the on-screen instructions.
C
Using the Head Cleaning utility for Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility.
Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel.
A
Access the Epson Printer Utility 4.
B
&“Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 37
Click the Head Cleaning icon.
C
Follow the on-screen instructions.
D
Using the control panel (XP-310 Series/XP-410 Series)
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the product control panel.
Make sure that no warnings or errors are indicated in the control panel.
A
Enter Setup mode from the Home menu.
B
Select Maintenance.
C
Select Head Cleaning.
D
Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to continue.
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