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Welcome to the XP-520 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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Product Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Using the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
The Power Off and Sleep Timers
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Using AirPrint
Using Google Cloud Print
Using the Control Panel
See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Using the LCD Screen
Adjusting Control Panel Position
Changing LCD Screen Language
Turning On Quiet Mode
Parent topic: Product Basics
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
1
Thepower button andpower light
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2
Thehome button
3The LCD screen
4The arrow buttons and the OK button; navigate menus
5
Thecancel button; stops copying, printing, or scanning, or resets settings
6Thestart button
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Using the LCD Screen
1Displays the network status
2You can scroll left and right or change settings when these arrows are displayed
3Displays available button options
4Screen name
5You can scroll up and down or change settings when these arrows are displayed
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
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Adjusting Control Panel Position
You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to access. Raise or lower it to the
desired angle as shown.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Changing LCD Screen Language
You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3.Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
4.Select Language and press the OK button.
5.Select a language and press the OK button.
6.Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Turning On Quiet Mode
You can reduce the noise the product makes by turning on the Quiet Mode option.
Note: Turning on this setting may reduce print speed.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3.Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
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4.Select Quiet Mode and press the OK button.
5.Select On and press the OK button.
6.Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Front
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back
The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can
adjust the time period before power management, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy
efficiency.
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting from the Control Panel
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X
Parent topic: Product Basics
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting from the Control Panel
You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the printer turns off
automatically.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3.Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
4.Select Power Off Timer and press the OK button.
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You see this screen:
5.Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in
use. Then press the OK button.
6.Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel
You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3.Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
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You see this screen:
4.Select Sleep Timer and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
5.Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep. Then press the OK button.
6.Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode or turns
off automatically.
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1.Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2.Select Printer Settings.
3.Click the Maintenance tab.
4.Click the Printer and Option Information button.
You see this screen:
5.Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in
use as the Power Off Timer setting.
6.Click Send.
7.Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
8.Click Send.
9.Click OK to close the open program windows.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
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Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode.
1.In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or
Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select
Open Printer Utility.
2.Select Printer Settings.
You see this screen:
3.Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in
use as the Power Off Timer setting.
4.Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
5.Click Apply.
6.Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
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Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the
globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers these solutions to print from
anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, and Epson Remote Print.
Using Epson Email Print
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
Using Epson Remote Print
Parent topic: Product Basics
Using Epson Email Print
With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone,
tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a
PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.
1.Set up your product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
2.If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit
epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed setup
instructions.
3.Send an email with attachments to your product's Email Print address.
Note: Both the email and any attachments print by default. You can change these printing options by
logging into your Epson Connect account.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
Use this free Apple and Android app to print to nearby Epson networked products. The Epson iPrint
Mobile App lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless
network. You can even scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online
service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.
1.Set up your product on a network as described in this manual. See the link below.
2.Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile
device.
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3.Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
4.Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
5.Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
Using Epson Remote Print
With Epson Remote Print software on your Windows computer or laptop, you can print to an Epson
Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.
1.Set up your product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
2.Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the software.
3.Download and install the Remote Print software.
4.Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing,
and enter this address during Remote Print setup.
5.Select the print command in your application and choose the Remote Print driver for your Epson
product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
Using AirPrint
AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from your iOS device running the
latest version of iOS, and from your Mac running OS X 10.7 or later.
Note: If you disabled paper configuration messages on your product control panel, you cannot use
AirPrint. See the link below to enable the messages, if necessary.
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1.Set up your product for wireless printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
2.Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
3.Print from your device to your product.
Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website.
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related tasks
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
Using Google Cloud Print
With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can
also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.
Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting
the Google Cloud Print setup.
1.Connect your device to the same network that your Epson product is using.
2.Print a network status sheet.
3.Locate your product's IP address on the network status sheet.
4.Enter the IP address into the address bar of a web browser.
5.Select the Google Cloud Print Services option.
Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If
the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen
instructions to update your product.
6.Click Register.
7.Select the checkbox to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.
8.Click OK to launch the sign-in page.
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A separate browser window opens.
9.Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an
account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.
10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page.
Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,
computer, Apple or Android device with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on
using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.
Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook
Parent topic: Product Basics
Related tasks
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook
With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables.
Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
Note: Make sure your Epson product is connected to your wireless network before starting the Google
Cloud Print setup.
1.Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product.
Note: See your Chromebook's documentation for details on connecting to a network.
2.Do one of the following:
• Click Add to Cloud Print in the notification that appears in the corner of your Chromebook
screen.
Note: If you do not see a notification, check to see if a number appears in the status area at the
lower-right corner of the screen. Click this number to open the notifications menu, then click Addto Cloud Print.
• Open a web browser and enter chrome://devices in the address bar. Skip to step 4.
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3.Click Add Device.
4.Click the Register button that appears next to your product.
5.Click Register on the confirmation screen. Your product's LCD screen displays a confirmation
message.
6.Select OK or press the OK button on your product to confirm the Google Cloud Print connection and
print a test page.
Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,
iPhone, or Android phone with Internet access. For more information on using Google Cloud Print,
visit Epson Support.
Parent topic: Using Google Cloud Print
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Wi-Fi Networking
See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Changing or Updating Network Connections
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point.
The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network.
1Epson product
2Wireless router or access point
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3Computer with a wireless interface
4Computer
5Internet
6Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point)
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel
You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.
To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install
the necessary software. The installer program guides you through network setup.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
3.Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button.
4.Do one of the following:
• Press the OK button to select the wireless network displayed.
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• Press thecancel button to select a different wireless network. Then, press the arrow buttons to
select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. If you do not see your wireless
network's name, you can enter it manually.
Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other Networks and press the OK
button. Enter your network name as described in the next step.
5.If you see the following screen, enter your wireless password (or network name and then password).
• Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow
button to move to the next character.
• To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbers and symbols), press the
OK button.
• To delete characters, press the left arrow.
• When you finish entering characters, press the OK button.
6.If you want to print a network setup report, press thestart button. (Otherwise, press the OK
button.)
7.Press thehome button to exit.
Your product should now be connected to the network.
Note: If the WiFi connection symbol isn't lit or does not appear on the LCD screen, you may have
selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try
again.
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Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
Related topics
Changing or Updating Network Connections
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without
requiring a wireless router or access point.
1Epson product
2Computer with a wireless interface
3Other wireless device
Your product automatically selects one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device:
Access point mode
If your product is not already connected to a wireless network, it enters access point mode and the
product itself acts as the network access point for up to 4 devices. When operating in this mode, your
product displays an AP connection symbol on the LCD screen.
Peer-to-peer mode
If your product is already connected to a wireless network, it enters peer-to-peer mode and
disconnects from any other networks. This also disables any other product features requiring access
to the Internet. When operating in this mode, your product displays a Direct or D connection symbol
on the LCD screen.
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Note: To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from
your computer or other device. Your product will reconnect to the previously used network.
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or
other devices without a wireless router or access point.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
3.Select Wi-Fi Direct Setup and press the OK button.
4.Select Connection Setup and press the OK button.
5.Press the down arrow button, then press the OK button to change the password.
Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they will
be disconnected when you change the password.
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6.Enter your new Wi-Fi Direct password.
Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.
• Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow
button to move to the next character.
• To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbers and symbols), press the
OK button.
• To delete characters, press the left arrow.
• When you finish entering characters, press the OK button.
7.Press the OK button.
You see a screen like this:
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8.Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the
LCD screen, then enter the password shown.
9.Press the OK button to exit.
You see either an AP or Direct connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print
directly to your product from your computer or device.
Note: If the AP or Direct connection symbol is not displayed on the LCD screen, Wi-Fi Direct mode
is not enabled. Repeat these steps to try again.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your
product to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access
point. If there is no hardware button, there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for the device.
Check your network product documentation for details.
Using WPS to Connect to a Network
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Using WPS to Connect to a Network
If you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to
connect your product to the network.
1.Press the WPS button on your router.
2.On the product, press thehome button, if necessary.
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3.Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.
4.Select Push Button Setup (WPS) and press the OK button.
5.Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.
Your product should now display a WiFi symbol on the LCD screen.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Printing a Network Status Sheet
You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have
using your product on a network.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
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3.Select Network Settings and press the OK button.
4.Select Print Status Sheet and press the OK button.
5.Press thestart button to print the network status sheet.
(Press theback button if you want to cancel the operation.)
Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Changing or Updating Network Connections
See these sections to change or update how your product connects to a network.
Accessing the Web Config Utility
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
Disabling Wi-Fi Features
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
Accessing the Web Config Utility
You can select your product's network settings and confirm its operating status using a web browser.
You do this by accessing your product's built-in Web Config utility from a computer or other device that is
connected to the same network as your product.
1.Print a network status sheet.
2.Locate the IP Address for your product that is listed on the network status sheet.
3.On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a web
browser.
4.Enter your product's IP address into the address bar.
You see the available Web Config utility options.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
Related tasks
Printing a Network Status Sheet
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Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection
If you have already connected your product to your computer using a USB connection, you can change
to a Wi-Fi connection or add a Wi-Fi connection to print wirelessly.
1.Do one of the following:
• If you want to use only a Wi-Fi connection, disconnect the USB cable from your product. With
Windows, also uninstall your product software.
• If you want to add a Wi-Fi connection in addition to a USB connection, leave the USB cable
connected to your product.
2.Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the
Start Here sheet.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
If you change the wireless router you have been using on your network, you need to update your
product's Wi-Fi connection to the new router.
Note: If you switch to a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5
GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions.
1.Do one of the following:
• Windows: Uninstall your product software.
• OS X: Go to the next step.
2.Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the
Start Here sheet.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
Related tasks
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows
Disabling Wi-Fi Features
You may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you change your network connection type or
need to solve a problem with your network connection.
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Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and
password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
3.Select Disable Wi-Fi and press the OK button.
4.Select Yes and press the OK button to disable Wi-Fi.
Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
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Loading Paper
Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Loading Paper
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert
Paper Loading Capacity
Available Epson Papers
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Paper or Media Type Settings
Loading Paper
You can load paper up to this size in the paper cassette: Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]).
Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing.
1.Close the output tray, if necessary.
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2.Open the front cover.
3.Pull on the front cover to pull out the lower paper cassette.
4.Slide the edge guides outward.
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5.Set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using.
6.Do one of the following:
• Insert paper in the cassette with the glossy or printable side facedown.
• Insert up to 10 envelopes, printable side facedown and flap edge left, as shown.
• For legal-size paper, load the paper with the glossy or printable side facedown as shown.
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Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge front guide and does not extend beyond the
triangle symbol at the rear of the cassette.
7.Slide the side edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
Note: Make sure the paper fits under the tabs on the edge guides.
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8.Keep the cassette flat as you insert it into your product.
Note: Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. Do not remove or
insert the paper cassette while the product is operating.
9.Select the size and type of paper you just loaded on the product LCD screen.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
• Load paper short edge first and printable side facedown.
• Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides and not sticking out from the end of the
cassette.
• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one
envelope at a time.
• If print quality declines when printing multiple envelopes, try loading one envelope at a time.
• Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides and not sticking out from the end of the
cassette.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
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Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
You can change the default paper size and paper type for each source using the control panel on the
product.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
You see a screen like this:
3.Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
4.Select Paper Source Setting and press the OK button.
Note: To turn off the automatic display of the paper settings selection screen after paper is loaded in
the cassette, set the Paper Configuration setting to Off.
5.Select Paper Setup and press the OK button.
6.Select Paper Size and press the OK button.
7.Select the paper size you loaded.
8.Select Paper Type and press the OK button.
9.Select the paper type you loaded.
10. Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert
The Paper Setting Alert warns you when the paper settings do not match the paper you loaded. You can
turn off this feature from the product's control panel.
1.Press thehome button, if necessary.
2.Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3.Select Guide Functions and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
4.Select Paper Setting Alert and press the OK button.
5.Select Off and press the OK button.
6.Press thehome button to exit.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Paper Loading Capacity
See the table here for the loading capacity of the paper cassettes.
Paper typeLoad up to this many sheets
Plain paper100 sheets
Epson Bright White Paper80 sheets
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
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Paper typeLoad up to this many sheets
Epson Premium Presentation20 sheets
Paper Matte
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation
Paper Matte
Epson Photo Paper Glossy20 sheets
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper
Semi-gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Luster
Epson Premium Presentation1 sheet
Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive
Sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer
paper
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper
Matte Double-sided
Envelopes10 envelopes
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Available Epson Papers
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/ink3 (U.S.
sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller.
To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
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Paper TypeSizePart numberSheet count
Epson Bright White PaperLetter (8.5 × 11 inchesS041586500
You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:
S042180100
Borderless Paper Types
• Epson Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
• Epson Presentation Paper Matte
• Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Borderless Paper Sizes
• 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm)
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
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• 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm])
• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
• 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)
• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Paper or Media Type Settings
For this paperSelect this paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paperPlain Paper/Bright White Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper GlossyUltra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper GlossyPremium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Photo Paper GlossyPhoto Paper Glossy
Epson Presentation Paper MattePresentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-glossPremium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper LusterUltra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Premium Presentation Paper MattePremium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-
sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided
EnvelopesEnvelope
Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer; they do not apply to
your product's control panel settings.
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Parent topic: Loading Paper
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Placing Originals on the Product
Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product.
Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid
damaging it.
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
1.Open the document cover.
2.Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top of the original facing into the corner
shown. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner.
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Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.20
inch (5 mm) away from each other and from the edge of the scanner glass.
3.If you are copying two book pages onto one sheet, place the book as shown to copy the first page,
then turn the book as shown to copy the second page.
4.Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product
Related topics
Copying
Scanning
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Copying
See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.
Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.
Copying Documents or Photos
Copying and Restoring Photos
Copying Documents or Photos
You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special
papers.
1.Place your original document or photo on the product.
2.Load the paper you want to print on.
Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets.
3.Press thehome button, if necessary.
4.Press the arrow buttons to select Copy and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
5.To print more than one copy, press the up and down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99).
6.Press the left and right arrow buttons to select Color or B&W.
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7.To view the print settings for the copies, press the OK button twice.
You see the current settings:
8.To change the print settings, press the down arrow button. Then press the up and down arrow
buttons to select a setting, and press the left or right arrow buttons to select the option you want for
the setting.
9.When you finish selecting settings, press the OK button.
10. When you are ready to copy, press thestart button.
Note: To cancel copying, press thecancel button.
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Copying Options
Parent topic: Copying
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Available Epson Papers
Related tasks
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Loading Paper
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Paper Type Settings - Copying
Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.
Paper type loadedPaper Type setting
Plain paperPlain Paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets
Epson Presentation Paper MattePresentation Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper MattePrem. Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Photo Paper GlossyPrem. Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper GlossyUltra Glossy
Epson Photo Paper GlossyGlossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-glossPrem. Semi-Gloss
Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded.
Note: You can copy photos only on these paper sizes.
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
• 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)
• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
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• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos
Copying Options
Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.
Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings.
Copying optionAvailable settingsDescription
DensityVarying levelsAdjusts the lightness or darkness of
2-Sided Copying1>1-SidedUses the duplexer to make 2-sided
LayoutWith BorderLeaves a small margin around the
copies
1>2-Sided
BorderlessExpands the image to the edge of the
A4, 2-up CopyCopies 2 originals onto a single A4-size
Letter, 2-up CopyCopies 2 originals onto a single letter-
copies
image
paper (slight cropping may occur)
sheet
size sheet
Book/2-SidedCopies 2 pages of a book or magazine
onto a single sheet
Reduce/EnlargeCustom SizeDisplays the percentage you selected
for the Custom Size setting below
Actual SizeCopies at 100% size
Auto Fit PageAutomatically sizes the image to fit the
selected paper size setting
Letter->4x6in and otherAutomatically converts from one size to
conversionsanother
Custom SizeVarious percentagesAutomatically sizes the image by the
percentage you select
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Copying optionAvailable settingsDescription
Paper SizeVarious sizesSelects the paper size for the copy
printout
Paper TypePlain PaperAdjustsprinter settings for the selected
QualityDraftProvides lower quality for draft copies
(plain paper only)
StandardProvides good quality for most copies
BestProvides the highest quality for special
copies
Document OrientationPortraitSpecifies the orientation of your
Landscape
originals (only available when 1>2Sided is selected)
Binding MarginLeftSpecifies the binding edge of your
Top
double-sided copies (only available
when 1>2-Sided is selected)
ExpansionStandardAdjusts the amount of expansion for
Medium
printing borderless photos
Minimum
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Copying optionAvailable settingsDescription
Dry TimeStandardProvides longer drying time for 2-sided
Long
Longerthe second side
Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos
Copying and Restoring Photos
You can restore the colors in faded photos as you copy them.
1.Load photo paper in the product.
2.Press thehome button, if necessary.
3.Press the arrow buttons to select Copy and press the OK button.
4.Press the OK button to display the settings menu.
5.Select Copy/Restore Photos and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
copies, if smudges or marks appear on
the front of the paper when you print on
6.Select On and press the OK button.
7.Place up to two original photos on the product.
8.Press thestart button.
9.Press the up or down arrow buttons to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99).
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10. If you placed two originals on the scanner, press the left or right arrow button to view the second
original, then press up or down arrow buttons to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99).
11. To view additional settings, press the OK button.
12. Do one or more of the following:
• Press the down arrow button to change the print settings. Then press the up and down arrow
buttons to select a setting, and press the left or right arrow buttons to select the option you want
for the setting.
• Press the right arrow button to crop your image. Then press the up and down arrow buttons to
zoom in and out.
13. When you are ready to print, press thestart button.
Note: To cancel printing, press thecancel button.
Parent topic: Copying
Related references
Paper Type Settings - Copying
Paper Size Settings - Copying
Copying Options
Related tasks
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Loading Paper
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Printing from a Computer
Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software
as described on the Start Here sheet.
Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software
on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking
and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
Printing with Windows
Printing with OS X
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
Printing with Windows
You can print with your product using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Checking Print Status - Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
Changing Automatic Update Options
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1.Open a photo or document for printing.
2.Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
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3.If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.
Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.
You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
4.Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.
Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size, but you will not
be able to use the Borderless setting.
5.If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access
additional options for borderless printing.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check
the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
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6.Select the orientation of your document.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
7.Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list
for details.
8.Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.
9.Select a Color option:
• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.
• To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting.
10. To print on both sides of the paper, select a 2-Sided Printing option.
11. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select
one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.
12. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
13. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select QuietMode (printing will be slower).
14. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.
15. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select
Job Arranger Lite.
Print Quality Options - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related references
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
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Print Quality Options - Windows
You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings
may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Draft
For draft printing on plain paper.
Text
For text printing on plain paper.
Standard
For everyday text and image printing.
High
For photos and graphics with high print quality.
More Settings
Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and quality.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job.
2-Up and 4-Up
Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and
border options.
2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster
Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to
select image layout and guideline options.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on the Main
tab.
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Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen
or if you are accessing the product over a network.
1.Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing:
• Auto (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper
on the long edge.
• Auto (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper
on the short edge.
• Manual (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and
prompting you to flip the paper over on the long edge to print the other side (recommended for
paper types that do not support automatic duplexing).
• Manual (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and
prompting you to flip the paper over on the short edge to print the other side (recommended for
paper types that do not support automatic duplexing).
2.Click the Settings button.
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You see this window:
3.Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.
4.Click OK to return to the Main tab.
5.Click the Print Density button.
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You see this window:
6.Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software
automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
7.If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use.
8.Click OK to return to the Main tab.
9.Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
10. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your
double-sided print job.
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Binding Edge Options
Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.
Binding Margin Options
Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
Start Page
Selects whether printing starts on the front or back page.
Create Folded Booklet Options
Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Print Density Adjustments - Windows
You can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print
quality of your double-sided print job.
Print Density
Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.
Increase Ink Drying Time
Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing
the other side in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
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Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More
Options tab.
1.To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document
checkbox and select one of these sizing options:
• Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the
your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the OutputPaper setting. If you want to center your image on the paper, select the Center option.
• Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.
Select the percentage in the % menu.
2.Select one of the following Color Correction options:
• Select Automatic to automatically adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast, and color saturation
for your image.
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• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or
turn off color management in your printer software.
• Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images.
3.To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button:
• Watermark: adds a visible watermark to your printout.
Note: Click the Add/Delete button to create your own watermark, and click the Settings button to
customize the watermark.
• Header/Footer: adds information such as the date and time to the top or bottom of your printout.
Note: Click the Settings button to customize the text and location of the header or footer.
4.Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
Header/Footer Settings - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors
for your print job.
Color Controls
Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and
Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the
midtone density using the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include
faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo
includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to
retain the special color effects.
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ICM
Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles.
No Color Adjustment
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your
application software.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options
may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Image Options
Emphasize Text
Adjusts the weight of printed text to increase readability.
Emphasize Thin Lines
Adjusts the weight of printed lines to increase visibility.
Edge Smoothing
Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
Additional Settings Options
Rotate 180º
Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.
High Speed
Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.
Mirror Image
Flips the printed image left to right.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Header/Footer Settings - Windows
You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The
items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the
page.
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Note: These settings are not saved with your document.
You can select to print the following information:
• User Name
• Computer Name
• Date
• Date/Time
• Collate Number (copy number)
Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your
computer.
Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows
For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or
More Options tab.
Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button.
1.Click the Main or More Options tab.
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You see the available Printing Presets on the left:
2.Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.
3.Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control
your printing presets.
4.To choose a preset for printing, select it.
5.Click OK.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
1.Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2.Select Printer Settings.
3.Click the Maintenance tab.
You see the maintenance options:
4.Click the Extended Settings button.
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You see this window:
5.Select any of the extended settings to customize your print.
6.Click OK to close the Extended Settings window.
7.Click OK to close the printer software window.
Extended Settings - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Extended Settings - Windows
You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window.
Show Progress Meter
Displays the progress of print jobs as they are being printed.
Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3
Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues.
Check Paper Width Before Printing
Prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect; may reduce print
speed.
Separator Page
Before each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time.
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Always Spool RAW Datatype
Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems.
Page Rendering Mode
Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing.
Print as Bitmap
Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and
other settings do not help.
Skip Blank Page
Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Change Standard Resolution
Reduces the resolution of print data to correct printing problems.
Refine screening pattern
Prints graphics with a finer screening pattern.
Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching
Allows applications to perform ICM color matching.
Always Use the Driver's Paper Source Setting
Prints using the paper source setting in the printer driver, rather than the setting in your application.
Parent topic: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.
1.Click OK to save your settings.
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You see your application's Print window, such as this one:
2.Click OK or Print to start printing.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related tasks
Checking Print Status - Windows
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Checking Print Status - Windows
During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control
printing and check ink cartridge status.
• To cancel printing, click Cancel.
• To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue.
• To check ink status, click Show Ink Levels.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that
program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can
select new default print settings.
1.Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2.Select Printer Settings.
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You see the printer settings window:
3.Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.
4.Click OK.
These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for
printing in any program session.
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens.
1.Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2.Select Printer Settings.
You see the printer settings window.
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3.Click the Maintenance tab.
You see the maintenance options:
4.Select the language you want to use as the Language setting.
5.Click OK to close the printer software window.
The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them.
Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
Changing Automatic Update Options
Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can
change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature.
1.Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
2.Select Software Update Settings.
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You see this window:
3.Do one of the following:
• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.
• To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option.
4.Click OK to exit.
Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
Related tasks
Checking for Software Updates
Printing with OS X
You can print with your product using any OS X printing program, as described in these sections.
Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software
on Epson's support website.
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X
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Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X
Managing Color - OS X
Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1.Open a photo or document for printing.
2.Select the print command in your application.
Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3.Select your product as the Printer setting.
4.If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the
print window.
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You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:
Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the application
you are using.
5.Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing.
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6.Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
7.Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image
above for the Preview application.
8.Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
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You see these settings:
9.Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.
Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list
for details.
10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.
11. Select any of the available print options.
Print Quality Settings - OS X
Print Options - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X
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Print Quality Settings - OS X
You can select any of the print quality settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may
be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.
Draft
For draft printing on photo paper.
Fast Economy
For the fastest printing with draft quality.
Economy
For fast printing with reduced quality.
Normal
For everyday text and image printing.
Fine
For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Quality
For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Best Quality
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
Print Options - OS X
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable,
depending on other settings you have chosen.
Expansion
If you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings to
control printing at the edges of borderless prints.
Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Mirror Image
Lets you flip the printed image horizontally.
Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed
photo.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
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Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X
Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from
the print window.
Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu.
1.Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless
photo, select the Borderless checkbox or a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also
select a custom setting to create a custom paper size, but the Quality setting will be limited to
Normal.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check
the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
2.Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window.
Note: If you are printing an envelope, select theicon.
Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the
pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Related references
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
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Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X
You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the popup menu on the print window.
• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet
pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting.
• To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.
• To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings.
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
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Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X
You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up
menu on the print window.
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen
or if you are accessing the product over a network. This screen may be different, depending on the
version of Mac OS X you are using.
1.Select one of the Two-sided Printing options.
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2.Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software
automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
3.If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen.
4.Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
5.Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Related tasks
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X
You can select any of the available options in the Two-sided Printing Settings or Output Settings
pop-up menu to set up your double-sided print job.
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Two-sided Printing Options
Long-Edge binding
Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper.
Short-Edge binding
Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper.
Adjustments
Print Density
Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.
Increased Ink Drying Time
Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing
the other side in double-sided printing.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X
Managing Color - OS X
You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or
turn off color management in your printer software.
1.Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window.
2.Select one of the available options.
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3.Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.
Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the
Color Matching menu.
4.Select one of the available options.
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X
You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.
Color Matching Settings
EPSON Color Controls
Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management.
ColorSync
Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can
customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print
window.
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Color Options Settings
Manual Settings
Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select
settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color
Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove redeye in photos. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using
the Gamma setting.
Fix Photo
Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos. Click the arrow next to Advanced
Settings and select the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red-eye in photos.
Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include
faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo
includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to
retain the special color effects.
Off (No Color Adjustment)
Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your
application software.
Parent topic: Managing Color - OS X
Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X
You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
1.In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
2.Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options& Supplies.
3.Select Driver or Options.
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You see a screen like this:
4.Select any of the available printing preferences.
5.Click OK.
Printing Preferences - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Printing Preferences - OS X
You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab.
Skip Blank Page
Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
Quiet Mode
Lessens noise during printing but may decrease print speed.
Permit temporary black printing
Allows you to print using black ink when color ink is expended.
High Speed Printing
Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.
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Warning Notifications
Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various
operating conditions.
Establish bidirectional communication
Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless you
experience issues when using a shared printing pool.
Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X
Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print.
Click Print at the bottom of the print window.
Checking Print Status - OS X
Parent topic: Printing with OS X
Checking Print Status - OS X
During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink status.
1.Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock.
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You see the print status window:
2.Select the following options as necessary:
OS X 10.6/10.7:
• To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon.
• To pause a print job, click the print job and click the Hold icon. To resume a print job, click the print
job marked "Hold" and click the Resume icon.
• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the Pause Printer icon.
• To check ink status, click the Supply Levels icon.
OS X 10.8/10.9:
• To cancel printing, click thebutton next to the print job.
• To pause a print job, click thebutton next to the print job. To resume a print job, click the
button.
• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the large Pause button.
• To check ink status, click the Settings icon, then click the Supply Levels tab.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
If you need to cancel printing, press thecancel button on your product.
Parent topic: Printing from a Computer
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Scanning
You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files.
Starting a Scan
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture
Scanning Special Projects
Starting a Scan
After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of
these methods.
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
Parent topic: Scanning
Related tasks
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
You can scan an image to your computer using your product's control panel buttons.
Your product automatically selects suitable default scan settings, but you can view or change them as
necessary.
1.Make sure you installed the product software and connected the product to your computer or
network.
Note: Restart your computer after installing the product software to enable scanning from the control
panel. Also make sure the Event Manager program is not being blocked by your firewall or security
software.
2.Press thehome button, if necessary.
3.Press the arrow buttons to select Scan and press the OK button.
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