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Trademarks
❏ EPSON
®
is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a
trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
❏ PRINT Image Matching™ and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Copyright © 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
❏ Epson Scan 2 soware is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
❏
libti
Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam
Leer
Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this soware and its documentation for any purpose is
hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in
all copies of the soware and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leer and Silicon Graphics
may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the soware without the specic, prior written
permission of Sam Leer and Silicon Graphics.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
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 OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
❏ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
❏ PictBridge is a trademark.
❏
Microso
®
, Windows
®
, and Windows Vista
®
are registered trademarks of
Microso
Corporation.
❏ Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, OS X, Bonjour, Safari, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
❏ Google Cloud Print™, Chrome™, Chrome OS™, and Android™ are trademarks of Google Inc.
❏ Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
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®
is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
❏ General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identication purposes only and may be trademarks
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Contents
Copyright
Trademarks
About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals...................8
Marks and Symbols.........................8
Descriptions Used in this Manual...............9
Operating System References..................9
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions.........................10
Printer Advisories and Warnings.............. 11
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/
Using the Printer........................11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Printer with a Wireless Connection...........12
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory
Cards................................ 12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Touchpad............................. 12
Protecting Your Personal Information...........12
Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions...................13
Control Panel............................ 15
Buttons...............................16
Guide to the LCD Screen..................16
Network Settings
Network Connection Types.................. 19
Wi-Fi Connection....................... 19
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection.........19
Connecting to a Computer...................20
Connecting to a Smart Device................ 22
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel. . . . .22
Making Wi-Fi Settings Manually.............22
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup. . . . 23
Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup
(WPS)................................24
Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
Connection Settings......................25
Making Advanced Network Setting...........25
Checking the Network Connection Status........27
Checking the Network Status Using Network
Icon................................. 27
Checking the Network Status from the
Control Panel.......................... 27
Printing a Network Connection Report........27
Printing a Network Status Sheet.............31
Replacing or Adding New Access Points.........32
Changing the Connection Method to a Computer. . 32
Disabling Wi-Fi from the Control Panel..........34
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
connection from the Control Panel.............34
Restoring the Network Settings from the
Control Panel............................ 34
Loading Paper
Paper Handling Precautions..................35
Available Paper and Capacities................36
List of Paper Types.......................37
Paper Source Features...................... 38
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1.........38
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2.........42
Placing Originals
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . . . 47
How to Place Various Originals................48
Placing Photos for Copying................ 48
Placing a CD/DVD for Copying Labels........48
Placing Multiple Photos for Scanning at the
Same Time.............................48
Inserting a Memory Card
Supported Memory Cards................... 50
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.........50
Loading a CD/DVD for Printing
Printable CD/DVDs........................53
CD/DVD Handling Precautions...............53
Loading and Removing a CD/DVD.............53
Printing
Printing from the Control Panel...............55
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Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory
Card.................................55
Printing Photos from a Memory Card onto a
CD/DVD Label.........................56
Printing Photos from a Memory Card with
Handwritten Notes.......................58
Printing Lined Paper, Calendars, Original
Writing Paper, and Original Greeting Cards. . . . 59
Printing Original Envelopes................61
Printing in Various Layouts................ 62
Printing a Coloring Book..................63
DPOF Printing......................... 63
Menu Options for Printing from the Control
Panel.................................63
Printing from a Computer...................66
Printing Basics - Windows.................66
Printing Basics - Mac OS X.................68
Printing on 2-Sides.......................70
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet..........72
Printing to Fit the Paper Size................73
Printing Multiple Files Together (for
Windows Only).........................75
Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets to
Create a Poster (for Windows Only)..........76
Printing Using Advanced Features........... 82
Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print. . 84
Printing a CD/DVD Label with Epson Print
CD..................................84
Printing from Smart Devices................. 85
Using Epson iPrint.......................85
Using AirPrint..........................87
Printing from a Digital Camera................88
Printing from a Digital Camera Connected
by USB Cable...........................88
Printing from a Digital Camera Connected
Wirelessly.............................89
Canceling Printing.........................90
Canceling Printing - Printer Button...........90
Canceling Printing - Windows.............. 90
Canceling Printing - Mac OS X..............90
Copying
Copying Basics........................... 91
Menu Options for Copy Mode.............. 91
Copying Photos...........................94
Menu Options for Copy/Restore Photos. . . . . . . 94
Copying on a CD/DVD Label.................95
Menu Options for Copy to CD/DVD......... 97
Scanning
Scanning Using the Control Panel..............98
Scanning to a Memory Card................98
Scanning to the Cloud....................98
Scanning to a Computer...................99
Scanning to a Computer (WSD)............100
Menu Options for Scanning...............102
Scanning from a Computer..................102
Scanning Using Epson Scan 2..............102
Scanning from Smart Devices................108
Installing Epson iPrint...................109
Scanning Using Epson iPrint...............109
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Checking the Ink Levels....................111
Checking the Ink Levels - Control Panel. . . . . . 111
Checking the Ink Levels - Windows..........111
Checking the Ink Levels - Mac OS X.........111
Ink Cartridge Codes.......................111
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions...........112
Replacing Ink Cartridges................... 114
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink...........117
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 119
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink -
Mac OS X............................ 120
Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is
Low (for Windows Only)................... 121
Maintaining the Printer
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head.........122
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Control Panel..........................122
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows.............................123
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Mac OS X............................ 123
Aligning the Print Head....................123
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel. . . . . . 124
Cleaning the Paper Path....................125
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears.......125
Cleaning the Paper Path for Paper Feeding
Problems.............................125
Cleaning the Scanner Glass..................127
Saving Power............................127
Saving Power - Control Panel..............127
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Menu Options for Settings Mode
Menu Options for Ink Levels.................129
Menu Options for Maintenance.............. 129
Menu Options for Printer Setup.............. 129
Menu Options for Network Settings........... 131
Menu Options for Epson Connect Services......132
Menu Options for Google Cloud Print Services. . . 132
Menu Options for File Sharing Setup...........133
Menu Options for External Device Setup........133
Menu Options for Guide Functions............133
Menu Options for Firmware Update...........134
Menu Options for Restore Default Settings...... 134
Network Service and Software
Information
Epson Connect Service.....................135
Web Cong.............................135
Running Web Cong on a Web Browser. . . . . . 136
Running Web Cong on Windows.......... 136
Running Web Cong on Mac OS X..........136
Windows Printer Driver....................137
Guide to Windows Printer Driver...........138
Making Operation Settings for the Windows
Printer Driver......................... 139
Mac OS X Printer Driver................... 140
Guide to Mac OS X Printer Driver...........141
Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS X
Printer Driver......................... 142
Epson Scan 2 (Scanner Driver)...............143
Epson Event Manager......................143
Epson Easy Photo Print....................144
Epson Print CD..........................144
E-Web Print (for Windows Only).............145
Easy Photo Scan..........................145
EPSON
Soware
Updater...................146
Uninstalling Applications...................146
Uninstalling Applications - Windows.........146
Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS X........147
Installing Applications.....................148
Updating Applications and Firmware.......... 148
Updating the Printer's Firmware using the
Control Panel..........................149
Solving Problems
Checking the Printer Status..................150
Checking Messages on the LCD Screen. . . . . . . 150
Checking the Printer Status - Windows.......151
Checking Printer Status - Mac OS X......... 151
Removing Jammed Paper...................152
Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper
Cassette..............................152
Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the
Printer...............................153
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Cover. 155
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly...............156
Paper Jams............................157
Paper Feeds at a Slant....................157
Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time. . . . . . 157
CD/DVD Tray is Ejected..................157
Power and Control Panel Problems............158
Power Does Not Turn On.................158
Lights Came On and then Went Out.........158
Power Does Not Turn O.................158
Power Turns O Automatically.............158
LCD Screen Gets Dark...................158
Cannot Print from a Computer...............158
When You Cannot Make Network Settings......159
Cannot Connect from Devices Even ough
Network Settings are No Problem...........159
Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer. . . 161
Checking the SSID for the Computer.........161
Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print over a
Network Connection......................162
Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print Using a USB
Connection.............................163
Cannot Print from an iPhone or iPad.......... 163
Printout Problems........................163
Printout is Scued or Color is Missing........163
Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear.......164
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of
Approximately 2.5 cm....................164
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or
Misalignment..........................164
Print Quality is Poor.....................165
Paper Is Smeared or
Scued
...............166
Paper is Smeared During Automatic 2-Sided
Printing..............................167
Printed Photos are Sticky.................167
Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected
Colors...............................167
Colors Dier from What You See on the
Display..............................167
Cannot Print Without Margins.............168
Edges of the Image are Cropped During
Borderless Printing......................168
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e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
Are Incorrect..........................168
Multiple Originals are Copied onto a Single
Sheet................................169
Printing Position of Photo Stickers is Incorrect. 169
Printing Position on a CD/DVD is Incorrect. . . 169
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 169
e Printed Image Is Inverted..............169
Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints...........170
Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight
Lines Appear in the Copied Image...........170
Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the
Copied Image......................... 170
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
Appears in the Copied Image.............. 170
e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 170
Other Printing Problems................... 171
Printing Is Too Slow.....................171
Printing Slows Down Dramatically During
Continuous Printing.....................171
Cannot Cancel Printing from a Computer
Running Mac OS X v10.6.8................171
Cannot Start Scanning.....................172
Cannot Start Scanning when Using the
Control Panel..........................173
Scanned Image Problems...................173
Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear
when Scanning from the Scanner Glass.......173
e Image Quality Is Rough...............173
Oset Appears in the Background of Images. . . 173
Text is Blurred.........................174
Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear. . . 174
Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the
Scanner Glass..........................174
Cannot Preview in umbnail............. 175
Text is Not Recognized Correctly when
Saving as a Searchable PDF................175
Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image. . 175
Other Scanning Problems...................176
Scanning Speed Is Slow...................176
Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/
Multi-TIFF........................... 176
Other Problems..........................177
Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................177
Operation Sounds Are Loud...............177
Cannot Save Data to a Memory Device.......177
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
Windows Only)........................177
"?" Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen. . 177
Appendix
Technical Specications....................178
Printer
Specications
....................178
Scanner
Specications
................... 179
Interface Specications...................179
Network Function List...................180
Wi - F i
Specications
.....................181
Security Protocol.......................182
Supported ird Party Services.............182
External Storage Device Specications........182
Dimensions...........................184
Electrical
Specications
.................. 184
Environmental Specications..............184
System Requirements....................185
Regulatory Information....................185
Standards and Approvals................. 185
Restrictions on Copying..................186
Transporting the Printer....................187
Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer. . . . .188
Where to Get Help........................189
Technical Support Web Site................189
Contacting Epson Support................190
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About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals
e following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of
help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson soware applications.
❏ Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the
soware,
using the printer, solving
problems, and so on.
❏ User's Guide (digital manual)
is
manual. Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer, on network settings when
using the printer on a network, and on solving problems.
You can obtain the latest versions of the above manuals with the following methods.
❏ Paper manual
Visit the Epson Europe support website at http://www.epson.eu/Support, or the Epson worldwide support
website at http://support.epson.net/.
❏ Digital manual
Start EPSON Soware Updater on your computer. EPSON Soware Updater checks for available updates of
Epson
soware
applications and the digital manuals, and allows you to download the latest ones.
Related Information
& “EPSON Soware Updater” on page 146
Marks and Symbols
!
Caution:
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c
Important:
Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Provides complementary and reference information.
&
Related Information
Links to related sections.
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Descriptions Used in this Manual
❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the Epson Scan 2 (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 10 or Mac
OS X v10.11.x. e content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
❏ Illustrations of the printer used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight dierences
depending on the model, the method of operation is the same.
❏ Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings.
Operating System References
Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", and
"Windows XP" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.
❏ Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
10 operating system
❏
Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
8.1 operating system
❏ Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
8 operating system
❏ Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
7 operating system
❏
Microso
®
Wi n d o w s Vis ta
®
operating system
❏ Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
XP operating system
❏ Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
Mac OS X
In this manual, "Mac OS X v10.11.x" refers to OS X El Capitan, "Mac OS X v10.10.x" refers to OS X Yosemite, "Mac
OS X v10.9.x" refers to OS X Mavericks, and "Mac OS X v10.8.x" refers to OS X Mountain Lion. Additionally, "Mac
OS X" is used to refer to "Mac OS X v10.11.x", "Mac OS X v10.10.x", "Mac OS X v10.9.x", "Mac OS X v10.8.x", "Mac
OS X v10.7.x", and "Mac OS X v10.6.8".
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Important Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future
reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following
Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols.
http://support.epson.net/symbols
❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of
other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in re 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 specically explained in the printer's manuals.
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
e power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing
damaged; the printer 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 printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏ Do not place or store the printer 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 printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands.
❏ Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely
aect 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, ush them immediately with
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain aer a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ Be careful when you handle 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, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue aer
a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
❏ Do not disassemble the ink cartridge; otherwise ink may get into your eyes or on your skin.
❏ Do not shake ink cartridges too vigorously and do not drop them. Also, be careful not to squeeze them or tear
their labels. Doing so may cause ink leakage.
❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
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Printer Advisories and Warnings
Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this
manual for future reference.
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the Printer
❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label.
❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and o.
❏ 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.
❏ e 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 printer, 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 printer 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 printer.
❏ When connecting the printer 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 printer on a at, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. e printer
will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏ Allow space above the printer so that you can fully raise the document cover.
❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing.
❏ Do not touch the white at cable inside the printer.
❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain
ammable
gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause
re.
❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
❏ Be careful not to trap your ngers when closing the scanner unit.
❏ Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.
❏ Always turn the printer o using the
P
button. Do not unplug the printer or turn o the power at the outlet
until the
P
light stops ashing.
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❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink
cartridges are in place.
❏ If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless
Connection
❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing
them to malfunction. When using this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow
directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and
directions on the medical equipment.
❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect the operation of automatically controlled devices such as
automatic doors or
re
alarms, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction. When using this printer near
automatically controlled devices, follow all posted warnings and directions on these devices.
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory Cards
❏ Do not remove a memory card or turn o the printer while the memory card light is ashing.
❏ e methods for using memory cards vary according to card type. Be sure to refer to the manual packaged with
your memory card for details.
❏ Use only memory cards compatible with the printer.
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Advisories and Warnings for Using the Touchpad
❏
e
LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
brightness. ese are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
❏ Only use a dry, so cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
❏ e exterior cover of the touchpad could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the
touchpad's surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
❏ Press the touchpad gently with your
nger.
Do not press forcefully or operate with your nails.
❏ e touchpad is a capacitive touch panel, which responds only when touched directly with a nger. e panel
may not respond when touched with wet hands, gloved hands, or touched through a protective sheet or sticker.
❏ Do not operate using sharp objects such as a ball point pen, pencil and so on.
❏ Condensation inside the touchpad due to abrupt changes in temperature or humidity may cause performance to
deteriorate.
Protecting Your Personal Information
When you give the printer to someone else or dispose of it, erase all the personal information stored in the printer's
memory by selecting Settings > Restore Default Settings > All Settings on the control panel.
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Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions
A
Control Panel Operates the printer.
B
CD/DVD tray Place a CD/DVD for label printing. This should usually be stored on the
bottom of the printer.
A
Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles
underneath.
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A
Front cover Open to load paper in the paper cassette.
B
Output tray Holds the ejected paper. Pull out manually and push it back in to store.
C
Paper cassette 1 Loads paper.
D
Paper cassette 2
E
Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper.
A
Document cover Blocks external light while scanning.
B
Scanner glass Place the originals.
C
Scanner unit Scans placed originals. Open to replace ink cartridges or to remove jammed
paper. This unit should usually be kept closed.
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Memory card slot Insert a memory card.
E
External interface USB port Connects an external storage device or a PictBridge capable device.
A
AC inlet Connects the power cord.
B
Rear cover Remove when removing jammed paper.
C
Vent Releases heat from the inside of the printer. Vents are on the bottom right,
bottom left, and on the right-hand side. Do not cover the vents when placing
the printer.
D
USB port Connects a USB cable to connect with a computer.
Control Panel
You can change the angle of the control panel.
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Buttons
A
Turns the printer on or o.
Do not turn o while the power light is ashing (while the printer is operating or processing
data).
Unplug the power cord when the power light is
o.
B
Displays the home screen.
C
Selects the number of pages to print.
D
Stops the current operation.
E
Displays menus such as CD/DVD label printing and copying.
F
Returns to the previous screen.
G
u
d
l
r
OK Use the
u
d
l
r
buttons to select a menu, and then press the OK button to open the selected
menu.
H
Starts an operation such as printing or copying.
Guide to the LCD Screen
Menus and messages are displayed on the LCD screen. Select a menu or setting by pressing the
u
d
l
r
buttons.
Guide to the Home Screen
e following icons and menus are displayed on the home screen.
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A
Icons that show the network status are displayed. You can learn the meaning of the icons in the Help menu. Enter
Help from the home screen using the
l
or
r
button, and then press the OK button. Select Icon List using the
u
or
d
button, and then press the OK button.
B
Function icons and names are displayed as mode icons.
Copy
Enters Copy mode that allows you to copy a document.
Print Photos
Enters Print Photos mode that allows you to print photos on your memory card.
Scan
Enters Scan mode that allows you to scan a document or a photo.
More Functions
Enters More Functions mode that allows you to access a variety of printing features such as
copying photos, printing photos in dierent layouts, and copying or printing on a CD/DVD.
Quiet Mode
Displays Quiet Mode setting that allows you to reduce the noise the printer makes. However,
enabling this may reduce print speed. Depending on the paper type and print quality settings
you selected, there may be no dierence in the printer's noise level. This is a shortcut to the
following menu.
Settings > Printer Setup > Quiet Mode
Settings
Enters Settings mode that allows you to perform maintenance and make various settings for
the printer features and operations.
Maintenance Access the menus recommended to improve the quality of your printouts. This is a shortcut to
the following menu.
Settings > Maintenance
Help Displays help information on basic operations, meaning of the icons displayed on the LCD
screen, and troubleshooting information.
Wi-Fi Setup Displays menus that allow you to set up the printer for use on a wireless network. This is a
shortcut to the following menu.
Settings > Network Settings > Wi-Fi Setup
C
When
l
and
r
are displayed, you can scroll right or left.
D
Available buttons are displayed. In this example, you can proceed to the selected menu by pressing the OK button.
Related Information
& “Copying Basics” on page 91
& “Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory Card” on page 55
& “Scanning Using the Control Panel” on page 98
& “Copying Photos” on page 94
&
“Printing in Various Layouts” on page 62
&
“Printing Photos from a Memory Card onto a CD/DVD Label” on page 56
& “Menu Options for Settings Mode” on page 129
& “Menu Options for Maintenance” on page 129
& “Menu Options for Network Settings” on page 131
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Entering Characters
To enter characters and symbols for network settings from the control panel, use the
u
,
d
,
l
, and
r
buttons and
the soware keyboard on the LCD screen. Press the
u
,
d
,
l
, or
r
button to highlight a character or function
button on the keyboard, and then press the OK button to conrm. When you have nished entering characters,
highlight Done, and then press the OK button.
e displayed screen varies depending on the settings items. e following is the screen for entering the password
for your Wi-Fi network.
Icons Descriptions
AB12 Changes letters to uppercase.
ab12 Changes letters to lowercase.
Symbol Displays symbols.
l
r
Moves the cursor to the left or right.
Deletes a character to the left (backspace).
Space Enters a space to the right of the cursor.
Done Closes the software keyboard screen and displays a conrmation screen, or moves to the next screen.
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Network Settings
Network Connection Types
Wi-Fi Connection
Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the access point. is is the typical connection method
for home or oce networks where computers are connected by Wi-Fi through the access point.
Related Information
& “Connecting to a Computer” on page 20
& “Connecting to a Smart Device” on page 22
& “Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel” on page 22
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection
Use this connection method when you are not using Wi-Fi at home or at the oce, or when you want to connect
the printer and the computer or smart device directly. In this mode, the printer acts as an access point and you can
connect up to four devices to the printer without having to use a standard access point. However, devices directly
connected to the printer cannot communicate with each other through the printer.
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Note:
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection is a connection method designed to replace Ad Hoc mode.
e printer can be connected by Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection simultaneously. However, if you
start a network connection in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection when the printer is connected by Wi-Fi, the
Wi-Fi is temporarily disconnected.
Related Information
& “Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings” on page 25
Connecting to a Computer
We recommend using the installer to connect the printer to a computer. You can run the installer using one of the
following methods.
❏ Setting up from the website
Access the following website, and then enter the product name.
http://epson.sn
Go to Setup, and then click Download in the download and connect part. Click or double-click the
downloaded
le
to run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions.
❏ Setting up using the soware disc (only for the models that come with a soware disc and users with computers
with disc drives.)
Insert the soware disc into the computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Selecting the Connection Methods
Follow the on-screen instructions until the following screen is displayed, and then select the connection method of
the printer to the computer.
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❏ Wi n d o w s
Select the connection type and then click Next.
❏ Mac OS X
Select the connection type.
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Follow the on-screen instructions. e necessary soware is installed.
Connecting to a Smart Device
You can use the printer from a smart device when you connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the
smart device. To use the printer from a smart device, set up from the following website. Access to the website from
the smart device that you want to connect to the printer.
http://epson.sn > Setup
Note:
If you want to connect a computer and a smart device to the printer at the same time, we recommend connecting the
computer
rst.
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel
You can make network settings from the printer's control panel. Aer connecting the printer to the network,
connect to the printer from the device that you want to use (computer, smart phone, tablet, and so on.)
Related Information
& “Making Wi-Fi Settings Manually” on page 22
& “Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup” on page 23
& “Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS)” on page 24
& “Making Advanced Network Setting” on page 25
& “Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings” on page 25
Making Wi-Fi Settings Manually
You can manually set up the information necessary to connect to an access point from the printer's control panel.
To set up manually, you need the SSID and password for an access point.
Note:
If you are using an access point with its default settings, the SSID and password are on the label. If you do not know the SSID
and password, contact the person who set up the access point, or see the documentation provided with the access point.
1. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
2.
Select Wi-Fi (Recommended), and then press the OK button.
3. Press the OK button.
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4. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard, and then press the OK button.
5. Select the SSID for the access point from printer's control panel, and then press the OK button.
Note:
❏ If the SSID you want to connect to is not displayed on the printer's control panel, select Search Again to update the
list. If it is still not displayed, select Other Networks, and then enter the SSID directly.
❏ If you do not know the SSID, check if it is written on the label of the access point. If you are using the access point
with its default settings, use the SSID written on the label.
6.
Enter the password, and then select Done. Press the OK button.
Note:
❏ e password is case-sensitive.
❏ If you do not know the password, check if it is written on the label of the access point. If you are using the access point
with its default settings, use the password written on the label.
e
password may also be called a "Key", a
"Passphrase", and so on.
❏ If you do not know the password for the access point, see the documentation provided with the access point, or
contact the person who set it up.
7. Check the settings, and then press the OK button.
8. Select whether or not you print a network connection report aer nishing the settings.
Note:
If you fail to connect, load papers, and then press the
button to print a network connection report.
Related Information
& “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 27
& “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 159
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup
You can automatically set up a Wi-Fi network by pressing a button on the access point. If the following conditions
are met, you can set up by using this method.
❏
e
access point is compatible with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
❏ e current Wi-Fi connection was established by pressing a button on the access point.
Note:
If you cannot nd the button or you are setting up using the soware, see the documentation provided with the access point.
1. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
2. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended), and then press the OK button.
3.
Press the OK button.
4. Select Push Button Setup (WPS), and then press the OK button.
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5. Hold down the [WPS] button on the access point until the security light ashes.
If you do not know where the [WPS] button is, or there are no buttons on the access point, see the
documentation provided with your access point for details.
6. Press the OK button on the printer's control panel. Follow the on-screen instruction
hereaer.
Note:
If connection fails, restart the access point, move it closer to the printer, and try again. If it still does not work, print a
network connection report and check the solution.
Related Information
& “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 27
& “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 159
Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS)
You can connect to an access point by using a PIN code. You can use this method to set up if an access point is
capable of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Use a computer to enter a PIN code into the access point.
1. Select Settings on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
2.
Select Network Settings and then press the OK button.
3. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen and then press the OK button.
4. Select PIN Code Setup (WPS) and then press the OK button.
5. Use your computer to enter the PIN code (an eight digit number) displayed on the printer's control panel into
the access point within two minutes.
Note:
See the documentation provided with your access point for details on entering a PIN code.
6. Press the OK button.
Setup is complete when the setup completion message is displayed.
Note:
If connection fails, restart the access point, move it closer to the printer, and try again. If it still does not work, print a
connection report and check the solution.
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Related Information
& “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 27
& “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 159
Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings
is method allows you to connect the printer directly to computer or smart devices without an access point. e
printer acts as an access point.
c
Important:
When you connect from a computer or smart device to the printer using the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection,
the printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the computer or smart device and the communication
is established between them. Since the computer or smart device is automatically connected to the other connectable
Wi-Fi network if the printer is turned o, it is not connected to the previous Wi-Fi network again if the printer is
turned on. Connect to the printer's SSID for Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection from the computer or smart
device again. If you do not want to connect every time you turn the printer on or o, we recommend using Wi-Fi
network by connecting the printer to an access point.
1.
Select Wi-Fi S e tu p on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
2. Select Wi - F i D irec t , and then press the OK button.
3. Press the OK button.
4.
Press the OK button to start the setup.
5. Press the OK button.
6. Check the SSID and password displayed on the printer's control panel. On the network connection screen of
the computer or smart device, select the SSID shown on the printer's control panel to connect.
7. Enter the password displayed on the printer's control panel on the computer or smart device.
8.
Aer the connection is established, press the OK button on the printer's control panel.
9. Press the OK button.
Related Information
& “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 27
& “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 159
Making Advanced Network Setting
You can change the network device name, TCP/IP setup, DNS server and so on. Check your network environment
before making changes.
1. Select Settings on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
2. Select Network Settings, and then press the OK button.
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3. Select Manual Network Setup, and then press the OK button.
4. Enter the device name.
You can enter the following characters. To
x
the device name, move the cursor on the Done, and then press
the OK button.
❏ Character limits: 2 to 15 (you must enter at least 2 characters)
❏ Usable characters: A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, -.
❏ Characters you cannot use at the top: 0 to 9.
❏ Characters you cannot use at the bottom: -
Note:
If you press the OK button without entering the device name, the default device name (EPSON and the last six digits of
the device's MAC address) are set.
5. Select the method for acquiring the IP address (TCP/IP Setup).
❏ Auto
Select when you are using an access point at home or you are allowing the IP address to be acquired
automatically by DHCP.
❏ Manual
Select when you do not want the device's IP address to be changed. Enter the IP address, subnet mask,
default gateway, primary DNS server, and secondary DNS server according to your network environment.
Press the OK button, and go to step 7.
6. Select the method for setting the DNS server.
❏ Auto
Select when you want to acquire the IP address automatically.
❏ Manual
Select when you want to set a unique DNS server address to the device. Enter the addresses for the primary
DNS server and the secondary DNS server.
7.
Select whether or not to use a proxy server.
❏ Do Not Use
Select when you are using the printer in a home network environment.
❏ Use
Select when you are using a proxy server in your network environment and you want to set it to the printer.
Enter the proxy server address and port number.
8. Check the settings and press the OK button.
A message is displayed on the LCD screen when the network settings are complete, and you are returned to
the home screen aer a short period of time.
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Checking the Network Connection Status
Checking the Network Status Using Network Icon
You can check the network connection status using the network icon on the printer's home screen.
e
icon
changes depending on the connection type and strength of the radio wave. For more information, select Help >
Icon List on the printer's control panel.
Checking the Network Status from the Control Panel
You can also view other network-related information by pressing the network menus you want to check.
1. Select Settings on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
2.
Select Network Settings, and then press the OK button.
3. Select Network Status, and then press the OK button.
Displays the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection status. You can check if the printer is connected
to the network, or how many devices are connected when the printer is connected by Wi-Fi Direct (Simple
AP) connection.
4. To check other information, press the
l
or
r
button and then select the menus that you want to check.
❏ Wi-Fi St a t u s
Displays the network information (Obtain IP Address, Default Gateway, DNS Server Setup Mode and so
on) for Wi-Fi connections.
❏ Wi-Fi Direct Status
Displays the network information (Obtain IP Address, the number of connected devices, Default Gateway
and so on) for Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connections.
❏ Epson Connect Status
Displays the registered information for Epson Connect services.
❏ Google Cloud Print Status
Displays the registered information for Google Cloud Print services and the connection status.
❏ Print Status Sheet
Make sure that papers are set to the printer, then press the
x
button to print a network status sheet.
Printing a Network Connection Report
You can print a network connection report to check the status between the printer and the access point.
1. Load papers.
2. Select Settings on the home screen, and then press the OK button.
3.
Select Network Settings, and then press the OK button.
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4. Select Connection Check, and then press the OK button.
e connection check starts.
5. Select Ye s , and then press the OK button.
6.
Press the
x
button to print the network connection report.
If an error has occurred, check the network connection report, and then follow the printed solutions.
Related Information
& “Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report” on page 28
Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report
Check the messages and error codes on the network connection report, and then follow the solutions.
a. Error code
b. Messages on the Network Environment
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a. Error code
Code Solution
E-1 ❏ Make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected to the printer, a hub, or other network devices.
❏ Make sure that the hub or other network devices are turned on.
E-2
E-3
E-7
❏ Make sure that the access point is turned on.
❏ Check that the computer or other devices are connected correctly to the access point.
❏ Place the printer close to the access point. Remove any obstacles between them.
❏ If you have entered the SSID manually, check if it is correct. Check the SSID from the Network Status part on
the network connection report.
❏ To establish a network using push button setup, check that the access point supports WPS. If it does not
support WPS, you cannot establish a network using push button setup.
❏ Check that only ASCII characters (alphanumeric characters and symbols) are used for the SSID. The printer
cannot display an SSID which contains any characters other than ASCII characters.
❏ Check the SSID and password before connecting to the access point. If you are using an access point with its
default settings, the SSID and password are on the label. If you do not know the SSID and password, contact
the person who set up the access point, or see the documentation provided with the access point.
❏ When you want to connect to an SSID generated using the tethering function on a smart device, check the
SSID and password in the documentation provided with the smart device.
❏ If the Wi-Fi connection is suddenly disconnected, check the following. If any of these are applicable, reset the
network settings using the installer. You can run it from the following website.
http://epson.sn > Setup
❏ Another smart device was added to the network using push button setup.
❏ The Wi-Fi network was set up using any method other than push button setup.
E-5 Make sure the access point's security type is set to one of the following. If it is not, change the security type on
the access point, and then reset the printer's network settings.
❏ WEP-64 bit (40 bit)
❏ WEP-128 bit (104 bit)
❏ WPA PSK (TKIP/AES)
*
❏ WPA2 PSK (TKIP/AES)
*
❏ WPA (TKIP/AES)
❏ WPA2 (TKIP/AES)
* : WPA PSK is also known as WPA Personal. WPA2 PSK is also known as WPA2 Personal.
E-6 ❏ Check if the MAC address ltering is disabled. If it is enabled, register the printer's MAC address so that it is
not ltered. See the documentation provided with the access point for details. You can check the printer's
MAC address from the Network Status part on the network connection report.
❏ If the access point's shared authentication is enabled on the WEP security method, make sure the
authentication key and index are correct.
E-8 ❏ Enable DHCP on the access point when the printer's Obtain IP Address is set to Auto.
❏ If the printer's Obtain IP Address is set to Manual, the IP address you manually set is out of range (for
example: 0.0.0.0) and it is disabled. Set a valid IP address from printer's control panel or Web Cong.
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Code Solution
E-9 Check the following.
❏ Devices are turned on.
❏ You can access the Internet and other computers or network devices on the same network from the devices
you want to connect to the printer.
If it still does not work after checking the above, reset the network settings using the installer. You can run it
from the following website.
http://epson.sn > Setup
E-10 Check the following.
❏ Other devices on the network are turned on.
❏ Network addresses (IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway) are correct if you have set the printer's
Obtain IP Address to Manual.
Reset the network address if these are incorrect. You can check the IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway from the Network Status part on the network connection report.
When DHCP is enabled, change the printer's Obtain IP Address to Auto. If you want to set the IP address
manually, check the printer's IP address from the Network Status part on the network connection report, and
then select Manual on the network settings screen. Set the subnet mask to [255.255.255.0].
E-11 Check the following.
❏ The default gateway address is correct when you set the printer's TCP/IP Setup to Manual.
❏ The device that is set as the default gateway is turned on.
Set the correct default gateway address. You can check the default gateway address from the Network Status
part on the network connection report.
E-12 Check the following.
❏ Other devices on the network are turned on.
❏ The network addresses (IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway) are correct if you are entering them
manually.
❏ The network addresses for other devices (subnet mask and default gateway) are the same.
❏ The IP address does not conict with other devices.
If it still does not work after checking the above, try the following.
❏ Make network settings on the computer that is on the same network as the printer using the installer. You
can run it from the following website.
http://epson.sn > Setup
❏ You can register several passwords on an access point that uses the WEP security type. If several passwords
are registered, check if the
rst
registered password is set on the printer.
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