Epson XP-850 User's Guide

XP-850 User's Guide

Contents

XP-850 User's Guide.................................................................................................................................. 15
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Setting Up the Control Panel.............................................................................................................. 16
Control Panel Buttons and Lights.................................................................................................. 16
Adjusting Control Panel Position ................................................................................................... 17
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 17
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds................................................................................................. 18
Product Parts Locations..................................................................................................................... 18
Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 21
The Sleep Timer................................................................................................................................. 24
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Control Panel........................................................... 24
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows ............................................................................... 26
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X.............................................................................. 26
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More......................................................... 27
Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 28
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 28
Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 29
Using Epson Scan to Cloud........................................................................................................... 29
Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 30
Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 30
Wi-Fi Networking....................................................................................................................................... 32
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel............................................................ 32
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode................................................................................................................ 34
Disabling and Re-enabling Wi-Fi Features......................................................................................... 36
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette).................................................................................. 38
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette).................................................................................. 41
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Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot....................................................................................... 45
Loading Envelopes............................................................................................................................. 49
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 52
Available Epson Papers..................................................................................................................... 53
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility................................................................................................. 55
Paper or Media Type Settings............................................................................................................ 56
Placing Originals on the Product............................................................................................................. 57
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass............................................................................................. 57
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder........................................................................ 58
Copying...................................................................................................................................................... 62
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 62
Paper Type Settings - Copying...................................................................................................... 63
Paper Size Settings - Copying....................................................................................................... 64
Copying Options............................................................................................................................ 64
Copying and Restoring Photos........................................................................................................... 67
Printing From a Computer........................................................................................................................ 69
Printing with Windows........................................................................................................................ 69
Paper Source Options - Windows............................................................................................. 72
Basic Print Options - Windows.................................................................................................. 72
Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows............................................................................... 73
Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows.............................................................................. 74
Advanced Print Options - Windows........................................................................................... 75
Color Management Options - Windows .................................................................................... 75
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 78
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows..................................................................... 80
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 82
Print Density Adjustments - Windows....................................................................................... 83
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 83
Checking Print Status - Windows.............................................................................................. 84
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 85
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens......................................................... 86
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Printing with Mac OS X....................................................................................................................... 88
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X..................................................................................... 89
Paper Source Options - Mac OS X............................................................................................ 92
Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X ............................................................................................. 92
Print Options - Mac OS X.......................................................................................................... 93
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X................................................................................... 93
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X................................................................................... 94
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X.................................................... 97
Managing Color - Mac OS X.......................................................................................................... 98
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X......................................................................... 99
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X................................................................................. 100
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X............................................................................................ 101
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X............................................................................. 102
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X .......................................................................................... 102
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button...................................................................................... 104
Scanning.................................................................................................................................................. 105
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. 105
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel........................................................................ 105
Scan to Memory Card Options................................................................................................ 107
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................. 108
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon................................................................................ 109
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................................................................................... 112
Selecting Epson Scan Settings ........................................................................................................ 114
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................. 114
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................. 114
Scanning in Office Mode.............................................................................................................. 115
Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode................................................................ 117
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ...................................................................................... 118
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ........................................................................... 120
Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................. 121
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode...................................................................................... 124
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Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode........................................................................... 127
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode....................................................................................... 128
Scanning in Professional Mode................................................................................................... 130
Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode..................................................... 133
Available Image Types - Professional Mode........................................................................... 133
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 134
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode................................................................. 137
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 139
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 142
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 142
Selecting Scan File Settings........................................................................................................ 143
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 144
Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture....................................................................................... 145
Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture........................................................................... 147
Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 147
Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ 147
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan .......................................................................................... 150
Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)................................................................. 151
Scanning Using OCR - Windows............................................................................................ 151
Scanning Using OCR - Mac OS X........................................................................................... 153
Faxing....................................................................................................................................................... 156
Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine.............................................................................. 156
Setting Up Fax Features .................................................................................................................. 159
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel.......................................................... 160
Selecting Your Country or Region........................................................................................... 160
Selecting the Date and Time................................................................................................... 162
Entering Fax Header Information............................................................................................ 164
Entering Numbers and Characters for Faxing......................................................................... 166
Selecting Fax Send and Receive Settings.............................................................................. 167
Selecting Fax Communication Settings .................................................................................. 168
Printing Fax Reports............................................................................................................... 169
Restoring Default Fax Settings ............................................................................................... 171
Fax Send Options................................................................................................................... 172
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Fax Receive Options............................................................................................................... 172
Fax Communications Options................................................................................................. 173
Fax Report Options................................................................................................................. 174
Restore Default Settings Options............................................................................................ 175
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................................ 175
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X.......................................................... 177
Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists..................................................................................... 178
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel .......................................... 178
Creating Speed Dial List Entries............................................................................................. 178
Printing Your Speed Dial List.................................................................................................. 180
Creating Group Dial List Entries.............................................................................................. 182
Printing Your Group Dial List................................................................................................... 183
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows............................................ 184
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X .......................................... 187
Sending Faxes................................................................................................................................. 188
Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel........................................................................... 188
Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax Numbers........................................................................... 189
Selecting Fax Numbers from Speed or Group Dial Lists......................................................... 190
Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone ............................................................... 192
Broadcasting a Fax................................................................................................................. 193
Sending a Fax at a Specified Time ......................................................................................... 194
Fax Sending Options .............................................................................................................. 195
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows .......................................................................... 196
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X......................................................................... 198
Receiving Faxes............................................................................................................................... 201
Fax Reception ............................................................................................................................. 201
Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer)............................................................................ 202
Receiving Faxes Manually........................................................................................................... 202
Using Memory Cards With Your Product .............................................................................................. 204
Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................. 204
Memory Card Types.................................................................................................................... 205
Memory Card File Specifications................................................................................................. 206
Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... 206
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Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 207
Viewing and Printing Photos........................................................................................................ 207
Viewing and Printing Photos................................................................................................... 208
Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen ..................................................................... 209
Photo Adjustment Options - Memory Card.............................................................................. 209
Print Setting Options - Memory Card ...................................................................................... 211
Paper Type Settings - Memory Card....................................................................................... 212
Printing Photo Layouts from a Memory Card............................................................................... 213
Photo Layout Options ............................................................................................................. 215
Printing Photo Greeting Cards..................................................................................................... 215
Creating and Printing a Greeting Card Template.................................................................... 215
Printing a Greeting Card from a Template............................................................................... 217
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 218
Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer.............................................. 218
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer ...................................................... 219
Using an External Device with Your Product........................................................................................ 220
Printing from a Camera Connected to Your Product ........................................................................ 220
Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings ........................................................................... 220
Print Settings - Camera........................................................................................................... 223
Photo Adjustments - Camera.................................................................................................. 225
Connecting and Printing from a Camera...................................................................................... 226
Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device....................................................... 227
USB Device File Specifications ................................................................................................... 228
Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device..................................................... 228
Printing Personalized Projects............................................................................................................... 229
Printing Coloring Book Pages .......................................................................................................... 229
Printing Personalized Note Paper .................................................................................................... 231
Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper............................................................................................. 233
Printing on CDs/DVDs............................................................................................................................. 235
CD/DVD Printing Features............................................................................................................... 235
Loading a CD/DVD........................................................................................................................... 235
Removing a Printed CD/DVD........................................................................................................... 238
Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass......................................................................................... 239
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Copying onto a CD/DVD .................................................................................................................. 239
Printing Photos from a Memory Card Onto a CD/DVD..................................................................... 241
Printing a Jewel Case Insert from a Memory Card ........................................................................... 242
Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer.......................................................................................... 244
Printing on a CD/DVD with Windows........................................................................................... 244
Designing a CD/DVD - Windows............................................................................................. 244
Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows............................................................................... 245
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Position - Windows........................................................................... 246
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Quality - Windows ............................................................................ 248
Printing on a CD/DVD with Mac OS X ......................................................................................... 249
Designing a CD/DVD - Mac OS X .......................................................................................... 250
Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac OS X............................................................................. 251
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Position - Mac OS X......................................................................... 251
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Quality - Mac OS X........................................................................... 253
Replacing Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................................ 255
Check Cartridge Status.................................................................................................................... 255
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen............................................................................ 255
Checking Cartridge Status with Windows.................................................................................... 256
Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X .................................................................................. 259
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................ 260
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers......................................................................................................... 260
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 261
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 265
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 267
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 267
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 267
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 267
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 269
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 271
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...................................................... 272
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 273
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 276
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel............................................................ 276
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Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 277
Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 279
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 280
Cleaning Your Product..................................................................................................................... 280
Transporting Your Product............................................................................................................... 281
Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 284
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 284
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 285
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 286
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 288
Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 289
Noise After Ink Installation........................................................................................................... 289
Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 290
Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... 290
Solving Network Problems............................................................................................................... 290
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 291
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 292
Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window.............................................................. 292
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 293
Cannot Scan Over a Network...................................................................................................... 294
Printing a Network Status Sheet.................................................................................................. 294
Solving Copying Problems............................................................................................................... 295
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 295
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 296
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 296
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 296
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 297
Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette................................................................................ 299
Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer.................................................................................. 300
Paper Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder ......................................................................... 302
Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 305
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 306
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 306
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Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 307
Error After Cartridge Replacement.............................................................................................. 307
Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 308
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 309
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 309
Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 309
Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 310
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 310
Border Appears on Borderless Prints.......................................................................................... 311
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 311
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 312
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 312
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 313
White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 313
Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 314
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 315
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 316
Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 317
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 318
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 318
Cannot Start Epson Scan............................................................................................................ 318
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems....................................................................................... 319
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 320
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 320
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked................................................................................ 321
Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 321
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 321
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 321
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 322
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image............................................................................................ 322
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 322
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview..................................................................... 323
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 323
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Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... 323
Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot......................................................................................... 324
Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card...................................................................... 324
Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card................................................................... 324
Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 325
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes................................................................................................... 325
Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product ........................................ 326
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 326
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 326
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X .................................................................................. 328
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 328
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 330
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 330
Mac System Requirements.............................................................................................................. 331
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 331
Scanning Specifications................................................................................................................... 331
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications.......................................................................... 332
Fax Specifications............................................................................................................................ 332
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 333
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 334
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 336
Memory Card Specifications ............................................................................................................ 337
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 338
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 339
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 339
Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 340
External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. 340
Network Interface Specifications...................................................................................................... 340
Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 341
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 343
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 343
Software Notice................................................................................................................................ 345
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 348
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Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 348
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 349
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 349
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products............................................... 350
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 350
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XP-850 User's Guide
Welcome to the XP-850 User's Guide.
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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations The Sleep Timer Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print

Setting Up the Control Panel

See these sections to set up the control panel for use.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights Adjusting Control Panel Position Changing LCD Screen Language Turning Off Control Panel Sounds
Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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The power button and the power light
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The home button
3 The LCD screen 4 The up and down arrow buttons (you can also scroll by swiping up and down on the LCD screen
with your finger)
5 The WiFi light 6
The CD button
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The back button
8 The start button
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

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: Setting Up the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup.
3. Scroll down and select Basic Setup.
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4. Scroll down and select Language.
5. Select a language.
6. Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Turning Off Control Panel Sounds

You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup.
3. Select Printer Setup.
4. Select Sound.
5. Select Button Press.
6. Select the Off setting.
7. Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Top Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Product Parts - Top

1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 2 Edge guide 3 ADF paper support 4 ADF output extension 5 ADF output tray 6 ADF cover 7 CD/DVD tray (shown removed and in storage position)
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1 Rear paper feed slot 2 Paper support
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Front

1 Control panel 2 Output tray 3 Cassette 1 (upper cassette) 4 Cassette 2 (lower cassette) 5 Front cover 6 Cassette edge guides
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1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Memory card access light 4 Memory card slots 5
USB Type A port for external devices
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Inside

1 Scanner unit 2 Print head/ink cartridge holder
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Back

1 AC inlet
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2 Rear cover 3 LAN port 4 LINE port 5 EXT port 6 USB port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

The Sleep Timer

The product enters sleep mode if it is not used for a period of time. You can adjust the time period before sleep mode, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Control Panel Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Product Basics

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 the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the left or right arrow button and then select Setup.
3. Select Printer Setup. You see this screen:
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4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sleep Timer. You see this screen:
5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep.
6. Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: The Sleep Timer
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Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode.
1. Access the Windows Desktop, right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar, and select Printer Settings.
2. Click the Maintenance tab.
3. Click the Printer and Option Information button. You see the Printer and Option Information screen:
4. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
5. Click Send.
6. Click OK to close the open program windows.
Parent topic: The Sleep Timer

Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Mac OS X

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode.
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1. Do one of the following:
Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select
Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax,
select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
2. Select Printer Settings. You see this screen:
3. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
4. Click Apply.
5. Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: The Sleep Timer

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 and scan
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from anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson Remote Print, and Epson Scan to Cloud
Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Epson Remote Print Using Epson Scan to Cloud
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 and send an email 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

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.
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.
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Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

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

Using Epson Scan to Cloud

The Epson Scan to Cloud service sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect.
1. Set up your product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.
2. Visit epson.com/connect for instructions on registering an account and your product with Epson Connect.
3. After registering, sign in to the Epson Connect web page with the email address and password you selected.
4. Select Destination List for Scan to Cloud.
5. Click Add, then follow the instructions on the screen to create your destination list.
6. When you're ready to scan, select the setting for the Scan to Cloud service on your product control panel.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Related tasks
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
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Using AirPrint

AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running the latest version of iOS.
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 iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to your product.
Parent topic: Product Basics

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. If your product is already on your network, follow these steps:
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 check box to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.
8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page. A separate browser window opens.
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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.
Parent topic: Product Basics Related tasks
Printing a Network Status Sheet
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Wi-Fi Networking

See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network.
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode Disabling and Re-enabling Wi-Fi Features

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 from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of fax and network data and settings. Epson is
not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your fax and network data and settings.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Wi-Fi Setup. You see this screen:
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3. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard. Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network,
scroll down and select Disable Wi-Fi instead. Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to set up your product on a wired network and install the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup.
4. Select the name of your wireless network or enter the name manually. Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, scroll down and then select Other Networks.
Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name, as described in the next step.
5. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password) using the displayed keypad.
Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters.
• Press the touch screen buttons repeatedly to scroll through characters.
• Press or to move the cursor.
• Press 1 Symb. to enter symbols.
• Press to delete the previous character.
6. Press Done when you’re finished entering your password.
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7. Confirm the displayed network settings and select Proceed to save them. Note: If you need to change a setting, press the back button.
8. If you want to print a network setup report, press the start button. (Otherwise, select Cancel.)
9. Press the home button to exit. The WiFi light should now be on.
Note: If the WiFi light is off, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.
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.
Note: If the printer is already connected to a wireless router or access point, you must disable Wi-Fi on the printer before you can use Wi-Fi Direct.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Wi-Fi Setup. You see this screen:
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3. Scroll down and select Wi-Fi Direct Connection Setup .
4. Select Proceed.
5. When you see a message asking you to select the Wi-Fi Network, scroll down to view the SSID (Wi­Fi network name) and password.
6. Select Change Password and select Proceed. 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.
7. Enter a Wi-Fi Direct password. Note: The password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.
• Press the touch screen buttons repeatedly to scroll through characters.
• Press or to move the cursor.
• Press 1 Symb. to enter symbols.
• Press to delete the previous character.
8. Press Done when you finish entering your password.
9. Scroll down to view the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and password.
10. Select Proceed.
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11. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown.
12. Press the home button to exit. You see an AP 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 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 Networking

Disabling and Re-enabling 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.
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 the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Wi-Fi Setup. You see this screen:
3. Scroll down and select Disable Wi-Fi.
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4. Select Yes.
5. When you see the confirmation message, select OK.
Note: To re-enable Wi-Fi and reconnect to your previous network, select Wi-Fi Setup > Wi-Fi Setup Wizard, then select Yes.
Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking
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Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette) Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette) Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings

Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette)

You can load photo paper and other media in these sizes in the upper paper cassette:
• 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm)
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)
• A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm])
• 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm])
Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing.
1. Close the output tray, if necessary.
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Note: As you slide in the output tray, there may be slight resistance and noise. This is normal.
2. Open the front cover.
3. Pull out the upper paper cassette. The upper cassette has a label on the right side.
4. Slide the edge guides outward.
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5. Set the front edge guide to the position for the paper size you are using.
Note: Various paper sizes are marked on the tray.
6. Insert paper with the glossy or printable side facedown.
Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the front edge guide.
7. Slide the side edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
Note: Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides.
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8. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it.
Note: The output tray opens automatically when you print. 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.
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.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette) Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Loading Envelopes

Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)

You can load paper up to this size in the lower paper cassette: Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]).
Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing.
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1. Close the output tray, if necessary.
Note: As you slide in the output tray, there may be slight resistance and noise. This is normal.
2. Open the front cover.
3. Pull on the front cover to pull out the lower paper cassette.
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4. Slide the edge guides outward.
Note: If you are using legal-size paper, remove the CD/DVD tray from the product. Press the button on the cassette and then extend it as shown.
5. Set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using.
Note: Various paper sizes are marked on the tray.
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6. Insert paper with the glossy or printable side facedown.
Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
7. Slide the side edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
Note: Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides.
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8. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it.
Note: The output tray opens automatically when you print. 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.
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.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette) Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Loading Envelopes

Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

You can load card stock, envelopes, and other thick media in the rear paper feed slot.
Note: Paper that is too stiff may not load correctly. Check the paper specifications.
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1. Send your print job from a computer or using the product's touch screen.
• If printing from a computer, select Rear Paper Feed Slot for the Source (Windows) or Paper
Source (Mac OS X) setting.
• If printing from the product's touch screen, select Rear Paper Feed Slot for the Paper Source
setting.
2. Flip open the rear paper feed slot cover and swing out the paper support.
3. Slide the edge guides outward.
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4. Do one of the following:
• Load a single sheet of paper or thick media, printable side up and short edge first, in the center of
the rear paper feed slot. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
• Load an envelope, short edge first with the flap facing down, in the center of the rear paper feed
slot. Slide the edge guides against the envelope, but not too tightly.
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5. Push the paper or envelope down until it meets resistance. About 2 inches (5 cm) of the paper should be fed inside the printer as shown.
1 2inches(5cm)
6. When you are ready to print, press the start button. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel.
Always follow these loading guidelines:
• Load one sheet or envelope at a time.
• Load the paper or envelope short edge first and printable side faceup.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references
Paper Loading Capacity Paper Specifications
Related tasks
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette) Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)
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Loading Envelopes

Loading Envelopes
You can load envelopes in Cassette 2 (lower cassette) as described here. You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]).
You can also load a single envelope in the rear paper feed slot, as described in that section. Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing.
1. Close the output tray, if necessary.
Note: As you slide in the output tray, there may be slight resistance and noise. This is normal.
2. Open the front cover.
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3. Pull on the front cover to pull out the lower paper cassette.
4. Slide the edge guides outward.
5. Insert up to 10 envelopes, printable side facedown and flap edge left, as shown.
Note: Make sure the envelope is not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
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6. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly.
Note: Make sure the envelopes are under the tabs on the edge guides.
7. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it.
Note: The output tray opens automatically when you print.
Always follow these envelope loading guidelines:
• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one
envelope at a time.
• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Related tasks
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette) Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)
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Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

Paper Loading Capacity

Load one sheet of paper or one envelope at a time in the rear paper feed slot. See the table here for the loading capacity of the paper cassettes.
Paper type Load up to this many sheets
Plain paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
Epson Bright White Paper 80 sheets — Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation 20 sheets
Paper Matte Epson Ultra Premium Presentation
Paper Matte Epson Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets 20 sheets
Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Cassette 1 (upper cassette)
[216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) size: 100 sheets
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
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Paper type Load up to this many sheets
Epson Premium Presentation 1 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
Envelopes 10 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).
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Cassette 1 (upper cassette)
Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500
[216 × 279 mm])
Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50
S042038 100
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 20 [216 × 279 mm])
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S041649 50 S041271 100
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40 Glossy
S041727 100 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 25
[216 × 279 mm])
S041667 50
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60 Glossy
S042174 100 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042182 25
[216 × 279 mm])
S042175 50
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041405 50 Luster [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40 Semi-gloss
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20 [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100
[216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100
[216 × 357 mm])
Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 mm])
S042180 100
Epson Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50 Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 50 Paper Matte [216× 279 mm])
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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042384 150 Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches S041106 10 Sheets [210 × 297 mm])
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Letter(8.5× 11 inches S041153 10 paper [216 × 279 mm])
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041636 20
[216 × 279 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:
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 Premium Presentation Paper Matte
• Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Borderless Paper Sizes
• 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm)
• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
• 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])
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• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper or Media Type Settings

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting
Plain paper Plain 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 Glossy UltraPremiumPhotoPaperGlossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-
sided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Velvet Fine Art Paper Envelopes Envelope
Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer; they do not apply to your product's control panel settings.
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 in the Automatic Document Feeder

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.
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.
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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 Faxing

Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder

You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Make sure the originals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them.
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Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or
other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
1. Open the ADF paper support, and then slide out the output tray extension.
2. Slide the ADF edge guide outward.
3. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.
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4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.
5. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.
Note: If you're using the Letter, 2-up Copy, or A4, 2-up Copy layout, make sure the originals are loaded as shown.
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Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related references
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications
Related topics
Copying Scanning Faxing
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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
Related tasks
Copying onto a CD/DVD

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 scanner glass, or load your documents in the ADF.
2. Load the paper you want to print on. Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets.
3. Select Copy.
4. To print more than one copy, press + or – to select the number (up to 99).
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5. Select Color or B&W.
6. Scroll down to view and change additional copy settings, if necessary.
7. When you are ready to copy, press start. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel.
Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options
Parent topic: Copying Related references
Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers
Related topics
Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product

Paper Type Settings - Copying

Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.
Paper type loaded Paper Type setting
Plain paper Plain Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
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Paper type loaded Paper Type setting
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy
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])
• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
• Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 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 option Available settings Description Density Varying levels Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies
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Copying option Available settings Description 2-Sided Copying 1>1-Sided Uses the duplexer and ADF to make 2-sided
2>2-Sided
copies
1>2-Sided 2>1-Sided
Layout With Border Leaves a small margin around the image
Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper
(slight cropping may occur)
A4, 2-up Copy Copies 2 originals onto a single A4-size sheet Letter, 2-up Copy Copies 2 originals onto a single letter-size sheet A4, Book/2-up Copies 2 pages of a book or magazine onto a
single A4-size sheet
Letter, Book/2-up Copies 2 pages of a book or magazine onto a
single letter-size sheet
Reduce/Enlarge Custom Size Automatically sizes the image by the percentage
you select
Actual Size Copies at 100% size Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the selected
paper size setting
Letter->4x6in and other Automatically converts from one size to another conversions
Paper Size Various sizes Selects the paper size for the copy printout Paper Type Plain Paper Adjusts printer settings for the selected paper
Matte
type
Prem. Glossy Ultra Glossy Glossy
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Copying option Available settings Description Paper Source Cassette 1 Copies onto paper loaded in Cassette 1 (upper
cassette)
Cassette 2 Copies onto paper loaded in Cassette 2 (lower
cassette)
Document Type Text Copies a text document
Text & Image Copies a document that includes text and
images
Photo Copies a photograph
Quality Draft Provides lower quality for draft copies (plain
paper only)
Standard Quality Provides good quality for most copies Best Provides the highest quality for special copies
Documentation Portrait Specifies the orientation of your originals (only Orientation available when 2>1-Sided or 1>2-Sided is
Landscape
selected)
Binding Direction Left Edge Specifies the binding edge of your double-sided
Top Edge
originals (only available when 2>1-Sided is selected)
Binding Margin Left Edge Specifies the binding edge of your double-sided
Top Edge
copies (only available when 1>2-Sided is selected)
Expansion Standard Adjusts the amount of expansion for printing
Medium
borderless photos
Minimum
Dry Time Standard Provides longer drying time for 2-sided copies, if
Long
smudges or marks appear on the front of the paper when you print on the second side
Longer
Clear All Settings Restoresthecopysettingstothedefaultsettings
Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos
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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 the home button, if necessary.
3. Select More Functions.
4. Select Copy/Restore Photos.
5. Select On.
6. Place up to two original photos on the product. Note: View the LCD screen for instructions on placing your photos on the product.
7. Press the start button.
8. Press + or – to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99).
9. If you placed two originals on the scanner, press the left or right arrow button to view the second original, then press + or – to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99).
10. To adjust your print and copy settings, do one or more of the following:
• To change the print settings, select Settings, and select the necessary settings.
• To adjust the copy image, select Edit > Photo Adjustments, then select your settings.
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• To crop or zoom into your photo, select Edit > Crop/Zoom, then press the icons displayed on the
LCD screen to crop your image.
11. When you are ready to print, press the start button.
Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel.
Parent topic: Copying Related references
Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options
Related tasks
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Related topics
Loading Paper
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Printing From a Computer

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

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 Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - 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.
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2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:
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4. Select the Quality Option setting that matches your print content and the print quality you want to use.
5. Select the Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper or CD/DVD you want to print on.
6. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list
for details.
7. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Size setting. Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size.
8. Select one of the border options:
• If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless.
Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
• If you are printing a document or a photo with borders, select Borders.
9. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the printer settings window. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
10. To print on both sides of the paper, select a 2-sided printing option.
11. Select any of the available print options.
Note: If you need to access the Epson product support website, click the Online Support button.
Paper Source Options - Windows Basic Print Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings
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Related tasks
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Paper Source Options - Windows
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that source.
Auto Cassette Selection
Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.
Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Cassette 1 > Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source and automatically switches to cassette 2 when cassette 1 is empty.
CD/DVD
Selects the CD or DVD loaded as the source.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Basic Print Options - Windows
You can select any of the basic print options to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
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.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
Reverse Order
Prints multi-page print jobs last page first.
Print Preview
Displays a preview of your printout before printing.
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Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows

Select print settings on the Advanced tab to customize the quality and color settings for your printout, and save your own printing presets.
1. Click the Advanced tab. You see the advanced print settings:
2. Select the Paper & Quality Options settings for your printout:
• Select where you loaded the paper or CD/DVD you want to print on.
• Select the type of paper you loaded.
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Note: Check the paper type settings list for details.
• Select the print quality setting you want to use.
Note: Check the print quality settings list for details.
• Select the size of the paper you loaded.
• Select Borderless to print a borderless photo, or Borders to print a document or a photo with
borders. Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders.
Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.
3. Select Portrait or Landscape as the orientation of your document or photo. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.
4. Select any of the available advanced print options.
5. Select any of the available color management options, or turn off color management.
Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows Advanced Print Options - Windows Color Management Options - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Paper Source Options - Windows
Related tasks
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows
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.
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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.
Photo
For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Photo RPM
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows
Advanced Print Options - Windows
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Fix Red-Eye
Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.
High Speed
Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.
Edge Smoothing
Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.
Print Preview
Displays a preview of your printout before printing.
Black/Grayscale
Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray.
Quiet Mode
Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting.
Parent topic: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows
Color Management Options - Windows
You can adjust the Color Management settings on the Advanced tab to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software.
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Color Controls
Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. 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.
ICM
Lets you turn off color management in your printer software using the Off (No Color Adjustment) option. You can then manage color using only your application software.
Parent topic: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows

Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows

You can select a variety of sizing and layout options for your document or photo on the Page Layout tab.
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• To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document
checkbox and select sizing options.
• To print on both sides of your paper, select the 2-sided printing options.
• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select
the Multi-Page checkbox and select the options you want.
• To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.
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• To control printing at the edges of borderless images, select a Borderless option:
Note: To make changes to the Borderless settings, you must have selected the Borderless option
on the Advanced tab.
• To adjust the automatic settings, select Auto Expand as the Enlargement Method setting, then adjust the Expansion slider (if necessary) to control the amount of image expansion.
Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
• To print the borderless image at its actual size without scaling, select Retain Size as the Enlargement Method setting.
• To add a watermark to your printout, select Watermark settings.
• To rotate or flip the printed image, select the Rotate 180° or Mirror Image checkboxes.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows

For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset. Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Save Settings button on the Advanced tab.
1. Click the Shortcuts tab. You see the available Printing Presets options:
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2. Place your cursor over a Printing Presets option to view its list of settings.
3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets.
4. To choose an option for printing, select it.
5. Click OK.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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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 or Page Layout tab. (Some options are not available on the Main tab.)
Automatic double-sided printing is only available if you have loaded plain paper in these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
Note: Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
1. Click the Page Layout tab.
2. Select one of the 2-sided printing options:
• Select the Auto checkbox to automatically print your double-sided print job.
• Select the Manual checkbox to print your double-sided print job manually by printing one side and
flipping the paper over to print the other side (recommended for paper types that do not support automatic duplexing).
3. Select the Folded Booklet checkbox if you want to order the pages of your double-sided print to create a single-fold booklet.
4. Click the Settings button. You see this window:
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5. Select the binding options you want to use.
6. Click OK to return to the Page Layout tab.
7. Click the Adjust Print Density button. You see this window:
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8. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.
9. If you selected the Manual document type, select the Adjustments options you want to use.
10. Click OK to return to the Page Layout tab.
11. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.
12. 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 Advanced Print Settings - Windows
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
You can select any of the double-sided options to set up your double-sided print job.
Binding Edge Options
Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.
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Binding Margin Options
Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.
Booklet Option
Select a binding option to use when creating a folded 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.
Increased Ink Drying Time
Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing.
Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - 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. You see your application's Print window, such as this one:
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2. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Checking Print Status - Windows
Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows
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.
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• To cancel printing, click Cancel.
• To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue.
• To check ink status, click Check Ink Levels.
Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - 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. You see the printer settings window:
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3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.
4. Click OK.
These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session.
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
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.
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2. Select Printer Settings. You see the printer settings window.
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
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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. 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
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Checking for Software Updates

Printing with Mac OS X

You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections.
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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 - Mac OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X Managing Color - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing From a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
1. Open a photo or document for printing.
2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.
3. Select your product as the Printer setting.
4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window.
You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:
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Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the
application you are using.
5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before
printing.
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.
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7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application.
8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
You see these settings:
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9. Select the Paper Source you wish to print from.
10. 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.
11. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.
12. Select any of the available print options.
Paper Source Options - Mac OS X Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X Print Options - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X
Paper Source Options - Mac OS X
You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that source.
Cassette 1
Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.
Cassette 2
Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.
Rear Paper Feed Slot
Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper source.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Print Quality Settings - Mac 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.
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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.
Photo
For photos and graphics with good quality and print speed.
Photo RPM
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.
Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Print Options - Mac OS X
You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.
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 - Mac OS X

Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X

Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window.
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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.
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 the icon.
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 Mac OS X Related references
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X

You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop­up menu on the print window.
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• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet
pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting.
• To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.
• To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings.
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X

You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window.
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Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen
or if you are accessing the product over a network. This screen may be different, depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using.
1. Select one of the Two-sided Printing options.
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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 Mac OS X
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.
Two-sided Printing Options Long-Edge binding
Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper.
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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 - Mac OS X

Managing Color - Mac OS X

You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software.
1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window.
2. Select one of the available options.
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3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.
Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the
Color Matching menu.
4. Select one of the available options.
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X
You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings
EPSON Color Controls
Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software, or turn off color management.
ColorSync
Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window.
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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 - Mac OS X

Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X

You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.
2. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies.
3. Select Driver. You see a screen like this:
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