Epson XP-8500 User Manual

XP-8500 User's Guide

XP-8500 User's Guide................................................................................................................................ 13

Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 14

Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 14

Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. 15

Status Icon Information ............................................................................................................. 15

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen ....................................................................................... 16

Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 17

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds.................................................................................................... 17

Adjusting the Screen Brightness.................................................................................................... 18

Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 19

Product Parts - Top and Bottom .................................................................................................... 20

Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 21

Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... 23

Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 24

Checking for Software Updates.......................................................................................................... 24

Using Power Saving Settings ............................................................................................................. 25

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings ............................................................................................... 25

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 26

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 27

Setting Up Epson Connect Services.............................................................................................. 28

Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 29

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 30

Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 30

Using Epson Scan to Cloud........................................................................................................... 31

Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 32

Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 32

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook ......................................................................... 33

Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................................................................................ 34

Using Fire OS Printing ....................................................................................................................... 35

Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing .................................................................................................... 35

Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ................................................................... 36

Using the Mopria Print Service .......................................................................................................... 36

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................................................................................................................ 38

Network Security Recommendations ................................................................................................. 38

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 39

Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel ........................................................ 40

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 42

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode........................................................................................................... 43

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 44

Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. 45

Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 46

Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 46

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 47

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 47

Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... 47

Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 49

Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette) .................................................................................. 49

Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette) .................................................................................. 54

Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot ....................................................................................... 59

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel ........................................................... 62

Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert..................................................................................................... 63

Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 64

Double-sided Printing Capacity.......................................................................................................... 66

Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 66

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. 68

Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel ................................................................................... 69

Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software ............................................................................... 70

Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 71

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 71

Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 73

Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 73

Copying Options................................................................................................................................. 74

Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 77

Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 77

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 77

Paper Source Options - Windows ............................................................................................. 80

Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 80

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 81

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... 81

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 84

Print Density Adjustments - Windows ....................................................................................... 84

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ............................................................. 85

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 87

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 88

Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... 89

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 90

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ........................................................................................ 91

Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................... 92

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 93

Checking Print Status - Windows.............................................................................................. 95

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 95

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 96

Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 97

Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S....................................................................... 98

Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S........................................................................................ 99

Printing on a Mac ............................................................................................................................. 103

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac ............................................................................................ 104

Paper Source Options - Mac................................................................................................... 108

Print Quality Settings - Mac..................................................................................................... 108

Print Options - Mac ................................................................................................................. 108

Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac .......................................................................................... 109

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac........................................................................................... 110

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac........................................................................... 111

Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac........................................................... 112

Managing Color - Mac ................................................................................................................. 113

Color Matching and Color Options - Mac ................................................................................ 114

Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac .......................................................................................... 115

Printing Preferences - Mac...................................................................................................... 116

Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac ...................................................................................... 117

Checking Print Status - Mac.................................................................................................... 118

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button...................................................................................... 118

Scanning .................................................................................................................................................. 119

Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. 119

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ........................................................................ 119

Scanning to a Connected Computer ....................................................................................... 120

Control Panel Scanning Options............................................................................................. 122

Changing Default Scan Job Settings ...................................................................................... 123

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ............................................................................. 124

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................................................................................... 126

Starting a Scan from a Smart Device........................................................................................... 128

Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ............................................................................................................... 128

Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ....................................................................... 131

Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab............................................................... 132

Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2 ................................... 133

Image Format Options................................................................................................................. 134

Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 135

Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan ................................................................ 136

Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan ............................................................................................... 136

Uploading Scanned Images to Facebook.................................................................................... 138

Uploading Scanned Images to Google Photos ............................................................................ 140

Uploading Scanned Images to Evernote ..................................................................................... 142

Uploading Scanned Images to SugarSync .................................................................................. 144

Uploading Scanned Images to a Web Folder .............................................................................. 145

Uploading Scanned Images to Email........................................................................................... 147

Saving Scanned Images to a Folder............................................................................................ 148

Epson JPEG File Settings ........................................................................................................... 149

Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings ..................................................................................... 150

Using Memory Cards with Your Product ............................................................................................... 152

Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................. 152

Memory Card Types .................................................................................................................... 153

Memory Card File Specifications ................................................................................................. 153

Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... 154

Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 155

Viewing and Printing Photos........................................................................................................ 155

Viewing and Printing Photos From the LCD Screen................................................................ 156

Print Setting Options - Memory Card ...................................................................................... 157

Printing Photo Layouts from a Memory Card............................................................................... 158

Photo Layout Options ............................................................................................................. 160

Printing Photo Greeting Cards..................................................................................................... 161

Creating and Printing a Greeting Card Template .................................................................... 161

Printing a Greeting Card from a Template............................................................................... 162

Transferring Photos on a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 163

Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers from Your Computer ............................................... 164

Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer ...................................................... 164

Using an External Device with Your Product ........................................................................................ 166

Printing from a Camera .................................................................................................................... 166

Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings ........................................................................... 166

Print Settings - Camera........................................................................................................... 169

Photo Adjustments - Camera.................................................................................................. 170

Connecting and Printing from a Camera...................................................................................... 171

Printing from a Camera Wirelessly .............................................................................................. 172

Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device ....................................................... 173

USB Device File Specifications ................................................................................................... 173

Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device ..................................................... 173

Printing Personalized Projects............................................................................................................... 175

Printing Coloring Book Pages .......................................................................................................... 175

Printing Personalized Note Paper .................................................................................................... 176

Printing Lined Paper, Graph Paper, and Music Sheets .................................................................... 178

Printing Calendar Pages .................................................................................................................. 180

Printing on CDs/DVDs............................................................................................................................. 182

CD/DVD Printing Features ............................................................................................................... 182

Loading a CD/DVD........................................................................................................................... 182

Removing a Printed CD/DVD ........................................................................................................... 185

Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass......................................................................................... 186

Copying onto a CD/DVD .................................................................................................................. 187

Printing Photos from a Memory Card Onto a CD/DVD ..................................................................... 188

Printing a Jewel Case Insert from a Memory Card ........................................................................... 190

Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer .......................................................................................... 192

Starting Epson Print CD - Windows ............................................................................................. 192

Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows ................................................................................... 193

Starting Epson Print CD - Mac .................................................................................................... 194

Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac ........................................................................................... 195

Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes............................................................................... 197

Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status................................................................................. 197

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen ........................................ 197

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Windows...................................................... 198

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Mac ............................................................. 201

Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box .................................................................... 202

Ink Cartridge Part Numbers......................................................................................................... 202

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 203

Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges ................................................................... 208

Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows ................................................................... 208

Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Mac ........................................................................... 209

Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 211

Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 211

Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 215

Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 215

Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 215

Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 216

Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 218

Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 220

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 221

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 222

Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel................................................................. 225

Cleaning the Paper Guide ................................................................................................................ 226

Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 228

Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 228

Cleaning the Paper Rollers .............................................................................................................. 228

Cleaning the Printer Head Path........................................................................................................ 230

Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 232

Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 237

Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 237

Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 239

Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 241

Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 242

Product Does Not Turn On or Off................................................................................................. 242

Noise After Ink Installation ........................................................................................................... 242

Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 243

Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 243

Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 244

Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 245

Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window ....................................................................... 246

Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 246

Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 247

Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 248

Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 249

Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 249

Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 249

Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 249

Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 250

Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette................................................................................ 253

Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover ...................................................................................... 254

Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 255

Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 255

Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 256

Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 256

Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 257

Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 258

Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 259

Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 259

Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 259

Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 260

Border Appears on Borderless Prints .......................................................................................... 260

Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 261

Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 261

Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 262

Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 262

White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 263

Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 264

Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 265

Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 265

Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 266

Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 267

Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 267

Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................................................................................................... 268

Scanning is Slow ......................................................................................................................... 269

Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 269

Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 269

Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 270

Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 270

Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 270

Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 271

Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 271

Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 271

Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 271

Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 272

Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 272

Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... 272

Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot ......................................................................................... 273

Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card or Device ...................................................... 273

Cannot Transfer Photos to or from a Memory Card or Device ..................................................... 273

Solving USB Device Problems ......................................................................................................... 274

Cannot View or Print from a USB Device..................................................................................... 274

Cannot Save Files on a USB Device ........................................................................................... 275

Cannot Transfer Files To or From a USB Device......................................................................... 275

Solving CD/DVD Problems............................................................................................................... 275

CD/DVD Jam Problems............................................................................................................... 276

Image Not Centered on CD/DVD................................................................................................. 276

Ink Smears on CD/DVD............................................................................................................... 276

Faint Image on CD/DVD .............................................................................................................. 277

Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... 277

Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 277

Uninstalling Product Software - Mac............................................................................................ 278

Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 279

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 281

Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 281

Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 282

Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 282

Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 283

Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 286

Memory Card Specifications ............................................................................................................ 286

Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 287

Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 288

Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 288

Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 289

Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 289

External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. 289

Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 290

Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 291

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 292

Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 292

General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 292

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 294

Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 295

LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 295

Important Privacy Notice (Printer Serial Number)............................................................................. 295

FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 296

Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ............................................................................................... 297

Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 300

Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 300

libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 301

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 302

Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 302

Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 302

XP-8500 User's Guide

Welcome to the XP-8500 User's Guide.

For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.

Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Checking for Software Updates Using Power Saving Settings Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler Using Fire OS Printing Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets Using the Mopria Print Service

Using the Control Panel

See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.

Control Panel Buttons and Lights Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Changing LCD Screen Language Adjusting Control Panel Sounds Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

The power button and light

The home button

3 The LCD screen

The help button

Status Icon Information

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Status Icon Information

Your product displays status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions. Press the

Icons Description

icon to view or change the current network settings.

Displays additional information or instructions, such as loading paper or placing a document on the screen.

Displays the Supply Status screen.

Quiet Mode is enabled. Noise is reduced during printing, but the print speed may be reduced. Press this icon to change the settings.

Icons Description

Quiet Mode is disabled. Press this icon to change the settings.

There is a problem with the indicated setting. Press the icon to resolve the problem.

No Wi-Fi connection.

A Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection.

A Wi-Fi connection is established. The number of bars indicates the connection's signal strength.

No Wi-Fi Direct connection.

A Wi-Fi Direct connection is established.

Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.

• To move the cursor, select the left or right arrows.

• To change the case of letters, select .

• To delete the previous character, select .

• To switch between letters or numbers and symbols, select .

• To enter a space, select .

Parent topic: Using 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. Select Settings.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Basic Settings.

4. Scroll down and select Language.

5. Select a language.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds

You can adjust the sound level heard when you press buttons on the control panel.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Basic Settings.

4. Select Sound.

5. Select Normal Mode or Quiet Mode.

Note: Press the icon on the home screen to switch between Normal Mode and Quiet Mode.

6. Select Button Press.

7. Press the – or + icons to increase the sound.

8. Select OK to exit.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Basic Settings.

4. Select LCD Brightness.

5. Press the – or + icons to decrease or increase the brightness.

6. Select OK to exit.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your product.

Product Parts - Top and Bottom Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back

Parent topic: Product Basics

Product Parts - Top and Bottom

1 Rear paper feed slot

2 Rear paper feed cover

3 Edge guides

4 CD/DVD tray

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Front

1 Front cover

2 Output tray

3 Cassette 1 (upper cassette)

4 Cassette 2 (lower cassette)

5 Cassette edge guides

6 Legal-size paper guide

1 Document cover

2 Scanner glass

3 Memory card slot

USB Type A port for external devices

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Inside

1 Scanner unit

2 Print head/ink cartridge holder

3 Control panel

The power button and light

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Back

1 AC inlet

2 Rear cover

3 USB port

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Checking for Software Updates

It's a good idea to check Epson's support website occasionally for free updates to your product software. Visit epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean) and select your product.

Note: Epson periodically provides firmware updates to address issues of security, performance, minor bug fixes and ensure your printer functions as designed. Your printer was designed to work only with genuine Epson ink cartridges, therefore some updates may affect the functionality of third-party ink.

• Windows: Your printer software automatically checks for updates. You can also manually update the software by selecting Software Update here:

• Accessing the Windows Desktop and right-clicking the icon for your product in the right side of

the Windows taskbar, or clicking the up arrow and right-clicking .

• On the Maintenance tab in the printer settings window

You can also update the software by selecting EPSON Software Updater in the EPSON or EPSON Software program group, accessible by the Start button, or on the Start or Apps screens, depending on your version of Windows.

• OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater.

• macOS 10.12.x: You can manually update the software by opening the App Store, selecting

Updates, searching for a software update option for Epson Software, and selecting Update.

Parent topic: Product Basics

Using Power Saving Settings

Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period of time. You can make the time period shorter and select other options to save energy and resources.

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

Parent topic: Product Basics

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off the LCD screen.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Basic Settings.

4. Select Sleep Timer and select a time period between 3minutes and 15minutes.

Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

You can have the product turn off automatically if it is not used for a specified period of time.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Basic Settings.

4. Select Power Off Timer and select a time period between 30minutes and 12h (12 hours).

Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to print and scan documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe.

Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.

Print from anywhere with these Epson Connect solutions:

• Epson Email Print

• Epson iPrint Mobile App

• Epson Remote Print

Scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product with Epson Scan to Cloud or the Epson iPrint Mobile App.

Setting Up Epson Connect Services

Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Epson Remote Print Using Epson Scan to Cloud

Parent topic: Product Basics

Setting Up Epson Connect Services

If you did not activate your product's email address for use with Epson Connect when you set up your product, you can activate it using the product control panel.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Web Service Settings.

4. Select Epson Connect Services

You see a screen like this:

5. Select Register.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to activate your product's email address.

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

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Epson Email Print

With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product. Both the email and the attachments will print automatically.

1. Connect your product to your network. See the link below.

2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, see the link below

to use your product control panel to activate your unique email address. Or visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epsonconnect.com (Caribbean) to learn more about Email Print, create your Epson Connect account, and register your product to the Epson Connect service.

3. Now you are ready to send and print emails to your product's Email Print address.

Note: Go to epsonconnect.com and log into your Epson Connect account to personalize your product's email, adjust print settings, and set up other Epson Connect services.

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

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Use this free Apple and Android app to print and scan with networked Epson products. Epson iPrint lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can 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. Connect your product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. Visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.jm/connect (Caribbean)

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 as your product.

5. Open Epson iPrint and select your Epson product.

Now you are ready to print or scan with your mobile device and your Epson product.

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

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Epson Remote Print

With Epson Remote Print software, you can print from your laptop or desktop computer to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. If you did not already set up an Epson Connect account when you installed your product software,

visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect service.

Note: Make a note of your product's email address.

3. Visit epsonconnect.com to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the Remote Print

Driver software.

4. Download and install the Remote Print software.

5. Enter the email address and optional access key of your Epson product during Remote Print setup.

6. Now you are ready to print remotely. Select the print command in your laptop or desktop computer

application and choose the Remote Print option for your Epson product.

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

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Epson Scan to Cloud

The Epson Scan to Cloud service allows you to scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product. Register an email address or online services such as Box, DropBox, Evernote, or Google Drive with your Epson Connect account.

1. Connect your Epson product to your network. See the link below.

2. If you did not already set up an Epson Connect account when you installed your product software,

visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect service.

Note: Make a note of your product's email address and password.

3. Visit epsonconnect.com to sign into your account with the email address and password you

selected.

4. Select your product, select Scan to Cloud, and select Destination List.

5. Click Add, then follow the instructions on the screen to create your destination list.

6. Now you are ready to use Scan to Cloud. Select the setting for scanning to Scan to Cloud on your

Epson product control panel.

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

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using AirPrint

AirPrint enables instant wireless printing from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest version of iOS, and Mac with the latest version of OS X or macOS.

Note: If you disabled paper configuration messages on your product control panel, you cannot use AirPrint. See the link below to enable the messages, if necessary.

1. Load paper in your product.

2. Set up your product for wireless printing. See the link below.

3. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.

4. Print from your device to your product.

Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website.

Parent topic: Product Basics

Related tasks

Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Google Cloud Print

With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. Note your product's IP address by checking your network status. See the link below.

3. Connect your computer or your Apple or Android device to the same wireless network as your Epson

product.

4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar of a web browser.

5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option.

Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If

the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen instructions to update your product.

6. Click Register.

7. Select the checkbox to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.

8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page.

A separate browser window opens.

9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an

account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.

10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page.

Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, computer, Apple or Android device with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for Google Cloud Print (U.S) or Epson Support for Google Cloud Print (Canada) for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

Parent topic: Product Basics

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Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables.

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. Turn on your Chromebook and connect it to the same wireless network as your product.

Note: See your Chromebook's documentation for details on connecting to a network.

3. Do one of the following:

• Click Add to Cloud Print in the notification that appears in the corner of your Chromebook screen.

Note: If you do not see a notification, check to see if a number appears in the status area at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click this number to open the notifications menu, then click Add to Cloud Print.

• Open a web browser and enter chrome://devices in the address bar. Skip to step 5.

• If you see a registration confirmation screen instead, click Register.

4. Click Add Device.

5. Click the Register button that appears next to your product.

6. Click Register on the confirmation screen. Your product's LCD screen displays a confirmation message.

7. Select OK or press the OK button on your product to confirm the Google Cloud Print connection and print a test page.

Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, iPhone, or Android phone with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for Google Cloud Print (U.S) or Epson

Support for Google Cloud Print (Canada) for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.

Parent topic: Using Google Cloud Print

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Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler

You can wirelessly print your documents, emails, photos, and web pages right from your Android phone or tablet (Android v4.4 or later). With a few taps, your Android device will discover your nearby Epson product and print.

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. On your Android device, download the Epson Print Enabler plug-in from Google Play.

3. Go to Settings on your Android device, select Printing, and enable the Epson plug-in.

4. Connect your Android device to the same wireless network as your product.

5. Now you are ready to print. From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menu icon and print whatever is on the screen.

Note: If you do not see your product, tap All Printers and select your product.

Parent topic: Product Basics

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Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Fire OS Printing

You can wirelessly print from Amazon Fire tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. With just a few taps in Email, Calendar, Contacts, and WPS Office, you can send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product.

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. Connect your Amazon device to the same wireless network as your product.

3. Now you are ready to print. From your Amazon application, tap the print option and select your product to print whatever is on the screen.

Note: If you see a message telling you that a plug-in is required, tap OK and tap Download. If your Amazon Fire product uses Fire OS 5 and above, your device automatically uses the built-in Mopria Print Service app to print.

Visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.jm/connect (Caribbean) to learn more about Fire OS Printing (one of many Epson Connect Partner Solutions) and check the compatibility of your mobile device.

Parent topic: Product Basics

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Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing

You can wirelessly print from Windows 10 Mobile tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. Look for the print option in your Windows 10 application to send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product.

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. Connect your Windows 10 Mobile device to the same wireless network as your product.

3. Now you are ready to print. From your Windows 10 application, tap the print option and select your product to print whatever is on the screen.

Visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.jm/connect (Caribbean) to learn more about Windows 10 Mobile Printing (one of many Epson Connect Partner Solutions) and check the compatibility of your mobile device.

Parent topic: Product Basics

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Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets

You can use this free app to print photos and scan from your Windows (Windows 8 or higher) Surface RT or Pro tablet with networked Epson products. Epson Print and Scan App allows you to scan and capture images right to your tablet or to Microsoft OneDrive.

Note: The Epson Print and Scan App does not support Windows 10 Mobile printing.

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. Download Epson Print and Scan App from the Microsoft Windows Store.

3. Connect your Windows tablet to the same wireless network as your product.

4. Open Epson Print and Scan App and select your Epson product.

Now you are ready to print photos or scan.

Visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.jm/connect (Caribbean) to learn more about Epson Print and Scan App.

Parent topic: Product Basics

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Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using the Mopria Print Service

You can use the Mopria Print Service to print from your Android phone or tablet (Android v4.4 or later) to your Epson product or any Mopria-certified product from other manufacturers. You can download the Mopria Print Service from Google Play.

Note: For details on the Mopria Print Service, click here (U.S) or click here (Canada).

1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.

2. On your Android device, download the Mopria Print Service from Google Play.

Note: On some Samsung Galaxy devices, Mopria may come preinstalled.

3. Go to Settings on your Android device, select Printing, and enable the Mopria Print Service.

4. Connect your Android device to the same wireless network as your product.

5. Now you are ready to print. From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menu icon and select Print. Then select All printers, select your Epson product, adjust your print settings, and print.

Parent topic: Product Basics

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Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi or wired network.

Network Security Recommendations Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet Changing or Updating Network Connections

Network Security Recommendations

To help deter unauthorized access to your product over a network, you should protect your network environment using appropriate security measures.

Security measures such as these can help deter threats such as loss of user data, use of telephone and fax lines, and other intrusions:

• Enable security on your wireless LAN

Enable the appropriate security on the wireless LAN you plan to use with your product. Network security such as a network password can deter interception of traffic over the wireless LAN. Your router may already have a default password enabled by your Internet service provider (ISP). See your ISP and router documentation for instructions on how to change the default password and better secure your network.

• Connect your product only to a network protected by a firewall

Connecting your product directly to the Internet may leave it vulnerable to security threats. Instead, connect it to a router or other network connection protected by a firewall. Your router may already have a firewall set up by your Internet service provider; check with your ISP for confirmation. For best results, set up and use a private IP address for your network connection.

• Change the default administrator password on your product

If your product has an option to set an administrator password, change the default administrator password to deter access by unauthorized users to personal data stored on your product, such as IDs, passwords, and contact lists.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point. The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network.

1 Epson product

2 Wireless router or access point

3 Computer with a wireless interface

4 Computer

5 Internet

6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point)

Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel

You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.

To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software by downloading it from the Epson website. The installer program guides you through network setup.

Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of 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 network data and settings.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press the icon.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended).

4. Select Start Setup or Change Settings.

5. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.

6. Select the name of your wireless network or select Enter Manually to enter the name manually. Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name.

7. Select the Password field and enter your wireless 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.

• To move the cursor, press the left or right arrows.

• To change the case of letters, press .

• To delete the previous character, press .

• To enter numbers and symbols, press .

• To enter a space, press .

8. Press OK when you finish entering your password.

9. Confirm the displayed network settings and select Start Setup to save them.

10. If you want to print a network setup report, select Print Check Report. (Otherwise, select OK.)

11. Press the home button to exit.

You see the icon on the LCD screen and should be able to connect to your product directly from your computer or device, and then print. If you are printing from a computer, make sure you installed the network software as described on the Start Here sheet.

Note: If you don't see the icon, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the

password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

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Status Icon Information

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Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point. In Wi-Fi Direct Mode, the product itself acts as a network access point for up to 4 devices.

1 Epson product

2 Computer with a wireless interface

3 Other wireless device

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

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Status Icon Information

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press the icon.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Wi-Fi Direct.

4. Scroll down and select Start Setup.

5. Select Start Setup again.

You see a screen like this:

6. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown.

7. Press the home button to exit.

Note: If you don't see the icon on the LCD screen, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

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Status Icon Information

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Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your product to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access

point. If there is no hardware button, there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for the device. Check your network product documentation for details.

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

If you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect your product to the network.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press the icon.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended).

4. Select Push Button Setup (WPS).

5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.

6. Press the home button to exit.

Note: If you don't see the icon, repeat these steps to try again.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Printing a Network Status Sheet

You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Network Settings.

4. Select Network Status.

5. Select Print Status Sheet.

6. Select Print.

Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Changing or Updating Network Connections

See these sections to change or update how your product connects to a network.

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router Disabling Wi-Fi Features

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection

If you have already connected your product to your computer using a USB connection, you can change to a Wi-Fi connection.

1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product.

2. Uninstall your product software.

3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

If you change the wireless router you have been using on your network, you need to update your product's Wi-Fi connection to the new router.

Note: If you switch to a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions.

1. Do one of the following:

• Windows: Uninstall your product software.

• Mac: Go to the next step.

2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

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Uninstalling Product Software - Windows

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

You may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you change your network connection type or need to solve a problem with your network connection.

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. Press the icon.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended).

4. Select Change Settings.

5. Select Others.

6. Select Disable Wi-Fi.

7. Select Yes to disable Wi-Fi.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

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 Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert Paper Loading Capacity Double-sided Printing Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software

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)

• 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.

Note: As you slide in the output tray, there may be slight resistance and noise. This is normal.

2. Open the front cover.

3. Slide out the upper paper cassette.

Note: If the cassette is too far inside the product to reach, turn off your product and turn it back on again to reset the cassette's position.

4. Slide the edge guides outward.

5. Insert paper in the cassette with the glossy or printable side facedown.

Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the front edge guide and does not extend beyond the rear edge of the cassette.

6. Slide the side edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.

Note: Make sure the paper fits under the tabs on the edge guides.

7. Keeping the cassette flat, slide it into your product.

8. Select the size and type of paper you just loaded on the product LCD screen.

The output tray extends automatically when you print.

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

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Paper Loading Capacity Double-sided Printing Capacity Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel

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Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette) Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

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 × 356 mm]).

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.

3. Pull on the front cover to slide out the lower paper cassette.

4. Slide the edge guides outward.

5. Do one of the following:

• Insert paper with the glossy or printable side face down.

• Insert up to 10 envelopes, printable side down and flap edge left, as shown.

• For legal-size paper, extend the legal-size paper guide as shown. Load paper with the glossy or

printable side facedown. Do not push on paper that extends beyond the cassette.

6. Slide the side edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.

Note: Make sure the paper fits under the tabs on the edge guides.

7. Keep the cassette flat as you slide it into your product.

Note: Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the product is operating.

8. Lower the control panel.

9. Select the size and type of paper you just loaded on the product LCD screen.

The output tray extends automatically when you print.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

• Load only the recommended number of sheets.

• Load paper short edge first and printable side down.

• Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides and not sticking out from the end of the

cassette.

• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one

envelope at a time.

• If print quality declines when printing multiple envelopes, try loading one envelope at a time.

• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

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Paper Loading Capacity Double-sided Printing Capacity Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel

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Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette) Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes using the rear paper feed slot.

1. Open the rear paper feed slot cover.

2. Slide the edge guides outward

3. Do one of the following:

• Insert a sheet of paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, centered at the arrow

mark.

• Load an envelope against the left side. Load it printable side up and flap edge left.

• Load a sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes facing as shown.

4. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.

5. If prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you loaded.

The output tray extends automatically when you print.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

• Load only the recommended number of sheets.

• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.

• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.

• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.

• 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, or that have plastic windows.

• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.

• If you use paper with binder holes, load only one sheet at a time in only these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11

inches [216 × 279 mm]), A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), or Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]).

Parent topic: Loading Paper

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Paper Loading Capacity Double-sided Printing Capacity Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel

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Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette) Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

You can change the default paper size and paper type for each source using the control panel on the product.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Printer Settings.

4. Select Paper Source Setting.

Note: To turn off the automatic display of the paper settings selection screen after paper is loaded in

the cassettes, set the Paper Configuration setting to Off.

5. Select Paper Setup.

6. Select the paper source you want to change.

7. Select Paper Size.

8. Select the paper size you loaded.

9. Select Paper Type.

10. Select the paper type you loaded.

11. Press to select another paper source to change, or press the home button to exit.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert

The Paper Setting Alert warns you when the paper settings do not match the paper you loaded. You can turn off this feature from the product's control panel.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Settings.

3. Select Guide Functions.

You see this screen:

4. Select Paper Mismatch.

5. Set the Paper Mismatch setting to Off.

6. Select Close to exit.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper Loading Capacity

You can load 1 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

Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Cassette 1 (upper cassette)

Plain paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) size: 100 sheets

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) size: 1 sheet

Epson Bright White Paper

Epson Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

80 sheets —

20 sheets —

—

Paper type Load up to this many sheets

Cassette 2 (lower cassette) Cassette 1 (upper cassette)

Epson Photo Paper Glossy

20 sheets 20 sheets

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster

Epson Premium 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

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Double-sided Printing Capacity

Paper type Size Double-sided Printing Capacity

Auto Manual

Plain paper

Copier paper

Epson Bright White Paper

You cannot print double-sided on these paper types:

• Epson Photo Paper Glossy

• Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy

• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

• Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

• Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper

• Envelopes

Parent topic: Loading Paper

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Paper Loading Capacity

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) and A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])

100 sheets (cassette 2)

1 sheet (rear paper feed)

— 1 sheet

80 sheets (cassette 2)

1 sheet (rear paper feed)

30 sheets (cassette 2)

(cassette 2)

30 sheets (cassette 2)

Available Epson Papers

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (U.S. sales), epson.ca (Canadian sales), or epson.com.jm (Caribbean sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada.

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

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

S042038

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

S041141

S041649

S041271

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808

S041727

5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181

S042183

S041667

S042174

5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20

100

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm])

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])

S042182

S042175

S041405 50

S041331 20

S041062 100

S041067 100

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson 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 Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets

Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper

Parent topic: Loading Paper

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:

Borderless Paper Types

S041257

S042180

S041568 50

S041341 50

S042384 150

S041106 10

S041153 10

100

• Epson Photo Paper Glossy

• Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy

• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

• Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster

• Epson Presentation Paper Matte

• Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

• Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided

Borderless 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])

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel

For this paper Select this Paper Type setting

Plain paper

Copier paper

Epson Bright White Paper

Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper

Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy

Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Matte

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Prem. Semi-Gloss

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Ultra Prem. Photo Luster

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Doublesided

Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

Envelopes Envelope

Plain Paper

Prem. Matte

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting

Plain paper

Epson Bright White Paper

Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper

Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

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

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Doublesided

Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

Envelopes Envelope

Plain Paper/Bright White Paper

Premium Presentation Paper Matte

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

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

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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 0.80

inch (20 mm) away from each other and 0.20 inch (4.5 mm) from the edge of the scanner glass.

3. If you are copying two book pages onto one sheet, place the book as shown to copy the first page, then turn the book as shown to copy the second page.

4. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.

Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product

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 Options

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.

2. Load the paper you want to print on.

3. Press the home button, if necessary.

4. Select Copy.

You see a screen like this:

5. To print more than one copy, select Copies and use the displayed keypad to enter the number of copies.

6. Change any of the displayed settings as necessary.

7. Select Advanced Settings to view and change additional copy settings, if necessary.

8. Select Preview to preview your copy on the LCD screen.

9. When you are ready to copy, press the Copy icon.

Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel.

Parent topic: Copying

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Available Epson Papers

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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.

Copy

Copying option Available settings Description

B&W — Copies the document in black and white

Color — Copies the document in color

2-Sided 1>1-Sided Select to make 2-sided copies. When you select 1>2-Sided,

1>2-Sided

also select the Advanced Settings tab to select the orientation and binding edge for your originals or copies.

Density selector Varying levels Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies

Advanced Settings

Copying option Available settings Description

Reduce/Enlarge 100% Copies the original at its full size

Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the paper size you

selected

45%->195% and

Automatically converts from one size to another

other conversions

Paper Size Various sizes Select the paper size you loaded

Paper Type Various paper types Specifies the paper type you loaded

Paper Cassettes Cassette 1 Select the paper source that you want to use.

Cassette 2

Rear Paper Feed Slot

Multi-Page Single Page Copies each page of the original onto an individual sheet

2-up Copies multiple page documents onto one sheet. Scroll

down and select the document orientation and layout order settings as necessary.

Quality Draft Provides lower quality for draft copies (plain paper only)

Standard Provides good quality for most copies

Best Provides the highest quality for special copies

Remove Background

Off Removes or lightens the background color. May not remove

very dark or vivid colors.

Parent topic: Copying

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 the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S Printing on a Mac Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

Printing with Windows

You can print with your product using any Windows application, as described in these sections.

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.

1. Open a photo or document for printing.

2. Select the print command in your application.

Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details.

3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.

Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.

You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:

4. For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on.

5. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting.

6. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing.

Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details.

7. Select the orientation of your document.

Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.

8. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.

Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.

9. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.

10. Select a Color option:

• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.

• To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting.

11. To print on both sides of the paper, select a 2-Sided Printing option.

12. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.

13. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.

14. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, turn on Quiet Mode (printing will be slower).

15. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.

16. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select Job Arranger Lite.

Paper Source Options - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

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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.

Rear Paper Feed Slot

Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper source.

CD/DVD Tray

Selects the CD or DVD loaded in the CD/DVD tray.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Print Quality Options - Windows

You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.

Draft

For draft printing on plain paper.

Standard

For everyday text and image printing.

High

For photos and graphics with high print quality.

More Settings

Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and quality.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows

You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job.

2-Up and 4-Up

Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and border options.

2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster

Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on the Main tab.

Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network.

1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing:

• Auto (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper

on the long edge.

• Auto (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper

on the short edge.

• Manual (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and

prompting you to flip the paper over on the long edge to print the other side (recommended for paper types that do not support automatic duplexing).

• Manual (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and

prompting you to flip the paper over on the short edge to print the other side (recommended for paper types that do not support automatic duplexing).

2. Click the Settings button.

You see this window:

3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.

4. Click OK to return to the Main tab.

5. Click the Print Density button.

You see this window:

6. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.

7. If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use.

8. Click OK to return to the Main tab.

9. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.

10. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows Print Density Adjustments - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

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Double-sided Printing Options - Windows

You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your double-sided print job.

Binding Edge Options

Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.

Binding Margin Options

Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.

Start Page

Selects whether printing starts on the front or back page.

Create Folded Booklet Options

Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet.

Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Print Density Adjustments - Windows

You can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print quality of your double-sided print job.

Print Density

Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.

Increase Ink Drying Time

Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing.

Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More Options tab.

1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options:

• Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of your

document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper setting. If you want to center your image on the paper, select the Center option.

• Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.

Select the percentage in the % menu.

2. Select one of the following Color Correction options:

• Select Automatic to automatically adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast, and color saturation

for your image.

• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or

turn off color management in your printer software.

• Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images.

3. To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button:

• Watermark: adds a visible watermark to your printout

• Header/Footer: adds information such as the date and time to the top or bottom of your printout

Note: Click the Settings button to customize the text and location of the header or footer.

4. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows

You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job.

Color Controls

Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting.

Fix Photo

Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.

Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects.

ICM

Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles.

No Color Adjustment

Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software.

Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows

You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.

Image Options

Emphasize Text

Adjusts the weight of printed text to increase readability.

Emphasize Thin Lines

Adjusts the weight of printed lines to increase visibility.

Edge Smoothing

Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.

Fix Red-Eye

Reduces or removes red-eye in photos.

Print Text in Black

Prints colored text in black.

For Color Text

Prints colored text on a background pattern or underlined.

For Color Graphs and Images

Prints colored graphics and images with overlay patterns.

For Color Text, Graphs, and Images

Prints colored text, graphics, and images with overlay patterns.

Enhancement Options

Specifies Color Universal Print enhancement settings for text, graphics, and images.

Additional Settings Options

Rotate 180º

Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.

High Speed

Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.

Mirror Image

Flips the printed image left to right.

Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Header/Footer Settings - Windows

You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page.

Note: These settings are not saved with your document.

You can select to print the following information:

• User Name

• Computer Name

• Date

• Date/Time

• Collate Number (copy number)

Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your computer.

Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows

For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab.

Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button.

1. Click the Main or More Options tab.

You see the available Printing Presets on the left:

2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.

3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets.

4. To choose a preset for printing, select it.

5. Click OK.

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.

1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .

2. Select Printer Settings.

3. Click the Maintenance tab.

You see the maintenance options:

4. Click the Extended Settings button.

You see this window:

5. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print.

6. Click OK to close the Extended Settings window.

7. Click OK to close the printer software window.

Extended Settings - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Extended Settings - Windows

You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window.

Show Progress Meter

Displays the progress of print jobs as they are being printed.

Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3

Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues.

Check Paper Width Before Printing

Prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect; may reduce print speed.

Thick Paper and Envelopes

Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper.

Separator Page

Before each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time.

Always Spool RAW Datatype

Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems.

Page Rendering Mode

Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing.

Print as Bitmap

Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and other settings do not help.

Skip Blank Page

Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.

Change Standard Resolution

Reduces the resolution of print data to correct printing problems.

Refine screening pattern

Prints graphics with a finer screening pattern.

Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching

Allows applications to perform ICM color matching.

Always Use the Driver's Paper Source Setting

Prints using the paper source setting in the printer driver, rather than the setting in your application.

Parent topic: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.

1. Click OK to save your settings.

You see your application's Print window, such as this one:

2. Click OK or Print to start printing.

Checking Print Status - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with 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.

• To cancel printing, click Cancel.

• To see print jobs waiting to print, click Print Queue.

• To check ink status, click Consumables Status.

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 icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .

2. Select Printer Settings.

You see the printer settings window:

3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.

4. Click OK.

These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session.

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens

You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens.

1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .

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

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 icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .

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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Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S

You can print with the built-in Epson printer driver using any printing program on Windows 10 S, as described in these sections.

Note: The built-in Epson driver in Windows 10 S does not include all the available print settings for your

product. To print with additional settings, download and install the Epson Print and Scan utility from the Windows Store. You cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.

Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S

Select the settings for your print job in your Windows 10 S application.

1. Open a photo or document for printing.

2. Select the print command in your application.

Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details.

3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.

Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.

You see a window like this:

4. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media setting.

Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details.

5. Click the Advanced button.

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Contents

Product Basics

Using the Control Panel

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Status Icon Information

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Changing LCD Screen Language

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Product Parts Locations

Product Parts - Top and Bottom

Product Parts - Front

Product Parts - Inside

Product Parts - Back

Checking for Software Updates

Using Power Saving Settings

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Setting Up Epson Connect Services

Using Epson Email Print

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Using Epson Remote Print

Using Epson Scan to Cloud

Using AirPrint

Using Google Cloud Print

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler

Using Fire OS Printing

Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing

Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets

Using the Mopria Print Service

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Network Security Recommendations

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

Printing a Network Status Sheet

Changing or Updating Network Connections

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

Loading Paper

Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette)

Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)

Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

Turning Off the Paper Setting Alert

Paper Loading Capacity

Double-sided Printing Capacity

Available Epson Papers

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel

Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software

Placing Originals on the Product

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

Copying

Copying Documents or Photos

Copying Options

Printing from a Computer

Printing with Windows

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Paper Source Options - Windows

Print Quality Options - Windows

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows

Print Density Adjustments - Windows

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows

Header/Footer Settings - Windows

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows