Epson C11CB92201 manual

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    WorkForce ® 845 User's Guide[...]

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    Contents WorkForce 845 User's Guide .................................................................................................................... 13 Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 14 Setting Up the Control Panel ...[...]

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    Printing From a Computer ........................................................................................................................ 53 Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 53 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ..............[...]

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    Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 ........................................................................... 83 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 ............................................................................. 84 Paper Source Options - Mac OS X 10.4.............................................................[...]

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    Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode ............................................................................ 119 Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode ................................................................. 122 Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode ...................................................................[...]

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    Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel .......................................... 163 Creating Speed Dial List Entries ............................................................................................. 163 Printing Your Speed Dial List ............................................................................[...]

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    Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen .......................................... 204 Print Setting Options - Photo Mode ......................................................................................... 204 Printing Photo Layouts from a Memory Card ....................................................................[...]

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    Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges ............................................................................................ 234 Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges .................................................................. 239 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows .......................................[...]

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    Cannot Print Over a Network ....................................................................................................... 269 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 270 Printing a Network Status Sheet ................................................[...]

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    Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 295 Cannot Start EPSON Scan .......................................................................................................... 295 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems .....................................................[...]

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    Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 311 Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 311 External USB Device Specifications ............................[...]

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    WorkForce 845 User's Guide Welcome to the WorkForce 845 User's Guide . 13[...]

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    Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Touch Panel Setting Up the Control Panel See these sections to set up the control panel for use. Touch Panel Buttons [...]

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    4 The menu button 5 The LCD screen 6 The + and – buttons (increase or decrease the number of copies) 7 The C clear button 8 The WiFi light 9 The home button 10 The auto answer light 11 The back button 12 The arrow buttons 13 The OK button 14 The start button Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Adjusting Control Panel Position You can adjus[...]

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    Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage your product. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Setup . 3. Select Printer Setup . 4. Press the arrow buttons and[...]

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    Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product. Product Parts - Top Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back Parent topic: Product Basics Product Parts - Top 1 ADF cover 2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 3 Edge guide 17[...]

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    4 ADF paper support 5 ADF output tray 6 Memory card slots 7 USB Type A port for external devices 8 Paper cassette 1 9 Paper cassette 2 10 Control panel 1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Release bar (beneath control panel) Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 18[...]

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    Product Parts - Front 1 Output tray 2 Output tray extension 3 Paper stopper 4 Paper cassette 5 Edge guides Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 19[...]

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    Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Ink cartridge holder Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 20[...]

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    Product Parts - Back 1 LAN port 2 USB port 3 AC inlet 4 LINE port 5 EXT port 6 Auto duplexer Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing You can print on both sides of the page automatically, using the product's built-in duplexer. By loading your pages in the automatic document feeder (ADF), you can [...]

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    Note: You can also print double-sided manually. With Windows, you can select the 2-Sided Printing option in the driver to help you with manual double-sided printing. • To print on both sides of the page from your computer, load plain paper or EPSON Bright White Paper, and select 2-Sided Printing (Windows) or one of the Two-sided Printing settings[...]

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    5. Select Setup Wizard . Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network, press the arrow buttons and select Disable Wireless LAN instead. Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet to set up your product on a wired network and install the necessary software from the product CD. The installe[...]

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    7. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password) using the displayed keypad. • Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a character. • Press the left or right arrow buttons to move the cursor to the previous or next space. • Press the menu button to select uppercase letters (ABC), lowercase letters (abc), or numbers (12[...]

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    Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette Loading Photo Paper in Cassette 1 Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Paper or Media Type Settings Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette You can load plain paper in a vari[...]

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    2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. Note: If you are using legal-size paper, press the button to extend the paper cassette. 26[...]

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    4. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, in the cassette as shown. 27[...]

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    5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide, and is not sticking out from the end of the cassette. 28[...]

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    Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the cassette. 6. Gently replace the paper cassette. 29[...]

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    7. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper. Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Related tasks Loading Photo Paper in Cassette 1 Loading Envelopes Loading Photo Pape[...]

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    1. Close the output tray, if necessary. 2. Pull out paper cassette 1. 31[...]

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    3. Slide the edge guides outward. 4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your paper size. 32[...]

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    5. Load photo paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. 33[...]

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    6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the cassette. 34[...]

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    7. Gently replace paper cassette 1. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets. 35[...]

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    • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Related tasks Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette Loading Envelopes Loa[...]

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    2. Pull out paper cassette 1. 3. Slide the edge guide shown below to your envelope size. 37[...]

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    4. Insert envelopes, with printable side down and flap edge left, in the center of the tray. 5. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the envelopes fit beneath the top edges of the guides, and are not sticking out from the end of the cassette. Always follow these envelope loading guidelines: • If you ha[...]

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    Related references Paper Loading Capacity Related tasks Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette Loading Photo Paper in Cassette 1 Paper Loading Capacity Note: For custom paper sizes, load one sheet in Cassette 1. Paper type Loading capacity - paper cassette Plain paper 250 sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 250 sheets Legal (8.5 × 14 inc[...]

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    Available EPSON Papers You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an EPSON authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count EPSON Bright White Pap[...]

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    Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count EPSON Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100 [216 × 279 mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100 [216 × 357 mm]) EPSON Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50 Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50 [216 × 279 mm]) S042180 100 EPSON Premium Presentation[...]

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    For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double- sided Envelopes Envelope Cardstock up to 68 lb (38.8 kg) Thick-Paper Parent topic: Loading Paper Borderless Paper Type [...]

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    Placing Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Placing Originals on the [...]

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    Related topics Copying Scanning Faxing Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Make sure the originals meet the Automatic Document Feeder specifications before loading them. Caution: Make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain h[...]

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    2. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 3. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges. 45[...]

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    4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. 5. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Note: If you're using the 2-up Copy layout, make sure the originals are loaded as shown: 46[...]

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    Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics Copying Scanning Faxing 47[...]

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    Copying See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product. Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals. Copying Documents or Photos Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents o[...]

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    4. To print more than one copy, press the + button to select the number (up to 99). 5. Select Color or B&W (black and white) copies. 6. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the arrow buttons to change the Density setting. 7. To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the menu button, select Paper an[...]

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    Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper EPSON Bright White Paper EPSON Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper EPSON Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets EPSON Premium Presentation Paper Matte Matte EPSON Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Brochure & Flyer Pap[...]

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    Parent topic: Copying Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Loading Paper Copying Options Select the Paper and Copy Settings options you want to use for your copies. Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copying settings. Copying option Available settings Description Layout With Border Leaves a small margi[...]

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    Copying option Available settings Description Paper Source Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source Cassette 2 Selects the paper in cassete 2 as the paper source Cassette 1 then 2 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source, automatically switches to cassette 2 when cassette 1 is empty Quality Draft Provides lower qual[...]

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    Printing From a Computer Before printing documents or photos 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. Printing with Windows Prin[...]

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    3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 5. Select the size of the paper yo[...]

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    7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details. 8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use. 9. Select a Color option: • To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting. • To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, s[...]

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    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 then 2 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source and automatically switches to cassette 2 when cassette 1 is empty. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Print Quality Options - Window[...]

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    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 selec[...]

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    4. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 5. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 6. Click the Print Density button. You see this window: 58[...]

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    7. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 8. If you selected the User-Defined document type, select the Adjustments options you want to use. 9. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 10. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to[...]

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    Print Density Adjustments - Windows When you select the User-Defined setting, 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[...]

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    1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options: • Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output Paper sett[...]

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    Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness , Contrast , Saturation , and Density , and individual color tones. If you select the Adobe RGB 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 u[...]

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    Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Additional Settings Options - Windows You can select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Some options may be pre- selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen. Rotate 180º Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orient[...]

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    2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose an option for printing, select it. 5. Click OK . Parent topic: Printing with Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Once you have selected your print settings[...]

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    2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default prin[...]

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    3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK . These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows Changing the Language of th[...]

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    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 sof[...]

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    3. Do one of the following for each type of update: • 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 Apply . 5. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, it's a good idea to perio[...]

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    Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: [...]

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    Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. 6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation . Note: [...]

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    7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 9. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 10. Select the type of paper you loaded a[...]

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    Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Paper Source Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu t[...]

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    Best Quality For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen. Expansion If you selected [...]

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    1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderless photo, select a paper size with a Borderless option. You can also select a custom setting to create a custom paper size (custom paper sizes are only available for Cassette 1). Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to pr[...]

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    • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting. • To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu. • To invert or flip the printed image, select the Rever[...]

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    2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen. 4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 5. Follow any instructions di[...]

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    Adjustments Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Managing Color[...]

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    Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the Color Matching menu. 4. Select one of the available options. Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Paper[...]

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    includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects. Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in photos. Off (No Color Adjustment) Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software. Parent topic: Managing[...]

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    5. Click OK . Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select from these settings on the Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during prin[...]

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    Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status windo[...]

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    2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete . • To pause a print job, click the print job and click Hold . To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold" and click Resume . • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause Printer . • To check ink stat[...]

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    Parent topic: Printing From a Computer Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Select the page setup settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the Page Setup command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Page Setup option in the File m[...]

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    5. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the page setup window. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon. 6. To reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image, select a different Scale setting. 7. Click OK to close the window. Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 1[...]

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    4. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 5. Select the Paper Source setting that indicates where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 6. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details. 7. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 8. Select any of the available [...]

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    Paper Source Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print from paper loaded in that source. Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source. Cassette 2 Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source. Cassette 1 then 2 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source and[...]

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    Expansion If you selected a borderless paper size setting, adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Lets you flip the printed image horizontally. Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see whi[...]

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    Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window. Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network. 1. Select one of t[...]

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    2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen. 4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 5. Follow any instructions di[...]

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    1. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select one of the available options. Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these settings on the Color Options menu. Manual Settings Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next t[...]

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    1. Select Extension Settings from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select any of the available printing preferences. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these options on the Extension Settings menu. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product do[...]

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    Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: 92[...]

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    2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete . • To pause printing, click the print job and click Hold . To resume printing, click the print job marked "Hold" and click Resume . • To check ink status, click Supply Levels . Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac[...]

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    Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files on your computer. Starting a Scan Selecting EPSON Scan Settings Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Using Image Capture Scanning Special Projects Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos in your product for scanning, start scanning using one of the[...]

  • Page 95

    4. Select a scan option. • Scan to Memory Card saves your scan file on a memory card and lets you select the file format, quality, and other settings. • Scan to PC saves your scan as a JPEG file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X 10.6/10.7. • Scan to PC (PDF) saves your scan as a PDF file to your computer or as an image captu[...]

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    Parent topic: Starting a Scan Scan to Memory Card Options Select the Scan to Memory Card options you want to use. Scan to Memory Card Available options Description setting Format JPEG Select for photos PDF Select for documents 2-sided Off Lets you scan 2-sided originals placed in the ADF On Scan Area Letter Select the page size for documents Legal [...]

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    • Mac OS X 10.4/10.5 : Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software , and click Event Manager . 2. Open the Scanner (Windows) or Select Scanner (Mac OS X) drop-down list and select your product, if necessary. 3. Click Make Job Settings . 4. Open the Edit Job Settings drop-down list and select the scan button settings you want to view or cha[...]

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    Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Using Image Capture Related topics Selecting EPSON Scan Settings 98[...]

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    Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start EPSON Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install EPSON Scan scanning software. EPSON Scan provides additional image adjustment an[...]

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    Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Using Image Capture Related topics Selecting EPSON Scan Settings 100[...]

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    Selecting EPSON Scan Settings After starting EPSON Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan. Scan Modes Selecting the Scan Mode Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Selecting Scan File Settings Parent topic: Scanning Scan Modes EP[...]

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    Parent topic: Selecting EPSON Scan Settings Related tasks Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Scanning in Home Mode When you scan in Home Mode, EPSON Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. [...]

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    2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art . 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 103[...]

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    4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolution setting is selected automatically based on the Destination setting you choose.) • Screen/Web : Select this option for images you will e-mail, view on a computer screen, or post on the web. • Printer : Select this option for images you will print or [...]

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    Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only). You can also use the scan area to select specific I[...]

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    • Normal preview : Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 106[...]

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    2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you[...]

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    • Normal preview : To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the Copy Marquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the EPSON Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in H[...]

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    Auto Area Segmentation Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image. Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas[...]

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    3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. 110[...]

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    4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save , and click OK . Then create a scan area on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size. Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Office Mo[...]

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    2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. To scan a 2-sided document in the ADF, select ADF-Double-sided . 4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original. 5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 6. Click [...]

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    EPSON Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window. 7. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scanned image area). 8. Select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the image or scanned image area in the Preview window. 9. Click Scan[...]

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    1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. 114[...]

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    • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.) • To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the Copy Marquee icon to copy the existing marque[...]

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    Text Enhancement Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents. Auto Area Segmentation Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics. Color Enhance Enhances the red, green, or blue shades in the scanned image. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned ima[...]

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    2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Reflective for documents or photos. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. 4. Select the specific type of original you are scanning as the Auto Exposure Type setting: Document or Photo . 5. Select the details of your original and how yo[...]

  • Page 119

    Available Image Types - Professional Mode You can select these Image Type options in EPSON Scan Professional Mode. 24-bit Color Select this setting for color photos. Color Smoothing Select this setting for color graphic images, such as charts or graphs. 8-bit Grayscale Select this setting for black-and-white photos. Black & White Select this se[...]

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    • Thumbnail preview : Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 120[...]

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    2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edges where you[...]

  • Page 122

    • Normal preview : To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the Copy Marquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the EPSON Scan window. Parent topic:[...]

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    Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Auto Exposure Automatically adjusts the image exposure settings when you click the Auto Exposure icon. To automatically adjust i[...]

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    Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode You can reduce or enlarge the size of your image as you scan. You can also select a specific scan size, such as a common photo size like 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm). This places a scan area of that size on the preview image so you can use it to help crop the image in the correct proportions. 1. Click the [...]

  • Page 125

    3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. 125[...]

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    4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save , and click OK . Then create a scan area on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size. 6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) [...]

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    • Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height proportions of the scanned image size so you can adjust it without constraint. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines You can preview your scanned image so you can adjust the scan settings using the preview as a guide. There are two types of preview available, depending on the [...]

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    Parent topic: Selecting EPSON Scan Settings Selecting Scan File Settings You can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Save Settings window. You can also select various optional settings that control how EPSON Scan behaves when you scan and save files. The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan on th[...]

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    1. Do one of the following to select the folder in which you want to save your scanned image: • Click the button for one of the displayed folders. • Click the Other button, click the Browse or Choose button, and select a folder. 2. Type in a stem file name in the Prefix field. This name is used along with numbers to automatically name your scan[...]

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    PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif) File formats that include EPSON PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider color range (does not affect the way the image displays on the screen). Tiff (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software. Optional Settings Overwrite any[...]

  • Page 131

    4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other scan settings as necessary. 5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu. 6. Click Scan . 131[...]

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    Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected. Parent topic: Scanning Scanning Special Projects Your product's scanning software offers various options to help you quickly complete special scan projects. Scanning to a PDF File Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) Parent topic: Scanning Sca[...]

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    7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings. 9. Click OK . EPSON Scan scans your document and you see this window: 133[...]

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    10. Choose one of the following options on the screen: • If you are scanning only one page, click Save File . • If you need to scan additional pages in a document, click Add Page . Place additional pages on the product for scanning, click Scan , and repeat until you have scanned all the pages. When you are finished, click Save File . • If you[...]

  • Page 135

    Related topics Starting a Scan Selecting EPSON Scan Settings Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan You can restore the colors in faded photos as you scan them using EPSON Scan's Color Restoration setting. You can select this setting in any of the available scan modes. Note: Color restoration is not available in Office Mode, if EPSON Scan offers t[...]

  • Page 136

    Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit with a word processing, spreadsheet, or HTML-editing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recognition). To scan and use OCR, you need to install an OCR program, such as ABBYY FineReader. In Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.[...]

  • Page 137

    3. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 4. Click the Scan to Other Formats icon. 5. If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click OK . Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product; it will not work correctly. You see the scan settings window. 6. Select your scan [...]

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    10. Select a name and a file format for your document and click Save . The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, if available on your system. Parent topic: Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) Scanning Using OCR - Mac OS X You can use the ABBYY FineReader OCR program to convert scann[...]

  • Page 139

    3. Open the Get Images From pop-up menu and select your product. 4. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 5. Select the type of document you are going to scan. EPSON Scan starts in the last scan mode you used. 6. Select your scan settings and click Scan . Your document is scanned and you se[...]

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    You see the Save Converted File As window: 8. Click the Save button. The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, if available on your system. Parent topic: Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) 140[...]

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    Faxing See these sections to fax using your product. Note: This product allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and fax data in its memory even when the power is turned off. Make sure you restore all of the default settings if you give away or dispose of the product. This will erase all of your network settings and fax data. Connecting a Tele[...]

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    1. Connect the phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If your telephone line included a DSL Internet connection, you must connect a DSL filter to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your product. Contact your DSL provider for the necessary filter. 142[...]

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    1 Telephone wall jack 2 DSL filter 3 DSL modem 2. If you are connecting a telephone or answering machine to your product using a second phone cable, remove the cap from the EXT port on your product. 143[...]

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    3. Connect the second phone cable to your telephone or answering machine and to the EXT port on your product. Note: If you connect an answering machine and Auto Answer is turned on, make sure the product's Rings to Answer setting is set higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to answer a call. Any phone or answering machi[...]

  • Page 145

    Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X Parent topic: Faxing Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel See these sections to set up fax features using the product control panel. Selecting Your Country or Region Selecting the Date and Time Entering Fax Header Information Entering Numbers and Characters for Faxing Selec[...]

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    3. Select Printer Setup . You see this screen: 4. Press the arrow buttons and select Country/Region . 5. Select your country or region. You see a confirmation screen. 6. If the setting is correct, select Yes . (If not, select No and retry.) Note: Changing the country or region will restore the fax settings to the default settings. 146[...]

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    Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Selecting the Date and Time Before faxing, select the current date, time, and daylight saving phase in your area, and choose your preferred date and time format. 1. Press the home button, if necessary 2. Select Setup . 3. Select Printer Setup . You see this screen: 147[...]

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    4. Select Date/Time . You see this screen: 5. Select the date format you want to use. 6. Use the number buttons on the control panel to enter the current date, then press the OK button. 7. Select the time format you want to use. 8. Use the number buttons on the control panel to enter the current time, select AM or PM if you selected a 12-hour time [...]

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    Entering Fax Header Information Before faxing, add your sender name and fax number to the fax header to identify the source of the faxes you send. 1. Press the home button if, necessary 2. Select Setup . 3. Press the arrow buttons and select Fax Settings . You see this screen: 149[...]

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    4. Press the arrow buttons and select Header . 5. Select Fax Header . You see this screen: 6. Use the keypad to enter the sender name for your fax source, such as your name or a business name. You can enter up to 40 characters. 7. Press the OK button to return to the Header menu. 8. Select Your Phone Number . 9. Use the numeric buttons on the contr[...]

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    • Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the previous or next character. • Press the number buttons repeatedly to select uppercase letters (ABC), lowercase letters (abc), or numbers (123) and symbols. You can also use the numeric keypad on the product control panel. • To enter a space, select . • To delete characters, select . • Wh[...]

  • Page 152

    2. Select Setup . 3. Press the arrow buttons and select Fax Settings . You see this screen: 4. Select Scan & Print Setup . 5. Change any of the available settings. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel 152[...]

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    Related references Fax Send Options Fax Sending Options Fax Scan & Print Options Selecting Fax Communication Settings You can customize how your product sends and receives faxes over your phone line. 1. Press the home button if, necessary 2. Select Setup 3. Press the arrow buttons and select Fax Settings . You see this screen: 153[...]

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    4. Select Communication . 5. Change any of the available settings. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Communications Options Printing Fax Reports You can run a variety of reports on your fax transmissions and print your speed and group dial lists. 1. Make sure you loaded letter-size or legal[...]

  • Page 155

    3. Press the menu button. 4. Press the arrow buttons and select Fax Report . You see this screen: 5. Select one of the available reports. 6. If you selected Fax Log , select Print or View 7. Press the start button to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Restoring Default Fax Settings You can restor[...]

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    2. Select Setup . 3. Press the arrow buttons and select Restore Default Settings . You see this screen: 4. Select one of the available options. You see a confirmation screen. 5. Select Yes or No . Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel 156[...]

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    Fax Scan & Print Options Set the Scan & Print options you want to use for incoming faxes. Setting Options Description Resolution Standard Provides good scan resolution and print quality for most faxes. Fine Provides best scan resolution and print quality for faxes of small print and line art. Photo Provides best scan resolution and print qu[...]

  • Page 158

    Setting Options Description DRD All If you are using a Distinctive Ring Service on your phone line, your telephone company can assign two Single or more phone numbers to the same line and assign Double different ring patterns to each. If you use this service, select the number of rings for your fax number as the Triple DRD setting so your product c[...]

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    Last Transmission Print a report on your last fax transmission. Speed Dial List Print a list of your speed dial entries. Group Dial List Print a list of your group dial entries. Reprint Faxes Reprint the most recent incoming fax. Protocol Trace Print a protocol trace of your last fax transmission. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Pro[...]

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    You see this window: 5. Select Fax Settings for Printer . You see this window: 160[...]

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    6. Select your product, if necessary. 7. Select Fax Settings . 8. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select your fax settings. Note: For detailed information, select the FAX Utility Help option. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X You can s[...]

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    2. Double-click FAX Utility , if necessary. You see this window: 3. Select your FAX product in the Printer list. 4. Select Fax Settings . 5. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select your fax settings. Note: For detailed information, select the FAX Utility ? icon. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Featu[...]

  • Page 163

    Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the control panel on your product. Creating Speed Dial List Entries Printing Your Speed Dial List Creating Group Dial List Entries Printing Your Group Dial List Parent topic: Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists Creating[...]

  • Page 164

    4. Select Speed Dial Setup . 5. Select Create . You see this screen: 6. Select the number you want to use for the fax number you are adding and press the OK button. 7. Use the numeric buttons on the control panel to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters. 8. Press the OK button. You see this screen: 164[...]

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    9. Use the keypad to enter a name for the speed dial entry. You can enter up to 40 characters. 10. Press the OK button. You return to the Speed Dial Setup screen. 11. Do the following as necessary: • To create additional entries, select Create and repeat the steps above. • To edit an existing entry, select Edit , select the entry, and change th[...]

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    3. Select Fax . 4. Press the menu button. You see this screen: 5. Press the arrow buttons and select Fax Report . You see this screen: 166[...]

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    6. Select Speed Dial List . 7. Press the start button to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Creating Group Dial List Entries You can create a group dial list after creating a speed dial list. Each group dial list can include up to 30 fax numbers. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial[...]

  • Page 168

    2. Select Fax . 3. Press the menu button. You see this screen: 4. Select Group Dial Setup . 5. Select Create . You see this screen: 168[...]

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    6. Select the number you want to use for the group dial entry you are adding. You see this screen: 7. Use the keypad to enter a name for the group dial entry. You can enter up to 30 characters. 8. Press the OK button. You see a screen similar to this: 169[...]

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    9. Select the speed dial entry you want to add to the group, then select the check mark. 10. Continue selecting speed dial entries as necessary. 11. When you are finished, press the OK button. You return to the Group Dial Setup screen. 12. Do the following as necessary: • To create additional entries, select Create and repeat the steps above. •[...]

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    3. Press the Fax button. 4. Press the menu button. 5. Press the arrow buttons and select Fax Report . You see this screen: 6. Press the arrow buttons and select Group Dial List . 7. Press the start button to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel 171[...]

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    Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the FAX Utility for Windows. The utility also lets you import fax numbers from the Windows Address Book and back up fax numbers stored in your product's memory. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entr[...]

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    6. Select your product, if necessary. 7. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List . You see this window: 173[...]

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    8. Select an empty entry and click the icon. Note: To edit an entry, select it and click the icon. To delete an entry, select it and click the icon. 9. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial , enter a name and fax number, and click OK . • To create a group dial entry, select Group , enter a name, select your [...]

  • Page 175

    Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the FAX Utility. The utility also lets you import fax numbers from the MacAddress Book and back up fax numbers to your product's memory. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. Do one[...]

  • Page 176

    5. To add an entry, double-click an empty entry. Note: To edit an entry, select it and change the information. To delete an entry, select it and press the Delete key on your keyboard. 6. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial , enter a name and fax number, and click OK . • To create a group dial entry, select[...]

  • Page 177

    Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X Parent topic: Faxing Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel See these sections to send faxes using the product's control panel. Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax Numbers Selecting Fax Numbers from Speed or Group Dial Lists Dialing Fax Numbers fro[...]

  • Page 178

    4. Do one of the following: • Select Send Fax , use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number, and press the OK button. You can enter up to 64 characters. • Select Redial to redial the last dialed fax number. 5. If you need to change any fax settings, press the menu button, select Fax Send Settings , and select your settings. When you finish s[...]

  • Page 179

    3. Select Fax . 4. Select Speed Dial or Group Dial . 5. Select the speed dial or group dial entry you want to fax. 6. If you need to change any fax settings, press the menu button, select Fax Send Settings , and select your settings. When you finish selecting settings, press the OK button. 7. Press the start buttons. Note: If your recipient's [...]

  • Page 180

    2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Fax . 4. If you need to change any fax settings, press the menu button, select Fax Send Settings , and select your settings. When you finish selecting settings, press the OK button. 5. Dial the fax number from the connected telephone. You see this screen: 180[...]

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    6. Using your product control panel, select Send . Note: You product now communicates with the recipient's fax machine. Do not hang up the telephone. 7. Press the start button. Note: If your recipient's fax machine does not print in color, your fax is automatically sent in black- and-white. To cancel faxing, select Cancel . Your product s[...]

  • Page 182

    Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows You can send a fax from a printing program in Windows. You can fax up to 100 pages at a time, including a cover sheet. 1. Open the file you want to fax and select the print command. 2. Select your product with the FAX option as the printer. 3. T[...]

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    If you’re faxing for the first time, you see a window like this one: 6. Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of the fax. Then click OK to save the sender information. 7. Add a cover sheet, input a fax number, or set up a phone book of numbers for future use, then click Next . Note: For detailed instructions on [...]

  • Page 184

    Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X You can send a fax from a Mac OS X printing program using the FAX Utility. You can fax up to 100 pages at a time, including a cover sheet. 1. Open the file you want to fax. 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[...]

  • Page 185

    6. Do one of the following to choose your recipient: • Select a name or group from the Recipient List . • Enter a name, company, and fax number and click the + button. • Click the icon and select a recipient from your address book. 7. Select Fax Settings from the pop-up menu. You see this window: 185[...]

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    8. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax. 9. Click Fax . Parent topic: Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes See these sections to receive faxes with your product. Fax Reception Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) Receiving Faxes Manually Parent topic: Faxing Fax Reception Your product will automatically receive a[...]

  • Page 187

    Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) To receive and print faxes automatically, you can turn on Auto Answer mode. Check the auto answer light on your product to see if Auto Answer mode is turned on or not. To turn Auto Answer mode on or off, press the auto answer button. If an answering machine is connected, make sure the product's Rings[...]

  • Page 188

    3. Follow the instructions on the screen to receive the fax. When fax transmission is finished, you see the previous LCD screen. 4. Press the OK button to print the fax. 5. Hang up the phone. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes 188[...]

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    Using Memory Cards With Your Product Follow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product. Inserting a Memory Card Printing from a Memory Card Transferring Photos on a Memory Card Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer Transferring Photos f[...]

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    Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory card. Memory Card Types Memory Card File Specifications Removing a Memory Card Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Memory Card Types You can insert these types of memory cards in your produ[...]

  • Page 191

    • miniSD* • microSDHC* • microSD* • xD-Picture Card • xD-Picture Card Type M • xD-Picture Card Type M+ • xD-Picture Card Type H Right Slot You can insert the following cards in the lower slot: • CompactFlash • Microdrive Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card Memory Card File Specifications You can insert memory cards in your produ[...]

  • Page 192

    1. Make sure the memory card access light is not flashing. 1 Memory card access light 2. If your product is connected to your computer using a USB cable, do one of the following: • Windows : Open the My Computer , Computer , or Windows Explorer utility. Then right-click the name of your memory card (listed as a removable disk) and select Eject . [...]

  • Page 193

    Viewing and Printing Photos from a Slide Show Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Modifying Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Photo Adjustment Options Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen Print Setting Options - Photo Mode Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card Viewing and Printing Individual Photos You can se[...]

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    4. Press the arrow buttons to scroll through your photos and view the one you want. Note: To display 9 photos at a time on the LCD screen, press the display/crop button three times. 5. Select the photos you want to print and press the + button to select the number of copies you want to print. 6. Do any of the following as necessary: • To print mo[...]

  • Page 195

    8. Do either of the following as necessary: • To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the menu button, select Print Settings , and select the necessary settings. When you are finished, press the OK button. • To modify any of the previewed photos, press the menu button, select Photo Adjustments , and select the nec[...]

  • Page 196

    2. Select Print Photos . 3. Select Print All Photos . You see this screen: 4. Do one of the following: • Press the start button to immediately print one copy of all the photos on Epson photo paper in this size: 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm). • To print one copy of all the photos on a different size or type of paper, continue with the next step.[...]

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    • To print more than one copy of all the photos, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99). 5. Press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 6. Do either of the following as necessary: • To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the menu button, select Print Settings , and select the necessary set[...]

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    2. Select Print Photos . 3. Select View and Print Photos . You see a screen like this: 4. Press the menu button and select Select Photos . You see this screen: 198[...]

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    5. Select the Select by Date option. You see a screen like this: 6. Select any date shown, and press the OK button. 7. To print more than one copy of all the photos taken on that date, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99). Then press the OK button. 8. Press the arrow buttons to scroll through your photos. If necessary, press th[...]

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    9. Do any of the following as necessary: • To crop, zoom into, or rotate your photo, press the display/crop button. 10. To see a preview of the photos that will print, press the OK button You see a screen like this: 11. Do either of the following as necessary: • To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the menu but[...]

  • Page 201

    2. Select Print Photos . 3. Press the arrow buttons and select Slide Show . 4. To select a displayed photo for printing, press the OK button. 5. Do any of the following as necessary: • To print more than one copy of the photo, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99). • To crop, zoom into, or rotate your photo, press the displa[...]

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    Parent topic: Viewing and Printing Photos Modifying Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen You can modify the quality and appearance of photos displayed on the LCD screen. The modifications affect only the printed copy of the photo, not the original file. 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Photo Adjustments . You see this screen: 3. Select a photo adj[...]

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    Photo Available options Description adjustment settings Fix Photo Fix Photo On Automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of the photo based on the Scene Detection setting that is selected Fix Photo Off Turns off automatic adjustments; see Note below P.I.M. Uses your camera's PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print adjustments S[...]

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    Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen You can change the settings used for printing photos displayed on the LCD screen. 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Print Settings . You see this screen: 3. Select a print setting. 4. Select an option for the setting. Note: To clear any previously used settings, press the C clear but[...]

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    Print settings Available options Description Borderless Off Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight cropping may occur) On Leaves a small margin around the image Quality Standard Quality Provides good quality for most prints Expansion Standard Expands images correctly for most borderless prints Medium Expands images slightly less for bor[...]

  • Page 206

    2. Select Print Photos . 3. Press the arrow buttons and select Photo Layout Sheet . You see this screen: 4. Press the arrow buttons to view all of the layout options, then select the option you want. 5. Select Paper Size , then select the size that matches the paper you loaded. 6. Select Paper Type , then select the type that matches the paper you [...]

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    7. If you see the screen above, do one of the following: • To allow your product to place the photos in the layout automatically, select Automatic layout . • To place photos in the layout manually, select Place photos manually and follow the instructions displayed on the screen. 8. Press the arrow buttons to select the photos you want to print.[...]

  • Page 208

    Printing Photo Greeting Cards You can create custom greeting cards using photos on your memory card or other device, and add your own handwritten or printed text. First you select your photo and print a template on plain paper. Then you fill out the template, add your message, and print your cards. Creating and Printing a Greeting Card Template Pri[...]

  • Page 209

    4. Select Select Photo and Print Template , then press OK . 5. Press the arrow buttons to select the photo you want, then press the OK button. You see this screen: 6. Select Paper Size , then select Letter to print three cards on one letter-size sheet or 4x6in to print one card. 7. Select Paper Type , then select the type of paper you plan to use. [...]

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    9. When you are ready to print your greeting card template on plain paper, press the start button. Parent topic: Printing Photo Greeting Cards Printing a Greeting Card from a Template After your greeting card template is printed, you fill it out to create your card and add your message. 1. Use a dark pen or pencil to fill in the circles and select [...]

  • Page 211

    3. Load the type of paper you indicated in the template in the paper cassette. 4. Select Print Greeting Cards from Template . 5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to place the template facedown on the scanner glass, with the blue triangle facing into the back left corner. 6. Close the document cover. 7. To print more than one copy, press th[...]

  • Page 212

    4. To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the menu button, select Print Settings , and select the necessary settings. Then press the OK button. 5. When you are ready to print, press the start button. Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel . Parent topic: Printing from a Memory Card Transferring Photos on a Memory Ca[...]

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    3. Do one of the following to access your memory card files from your computer: • Windows : Select the Computer or My Computer utility, then select the removable disk icon. • Mac OS X with a USB connection : Look for the removable disk icon on your desktop, then select it. • Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 with a network connection : Select the hard [...]

  • Page 214

    Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to an External Device You can back up photos from your memory card to an external storage device connected to the product, such as a USB flash drive, external hard drive, or external CD or DVD burner. Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your storage device. 1. Insert a memory card in one of the m[...]

  • Page 215

    5. Press the arrow buttons and then select Back Up Data . 6. Select Back Up Memory Card . 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to disconnect the product from your computer and begin copying files to the external device. 8. When the backup is finished, you can remove your memory card and disconnect the external device. The files are saved in fol[...]

  • Page 216

    Using an External Device with Your Product Follow the instructions in these sections to use your product with an external device, such as a camera, smartphone, or other device. Wireless Printing from a Mobile Device Printing from a Camera Connected to Your Product Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device Charging a USB Device U[...]

  • Page 217

    1. Remove any memory cards from the product. 2. Load the paper you want to use for printing. 3. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the USB port on the front of your product. Note: You cannot use the USB port to transfer images from your camera to your computer. 4. Turn on your camera. You see this screen: 217[...]

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    5. Follow the instructions that came with your camera to select and print your photos. When you finish printing, turn off your camera and disconnect it from the product. Parent topic: Printing from a Camera Connected to Your Product Selecting Print Settings for Printing From a Camera Before printing from your camera, you can select the print settin[...]

  • Page 219

    5. Select the print settings you want to use, then press the OK button. 6. Select Photo Adjustments . You see this screen: 7. Select the photo adjustments you want to use, then press the OK button to exit. After you select settings, you are ready to connect your camera and print your photos. Print Settings - Camera Photo Adjustments - Camera Parent[...]

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    Print Settings - Camera Select the Print Settings options you want to use when printing photos from your camera. Print settings Available options Description Paper Size Various paper sizes Indicates the size of paper you have loaded Paper Type Various paper types Indicates the type of paper you have loaded; see the list of paper types for copying ([...]

  • Page 221

    Photo Available options Description adjustment settings Fix Photo Fix Photo On Automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of the photo based on the Scene Detection setting that is selected Fix Photo Off Turns off automatic adjustments; see Note below P.I.M Uses your camera's PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print adjustments Sc[...]

  • Page 222

    Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device You can view and print photos from a USB thumb drive or other external storage device, such as an external hard drive or CD/DVD burner. Note: Make sure the files on your device are compatible with the product. USB Device File Specifications Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or Exter[...]

  • Page 223

    4. Insert storage media (such as a CD) into your drive, if necessary. 5. If there are folders on your storage media, select the folder you want and press the OK button. You can view and print your photos from the LCD screen. When you finish printing, make sure the access light on the drive is not flashing, then remove or disconnect it from the prod[...]

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    1. Turn on your product. 2. Connect your portable device to the USB port on the front of the product. 3. Leave your product on while charging (it will continue to charge even after going into sleep mode). Note: You cannot use the USB port to transfer images from your device to your computer. If you want to transfer images, use the memory card slots[...]

  • Page 225

    Printing Personalized Projects You can print lined paper, graph paper, or stationery with a photo background. Printing Personalized Note Paper Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper Printing Personalized Note Paper You can print lined or unlined note paper with one of your own photos in the background. 1. Load plain paper in either Letter (8.5 × 11 [...]

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    7. Press the arrow buttons to scroll through your photos and display the one you want to use for your note paper. 8. To rotate the layout, select Rotate , then press the OK button. 9. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 10. To print more than one sheet, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99). 11.[...]

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    3. Press the arrow buttons and select one of the following in either Letter or A4 size: • Wide Rule • Thin Rule • Grph Paper 4. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 5. To print more than one sheet, press the + or – button to select the number (up to 99). 6. When you are ready to print, press the start button[...]

  • Page 228

    Replacing Ink Cartridges When an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it. You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old, if your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Note: Please dispose of your used EPSON branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with lo[...]

  • Page 229

    Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any. Displayed ink levels are approximate. 4. Do one of the following: • To exit, select OK • If you need to replace an ink cartridge, select Cartridge Replacement and follow the instructions on the screen Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Checking Cartr[...]

  • Page 230

    2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor wi[...]

  • Page 231

    4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 231[...]

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    Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X You can check the status of your ink cartridges using a utility on your Mac. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 : In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences . Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan , select your product, and select Optio[...]

  • Page 233

    3. Do the following as necessary: • You can update the ink cartridge status by clicking Update . • Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor will not display an accurate cart[...]

  • Page 234

    Parent topic: Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles fro[...]

  • Page 235

    3. Open the cartridge cover. 4. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with wat[...]

  • Page 236

    5. Before opening the new cartridge package, shake it gently four or five times. Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or ink may leak. 6. Remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge. Install the new cartridge immediately after removing the old one; if you do not, the print[...]

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    8. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 9. Close the cardtridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place. 237[...]

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    10. Lower the scanner unit. The print head moves to its home position and the printer starts charging the ink. This takes about 2.5 minutes. When you see a confirmation message on the screen, ink charging is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product while the power light is flashing or you will waste ink. If you see an error screen telling you [...]

  • Page 239

    Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from your computer using black ink. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as possible for future printing. Note: You cannot print with expended color ink cartridges using your product's control panel. Print[...]

  • Page 240

    1. Click the printer icon in the Dock. 2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Delete icon to cancel your print job. Note: If the message screen appears on another computer on a network, you may need to cancel the print job using the product control panel. 3. Do one of the following: • Mac[...]

  • Page 241

    Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper type setting, and depends on other selected print settings. • Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the remaining black ink for the document you are printing. • Click Disable this feature to continue using[...]

  • Page 242

    Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light [...]

  • Page 243

    3. Select Setup . 4. Select Maintenance . You see this screen: 5. Select Nozzle Check . You see this screen: 6. Press the start button. After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen: 243[...]

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    7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Finish Nozzle Check . • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Head Cleaning and continue. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check[...]

  • Page 245

    Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 : In the Ap[...]

  • Page 246

    4. Click Print . 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 246[...]

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    6. If there are no gaps, click Finish . If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Note: You cannot clean the print h[...]

  • Page 248

    5. Select Head Cleaning . You see this screen: 6. Press the OK button. 7. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you see this screen: 248[...]

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    Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 8. Select Nozzle Check . 9. Press the start button to confirm that the print head is clean. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve[...]

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    3. Select Head Cleaning . You see one of these windows: 250[...]

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    4. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run, based on the nozzle check pattern. 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. When the power light stops flashing [...]

  • Page 252

    Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish . • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see d[...]

  • Page 253

    5. Select Head Alignment . You see this screen: 6. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see this screen: 253[...]

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    7. Check the printed pattern and choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. 8. Press the OK button when you are done. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the [...]

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    5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each pattern number, click Next . • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click Realignment . Then print another alignment sheet [...]

  • Page 257

    Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass. 3. Check the back of the ejected paper to see if it is clean. 4. Repeat as [...]

  • Page 258

    Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your Product Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you ma[...]

  • Page 259

    8. Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Transporting Your Product If you need to ship your product or transport it a long distance, prepare it for transportation as describ[...]

  • Page 260

    6. Place the product in its original packing materials, if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the product. Make sure the box adequately protects the product control panel. Keep the product level during transportation. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head. Parent topic: Cleaning[...]

  • Page 261

    Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Checking for Software Updates Product Status Messages Running a Product Check Resetting Control Panel Defaults Solving Setup Problems Solving Network Problems Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Solv[...]

  • Page 262

    Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen. LCD screen message Condition/solution Paper out or paper jam Follow the instructions on the screen to load paper in the indicated paper source or check for paper jams. Then press the start button. Paper jam while printing Follow the[...]

  • Page 263

    Placing Originals on the Product Solving Network Problems Setting Up Fax Features Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any interface cables connected to your product. 2. Load plain paper in the product. 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Select Setup . 5. Se[...]

  • Page 264

    7. Press the start button. After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen: 8. Do the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the product is operating properly. Any operation problem you may have could be caused by your computer, cable, software, or selected set[...]

  • Page 265

    • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manual. If they do not work, contact Epson. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment When to Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Where to Get Help Resetting Control Panel Defaults If you ha[...]

  • Page 266

    • Reset Fax Data Settings : Deletes the speed and group dial lists, header, and fax log • Reset Network Settings : Resets all network settings. • Reset All except Network & Fax Settings : Resets all control panel settings, except for network settings. • Reset All Settings : Resets all control panel settings. You see a confirmation scree[...]

  • Page 267

    instructions on the Start Here sheet. Also make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. • Close any other programs, including screen savers and virus protection software, and install your product software again. • In Windows, make sure your product is selected as the default printer and the correct port is shown in th[...]

  • Page 268

    Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window Cannot Print Over a Network Cannot Scan Over a Network Printing a Network Status Sheet Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point If your pro[...]

  • Page 269

    • If necessary, reinstall your product software and try running EpsonNet Setup again. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window If your product does not appear in the Mac OS X printer window, try these solutions: • Turn your product off, wai[...]

  • Page 270

    Cannot Scan Over a Network If you cannot start EPSON Scan for scanning over a network, try these solutions: • If you are scanning a large original at a high resolution, a network communication error may occur. Try scanning again at a lower resolution. • If network communication was interrupted while starting EPSON Scan, exit EPSON Scan, wait a [...]

  • Page 271

    4. Press the arrow button and select Confirm Network Settings . 5. Press the start button to print the network status sheet. (Select Cancel if you want to cancel the operation.) Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Solving Copying Problems Check these soluti[...]

  • Page 272

    Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Your product is performing routine maintenance. This is normal. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Check these sections if you have problems using paper with your product. Paper Feeding Problems Paper Jam Problems Ins[...]

  • Page 273

    Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in a Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Loading Capacity Related topics Loading Paper Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product If paper has jammed inside the product, try this so[...]

  • Page 274

    5. If any jammed paper remains near the output tray, carefully remove it. 6. Press the start button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Paper Jam Problems in a Cassette If paper has jammed in one of the cassettes, try this solution: 1. Close the output tray. 2. Pull out both of the paper cassettes. 274[...]

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    3. Remove any jammed paper inside the cassettes. 4. Remove any paper jammed inside the paper cassette slot. 275[...]

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    5. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. 6. Replace the paper cassettes. 7. Press the start button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer If paper has jammed in the duplexer (rear unit), try these solutions: 1. Cancel the print job from your computer, if necessa[...]

  • Page 277

    3. Carefully remove the jammed paper, making sure not to touch the rollers. 4. If paper is jammed in the duplexer, remove the paper as shown. 277[...]

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    5. Squeeze the buttons on the duplexer as you press it into place on your product. 6. Press the start button to resume printing. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product 278[...]

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    Paper Jam Problems in a Cassette Related tasks Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder If you have problems with document jams in the automatic document feeder (ADF), try these solutions: 1. Remove your originals from the ADF. 2. Open the ADF cover. 3. Remove any jammed pages. 279[...]

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    Caution: Do not remove pages jammed inside the ADF without opening the cover or you could damage the ADF. 4. Leave the ADF cover open, then raise the document cover. 5. Remove any jammed pages. 280[...]

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    6. Lower the document cover. 7. Raise the ADF input tray. 281[...]

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    8. Carefully remove the jammed pages. 9. Lower the ADF input tray and reload your originals. 282[...]

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    Caution: Make sure you do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make sure the originals you load are not bent, folded, or curled and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder. 10. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related[...]

  • Page 284

    Parent topic: Solving Problems Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. • If you connected your product to a USB hub, make sure it is a first-tier hub. If it still does not print, connect you[...]

  • Page 285

    • Windows XP : Click Start and select Printers and Faxes . (Or open the Control Panel , select Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and Printers and Faxes .) 2. Right-click your product name, select Printing Preferences , and select your product name again if necessary. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Click the Speed & Progress or Exten[...]

  • Page 286

    • Close any programs you are not using when you print. • If your product is connected to a USB hub, connect it directly to your computer instead. • If printing becomes slower after printing continuously for a long time, the product may have automatically slowed down to protect the print mechanism from overheating or becoming damaged. Let the [...]

  • Page 287

    Incorrect Characters Print Incorrect Image Size or Position Slanted Printout Parent topic: Solving Problems Inverted Image If your printed image is inverted unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Turn off any mirror or inversion settings in your printing application. • Turn off the Mirror Image , Flip horizontally , or Reverse page orientation se[...]

  • Page 288

    • If a blank page exists in a document you are printing and you want to skip printing it, select the Skip Blank Page setting in your printer software. • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of the nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure your product is selected as the printer in your printing program. [...]

  • Page 289

    Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any cables are securely connected at both ends. • In Windows, delete all print jobs from the Windows Spooler: • Windows 7 : Click and select Devices and Printers . Right-click your product name, select See what's p[...]

  • Page 290

    Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Align the print head. • Make sure the product is not printing while tilted or at an angle. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Rel[...]

  • Page 291

    • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper facedown in the cassette. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • Align the print head. • You may need to replace the ink cartridges. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or[...]

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    • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Note: Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Availab[...]

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    • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded faceup in the cassette (the printable side should be facedown). • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac[...]

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    Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Colors If your printouts have incorrect colors, try these solutions: • Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print h[...]

  • Page 295

    Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try these solutions: • Make sure your computer has adequate memory and meets the system requirements for your operating system. • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so, wake your system and [...]

  • Page 296

    Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Using Image Capture Related topics Starting a Scan Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Check these sections if a scanned image on your computer screen has a quality problem. Image Consists of a Few Dots Only Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images Straight [...]

  • Page 297

    Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images If a line of dots appears in all your scanned images, clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth or use a small amount of glass cleaner on the cloth, if necessary. Paper towels are not recommended. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the scanner glass. Parent topic: Solving Scann[...]

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    Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges If you are scanning a thick or warped original, cover its edges with paper to block external light as you scan it. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Image is Too Dark If your scanned image is too dark, try these solutions: • Adjust these EPSON Scan settings (if available) and try scanning ag[...]

  • Page 299

    Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your computer monitor because printers and monitors use different color systems: monitors use RGB (red, green, and blue) and printers typically use CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). Check the color matching and color management capabilities[...]

  • Page 300

    Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Solving Faxing Problems Check these solutions if you have problems faxing with your product. Cannot Send or Receive Faxes Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product Parent topic: Solving Problems Cannot Send or Receive Faxes If you cannot send or receive faxes, try these solutions[...]

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    Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Printing Fax Reports Selecting Fax Communication Settings Related topics Loading Paper Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product Make sure your telephone is connected to your product's EXT port. Note: When answering a call that is a fax, wait until the product's LCD screen [...]

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    6. Open the Windows Control Panel utility. 7. Do one of the following to uninstall EPSON Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 7 or Windows Vista : Select Programs and Features . (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program .) Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall/Change . • Windows XP : Do[...]

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    Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax or Print & Scan window, select your product name and click the – (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following suppo[...]

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    Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Printing Specifications Scanning Speci[...]

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    Parent topic: Technical Specifications Mac System Requirements To use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: • Mac OS X 10.4.11 • Mac OS X 10.5.8 • Mac OS X 10.6.x • Mac OS X 10.7.x Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for the la[...]

  • Page 306

    Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal 8 bits per pixel per color external Light source LED Parent topic: Technical Specifications Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Paper input Faceup loading Paper output Facedown ejection Paper size US letter, legal, or A4 size Paper type Plain paper Paper weight 17 lb (64 g/m 2 ) to 24 lb (9[...]

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    Error correction mode CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with error correction mode Speed dial/group dial numbers Up to 60 (combined) Page memory Up to 180 (ITU-T No. 1 chart ) Redial 2 times (with 1 minute interval) Interface RJ-11 Phone Line RJ-11 Telephone set connection Parent topic: Technical Specifications Paper Specifications Use paper under normal condi[...]

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    Envelopes Size No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]) Paper types Plain paper Weight 20 lb (75 g/m 2 ) to 24 lb (90 g/m 2 ) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Printable Area Specifications Single sheets 1 Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 3 Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 4 Bottom: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 308[...]

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    Envelopes 1 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 3 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 4 Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine EPSON maintenance boxes and cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affe[...]

  • Page 310

    Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40 ºC) 1 month at 104 ºF (40 ºC) Ink freezes at 10.4 ºF (–12 ºC) Ink thaws and is usable after 3 hours at 77 ºF (25 ºC) Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 11.[...]

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    Power consumption Standalone copying mode: 17 W (ISO/IEC24712) (Approximate) Ready mode: 7.5 W Sleep mode: 3.9 W Power off mode: 0.2 W Parent topic: Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 ºF (10 to 35 ºC) Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40 ºC) 1 month at 104 ºF (40 ºC) Humidity Operating: 20 to[...]

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    Hard disk and USB flash 2TB drives Formatted in FAT, FAT32, or exFAT. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wireless security WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES) WPA2 compliant WEP (64/128 bit) Frequency band 2.4 GHz Communication mode Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode Ethernet standard 100 BAS[...]

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    modification of the product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to b[...]

  • Page 314

    Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. FCC Compliance Statement Software Notices Trademarks Copyright Notice FCC Compliance Statement For United State[...]

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    This product is not intended to be repaired. If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact: Name: Epson America, Inc. Address: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 U.S.A. Telephone: (562) 981-3840 The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until [...]

  • Page 316

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause in[...]

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    3. The open source software programs are WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the license agreements of each open source software program for more details, which are described in OSS.pdf on your Printer Software CD. 4. OpenSSL toolkit This printer product includes softw[...]

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    usb8786 GNU LGPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version ("LGPL Programs"). The list of LGPL Programs: uclibc-0.9.29 libusb-libs-0.1.12 zeroconf 0.6.1-1 Apple Public Source License This printer product includes the open source software pro[...]

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    Sun RPC License This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Sun RPC License ("Sun RPC Programs"). The list of Sun RPC Programs: busybox- 1 .2.2.1 netkit-inetd-0.17 portmap-5beta TCP Wrappers license This printer product includes the open source software program "TCP Wrappers" which applies the[...]

  • Page 320

    "SHA1" Program: SHA1 Parent topic: Notices Trademarks EPSON ® , WorkForce ® , and EPSON Supplies Central ® are registered trademarks, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON Store SM is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identific[...]

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    This information is subject to change without notice. libTIFF Software Acknowledgment A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products Copyright Attribution Parent topic: Notices libTIFF Software Acknowledgment Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Gra[...]

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    Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. The time interval has been set at the factory to ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards of energy efficiency, and cannot be modified by the consumer. Parent topic: Copyright Notice Copyright Attribution © 2012 Epson[...]