Epson WorkForce WF-2530WF manual

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Contents WF-2520/WF-2530 User's Guide ............................................................................................................... 13 Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 14 Setting Up the Control Panel ......[...]

Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 46 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 46 Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder .................[...]

Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X ................................................................................... 78 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X .............................................................................................. 79 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X ................................................[...]

Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture ................................................................... 120 Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 120 Scanning to a PDF File ................................................................[...]

Sending Faxes ................................................................................................................................. 158 Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel ........................................................................... 159 Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax Numbers ...................................[...]

Print Head Alignment ................................................................................................................... 199 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel........................................................ 199 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility ............................................[...]

Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 227 Error After Cartridge Replacement .............................................................................................. 227 Printing is Slow ................................................................................[...]

Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 243 Solving Faxing Problems.................................................................................................................. 243 Cannot Send or Receive Faxes ...................................................[...]

Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 271 Copyright Attribution .................................................................................................................... 271 11[...]

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WF-2520/WF-2530 User's Guide Welcome to the WF-2520/WF-2530 User's Guide . 13[...]

Product Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Scanning, Copying, and Faxing from the Control Panel The Sleep Timer Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Setting Up the Control Panel See these sections to set up the control panel for use.[...]

2 The LCD screen 3 The arrow buttons and the OK button 4 The number pad 5 The Redial/Pause button 6 The Stop/Reset button 7 The Copy button 8 The Fax button 9 The Scan button 10 The ADF light 11 The Menu button 12 The Back button 13 The Speed Dial/Group Dial button 14 The Start B&W button 15 The Start Color button WF-2530 1 The power button and[...]

3 The arrow buttons and the OK button 4 The number pad 5 The Redial/Pause button 6 The Stop/Reset button 7 The WiFi light 8 The Copy button 9 The Fax button 10 The Scan button 11 The ADF light 12 The Menu button 13 The Back button 14 The Speed Dial/Group Dial button 15 The Wi-Fi Setup button 16 The Start B&W button 17 The Start Color button Par[...]

4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button. 5. Press the Menu button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Turning Off Control Panel Sounds You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Main[...]

Product Parts - Top and Front 1 Edge guide 2 Sheet feeder 3 Paper support 4 Feeder guard 5 Output tray 6 Paper stopper 18[...]

1 ADF cover 2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 3 ADF edge guide 4 ADF input tray 5 ADF output tray 19[...]

1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 20[...]

Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Ink cartridge holder in home position Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Product Parts - Back WF-2520 21[...]

1 AC inlet 2 LINE port 3 USB port 4 EXT port 5 LAN port WF-2530 22[...]

1 AC inlet 2 LINE port 3 USB port 4 EXT port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Scanning, Copying, and Faxing from the Control Panel You can scan, copy, and fax right from your product control panel. • Use the control panel to quickly scan a photo or document and save it on your computer. You can even scan and send the file to a remote printer[...]

• For faxing, you first need to connect a phone line as described on the Start Here sheet. Then load your document and use the control panel to enter a phone number or select a number from your speed dial list. Parent topic: Product Basics Related tasks Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Related topics Copying Faxing The Sleep Timer [...]

4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the time period you want, then press the OK button. 5. Press the Menu to exit. Parent topic: The Sleep Timer Changing the Sleep Timer Setting - Windows You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode. 1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskba[...]

1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 : In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences . Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan , select your product, and select Options & Supplies . Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility . • Mac OS X 10.5 : In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences . Sel[...]

solutions to print and scan from anywhere: Epson Email Print (WF-2530), Epson iPrint Mobile App, and Epson Remote Print (WF-2530). Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Epson Remote Print Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print Parent topic: Product Basics Using Epson Email Print With Epson Email Print, you can print from [...]

5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product. Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using Epson Remote Print With Epson Remote Print software on your Windows computer or laptop, you can print to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in the world (WF-2530). 1. Visit www.epson.com/connect to learn more a[...]

1. Connect your device to the same wireless network that your Epson product is using. 2. Print a network status sheet. 3. Locate your product's IP address on the network status sheet. 4. Enter the IP address into the address bar of a web browser. 5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option. Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Pri[...]

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel (WF-2530) You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through netw[...]

4. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password). • Press the numeric keypad buttons repeatedly to scroll through characters (uppercase, lowercase, or numbers). • To select a symbol, press 1 repeatedly. • To move the cursor or enter a space, press the right arrow button. • To delete characters, press the left arrow button[...]

Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper for Documents Loading Paper for Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper for Documents You can print documents on a variety of paper types and siz[...]

2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left. 33[...]

4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. 5. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. 6. Flip the feeder guard back. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: •[...]

Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Paper for Photos You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Flip the feeder guard forward. 35[...]

2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left. 36[...]

4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. 5. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. 6. Flip the feeder guard back. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: •[...]

Loading Envelopes You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]). 1. Flip the feeder guard forward. 38[...]

2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left. 39[...]

4. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left. 5. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly. 6. Flip the feeder guard back. Always follow these loading guidelines: • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one env[...]

Paper Loading Capacity Paper type Loading capacity Plain paper - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Approximately 100 sheets * [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) ** Epson Bright White Paper ** 80 sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets Epson Premium Photo Pa[...]

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[...]

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40 Glossy S041727 100 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 25 [216 × 279 mm]) S041667 50 Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50 S042038 100[...]

• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Borderless Paper Sizes • 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) • 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) • 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper or Media Type Settings For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Plain Pa[...]

Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Type Settings - Copying 45[...]

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 [...]

2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing as shown. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner. Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other. 3. Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place. Parent top[...]

1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges. 48[...]

3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. The ADF light on the control panel turns on. 4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related references Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications 49[...]

Related topics Copying Scanning 50[...]

Copying See the information here to copy documents or photos using your product. Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals. Copying Documents or Photos Copying ID Cards Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original docu[...]

6. When you are ready to copy, press one of the Start buttons. Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button. Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options Parent topic: Copying Related references Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Related topics Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product Paper [...]

Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Paper Size Settings - Copying Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded. Note: You can copy photos only on these paper sizes. • 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) • 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm][...]

Copying option Available settings Description Reduce/Enlarge Actual Size Copies at 100% size, unless you select a different percentage as the Custom setting Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the selected paper size setting Legal->Letter Automatically converts from legal-size to letter-size Custom Automatically sizes the image by[...]

3. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99). 4. Press the Menu button, press the up or down arrow buttons to select Layout , and press the OK button. 5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select ID Card Copy and press the OK button. 6. To change the paper size setting, press the up or down a[...]

Printing From a Computer Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet. Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select En[...]

2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences [...]

5. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless . You can click Settings to access additional options for borderless printing. Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check the borderless paper compatibility list for details. 6. Select the orientation of your document. Note: If you ar[...]

Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have [...]

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 or as a shared printer. 1. Select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox. 2. Click the Settings button. You see this window: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return t[...]

5. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 6. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Note: The surface of the paper may smear during double-sided printing. Make sure the ink has dried before reloading the paper. Double-sided Printing Options - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windo[...]

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[...]

4. To add a header or footer to your document, select Header/Footer , then select Settings to customize the text and location. 5. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Custom Color Correction Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows Parent topic: Printing wit[...]

Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness , Contrast , Saturation , and Density , and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using the Gamma setting. Fix Photo Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos. Note: Fix Photo use[...]

Header/Footer Settings - Windows You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page. Note: These settings are not saved with your document. You can select to print the following inform[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

3. Do one of the following: • To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu. • To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option. 4. Click OK to exit. Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually. Parent topic: Printing with Windows[...]

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help [...]

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: [...]

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 type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the [...]

10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11. Select any of the available print options. Print Quality Options - Mac OS X Print Options - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X Print Qu[...]

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

Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option. Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by [...]

Managing Color - Mac OS X You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software. 1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select one of the available options. 3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print w[...]

Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software, or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help matc[...]

3. Select Driver . You see this screen: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK . Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 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 i[...]

Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software when ink is low. Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window. Checkin[...]

2. Select the following options as necessary: Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click the Hold icon. To resume a print job, click the print job marked "Hold" and click the Resume icon. • To pause printing for all queued print [...]

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button If you need to cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button on your product. Parent topic: Printing From a Computer 82[...]

Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture Scanning Special Projects Starting a Scan After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods. [...]

3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button. • Scan to PC saves your scan as a JPEG file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8. • Scan to PC (PDF) saves your scan as a PDF file to your computer or as an image capture in Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8. • Scan to PC (Email) scans y[...]

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 change. 5. Change the settings as necessary. 6. Click OK . 7. Click Close to close the Event Manager window[...]

Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings 86[...]

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, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjust[...]

Note: Epson Scan may start in a mode other than Home Mode when you first access it. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture 88[...]

Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings 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 Office Mode Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Selecting Scan File [...]

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office 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 progr[...]

2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass. 4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original. 91[...]

5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan. 6. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window. 7. If you are using the ADF, reinsert your original into the ADF. 8. If desired, select the area in your preview image that you want to scan (scan area). 9. Select any o[...]

Selecting a Scan Area - Office 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. You can also use the scan area to select specific Image Adjustments settings[...]

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[...]

Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges. Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only i[...]

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. 96[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

• Normal preview : Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 99[...]

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[...]

• 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. Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. •[...]

Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. 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. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image. Contr[...]

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. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not chang[...]

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 Professio[...]

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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. Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass. 4. Select the specific type of original you are scanning as the Auto Exposure Type s[...]

Scan Resolution Guidelines Related tasks Selecting Scan File Settings Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode You can select these Document Source options in Epson Scan Professional Mode. ADF Selects the Automatic Document Feeder as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning. Document Table Selects the s[...]

1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Normal preview : Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. • 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 c[...]

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[...]

• 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. Note: If you draw multiple marquees, make sure you select the All button in the Preview window before[...]

Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Cor[...]

Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode 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[...]

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. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not chang[...]

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) [...]

• Trimming : Turns automatic image cropping on or off. • 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. Th[...]

• Fax: 200 dpi 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 . 119[...]

Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected. Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture Parent topic: Scanning Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture You can select these scan settings in your imaging editing application for Mac OS X. Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leav[...]

3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5. Preview your image. 6. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan . You see the File Save Settings window. 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 a[...]

9. Click OK . Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window: 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 scan[...]

Related tasks Selecting the Scan Mode Selecting Scan File Settings 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 [...]

Related topics Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings 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 O[...]

3. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 4. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or the icon that corresponds with the program you want to scan to. 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 n[...]

Your document is scanned and processed into editable text, then you see the Save As window. 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)[...]

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[...]

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) 128[...]

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. Note: Your produc[...]

1. Connect the phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If you have a DSL or ISDN connection, you must connect the appropriate DSL filter, or ISDN terminal adapter or router to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your product. Contact your DSL or ISDN provider for the n[...]

1 Telephone wall jack 2 DSL filter 3 DSL modem ISDN connection (one phone number) 131[...]

1 ISDN wall jack 2 Terminal adapter or ISDN router ISDN connection (two phone numbers) 132[...]

1 ISDN wall jack 2 Terminal adapter or ISDN router 133[...]

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. 134[...]

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 mode 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 [...]

Setting Up Fax Features Before faxing with your product, set up your fax header and select the fax features you want to use. Note: If you leave your product unplugged for a long period of time, you may need to reset the date and time settings for faxes. Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Ut[...]

2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Country/Region and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select your country or region and press the OK button. You see a confirmation screen. 5. If the setting is correct,[...]

4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the date format you want to use and press the OK button. 5. Use the number buttons on the control panel to enter the current date, then press the OK button. 6. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the time format you want to use and press the OK button. 7. Use the number buttons on the control[...]

4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Header and press the OK button. 5. Press the OK button to 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. Press the [...]

• Press the numeric keypad buttons repeatedly to scroll through characters (uppercase, lowercase, or numbers). • To select a symbol, press 1 repeatedly. • To move the cursor or enter a space, press the right arrow button. • To delete characters, press the left arrow button. • When you finish entering characters, press the OK button. Paren[...]

Selecting Fax Communication Settings You can customize how your product sends and receives faxes over your phone line. 1. Press the Fax button. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Fax Settings and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Communication and press t[...]

6. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select one of the available reports and press the OK button. Note: If you select Fax Log , additionally select Print and press the OK button. 7. Press one of the Start buttons to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Report Options Rest[...]

Fax Sending/Receiving Options Set the options you want to use for outgoing faxes. Setting Options Description Auto Answer On Sets the product to receive and print faxes automatically. Off Quality 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[...]

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 Triple number as the DRD setting so your product c[...]

Fax Log View or print a report on recent fax transmissions. 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 trans[...]

1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8 : Navigate to the Start screen. • Windows (other versions) : Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software . 2. Select FAX Utility . You see this window: 3. Select Fax Settings for Printer . (Select your product, if prompted.) You see this window: 146[...]

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 Help option. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X You can set up your fax header and select your [...]

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 Features Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists You can set up a s[...]

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 Speed Dial List Entries You can create a speed dial list of fax numbers to help you quickly send faxes. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dia[...]

You see this screen: 9. Use the keypad to enter a name for the speed dial entry. You can enter up to 30 characters. 10. Press the OK button. 11. Do the following as necessary: • To create additional entries, select Create and repeat the steps above. • To edit an existing entry, press the up or down arrow buttons to select Edit , select the entr[...]

You see this screen: 6. Select Speed Dial List and press the OK button. 7. Press one of the Start buttons 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 f[...]

6. Select the number you want to use for the group dial entry you are adding and press the OK button. 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 like this: 9. Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight the speed dial entry you want[...]

1. Make sure you loaded letter-size or larger paper in your product. 2. Press the Fax button. 3. Press the Menu button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Fax Settings and press the OK button. 5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Print Report and press the OK button. You see this screen: 6. Select Group Dial List and press t[...]

2. Select FAX Utility . You see this window: 3. Select Fax Settings for Printer . (Select your product, if prompted.) You see this window: 154[...]

4. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List . You see this window: 155[...]

5. 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. 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 Group , enter a name, select your [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Your product scans your original and prompts you to place additional pages, if necessary. After scanning your originals, your product dials the number and sends the fax. Note: If the number is busy or there is a communication problem, your product displays a redialing message and will redial the number in a few minutes. Parent topic: Sending Faxes [...]

Note: If the number is busy or there is a communication problem, your product displays a redialing message and will redial the number in a few minutes. Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone If you have connected a telephone to the EXT port on your product, you can send a fax by dia[...]

Note: If your recipient's fax machine does not print in color, your fax is automatically sent in black- and-white. To cancel faxing, press the Stop/Reset button. 7. Hang up the telephone. After scanning your originals, your product sends the fax. Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Sending a Fax at a Specified Time You c[...]

After scanning your originals, your product dials the number and sends the fax at the specified time. You cannot send additional faxes until the timed fax has been sent. Note: If the number is busy or there is a communication problem, your product displays a redialing message and will redial the number in a few minutes. Parent topic: Sending Faxes [...]

3. To change the Paper Size, Orientation, Color, Image Quality, or Character Density settings, click the Preferences or Properties button. Note: If you see a Setup , Printer , or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen. For more information about selecting fax print settings, click Help. 4. Select the Page [...]

8. If you added a cover sheet to your fax, select a cover sheet style, enter your subject and comment information, then click Next. 9. Click Send to transmit your fax. Parent topic: Sending Faxes 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[...]

7. 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. 8. Select Fax Settings from the pop-up menu. You see this window: 166[...]

9. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax. 10. Click Fax . Parent topic: Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes See these sections to receive faxes with your product. Note: Do not turn the product off while it is receiving a fax. Otherwise, the fax transmission will be lost. Fax Reception Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto[...]

Note: Do not turn the product off while it is receiving a fax. Otherwise, the fax transmission will be lost. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) To receive and print faxes automatically, you can turn on Auto Answer mode. If an answering machine is connected, make sure the product's Rings to Answer setting [...]

4. Hang up the phone. 5. Press the OK button to print the fax. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes Related tasks Selecting Fax Send and Receive Settings 169[...]

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[...]

Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any. Displayed ink levels are approximate. 4. When you are finished, press the OK button. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to p[...]

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[...]

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 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 173[...]

Related topics Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X You can check your cartridge status using a utility on your Mac. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 : In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences . Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan , select your pr[...]

3. Do the following as necessary: • To update the ink cartridge status, click Update . • 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 bro[...]

Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges 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 re[...]

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 from drying out. Do not open ink cartridge pack[...]

2. Lift up the scanner unit. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. Caution: Do not lift up the scanner unit when the document cover is open. 178[...]

3. 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. 179[...]

Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. 4. Before opening the new cartridge package, shake it gently four or five times. Caution: Do[...]

6. Remove the yellow tape from the side of the cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 181[...]

8. Lower the scanner unit. 9. Press the OK button. The print head moves to its home position and the printer starts charging the ink. This takes about 90 seconds. 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 err[...]

Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility You can use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility to view on-screen instructions for replacing an ink cartridge. This method allows you to replace a cartridge before it is low or expended (if it is too old, for example). 1. Do one of the following[...]

2. Click the Ink Cartridge Replacement icon and follow the on-screen instructions to replace your ink cartridges as necessary. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from [...]

Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows If you see a message during printing telling you that you can temporarily print in black ink with an expended color cartridge, you can cancel your print job and select settings to print on plain paper or on an envelope. Note: To use this feature, Epson Status M[...]

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. Mac OS X 10.8: Click the button to cancel your print job. If an error message is displayed, click the OK button. Note: If the message screen appears on another computer on a network, you may need to cancel the prin[...]

11. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 12. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting. 13. Select the Grayscale option. 14. Click Print to print your document. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Cancelling Printing Usin[...]

Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges 188[...]

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 Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Maintenance If your printouts bec[...]

1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Nozzle Check and press the Start Color button. After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen: 5. Check the prin[...]

Print head needs cleaning 6. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, press 1 to select Finish . • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press 2 to select Head Cleaning . 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. 191[...]

If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Checking the Nozzles Using a[...]

4. Click Print . 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean 193[...]

Print head needs cleaning 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 194[...]

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 head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Contro[...]

5. Press 2 to run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is clean. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be r[...]

4. 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. 5. When the power light stops flashing and remains on, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click Print Nozzle[...]

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. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still d[...]

Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head. Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning. Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control P[...]

5. Check the printed pattern and press the up or down arrow buttons to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. Press the OK button after each selection. 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. Lo[...]

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 [...]

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 necessary until the paper comes out clean. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Copying 202[...]

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. Close the output tray and paper support when you are not using the product to protect it f[...]

6. Open the ADF cover and use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF. 204[...]

7. Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Path Transporting Your Product If you need to ship your product or transport it a long distance, prepare it for transportation as described here. [...]

Caution: Do not place tape on the white flat cable inside the product; otherwise, you may damage your product. 4. Lower the scanner unit. 5. Remove all the paper from the product. 6. Unplug the power cable. 7. Disconnect any connected cables. 8. Close the output tray and paper support. 9. Place the product in its original packing materials, if poss[...]

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[...]

Related tasks Changing Automatic Update Options 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 jam Paper is jammed in the product. Remove the jammed paper and press the OK button to clear the error. Paper jam in the ADF Paper is jammed[...]

Related references Paper Jam Problems Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Where to Get Help Related tasks Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine 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 a few sheets[...]

settings. Check the other solutions in this book or try uninstalling and reinstalling your printer software. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • 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[...]

• Reset Network Settings (WF-2520): Restores all of the default network settings. • Reset All except Network & Fax Settings (WF-2520): Restores all of the default settings on the control panel, except for the network and fax settings. • Reset All Settings : Restores all of the default settings on the control panel. You see a confirmation [...]

• 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 the printer properties. • If you see any error message or your software does not install correctly in Windows, you [...]

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 product has trouble finding or connecting to a wireless router or access point, try these solutions (WF-2530): • Make sure to place your product within contact ra[...]

• Check if your network name (SSID) contains non-ASCII characters. Your product cannot display non- ASCII characters. • If necessary, reinstall your product software and try running EpsonNet Setup again: 1. Reset your product's network settings to their factory defaults. 2. Windows only: uninstall your product software. 3. Initialize your [...]

• If you are using TCP/IP, make sure the product's IP address is set correctly for your network. If your network does not assign IP addresses using DHCP, set the IP address manually. • Make sure your computer and product are both using the same wireless network (WF-2530). • If network printing is slow, print a network status sheet and ch[...]

Windows 8 : Navigate to the Start screen and select EPSON Scan Settings . Make sure the Connection setting is set to Network , then click the Test button. Windows (other versions) : Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings . Make sure the Connection setting is set to Network , then click the T[...]

Solving Copying Problems Check these solutions if you have problems copying with your product. Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies If your product makes a noise, but nothing copies, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to s[...]

Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • If paper does not feed for printing, remove it. Then reload it in the sheet feeder against the right side and beneath the tab. Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper, making sure that the paper stack is not above the arrow mark on the edge guide. • If [...]

Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. Caution: Do not lift up the scanner unit when the document cover is open. 219[...]

4. Remove any jammed paper or torn pieces. 220[...]

Caution: Do not touch any buttons on the control panel while your hands are inside the product. 5. Lower the scanner unit. 6. Press the OK button to resume printing. 7. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Relat[...]

1 ADF cover 2 Paper feeder Caution: Do not remove paper jammed inside the ADF without opening the cover or you could damage the ADF. 4. Leave the ADF cover open, then lift the paper feeder. 222[...]

1 ADF cover 2 Paper feeder 5. Remove any jammed paper or torn pieces. 223[...]

6. Lower the paper feeder (but don't close the ADF cover). 7. Raise the ADF input tray. 8. Carefully remove any jammed paper. 9. Lower the ADF input tray and reload your originals. 224[...]

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 Paper E[...]

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 your product directly to your comp[...]

Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar If you do not see your product icon in the Windows taskbar, first try restarting your computer. If that does not work, try this solution: 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 8 : Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the screen and select All apps . Select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound [...]

Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing is Slow If printing becomes slow, try these solutions: • Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are printing a high- resolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements. If necessary, increase your system's memory. • If you are using Wind[...]

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your printed pages. Inverted Image Too Many Copies Print Blank Pages Print Incorrect Margins on Printout Border Appears on Borderless Prints Incorrect Characters Print Incorrect Image Size or Pos[...]

Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Blank Pages Print If blank pages print unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • If a blank page exists in a document you are printing and you want to[...]

Related topics Loading Paper Border Appears on Borderless Prints If you see a border on borderless prints, try these solutions: • Make sure you are printing on a compatible borderless paper type and size. Note: Do not select a custom paper size for borderless prints. • Windows : Make sure you selected the Borderless setting in your printer soft[...]

• Windows 7 : Click and select Devices and Printers . Right-click your product name, select See what's printing , and select your product name again, if necessary. Right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel , and click Yes . • Windows Vista : Click and select Control Panel . Click Printer under Hardware and Sound , right-click your pr[...]

Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guide against the edge 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 Relat[...]

• Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product. • 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 [...]

• If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may appear on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. If one side of a sheet will contain a lighter image or text, print that side first. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print h[...]

• Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Basic Pri[...]

Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Colors If your printouts have incorrect colors, try these solutions: • Make sure the Black/Gr[...]

Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson Scan Parent topic: Solving Problems Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try these solutions: • Make sure your computer has a[...]

Windows 8 : Navigate to the Start screen and select EPSON Scan Settings . Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button. Windows (other versions) : Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings . Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the[...]

Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview Scanned Image Edges are Cropped Parent topic: Solving Problems Related topics Solving Print Quality Problems Image Consists of a Few Dots Only If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your origin[...]

Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked If straight lines in an original appear crooked in a scanned image, make sure to place your original straight when you scan it. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Image is Distorted or Blurry If a scanned image appears distorted or blurry, tr[...]

• Brightness • Histogram Adjustment • Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image If an image from the back of a thin original appears in your scanned image, place a piece o[...]

Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer, display adapter, and the software you are using to see if they are affecting the palette of colors you see on your screen. To adjust the colors in your scanned image, adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Change the Image Type setting [...]

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: • Make sure the recipient's fax machine is turned on and working. • Make sure paper is loaded correctly in your product. • Make [...]

Related tasks Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Printing Fax Reports Selecting Fax Communication Settings Related topics Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product Make sure your telephone is connected to your product's EXT[...]

3. Do one of the following: • Windows 8 : Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the screen, and select All apps . Select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features . Select the uninstall option for your Epson product, then select Uninstall/Change . Note: If you see a User Account Control window, click Yes or Continue . Select your[...]

Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X In most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it. However, you can download the Uninstaller utility from the Epson support website to uninstall your product software as described here. Note: If you find that re-installing your product software does not solve a problem[...]

• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase • Computer configuration • Description of the problem Then call: • U.S.: (562) 276-4382, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday • Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 P[...]

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. EPEAT Registration Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Printing Specificat[...]

• Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Windows XP SP3 Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Mac System Requirements To use your product and its [...]

Scanning Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device CIS Effective pixels 10,200 × 14,040 pixels at 1200 dpi Scanning area may be restricted if resolution setting is large. Document size Maximum: 8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm) Scanner glass: US letter or A4 Scanning resolution 1200 dpi (main scan) 2400 dpi (sub scan) Output[...]

Fax Specifications Fax type Black-and-white and color fax capability Support line Household phone line Speed Up to 33.6 kbps Resolution Monochrome Standard: 203 × 98 dpi Fine: 203 × 196 dpi Photo: 203 × 196 dpi Color Fine: 200 × 200 dpi Photo: 200 × 200 dpi Error correction mode CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with error correction mode Speed dial/group[...]

Single-sheets Size A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm]) A5 (5.8 × 8.2 inches [148 × 210 mm]) B5 (182 × 257 mm) 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm) 5 × 8 inches (127 × 203 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm][...]

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 Envelopes 254[...]

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: 0.83 inch (21 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could [...]

Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 8.7 inches (221 mm) Printing: 11.5 inches (291 mm) Width Stored: 15.4 inches (392 mm) Printing: 15.4 inches (392 mm) Depth Stored: 14.8 inches (377 mm) Printing: 21.3 inches (540 mm) Weight 12.8 lb (5.8 kg) (without ink cartridges) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply [...]

Power consumption WF-2520: Standalone copying mode: 9 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: 4 W Sleep mode: 2 W Power off mode: 0.3 W WF-2530: Standalone copying mode: 9 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: 4.5 W Sleep mode: 2.2 W Power off mode: 0.3 W Parent topic: Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating: 50 to 95 ºF (10 to 35 [...]

Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (WF-2530) Wireless security WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES); WPA2 compliant with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal (WF-2530) WEP (64/128 bit) Frequency band 2.4 GHz (WF-2530) Wireless Communication Infrastructure mode mode Ad hoc mode (WF-2530) Ethernet standard IEEE802.3i/u (WF-2520) IEEE802.[...]

This equipment contains the following wireless module: • Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation • Type: WLU6117-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the[...]

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 (WF-2520) Software Notices Trademarks Copyright Notice FCC Compliance[...]

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If you have problems with this product and require techn[...]

interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or mor[...]

2. We provide the source code of the GPL Programs, LGPL Programs and Apache License Program (each is defined in Section 6) until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code above, please contact the customer support of your region. You shall comply with the license terms o[...]

udev-0.093 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 util-linux-2.12 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 iksemel 1.4 Apache License This pr[...]

mount-2.12 mvlutils-2.8.4 netkit-ftp-0.17 netkit-base-0.17 portmap-5beta 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 th[...]

Software Notices OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE 1. This printer product includes open source software programs listed in Section 6) according to the license terms of each open source software program (WF-2530). 2. We provide the source code of the GPL Programs, LGPL Programs and Apache License Program (each is defined in Section 6) until five (5) yea[...]

netbase-4.29 psmisc-21.5 readline-libs-5.0 sysvinit-2.86 udev-0.093 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 util-linux-2.12 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[...]

This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Berkeley Software Distribution License ("BSD Programs"). The list of BSD Programs: busybox-1.2.2.1 util-linux-2.12 mount-2.12 mvlutils-2.8.4 netkit-ftp-0.17 netkit-base-0.17 portmap-5beta Sun RPC License This printer product includes the open source software p[...]

This printer product includes the open source software program "ARC4" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "ARC4". json_parser license This printer product includes the open source software program "json_parser" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the [...]

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