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  • Page 1 ET-3700 User's Guide...
  • Page 3 Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................31 Using Fire OS Printing ........................32 Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing ....................32 Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ..............33 Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................34 Network Security Recommendations ....................34...
  • Page 4 Loading Paper in the Cassette ......................46 Paper Loading Capacity ........................51 Double-sided Printing Capacity ......................52 Available Epson Papers ........................53 Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ....................54 Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software................55 Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel ..................56 Paper Type Settings - Control Panel .....................
  • Page 5 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ............85 Changing Automatic Update Options .................... 86 Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S............... 87 Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S..................87 Printing on a Mac ..........................90 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac .....................
  • Page 6 Control Panel Scanning Options ..................... 109 Changing Default Scan Job Settings ..................110 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ................111 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................... 113 Starting a Scan from a Smart Device................... 114 Scanning in Epson Scan 2 .......................
  • Page 7 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility ..............140 Print Head Cleaning ........................142 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ............142 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility..............143 Power Cleaning ........................... 146 Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel..............146 Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility ................
  • Page 8 Incorrect Colors ........................... 191 Solving Scanning Problems ......................192 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ................. 193 Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................193 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ..................194 Image Consists of a Few Dots Only..................... 194 Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................195...
  • Page 9 Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................195 Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................195 Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ..................196 Image is Too Dark ........................196 Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image ..............196 Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ....................
  • Page 10 Copyright Notice..........................217 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment....................218 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials........... 218 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ..........219 Copyright Attribution ........................219...
  • Page 11: Et-3700 User's Guide

    ET-3700 User's Guide Welcome to the ET-3700 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
  • Page 12: Product Basics

    Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler Using Fire OS Printing Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets Using the Control Panel See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
  • Page 13: Control Panel Buttons And Lights

    Control Panel Buttons and Lights power button and light home button help button The LCD screen The + and – buttons stop button back button The arrow buttons and the OK button reset button start button Status Icon Information Parent topic: Using the Control Panel...
  • Page 14: Status Icon Information

    Status Icon Information Your product displays status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions. Select the icon to view or change the current network settings. Icons Description Displays additional information or instructions, such as loading paper or placing a document.
  • Page 15: Entering Characters On The Lcd Screen

    Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings. • To move the cursor, select the left or right arrows. • To change the case of letters, select • To delete the previous character, select •...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    You see a screen like this: 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Scroll down and select Language. 6. Select a language. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Adjusting the Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary.
  • Page 17: Turning Off The Operation Time Out Setting

    You see a screen like this: 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Select LCD Brightness. 6. Press the – or + icons to decrease or increase the brightness. 7. Select OK to exit. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting The Operation Time Out setting causes the LCD screen to return to the Home screen after a few minutes of inactivity.
  • Page 18: Product Parts Locations

    You see a screen like this: 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Scroll down and set Operation Time Out to Off. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product. Product Parts - Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back Parent topic:...
  • Page 19: Product Parts - Front

    Product Parts - Front Output tray Paper cassette Paper cassette edge guides Legal-size paper guide Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
  • Page 20: Product Parts - Inside

    Product Parts - Inside Document cover Scanner glass Control panel...
  • Page 21 Front cover Scanner unit Ink tank cover Ink tanks Ink tank unit Print head Parent topic: Product Parts Locations...
  • Page 22: Product Parts - Back

    Product Parts - Back Maintenance box cover Rear cover (duplexer) AC inlet LAN port USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Using Power Saving Settings Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period of time.
  • Page 23 You see a screen like this: 4. Select Basic Settings. 5. Select Sleep Timer. You see a screen like this:...
  • Page 24: Changing The Power Off Timer Settings

    6. Do one of the following: • Press the + or – button to increase or decrease the number of minutes. • Press the OK button to display the on-screen keypad, select the number of minutes, and select 7. Select OK. Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings Changing the Power Off Timer Settings...
  • Page 25: Epson Connect Solutions For Smartphones, Tablets, And More

    • Epson iPrint Mobile App • Epson Remote Print Scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product with Epson Scan to Cloud or the Epson iPrint Mobile App.
  • Page 26 2. Select Settings. 3. Select General Settings. You see a screen like this: 4. Select Web Service Settings. 5. Select Epson Connect Services...
  • Page 27: Using Epson Email Print

    Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Using Epson Email Print With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.
  • Page 28: Using The Epson Iprint Mobile App

    Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Use this free Apple and Android app to print and scan with networked Epson products. Epson iPrint lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.
  • Page 29: Using Epson Scan To Cloud

    Using Epson Scan to Cloud The Epson Scan to Cloud service allows you to scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product. Register an email address or online services such as Box, DropBox, Evernote, or Google Drive with your Epson Connect account.
  • Page 30: Using Airprint

    Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Using Google Cloud Print With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.
  • Page 31: Android Printing Using The Epson Print Enabler

    Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler You can wirelessly print your documents, emails, photos, and web pages right from your Android phone or tablet (Android v4.4 or later). With a few taps, your Android device will discover your nearby Epson product and print.
  • Page 32: Using Fire Os Printing

    There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. Look for the print option in your Windows 10 application to send whatever is on the screen to an Epson product. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
  • Page 33: Using Epson Print And Scan App With Windows Tablets

    You can use this free app to print photos and scan from your Windows (Windows 8 or higher) Surface RT or Pro tablet with networked Epson products. Epson Print and Scan App allows you to scan and capture images right to your tablet or to Microsoft OneDrive.
  • Page 34: Wi-Fi Or Wired Networking

    Wi-Fi or Wired Networking See these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi or wired network. Network Security Recommendations Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet Changing or Updating Network Connections Network Security Recommendations To help deter unauthorized access to your product over a network, you should protect your network environment using appropriate security measures.
  • Page 35: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

    You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point. The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network. Epson product Wireless router or access point...
  • Page 36: Selecting Wireless Network Settings From The Control Panel

    Epson website. The installer program guides you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
  • Page 37 6. Select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button, or press the + button and select Enter Manually to enter the name manually. Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name, then press the OK button. Note: The network name and password are case sensitive.
  • Page 38: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

    You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point. In Wi-Fi Direct Mode, the product itself acts as a network access point for up to 4 devices. Epson product Computer with a wireless interface Other wireless device...
  • Page 39 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select the icon and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 3. Select Wi-Fi Direct. 4. Scroll down and select Start Setup. 5. Select Start Setup again. You see a screen like this:...
  • Page 40: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    6. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown. 7. Press the home button to exit. You see the icon on the LCD screen and should be able to connect to your product directly from your computer or device, and then print.
  • Page 41: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    You see a screen like this: 3. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended). 4. Select Start Setup or Change Settings. 5. Select Push Button Setup (WPS). 6. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. 7. Press the home button to exit. You see the icon on the LCD screen and should be able to connect to your product directly from your computer or device, and then print.
  • Page 42: Changing Or Updating Network Connections

    You see a screen like this: 4. Select Network Settings. 5. Select Network Status. 6. Select Print Status Sheet. 7. Select Print. Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Related tasks Accessing the Web Config Utility Changing or Updating Network Connections...
  • Page 43: Accessing The Web Config Utility

    Wi-Fi connection. 1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product. 2. Uninstall your product software. 3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections...
  • Page 44: Connecting To A New Wi-Fi Router

    1. Do one of the following: • Windows: Uninstall your product software. • Mac: Go to the next step. 2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic:...
  • Page 45 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select the icon and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 3. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended). 4. Select Change Settings. 5. Select Others. 6. Select Disable Wi-Fi. 7. Select Start Setup to disable Wi-Fi. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections...
  • Page 46: Loading Paper

    Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper in the Cassette Paper Loading Capacity Double-sided Printing Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel...
  • Page 47 2. Pull out the paper cassette until it stops. 3. Slide the edge guides outward.
  • Page 48 4. Do one of the following: • Insert paper into the cassette with the glossy or printable side facedown and slide it in until it stops. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the rear of the cassette. • For legal-size paper, extend the legal paper guide and load paper using the guide line as shown.
  • Page 49 • Insert up to 10 envelopes with the printable side facedown and flap edge left, as shown. • Load a sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes as shown.
  • Page 50 Note: Do not select automatic 2-sided printing for this type of paper and do not print over the holes. 5. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits under the tabs on the edge guides. 6.
  • Page 51: Paper Loading Capacity

    Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 20 sheets Epson Photo Paper Glossy If paper feeds incorrectly, or printing is uneven or smeared, load 1 sheet at a time. Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss...
  • Page 52: Double-Sided Printing Capacity

    You cannot print double-sided on the following paper types: • Epson Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Envelopes...
  • Page 53: Available Epson Papers

    (U.S. sales), epson.ca (Canadian sales), or epson.com.jm (Caribbean sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 ×...
  • Page 54: Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

    • Plain paper in Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) size only • Epson Bright White Paper • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy...
  • Page 55: Paper Or Media Type Settings - Printing Software

    • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Borderless Paper Sizes • 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) • 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) •...
  • Page 56: Selecting The Paper Settings - Control Panel

    Parent topic: Loading Paper Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel You can change the default paper size and paper type for each source using the control panel on the product. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Settings > General Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Settings > Paper Setting. You see a screen like this: 3.
  • Page 57: Selecting The Default Paper Source Settings

    Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper Epson Bright White Paper Envelopes Envelope Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Prem.
  • Page 58: Paper Source Settings Options

    3. Select one of these Auto Error Solver options: • Turn on this setting to display a warning and print single-sided when a 2-sided printing error occurs, or to print only what the printer could process when a memory full error occurs. •...
  • Page 59: Placing Originals On The Product

    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 on the Scanner Glass You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 ×...
  • Page 60 2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing into the corner. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner. Note: The edges of your original may be cropped by 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) from the edge of the scanner glass.
  • Page 61: Copying

    Copying Documents or Photos Copying Options Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass. 2. Load the paper you want to print on.
  • Page 62: Copying Options

    Parent topic: Copying Related references Paper Loading Capacity Double-sided Printing Capacity Available Epson Papers Related tasks Loading Paper in the Cassette Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Copying Options Select the copying options you want to use for your copies.
  • Page 63 Copying option Available settings Description Reduce/Enlarge 100%/Actual Size Copies the original at its full size Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the paper size you selected 45%->195% and Automatically converts from one size to another other conversions Original Size Various sizes Select the document size of your original...
  • Page 64: Printing From A Computer

    You can print with your product using any Windows application, as described in these sections. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S;...
  • Page 65: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

    Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command.
  • Page 66 4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting. Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size, but you cannot use the Borderless setting and the Quality setting will be set to Standard. 5.
  • Page 67: Print Quality Options - Windows

    15. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select On in the Quiet Mode menu. Note: Enabling Quiet Mode may reduce printing speed. Print Quality Options - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software...
  • Page 68: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Windows

    2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to select image layout and guideline options. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on the Main tab.
  • Page 69 You see this window: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab.
  • Page 70: Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows

    5. Click the Print Density button. You see this window: 6. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 7. If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use. 8.
  • Page 71: Print Density Adjustments - Windows

    Binding Edge Options Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction. Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding. Start Page Selects whether printing starts on the front or back page. Create Folded Booklet Options Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet.
  • Page 72: Selecting Additional Layout And Print Options - Windows

    Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More Options tab. 1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these sizing options: •...
  • Page 73 • Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or turn off color management in your printer software. • Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images. Note: You can also select Color Universal Print settings. 3.
  • Page 74: Custom Color Correction Options - Windows

    Custom Color Correction Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job. Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones.
  • Page 75: Image Options And Additional Settings - Windows

    Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print.
  • Page 76: Header/Footer Settings - Windows

    High Speed Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality. Mirror Image Flips the printed image left to right. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center of the page.
  • Page 77: Selecting A Printing Preset - Windows

    Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab. Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button. 1.
  • Page 78: Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

    3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose a preset for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.
  • Page 79: Extended Settings - Windows

    Printing with Windows Extended Settings - Windows You can select from these settings on the Extended Settings window. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues. Separator Page Before each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time.
  • Page 80: Printing Your Document Or Photo - Windows

    Page Rendering Mode Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing. Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and other settings do not help. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.
  • Page 81: Locking Printer Settings - Windows

    You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Locking Printer Settings - Windows Windows administrators can lock access to some printer settings to prevent unauthorized changes. 1.
  • Page 82 • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound, then right-click your product and select Properties. 2. Click the Optional Settings tab. Note: You can prevent access to the Optional Settings tab by changing the user or group permissions in the Security tab.
  • Page 83: Locked Setting Options

    Locked Setting Options Select the options you want to use for any locked print settings. Setting Options Description Anti-Copy Various data items Lets you select the data to use for the pattern or prohibit anti- Pattern copy patterns Add/Delete Lets you add or delete a customized anti-copy pattern Settings Lets you select the arrangement, size, and other settings for the custom anti-copy pattern...
  • Page 84: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

    Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings.
  • Page 85: Changing The Language Of The Printer Software Screens

    Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click 2.
  • Page 86: Changing Automatic Update Options

    5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature.
  • Page 87: Printing With The Built-In Epson Driver - Windows 10 S

    Note: The built-in Epson driver in Windows 10 S does not include all the available print settings for your product. To print with additional settings, download and install the Epson Print and Scan utility from the Windows Store.
  • Page 88 You see a window like this: 4. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 5. Click the Advanced button.
  • Page 89 You see a window like this: 6. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. 7. To print multiple copies, select or enter the number as the Copy Count setting. 8. To print multiple copies of multi-page documents in sets, select the Collated checkbox. 9.
  • Page 90: Printing On A Mac

    13. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S Printing on a Mac You can print with your product using any Mac printing program, as described in these sections.
  • Page 91: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac

    Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac Managing Color - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.
  • Page 92 You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the Mac OS version 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.
  • Page 93 6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7.
  • Page 94: Print Quality Options - Mac

    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 paper type settings list for details. 10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11.
  • Page 95: Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac

    Expansion If you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings to control printing at the edges of borderless prints. Grayscale Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Lets you flip the printed image horizontally. Note: If you select the Min option for the Expansion setting, you may see white borders on your printed photo.
  • Page 96: Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac

    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 on a Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop- up menu on the print window.
  • Page 97: Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Mac

    Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac 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.
  • Page 98: Double-Sided Printing Options And Adjustments - Mac

    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.
  • Page 99: Managing Color - Mac

    Short-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper. 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.
  • Page 100: Color Matching And Color Options - Mac

    Color Matching and Color Options - Mac You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors.
  • Page 101: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac

    Note: An ICC profile is required if color management is turned off. Parent topic: Managing Color - Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1.
  • Page 102: Printing Preferences - Mac

    Printing Preferences - Mac You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing but may decrease print speed. High Speed Printing Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.
  • Page 103 Click Print at the bottom of the print window. Checking Print Status - Mac Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac Managing Color - Mac...
  • Page 104: Checking Print Status - Mac

    Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac Printing From a Chromebook With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
  • Page 105: Cancelling Printing Using The Product

    Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook where you are logged in, as long as you have Internet access. Visit Epson Support for Google Cloud Print (U.S) Epson Support for Google Cloud Print...
  • Page 106: Scanning

    After placing your originals on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods. Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program...
  • Page 107: Scanning To A Connected Computer

    • Computer lets you scan to a connected computer using your saved scan settings. • Cloud sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect. • Computer (WSD) lets you manage network scanning in Windows 10, Windows 8.x, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (English only).
  • Page 108 Note: Be sure you have installed Epson Scan 2 and Event Manager on your computer before scanning to your computer. 1. Place your original on the product for scanning. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Scan. You see a screen like this: 4.
  • Page 109: Control Panel Scanning Options

    5. Select OK to close the information screen, if necessary. 6. Select Select a computer and choose one of the following options: • If your computer is connected to your product over a network, select a connected computer from the displayed list. (If the computer is not listed, select Search Again.) •...
  • Page 110: Changing Default Scan Job Settings

    Scan to setting Available options Description Scan Area Letter Select the page size for documents, then select the orientation of the original Legal Half Letter Envelope #10 5 × 7 4 × 6 8 × 10 8.5 × 13 Executive Auto Cropping Select for photos with dark edges Max Area...
  • Page 111: Starting A Scan Using The Epson Scan 2 Icon

    Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon You can start the Epson Scan 2 program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section.
  • Page 112 • Mac: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Epson Scan 2. You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this: Parent topic: Starting a Scan...
  • Page 113: Starting A Scan From A Scanning Program

    Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S;...
  • Page 114: Starting A Scan From A Smart Device

    Starting a Scan Starting a Scan from a Smart Device You can start a scan from a smart device using the Epson iPrint app. You can save the scanned document to your device or a cloud service, e-mail it, or print it.
  • Page 115: Scanning In Epson Scan 2

    Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.
  • Page 116 You see this window: 2. Select the Document Source setting that matches where you placed your original. 3. Select the Document Size setting that matches the size of your original. You can select Customize to enter a custom size, if necessary. 4.
  • Page 117 6. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan 2 previews your original and displays the results in the Epson Scan 2 window. 7. Select any of the additional settings that you want to use on the Main Settings tab. 8. Click the Advanced Settings tab and select any settings that you want to use.
  • Page 118: Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab

    Scanning Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab You can select these additional scanning settings on the Epson Scan 2 Main Settings tab. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen. Correct Document Skew Corrects skewed originals, image contents, or both.
  • Page 119: Saving Scanned Documents As A Searchable Pdf

    Scans the original image twice using different output settings (Windows only). Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF You can scan a document and save the text in a searchable PDF. In a searchable PDF, text is recognized using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and then embedded in the scanned original.
  • Page 120: Image Format Options

    Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Image Format Options You can select different image formats and related options. For details on available options, click the ? icon on the Epson Scan 2 Image Format Options window. Not all image formats have options.
  • Page 121: Scan Resolution Guidelines

    If you plan to enlarge a scanned image so you can print it at a larger size, you may need to increase the resolution from the default resolution set by Epson Scan 2. Follow these guidelines to determine the resolution setting you need:...
  • Page 122 Increase the Epson Scan 2 Resolution setting in your scan. Increase the resolution by the same amount you will increase the image size to retain a high image quality. For example, if the resolution is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and you will double the image size later, change the Resolution setting to 600 dpi.
  • Page 123: Refilling Ink

    Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product. Ink Safety Precautions Check Ink Levels Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box Refilling the Ink Tanks Maintenance Box Replacement Ink Safety Precautions Note: The product has a low ink alert system.
  • Page 124 • If the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank, refill the ink. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank could damage the product. • Epson recommends filling all ink tanks to the upper line when the product is not operating to reset the ink levels.
  • Page 125: Check Ink Levels

    Check Ink Levels Your product and its printing software will let you know when an ink tank is low or expended. Checking Ink Levels on Your Product Checking Ink Levels with Windows Checking Ink Levels - Mac Disabling Special Offers with Windows Parent topic: Refilling Ink Checking Ink Levels on Your Product...
  • Page 126: Checking Ink Levels With Windows

    Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Checking Ink Levels with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your ink levels at any time using a utility on your Windows computer. 1.
  • Page 127: Checking Ink Levels - Mac

    1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor.
  • Page 128 You see a window like this: 3. Refill any ink tank as needed. Note: To update or refresh the displayed ink levels, click Update. Note: The ink levels displayed are an estimate and may differ from the actual ink remaining in the ink tanks.
  • Page 129: Disabling Special Offers With Windows

    Disabling Special Offers with Windows You can disable special offers messages from Epson using a utility on your Windows computer. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .
  • Page 130: Purchase Epson Ink And Maintenance Box

    Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Note: This product is designed to work with genuine Epson inks. Non-Epson ink or any other ink not specified for this printer could cause damage not covered by Epson's warranties.
  • Page 131 Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. The product cannot directly measure the ink levels in the tanks; instead it estimates the amount of ink remaining by internally monitoring ink usage. The low ink alert system may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to these instructions.
  • Page 132 3. Open the ink tank cover, then open the cap for the ink tank you are going to fill.
  • Page 133 4. Hold the ink bottle upright and slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it. Caution: Do not shake or squeeze the bottle. Do not touch the top of the bottle after its cap is removed. 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.
  • Page 134 6. Wait for the ink to fill the tank. Do not squeeze the bottle. Ink flows into the tank and stops automatically when the ink is filled to the upper line. Note: If ink does not flow from the bottle, lift and reinsert the bottle. 7.
  • Page 135: Maintenance Box Replacement

    Parent topic: Refilling Ink Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box Maintenance Box Replacement The maintenance box stores surplus ink that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. When you see a message on the LCD screen, follow the on-screen instructions to replace the maintenance box.
  • Page 136 Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for a long period. Keep the maintenance box away from direct sunlight. Note: The maintenance box is a user-replaceable part and is not covered by the product warranty. Parent topic: Refilling Ink...
  • Page 137: Adjusting Print Quality

    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 run a Power Cleaning or clean the paper or print head path.
  • Page 138: Checking The Nozzles Using The Product Control Panel

    Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and the output tray is extended. 2.
  • Page 139 If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn the product off and wait at least 12 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic:...
  • Page 140: Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility

    Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and the output tray is extended. 2.
  • Page 141 If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn the product off and wait at least 12 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic:...
  • Page 142: 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 head if the ink level has reached the lower line on the ink tank, and may not be able to clean it when the ink level in any of the tanks is low.
  • Page 143: Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility

    If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic:...
  • Page 144 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and the output tray is extended. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click •...
  • Page 145 If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic:...
  • Page 146: Power Cleaning

    Caution: Power Cleaning may cause the ink pads to reach their capacity sooner. When an ink pad reaches the end of its service life, the product stops printing and you must contact Epson for support. Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel...
  • Page 147: Power Cleaning Using A Computer Utility

    If the print quality did not improve, turn off the printer and wait at least 12 hours before running another Power Cleaning. If the print quality does not improve after running the Power Cleaning utility multiple times, contact Epson for support.
  • Page 148 If the print quality did not improve, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before running another Power Cleaning. If the print quality does not improve after running the Power Cleaning utility multiple times, contact Epson for support.
  • Page 149: Print Head Alignment

    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 Panel Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality...
  • Page 150 • Select Horizontal Alignment and press the OK button. 7. Press the OK button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. 8. Check the printed pattern and select the number representing the most solid printed pattern for each set on the LCD screen.
  • Page 151: Cleaning The Paper Guide

    Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related tasks Loading Paper in the Cassette Cleaning the Paper Guide If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper guide rollers to remove any excess ink. 1. If printouts are smeared or scuffed, load plain paper in the cassette in this size: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 ×...
  • Page 152: Cleaning The Print Head Path

    Cleaning the Print Head Path If the print quality has not improved after cleaning and aligning the print head and cleaning the paper path, the print head path inside the printer may be smeared with ink. To clean the print head path, use the following: •...
  • Page 153 5. Using the flashlight, check the translucent film shown here for ink smears. Translucent film Print head rail Caution: Do not touch the print head rail or wipe the grease off of it. You may not be able to print. 6.
  • Page 154: Checking The Number Of Sheets

    7. Use a new, dry cotton swab to dry the translucent film. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 as necessary to clean all ink smears. 9. When the translucent film is dry, close the scanner unit. 10. Reconnect any disconnected cables, plug in the power cord, and turn on the product. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts...
  • Page 155: Checking The Sheet Counter - Mac

    You see this window: 5. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window. Note: The number of sheets is displayed only when Epson Status Monitor 3 is enabled. Parent topic: Checking the Number of Sheets...
  • Page 156 You see this window: 3. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window. Parent topic: Checking the Number of Sheets...
  • Page 157: Cleaning And Transporting Your Product

    Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your Product Cleaning the Paper Rollers 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 front cover when you are not using the product to protect it from dust.
  • Page 158 3. Disconnect any connected cables. 4. Slide out the paper cassette and remove the paper. 5. Make sure the ink tank caps are securely closed.
  • Page 159 6. Place the product on its side with the ink tank on the bottom. Warning: Be careful not to trap your fingers under the product. 7. Use a soft, moist cloth to clean the paper rollers, as shown. Rotate the rollers to clean them thoroughly.
  • Page 160: Transporting Your Product

    9. Replace the paper, slide in the paper cassette, and connect the power cord. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Transporting Your Product If you need to store your product or transport it some distance, prepare it for transportation as described here.
  • Page 161 5. Lift up the scanner unit and check to see if the print head is in the far right position (the home position). If not, turn on the product, wait for the print head to move to the far right, then turn the product off again.
  • Page 162 7. Make sure the ink tank caps are securely closed and close the ink tank cover. 8. Lower the scanner unit.
  • Page 163 9. Slide in the output tray and close the front cover, then lower the control panel. 10. Place the product in its original packaging materials, if possible, or use equivalent cushioning around the product. Be sure to remove the tape from the print head before turning on your product. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head.
  • Page 164: Solving Problems

    Solving Scanning Problems Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. Visit epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support...
  • Page 165: Product Status Messages

    • OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater. • macOS 10.12.x or 10.13.x: You can manually update the software by opening the App Store, selecting Updates, searching for a software update option for Epson Software, and selecting Update.
  • Page 166 During the life of your product it may reach a condition where either satisfactory print quality cannot be maintained or the ink pads have reached the end of their usable life. The Epson Status Monitor, your LCD screen, or lights on the control panel will advise you when these parts need replacing. If this happens during the standard warranty of the product, the exchange of the product or replacement of the pads is covered under the standard warranty.
  • Page 167: Message Appears Prompting You To Reset Ink Levels

    Loading Paper Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels If you see a message on the LCD screen prompting you to reset the ink levels, do the following: 1. Refill all of the ink tanks or the ink tanks indicated on the LCD screen all the way to the top. Note: Depending on the operating conditions, you may see the ink reset message even when there is still ink in the tanks.
  • Page 168 4. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 5. Select Print Head Nozzle Check and press the OK button. 6. Press the OK button. The nozzle check pattern is printed. 7. Do one of the following, depending on the results of the product check: •...
  • Page 169: Resetting Control Panel Defaults

    • 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 topic:...
  • Page 170: Solving Setup Problems

    • If the product's print head stops moving or making noise, and the charging process has not finished after approximately 20 minutes, turn off your product. Turn it back on and check to see if charging is still in progress. If it is still in progress, contact Epson for help. Parent topic:...
  • Page 171: Control Panel Setup Problems

    Check these solutions if you have problems setting up or using your product on a network. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
  • Page 172: Product Cannot Connect To A Wireless Router Or Access Point

    Cannot Scan Over a Network 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: • If you are connecting the product via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and the Wi-Fi icon on your product's LCD screen is not lit or does not appear, make sure you select one of the WPS options from the product control panel within 2 minutes of pressing the WPS button on your router.
  • Page 173: Network Software Cannot Find Product On A Network

    Note: If you are reading these instructions online, you will lose your Internet connection when you initialize your router, so note the next step before initializing it. 4. Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet.
  • Page 174: Product Does Not Appear In Mac Printer Window

    Note: If you are using a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. If your router uses a single network name (SSID) for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band, give each band its own network name (SSID) instead, such as Home Network 2.4 GHz and Home Network 5 GHz.
  • Page 175: Cannot Print Over A Network

    Cannot Print Over a Network If you cannot print over a network, try these solutions: • Make sure that your product is turned on. • Make sure you install your product's network software as described in your product documentation. • Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are correct. If the network status is Disconnected, check any cable connections and turn your product off and then on again.
  • Page 176: Cannot Scan Over A Network

    • If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan 2, exit Epson Scan 2, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan 2 cannot restart, turn off your product, turn it back on, and try restarting Epson Scan 2 again.
  • Page 177: Solving Copying Problems

    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: •...
  • Page 178: Paper Feeding Problems

    Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • Make sure the paper cassette is inserted all the way in the printer. • If paper does not feed correctly, remove and reload it in the cassette and adjust the edge guides. Make sure the paper stack is not above the tab on the edge guides inside the cassette.
  • Page 179: Paper Ejection Problems

    Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • If paper does not eject fully, you may have set the wrong paper size. Cancel printing to eject the paper. Select the correct paper size when you reprint. •...
  • Page 180: Product Icon Does Not Appear In Windows Taskbar

    2. Click the Maintenance tab. 3. Click the Extended Settings button. 4. Select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 and click OK. 5. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 6. Click the checkbox for the option that adds the shortcut icon to the taskbar.
  • Page 181: Printing Is Slow

    • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • On a Mac, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Make sure Quiet Mode is turned off.
  • Page 182: Solving Page Layout And Content Problems

    Note: If you do not see the ProgramData folder, open the Organize menu and select Folder and search options. In the window that appears, click the View tab, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives in the Advanced settings list, and click OK. 2.
  • Page 183: Inverted Image

    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 settings in your printer software.
  • Page 184: Incorrect Margins On Printout

    Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Margins on Printout If your printed page has incorrect margins, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • Make sure you selected the correct margins for your paper size in your printing program. •...
  • Page 185: Incorrect Characters Print

    Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac 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. •...
  • Page 186: Slanted Printout

    You can use the preview option in your printer software to check your margins before you print. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac Related topics Loading Paper Slanted Printout...
  • Page 187: White Or Dark Lines In Printout

    Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Incorrect Colors Parent topic: Solving Problems Related topics Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems White or Dark Lines in Printout If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint: •...
  • Page 188: Blurry Or Smeared Printout

    • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper you loaded.
  • Page 189: Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps

    Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Print Head Nozzle Check Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac...
  • Page 190: Grainy Printout

    • If you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Cleaning utility. Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of ink, so run this utility only if you cannot improve print quality by cleaning the print head. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts...
  • Page 191: Incorrect Colors

    • If you enlarged the image size in an image-editing program, you need to increase the image resolution setting to retain a high image quality. Increase the image resolution by the same amount you increase the image size. For example, if the image resolution is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and you will double the image size for printing, change the resolution setting to 600 dpi.
  • Page 192: Solving Scanning Problems

    Try using the color management options in your printer software. • For best results, use genuine Epson ink and paper. • If you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Cleaning utility.
  • Page 193: Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly

    If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset. Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset.
  • Page 194: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems

    Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct product is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and click Reset. • Make sure you do not have multiple versions of Epson Scan 2 installed. If you do, uninstall both versions and install one version.
  • Page 195: Line Of Dots Appears In All Scanned Images

    • Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place your product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond its base in all directions. • Adjust these Epson Scan 2 settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Increase the Resolution setting.
  • Page 196: Image Colors Are Patchy At The Edges

    Image is Too Dark If your scanned image is too dark, try these solutions: • Select the Advanced Settings tab in Epson Scan 2 and adjust the Brightness setting. • Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor.
  • Page 197: Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors

    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 2 settings (if available) and try scanning again: •...
  • Page 198: Uninstalling Product Software - Windows

    In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. 4. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 10/8.x: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall.
  • Page 199: Uninstalling Product Software - Mac

    Uninstalling Product Software - Mac 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.
  • Page 200 You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (U.S. sales), epson.ca (Canadian sales), epson.com.jm (Caribbean sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada. Parent topic: Solving Problems...
  • Page 201: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site (U.S) or this site (Canada) for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal.
  • Page 202: Mac System Requirements

    Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
  • Page 203: Printable Area Specifications

    16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm]) Half Letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches [140 × 216 mm]) Paper types Plain paper and paper distributed by Epson Weight 17 lb (64 g/m ) to 24 lb (90 g/m...
  • Page 204 Single sheets Top/bottom margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) Reduced print quality area/top: 1.61 inches (41 mm) Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.46 inches (37 mm) Borderless Reduced print quality area/top: 1.73 inches (44 mm) Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.57 inches (40 mm)
  • Page 205: Scanning Specifications

    Envelopes Left/right margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) Top/bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) Reduced print quality area/left: 0.70 inch (18 mm) Reduced print quality area/right: 1.61 inches (41 mm) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Scanning Specifications Scanner type Flatbed, color Photoelectric device Effective pixels 10200 ×...
  • Page 206: Ink Specifications

    Technical Specifications Ink Specifications Note: This product is designed to work with genuine Epson inks. Non-Epson ink or any other ink not specified for this printer could cause damage not covered by Epson's warranties. The included initial ink bottles must be used for printer setup and are not for resale. The printer ships with full ink bottles and part of the ink from the first bottles is used to charge the print head.
  • Page 207: Dimension Specifications

    Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 7.4 inches (187 mm) Printing: 7.4 inches (187 mm) Width Stored: 14.8 inches (375 mm) Printing: 14.8 inches (375 mm) Depth Stored: 13.7 inches (347 mm) Printing: 19.8 inches (503 mm) Weight 12.8 lb (5.8 kg) (without ink or power cord) Parent topic: Technical Specifications...
  • Page 208: Interface Specifications

    Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation) Storage: 5 to 85% RH Parent topic: Technical Specifications Interface Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device Class for computers) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n; complies with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, depending on purchase location Security WEP (64/128 bit)
  • Page 209: Safety And Approvals Specifications

    • Manufacturer: Askey Computer Corporation. • Type: WLU6320-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of 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 product.
  • Page 210: Notices

    Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site (U.S) or this site (Canada) for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal.
  • Page 211 ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. • Always turn off the product using the power button, and wait until the power light stops flashing before unplugging the product or cutting off power to the electrical outlet. •...
  • Page 212: Wireless Connection Safety Instructions

    • Do not use a pointy or sharp object, such as a pen or your fingernail, to operate the LCD screen. • If the LCD screen chips or cracks, do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces; contact Epson for support.
  • Page 213: Fcc Compliance Statement

    1. DISPUTES, BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, AND WAIVER OF CLASS ACTIONS AND CLASS ARBITRATIONS 1.1 Disputes. The terms of this Section 1 shall apply to all Disputes between you and Epson. The term "Dispute" is meant to have the broadest meaning permissible under law and includes any dispute, claim,...
  • Page 214 1.3 Pre-Arbitration Steps and Notice. Before submitting a claim for arbitration, you and Epson agree to try, for sixty (60) days, to resolve any Dispute informally. If Epson and you do not reach an agreement to resolve the Dispute within the sixty (60) days), you or Epson may commence an arbitration. Notice to Epson must be addressed to: Epson America, Inc., ATTN: Legal Department, 3840 Kilroy Airport Way,...
  • Page 215 Hearing Format. During the arbitration, the amount of any settlement offer made shall not be disclosed to the arbitrator until after the arbitrator determines the amount, if any, to which you or Epson is entitled. The discovery or exchange of non-privileged information relevant to the Dispute may be allowed during...
  • Page 216 Epson's last written offer, if any, to settle the Dispute, Epson will: (i) pay you $1,000 or the amount of the award, whichever is greater; (ii) pay you twice the amount of your reasonable attorney's fees, if any;...
  • Page 217: Trademarks

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
  • Page 218: Libtiff Software Acknowledgment

    Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. This information is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 219: Default Delay Times For Power Management For Epson Products

    Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. This is to ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards of energy efficiency. More energy savings can be achieved by setting the time to sleep to a shorter interval.

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