Epson XP-432 Series User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Epson Manuals
  4. Printer
  5. XP-432 Series
  6. User manual

Epson XP-432 Series User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for XP-432 Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

User's Guide
NPD5237-00 EN

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the XP-432 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Mrs Victoria Gee
February 15, 2025

how to connect printer to wifi

0

Related Manuals for Epson XP-432 Series

Summary of Contents for Epson XP-432 Series

  • Page 1 User's Guide NPD5237-00 EN...
  • Page 2 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
  • Page 3 PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. ❏ EPSON Scan software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. ❏ libtiff Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright ©...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Using Epson iPrint..... . . 50 Screen....... . 11 Using AirPrint.
  • Page 5 Installing Epson iPrint....66 Network Service and Software Using Epson iPrint..... . . 66 Information Epson Connect Service.
  • Page 6 Running Mac OS X v10.6.8....115 Contacting Epson Support....130 Cannot Start Scanning.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual Introduction to the Manuals The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson software applications. ❏ Start Here (paper manual) Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the software, using the printer, solving problems, and so on.

  • Page 8: Descriptions Used In This Manual

    Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the EPSON Scan (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 8.1 or Mac OS X v10.10.x. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.

  • Page 9: Important Instructions

    User's Guide Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏...

  • Page 10: Advisories And Warnings For Setting Up/Using The Printer

    User's Guide Important Instructions Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the Printer ❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label. ❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. ❏...

  • Page 11: Advisories And Warnings For Using The Printer With A Wireless Connection

    User's Guide Important Instructions Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection ❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively affect the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing them to malfunction. When using this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and directions on the medical equipment.

  • Page 12: Printer Basics

    User's Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. Rear paper feed Loads paper. Paper support Supports loaded paper. Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep this guard closed.
  • Page 13 User's Guide Printer Basics Memory card slot Insert a memory card. Ink cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath. Document cover Blocks external light while scanning. Scanner glass Place the originals. Scanner unit Scans placed originals.

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    User's Guide Printer Basics Control Panel You can change the angle of the control panel. To lower the control panel, squeeze the lever on the back of the panel as shown below. Buttons Turns the printer on or off. Do not turn off while the power light is flashing (while the printer is operating or processing data).

  • Page 15: Entering Characters

    User's Guide Printer Basics Guide to the Home Screen The following icons and menus are displayed on the home screen. Icons that show the network status are displayed. You can learn the meaning of the icons in the Help menu. Enter Help from the home screen using the button, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 16 User's Guide Printer Basics button on the keyboard, and then press the OK button to confirm. When you have finished entering characters, highlight Done, and then press the OK button. The displayed screen varies depending on the settings items. The following is the screen for entering the password for your Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 17: Loading Paper

    User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper Paper Handling Precautions ❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper. ❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the printable side.

  • Page 18: Available Paper And Capacities

    For manual 2-sided printing, you can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed. Note: The availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson support. Commercially Available Paper...

  • Page 19: List Of Paper Types

    These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching when printed by the printer driver. For more information, see the documentation that came with the Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera. For smart devices, these media types can be selected when printing using Epson iPrint. Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed...
  • Page 20 User's Guide Loading Paper 2. Slide the edge guide to the left. 3. Load paper vertically along the right side of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up. Important: Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide.
  • Page 21 User's Guide Loading Paper ❏ Pre-punched paper Note: ❏ Load a single sheet of paper without binding holes at the top or the bottom. ❏ Adjust the print position of your file to avoid printing over the holes. 4. Slide the edge guide to the edge of the paper, and then close the feeder guard. 5.
  • Page 22 User's Guide Loading Paper 7. Slide out the output tray and then raise the stopper. Note: Return the remaining paper to its package. If you leave it in the printer, the paper may curl or the print quality may decline. Related Information “Paper Handling Precautions”...

  • Page 23: Placing Originals On The Scanner Glass

    User's Guide Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Important: When placing bulky originals such as books, prevent exterior light from shining directly onto the scanner glass. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Remove any dust or stains on the scanner glass. 3.
  • Page 24 You can place photos of different sizes at the same time. The photos should be larger than 30 x 40 mm. ❏ If you are scanning using Full Auto Mode or a thumbnail preview of EPSON Scan, place the original 4.5 mm away from the horizontal and vertical edges of the scanner glass.

  • Page 25: Inserting A Memory Card

    User's Guide Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Supported Memory Cards miniSD miniSDHC microSD* microSDHC microSDXC SDHC SDXC Attach an adapter to fit the memory card slot. Otherwise, the card may get stuck. Related Information “Supported Memory Card Specifications” on page 123 &...
  • Page 26 User's Guide Inserting a Memory Card 2. When you have finished using the memory card, make sure the light is not flashing, and then remove the card. Important: If you remove the memory card while the light is flashing, the data in the memory card may be lost. Note: If you access the memory card from a computer, you need to operate the computer to safely remove the removable device.

  • Page 27: Printing

    User's Guide Printing Printing Printing from the Control Panel Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory Card 1. Load paper in the printer. Important: Make the paper settings on the control panel. 2. Insert a memory card into the printer. Important: Do not remove the memory card until you have finished printing.

  • Page 28: Printing Original Writing Paper And Calendars

    User's Guide Printing “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 25 & “Menu Options for Printing Photos” on page 32 & Printing Original Writing Paper and Calendars You can easily print lined paper, calendars, original writing paper and greeting cards using the Personal Stationery menu.

  • Page 29: Printing Original Envelopes

    User's Guide Printing Menu Options for Printing Original Writing Paper and Calendars Lined Papers Prints some types of lined paper, graph paper, or music paper. Writing Papers Prints some types of writing paper with a photo from the memory card set as the background. The photo is printed lightly so that it can be easily written on.
  • Page 30 User's Guide Printing 5. Select the image you want to print on the envelopes using the button, and then press the OK button. A screen indicating the print position of the image, and whether to print fold lines is displayed. 6.

  • Page 31: Printing Photos Using Other Features

    User's Guide Printing 6. When finished, unfold them and remove the instruction sheet, and then fold only the envelope diagram again along its creases. Printing Photos Using Other Features This section introduces the other printing features available using the control panel. Printing in Various Layouts You can print the photos on your memory card in various layouts such as 2-up, 4-up, and upper half.

  • Page 32: Menu Options For Printing Photos

    User's Guide Printing DPOF Printing This printer is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Ver. 1.10. DPOF is a format that stores additional information for photos such as the date, time, user name, and printing information. DPOF-compatible cameras allow you to set which image on a memory card to print and the number of copies. When the memory card is inserted into the printer, the photos selected by the camera are printed.

  • Page 33: Printing From A Computer

    User's Guide Printing To print without margins around the edges, select Borderless. The image is enlarged a little to remove margins from the edges of the paper. To print with margins around the edges, select With Border. ❏ Quality Select the print quality. Selecting Best provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be slower.
  • Page 34 User's Guide Printing 5. Select Preferences or Properties to access the printer driver window. 6. Make the following settings. ❏ Document Size: Select the paper size you loaded in the printer. ❏ Borderless: Select to print with no margins around the image. In borderless printing, the print data is enlarged slightly more than the paper size so that no margins are printed around the edges of the paper.

  • Page 35: Printing Basics - Mac Os X

    User's Guide Printing Printing Basics - Mac OS X Note: Explanations in the section use TextEdit as an example. Operations and screens differ depending on the application. See the application's help for details. 1. Load paper in the printer. Important: Make the paper settings on the control panel.
  • Page 36 Printing 5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: On Mac OS X v10.8.x or later, if the Print Settings menu is not displayed, the Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the printer, and then add the printer again.

  • Page 37: Printing On 2-Sides (For Windows Only)

    ❏ Depending on the paper and the data, ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.

  • Page 38: Printing Several Pages On One Sheet

    User's Guide Printing “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 33 & Printing Several Pages on One Sheet You can print two or four pages of data on a single sheet of paper. Printing Several Pages on One Sheet - Windows Note: This feature is not available for borderless printing.

  • Page 39: Printing To Fit The Paper Size

    User's Guide Printing 3. Access the print dialog. 4. Select Layout from the pop-up menu. 5. Set the number of pages in Pages per Sheet, the Layout Direction (page order), and Border. 6. Set the other items as necessary. 7. Click Print. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed”...

  • Page 40: Printing Multiple Files Together (For Windows Only)

    User's Guide Printing 6. Click Print. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 19 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 33 & Printing to Fit the Paper Size - Mac OS X 1. Load paper in the printer. 2.

  • Page 41: Printing One Image On Multiple Sheets To Create A Poster (For Windows Only)

    User's Guide Printing 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4. Select Job Arranger Lite on the Main tab. 5. Click OK to close the printer driver window. 6. Click Print. The Job Arranger Lite window is displayed and the print job is added to the Print Project. 7.
  • Page 42 User's Guide Printing 5. Click Settings, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7. Click Print. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 19 &...
  • Page 43 User's Guide Printing 1. Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks. 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back.
  • Page 44 User's Guide Printing 3. Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line to the left of the cross marks). 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together.
  • Page 45 User's Guide Printing 6. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks. 7. Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks, and then temporarily tape them together from the back.
  • Page 46 User's Guide Printing 8. Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line above the cross marks). 9. Tape the sheets together from the back.

  • Page 47: Printing Using Advanced Features

    User's Guide Printing 10. Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide. Printing Using Advanced Features This section introduces a variety of additional layout and printing features available on the printer driver. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver” on page 92 &...

  • Page 48: Printing A Reduced Or Enlarged Document

    User's Guide Printing Windows To add your own preset, set items such as the Document Size and Paper Type on the Main or More Options tab, and then click Add/Remove Presets in Printing Presets. Note: To delete an added preset, click Add/Remove Presets, select the preset name you want to delete from the list, and then delete Mac OS X Access the print dialog.

  • Page 49: Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print

    Click Watermark Features in the More Options tab, and then select Header/Footer. Click Settings and select necessary items from the drop-down list. Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Easy Photo Print lets you lay out and print photos easily on various types of paper. See the application's help for details. Note: ❏...

  • Page 50: Printing From Smart Devices

    Using Epson iPrint Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to print photos, documents, and web pages from a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet. You can use local print, printing from a smart device that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer, or remote print, printing from a remote location over the Internet.
  • Page 51 Displays photos and documents you selected. Starts printing. Note: To print from the document menu using iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS, start Epson iPrint after transferring the document you want to print using the file sharing function in iTunes.

  • Page 52: Using Airprint

    1. Load paper in your product. 2. Set up your product for wireless printing. See the link below. http://epson.sn 3. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using. 4. Print from your device to your product.

  • Page 53: Canceling Printing - Windows

    User's Guide Printing Canceling Printing - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Select the Maintenance tab. 3. Click Print Queue. 4. Right-click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver” on page 92 &...

  • Page 54: Copying

    User's Guide Copying Copying Copying Basics 1. Load paper in the printer. Important: Make the paper settings on the control panel. 2. Place the originals. 3. Enter Copy from the home screen using the button, and then press the OK button. 4.
  • Page 55 User's Guide Copying Copies the original in black and white (monochrome). Density Increase the level of density by pressing the button when the copying results are faint. Decrease the level of density by pressing the button when ink smears. Layout ❏...

  • Page 56: Copying Photos

    User's Guide Copying Paper Size Select the paper size you loaded. Paper Type Select the paper type you loaded. Quality Select the print quality. Draft provides faster printing, but the printouts may be faint. Best provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be slower. For users in Belgium, the draft mode is not available.

  • Page 57: Menu Options For Copy/Restore Photos

    User's Guide Copying “Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 23 & “Menu Options for Copy/Restore Photos” on page 57 & Menu Options for Copy/Restore Photos Color Restoration Restores the color of faded photos. Display Options ❏ 1 photo with Info. Displays one photo on a screen.

  • Page 58: Scanning

    & Scanning to the Cloud You can send scanned images to could services using the Scan to Cloud feature. Before using this feature, make settings using Epson Connect. See the following Epson Connect portal website for details. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only) 1.

  • Page 59: Scanning To A Computer

    You can save the scanned image to a computer. Important: Make sure you have installed EPSON Scan and Epson Event Manager on your computer before using this feature. 1. Place the originals. 2. Enter Scan from the home screen using the button, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 60: Scanning To A Computer (Wsd)

    User's Guide Scanning Scanning to a Computer (WSD) Note: ❏ This feature is only available for computers running Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista. ❏ If you are using Windows 7/Windows Vista, you need to setup your computer in advance using this feature. See the Network Guide for more details.

  • Page 61: Scanning From A Computer

    Select the orientation of your original. Scanning from a Computer Scan using the scanner driver "EPSON Scan". See the EPSON Scan help for an explanation of each setting item. Scanning Basics This section uses EPSON Scan's Home Mode to explain the basics of scanning. The operation work flow is the same in other scanning modes.
  • Page 62 To display the File Save Settings screen, click the (File Save Settings) icon to the right of Scan before starting to scan. Related Information “Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 23 & “EPSON Scan (Scanner Driver)” on page 98 &...

  • Page 63: Scanning Using Advanced Features

    Scanning by Detecting the Original Automatically (Full Auto Mode) You can start scanning by simply placing the original and clicking Scan. Select Full Auto Mode from the Mode list in EPSON Scan. Scanning at Specified Sizes (Office Mode) You can scan originals at the specified size without previewing the image. Select Office Mode from the Mode list in...
  • Page 64 User's Guide Scanning Note: Office Mode is not available for Japanese operating systems.
  • Page 65 User's Guide Scanning Scanning by Adjusting the Image Quality (Professional Mode) You can scan images while adjusting the quality and color. This mode is recommended for advanced users. Select Professional Mode from the Mode list in EPSON Scan.

  • Page 66: Scanning From Smart Devices

    Scanning from Smart Devices Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to scan photos and documents from a smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet, that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer. You can save the scanned data on a smart device or to Cloud services, send it by email, or print it.
  • Page 67 User's Guide Scanning Home screen displayed when the application is started. Displays information on how to setup the printer and a FAQ. Displays the screen where you can select the printer and make printer settings. Once you have selected the printer, you do not need to select it again from the next time.

  • Page 68: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click Ink Levels on the Main tab. Note: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, the ink levels are not displayed. Click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver”...

  • Page 69: Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions

    29XL "XL" indicates a large cartridge. Note: ❏ Not all cartridges are available in all regions. ❏ For users in Europe, visit the following website for information on Epson's ink cartridge yields. http://www.epson.eu/pageyield For Australia and New Zealand BK (Black)
  • Page 70 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to print. Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage. ❏...

  • Page 71: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ Do not leave the printer with the ink cartridges removed or do not turn off the printer during cartridge replacement.Otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles will dry out and you may not be able to print. ❏...
  • Page 72 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Note: ❏ You can continue printing even after the printer indicates that the ink is low. However, prepare new ink cartridges as soon as possible. ❏ If you replace the ink cartridges while copying, the originals may move out of place. Press the button to cancel and replace the originals.
  • Page 73 User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 3. Remove only the yellow tape. Important: Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. 4. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed.

  • Page 74: Temporarily Printing With Black Ink

    User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 5. Squeeze the tab on the ink cartridge and pull it straight up. If you cannot remove the ink cartridge, pull it firmly. 6. Insert the new ink cartridge, and then press it down firmly. 7.
  • Page 75 Because this feature is only available for approximately five days, replace the expended ink cartridge as soon as possible. Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ The available period varies depending on the usage conditions.

  • Page 76: Temporarily Printing With Black Ink - Windows

    User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 1. When the following window is displayed, cancel printing. Note: If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel. 2. Access the printer driver window. 3.

  • Page 77: Temporarily Printing With Black Ink - Mac Os X

    User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 5. Select Grayscale. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7. Click Print. 8. Click Print in Black in the window displayed. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed”...

  • Page 78: Conserving Black Ink When The Black Ink Is Low (For Windows Only)

    ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ Composite black looks slightly different from pure black. In addition, the print speed is reduced.

  • Page 79: Maintaining The Printer

    We recommend to turn off the printer. If print quality has still not improved, contact Epson support. ❏ To prevent the print head from drying out, always turn the printer off by pressing the button.

  • Page 80: Checking And Cleaning The Print Head - Windows

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 6. Compare the printed check pattern with the sample shown below. ❏ All lines are printed: The print head nozzles are not clogged. Select Finish Nozzle Check using the button and press the OK button. ❏...

  • Page 81: Checking And Cleaning The Print Head - Mac Os X

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Related Information “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 19 & “Windows Printer Driver” on page 92 & Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac OS X 1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 2.

  • Page 82: Aligning The Print Head - Windows

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head. Find and select the number for the most solid pattern in each group using the button, and then press the OK button. Note: ❏ The test pattern may vary by model. ❏...

  • Page 83: Cleaning The Paper Path

    Note: If you have a paper feed problem and if you have a cleaning sheet that came with Epson genuine paper, you may be able to solve the paper feed problem by using the cleaning sheet instead of using A4-size plain paper. When using the cleaning sheet, load the sheet in the printer following the instructions that came with the sheet.

  • Page 84: Saving Power

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 1. Open the document cover. 2. Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the surface of the scanner glass. Note: ❏ If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it.

  • Page 85: Saving Power - Mac Os X

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Saving Power - Mac OS X 1. Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. 2. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility. 3.

  • Page 86: Menu Options For Setup Mode

    User's Guide Menu Options for Setup Mode Menu Options for Setup Mode By selecting Setup on the home screen from the control panel, you can make printer settings or perform printer maintenance. Menu Options for Ink Levels Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Setup >...

  • Page 87: Menu Options For Network Settings

    User's Guide Menu Options for Setup Mode Setup > Printer Setup Paper Source Settings ❏ Paper Setup Select the paper size and paper type you loaded in the paper source. ❏ Paper Setting Alert Alerts you when the paper settings of a print job differ from the settings stored in the printer. ❏...

  • Page 88: Menu Options For Epson Connect Services

    Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Setup > Epson Connect Services Status Check whether or not the printer is registered and connected to the Epson Connect services. Email Address Check the printer's email address that is registered to the Epson Connect services.

  • Page 89: Menu Options For Google Cloud Print Services

    User's Guide Menu Options for Setup Mode Menu Options for Google Cloud Print Services Select the menus on the control panel as described below. Setup > Google Cloud Print Services Status Check whether or not the printer is registered and connected to the Google Cloud Print services. Suspend/Resume Select whether to suspend or resume Google Cloud Print services.

  • Page 90: Network Service And Software Information

    CD. Epson Connect Service By using Epson Connect service available on the Internet, you can print from your smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop, anytime and practically anywhere. The features available on the Internet are as follows.

  • Page 91: Running Web Config On A Web Browser

    IPv6: http://[the printer's IP address]/ Examples: IPv4: http://192.168.100.201/ IPv6: http://[2001:db8::1000:1]/ Note: Using the smart device, you can also run Web Config from the maintenance screen of Epson iPrint. Related Information “Printing Using Epson iPrint” on page 50 & Running Web Config on Windows When connecting a computer to the printer using WSD, follow the steps below to run Web Config.

  • Page 92: Windows Printer Driver

    User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Windows Printer Driver The printer driver controls the printer according to the print commands from an application. Making settings on the printer driver provides the best printing results. You can also check the status of the printer or keep it in top operating condition using the printer driver utility.
  • Page 93 User's Guide Network Service and Software Information You can also make settings for printing both sides of the paper or printing multiple pages on one sheet.
  • Page 94 User's Guide Network Service and Software Information More Options Tab You can select additional layout and printing options such as changing the size of a printout or making color corrections.

  • Page 95: Making Operation Settings For The Windows Printer Driver

    Network Service and Software Information Maintenance Tab You can run maintenance features such as nozzle check and print head cleaning, and by starting EPSON Status Monitor 3, you can check printer status and error information. Making Operation Settings for the Windows Printer Driver You can make settings such as enabling EPSON Status Monitor 3.

  • Page 96: Guide To Mac Os X Printer Driver

    You can reduce or enlarge the size of the print job to automatically fit the paper size you loaded. Color Matching You can adjust the colors. Color Options When you select EPSON Color Controls from the Color Matching menu, you can select a color correction method.

  • Page 97: Making Operation Settings For The Mac Os X Printer Driver

    Network Service and Software Information Note: On Mac OS X v10.8.x or later, if Print Settings menu is not displayed, Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), remove the printer, and then add the printer again.

  • Page 98: Epson Scan (Scanner Driver)

    Epson Event Manager Epson Event Manager is an application that allows you to manage scanning from the control panel and save images to a computer. You can add your own settings as presets, such as the document type, the save folder location, and the image format.

  • Page 99: Epson Easy Photo Print

    Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Easy Photo Print is an application that allows you to easily print photos with various layouts. You can preview the photo image and adjust the images or position. You can also print photos with a frame. See the application's help for details.

  • Page 100: Epson Software Updater

    Click the start button, and select All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater. Note: You can also start EPSON Software Updater by clicking the printer icon on the task bar on the desktop, and then selecting Software Update.

  • Page 101: Uninstalling Applications - Mac Os X

    6. Select the application you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall. Important: The Uninstaller removes all drivers for Epson inkjet printers on the computer. If you use multiple Epson inkjet printers and you only want to delete some drivers, delete all of them first, and then install the necessary printer driver again.

  • Page 102: Installing Applications

    Do not turn off the computer or the printer while updating. Note: If you cannot find the application you want to update in the list, you cannot update using the EPSON Software Updater. Check for the latest versions of the applications from your local Epson website.

  • Page 103: Solving Problems

    The printer's ink pad is nearing the end of its Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to replace the service life. Please contact Epson Support. ink pad*. It is not a user-serviceable part. The message will be displayed until the ink pad is replaced.

  • Page 104: Checking The Printer Status - Windows

    Monitoring Preferences on the Maintenance tab, and then select Register the shortcut icon to the taskbar. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.

  • Page 105: Removing Jammed Paper From The Rear Paper Feed

    User's Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Paper Feed Remove the jammed paper. Removing Jammed Paper from the Output Tray Remove the jammed paper. Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the Printer Caution: ❏ Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the scanner unit. Otherwise you may be injured.
  • Page 106 User's Guide Solving Problems 1. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. 2. Remove the jammed paper. Important: Do not touch the white flat cable or translucent part inside the printer. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 107: Paper Does Not Feed Correctly

    User's Guide Solving Problems 3. Close the scanner unit. Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Check the following points, and then take the appropriate actions to solve the problem. ❏ Place the printer on a flat surface and operate in the recommended environmental conditions. ❏...

  • Page 108: Several Sheets Of Paper Are Fed At A Time

    ❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide. ❏ If you have the cleaning sheet that came with Epson genuine paper, use it to clean the roller inside the printer. Related Information “Available Paper and Capacities”...

  • Page 109: Cannot Use Airprint

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ If you cannot print over a network, see the Network Guide. ❏ If you are printing a large data size image, the computer may run out of memory. Print the image at a lower resolution or a smaller size. ❏...

  • Page 110: Print Quality Is Poor

    Epson paper. ❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges. This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink cartridges may cause print quality to decline.

  • Page 111: Images Or Photos Are Printed In Unexpected Colors

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Mac OS X Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Options (or Driver). Select Off as the High Speed Printing setting.

  • Page 112: An Image Of The Reverse Side Of The Original Appears In The Copied Image

    User's Guide Solving Problems An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original Appears in the Copied Image ❏ For a thin original, place the original on the scanner glass and then place a piece of black paper over it. ❏...

  • Page 113: Edges Of The Image Are Cropped During Borderless Printing

    User's Guide Solving Problems “Printing Basics - Mac OS X” on page 35 & Edges of the Image are Cropped During Borderless Printing During borderless printing, the image is slightly enlarged and the protruding area is cropped. Select a smaller enlargement setting.

  • Page 114: The Printout Problem Could Not Be Cleared

    User's Guide Solving Problems The Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared If you have tried all of the solutions and have not solved the problem, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the printer driver. Related Information “Uninstalling Applications” on page 100 &...

  • Page 115: Cannot Cancel Printing From A Computer Running Mac Os X V10.6.8

    ❏ If you cannot scan using any TWAIN-compliant applications, uninstall and then reinstall the TWAIN- compliant application. ❏ For Mac OS X with an Intel processor, if other Epson scanner drivers except for EPSON Scan, such as Rosetta or PPC are installed, uninstall them and EPSON Scan, and then reinstall EPSON Scan.

  • Page 116: Cannot Start Scanning When Using The Control Panel

    & Characters Are Blurred ❏ In Home Mode or Office Mode in EPSON Scan, select Image Option as the Image Adjustments setting, and then select Text Enhancement. ❏ In Professional Mode in EPSON Scan, select Document as the Auto Exposure Type in the Original settings.

  • Page 117: An Image Of The Reverse Side Of The Original Appears In The Scanned Image

    ❏ For a thin original, place the original on the scanner glass and then place a piece of black paper over it. ❏ Make the appropriate document type settings. ❏ In Home Mode or Office Mode in EPSON Scan, select Image Option as the Image Adjustments setting, and then select Text Enhancement.

  • Page 118: The Scanned Image Problem Could Not Be Cleared

    If you have tried all of the solutions and could not solve the problem, click Configuration in a mode other than Full Auto Mode in the EPSON Scan window, and then click Reset All on the Other tab to initialize the EPSON Scan settings.

  • Page 119: Other Problems

    User's Guide Solving Problems Other Problems Slight Electric Shock when Touching the Printer If many peripherals are connected to the computer, you may feel a slight electric shock when touching the printer. Install a ground wire to the computer that is connected to the printer. Operation Sounds Are Loud If operations sounds are too loud, enable Quiet Mode.
  • Page 120 User's Guide Solving Problems Related Information “Supported Data Specifications” on page 124 &...

  • Page 121: Appendix

    User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 180 Color ink nozzles: 59 for each color Weight of Paper Plain Paper 64 to 90 g/m2(17 to 24lb) Envelopes Envelope #10, DL, C6: 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) Printable Area Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism.

  • Page 122: Scanner Specifications

    User's Guide Appendix Envelopes 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) 18.0 mm (0.71 in.) 40.0 mm (1.57 in.) Scanner Specifications Scanner Type Flatbed Photoelectric Device Maximum Document Size 216 × 297 mm (8.5 × 11.7 in.) A4, Letter Resolution 1200 dpi (main scan) 2400 dpi (sub scan)

  • Page 123: Security Protocol

    User's Guide Appendix Complies with either IEEE 802.11b/g/n or IEEE 802.11b/g depending on location of purchase. Not supported for IEEE 802.11n. Not supported for IEEE 802.11b. Simple AP mode is compatible with Wi-Fi connection (infrastructure). See the Network Guide for more details. Complies with WPA2 standards with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal.

  • Page 124: Dimensions

    User's Guide Appendix Supported Data Specifications File Format JPEG with the Exif Version 2.3 standard taken by digital cameras DCF version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant Image Size Horizontal: 80 to 10200 pixels Vertical: 80 to 10200 pixels File Size Less than 2 GB Maximum Number of Files 9990 Design rule for Camera File system.

  • Page 125: Environmental Specifications

    Note: ❏ Check the label on the printer for its voltage. ❏ For users in Belgium, power consumption when copying may vary. Check http://www.epson.be for the latest specifications. Environmental Specifications Operation Use the printer within the range shown in the following graph.

  • Page 126: Regulatory Information

    EN301 489-17 EN60950-1 For European users We, Seiko Epson Corporation, hereby declare that the following equipment Models are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC: C462T For use only in Ireland, UK, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Slovenia, Malta, Bulgaria, Czech, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia.

  • Page 127: Transporting The Printer

    User's Guide Appendix Copying of the following items is prohibited by law: ❏ Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and municipal securities ❏ Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other official postal items bearing valid postage ❏ Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities issued according to legal procedure Exercise caution when copying the following items: ❏...
  • Page 128 User's Guide Appendix 7. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with tape. 8. Close the scanner unit. 9. Prepare to pack the printer as shown below. 10. Pack the printer in its box, using the protective materials. When you use the printer again, make sure you remove the tape securing the ink cartridge holder.

  • Page 129: Accessing A Memory Card From A Computer

    User's Guide Appendix Related Information “Part Names and Functions” on page 12 & “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 79 & “Aligning the Print Head” on page 81 & Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer You can write or read data on an external storage device such as a memory card that has been inserted in the printer from a computer.

  • Page 130: Where To Get Help

    Depending on the product, the dial list data for fax and/or network settings may be stored in the product’s memory. Due to breakdown or repair of a product, data and/or settings may be lost. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering data and/or settings even during a warranty period.
  • Page 131 Epson Helpdesk Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. Many types of queries are answered here.

This manual is also suitable for:

Xp-435 series

Table of Contents

Save PDF