Epson EcoTank ET-3800 Series

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Secure the print head to the case with tape.

Make sure to install the cap onto the ink tank securely.

10.

Close the ink tank cover securely.

Maintaining the Printer

Transporting and Storing the Printer

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Table of Contents2
Guide to this Manual6
Introduction to the Manuals6
Searching for Information6
Printing Only the Pages You Need7
About this Manual7
Marks and Symbols7
Notes on Screenshots and Illustrations8
Operating System References8
Trademarks9
Copyright9
Important Instructions11
Safety Instructions12
Safety Instructions for Ink12
Printer Advisories and Warnings13
Advisories and Warnings for Setting up the Printer13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen14
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection14
Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer14
Protecting Your Personal Information14
Part Names and Functions15
Part Names and Functions16
Guide to the Control Panel19
Control Panel20
Home Screen Configuration21
Guide to the Network Icon22
Menu Screen Configuration22
Basic Operations23
Entering Characters24
Viewing Animations25
Loading Paper26
Paper Handling Precautions27
Paper Size and Type Settings27
List of Paper Type28
Loading Paper29
Precautions When Loading Letterhead Paper29
Placing Originals30
Placing Originals31
Originals that Are Not Supported by the ADF32
Printing33
Printing Documents34
Printing from a Computer - Windows34
Printing from a Computer - Mac os52
Printing Documents from Smart Devices (Ios)58
Printing Documents from Smart Devices (Android)59
Printing on Envelopes61
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Windows)61
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Mac OS)61
Printing Web Pages62
Printing Web Pages from a Computer62
Printing Web Pages from Smart Devices62
Printing Using a Cloud Service63
Registering to Epson Connect Service from the Control Panel63
Copying65
Available Copying Methods66
Copying Originals66
Copying on 2-Sides67
Copying by Enlarging or Reducing68
Copying Multiple Originals Onto One Sheet68
Copying Originals Using Good Quality69
Copying ID Card70
Copying Without Margins70
Basic Menu Options for Copying71
B&W71
Color71
(2-Sided)71
(Density)71
Advanced Menu Options for Copying71
Paper Setting71
Reduce/Enlarge71
Original Size72
Multi-Page72
Quality72
Original Orientation72
Remove Shadow72
Remove Punch Holes72
ID Card Copy72
Borderless Copy73
Clear All Settings73
Scanning74
Basic Information on Scanning75
What Is a "Scan75
Scanning Uses75
Available Scanning Methods75
Recommended File Formats to Suit Your Purpose77
Recommended Resolutions to Suit Your Purpose77
Scanning Originals to a Computer78
Scanning from the Control Panel78
Scanning from a Computer79
Scanning Originals to the Cloud80
Basic Menu Options for Scanning to the Cloud80
Advanced Menu Options for Scanning to the Cloud81
Scanning Using WSD81
Setting up a WSD Port82
Scanning Originals to a Smart Device84
Advanced Scanning84
Scanning Multiple Photos at the same Time84
Maintaining the Printer86
Checking the Status of Consumable87
Cleaning the Paper Path for Paper Feeding Problems87
Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality90
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head90
Running Power Cleaning92
Preventing Nozzle Clogging93
Aligning the Print Head93
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears94
Cleaning the Scanner Glass95
Cleaning the ADF95
Cleaning the Translucent Film98
Cleaning the Printer101
Cleaning Spilled Ink102
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed through the Printer102
Saving Power103
Saving Power (Control Panel)103
Installing or Uninstalling Applications Separately103
Installing the Applications Separately103
Adding the Printer (for Mac os Only)106
Uninstalling Applications106
Updating Applications and Firmware108
Transporting and Storing the Printer109
Solving Problems113
The Printer Does Not Work as Expected114
The Printer Does Not Turn on or off114
Power Turns off Automatically114
Paper Does Not Feed Properly114
Cannot Print119
Cannot Start Scanning136
Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected147
A Message Is Displayed on the LCD Screen150
Paper Gets Jammed151
Removing Jammed Paper151
Removing Jammed Paper from the ADF154
Preventing Paper Jams155
It Is Time to Refill the Ink156
Ink Bottle Handling Precautions156
Refilling the Ink Tanks157
It Is Time to Replace the Maintenance Box163
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions163
Replacing a Maintenance Box163
Printing, Copying, and Scanning Quality Is Poor164
Print Quality Is Poor164
Copy Quality Is Poor172
Scanned Image Problems179
Cannot Solve Problem182
Cannot Solve Printing or Copying Problems182
Adding or Replacing the Computer or184
Connecting to a Printer that Has Been Connected to the Network185
Using a Network Printer from a Second Computer185
Using a Network Printer from a Smart Device186
Re-Setting the Network Connection186
When Replacing the Wireless Router186
When Changing the Computer187
Changing the Connection Method to the Computer187
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel188
Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi-Fi Direct)193
About Wi-Fi Direct193
Connecting to Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct194
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection196
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings such as the SSID196
Checking the Network Connection Status197
Checking the Network Connection Status from the Control Panel197
Printing a Network Connection Report198
Printing a Network Status Sheet204
Checking the Network of the Computer (Windows Only)204
Product Information206
Paper Information207
Available Paper and Capacities207
Unavailable Paper Types210
Consumable Products Information210
Ink Bottle Codes210
Maintenance Box Code211
Software Information211
Software for Printing211
Software for Scanning215
Software for Package Creation216
Software for Making Settings216
Software for Updating218
Settings Menu List219
General Settings219
Maintenance223
Print Status Sheet224
Print Counter225
User Settings225
Customer Research225
Restore Default Settings225
Firmware Update226
Product Specifications226
Printer Specifications226
Scanner Specifications227
ADF Specifications228
Using Port for the Printer228
Interface Specifications229
Network Specifications229
Supported Third Party Services231
Dimensions231
Electrical Specifications232
Environmental Specifications233
System Requirements234
Regulatory Information234
Standards and Approvals234
Restrictions on Copying235
Administrator Information237
Connecting the Printer to the Network238
Before Making Network Connection238
Connecting to the Network from the Control Panel240
Settings to Use the Printer242
Problems When Making Settings242
Where to Get Help245
Technical Support Web Site246
Contacting Epson Support246
Before Contacting Epson246
Help for Users in Europe246
Help for Users in Taiwan246
Help for Users in Australia247
Help for Users in New Zealand247
Help for Users in Singapore248
Help for Users in Thailand248
Help for Users in Vietnam249
Help for Users in Indonesia249
Help for Users in Malaysia252
Help for Users in India253
Help for Users in the Philippines253

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