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Introduces the various manuals provided with the Epson printer.
Explains how to search for information using keywords and bookmarks in the PDF manual.
Provides essential safety guidelines for using the printer to prevent injury.
Offers specific safety precautions related to handling and using printer ink.
Guidance on safe setup, usage, transport, and wireless connections for the printer.
Identifies and describes the various physical parts and components of the printer.
Details the buttons and lights on the printer's control panel and their functions.
Explains the meaning of the status lights on the control panel for normal and error conditions.
Explains Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi Direct connection methods for the printer.
Provides instructions on how to connect the printer to a computer using the installer.
Guides on connecting the printer to smart devices like smartphones and tablets.
Describes methods for configuring Wi-Fi settings directly on the printer.
Guides on how to verify the printer's network connection status.
Instructions for re-setting Wi-Fi settings when replacing or adding wireless routers.
Steps to reconfigure the printer's connection method to a computer.
Procedure to reset all printer network settings to their default values.
Details available paper types and their loading capacities for documents and photos.
Step-by-step guide on how to load paper into the printer's paper cassette.
Instructions for loading paper into the printer's rear paper feed slot.
Guidance on loading envelopes and precautions to avoid jams and smears.
Provides a list of paper types and their corresponding media types for optimal printing.
Describes how printed paper is ejected and handling for thick paper types.
Explains how to adjust power saving settings for Windows and Mac OS.
Covers accessing the printer driver and basic printing operations on Windows.
Instructions on how to perform double-sided printing and booklet printing.
Guides on printing multiple pages of data onto a single sheet of paper.
Explains how to print pages in reverse order for correct stacking.
Details on reducing or enlarging document size to fit paper or by percentage.
Instructions for printing a single image across multiple sheets to create a poster.
How to add user names and dates as headers or footers to printouts.
Guides on printing watermarks or anti-copy patterns on documents.
Explains how to combine and print multiple files using Job Arranger Lite.
Information on how to adjust the tone and color correction settings for print jobs.
How to enhance thin lines in documents to make them more visible.
Guides on enhancing light text and lines for better visibility and image sharpness.
Instructions on printing clear, scannable bar codes using the printer driver.
Methods for canceling print jobs from the computer or the printer's control panel.
Details settings available on the printer driver's Main tab for print jobs.
Explains settings found on the printer driver's More Options tab for advanced print controls.
Describes the functions and settings available on the printer driver's Maintenance tab.
Details on accessing the printer driver and basic printing for Mac OS.
Instructions on how to perform double-sided printing on Mac OS.
Guides on printing multiple pages onto a single sheet using Mac OS.
Explains reverse page order printing for correct stacking on Mac OS.
How to reduce or enlarge documents for printing on Mac OS.
Steps to cancel print jobs from the Dock on Mac OS.
Lists and explains various menu options within the Mac OS printer driver.
Guides on configuring operational settings within the Mac OS printer driver.
Instructions for printing from smart devices using Epson iPrint and Print Enabler.
How to cancel a print job using the printer's stop button.
How to check ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box.
Important instructions for storing and handling ink bottles before refilling.
Step-by-step guide for refilling the printer's ink tanks with ink bottles.
Provides the product code for the genuine Epson maintenance box.
Safety and handling guidelines before replacing the printer's maintenance box.
Instructions on when and how to replace the printer's maintenance box.
Tips to prevent the print head from drying out during printer operation and power loss.
Guides on checking for clogged nozzles using printer buttons and software.
Procedures for cleaning the print head via printer buttons and software.
Details on performing power cleaning for severe nozzle clogging issues.
Steps to run power cleaning from the printer driver on Windows.
Steps to run power cleaning from the printer driver on Mac OS.
Instructions for aligning the print head for both Windows and Mac OS.
Steps for cleaning the paper path on Windows and Mac OS to resolve smearing.
Procedure to clean the paper path to fix paper feeding issues.
How to check the printer's total page count via buttons and software.
Introduces Web Config for configuring printer operations via a web browser.
Steps to access and use the printer's Web Config interface through a browser.
Detailed steps for running Web Config on Windows systems.
Detailed steps for running Web Config on Mac OS systems.
Information on the E-Web Print application for printing web pages.
Details on using EPSON Software Updater to update printer software and firmware.
Introduction to EpsonNet Config for setting network interface addresses and protocols.
Guidance on installing the latest software applications for the printer.
Information on updating printer applications and firmware for improved performance.
Procedures for uninstalling applications on Windows and Mac OS.
Describes printing via Epson Connect services like Email Print and iPrint.
Explains how to interpret printer status lights and check status on Windows/Mac.
How to check the status of installed printer software and update it.
General introduction to removing jammed paper and potential issues.
Detailed steps for removing jammed paper from the printer's front cover.
Instructions for removing paper jams from the rear paper feed slot.
Steps to remove paper jams located inside the printer unit.
Procedure for removing jammed paper from the printer's rear cover.
Troubleshooting steps when the printer does not feed paper properly.
Guidance on loading paper correctly to prevent paper jams.
Steps to correct paper feeding at a slant.
How to stop ejected paper from falling out of the output tray.
Advice for printing on letterhead paper to prevent ejection issues.
Addresses issues with power not turning on, not turning off, or turning off automatically.
Troubleshooting steps for USB and network connection issues preventing printing.
Ensuring correct printer drivers and software are installed for full functionality.
Methods to verify if a genuine Epson printer driver is installed on the computer.
How to check printer status and resolve issues on Windows computers.
How to check printer status and resolve issues on Mac OS computers.
Troubleshooting steps when unable to configure network settings for the printer.
Resolving connection issues when network settings appear correct.
Troubleshooting for Wi-Fi Direct connection issues, including device limits.
How to check the printer's connected SSID via reports or Web Config.
Guides on how to check the connected SSID on Windows and Mac OS computers.
Troubleshooting unstable Ethernet connections, possibly related to IEEE802.3az.
Introduces common printout issues like scuffing or missing colors.
Steps to resolve printouts that are scuffed or have missing colors.
How to fix print banding or unexpected colors by checking nozzles.
Specific advice for colored banding issues related to paper type and alignment.
Instructions to correct vertical banding and print head misalignment.
Troubleshooting steps for blurry prints, banding, missing colors, and misalignment.
How to prevent paper smearing or scuffing, including settings for thick paper.
Advice for preventing smearing during automatic 2-sided printing.
How to resolve sticky printed photos by checking the printable side and cleaning.
Steps to fix incorrect printout position, size, or margins.
Troubleshooting steps for incorrect or garbled printed characters.
How to clear mirror image settings to correct inverted prints.
Advice for preventing mosaic-like patterns by using high-resolution data.
Procedure for uninstalling and reinstalling the printer driver if issues persist.
Tips to improve printing speed by adjusting quality and enabling bidirectional printing.
Explanation for printing slowdowns and how to return to normal speed.
How to enable Quiet Mode to reduce printer operational noise.
Steps to allow printer applications through the Windows Firewall.
Instructions for cleaning up spilled ink from the printer or surrounding areas.
Provides detailed technical specifications for the printer.
Details on interface specifications, including USB and network options.
Lists network functions supported by the printer and their protocols.
Technical details about the printer's Wi-Fi standards, frequency, and modes.
Specifications related to the printer's Ethernet communication capabilities.
Information on security protocols supported by the printer.
Lists third-party services supported by the printer, like Google Cloud Print.
Physical dimensions of the printer for storage and printing configurations.
Specifies the weight of the printer, excluding ink and power cord.
Details on electrical requirements, power consumption, and voltage compatibility.
Information on operating and storage temperature and humidity ranges.
Storage temperature requirements for ink bottles.
Lists the operating systems and requirements for using the printer software.
Lists available fonts for PCL (URW) with family and HP equivalents.
Information on bitmap fonts supported by the printer.
Details on OCR and barcode bitmap fonts for PCL5.
Explains symbol sets and their usage with fonts for PCL 5.
Details safety and EMC standards for U.S. and European models.
Compliance information for Australian models regarding EMC standards.
Legal restrictions and cautions regarding copying various items with the printer.
Guidelines for safely packing and storing the printer for transport or storage.
Legal notice regarding reproduction and use of the publication's content.
Lists registered trademarks and copyrights associated with the printer and software.
Provides website addresses for accessing Epson's technical support resources.
Information on how to contact Epson support and what details to provide.
Contact and information resources for Epson users in New Zealand.
Technical support and after-sales service contacts for Epson users in Hong Kong.
Information and contact details for Epson support services in India.
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