Name: Epson EcoTank ET-M1180 Series
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Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette

1. Open the paper cassette cover until it clicks.

2. Check that the printer is not operating, and then slide out the paper cassette.

Important:

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paper cassette cannot be removed.

Slide the edge guides to their maximum position.

User's Guide

Preparing the Printer

Table of Contents2
About this Manual5
Introduction to the Manuals5
Using the Manual to Search for Information5
Marks and Symbols6
Descriptions Used in this Manual7
Operating System References7
Important Instructions8
Safety Instructions8
Safety Instructions for Ink8
Printer Advisories and Warnings9
Advisories and Warnings for Setting up the Printer9
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer9
Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer10
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection10
Protecting Your Personal Information10
Printer Basics11
Part Names and Functions11
Control Panel13
Buttons and Functions13
Lights and Printer Status14
Network Settings16
Network Connection Types16
Ethernet Connection16
Wi-Fi Connection16
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection17
Connecting to a Computer17
Connecting to a Smart Device18
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer18
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup19
Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS)20
Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings20
Checking the Network Connection Status22
Light22
Printing a Network Status Sheet22
Replacing or Adding New Wireless Routers28
Changing the Connection Method to a Computer28
Restoring the Network Settings from the Control Panel29
Preparing the Printer30
Loading Papers30
Available Paper and Capacities30
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette33
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot36
Loading Envelopes and Precautions38
List of Paper Type38
Outputting Paper39
Saving Power39
Saving Power - Windows39
Saving Power - Mac os40
Printing41
Printing from the Printer Driver on Windows41
Accessing the Printer Driver41
Printing Basics41
Printing on 2-Sides43
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet44
Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse Order Printing)44
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document45
Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets for Enlargement (Creating a Poster)45
Printing with a Header and Footer51
Printing a Watermark52
Printing Multiple Files Together52
Adjusting the Print Tone53
Printing to Emphasize Thin Lines54
Printing to Enhance Light Text and Lines54
Printing Clear Bar Codes55
Canceling Printing55
Menu Options for the Printer Driver55
Printing from the Printer Driver on Mac os58
Printing Basics58
Printing on 2-Sides60
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet61
Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse Order Printing)61
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document62
Canceling Printing62
Menu Options for the Printer Driver63
Making Operation Settings for the Mac os Printer Driver64
Printing from Smart Devices65
Using Epson Iprint65
Using Epson Print Enabler66
Canceling Printing - Printer Button67
Refilling Ink and Replacing Maintenance Boxes68
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box68
Checking the Status of the Maintenance Box - Windows68
Checking the Status of the Maintenance Box - Mac os X68
Ink Bottle Codes68
Ink Bottle Handling Precautions70
Refilling the Ink Tank71
Maintenance Box Code74
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions74
Replacing a Maintenance Box74
Maintaining the Printer77
Preventing the Print Head from Drying77
Check if Nozzles Are Clogged (Nozzle Check)77
Check if Nozzles Are Clogged (Nozzle Check) - Printer Buttons77
Check if Nozzles Are Clogged (Nozzle Check) - Windows78
Check if Nozzles Are Clogged (Nozzle Check) - Mac os79
Cleaning the Print Head (Head Cleaning)80
Cleaning the Print Head - Printer Buttons80
Cleaning the Print Head - Windows80
Cleaning the Print Head - Mac os81
Power Cleaning the Print Head (Power Cleaning)81
Running Power Cleaning - Windows82
Running Power Cleaning - Mac os82
Aligning the Print Head82
Aligning the Print Head - Windows83
Aligning the Print Head - Mac os83
Cleaning the Paper Path83
Cleaning the Paper Path - Windows83
Cleaning the Paper Path - Mac os X84
Cleaning the Paper Path for Paper Feeding Problems84
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed through the Printer85
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed through the Printer - Printer Buttons86
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed through the Printer - Windows86
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed through the Printer - Mac os86
Network Service and Software Information87
Application for Configuring Printer Operations (Web Config)87
Running Web Config on a Web Browser87
Running Web Config on Windows88
Running Web Config on Mac os88
Application for Printing Web Pages (E-Web Print)88
Software Update Tools (EPSON Software Updater)89
Application for Configuring Multiple Devices (Epsonnet Config)89
Installing the Latest Applications90
Updating Applications and Firmware91
Uninstalling Applications91
Uninstalling Applications - Windows91
Uninstalling Applications - Mac os92
Printing Using a Network Service93
Solving Problems94
Checking the Printer Status94
Lights and Printer Status94
Checking the Printer Status - Windows96
Checking the Printer Status - Mac os96
Checking the Software Status96
Removing Jammed Paper96
Removing Jammed Paper from the Front Cover97
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Paper Feed Slot98
Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the Printer98
Removing Jammed Paper from Rear Cover99
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly100
Paper Jams100
Paper Feeds at a Slant101
Ejected Paper Falls from the Output Tray101
Paper Is Ejected During Printing101
Power and Control Panel Problems101
Power Does Not Turn on101
Power Does Not Turn off101
Power Turns off Automatically101
Cannot Print from a Computer102
Checking the Connection (USB)102
Checking the Connection (Network)102
Checking the Software and Data103
Checking the Printer Status from the Computer (Windows)105
Checking the Printer Status from the Computer (Mac OS)105
When You Cannot Make Network Settings106
Cannot Connect from Devices Even Though Network Settings Are no Problems106
When You Cannot Connect Using Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection108
Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer109
Checking the SSID for the Computer110
Ethernet Connection Becomes Unstable111
Printout Problems111
Printout Is Scuffed or Color Is Missing111
Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear112
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 3.3 CM112
Vertical Banding or Misalignment113
Print Quality Is Poor113
Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed114
Paper Is Smeared During Automatic 2-Sided Printing115
Printed Photos Are Sticky115
The Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout Are Incorrect115
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled115
The Printed Image Is Inverted116
Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints116
The Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared116
Other Printing Problems116
Printing Is too Slow116
Printing Slows down Dramatically During Continuous Printing117
Other Problems117
Operation Sounds Are Loud117
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for Windows Only)117
Ink Spilled117
Appendix118
Technical Specifications118
Printer Specifications118
Interface Specifications119
Network Function List119
Wi-Fi Specifications119
Ethernet Specifications120
Security Protocol120
Supported Third Party Services120
Dimensions120
Electrical Specifications121
Environmental Specifications121
System Requirements122
Font Information122
Available Fonts for PCL (URW)122
List of Symbol Sets124
Regulatory Information127
Standards and Approvals127
Restrictions on Copying128
Transporting and Storing the Printer128
Copyright131
Trademarks131
Where to Get Help133
Technical Support Web Site133
Contacting Epson Support133

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Brand	Epson
Model	EcoTank ET-M1180 Series
Category	Printer
Language	English