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Maintaining the Printer

Checking the Status of Consumables....................................71

Improving Paper Feeding Problems.....................................71

Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality.................................73

Cleaning the Printer................................................81

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Table of Contents2
Guide to this Manual6
Introduction to the Manuals6
Important Safety Instructions (Paper Manual)6
Start here (Paper Manual)6
User's Guide (Digital Manual)6
Information on the Latest Manuals6
Guide to Web Movie Manuals6
Searching for Information6
Printing Only the Pages You Need7
About this Manual8
Marks and Symbols8
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 Connecting to the Internet14
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
Front16
Inside17
Rear17
Guide to the Control Panel18
Control Panel19
Home Screen Configuration20
Guide to the Network Icon21
Basic Operations21
Loading Paper23
Paper Handling Precautions24
Paper Size and Type Settings24
List of Paper Types25
Loading Papers26
Loading Paper26
Loading Envelopes27
Loading Pre-Punched Paper27
Loading Long Papers28
Placing Originals29
Placing Originals30
Printing31
Printing Documents32
Printing from a Computer32
Printing Documents from Smart Devices46
Printing on Envelopes48
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Windows)48
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Mac OS)49
Printing Photos49
Printing Photos from a Computer49
Printing Web Pages49
Printing Web Pages from a Computer49
Printing Web Pages from Smart Devices49
Printing Using a Cloud Service50
Copying51
Copying Using Easy Settings52
Copying on 2-Sides52
Copying by Enlarging or Reducing53
Copying Multiple Originals Onto One Sheet53
Copying ID Card54
Copying Books54
Copying Without Margins55
Menu Options for Copying55
Preview55
B&W55
Color55
(2-Sided)55
(Density)55
Reduce/Enlarge56
Paper Setting56
Multi-Page56
Quality56
Expansion57
Clear All Settings57
Basic Information on Scanning59
What Is a "Scan59
Scanning Uses59
Available Scanning Methods59
Recommended File Formats to Suit Your Purpose61
Recommended Resolutions to Suit Your Purpose61
Scanning Originals to a Computer62
Scanning from the Control Panel62
Scanning from a Computer63
Scanning Originals to the Cloud64
Menu Options for Scanning65
B&W/Color65
Jpeg/Pdf65
Original Type66
Scan Settings66
Contrast66
Clear All Settings66
Scanning Originals Using WSD66
Setting up a WSD Port67
Scanning Originals to a Smart Device68
Advanced Scanning69
Scanning Multiple Photos at the same Time69
Maintaining the Printer70
Checking the Status of Consumables71
Improving Paper Feeding Problems71
Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality73
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head73
Running Power Cleaning74
Preventing Nozzle Clogging75
Aligning the Print Head75
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears76
Cleaning the Scanner Glass77
Cleaning the Translucent Film77
Menu Options for Maintenance80
Cleaning the Printer81
In These Situations82
When Replacing a Computer83
Saving Power83
Disabling Your Wi-Fi Connection83
Installing the Applications Separately84
Checking if a Genuine Epson Printer Driver Is Installed - Windows85
Checking if a Genuine Epson Printer Driver Is Installed - Mac os87
Re-Setting the Network Connection87
Making Settings for Connecting to the Computer87
Making Settings for Connecting to the Smart Device88
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel88
Checking the Printer's Network Connection Status (Network Connection Report)91
Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report92
Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi-Fi Direct)97
About Wi-Fi Direct97
Connecting to Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct98
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection100
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings such as the SSID100
Adding or Changing the Printer's Connection101
To Set up a Printer on Multiple Computers101
Changing the Connection from Wi-Fi to USB102
Setting a Static IP Address for the Printer103
Transporting and Storing the Printer104
Solving Problems107
Cannot Print or Scan108
Problem Solving108
The Application or Printer Driver Do Not Work Properly109
The Printer Cannot Connect to the Network113
Paper Does Not Feed Properly116
Printing, Copying, and Scanning Quality Is Poor118
Print Quality Is Poor118
Copy Quality Is Poor126
Scanned Image Problems133
Cannot Select Paper Type or Paper Source in Printer Driver135
A Genuine Epson Printer Driver Has Not Been Installed135
A Message Is Displayed on the LCD Screen135
Paper Gets Jammed136
Removing Jammed Paper137
Preventing Paper Jams139
It Is Time to Replace the Ink Cartridges140
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions140
Replacing Ink Cartridges142
Continue Printing Temporarily Without Replacing Ink Cartridges143
It Is Time to Replace the Maintenance Box146
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions146
Replacing a Maintenance Box147
Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected148
The Printer Does Not Turn on or off148
Operations Are Slow148
LCD Screen Gets Dark150
Operation Sounds Are Loud150
The Root Certificate Needs to be Updated150
Cannot Perform Manual 2-Sided Printing (Windows)151
The Print Settings Menu Is Not Displayed (Mac OS)151
Cannot Solve Problem151
Cannot Solve Printing or Copying Problems151
Product Information153
Paper Information154
Available Paper and Capacities154
Unavailable Paper Types156
Consumable Products Information157
Ink Cartridge Codes157
Maintenance Box Code158
Software Information158
Application for Printing from a Computer (Windows Printer Driver)158
Application for Printing from a Computer (Mac os Printer Driver)159
Application for Configuring Printer Operations (Web Config)160
Application for Updating Software and Firmware (Epson Software Updater)161
Settings Menu List161
Supply Status161
Basic Settings162
Printer Settings162
Network Settings163
Web Service Settings165
Guide Functions165
Customer Research166
Firmware Update166
Restore Default Settings166
Product Specifications167
Printer Specifications167
Scanner Specifications168
Interface Specifications168
Network Specifications168
Supported Third Party Services170
Dimensions170
Electrical Specifications171
Environmental Specifications171
System Requirements172
Regulatory Information172
Standards and Approvals172
Restrictions on Copying173
Where to Get Help175
Technical Support Web Site176
Contacting Epson Support176
Before Contacting Epson176
Help for Users in Europe176
Help for Users in Taiwan176
Help for Users in Australia177
Help for Users in New Zealand177
Help for Users in Singapore178
Help for Users in Thailand178
Help for Users in Vietnam179
Help for Users in Indonesia179
Help for Users in Hong Kong182
Help for Users in Malaysia183
Help for Users in India183
Help for Users in the Philippines183

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