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Table of Contents3
XP-8600 User's Guide13
Product Basics14
Product Parts Locations14
Product Parts - Front15
Product Parts - Inside17
Product Parts - Back19
Using the Control Panel19
Control Panel Buttons and Lights20
Adjusting Control Panel Position21
The LCD Screen21
Status Icon Information23
Navigating the LCD Screen23
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen25
Changing LCD Screen Language26
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds27
Adjusting the Screen Brightness28
Viewing Animations30
Turning off Auto Selection Mode31
Checking for Software Updates32
Using Power Saving Settings33
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings33
Changing the Power off Timer Settings34
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and more35
Setting up Epson Connect Services36
Using Epson Email Print37
Using the Epson Iprint Mobile App38
Using the Epson Creative Print Mobile App38
Using Epson Remote Print39
Using Epson Scan to Cloud40
Voice-Activated Printing40
Using Airprint41
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler41
Using Fire os Printing42
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing42
Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets43
Using the Mopria Print Service43
Wi-Fi Networking45
Network Security Recommendations45
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup46
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel47
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup49
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode (Simple AP)50
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)51
Using WPS to Connect to a Network51
Printing a Network Status Sheet52
Printing a Network Connection Report53
Network Connection Report Codes and Messages55
Changing or Updating Network Connections60
Accessing the Web Config Utility60
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection61
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router61
Disabling Wi-Fi Features62
Loading Paper64
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette)64
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)68
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot73
Turning off the Paper Setting Alert77
Paper Loading Capacity78
Double-Sided Printing Capacity80
Available Epson Papers81
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility83
Selecting the Paper Settings for each Source - Control Panel83
Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel85
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software86
Placing Originals on the Product87
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass87
Copying91
Copying Documents or Photos91
Restoring Photos While Copying92
Copying Books, ID Cards, or Borderless Photos94
Copying Options95
Printing from a Computer98
Printing with Windows98
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows98
Paper Source Options - Windows101
Print Quality Options - Windows101
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows102
Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Windows102
Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows104
Print Density Adjustments - Windows105
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows106
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows108
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows109
Header/Footer Settings - Windows110
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows111
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows112
Extended Settings - Windows114
Printing Your Document - Windows115
Checking Print Status - Windows117
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows117
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens118
Changing Automatic Update Options119
Printing with the Built-In Epson Driver - Windows 10 S120
Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S121
Printing on a Mac124
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac125
Paper Source Options - Mac128
Print Quality Settings - Mac128
Print Options - Mac128
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac129
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac130
Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Mac131
Double-Sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac132
Managing Color - Mac133
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac134
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac135
Printing Preferences - Mac136
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac137
Checking Print Status - Mac138
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button139
Scanning140
Starting a Scan140
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel140
Scanning to a Memory Device141
Scanning to a Connected Computer143
Scanning to the Cloud145
Setting up a WSD Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista)147
Control Panel Scanning Options148
Changing Default Scan Job Settings148
Starting a Scan Using Epson Scansmart149
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon150
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program152
Starting a Scan from a Smart Device154
Scanning a Document in Epson Scansmart154
Saving a Scan157
Attaching a Scan to Email158
Sending a Scan to a Cloud Service159
Printing a Scan160
Selecting Epson Scansmart Settings161
Changing the Epson Product162
Changing the Scan Settings163
Changing the File Name Settings165
Changing the Save Settings166
Save Settings168
Customizing Action Icons170
Scanning in Epson Scan 2171
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab174
Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab174
Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2176
Image Format Options177
Scan Resolution Guidelines178
Using Memory Cards with Your Product180
Inserting a Memory Card180
Removing a Memory Card181
Printing from a Memory Card183
Viewing and Printing Photos183
Viewing and Printing Photos from the LCD Screen183
Memory Card or External USB Device Print Settings186
Printing Photo Layouts from a Memory Card with a Template188
Printing ID Photos from a Memory Card191
Creating and Printing a Greeting Card Template193
Printing a Greeting Card from a Template195
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card196
Setting up File Sharing for Photo Transfers from Your Computer196
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer197
Using an External Device with Your Product199
Printing from a Camera199
Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings199
Print Settings - Camera202
Photo Adjustments - Camera203
Connecting and Printing from a Camera204
Printing from a Camera Wirelessly205
Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device206
USB Device File Specifications206
Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device207
Printing Personalized Projects209
Printing Patterned Paper209
Printing Calendar Pages210
Printing Schedule Pages212
Printing Lined Paper, Graph Paper, and Music Sheets213
Printing Personalized Note Paper214
Printing Coloring Book Pages216
Printing on Cds/Dvds219
CD/DVD Printing Features219
Loading a CD/DVD219
Removing a Printed CD/DVD221
Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass222
Copying Onto a CD/DVD222
Printing Photos from a Memory Device Onto a Disc224
Printing a Jewel Case Insert from a Memory Device225
Printing on Cds/Dvds from a Computer226
Starting Epson Print CD - Windows227
Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows227
Starting Epson Print CD - Mac229
Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac230
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes231
Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status231
Checking Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen231
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Windows232
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Mac235
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box237
Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers237
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges238
Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges245
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows246
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Mac246
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows248
Replacing the Maintenance Box249
Adjusting Print Quality253
Print Head Maintenance253
Print Head Nozzle Check253
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel254
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility256
Print Head Cleaning258
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel259
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility262
Power Cleaning265
Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel265
Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility267
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel269
Cleaning the Paper Guide271
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product274
Cleaning Your Product274
Cleaning the Paper Rollers275
Cleaning the Translucent Film277
Transporting Your Product280
Solving Problems283
Checking for Software Updates283
Product Status Messages284
Viewing the Help Screen288
Running a Product Check289
Resetting Control Panel Defaults291
Solving Setup Problems292
Product Does Not Turn on or off292
Noise after Ink Installation292
Software Installation Problems293
Solving Network Problems293
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point294
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network295
Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window296
Cannot Print over a Network297
Cannot Scan over a Network298
Solving Copying Problems299
Product Makes Noise, but Nothing Copies300
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While300
Solving Paper Problems300
Paper Feeding Problems300
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product301
Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette304
Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover305
Paper Ejection Problems306
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer307
Nothing Prints307
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar308
Printing Is Slow309
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems311
Inverted Image311
Too Many Copies Print312
Blank Pages Print312
Incorrect Margins on Printout312
Border Appears on Borderless Prints313
Incorrect Characters Print314
Incorrect Image Size or Position314
Slanted Printout315
Solving Print Quality Problems315
White or Dark Lines in Printout316
Blurry or Smeared Printout317
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps319
Grainy Printout319
Incorrect Colors320
Solving Scanning Problems321
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly321
Cannot Start Epson Scan 2322
Scanning Is Slow323
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems323
Scanned Image Quality Problems324
Image Consists of a few Dots Only325
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images325
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked326
Image Colors Are Patchy at the Edges326
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image326
Scanned Image Edges Are Cropped327
Solving Memory Card Problems327
Memory Card Does Not Fit into a Slot327
Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card or Device327
Cannot Transfer Photos to or from a Memory Card or Device328
Solving USB Device Problems328
Cannot View or Print from a USB Device329
Cannot Save Files on a USB Device329
Cannot Transfer Files to or from a USB Device329
Solving CD/DVD Problems329
Problems Printing on Cds/Dvds330
Uninstall Your Product Software331
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows331
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac332
Where to Get Help333
Technical Specifications334
Windows System Requirements334
Mac System Requirements335
Paper Specifications335
Printable Area Specifications337
Scanning Specifications339
Memory Card Specifications339
Ink Cartridge Specifications340
Dimension Specifications341
Electrical Specifications342
Environmental Specifications342
Interface Specifications343
External USB Device Specifications343
Network Interface Specifications344
Safety and Approvals Specifications344
Notices346
Important Safety Instructions346
General Product Safety Instructions346
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions348
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions349
LCD Screen Safety Instructions349
Important Privacy Notice (Printer Serial Number)350
FCC Compliance Statement350
Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver351
Trademarks354
Copyright Notice355
Libtiff Software Acknowledgment355
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials356
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products356
Copyright Attribution356

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