Epson L3260 Series

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Table of Contents2
Guide to this Manual7
Introduction to the Manuals7
Searching for Information7
Printing Only the Pages You Need8
About this Manual8
Marks and Symbols8
Notes on Screenshots and Illustrations9
Operating System References9
Trademarks10
Copyright11
Important Instructions12
Safety Instructions13
Safety Instructions for Ink13
Printer Advisories and Warnings14
Advisories and Warnings for Setting up the Printer14
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer14
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen15
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection15
Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer15
Protecting Your Personal Information15
Part Names and Functions16
Part Names and Functions17
Guide to the Control Panel21
Control Panel22
Home Screen Configuration23
Guide to the Network Icon23
Entering Characters24
Viewing Animations24
Loading Paper26
Paper Handling Precautions27
Paper Size and Type Settings27
List of Paper Type28
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder29
Loading Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feeder31
Loading Various Paper32
Loading Pre-Punched Paper32
Loading Long Papers33
Placing Originals34
Originals that Are Not Supported by the ADF35
Placing Originals on the ADF35
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass36
Printing38
Printing Documents39
Printing from a Computer - Windows39
Printing from a Computer - Mac os57
Printing Documents from Smart Devices (Ios)62
Printing Documents from Smart Devices (Android)63
Printing on Envelopes65
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Windows)65
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Mac OS)65
Printing Web Pages66
Printing Web Pages from a Computer66
Printing Web Pages from Smart Devices66
Printing Using a Cloud Service67
Registering to Epson Connect Service from the Control Panel67
Copying69
Available Copying Methods70
Copying Originals70
Copying by Enlarging or Reducing71
Copying Multiple Originals Onto One Sheet72
Copying ID Card74
Copying Without Margins75
Menu Options for Copying76
Number of Copies76
B&W76
Color76
Density76
Paper Setting76
Reduce/Enlarge76
Custom Size77
Original Size77
Multi-Page77
Quality77
ID Card Copy77
Borderless Copy77
Basic Information on Scanning79
What Is a "Scan79
Scanning Uses79
Available Scanning Methods79
Recommended File Formats to Suit Your Purpose80
Recommended Resolutions to Suit Your Purpose81
Scanning Originals to a Computer81
Scanning from the Control Panel82
Scanning from a Computer83
Scanning Originals Using WSD83
Setting up a WSD Port84
Scanning Originals to a Smart Device86
Advanced Scanning86
Scanning Multiple Photos at the same Time86
Faxing88
Before Using Fax Features89
Connecting the Printer to a Phone Line89
Making the Printer Ready to Send and Receive Faxes92
Making Settings for the Printer's Fax Features According to Use94
Making Contacts Available97
Overview of this Printer's Fax Features99
Feature: Sending Faxes99
Feature: Receiving Faxes100
Feature: PC-FAX Send/Receive (Windows/Mac OS)100
Features: Various Fax Reports101
Feature: Security When Sending and Receiving Faxes101
Features: Other Useful Features101
Sending Faxes Using the Printer102
Selecting Recipients103
Various Ways of Sending Faxes103
Receiving Faxes on the Printer105
Receiving Incoming Faxes106
Receiving Faxes by Making a Phone Call107
Menu Options for Faxing108
Fax108
Scan Settings109
Fax Send Settings109
More110
Contacts Manager111
Using Other Faxing Features111
Printing Fax Report Manually111
Sending a Fax from a Computer112
Sending Documents Created Using an Application (Windows)112
Sending Documents Created Using an Application (Mac OS)114
Receiving Faxes on a Computer116
Checking for New Faxes (Windows)116
Checking for New Faxes (Mac OS)117
Canceling the Feature that Saves Incoming Faxes to the Computer118
Maintaining the Printer119
Checking the Ink Level120
Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality120
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head120
Running Power Cleaning122
Preventing Nozzle Clogging123
Aligning the Print Head123
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears124
Cleaning the Scanner Glass124
Cleaning the ADF125
Cleaning the Printer128
Cleaning Spilled Ink128
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed through the Printer128
Saving Power129
Saving Power - Control Panel129
Installing or Uninstalling Applications Separately129
Installing the Applications Separately129
Adding the Printer (for Mac os Only)132
Uninstalling Applications132
Updating Applications and Firmware134
Transporting and Storing the Printer135
Solving Problems138
The Printer Does Not Work as Expected139
The Printer Does Not Turn on or off139
Power Turns off Automatically139
Paper Does Not Feed Properly139
Cannot Print144
Cannot Start Scanning161
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes172
Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected185
An Error Code Is Displayed on the LCD Screen188
Paper Gets Jammed190
Removing Jammed Paper190
Removing Jammed Paper from the ADF194
Preventing Paper Jams195
It Is Time to Refill the Ink196
Ink Bottle Handling Precautions196
Refilling the Ink Tanks197
Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality Is Poor201
Print Quality Is Poor201
Copy Quality Is Poor209
Scanned Image Problems216
The Quality of the Sent Fax Is Poor219
Received Fax Quality Is Poor221
Cannot Solve Problem221
Cannot Solve Printing or Copying Problems221
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices223
Connecting to a Printer that Has Been Connected to the Network224
Using a Network Printer from a Second Computer224
Using a Network Printer from a Smart Device225
Re-Setting the Network Connection225
When Replacing the Wireless Router225
When Changing the Computer226
Changing the Connection Method to the Computer226
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel228
Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi-Fi Direct)231
About Wi-Fi Direct231
Connecting to Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct231
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection234
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings such as the SSID234
Checking the Network Connection Status235
Checking the Network Connection Status from the Control Panel235
Printing a Network Connection Report236
Printing a Network Status Sheet242
Checking the Network of the Computer (Windows Only)242
Product Information244
Paper Information245
Available Paper and Capacities245
Unavailable Paper Types247
Consumable Products Information248
Ink Bottle Codes248
Software Information249
Software for Printing249
Software for Scanning252
Software for Faxing253
Software for Package Creation254
Software for Making Settings254
Software for Updating256
Settings Menu List257
Maintenance257
Printer Setup258
Network Settings260
Epson Connect Services261
Contacts Manager261
Fax Settings262
Print Status Sheet267
Print Counter267
Customer Research267
Restore Default Settings267
Firmware Update268
Product Specifications268
Printer Specifications268
Scanner Specifications269
Interface Specifications270
ADF Specifications270
Fax Specifications270
Network Specifications271
Supported Third Party Services273
Dimensions273
Electrical Specifications274
Environmental Specifications275
System Requirements275
Regulatory Information276
Standards and Approvals276
Restrictions on Copying277
Where to Get Help279
Technical Support Web Site280
Contacting Epson Support280
Before Contacting Epson280
Help for Users in Europe280
Help for Users in Taiwan280
Help for Users in Australia281
Help for Users in New Zealand281
Help for Users in Singapore282
Help for Users in Thailand282
Help for Users in Vietnam283
Help for Users in Indonesia283
Help for Users in Hong Kong286
Help for Users in Malaysia287
Help for Users in India287
Help for Users in the Philippines287

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