Epson L8100 Series - User Manual

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NPD7373-00 EN

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Table of Contents2
Guide to this Manual7
Introduction to the Manuals7
Important Safety Instructions (Paper Manual)7
Start here (Paper Manual)7
User's Guide (Digital Manual)7
Information on the Latest 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
Copyright10
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 Connecting to the Internet15
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection15
Notes on the Administrator Password15
Advisories for Using Memory Devices17
Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer17
Protecting Your Personal Information17
Part Names and Functions18
Front19
Inside20
Rear21
Guide to the Control Panel22
Control Panel23
Home Screen Configuration24
Guide to the Network Icon25
Basic Operations26
Loading Paper, Discs, and PVC ID Cards27
Paper Handling Precautions28
Paper Size and Type Settings28
List of Paper Type29
Precautions When Loading Letterhead Paper30
Loading Paper30
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder31
Loading Various Paper32
Loading Envelopes32
Loading Pre-Punched Paper33
Loading Long Papers33
Loading a Disc34
Printable Discs34
Disc Handling Precautions34
Loading and Removing a Disc34
Loading PVC ID Cards35
Printable PVC ID Cards35
PVC ID Card Handling Precautions35
Loading and Removing PVC ID Card35
Placing Originals37
Placing Originals38
Printing39
Printing Photos40
Printing Photos from a Memory Device40
Printing Photos from a Computer42
Printing Photos from Smart Devices42
Printing Using Epson Smart Panel42
Printing Using Epson Print Enabler43
Menu Options for Printing from the Control Panel43
Printing on Envelopes46
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Windows)46
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Mac OS)46
Printing Documents47
Printing from a Computer47
Printing Documents from Smart Devices61
Printing Onto a Disc Label63
Printing Photos Onto a Disc Label63
Printing Photos Onto a Jewel Case Jacket65
Printing Photos Onto a Disc Label Using Epson Photo65
Menu Options for Print on Disc Label65
Printing on PVC ID Cards67
Printing Onto a PVC ID Card67
Printing on PVC ID Cards Using Epson Photo69
Menu Options for Print on a PVC ID Card69
Printing Web Pages71
Printing Web Pages from a Computer71
Printing Web Pages from Smart Devices71
Printing Various Items71
Printing Paper with Patterns (Design Paper)71
Printing Lined Paper72
Printing Writing Paper72
Printing a Schedule72
Printing Original Calendars with a Photo73
Printing a Message Card73
Printing a Coloring Book Using Photos73
Printing Using a Cloud Service74
Copying75
Copying Using Easy Settings76
Copying by Enlarging or Reducing76
Copying Multiple Originals Onto One Sheet77
Copying Photos77
Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings for Copying Photos78
Menu Options for Photo Adjustments for Copying Photos78
Copying ID Card79
Copying Books80
Copying Without Margins80
Copying on a Disc Label81
Menu Options for Copy to Disc Label82
Menu Options for Copying82
Preview82
B&W83
Color83
(Density)83
(Reduce/Enlarge)83
Paper Setting83
Multi-Page83
Quality83
Remove Background83
Image Quality83
Expansion83
Scanning84
Basic Information on Scanning85
What Is a "Scan85
Scanning Uses85
Available Scanning Methods85
Recommended File Formats to Suit Your Purpose87
Recommended Resolutions to Suit Your Purpose88
Scanning Originals to a Memory Device88
Scanning Originals to a Computer90
Scanning from the Control Panel90
Scanning from a Computer92
Scanning Originals to the Cloud92
Menu Options for Scanning94
B&W/Color94
Jpeg/Pdf94
(Quality)94
Original Type94
Scan Settings94
Contrast94
Clear All Settings94
Scanning Originals Using WSD94
Setting up a WSD Port95
Scanning Originals to a Smart Device97
Advanced Scanning97
Scanning Multiple Photos at the same Time97
Maintaining the Printer99
Checking the Status of Consumables100
Cleaning the Paper Path for Paper Feeding Problems100
Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality103
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head103
Running Power Cleaning104
Running Power Ink Flushing105
Preventing Nozzle Clogging106
Aligning the Print Head107
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears (When the Surface of the Print Result Is Smeared Vertically)107
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smear (When the Back of the Print Result Is Dirty)108
Cleaning the Scanner Glass110
Cleaning the Translucent Film111
Menu Options for Maintenance114
Cleaning the Printer115
Cleaning Spilled Ink116
In These Situations118
When Replacing a Computer118
Saving Power118
Disabling Your Wi-Fi Connection118
Installing the Applications Separately119
Checking if a Genuine Epson Printer Driver Is Installed - Windows120
Checking if a Genuine Epson Printer Driver Is Installed - Mac os122
Re-Setting the Network Connection122
Making Settings for Connecting to the Computer122
Making Settings for Connecting to the Smart Device123
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel123
Checking the Printer's Network Connection Status (Network Connection Report)126
Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report127
Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi-Fi Direct)133
About Wi-Fi Direct133
Connecting to Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct133
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection136
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings such as the SSID136
Adding or Changing the Printer's Connection137
To Set up a Printer on Multiple Computers137
Changing the Connection from Wi-Fi to USB138
Setting a Static IP Address for the Printer138
Transporting and Storing the Printer139
Solving Problems145
Cannot Print or Scan146
Problem Solving146
The Application or Printer Driver Do Not Work Properly147
The Printer Cannot Connect to the Network151
Paper Does Not Feed Properly154
Printing, Copying, and Scanning Quality Is Poor157
Print Quality Is Poor157
Copy Quality Is Poor168
Scanned Image Problems176
Cannot Select Paper Type or Paper Source in Printer Driver178
A Genuine Epson Printer Driver Has Not Been Installed178
A Message Is Displayed on the LCD Screen178
Paper Gets Jammed179
Removing Jammed Paper180
Preventing Paper Jams182
It Is Time to Refill the Ink183
Ink Bottle Handling Precautions183
Refilling the Ink Tank184
It Is Time to Replace the Maintenance Box190
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions190
Replacing a Maintenance Box190
It Is Time to Replace the Pickup Rollers191
Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected195
The Printer Does Not Turn on or off195
Operations Are Slow196
LCD Screen Gets Dark198
Is Displayed on the Screen and You Cannot Select Photos198
Cannot Save Data to a Memory Device198
Operation Sounds Are Loud199
The Root Certificate Needs to be Updated199
Cannot Perform Manual 2-Sided Printing (Windows)199
The Print Settings Menu Is Not Displayed (Mac OS)199
A Message Prompting You to Reset the Ink Level Is Displayed Even after Refilling the Ink200
The Ink Level Display Does Not Change Even after Refilling the Ink200
If You Cannot Clear a Paper Jam or Paper out Error200
Cannot Solve Problem206
Cannot Solve Printing or Copying Problems207
Product Information209
Paper Information210
Available Paper and Capacities210
Unavailable Paper Types212
Consumable Products Information213
Ink Bottle Codes213
Maintenance Box Code213
Pickup Rollers Code214
Software Information214
Application for Printing from a Computer (Windows Printer Driver)214
Application for Printing from a Computer (Mac os Printer Driver)215
Application for Configuring Printer Operations (Web Config)216
Application for Updating Software and Firmware (Epson Software Updater)217
Settings Menu List217
Basic Settings217
Printer Settings219
Network Settings220
Web Service Settings221
File Sharing Setup222
Guide Functions222
Customer Research222
Firmware Update223
Restore Default Settings223
Product Specifications223
Printer Specifications223
Scanner Specifications225
Interface Specifications226
Network Specifications226
Supported Third Party Services228
Memory Device Specifications228
Supported Data Specifications228
Dimensions229
Electrical Specifications229
Environmental Specifications230
System Requirements230
Regulatory Information231
Standards and Approvals231
ZICTA Type Approval for Users in Zambia231
Restrictions on Copying231
Where to Get Help233
Technical Support Web Site234
Contacting Epson Support234
Before Contacting Epson234
Help for Users in Europe234
Help for Users in Taiwan234
Help for Users in Australia235
Help for Users in New Zealand235
Help for Users in Singapore236
Help for Users in Thailand236
Help for Users in Vietnam237
Help for Users in Indonesia237
Help for Users in Hong Kong237
Help for Users in Malaysia238
Help for Users in India238
Help for Users in the Philippines239

Brand	Epson
Model	L8100 Series
Category	Printer
Language	English

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