Epson WorkForce 310 Series

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If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the back.
Note: The model name of your product may vary slightly from the one shown above.
The included CD and documentation apply to all products in the series.
Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink.
Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Canada only: For French speakers, remove sticker(s) from the backing sheet and
place over corresponding text on the control panel.
Remove all protective materials.
Unpack
1
Start Here
Make settings
3
Auto Answer/
Space
Redial/Pause
Stop/
Clear Settings
B&W
Color
Speed Dial
Group Dial/
Backspace
1 Select your language.
Press or to select the desired option.
Press OK when done.
2 Press or to select your country/region, then
press OK.
3 For the Daylight Saving Time setting, press
or to select Summer if your region uses
Daylight Saving Time and it’s currently in effect.
(DST is effective from spring through summer.)
Otherwise, select Winter to turn off the setting.
Press OK.
4 Press or to select the date format, then
press OK.
5 Use the numeric keypad to set the date, then press OK.
6 Press or to select the time format, then
press OK.
7 Use the numeric keypad to set the time.
8 If you selected 12h as the time format,
press or to select AM or PM.
9 Press OK when done.
Note: You can change the date and time settings by pressing the Copy button,
pressing the Menu button, selecting Maintenance, then selecting Date/Time.
1 Open the paper support and pull up the extensions.
2 Pull out the output tray extensions, and raise the stopper.
Note: If you are using legal-size paper, do not raise the stopper.
3 Squeeze the edge guide and slide it left.
Tip: If the feeder guard is in the way, flip it forward.
4 Load paper against the right edge and behind the tab, with the printable
side face up.
Note: Don’t load the paper sideways; always load it
short edge first.
5 Slide the edge guide over.
5
Load paper
3 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge.
Caution: Don’t remove any other seals or the cartridges may leak.
4 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color.
5 Press each cartridge down until it clicks.
6 Close the ink cartridge cover. Press it down until it clicks.
7 Lower the scanner.
8 Press the OK button to charge the ink. Charging takes about
2
1
/2 minutes.
Note: Your WorkForce 310 Series ships with full cartridges and part of the ink
from the first cartridges is used for priming the WorkForce 310 Series.
Caution: Don’t turn off the WorkForce 310 Series while the ink system is
charging or you’ll waste ink.
(Included for
Canada only)
1 Connect the power cable.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
2 Press the On button.
Turn on
2
Series
Phone cord Power cord
Install ink cartridges
4
Note: Don’t load paper before installing the ink cartridges.
1 Lift up the scanner, then open the cartridge cover.
2 Shake the ink cartridges gently 4 or 5 times, then unpack them.

Epson WorkForce 310 Series Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Maximum Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
Maximum Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Paper Handling	100-sheet input tray
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Ink Colors	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan
Ink Type	DURABrite Ultra Ink
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Paper Sizes	A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal
Display	Two-line LCD

Summary

Unpack

Turn On

Connect Power Cable

Connect the printer to a power outlet using the provided cable.

Press the On Button

Activate the printer by pressing the power button.

Make Settings

Select Language

Choose your preferred language for the printer interface.

Select CountryRegion

Specify your country or region for correct settings.

Set Daylight Saving Time

Configure Daylight Saving Time settings based on your region.

Set Date Format

Choose the desired format for displaying the date.

Set Date

Input the current date using the numeric keypad.

Set Time Format

Select between 12-hour or 24-hour time format.

Set Time

Input the current time using the numeric keypad.

Set AMPM

Specify AM or PM if using a 12-hour time format.

Confirm Settings

Press OK to finalize all entered settings.

Install Ink Cartridges

Prepare Cartridge Cover

Lift the scanner and open the ink cartridge cover.

Shake and Unpack Cartridges

Gently shake and unpack the ink cartridges before installation.

Remove Protective Tape

Remove only the yellow tape from each ink cartridge.

Insert Cartridges

Place each ink cartridge into its corresponding color slot.

Secure Cartridges

Press each installed ink cartridge down until it clicks into place.

Close Cartridge Cover

Close the ink cartridge cover firmly until it clicks.

Lower Scanner

Gently lower the scanner unit back down.

Charge Ink

Press OK to start the ink charging process.

Load Paper

Extend Paper Support

Open the paper support and extend its arms.

Extend Output Tray

Pull out the output tray and raise the stopper.

Adjust Edge Guide

Squeeze and slide the paper edge guide to the left.

Load Paper

Insert paper with the printable side facing up.

Slide Edge Guide

Move the edge guide to fit the loaded paper stack.

Connect Phone Cord

Choose Connection Type

Network Connection

Instructions for network setup are in the Quick Guide.

USB Connection

Guide to connecting the printer directly to a computer via USB.

USB Connection (Windows)

Ensure No USB Connection

Verify the printer is not connected to the computer.

Insert Software CD

Insert the WorkForce 310 Series software CD.

Run Setup

Launch the setup program from the CD.

Install Driver

Select the USB driver installation option and proceed.

Connect USB Cable

Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable.

Complete Software Installation

Follow prompts to finish setup, fax header, and registration.

Eject CD

Remove the software CD after installation is complete.

USB Connection (Macintosh)

Ensure No USB Connection

Verify the printer is not connected to the Mac.

Insert Software CD

Insert the WorkForce 310 Series software CD.

Launch Installer

Double-click the Epson icon on the CD.

Start Installation

Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

Select USB Driver Installation

Choose the direct USB connection driver option.

Connect USB Cable

Connect the printer to the Mac using a USB cable.

Add Printer

Add the printer to the system's printer list.

Complete Installation

Follow prompts to install remaining software and register.

Eject CD

Remove the software CD after installation is complete.

Support and Resources

Quick Guide

Instructions for network setup and basic operations.

On-screen Information Center

Access user guides, FAQs, and troubleshooting.

Internet Support

Visit Epson's website for drivers, FAQs, and troubleshooting.

Support Representative

Contact Epson for phone support in the U.S. and Canada.

Ink and Paper Information

Genuine Epson Paper

Information on Epson's range of papers.

Genuine Epson Inks

Details on ink cartridge numbers and types.