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Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3730 Series User Manual

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3730 Series
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User's Guide
NPD6009-00 EN

Table of Contents

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Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3730 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Printer TypeAll-in-One
FunctionsPrint, Copy, Scan, Fax
Duplex PrintingYes
Scanner TypeColor Flatbed / ADF
Scan Resolution1200 x 2400 dpi
Fax Speed33.6 Kbps
Display2.7" color touchscreen
Output Capacity100 sheets
Print Speed (Black)20 ppm (ISO)
Print Speed (Color)10 ppm (ISO)
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)Yes, 35-sheet
Paper Capacity250 sheets
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
Mobile PrintingEpson Connect, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
Paper SizesA4, A6, 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10"
Ink CartridgesBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Maximum Print Resolution4800 x 2400 dpi

Summary

Copyright Information

Trademarks and Legal Notices

About This Manual

Introduction to the Manuals

Overview of the manuals supplied with your Epson printer.

Marks and Symbols Explained

Explanation of symbols used in the manual for safety and proper use.

Descriptions Used in Manual

Explains how screenshots and illustrations are presented in the manual.

Operating System References

Lists the Windows and Mac OS versions referenced throughout the manual.

Important Instructions

Safety Instructions

Essential safety guidelines for using the printer to prevent injury or damage.

Printer Advisories and Warnings

Important warnings to avoid damaging the printer or property during setup and use.

Advisories for Wireless Connection

Warnings related to using the printer with a wireless connection and its potential effects.

Advisories for Touchscreen Use

Guidelines and warnings for operating the printer's touchscreen interface safely and effectively.

Printer Basics

Part Names and Functions

Identifies and describes the main physical parts of the printer.

Control Panel Overview

Explains the buttons, lights, and their functions on the printer's control panel.

Basic Screen Configuration

Describes the layout and elements of the printer's home screen and menus.

Touch Screen Operations

Explains the gestures and actions used to interact with the printer's touchscreen.

LCD Screen Icons and Operations

LCD Screen Icons Explained

Explains the meaning and status indicated by various icons on the printer's LCD screen.

Entering Characters on Screen

Guide to using the on-screen keyboard for inputting text and symbols.

Viewing Printer Animations

Instructions on how to view animations for operating procedures on the printer's LCD.

Registering Favorite Settings as Presets

How to save frequently used settings as presets for quick access.

Preset Menu Options

Menu Options for Preset Settings

Details on managing, loading, and deleting saved presets.

Network Settings

Network Connection Types

Overview of available connection methods: Ethernet and Wi-Fi.

Ethernet Connection Setup

Instructions for connecting the printer using an Ethernet cable.

Wi-Fi Connection Setup

Steps for connecting the printer to a wireless network via an access point.

Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection

How to connect devices directly to the printer without an access point.

Configuring Network Connections

Connecting Printer to Computer

Methods for connecting the printer to a computer using the installer.

Connecting Printer to Smart Device

Instructions for connecting the printer to a smart device via Wi-Fi.

Making Wi-Fi Settings from Printer

How to configure Wi-Fi settings directly on the printer's control panel.

Making Wi-Fi Settings Manually

Step-by-step guide to manually enter network SSID and password for Wi-Fi connection.

Advanced Wi-Fi Setup Methods

Making Wi-Fi Settings via WPS Push Button

Instructions for setting up Wi-Fi using the WPS push button feature on the access point.

Making Wi-Fi Settings via WPS PIN Code

Guide for setting up Wi-Fi using a PIN code with WPS-compatible access points.

Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings

Detailed steps to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection between devices and the printer.

Making Advanced Network Settings

How to configure detailed network settings like Device Name and TCP/IP.

Network Status and Troubleshooting

Checking Network Connection Status

How to view the current network connection status and signal strength.

Network Icon Status

Explanation of the network icon displayed on the printer's home screen.

Checking Detailed Network Information

Steps to access and view detailed network information via the control panel.

Printing Network Connection Report

Procedure to print a report for troubleshooting network connection issues.

Managing Network Environment

Replacing or Adding Access Points

Guidance on updating Wi-Fi settings when changing or adding network access points.

Changing Connection Method to Computer

Steps to reconfigure the printer's connection method to a computer.

Changing Network to Ethernet Connection

How to switch the printer's network connection from Wi-Fi to Ethernet.

Disabling Wi-Fi Connection

Steps to disable the Wi-Fi connection on the printer.

Managing Wi-Fi Direct and Network Defaults

Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)

Instructions for disconnecting the printer from Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode.

Restoring Network Settings to Defaults

How to reset all network settings on the printer to their original default values.

Loading Paper

Paper Handling Precautions

Important guidelines for handling various types of paper to prevent jams and smudges.

Available Paper and Capacities

Lists the types of Epson paper supported and their loading capacities.

List of Supported Paper Types

Details the paper types supported by the printer for control panel and driver settings.

Loading Paper in Paper Cassette

Step-by-step instructions for loading paper into the printer's paper cassette.

Placing Originals

Available Originals for ADF

Specifies the types and sizes of documents supported by the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).

Placing Originals on ADF

Instructions for correctly placing documents onto the printer's ADF for scanning or copying.

Placing Originals for 2-up Copying

How to place originals for two-page copying on a single sheet.

Placing Originals on Scanner Glass

Instructions for placing documents directly on the scanner glass.

Managing Contacts

Registering or Editing Contacts

How to add, edit, or delete contact entries for fax, email, or network destinations.

Registering or Editing Grouped Contacts

Steps for creating and managing groups of contacts for multi-destination sending.

Registering Contacts via Computer

Instructions for creating and importing contact lists using Web Config.

Destination Setting Items Explained

Details the fields and options available when setting up destinations.

Managing Contacts via Computer

Exporting and Importing Contacts via Computer

How to back up and restore contact lists using Web Config.

Exporting Contacts

Steps to export printer settings, including contacts, to a file.

Printing Operations

Printing from Control Panel

How to print files directly from a USB memory device connected to the printer.

Printing JPEG Files from Memory Device

Instructions for selecting and printing JPEG files from a memory device.

Printing TIFF Files from Memory Device

Guide for selecting and printing TIFF files from a memory device.

Menu Options for Memory Device Printing

Details various print settings available for files on a memory device.

Computer Printing

Printing from Computer

General instructions for printing documents from a computer.

Printing Basics - Windows

Steps for printing documents from a Windows computer using the printer driver.

Printing Basics - Mac OS

Instructions for printing documents from a Mac OS computer.

Printing on 2-Sides

How to perform automatic or manual two-sided printing.

Advanced Printing Features

Printing 2-Sides - Windows

Specific steps for two-sided printing on Windows operating systems.

Printing on 2-Sides - Mac OS

Specific instructions for two-sided printing on Mac OS.

Printing Several Pages on One Sheet

How to print multiple pages (2 or 4) onto a single sheet of paper.

Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet - Windows

Steps for printing multiple pages per sheet on Windows.

Paper Size and Layout Adjustments

Printing to Fit Paper Size

How to adjust print output to match the loaded paper size automatically.

Printing to Fit Paper Size - Windows

Instructions for fitting print output to paper size on Windows.

Printing Multiple Files Together (Windows Only)

Using Job Arranger Lite to combine and print multiple files as a single job.

Printing Poster from Multiple Sheets (Windows Only)

How to print a single image across multiple sheets to create a poster.

Advanced Printing Features

Making Posters Using Overlapping Alignment Marks

Example of making a poster with overlapping alignment marks.

Printing Using Advanced Features

Introduces additional layout and printing features available in the printer driver.

Adding Printing Preset for Easy Printing

How to create and use custom print settings presets for faster printing.

Printing Reduced or Enlarged Documents

How to scale documents to specific percentages for reduction or enlargement.

Print Color and Special Effects

Adjusting Print Color

Options for adjusting color settings like brightness, contrast, and saturation.

Printing Anti-Copy Pattern (Windows Only)

How to print hidden text like "Copy" for document authentication.

Printing Watermark (Windows Only)

How to add custom watermarks like "Confidential" to printouts.

Printing Header and Footer (Windows Only)

How to print user names and dates as headers or footers on documents.

Specialized Printing Functions

Printing Clear Bar Codes (Windows Only)

Feature to improve the clarity and scannability of printed barcodes.

Printing Photos with Epson Easy Photo Print

Using Epson Easy Photo Print for layout and printing of photos.

Printing from Smart Devices

Overview of printing capabilities from smartphones and tablets.

Installing Epson iPrint

Steps to download and install the Epson iPrint application on smart devices.

Smart Device and Wireless Printing

Scanning Using Epson iPrint

How to use the Epson iPrint app to scan documents from a smart device.

Printing via NFC Tag Touch

Instructions for printing by touching a smart device's NFC antenna to the printer's NFC tag.

Using AirPrint

How to perform wireless printing from Apple devices using AirPrint.

Canceling Printing

Methods for canceling print jobs from the printer or computer.

Print Job Management

Canceling Printing - Control Panel

How to cancel an active print job directly from the printer's control panel.

Canceling Printing - Windows

Steps to cancel print jobs from a Windows computer via the print queue.

Copying Operations

Copying Basics

Step-by-step guide to performing basic copying operations on the printer.

Basic Copy Menu Options

Explains the basic settings available for copying, such as B&W, Color, and 2-Sided.

Advanced Copy Menu Options

Details advanced copying settings like Paper Setting and Reduce/Enlarge.

Scanning Operations

Scanning Using Control Panel

Overview of scanning operations performed directly via the printer's control panel.

Scanning to Network Folder or FTP Server

Instructions for saving scanned documents to network folders or FTP servers.

Scanning to Email

Steps for scanning documents and sending them directly via email from the printer.

Scanning to Computer (Event Manager)

How to scan documents and save them to a computer using Epson Event Manager.

Advanced Scanning Methods

Customizing Epson Event Manager Settings

Guide to configuring custom scan settings within Epson Event Manager.

Scanning to Memory Device

Instructions for saving scanned documents directly to a USB memory device.

Scanning to Cloud Services

How to scan documents and save them to cloud services via Epson Connect.

Scanning to Computer (WSD)

Scanning documents to a computer using the Windows WSD (Web Services for Devices) protocol.

Scanning from Computer

Setting Up WSD Port

Instructions for configuring a WSD port for Windows 7/Vista.

Scanning Using Epson Scan 2

Detailed instructions for using the Epson Scan 2 application for scanning.

Faxing Operations

Setting Up a Fax

Initial setup steps for fax functionality, including phone line compatibility.

Connecting to a Phone Line

How to connect the printer to standard analog or PBX telephone lines.

Connecting Phone Device to Printer

Steps for connecting an external phone device to the printer for fax operations.

Making Basic Fax Settings

Guide to configuring essential fax settings using the Fax Setting Wizard.

Advanced Fax Configuration

Basic Fax Settings Using Fax Setting Wizard

Step-by-step process for initial fax configuration via the wizard.

Making Basic Fax Settings Individually

How to configure fax settings manually without using the wizard.

Settings for PBX Phone System

Configuration steps for printers used in PBX environments with extensions and access codes.

Setting Information for Received Faxes

Options for printing reception details like date, time, and page number on received faxes.

Fax Sending Methods

Settings for Printing Received Faxes on 2-Sides

How to print received faxes on both sides of the paper.

Settings for Printing Received Faxes by Splitting Pages

How to adjust settings for received documents larger than the paper size.

Sending Faxes

Overview of basic fax sending operations.

Basic Fax Sending Operations

General steps for sending faxes in color or monochrome.

Advanced Fax Sending Options

Sending Fax Using Control Panel

How to send faxes directly from the printer's control panel.

Various Ways of Sending Faxes

Explains different methods for sending faxes, like direct send or scheduled send.

Sending Many Pages (Direct Send)

Using Direct Send for monochrome faxes to improve memory management.

Sending Faxes at Specified Time (Send Fax Later)

How to schedule faxes to be sent at a later time.

Fax Header and Document Handling

Sending Fax with Selected Header

How to include custom sender information (header) in outgoing faxes.

Sending Different Size Documents via ADF

How to send documents of varying sizes using the ADF.

Receiving Faxes

Receiving Faxes

Overview of settings and methods for receiving faxes.

Setting Receive Mode

How to configure the printer to automatically or manually receive faxes.

Settings for Answering Machine

Configuring printer settings for use with an external answering machine.

Various Ways of Receiving Faxes

Explains manual fax reception and remote receive options.

Fax Reception Management

Receiving Faxes Manually

Steps to manually receive a fax after picking up the phone handset.

Setting Up Remote Receive

How to enable and configure the remote receive feature for faxing.

Saving Received Faxes

Overview of options for saving received faxes (inbox, memory device, computer).

Saving Received Faxes in Inbox

How to save received faxes directly into the printer's internal inbox.

Fax Storage and Quality

Saving Received Faxes in External Memory Device

Instructions for saving received faxes onto a connected external memory device.

Saving Received Faxes on Computer

How to save received faxes to a computer using the FAX Utility.

Sent Fax Quality Is Poor

How to improve the quality of sent faxes.

Received Fax Quality Is Poor

How to improve the quality of received faxes.

Fax Troubleshooting

Using Other Faxing Features

Explores additional fax functions beyond basic sending and receiving.

Printing Fax Report and List

How to manually print transmission reports, fax logs, and settings lists.

Setting Up Automatic Fax Reports

Configuring the printer to automatically print reports like Fax Log.

Setting Security for Faxing

How to configure security settings to prevent unauthorized sending or data loss.

Fax Menu Options

Menu Options for Faxing

Overview of the main fax settings accessible from the control panel menus.

Recipient Settings

Options for specifying fax recipients via keypad, contacts, or history.

Fax Settings Details

Details of scan settings applicable to outgoing faxes, like quality and density.

Faxes Sent at Wrong Size

How to fix issues where faxes are sent at an incorrect size.

Fax Troubleshooting and Problems

Received Faxes Are Not Printed

Troubleshooting steps when received faxes are not printing automatically.

Blank or Small Amount of Text on Second Page of Received Faxes

How to fix issues with blank or partial text on the second page of received faxes.

Other Faxing Problems

Covers miscellaneous fax issues not detailed elsewhere.

Cannot Make Calls on Connected Telephone

How to troubleshoot issues with making calls using the connected telephone.

Fax and Printer Error Resolution

Answering Machine Cannot Answer Voice Calls

How to configure printer settings for proper answering machine operation.

Sender's Fax Number Incorrect on Received Faxes

How to resolve issues where sender fax numbers are displayed incorrectly.

Slight Electric Shock When Touching Printer

Safety advice regarding slight electric shocks and grounding the printer.

Loud Operation Sounds

How to enable Quiet Mode to reduce printer operational noise.

Printer Status and Device Issues

Date and Time Are Incorrect

How to set the correct date and time on the printer's control panel.

Memory Device Not Recognized

Troubleshooting steps when the printer does not recognize an inserted memory device.

Cannot Save Data to Memory Device

How to resolve issues when data cannot be saved to a memory device.

Application Blocked by Firewall (Windows Only)

How to allow applications through the Windows Firewall for proper operation.

Printer Information and Support

"!" Displayed on Photo Selection Screen

What the "!" symbol means on the photo selection screen and how to resolve it.

Technical Specifications

Technical details and specifications for the printer hardware.

Printer Specifications

Details on printer specifications like nozzle placement and paper weight.

Scanner Specifications

Technical details for the printer's scanner capabilities.

Appendix Sections

Interface Specifications

Information on the printer's connection interfaces, like USB.

Fax Specifications

Technical details regarding the printer's fax capabilities, speed, and resolution.

Network Function List

A table summarizing network printing, scanning, and fax functions.

Wi-Fi Specifications

Technical details regarding the printer's Wi-Fi standards and frequency.

Technical Details and Compatibility

Ethernet Specifications

Technical details for the printer's wired Ethernet connections.

Security Protocol Information

Information on security protocols used for network connections.

Supported Third Party Services

Lists third-party services supported by the printer, like AirPrint and Google Cloud Print.

External USB Device Specifications

Details on the specifications for external USB devices supported by the printer.

Data and Device Compatibility

Supported Data Specifications

Information on file formats, image sizes, and file limits for USB devices.

Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the printer in storage and operational states.

Electrical Specifications

Details on the printer's power supply voltage, frequency, and current.

Environmental Specifications

Operating and storage temperature and humidity ranges for the printer.

Environmental and System Information

Environmental Specifications for Ink Cartridges

Recommended storage and freezing temperatures for ink cartridges.

System Requirements

Lists the operating systems compatible with the printer and its software.

Regulatory Information

Standards and approvals for U.S., Australian, and New Zealand models.

German Blue Angel Standard

Information on the printer meeting German Blue Angel environmental standards.

Legal and Handling Guidelines

Restrictions on Copying

Legal restrictions and cautions regarding copying specific items.

Transporting the Printer

Steps for packing the printer safely for transport or repairs.

Cautionary Notes for Printer Transport

Important precautions for handling the printer during storage or transport.

Accessing External USB Device from Computer

How to write or read data on a USB device connected to the printer from a computer.

USB Device and Network Access Control

Restricting Access to External USB Device from Computer

How to set up user authentication for accessing external USB devices.

Using Email Server Features

How to configure the printer to use an email server for email features.

Configuring Mail Server Settings

Steps to check and configure the necessary mail server information.

Email Server Setting Items Explained

Details the parameters required for configuring email server settings.

Email and Connection Troubleshooting

Checking Email Server Connection

How to verify the printer's connection to the email server.

Messages Displayed During Connection Check

Explains various messages shown during email server connection checks.

Where to Get Help

Information on how to find support and assistance for the printer.

Technical Support Web Site

Links to Epson's support website for drivers, FAQs, and manuals.

Contacting Epson Support

Before Contacting Epson

Information to gather before contacting Epson support for faster assistance.

Help for Users in Australia

Contact and support information specific to Epson Australia.

Help for Users in New Zealand

Contact and support information specific to Epson New Zealand.