Epson Workforce WF-2860 - WF-2860 Users Guide

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WF-2860 User 's Guide

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Table of Contents3
WF-2860 User's Guide13
Product Basics14
Using the Control Panel14
Control Panel Buttons and Lights15
The LCD Screen16
Status Icon Information16
Navigating the LCD Screen18
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen19
Viewing Animations20
Selecting the Date and Time22
Changing LCD Screen Language23
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds24
Adjusting the Screen Brightness25
Turning off the Operation Time out Setting26
Product Parts Locations27
Product Parts - Front28
Product Parts - Inside29
Product Parts - Back30
Using Power Saving Settings31
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings31
Changing the Power off Timer Settings32
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and more33
Setting up Epson Connect Services34
Using Epson Email Print36
Using the Epson Iprint Mobile App36
Using Epson Remote Print37
Using Epson Scan to Cloud37
Using Airprint38
Using Google Cloud Print39
Setting up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook40
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler41
Using Fire os Printing41
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing42
Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets42
Using the Mopria Print Service43
Printing and Scanning with NFC from Your Android Device44
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking46
Network Security Recommendations46
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup47
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel48
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup51
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode51
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)53
Using WPS to Connect to a Network53
Printing a Network Status Sheet54
Changing or Updating Network Connections55
Accessing the Web Config Utility56
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection56
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection56
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router57
Disabling Wi-Fi Features57
Loading Paper59
Loading Paper in the Cassette59
Paper Loading Capacity63
Double-Sided Printing Capacity64
Available Epson Papers66
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility67
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software68
Selecting the Default Printer Settings69
Printer Settings Options70
Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel72
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel73
Placing Originals on the Product75
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass75
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder76
Copying80
Copying Documents or Photos80
Copying Options81
Printing from a Computer83
Printing with Windows83
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows84
Print Quality Options - Windows86
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows86
Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Windows87
Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows89
Print Density Adjustments - Windows90
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows91
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows93
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows94
Header/Footer Settings - Windows95
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows96
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows97
Extended Settings - Windows98
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows99
Checking Print Status - Windows101
Locking Printer Settings - Windows101
Locked Setting Options102
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows103
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens104
Changing Automatic Update Options106
Printing with the Built-In Epson Driver - Windows 10 S106
Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S107
Printing on a Mac111
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac112
Print Quality Settings - Mac116
Print Options - Mac116
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac117
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac118
Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Mac119
Double-Sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac120
Managing Color - Mac121
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac122
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac123
Printing Preferences - Mac124
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac125
Checking Print Status - Mac126
Printing from a Chromebook126
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button128
Scanning129
Starting a Scan129
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel129
Scanning to a Connected Computer130
Scanning to the Cloud133
Scanning Using Web Services for Devices (WSD) - Windows134
Control Panel Scanning Options135
Changing Default Scan Job Settings136
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon137
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program139
Starting a Scan from a Smart Device141
Scanning in Epson Scan 2141
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab144
Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab145
Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2146
Image Format Options147
Scan Resolution Guidelines148
Faxing149
Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine149
Setting up Fax Features152
Setting up Basic Fax Features152
Using the Fax Setup Wizard153
Selecting the Line Type155
Setting the Number of Rings to Answer155
Selecting Advanced Fax Settings156
Receive Settings - Fax157
Report Settings - Fax159
Basic Settings - Fax159
Security Settings - Fax161
Setting up the Fax Utility - Windows162
Setting up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Mac164
Setting up Contacts and Contact Groups165
Setting up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel166
Creating a Contact166
Editing or Deleting a Contact168
Creating a Contact Group169
Editing or Deleting a Contact Group171
Importing Contacts Using the Fax Utility - Windows172
Setting up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac175
Sending Faxes177
Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel177
Sending a Fax Using the Control Panel177
Fax Sending Options179
Sending a Fax at a Specified Time181
Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone182
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows183
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac185
Receiving Faxes188
Fax Reception188
Receiving Faxes Automatically189
Receiving Faxes Manually189
Receiving a Fax by Polling190
Saving and Viewing Received Faxes191
Selecting Received Fax Options Using the Fax Utility - Windows192
Checking Fax Status195
Printing Fax Reports196
Fax Report Options196
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes198
Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status198
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen198
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Windows199
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Mac202
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box203
Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers203
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges204
Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges210
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Control Panel210
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows210
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Mac211
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows213
Maintenance Box Replacement213
Adjusting Print Quality215
Print Head Maintenance215
Print Head Nozzle Check215
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel216
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility218
Print Head Cleaning220
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel221
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility222
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel225
Cleaning the Paper Guide227
Viewing Product Status Information228
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product230
Cleaning Your Product230
Cleaning the Paper Rollers233
Cleaning the Print Head Path235
Transporting Your Product238
Solving Problems241
Checking for Software Updates241
Product Status Messages242
Running a Product Check245
Resetting Control Panel Defaults246
Solving Setup Problems247
Product Does Not Turn on or off247
Noise after Ink Installation247
Software Installation Problems248
Solving Network Problems248
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point249
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network250
Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window251
Cannot Print over a Network252
Cannot Scan over a Network252
Solving Copying Problems253
Product Makes Noise, but Nothing Copies254
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While254
Solving Paper Problems254
Paper Feeding Problems254
Paper Jams Inside the Product255
Paper Ejection Problems255
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer256
Nothing Prints256
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar257
Printing Is Slow257
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems259
Inverted Image259
Too Many Copies Print260
Blank Pages Print260
Incorrect Margins on Printout261
Border Appears on Borderless Prints261
Incorrect Characters Print262
Incorrect Image Size or Position263
Slanted Printout263
Solving Print Quality Problems264
White or Dark Lines in Printout264
Blurry or Smeared Printout265
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps266
Grainy Printout267
Incorrect Colors268
Solving Scanning Problems268
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly269
Cannot Start Epson Scan 2269
Scanning Is Slow270
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems270
Image Consists of a few Dots Only271
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images271
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked271
Image Is Distorted or Blurry272
Image Colors Are Patchy at the Edges272
Image Is too Dark272
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image273
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image273
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors273
Scanned Image Edges Are Cropped274
Solving Faxing Problems274
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes274
Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product276
Fax Memory Full Error Appears276
Sent Fax Quality Is Poor277
Sent Fax Is Received in an Incorrect Size277
Received Fax Quality Is Poor278
Received Fax Is Not Printed278
Uninstall Your Product Software279
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows279
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac280
Where to Get Help281
Technical Specifications282
Windows System Requirements282
Mac System Requirements283
Paper Specifications283
Printable Area Specifications284
Scanning Specifications286
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications287
Fax Specifications287
Ink Cartridge Specifications288
Dimension Specifications289
Electrical Specifications289
Environmental Specifications290
Interface Specifications290
Network Interface Specifications290
Safety and Approvals Specifications291
Notices293
Important Safety Instructions293
General Product Safety Instructions293
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions295
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions296
LCD Screen Safety Instructions296
Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions297
Important Privacy Notice (Printer Serial Number)297
FCC Compliance Statement297
Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver300
Trademarks303
Copyright Notice304
Libtiff Software Acknowledgment304
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials305
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products305

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