Epson XP-3205 - Maintaining the Printer

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Maintaining the Printer

Checking the Status of Consumables....................................70

Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality.................................70

Cleaning the Printer................................................77

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Table of Contents2
Guide to this Manual6
Introduction to the Manuals6
Important Safety Instructions (Paper Manual)6
Start here (Paper Manual)6
User's Guide (Digital Manual)6
Information on the Latest Manuals6
Guide to Web Movie Manuals6
Searching for Information6
Printing Only the Pages You Need7
About this Manual8
Marks and Symbols8
Notes on Screenshots and Illustrations8
Operating System References8
Trademarks9
Copyright9
Important Instructions11
Safety Instructions12
Safety Instructions for Ink12
Printer Advisories and Warnings13
Advisories and Warnings for Setting up the Printer13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen14
Advisories and Warnings for Connecting to the Internet14
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection14
Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer14
Protecting Your Personal Information14
Part Names and Functions15
Front16
Inside16
Rear17
Guide to the Control Panel18
Control Panel19
Home Screen Configuration20
Guide to the Network Icon21
Loading Paper22
Paper Handling Precautions23
Paper Size and Type Settings23
List of Paper Types24
Loading Papers25
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder25
Loading Various Paper27
Loading Envelopes27
Loading Pre-Punched Paper27
Loading Long Papers28
Placing Originals29
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass30
Printing32
Printing Documents33
Printing from a Computer33
Printing Documents from Smart Devices46
Printing on Envelopes48
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Windows)48
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Mac OS)49
Printing Photos49
Printing Photos from a Computer49
Printing Web Pages49
Printing Web Pages from a Computer49
Printing Web Pages from Smart Devices49
Printing Using a Cloud Service50
Copying51
Copying in Color or Monochrome52
Copying on 2-Sides53
Copying by Enlarging or Reducing53
Copying Multiple Originals Onto One Sheet53
Copying ID Card55
Copying Books55
Copying Without Margins56
More Menu Options for Copying57
The Number of Copies57
B&W57
Color57
Menu57
Scanning60
Basic Information on Scanning60
What Is a "Scan60
Scanning Uses60
Available Scanning Methods60
Recommended File Formats to Suit Your Purpose62
Recommended Resolutions to Suit Your Purpose62
Scanning Originals to a Computer62
Scanning from the Control Panel63
Scanning from a Computer64
Scanning Using WSD64
Setting up a WSD Port65
Scanning Originals to a Smart Device67
Advanced Scanning67
Scanning Multiple Photos at the same Time67
Maintaining the Printer69
Checking the Status of Consumables70
Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality70
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head70
Running Power Cleaning72
Preventing Nozzle Clogging73
Aligning the Print Head73
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears73
Cleaning the Scanner Glass74
Cleaning the Translucent Film75
Cleaning the Printer77
In These Situations79
When Replacing a Computer80
Saving Power80
Disabling Your Wi-Fi Connection80
Installing the Applications Separately81
Checking if a Genuine Epson Printer Driver Is Installed - Windows82
Checking if a Genuine Epson Printer Driver Is Installed - Mac os83
Re-Setting the Network Connection84
Making Settings for Connecting to the Computer84
Making Settings for Connecting to the Smart Device85
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel85
Checking the Printer's Network Connection Status (Network Connection Report)87
Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report88
Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi-Fi Direct)93
About Wi-Fi Direct93
Connecting to Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct94
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection95
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings such as the SSID96
Adding or Changing the Printer's Connection97
To Set up a Printer on Multiple Computers97
Changing the Connection from Wi-Fi to USB98
Setting a Static IP Address for the Printer99
Transporting and Storing the Printer101
Solving Problems104
Cannot Print or Scan105
Problem Solving105
The Application or Printer Driver Do Not Work Properly106
The Printer Cannot Connect to the Network110
Paper Does Not Feed Properly113
Printing, Copying, and Scanning Quality Is Poor115
Print Quality Is Poor115
Copy Quality Is Poor123
Scanned Image Problems129
Cannot Select Paper Type or Paper Source in Printer Driver131
A Genuine Epson Printer Driver Has Not Been Installed131
An Error Code Is Displayed on the LCD Screen131
Paper Gets Jammed133
Removing Jammed Paper133
Preventing Paper Jams136
It Is Time to Replace the Ink Cartridges137
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions137
Replacing Ink Cartridges139
Continue Printing Temporarily Without Replacing Ink Cartridges142
It Is Time to Replace the Maintenance Box146
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions146
Replacing a Maintenance Box146
Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected150
The Printer Does Not Turn on or off150
Operations Are Slow150
LCD Screen Gets Dark152
Operation Sounds Are Loud152
The Root Certificate Needs to be Updated152
Cannot Perform Manual 2-Sided Printing (Windows)153
The Print Settings Menu Is Not Displayed (Mac OS)153
Cannot Solve Problem153
Cannot Solve Printing or Copying Problems153
Paper Information156
Available Paper and Capacities156
Unavailable Paper Types158
Consumable Products Information159
Ink Cartridge Codes159
Maintenance Box Code160
Software Information160
Application for Printing from a Computer (Windows Printer Driver)160
Application for Printing from a Computer (Mac os Printer Driver)161
Application for Configuring Printer Operations (Web Config)162
Application for Updating Software and Firmware (Epson Software Updater)162
Settings Menu List163
Supply Status163
Maintenance164
Printer Setup165
Network Settings166
Epson Connect Services167
Guide Functions167
Customer Research168
Firmware Update168
Restore Default Settings168
Product Specifications169
Printer Specifications169
Scanner Specifications170
Interface Specifications170
Network Specifications170
Supported Third Party Services172
Dimensions172
Electrical Specifications173
Environmental Specifications173
System Requirements174
Regulatory Information174
Standards and Approvals174
Restrictions on Copying175
Where to Get Help176
Technical Support Web Site177
Contacting Epson Support177
Before Contacting Epson177
Help for Users in Europe177
Help for Users in Taiwan177
Help for Users in Australia178
Help for Users in New Zealand178
Help for Users in Singapore179
Help for Users in Thailand179
Help for Users in Vietnam180
Help for Users in Indonesia180
Help for Users in Hong Kong183
Help for Users in Malaysia184
Help for Users in India184
Help for Users in the Philippines184

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