Epson XP-344 Series User Manual (English)

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User's Guide

NPD5450-00 EN

Table of Contents4
About this Manual8
Introduction of Manuals8
Marks and Symbols8
Descriptions Used in this Manual9
Operating System References9
Important Instructions10
Safety Instructions10
Printer Advisories and Warnings11
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the Printer11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection12
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory Cards12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen12
Protecting Your Personal Information12
Printer Basics13
Part Names and Functions13
Control Panel15
Buttons15
Guide to the LCD Screen15
Network Settings19
Network Connection Types19
Wi-Fi Connection19
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection19
Connecting to a Computer20
Connecting to a Smart Device22
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel22
Making Wi-Fi Settings Manually22
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup23
Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS)24
Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings25
Checking the Network Connection Status25
Checking the Network Status Using Network Icon25
Printing a Network Connection Report26
Printing a Network Status Sheet29
Replacing or Adding New Access Points30
Changing the Connection Method to a Computer30
Disabling Wi-Fi from the Control Panel32
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection from the Control Panel32
Restoring the Network Settings from the Control Panel32
Loading Paper33
Paper Handling Precautions33
Available Paper and Capacities34
List of Paper Types35
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed35
Placing Originals39
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass39
How to Place Various Originals40
Placing Originals for 2-Up Layout40
Placing a Double-Page Spread for 2-Up Layout40
Placing Multiple Photos for Scanning41
Inserting a Memory Card42
Supported Memory Cards42
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card42
Printing44
Printing from the Control Panel44
Card44
Printing Lined Paper, Calendars, and Original Writing Paper45
DPOF Printing46
Menu Options for Print Photos Mode46
Printing from a Computer46
Printing Basics - Windows46
Printing Basics - Mac os X48
Printing on 2-Sides (for Windows Only)50
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet51
Printing to Fit the Paper Size52
Printing Multiple Files Together (for Windows Only)54
Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets to Create a Poster (for Windows Only)55
Printing Using Advanced Features61
Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print63
Printing from Smart Devices64
Using Epson Iprint64
Using Airprint66
Canceling Printing66
Canceling Printing - Printer Button66
Canceling Printing - Windows67
Canceling Printing - Mac os X67
Copying68
Menu Options for Copy Mode68
Scanning71
Scanning Using the Control Panel71
Scanning to a Computer71
Scanning to a Computer (WSD)72
Scanning from a Computer74
Scanning Using Epson Scan 274
Scanning from Smart Devices80
Installing Epson Iprint80
Scanning Using Epson Iprint80
Replacing Ink Cartridges82
Checking the Ink Levels82
Checking the Ink Levels - Control Panel82
Checking the Ink Levels - Windows82
Checking the Ink Levels - Mac os X82
Ink Cartridge Codes82
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions83
Replacing Ink Cartridges85
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink88
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows89
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac os X90
Conserving Black Ink When the Black Ink Is Low (for Windows Only)91
Maintaining the Printer92
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head92
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Control Panel92
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Windows93
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac os X93
Aligning the Print Head93
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel94
Aligning the Print Head - Windows94
Aligning the Print Head - Mac os X95
Cleaning the Paper Path95
Cleaning the Scanner Glass96
Saving Power96
Saving Power - Control Panel96
Saving Power - Windows97
Saving Power - Mac os X97
Menu Options for Setup Mode98
Menu Options for Ink Levels98
Menu Options for Maintenance98
Menu Options for Printer Setup99
Menu Options for Network Settings99
Menu Options for Epson Connect Services100
Menu Options for Google Cloud Print Services101
Menu Options for File Sharing101
Menu Options for Firmware Update101
Menu Options for Restore Default Settings102
Network Service and Software Information103
Epson Connect Service103
Web Config103
Running Web Config on a Web Browser104
Running Web Config on Windows104
Running Web Config on Mac os X104
Windows Printer Driver105
Guide to Windows Printer Driver106
Making Operation Settings for the Windows Printer Driver108
Mac os X Printer Driver108
Guide to Mac os X Printer Driver109
Making Operation Settings for the Mac os X Printer Driver110
Epson Scan 2 (Scanner Driver)111
Epson Event Manager111
Epson Easy Photo Print112
E-Web Print (for Windows Only)112
Easy Photo Scan113
EPSON Software Updater113
Uninstalling Applications114
Uninstalling Applications - Windows114
Uninstalling Applications - Mac os X115
Installing Applications115
Updating Applications and Firmware116
Updating the Printer's Firmware Using the Control Panel116
Solving Problems118
Checking the Printer Status118
Checking Error Codes on the LCD Screen118
Checking the Printer Status - Windows119
Checking Printer Status - Mac os X119
Removing Jammed Paper120
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Paper Feed120
Removing Jammed Paper from the Output Tray120
Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the Printer121
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly122
Paper Jams122
Paper Feeds at a Slant122
Several Sheets of Paper Are Fed at a Time123
No Paper Feeds123
Paper out Error Occurs123
Power and Control Panel Problems123
Power Does Not Turn on123
Power Does Not Turn off123
LCD Screen Gets Dark123
Cannot Print from a Computer123
When You Cannot Make Network Settings124
Cannot Connect from Devices Even Though Network Settings Are no Problem124
Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer126
Checking the SSID for the Computer126
Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print over a Network Connection127
Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print Using a USB Connection128
Cannot Print from an Iphone or Ipad128
Printing Is Paused128
Printout Problems128
Printout Is Scuffed or Color Is Missing128
Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear129
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 2.5 CM129
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or Misalignment130
Print Quality Is Poor130
Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed131
Printed Photos Are Sticky131
Images or Photos Are Printed in Unexpected Colors132
Colors Differ from What You See on the Display132
Cannot Print Without Margins132
Edges of the Image Are Cropped During Borderless Printing132
The Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout Are Incorrect133
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled133
The Printed Image Is Inverted133
Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints133
Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight Lines Appear in the Copied Image134
Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the Copied Image134
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original Appears in the Copied Image134
The Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared134
Other Printing Problems135
Printing Is too Slow135
Printing Slows down Dramatically During Continuous Printing135
Cannot Cancel Printing from a Computer Running Mac os X V10.6.8135
Cannot Start Scanning136
Cannot Start Scanning When Using the Control Panel136
Scanned Image Problems137
Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear When Scanning from the Scanner Glass137
The Image Quality Is Rough137
Offset Appears in the Background of Images137
Text Is Blurred137
Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear138
Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the Scanner Glass138
Cannot Preview in Thumbnail138
Text Is Not Recognized Correctly When Saving as a Searchable PDF139
Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image139
Other Scanning Problems140
Scanning Is too Slow140
Scanning Stops When Scanning to Pdf/Multi-TIFF140
Other Problems140
Slight Electric Shock When Touching the Printer140
Operation Sounds Are Loud140
Cannot Save the Data to a Memory Card141
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for Windows Only)141
Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen141
Appendix142
Technical Specifications142
Printer Specifications142
Scanner Specifications143
Interface Specifications143
Network Function List143
Wi-Fi Specifications145
Security Protocol145
Supported Third Party Services145
External Storage Device Specifications146
Dimensions147
Electrical Specifications147
Environmental Specifications147
System Requirements148
Regulatory Information148
Standards and Approvals148
Restrictions on Copying149
Transporting the Printer149
Accessing a Memory Card from a Computer151
Where to Get Help152
Technical Support Web Site152
Contacting Epson Support152

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Epson XP-344 Series Specifications

General

Max Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 dpi
Functions	Print, Scan, Copy
Print Speed (Black)	10 ppm
Connectivity	USB, Wi-Fi
Mobile Printing	Epson Connect, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
Paper Sizes Supported	A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal
Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi