Epson XP-442 SERIES User Manual

User's Guide
NPD5451-00 EN

Epson XP-442 SERIES Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Maximum Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 dpi
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan
Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Input Tray Capacity	100 sheets
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, USB
Paper Sizes	A4, Letter, Legal, Envelopes
Operating System Support	Windows
Print Speed (Black)	10 ppm
Mobile Printing	Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
Ink Cartridges	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Summary

Important Instructions

Printer Basics

Part Names and Functions

Identifies and describes internal parts and external connections of the printer.

Network Settings

Network Connection Types

Introduces Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct connection methods.

Connecting to a Computer

Guides on connecting the printer to a computer using the installer.

Connecting to a Smart Device

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

Making Wi-Fi Settings Manually

Step-by-step guide for manual Wi-Fi setup using SSID and password.

Checking the Network Connection Status

Checking the Network Status Using Network Icon

How to check network status via the network icon on the home screen.

Checking the Network Status from the Control Panel

View network information using printer menus like Wi-Fi Status.

Printing a Network Connection Report

Steps to print a report to check printer and access point connection status.

Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report

Explains error codes and messages found on the network connection report.

Loading Paper

Paper Handling Precautions

Guidelines for safely and correctly handling paper before loading.

Available Paper and Capacities

Lists genuine and commercially available paper types and their capacities.

List of Paper Types

Specifies paper types for optimal print results on control panel and driver.

Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed

Step-by-step instructions for loading paper into the rear paper feed.

Placing Originals

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

Instructions for placing originals on the scanner glass for scanning or copying.

Inserting a Memory Card

Supported Memory Cards

Lists the types of memory cards compatible with the printer.

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Step-by-step guide for inserting and removing memory cards.

Printing

Printing from the Control Panel

How to print photos directly from a memory card using the control panel.

Printing from a Computer

Printing Basics - Windows

Basic printing steps and detailed settings for Windows users.

Printing Basics - Mac OS X

Basic printing steps and detailed settings for Mac OS X users.

Printing on 2-Sides (for Windows only)

Instructions for manual 2-sided printing in Windows.

Printing Several Pages on One Sheet

How to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.

Printing Multiple Files Together (for Windows Only)

Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets to Create a Poster (for Windows Only)

Making Posters Using Overlapping Alignment Marks

Example of creating a poster with alignment marks.

Printing Using Advanced Features

Adding a Printing Preset to Print Easily

How to create and use custom print setting presets.

Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document

Adjusting the Print Color

Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print

Printing from Smart Devices

Using Epson iPrint

Overview of Epson iPrint features for printing from smart devices.

Using AirPrint

Canceling Printing

Canceling Printing - Printer Button

How to cancel a print job using the printer's button.

Canceling Printing - Windows

Steps to cancel print jobs from Windows.

Canceling Printing - Mac OS X

Steps to cancel print jobs from Mac OS X.

Copying

Copying Basics

Basic steps for loading paper and placing originals for copying.

Menu Options for Copy Mode

Details on copy number, color, density, layout, and reduce/enlarge options.

Copying Photos

How to copy multiple photos and restore colors in faded photos.

Menu Options for Copy/Restore Photos

Options for color restoration, display, and print settings for photo copying.

Scanning

Scanning Using the Control Panel

How to scan images to a memory card or to the cloud.

Scanning to a Computer

How to save scanned images directly to a computer.

Scanning to a Computer (WSD)

How to scan to a computer using the WSD port.

Menu Options for Scanning

Scanning Documents (Document Mode)

Scanning Photos or Pictures (Photo Mode)

Advanced Settings

Scanning from Smart Devices

Installing Epson iPrint

Scanning Using Epson iPrint

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Checking the Ink Levels

Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Temporarily Printing with Black Ink

Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows

Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS X

Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is Low (for Windows Only)

Maintaining the Printer

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head

Aligning the Print Head

Cleaning the Paper Path

Cleaning the Scanner Glass

Menu Options for Setup Mode

Menu Options for Ink Levels

Menu Options for Maintenance

Menu Options for Printer Setup

Menu Options for Network Settings

Menu Options for Firmware Update

Menu Options for Restore Default Settings

Network Service and Software Information

Epson Connect Service

Web Config

Windows Printer Driver

Mac OS X Printer Driver

Epson Scan 2 (Scanner Driver)

Epson Event Manager

Epson Easy Photo Print

EPSON Software Updater

Uninstalling Applications

Uninstalling Applications - Windows

Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS X

Installing Applications

Updating Applications and Firmware

Updating the Printer's Firmware using the Control Panel

Solving Problems

Checking the Printer Status

Checking Messages on the LCD Screen

Removing Jammed Paper

Paper Does Not Feed Correctly

Power and Control Panel Problems

Cannot Print from a Computer

When You Cannot Make Network Settings

Cannot Connect from Devices Even Though Network Settings are No Problem

Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer

Checking the SSID for the Computer

Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print over a Network Connection

Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print Using a USB Connection

Cannot Print from an iPhone or iPad

Printout Problems

Printout is Scuffed or Color is Missing

Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear

Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or Misalignment

Print Quality is Poor

Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed

Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected Colors

Cannot Print Without Margins

Edges of the Image are Cropped During Borderless Printing

The Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout Are Incorrect

Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled

The Printed Image Is Inverted

Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints

Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight Lines Appear in the Copied Image

Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the Copied Image

The Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared

Other Printing Problems

Printing Is Too Slow

Printing Slows Down Dramatically During Continuous Printing

Cannot Cancel Printing from a Computer Running Mac OS X v10.6.8

Cannot Start Scanning

Cannot Start Scanning when Using the Control Panel

Scanned Image Problems

Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear when Scanning from the Scanner Glass

The Image Quality Is Rough

Offset Appears in the Background of Images

Text is Blurred

Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear

Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the Scanner Glass

Text is Not Recognized Correctly when Saving as a Searchable PDF

Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image

Other Scanning Problems

Scanning Is Too Slow

Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/Multi-TIFF

Other Problems

Slight Electric Shock when Touching the Printer

Cannot Save the Data to a Memory Card

Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for Windows Only)

Transporting the Printer

Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer

Where to Get Help