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3. Remove only the yellow tape.

Important:

Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.

4. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed.

User's Guide

Replacing Ink Cartridges

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Table of Contents4
About this Manual8
Introduction to the Manuals8
Using the Manual to Search for Information8
Marks and Symbols9
Descriptions Used in this Manual10
Operating System References10
Important Instructions11
Safety Instructions11
Printer Advisories and Warnings12
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the Printer12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection13
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory Cards13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen13
Protecting Your Personal Information13
Printer Basics14
Part Names and Functions14
Control Panel16
Buttons16
Guide to the LCD Screen17
Network Settings19
Network Connection Types19
Wi-Fi Connection19
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection19
Connecting to a Computer20
Connecting to a Smart Device21
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer21
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 Settings24
Making Advanced Network Setting25
Checking the Network Connection Status26
Checking the Network Status Using Network Icon26
Checking the Network Status from the Control Panel26
Printing a Network Connection Report27
Printing a Network Status Sheet33
Replacing or Adding New Access Points34
Changing the Connection Method to a Computer34
Disabling Wi-Fi from the Control Panel35
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection from the Control Panel35
Restoring the Network Settings from the Control Panel36
Loading Paper37
Paper Handling Precautions37
Available Paper and Capacities38
List of Paper Types39
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed39
Placing Originals43
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass43
How to Place Various Originals44
Placing Photos for Copying44
Placing Multiple Photos for Scanning at the same Time44
Inserting a Memory Card45
Supported Memory Cards45
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card45
Printing47
Printing from the Control Panel47
Card47
Printing Lined Paper, Calendars, Original Writing Paper, and Original Greeting Cards48
Printing Original Envelopes49
Printing in Various Layouts51
Printing from a Slideshow51
DPOF Printing52
Menu Options for Print Photos Mode52
Printing from a Computer53
Printing Basics - Windows53
Printing Basics - Mac os55
Printing on 2-Sides (for Windows Only)57
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet58
Printing to Fit the Paper Size59
Printing Multiple Files Together (for Windows Only)61
Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets to Create a Poster (for Windows Only)62
Printing Using Advanced Features68
Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print70
Printing from Smart Devices71
Using Epson Iprint71
Using Airprint73
Canceling Printing73
Canceling Printing - Printer Button73
Canceling Printing - Windows74
Canceling Printing - Mac os74
Copying75
Copying Basics75
Menu Options for Copy Mode75
Copying Photos77
Menu Options for Copy/Restore Photos78
Scanning79
Scanning Using the Control Panel79
Scanning to a Memory Card79
Scanning to the Cloud79
Scanning to a Computer80
Scanning to a Computer (WSD)81
Menu Options for Scanning83
Scanning from a Computer83
Scanning Using Epson Scan 283
Scanning from Smart Devices90
Installing Epson Iprint90
Scanning Using Epson Iprint90
Replacing Ink Cartridges92
Checking the Ink Levels92
Checking the Ink Levels - Control Panel92
Checking the Ink Levels - Windows92
Checking the Ink Levels - Mac os92
Ink Cartridge Codes92
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions93
Replacing Ink Cartridges95
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink98
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows100
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac os101
Conserving Black Ink When the Black Ink Is Low (for Windows Only)102
Maintaining the Printer103
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head103
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Control Panel103
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Windows104
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac os104
Aligning the Print Head105
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel105
Aligning the Print Head - Windows105
Aligning the Print Head - Mac os106
Cleaning the Paper Path106
Cleaning the Scanner Glass107
Cleaning the Translucent Film107
Saving Power109
Saving Power - Control Panel109
Saving Power - Windows110
Saving Power - Mac os110
Menu Options for Setup Mode111
Menu Options for Ink Levels111
Menu Options for Maintenance111
Menu Options for Printer Setup112
Paper Source Settings112
Quiet Mode112
Power off Timer112
Language112
Sleep Timer112
Menu Options for Network Settings112
Menu Options for Epson Connect Services113
Menu Options for Google Cloud Print Services114
Menu Options for File Sharing Setup114
Menu Options for Firmware Update115
Menu Options for Restore Default Settings115
Network Service and Software Information116
Epson Connect Service116
Web Config116
Running Web Config on a Web Browser117
Running Web Config on Windows117
Running Web Config on Mac os117
Windows Printer Driver118
Guide to Windows Printer Driver119
Making Operation Settings for the Windows Printer Driver121
Mac os Printer Driver121
Guide to Mac os Printer Driver122
Making Operation Settings for the Mac os Printer Driver124
Epson Scan 2 (Scanner Driver)124
Epson Event Manager125
Epson Easy Photo Print125
E-Web Print (for Windows Only)126
Easy Photo Scan126
EPSON Software Updater127
Uninstalling Applications127
Uninstalling Applications - Windows127
Uninstalling Applications - Mac os128
Installing Applications129
Updating Applications and Firmware129
Updating the Printer's Firmware Using the Control Panel130
Solving Problems131
Checking the Printer Status131
Checking Messages on the LCD Screen131
Checking the Printer Status - Windows132
Checking the Printer Status - Mac os132
Removing Jammed Paper132
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear Paper Feed133
Removing Jammed Paper from the Output Tray133
Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the Printer133
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly135
Paper Jams135
Paper Feeds at a Slant135
Several Sheets of Paper Are Fed at a Time136
Power and Control Panel Problems136
Power Does Not Turn on136
Power Does Not Turn off136
LCD Screen Gets Dark136
Cannot Print from a Computer136
Checking the Connection (USB)136
Checking the Connection (Network)137
Checking the Software and Data138
Checking the Printer Status from the Computer (Windows)140
Checking the Printer Status from the Computer (Mac OS)140
When You Cannot Make Network Settings141
Cannot Connect from Devices Even Though Network Settings Are no Problems141
Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer143
Checking the SSID for the Computer143
Cannot Print from an Iphone or Ipad144
Printing Is Paused144
Printout Problems144
Printout Is Scuffed or Color Is Missing144
Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear145
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 2.5 CM145
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or Misalignment146
Print Quality Is Poor146
Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed147
Printed Photos Are Sticky148
Images or Photos Are Printed in Unexpected Colors148
Colors Differ from What You See on the Display148
Cannot Print Without Margins148
Edges of the Image Are Cropped During Borderless Printing149
The Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout Are Incorrect149
Multiple Originals Are Copied Onto a Single Sheet149
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled149
The Printed Image Is Inverted150
Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints150
Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight Lines Appear in the Copied Image150
Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the Copied Image150
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original Appears in the Copied Image151
The Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared151
Other Printing Problems151
Printing Is too Slow151
Printing Slows down Dramatically During Continuous Printing152
Cannot Cancel Printing from a Computer Running Mac os X V10.6.8152
Cannot Start Scanning152
Cannot Start Scanning When Using the Control Panel153
Scanned Image Problems153
Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear When Scanning from the Scanner Glass153
The Image Quality Is Rough154
Offset Appears in the Background of Images154
Text Is Blurred154
Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear155
Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the Scanner Glass155
Cannot Preview in Thumbnail155
Text Is Not Recognized Correctly When Saving as a Searchable PDF156
Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image156
Other Scanning Problems157
Scanning Is too Slow157
Scanning Stops When Scanning to Pdf/Multi-TIFF157
Other Problems157
Slight Electric Shock When Touching the Printer157
Operation Sounds Are Loud157
Cannot Save the Data to a Memory Card158
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for Windows Only)158
Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen158
Appendix159
Technical Specifications159
Printer Specifications159
Scanner Specifications160
Interface Specifications160
Network Function List161
Wi-Fi Specifications161
Security Protocol162
Supported Third Party Services162
External Storage Device Specifications162
Dimensions163
Electrical Specifications163
Environmental Specifications164
System Requirements164
Regulatory Information165
Standards and Approvals for European Model165
Restrictions on Copying165
Transporting the Printer165
Accessing a Memory Card from a Computer167
Where to Get Help168
Technical Support Web Site168
Contacting Epson Support168

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