Epson XP-8600 Series

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Table of Contents2
Guide to this Manual6
Introduction to the Manuals6
Searching for Information6
Printing Only the Pages You Need7
About this Manual7
Marks and Symbols7
Notes on Screenshots and Illustrations8
Operating System References8
Trademarks8
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 Touchscreen14
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection14
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory Cards14
Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer14
Protecting Your Personal Information15
Part Names and Functions16
Part Names and Functions17
Guide to the Control Panel21
Control Panel22
Touch Screen Operations22
Home Screen Configuration23
Guide to the Network Icon24
Menu Screen Configuration25
Basic Operations26
Entering Characters27
Viewing Animations27
Displaying a Menu Appropriate to the Operation28
Loading Papers and CD/Dvds30
Loading Paper31
Paper Handling Precautions31
Notes on Loading Paper32
Paper Size and Type Settings32
Loading Papers34
Loading Envelopes43
Loading Various Paper47
Loading a CD/DVD50
Printable CD/Dvds50
CD/DVD Handling Precautions50
Loading and Removing a CD/DVD50
Placing Originals51
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass52
Inserting and Removing a Memory Device54
Inserting a Memory Card55
Removing a Memory Card56
Inserting an External USB Device56
Removing an External USB Device57
Printing58
Printing Photos59
Printing Photos from a Memory Device59
Printing Photos from a Computer71
Printing Photos from Smart Devices (Ios)72
Printing Photos from Smart Devices (Android)73
Printing Photos from a Digital Camera75
Printing on Envelopes77
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Windows)77
Printing Documents77
Printing from a Computer - Windows77
Printing from a Computer - Mac os99
Printing Documents from Smart Devices (Ios)109
Printing Documents from Smart Devices (Android)111
Printing Web Pages112
Printing Web Pages from a Computer112
Printing Web Pages from Smart Devices112
Printing Various Items113
Printing Paper with Patterns (Design Paper)113
Printing Lined Paper114
Printing Writing Paper115
Printing a Schedule116
Printing Original Calendars with a Photo116
Printing a Message Card117
Printing a Coloring Book Using Photos118
Printing Using a Cloud Service119
Registering to Epson Connect Service from the Control Panel120
Copying121
Copying Originals122
Menu Options for Copying123
Copying on 2-Sides125
Copying by Enlarging or Reducing126
Copying Multiple Originals Onto One Sheet127
Copying Photos128
Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings for Copying Photos129
Menu Options for Photo Adjustments for Copying Photos130
Copying ID Card130
Copying Books132
Copying Without Margins133
Copying on a CD/DVD Label134
Menu Options for Copy to CD/DVD136
Scanning137
Basic Information on Scanning138
What Is a "Scan138
Scanning Uses138
Available Scanning Methods138
Recommended File Formats to Suit Your Purpose140
Recommended Resolutions to Suit Your Purpose141
Scanning Originals to a Memory Device141
Scan Options for Scanning to a Memory Device142
Advanced Options for Scanning to a Memory Device143
Scanning Originals to a Computer143
Scanning from the Control Panel144
Scanning from a Computer145
Scanning Originals to the Cloud145
Scan Options for Scanning to the Cloud146
Advanced Options for Scanning to the Cloud147
Scanning Originals Using WSD147
Setting up a WSD Port147
Scanning Originals to a Smart Device149
Advanced Scanning152
Making Custom Settings for Scanning Using the Control Panel152
Scanning Multiple Photos at the same Time155
Saving and Sharing Data157
Sharing Data on a Memory Device158
Maintaining the Printer159
Checking the Status of Consumables160
Checking the Status of Consumables (Control Panel)160
Checking the Status of Consumables (Windows)160
Checking the Status of Consumables (Mac OS)160
Improving Paper Feeding Problems160
Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality162
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head162
Running Power Cleaning165
Preventing Nozzle Clogging166
Aligning the Print Head166
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears167
Cleaning the Scanner Glass168
Cleaning the Translucent Film169
Cleaning the Printer171
Saving Power172
Installing or Uninstalling Applications Separately173
Installing the Applications Separately173
Adding the Printer (for Mac os Only)175
Uninstalling Applications175
Updating Applications and Firmware177
Transporting and Storing the Printer178
Solving Problems182
The Printer Does Not Work as Expected183
The Printer Does Not Turn on or off183
Paper Does Not Feed Properly184
Cannot Print188
Cannot Start Scanning203
Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected213
A Message Is Displayed on the LCD Screen217
Paper Gets Jammed220
Removing Jammed Paper221
Business Card Size Paper Gets Jammed225
Preventing Paper Jams225
It Is Time to Replace the Ink Cartridges225
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions225
Replacing Ink Cartridges227
Continue Printing Temporarily Without Replacing Ink Cartridges232
It Is Time to Replace the Maintenance Box235
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions235
Replacing a Maintenance Box235
Printing, Copying, and Scanning Quality Is Poor239
Print Quality Is Poor239
Copy Quality Is Poor248
Scanned Image Problems256
Cannot Solve Problem after Trying All Solutions258
Cannot Solve Printing or Copying Problems258
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices260
Connecting to a Printer that Has Been Connected to the Network261
Using a Network Printer from a Second Computer261
Using a Network Printer from a Smart Device262
Re-Setting the Network Connection262
When Replacing the Wireless Router262
When Changing the Computer263
Changing the Connection Method to the Computer264
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel266
Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi-Fi Direct)269
About Wi-Fi Direct269
Connecting to an Iphone, Ipad, or Ipod Touch Using Wi-Fi Direct270
Connecting to Android Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct273
Connecting to Devices Other than Ios and Android Using Wi-Fi Direct276
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection279
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings such as the SSID279
Checking the Network Connection Status280
Checking the Network Connection Status from the Control Panel280
Printing a Network Connection Report281
Printing a Network Status Sheet287
Product Information288
Paper Information289
Available Paper and Capacities289
Unavailable Paper Types292
Consumable Products Information293
Ink Cartridge Codes293
Maintenance Box Code293
Software Information294
Software for Printing294
Software for Scanning299
Software for Making Settings301
Software for Updating303
Settings Menu List303
Supply Status304
Basic Settings304
Printer Settings305
Network Settings306
Web Service Settings308
File Sharing Setup308
Camera Print Settings308
Guide Functions309
Customer Research309
Firmware Update310
Restore Default Settings310
Product Specifications310
Printer Specifications310
Scanner Specifications312
Interface Specifications312
Network Specifications313
Supported Third Party Services314
Memory Device Specifications314
Supported Data Specifications315
Dimensions316
Electrical Specifications316
Environmental Specifications317
System Requirements317
Regulatory Information318
Standards and Approvals318
Restrictions on Copying319
Where to Get Help320
Technical Support Web Site321
Contacting Epson Support321
Before Contacting Epson321
Help for Users in Europe321
Help for Users in Australia321
Help for Users in New Zealand322

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