Epson L850 User manual

L850 User's Guide

Contents
L850 User's Guide ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 12
Control Panel Buttons and Lights.................................................................................................. 12
Using the LCD Screen................................................................................................................... 13
Adjusting Control Panel Position ................................................................................................... 14
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 14
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds................................................................................................. 14
Product Parts Locations..................................................................................................................... 15
Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 15
Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 16
Product Parts - Inside.................................................................................................................... 18
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 19
The Power Off and Sleep Timers ....................................................................................................... 19
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting from the Control Panel...................................................... 19
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel ............................................................ 21
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows............................................................ 22
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X.................................................................. 24
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Loading Paper in the Printer............................................................................................................... 26
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 29
Available Epson Papers..................................................................................................................... 30
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility................................................................................................. 32
Paper or Media Type Settings............................................................................................................ 33
Placing Originals on the Product............................................................................................................. 34
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass............................................................................................. 34
Copying...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 37
Paper Type Settings - Copying...................................................................................................... 38
Paper Size Settings - Copying....................................................................................................... 39
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Copying Options............................................................................................................................ 39
Copying and Restoring Photos........................................................................................................... 41
Printing from a Computer......................................................................................................................... 43
Printing with Windows........................................................................................................................ 43
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...................................................................................... 43
Paper Source Options - Windows............................................................................................. 46
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 46
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 46
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows..................................................................... 47
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 48
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows............................................................. 49
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 51
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 52
Header/Footer Settings - Windows........................................................................................... 52
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 53
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows........................................................................................ 55
Extended Settings - Windows................................................................................................... 56
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 57
Checking Print Status - Windows .................................................................................................. 59
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 59
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens......................................................... 60
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 61
Printing with OS X .............................................................................................................................. 62
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ............................................................................................ 63
Print Quality Settings - OS X..................................................................................................... 67
Print Options - OS X.................................................................................................................. 67
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X........................................................................................... 68
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X........................................................................................... 69
Managing Color - OS X.................................................................................................................. 69
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X................................................................................. 70
Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X........................................................................................... 71
Printing Preferences - OS X...................................................................................................... 72
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X....................................................................................... 73
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Checking Print Status - OS X.................................................................................................... 73
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 74
Scanning.................................................................................................................................................... 75
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 75
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel.......................................................................... 75
Scan to Memory Card Options.................................................................................................. 77
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... 77
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon.................................................................................. 78
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 80
Selecting Epson Scan Settings .......................................................................................................... 82
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................... 82
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... 83
Scanning in Full Auto Mode........................................................................................................... 83
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode......................................................................... 86
Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................... 86
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode........................................................................................ 89
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode............................................................................. 92
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode......................................................................................... 93
Scanning in Office Mode................................................................................................................ 96
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ........................................................................................ 97
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ............................................................................. 99
Scanning in Professional Mode................................................................................................... 100
Available Image Types - Professional Mode........................................................................... 103
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode............................................................................ 103
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode................................................................. 106
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 108
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 111
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 111
Selecting Scan File Settings........................................................................................................ 113
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 114
Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture....................................................................................... 115
Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture........................................................................... 117
Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 117
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Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ 117
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan .......................................................................................... 120
Using Memory Cards With Your Product .............................................................................................. 122
Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................. 122
Memory Card Types.................................................................................................................... 123
Memory Card File Specifications................................................................................................. 124
Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... 124
Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 125
Viewing and Printing Photos........................................................................................................ 125
Viewing and Printing Photos From the LCD Screen................................................................ 125
Viewing and Printing Photos From a Slide Show.................................................................... 127
Print Setting Options - Memory Card ...................................................................................... 127
Photo Adjustment Options - Memory Card.............................................................................. 128
Printing Photo Greeting Cards..................................................................................................... 130
Creating and Printing a Greeting Card Template.................................................................... 130
Printing a Greeting Card from a Template............................................................................... 130
Printing Photo Layouts From a Memory Card.............................................................................. 132
Photo Layout Options ............................................................................................................. 135
Printing Photo Proofsheets From a Memory Card....................................................................... 136
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 137
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer ...................................................... 137
Transferring Photos From a Memory Card to an External Device ............................................... 138
Using an External Device with Your Product........................................................................................ 139
Printing from a Camera Connected to Your Product ........................................................................ 139
Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings ........................................................................... 139
Print Settings - Camera........................................................................................................... 142
Photo Adjustments - Camera.................................................................................................. 143
Connecting and Printing from a Camera...................................................................................... 145
Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device....................................................... 145
USB Device File Specifications ................................................................................................... 146
Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device..................................................... 146
Printing on CDs/DVDs............................................................................................................................. 148
CD/DVD Printing Features............................................................................................................... 148
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Loading a CD/DVD........................................................................................................................... 148
Removing a Printed CD/DVD........................................................................................................... 151
Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass......................................................................................... 152
Copying onto a CD/DVD .................................................................................................................. 152
Printing Photos from a Memory Card Onto a CD/DVD..................................................................... 154
Printing a Jewel Case Insert from a Memory Card ........................................................................... 156
Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer.......................................................................................... 158
Starting Epson Print CD - Windows............................................................................................. 158
Starting Epson Print CD - OS X .................................................................................................. 159
Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows ................................................................................... 160
Printing Your CD/DVD Design - OS X.......................................................................................... 161
Refilling Ink.............................................................................................................................................. 163
Ink Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 163
Check Ink Levels.............................................................................................................................. 164
Checking Ink Levels .................................................................................................................... 165
Checking Ink Levels with Windows.............................................................................................. 165
Checking Ink Levels with OS X.................................................................................................... 166
Purchase Epson Ink......................................................................................................................... 167
Ink Bottle Part Numbers............................................................................................................... 168
Refilling the Ink Tanks...................................................................................................................... 168
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 176
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 176
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 176
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 176
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 178
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 180
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...................................................... 181
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 182
Ink Tube Flushing........................................................................................................................ 184
Flushing the Ink Tubes Using a Computer Utility .................................................................... 185
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 186
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel............................................................ 187
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 188
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Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 190
Checking the Number of Sheets....................................................................................................... 191
Checking the Sheet Counter - Windows...................................................................................... 191
Checking the Sheet Counter - OS X............................................................................................ 193
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 194
Cleaning Your Product..................................................................................................................... 194
Transporting Your Product............................................................................................................... 194
Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 198
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 198
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 199
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 200
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 202
Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 202
Noise After Filling the Ink............................................................................................................. 202
Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 202
Solving Copying Problems............................................................................................................... 203
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 203
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 203
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 203
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 204
Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Paper Feed Slot...................................................................... 205
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 205
Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 207
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 208
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 208
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 209
Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 209
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 210
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 211
Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 211
Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 211
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 212
Border Appears on Borderless Prints.......................................................................................... 212
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Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 213
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 213
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 214
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 214
White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 215
Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 216
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 217
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 218
Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 219
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 220
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 220
Cannot Start Epson Scan............................................................................................................ 220
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems....................................................................................... 221
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 222
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 222
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked................................................................................ 222
Image is Distorted or Blurry......................................................................................................... 223
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 223
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 223
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 224
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image............................................................................................ 224
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 224
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview..................................................................... 225
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 225
Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... 225
Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot......................................................................................... 225
Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card or Device...................................................... 226
Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card or Device................................................... 226
Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels..................................................................... 227
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 227
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 227
Uninstalling Product Software - OS X.......................................................................................... 228
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 229
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Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 232
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 232
OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. 233
Scanning Specifications................................................................................................................... 233
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 234
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 235
Ink Specifications............................................................................................................................. 237
Memory Card Specifications ............................................................................................................ 238
External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. 238
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 239
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 240
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 240
Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 240
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 242
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 242
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 242
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 243
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 243
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products............................................... 244
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 244
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L850 User's Guide
Welcome to the L850 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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Product Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Using the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
The Power Off and Sleep Timers
Using the Control Panel
See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Using the LCD Screen
Adjusting Control Panel Position
Changing LCD Screen Language
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds
Parent topic: Product Basics
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
1The power button and power light
2The home button
3 The display/crop button
4The help button
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5 The LCD screen
6 The menu button
7 The arrow buttons and the OK button; navigate menus
8The back button
9 The +and –buttons; increase or decrease the number of copies
10 The start button
11 The stop button; stops copying, printing, or scanning, or resets settings
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Using the LCD Screen
1 Displays available button options
2 Screen name
3 You can scroll up and down when these arrows are displayed
To view a list of the icons and a description of their use, press the help button and select How To >
Icon List.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
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Adjusting Control Panel Position
You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to use.
• To raise the control panel, lift it up from the bottom.
• To lower the control panel, press the release button and gently push the panel down.
Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first pressing the release button or you may damage
your product.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Changing LCD Screen Language
You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
4. Select Language and press the OK button.
5. Select a language and press the OK button.
6. Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds
You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
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2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
4. Select Sound and press the OK button.
5. Select Button Press and press the OK button.
6. Select Off and press the OK button.
7. Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Top
Product Parts - Front
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
Product Parts - Top
1 Control panel
2 Front cover
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Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
Product Parts - Front
1 Edge guide
2 Paper support
3 Rear paper feed slot
4 Output tray
5 Tray lever
6 CD/DVD tray
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1 Document cover
2 Scanner glass
3 Release button
4 Memory card slot
5USB Type A port for external devices
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Inside
1 Scanner cover
2 Ink tubes
3 Ink tank unit
4 Ink tanks
5 Print head
6USB port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Back
1 AC inlet
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
The Power Off and Sleep Timers
The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can
adjust the time period before power management, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy
efficiency.
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting from the Control Panel
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS X
Parent topic: Product Basics
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting from the Control Panel
You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the printer turns off
automatically.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
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You see this screen:
4. Select Power Off Timer and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
5. Select the time period you want before the product automatically turns off when it is not in use and
press the OK button.
6. Press the home button to exit.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
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