Epson WF-6590 series User manual

WF-6590 User's Guide

WF-6590 User's Guide
Welcome to the WF-6590 User's Guide.
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Product Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Note: Printing software instructions in this manual are intended for use with the standard Epson printer
software. For more information on using the Printer Command Language (PCL) or PostScript (PS3)
printer software, please see the appropriate sections.
Using the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Using AirPrint
Using Google Cloud Print
Printing and Scanning with NFC from Your Android Device
Using the Control Panel
See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel
Setting User Feature Restrictions (Access Control)
Changing LCD Screen Language
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting
Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights
1The power button and light
2The home button
3The Interrupt button
4The Reset button
5The Stop button
6 The LCD screen
7The back button
8 The Status button and lights
9 The numeric keypad
10 The Cclear button
11 The B&W button
12 The Color button

Status Icon Information
Status Button Information
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Status Icon Information
Your product may display status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions. Press
to view or change the current network settings.
Icons Description
Displays additional information or instructions, such as on loading paper or placing a
document.
A document is in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
One or more of the ink cartridges are running low on ink or the maintenance box is nearly full.
Press the Status button to open the Status Menu, select Printer Information, and check the
status of the consumables.
One or more of the ink cartridges are expended or the maintenance box is full.
Press the Status button to open the Status Menu, select Printer Information, and check the
status of the consumables.
Unread or unprinted fax data is stored in the product. If you have set up the product to save
received faxes on a computer or external storage device, this icon may also indicate that
received faxes have not been saved on the computer or storage device.
Fax memory usage.
Fax memory is full. Delete received faxes you have already read or printed. If you have set up
the product to save received faxes on a computer or external storage device, turn on the
computer or connect the storage device to the product.
A Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection is being processed.
No Ethernet connection.
An Ethernet connection has been established.

Icons Description
No Wi-Fi connection.
A Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection.
A Wi-Fi connection has been established. The number of bars indicates the connection's signal
strength.
An Ad hoc connection has been established.
A Wi-Fi Direct mode connection has been established.
A Simple AP mode connection has been established.
Access to the product's functions are restricted to authorized users. Press the icon to log in to
the printer. (You need to enter a user name and password.) Contact your administrator if you
do not know the login information.
Access to the product's functions are restricted to authorized users and a user is currently
logged in. Press the icon to log out.
Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Status Button Information
Press the Status button on the control panel to view the current product and job status.
Function Description
Printer Information Displays the status of consumables and any errors that have occurred
with the product. Select the error from the list to display the error
message.
Job Monitor Displays the current job and any jobs waiting to be processed.
Job History Displays the job history and any error codes for failed jobs in the
history.
Job Storage Select Inbox to display received faxes stored in the product's history.

Function Description
Confidential Job Displays jobs that require a password to print.
Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel
You can set an administrator password to lock the following settings and prevent them from being
changed:
• System Administration Setup settings
• Eco mode settings
• Presets
• Contacts
Note: For more information on administration settings, see the Administrator's Guide.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.
You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select Admin Settings.
4. Select Admin Password.
5. Select Register.

You see a screen like this:
6. Use the displayed keyboard to enter a password and press .
7. Enter your password again to confirm.
8. Select OK.
9. Select Lock Setting and select On.
When the control panel is locked, you must enter the password to access any of the locked settings.
Note: If you forget your password, contact Epson for assistance.
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Using Copy, Fax, and Scan Presets
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Related tasks
Setting User Feature Restrictions (Access Control)

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.
• To move the cursor, select or .
• To change the case of letters, select .
• To delete the previous character, select .
• To enter numbers or symbols, select .
• To enter a space, select .
• To change the keyboard layout, select .
Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel
Using Copy, Fax, and Scan Presets
You can save frequently used copy, fax, and scan settings as presets. This lets you easily reuse them
whenever necessary.
Note: Presets can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change presets, contact your
administrator for assistance.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Presets. Enter the Administrator password, if necessary.

You see a screen like this:
3. Select Add New.
4. Select the function for which you want to set up a preset.
You see the main screen for that function, such as the Copy screen:
5. Select the settings you want to save and select Save.

You see a screen like this:
6. Use the displayed keyboard to enter a name for the preset and press .
7. Select Save.
When you want to copy, fax, or scan using presets, select Presets and select your preset from the list.
Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel
Related tasks
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
Setting User Feature Restrictions (Access Control)
Using Web Config Access Control Settings, you can restrict product features for individual users to
prevent misuse of the product. Restricted features require the user to enter an ID and password on the
product control panel.
After you set up feature restrictions in Web Config, you must enable them using the product control
panel, as described here.
Note: For more information on administration settings, see the Administrator's Guide.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select System Administration.
4. Scroll down and select Security Settings.
5. Select Access Control.
6. Select On.
7. Select whether Jobs Without Authentication are Allowed or Not Allowed.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Related tasks
Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel
Entering a User ID and Password for Printing
Entering a User ID and Password for Scanning - Windows
Changing LCD Screen Language
You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select System Administration.
4. Select Common Settings.
5. Scroll down and select Language.
6. Select a language.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds
You can adjust the sound level heard when you press buttons on the control panel.
Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select System Administration.
4. Select Common Settings.
5. Select Sound.
6. Select Button Press.
7. Press to decrease or to increase the sound.
8. Select OK to exit.
Note: You can also adjust the Sound Type and the sound level for various product functions.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select System Administration.
4. Select Common Settings.
5. Select LCD Brightness.
6. Adjust the screen brightness by selecting a brightness level or by pressing the left or right arrow
button.
7. Select OK to exit.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting
The Operation Time Out setting causes the LCD screen to return to the Home screen after a few minutes
of inactivity. This feature is enabled by default, but you can turn it off.
Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,
contact your administrator for assistance.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Setup.

You see a screen like this:
3. Scroll down and select System Administration.
4. Select Common Settings.
5. Scroll down and select Operation Time Out.
6. Select Off.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Product Parts Locations
See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Front
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics

Product Parts - Front
Certain parts are labeled with a letter and number code. If you encounter any paper jams or errors, use
these codes to locate and correct the problem.
1 ADF cover (F)
2 ADF edge guides
3 ADF input tray (F)
4 ADF output tray
5 Front paper feed slot edge guides
6 Front paper feed slot (B2)

7 Paper cassette 1 (C1)
8 Paper cassettes 2 and 3 (C2 and C3; optional)
1 Rear paper feed edge guides
2 Paper support and extension
3 Rear paper feed slot (B1)
4 Feeder guard
5 Output tray
6 Paper cassette edge guides

7 Paper cassette
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
Product Parts - Inside
Certain parts are labeled with a letter and number code. If you encounter any paper jams or errors, use
these codes to locate and correct the problem.
1 Document cover
2 Scanner glass

3 Control panel
4 USB Type A port for external devices
5 Print head
6 Front cover (A)
7 NFC (Near Field Communications) tag
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
Product Parts - Back
Certain parts are labeled with a letter and number code. If you encounter any paper jams or errors, use
these codes to locate and correct the problem.
1 Rear cover 2 (D2)
2 AC inlet