Epson XP-5150 Series User manual

User's Guide
NPD6806-00 EN

Contents
About This Manual
IntroductiontotheManuals...................6
Using the Manual to Search for Information. . . . . . . 6
MarksandSymbols.........................8
DescriptionsUsedinthisManual...............8
OperatingSystemReferences..................8
Important Instructions
SafetyInstructions..........................9
SafetyInstructionsforInk..................9
PrinterAdvisoriesandWarnings.............. 10
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/
UsingthePrinter........................10
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
PrinterwithaWirelessConnection...........11
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory
Cards................................ 11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen................................11
ProtectingYourPersonalInformation...........11
Printer Basics
PartNamesandFunctions...................12
ControlPanel.......................... 14
BasicScreenConguration...................14
IconsdisplayedintheLCDScreen........... 15
BasicOperations........................16
EnteringCharacters......................17
ViewingAnimations....................... 18
Network Settings
NetworkConnectionTypes.................. 20
Wi-FiConnection.......................20
Wi-FiDirect(SimpleAP)Connection.........20
ConnectingtoaComputer...................21
ConnectingtoaSmartDevice................ 22
MakingWi-FiSettingsfromthePrinter..........22
MakingWi-FiSettingsManually.............23
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup
(WPS)................................24
Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup
(WPS)................................26
Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
ConnectionSettings......................27
MakingAdvancedNetworkSettings..........28
CheckingtheNetworkConnectionStatus........29
NetworkIcon...........................29
Checking Detailed Network Information
fromtheControlPanel....................29
PrintingaNetworkConnectionReport........30
PrintingaNetworkStatusSheet.............37
ReplacingorAddingNewAccessPoints.......37
Changing the Connection Method to a Computer. . 37
DisablingWi-FifromtheControlPanel......... 38
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
ConnectionfromtheControlPanel............ 39
Restoring the Network Settings from the
ControlPanel............................ 40
Preparing the Printer
LoadingPapers...........................42
AvailablePaperandCapacities..............42
LoadingPaperinthePaperCassette..........44
LoadingEnvelopesandPrecautions.......... 47
ListofPaperType....................... 48
PlacingOriginals..........................48
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . 48
InsertingaMemoryCard....................50
SupportedMemoryCards................. 50
InsertingandRemovingaMemoryCard.......51
Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer. . . .52
MenuOptionsforSettings...................53
MenuOptionsforSupplyStatus.............53
MenuOptionsforBasicSettings.............53
MenuOptionsforPrinterSettings............54
MenuOptionsforNetworkSettings..........55
MenuOptionsforWebServiceSettings........55
MenuOptionsforFileSharing..............56
MenuOptionsforGuideFunctions...........56
MenuOptionsforFirmwareUpdate..........57
Menu Options for Restore Default Settings. . . . . 57
SavingPower.............................57
SavingPower-ControlPanel...............57
Printing
Printing from the Printer Driver on Windows. . . . . 59
AccessingthePrinterDriver................59
PrintingBasics..........................59
Printingon2-Sides.......................61
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PrintingSeveralPagesonOneSheet..........62
Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse
OrderPrinting).........................63
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document. . . . . 63
Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets for
Enlargement(CreatingaPoster).............64
PrintingwithaHeaderandFooter........... 70
PrintinganAnti-CopyPattern..............71
PrintingMultipleFilesTogether.............72
Printing Using the Color Universal Print
Feature...............................72
AdjustingthePrintColor..................73
PrintingtoEmphasizeinLines............74
PrintingClearBarCodes..................74
CancelingPrinting.......................75
MenuOptionsforthePrinterDriver..........75
PrintingfromthePrinterDriveronMacOS......77
PrintingBasics..........................77
Printingon2-Sides.......................79
PrintingSeveralPagesonOneSheet..........80
Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse
OrderPrinting).........................80
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document. . . . . 81
AdjustingthePrintColor..................82
CancelingPrinting.......................82
MenuOptionsforthePrinterDriver..........82
Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS
PrinterDriver..........................84
Printing from the Print Photos Menu on the
ControlPanel............................ 85
BasicOperationsforPrintingPhotos......... 85
PrintinginVariousLayouts................ 89
PrintingIDPhotos.......................90
PrintingPhotoswithaTemplate.............91
Menu Options for Printing from the Control
Panel.................................93
Printing from the Various prints Menu on the
ControlPanel............................ 95
PrintingaSchedule...................... 95
PrintingLinedPaper.....................96
PrintingOriginalWritingPaper.............97
PrintingEnvelopes.......................98
PrintinganOriginalMessageCard...........99
PrintingfromSmartDevices.................101
UsingEpsoniPrint......................101
UsingEpsonPrintEnabler................102
UsingAirPrint.........................103
CancelingtheOngoingJob..................103
Copying
CopyingBasics...........................104
Copyingon2-Sides....................... 105
Copying Multiple Originals onto One Sheet. . . . . .105
VariousCopyingMethods.................. 105
CopyingPhotos........................105
CopyinginVariousLayout................107
BasicMenuOptionsforCopying............. 108
AdvancedMenuOptionsforCopying..........108
Scanning
ScanningUsingtheControlPanel.............110
ScanningtoaMemoryCard...............110
Scanning to a Computer (Event Manager). . . . . 112
ScanningtotheCloud...................116
ScanningtoaComputer(WSD)............118
ScanningfromaComputer..................120
ScanningUsingEpsonScan2..............120
ScanningfromSmartDevices................127
InstallingEpsoniPrint...................127
ScanningUsingEpsoniPrint...............127
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other
Consumables
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and
theMaintenanceBox......................129
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
and the Maintenance Box - Control Panel. . . . . 129
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
andtheMaintenanceBox-Windows........ 129
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
andtheMaintenanceBox-MacOS..........129
InkCartridgeCodes.......................130
InkCartridgeHandlingPrecautions...........130
ReplacingInkCartridges................... 133
MaintenanceBoxCode.....................133
MaintenanceBoxHandlingPrecautions........ 133
ReplacingaMaintenanceBox................134
TemporarilyPrintingwithBlackInk...........134
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink -
ControlPanel..........................135
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 136
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS. .137
Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is
Low(forWindowsOnly)...................138
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Maintaining the Printer
CheckingandCleaningthePrintHead.........139
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
ControlPanel..........................139
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows.............................140
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac
OS..................................140
AligningthePrintHead....................140
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel. . . . . . 140
CleaningthePaperPath....................142
CleaningthePaperPathforInkSmears.......142
Cleaning the Paper Path for Paper Feeding
Problems.............................143
CleaningtheScannerGlass..................144
CleaningtheTranslucentFilm............... 145
Network Service and Software
Information
Application for Conguring Printer Operations
(WebCong)............................148
Running Web Cong on a Web Browser. . . . . . 148
RunningWebCongonWindows.......... 149
RunningWebCongonMacOS........... 149
Application for Scanning Documents and
Images(EpsonScan2).....................149
AddingtheNetworkScanner..............150
Application for Conguring Scanning
Operations from the Control Panel (Epson
EventManager)..........................150
Application for Scanning from a Computer
(EpsonScanSmart)........................151
Application for Quick and Fun Printing from a
Computer(EpsonPhoto+)..................151
Application for Easily Operating the Printer
from a Smart device (Epson Smart Panel). . . . . . . 152
Application for Scanning and Transferring
Images(EasyPhotoScan)...................152
Application for Updating Soware and
Firmware (EPSON Soware Updater). . . . . . . . . . 153
Application for Setting up the Device on a
Network(EpsonNetCong).................153
InstallingtheLatestApplications..............154
AddingthePrinter(forMacOSOnly)..........155
Updating the Printer's Firmware using the
ControlPanel............................155
UninstallingApplications...................156
UninstallingApplications-Windows........ 156
UninstallingApplications-MacOS..........157
PrintingUsingaNetworkService.............157
Solving Problems
CheckingthePrinterStatus..................159
Checking Messages on the LCD Screen. . . . . . . 159
CheckingthePrinterStatus-Windows.......160
CheckingthePrinterStatus-MacOS........160
CheckingtheSowareStatus................ 161
RemovingJammedPaper...................161
PaperDoesNotFeedCorrectly...............161
PaperJams............................162
PaperFeedsataSlant....................162
Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time. . . . . .162
PaperisEjectedDuringPrinting............162
PowerandControlPanelProblems............162
PowerDoesNotTurnOn.................162
PowerDoesNotTurnO.................162
PowerTurnsOAutomatically.............163
LCDScreenGetsDark...................163
CannotPrintfromaComputer...............163
CheckingtheConnection(USB)............163
CheckingtheConnection(Network).........163
CheckingtheSowareandData............164
Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer(Windows)....................166
Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer(MacOS).....................166
WhenYouCannotMakeNetworkSettings...... 167
Cannot Connect from Devices Even ough
NetworkSettingsareNoProblems.......... 167
Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer. . . 169
CheckingtheSSIDfortheComputer.........169
CannotPrintfromaniPhoneoriPad.......... 170
PrintoutProblems........................170
Printout is Scued orColorisMissing........170
BandingorUnexpectedColorsAppear.......171
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of
Approximately3.3cm....................171
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or
Misalignment..........................172
PrintQualityisPoor.....................172
PaperIsSmearedorScued...............173
Paper is Smeared During Automatic 2-Sided
Printing..............................174
PrintedPhotosareSticky................. 175
Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected
Colors...............................175
CannotPrintWithoutMargins.............175
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Edges of the Image are Cropped During
BorderlessPrinting......................175
e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
AreIncorrect..........................176
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 176
ePrintedImageIsInverted..............176
Mosaic-LikePatternsinthePrints...........177
Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight
LinesAppearintheCopiedImage...........177
Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the
CopiedImage......................... 177
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
AppearsintheCopiedImage.............. 177
e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 177
OtherPrintingProblems................... 178
PrintingIsTooSlow.....................178
Printing Slows Down Dramatically During
ContinuousPrinting.....................178
Cannot Cancel Printing from a Computer
RunningMacOSXv10.6.8................178
CannotStartScanning.....................179
ScannedImageProblems...................179
Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear
whenScanningfromtheScannerGlass.......179
eImageQualityIsRough...............180
Oset Appears in the Background of Images. . . 180
TextisBlurred.........................180
Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear. . . 181
Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the
ScannerGlass..........................181
Text is Not Recognized Correctly when
SavingasaSearchablePDF................181
Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image. . 182
OtherScanningProblems...................183
ScanningIsTooSlow....................183
Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/
Multi-TIFF........................... 183
OtherProblems..........................183
Slight Electric Shock when Touching the Printer 183
OperationSoundsAreLoud...............183
CannotSaveDatatoaMemoryDevice.......184
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
WindowsOnly)........................184
"!" Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen. . 184
Appendix
Technical Specications....................185
PrinterSpecications....................185
ScannerSpecications................... 186
InterfaceSpecications...................186
NetworkFunctionList...................187
Wi-FiSpecications.....................187
SecurityProtocol.......................188
SupportedirdPartyServices.............188
ExternalStorageDeviceSpecications........188
Dimensions...........................189
ElectricalSpecications.................. 189
EnvironmentalSpecications..............190
SystemRequirements....................190
RegulatoryInformation....................191
StandardsandApprovals................. 191
RestrictionsonCopying..................191
TransportingthePrinter....................192
Copyright.............................. 194
Trademarks.............................194
WheretoGetHelp........................195
TechnicalSupportWebSite................195
ContactingEpsonSupport................196
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About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals
e following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of
help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson soware applications.
❏Important Safety Instructions (paper manual)
Provides you with instructions to ensure the safe use of this printer.
❏Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the soware, using the printer, and so on.
❏User's Guide (digital manual)
is manual. Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer, on network settings when
using the printer on a network, and on solving problems.
You can obtain the latest versions of the above manuals with the following methods.
❏Paper manual
Visit the Epson Europe support website at http://www.epson.eu/Support, or the Epson worldwide support
website at http://support.epson.net/.
❏Digital manual
Start EPSON Soware Updater on your computer. EPSON Soware Updater checks for available updates of
Epson soware applications and the digital manuals, and allows you to download the latest ones.
Related Information
&“Application for Updating Soware and Firmware (EPSON Soware Updater)” on page 153
Using the Manual to Search for Information
e PDF manual allows you to search for information you are looking for by keyword, or jump directly to specic
sections using the bookmarks. You can also print only the pages you need. is section explains how to use a PDF
manual that has been opened in Adobe Reader X on your computer.
About This Manual > Using the Manual to Search for Information
6

Searching by keyword
Click Edit > Advanced Search. Enter the keyword (text) for information you want to nd in the search window,
and then click Search. Hits are displayed as a list. Click one of the displayed hits to jump to that page.
Jumping directly from bookmarks
Click a title to jump to that page. Click + or > to view the lower level titles in that section. To return to the previous
page, perform the following operation on your keyboard.
❏Windows: Hold down Alt, and then press ←.
❏Mac OS: Hold down the command key, and then press ←.
Printing only the pages you need
You can extract and print only the pages you need. Click Print in the File menu, and then specify the pages you
want to print in Pages in Pages to Print.
❏To specify a series of pages, enter a hyphen between the start page and the end page.
Example: 20-25
❏To specify pages that are not in series, divide the pages with commas.
Example: 5, 10, 15
About This Manual > Using the Manual to Search for Information
7

Marks and Symbols
!
Caution:
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c
Important:
Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Provides complementary and reference information.
Related Information
&Links to related sections.
Descriptions Used in this Manual
❏Screenshots of the printer driver and the Epson Scan 2 (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 10 or macOS
High Sierra. e content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
❏Illustrations used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight dierences depending on the
model, the method of operation is the same.
❏Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings.
Operating System References
Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista",
"Windows XP" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.
❏Microso
®
Windows
®
10 operating system
❏Microso
®
Windows
®
8.1 operating system
❏Microso
®
Windows
®
8 operating system
❏Microso
®
Windows
®
7 operating system
❏Microso
®
Windows Vista
®
operating system
❏Microso
®
Windows
®
XP operating system
❏Microso
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Windows
®
XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
Mac OS
In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later as well as macOS 11 or later.
About This Manual > Operating System References
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Important Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future
reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following
Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols.
http://support.epson.net/symbols
❏Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of
other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in re or
electric shock.
❏Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
❏Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, scanner unit, or options by
yourself, except as specically explained in the printer's manuals.
❏Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
e power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing
damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust
controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
❏Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏Do not place or store the printer outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations
subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
❏Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands.
❏Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely
aect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
❏If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain aer a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
Safety Instructions for Ink
❏Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port.
❏If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
❏If ink gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue aer
a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
❏Do not disassemble the ink cartridge and the maintenance box; otherwise ink may get into your eyes or on your
skin.
❏Do not shake ink cartridges too vigorously and do not drop them. Also, be careful not to squeeze them or tear
their labels. Doing so may cause ink leakage.
❏Keep ink cartridges and maintenance box out of the reach of children.
Important Instructions > Safety Instructions > Safety Instructions for Ink
9

Printer Advisories and Warnings
Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this
manual for future reference.
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the Printer
❏Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label.
❏Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and o.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
❏Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
❏e power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
objects on top of the power-supply cords and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over.
Be particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter
and leave the transformer.
❏If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.
❏If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the printer.
❏When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation
may damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏Place the printer on a at, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. e printer
will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏Allow space above the printer so that you can fully raise the document cover.
❏Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.
❏Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing.
❏Do not touch the white at cable inside the printer.
❏Do not use aerosol products that contain ammable gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause re.
❏Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
❏Be careful not to trap your ngers when closing the scanner unit.
❏Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.
❏Always turn the printer o using the
P button. Do not unplug the printer or turn o the power at the outlet
until the
P light stops ashing.
Important Instructions > Printer Advisories and Warnings > Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the …
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❏Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink
cartridges are in place.
❏If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless
Connection
❏Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing
them to malfunction. When using this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow
directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and
directions on the medical equipment.
❏Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect the operation of automatically controlled devices such as
automatic doors or re alarms, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction. When using this printer near
automatically controlled devices, follow all posted warnings and directions on these devices.
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory Cards
❏Do not remove a memory card or turn o the printer while the memory card light is ashing.
❏e methods for using memory cards vary according to card type. Be sure to refer to the manual packaged with
your memory card for details.
❏Use only memory cards compatible with the printer.
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen
❏e LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
brightness. ese are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
❏Only use a dry, so cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
❏e exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the
screen's surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
Protecting Your Personal Information
When you give the printer to someone else or dispose of it, erase all the personal information stored in the printer's
memory by selecting Settings > Restore Default Settings > All Settings on the control panel.
Important Instructions > Protecting Your Personal Information
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Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions
AOutput tray Holds the ejected paper.
BPaper cassette Loads paper.
CEdge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper.
DLegal paper guide Slide out to load legal size paper.
ADocument cover Blocks external light while scanning.
BScanner glass Place the originals.
CControl panel Indicates the printer's status and allows you to make print settings.
Printer Basics > Part Names and Functions
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DFront cover Open to load paper in the paper cassette.
EMemory card slot Insert a memory card.
AScanner unit Scans placed originals. Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing
jammed paper inside the printer.
This unit should usually be kept closed.
BInk cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles
underneath.
AMaintenance box cover Remove when replacing the maintenance box. The maintenance box is a
container that collects a very small amount of surplus ink during cleaning or
printing.
BRear cover Remove when removing jammed paper.
CAC inlet Connects the power cord.
DUSB port Connects a USB cable to connect with a computer.
Printer Basics > Part Names and Functions
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Control Panel
ATurns the printer on or o.
Unplug the power cord after checking that the power light is o.
BDisplays the home screen.
CDisplays the solutions when you are in trouble.
DDisplays menus and messages. Use buttons on the control panel to select a menu or to make settings.
ESelects the number of pages to print.
FStops the current operation.
GReturns to the previous screen.
HUse the
u d l r buttons to move the focus to the target, and then press the OK button to open the selected
menu or to make settings.
IApplies to a variety of functions depending on the situation.
JStarts an operation such as printing or copying.
Basic Screen Conguration
Printer Basics > Basic Screen Conguration
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AIndicates items that have been setup for the printer as icons. Select the icon to check the current settings or access
each setting menu.
This action bar is displayed on the home screen only.
BDisplays each mode.
CSwitch tabs.
DIndicates the setting items. Select each item to set or change the settings. The items vary depending on each mode.
The grayed out items are not available. Select the item to check why they are unavailable.
EAvailable buttons are displayed.
Icons displayed in the LCD Screen
e following icons are displayed on the LCD screen depending on the printer's status.
Displays the Supply Status screen.
You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box.
Indicates the network connection status.
Select the icon to check and change the current settings. This is the shortcut for the following menu.
Settings > Network Settings > Wi-Fi Setup
The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
The printer is searching for SSID, unset IP address, or having a problem with a wireless (Wi-Fi)
network.
The printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
The number of bars indicates the signal strength of the connection. The more bars there are, the
stronger the connection.
The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode.
The printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode.
Indicates whether or not Quiet Mode is set for the printer. When this feature is enabled, the noise made
by printer operations is reduced, but print speed may slow down. However, noises may not be reduced
depending on the selected paper type and print quality.
Indicates that there is additional information. Select the icon to displays the message.
Indicates a problem with the items. Select the icon to check how to solve the problem.
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Basic Operations
Move the focus using the u d l r buttons to select the items, and then press the OK button to conrm your
selection or run the selected feature.
Move the focus to the setting item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button to switch the item
on or o.
To enter the value, name, address, and so on, move the focus to the input eld using the u d l r buttons, and
then press the OK button to display the on-screen keyboard.
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Entering Characters
On-screen Keyboard
You can enter characters and symbols by using on-screen keyboard when you make network settings and so on.
Note:
Available icons vary depending on the setting item.
AIndicates the character count.
BMoves the cursor to the input position.
CSwitches between upper case and lower case or numbers and symbols.
You can also switch them by using the button.
DSwitches the character type. You can enter alphanumerics and symbols.
You can also switch them by using the button.
EChanges the keyboard layout.
FEnters frequently used email domain addresses or URLs by simply selecting the item.
GEnters a space.
HEnters character.
IDeletes a character to the left.
On-screen Keypad
You can enter numbers by using the on-screen keypad when entering the number of copies and so on.
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e on-screen keypad makes it easier to enter larger numbers. When entering a smaller number, use +/- buttons.
ACancels entering and closes the on-screen keypad.
BConrms the entered numbers and closes the on-screen keypad.
CClears the entered number.
Viewing Animations
You can view animations of operating instructions such as loading paper or removing jammed paper on the LCD
screen.
❏Press button: Displays the help screen. Select How To and then select the items that you want to view.
❏Select How To at the bottom of the operation screen: Displays the context-sensitive animation.
AIndicates the total number of steps and the current step number.
In the example above, it shows step 3 from 4 steps.
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BPress
l button to return to the previous step.
CIndicates your progress through the current step. The animation repeats when the progress bar reaches the end.
DPress
r button to move to the next step.
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Network Settings
Network Connection Types
You can use the following connection methods.
Wi-Fi Connection
Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the access point. is is the typical connection method
for home or oce networks where computers are connected by Wi-Fi through the access point.
Related Information
&“Connecting to a Computer” on page 21
&“Connecting to a Smart Device” on page 22
&“Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer” on page 22
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection
Use this connection method when you are not using Wi-Fi at home or at the oce, or when you want to connect
the printer and the computer or smart device directly. In this mode, the printer acts as an access point and you can
connect up to four devices to the printer without having to use a standard access point. However, devices directly
connected to the printer cannot communicate with each other through the printer.
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