Epson XP-8500 Series User manual

User's Guide
NPD5699-00 EN

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Trademarks
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hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in
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may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the soware without the specic, prior written
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Contents
Copyright
Trademarks
About This Manual
IntroductiontotheManuals..................10
Using the Manual to Search for Information. . . . . . 10
MarksandSymbols........................11
DescriptionsUsedinthisManual..............12
OperatingSystemReferences.................12
Important Instructions
SafetyInstructions.........................13
PrinterAdvisoriesandWarnings.............. 14
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/
UsingthePrinter........................14
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
PrinterwithaWirelessConnection...........15
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory
Cards................................ 15
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Touchscreen........................... 15
ProtectingYourPersonalInformation...........15
Printer Basics
PartNamesandFunctions...................16
ControlPanel............................ 19
IconsdisplayedintheLCDScreen........... 19
TouchScreenOperations..................22
BasicScreenConguration.................22
EnteringCharacters......................23
ViewingAnimations......................23
Displaying a Menu Appropriate to the
Operation.............................24
Network Settings
NetworkConnectionTypes.................. 26
Wi-FiConnection....................... 26
Wi-FiDirect(SimpleAP)Connection.........26
ConnectingtoaComputer...................27
ConnectingtoaSmartDevice................ 28
MakingWi-FiSettingsfromthePrinter..........28
MakingWi-FiSettingsManually.............29
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup
(WPS)................................30
Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup
(WPS)................................31
Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
ConnectionSettings......................32
MakingAdvancedNetworkSettings..........32
CheckingtheNetworkConnectionStatus........33
NetworkIcon...........................33
Checking Detailed Network Information
fromtheControlPanel....................34
PrintingaNetworkConnectionReport........34
PrintingaNetworkStatusSheet.............41
ReplacingorAddingNewAccessPoints.........41
Changing the Connection Method to a Computer. . 41
DisablingWi-FifromtheControlPanel..........42
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
ConnectionfromtheControlPanel............ 43
Restoring the Network Settings from the
ControlPanel............................ 43
Loading Paper
PaperHandlingPrecautions..................44
AvailablePaperandCapacities................45
ListofPaperTypes.......................46
WheretoLoadPaper.......................47
LoadingPaperinthePaperCassette1.........48
LoadingPaperinthePaperCassette2.........51
LoadingPaperintheRearPaperFeedSlot......56
Placing Originals
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . . . 59
HowtoPlaceVariousOriginals................60
PlacingPhotosforCopying................ 60
PlacinganIDCardforCopying.............60
PlacingaCD/DVDforCopyingLabels........60
Placing Multiple Photos for Scanning at the
SameTime.............................61
Inserting a Memory Card
SupportedMemoryCards................... 62
InsertingandRemovingaMemoryCard.........62
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Loading a CD/DVD for Printing
PrintableCD/DVDs........................64
CD/DVDHandlingPrecautions...............64
LoadingandRemovingaCD/DVD.............64
Printing
Printing from the Print Photos Menu on the
ControlPanel............................ 65
BasicOperationsforPrintingPhotos......... 65
PrintinginVariousLayouts................ 70
PrintingIDPhotos.......................71
PrintingPhotoswithaTemplate.............71
Menu Options for Printing from the Control
Panel.................................73
Printing from the Various prints Menu on the
ControlPanel............................ 76
PrintingPhotoswithHandwrittenNotes.......76
PrintingPhotosontoaCD/DVDLabel........77
PrintingPhotosontoaJewelCaseJacket.......80
Printing Original Calendars with a Photo. . . . . . 81
PrintingaSchedule...................... 82
PrintingLinedPaper.....................83
PrintingOriginalWritingPaper.............83
PrintinganOriginalGreetingCard...........84
PrintingaColoringBook..................86
PrintingfromaComputer................... 86
PrintingBasics-Windows.................86
PrintingBasics-MacOS..................88
Printingon2-Sides.......................90
PrintingSeveralPagesonOneSheet..........92
PrintingtoFitthePaperSize................94
Printing Multiple Files Together (for
WindowsOnly).........................95
Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets to
CreateaPoster(forWindowsOnly).......... 96
PrintingUsingAdvancedFeatures...........102
Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print. .104
Printing a CD/DVD Label with Epson Print
CD.................................105
PrintingfromSmartDevices.................105
UsingEpsoniPrint......................105
UsingEpsonPrintEnabler................107
UsingAirPrint.........................107
PrintingfromaDigitalCamera...............108
Printing from a Digital Camera Connected
byUSBCable..........................108
Printing from a Digital Camera Connected
Wirelessly............................ 109
DPOFPrinting...........................110
CancelingPrinting........................110
CancelingPrinting-ControlPanel..........111
CancelingPrinting-Windows............. 111
CancelingPrinting-MacOS.............. 111
Copying
CopyingBasics...........................112
VariousCopyingMethods.................. 112
CopyinginVariousLayout................112
CopyingPhotos........................113
CopyingonaCD/DVDLabel..............115
MenuOptionsforCopying..................117
Scanning
ScanningUsingtheControlPanel.............120
ScanningtoaMemoryDevice............. 120
Scanning to a Computer (Event Manager). . . . . 121
ScanningtotheCloud...................125
ScanningtoaComputer(WSD)............127
ScanningfromaComputer..................129
ScanningUsingEpsonScan2..............129
ScanningfromSmartDevices................135
InstallingEpsoniPrint...................135
ScanningUsingEpsoniPrint...............135
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other
Consumables
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and
theMaintenanceBox......................137
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
and the Maintenance Box - Control Panel. . . . . 137
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
andtheMaintenanceBox-Windows.........137
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
andtheMaintenanceBox-MacOS..........137
InkCartridgeCodes.......................138
InkCartridgeHandlingPrecautions...........138
ReplacingInkCartridges................... 140
MaintenanceBoxCode.....................143
MaintenanceBoxHandlingPrecautions........ 143
ReplacingaMaintenanceBox................144
TemporarilyPrintingwithBlackInk...........147
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 148
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS. .149
Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is
Low(forWindowsOnly)................... 150
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Maintaining the Printer
CheckingandCleaningthePrintHead.........151
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
ControlPanel..........................151
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows.............................152
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac
OS..................................152
AligningthePrintHead....................152
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel. . . . . . 152
CleaningthePaperPath....................153
CleaningthePaperPathforInkSmears.......154
Cleaning the Paper Path for Paper Feeding
Problems.............................154
CleaningtheScannerGlass..................155
CleaningtheTranslucentFilm............... 156
SavingPower............................158
SavingPower-ControlPanel..............158
Menu Options for Settings
MenuOptionsforSupplyStatus..............159
BasicSettings............................159
Sound:...............................159
ScreenSaver:..........................159
LCDBrightness:........................159
AutoPowerOn:........................159
PowerOSettings:......................159
PowerOTimer:.......................160
SleepTimer:...........................160
Language:............................ 160
ClearAllSettings.......................160
MenuOptionsforPrinterSettings.............160
PaperSourceSetting:....................160
CD/DVD:............................160
CDInner/Outer........................161
Stickers:..............................161
ickPaper:...........................161
QuietMode:.......................... 161
InkDryingTime:.......................161
Bidirectional:..........................161
ClearAllSettings.......................161
MenuOptionsforNetworkSettings........... 161
MenuOptionsforWebServiceSettings.........162
MenuOptionsforFileSharing...............163
MenuOptionsforCameraprintsettings........163
MenuOptionsforGuideFunctions............163
MenuOptionsforFirmwareUpdate...........164
Update:..............................164
Notication:.......................... 164
MenuOptionsforRestoreDefaultSettings...... 164
Network Service and Software
Information
EpsonConnectService.....................165
Registering to Epson Connect Service from
theControlPanel.......................165
Application for Conguring Printer Operations
(WebCong)............................165
Running Web Cong on a Web Browser. . . . . . 166
RunningWebCongonWindows.......... 166
RunningWebCongonMacOS............167
WindowsPrinterDriver....................167
GuidetoWindowsPrinterDriver...........168
Making Operation Settings for the Windows
PrinterDriver......................... 170
MacOSPrinterDriver.....................170
GuidetoMacOSPrinterDriver............171
Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS
PrinterDriver......................... 172
Application for Scanning Documents and
Images(EpsonScan2).....................173
AddingtheNetworkScanner..............174
Application for Conguring Scanning
Operations from the Control Panel (Epson
EventManager)..........................174
Application for Laying Out Photos (Epson Easy
PhotoPrint).............................175
Application for Printing Text or Images on a
Disc(EpsonPrintCD).....................175
Application for Printing Web Pages (E-Web Print) 176
Application for Scanning and Transferring
Images(EasyPhotoScan)...................176
Soware Update Tools (EPSON Soware
Updater)...............................177
UninstallingApplications...................177
UninstallingApplications-Windows.........177
UninstallingApplications-MacOS..........178
InstallingApplications.....................179
UpdatingApplicationsandFirmware.......... 179
Updating the Printer's Firmware using the
ControlPanel..........................180
Solving Problems
CheckingthePrinterStatus..................181
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Checking Messages on the LCD Screen. . . . . . . 181
CheckingthePrinterStatus-Windows.......182
CheckingthePrinterStatus-MacOS........183
RemovingJammedPaper...................183
Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the
Printer...............................183
Removing Jammed Paper from Rear Cover. . . . 185
Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper
Cassette..............................186
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
PaperJams............................188
PaperFeedsataSlant....................188
Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time. . . . . . 188
CD/DVDTrayisEjected..................188
BusinessCardSizePaperisNotEjected.......188
PowerandControlPanelProblems............189
PowerDoesNotTurnOn.................189
PowerDoesNotTurnO.................189
PowerTurnsOAutomatically.............189
LCDScreenGetsDark...................189
CannotClosetheControlPanel............189
e Auto Power On Features does not Work. . . 189
CannotPrintfromaComputer...............190
CheckingtheConnection(USB)............190
CheckingtheConnection(Network).........190
Checking the Soware and Data. . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer(Windows)....................193
Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer(MacOS).....................195
WhenYouCannotMakeNetworkSettings...... 195
Cannot Connect from Devices Even ough
NetworkSettingsareNoProblems.......... 195
Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer. . . 197
CheckingtheSSIDfortheComputer.........197
CannotPrintfromaniPhoneoriPad.......... 198
PrintoutProblems........................198
PrintoutisScuedorColorisMissing........198
BandingorUnexpectedColorsAppear.......199
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of
Approximately2.5cm....................199
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or
Misalignment..........................200
PrintQualityisPoor.....................200
PaperIsSmearedorScued...............201
Paper is Smeared During Automatic 2-Sided
Printing..............................202
PrintedPhotosareSticky.................202
Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected
Colors...............................203
Colors Dier from What You See on the
Display..............................203
CannotPrintWithoutMargins.............204
Edges of the Image are Cropped During
BorderlessPrinting......................204
e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
AreIncorrect..........................204
Multiple Originals are Copied onto a Single
Sheet................................205
Printing Position of Photo Stickers is Incorrect. 205
Printing Position on a CD/DVD is Incorrect. . . 205
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 205
e PrintedImageIsInverted..............205
Mosaic-LikePatternsinthePrints...........206
Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight
LinesAppearintheCopiedImage...........206
Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the
CopiedImage......................... 206
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
AppearsintheCopiedImage..............206
e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 207
OtherPrintingProblems................... 207
PrintingIsTooSlow.....................207
Printing Slows Down Dramatically During
ContinuousPrinting.....................208
Cannot Cancel Printing from a Computer
RunningMacOSXv10.6.8................208
CannotStartScanning.....................208
Cannot Start Scanning when Using the
ControlPanel..........................209
ScannedImageProblems...................209
Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear
whenScanningfromtheScannerGlass.......209
eImageQualityIsRough...............210
Oset Appears in the Background of Images. . . 210
TextisBlurred.........................210
Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear. . . 210
Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the
ScannerGlass..........................211
CannotPreviewinumbnail............. 211
Text is Not Recognized Correctly when
SavingasaSearchablePDF................211
Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image. . 212
OtherScanningProblems...................213
ScanningSpeedIsSlow...................213
Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/
Multi-TIFF........................... 213
OtherProblems..........................213
Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................213
OperationSoundsAreLoud...............213
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CannotSaveDatatoaMemoryDevice.......214
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
WindowsOnly)........................214
"!" Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen. . 214
Appendix
TechnicalSpecications....................215
Printer Specications....................215
ScannerSpecications...................216
InterfaceSpecications...................217
NetworkFunctionList...................217
Wi - Fi Specications.....................218
SecurityProtocol.......................218
SupportedirdPartyServices.............218
External Storage Device Specications........218
Supported Data Specications..............219
Dimensions...........................220
ElectricalSpecications..................220
Environmental Specications..............221
SystemRequirements....................221
RegulatoryInformation....................222
StandardsandApprovals................. 222
RestrictionsonCopying..................223
TransportingthePrinter....................223
Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer. . . . .225
WheretoGetHelp........................226
TechnicalSupportWebSite................226
ContactingEpsonSupport................226
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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.
❏Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the soware, using the printer, solving
problems, 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
&“Soware Update Tools (EPSON Soware Updater)” on page 177
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.
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.
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Jumping directly from bookmarks
Click a title to jump to that page. Click + to view the lower level titles in that section. To return to the previous
page, perform the following operation on your keyboard.
❏Wi n d o w s : Ho l d d o w n 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
Marks and Symbols
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Caution:
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Important:
Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Provides complementary and reference information.
& Related Information
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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
Sierra. e content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
❏Illustrations of the printer 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", and
"Windows XP" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.
❏Microso
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Wi n d o w s
®
10 operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
8.1 operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
8 operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
7 operating system
❏Microso
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Wi n d o w s Vi s t a
®
operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
XP operating system
❏Microso
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Wi n d o w s
®
XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
Mac OS
In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to macOS Sierra, OS X El Capitan, OS X Yosemite, OS X Mavericks, OS X
Mountain Lion, Mac OS X v10.7.x, and Mac OS X v10.6.8.
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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.
❏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.
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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.
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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.
Related Information
&“Supported Memory Card Specications” on page 218
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Touchscreen
❏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 touchscreen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the panel
surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
❏Press the touchscreen gently with your nger. Do not press force or operate with your nails.
❏Do not use sharp objects such as ball point pens or sharp pencils to perform operations.
❏Condensation inside the touchscreen due to abrupt changes in temperature or humidity may cause
performance to deteriorate.
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.
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Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions
ARear paper feed slot Load one sheet of paper at a time by hand.
BRear paper feed slot cover Prevents foreign substances from entering the printer. This cover should
usually be closed.
CEdge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper.
DCD/DVD tray Place a CD/DVD for label printing. This should usually be stored on the
bottom of the paper cassette 2.
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AScanner unit Scans placed originals. Open to replace the ink cartridges or to remove
jammed paper. This unit should usually be kept closed.
BInk cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles
underneath.
CControl panel Indicates the printer's status and allows you to make print settings.
D
P (Power button/light) Turns the printer on or o. Do not turn o while the power light is ashing
(while the printer is operating or processing data).
Unplug the power cord when the power light is o.
AFront cover Open to load paper in the paper cassette.
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BOutput tray Holds the ejected paper. When you start printing, this tray is ejected
automatically. If you tap Yes on the screen displayed when the printer is
turned o, it is stored automatically. If it is not stored, push it in with your
hand.
CPaper cassette 1 Loads paper.
When printing using Epson iPrint, make sure that the number printed on the
right side of the paper cassette matches the paper source setting in Epson
iPrint.
DPaper cassette 2
EEdge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper.
FLegal paper guide Slide out to load legal size paper.
ADocument cover Blocks external light while scanning.
BScanner glass Place the originals.
CSD card slot Insert a memory card.
DExternal interface USB port Connects an external storage device or a PictBridge capable device.
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AAC inlet Connects the power cord.
BRear cover Remove when removing jammed paper.
CUSB port Connects a USB cable to connect with a computer.
Control Panel
You can change the angle of the control panel.
Icons displayed in the LCD Screen
e following icons are displayed on the LCD screen depending on the printer's status.
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Icons displayed on the home screen
Displays the Supply Status screen.
You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box. You
can also replace the ink cartridges or print the Supply Status Sheet.
Displays the network connection status.
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.
Tap to display the Network Connection Settings screen. This is the shortcut for the following menu.
Settings > Network Settings > Wi-Fi Setup
❏When the printer is not connected to the network yet.
Tap the icon of the method you want to use to connect, and then tap Start Setup on the next screen
to display the setting menu.
❏When the printer is connected to the network already.
Displays the information of the network settings such as the printer's IP address.
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