Epson L210 User manual

L210/L350 User's Guide

Contents
L210/L350 User's Guide.............................................................................................................................. 9
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Product Parts Locations..................................................................................................................... 10
Control Panel Buttons and Lights.................................................................................................. 10
Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 11
Product Parts - Inside.................................................................................................................... 13
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 14
Changing the Default Paper Size in the Control Panel....................................................................... 14
The Power Off Timer.......................................................................................................................... 15
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows......................................................................... 15
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X....................................................................... 16
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Loading Paper for Documents ........................................................................................................... 17
Loading Paper for Photos .................................................................................................................. 20
Loading Envelopes ............................................................................................................................ 22
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 25
Available EPSON Papers................................................................................................................... 26
Paper or Media Type Settings............................................................................................................ 27
Placing Originals on the Product............................................................................................................. 28
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass............................................................................................. 28
Copying...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 30
Printing From a Computer........................................................................................................................ 31
Printing with Windows........................................................................................................................ 31
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...................................................................................... 31
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 34
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 34
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows..................................................................... 34
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 36
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows............................................................. 36
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Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 37
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 39
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 39
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 40
Checking Print Status - Windows.............................................................................................. 41
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 42
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens......................................................... 43
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 44
Printing with Mac OS X....................................................................................................................... 45
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X .................................................................................... 45
Print Quality Options - Mac OS X.............................................................................................. 48
Print Options - Mac OS X ......................................................................................................... 48
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X................................................................................... 49
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X................................................................................... 49
Sizing Printed Images - Mac OS X................................................................................................. 50
Managing Color - Mac OS X.......................................................................................................... 51
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X......................................................................... 52
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X............................................................................... 53
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X ............................................................................................ 54
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X................................................................................... 54
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X.............................................................................................. 55
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 56
Scanning.................................................................................................................................................... 57
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 57
Starting a Scan Using the Product Buttons.................................................................................... 57
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... 57
Starting a Scan Using the EPSON Scan Icon................................................................................ 58
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 60
Selecting EPSON Scan Settings........................................................................................................ 62
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................... 62
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... 63
Scanning in Full Auto Mode........................................................................................................... 63
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode......................................................................... 66
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Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................... 66
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode........................................................................................ 69
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode............................................................................. 72
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode......................................................................................... 73
Scanning in Office Mode................................................................................................................ 75
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ........................................................................................ 77
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ............................................................................. 79
Scanning in Professional Mode..................................................................................................... 80
Available Image Types - Professional Mode............................................................................. 83
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode.............................................................................. 83
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode................................................................... 86
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................... 88
Image Preview Guidelines............................................................................................................. 91
Scan Resolution Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 91
Selecting Scan File Settings.......................................................................................................... 92
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings................................................................ 93
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture ......................................................... 94
Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture..................................................................... 96
Scanning Special Projects.................................................................................................................. 96
Scanning to a PDF File.................................................................................................................. 96
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan ............................................................................................ 99
Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)................................................................. 100
Scanning Using OCR - Windows............................................................................................ 100
Scanning Using OCR - Mac OS X........................................................................................... 102
Refilling Ink.............................................................................................................................................. 105
Ink Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 105
Check Ink Levels.............................................................................................................................. 106
Checking Ink Status Lights.......................................................................................................... 107
Disabling Special Offers with Windows ....................................................................................... 107
Purchase EPSON Ink....................................................................................................................... 109
Ink Bottle Part Numbers............................................................................................................... 109
Refilling the Ink Tanks...................................................................................................................... 110
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Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 115
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 115
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 115
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons................................................................... 116
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 117
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 121
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons................................................................ 121
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 121
Ink Tube Flushing........................................................................................................................ 125
Flushing the Ink Tubes Using a Computer Utility .................................................................... 125
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 127
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 128
Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 130
Checking the Number of Sheets....................................................................................................... 131
Checking the Sheet Counter - Windows...................................................................................... 131
Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac OS X .................................................................................... 132
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 134
Cleaning Your Product..................................................................................................................... 134
Transporting Your Product............................................................................................................... 134
Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 139
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 139
Product Light Status......................................................................................................................... 139
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 141
Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 142
Noise After Filling the Ink............................................................................................................. 143
Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 143
Solving Copying Problems............................................................................................................... 143
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 144
Copies are Cut Off....................................................................................................................... 144
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 144
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 145
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 145
Paper Jam Problems................................................................................................................... 145
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Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 146
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 147
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 147
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 148
Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 149
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 150
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 150
Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 150
Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 151
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 151
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 151
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 152
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 152
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 153
White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 153
Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 154
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 155
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 156
Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 157
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 158
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 158
Cannot Start EPSON Scan.......................................................................................................... 158
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems....................................................................................... 159
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 159
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 160
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked................................................................................ 160
Image is Distorted or Blurry......................................................................................................... 160
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 161
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 161
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 161
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image............................................................................................ 161
Image is Scanned Upside-Down ................................................................................................. 162
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 162
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Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview..................................................................... 162
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 163
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 163
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 163
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X .................................................................................. 164
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 165
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 167
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 167
Mac System Requirements.............................................................................................................. 167
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 168
Scanning Specifications................................................................................................................... 168
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 169
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 170
Ink Specifications............................................................................................................................. 171
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 172
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 172
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 173
Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 173
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 174
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 174
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 174
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 175
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 175
Default Delay Times for Power Management for EPSON Products............................................. 176
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 176
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L210/L350 User's Guide
Welcome to the L210/L350 User's Guide.
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Product Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Product Parts Locations
Changing the Default Paper Size in the Control Panel
The Power Off Timer
Product Parts Locations
See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Product Parts - Top
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
1The power button and the power light
2The B&W copy button
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3 The color copy button
4The stop button
5Scan by pressing the B&W copy button and the color copy button simultaneously
6The paper light
7The ink light
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
Product Parts - Top
1 Sheet feeder
2 Paper support
3 Ink tank unit
4 Output tray
5 Paper stopper
6 Control panel
7 Feeder guard
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8 Edge guide
1 Document cover
2 Scanner glass
3 Ink tanks
4 Transportation lock
5 Ink tubes
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Inside
1 Scanner unit
2 Print head in home position
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Back
1 AC inlet
2 USB port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
Changing the Default Paper Size in the Control Panel
Depending on your product, the default paper size for copies is either A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches
[210 × 297 mm]) or Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]).
• To change the default paper size to A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]), make sure the product is
turned off, then hold down the color copy button and press the power button to turn the product
on. When the product turns on, release both buttons.
• To change the default paper size to Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]), make sure the product is
turned off, then hold down the B&W copy button and press the power button to turn the product
on. When the product turns on, release both buttons.
Parent topic: Product Basics
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The Power Off Timer
The product turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time after it enters sleep mode. You can
adjust the time period before power off, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Product Basics
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically.
1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings.
2. Click the Maintenance tab and select Printer and Option Information.
You see this window:
3. In the drop-down menu, select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically
turn off when it is not in use.
4. Click Send.
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5. When you see the time you selected listed as the Current Printer Setting, click OK.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically.
1. Do one of the following:
•Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select
Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility
and select Open Printer Utility.
•Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax,
select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
2. Select Printer Settings.
You see this window:
3. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in
use as the Power Off Timer setting.
4. Click Apply.
5. Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer
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Loading Paper
Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Loading Paper for Documents
Loading Paper for Photos
Loading Envelopes
Paper Loading Capacity
Available EPSON Papers
Paper or Media Type Settings
Loading Paper for Documents
You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
2. Pull up the paper support and its extension.
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3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper.
Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed.
4. Slide the edge guide left.
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5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are
inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
7. Flip the feeder guard back.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
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• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Loading Paper for Photos
You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
2. Pull up the paper support and its extension.
3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper.
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