Epson ET-5170 Series User manual

User's Guide
Printing
Copying
Scanning
Faxing
Maintaining the Printer
Solving Problems
NPD6592-00 EN

Contents
Guide to This Manual
IntroductiontotheManuals...................7
SearchingforInformation.................... 7
PrintingOnlythePagesYouNeed.............. 8
AboutisManual......................... 8
MarksandSymbols.......................8
NotesonScreenshotsandIllustrations.........9
OperatingSystemReferences................9
Trademarks..............................10
Copyright...............................11
Important Instructions
SafetyInstructions.........................13
SafetyInstructionsforInk................. 13
PrinterAdvisoriesandWarnings.............. 14
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the
Printer................................14
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer. . 14
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Touchscreen........................... 15
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
PrinterwithaWirelessConnection...........15
Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or
StoringthePrinter.......................16
ProtectingYourPersonalInformation...........16
Part Names and Functions
Front...................................18
Inside..................................19
Rear...................................20
Guide to the Control Panel
ControlPanel............................ 22
TouchScreenOperations....................22
HomeScreenConguration..................23
GuidetotheNetworkIcon.................24
MenuScreenConguration..................25
EnteringCharacters........................26
ViewingAnimations....................... 26
Loading Paper
PaperHandlingPrecautions..................29
PaperSizeandTypeSettings..................29
ListofPaperType....................... 30
LoadingPaper............................31
Precautions when Loading Letterhead Paper. . . . 31
LoadingVariousPaper......................32
LoadingEnvelopes.......................32
LoadingPre-punchedPaper................33
OutputtingPaper..........................33
Placing Originals
PlacingOriginals..........................35
Originals that are not Supported by the ADF. . . . . . 36
Printing
PrintingDocuments........................38
PrintingfromaComputer-Windows.........38
PrintingfromaComputer-MacOS..........55
Printing Documents from Smart Devices (iOS). . 61
Printing Documents from Smart Devices
(Android).............................62
PrintingonEnvelopes...................... 63
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer
(Windows)............................ 63
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer
(MacOS)..............................64
PrintingWebPages........................ 64
PrintingWebPagesfromaComputer.........64
PrintingWebPagesfromSmartDevices.......64
PrintingUsingaCloudService................65
Registering to Epson Connect Service from
theControlPanel........................66
Copying
AvailableCopyingMethods..................68
CopyingOriginals.......................68
Copyingon2-Sides...................... 69
CopyingbyEnlargingorReducing...........69
Copying Multiple Originals onto One Sheet. . . . .70
Copying Originals Using Good Quality. . . . . . . . 71
CopyingIDcard........................ 71
CopyinginPageOrder....................72
BasicMenuOptionsforCopying.............. 72
B&W:................................72
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Color:................................72
(2-Sided):............................. 72
(Density):............................. 72
AdvancedMenuOptionsforCopying...........73
PaperSetting:.......................... 73
Reduce/Enlarge:.........................73
OriginalSize:...........................73
Multi-Page:............................73
Quality:...............................74
Finishing:............................. 74
OriginalOrientation:.....................74
RemoveShadow:........................74
RemovePunchHoles:.................... 74
IDCardCopy:..........................74
ClearAllSettings:....................... 74
Scanning
BasicInformationonScanning................76
Whatisa"Scan"?........................76
ScanningUses..........................76
AvailableScanningMethods................76
Recommended File Formats to Suit Your
Purpose...............................78
Recommended Resolutions to Suit Your
Purpose...............................78
ScanningOriginalstoaComputer............. 79
ScanningfromtheControlPanel............ 79
ScanningfromaComputer.................80
ScanningOriginalstotheCloud...............80
Basic Menu Options for Scanning to the Cloud. . 81
Advanced Menu Options for Scanning to the
Cloud................................81
ScanningUsingWSD.......................82
SettingUpaWSDPort....................82
ScanningOriginalstoaSmartDevice...........84
Faxing
BeforeUsingFaxFeatures....................86
OverviewofthisPrinter'sFaxFeatures..........86
Feature: Sending Faxes...................86
Feature:ReceivingFaxes...................87
Feature: PC-FAX Send/Receive
(Windows/Mac OS)......................87
Features:VariousFaxReports...............88
Feature: Security when Sending and
ReceivingFaxes.........................88
Features: Other Useful Features............ 88
SendingFaxesUsingthePrinter...............89
SelectingRecipients......................89
VariousWaysofSendingFaxes..............90
ReceivingFaxesonthePrinter................92
ReceivingIncomingFaxes................. 93
ReceivingFaxesbyMakingaPhoneCall.......94
Viewing Received Faxes Saved in the Printer
ontheLCDScreen.......................95
MenuOptionsforFaxing....................96
Recipient..............................96
FaxSettings............................96
More.................................98
MenuOptionsforInbox.....................99
OpenInbox(XXUnread)..................99
UsingOtherFaxingFeatures.................100
PrintingFaxReportManually..............100
SendingaFaxfromaComputer..............100
Sending Documents Created Using an
Application(Windows).................. 100
Sending Documents Created Using an
Application(MacOS)....................102
ReceivingFaxesonaComputer...............104
CheckingforNewFaxes(Windows).........104
CheckingforNewFaxes(MacOS).......... 106
Canceling the Feature that Saves Incoming
FaxestotheComputer...................106
Maintaining the Printer
CheckingtheStatusofConsumable............109
Cleaning the Paper Path for Paper Feeding
Problems...............................109
Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality. . . . 111
CheckingandCleaningthePrintHead.......111
RunningPowerCleaning.................112
Preventingnozzleclogging................114
AligningthePrintHead..................114
CleaningthePaperPathforInkSmears.......114
CleaningtheScannerGlass................114
CleaningtheADF...................... 115
CleaningtheTranslucentFilm............. 118
CleaningthePrinter.......................121
CleaningSpilledink.......................121
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Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed
rough thePrinter.......................122
SavingPower............................122
SavingPower(ControlPanel)..............122
Installing or Uninstalling Applications Separately. 123
InstallingtheApplicationsSeparately........ 123
AddingthePrinter(forMacOSOnly)........125
UninstallingApplications.................125
Updating Applications and Firmware. . . . . . . . 127
TransportingandStoringthePrinter...........128
Solving Problems
ePrinterDoesNotWorkasExpected........134
ePrinterDoesNotTurnOnorO........134
PowerTurnsOAutomatically.............134
Paper Does Not Feed Properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
CannotPrint..........................139
CannotStartScanning...................156
CannotSendorReceiveFaxes..............167
Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected. . . . . . 180
A Message is Displayed on the LCD Screen. . . . . . 183
PaperGetsJammed.......................184
RemovingJammedPaper.................185
RemovingJammedPaperfromtheADF......189
PreventingPaperJams...................191
ItisTimetoRelltheInk...................192
InkBottleHandlingPrecautions............192
RellingtheInkTank....................193
It is Time to Replace the Maintenance Box. . . . . . .196
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions. . . . . . 196
ReplacingaMaintenanceBox..............197
Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing
QualityisPoor...........................198
PrintQualityisPoor.....................198
CopyQualityisPoor.................... 204
ScannedImageProblems.................210
e QualityoftheSentFaxisPoor..........213
ReceivedFaxQualityisPoor...............215
CannotSolveProblem.....................215
Cannot Solve Printing or Copying Problems. . . 215
Adding or Replacing the Computer or
Devices
Connecting to a Printer that has been
ConnectedtotheNetwork..................218
Using a Network Printer from a Second
Computer............................218
Using a Network Printer from a Smart Device. . 219
Re-settingtheNetworkConnection........... 219
WhenReplacingtheWirelessRouter.........219
WhenChangingtheComputer.............220
Changing the Connection Method to the
Computer............................220
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel. .221
Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly
(Wi-FiDirect)...........................225
AboutWi-FiDirect..................... 225
Connecting to Devices using Wi-Fi Direct. . . . .226
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
Connection...........................228
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
SettingsSuchastheSSID.................228
CheckingtheNetworkConnectionStatus.......229
Checking the Network Connection Status
fromtheControlPanel...................229
Printing a Network Connection Report. . . . . . . 230
PrintingaNetworkStatusSheet............ 236
Checking the Network of the Computer
(Windowsonly)........................236
Product Information
PaperInformation........................239
AvailablePaperandCapacities.............239
UnavailablePaperTypes..................241
ConsumableProductsInformation............242
InkBottleCodes....................... 242
MaintenanceBoxCode...................243
SowareInformation......................243
Soware forPrinting.................... 243
SowareforScanning....................247
SowareforFaxing..................... 247
Soware forPackageCreation..............248
Soware forMakingSettings.............. 249
SowareforUpdating................... 251
SettingsMenuList........................251
GeneralSettings........................251
Maintenance..........................262
PrintStatusSheet.......................263
PrintCounter..........................263
UserSettings..........................264
RestoreDefaultSettings..................264
FirmwareUpdate.......................264
ProductSpecications..................... 265
PrinterSpecications....................265
ScannerSpecications................... 265
ADFSpecications......................266
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FaxSpecications.......................266
UsingPortforthePrinter.................267
InterfaceSpecications...................268
NetworkSpecications...................268
SupportedirdPartyServices.............270
Dimensions...........................270
ElectricalSpecications.................. 270
EnvironmentalSpecications..............271
SystemRequirements....................272
RegulatoryInformation....................272
StandardsandApprovals................. 272
RestrictionsonCopying..................274
Administrator Information
ConnectingthePrintertotheNetwork.........276
BeforeMakingNetworkConnection.........276
Connecting to the Network from the Control
Panel................................278
SettingstoUsethePrinter...................280
MakingContactsAvailable................280
MakingFaxFeaturesAvailable.............282
ProblemswhenMakingSettings............291
Where to Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite..................295
ContactingEpsonSupport..................295
BeforeContactingEpson................. 295
HelpforUsersinEurope..................295
HelpforUsersinTaiwan..................295
HelpforUsersinAustralia................296
HelpforUsersinNewZealand.............296
HelpforUsersinSingapore............... 297
HelpforUsersinailand................297
HelpforUsersinVietnam................ 298
HelpforUsersinIndonesia................298
HelpforUsersinHongKong..............301
HelpforUsersinMalaysia................ 302
HelpforUsersinIndia...................302
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines............303
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Guide to This Manual
IntroductiontotheManuals...........................................7
SearchingforInformation.............................................7
PrintingOnlythePagesYouNeed.......................................8
AboutisManual..................................................8
Trademarks...................................................... 10
Copyright........................................................11

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 and installing the soware.
❏User's Guide (digital manual)
is manual. is manual is available as PDF and Web manuals. Provides overall information and instructions
on using the printer, on network settings when using the printer on a network, and on solving problems.
is manual is used for the ET-5170 Series/L6490 Series and ET-5150 Series/L6460 Series. However, the Faxing
feature is only available for theET-5170 Series/L6490 Series.
❏Faxing
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
To view the Web manual, visit the following website, enter the product name, and then go to Support.
http://epson.sn
Related Information
&“Application for Updating Soware and Firmware (EPSON Soware Updater)” on page 251
Searching 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. is section explains how to use a PDF manual that has been opened in Adobe
Acrobat Reader DC 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.
Guide to This Manual > Searching for Information
7

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
is section explains the meaning of marks and symbols, notes on descriptions, and operating system reference
information used in this manual.
Marks and Symbols
!
Caution:
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Guide to This Manual > About This Manual > Marks and Symbols
8

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Important:
Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Provides complementary and reference information.
Related Information
&Links to related sections.
Notes on Screenshots and Illustrations
❏Screenshots of the printer driver 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.
❏You can read the QR code using dedicated app.
Operating System References
Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista",
"Windows XP", "Windows Server 2019", "Windows Server 2016", "Windows Server 2012 R2", "Windows Server
2012", "Windows Server 2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows Server 2003 R2", and "Windows Server
2003" 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
®
Windows
®
XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
❏Microso
®
Windows Server
®
2019 operating system
❏Microso
®
Windows Server
®
2016 operating system
❏Microso
®
Windows Server
®
2012 R2 operating system
❏Microso
®
Windows Server
®
2012 operating system
❏Microso
®
Windows Server
®
2008 R2 operating system
❏Microso
®
Windows Server
®
2008 operating system
❏Microso
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Windows Server
®
2003 R2 operating system
❏Microso
®
Windows Server
®
2003 operating system
Guide to This Manual > About This Manual > Operating System References
9

Mac OS
In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later.
Trademarks
❏EPSON
®
is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a
trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
❏Epson Scan 2 soware is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
❏libti
Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leer
Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this soware and its documentation for any purpose is
hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in
all copies of the soware and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leer and Silicon Graphics
may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the soware without the specic, prior written
permission of Sam Leer and Silicon Graphics.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
❏QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and other countries.
❏Microso
®
, Windows
®
, Windows Server
®
, and Windows Vista
®
are registered trademarks of Microso
Corporation.
❏Apple, Mac, macOS, OS X, Bonjour, Safari, AirPrint, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
❏Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specically with the
technology identied in the badge and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
❏Chrome, Google Play, and Android are trademarks of Google LLC.
❏Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
❏Firefox is a trademark of the Mozilla Foundation in the U.S. and other countries.
❏Mopria® and the Mopria® Logo are registered and/or unregistered trademarks and service marks of Mopria
Alliance, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
❏General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identication purposes only and may be trademarks
of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Guide to This Manual > Trademarks
10

Copyright
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained
herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein. e
information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any
use of this information as applied to other products.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its aliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for
damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or
abuse of this product or unauthorized modications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation and its aliates shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of
any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson
Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that
occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko
Epson Corporation.
© 2020 Seiko Epson Corporation
e contents of this manual and the specications of this product are subject to change without notice.
Guide to This Manual > Copyright
11

Important Instructions
SafetyInstructions................................................. 13
PrinterAdvisoriesandWarnings.......................................14
ProtectingYourPersonalInformation................................... 16

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.
❏Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. ere may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
❏Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Safety Instructions for Ink
❏Be careful not to touch any ink when you handle the ink tanks, ink tank caps, and opened ink bottles or ink
bottle caps.
❏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 maintenance box; otherwise ink may get into your eyes or on your skin.
❏Do not shake an ink bottle too vigorously or subject it to strong impacts as this can cause ink to leak.
❏Keep ink bottles and maintenance box out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from the ink
bottles.
Important Instructions > Safety Instructions > Safety Instructions for Ink
13

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 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.
❏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.
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer
❏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 and ink tubes 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 ADF.
❏Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.
Important Instructions > Printer Advisories and Warnings > Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer
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❏If any of the ink tanks are not lled up to the lower line, rell the ink soon. Prolonged use of the printer when
the ink level is below the lower line could damage the printer.
❏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.
❏If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
❏When liing the printer, place your hands in the positions shown below.
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.
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.
Important Instructions > Printer Advisories and Warnings > Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with …
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Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer
❏When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position.
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 > Clear All Data and Settings on the control panel.
Important Instructions > Protecting Your Personal Information
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Part Names and Functions
Front...........................................................18
Inside...........................................................19
Rear............................................................20

Front
AADF (Automatic Document
Feeder)
Feeds originals automatically.
BADF cover Open when removing originals jammed in the ADF.
CADF input tray Supports loaded originals.
DADF edge guide Feeds originals straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the originals.
EADF document support Supports originals.
FADF output tray Holds originals ejected from the ADF.
AControl panel Indicates the printer's status and allows you to make print settings.
BInk tank cover Open to rell the ink tank.
CInk tank cap Open to rell the ink tank.
DInk tank Contains the ink tank.
Part Names and Functions > Front
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EPaper cassette cover Open to load paper in the paper cassette.
FFront cover Open when removing jammed paper.
GOutput tray Holds the ejected paper.
Inside
ADocument cover Blocks external light while scanning.
BScanner glass Place the originals.
CPrint head Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath.
DEdge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper.
EPaper cassette Loads paper.
FOutput switch lever Raise to output paper to the output tray. Lower to output paper facing up to
the front of the printer.
GPrinter cover Open when removing jammed paper.
Part Names and Functions > Inside
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Rear
AStopper Position the stopper to prevent print outs from falling from the output tray.
BLAN port Connects a LAN cable.
CUSB port Connects a USB cable to connect with a computer.
DLINE port
*
Connects a phone line.
EEXT. port
*
Connects external phone devices.
FAC inlet Connects the power cord.
GRear paper feed slot Loads paper.
HRear cover Remove when removing jammed paper.
IMaintenance box cover Open when replacing the maintenance box.
* Only for ET-5170 Series/L6490 Series
Part Names and Functions > Rear
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