Epson WF-100 User manual

WF-100
Quick Guide
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mobile Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Replacing Ink Cartridges and the Maintenance Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Travel and Handling Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Guide rapide
Renseignements de départ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Utilisation du panneau de commande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chargement du papier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connexion à un ordinateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Impression mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chargement de la batterie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remplacement des cartouches d’encre et de la boîte d'entretien. . . . . . . . 25
Conseils pour le déplacement et la manipulation de l’imprimante . . . . . . . . 25
Résolution de problèmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Où obtenir de l’aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Avis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2Getting Started
Getting Started
Your WF-100 wireless mobile printer includes these special features:
■Lightweight but rugged design for professional-quality documents and photos
■A built-in battery that you can charge from the USB port
■Easy printing from a variety of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets
Follow the instructions in this section to unpack the printer, charge the battery, install ink,
and install software.
Note for Spanish speakers/Nota para hispanohablantes: Para obtener instrucciones de
configuración en español, consulte la Guía de referencia rápida en epson.com/support/
wf100sp (requiere una conexión a Internet).
Unpacking
Remove any tape or packing materials, but do not open ink cartridge packages until you
are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
English
Printer
Ink cartridges
USB cable
Power cord
and adapter
Replacement
maintenance box
Software CD

Getting Started 3
Turning on and Configuring
1. Connect the power cord and adapter, but do not connect the printer to your
computer yet.
Note: Plugging in the printer charges the battery. You can print a few pages after
charging for 5 minutes, and the battery is fully charged after about 2.5 hours. You can
also charge the battery using the USB cable, as described on page 9.
2. Open the cover and turn on the printer.
3. Select your language on the LCD screen, then press OK.
Installing Ink
The printer is designed for use with Epson®cartridges only, not third party cartridges or
ink. The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for
resale. After some ink is used for priming, the rest is available for printing.
1. Unpack the ink cartridges and remove the yellow tape.

4Getting Started
2. Remove the caps, but be careful not to touch the areas shown below.
Note: Save the caps so you can recap ink cartridges before storing or disposing of
them.
3. Open the inner cover.
4. Insert the cartridges at a slight angle as shown, then press into place. Make sure the
black cartridge is on the left and the color cartridge is on the right.
5. Close the inner cover and press OK to begin ink priming, which takes about
4 minutes.
Caution: Don’t turn off the printer or raise the inner cover while the printer is priming or
you’ll waste ink.

Using the Control Panel 5
Installing Software
If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive or you are using a Mac, you need an
Internet connection to obtain the printer software.
Note: From a Windows®computer, you can also print using the basic driver built into the
printer. See page 8 for instructions. To print from a mobile device, see page 8.
1. Make sure the printer is not connected to your computer.
Windows: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the
USB cable.
2. Insert the printer CD or download and run your printer’s software package from:
epson.com/support/wf100 (U.S.) or epson.ca/support/wf100 (Canada)
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to run the setup program.
OS X: Make sure you install Software Updater to receive firmware and software
updates for your printer.
4. When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select one of the following:
■Wireless connection
In most cases, the software installer automatically attempts to set up your wireless
connection. If setup is unsuccessful, you may need to enter your network name
(SSID) and password.
■Direct USB connection
Use the USB cable that came with the printer.
Note: You can also print wirelessly using Wi-Fi Direct, as described on page 8.
Using the Control Panel
To save energy, the screen goes dark after several minutes of inactivity. Press any button to
turn it back on. To adjust the sleep timer, select Menu > Printer Setup > Sleep Timer.
Turn on and off
Cancel operation or return
to previous screen
Select menu
items
LCD screen

6Loading Paper
The LCD screen shows the printer status:
Note: The initial maintenance box is partly filled after ink priming.
You may see the following icons on the screen:
Loading Paper
1. Open the cover and slide the edge guide to the left.
Icon Meaning
The printer is connected to a Wi-Fi (wireless) network.
The printer is connected with Wi-Fi Direct.
There is a battery problem. Go to Menu > Battery.
The battery is charging.
The ink cartridge is low or maintenance box is nearly full.
The ink cartridge is expended.
Battery status
Network status
Ink
levels Maintenance
box level

Connecting to a Computer 7
2. Load up to 20 sheets of plain paper behind the tabs, then slide the edge guide against
the paper if necessary.
Note: You can load up to five sheets of Epson photo paper, one sheet of Epson
Premium Presentation Paper Matte, or one sheet of legal-size paper. For instructions on
loading special paper or envelopes, see the online User’s Guide.
3. Confirm the paper setting on the printer’s control panel.
4. Make sure there is room in front of the printer for your printed pages, so they don’t
fall on the floor.
Connecting to a Computer
Your printer provides several ways to connect, both at home and on the road:
■Connect to your computer using the USB cable and the WF-100 software installed
on the computer, as described on page 5.

8Mobile Printing
■Connect to a Windows computer using the USB cable and the built-in basic driver.
1. On the printer’s control panel, select Menu > WF100 Basic Driver.
2. Connect the printer to your computer using the USB cable, as shown above.
3. Open Computer or My Computer on your system, then double-click EPSON >
SETUP.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
■Connect wirelessly to your computer.
If you installed the software as described on page 5 and selected wireless connection,
you can print using your home or office Wi-Fi network.
If you are away from your home or office network you can use Wi-Fi Direct, which
lets you connect up to 4 devices.
1. On the printer’s control panel, select Wi-Fi Setup > Wi-Fi Direct Setup >
Connection Setup.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions until the SSID and password are displayed.
3. On your computer or other device, select the SSID and enter the password.
Mobile Printing
You can use the free Epson iPrint™Mobile app to print from your Apple or Android™
mobile device.
1. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple Store or Google Play™.
2. Connect to your mobile device using Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, as
described above.
3. Print using the Epson iPrint app on your device.
For more information on Epson iPrint, go to epson.com/iprint:
Note: If you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you may be able to print
using AirPrint, without downloading any additional apps.
Printing With Epson Connect™
You can connect wirelessly from your tablet, smartphone, or computer and print
documents or photos from across the room or around the world. For more information, go
to epson.com/connect.

Charging the Battery 9
Charging the Battery
Note: The battery is not a user-replaceable part.
Plug in the printer to charge the battery, as described on page 3.
■The battery light is orange when the battery is charging and turns off when the
battery is fully charged. The light flashes if a battery problem occurs.
■The power light is blue when the printer is turned on and flashes when the printer is
operating. To save power when it is running on the battery, the printer turns off after
several minutes of inactivity. Press the button to turn it back on. To adjust the
power off timer, select Menu > Printer Setup > Power Off Timer.
■You can also charge the battery using the USB cable.
Connect the printer to your computer using the USB cable, as shown on page 7.
Wake the computer if it is in sleep or hibernate mode. Charging starts when the
printer is turned off or goes into sleep mode. You can use any USB power source,
including some automobiles.
■A fully charged battery can print approximately 50 color or 100 black and white
pages. Printing is slower when running on the battery.
■When you finish using the printer, make sure you press the button to turn it off.
Battery
light
Power
light

10 Replacing Ink Cartridges and the Maintenance Box
Replacing Ink Cartridges and the
Maintenance Box
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or
epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized
reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Use these part numbers when you order or purchase new ink cartridges or maintenance
boxes:
■Black ink cartridge: 215
■Tri-Color ink cartridge: 215
■Maintenance box: T2950
Note: If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot re-install and use the
cartridge
Travel and Handling Tips
■When you travel by plane, Epson recommends handling the printer as a carry-on.
■Make sure you take extra ink cartridges and a spare maintenance box.
■Avoid strong impacts, which may damage the printer.
■Leave the ink cartridges and maintenance box installed.
■Do not leave the printer in direct sunlight, near heat sources, or inside cars or other
hot locations.
■If print quality declines, you may need to clean or align the print head. For
instructions, see your online User’s Guide.
Solving Problems
If you have a network problem with your printer, check the messages on the LCD screen
to diagnose the cause of most problems.
You can also check the basic troubleshooting suggestions below. For more in-depth
troubleshooting, see your online User’s Guide or access FAQs at epson.com/support (U.S.)
or epson.ca/support (Canada).