Epson WF-5110 User manual

User’s Guide
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Contents
Copyright and Trademarks
CopyrightandTrademarks...................2
Introduction
WheretoFindInformation...................8
AvailableFeatures..........................8
Caution,ImportantandNote.................8
OperatingSystemVersions...................9
UsingEpsonConnectService................10
Important Instructions
SafetyInstructions........................11
ProductAdvisoriesandWarnings.............11
Settingup/usingtheproduct...............11
Using the product with a wireless connection
....................................13
UsingtheLCDscreen....................13
Handlinginkcartridges...................13
Getting to Know Your Product
ProductParts............................14
GuidetotheControlPanel..................16
Icons................................16
Paper and Media Handling
Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing
Media..................................18
Storingpaper..........................18
SelectingPaper...........................18
PapertypesettingsontheLCDscreen........20
Paper type settings from the printer driver. . . . . 21
LoadingPaperintothePaperCassette..........22
Loading Paper and Envelopes into the Rear Paper
Feed...................................25
Printing
PrintingfromYourComputer................28
PrinterDriverandStatusMonitor...........28
BasicOperations..........................30
Basicprinting..........................30
Cancelingprinting......................34
OtherOptions...........................35
Product presets (For Windows Only). . . . . . . . . 35
2-sidedprinting........................36
Fittopageprinting......................38
PagesperSheetprinting..................39
Anti-Copy Pattern printing (for Windows
Only)................................40
Watermarkprinting(ForWindowsOnly).....41
Header/Footer printing (For Windows Only)
....................................42
PrintingConfidentialJobs.................42
Administrator Settings for Printer Driver (for
WindowsOnly)..........................43
UsingthePostScriptPrinterDriver............44
UsingtheEpsonUniversalP6PrinterDriver.....44
Menu List of Control Panel
SystemAdministrationSettings...............46
Ink Cartridge and Consumable
Information
InkCartridges............................51
MaintenanceBox.........................51
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions, Precautions,
andSpecifications.........................52
Safetyinstructions.......................52
Precautions on ink cartridge replacement. . . . . . 52
InkCartridgeSpecifications................53
CheckingtheInkCartridgeStatus.............54
ForWindows..........................54
ForMacOSX..........................55
Usingthecontrolpanel...................56
Temporary Printing with Black Ink When Color
InkCartridgesareExpended.................57
ForWindows..........................57
ForMacOSX..........................59
Conserving Black Ink When the Cartridge Is Low
(ForWindowsOnly).......................60
Replacinganinkcartridge...................61
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Maintaining Your Product and
Software
InstallingOption..........................64
PaperCassetteUnit......................64
CheckingthePrintHeadNozzles..............65
Using the Nozzle Check utility for Windows
....................................65
Using the Nozzle Check utility for Mac OS X
....................................66
Usingthecontrolpanel...................66
CleaningthePrintHead....................67
Using the Head Cleaning utility for Windows
....................................68
Using the Head Cleaning utility for Mac OS X
....................................68
Usingthecontrolpanel...................68
AligningthePrintHead....................69
Using the Print Head Alignment utility for
Windows.............................69
Using the Print Head Alignment utility for
MacOSX.............................69
Usingthecontrolpanel...................70
MakingNetworkServiceSettings..............71
SharingtheProductforPrinting..............72
CleaningtheProduct......................72
Cleaningtheexterioroftheproduct..........72
Cleaningtheinterioroftheproduct..........72
ReplacingMaintenanceBox..................73
Checkingthemaintenanceboxstatus.........73
Handlingprecautions....................73
Replacingamaintenancebox...............73
TransportingtheProduct...................75
CheckingandInstallingYourSoftware.........76
Checking the software installed on your
computer.............................76
Installingthesoftware....................77
InstallingthePostScriptPrinterDriver..........77
Systemrequirements.....................77
Installing the PostScript printer driver with
Windows.............................77
Installing the PostScript printer driver with
MacOSX.............................80
Installing the Epson Universal P6 Printer Driver
(forWindowsOnly).......................80
Computersystemrequirements.............81
InstallingthePrinterDriver................81
UninstallingYourSoftware..................81
ForWindows..........................81
ForMacOSX..........................83
Error Indicators
ErrorMessagesontheControlPanel...........84
Troubleshooting for Printing
DiagnosingtheProblem....................85
Checkingproductstatus..................86
PaperJams..............................88
Removing jammed paper from therearunit....89
Removing jammed paper from the front cover
andtheoutputtray......................90
Removing jammed paper from the paper
cassette...............................90
Preventingpaperjams....................91
Reprinting after a paper jam (for Windows
only)................................92
PrintQualityHelp.........................92
Horizontalbanding......................93
Verticalbandingormisalignment...........93
Incorrectormissingcolors................94
Blurryorsmearedprint...................94
MiscellaneousPrintoutProblems..............95
Incorrectorgarbledcharacters.............95
Incorrectmargins.......................95
Printouthasaslightslant.................96
Invertedimage.........................96
Blankpagesprint.......................96
Printedsideissmearedorscuffed...........96
Printingistooslow......................97
PaperDoesNotFeedCorrectly...............97
Paperdoesnotfeed......................97
Multiplepagesfeed......................98
Paper Cassette 2 is not displayed on the printer
driver................................98
Paperisimproperlyloaded................98
Paper is not ejected fully or is wrinkled. . . . . . . . 98
TheProductDoesNotPrint.................99
Alllightsareoff........................99
Thecontrolpanelorlightsareon............99
UsingthePostScriptPrinterDriver............99
Theproductdoesnotprint................99
The product does not print correctly. . . . . . . . 100
Miscellaneousprintoutproblems...........100
Printingtakestime..................... 100
OtherProblem.......................... 100
Printingplainpapersquietly.............. 100
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Product Information
SystemRequirements..................... 101
ForWindows......................... 101
ForMacOSX.........................101
TechnicalSpecifications....................101
Printerspecifications....................101
Networkinterfacespecification............ 104
Mechanical...........................104
Electrical.............................105
Environmental........................ 106
Standardsandapprovals................. 106
Interface.............................107
Option.............................. 107
FontInformation........................ 108
Availablefonts........................ 108
PCL5mode...........................109
PCL6mode...........................111
Introductiontosymbolsets............... 112
Where To Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite.................118
ContactingEpsonSupport..................118
BeforeContactingEpson.................118
HelpforUsersinEurope.................119
HelpforUsersinTaiwan.................119
HelpforUsersinAustralia............... 120
Index
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Introduction
Where to Find Information
The latest version of the following manuals are available on the Epson support website.
http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe)
http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe)
❏Start Here (paper):
Provides you with an introduction to the product and services.
❏Important Safety Instructions (paper):
Provides you with instructions to ensure the safe use of this product. This manual may not be included depending
on model and region.
❏User’s Guide (PDF):
Provides you with detailed operating, safety, and troubleshooting instructions. See this guide when using this
product with a computer, or when using advanced features.
❏Network Guide (PDF):
Provides instructions on network settings for your computer, smartphone or product, and solving problems.
❏Administrator’s Guide (PDF):
Provides the system administrator with information on security management and product settings.
Available Features
Check what is available for your product.
WF-5110 WF-5190
WF-5191
Print ✓✓
Print (PS3/PCL) - ✓
Confidential job printing - ✓
Caution, Important and Note
Caution, Important, and Note in this manual are indicated as below and have the following meaning.
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!
Caution
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c
Important
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note
contain useful tips and restrictions on product operation.
Operating System Versions
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
❏Windows 8 refers to Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Enterprise.
❏Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and
Windows 7 Ultimate.
❏Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows
Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.
❏Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP
Professional.
❏Windows Server 2012 refers to Windows Server 2012 Essentials Edition, Server 2012 standard Edition.
❏Windows Server 2008 refers to Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition,
Windows Server 2008 x64 Standard Edition, and Windows Server 2008 x64 Enterprise Edition.
❏Windows Server 2008 R2 refers to Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2008 R2
Enterprise Edition.
❏Windows Server 2003 refers to Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition,
Windows Server 2003 x64 Standard Edition, Windows Server 2003 x64 Enterprise Edition, Windows Server 2003
R2 Standard Edition, Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition
and Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition.
❏Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x, 10.8.x.
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Using Epson Connect Service
Using Epson Connect and other companies’ services, you can easily print directly from your smartphone, tablet PC or
laptop, anytime and practically anywhere even across the globe! For more information about the printing and other
services, visit the following URL;
https://www.epsonconnect.com/ (Epson Connect portal site)
http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only)
Note:
You can make network service settings using a Web browser on your computer, smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop that is
connected to the same network as the product.
&“Making Network Service Settings” on page 71
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Important Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this product. Make sure you keep this guide for future
reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
❏Use only the power cord supplied with the product and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of other
cords with this product or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire 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, or options by yourself, except
as specifically explained in the product’s guides.
❏Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the product; the product has been dropped or the casing
damaged; the product 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 product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏Do not place or store the product 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 product and not to handle the product with wet hands.
❏Keep this product at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this product may adversely
affect 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, flush them immediately with
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
Note:
The following provides safety instructions for ink cartridges.
&“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 52
Product Advisories and Warnings
Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the product or your property. Make sure you keep this guide for
future reference.
Setting up/using the product
❏Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the product.
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❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.
❏Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏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.
❏The 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 product, 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 product 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 product.
❏When connecting the product 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 product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. The product
will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏When storing or transporting the product, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the product away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots in the product.
❏Do not put your hand inside the product during printing.
❏Do not touch the white flat cable inside the product.
❏Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the product. Doing so may cause
fire.
❏Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the product.
❏Always turn the product off using the Pbutton. Do not unplug the product or turn off the power at the outlet until
the LCD screen has turned off completely.
❏Before transporting the product, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink
cartridges are inserted into the slots.
❏If you are not going to use the product for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
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Using the product with a wireless connection
❏Do not use this product inside medical facilities or near medical equipment. Radio waves from this product may
adversely affect the operation of electrical medical equipment.
❏Do not use this product near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves
from this product may adversely affect these devices, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction.
Using the LCD screen
❏The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
brightness. These are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
❏Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen or touchscreen. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
❏The exterior cover of the LCD screen 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.
Handling ink cartridges
We will provide ink-related safety instructions and product advice/warnings in the linked section (before “Replacing
Ink Cartridges” section).
&“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 52
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Getting to Know Your Product
Note:
The illustrations in this manual are from a similar product model. Although they may differ from your actual product, the
method of operation is the same.
Product Parts
a. Paper cassette 1
b. Optional paper cassette unit
c. Paper cassette cover (optional)
d. Paper cassette 2 (optional)
a. Edge guides
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b. Stopper
c. Output tray extension
d. Output tray
e. Edge guides
f. Rear paper feed
g. Feeder guard
a. Ink cartridge slots
b. Front cover
c. Print head
a. USB port
b. LAN port
c. Service USB port
*
d. Maintenance box
e. Rear cover
f. AC inlet
* USB port for future use. Do not remove the sticker.
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Guide to the Control Panel
Note:
❏Control panel design varies depending on location.
❏Although the control panel design and what displayed on the LCD screen such as menu names and option names may
differ from your actual product, the method of operation is the same.
Buttons/Lights Function
aP
Turns the product on or off. The power light turns on when the product is on.
Flashes when the product is printing, replacing an ink cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the
print head.
bPress this to select the size and type of paper you loaded in the paper cassette or rear paper
feed.
c
Error The orange light on the left turns on or flashes when an error occurs.
Data The blue light on the right flashes while the product is processing data. It stays on when there
are print jobs waiting to be processed.
d - LCD screen displays menus.
eCancels/returns to the previous menu.
fl, u, r, d, OK Press l, u, r, dto select menus. Press OK to confirm your selection and go to next screen.
gyStops the current operation.
Icons
The following icons are displayed on the control panel depending on the product’s status.
Icons Description
Indicates that there is no Ethernet connection.
Indicates that an Ethernet connection has been established.
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Icons Description
Indicates that a Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection.
Indicates that a Wi-Fi connection has been established. The number of bars indicates the
connection’s signal strength.
Indicates that an Ad Hoc connection has been established.
Indicates that a Wi-Fi Direct mode connection has been established.
Indicates that Simple AP mode connection has been established.
Indicates that one of the Eco Mode functions is on.
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Paper and Media Handling
Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing Media
You can achieve good results with most types of plain paper. However, coated papers provide superior prints because
they absorb less ink.
Epson provides special papers that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet products, and recommends these
papers to ensure high-quality results.
When loading special paper distributed by Epson, read the instruction sheets packed with the paper first and keep the
following points in mind.
Note:
❏Load the paper into the paper cassette printable side down. The printable side is usually whiter or glossier. See the
instruction sheets packed with the paper for more information. Some types of paper have cut corners to help identify the
correct loading direction.
❏If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may
cause ink to smear on your prints.
Storing paper
Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. When handling special media, Epson
recommends storing your prints in a resealable plastic bag. Keep unused paper and prints away from high
temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Selecting Paper
The following table shows supported paper types. The loading capacity and paper source vary by paper as shown
below.
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Media Type Size
Loading capacity (sheets or height)
Automatic
2-sided
printing
Paper
cassette 1 or
Paper
cassette
Paper
cassette 2
*1
Rear paper
feed
Plain Paper
*2
Legal 27.5 mm 27.5 mm 1 -
Letter 27.5 mm 27.5 mm 80
*3
✓
A4 27.5 mm 27.5 mm 80
*3
✓
B5 27.5 mm 27.5 mm 80
*3
✓
A5 27.5 mm - 80
*3
-
Executive - - 80
*3
-
A6 - - 80
*3
-
User Defined
(182 x 257 mm to
215.9 x 297 mm)
--80
*3
✓
User Defined
(other than above)
--1-
Thick paper
*4
Legal --1-
Letter - - 10
*5
-
A4 - - 10
*5
-
B5 - - 10
*5
-
A5 - - 10
*5
-
Executive - - 10
*5
-
A6 - - 10
*5
-
User Defined
(182 x 257 mm to
215.9 x 297 mm)
--10
*5
-
User Defined
(other than above)
--1-
Envelope#10 --10-
DL --10-
C4 --1-
C6 --10-
Epson Bright White Ink
Jet Paper
A4 200 200 50
*6
✓
Epson Photo Quality
Ink Jet Paper
A4 --80-
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Media Type Size
Loading capacity (sheets or height)
Automatic
2-sided
printing
Paper
cassette 1 or
Paper
cassette
Paper
cassette 2
*1
Rear paper
feed
Epson Matte Paper -
Heavyweight
A4 --20-
Epson Premium Glossy
Photo Paper
A4 --20-
13 ×18 cm (5 ×7 in.) --20-
10 ×15 cm (4 ×6 in.) --20-
16:9 Wide (102 ×181
mm)
--20-
Epson Premium
Semigloss Photo Paper
A4 --20-
10 ×15 cm (4 ×6 in.) --20-
Epson Ultra Glossy
Photo Paper
A4 --20-
13 ×18 cm (5 ×7 in.) --20-
10 ×15 cm (4 ×6 in.) --20-
Epson Photo Paper,
Glossy
A4 --20-
13 ×18 cm (5 ×7 in.) --20-
10 ×15 cm (4 ×6 in.) --20-
*1Depending on the product, Paper cassette 2 is an optional extra.
*2Plain paper is defined as paper with a weight of 64 g/m
2
(17 lb) to 90 g/m
2
(24 lb).
It includes preprinted paper, letterhead, colored paper, and recycled paper.
*3The loading capacity for manual 2-sided printing is 30 sheets.
*4Thick paper is defined as paper with a weight of 91 g/m
2
(25 lb) to 256 g/m
2
(68 lb).
*5The loading capacity for manual 2-sided printing is 5 sheets.
*6The loading capacity for manual 2-sided printing is 20 sheets.
Note:
The availability of paper varies by location.
Paper type settings on the LCD screen
The product automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your print settings. That is why the paper
type setting is so important. It tells your product what kind of paper you are using and adjusts the ink coverage
accordingly. The table below lists the settings you should choose for your paper.
For this paper LCD paper type
Plain paper
*1
plain papers
User’s Guide
Paper and Media Handling
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