Epson WF-8090 User manual

User's Guide
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Contents
Copyright
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About This Manual
IntroductiontotheManuals...................8
MarksandSymbols.........................8
DescriptionsUsedinthisManual...............9
OperatingSystemReferences..................9
Important Instructions
SafetyInstructions.........................10
PrinterAdvisoriesandWarnings.............. 11
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/
UsingthePrinter........................11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
PrinterwithaWirelessConnection...........12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen................................12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
OptionalCabinet........................13
ProtectingYourPersonalInformation...........13
Administrator Settings
Locking the Printer Settings Using an
Administrator'sPassword....................14
UnlockingthePrinterSettings................14
Printer Basics
PartNamesandFunctions...................15
ControlPanel............................ 19
ButtonsandLights.......................19
IconsDisplayedontheLCDScreen...........19
MenuOptions............................20
Menu................................ 20
Loading Paper
PaperHandlingPrecautions..................27
AvailablePaperandCapacities................27
ListofPaperTypes.......................30
LoadingPaperinthePaperCassette............31
LoadingPaperintheRearPaperFeed...........33
Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot. . . . . . . 35
LoadingEnvelopesandPrecautions............ 36
Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type for Each
PaperSource.............................37
Printing
PrintingfromaComputer................... 38
PrintingBasics-Windows.................38
PrintingBasics-MacOSX.................39
Printingon2-Sides.......................41
PrintingSeveralPagesonOneSheet..........44
PrintingtoFitthePaperSize................45
Printing Multiple Files Together (for
WindowsOnly).........................46
Enlarged Printing and Making Posters (for
WindowsOnly).........................47
PrintingUsingAdvancedFeatures........... 53
PrintingUsingaPostScriptPrinterDriver........55
Printing Using a PostScript Printer Driver -
Windows..............................55
Printing Using a PostScript Printer Driver -
MacOSX.............................57
Setting Items for the PostScript Printer Driver. . . 60
PrintingfromSmartDevices................. 60
UsingEpsoniPrint.......................60
UsingAirPrint..........................62
CancelingPrinting.........................62
CancelingPrinting-PrinterButton...........62
CancelingPrinting-Windows.............. 63
CancelingPrinting-MacOSX..............63
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other
Consumables
Checking the Status of the Ink Cartridges and
theMaintenanceBox.......................64
Checking the Status of the Ink Cartridges and
theMaintenanceBox-ControlPanel.........64
Checking the Status of the Ink Cartridges and
theMaintenanceBox-Windows.............64
Checking the Status of the Ink Cartridges and
theMaintenanceBox-MacOSX............64
InkCartridgeCodes........................65
InkCartridgeHandlingPrecautions............65
ReplacingInkCartridges....................67
MaintenanceBoxCode..................... 68
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MaintenanceBoxHandlingPrecautions.........68
ReplacingaMaintenanceBox.................69
MaintenanceRollersCodes.................. 70
Replacing Maintenance Rollers in Paper
Cassette1............................... 70
Replacing Maintenance Rollers in Paper
Cassette2to4............................74
TemporarilyPrintingwithBlackInk............78
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows. 79
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink -
MacOSX.............................80
Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is
Low(forWindowsOnly)....................81
Improving Print Quality
CheckingandCleaningthePrintHead..........82
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
ControlPanel.......................... 82
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows..............................83
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
MacOSX.............................83
AligningthePrintHead.....................83
AligningthePrintHead-ControlPanel.......84
AligningthePrintHead-Windows...........85
AligningthePrintHead-MacOSX..........85
ImprovingHorizontalStreaks.................86
CleaningthePaperPathforInkSmears..........86
Cleaning the Paper Path for Paper Feeding
Problems................................86
Applications and Network Service
Information
EpsonConnectService......................87
WebCong..............................87
Running Web Cong onaWebBrowser.......87
RunningWebCongonWindows........... 88
RunningWebCongonMacOSX...........88
NecessaryApplications......................89
WindowsPrinterDriver...................89
MacOSXPrinterDriver.................. 90
E-WebPrint(forWindowsOnly)............91
EPSONSowareUpdater..................92
EpsonNetCong........................92
UninstallingApplications....................92
UninstallingApplications-Windows......... 93
UninstallingApplications-MacOSX.........93
InstallingApplications......................94
InstallingaPostScriptPrinterDriver..........94
Installing the Epson Universal Printer Driver
(forWindowsOnly)......................97
UpdatingApplicationsandFirmware...........98
Solving Problems
CheckingthePrinterStatus.................. 99
CheckingMessagesontheLCDScreen........99
CheckingthePrinterStatus-Windows.......100
CheckingPrinterStatus-MacOSX......... 100
RemovingJammedPaper...................101
Removing Jammed Paper from the Front
Cover(A)............................ 101
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear
PaperFeed(B1)........................102
Removing Jammed Paper from the Front
PaperFeedSlot(B2).....................102
Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper
Cassette(C1/C2/C3/C4)..................103
Removing Jammed Paper from Rear Cover 1
(D1)andRearCover2(D2)...............104
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear
Cover(E).............................105
PaperDoesNotFeedCorrectly...............106
PowerandControlPanelProblems............107
PowerDoesNotTurnOn.................107
PowerDoesNotTurnO.................107
LCDScreenGetsDark...................107
PrinterDoesNotPrint.....................107
PrintoutProblems........................108
PrintQualityIsPoor.................... 108
e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
AreIncorrect..........................109
PaperIsSmearedorScued...............110
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 110
e PrintedImageIsInverted..............111
e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 111
PrintingIsTooSlow.......................111
PostScriptPrinterDriverProblems............112
Printer Does Not Print While Using
PostScriptPrinterDriver................. 112
Printer Does Not Print Correctly While
UsingPostScriptPrinterDriver.............112
Print Quality Is Poor While Using PostScript
PrinterDriver......................... 112
Printing Is Too Slow While Using PostScript
PrinterDriver......................... 113
OtherProblems..........................113
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Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................113
OperationSoundsAreLoud...............113
ForgotYourPassword....................113
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
WindowsOnly)........................113
Appendix
TechnicalSpecications....................114
PrinterSpecications....................114
InterfaceSpecications...................115
Wi-FiSpecications.....................115
EthernetSpecications...................115
SecurityProtocol.......................115
SupportedirdPartyServices.............116
Dimensions...........................116
ElectricalSpecications..................117
EnvironmentalSpecications..............117
SystemRequirements....................118
FontInformation.........................118
AvailableFontsforPostScript..............118
AvailableFontsforPCL5(Bitstream)........120
AvailableFontsforPCL6(Bitstream)........121
AvailableFontsforPCL(URW)............ 123
ListofSymbolSets......................125
RegulatoryInformation....................131
StandardsandApprovals................. 131
RestrictionsonCopying..................132
PrinterTransferandTransportation...........133
Printer Transfer Within a Short Distance. . . . . . 133
TransportingthePrinter..................134
InstallingtheOptionalUnits.................134
OptionalCabinetCode...................134
InstallingtheOptionalCabinet.............134
OptionalPaperCassetteUnitCode..........139
Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Units. . . 140
WheretoGetHelp........................145
TechnicalSupportWebSite................145
ContactingEpsonSupport................145
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About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals
e latest versions of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website.
http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe)
http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe)
❏Important Safety Instructions (paper manual)
Provides you with instructions to ensure the safe use of this printer. is manual may not be included
depending on model and region.
❏Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with an introduction to the printer and services.
❏User's Guide (PDF manual)
is manual. Provides instructions on using the printer, replacing ink cartridges, maintenance, and solving
problems.
❏Network Guide (PDF manual)
Provides information on network settings and solving problems when using the printer on a network.
❏Administrator's Guide (PDF manual)
Provides network administrators with information on management and printer settings.
❏Epson Connect Guide (PDF manual)
Provides information on Epson Connect services. is guide is available from the Epson Connect portal
website.
https://www.epsonconnect.com/
http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only)
As well as the manuals above, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from
the applications.
Marks and Symbols
!
Caution:
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Important:
Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Provides complementary and reference information.
& Related Information
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Links to related sections.
Descriptions Used in this Manual
❏Screenshots of the printer driver screens are from Windows 8 or Mac OS X v10.8.x. e content displayed on
the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
❏Illustrations of the printer used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight dierences
depending on the model, the method of operation is the same.
❏Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings.
Operating System References
Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows XP",
"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
®
Wi n d o w s
®
8.1 operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
8 operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
7 operating system
❏Microso
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Wi n d o w s Vi s t a
®
operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
XP operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d o w s
®
XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d ow s S e r v e r
®
2012 R2 operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d ow s S e r v e r
®
2012 operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d ow s S e r v e r
®
2008 R2 operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d ow s S e r v e r
®
2008 operating system
❏Microso
®
Wi n d ow s S e r v e r
®
2003 R2 operating system
❏Microso
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Wi n d ow s S e r v e r
®
2003 operating system
Mac OS X
In this manual, "Mac OS X v10.9.x" refers to "OS X Mavericks" and "Mac OS X v10.8.x" refers to "OS X Mountain
Lion". Additionally, "Mac OS X" is used to refer to "Mac OS X v10.9.x", "Mac OS X v10.8.x", "Mac OS X v10.7.x",
"Mac OS X v10.6.x", and "Mac OS X v10.5.8".
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Important Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future
reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following
Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols.
http://support.epson.net/symbols
❏Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of
other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in re or
electric shock.
❏Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
❏Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, 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.
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❏e printer is heavy and should not be lied or carried by less than two people. When liing the printer, two or
more people should assume the correct positions as shown below.
❏Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port.
❏If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
❏If ink gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue aer
a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
❏Do not disassemble the ink cartridge and the maintenance box; otherwise ink may get into your eyes or on your
skin.
❏Do not shake ink cartridges too vigorously; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge.
❏Keep ink cartridges and maintenance box out of the reach of children.
Printer Advisories and Warnings
Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this
manual for future reference.
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the Printer
❏Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label.
❏Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and o.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
❏Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
❏e power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
objects on top of the power-supply cords and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over.
Be particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter
and leave the transformer.
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❏If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.
❏If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the printer.
❏When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation
may damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏Place the printer on a at, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. e printer
will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.
❏Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing.
❏Do not touch the white at cable inside the printer.
❏Do not use aerosol products that contain ammable gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause re.
❏Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
❏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.
❏Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink
cartridges are in place.
❏If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless
Connection
❏Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing
them to malfunction. When using this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow
directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and
directions on the medical equipment.
❏Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect the operation of automatically controlled devices such as
automatic doors or re alarms, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction. When using this printer near
automatically controlled devices, follow all posted warnings and directions on these devices.
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen
❏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.
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❏e exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the
screen's surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Optional Cabinet
❏is cabinet is exclusively designed to install this printer on top as well as the optional paper cassette units. Do
not install any other products except for the specied printer and paper cassette unit.
❏Do not climb on the cabinet or place heavy object on it.
❏Make absolutely sure both stands are attached securely, otherwise the printer may fall.
❏Secure the printer or the optional paper cassette unit to the cabinet using the two attachments and screws
supplied with the cabinet.
❏When using the printer, make sure you lock the casters at the front of the cabinet.
❏Do not move the cabinet when the casters are locked.
❏When moving the cabinet with the printer or the optional paper cassette unit installed, avoid moving over
uneven or rough surfaces.
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 Menu > System Administration > Restore Default Settings > Clear All Data and Settings
on the control panel.
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Administrator Settings
Locking the Printer Settings Using an Administrator's
Password
You can set an administrator's password to lock the printer settings so that they cannot be changed by other users.
You can lock the following settings.
❏System Administration
❏Eco Mode
You cannot change settings without entering the password. is password is also required when you make settings
using Web Cong or EpsonNet Cong.
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Important:
Do not forget the password. If you forget the password, contact Epson support.
1. Enter Menu from the home screen.
2. Select Admin Settings > Admin Password.
3. Select Register, and then enter a password.
4. Enter the password again.
5. Select Lock Setting, and then enable it.
Unlocking the Printer Settings
1. Enter Menu from the home screen.
2. Select Admin Settings.
3. Enter the administrator's password.
4. Select Lock Setting, and then disable it.
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Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions
AEdge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the
edges of the paper.
BFront paper feed slot (B2) Load one sheet of paper at a time by hand.
CPaper cassette 1 (C1) Loads paper.
DPaper cassette 2 to 4 (C2 to C4) Optional paper cassette units. Loads paper.
ECabinet Optional cabinet. Stores paper or other consumables.
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AEdge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the
edges of the paper.
BPaper support Supports loaded paper.
CRear paper feed (B1) Loads paper.
DFeeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer.
Usually keep this guard closed.
EOutput tray Holds the ejected paper.
FEdge guides Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the
edges of the paper.
GPaper cassette Loads paper.
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AControl panel Operates the printer.
BPrint head Fires ink.
CFront cover (A) Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing
jammed paper inside the printer.
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ARear cover 2 (D2) Pull out when removing jammed paper.
BAC inlet Connects the power cord.
CRear cover 1 (D1) Open when replacing the maintenance box or
maintenance rollers, or removing jammed paper.
DRear cover (E) Covers for the optional paper cassette units. Open
when replacing the maintenance rollers or removing
jammed paper.
EService USB port USB port for future use.
Do not remove the sticker.
FUSB port Connects a USB cable.
GLAN port Connects a LAN cable.
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Control Panel
Buttons and Lights
ATurns the printer on or o.
Unplug the power cord when the power light is o.
BDisplays the Paper Setup screen. You can select the paper size and paper type settings for each
paper source.
CError Flashes or turns on when an error occurs.
DData Flashes while the printer is processing data.
Turns on when there are queued jobs.
E- Displays menus and messages.
FReturns to the previous screen.
G
l , u , r , d , OK Press l , u , r , and d to select menus. Press OK to conrm your selection or run the selected
feature.
When entering characters, press
l , u , r , and d to select characters.
HStops the current operation.
When entering characters, press this button to change the character type.
Icons Displayed on the LCD Screen
e following icons are displayed on the LCD screen depending on the printer's status.
Turns on while the printer is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network.
Turns on when the wired (Ethernet) network is disabled and an Ethernet cable is not
connected.
Turns on while the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. The number of
bars indicates the signal strength of the connection. The more bars there are, the
stronger the connection.
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Indicates a problem with the printer's wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection, or that the
printer is searching for a wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Ad Hoc mode.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct
mode.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Simple AP mode.
Turns on when Eco Mode is enabled.
Menu Options
Menu
Menu Settings and Explanations
Ink Levels Displays the approximate levels of the ink and the maintenance box.
When an exclamation mark is displayed, the ink is running low on ink or the maintenance box is
nearly full.
Maintenance Print Head Nozzle
Check
Prints a pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged.
Print Head
Cleaning
Cleans clogged nozzles in the print head.
Print Head
Alignment
Adjusts the print head to improve print quality.
Run Ruled Line Alignment if text and lines are misaligned.
Run Vertical Alignment if your printouts look blurry.
Run Horizontal Alignment if your printouts contain horizontal banding at
regular intervals.
Improve Horizontal
Streaks
Use this feature if your printouts contain horizontal banding after trying Print
Head Cleaning and Horizontal Alignment.
This feature provides more accurate adjustment than Horizontal Alignment.
Thick Paper Reduces ink smearing when printing. Enable this feature only when you see
ink smearing on your printouts because it may lower the printing speed.
Paper Guide
Cleaning
Use this feature to feed paper for cleaning when there are ink stains on the
internal rollers.
Remove Paper Use this feature if there are still some torn pieces of paper inside the printer
even after removing jammed paper.
Maintenance Roller
Information
Displays the status of the maintenance rollers for the paper cassette in the
Maintenance Roller Status.
After replacing maintenance rollers, select Reset Maintenance Roller
Counter to reset the counter for the paper cassette in which you replaced the
maintenance rollers.
Paper Setup Select the paper size and paper type you loaded in each paper source.
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