Epson Workforce Pro WF-C8190 Series User manual

User's Guide
NPD5899-02 EN

Contents
About This Manual
IntroductiontotheManuals...................5
Using the Manual to Search for Information. . . . . . . 5
MarksandSymbols.........................7
DescriptionsUsedinthisManual...............7
OperatingSystemReferences..................7
Important Instructions
SafetyInstructions..........................9
PrinterAdvisoriesandWarnings.............. 10
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/
UsingthePrinter........................10
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
PrinterwithaWirelessConnection...........11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen................................12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
OptionalCabinet........................12
ProtectingYourPersonalInformation...........12
Printer Basics
PartNamesandFunctions...................13
ControlPanel.......................... 17
BasicScreenConguration...................18
IconsdisplayedintheLCDScreen........... 18
BasicOperations........................19
EnteringCharacters......................20
ViewingAnimations........................21
Preparing the Printer
LoadingPapers...........................22
AvailablePaperandCapacities..............22
PaperHandlingPrecautions................25
LoadingPaperinthePaperCassette..........26
LoadingPaperintheRearPaperFeed.........28
LoadingEnvelopesandPrecautions.......... 30
LoadinglongpapersandPrecautions.........31
ListofPaperType....................... 31
ListofDetectedPaperSizes................ 32
MenuOptionsforSettings...................32
MenuOptionsforGeneralSettings...........32
MenuOptionsforPrintCounter.............39
MenuOptionsforSupplyStatus.............39
MenuOptionsforMaintenance............. 40
MenuOptionsforLanguage................41
MenuOptionsforPrinterStatus/Print.........41
SavingPower.............................41
SavingPower-ControlPanel...............41
Printing
Printing from the Printer Driver on Windows. . . . . 43
AccessingthePrinterDriver................43
PrintingBasics..........................43
Printingon2-Sides.......................45
PrintingSeveralPagesonOneSheet..........46
Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse
OrderPrinting).........................47
PrintingaReducedorEnlargedDocument.....47
Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets for
Enlargement(CreatingaPoster).............48
PrintingwithaHeaderandFooter........... 54
PrintingaWatermark.....................55
PrintingPassword-ProtectedFiles............56
PrintingMultipleFilesTogether.............56
Printing Using the Color Universal Print
Feature...............................57
AdjustingthePrintColor..................58
PrintingtoEmphasizeinLines............58
PrintingClearBarCodes..................59
CancelingPrinting.......................59
MenuOptionsforthePrinterDriver..........59
Printing from the PostScript Printer Driver on
Windows................................62
Menu Options for the PostScript Printer Driver. . 63
CancelingPrinting.......................64
PrintingfromthePrinterDriveronMacOS......65
PrintingBasics..........................65
Printingon2-Sides.......................66
PrintingSeveralPagesonOneSheet..........67
Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse
OrderPrinting).........................67
PrintingaReducedorEnlargedDocument.....68
AdjustingthePrintColor..................69
CancelingPrinting.......................69
MenuOptionsforthePrinterDriver..........69
Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS
PrinterDriver..........................71
Printing from the PostScript Printer Driver on
MacOS.................................72
Menu Options for the PostScript Printer Driver. . 73
CancelingPrinting.......................74
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PrintingfromSmartDevices................. 74
UsingEpsoniPrint.......................74
UsingEpsonPrintEnabler.................78
UsingAirPrint..........................79
CancelingOngoingJobs.....................79
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other
Consumables
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and
theMaintenanceBox.......................80
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
and the Maintenance Box - Control Panel. . . . . . 80
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
andtheMaintenanceBox-Windows......... 80
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink
andtheMaintenanceBox-MacOS.......... 80
InkCartridgeCodes........................81
InkCartridgeHandlingPrecautions............81
ReplacingInkCartridges....................83
MaintenanceBoxCode..................... 84
MaintenanceBoxHandlingPrecautions.........84
ReplacingaMaintenanceBox.................85
MaintenanceRollersCodes.................. 85
Replacing Maintenance Rollers in Paper
Cassette1............................... 85
Replacing Maintenance Rollers in Paper
Cassette2to4............................90
TemporarilyPrintingwithBlackInk............95
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink -
ControlPanel.......................... 95
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows. 96
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS. . .97
Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is
Low(forWindowsOnly)....................97
Maintaining the Printer
CheckingandCleaningthePrintHead..........99
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
ControlPanel.......................... 99
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows.............................100
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac
OS..................................100
AligningRuledLines......................100
CleaningthePaperPath....................101
CleaningthePaperPathforInkSmears.......101
Cleaning the Paper Path for Paper Feeding
Problems(PaperCassette)................ 102
Network Service and Software
Information
Application for Conguring Printer Operations
(WebCong)............................103
Running Web Cong on a Web Browser. . . . . . 103
Running Web Cong onWindows.......... 104
RunningWebCongonMacOS............104
Application for Printing Web Pages (E-Web Print) 104
Soware Update Tools (Soware Updater). . . . . . 105
InstallingtheLatestApplications..............105
InstallingaPostScriptPrinterDriver...........107
Installing a PostScript Printer Driver -
Windows.............................107
Installing a PostScript Printer Driver - Mac OS. 107
Installing the Epson Universal Printer Driver
(forWindowsOnly).......................108
UninstallingApplications...................108
UninstallingApplications-Windows.........108
UninstallingApplications-MacOS..........109
PrintingUsingaNetworkService.............110
Solving Problems
CheckingthePrinterStatus..................111
Checking Messages on the LCD Screen. . . . . . . 111
CheckingthePrinterStatus-Windows.......112
CheckingthePrinterStatus-MacOS........113
Checking the Soware Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
RemovingJammedPaper...................113
PaperDoesNotFeedorEjectCorrectly.........113
PaperJams............................114
PaperFeedsataSlant....................114
Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time. . . . . . 114
Paper Does Not Feed from the Optional
PaperCassetteUnits.....................114
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Aer
ReplacingtheMaintenanceRollers..........115
PaperOutErrorOccurs..................115
PaperisNotStackedinOrder..............115
Paper is Ejected in an Unexpected Direction. . . 115
PowerandControlPanelProblems............115
PowerDoesNotTurnOn.................115
PowerDoesNotTurnO.................116
PrinterTurnsODuringUse..............116
Power Turns O Automatically.............116
LCDScreenGetsDark...................116
Cannot Operate from the Control Panel. . . . . . 116
CannotPrintfromaComputer...............116
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CheckingtheConnection(USB)............116
CheckingtheConnection(Network).........117
Checking the Soware and Data. . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer(Windows)....................119
Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer(MacOS).....................120
CheckingOtherProblems.................120
CannotPrintfromaniPhoneoriPad.......... 120
PrintoutProblems........................121
AdjustingthePrintQuality................121
Adjusting the Print Quality for Each Paper
Type................................122
PrintoutisScuedorColorisMissing........122
BandingorUnexpectedColorsAppear.......122
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of
Approximately3.3cm....................123
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or
Misalignment..........................123
PrintQualityisPoor.....................124
PaperIsSmearedorScued...............125
Paper is Smeared During Automatic 2-Sided
Printing..............................126
PrintedPhotosareSticky.................126
Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected
Colors...............................126
e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
AreIncorrect..........................126
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 126
ePrintedImageIsInverted..............127
Mosaic-LikePatternsinthePrints...........127
UnintentionallyPrintingon2-Sides..........127
e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 127
OtherPrintingProblems................... 127
PrintingIsTooSlow.....................127
Printing Slows Down Dramatically During
ContinuousPrinting.....................128
Cannot Cancel Printing from a Computer
RunningMacOSXv10.6.8................128
PostScriptPrinterDriverProblems............128
Printer Does Not Print While Using
PostScriptPrinterDriver................. 129
Printer Does Not Print Correctly While
UsingPostScriptPrinterDriver.............129
Print Quality Is Poor While Using PostScript
PrinterDriver......................... 129
Printing Is Too Slow While Using PostScript
PrinterDriver......................... 129
OtherProblems..........................129
Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................129
OperationSoundsAreLoud...............129
ForgotYourPassword....................130
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
WindowsOnly)........................130
Appendix
TechnicalSpecications....................131
Printer Specications....................131
InterfaceSpecications...................132
NetworkFunctionList...................132
Wi-Fi Specications.....................132
Ethernet Specications...................133
SecurityProtocol.......................133
PostScriptLevel3Compatibility............133
Supported ird PartyServices.............134
Dimensions...........................134
ElectricalSpecications..................134
EnvironmentalSpecications..............135
InstallationLocationandSpace.............135
SystemRequirements....................137
FontInformation.........................138
AvailableFontsforPostScript..............138
AvailableFontsforPCL(URW)............ 139
ListofSymbolSets......................140
InstallingtheOptionalUnits.................143
OptionalCabinetCode...................143
InstallingtheOptionalCabinet.............143
OptionalPaperCassetteUnitCode..........148
Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Units. . . 148
RegulatoryInformation....................154
StandardsandApprovals................. 154
GermanBlueAngel.....................155
RestrictionsonCopying..................155
MovingandTransportingthePrinter.......... 156
PreparingtoMovethePrinter..............156
When Moving the Printer on the Cabinet's
Casters.............................. 158
When Moving the Printer with Optional
PaperCassetteUnitsAttached..............159
TransportingthePrinter..................159
Copyright.............................. 160
Trademarks.............................160
WheretoGetHelp........................162
TechnicalSupportWebSite................162
ContactingEpsonSupport................162
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About This Manual
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. Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer and on solving problems.
❏Administrator's Guide (digital manual)
Provides network administrators with information on management and printer settings.
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
Start EPSON Soware Updater on your computer. EPSON Soware Updater checks for available updates of
Epson soware applications and the digital manuals, and allows you to download the latest ones.
Related Information
&“Soware Update Tools (Soware Updater)” on page 105
Using the Manual to Search 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. You can also print only the pages you need. is section explains how to use a PDF
manual that has been opened in Adobe Reader X on your computer.
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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.
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.
❏Wi n d ow s : H ol d d ow n 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
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Marks and Symbols
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Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Provides complementary and reference information.
Related Information
&Links to related sections.
Descriptions Used in this Manual
❏Screenshots of the printer driver screens 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.
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 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.
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Mac OS
In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, OS X El Capitan, OS X Yosemite,
OS X Mavericks, OS X Mountain Lion, Mac OS X v10.7.x, and Mac OS X v10.6.8.
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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.
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❏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.
❏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.
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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.
❏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 the menus on the control panel as described below.
Settings > General Settings > System Administration > Restore Default Settings > All Settings
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Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions
APaper cassette 1 (C1) Loads paper.
BPaper cassette 2, Paper cassette 3, Paper cassette 4 (C2,
C3, C4)
Optional paper cassette units. Loads paper.
CCabinet Optional cabinet. Stores paper or other consumables.
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AEdge guides Feed 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 Feed the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the
edges of the paper.
GPaper cassette Loads paper.
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AControl panel Indicates the printer's status and allows you to make
print settings.
BPrint head Fires ink.
CFront cover (A) Open when removing jammed paper inside the printer.
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Note the insertion direction when using a USB 1.0 to 2.0 cable, otherwise the printer may be damaged.
ARear cover 2 (D2) Remove 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.
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DCassette unit cover (E) Cover for 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.
Control Panel
APass a smart device over this mark to print from the smart device directly.
BTurns the printer on or o.
Unplug the power cord after checking that the power light is o.
CDisplays the home screen.
DDisplays the Paper Setting screen. You can select the paper size and paper type settings for each paper source.
EStops the current operation.
FApplies to a variety of functions depending on the situation.
GPress
l , u , r and d to select the items. Press OK to conrm your selection or run the selected feature.
HReturns to the previous screen.
IFlashes when the printer is processing data.
It turns on when there are queued jobs.
JFlashes or turns on when an error occurs.
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Basic Screen Conguration
AIndicates items that have been setup for the printer as icons. Select the icon to check the current settings or access
each setting menu.
This action bar is displayed on the home screen only.
BDisplays each mode.
CAvailable buttons are displayed.
Icons displayed in the LCD Screen
e following icons are displayed on the LCD screen depending on the printer's status.
Displays the Supply Status screen.
You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box.
Indicates the network connection status.
Select the icon to check and change the current settings. This is the shortcut for the following menu.
Settings > General Settings > Network Settings > Wi-Fi Setup
The printer is not connected to a wired (Ethernet) network or unset it.
The printer is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network.
The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
The printer is searching for SSID, unset IP address, or having a problem with a wireless (Wi-Fi)
network.
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.
The printer is not connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode.
The printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode.
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Indicates whether or not Quiet Mode is set for the printer. When this feature is enabled, the noise made
by printer operations is reduced, but print speed may slow down. However, noises may not be reduced
depending on the selected paper type and print quality.
Displays the Help screen. You can view the operating instructions or the solutions to problems.
Indicates that there is additional information. Select the icon to displays the message.
Indicates a problem with the items. Select the icon to check how to solve the problem.
Basic Operations
Move the focus using the u d l r buttons to select the items, and then press the OK button to conrm your
selection or run the selected feature.
Move the focus to the setting item using the u d l r buttons, and then press the OK button to switch the item
on or o.
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To enter the value, name, address, and so on, move the focus to the input eld using the u d l r buttons, and
then press the OK button to display the on-screen keyboard.
Entering Characters
On-screen Keyboard
You can enter characters and symbols by using on-screen keyboard when you make network settings and so on.
Note:
Available icons vary depending on the setting item.
AIndicates the character count.
BMoves the cursor to the input position.
CSwitches between upper case and lower case or numbers and symbols.
You can also switch them by using the button.
DSwitches the character type. You can enter alphanumerics and symbols.
You can also switch them by using the button.
EChanges the keyboard layout.
FEnters frequently used email domain addresses or URLs by simply selecting the item.
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