Epson XP-452 Series User manual

User's Guide
NPD5905-00 EN

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Trademarks
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®
is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a
trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Copyright © 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
❏Epson Scan 2 soware is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
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Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leer
Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this soware and its documentation for any purpose is
hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in
all copies of the soware and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leer and Silicon Graphics
may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the soware without the specic, prior written
permission of Sam Leer and Silicon Graphics.
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IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
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®
, Windows
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, and Windows Vista
®
are registered trademarks of Microso Corporation.
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Contents
Copyright
Trademarks
About This Manual
IntroductiontotheManuals...................8
Using the Manual to Search for Information. . . . . . . 8
MarksandSymbols.........................9
DescriptionsUsedinthisManual..............10
OperatingSystemReferences.................10
Important Instructions
SafetyInstructions.........................11
PrinterAdvisoriesandWarnings.............. 12
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/
UsingthePrinter........................12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
PrinterwithaWirelessConnection...........13
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory
Cards................................ 13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen................................13
ProtectingYourPersonalInformation...........13
Printer Basics
PartNamesandFunctions...................14
ControlPanel............................ 16
Buttons...............................16
GuidetotheLCDScreen..................17
Network Settings
NetworkConnectionTypes.................. 19
Wi-FiConnection....................... 19
Wi-FiDirect(SimpleAP)Connection.........19
ConnectingtoaComputer...................20
ConnectingtoaSmartDevice................ 21
MakingWi-FiSettingsfromthePrinter..........21
MakingWi-FiSettingsManually.............22
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup. . . . 23
Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup
(WPS)................................24
Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
ConnectionSettings......................24
MakingAdvancedNetworkSetting...........25
CheckingtheNetworkConnectionStatus........26
Checking the Network Status Using Network
Icon................................. 26
Checking the Network Status from the
ControlPanel.......................... 26
PrintingaNetworkConnectionReport........27
PrintingaNetworkStatusSheet.............33
ReplacingorAddingNewAccessPoints.........34
Changing the Connection Method to a Computer. . 34
DisablingWi-FifromtheControlPanel..........35
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
connectionfromtheControlPanel.............35
Restoring the Network Settings from the
ControlPanel............................ 36
Loading Paper
PaperHandlingPrecautions..................37
AvailablePaperandCapacities................38
ListofPaperTypes.......................39
LoadingPaperintheRearPaperFeed...........39
Placing Originals
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . . . 43
HowtoPlaceVariousOriginals................44
PlacingPhotosforCopying................ 44
Placing Multiple Photos for Scanning at the
SameTime.............................44
Inserting a Memory Card
SupportedMemoryCards................... 45
InsertingandRemovingaMemoryCard.........45
Printing
PrintingfromtheControlPanel...............47
Printing Photos by Selecting from a Memory
Card.................................47
Printing Lined Paper, Calendars, Original
Writing Paper, and Original Greeting Cards. . . . 48
PrintingOriginalEnvelopes................49
PrintinginVariousLayouts................ 51
PrintingfromaSlideshow................. 51
DPOFPrinting......................... 52
MenuOptionsforPrintPhotosMode.........52
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PrintingfromaComputer................... 53
PrintingBasics-Windows.................53
PrintingBasics-MacOS..................55
Printing on 2-Sides (for Windows only). . . . . . . .57
PrintingSeveralPagesonOneSheet..........58
PrintingtoFitthePaperSize................59
Printing Multiple Files Together (for
WindowsOnly).........................61
Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets to
CreateaPoster(forWindowsOnly).......... 62
PrintingUsingAdvancedFeatures........... 68
Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print. . 70
PrintingfromSmartDevices................. 71
UsingEpsoniPrint.......................71
UsingAirPrint..........................73
CancelingPrinting.........................73
CancelingPrinting-PrinterButton...........73
CancelingPrinting-Windows.............. 74
CancelingPrinting-MacOS............... 74
Copying
CopyingBasics........................... 75
MenuOptionsforCopyMode..............75
CopyingPhotos...........................77
Menu Options for Copy/Restore Photos. . . . . . . 78
Scanning
ScanningUsingtheControlPanel..............79
ScanningtoaMemoryCard................79
ScanningtotheCloud....................79
ScanningtoaComputer...................80
ScanningtoaComputer(WSD).............81
MenuOptionsforScanning................83
ScanningfromaComputer...................83
ScanningUsingEpsonScan2...............83
ScanningfromSmartDevices.................90
InstallingEpsoniPrint....................90
ScanningUsingEpsoniPrint............... 90
Replacing Ink Cartridges
CheckingtheInkLevels.....................92
Checking the Ink Levels - Control Panel. . . . . . . 92
CheckingtheInkLevels-Windows...........92
CheckingtheInkLevels-MacOS............92
InkCartridgeCodes........................92
InkCartridgeHandlingPrecautions............93
ReplacingInkCartridges....................95
TemporarilyPrintingwithBlackInk............98
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows 100
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS. .101
Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is
Low(forWindowsOnly)................... 102
Maintaining the Printer
CheckingandCleaningthePrintHead.........103
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
ControlPanel..........................103
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows.............................104
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac
OS..................................104
AligningthePrintHead....................105
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel. . . . . . 105
AligningthePrintHead-Windows..........105
AligningthePrintHead-MacOS...........106
CleaningthePaperPath....................106
CleaningtheScannerGlass..................107
CleaningtheTranslucentFilm............... 107
SavingPower............................109
SavingPower-ControlPanel..............109
SavingPower-Windows..................110
SavingPower-MacOS...................110
Menu Options for Setup Mode
MenuOptionsforInkLevels.................111
MenuOptionsforMaintenance.............. 111
MenuOptionsforPrinterSetup.............. 112
PaperSourceSettings:................... 112
QuietMode:.......................... 112
Power O Timer:.......................112
Language:............................ 112
SleepTimer:...........................112
MenuOptionsforNetworkSettings........... 112
MenuOptionsforEpsonConnectServices...... 113
Menu Options for Google Cloud Print Services. . . 114
MenuOptionsforFileSharingSetup...........114
MenuOptionsforFirmwareUpdate...........115
MenuOptionsforRestoreDefaultSettings...... 115
Network Service and Software
Information
EpsonConnectService.....................116
WebCong.............................116
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Running Web Cong on a Web Browser. . . . . . 117
RunningWebCongonWindows.......... 117
RunningWebCongonMacOS............117
WindowsPrinterDriver....................118
GuidetoWindowsPrinterDriver...........119
Making Operation Settings for the Windows
PrinterDriver......................... 121
MacOSPrinterDriver.....................121
GuidetoMacOSPrinterDriver............122
Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS
PrinterDriver......................... 124
EpsonScan2(ScannerDriver)...............124
EpsonEventManager......................125
EpsonEasyPhotoPrint.................... 125
E-WebPrint(forWindowsOnly)............. 126
EasyPhotoScan..........................126
EPSONSowareUpdater...................127
UninstallingApplications...................127
UninstallingApplications-Windows.........127
UninstallingApplications-MacOS..........128
InstallingApplications.....................129
UpdatingApplicationsandFirmware.......... 129
Updating the Printer's Firmware using the
ControlPanel..........................130
Solving Problems
CheckingthePrinterStatus..................131
Checking Messages on the LCD Screen. . . . . . . 131
CheckingthePrinterStatus-Windows.......132
CheckingthePrinterStatus-MacOS........132
RemovingJammedPaper...................132
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear
Paper Feed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Removing Jammed Paper from the Output Tray 133
Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the
Printer...............................133
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
PaperJams............................135
PaperFeedsataSlant....................135
Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time. . . . . . 136
PowerandControlPanelProblems............136
PowerDoesNotTurnOn.................136
PowerDoesNotTurnO.................136
LCDScreenGetsDark...................136
CannotPrintfromaComputer...............136
CheckingtheConnection(USB)............136
CheckingtheConnection(Network).........137
Checking the Soware and Data. . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer(Windows)....................140
Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer(MacOS).....................140
WhenYouCannotMakeNetworkSettings...... 141
Cannot Connect from Devices Even ough
NetworkSettingsareNoProblems.......... 141
Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer. . . 143
CheckingtheSSIDfortheComputer.........143
CannotPrintfromaniPhoneoriPad.......... 144
PrintingisPaused........................ 144
PrintoutProblems........................144
PrintoutisScuedorColorisMissing........144
BandingorUnexpectedColorsAppear.......145
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of
Approximately2.5cm....................145
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or
Misalignment..........................146
PrintQualityisPoor.....................146
PaperIsSmearedorScued...............147
PrintedPhotosareSticky.................148
Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected
Colors...............................148
Colors Dier from What You See on the
Display..............................148
CannotPrintWithoutMargins.............148
Edges of the Image are Cropped During
BorderlessPrinting......................149
e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
AreIncorrect..........................149
Multiple Originals are Copied onto a Single
Sheet................................149
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 149
e PrintedImageIsInverted..............150
Mosaic-LikePatternsinthePrints...........150
Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight
LinesAppearintheCopiedImage...........150
Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the
CopiedImage......................... 150
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
AppearsintheCopiedImage..............151
e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 151
OtherPrintingProblems................... 151
PrintingIsTooSlow.....................151
Printing Slows Down Dramatically During
ContinuousPrinting.....................152
Cannot Cancel Printing from a Computer
RunningMacOSXv10.6.8................152
CannotStartScanning.....................152
Cannot Start Scanning when Using the
ControlPanel..........................153
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ScannedImageProblems...................153
Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear
whenScanningfromtheScannerGlass.......153
eImageQualityIsRough...............154
Oset Appears in the Background of Images. . . 154
TextisBlurred.........................154
Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear. . . 155
Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the
ScannerGlass..........................155
CannotPreviewinumbnail............. 155
Text is Not Recognized Correctly when
SavingasaSearchablePDF................156
Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image. . 156
OtherScanningProblems...................157
ScanningIsTooSlow....................157
Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/
Multi-TIFF........................... 157
OtherProblems..........................157
Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................157
OperationSoundsAreLoud...............157
CannotSavetheDatatoaMemoryCard......158
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
WindowsOnly)........................158
"?" Is Displayed on the Photo Selection Screen. . 158
Appendix
Technical Specications....................159
PrinterSpecications....................159
ScannerSpecications...................160
InterfaceSpecications...................160
NetworkFunctionList...................161
Wi-FiSpecications.....................161
SecurityProtocol.......................162
SupportedirdPartyServices.............162
ExternalStorageDeviceSpecications........162
Dimensions...........................163
ElectricalSpecications..................163
EnvironmentalSpecications..............164
SystemRequirements....................164
RegulatoryInformation....................165
Standards and Approvals for European Model. . 165
RestrictionsonCopying..................165
TransportingthePrinter....................165
Accessing a Memory Card From a Computer. . . . .167
WheretoGetHelp........................168
TechnicalSupportWebSite................168
ContactingEpsonSupport................168
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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.
❏Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the soware, using the printer, solving
problems, and so on.
❏User's Guide (digital manual)
is manual. Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer, on network settings when
using the printer on a network, and on solving problems.
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
&“EPSON Soware Updater” on page 127
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.
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.
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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 o w s : Ho l d d o w 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
Marks and Symbols
!
Caution:
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c
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 and the Epson Scan 2 (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 10 or macOS
High Sierra. 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 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", and
"Windows XP" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.
❏Microso
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Wi n d o w s
®
10 operating system
❏Microso
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Wi n d o w s
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8.1 operating system
❏Microso
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Wi n d o w s
®
8 operating system
❏Microso
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Wi n d o w s
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7 operating system
❏Microso
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Wi n d o w s Vi s t a
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operating system
❏Microso
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Wi n d o w s
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XP operating system
❏Microso
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Wi n d o w s
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XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
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, scanner unit, or options by
yourself, except as specically explained in the printer's manuals.
❏Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
e power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing
damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust
controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
❏Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏Do not place or store the printer outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations
subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
❏Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands.
❏Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely
aect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
❏If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain aer a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏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; otherwise ink may get into your eyes or on your skin.
❏Do not shake ink cartridges too vigorously and do not drop them. Also, be careful not to squeeze them or tear
their labels. Doing so may cause ink leakage.
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
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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.
❏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.
❏Allow space above the printer so that you can fully raise the document cover.
❏Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
❏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.
❏Be careful not to trap your ngers when closing the scanner unit.
❏Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.
❏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.
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❏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 Memory Cards
❏Do not remove a memory card or turn o the printer while the memory card light is ashing.
❏e methods for using memory cards vary according to card type. Be sure to refer to the manual packaged with
your memory card for details.
❏Use only memory cards compatible with the printer.
Related Information
&“Supported Memory Card Specications” on page 162
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.
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 Setup > Restore Default Settings > All Settings on the control panel.
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Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions
AEdge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper.
BRear paper feed Loads paper.
CPaper support Supports loaded paper.
DFeeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep this guard
closed.
EOutput tray Holds the ejected paper. Before printing, raise the stopper to prevent the
ejected paper from falling o the tray.
FControl panel Operates the printer.
A
B
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AMemory card slot Insert a memory card.
BInk cartridge holder Install the ink cartridges. Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath.
ADocument cover Blocks external light while scanning.
BScanner glass Place the originals.
CScanner unit Scans placed originals. Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing
jammed paper inside the printer.
AB
AAC inlet Connects the power cord.
BUSB port Connects a USB cable.
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Control Panel
You can change the angle of the control panel.
To lower the control panel, squeeze the lever on the back of the panel as shown below.
Buttons
ATurns the printer on or o.
Do not turn o while the power light is ashing (while the printer is operating or processing
data).
Unplug the power cord when the power light is o.
BDisplays the home screen.
CReturns to the previous screen.
D
u d l r OK Use the u d l r buttons to select a menu, and press the OK button to run the selected menu.
ESelects the number of pages to print.
FStops the current operation.
GStarts an operation such as printing or copying.
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Guide to the LCD Screen
Menus and messages are displayed on the LCD screen. Select a menu or setting by pressing the u d l r buttons.
Guide to the Home Screen
e following icons and menus are displayed on the home screen.
AIcons that show the network status are displayed. You can learn the meaning of the icons in the Help menu. Enter
Help from the home screen using the
l or r button, and then press the OK button. Select Icon List using the u or
d button, and then press the OK button.
BFunction icons and names are displayed as mode icons.
Copy Enters Copy mode that allows you to copy a document.
Print Photos Enters Print Photos mode that allows you to print photos on your memory card.
Scan Enters Scan mode that allows you to scan a document or a photo.
More Functions Enters More Functions mode that oers you various printing functions such as copying
photos and printing original ruled paper or calendars using the photos on your memory card.
Quiet Mode Displays Quiet Mode setting that allows you to reduce the noise the printer makes. However,
enabling this may reduce print speed. Depending on the paper type and print quality settings
you selected, there may be no dierence in the printer's noise level.
This is a shortcut to the following menu.
Setup > Printer Setup > Quiet Mode
Setup Enters Setup mode that allows you to make maintenance, printer setup, and network settings.
Help Displays help information on basic operations, meaning of the icons displayed on the LCD
screen, and troubleshooting information.
Wi-Fi Setup Displays menus that allow you to set up the printer for use on a wireless network. This is a
shortcut to the following menu.
Setup > Network Settings > Wi-Fi Setup
CWhen
l and r are displayed, you can scroll right or left.
DAvailable buttons are displayed. In this example, you can proceed to the selected menu by pressing the OK button.
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Entering Characters
To enter characters and symbols for network settings from the control panel, use the u , d , l , and r buttons and
the soware keyboard on the LCD screen. Press the
u , d , l , or r button to highlight a character or function
button on the keyboard, and then press the OK button to conrm. When you have nished entering characters,
highlight Done, and then press the OK button.
e displayed screen varies depending on the settings items. e following is the screen for entering the password
for your Wi-Fi network.
Icons Descriptions
AB12 Changes letters to uppercase.
ab12 Changes letters to lowercase.
Symbol Displays symbols.
l r
Moves the cursor to the left or right.
Deletes a character to the left (backspace).
Space Enters a space to the right of the cursor.
Done Closes the software keyboard screen and displays a conrmation screen, or moves to the next screen.
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Network Settings
Network Connection Types
You can use the following connection methods.
Wi-Fi Connection
Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the access point. is is the typical connection method
for home or oce networks where computers are connected by Wi-Fi through the access point.
Related Information
&“Connecting to a Computer” on page 20
&“Connecting to a Smart Device” on page 21
&“Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer” on page 21
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection
Use this connection method when you are not using Wi-Fi at home or at the oce, or when you want to connect
the printer and the computer or smart device directly. In this mode, the printer acts as an access point and you can
connect up to four devices to the printer without having to use a standard access point. However, devices directly
connected to the printer cannot communicate with each other through the printer.
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Note:
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection is a connection method designed to replace Ad Hoc mode.
e printer can be connected by Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection simultaneously. However, if you
start a network connection in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection when the printer is connected by Wi-Fi, the
Wi-Fi is temporarily disconnected.
Related Information
&“Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings” on page 24
Connecting to a Computer
We recommend using the installer to connect the printer to a computer. You can run the installer using one of the
following methods.
❏Setting up from the website
Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up.
http://epson.sn
❏Setting up using the soware disc (only for the models that come with a soware disc and users with computers
with disc drives.)
Insert the soware disc into the computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Selecting the Connection Methods
Follow the on-screen instructions until the following screen is displayed, and then select the connection method of
the printer to the computer.
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