User’s GuideNPD4746-00 EN
❏ The power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not placeobjects on top of the power-supply cor
Weight(for plain paper)64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)Envelopes:SizeEnvelope #10 4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in.Envelope DL 110 × 220 mmEnvelope C6 114 × 162 mmP
Scanner specificationsScanner type Flatbed colorPhotoelectric device CISEffective pixels10200 × 14040 pixels at 1200 dpiScanning area may be restricte
Electrical100-240 V ModelInput voltage range90 to 264 VRated frequency range50 to 60 HzInput frequency range49.5 to 60.5 HzRated current0.5 to 0.3 APo
For European users:We, Seiko Epson Corporation, hereby declare that the equipment Model, C462J is in compliance with the essentialrequirements and oth
Where To Get HelpTechnical Support Web SiteEpson’s Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshoot
Help for Users in EuropeCheck your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support.Help for Users in TaiwanContacts for
Telephone number Fax number Address07-5520918 07-5540926 1F., No.337, Minghua Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung City 804,Taiwan07-3222445 07-3218085 No.51,
Help for Users in VietnamContacts for information, support, and services are:Epson Hotline (Phone): 84-8-823-9239Service Center: 80 Truong Dinh Street
Yogyakarta Hotel Natour GarudaJl. Malioboro No. 60YogyakartaPhone: (62) 274-565478Medan Wisma HSBC 4th floorJl. Diponegoro No. 11MedanPhone/Fax: (62)
World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.my)❏ Information on product specifications, drivers for download❏ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiri
❏ Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.❏ During the life of your product it may be necessary to replace the waste ink
Epson India Head Office - BangalorePhone: 080-30515000Fax: 30515005Epson India Regional Offices:Location Telephone number Fax numberMumbai 022-2826151
Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone:❏ Sales enquiries and product information❏ Product usage questions or problems❏ Enquir
Index22-Sided...542-sided printing...
NNozzle check...65Mac OS X...
WWeb service...8Windowsaccessing product settings...
❏ Products can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials. Unless acting on the advice of aknowledgeable attorney, be responsible and resp
Getting to Know Your ProductProduct PartsNote:The illustrations in this manual are from a similar product model. Although they may differ from your ac
a. Document coverb. Scanner glassc. Ink reservoir tanks (Ink tanks)d. Transportation locke. Ink tubescbdaa. Scanner unitb. Print head (under this sect
b aa. USB connectorb. AC inletGuide to the Control PanelButtonsButtons FunctionPTurns the product on or off.Wi-Fi Establishes a Wi-Fi connection when
LightsLights FunctionStays on while the product is connected to a network. Flashes while network settings are beingadjusted.POn when the product is on
Paper HandlingIntroduction to Using, Loading, and Storing MediaYou can achieve good results with most types of plain paper. However, coated papers pro
Media Type Size Loading capacity (sheets)Plain paper*1Letter*2up to 11mmA4*2up to 11mmB5*2up to 11mmA5*2up to 11mmA6*2up to 11mmLegal 1User Defined 1E
For this paper Printer driver paper typeEnvelopes Envelope* These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching. For more inform
Copyright and TrademarksCopyright and TrademarksNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any for
DFan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.ELoad the paper with the printable side up, against the right side of the rear
Note:❏ Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected.❏ For plain paper, do not load paper above the H arrow mark inside
DLoad envelopes short edge first with the flap facing down and to the left. Then slide the edge guide against theleft edge of the envelopes, but not t
Placing OriginalsAOpen the document cover and place your original face-down on the scanner glass.BSlide the original to the corner.Note:See the follow
PrintingPrinter Driver and Status MonitorThe printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best printing results. The stat
❏ Windows XP:Click Start, Control Panel, (Printers and Other Hardware,) then Printers and Faxes. Select the product, thenclick Printing Preferences on
Basic OperationsBasic printingNote:❏ The screen shots in this section may vary depending on the model.❏ Before you print, load paper properly.& “L
ESelect Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your print.Note:Select Landscape when printing on envelopes.FSelect the appro
BAccess the Print dialog box.& “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 25Note:If the simplified status monitor is displayed, click the
FSelect Print Settings from the pop-up menu.GSelect the appropriate Media Type setting.& “Paper type settings from the printer driver” on page 18H
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BClick the Print Queue button. The Windows Spooler appears.CRight-click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel.For Mac OS XFollow the st
Note:The availability of this software varies depending on the product.Starting Epson Easy Photo PrintFor Windows❏ Double-click the Epson Easy Photo P
Paper SizePlain paper Legal, Letter, A4, B5, A5, A6Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper A4Note:❏ This feature is not available for Mac OS X.❏ This feature
Fit to page printingLets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the paper size selected in the printer driver.Note:This
Pages per sheet printingLets you use the printer driver to print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper.Note:This feature may not be available a
Sharing the Product for PrintingSetup for WindowsThese instructions tell you how to set up your product so other users on the network can share it.Fir
If you want to automatically download printer drivers for computers that are running different versions ofWindows, click Additional Drivers and select
BWindows 7 and Vista:Click the Add a printer button.Windows XP:Click the Add a printer button. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Click the Next button.C
ScanningLet’s Try ScanningStarting a ScanLet’s scan a document to get used to the process.APlace your original(s).& “Placing Originals” on page 23
DSelect Text/Line Art as the Document Type setting.EClick Preview.FClick Scan. User’s GuideScanning39
ContentsCopyright and TrademarksCopyright and Trademarks... 2IntroductionWhere to Find Information... 7Caution, Import
GClick OK.Your scanned image is saved.Image Adjustment FeaturesEpson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and o
Tone Correction Provides a graphical interface for adjusting tone levels individually.Image Adjustment Adjusts brightness and contrast and the balance
Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically.Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background lig
Basic Scanning from Your ComputerScanning in Full Auto ModeFull Auto Mode lets you scan quickly and easily, without selecting any settings or previewi
Note:If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson Scan starts scanning immediately without displayingthis screen. To retur
BStart Epson Scan.& “Starting Epson Scan Driver” on page 57CSelect Home Mode from the Mode list.DSelect the Document Type setting.ESelect the Imag
I In the File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and then click OK.Note:If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared,
CSelect Office Mode from the Mode list.DSelect the Image Type setting.ESelect the size of your original as the Size setting.FSelect an appropriate res
Scanning in Professional ModeProfessional Mode gives you total control of your scanning settings and lets you check the changes you have made in aprev
CSelect Professional Mode from the Mode list.DSelect the type of original(s) you are scanning as the Document Type setting.EIf you select Reflective a
Using the Nozzle Check utility for Windows... 65Using the Nozzle Check utility for Mac OS X...
HClick Preview to preview your image(s). The Preview window opens and displays your image(s).& “Previewing and Adjusting the Scan Area” on page 50
Creating a marqueeA marquee is a moving dotted line that appears on the edges of your preview image to indicate the scan area.Do one of the following
Note:❏ To restrict the movement of the marquee to vertical or horizontal only, hold down the Shift key as you move themarquee.❏ To restrict the size o
EClick Scan.FSelect PDF as the Type setting, and then click OK.Your scanned image is saved. User’s GuideScanning53
Scanning Multiple Documents to a PDF FileFirst of all, place your document and start Epson Scan.& “Starting a Scan” on page 38ASelect Professional
DClick Scan.ESelect PDF as the Type setting, and then click OK.Note:If the Show Add Page dialog after scanning check box is cleared, Epson Scan automa
HClick Edit page or Save File.Edit page Select this button if you want to delete or reorder any of the pages. Then use the icons on thebottom of the E
ASelect Home Mode from the Mode list.BSelect Photograph as the Document Type setting.CClick Preview.DAdjust the exposure, brightness, and other image
How to start❏ Windows:Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop.Or, select the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPS
❏ Text with tightly spaced characters or line pitch❏ Text that is in tables or underlined❏ Cursive or italic fonts, and font sizes less than 8 points❏
Interface... 103Where To Get HelpTechnical Support Web Site... 104Contacting Epson Support... 1
Refilling InkInk Bottle Safety Instructions, Precautions, andSpecificationsSafety instructionsObserve the following when handling the ink:❏ Keep ink b
❏ Do not continue printing when the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank. Continued use of the productwhen the ink level is below the low
AMake sure the P light is on, but not flashing.BUnhook the ink tank unit from the product and lay it down.Note:Do not pull the tubes.COpen the ink tan
cImportant:Install the ink bottle cap tightly; otherwise ink may leak.Note:Do not dispose of the top of the cap. If any ink remains in the ink bottle
FInstall the cap onto the ink tank securely.GRepeat steps 3 to 6 for each ink bottle.HClose the ink tank unit cover.IHook the ink tank unit onto the p
Maintaining Your Product and SoftwareChecking the Print Head NozzlesIf you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you
Cleaning the Print HeadIf you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you may be able to solve these problems bycleanin
CAccess the Epson Printer Utility 4.& “Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X” on page 25DClick the Head Cleaning icon.EFollow the on-screen in
DClick the Print Head Alignment icon.EFollow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.Replacing Ink inside the Ink TubesIf there is still ba
Using the Power Ink Flushing utility for Mac OS XFollow the steps below to use the Power Ink Flushing utility.AMake sure that the transportation lock
IntroductionWhere to Find InformationThe latest version of the following manuals are available on the Epson support website.http://www.epson.eu/Suppor
CSelect Off, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, or 12 hours as the Power Off Timer setting.DClick the Apply button.Checking the Number of
cImportant:❏ Be careful to keep water away from the electronic components.❏ Do not spray the inside of the product with lubricants.❏ Unsuitable oils c
EOpen the scanner unit. Secure the print head with tape, as shown below, then close the scanner unit.FSet the transportation lock to the locked positi
HInstall the covers that came with your product over the protruding parts of the ink tank, and then hook the inktank unit onto the product.IFlip the f
Note:Store the covers of the installed ink tanks at the side of the product for use when transporting the product.Checking and Installing Your Softwar
BDouble-click the Epson Software folder in the Applications folder and check the contents.Note:❏ The Applications folder contains software provided by
FDo one of the following.Windows 7: Click Uninstall/Change or Uninstall.Windows Vista: Click Uninstall/Change or Uninstall, and then click Continue in
Note:If you uninstall the printer driver and the name of your product remains in the Print & Scan (for Mac OS X 10.7) or Print &Fax (for Mac O
Troubleshooting for Printing/CopyingDiagnosing the ProblemTroubleshooting product problems is best handled in two steps: first diagnose the problem, t
When you access EPSON Status Monitor 3, the following window appears:Note:If EPSON Status Monitor 3 does not appear, access the printer driver and cli
❏ Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XPProfessional.❏ Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8,
BClick the EPSON Status Monitor icon. The EPSON Status Monitor appears.Paper Jams!Caution:Never touch the buttons on the control panel while your hand
Removing jammed paper from inside the productAOpen the scanner unit.cImportant:Do not lift up the scanner unit when the document cover is open.BRemove
Preventing paper jamsIf your paper jams frequently, check the following.❏ The paper is smooth, not curled or wrinkled.❏ You are using high-quality pap
& “Incorrect or missing colors” on page 83& “Blurry or smeared print” on page 84Horizontal banding❏ Make sure the printable side (the whiter o
❏ Make sure the transportation lock is in the unlocked position.❏ For Windows, clear the Grayscale setting in the Main window in your printer driver.F
Miscellaneous Printout ProblemsIncorrect or garbled characters❏ Clear any stalled print jobs.& “Canceling printing” on page 29❏ Turn off the produ
Inverted image❏ For Windows, clear the Mirror Image check box from the More Options window of your printer driver, or turnoff the Mirror Image setting
❏ If you print continuously for an extended period, the printing may be extremely slow. This is to slow down theprinting speed and prevent the product
❏ If too many copies of a file are being printed, check the Copies setting in your printer driver as follows, and alsocheck in your application.For Wi
❏ Users of Windows can clear any stalled print jobs from the Windows Spooler.& “Canceling printing” on page 29❏ Uninstall the printer driver, then
Important InstructionsSafety InstructionsRead and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this product. Make sure you keep this guide for futu
The following dialog box appears.Select the following check boxes and print speed may be increased.❏ High Speed Copies❏ Always spool RAW datatype❏ Pag
For Windows, select the Quiet Mode check box in the Main window of your printer driver.For Mac OS X, select On from the Quiet Mode. To display the Qui
Troubleshooting for ScanningProblems Indicated by Messages on the LCD Screen orStatus Light❏ Make sure the product is connected to your computer prope
Using the buttonNote:Depending on the product, the scanning function may not be available when using the button.❏ Check if you have assigned a program
❏ Windows XP:Click the Exceptions tab, and then confirm that the check box for EEventManager Application is selectedin the Programs and Services list.
❏ Adjust the Threshold setting.Home Mode:Select Black&White as the Image Type setting, click the Brightness button, and then try adjusting the Thr
The scanning area or direction is unsatisfactoryThe edges of your original are not scanned❏ If you are scanning in Full Auto Mode, or using thumbnail
Problems Remain After Trying All SolutionsIf you have tried all the solutions and have not solved the problem, initialize the Epson Scan settings.Clic
Product InformationInk BottlesYou can use the following ink bottles with this product:Ink bottles Part numbers1466TkcalB2466TnayCMagenta T6643Yellow T
Note:The UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X is not supported.Technical SpecificationsNote:Specifications are subject to change without notice.Printer
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