WF-2540 User's Guide
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4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolutionsetting is selected automatically based on the Destina
Selecting a Scan Area - Home ModeYou can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can selectthe entire image
• Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the previewimage.102
2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:• If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step.• To move the marquee,
• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the Copy Marquee icon tocopy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image.
Dust RemovalRemoves dust marks from your originals automatically.Text EnhancementSharpens the appearance of letters in text documents.Auto Area Segmen
3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:• To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where yo
4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customizeoption.5. Name the custom size, enter the size, cl
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2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Reflective for documents orphotos.3. Select the Document Source setting indica
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Scan Resolution GuidelinesRelated tasksSelecting Scan File SettingsAvailable Document Source Settings - Professional ModeYou can select these Document
1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image:• Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line
2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:• If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step.• To move the marquee,
• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50, if available), click the CopyMarquee icon to copy the existing marquee and paste it on the
DescreeningRemoves the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. Thisoption improves results when scanning ma
ThresholdAdjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition inOCR (Optical Character Recognition)
3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:• To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where yo
4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customizeoption.5. Name the custom size, enter the size, cl
• Trimming: Turns automatic image cropping on or off.• Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height proportions of the scanned image size so you can adjustit
• Fax: 200 dpiParent topic: Selecting Epson Scan SettingsSelecting Scan File SettingsYou can select the location, name, and format of your scan file o
1. Do one of the following to select the folder in which you want to save your scanned image:• Click the button for one of the displayed folders.• Cli
PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif)File formats that include Epson PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider colorrange (does
4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select anyother scan settings as necessary.5. Select the fol
Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected.Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image CaptureParent topic: ScanningAvailable Scan Settings -
3. Select the scan mode you want to use.4. Select the scan settings for your scan.5. Preview your image.6. When you finish selecting all your settings
9. Click OK.Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window:10. Choose one of the following options on the screen:• If you are scanning only on
Related tasksSelecting the Scan ModeSelecting Scan File SettingsRelated topicsStarting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan SettingsRestoring Photo Colors as Yo
Related topicsStarting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan SettingsConvert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)You can scan a document and convert the text
3. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Languagesetting.4. Click either the Scan to Other Formats icon or th
Your document is scanned and processed into editable text, then you see the Save As window.10. Select a name and a file format for your document and c
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3. Open the Get Images From pop-up menu and select your product.4. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Lang
You see the Save Converted File As window:8. Click the Save button.The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type y
FaxingSee these sections to fax using your product.Note: This product allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and fax data in its memory evenwhe
1. Connect the phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product.Note: If you have a DSL or ISDN connection, you must conne
1 Telephone wall jack2 DSL filter3 DSL modemISDN connection (one phone number)134
1 ISDN wall jack2 Terminal adapter or ISDN routerISDN connection (two phone numbers)135
1 ISDN wall jack2 Terminal adapter or ISDN router136
2. If you are connecting a telephone or answering machine to your product using a second phonecable, remove the cap from the EXT port on your product.
3. Connect the second phone cable to your telephone or answering machine and to the EXT port onyour product.Note: If you connect an answering machine
Setting Up Fax FeaturesBefore faxing with your product, set up your fax header and select the fax features you want to use.Note: If you leave your pro
Product BasicsSee these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.Setting Up the Control PanelProduct Parts LocationsScanning, Copyin
1. Press the Menu button.2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.You see this screen:3. Press the up or
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Date/Time and press the OK button.You see this screen:4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select
7. Use the number buttons on the control panel to enter the current time, select AM or PM if youselected a 12-hour time format, then press the OK butt
5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Header and press the OK button.6. Press the OK button to select Fax Header.You see this screen:7. Use
• Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad. Thenpress the OK button to select it.• To change the
4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Send Settings or Receive Settings and press the OKbutton.5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to chan
4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Communication and press the OK button.5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to change any of the avail
5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select one of the available reports and press the OK button.Note: If you select Fax Log, additionally select
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select one of the available options and press the OK button.You see a confirmation screen.4. Select Yes or No
Setting Options DescriptionLast Transmission On Error Prints a report on the last transmitted fax only if a faxReport error occurs (default setting).O
3 The Fax button4 The LCD screen5 The arrow buttons and the OK button6 The number pad7 The Redial/Pause button8The Stop/Reset button9 The WiFi light10
Setting Options DescriptionDRD All If you are using a Distinctive Ring Service on yourphone line, your telephone company can assign twoSingleor more p
Fax Report OptionsSelect the fax report or list you want to print.Fax LogView or print a report on recent fax transmissions.Last TransmissionPrint a r
1. Do one of the following:• Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen.• Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPS
4. Select Fax Settings.5. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select yourfax settings.Note: For deta
3. Select your FAX product in the Printer list.4. Select Fax Settings.5. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header informa
Creating Speed Dial List EntriesPrinting Your Speed Dial ListCreating Group Dial List EntriesPrinting Your Group Dial ListParent topic: Setting Up Spe
5. Select the number you want to use for the fax number you are adding and press the OK button.6. Use the numeric buttons on the control panel to ente
10. Do the following as necessary:• To create additional entries, select Create and repeat the steps above.• To edit an existing entry, press the up o
5. Select Speed Dial List and press the OK button.6. Press one of the Start buttons to print the report.Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial List
2. Press the Menu button.3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Group Dial Setup and press the OK button.4. Press the up or down arrow button
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Language and press the OK button.4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a language and press
7. Select Done and press the OK button.You see a screen similar to this:8. Press the up or down arrow buttons to highlight the speed dial entry you wa
2. Press the Fax button.3. Press the Menu button.4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Fax Report and press the OK button.You see this scree
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - WindowsYou can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the FAX Utility for Windows
4. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List.You see this window:163
5. Select an empty entry and click the icon.Note: To edit an entry, select it and click the icon. To delete an entry, select it and click theicon.6. D
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS XYou can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the FAX Utility. The utili
5. To add an entry, double-click an empty entry.Note: To edit an entry, select it and change the information. To delete an entry, select it and presst
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - WindowsSending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS XParent topic: FaxingSending Faxes from the Product Control
3. Do one of the following:• Use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters.• Press the Redial/Pause button to redi
3. Press the Speed Dial/Group Dial button. If you want to select a group dial entry, press thebutton twice.4. Select the speed dial or group dial entr
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sound and press the OK button.4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the Off setting and pres
3. Dial the fax number from the connected telephone.You see this screen:4. Using your product control panel, select Send and press the OK button.Note:
Note: You can only send faxes in black-and-white when you use this option.1. Place your original on the product for faxing.2. Press the Fax button.3.
After scanning your originals, your product dials the number and sends the fax.Note: If the number is busy or there is a communication problem, your p
7. Press the Start B&W button. If prompted, select where you placed your document (AutomaticDocument Feeder or scanner glass).Note: To cancel faxi
2. Select your product with the FAX option as the printer.3. To change the Paper Size, Orientation, Color, Image Quality, or Character Density setting
6. Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of the fax. Then click OK tosave the sender information.7. Add a cover she
1. Open the file you want to fax.2. Select the print command in your application.Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print o
7. Do one of the following to choose your recipient:• Select a name or group from the Recipient List.• Enter a name, company, and fax number and click
9. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax.10. Click Fax.Parent topic: Sending FaxesReceiving FaxesSee these sections
Note: Do not turn the product off while it is receiving a fax. Otherwise, the fax transmission will be lost.Parent topic: Receiving FaxesReceiving Fax
Product Parts - Top and Front1 Edge guide2 Sheet feeder3 Paper support4 Feeder guard5 Output tray6 Paper stopper18
2. If you hear a fax tone, select the Receive option and press the OK button.Note: Leave the answered call active as you receive the fax transmission.
Using USB Flash Drives With Your ProductFollow the instructions here to work with a USB flash drive inserted into your product.Inserting a USB Flash D
Setting Up File Sharing for File Transfers From Your ComputerBefore you transfer files from a computer to a USB flash drive inserted into the USB port
2. Insert a flash drive into the USB port on the front of your product.3. Do one of the following to access your flash drive files from your computer:
Replacing Ink CartridgesWhen an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it.You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six month
Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any.Displayed ink levels are approximate.3. Do one of the fol
2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen.Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you
4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen.5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers c
Related topicsPrinting With Black Ink and Expended Color CartridgesChecking Cartridge Status with Mac OS XYou can check your cartridge status using a
3. Do the following as necessary:• To update the ink cartridge status, click Update.• Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen.N
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Related tasksRemoving and Installing Ink CartridgesRelated topicsPrinting With Black Ink and Expended Color CartridgesPurchase Epson Ink CartridgesYou
Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesMake sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install newcartridges immediatel
2. Lift up the scanner unit.Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do nottouch the flat white cable insi
3. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it.Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used c
Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes,flush them immediately with water. If ink gets i
6. Remove the yellow tape from the side of the cartridge.Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak.7. Insert the new cartridg
8. Lower the scanner unit.9. Press the OK button.The print head moves to its home position and the printer starts charging the ink. This takes about90
Related tasksPlacing Originals on the Scanner GlassReplacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer UtilityYou can use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility
2. Click the Ink Cartridge Replacement icon and follow the on-screen instructions to replace your inkcartridges as necessary.Parent topic: Replacing I
Parent topic: Replacing Ink CartridgesPrinting With Expended Color Cartridges - WindowsIf you see a message during printing telling you that you can t
1 Document cover2 Scanner glass3 Control panel4 USB port for external devicesParent topic: Product Parts Locations20
2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Deleteicon to cancel your print job.Mac OS X 10.8: C
11. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.12. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting.13. Select the Grayscal
Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges202
Adjusting Print QualityIf your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head.If running these utilities does
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.2. Press the Menu button.3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the
6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.Print head is cleanPrint head needs cleaning7. Do one of the following:• If there a
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat theprocess as necessary.If you don’t see any improveme
4. Click Print.5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.Print head is clean207
Print head needs cleaning6. If there are no gaps, click Finish.If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.Parent topic: Print Hea
Print Head CleaningIf print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean theprint head.Note: You cannot
Product Parts - Inside1 Scanner unit2 Ink cartridge holder in home positionParent topic: Product Parts Locations21
4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button.You see this screen:5. Press the OK button to begin the cleaning
7. Press one of the Start buttons to run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head is clean.If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the pr
4. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle.The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle isfinished.Cauti
Print head needs cleaning• If there are no gaps, click Finish.• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again.I
Related topicsReplacing Ink CartridgesPrint Head AlignmentIf your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you
4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Head Alignment and press the OK button.You see this screen:5. Press one of the Start buttons to print
Parent topic: Print Head AlignmentAligning the Print Head Using a Computer UtilityYou can align the print head using a utility on your Windows compute
5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the numberrepresenting the best printed pattern for each set.• After
2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass.3. Check the back of the ejected paper to see if
Cleaning and Transporting Your ProductSee these sections if you need to clean or transport your product.Cleaning Your ProductTransporting Your Product
Product Parts - Back1 AC inlet2 LINE port3 USB port4 EXT port5 LAN portParent topic: Product Parts LocationsScanning, Copying, and Faxing from the Con
6. Open the ADF cover and use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean therollers and the interior of the ADF.220
7. Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use liquid or chemicalcleansers.Parent topic: Cleaning and Transpo
Caution: Do not place tape on the white flat cable inside the product; otherwise, you may damageyour product.4. Lower the scanner unit.5. Remove all t
Solving ProblemsCheck these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product.Checking for Software UpdatesProduct Status MessagesRun
Related tasksChanging Automatic Update OptionsProduct Status MessagesYou can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its
Related referencesPaper Jam ProblemsDocument Jams in the Automatic Document FeederWhere to Get HelpRelated tasksConnecting a Telephone or Answering Ma
7. Do the following, depending on the results of the product check:• If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the product is opera
You see this screen:3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select one of these options and press the OK button.• Fax Send/Receive Settings: Restores
Parent topic: Solving ProblemsNoise After Ink InstallationIf you hear noises from your product after installing ink, check the following:• The first t
Control Panel Setup ProblemsIf you have problems setting up the control panel, try these solutions:• To view LCD screen text in a different language,
• Your product works like a copy machine too. You can place a photo or document on the scannerglass, or load pages in the automatic document feeder (A
• You may need to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or accesspoint.• Check to see if access restrictions, such
Related conceptsWhen to Uninstall Your Product SoftwareProduct Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer WindowIf your product does not appear in the Mac OS
• If you are connecting the product via EpsonNet Setup and the WiFi light on your product is not solidgreen , make sure your product software was inst
Parent topic: Solving Network ProblemsRelated topicsScanningPrinting a Network Status SheetYou can print a network status sheet to help you determine
Related conceptsPrint Head CleaningPrint Head Nozzle CheckProduct Makes Noise When It Sits for a WhileYour product is performing routine maintenance.
Related referencesPaper Jam ProblemsDocument Jams in the Automatic Document FeederPaper Loading CapacityRelated topicsLoading PaperPaper Jam ProblemsI
4. Remove any jammed paper or torn pieces.236
Caution: Do not touch any buttons on the control panel while your hands are inside the product.5. Lower the scanner unit.6. Follow the steps on the LC
1 ADF cover2 Paper feederCaution: Do not remove paper jammed inside the ADF without opening the cover or you coulddamage the ADF.4. Leave the ADF cove
1 ADF cover2 Paper feeder5. Remove any jammed paper or torn pieces.239
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sleep Timer and press the OK button.You see this screen:4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to selec
6. Lower the paper feeder (but don't close the ADF cover).7. Raise the ADF input tray.8. Carefully remove any jammed paper.9. Lower the ADF input
Caution: Make sure you do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make surethe originals you load are not bent, folded, or curl
Nothing PrintsIf you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions:• Make sure your product is turned on.• Make sure any interface cab
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows TaskbarIf you do not see your product icon in the Windows taskbar, first try restarting your computer. If that
Related topicsReplacing Ink CartridgesPrinting is SlowIf printing becomes slow, try these solutions:• Make sure your system meets the requirements for
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS XSolving Page Layout and Content ProblemsCheck these sections if you have problems with the layout or content
Related tasksSelecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS XBlank Pages PrintIf blank pages print unexpectedly, try
Related topicsLoading PaperBorder Appears on Borderless PrintsIf you see a border on borderless prints, try these solutions:• Make sure you are printi
• Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, select Seewhat's printing, and select your product name again,
Slanted PrintoutIf your printouts are slanted, try these solutions:• Slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper.• Select a higher print qualit
1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings.2. Click the Maintenance tab and select Printer and Option Informat
• Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded.• Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your prod
• If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may appear on the reverse side of heavilysaturated or dark images. If one side of a sheet wi
• Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product.• Align the print head.• Clean the paper path.Parent topic: Sol
Print Head AlignmentRelated tasksSelecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Additional Layout and Print Options - WindowsSelecting Basic Print
Solving Scanning ProblemsCheck these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product.Scanning Software Does Not Operate CorrectlyCannot Star
Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correctConnection setting is selected, then click the Test butto
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original ColorsScan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail PreviewScanned Image Edges are CroppedParent topic: Solving
Straight Lines in an Image Appear CrookedIf straight lines in an original appear crooked in a scanned image, make sure to place your originalstraight
• Brightness• Histogram Adjustment• Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor.Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Pr
Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer, display adapter, and thesoftware you are using to see if they are affecti
3. Select the time period you want as the Sleep Timer setting.4. Click Apply.5. Close the Printer Settings window.Parent topic: The Sleep TimerEpson C
Cannot Send or Receive FaxesCannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your ProductParent topic: Solving ProblemsCannot Send or Receive FaxesI
Related tasksReceiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer)Connecting a Telephone or Answering MachinePrinting Fax ReportsSelecting Fax Communication Set
When to Uninstall Your Product SoftwareIf you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions fory
5. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Scan, then follow any on-screen instructions:• Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: Select EPSON Scan
Internet SupportVisit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) forsolutions to common problems. Y
Technical SpecificationsThese sections list the technical specifications for your product.Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life produ
Windows System RequirementsTo use your product and its software, your computer should use one of these Microsoft operatingsystems:• Windows 8• Windows
Related referencesPaper Loading CapacityScanning SpecificationsScanner type Flatbed, colorPhotoelectric device CISEffective pixels 10,200 × 14,040 pix
Parent topic: Technical SpecificationsFax SpecificationsFax type Black-and-white and color fax capabilitySupport line Household phone lineSpeed Up to
Single-sheetsSize A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm])A5 (5
Using Epson Email PrintWith Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone,tablet, or laptop. Just acti
Single sheets1 Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum2 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum3 Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum4 Bottom: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimumEnvelop
1 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum3 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum4 Right: 0.83 inch (21 mm) minimumParent topic: Techn
Dimension SpecificationsHeightStored: 8.7 inches (221 mm)Printing: 11.5 inches (291 mm)Width Stored: 15.4 inches (392 mm)Printing: 15.4 inches (392 mm
Environmental SpecificationsTemperature Operating: 50 to 95 ºF (10 to 35 ºC)Storage: –4 to 104 ºF (–20 to 40 ºC)1 month at 104 ºF (40 ºC)Humidity Oper
Wireless Communication Infrastructure modemodeAd hoc modeEthernet standard IEEE802.3i/uIEEE802.3az (the connected device should comply withIEEE802.3az
NoticesCheck these sections for important notices about your product.Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures thatcould affect the operation of the equipment. If this
interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this eq
Software NoticesOPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE1. This printer product includes open source software programs listed in Section 6) according to thelicens
netbase-4.29psmisc-21.5readline-libs-5.0sysvinit-2.86udev-0.093udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5util-linux-2.12usb8786GNU LGPLThis printer product includes the
3. Obtain the email address and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing,and enter this address during Remote Print setup
This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Berkeley SoftwareDistribution License ("BSD Programs").The l
This printer product includes the open source software program "ARC4" which applies the terms andconditions provided by owner of the copyrig
Copyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, ortransmitted in any form or by any
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS,IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY
Using Google Cloud PrintWith a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson wireless product.You can also print from
ContentsWF-2540 User's Guide...
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control PanelYou can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.To insta
4. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password).• Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed
Loading PaperBefore you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.Loading Paper for DocumentsLoading Paper for PhotosLoading EnvelopesPap
2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper.3. Slide the edge guide to the left.33
4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you areinserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first
Parent topic: Loading PaperRelated referencesPaper Loading CapacityLoading Paper for PhotosYou can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper.3. Slide the edge guide to the left.36
4. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you areinserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first
Loading EnvelopesYou can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]).1. Flip the feeder guard forward.38
2. Raise the paper support and its extension, pull out the output tray, then raise the paper stopper.3. Slide the edge guide to the left.39
Paper or Media Type Settings ... 44Placing Or
4. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left.5. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but n
Paper Loading CapacityPaper type Loading capacityPlain paper - Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Approximately 100 sheets *[216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inc
Available EPSON PapersYou can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3(U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadi
Paper Type Size Part number Sheet countEpson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40GlossyS041727 1005 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S0
• Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-glossBorderless Paper Sizes• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)• 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)•
Parent topic: Loading PaperRelated referencesPaper Type Settings - Copying45
Placing Originals on the ProductFollow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product.Caution: Do not place anything
2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing as shown. Slide the original tothe edges of the indicated corner.Note: You ca
1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward.2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.48
3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. The ADF light on the control panel turnson.4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the ori
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X ... 79Selecting Printing Preferences
Related topicsCopyingScanning50
CopyingSee the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.Copying
4. To print more than one copy, press the up or down arrow buttons to select the number (up to 99).5. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy,
Paper type loaded Paper Type settingPlain paper Plain PaperEpson Bright White PaperEpson Presentation Paper MatteEpson Photo Quality Self-adhesive She
Copying OptionsSelect the copying options you want to use for your copies.Note: Not all options or settings may be available, depending on other copyi
1. Load plain paper in one of these sizes: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7inches [210 × 297 mm]).Note: Load only the recomme
Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button.Parent topic: CopyingRelated topicsLoading PaperPlacing Originals on the Product56
Printing From a ComputerBefore printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its softwareas described on the Start
2. Select the print command in your application.Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, oranother
5. If you are printing a borderless photo, select Borderless. You can click Settings to accessadditional options for borderless printing.Note: You mus
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Paper or Media Type SettingsRelated tasksPrinting Your Document or Photo - WindowsSelecting Double-sided Printing Settings - WindowsPrint Quality Opti
Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosenor if you are accessing the product over a network o
5. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.6. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.No
1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Documentcheckbox and select one of these sizing options:• Select th
4. To add a header or footer to your document, select Header/Footer, then select Settings tocustomize the text and location.5. Select any of the Addit
Color ControlsLets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, andDensity, and individual color tones.
Header/Footer Settings - WindowsYou can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. Theitems are availa
2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your p
2. Click OK or Print to start printing.Parent topic: Printing with WindowsSelecting Default Print Settings - WindowsWhen you change your print setting
3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.4. Click OK.These settings are now the defaults selected for pri
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You see the maintenance options:4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting.5. Click OK to close the printer software window.The pr
3. Do one of the following:• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.• To disable the automatic
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS XSelect the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.1. Open a photo or document for printin
Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and theapplication you are using.5. Select the Copies and Pages settin
7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the imageabove for the Preview application.8. Select Pri
10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.11. Select any of the available print options.Print Quality Options - Mac OS XPrint Options - Mac
ExpansionIf you selected a borderless paper size setting, this option adjusts the image expansion settings tocontrol printing at the edges of borderle
Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from thepop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.Parent to
Managing Color - Mac OS XYou can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, orturn off color manag
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS XYou can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus.Color Matching SettingsEPS
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3. Select Driver.You see this screen:4. Select any of the available printing preferences.5. Click OK.Printing Preferences - Mac OS XParent topic: Prin
Warning NotificationsLets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software when ink islow.Parent topic: Selecting
2. Select the following options as necessary:Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7:• To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon.• To pause a
Cancelling Printing Using a Product ButtonIf you need to cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button on your product.Parent topic: Printing From a Co
ScanningYou can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files.Starting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan SettingsScanning with Mac OS X 10
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button.• Scan to USB Device saves your scan file on a USB flash drive a
4. To scan to your computer, you first need to select how you connected your product to yourcomputer:• If your product is connected directly to your c
Scan to USB Device Available options DescriptionsettingContrast –4 to +4 Press the arrow buttons to decreaseor increase image contrastDocument Orienta
• Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click theEPSON Scan icon.Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8,
Parent topic: Starting a ScanRelated tasksScanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image CaptureRelated topicsSelecting Epson Scan Settings89
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Starting a Scan from a Scanning ProgramYou can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scannedimage in th
Note: Epson Scan may start in a mode other than Home Mode when you first access it.Parent topic: Starting a ScanRelated tasksScanning with Mac OS X 10
Related topicsSelecting Epson Scan SettingsSelecting Epson Scan SettingsAfter starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customi
Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan SettingsRelated tasksScanning in Home ModeScanning in Office ModeScanning in Professional ModeScanning in Office Mo
2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original.Note: If y
5. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan.6. Click the Preview button.Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result i
Selecting a Scan Area - Office ModeYou can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can selectthe entire ima
2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area:• If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step.• To move the marquee,
Unsharp MaskMakes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges.DescreeningRemoves the ripple pattern that migh
2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/LineArt.3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your
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