Epson 520 User's Guide

XP-520 User's Guide

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ScanningYou can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files.Starting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan SettingsScanning with OS X Using

The scan options are displayed:4. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button.• To Memory saves your scan fi

• If your product is connected to your computer over a network, select the computer name from thelist.6. Press the start button to start scanning.Scan

Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control PanelChanging Default Scan Button SettingsYou can view or change the default scan settings you

scanning software. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads orCanadian downloads).You see an Epson Scan window

Starting a Scan from a Scanning ProgramYou can start Epson Scan from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan, andopen the sca

2. Select your product.Note: In certain programs, you may need to select your product as the "source" first. If you see aSelect Source optio

Note: In certain programs, you may see the program's scan window instead of the Epson Scanwindow. Select scanning options as necessary.Parent top

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan SettingsRelated tasksSelecting the Scan ModeSelecting the Scan ModeSelect the Epson Scan mode you want to use from

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2. To select image adjustment options or change your scanned file settings, click Customize, selectthe settings you want, and click OK.• To choose any

Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto ModeYou can select these image adjustment options in Epson Scan Full Auto Mode.Dust RemovalRemoves dust marks

You see this window:2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/LineArt.3. Select the Image Type settin

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

1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image:• Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can ch

• Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the previewimage.2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the

• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click anddrag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the

Backlight CorrectionRemoves shadows from photos that have too much background light.Dust RemovalRemoves dust marks from your originals automatically.T

A marquee (dotted line) appears on your preview image proportioned for the size you selected.3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selec

• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click anddrag the edge where you want it.Note: Manually adju

Scanning in Office ModeWhen you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format inyour operating system's Pi

2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original.4. Select

1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on thepreview image.2. Do the following, as necessary, to work

• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click anddrag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the

DescreeningRemoves the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. Thisoption improves results when scanning ma

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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

Available Image Types - Professional ModeYou can select these Image Type options in Epson Scan Professional Mode.24-bit ColorSelect this setting for c

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

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• Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place yourcursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then cl

• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click anddrag the edges where you want them. (Hold down 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)

A marquee (dotted line) appears on your preview image proportioned for the size you selected.3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selec

• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click anddrag the edge where you want it.Note: Manually adju

6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) or (OS X) icon next to the Target Size settingand select options as desired.• Scale: Reduces

If you will enlarge the image using Epson Scan's Target Size setting, you do not need to increase theResolution setting.• You will scan the image

Selecting Scan File SettingsYou can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Save Settings window. Youcan also select vario

• Click the Other button, click the Browse or Choose button, and select a folder.2. Type in a file name in the Prefix field. This name is used along w

Product BasicsSee these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.Using the Control PanelProduct Parts LocationsThe Power Off and Sle

TIFF (*.tif)A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTPsoftware.Optional SettingsOverwrite any files with

4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select anyother available scan settings as necessary.5. Sele

6. Click Scan.Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected.Available Scan Settings - OS X Image CaptureParent topic: ScanningAvailable Scan S

Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo ScanYou can scan documents or photos and upload them to Facebook and other online destinations, such

• OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Easy Photo Scan. Selectyour product and click OK, if necessary.You see a window

8. When you finish scanning, click one of the destination icons to upload the images.Note: You may need to click the arrow next to the icons in order

You see a window like this:Note: If you have already configured a Facebook account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select theSetting Name or Destination N

5. Select an album from the Album list.Note: If you cannot select an album, make sure the Setting Name is set to (No Selection), clickLogin to log in

You see a window like this:Note: If you have already configured a Picasa account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select theSetting Name or Destination Nam

7. Select an album from the Album list.Note: If you cannot select an album, make sure the Setting Name is set to (No Selection), click theLogin button

2The home button3 The LCD screen4 The arrow buttons and the OK button; navigate menus5The cancel button; stops copying, printing, or scanning, or rese

You see a window like this:Note: You must install Evernote before you can use it with Easy Photo Scan.Note: If you have already configured an Evernote

6. If you also want to save the images to a local folder, select the Copy the image(s) to a local foldercheckbox and select a folder.7. If you want to

You see a window like this:Note: If you have already configured a SugarSync account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select theSetting Name or Destination

6. If you want to replace existing files with the same name with the uploaded images, click theOverwrite file(s) with the same name checkbox.7. Click

You see a window like this:Note: If you have already configured a Web Folder account in Easy Photo Scan, you can select theSetting Name or Destination

9. If you also want to save the images to a local folder, select the Copy the image(s) to a local foldercheckbox and select a folder.10. If you want t

Note: With OS X, you also enter an email address and email text in the window. If you have alreadyconfigured email settings in Easy Photo Scan, you ca

3. Select the image format for the saved files from the File or File Type list.4. If there are options for the selected file format, click Options and

Setting DescriptionEncoding Specifies the encoding method.Standard: Images are rendered from the top to thebottom when displayed on a web browser.Prog

Setting DescriptionByte Order Specifies the operating system where the scannedimage will be used.Compression Specifies the compression format and leve

Adjusting Control Panel PositionYou can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to access. Raise or lower it to thedesired angle as

You see the File Save Settings window.7. Select PDF as the Type setting.8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window.

Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window:10. Choose one of the following options:• If you are scanning only one page, click Save File.•

Selecting the Scan ModeSelecting Scan File SettingsRelated topicsStarting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan SettingsRestoring Photo Colors as You ScanYou can

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Using Memory Cards With Your ProductFollow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product.Inserting a Memory CardPrinting

Memory Card TypesMemory Card File SpecificationsRemoving a Memory CardParent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your ProductMemory Card TypesYou can inser

Removing a Memory CardAfter you finish working with a memory card, you can check to make sure it is safe to remove it from yourproduct.Caution: Do not

Viewing and Printing PhotosSee these sections to view and print photos displayed on your product's LCD screen.Viewing and Printing PhotosPrint Se

You see a screen like this:8. Do one or more of the following:• Press the down arrow button to change the print settings. Then press the up and down a

Print settings Available DescriptionoptionsPaper Type Various paper Indicates the type of paper you have loaded; see the list oftypes paper types for

4. Select Quiet Mode and press the OK button.5. Select On and press the OK button.6. Press the home button to exit.Parent topic: Using the Control Pan

Print settings Available DescriptionoptionsScene Detection Automatic Optimizes the Fix Photo adjustments for specific types ofphotos; select the optio

You see this screen:5. Select one of the layout options and press the OK button.6. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select the Paper Size sett

10. To view and select additional photos for printing, repeat the above steps.11. When you finish selecting your photos, press the OK button.12. Do on

Jewel IndexPrints 24 to 48 thumbnail images on a folded jewel case insert.Parent topic: Printing Photo Layouts From a Memory CardPrinting Photo Greeti

6. Select Letter to print three cards on one letter-size sheet or 4x6in to print one card. Then press thedown arrow button.7. Select the type of paper

5. Place the template facedown on the scanner glass, with the blue triangle facing into the front rightcorner.6. Close the document cover and press th

Related tasksInserting a Memory CardTransferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your ComputerYou can transfer photos to and from a memory card inserted

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

2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.3. Select Ink Levels and press the OK button.The ink cartridge status is displayed.

You see this window:2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen.Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how y

1 Document cover2 Scanner glassParent topic: Product Parts Locations18

You see this window:4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen.5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Di

Checking Cartridge Status with OS XYou can check your cartridge status using a utility on your Mac.1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Pre

• 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

Ink color Part numberStandard-capacity High-capacityBlack (BK) 273 273XLCyan 273 273XLMagenta 273 273XLYellow 273 273XLParent topic: Purchase Epson In

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

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 cartridge from the package.Caution: Do not touch the areas shown above. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.7. Remove the

8. Insert the ink cartridge at a slight angle into the ink cartridge holder as shown. Then press the bottomof the ink cartridge down until it clicks i

Note: You cannot print with expended color ink cartridges using your product's control panel.Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - WindowsPri

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. (OS X 10.8/10.9

Product Parts - Inside1 Print head/ink cartridge holder2 Scanner unit3 Memory card slot4 Output trayParent topic: Product Parts Locations19

13. Select the Grayscale option.14. Click Print to print your document.Parent topic: Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color CartridgesConserving L

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

3. Select Setup and press the OK button.4. Select Maintenance and press the OK button.5. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button.6. Press the star

7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.Print head is cleanPrint head needs cleaning8. Do one of the following:• If there a

2. Do one of the following:• Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.• OS X: In the Apple menu or

5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.Print head is cleanPrint head needs cleaning6. If there are no gaps, click Finish.I

Related tasksRemoving and Installing Ink CartridgesCleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control PanelYou can check the print head nozzles using t

6. Press the start button to clean the print head. You see a message on the LCD screen during thecleaning cycle.Caution: Never turn off the product du

You see a window like this:5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle.Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it

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

Product Parts - Back1 AC inlet2 Rear cover3 Vents4 USB portParent topic: Product Parts Locations20

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press OK.4. Select Maintenance and press the OK button.5. Select Print Head Alignment and press the OK

7. Check the printed pattern and select the number representing the most solid printed pattern for eachset on the LCD screen.8. Press the OK button wh

You see a window like this:6. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the numberrepresenting the best printed pa

Cleaning the Paper PathIf you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink.1. Load a few sheets of plain p

Cleaning and Transporting Your ProductSee these sections if you need to clean or transport your product.Cleaning Your ProductTransporting Your Product

• Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may preventthe product from printing.• Do not carry the p

9. Close the output tray and front cover, then lower the control panel.10. Place the product in its original packing materials, if possible, or use eq

Solving ProblemsCheck these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product.Checking for Software UpdatesProduct Status MessagesRun

Parent topic: Solving ProblemsRelated tasksChanging Automatic Update OptionsProduct Status MessagesIf you see an error code on the LCD, see the soluti

LCD code Condition/solutionI-31 To make wireless connection settings from your computer, insert your product CD intoyour computer and follow the on-sc

The Power Off and Sleep TimersThe product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You canadjust the time

Using AirPrintPlacing Originals on the Scanner GlassRelated topicsWi-Fi NetworkingRunning a Product CheckRunning a product check helps you determine i

6. Select Nozzle Check and press OK button.7. Press the start button.The nozzle check pattern is printed.8. Do one of the following, depending on the

Resetting Control Panel DefaultsIf you have a problem with settings on the product control panel, you can reset them to their factorydefaults. You can

Parent topic: Solving ProblemsNoise After Ink InstallationIf you hear noises from your product after installing ink, check the following:• The first t

Solving Network ProblemsCheck these solutions if you have problems setting up or using your product on a network.Note: Breakdown or repair of this pro

• If your router or access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID), follow the instructions thatcame with your product to enter your wireless

4. Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Heresheet.• If you have replaced your router, reinstall y

• Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are correct. If the network status isDisconnected, check any cable connections and

• If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit Epson Scan, wait a fewseconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan cannot restart

Product Makes Noise, But Nothing CopiesIf your product makes a noise, but nothing copies, try these solutions:• Run a nozzle check to see if any of th

You see this screen:5. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not inuse. Then press the OK bu

• Do not load more than the recommended number of sheets.• Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product.• If paper jams when you pri

2. Pull out the paper cassette, then carefully remove any jammed paper.3. Make sure the paper you loaded is under the edge guides.4. Keep the cassette

2. Lift the scanner unit and remove any jammed paper inside.Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer.3. Close the scanner unit.4.

Paper Jam Problems in the Auto DuplexerPaper Jam Problems in the Auto DuplexerIf you see a message that paper has jammed in the auto duplexer, follow

4. Open the duplexer and remove any jammed paper from inside it.5. Reattach the duplexer.6. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error me

Paper Ejection ProblemsIf you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions:• If paper does not eject fully, you may have set the wr

• Run a product check to see if a test page prints. If the test page prints, check to see if your productsoftware is installed correctly.• In Windows,

3. Click the Maintenance tab.4. Click the Extended Settings button.5. Select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3, then click OK.6. Click the Monitoring Pref

• If printing becomes slower after printing continuously for a long time, the product may haveautomatically slowed down to protect the print mechanism

Incorrect Characters PrintIncorrect Image Size or PositionSlanted PrintoutParent topic: Solving ProblemsInverted ImageIf your printed image is inverte

You see this screen:4. Select Sleep Timer and press the OK button.You see this screen:5. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sl

Related conceptsPrint Head Nozzle CheckPrint Head CleaningRelated tasksSelecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Extended Settings - WindowsIn

Related tasksSelecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsIncorrect Characters PrintIf incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions befo

Loading PaperSlanted PrintoutIf your printouts are slanted, try these solutions:• Slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper.• Select a high

White or Dark Lines in PrintoutIf you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint:• Run a

• Avoid handling printouts on glossy paper right after printing to allow the ink to set.• Turn off any high speed settings in your product software.•

• Align the print head.• Clean the paper path.Parent topic: Solving Print Quality ProblemsRelated conceptsPrint Head Nozzle CheckPrint Head CleaningPr

Note: Higher resolution settings result in larger file sizes, which take longer to process and print.Consider the limitations of your computer system

Solving Scanning ProblemsCheck these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product.Scanning Software Does Not Operate CorrectlyCannot Star

• Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so,wake your system and restart Epson Scan.• Check the c

Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned ImageRipple Patterns Appear in an ImageScanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original ColorsScan Area is Not Adj

1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.2. Select Printer Settings.3. Click the Maintenance tab.4. Click

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

• Adjust the Auto Exposure setting.Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality ProblemsRelated topicsSelecting Epson Scan SettingsScan Area is Not Adj

Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a SlotIf a memory card does not fit properly in a slot, do not force it in. You may need to use an adapter withyour memo

• Make sure that the file sharing setting for your product is set correctly.Parent topic: Solving Memory Card ProblemsRelated referencesMemory Card Ty

4. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions:• Windows 8.x: Select Epson Event Manager and clic

Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax, Print & Scan,or Printers & Scanners window, se

Technical SpecificationsThese sections list the technical specifications for your product.Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life produ

Parent topic: Technical SpecificationsOS X System RequirementsTo use your product and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems

Color depth Color:48 bits per pixel internal (16 bits per pixel per color internal)24 bits per pixel external (8 bits per pixel per color external)Gra

Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - OS XYou can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer enters sleep mode.1. I

Single sheets - normal printing1 Margin: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum2 Quality border/top: 1.61 inch (41 mm) minimum3 Quality border/bottom: 1.46 inch (37

Envelopes1 Left/right margins: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum2 Top/bottom margins: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum3 Quality border/right: 0.71 inch (18 mm) minimum

Temperature Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)Ink freezes at 3.2 °F (–16 °C)Ink thaws and is usable after 3 hours at 77 °F

Dimension SpecificationsHeight Stored: 5.4 inches (138 mm)Printing: 5.4 inches (138 mm)Width Stored: 15.4 inches (390 mm)Printing: 15.4 inches (390 mm

Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH(without condensation) Storage: 5 to 85% RHParent topic: Technical SpecificationsInterface SpecificationsOne Hi-Speed

Canada Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1EMC: CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class BThis equipment contains the following wireless module:• Manufacturer: Ask

NoticesCheck these sections for important notices about your product.Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to thi

• Allow space behind the product for the cables, and space above the product so that you can fully raisethe document cover.• Leave enough space in fro

• When storing or transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down;otherwise ink may leak.Ink Cartridge Safety I

LCD Screen Safety Instructions• Use only a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.• If the LCD screen is dam

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and MoreYou can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even acros

WARNINGThe connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCCCertification or Declaration of this device

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may betrademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims

Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any purposei

3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using

1. Set up your product for wireless printing as described in this manual. See the link below.2. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network

A separate browser window opens.9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have anaccount, click Sign

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3. Click Add Device.4. Click the Register button that appears next to your product.5. Click Register on the confirmation screen. Your product's L

Wi-Fi NetworkingSee these sections to use your product on a Wi-Fi network.Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode SetupWi-Fi Direct Mode SetupWi-Fi Protected Setup

3 Computer with a wireless interface4 Computer5 Internet6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point)Select

• Press the cancel button to select a different wireless network. Then, press the arrow buttons toselect the name of your wireless network and press t

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode SetupRelated topicsChanging or Updating Network ConnectionsWi-Fi Direct Mode SetupYou can set up your product

Note: To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product fromyour computer or other device. Your product will reconn

6. Enter your new Wi-Fi Direct password.Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.• Press the up and down arrow butto

8. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on theLCD screen, then enter the password shown.9. Press the

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button.4. Select Push Button Setup (WPS) and press the OK button.5. Follow the instr

3. Select Network Settings and press the OK button.4. Select Print Status Sheet and press the OK button.5. Press the start button to print the network

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Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi ConnectionIf you have already connected your product to your computer using a USB connection, you can changeto a

Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) andpassword, and any network settings selected for the E

Loading PaperBefore you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.Loading PaperSelecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Pan

2. Open the front cover.3. Pull on the front cover to pull out the lower paper cassette.4. Slide the edge guides outward.43

5. Set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using.6. Do one of the following:• Insert paper in the cassette with the glossy or printable sid

Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge front guide and does not extend beyond thetriangle symbol at the rear of the cassette.7. Slide th

8. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it into your product.Note: Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. Do no

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control PanelYou can change the default paper size and paper type for each source using the control pan

Turning Off the Paper Setting AlertThe Paper Setting Alert warns you when the paper settings do not match the paper you loaded. You canturn off this f

Paper type Load up to this many sheetsEpson Premium Presentation 20 sheetsPaper MatteEpson Ultra Premium PresentationPaper MatteEpson Photo Paper Glos

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows... 73Image Options and Additional S

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet countEpson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500[216 × 279 mm])Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inche

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet countEpson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50Paper MatteLetter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50

• 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm])• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)• 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])• A4 (8

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Placing Originals on the ProductFollow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product.Caution: Do not place anything

Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.20inch (5 mm) away from each other and from the edge o

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

7. To view the print settings for the copies, press the OK button twice.You see the current settings:8. To change the print settings, press the down a

Paper Type Settings - CopyingSelect a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.Paper type loaded Paper Type settingPlain paper Plain Paper

• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])Parent topic: Copying Documents or PhotosCopying OptionsSelect the copying options you want to use for your cop

Selecting Epson Scan Settings ... 107Scan Modes..

Copying option Available settings DescriptionPaper Size Various sizes Selects the paper size for the copyprintoutPaper Type Plain Paper Adjusts printe

Copying option Available settings DescriptionDry Time Standard Provides longer drying time for 2-sidedcopies, if smudges or marks appear onLongthe fro

10. If you placed two originals on the scanner, press the left or right arrow button to view the secondoriginal, then press up or down arrow buttons t

Printing from a ComputerBefore printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its softwareas described on the Start

3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your prin

6. Select the orientation of your document.Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper

Print Quality Options - WindowsYou can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settingsmay be unavail

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.1

You see this window:3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.4. Click OK to return to the Main tab.5. Click the Print Density butto

You see this window:6. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The softwareautomatically sets the Adjustments optio

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Binding Edge OptionsSelect a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.Binding Margin OptionsSelect options that define

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - WindowsYou can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo o

• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings orturn off color management in your printer software.•

Custom Color Correction Options - WindowsYou can select any of the available options in the Color Correction window to customize the image colorsfor y

ICMLets you manage color using installed color printing profiles.No Color AdjustmentTurns off color management in your printer software so you can man

Note: These settings are not saved with your document.You can select to print the following information:• User Name• Computer Name• Date• Date/Time• C

You see the available Printing Presets on the left:2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.3. Click on a pr

Selecting Extended Settings - WindowsYou can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.1. Access the Window

You see this window:5. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print.6. Click OK to close the Extended Settings window.7. Click OK to cl

Always Spool RAW DatatypeIncreases print speed and may solve other printing problems.Page Rendering ModeIncreases print speed when printing is extreme

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You see your application's Print window, such as this one:2. Click OK or Print to start printing.Parent topic: Printing with WindowsRelated tasks

Checking Print Status - WindowsDuring printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to controlprinting and check

You see the printer settings window:3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs.4. Click OK.These settings a

3. Click the Maintenance tab.You see the maintenance options:4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting.5. Click OK to close the p

You see this window:3. Do one of the following:• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.• To di

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS XManaging Color - OS XSelecting Printing Preferences - OS XPrinting Your Document or Photo - OS XParent

You see the expanded printer settings window for your product:Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the appl

6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation.Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your applic

You see these settings:9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper

Print Quality Settings - OS XYou can select any of the print quality settings to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings maybe unavailable,

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Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS XDepending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings fromthe print win

Selecting Print Layout Options - OS XYou can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop-up menu on

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS XYou can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-upmenu o

2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The softwareautomatically sets the Adjustments options for that document

Two-sided Printing OptionsLong-Edge bindingOrients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper.Short-Edge bindingOrients doub

3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selec

Color Options SettingsManual SettingsLets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and selectsettings for Bright

You see a screen like this:4. Select any of the available printing preferences.5. Click OK.Printing Preferences - OS XParent topic: Printing with OS X

Warning NotificationsLets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for variousoperating conditions.Establi

You see the print status window:2. Select the following options as necessary:OS X 10.6/10.7:• To cancel printing, click the print job and click the De