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XP-420/XP-424 User's Guide

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Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image ... 246Ripple Patterns Appear in an I

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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

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You see an Epson Scan window like this:Note: Epson Scan may start in a different mode when you first access it.Parent topic: Starting a Scan101

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Related tasksScanning with OS X Using Image CaptureRelated topicsSelecting Epson Scan SettingsSelecting Epson Scan SettingsAfter starting Epson Scan,

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Related tasksScanning in Full Auto ModeScanning in Home ModeScanning in Office ModeScanning in Professional ModeSelecting the Scan ModeSelect the Epso

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You see this window:104

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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FCC Compliance Statement... 265Trademarks...

Page 14 - Product Basics

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

Page 15 - Changing LCD Screen Language

• 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

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• 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

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

Page 18 - Product Parts Locations

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

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• 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

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

Page 21 - Product Parts - Inside

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

Page 22 - Product Parts - Back

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

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• 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

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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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You see this window:121

Page 27 - Using Epson Email Print

2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Reflective for documents orphotos.3. Select the Document Source setting indica

Page 28 - Using Epson Scan to Cloud

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

Page 29 - Using Google Cloud Print

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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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,

Page 31 - Using AirPrint

Click the + (Windows) or (OS X) icon next to a setting to change the level of adjustment.Unsharp MaskMakes the edges of certain image areas clearer. T

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Color PaletteProvides a graphical interface for adjusting mid-tone levels, such as skin tones, without affecting thehighlight and shadow areas of the

Page 33 - Wi-Fi Networking

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

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• 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

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XP-420/XP-424 User's GuideWelcome to the XP-420/XP-424 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.13

Page 36 - Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

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

Page 37 - Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

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

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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

Page 39 - Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

• 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

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

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

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

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Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo ScanScanning to a PDF FileRestoring Photo Colors as You ScanParent topic: ScanningScanning to Online

Page 44 - Disabling Wi-Fi Features

• Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. SelectEpson Software and click Easy Photo Scan. Select your product a

Page 45 - Loading Paper

7. Repeat these steps for each image you want to upload.8. When you finish scanning, click one of the destination icons to upload the images.Note: You

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

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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

Page 48 - Loading Envelopes

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

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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

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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

Page 51 - Paper Loading Capacity

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

Page 52 - Available Epson Papers

7. If you want to save the current settings, click Edit, or the Setting Name or Destination Name field,and select Save As. Enter a name for the settin

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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

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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

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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

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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

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5 The arrow buttons and the OK button6 The + and – buttons (increase or decrease the number of copies)7 The start button8The stop buttonParent topic:

Page 58 - Copying Documents or Photos

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

Page 59 - Paper Size Settings - Copying

You see a window like this:3. Select the image format for the saved files from the File or File Type list.4. If there are options for the selected fil

Page 60 - Copying Options

Note: The available settings may vary, depending on the operating system you are using.Setting DescriptionImage Quality Options Specifies the compress

Page 61 - Copying and Restoring Photos

Note: The available settings may vary, depending on the operating system you are using.Setting DescriptionByte Order Specifies the operating system wh

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1. Place your original on your product for scanning.2. Start Epson Scan.3. Select the scan mode you want to use.4. Select the scan settings for your s

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8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Optionsbutton to access additional settings.9. Click OK.Epson

Page 64 - Printing from a Computer

Parent topic: Scanning Special ProjectsRelated tasksSelecting the Scan ModeSelecting Scan File SettingsRelated topicsSelecting Epson Scan SettingsStar

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Related tasksSelecting the Scan ModeRelated topicsSelecting Epson Scan SettingsStarting a Scan157

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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

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Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light isflashing or you may lose data from the memory card.

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You see this screen:3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.You see this screen:4. Press the up or down

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Parent topic: Inserting a Memory CardRemoving a Memory CardAfter you finish working with a memory card, you can check to make sure it is safe to remov

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Related tasksLoading PaperPrinting from a Memory CardSee these sections to print photos from a memory card inserted into your product:Viewing and Prin

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The first photo on your memory card is displayed:3. Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through your photos and display one that you want t

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7. Do one of the following:• To change the selected photos and number of copies to print, select Select Photos, press the OKbutton, and select the nec

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2. Press the left or right arrow button to select More Functions and press the OK button.3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Slide Show and

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7. To view additional photos and select others for printing, press the arrow buttons and repeat theselections above.Note: Once you select a photo for

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Parent topic: Viewing and Printing PhotosRelated referencesPrint Setting Options - Photo ModeRelated tasksCropping Photos Displayed on the LCD ScreenC

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Print settings Available options DescriptionFix Red-Eye Off-Current Turns off red-eye correction for the current print jobOn-Current Turns on red-eye

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You see this screen:6. Press the up or down arrow button to select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper youloaded and press the OK button.7.

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8. If you see the screen above, do one of the following:• To allow your product to place photos in the layout automatically, select Automatic layout a

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Turning Off Control Panel SoundsYou can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel.1. Press the home button, if necessary.2.

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Picture PackagePrints one photo in multiple sizes on one sheet.Parent topic: Viewing and Printing PhotosScanning to a Memory CardYou can scan an image

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Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your ComputerParent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your ProductSetting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers F

Page 82 - Printing with OS X

Note: Your product's LCD screen does not update to display new photos transferred to the memorycard. Wait until the memory card access light stop

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Printing Personalized ProjectsYou can print calendars, lined paper, graph paper, or stationery with a photo background.Printing Lined Paper and Graph

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4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Personal Stationery and press the OK button.5. Press the up or down arrow button to select Lined Papers

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• Music PaperNote: View the images for each option to preview the design layout.7. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK butto

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5. Press the up or down arrow button to select Personal Stationery and press the OK button.6. Press the up or down arrow button to select Writing Pape

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8. Select the size of paper you loaded and press the OK button.9. Select the photo you want to use for your note paper and press the OK button.Note: T

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3. Press the left or right arrow button to select More Functions and press the OK button.4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Personal Stati

Page 89 - Managing Color - OS X

5. Press the up or down arrow button to select Calendar and press the OK button.6. Press the left or right arrow button, then press the OK button to s

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4. Select Sound and press the OK button.You see this screen:5. Select the Off setting and press the OK button.6. Press the home button to exit.Parent

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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

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You see this screen:3. Press the OK button.You see this screen:Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, i

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• If you want to replace an ink cartridge now, select Cartridge Replacement and press the OKbutton. When you finish replacing cartridges, press the st

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You see this window:2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen.Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product are brok

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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

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Related topicsPrinting with Black Ink and Expended Color CartridgesChecking Cartridge Status with OS XYou can check your cartridge status using a util

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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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Ink color Part numberStandard-capacity High-capacityBlack 220 220XLCyan 220 220XLMagenta 220 220XLYellow 220 220XLParent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Car

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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

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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

Page 101 - Parent topic: Starting a Scan

Product Parts - Top1 Sheet feeder2 Paper support3 Output tray4 Paper stopper5 Feeder guard6 Edge guide19

Page 102 - Selecting Epson Scan Settings

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

Page 103 - Scanning in Full Auto Mode

8. Lower the scanner unit and press the start button.The print head moves to its home position and the printer starts charging the ink. This takes abo

Page 104 - You see this window:

Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer UtilityYou can use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility to view on-screen instructions for replacing an ink

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2. Click the Ink Cartridge Replacement icon and follow the on-screen instructions to replace your inkcartridges as necessary.Parent topic: Replacing I

Page 106 - Scanning in Home Mode

Parent topic: Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color CartridgesRelated tasksLoading PaperSelecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsCancelling Printi

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6. Select On as the Permit temporary black printing setting.7. Click OK.8. Close the utility window.9. Load plain paper or an envelope in your product

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Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the papertype setting, and depends on other selected print sett

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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

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You see this screen:5. Press the OK button.6. Press the start button.After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen:198

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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

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1 Document cover2 Scanner glass3 Control panel4 Control panel release bar (beneath)5 Memory card slot6 Memory card access lightParent topic: Product P

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Related tasksLoading PaperChecking the Nozzles Using a Computer UtilityYou can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac com

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4. Click Print.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,

Page 116 - Scanning in Office Mode

Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean itwhen a cartridge is low. You must replace the ca

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You see this screen:6. Press the button to begin the cleaning cycle.Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.T

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If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off the product and waitat least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the pri

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You see a window like this:4. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle.The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the clea

Page 120 - Scanning in Professional Mode

6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.Print head is cleanPrint head needs cleaning• If there are no gaps, click Finish.•

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Print Head AlignmentIf your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark orlight horizontal bands, yo

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5. Press the arrow buttons to select Head Alignment and press the OK button.You see this screen:6. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet.

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Parent topic: Print Head AlignmentRelated tasksLoading PaperAligning the Print Head Using a Computer UtilityYou can align the print head using a utili

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Product Parts - Inside1 Scanner unit2 Ink cartridge holder in home positionParent topic: Product Parts Locations21

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You see a window like this:5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the numberrepresenting the best printed pa

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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

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

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• 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

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8. Lower the control panel by squeezing the release bar and gently pushing the panel down.Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeez

Page 130 - Image Preview Guidelines

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

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Parent topic: Solving ProblemsRelated tasksChanging Automatic Update OptionsProduct Status MessagesYou can often diagnose problems with your product b

Page 132 - Selecting Scan File Settings

LCD screen Condition/solutionmessage/codePrinter error. Turn power A fatal error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again. If theoff

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You see this screen:6. Press the OK button.7. Press the start button.After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen:8. Do the following, dependi

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settings. Check the other solutions in this book or try uninstalling and reinstalling your printersoftware.• If the page prints but the nozzle check p

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Product Parts - Back1 AC inlet2 USB portParent topic: Product Parts LocationsThe Power Off and Sleep TimersThe product enters sleep mode or turns off

Page 136 - Scanning Special Projects

3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Restore Default Settings and press the OK button.You see this screen:4. Press the up or down arrow butt

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Noise After Ink InstallationIf you hear noises from your product after installing ink, check the following:• The first time you install ink cartridges

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Control Panel Setup ProblemsIf you have problems setting up the control panel, try these solutions:• To view LCD screen text in a different language,

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• Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting to it from your computer oranother device.• You may need to disable the

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• If necessary, reinstall your product software and try running EpsonNet Setup again:1. Reset your product's network settings to their factory de

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Cannot Print Over a NetworkIf you cannot print over a network, try these solutions:• Make sure that your product is turned on.• Make sure you install

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Note: If you are using a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5GHz) mode. See your router documentation for inst

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Parent topic: Solving ProblemsProduct Makes Noise, But Nothing CopiesIf your product makes a noise, but nothing copies, try these solutions:• Run a no

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• If paper jams when you load only one or two sheets, try loading more sheets at a time. Do not loadmore than the recommended number of sheets.• If pa

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5. Lift up the scanner unit, and remove the jammed paper and any torn pieces.6. Lower the scanner unit and press the power button to turn the product

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2. Press the left or right arrow button to select Setup and press the OK button.3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Printer Setup and press

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Related referencesPaper Jam ProblemsPaper or Media Type Settings - Control PanelPaper or Media Type Settings - Product SoftwareRelated tasksCancelling

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• Open the Printer menu and make sure the product is not offline.• Open the Printer menu and set the product as the default printer, if necessary.• In

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Error After Cartridge ReplacementIf you see an error light or error message after you replace an ink cartridge, follow these steps:1. Make sure the pr

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• Windows: Click the Maintenance or Utility tab, select Extended Settings or Speed and Progress,and select the following settings:• High Speed Copies•

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Inverted ImageIf your printed image is inverted unexpectedly, try these solutions:• Turn off any mirror or inversion settings in your printing applica

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Related conceptsPrint Head CleaningPrint Head Nozzle CheckRelated tasksSelecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - OS XSe

Page 153 - Scanning to a PDF File

• Make sure the image size and the paper size are set correctly; if the image is small, the enlargementmay not be enough to cover the paper.Parent top

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Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - OS XSelecting Page Setup Settings - OS XSlanted PrintoutIf you

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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

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• 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.•

Page 157 - Starting a Scan

6. To change the Sleep Timer setting, press the up or down arrow buttons to select Sleep Timer andpress the OK button.You see this screen:7. Press the

Page 158 - Inserting a Memory Card

• 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

Page 159 - Memory Card Types

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

Page 160 - Removing a Memory Card

Related topicsReplacing Ink CartridgesSolving Scanning ProblemsCheck these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product.Scanning Software

Page 161 - Printing from a Memory Card

• 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

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Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned ImageRipple Patterns Appear in an ImageImage is Scanned Upside-DownScanned Image Colors Do Not Match Origina

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Straight Lines in an Image Appear CrookedIf straight lines in an original appear crooked in a scanned image, make sure to place your originalstraight

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• Brightness• Histogram Adjustment• Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor.Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Pr

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Related tasksScanning in Full Auto ModeScanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original ColorsPrinted colors can never exactly match the colors on your comp

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Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality ProblemsRelated tasksPlacing Originals on the Scanner GlassSolving Memory Card ProblemsCheck these solutio

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Memory Card SpecificationsMemory Card TypesRelated tasksInserting a Memory CardCannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory CardIf you have problems tra

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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 as the Power Off Time

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Uninstalling Product Software - WindowsYou can uninstall and then re-install your product software to solve certain problems.1. Turn off the product.2

Page 170 - Scanning to a Memory Card

Uninstalling Product Software - OS XIn most cases, you do not need to uninstall your product software before re-installing it. However, youcan downloa

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• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase• Computer configuration• Description of the problemThen call:• U.S.: (562) 276-4382

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

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

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Image data Color:16 bits per pixel per color internal (48 bits per pixel)8 bits per pixel per color external (24 bits per pixel)Grayscale:16 bits per

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Paper types Plain paper and paper distributed by EpsonWeight 17 lb (64 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2)EnvelopesSize No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm])P

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Borderless1 Quality border/top: 1.72 inch (43 mm) minimum2 Quality border/bottom: 1.40 inch (35 mm) minimumEnvelopes1 Left/right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) min

Page 177 - Printing Calendar Pages

Ink Cartridge SpecificationsNote: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and inksupplies are not compat

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Compatible types/maximum SD/2GBcapacitiesSDHC/32GBSDXC/64GBminiSD/2GB*miniSDHC/32GB*microSD/2GB*microSDHC/32GB*microSDXC/64GB*Voltage requirements 3.3

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You see this screen:3. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not inuse as the Power Off Time

Page 180 - Replacing Ink Cartridges

Rated frequency range 50/60 HzRated current 100 to 240 V model: 0.5 to 0.3 A220 to 240 V model: 0.3 APower consumption Standalone copying: Approximate

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Security protocol SSL/TLS: HTTPS Server/Client, IPPSFrequency range 2.4 GHzCoordination modes Infrastructure modeAd hoc mode; not supported for IEEE 8

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

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• 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

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• 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

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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

Page 186 - Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges

identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without adecimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlie

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electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipmentconnected to AC power sources and that this is a

Page 188 - 2. Lift up the scanner unit

Parent topic: NoticesTrademarksEPSON®is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and EpsonConnectTMis a trademark of

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Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of anyoptions or any consumable products other than those

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Using Epson Scan to CloudParent topic: Product BasicsRelated tasksUsing Google Cloud PrintUsing AirPrintUsing Epson Email PrintWith Epson Email Print,

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certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. Contact yourlegal advisor for any questions regarding copyright

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4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using.5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.Parent to

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3. After registering, sign in to the Epson Connect web page with the email address and password youselected.4. Select Destination List for Scan to Clo

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ContentsXP-420/XP-424 User's Guide...

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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

Page 197 - Adjusting Print Quality

Related conceptsWi-Fi Infrastructure Mode SetupWi-Fi Direct Mode SetupWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Related tasksLoading Paper32

Page 198 - 6. Press the start button

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

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

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3. Press the OK button to select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.4. Press the up or down arrow button to select the name of your wireless network and press the OKb

Page 201 - Print Head Cleaning

Your product should now display a Wi-Fi icon with connection bars in the upper left corner ofthe LCD screen.Note: If the Wi-Fi icon is not displayed o

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Peer-to-peer modeThe product communicates one-to-one with another Wi-Fi Direct capable device. When operating inthis mode, your product displays a Dir

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5. Enter your Wi-Fi Direct password.Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.• Press the arrow buttons to highlight

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You see this screen:7. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on theLCD screen, then enter the passwor

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Printing a Network Status Sheet... 40Changing or

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Using WPS to Connect to a NetworkIf you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) toconnect your pro

Page 207 - Print Head Alignment

3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Network Settings and press the OK button.You see this screen:4. Press the arrow buttons to select Netwo

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You see this screen:7. Press the start button to print the network status sheet.(Press the stop button if you want to cancel the operation.)Examine th

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3. On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a webbrowser.4. Enter your product's IP address into the add

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2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on theStart Here sheet.Parent topic: Changing or Updating

Page 211 - Cleaning the Paper Path

Loading PaperBefore you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.Loading PaperLoading EnvelopesPaper Loading CapacityAvailable Epson Pap

Page 212 - Transporting Your Product

3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end.Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed.4.

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6. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and beneath theline on the left edge guide.7. Slide the edge

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buttons to select Change, then press the OK button. Select the paper size and press the OK button,then select the paper type and press the OK button.N

Page 215 - Solving Problems

1. Flip the feeder guard forward.2. Pull up the paper support and its extension.3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper.49

Page 216 - Product Status Messages

Extended Settings - Windows ... 76Printing Your Docume

Page 217 - Running a Product Check

4. Slide the edge guide left.5. Load up to 10 envelopes printable side up and flap edge left, against the right side as shown.6. Slide the edge guide

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• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin, or that have plastic windows or exposedadhesive flaps.Parent topic: Loading PaperPaper L

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Available Epson PapersYou can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/ink3 (U.S.sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales

Page 220 - Solving Setup Problems

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet countEpson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100[216 × 279 mm])Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067

Page 221 - Noise After Ink Installation

Borderless Paper Sizes• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216

Page 222 - Solving Network Problems

Paper or Media Type Settings - Product SoftwareFor this paper Select this Paper Type or Media Type settingPlain paper Plain Paper/Bright White PaperEp

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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

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Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.2inch (5 mm) away from each other.Note: The edges of y

Page 225 - Cannot Scan Over a Network

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

Page 226 - Solving Copying Problems

6. Press the left or right arrow button to select one of the following:• Color: for color copies• B&W: for black-and-white copies7. Press the down

Page 227 - Solving Paper Problems

Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode... 113Scanning in Office Mode...

Page 228 - Paper Jam Problems

You can copy on these paper sizes.• 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)• 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])• A4 (8.3 × 11.7

Page 229 - Paper Ejection Problems

Copying and Restoring PhotosYou can restore the colors in faded photos as you copy them.1. Place your original document or photo on the product.2. Loa

Page 230 - Nothing Prints

You see this screen:9. Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through your photos and display one that you want tocopy.10. Press the + or – bu

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13. Do one of the following:• To change the display setting for the LCD screen, select Display Options, press the OK button,and select the setting you

Page 232 - Printing is Slow

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

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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

Page 234 - Blank Pages Print

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

Page 235 - Incorrect Margins on Printout

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows OnlyYou can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on th

Page 236 - Incorrect Characters Print

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. Print a test copy of your dou

Page 237 - Slanted Printout

Binding Margin OptionsSelect options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.Booklet OptionSelect a binding option to use when creating a fold

Page 238 - Blurry or Smeared Printout

Memory Card File Specifications... 159Removing a Memory

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• Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.Select the percentage in the % menu.2. Select one of

Page 240 - Grainy Printout

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

Page 241 - Incorrect Colors

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

Page 242 - Solving Scanning Problems

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

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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

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Parent topic: Printing with WindowsSelecting Extended Settings - WindowsYou can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send t

Page 245 - Image is Too Dark

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

Page 246 - Image is Scanned Upside-Down

Print as BitmapIncreases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, andother settings do not help.Skip Blank

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You see your application's Print window, such as this one:2. Click OK or Print to start printing.Checking Print Status - WindowsParent topic: Pri

Page 248 - Solving Memory Card Problems

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

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Print Head Nozzle Check... 197Checking the N

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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

Page 251 - Where to Get Help

2. Select Printer Settings.You see the printer settings window.3. Click the Maintenance tab.You see the maintenance options:4. Select the language you

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1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.2. Select Software Update Settings.You see this window:3. Do one

Page 253 - Technical Specifications

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS XSelecting Page Setup Settings - OS XSelecting Print Layout Options - OS XManaging Color - OS XSelecting Printing

Page 254 - Scanning Specifications

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

Page 255 - Paper Specifications

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

Page 256 - Printable Area Specifications

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

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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,

Page 258 - Memory Card Specifications

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS XSelecting Page Setup Settings - OS XDepending on your application, you may be able to select the pa

Page 259 - Electrical Specifications

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

Page 260 - Interface Specifications

Paper Feeding Problems... 227Paper Jam Probl

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1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window.2. Select one of the available options.3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu

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Color Matching SettingsEPSON Color ControlsLets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management. Selectthe optio

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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

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

Page 265 - FCC Compliance Statement

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

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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

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The scan options are displayed:4. Press the left or right arrow button to select a scan option and press the OK button.• Scan to Memory Card saves you

Page 268 - Copyright Notice

Note: To use this feature, you must first set up WSD (Web Services for Devices) on the computeryou want to scan to.5. To scan to your computer, select

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Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan IconYou can start the Epson Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to afile.• Win

Page 270 - Copyright Attribution

You see an Epson Scan window like this:Parent topic: Starting a ScanRelated tasksScanning with OS X Using Image CaptureRelated topicsSelecting Epson S

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