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WorkForce® 545/645 Series User's Guide - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 2
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Contents WorkForce 545/645 Series User's Guide 13 Product Basics ...14 Setting Up the Control Panel ...14 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 14 Adjusting Control Panel Position 16 Changing LCD Screen Language 16 Turning Off Control Panel Sounds 17 Product Parts Locations ...17 Product Parts - Top - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 4
of the Printer Software Screens 73 Changing Automatic Update Options 74 Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 75 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 76 Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 79 Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 80 Selecting Page Setup - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 5
98 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 98 Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button 99 Scanning ...100 Starting a Scan...100 Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel 100 Scan to Memory Card Options 102 Changing Default Scan Button Settings 102 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 6
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan 141 Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR 142 Scanning Using OCR - Windows 142 Scanning Using OCR - Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5 144 Faxing...147 Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine 147 Setting Up Fax Features ...150 Setting Up Fax Features Using - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 7
Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone 182 Fax Send Options ...184 Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows 184 Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS X 186 Receiving Faxes...189 Fax Reception ...190 Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer 190 Receiving Faxes Manually...190 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 8
Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen 231 Checking Cartridge Status with Windows 232 Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X 235 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...236 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...236 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 237 Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 9
With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows 242 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 242 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows 243 Adjusting Print Quality...245 Print Head Maintenance...245 Print Head Nozzle Check...245 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 10
Main Tray 284 Paper Jam Problems in the Automatic Document Feeder 288 Paper Ejection Problems ...291 Solving Problems Printing from a Computer 292 Nothing Prints ...292 Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar 293 Error After Cartridge Replacement 294 Printing is Slow ...294 Solving Page - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 11
a Memory Card 310 Solving Faxing Problems...310 Cannot Send or Receive Faxes 311 Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product 311 When to Uninstall Your Product Software 312 Uninstalling Product Software - Windows 312 Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X 313 Where to - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 12
Ink Cartridge Specifications...321 Memory Card Specifications ...322 Dimension Specifications ...323 Electrical Specifications ...327 FCC Compliance Statement...327 Software Notices ...329 Trademarks ...333 Copyright Notice...333 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment 334 A Note Concerning Responsible - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 13
WorkForce 545/645 Series User's Guide Welcome to the WorkForce 545/645 Series User's Guide. 13 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 14
the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel Setting Up this manual show the WorkForce 645 Series. The instructions apply to both the WorkForce 545 Series and WorkForce 645 Series unless - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 15
15 The Scan button 16 The WiFi light 17 The Print Photo button 18 The B&W Start button in the Copy section of the control panel 19 The Color Start button in the Copy section of the control panel 20 The 2-Sided button (WorkForce 645 Series only) 21 The Setup button 22 The ? Help button 23 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 16
28 The Color Start button in the Fax section of the control panel 29 The Start Scan Setting Up the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 17
Off Control Panel Sounds You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel. 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. 3. Select Sound and press the OK button. 4. Select the Off setting and press the OK button - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 18
Product Parts - Top 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 2 Edge guide 3 ADF paper support 4 ADF output tray 5 ADF cover 6 Control panel 18 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 19
1 Memory card slots 2 Memory card access light 3 USB Type A port for external devices 4 Scanner glass Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 19 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 20
Product Parts - Front 1 Output tray 2 Output tray extension 3 Stopper 4 Paper cassette 5 Edge guides Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 20 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 21
Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Ink cartridge holder in home position Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 21 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 22
5 LAN port 6 USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Two-Sided Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing You can print on both sides of the page automatically, using the product's built-in duplexer (WorkForce 645 Series only). By loading your pages in the automatic document feeder (ADF), you - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 23
select the 2-Sided Printing option in the driver to help you with manual double-sided printing. • To print on both sides of the page from your computer, load plain paper or Epson Bright White Paper, and select 2-Sided Printing (Windows) or one of the Two-sided Printing settings (Mac OS X). Note: If - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 24
product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of fax and network data and settings. Epson is not - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 25
(SSID) or enter the name manually. Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, press the arrow buttons to select Other SSIDs and press the OK button. Use the displayed keypad to enter your network name, as described in the next step. 6. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 26
8. If you want to print a network setup report, select Yes and press the OK button. (Otherwise, select No.) 9. Press the Copy button to exit. The WiFi light should now be on, but not flashing. Note: If the WiFi light is off, you may have selected the wrong network name (SSID) or entered the password - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 27
Paper for Documents Loading Paper for Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper for Documents You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Close the output tray, if - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 28
2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. Note: If you are using legal-size paper, push the tab and extend the paper cassette. 28 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 29
4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your paper size. 29 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 30
5. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. 30 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 31
6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the cassette. 31 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 32
7. Gently replace the paper cassette. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper. 32 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 33
. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Paper for Photos You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Close the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 34
2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. 34 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 35
4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your paper size. 5. Load photo paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. 35 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 36
6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the cassette. 36 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 37
7. Gently replace the paper cassette. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper. 37 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 38
Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Envelopes You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 39
2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. 39 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 40
4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your envelope size. 5. Load envelopes, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown. Note: Make sure the envelopes are loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. 40 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 41
6. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tight. Note: Make sure the envelopes fit beneath the top edges of the guide. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too many envelopes in the cassette. 41 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 42
7. Gently replace the paper cassette. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper. 42 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 43
Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time. • If print quality declines when printing multiple envelopes, try loading one envelope at a time. • Do not load envelopes that - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 44
Series only). For manual two-sided printing, load up to 30 sheets. *** For one-sided printing or two-sided printing with the auto duplexer (WorkForce 645 Series only). For manual two-sided printing, load 1 sheet. Parent topic: Loading Paper Available Epson Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 45
Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 46
Type Compatibility You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes: Borderless Paper Types • Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided • Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 47
Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Doublesided Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Envelopes Envelope Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer; they do - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 48
Originals on the Product Follow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product. Caution: Do not place anything on top of your product or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals in the Automatic - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 49
originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder. 1. Open the ADF paper support. 49 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 50
2. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 3. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges. 50 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 51
4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. 5. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Note: If you're using the 2-up Copy layout, make sure the originals are loaded as shown: 51 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 52
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics Copying Scanning 52 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 53
Copying Options Copying Documents You can copy documents onto plain paper or Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF. 2. Load the paper you want to print on. Note: Load only the recommended number of sheets. 3. Press the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 54
quicker access, you can also press the 2-Sided button (WorkForce 645 Series only) to set two-sided print settings, the Reduce/Enlarge button to set print size settings, or the Quality button to set quality settings. 7. When you are ready to copy, press one of the Start buttons in the Copy section of - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 55
Photos, and press the OK button. You see this 5. To restore colors in faded photos as you copy, select On. If your photo or photos read the message, press the OK button to see how to place one or two photos on the scanner glass. 7. Place one or two photos on the glass as shown on the LCD screen. - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 56
to continue. You see a screen like this: To change any of the settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select Paper and Copy Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. 11. When you are ready to print, press one of the Start buttons in the Copy section - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 57
Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson • 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) • 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) 57 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 58
(WorkForce 645 Series only) Available settings 1>1-Sided 1>2-Sided 2>1-Sided Layout 2>2-Sided Borderless Reduce/Enlarge With Border 2-up Copy Custom Size Actual Size Auto Fit Page Quality Legal->Letter and other conversions Draft Standard Quality Best Description Uses the duplexer and - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 59
, if smudges or marks appear on the front of the paper when you print on the second side Adjusts the amount of expansion for printing borderless photos Automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation of photos Creates a black and white copy of a color photo Parent topic: Copying 59 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 60
software on Epson's support website. Printing with Windows Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Printing with Windows You can print with your product using any Windows printing - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 61
you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting. Note: You can also select the User Defined setting to create - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 62
and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting. 10. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox and select the options you want. 11. To print on one side of the paper and eject the printout facedown (WorkForce 645 Series only), select the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 63
For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job. 2-Up and 4-Up Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 64
Printing checkbox. 2. WorkForce 645 Series only: If the Auto checkbox is not automatically selected, do one of the following: • Select the Auto checkbox to automatically print your double-sided print job. • Deselect the Auto checkbox to print your double-sided print job manually by printing one - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 65
4. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 5. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 6. Click the Print Density button. You see this window: 65 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 66
to test the selected settings. 11. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Double-sided Printing Options - Windows Print Density Adjustments - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the available options on - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 67
User-Defined setting (WorkForce 645 Series only), you can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print quality of your double-sided print job. Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Increase Ink Drying Time Sets the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 68
to manually adjust the color correction settings or turn off color management in your printer software. 3. To add a watermark to your printout, select Watermark settings. 4. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Custom Color Correction Options - Windows Additional - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 69
with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects. ICM Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 70
-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in photos. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab. Note: You can create your own - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 71
for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print. 1. Click OK to save your settings. You see your application's Print window, such as this one - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 72
in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings. 1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings. You see - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 73
You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens. 1. Right - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 74
time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product driver and firmware. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 75
check for updates. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections. Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 76
Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 77
, depending on the version of Mac OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. 6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 78
7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 78 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 79
Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 80
OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 81
references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the popup menu on the print window. • To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 82
on the print window (WorkForce 645 Series only). Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network. This screen may be different, depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using. 1. Select one of - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 83
to test the selected settings. 5. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X You can select any of the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 84
.5/10.6/10.7 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software. 1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select one of the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 85
10.7 Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select from these settings on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software, or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 86
topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: 86 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 87
Resume. • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause Printer. • To check ink status, click Supply Levels. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select printing preferences that apply to - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 88
4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 You can select from these settings on the Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 89
Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 90
or photo as shown in the page setup window. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon. 6. To reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image, select a different Scale setting. 7. Click OK to close the window. Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Related references Borderless Paper - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 91
2. Select your product as the Printer setting. 3. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. In some applications, you may need to select Advanced before you can see these settings - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 92
the paper type settings list for details. 6. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 7. Select any of the available print options. Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Print Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 93
photos and graphics with good quality and print speed. High Quality For photos and graphics with high print quality. Best Quality For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Print Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select any of - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 94
the Border pop-up menu. Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings or Output Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window (WorkForce 645 Series only). 94 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 95
on other settings you have chosen or if you are accessing the product over a network. 1. Select one of the Two-sided Printing options. 2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 95 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 96
your printer software. 1. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select one of the available options. Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Color Options - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select from these settings on the Color Options menu. Manual - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 97
ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window. Off (No Color Adjustment) Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software. Parent topic: Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 You can select various - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 98
bottom of the print window. Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.4 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.4 During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 99
click Delete. • To pause printing, click the print job and click Hold. To resume printing, click the print job marked "Hold" and click Resume. • To check ink status, click Supply Levels. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X 10.4 Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button If you - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 100
selects suitable default scan settings, but you can view or change them as necessary. 1. Make sure you installed the product software and connected the product to your computer or network. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6/10.7, you must connect your product with a USB cable to scan using the buttons - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 101
, Windows Live Mail, Mac Mail connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, select USB Connection. • If your product is connected to your computer over a network, select the computer name from the list. 5. Press the Start Scan button to start scanning. Scan to Memory Card Options Changing - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 102
Legal A4 Auto Cropping Max Area Text Photograph Standard Best Vertical-Long Vertical-Short Horizontal-Long Horizontal-Short Description Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Changing Default Scan Button Settings You can view or change the default scan settings your product uses when you - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 103
or Programs > Epson Software > Event Manager. • Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Event Manager. 2. Click Make Job Settings. 3. Open the Edit Job Settings drop-down list and select the scan button settings you want to view or change. 4. Change the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 104
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings 104 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 105
cannot use Epson Scan with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7. 1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for instructions.) 2. . With Windows, do not select a WIA option for your product; it will not work correctly. You see an Epson Scan window like this: 105 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 106
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings 106 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 107
image adjustment options, and preview and size your scanned image. Professional Mode You can manually customize all available settings, and preview and size your scanned image. Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Selecting the Scan Mode Selecting the Scan Mode Select the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 108
Mode Scanning in Home Mode When you scan in Home Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. Note: You have to place your original on the scanner glass when using Home mode. 1. Start Epson Scan and - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 109
2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art. 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 109 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 110
, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired. Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related concepts Image Preview - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 111
of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 112
• Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 112 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 113
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, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 114
Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode Available Image Adjustments - Home preview image, only in your scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 115
so you can use it to help crop the image in the correct proportions. 1. Click the Preview button to preview your image. 2. In the Epson Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image to be from the Target Size list. Note: If you need to rotate the orientation of the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 116
3. Adjust the scan area as necessary. 116 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 117
Home Mode Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Office Mode as the Mode setting. - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 118
your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. To scan a 2-sided document in the ADF (WorkForce 645 Series only), select ADF - Double-sided. 4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your original. 5. Select the Resolution setting you - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 119
computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired. Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related concepts Scan Resolution Guidelines Related - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 120
1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 121
. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 122
by separating the text from the graphics. Color Enhance Enhances the red, green, or Professional Mode When you scan in Professional Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Professional Mode - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 123
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in the ADF (WorkForce 645 Series only), select ADF Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 125
Epson Scan Professional Mode. 24-bit Color Select this setting for color photos. Color Smoothing Select this setting for color graphic images, such as charts or graphs. 8-bit Grayscale Select this setting for black-and-white photos. Black your image again. 1. Do one of the following to select your - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 126
• Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 126 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 127
and drag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the Shift key as you resize the marquee to retain the same width/height proportions.) 127 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 128
Adjustments options in Epson Scan Professional Mode. Note: Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on the Image Type setting. Click the image adjustment icon to access additional settings. Click the + (Windows) or (Mac OS X) icon next to a setting to change the level of adjustment - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 129
tones, without affecting the highlight and shadow areas of the image. (For advanced users only.) Click the Color Palette icon to access the settings. Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR (Optical Character Recognition - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 130
so you can use it to help crop the image in the correct proportions. 1. Click the Preview button to preview your image. 2. In the Epson Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image to be from the Target Size list. Note: If you need to rotate the orientation of the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 131
3. Adjust the scan area as necessary. 131 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 132
area on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size. 6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) or (Mac OS X) icon next to the Target Size setting and select options as desired. • Scale: Reduces or enlarges your image by the percentage you - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 133
settings using the preview as a guide. There are two types of preview manually. If the Thumbnail checkbox is deselected, clicking the Preview button opens a normal preview. Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scan Resolution Guidelines If you plan to enlarge a scanned image so you can print - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 134
file on the File Save Settings window. You can also select various optional settings that control how Epson Scan behaves when you scan and save files. The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan on the Epson Scan window. You can also access the window by clicking the icon on the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 135
save your scanned image: • Click the button for one of the displayed folders. • Click the Other button Types and Optional Settings Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Available Scanned File Types and that is readable by Windows and Mac OS X systems using Adobe Reader, Acrobat, or other programs. - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 136
Epson PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider color range (does not affect the way the image displays on the screen). Tiff (*.tif) A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP software Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 With Mac OS X - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 137
4. Select your scan settings as necessary. 5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu. 6. Click Scan. Your scanned file is saved in the folder you selected. 137 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 138
Parent topic: Scanning Scanning to a PDF File Using Epson Scan, you can scan a multi-page document and save it in one PDF (Portable Document Format) file on your computer. 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 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 139
7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. 9. Click OK. Epson Scan scans your document and you see this window: 139 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 140
scanning only one page, window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the PDF file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 141
Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the color-restored file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 142
the instructions on the screen. Note: ABBYY FineReader is not supported on Mac OS X 10.7. Check the Epson support site at www.epson.com/support/lion (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support/lion (Canada) to learn about possible updates to the software. Scanning Using OCR - Windows Scanning Using OCR - Mac OS - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 143
used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 4. Click the Scan to Other Formats icon. You see the Select Scanner window. 5. Select your product and click OK. Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product; it will not work correctly. You see the scan settings - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 144
and processed into editable text, then you see the Save As window. 10. Select a name and a file format for your document your system. Parent topic: Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) Scanning Using OCR - Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5 You can use the ABBYY FineReader OCR program to convert - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 145
language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Language setting. 5. Select the type of document you are going to scan. Epson Scan starts in the last scan mode you used. 6. Select your scan settings and click Scan. Your document is scanned and you see the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 146
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 you selected, if available on your system. Parent topic: Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) 146 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 147
will erase all of your network settings and fax data. Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Setting Up Fax Features Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine You must connect your product to a telephone wall jack to - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 148
telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If your telephone line included a DSL Internet connection, you must connect a DSL filter to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your product. Contact your DSL provider for the necessary filter. 148 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 149
1 Telephone wall jack 2 DSL filter 3 DSL modem 2. If you are connecting a telephone or answering machine to your product using a second phone cable, remove the cap from the EXT port on your product. 149 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 150
rings your answering machine is set to answer a call. Any phone or answering machine must be connected to the EXT port for your product to detect an incoming fax call when the phone is picked up. Epson cannot guarantee compatibility with VoIP, cable phone systems, or fiberoptic digital services such - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 151
Sending Options Fax Printing Options Fax Communications Options Fax Report Options Restore Default Settings Options Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Selecting Your Country or Region Before faxing, select the country or region in which you are using your product. Note: If you change the country - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 152
Product Control Panel Selecting the Date and Time Before faxing, select the current date, time, and daylight saving phase in your area, and choose your preferred date and time format. 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. You see this - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 153
3. Select Date/Time and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Select the date format you want to use and press the OK button. 5. Use the number buttons on the control panel to enter the current date, then press the OK button. 6. Select the time format you want to use and press the OK button. - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 154
a selection, you return to the Printer Setup screen. Note: If your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST), you must change this setting to match the season. When you change from Winter to Summer, your product automatically sets its clock ahead one hour. When you change from Summer to Winter, it sets - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 155
return to the Header menu. 7. Select Your Phone Number and press the OK button. 8. Use the numeric buttons on the control panel to enter your fax number, up to 20 characters. You do not need to use dashes. For international numbers that require use of a + symbol, press the # button. 9. Press the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 156
press the OK button to select it. • To change the case of letters or select symbols, select AB12 Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Selecting Fax Send and Receive Settings You can select the paper source, fax quality, and other settings for incoming and outgoing faxes. 1. Press the Fax - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 157
Fax Send Settings or Fax Print Settings and press the OK button. 4. Change any of the available settings. 5. Press the Copy button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Sending Options Fax Printing Options Selecting Fax Communication - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 158
button. 4. Change any of the available settings. 5. Press the Copy button to exit. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Communications Options Printing Fax Reports You can run a variety of reports on your fax transmissions and print your speed - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 159
the OK button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons in the Fax section of the control panel to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Report Options Restoring Default Fax Settings You can restore your fax settings to their default - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 160
good scan resolution and print quality for most faxes. Provides best scan resolution and print quality for faxes of small print and line art. Provides best scan resolution and print quality for faxed photos. Adjusts the contrast for faxes; negative settings make faxes lighter and positive settings - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 161
2-Sided Scanning (WorkForce 645 Series only) Options Off On Description Lets you fax 2-sided originals placed in the ADF. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Fax Printing Options Select the Fax Print Settings options you want to use for faxes. Setting Paper - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 162
setting). Turns off Error Correction Mode (ECM). Transmits faxes at 33.6 Kbps (default setting) Transmits faxes at 14.4 Kbps Sets the number of rings before your product receives a fax. The default setting is 4. If Auto Answer is turned on and an answering machine is connected to the product, make - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 163
the Restore Default Settings option for the settings you want to restore. Reset Fax Send/Receive Settings Restores all of the default fax settings on the Fax Send Settings, Fax Print Settings, and Communication screens. Reset Fax Data Settings Erases the speed dial list, group dial list, header, and - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 164
You see this window: 5. Select Fax Settings for Printer. You see this window: 164 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 165
Utility for Mac OS X. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select the FAX option for your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 166
2. Double-click FAX Utility. You see this window: 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 information and select your fax settings. Note: For detailed information, select the Fax Utility ? icon. - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 167
Your Speed Dial List Creating Group Dial List Entries Printing Your Group Dial List Parent topic: Setting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists Creating Speed Dial List Entries You can create a speed dial list of fax numbers to help you quickly send faxes. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 168
you are adding and press the OK button. 6. Use the numeric buttons on the control panel to enter the fax number. You can enter up to 64 characters. 7. Press the OK button. You see this screen: 8. Use the keypad to enter a name for the speed - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 169
existing entry, select Edit, select the entry, press the OK button, and change the information. • To delete an entry, select Delete, select the entry, Panel Related tasks Entering Numbers and Characters for Faxing Printing Your Speed Dial List You can print your speed dial list for easy reference. - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 170
5. Select Speed Dial List and press the OK button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons in the Fax section of the control panel to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Creating Group Dial List Entries You can create a group dial - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 171
3. Press the arrow buttons to select Group Dial Setup and press the OK button. 4. Select Create. You see this screen: 5. Select the number you want to use for the group dial entry you are adding and press the OK button. You see this screen: 171 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 172
to select it. 9. Continue selecting speed dial entries as necessary. 10. When you are finished, press the OK button. You return to the group dial setup screen. 172 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 173
existing entry, select Edit, select the entry, press the OK button, and change the information. • To delete an entry, select Delete, select the entry, Panel Related tasks Entering Numbers and Characters for Faxing Printing Your Group Dial List You can print your group dial list for easy reference. - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 174
and press the OK button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons in the Fax section of the control panel to print the report. Parent topic: Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control Panel Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows You can set up your speed dial - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 175
5. Select Fax Settings for Printer. You see this window: 175 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 176
6. Select your product, if necessary. 7. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List. You see this window: 176 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 177
. Note: To edit an entry, select it and click the icon. To delete an entry, select it and click the icon. 9. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial, enter a name and fax number, and click OK. • To create a group dial entry, select Group, enter a name and - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 178
Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select the FAX option for your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility. 2. Double-click FAX Utility. You see this window: 3. Select your FAX product - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 179
empty entry. Note: To edit an entry, select it and change the information. To delete an entry, select it and press the Delete key on your keyboard. 6. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial, enter a name and fax number, and click OK. • To create a group dial entry - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 180
Fax Utility - Mac OS X Parent topic: Faxing Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel See these sections to send faxes using the product's control panel. Manually Dialing or Redialing Fax Numbers Selecting Fax Numbers From Speed or Group Dial Lists Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 181
press the Menu button. 5. Press one of the Start buttons in the Fax section of the control panel. If prompted, select where you placed your document (Automatic Document Feeder or scanner glass). Note: If your recipient's fax machine does not print in color, your fax is automatically sent in blackand - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 182
press the Menu button. 7. Press one of the Start buttons in the Fax section of the control panel. If prompted, select where you placed your document (Automatic Document Feeder or scanner glass). Note: If your recipient's fax machine does not print in color, your fax is automatically sent in blackand - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 183
press the Menu button. 6. Press one of the Start buttons in the Fax section of the control panel. If prompted, select where you placed your document (Automatic Document Feeder or scanner glass). Note: If your recipient's fax machine does not print in color, your fax is automatically sent in blackand - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 184
+4 2-Sided Scanning Off (WorkForce 645 Series On only) Description Provides good scan resolution and print quality for most faxes. Provides best scan resolution and print quality for faxes of small print and line art. Provides best scan resolution and print quality for faxed photos. Adjusts the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 185
change the Paper Size, Orientation, Color, Image Quality, or Character Density settings, click the Preferences or Properties button. Note: If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen. For more information about selecting fax print - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 186
instructions on using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 8. If you added a cover sheet to your fax, select a cover sheet style, enter your subject and comment information, then click Next. 9. Click Send to transmit your fax. Parent topic: Sending Faxes Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 187
. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. Select your product FAX option as the Printer setting. 4. Select the number of pages you are faxing as the Pages setting. Note: Leave - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 188
6. 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 the + button. • Click the icon and select a recipient from your address book. 7. Select Fax Settings from the pop-up menu. You see this window: 188 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 189
8. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax. 9. Click Fax. Parent topic: Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes See these sections to receive faxes with your product. Fax Reception Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) Receiving Faxes Manually Parent topic: Faxing 189 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 190
(Auto Answer) To receive and print faxes automatically, you can turn on Auto Answer mode. Check the Auto Answer light on your product to see if Auto Answer mode is turned on or not. To turn Auto Answer mode on or off, press the auto answer button. If an answering machine is connected, make - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 191
press the OK button. Note: Leave the answered call active as you receive the fax transmission. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to receive the fax. When fax transmission is finished, you see the previous LCD screen. 4. Press the OK button to print the fax. 5. Hang up the phone. Parent topic - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 192
Cards With Your Product Follow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product. Inserting a Memory Card Printing from a Memory Card Transferring Photos on a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Insert only one memory card at a time in one of your product's memory card - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 193
2. Insert your memory card into the correct slot, making sure the card is oriented correctly. 193 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 194
Note: Do not force the card all the way into the slot. Insert it only until it meets resistance. The memory card access light flashes and then stays lit. Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 195
Removing a Memory Card Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Memory Card Types You can insert these types of memory cards in your product. Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation for details on using it. Left Slot • Memory Stick • - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 196
• xD-Picture Card Type M+ • xD-Picture Card Type H Right Slot • CompactFlash • Microdrive Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card Memory Card File Specifications You can insert memory cards in your product containing files that meet these specifications. File format Image size Number of files JPEG - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 197
. 2. If your product is connected to your computer using a USB cable, do one of the following: • Windows: Open the My Computer, Computer, or Windows Explorer utility. Then right-click the name of your memory card (listed as a removable disk) and select Eject. • Mac OS X: Drag the removable disk - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 198
: To display 9 photos at a time on the LCD screen, press the Display/Crop button three times. 4. Press the + button to select the photo for printing. • To print more than one copy of the photo, press the + or - button to select the number (up to 99). • To crop, zoom into, or rotate your photo - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 199
. You see a screen like this: 6. Do either of the following as necessary: • To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select Print Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. • To modify any of the previewed photos, press the Menu - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 200
OK button. You see this screen: 3. Do one of the following: • Press the Print Photo button to immediately print one copy of all the photos on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy or Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss in this size: 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm). • To print one copy of all the photos on - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 201
5. Do either of the following as necessary: • To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select Print Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. • To modify any of the previewed photos, press the Menu button, select Photo - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 202
You see a screen like this: 3. Press the Menu button, select Select Photos, and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Select the Select by Date option and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 202 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 203
5. Select any date shown and press the right arrow button, then press the OK button. 6. To print more than one copy of all the photos taken on that date, press the + or - button to select the number (up to 99). Then press the OK button. 7. - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 204
necessary: • To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select Print Settings, press the OK displayed photo for printing, press the OK button. (Press the arrow buttons to resume or pause the slide show as necessary.) • To print more than one copy of the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 205
5. Do either of the following as necessary: • To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button, select Print Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. • To modify any of the previewed photos, press the Menu button, select Photo - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 206
Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen You can modify the quality and appearance of photos displayed on the LCD screen. The modifications affect only the printed copy of the photo, not the original file. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Photo Adjustments and press the OK - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 207
best matches your photo content Automatically fixes the red-eye effect in photos Applies a sepia tone filter to the viewed or printed photo (does not alter the photo data) Applies a black-and-white filter to the viewed or printed intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 208
Displayed on the LCD Screen You can change the settings used for printing photos displayed on the LCD screen. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Settings and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Select a print setting and press the OKbutton. 4. Select an - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 209
fit into the selected photo layout Off Turns off automatic cropping On Prints at normal speed Off Slows down printing to improve print quality Parent topic: Viewing and Printing Photos Printing Photo Layouts You can print one or more photos displayed on the LCD screen in special layouts on - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 210
3. Press the arrow buttons to select one of the layout options and press the OK button. 4. Press the arrow selected, you may see this screen: 6. If you see the screen above, do one of the following: • To allow your product to place the photos in the layout automatically, select Automatic layout. 210 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 211
• To place photos in the layout manually, select Place photos manually and follow the instructions displayed on the screen. 7. Press the arrow buttons to select the photos you want to print. 8. Press the + or - button to select one or more copies of each photo (up to 99). 9. To select other photos - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 212
card or other device is inserted. 1. Press the Photo button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Photo Greeting Card and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Select Select Photo and Print Template and press the OK button. 4. Press the arrow buttons to select the photo you want, then - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 213
letter-size sheet or 4x6in to print one card, then press the OK button. 6. Select the type of paper you plan to use, then press the OK button. 7. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to select your layout and frame settings. 8. When you are ready to print your greeting card template on plain - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 214
in the direction that your photo faces. 3. Load Epson photo paper in the paper cassette. 4. Select Print Greeting Cards from Template and press the OK button. 5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to place the template facedown on the scanner glass, with the blue triangle facing into the back - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 215
device. 1. Press the Photo button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Proof Sheet and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Print Settings, press the OK button, and select the necessary settings. 4. When you - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 216
. 2. Insert a memory card into one of the memory card slots. 3. Do one of the following to access your memory card files from your computer: • Windows: Select the Computer or My Computer utility, then select the removable disk icon. • Mac OS X with a USB connection: Look for the removable disk icon - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 217
. Caution: Remove the memory card before you change this setting or you may lose data from Setup button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select File Sharing Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select your connection storage device connected to the product, such as a USB - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 218
drive, if necessary. 4. Press the Photo button. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select Back Up Memory Card and press the OK button. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to disconnect the product from your computer and begin copying files to the external device. 7. When the backup is finished, you - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 219
. 1. Set up your product for wireless printing as described on the Start Here sheet. 2. Visit www.epson.com/connect to learn more about mobile device printing and check the compatibility of your mobile device. 3. Download and install one of the available printing applications for your mobile device - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 220
from your camera, you can select the print settings you will use for printing your photos. 1. Press the Setup button. You see this screen: 2. Use the arrow buttons to select External Device Setup and press the OK button. 3. Select Print Settings and press the OK button. You see this screen: 220 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 221
Back button to exit. After you select settings, you are ready to connect your camera and print your photos. Print Settings - Camera Photo Adjustments - Camera Parent topic: Printing from a Camera Connected to Your Product Print Settings - Camera Select the Print Settings options you want to use when - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 222
the image 2-up, 4-up, 8-up, or Print 2, 4, 8, or 20 photos on one sheet 20-up Upper ½ or Lower ½ Print one photo in the upper or lower half of the sheet Photo ID Prints 4 ID-sized photos on one sheet Standard Quality Provides good quality for most prints Best Provides the highest quality for - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 223
to turn off Fix Photo to retain the special color effects. Parent topic: Selecting Print Settings for Printing From a Camera Connecting and Printing From a Camera Before you connect your camera, make sure the product is turned on but not printing. 1. Remove any memory cards from the product. 223 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 224
to use for printing. 3. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the USB port on the front of your product. Note: You cannot use the USB port to transfer images from your camera to your computer. 4. Turn on your camera. You see this screen: 5. Follow the instructions that came with - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 225
Exif version 2.3 standard 80 × 80 pixels to 9200 × 9200 pixels Up to 9990 Parent topic: Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device Before you connect your thumb drive or device, make sure the product is turned on but not - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 226
there are folders on your storage media, select the folder you want and press the OK button. You can view and print your photos from the LCD screen. When you finish printing, make sure the access light on the drive is not flashing, then remove or disconnect it from the product. Caution - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 227
to work with your device. Caution: Make sure your portable device complies with USB 2.0 standards. Devices that draw more than 500 mA may damage your Epson product. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your device. Contact the device manufacturer for more information. 1. Turn on your product - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 228
on the front of your product. 3. Press the Photo button. 4. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Ruled Papers and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press the arrow buttons and select one of the note paper settings that shows a background photo (with or without lines) for the size paper - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 229
, press the down arrow button. Then press the OK button. 9. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 10. To print more than one sheet, press the + or - button to select the number (up to 99). 11. When you are ready to - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 230
size: • Notebook Paper - Wide Rule • Notebook Paper - Narrow Rule • Graph Paper 5. When you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 6. To print more than one sheet, press the + or - button to select the number (up to 99). 7. When you are ready to - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 231
Cartridges When an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it. You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old, if your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 232
Press the Copy button to exit. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your cartridge status at any time using a utility on your - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 233
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 may be able to continue printing temporarily. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 234
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 checkbox. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 234 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 235
your ink cartridges using a utility on your Mac. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 236
find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 237
before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out. Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 238
to remove it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. 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 into your mouth, spit it out and - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 239
Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or ink may leak. 6. Remove the cartridge from the package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge. Install the new cartridge immediately after removing the old one; if you do not, the print head may dry out and be unable - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 240
8. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 9. Close the cardtridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place. 240 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 241
the scanner unit. The print head moves to its home position and the printer starts charging the ink. This takes about 2.5 minutes. When you see a confirmation message on the screen, ink charging is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product while the Onlight is flashing or you will waste ink. If - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 242
With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows If you see a message during printing telling you that you can temporarily print in black ink with an - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 243
White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting. 11. Select the Grayscale option. 12. Click Print to print your document. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows The following window appears when black ink runs low and there is more - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 244
black, or No to continue using the remaining black ink for the document you are printing. • Click Disable this feature to continue using the remaining black ink. Note: If you disable this feature, it remains disabled unless you reinstall the printer software. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 245
quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 246
3. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press one of the Start buttons. After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen: 246 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 247
are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Finish Nozzle Check and press the OK button. Press the Copy button to exit. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Head Cleaning and press the OK button and - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 248
cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 249
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4. Click Print. 5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 250 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 251
Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 252
this screen: 5. Press the OK button. 6. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run, then press one of the Start buttons to clean the print head. You see a message on the LCD screen during the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. When the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 253
does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Load - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 254
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turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean 255 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 256
wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 257
Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the product. 2. Press the Setup button. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Select Head Alignment and press the OK - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 258
. 2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 259
4. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see one of these windows: 259 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 260
5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each set and click - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 261
in the product. 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 it is clean. 4. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Copying 261 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 262
sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your Product Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Close the output tray and Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper support when you are not - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 263
below) with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended). Caution: Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers on the strip. 5. Clean the scanner glass with a soft, lint-free cloth, moistened with a little glass cleaner. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the glass and do - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 264
use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Path Transporting Your Product If ink may leak. • Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the product from printing. - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 265
unit and check to see if the print head is in the far right position (the home position). If not, turn on the product, wait for the print head to move, then turn the product off again. 3. Lower the scanner unit. 4. Unplug any connected cables. 5. Close the output tray. 6. Remove all the paper - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 266
materials with cushioning around the product. Keep the product level during transportation. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 266 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 267
idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. You can select Download the Latest Software from the Home screen of this manual or visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). With Windows, your printer software automatically checks for - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 268
support. A printer's ink pad is nearing the end of its service life. The ink pads are near the end of their service life. Contact Epson for support. (To continue printing, press one of the Start buttons.) Communication error Make sure the computer is connected to your product and your software - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 269
Printer error Backup Error Error code XXXXX Condition/solution A fatal error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again. If the error continues, make sure there is no paper jammed in the product. If jammed paper is removed and the error continues, contact Epson for support. A problem - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 270
5. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button. You see this screen: 6. Press one of the Start buttons. After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen: 270 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 271
your printer software. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manual. If they do not work, contact Epson. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 272
and press the OK button if you want to cancel the operation.) Parent topic: Solving Problems Solving Setup Problems Check these sections if you have problems while setting up your product. Noise After Ink Installation Software Installation Problems Control Panel Setup Problems Parent topic: Solving - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 273
still in progress. If it is still in progress, contact Epson for help. Parent topic: Solving Setup Problems Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Software Installation Problems If you have problems while installing your product software, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 274
Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window Cannot Print Over a Network Cannot Scan Over a Network Printing a Network Status Sheet Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point If your product has trouble finding or connecting to a wireless router or access - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 275
. Verify connection using your product control panel. • If necessary, reinstall your product software and try running EpsonNet Setup again. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window If your - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 276
. • If you are connecting the product via EpsonNet Setup and the WiFi light on your product is not solid green, make sure your product software was installed correctly. If necessary, reinstall your software. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related tasks Printing a Network Status Sheet Cannot - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 277
to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on your wireless router or access point. Note: Epson Scan is not available for Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related topics Scanning Printing a Network Status Sheet You can print a network status sheet to help you - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 278
, but the product's On light is on, make sure your product software is installed correctly. • Make sure your product is level (not tilted). Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Your product is - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 279
Capacity Related topics Loading Paper Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product If you see a message that paper has jammed inside the product, try these solutions: 1. Cancel the print job from your computer, if necessary. 2. Press the OK button and follow the instructions on the LCD screen to clear the - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 280
3. Lift up the scanner unit and remove any jammed paper. Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 4. Squeeze the buttons to release the rear cover and remove it from your product. 280 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 281
5. Remove any jammed paper from the rear cover. 6. Open the rear cover and remove any additional jammed paper. 281 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 282
7. Remove any paper jammed in the rear of your product. Avoid touching the paper feed rollers. 282 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 283
Reattach the rear cover. 9. Lower the scanner unit. 10. Press one of the Start buttons to resume printing. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions. 11. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems 283 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 284
Related references Paper Jam Problems in the Main Tray Paper Jam Problems in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam Problems in the Main Tray If you see a message that paper has jammed in the main tray, try these solutions: 1. Close the output tray. 2. Pull out the paper cassette. 284 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 285
3. Remove any jammed paper inside the cassette. 4. Remove any paper jammed inside the paper cassette slot. 285 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 286
5. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper. 6. Replace the paper cassette. 286 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 287
7. Press one of the Start buttons to resume printing. If you still see a paper jam message, continue with these steps. jammed paper beneath. 12. Place the product back on its base, then replace the paper cassette. 13. Plug the product back into the electrical outlet, then turn it on. Parent - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 288
Paper Jam Problems in the Automatic Document Feeder If you have problems with document jams in the automatic document feeder (ADF), try these solutions: 1. Remove your originals from the ADF. 2. Open the ADF cover. 3. Remove any jammed paper. 288 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 289
Caution: Do not remove paper jammed inside the ADF without opening the cover or you could damage the ADF. 4. Leave the ADF cover open, then raise the document cover. 5. Remove any jammed paper. 289 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 290
6. Lower the document cover. 7. Raise the ADF input tray. 8. Carefully remove the jammed paper. 290 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 291
the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Main Tray Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • If paper - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 292
Not Appear in Windows Taskbar Error After Cartridge Replacement Printing is Slow Parent topic: Solving Problems Nothing Prints If you have sent a print job and nothing prints, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 293
necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your product name, select Open, right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Related tasks Running a Product Check Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar If you - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 294
an error light or error message after you replace an ink cartridge, try this solution: 1. Make sure the print head is in the ink cartridge replacement position. (The ink cartridge holder should be beneath the cutout in the product case, allowing access to the cartridges.) Note: If the print head is - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 295
or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 296
your printer software. • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of the nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure your product is selected as the printer in your printing program. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 297
option in your printer software to check your margins before you print. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Related - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 298
Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect characters appear in your prints, try these solutions before reprinting: • Make sure any interface cables are securely connected at both ends. • In Windows, clear any stalled print - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 299
in your printer software. • Align the print head. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 300
may need to replace the ink cartridges. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 301
Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 302
Head Cleaning Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Loading Paper Replacing Ink Cartridges - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 303
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4 Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Colors If your printouts have incorrect colors, try these solutions: • Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software. • Clean the print head. • The ink cartridges may - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 304
Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4 Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.4 Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson Scan Parent topic: Solving Problems - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 305
do, uninstall both versions and install one version. • If you upgraded your operating system but did not reinstall Epson Scan, try reinstalling it. Note: Epson Scan is not available for Mac OS X 10.6/10.7. Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7 Related - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 306
the Epson Scan Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting and scan again. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images If a line of dots appears in all your scanned images, clean the scanner - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 307
Quality Problems Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned images of printed documents. This is caused by interference from differing pitches in the scanner's screen and your original's halftone screen. To reduce this effect, adjust these Epson Scan - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 308
Problems Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your computer monitor because printers and monitors use different color systems: monitors use RGB (red, green, and blue) and printers typically use CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 309
using memory cards with your product. Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card Parent topic: Solving Problems Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot If a memory card does not fit properly in a slot, do not - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 310
problems transferring photos to or from a memory card inserted in your product, try these solutions: • Make sure you have inserted only one Faxing Problems Check these solutions if you have problems faxing with your product. Cannot Send or Receive Faxes Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 311
mail answering services, calls or faxes may be inadvertently received by your voice mail service. Parent topic: Solving Faxing Problems Related tasks Receiving Faxes Automatically (Auto Answer) Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Printing Fax Reports Selecting Fax Communication Settings - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 312
tasks Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine When to Uninstall Your Product Software If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions for your operating system. Uninstalling Product Software - Windows Uninstalling Product Software - Mac - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 313
instructions. Note: If you uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax or Print & Scan window, select your product name and click the - (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: When to Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 314
Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Speak to a Support Representative - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 315
for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Printing Specifications Scanning Specifications Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Fax Specifications Paper Specifications Printable Area Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Memory Card Specifications - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 316
and its software, your Mac should use one of these operating systems: • Mac OS X 10.4.11 • Mac OS X 10.5.8 • Mac OS X 10.6.x • Mac OS X 10.7.x Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 317
(legal) Note: When you scan a 2-sided document using the ADF (WorkForce 645 Series only), you cannot use legal-size paper. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Fax Specifications Fax type Support line Speed Black and white and color fax capability Household phone line Up to 33.6 kbps 317 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 318
: 203 × 196 dpi Color Fine: 200 × 200 dpi Photo: 200 × 200 dpi Error correction mode CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with error correction mode Speed dial/group or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 319
mm]) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]) 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm) 16:9 wide (4 × 17.1 inches [102 × 434 mm]) Plain paper and paper distributed by Epson 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) 17 lb (64 g/m2) to - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 320
Single sheets 1 Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 3 Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 4 Bottom: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum Envelopes 320 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 321
you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is used for priming the printer. Yields vary considerably - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 322
Memory Card Specifications Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation for details on using it. Compatible types CompactFlash Microdrive Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo* Memory Stick PRO Duo* Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo* Memory Stick - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 323
File Specifications Dimension Specifications Height Width Depth Weight (without ink cartridges) Stored: 8.9 inches (226 mm) Printing: 9.4 inches (238 mm) Stored: 17.6 inches (446 mm) Printing: 17.6 inches (446 mm) Stored: 14.2 inches (360 mm) Printing: 21.9 inches (557 mm) 17.6 lb (8 kg) Parent - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 324
for computers) Hi-Speed USB (for PictBridge-compliant devices/mass storage class for external storage) Note: Epson cannot guarantee the operation of externally connected devices. Parent topic: Technical Specifications External USB Device Specifications Note: Use only external storage devices with - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 325
DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW are not supported 128MB, 230MB, 640MB, 1.3GB Formatted in FAT, FAT32, or exFAT. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard Wireless security Frequency band Communication mode Ethernet standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WPA-PSK - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 326
wireless module: • Manufacturer: Marvell Semiconductor Inc. • Type: SP88W8786-MD0-2C2T00 This product conforms to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 327
epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. FCC Compliance Statement Software connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that you may connect on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 328
this information into your fax machine, follow the instructions for entering fax header information. According to the FCC's electrical safety advisory, we recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected. Telephone companies report that - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 329
of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code above, please see the "Contacting Customer Support" in Appendix or Printing Guide of this User's Guide, and contact the customer support of your region. You shall comply with the license terms of each open source software program. 329 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 330
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the license agreements of each open source software program for more details, which are described in OSS.pdf on your Printer Software CD. 4. OpenSSL toolkit This printer product includes software developed by the OpenSSL project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 331
.2 or its latest version ("Apple Public Source License Programs"). Apple Public Source License Programs: Bonjour Net-SNMP license This printer product includes the open source software program "Net-SNMP" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "Net-SNMP - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 332
conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "linux-ftpd". "linux-ftpd" Program: linux-ftpd-0.17 ARC4 license This printer product includes the open source software program "ARC4" which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "ARC4". "ARC4" Program: ARC4 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 333
SHA1" Program: SHA1 Parent topic: Notices Trademarks Epson®, WorkForce®, and Epson Supplies Central® are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson StoreSM is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 334
information is subject to change without notice. libTIFF Software Acknowledgment A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products Copyright Attribution Parent topic: Notices libTIFF Software Acknowledgment Copyright © 1988-1997 - Epson WorkForce 545 | User Guide - Page 335
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. The time cannot be modified by the consumer. Parent topic: Copyright Notice Copyright Attribution © 2011 Epson America, Inc. 10/11 CPD-34370R1 Parent topic: Copyright Notice 335
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