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    WF-M5194 User's Guide
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    Contents WF-M5194 User's Guide...11 Printer Parts - Inside ...19 Printer Parts - Back...19 Using Eco Mode ...20 Changing the Eco Settings ...20 Changing the Sleep Timer Settings 21 Changing the Power Off Timer Settings 22 Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More 23 Using Epson
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    Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing 42 Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows 42 Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows 46 Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X 46 Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings 47 PDL
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    Settings - Windows 88 Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows 89 Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows 90 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 91 Changing Automatic Update Options 92 Printing with OS X ...93 Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X 94 Paper Source Options
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    - OS X 104 Checking Print Status - OS X 104 Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows 105 Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows 106 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows 108 Selecting Additional Layout and Print
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    Panel 162 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 163 Cleaning the Paper Guide ...165 Cleaning and Transporting the Product 166 Cleaning the Product...166 Transporting Your Product ...166 Solving Problems ...168 Checking for Software Updates...168 Product Status Messages ...169 Running
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    Image Size or Position 191 Slanted Printout ...191 Solving Print Quality Problems ...191 White or Dark Lines in Printout ...192 Blurry or Uninstall Your Product Software...195 Uninstalling Printing Software - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows 196 Uninstalling Product Software - OS X
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    ...208 Symbol Sets ...211 Notices ...219 Important Safety Instructions...219 General Printer Safety Instructions 219 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 221 LCD Screen Safety Instructions 221 Wireless Connection Safety Instructions 222 FCC Compliance Statement...222 Trademarks ...223 Copyright
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    WF-M5194 User's Guide Welcome to the WF-M5194 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here. 11
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    Basics See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product. Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Using Eco Mode Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using Google Cloud Print Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook Android Printing Using the
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    1 The power button and light 2 The Paper Setup button 3 The Error and Data lights 4 The LCD screen 5 The Back button 6 The arrow buttons and the OK button 7 The Stop button Status Icons Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Status Icons Status icons may be displayed on the LCD screen depending on
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    Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel You can set an administrator password to lock the following control panel settings: • System Administration Setup settings • Eco Mode settings When the control panel is locked, you must enter the password to access any of the locked settings. 1. Press
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    to select Lock Setting and press the OK button. 9. Select On and press the OK button. Note: If you forget your password, contact Epson support for assistance. Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Follow these guidelines to
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    2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. You see a screen like this: 3. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button. 4. Press the down arrow button, select Language, and
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    . 6. Press the OK button to exit. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product. Printer Parts - Top Printer Parts - Inside Printer Parts - Back Parent topic: Product Basics
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    1 Rear sheet feeder edge guides 2 Rear paper support 3 Rear paper feed cover 4 Output tray 5 Cassette edge guides 6 Output tray extension and paper stopper 1 Paper cassette 1 2 Paper cassette unit (optional) 3 Paper cassette 2 (optional) Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 18
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    Printer Parts - Inside 1 Ink cartridge holder 2 Print head (do not remove) 3 Front cover (opened) Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Printer Parts - Back 1 USB port 19
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    2 Ethernet LAN port 3 Service port 4 Maintenance box 5 Rear cover 6 AC inlet Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Using Eco Mode Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the
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    You see a screen like this: 4. Select On and press the OK button. 5. Press the up arrow button. 6. Change settings as necessary. 7. Press the OK button to exit. You see the icon on the LCD screen to indicate that Eco settings are enabled. Parent topic: Using Eco Mode Changing the Sleep Timer
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    You see a screen like this: 5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to increase or reduce the number of minutes. 6. Press the left or right arrow buttons to move the cursor. 7. Press the OK button. Parent topic: Using Eco Mode Changing the Power Off Timer Settings You can have the product turn off
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    up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to learn more about Email Print, create your Epson Connect account, and register your product to the Epson Connect service. 3. Now you are ready to send and print emails to your product's Email Print address. Note: Go to
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    App Use this free Apple and Android app to print with networked Epson products. Epson iPrint lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages from your device or from popular cloud services such as Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive. 1. Connect your
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    Connect account when you installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect service. Note: Make a note of your product's email address. 3. Visit epsonconnect.com to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the Remote
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    . 10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page. Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, computer, Apple or Android device with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on using Google Cloud
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    or Android phone with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print device, download the Epson Print Enabler plug-in from Google Play. 3. Go to settings on your Android device, select printers, and enable the Epson plug-in. 4.
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    in Mopria Print Service app to print. Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Fire OS Printing (one of many Epson Connect Partner from your Windows (Windows 8 or higher) Surface RT or Pro tablet with networked Epson products. Epson Print and Scan App allows you to scan and capture images
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    Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 29
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    your computer using a wireless router or access point. The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network. 1 Epson product 2 Wireless router or access point 30
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    wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software. The installer program guides you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is
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    the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other Networks and press the OK button. Use the printer's buttons to enter your network name. 4. Enter your wireless password using the control panel buttons. Note: The network
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    You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point. 1 Epson product 2 Computer with a wireless interface 3 Other wireless device Your product automatically selects one of these modes to communicate with your
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    Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and a computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point. Note: You may need to enable the Wi-Fi Direct
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    6. Enter a Wi-Fi Direct password using the control panel buttons. Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long. • To enter letters or symbols, press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through characters, and press the right arrow button to select one. • To enter
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    11. Press the Back button to return to the Home screen. You see the connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly to your product from your computer or device. Note: If the connection symbol is not displayed on the LCD screen, Wi-Fi Direct mode is not enabled. Repeat
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    Push Button Setup (WPS), and press the OK button. 3. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. 4. Press the Back button You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network. 1. Press the up or down
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    printing the network status sheet. Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Changing or Updating Network Connections See these more information on the Web Config utility, see the Administrator's Guide. 38
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    the USB cable from your product. 2. Uninstall your product software. 3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Changing
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    up printer for the first time. 9. Continue following the rest of the on-screen instructions. problem with your network connection. Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services
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    You see this screen: 2. Press the down arrow button, select Disable Wi-Fi, and press the OK button. 3. Press the up arrow button to disable Wi-Fi. 4. Press the OK button when complete. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections 41
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    Software - OS X Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows The Epson Universal Print Driver supports multiple printer languages, such as PCL and ESC/P-R, and can be installed on a Windows
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    the on-screen instructions until you see this screen: 4. Select Yes: Network connection and click OK. Note: Select the Set Default of Printer Control Language to PCL6 checkbox if you want to set the default printer language to PCL6. Leave this option deselected to set the printer language to ESC
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    one of the following: • If you are installing one product, make sure Add EPSON Universal Print Driver is selected and continue with the next step. • If you are installing more than one product, select Add found printers and go to step 9. Note: You can customize and filter your product search results
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    create a new port automatically. 7. Select the product you want to install from the Found Printers list. Note: Deselect the Set as default printer checkbox if you do not want the product to be set as your default printer. 8. Click OK, then skip the remaining steps. 9. If you are installing more than
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    printer software. 1. Download the Drivers and Utilities Combo Package - PS3 PostScript from epson.com/support/wfm5194downloads. 2. Double-click the downloaded package. 3. Click OK. 4. Click Accept. 5. Click Install. 6. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. Parent topic: Enabling Epson
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    Click Agree. 6. Click Install. 7. If necessary, enter the administrator password. 8. Click Start and follow the on-screen instructions. Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings You can select settings for PCL
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    see a screen like this: 5. Select an option, then select the settings you want to use. PDL Print Configuration Options Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing PDL Print Configuration Options Select the PDL Print Configuration options you want to use for PCL
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    for double-sided documents. Ejects paper automatically when printing is stopped during a print job. Selects duplex printing. Uses a font preinstalled on the printer. Uses a font you have downloaded. Selects the default font number for the default font source. Selects the default font pitch if the
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    determined based on the size of the first page. Parent topic: Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings You can select printer language and interface settings using the control panel on the product. Note: These settings can be locked by an
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    . You see a screen like this: 4. Select the Printing Language and other settings you want to use. Printer Language and Interface Options Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing Printer Language and Interface Options Select the settings you want to use. 51
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    Printer Settings option Available settings USB I/F Timeout Setting 0.5 to 300 seconds Printing Language Auto PCL PS3 PDF PC for the USB or network interface. Select whether to allow USB communication with the product. Parent topic: Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings 52
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    only plain paper when printing with the PCL or PostScript (PS3) printer software. Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette Loading Paper or Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control
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    2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. 54
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    Note: If you are using legal-size paper or larger, squeeze the tab and extend the paper cassette. 4. Slide the edge guide to your paper size. 55
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    the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette. 6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load
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    7. Gently insert the paper cassette. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. When prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you just loaded and press the OK button. 9. Extend the output tray and open the paper
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    or pre-printed paper top edge first. • 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 Related tasks Loading Paper or Envelopes in the Rear Paper
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    2. Pull up the paper support for the rear paper feed slot. 3. Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward. 4. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. 59
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    5. Do one of the following: • Insert paper, printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the tray. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the slot. Note: You can load one sheet of binder paper with holes on one
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    flap facing down and the flap edge to the left, in the center of the slot. 6. Slide the edge guides against the paper or envelope, but not too tightly. 7. Select the size and type of paper you just loaded paper top edge first. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guides. 61
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    trouble package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Letterhead Recycled paper Color paper Preprinted paper Epson Bright White Paper Loading capacity - paper [216 × 356 mm]) 200 sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte - Loading capacity - rear paper feed slot 80
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    [210 × 297 mm]) 5 sheets for manual two-sided printing 1 sheet Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) 20 sheets 10 envelopes Parent topic: Loading Paper Available Epson Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also
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    [216 × 356 mm]) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm]) Part number S042384 S041062
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    Paper Paper Type Settings - Control Panel For this paper Select this Paper Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letterhead paper Letterhead Recycled paper Recycled Color paper Color Preprinted paper Preprinted Envelopes Envelope
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    Type Settings - Printing Software For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper / Bright White Paper Epson Bright White Paper Letterhead paper Letterhead Recycled paper Recycled Color paper Color Preprinted paper Preprinted Envelopes Envelope
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    the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. You see this screen: 3. Select Printer Settings and press the OK button. 4. Select Paper Source Settings and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 5. Select the
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    Paper Source Settings Options Parent topic: Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator Paper Source Settings Options Select the Paper Source Settings options you want to use for your print jobs. Paper Source Available settings Settings option Rear Paper Feed Normal Priority Last A4/Letter
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    You see this screen: 3. Press the down arrow button, select Universal Print Settings, and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Adjust the settings as necessary. 5. When you are finished, press the Back button to return to the Home screen. Universal Print Settings Options Parent topic:
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    Description Language drivers. Parent topic: Selecting Universal Print Settings Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette Follow these instructions to add the optional paper cassette to your product. Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette Enabling the Optional Paper Cassette
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    Second Paper Cassette Enabling the Optional Paper Cassette - Windows You need to enable the optional paper cassette unit before you can use it with the printer software. 71
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    Note: If you are using the Epson Universal Print Driver or PostScript (PS3) printer software, see the sections covering that software in this manual to enable the optional cassette unit. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Right-click and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and
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    . Parent topic: Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette Related tasks Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Enabling the Optional Paper Cassette - PostScript Printer Software - Windows Enabling the Optional Paper Cassette - OS X You need to enable
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    to enable the optional cassette unit. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. 2. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. 3. Select Driver or Options. You see a screen like this: 4. Select the optional cassette
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    updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software instructions. Printing with Windows Printing with OS X Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer
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    help utility for details. 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded
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    6. Select the orientation of your document. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape. 7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 8. Select the Quality
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    Auto Select Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size. Paper Cassette 1 Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source. Paper Cassette 2 Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source. Rear Paper Feed Slot Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper
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    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. 1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing: • Auto (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically
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    You see this window: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 80
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    return to the Main tab. 9. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 10. 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
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    Binding Margin Options Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding. Start Page Selects whether printing starts on the front or back page. Create Folded Booklet Options Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet. Parent topic:
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    Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More Options tab. 1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select one of these
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    Note: Click the Add/Delete button to create your own watermark, and click the Settings button to customize the watermark. • Header/Footer: adds information such as the date and time to the top or bottom of your printout Note: Click the Settings button to customize the text and location of the header
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    High Speed Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality. Mirror Image Flips the printed image left to right. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers
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    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 preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button. 1. Click the Main or More Options tab. 86
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    You see the available Printing Presets on the left: 2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings. 3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 87
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    to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4. Click the Extended Settings button. 88
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    5. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print. 6. Click OK to close the Extended Settings window. 7. Click OK to close the printer software window. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready
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    your Windows programs, you can select new default print settings. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings. 90
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    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. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the
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    You see the maintenance options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
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    choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Checking for Software Updates idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings
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    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 as the Printer setting. 4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window. 94
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    You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select
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    6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on
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    9. Select the Paper Source you wish to print from. 10. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting. Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list for details. 11. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 12. Select any
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    Draft For draft printing on plain paper. Normal For everyday text and image printing. Quality For text and graphics with increased quality and print speed. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Depending on your application, you may be able to
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    Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X 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 number of pages in the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu. To arrange the
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    are printing as the Document Type setting. The software automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type. 3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen. 4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 5. Follow any
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    Color - OS X You can adjust the Color Matching 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 available options. Color Matching Options - OS X 101
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    can customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window. EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management. Parent topic: Managing Color - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X You can
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    You see a screen like this: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Printing Preferences - OS X You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab. Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from smearing
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    Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various operating conditions. Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless you experience
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    Driver - Windows Selecting Maintenance Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Adding Network Printers - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Parent
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    . 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Right-click and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Printer properties. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and
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    , such as an optional cassette unit. The product's settings and other information appears in the Current Printer Information area. 4. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Related tasks Enabling the Optional Paper Cassette - Windows Enabling the Optional
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    screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. If necessary, select EPSON Universal Print Driver as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the
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    as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select Job Arranger Lite. Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Paper Source Options - Windows Print Quality Options - Windows
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    Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Epson Universal Print Driver Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More Options tab. Note:
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    cleared from the product's memory after printing. 5. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print. Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Related references Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows Header/Footer Settings - Windows 111
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    Selecting Maintenance Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows You can select check pattern to check for clogged nozzles. • Head Cleaning lets you clean the print head. • Network printer search lets you search for and connect to a product on the network. • Job Arranger Lite lets you
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    any optional equipment installed. • Language lets you change the language of the printer software screens. Extended Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning
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    Spool RAW Datatype Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems. Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing is extremely select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Print Preferences. • Windows 8.x:
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    Universal Print Driver, and select Printing Preferences. • Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Printing Preferences. You see the printer settings window: Note: For more information about a setting, right-click it and select Help
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    . 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Right-click and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Printer properties. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and
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    , select the setting option you want to use for each locked setting. 6. Click OK. Epson Universal Print Driver Locked Setting Options Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Epson Universal Print Driver Locked Setting Options Select the options you want to use for any
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    . 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Right-click and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Printer properties. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and
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    • Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Properties. 2. Click the Optional Settings tab. You see this window: 3. Click Network printer search. 4. When you see the search results, select Add found printers. 119
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    to add. 6. Click Add to Printer Folder. The selected printer or printers appear in the lower section of the screen. 7. Select the checkbox next to the product you want to make your default printer, if necessary. 8. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows 120
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    is connected via USB, you will need to install the standard Epson printer software. To download the standard Epson printer software, go to epson.com/support/wfm5194downloads. Enabling the Optional Paper Cassette - PostScript Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript
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    Lower Cassette Unit setting. 4. Click OK. The optional paper cassette is now enabled. Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Related tasks Enabling the Optional Paper Cassette - Windows Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows 122
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    . See your application's help utility for details. 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use, and then click the Preferences button. You see the Layout tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the orientation of your document. 5. To print on both sides of the
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    Source that matches where you loaded the paper you want to print on. 11. Select Plain as the Media setting. Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper printing on these paper and envelope sizes: • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) • No
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    Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows You can select a variety of the PostScript Options heading to access the advanced PostScript printer software features. 7. Select any of the remaining Printer Features options to customize your printouts. 125
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    settings. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Right-click and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name and select Printer properties. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and
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    these sections. Note: The PostScript printer software supports products that are connected via Ethernet. If your product is connected via USB, you will need to install the standard Epson printer software. To download the standard Epson printer software, go to epson.com/support/wfm5194downloads . 127
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    cassette unit, you need to enable it before you can use it with the PS3 printer software. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. 2. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. 3. Select Driver or Options. You see
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    optional paper cassette is now enabled. Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X Related tasks Enabling the Optional Paper Cassette - OS X Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want
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    You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select
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    6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on
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    10. Select Printer Features from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 11. Select Plain as the MediaType setting. Note: The PostScript printer software supports plain paper printing on these paper and envelope sizes: • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) 132
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    of the available print options. Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - PostScript Printer Software - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - PostScript
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    Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - PostScript Printer Software - OS X You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by
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    size checkbox and select a paper size from the Destination Paper Size pop-up menu. Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X Managing Color - PostScript Printer Software - OS X You can adjust the Color Matching settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout. 135
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    the active color profile. • To use the product's default color matching, select In printer. Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - PostScript Printer Software - OS X Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to
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    Click Print at the bottom of the print window. Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - OS X Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job,
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    . • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause or Pause Printer. • To display other printer information, click Settings or Supply Levels. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - PostScript Printer Software - OS X Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button If you need to cancel
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    ink cartridge is expended or the maintenance box is at the end of its service life, you need to replace it. You may also need to replace a printer buttons or the utilities included with the standard Epson printer software. To download the standard Epson printer software, go to epson.com/support
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    2. Select Ink Level and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 3. To exit, press the OK button. Parent topic: Check Status of the Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Related tasks Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Box Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box
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    as indicated on the screen. Note: If the cartridge installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the Windows
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    window: 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. 6. Click OK. Parent topic: Check Status of the Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Related tasks Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD
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    a utility on your Mac. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see this window: 143
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    7766). Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly. The cartridge included with the printer is designed for printer setup and not for resale. After some
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    : Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge Make sure you have your replacement cartridge handy before you begin. You must install the new cartridge immediately after removing the old one. Caution: Leave your old cartridge in the printer until you
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    4. Push the ink cartridge in, then release it and pull it out of the slot. Note: Dispose of the used cartridge 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
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    5. 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 to print. 6. Gently shake the ink cartridge horizontally for about five seconds
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    finished, close the front cover. The product starts charging the ink and returns to its previous state when finished. Note: Do not turn off the printer during ink replacement. If you see a cartridge check message on the LCD screen, press the OK button to check if it installed correctly. Caution: If
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    Replacing the Maintenance Box Make sure you have a new maintenance box before you begin. Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for more than a week. Keep the maintenance box away from direct sunlight. 1. Make sure the product is not printing. 2. Remove
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    4. Grasp the maintenance box as shown and pull it out of its holder. Note: Do not tilt the used maintenance box or take it apart. 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,
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    7. Press the buttons on the sides of the rear cover and reattach it. Parent topic: Replacing the Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box 151
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    software. To download the standard Epson printer software, go to epson.com/support/wfm5194downloads. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridge. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Guide Print Head Maintenance If your
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    Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 1. Make sure plain paper is loaded in Cassette 1. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button. 3. Press the down arrow button, select
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    6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, press the down arrow button, select Finish, and press the OK button. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Clean the
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    8. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open
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    You see a window like this: 5. Click Print. 156
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    6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check 157
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    Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 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 the ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean
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    -click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • OS X: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open
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    You see a window like this: 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. Note: Do not open the front cover during the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never 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
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    7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print
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    Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head. Note: Banding may also
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    Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 3. Select Print Head Alignment. 4. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet
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    You see a window like this: 5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number of the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing a pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are
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    OK button. 3. Press the down arrow button, select Maintenance, and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the down arrow button, select Paper Guide Cleaning, and press the OK button. 5. Select the cassette or rear paper feed and press the OK button. 6. Press the up arrow button. 7. Check
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    Cleaning and Transporting the Product If your product gets dirty or you need to move it some distance, follow the instructions in these sections. Cleaning the Product Transporting Your Product Cleaning the Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several
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    Note: Before storing your product for a long period, replace low, expended, or expired ink to help prevent the print head from drying out. Store your product in a cool, dry place. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable. 3. Disconnect any connected cables. 4. Remove all the paper from the
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    , it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. Visit the driver download site at (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). • Windows: Your printer software automatically checks for updates. You can also manually update the software by selecting Software
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    instructions in this guide to remove the jammed paper from the indicated area. Printer Error A serious error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again. If the error continues, check for a paper jam. If there is no paper jam, contact Epson for support There is a problem with the
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    Loading Paper Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any interface cables connected to your product. 2. Make sure plain paper is loaded in Cassette 1. 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the
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    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
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    Solving Problems Solving Setup Problems Check these sections if you have problems while setting up your product. Noise After Ink Installation Software Installation Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Noise After is still in progress. If it is still in progress, contact Epson for help. 172
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    problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions default printer and the correct port is shown in the printer problems setting up or using your product on a network. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson
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    Point If your product has trouble finding or connecting to See your router documentation or contact your internet service provider for instructions. • Verify that your router or access (SSID), follow the instructions that came with your product to enter your wireless network name manually. • If your
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    your version of the Internet Protocol. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related concepts Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Related tasks Printing a before initializing it. 4. Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. • If you have replaced your
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    See your router documentation or contact your internet service provider for instructions. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window If your product does not appear in
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    assign IP addresses using DHCP, set the IP address manually. • Make sure your computer and product are both using (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions. • If you are connecting the product via EpsonNet Setup and the Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software
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    paper in the cassette printable side down. • Do not load binder paper with holes in the cassette. • Follow any special loading instructions that came with the paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette 178
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    in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) Paper Loading Capacity Paper Specifications Related topics Loading Paper Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product If paper has jammed inside the product, follow the steps here to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job from your computer,
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    the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) 180
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    Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette If paper has jammed in the cassette, follow the steps here to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2. Close the output tray. 3. Pull out the paper cassette. 181
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    4. Carefully remove any paper jammed inside the product. 5. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions and reload the paper. 6. Keep the cassette flat as you gently insert it. 182
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    see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) If paper has jammed in the duplexer, follow the
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    the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product 184
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    Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Related topics Loading Paper Solving PCL/PostScript Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the PCL or PostScript printer software. Nothing Prints Using the PCL/Postscript Printer Software Settings Are Missing from the PCL or PostScript
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    a Computer Check these sections if you have problems while printing from your computer. Note: For problems while printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver or PostScript (PS3) printer software, see the sections covering that software in this manual. Nothing Prints Product Icon Does Not Appear
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    6. Click OK to close the open program windows. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Printing is Slow If printing becomes slow, try your system's memory. • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • Clear space on your hard drive or run a
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    Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your printed pages. Inverted Image Too Many Copies Print Blank Pages Print
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    - OS X Too Many Copies Print Make sure that the Copies setting in your printing program or printer software is not set for multiple copies. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS
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    sure your paper is positioned correctly for feeding into the printer. You can use the preview 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
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    solutions: • Slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting in your printer software. • Turn off any Related topics Loading Paper Solving Print Quality Problems Check these sections if your printouts have problems with print quality, but your image
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    in your product software. • Align the print head. • You may need to replace the ink cartridge. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper Type Settings - Control Panel Related tasks Selecting
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    product in all directions. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Guide Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout
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    head. • Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Cleaning the Paper Guide Related topics Loading Paper Replacing the Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box
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    Loading Paper 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 Printing Software - Standard Epson Printer Software - Windows Uninstalling Product Software - OS X 195
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    your product, if necessary, and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select Epson, select your product, then click EPSON Printer Software Uninstall. Note: If you see a User Account Control window, click Yes
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    contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice
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    Before you call Epson for support, please have the following information ready: • Product name • Product serial number (located on a label on the product) • Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase • Computer configuration • Description of the problem Then call: • U.S.: (562
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    These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements OS X System Requirements
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    Server 2012 • Windows Server 2008R2 • Windows Server 2008 • Windows Server 2003R2 • Windows Server 2003 Note: Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product. Parent topic: Technical Specifications OS
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    (203 × 254 mm) 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm) 16:9 wide (4 × 7.1 inches [102 × 181 mm]) Half Letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches [140 × 216 mm]) Plain paper and paper distributed by Epson Plain paper: 17 lb (64 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2) Thick paper: 25 lb (91 g/m2) to 68 lb (256 g/m2) Envelopes Size Paper
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    Single sheets 1 Top/bottom/sides: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum 2 Reduced print quality area/top: 1.77 inches (45.0 mm) minimum 3 Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.97 inches (50.0 mm) minimum Envelopes 202
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    Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies may not function properly. The cartridge included with the printer is designed for printer setup and not for resale. After some ink is used
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    Dimension Specifications Height Width Depth Weight (without ink cartridge and power cord) Stored: 11.2 inches (284 mm) Printing: 15.1 inches (383 mm) Stored: 18.1 inches (461 mm) Printing: 18.1 inches (461 mm) Stored: 16.6 inches (422 mm) Printing: 25.8 inches (655 mm) 24.7 lb (11.2 kg) Parent
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    computers) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wi-Fi Standards Security Frequency band IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WPA2-PSK (AES); complies with WPA2 standards with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal WPA2-Enterprise WEP (64/128 bit) 2.4 GHz 205
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    Communication mode Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode; not supported for IEEE 802.11n Wi-Fi Direct; not supported for IEEE 802.11b Note: Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP mode available even if you connect the product to an Ethernet network. Ethernet Standards Communication
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    This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated so
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    Font name Family HP equivalent Nimbus Sans Narrow Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Oblique Helvetica Narrow Palladio Roman, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Palatino URW Gothic Book, Demi, Book Oblique, Demi ITC Avant Garde Oblique URW Bookman Light, Demi, Light Italic, Demi Italic ITC Bookman URW
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    Font name URW Coronet URW Clarendon Condensed URW Classic Sans URW Classic Sans Condensed Antique Olive Garamond Mauritius Algiers NimbusSansNo2 Nimbus Roman No9 Nimbus Sans Nimbus Sans Narrow Palladio URW Gothic URW Bookman URW Century Schoolbook Nimbus Roman Family - - HP equivalent Coronet
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    Italic Symbol Wingdings ITC Zapf Dingbats SymbolPS HP David HP Narkis Tam HP Miryam Koufi Naskh Ryadh Symbol set 3 4 5 6 4 7 7 7 8 8 8 Bitmap Font Line Printer, Symbol set 9 OCR/Barcode Bitmap Font (PCL5 Mode Only) Font name OCR A OCR B Code 39 EAN/UPC Family - - 9.37cpi, 4.68cpi Medium, Bold
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    Symbol Sets Your product can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the international characters specific to each language. Note: Since most software handles fonts and symbols automatically, you may never need to adjust your product settings. However, if you write
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    Symbol set Attribu Font classification name te 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ISO 29: 1G German ---------- Legal 1U ----- ---- ISO 8859/2 2N Latin 2 ----- ---- ISO 8859/4 4N Latin 4 ---------- ISO 17: 2S Spanish ---------- Roman-9 4U ---------- PS Math 5M --- ----- ISO 8859
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    Symbol set Attribu Font classification name te 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ISO 9N 8859/15 Latin 9 ----- ---- PC-8 9T Turkish ---------- Windows 9U 3.0 Latin 1 ---------- PS Text 10J ---------- PC-8, Code 10U Page 437 ----- ---- PC-8 D/N 11U Danish/Nor wegian ----- ---- MC
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    Symbol set Attribu Font classification name te 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Windows 19U 3.1 Latin/Arabic ---------- PC-755 26U ---------- PC-866, 3R Cyrillic ----------- Greek8 8G ----------- Windows 9G Greek ----------- Windows 9R Cyrillic ----------- PC-851, 10G Greek
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    Symbol set Attribu Font classification name te 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Arabic8 8V ------- ----- HPWARA 9V ------- ----- PC-864, 10V Arabic ----- Wingdings 579L - - - - -------- Symbol 19M - - - --------- ZapfDingba 14L ts ----- ------- OCR A 0O --------- --- OCR B 1O
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    Symbol set Attribute Font classification name 1 2 3 4 5 ISO French 38 -- ISO German 39 -- Legal 53 -- ISO 8859-2 78 Latin 2 -- ISO Spanish 83 -- Roman-9 149 -- PS Math 173 -- ISO 8859-9 174 Latin 5 -- Windows 3.1 180 Latin 5 -- Microsoft 202 Publishing -- ISO 8859/10
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    Symbol set Attribute Font classification name 1 2 3 4 5 PC-8 341 -- PC-8 D/N 373 -- MC Text 394 -- PC-850 405 -- PcEur858 437 -- Pi Font 501 -- PC852 565 -- Unicode 3.0 590 -- WBALT 620 -- Windows 3.1 629 Latin 1 -- PC-755 853 -- Wingdings 18540 --- - Symbol
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    Symbol set Attribute Font classification name 1 2 3 4 5 ISO 8859/7 398 Greek - -- PC-866 UKR 466 - -- Hebrew7 8 -- -- ISO 8859/8 232 Hebrew -- -- Hebrew8 264 -- -- PC-862, 488 Hebrew -- -- Arabic8 278 --- -- HPWARA 310 --- -- PC-864, Arabic 342 --- -- Parent
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    Safety Instructions Before using your Epson product, read and follow these safety instructions. General Printer Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions LCD Screen Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety Instructions Parent topic: Notices General Printer Safety Instructions • Be
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    , do not attempt to service the printer yourself. • Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. • If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set
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    • When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. • Be careful
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    problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. • Do not press too hard on the LCD screen. • Do not use a pointy or sharp object, such as a pen or your fingernail, to operate the LCD screen. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety Instructions
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    -3(B)/NMB-3(B) Parent topic: Notices Trademarks EPSON® is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Epson ConnectTM is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson StoreSM is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Epson iPrintTM and Remote PrintTM are trademarks
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    or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than
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    people assume. Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law. Parent topic: Copyright Notice Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. This is to ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards
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