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WF-M5694 User's Guide - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 2
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Contents WF-M5694 User's Guide...15 Product Basics ...16 Using the Control Panel ...16 Control Panel Settings 36 Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More 37 Using Epson Email Print ...38 Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App 38 Using Epson Remote Print ...39 Using Epson Scan to - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 4
Features ...56 Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing 57 Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows 57 Installing in the Rear Paper Feed Slot 73 Paper Loading Capacity ...78 Available Epson Papers ...79 Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software 80 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 5
Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator 82 Selecting the Default Printer Settings 83 Paper Source Settings Options 84 Setting the Universal Print Settings 84 Universal Print Settings Options 86 Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette 86 Installing the Optional - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 6
135 Selecting Default Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows 136 Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows 138 Epson Universal Print Driver Locked Setting Options 139 Adding Network Printers - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows 140 Printing with the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 7
with Document Capture Pro or Document Capture 164 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon 167 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 169 Selecting Epson Scan Settings ...171 ...199 Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service 199 Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files 201 7 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 8
Faxing...204 Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine 204 Setting Up Fax Features ...207 Setting Up Basic Fax Features ...208 Selecting Your Country or Region 208 Selecting the Date and Time 209 Using the Fax Setup Wizard 211 Selecting the Line Type...214 Setting the Number of Rings to Answer - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 9
254 Receiving Faxes...257 Fax Reception ...257 Receiving Faxes Automatically 258 Receiving Faxes Manually...258 Forwarding Received Faxes...259 Receiving a Fax by Polling ...261 Viewing a Box Status with OS X 278 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box 279 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 10
a Computer Utility 301 Making Precise Alignment Adjustments 303 Cleaning the Paper Guide ...303 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 305 Cleaning Your Product ...305 Transporting Your Product ...307 Solving Problems ...308 Product Status Messages ...308 Status Menu Error Codes ...310 Running - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 11
Problems...323 Paper Feeding Problems...324 Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product 324 Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette 326 Paper Jam Problems Problems ...332 Solving PCL/PostScript Problems 333 Solving Problems Printing from and Content Problems 336 Inverted Print Quality Problems ...340 White - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 12
Do Not Match Original Colors 349 Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview 350 Scanned Image Edges are Cropped 350 Solving Faxing Problems...350 Cannot Send or Receive Faxes 350 Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product 352 Uninstall Your Product Software...352 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 13
386 Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions 386 FCC Compliance Statement...387 Trademarks ...389 Copyright Notice...390 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment 390 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 391 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products 391 Copyright - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 14
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WF-M5694 User's Guide Welcome to the WF-M5694 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here. 15 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 16
of your product. Note: Printing software instructions in this manual are intended for use with the standard Epson printer software. For more information on for Software Updates Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using AirPrint - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 17
Control Panel Buttons and Lights 1 The power button and light 2 The home button 3 The Interrupt button 4 The Reset button 5 The Stop button 6 The LCD screen 7 The back button 8 The Status button and lights 9 The numeric keypad 10 The C clear button 11 The B&W button 12 The Color button Status Icon - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 18
LCD screen for certain product status conditions. Press to view or change the current network settings. Icons Description Displays additional information or instructions, such as on loading paper or placing a document. A document is in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). The ink cartridge is - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 19
Icons Description No Wi-Fi connection. A Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection. A Wi-Fi connection has been established. The number of bars indicates the connection's signal strength. An Ad hoc connection has been established. A Wi-Fi Direct mode connection - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 20
: • System Administration Setup settings • Eco mode settings • Presets • Contacts Note: For more information on administration settings, see the Administrator's Guide. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Setup. You see a screen like this: 3. Scroll down and select Admin Settings - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 21
. When the control panel is locked, you must enter the password to access any of the locked settings. Note: If you forget your password, contact Epson for assistance. Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Using Presets Parent topic: Using the Control Panel 21 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 22
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings. • To move the cursor, select or . • To change the case of letters, select . • To delete the previous character, select . • To enter numbers or symbols, select . • To enter a - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 23
You see a screen like this: 3. Select Add New. 4. Select the function for which you want to set up a preset. You see the main screen for that function, such as the Copy screen: 5. Select the settings you want to save, and select Save. 23 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 24
You see a screen like this: 6. Use the displayed keyboard to enter a name for the preset and press . 7. Select Save. When you copy, fax, or scan, you can use the preset by selecting Presets and selecting your preset from the list. Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 25
You see a screen like this: 3. Scroll down and select System Administration. 4. Select Common Settings. 5. Scroll down and select Language. 6. Select a language. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Adjusting Control Panel Sounds You can adjust the sound level heard when you press buttons on the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 26
You see a screen like this: 3. Scroll down and select System Administration. 4. Select Common Settings. 5. Select Sound. 6. Select Button Press. 7. Press to decrease or to increase the sound. 8. Select OK. Note: You can also adjust the Sound Type and the sound level for various product functions. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 27
You see a screen like this: 3. Scroll down and select System Administration. 4. Select Common Settings. 5. Select LCD Brightness. 6. Adjust the screen brightness by selecting a brightness level or by pressing the left and right arrow buttons. 7. Select OK to exit. Parent topic: Using the Control - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 28
You see a screen like this: 3. Scroll down and select System Administration. 4. Select Common Settings. 5. Scroll down and select Operation Time Out. 6. Select Off. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the parts on your product. Product Parts - - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 29
Product Parts - Top 1 ADF cover 2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 3 Edge guide 4 ADF input tray 5 ADF output tray 6 Paper cassette 1 7 Optional paper cassette unit 8 Optional paper cassette cover 9 Optional paper cassette 2 29 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 30
1 Edge guides 2 Paper stopper 3 Output tray extension 4 Output tray 5 Edge guides 6 Rear paper feed slot 7 Feeder guard 30 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 31
1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel 4 USB Type A port for external devices Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 31 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 32
Product Parts - Inside 1 Ink cartridge slots 2 Front cover 3 Print head Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 32 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 33
, 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 34
, or on the Start or Apps screens, depending on your version of Windows. • OS X: You can manually update the software by opening the Applications > Epson Software folder and selecting EPSON Software Updater. Parent topic: Product Basics Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings Your product - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 35
You see a screen like this: 3. Select On. 4. Select Configure. 5. Change any settings as necessary. 6. Select OK to exit. Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings Changing the Sleep Timer Settings You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 36
You see a screen like this: 6. Do one of the following: • Press the - or + icons to reduce or increase the number of minutes. • Press the number of minutes on the LCD screen, select the number of minutes from the on-screen keypad, then press . 7. Select OK. Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 37
anywhere with these Epson Connect solutions: • Epson Email Print • Epson iPrint Mobile App • Epson Remote Print Scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product with Epson Scan to Cloud or the Epson iPrint Mobile App. Using Epson Email Print Using - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 38
control panel to activate your unique email address. Or 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 39
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 Print Driver software. 4. Download and install the Remote Print software. 5. Enter the email address and optional access key of your Epson - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 40
With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables. 1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below. 2. Note your product's IP address - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 41
list of supported apps. Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables. 1. Connect your Epson product to - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 42
supported apps Parent topic: Using Google Cloud Print Using Fire OS Printing You can wirelessly print from Amazon Fire tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers device automatically uses the built-in Mopria Print Service app to print. 42 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 43
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing You can wirelessly print from Windows 10 Mobile tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. Look for the print option in your Windows 10 application to send whatever - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 44
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 44 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 45
product control panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software by downloading it from the Epson website. The installer program guides you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 46
and select Disable Wi-Fi instead. Then follow the instructions on changing to a wired network connection in this guide. 5. Select the name of your wireless network or enter the name manually. Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other Networks and select the Network (SSID) field - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 47
8. Confirm the displayed network settings and select OK to save them. Note: If you need to change a setting, press the back button. 9. If you want to print a network setup report, press the B&W button. (Otherwise, select Done.) 10. Press the home button to return to the Home screen. If the network - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 48
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 49
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 computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press . 3. Select Wi-Fi Setup - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 50
7. Enter your Wi-Fi Direct password. Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long. • Press or to move the cursor. • Press to change the case of letters. • Press to delete the previous character. • Press to enter numbers and symbols. • Press to enter a space. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 51
9. Scroll down to view the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and password. 10. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown. 11. Press the home button to return to the Home screen. You see either an AP or Direct - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 52
screen like this: 4. Select Push Button Setup (WPS). 5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. 6. Press the home network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 52 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 53
also displayed. 5. Select Print. 6. Press the B&W button to print 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 53 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 54
or other device that is connected to the same network as your product. Note: For more information on the Web Config utility, see the Administrator's Guide. 1. Print a network status sheet. 2. Locate the IP address for your product that is listed on the network status sheet. 3. On a computer or other - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 55
port on your router or access point. 4. Uninstall your product software. 5. Download and install your product software from the Epson website. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 7. When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select Wired network connection. 8. If you - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 56
your network connection type or need to solve a 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 you may use. 1. Press the home button, if - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 57
) Settings Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet 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 computer - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 58
3. Follow 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 59
finishes searching for products, you see a screen like this: 5. Do 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 60
6. Open the Select a port to connect a printer menu and select an existing printer port, if necessary. Otherwise, skip this option to 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 61
Combo Package - PS3 PostScript from epson.com/support/wfm5694downloads. 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 Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 62
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 Related topics Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X Selecting PDL - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 63
the settings you want to use. 7. When you are finished, press the home button. 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 or - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 64
PDL Print Configuration Available option settings Ink Save Mode On/Off Print Order Last Page on Top First Page on Top Number of Copies 1 to 999 Binding Margin Left Edge Top Edge Auto Paper Ejection On/Off 2-Sided Printing PCL Menu Font Source Font Number On/Off Resident Download 1 to - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 65
when errors occur during PostScript or PDF printing. Enable when printing files that contain binary images. Allows you to print binary images even if the driver is set to ASCII. Selects the paper size when printing a PDF file. If Auto is selected, the paper size is determined based on the size - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 66
Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact your administrator for assistance. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Setup. You see a screen like this: 3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 67
Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing Printer Language and Interface Options of time before ending USB communication from a computer using the PCL or PostScript driver. This setting is necessary to avoid endless USB communication. Select the language for - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 68
You see a screen like this: 3. Select Print Status Sheet. 4. Select the status sheet you want to print. 5. Press the B&W button to print the status sheet. Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing 68 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 69
(PS3) printer software. Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel Selecting Default Paper Settings - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 70
2. Pull out the paper cassette. If you are loading paper in the optional cassette, remove the paper cassette cover. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. Note: If you are using legal-size paper, squeeze the tab and extend the paper cassette. 70 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 71
4. Set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using. 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. 71 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 72
6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly. If you are loading paper in the optional cassette, reattach the paper cassette cover. Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides. 7. Keep the cassette flat as you gently - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 73
or pre-printed paper top edge first. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guides. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Related tasks Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 74
1. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper. Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. 2. Open the feeder guard and pull up the paper support. 74 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 75
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. Note: You - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 76
of the following: • Insert paper, glossy or 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. • Load envelopes short edge first, with the flap facing down and the flap - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 77
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guides. • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading . • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Related - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 78
297 mm]) 250 sheets Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) 200 sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte - Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb - [256 g/m2]) - rear paper feed slot 80 sheets 1 sheet 50 sheets 20 sheets for manual two-sided printing 80 sheets 10 sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 79
reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Paper Type Epson Bright White Paper Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Size Letter (8.5 × 11 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 80
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 81
1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Setup. You see a screen like this: 3. Select Paper Setup. 4. Select the paper source you want to change. You see a screen like this: 5. Select Paper Size. 6. Select the paper size you loaded. 7. Select Paper Type. 8. Select the paper type you loaded. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 82
. 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 83
Parent topic: Loading Paper Selecting the Default Printer Settings You can change default printer settings using the control panel on the product. Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you can't access these settings, contact your administrator for assistance. 1. Press the home - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 84
4. Select Printer Settings. 5. Select one of these Auto Error Solver options: • Turn on this setting to display a warning and print on one side of paper only when a 2-sided printing error occurs, or to print the data that the printer could process when a memory full error occurs. • Turn off this - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 85
1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Setup. You see this screen: 3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. You see this screen: 4. Select Universal Print Settings. 5. Adjust the settings as necessary. 6. When you are finished, press - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 86
skip printing of blank pages automatically. Parent topic: Setting the Universal Print Settings Installing and Enabling the Optional Second Paper Cassette Follow these instructions to add the optional paper cassette to your product. Note: If you are using the optional paper cassette with the PCL or - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 87
Installing the Optional Second Paper Cassette You can install the optional paper cassette to provide more paper capacity. 1. Turn off the product and unplug the power cord and any connected cables. Warning: To avoid electric shock, make sure you unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the paper cassette - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 88
Placing 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 89
2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing into the corner. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner. Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Just make sure they are at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other. 3. Close the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 90
1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges. 3. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first. 90 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 91
The ADF icon on the control panel lights up. 4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Note: If you are copying two originals onto one sheet, make sure the originals are loaded as shown: 91 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 92
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related references Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications Related topics Copying Scanning Faxing 92 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 93
. Copying Documents or Photos Copying Options Copying Documents or Photos You can copy documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF. 2. Load the paper - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 94
7. Select Settings to view and change additional copy settings, if necessary. Then press the button 8. Select Preview to preview your copy on the LCD screen. 9. Select Preset to save your copy settings. back Note: Presets can be locked by an administrator. If you can't access or change this - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 95
Copying option Zoom Available settings Custom Size Actual Size Auto Fit Page Letter->4x6in and other conversions 2-Sided Off 2>2-Sided 1>2-Sided 2>1-Sided Document Orientation Portrait Landscape Quality Text Text(Best) Text & Image Text & Image(Best) Photo Density Varying levels - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 96
Copying option Dry Time Advanced Settings Available settings Standard Long Longer Various settings Description Select to adjust the drying time for 2-sided copies, if smudges or marks appear on the front of the paper when you print on the second side Select advanced settings such as Saturation and - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 97
support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the on-screen instructions. Printing with Windows Printing with OS X Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 98
2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 99
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 100
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 101
and prompting you to flip the paper over on the long edge to print the other side (recommended for paper types that do not support automatic duplexing). • Manual (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and prompting you to flip the paper over on the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 102
You see this window: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 102 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 103
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 Related tasks - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 104
Binding Edge Options Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction. 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 105
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 106
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 107
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 108
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. 108 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 109
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. 109 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 110
4. To choose a preset for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Extended Settings - Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 111
You see this window: 5. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print. 6. Click OK to close the Extended Settings window. 7. Click OK to close the printer software window. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Once you have selected your print - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 112
You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 113
You see the printer settings window: 3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Changing the Language of the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 114
3. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting. 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 115
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 116
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X Managing Color - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 117
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 the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 118
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 119
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 120
Draft For draft printing on plain paper. Normal For everyday text and image printing. Fine For text and graphics with good quality and print speed. Quality For text and graphics with increased quality and print speed. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 121
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 122
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 123
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X You can select any of the available options in the Two-sided Printing Settings or Output Settings pop-up menu to set up your double-sided print job. Two-sided Printing Options Long-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 124
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 or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. 3. Select Driver or Options. 124 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 125
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 when you print on envelopes or other thick paper. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 126
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 issues - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 127
, click Settings or Supply Levels. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows You can print with the Epson Universal Print Driver using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections. Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 128
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 Printers - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 129
information appears in the Current Printer Information area. 4. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 130
on your 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 131
save your print job 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 131 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 132
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: For more information - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 133
jobs are 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 133 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 134
Selecting Maintenance Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows You can select maintenance and other optional settings on the Maintenance tab. Note: For more information about a setting, right-click it and select Help. • - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 135
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 Extended Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows You can select from these settings on the Extended - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 136
Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems. Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Print Preferences. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 137
, 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. 2. Select the print - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 138
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 Printers - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 139
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 locked - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 140
of 4 pages on one sheet of paper Parent topic: Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows Adding Network Printers - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows You can use the Epson Universal Print Driver to find and add network printers. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 141
• 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. 141 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 142
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 142 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 143
. 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/wfm5694downloads. Enabling the Optional Paper Cassette - PostScript Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 144
You see a window like this: 3. Select the optional cassette installed as the Lower Cassette Unit setting. 4. Click OK. The optional paper cassette is now enabled. Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 145
2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 146
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. 10 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 147
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo by clicking the Advanced button. 1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. 2. Select the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 148
Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that program session. If you want to change the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 149
You see the printer settings window: 2. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 3. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Parent topic: Printing with the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 150
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 installed as the Lower Cassette Unit setting. 5. Click OK. 150 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 151
The optional paper cassette is now enabled. Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 152
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 the Two-Sided, Copies, and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 153
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 154
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]) 154 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 155
• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) • No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]) 12. Select one of the following Print Quality options: • For fast printing with reduced quality, select Fast. • For printing text and graphics with good quality and print speed, select Fine. • For the best printing - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 156
Selecting Print Layout Options - PostScript Printer Software - 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 157
Sizing Printed Images - PostScript Printer Software - OS X You can adjust the size of the image as you print it by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu on the Print window. • To print only selected pages in a multi-page document, select an option from the Pages to Print popup menu. • To - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 158
1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Do one of the following: • To print using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors, select ColorSync. Select one of the available Profile options to change the active color profile. • To use - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 159
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, - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 160
You see the print status window: 2. Select the following options as necessary for your version of OS X: • To cancel printing, click the print job and click or Delete. • To pause a print job, click the print job and click or Hold. To resume a print job, click the paused print job and click or Resume. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 161
scanning using one of these methods. Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan with Document Capture Pro or Document Capture Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Parent topic: Scanning Related topics Placing Originals on the Product - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 162
registered with Epson Connect. • Document Capture Pro allows you to scan over a network using your saved job settings in Document Capture Pro or Document only). To use this feature, you must first set up WSD (Web Services for Devices) on the computer. 6. Select Preset to save your scan settings - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 163
Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Using Presets Using Epson Scan to Cloud Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Adding job when you scan with Document Capture Pro or Document Capture. Note: See the Help information in Document Capture Pro or Document Capture for details. 4. If - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 164
one of the following to start Document Capture Pro or Document Capture: • Windows 10: Click and select All apps. Select EPSON Software, then select Document Capture Pro. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 165
• OS X: Open the Applications folder, select the Epson Software folder, and select Document Capture. Select your product and click OK, if necessary. You see a window like this: 2. Click the Scan icon. 165 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 166
Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). 3. If you want to use a scan job that you created instead, select it from the Job list in the Document Capture Pro or Document Capture window, click the Start Job button, and skip the rest of these steps. 4. Select - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 167
of your scan in the Document Capture Pro or Document Capture window. 7. Check Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 168
Note: In OS X 10.11, if you see a message asking if you want to use TWAIN to scan with your product, select Yes to scan using Epson Scan. You see an Epson Scan window like this: Parent topic: Starting a Scan 168 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 169
for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). Note to scan using Epson Scan. 1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for instructions.) 2. Select your - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 170
You see an Epson Scan window like this: Note: Epson Scan may start in a different mode when you first access it. Parent topic: Starting a Scan 170 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 171
adjustment options and preview 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 Selecting the Scan Mode Select the Epson Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 172
Scan Settings Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in PDF format in your operating system select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Office Mode as the Mode setting. 172 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 173
You see this window: 2. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass. 173 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 174
setting you want to use for your scan. 9. Click the Preview button. Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window. . 14. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 175
Scanning in Professional Mode Selecting Scan File Settings Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode You can select these Document Source options in Epson Scan Office Mode. Scanner Glass Selects the scanner glass as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 176
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 area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 177
original in your scan, click one of the Rotate icons. 3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Related concepts Scan Resolution Guidelines Image Preview Guidelines Related tasks Selecting Scan File Settings 177 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 178
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Office Mode. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen. Note: Select the Image Option checkbox if you - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 179
in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode When you scan in Professional Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in PDF format in your operating system's Documents or My Documents folder, or opens it in your - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 180
You see this window: 180 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 181
the selection on the Preview window. 8. Click the Preview button. Note: If you are using the ADF, you can only preview one page at a time. Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window. 9. If you are using the ADF, reinsert your original into the ADF. 10 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 182
double-sided scanning. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Available Image Types - Professional Mode You can select these Image Type options in Epson Scan Professional Mode. 24-bit Color Select this setting for color photos. Color Smoothing Select this setting for color graphic images, such - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 183
8-bit Grayscale Select this setting for black-and-white photos. Black & White Select this setting for black text documents or line art. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 184
1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 184 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 185
• 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. 2. Do the following, as necessary, to work - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 186
Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode You can select these Adjustments options in Epson Scan Professional Mode. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen. Note: Select the Image Option - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 187
Click the image adjustment icon to access additional settings. Click the + (Windows) or (OS X) icon next to a setting to change the level of adjustment. Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges. Descreening Removes the ripple pattern - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 188
image 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 189
the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 190
4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customize option. You see this window: 5. Name the custom size, enter the size, click Save, and click OK. Then adjust the marquee on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 191
so you can adjust the scan settings using the preview as a guide. There are two types of preview available, depending on the scan so you can select the scanned image area and other settings manually. Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scan Resolution Guidelines If you plan to enlarge a - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 192
original size but enlarge it later in an image-editing program. Increase Epson Scan's Resolution setting in your scan. Increase the resolution by the same dpi. • You will scan the image at 100% or smaller size. Select Epson Scan's Resolution setting based on how you will use the scanned image: • - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 193
the location, name, and format of your scan 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 WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 194
want to use by selecting their checkboxes. 6. Click OK. If you selected PDF or Multi-TIFF as the Type setting, you see this window after Epson Scan scans your document: 7. Choose one of the following options: • If you are scanning only one page, click Save File. • If you need to scan - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 195
one PDF file. PICT (*.pct) A standard image file format for most OS X programs. PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif) File formats that include 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 196
photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). 1. Open an image editing application, such as Image Capture. 2. Select your - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 197
4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other available scan settings as necessary. 197 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 198
Note: If you are scanning a multi-page document in the ADF, you can have Image Capture combine all the pages into a single document. After all pages have been scanned, you see the message No document loaded. 5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 199
Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service You can use Document Capture Pro to upload scanned images to a SharePoint server or a cloud service. 1. Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro: • Windows 10: Click and select All apps. Select EPSON Software, then select Document Capture - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 200
or Document Capture for details. 4. Click Scan. You see a preview of your scan in the Document Capture Pro or Document Capture window. 5. Click one of the cloud service Destination icons to choose where to save your scanned file. • Web Folder (WebDAV) • Evernote (Windows only) • Google Drive - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 201
service. You can use the scan job when you scan with Document Capture Pro or Document Capture or when you scan using the Document Capture Pro to start Document Capture Pro: • Windows 10: Click and select All apps. Select EPSON Software, then select Document Capture Pro. • Windows 8.x: Navigate - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 202
, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON Software, then select Document Capture Pro. You see this window: 3. Click the Scan icon. 4. Select any displayed scan settings you want to use. Note: See the Help information in Document Capture Pro for details. 5. Click Scan. You see a preview - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 203
also create a scan job for scanning multi-page originals as separate scanned files. You can use the scan job when you scan with Document Capture Pro or when you scan using the Document Capture Pro option on the product control panel. Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects 203 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 204
Universal Print Driver or PostScript (PS3) printer software with the product, you can fax using the printer buttons or the utilities included with the standard Epson printer software. To download the standard Epson printer software, go to epson.com/support/wfm5694downloads. Connecting a Telephone - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 205
1. Connect a phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If you have a DSL or ISDN connection, you must connect the appropriate DSL filter, or ISDN terminal adapter or router to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 206
2 DSL filter 3 DSL modem ISDN connection 1 ISDN wall jack 2 Terminal adapter or ISDN router 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. 206 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 207
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 as FIOS. Parent topic: Faxing Related tasks Receiving Faxes Automatically Setting Up Fax Features Before - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 208
Parent topic: Faxing Related tasks Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - OS X Setting Up Basic Fax Features See these sections to select the basic settings you need to use the product's fax features. Selecting Your Country or Region - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 209
3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. 4. Select Common Settings. 5. Scroll down and select Country/Region. 6. Scroll up or down, if necessary, then select your country or region. You see a confirmation screen. 7. If the setting is correct, - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 210
2. Select Setup. 3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. 4. Select Common Settings. 5. Select Date/Time Settings. 210 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 211
You see a screen like this: 6. Select Daylight Saving Time. 7. Select the setting that applies to your area: • Winter: it is winter or your region does not use Daylight Saving Time (DST) • Summer: it is spring or summer and your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST) Note: If your region uses - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 212
Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you can't access or change these setting, contact your administrator for assistance. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Setup. 3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. 4. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 213
the source of the faxes you send. 9. On the Distinctive Ring Setting screen, do one of the following: • If you have subscribed to a distinctive ring service from your telephone company, select Proceed. Select the ring pattern to be used for incoming faxes or select On. Go to step 12. • If you - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 214
Rings to Answer setting is correct. If you select to receive faxes manually, you need to answer every call and operate the product's control the Run Check Fax Connection screen, select Start and follow the on-screen instructions to check the fax connection and print a report of the check result. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 215
2. Select Setup. 3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. 4. Scroll down and select Fax Settings. 5. Select Basic Settings. 6. Select Line Type. 7. Select PBX. 215 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 216
You see a screen like this: 8. Select Use. 9. Select Access Code. 10. Use the displayed keypad to enter the external access code such as 9, and select OK. Parent topic: Setting Up Basic Fax Features Setting the Number of Rings to Answer If you connect an external answering machine and select to - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 217
2. Select Setup. 3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. 4. Scroll down and select Fax Settings. 5. Select Receive Settings. 217 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 218
6. Select Rings to Answer. 7. Select the number of rings, and select OK. Make sure to select a number higher than the number of rings your answering machine is set to for answering a call. Note: An answering machine picks up every call faster than the product, but the product can detect fax tones - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 219
2. Select Setup. 3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. 4. Scroll down and select Fax Settings. You see a screen like this: 219 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 220
you want to use for faxing. Setting Resolution Density Options Standard Fine Super Fine Ultra Fine Photo Auto Document Size (Glass) Manual Half Letter A5 Letter A4 Description Adjusts the scan resolution and print quality of outgoing faxes. Automatically adjusts the darkness of outgoing - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 221
Setting ADF 2-Sided Direct Send Options Off On Off On Continuous Scan from Off ADF On Transmission Report Print on Error Print Do Not Print Description Select On to enable 2-sided faxing from the ADF. The Direct Send option and color faxing are disabled when you turn on this setting. Select - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 222
Receive Mode Distinctive Ring Rings to Answer Remote Receive Options Manual Auto All Single Double Triple Double&Triple 1 to to the same line and assign different ring patterns to each. If you use this service, select the number of rings for your fax number so your product can receive faxes - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 223
memory is full by selecting the option to receive and print faxes, or to reject incoming faxes. To use this option, you must use the Epson FAX Utility. Select Yes and Print to have faxes saved to your computer and printed automatically. Saves incoming faxes to a connected memory device or USB - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 224
Setting Options Print Suspend Time Off On Time to Stop Time to Restart Forwarding Report Print on Error Print Do Not Print Attach Image to Report Off Fax Log Auto Print On(Small Image) On(Large Image) Off On(Every 30) On(Time) Report Format Simple Detail Description Select On to set - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 225
Setting ECM Dial Tone Detection Line Type Header Options On Off On Off PSTN PBX Fax Header Your Phone Number Description Turns on Error Correction Mode (ECM) to automatically correct errors in sent or received fax data. Turns off Error Correction Mode (ECM); color faxes cannot be sent or received. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 226
and select your fax settings using the FAX Utility for Windows. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Click and select All apps, then select EPSON Software. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 227
You see this window: 3. Select Fax Settings for Printer. (Select your product, if prompted.) 227 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 228
You see this window: 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 Help option. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Related topics Setting Up Fax - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 229
2. Double-click FAX Utility, if necessary. 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 230
Parent topic: Faxing Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel You can set up your contacts and contact groups using the control panel on your product. Note: Contacts can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change contacts, contact your administrator for assistance. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 231
3. Select Contacts. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. You see a screen like this: 4. Select Menu. You see a screen like this: Note: You can print your list of contacts and groups if necessary. 5. Select Add Entry. 6. Select the number you want to use for the contact you are adding. 231 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 232
You see a screen like this: 7. Select the Name field, use the displayed keyboard to enter the contact name (up to 30 characters), and press . 8. Select the Index Word field, use the displayed keyboard to enter a word to use when searching for an entry (up to 30 characters), and press . (This field - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 233
You see a screen like this: 3. Select Contacts. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. 4. Select the contact you want to edit or delete. You see a screen like this: 5. Do one of the following: • To delete the contact, select Delete and select Yes on the confirmation screen. • To edit the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 234
Note: You can create up to 200 contacts and contact groups combined. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Fax. You see a screen like this: 3. Select Contacts. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. 4. Select Menu. You see a screen like this: Note: You can print your list of - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 235
You see a screen like this: 7. Select the Name field, use the displayed keyboard to enter the group name (up to 30 characters), and press . 8. Select the Index Word field, use the displayed keyboard to enter a word to use when searching for a group (up to 30 characters), and press . (This field is - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 236
You see a screen like this: 3. Select Contacts. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. You see a screen like this, showing both individual contacts and contact groups: 4. Select the group you want to edit. 236 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 237
: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10: Click and select All apps > EPSON Software. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 238
You see this window: 3. Select Fax Settings for Printer. (Select your product, if prompted.) 238 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 239
You see this window: 4. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List. 239 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 240
You see this window: 5. Select an empty entry and click the icon. Note: To edit an entry, select it and click the icon. To delete an entry, select it and click the icon. 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 241
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - OS X You can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the FAX Utility. The utility also lets you import fax numbers from the MacAddress Book and back up fax numbers to your product's memory. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 242
You see this window: 5. To add an entry, double-click an empty entry. Note: To edit an entry, select it and change the information. To delete an entry, select it and 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 243
Sending Faxes See these sections to send faxes using your product. Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - OS X Parent topic: Faxing Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel See these sections to send faxes - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 244
ADF and turn on the ADF 2Sided setting. (You cannot fax double-sided documents in color.) 4. Do one of the following to select fax recipients: • Manually enter a fax number: Press the Enter a Fax Number field and enter a fax number. Press when done. To add another fax number, repeat the same - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 245
• Select from the sent fax history: Select History to display the sent fax history. Select a recipient from the list, select Menu, and select Send to this number. Note: To delete entered recipients, select the Enter a Fax Number field, select the recipient you want to delete, and select Delete from - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 246
Setting Resolution Density Options Standard Fine Super Fine Ultra Fine Photo Auto Document Size (Glass) ADF 2-Sided Manual Half Letter A5 Letter A4 Off On Direct Send Off On Priority Send Off On Continuous Scan from Off ADF On Transmission Report Print on - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 247
Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Sending a Fax at a Specified Time You can send a fax at a time of your choice. Note: Make sure the product's date and time settings are correct. You can only send faxes in black-andwhite when you use this option. 1. Place your original on - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 248
After scanning your originals, your product dials the number and sends the fax at the specified time. Note: If the product is turned off at the specified time, the fax is sent when it is powered on. Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Sending Options - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 249
Your document is scanned and stored until you overwrite or delete it. You can store only one document at a time. Subsequent documents overwrite the existing document. You can also delete a stored document from the Status Menu. Parent topic: Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Related - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 250
You see a screen like this: 9. Select Job Monitor. 10. Select Communication Job. 11. Select the stored fax job you want to send. 12. Select Send/View and select Send. You can store only one document at a time. Subsequent documents overwrite the existing document. You can also delete a stored - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 251
4. Select Start Fax on the LCD screen. 5. Select Send. Note: Your product now communicates with the recipient's fax machine. Do not hang up the telephone. 6. When you hear a fax tone, press one of the Start buttons to start sending the fax. Note: If your recipient's fax machine does not print in - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 252
You see a window like this: 2. Select your product with the FAX option as the printer. 3. To 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 253
If you're faxing for the first time, you see a window like this one: 6. Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of the fax. Then click OK to save the sender information. 253 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 254
like this: 7. Enter the recipient's name and fax number or select a recipient from the phonebook, then click Next. Note: For detailed instructions on using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 8. Select a cover sheet and enter a subject and message, then click Next. 9. Click Send to transmit your fax - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 255
2. Select the print command in your application. Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or another command. See your application's help utility for details. 3. Select your product FAX option as the Printer setting. 4. If necessary, click the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 256
You see this window: 7. Do one of the following to choose your recipient: • Select a name or group from the Recipient List. • Enter a name, company, and fax number and click the + button. • Click the icon and select a recipient from your address book. 8. Select Fax Settings from the pop-up menu. 256 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 257
topic: Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes See these sections to receive faxes with your product. Fax Reception Receiving Faxes Automatically Receiving Faxes Manually Forwarding Received Faxes Receiving a Fax by Polling Viewing a Fax on the LCD Screen Parent topic: Faxing Fax Reception Your product will - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 258
and voice calls, you can also set your product to receive faxes manually. This allows you to check for a fax tone using the telephone and > System Administration > Fax Settings > Receive Settings > Receive Mode and select Manual. 2. When the connected telephone rings, answer the call. 3. If you hear - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 259
6. Hang up the telephone. Parent topic: Receiving Faxes Related concepts Fax Reception Related tasks Receiving Faxes Automatically Forwarding Received Faxes You can forward received faxes to another fax machine, or convert the faxes into PDF documents and forward them to a shared folder on the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 260
3. Scroll down and select System Administration. Enter the administrator password, if necessary. 4. Scroll down and select Fax Settings. 5. Select Output Settings. 6. Select Fax Output. 7. Select Settings. 8. Select Forward. 9. Select Yes. Note: If you want to print the fax automatically before - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 261
a Fax by Polling You can use polling to receive a fax from another fax machine (such as a fax information service). Note: This procedure does not work if the fax information service includes audio guidance. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Fax. You see a screen like this: 3. Select - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 262
to view. You see the fax displayed on the screen. 6. Select Menu. 7. Select one of the printing or deleting options, and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: Delete faxes after you print or view them to prevent the product's memory from filling up. When the memory is full, you can forward - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 263
You see a screen like this: 2. Do one of the following: • To check the status of currrent fax jobs, select Job Monitor, select Communication Job, and select the fax job you want to check. • To check the history of faxes that have been sent or received, select Job History, select Receive Job or Send - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 264
You see a screen like this: 3. Select Menu, select Fax Report, and select the report you want to print. Fax Report Options Parent topic: Faxing Related references Fax Report Options Fax Report Options Select the fax report or list you want to print. Fax Settings List Print a list of the current fax - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 265
Using an External Device with Your Product Follow the instructions in these sections to use your product with thumb drive or device, make sure the product is turned on but not printing. Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of your device. Make sure the files on the device are compatible - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 266
File format Image size File size Number of files JPEG with the Exif version 2.3 standard TIFF 6.0-compliant uncompressed images: RGB full-color or binary (not CCITT-encoded) PDF version 1.7-compliant 80 × 80 pixels to 10200 × 10200 pixels Up to 2GB JPEG: Up to 9990 TIFF: Up to 999 PDF: Up to 999 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 267
Parent topic: Using an External Device with Your Product Printing JPEG Photos You can select JPEG photos for printing as you view them on the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Memory Device. 3. Select JPEG. You see a screen like this: Note: If you have more than 999 JPEG - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 268
7. When you are ready to print, press the B&W button. Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop button or select Cancel. Parent topic: Viewing and Printing From the LCD Screen Related references Print Setting Options - Device Mode Photo Adjustment Options - Device Mode Printing TIFF Files You can - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 269
1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Select Memory Device. 3. Select PDF. You see a list of the available files. 4. Select the file you want to print. After the file is processed, you see the number of pages and other information. 5. Select Proceed. 6. Do the following as necessary: • To print - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 270
Photo adjustment settings Fix Red-Eye Available options Off - This Image On - This Image Off - All Image On - All Image Description Automatically fixes the red-eye effect in photos Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include faces. For this to - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 271
Print settings Print Order Available options Last Page on Top First Page on Top Description Select the order for printing multi-page TIFF files. Parent topic: Viewing and Printing From the LCD Screen Transferring Files on a USB Device You can transfer files to and from a USB device inserted into - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 272
You see a screen like this: 6. Make sure Memory Device is set to Enable. 7. Select File Sharing. 8. Select the way your computer is connected to the product: either USB or Wi-Fi/Network. Parent topic: Transferring Files on a USB Device Transferring Files from a USB Device to Your Computer You can - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 273
5. Drag the files you want to transfer to the desired folder on your computer or on your USB device. Note: Your product's LCD screen does not update to display new information about your USB device after you copy files to it or delete files from it. Remove and insert the USB device to update the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 274
service life Driver or PostScript (PS3) printer software with the product, you can check ink cartridge and maintenance box status by using the printer buttons or the utilities included with the standard Epson printer software. To download the standard Epson printer software, go to epson.com/support - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 275
2. Select Printer Information. You see a screen like this: The ink and maintenance box levels are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Note: The displayed ink and maintenance box levels are approximate. 3. For more information, select the images at the bottom of the screen. Parent topic: Check - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 276
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 277
You see this window: 4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. 6. Click OK. Parent topic: Check Status of the Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box 277 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 278
& 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: 3. Do the following as necessary: • You can update the ink cartridge and maintenance box status by - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 279
: Black 792XL High-capacity Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package. Parent topic: 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 280
Caution: Leave your old cartridge in the printer until you are ready to replace it to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out. Do not open ink cartridge package until you are ready to install the ink. The cartridge is vacuum packed to maintain reliability. 1. Turn on your product. 2. If the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 281
4. Push the ink cartridge in, then pull it out of the slot. 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. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 282
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 283
7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it in until it clicks into place. 8. Select Check on the LCD screen to make sure the cartridge is installed correctly. Caution: If you see a message that the ink cartridge is installed incorrectly, press in the ink cartridge until it clicks into - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 284
Parent topic: Replacing the Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Replacing the Maintenance Box Make sure you have a new maintenance box before you begin. Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 285
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, - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 286
7. Press the buttons on the sides of the rear cover and reattach it. Parent topic: Replacing the Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box 286 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 287
: When using the Epson Universal Print Driver or PostScript (PS3) Epson printer software, go to epson.com/support/wfm5694downloads. 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 288
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 there are no errors on the LCD screen and plain paper is loaded in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Setup. 4. Select - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 289
7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Done. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Clean the Print Head and continue. 289 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 290
9. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Removing and Installing the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 291
You see a window like this: 5. Click Print. 291 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 292
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 292 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 293
Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge Related topics Loading Paper 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 294
You see a screen like this: 5. Select Print Head Cleaning. You see a screen like this: 6. Press the B&W button to clean the print head. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you see a message on the screen. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 7. Select - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 295
to 4 times, turn the product off and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. 295 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 296
Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on your - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 297
You see a window like this: 5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Note: Do not open the front cover during the cleaning cycle. 6. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you can check to see if - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 298
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 299
Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Removing and Installing the Ink Cartridge Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 300
are misaligned, select Vertical Alignment. • If you see horizontal bands at regular intervals, select Horizontal Alignment. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing head alignment patterns. 8. Check the printed patterns on - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 301
• If you printed a vertical alignment sheet, select the number representing the most solid printed pattern for each set on the LCD screen, then select Done. • If you printed a horizontal alignment sheet, select the number representing the pattern with the least amount of separation or overlap on the - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 302
You see a window like this: 6. 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 303
. • Decrease the setting to reduce light bands in your printouts. 9. Select OK. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Guide If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper guide rollers to remove any excess ink. 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD. 303 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 304
home button, if necessary. 4. Select Setup. 5. Select Maintenance. You see a screen like this: 6. Scroll down and select Paper Guide Cleaning. 7. Select the paper source to clean. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen and press the B&W button. 9. Check the back of the ejected paper to see if it - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 305
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these 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. Note: Close the rear paper feed slot and - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 306
5. Clean the scanner glass and the glass area on the left with a soft, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) moistened with a little glass cleaner. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the glass and do not press the glass surface with any force. Note: If lines appear on the printout - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 307
Transporting Your Product If you need to store your product or transport it a long distance, prepare it for transportation as described here. Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Avoid tilting the product, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 308
the product off and then back on again. If the error on again. continues, check for a paper jam. If there is no paper jam, contact Epson for support. You need to replace the following ink Replace the ink cartridge. cartridge. 308 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 309
device is connected to the product. There is a problem with the network connection to your product. An error Firmware Update from the Epson support site. If you still need help, contact Epson for support. Note: The ink Epson authorized service provider. The waste ink pads are not a user - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 310
was deleted when the product was turned off. The received fax was already deleted. The job was printed 1-sided because the loaded paper does not support 2-sided printing. Short of available memory. Reduce the size of the print job. The product's memory is full. You can send pages individually, or - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 311
Code 203 204 205 206 207 208 301 401 302 402 303 304 404 305 405 306 311 321 411 421 Condition/solution The product cannot detect a dial tone. Make sure the phone cable is connected correctly and the phone line works. If you connected the product to a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) phone line or - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 312
. A communication error has occurred. Make sure the product is connected to the computer or network correctly. Make sure you have installed Document Capture Pro or Document Capture. Make sure the Event Manager program is not being blocked by your firewall or security software. The memory device is - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 313
sure the settings are correct for the folder selected in the Where to Forward setting in the Setup menu. Parent topic: Solving Problems 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 314
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 concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Uninstall Your Product Software Related references - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 315
Resetting Control Panel Defaults If you have a problem with settings on the product control panel, you can reset them to their factory defaults. You can choose which settings to reset or reset them - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 316
still in progress, contact Epson for help. Parent topic: Solving Setup Problems Software Installation Problems If you have problems while installing your product ends. If you still have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet. - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 317
Network Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point If your product has trouble finding or connecting to a GHz. See your router documentation or contact your internet service provider for instructions. • Verify that your router or access point is - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 318
(SSID), follow the instructions that came with your product to enter your wireless network name manually. • If your selected Access Point Mode, you may have trouble accessing a low-priority Internet connection. Check Protocol. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related concepts Wi-Fi Direct Mode - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 319
initializing it. 4. Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here sheet. • If you have router documentation or contact your internet service provider for instructions. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 320
documentation or contact your internet service provider for instructions. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product network does not assign IP addresses using DHCP, set the IP address manually. • Make sure your computer and product are both using the same - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 321
. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Scan Over a Network If you cannot start Epson Scan for scanning over a network, try these See your router documentation or contact your internet service provider for instructions. • If you are scanning a large - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 322
an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related tasks Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Solving - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 323
's power 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 performing routine - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 324
cassette printable side down. • 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 Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) Paper Loading Capacity - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 325
2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove any paper inside, including torn pieces. 4. Close the front cover. 325 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 326
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) Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 327
paper jammed inside the product. 5. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions and reload the paper. 6. Keep the cassette flat as you jam solutions. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) 327 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 328
Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) If paper has jammed in the duplexer, follow the steps here to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job from - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 329
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 Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 330
Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder If you have problems with document jams in the automatic document feeder (ADF), follow the steps here to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print job, if necessary. 2. Remove your - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 331
5. Close the ADF cover, then raise the document cover. 6. Carefully remove any jammed pages as shown: 7. Lower the document cover. 8. Raise the ADF input tray. 9. Carefully remove any jammed pages. 10. Lower the ADF input tray. 11. Reload your originals. 331 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 332
. 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 Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) Related topics Loading Paper Paper Ejection - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 333
, PCL, or PostScript printer software to access additional settings and features. Parent topic: Solving PCL/PostScript Problems Related topics Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet You can print a PS3 (PostScript) status sheet - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 334
When printing using AirPrint, the available print settings are different from those covered in this manual. See the Apple website for details. Note: For problems while printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver or PostScript (PS3) printer software, see the sections covering that software in this - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 335
Click OK to close the open program windows. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Printing is Slow If printing becomes slow, • If you are using OS X, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility to - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 336
Check these sections if you have problems with the layout or content of your printed pages. Note: When printing using AirPrint, the available print settings are different from those covered in this manual. See the Apple website for details. Inverted Image Too Many Copies Print Blank Pages Print - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 337
operating system version.) Note: Leave these options turned on when you print on Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, if available for your product. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Additional Layout and Print - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 338
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 Settings - OS X Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Characters Print If incorrect - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 339
using a different cable. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Incorrect Image Size or Position If your printed image is the wrong If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions: • Slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. • Select a higher print quality setting - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 340
print settings are different from those covered in this manual. See the Apple website for details. White or Dark Lines in Printout Blurry or Smeared Printout Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Parent topic: Solving Problems White or Dark Lines in Printout If you notice white - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 341
, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Use a support sheet with special paper, or load special paper one sheet at a time the specifications for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type Problems 341 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 342
Alignment Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Cleaning the Paper Guide Related topics Loading Paper Faint Printout or Printout Has Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 343
Settings - Printing Software Paper Type Settings - Control Panel Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Guide Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Related topics acceptable quality to keep file sizes manageable. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems 343 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 344
- Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Related topics Loading Paper Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson Scan Scanning to a Network Folder or FTP is Slow Parent topic - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 345
Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Windows System Requirements OS X System Requirements Related tasks Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Cannot Start Epson Scan If you cannot start Epson Scan, try these solutions: • Make - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 346
OCR scanning software. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related tasks Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon Starting a Scan with Document Capture Pro or Document Capture Scanning with OS - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 347
scanning facing the correct way. • If you are scanning using the Epson Scan Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting and scan again. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related references Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 348
the Unsharp Mask setting. • Adjust the Auto Exposure setting. • Increase the Resolution setting. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges If you are scanning a thick or warped original, cover its edges with - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 349
and try scanning again: • Select the Descreening setting. • Select a lower Resolution setting. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 350
Faxes Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product Parent topic: Solving Problems Cannot Send or Receive Faxes If you cannot send or receive faxes, try these solutions: • If you are faxing from a computer, use the Epson FAX Utility to send your fax. • Make sure the recipient's fax - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 351
machines are designed to work over analog phone lines. Epson cannot guarantee that fax transmission will work when using VoIP. If your phone line includes voice mail answering services, calls or faxes may be inadvertently received by your voice mail service. Parent topic: Solving Faxing Problems 351 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 352
is connected to your product's EXT port. • Make sure the Receive Mode is set to Manual. Note: When answering a call that is a fax, wait until the product's LCD screen If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions for your operating system - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 353
and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions. 4. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Event Manager, then follow any on-screen instructions: • Windows 10: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall. • Windows 8.x: Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall. • Windows 7/Windows - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 354
driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners window, select your product name and click the - (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 355
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, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 356
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 357
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 X System Requirements To use - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 358
Printing Specifications Paper path Capacity Rear paper feed slot, top entry Paper cassette, front entry Rear paper feed slot: 0.04 inch (0.9 mm) stack thickness Paper cassette: 1.08 inches (27.5 mm) stack thickness Parent topic: Technical Specifications Scanning Specifications Scanner type - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 359
both sides of the paper in this size: Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]). Parent topic: Technical Specifications Fax Specifications Fax type Supported lines Speed Resolution Speed dial numbers Page memory Walk-up black-and-white and color fax capability (ITU-T Super Group 3) Standard analog - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 360
(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 No - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 361
Paper types Weight Plain bond paper 20 lb (75 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Printable Area Specifications Note: When printing borderless, quality may decline in the expanded printable area. Single sheets 1 Top/bottom/sides: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) minimum 2 Reduced - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 362
print quality area/left: 1.77 inches (45.0 mm) minimum Parent topic: Technical Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 363
Temperature Storage: -4 °F (-20 °C) to 104 °F (40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Ink freezes at 14 °F (-10 °C) Ink thaws and is usable after 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package. Parent topic: Technical Specifications - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 364
GB maximum capacity Hard disk drive: 2 TB maximum capacity USB flash drive: 2 TB maximum capacity, formatted in FAT, FAT32, or exFAT Note: Epson cannot guarantee the operation of externally connected devices. External storage devices that are powered via USB are not recommended. Use only external - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 365
with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, depending on purchase location WEP (64/128 bit) WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES); complies with WPA2 with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal WPA2-Enterprise 2.4 GHz Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode Wi-Fi Direct Note: Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP mode available even if - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 366
to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a operation of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 367
Bodoni, Bodoni Italic, Bodoni Bold, Bodoni Bold Italic, Bodoni Poster, Bodoni Poster Compressed ITC Bookman Light, ITC Bookman Light Italic, ITC Bookman Demi, ITC Bookman Demi Italic Carta Chicago Clarendon, Clarendon Light, Clarendon Bold CooperBlack, CooperBlack Italic Copperplate Gothic 32BC, - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 368
Oxford Palatino Roman, Palatino Italic, Palatino Bold, Palatino Bold Italic Stempel Garamond Roman, Stempel Garamond Italic, Stempel Garamond Bold, Stempel Garamond Bold Italic Symbol Tekton Times Roman, Times Italic, Times Bold, Times Bold Italic Univers, Univers Oblique, Univers Bold, Univers Bold - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 369
Font name Zapf Humanist 601 Ribbon 131 Clarendon 701 Swiss 742 Swiss 742 Condensed Incised 901 Aldine 430 Calligraphic 401 Flareserif 821 Swiss 721 SWM Dutch 801 SWM Swiss 721 SWA Swiss 721 Narrow SWA Zapf Calligraphic 801 SWA Geometric 711 SWA Revival 711 SWA Century 702 SWA Family Medium, Bold, - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 370
Font name Dutch 801 SWA Chancery 801 Medium SWA Italic Symbol SWM More WingBats SWM Ding Dings SWA Symbol SWA David BT Narkis Tam BT Miryam BT Koufi BT Naskh BT Ryadh BT Family Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic - - - - - Medium, Bold Medium, Bold Medium, Bold, Italic Medium, Bold Medium, Bold - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 371
PCL6 Mode Fonts (Bitstream) Scalable Fonts Font name FixedPitch 810 FixedPitch 850 FixedPitch 810 Dark Dutch 801 Zapf Humanist 601 Ribbon 131 Clarendon 701 Swiss 742 Swiss 742 Condensed Incised 901 Aldine 430 Calligraphic 401 Flareserif 821 Swiss 721 SWM Dutch 801 SWM Swiss 721 SWA Family Medium, - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 372
Font name Swiss 721 Narrow SWA Zapf Calligraphic 801 SWA Geometric 711 SWA Revival 711 SWA Century 702 SWA Dutch 801 SWA Chancery 801 Medium SWA Italic Symbol SWM More WingBats SWM Ding Dings SWA Symbol SWA David BT Narkis Tam BT Miryam BT Koufi BT Naskh BT Ryadh BT Family Medium, Bold, Oblique, - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 373
PCL Mode Fonts (URW) Scalable Fonts Font name Nimbus Mono Letter Gothic Nimbus Mono PS Nimbus Roman No4 URW Classico URW Coronet URW Clarendon Condensed URW Classic Sans URW Classic Sans Condensed Antique Olive Garamond Mauritius Algiers NimbusSansNo2 Nimbus Roman No9 Nimbus Sans Family Medium, - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 374
Font name Nimbus Sans Narrow Palladio URW Gothic URW Bookman URW Century Schoolbook Nimbus Roman URW Chancery Medium Italic Symbol URW Dingbats Dingbats Standard Symbol URW David URW Narkis URW Miryam URW Koufi URW Naskh URW Ryadh Family Medium, Bold, Oblique, Bold Oblique Roman, Bold, Italic, Bold - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 375
OCR/Barcode Bitmap Font for PCL5 Font name OCR A OCR B Code 39 EAN/UPC Family - - 9.37cpi, 4.68cpi Medium, Bold Symbol set 10 11 12 13 Note: Depending on the print density, or quality and color of the paper, the OCR/Barcode Bitmap fonts may not be readable. Print a sample and check for - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 376
• Flareserif 821 • Swiss 721 SWM • Dutch 801 SWM • Swiss 721 SWA • Swiss 721 Narrow SWA • Zapf Calligraphic 801 SWA • Geometric 711 SWA • Revival 711 SWA • Century 702 SWA • Dutch 801 SWA • Chancery 801 Medium SWA Italic • FixedPitch 810 Dark PCL5 Mode Symbol Sets Typeface details FixedPitch 810 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 377
Typeface details FixedPitch 810 Dutch 801 Swiss 742 FixedPitch 850 FixedPitch 810 Dutch 801 Swiss 742 FixedPitch 850 David BT Miryam BT Narkis Tam BT Naskh BT Koufi BT Ryadh BT Symbol set names PcBlt775 (26U) WiBALT (19L) PsText (10J) McText (12J) PiFont (15U) VeInternational (13J) PcE.Europe (17U) - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 378
Typeface details FixedPitch 810 Dutch 801 Swiss 742 FixedPitch 850 FixedPitch 810 Dutch 801 Swiss 742 FixedPitch 850 Line Printer Line Printer FixedPitch 810 FixedPitch 850 David BT Narkis Tam BT Miryam BT Koufi BT Naskh BT Ryadh BT Symbol SWA Symbol SWM More WingBats SWM Ding Dings SWA OCR A OCR B - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 379
Typeface details EAN/UPC Symbol set names EAN/UPC (8Y) PCL6 Mode Symbol Sets Symbol set Attribute Font classification name *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 ISO Norwegian 4 -- ISO Italian 9 -- ISO 8859-1 14 Latin 1 -- ISO Swedish 19 -- ASCII 21 -- ISO United 37 Kingdom -- ISO French 38 -- ISO - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 380
Symbol set Attribute Font classification name *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 ISO 8859/10 206 Latin 6 -- DeskTop 234 -- Math-8 269 -- Roman-8 277 -- Windows 3.1 293 Latin 2 -- Pc1004 298 -- ISO 8859-15 302 Latin 9 -- PC-Turkish 308 -- Windows 3.0 309 -- PS Text 330 -- PC-8 341 -- PC-8 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 381
Symbol set Attribute Font classification name *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 Wingdings 18540 --- - Symbol 621 --- - ZapfDigbats 460 --- -- PC-866, 114 Cyrillic - -- Greek8 263 - -- Windows 295 Greek - -- Windows 306 Cyrillic - -- PC-851, Greek 327 - -- ISO 8859/5 334 Cyrillic - - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 382
Parent topic: Technical Specifications 382 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 383
Important Safety Instructions Before using your Epson product, read and follow these safety instructions. General Product Safety Instructions Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions LCD Screen Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety Instructions Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions Parent topic - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 384
. • Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the document cover or scanner. • Except as specifically explained in your documentation, do not attempt to service the product yourself. 384 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 385
Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: 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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 386
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 387
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details. The REN is used to determine the number of devices uninterrupted service. If you have problems with this product and require technical or customer support, please visit www.epson.com for - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 388
service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service click the link below for instructions on entering fax header that this is a major nationwide problem. This equipment has been tested - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 389
tasks Using the Fax Setup Wizard Trademarks EPSON® is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Epson ConnectTM, Epson iPrintTM, and Remote PrintTM are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson StoreSM is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Apple, App Store - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 390
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 - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5694 | User Manual - Page 391
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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WF-M5694 User's Guide