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    XP-300 User's Guide
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    - Windows 21 Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X 22 Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More 23 Using Epson Email Print ...23 Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App 24 Using Google Cloud Print ...24 Loading Paper ...26 Loading Paper for Documents ...26 Loading Paper for
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    for Copies 42 Paper Type Settings - Copying 43 Paper Size Settings - Copying 44 Copying Options ...44 Printing From a Computer ...46 Printing with Windows ...46 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows 46 Basic Print Options - Windows 48 Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows 49 Advanced
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    Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button 71 Scanning ...72 Starting a Scan...72 Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel 72 Changing Default Scan Button Settings 74 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon 74 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 76 Selecting Epson Scan Settings ...
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    125 Checking Cartridge Status with Windows 127 Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X 130 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...132 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...132 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 133 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility 137 Printing With Black Ink and Expended
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    Software Installation Problems ...165 Control Panel Setup Problems ...165 Solving Network Problems ...165 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 166 Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network 167 Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window 167 Cannot Print Over
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    Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar 175 Error After Cartridge Replacement 175 Printing is Slow ...176 Solving Page Layout and Content Problems 177 Inverted Image...177 Too Many Copies Print ...177 Blank Pages Print ...178 Incorrect Margins on Printout...178 Border Appears on
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    Windows System Requirements ...196 Mac System Requirements ...197 Printing Specifications ...197 Scanning Specifications ...197 Paper Specifications ...198 Printable Area Specifications ...199 Ink Cartridge Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products 212 Copyright Attribution ...212 9
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    XP-300 User's Guide Welcome to the XP-300 User's Guide. 11
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    Product Parts Locations The Power Off Timer Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones Changing LCD Screen Language Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel Parent topic: Product Basics Control Panel Buttons and Lights 1 The power button and the power light 2 The WiFi light 3 The home
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    topic: Setting Up the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button
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    Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup
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    of your wireless network and press the OK button. If you don't see your wireless network's name, you can enter it manually. Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other SSIDs and press the OK button. Enter your network name as described in the next step. 5. Enter your wireless
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    , press the left arrow. • When you finish entering characters, press the OK button. 6. If you want to print a network setup report, press the start button. (Otherwise, press the stop button.) 7. Press the home button to exit. The WiFi light should now be on, but not flashing. Note: If the WiFi light
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    Product Parts - Top 1 Sheet feeder 2 Paper support 3 Output tray 4 Paper stopper 5 Feeder guard 6 Edge guide 17
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    1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel 4 Release bar (beneath) 5 Memory card slot 6 Memory card access light Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 18
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    Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Ink cartridge holder in home position Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 19
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    Power Off Timer Setting - Windows Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X Parent topic: Product Basics Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically. 1. Press the home
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    it is not in use. Then press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: The Power Off Timer Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically. 1. Right-click the product icon in the
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    Off Timer Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or
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    it is not in use as the Power Off Timer setting. 4. Click Apply. 5. Close the Printer Settings window. Parent topic: The Power Off Timer Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe
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    installed your product software, visit www.epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed setup instructions. 3. Send an email with attachments to your product's Email Print address. Note: Both the email and any attachments print by default. You can change
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    the on-screen instructions. 10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page. Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, computer, Apple or Android device with internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information
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    Paper for Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper for Documents You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Flip the feeder guard forward. 2. Pull up the paper support
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    3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end. Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed. 4. Slide the edge guide left. 27
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    If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. 6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. 7. Flip the feeder guard back. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets
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    edge guide. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Paper for Photos You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Flip the feeder guard forward. 2. Pull up the paper support and
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    3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end. 4. Slide the edge guide left. 30
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    If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. 6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. 7. Flip the feeder guard back. Always follow these paper loading guidelines: • Load only the recommended number of sheets
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    way your photo faces. • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Envelopes You can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10
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    3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end. 4. Slide the edge guide left. 33
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    printable side up and flap edge left. 6. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly. 7. Flip the feeder guard back. Note: If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time. Parent topic: Loading Paper 34
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    on 20-lb (75-g/m²) paper weight. Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. ** For two-sided printing, load up to 30 sheets. Parent topic: Loading Paper Available EPSON Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales
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    Paper Type Epson Bright White Paper Epson Photo Paper Glossy Size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)
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    topic: Loading Paper Borderless Paper Type Compatibility You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes: Borderless Paper Types • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi
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    paper Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson
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    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
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    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 document cover gently to keep your original in place. Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product Related topics Copying Scanning 40
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    Photos You can copy color or black-and-white documents or photos onto various sizes and types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the product. 2. Load the paper you want to print on in the product. 3. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Press the
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    : To cancel copying, press the stop button. Selecting Print Settings for Copies Parent topic: Copying Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Loading Paper Selecting Print Settings for Copies You can change the settings used for printing copies. 1. Press the arrow button shown on the screen
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    Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options Parent topic: Copying Documents or Photos Paper Type Settings - Copying Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded. Paper type loaded Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Paper Type setting Plain Paper
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    Paper type loaded Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Paper Type setting Photo Paper Parent topic: Selecting Print Settings for Copies Paper Size Settings - Copying Select the Paper Size
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    percentage, unless you select Auto Fit as the Reduce/Enlarge setting Adjusts printer settings for the selected paper type Provides good quality for most copies Provides lower quality for draft copies Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies Parent topic: Selecting Print Settings for Copies 45
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    on Epson's 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 Mac OS X Cancelling Printing Using
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    your product name as the printer you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the Quality Option setting that matches your print content and the print quality you want to use
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    Epson product support website, click the Online Support button. Basic Print Options - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Basic Print Options - Windows
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    and graphics in black or shades of gray. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Select print settings on the
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    type of paper you loaded. Note: Check the paper type settings list for details. • Select the print quality setting you want to use. Note: Check the print quality setting list for details. • Select the size of the paper you loaded. • Select Borderless to print a borderless photo, or Borders to print
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    - Windows Advanced Print Options - Windows Color Management Options - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows You
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    Prints text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Parent topic: Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Color Management Options - Windows You can adjust the Color Management settings on the Advanced tab to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer
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    Options - Windows You can select a variety of sizing and layout options for your document or photo on the Page Layout tab. • To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document checkbox and select sizing options. • To print on both sides of your paper, select
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    image, select the Rotate 180° or Mirror Image checkboxes. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset. Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Save Settings button on
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    any of the available options on the screen to control your printing presets. 4. To choose an option for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and
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    2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Checking Print Status - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Checking Print Status - Windows During printing, you see this window showing the progress of your print job. It allows you to control printing and check ink cartridge status. 56
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    lined up for printing, click Print Queue. • To check ink status, click Check Ink Levels. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - 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
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    for printing. You can still change them as needed for printing in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software
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    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 Default
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    : If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually. Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Printing with Mac OS X You can print with your product using any Mac OS X printing program, as described in these sections. 60
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    Print Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X Managing Color - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing From a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac
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    on the version of Mac OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. 6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note
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    7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the image above for the Preview application. 8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. You see these settings: 63
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    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. 10. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11. Select any of the available print options. Print Quality Settings - Mac OS
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    , you may see white borders on your printed photo. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from the print window. Note: If you do not see these
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    in the print window. Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon. Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option. Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Related references Borderless Paper Type
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    . Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Managing Color - Mac OS X You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software. 1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select
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    printer software, or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print window. Color Options Settings Manual Settings
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    select your product, and select Options & Supplies. 3. Select Driver. You see this screen: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Printing Preferences - Mac OS X You can select from these settings on the
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    when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting. Permit temporary black printing Allows you to print using black ink when a color ink cartridge is expended. High Speed Printing Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality. Warning Notifications Lets
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    Checking Print Status - Mac OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status. 1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. You see the print status window: 2. Select the following options as necessary: • To cancel printing,
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    . Your product automatically selects suitable default scan settings, but you can view or change them as necessary. 1. Make sure you installed the product software and connected the product to your computer or network. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8, you must connect your product with a USB cable
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    the e-mail program you want to use and resize your image, if necessary, from an option screen on your computer. Note: This works with MAPI-type email such as Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Mail, Mac Mail, and Entourage, but not web-based email such as Gmail. • To PC (WSD) lets you manage network
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    Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your computer desktop. • Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan icon. Note: With Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson
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    You see an Epson Scan window like this: Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture 75
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    scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). 1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for instructions.) 2. Select your product. Note: In certain
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    Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings 77
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    You can also select various image adjustment options. Home Mode You can select setting groups based on the type of content you are scanning. You can also You can manually customize all available settings, and preview and size your scanned image. Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related
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    Home Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Scanning in Full Auto Mode When you scan in Full Auto Mode, Epson Scan program. You can change the scanned file settings and select various image adjustment options before you scan, if necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Full
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    the checkbox for the option. • To change the scanned file settings, click File Save Settings. 3. Click Scan. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired
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    in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Home Mode as the Mode setting. You see this window: 82
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    2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/Line Art. 3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 83
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    , you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired. Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related concepts Scan Resolution
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    Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image scan area in the Preview image: • Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place your cursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then click and drag the cursor to
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    • Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the preview image. 86
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    2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the
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    . 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Home Mode. Note: Select the Image Option checkbox if you need to set any
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    Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are ) programs. Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode You can reduce or enlarge the Preview button to preview your image. 2. In the Epson Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image to
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    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 size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned. 90
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    scan size. Parent topic: Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Office Mode as the Mode setting.
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    2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. 4. Select the Size and Orientation settings that match your
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    the Preview window. 9. Click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window. 10. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired
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    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
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    area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Epson Scan Office Mode. Note: Select the Image Option checkbox if you need to set any of the grayed-out image adjustments. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on the Image Type
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    image. Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated Professional Mode When you scan in Professional Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Professional Mode
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    Scan. You see the File Save Settings window. 12. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired. Available Image Types
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    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 as charts or graphs. 8-bit Grayscale Select this setting for black-and-white photos. Black & White Select this
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    • 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. 100
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    2. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • If the marquee is correct, continue with the next step. • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. • To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the
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    Adjustments options in Epson Scan Professional Mode. Note: Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on the Image Type setting. Click the image adjustment icon to access additional settings. Click the + (Windows) or (Mac OS X) icon next to a setting to change the level of adjustment
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    Descreening Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the
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    Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text 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
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    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 size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be scanned. 105
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    area on the preview image. The marquee is automatically proportioned for your custom scan size. 6. To use additional sizing tools, click the + (Windows) or (Mac OS X) icon next to the Target Size setting and select options as desired. • Scale: Reduces or enlarges your image by the percentage you
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    later, change the Resolution setting to 600 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: • E-mail/view on a computer screen/post on the web: 96 to 150 dpi • Print/convert to editable text (OCR): 300 dpi
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    , 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 Scan window. You may also be able to access the
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    types and optional settings on the File Save Settings window in Epson Scan. File Formats Bitmap (*.bmp) A standard image file format for most Windows compatible program. PDF (*.pdf) A document format that is readable by Windows and Mac OS X systems using Adobe Reader, Acrobat, or other programs. You
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    and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download
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    4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other scan settings as necessary. 111
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    Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Parent topic: Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture Scanning Special Projects Your as You Scan Parent topic: Scanning Scanning to a PDF File Using Epson Scan, you can scan a multi-page document and save it in one PDF (Portable Document
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    on your product for scanning. 2. Start Epson Scan. 3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5. Preview your image. 6. When you finish selecting all your settings, click Scan. You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 113
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    exit the Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the PDF file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the
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    and saves the color-restored file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired. Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects 115
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    Related tasks Selecting the Scan Mode Related topics Starting a Scan Selecting Epson Scan Settings 116
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    Using Memory Cards With Your Product Follow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product. Inserting a Memory Card Printing from a Memory Card Transferring Photos on a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Insert only one memory card at a time into a memory card slot on
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    or turn off your product while the memory card access light is flashing or you may lose data from the memory card. Memory Card Types Memory Card File Specifications Removing a Memory Card Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your Product Related references Memory Card Specifications Memory Card
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    • microSDXC* • microSDHC* • microSD* Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card Memory Card File Specifications You can insert memory cards in your product containing files that meet these specifications. File format Image size Number of files JPEG with the Exif version 2.3 standard 80 × 80 pixels to
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    If your product is connected to your computer using a USB cable, do one of the following: • Windows: Open the My Computer, Computer, or Windows Explorer utility. Then right-click the name of your memory card (listed as a removable disk) and select Eject. • Mac OS X: Drag the removable disk icon for
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    99). 5. To view additional photos and select others for printing, press the arrow buttons and repeat the selections above. 6. To view the print settings for the photos, press the OK button. You see the current settings: 7. To change the print settings, press the arrow button shown on the screen and
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    the LCD screen. 1. Press the arrow button shown on the screen displaying the current print settings. You see this screen: 2. Do the following as necessary to select settings: • To change the selected option for the current print setting, press the left or right arrow button and select the option you
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    Print settings Paper Size Paper Type Borderless Available Options Various paper sizes Various paper types Borderless With Border Description Indicates the size of paper you have loaded; see the list of paper types for copying Indicates the type of paper you have loaded; see the list of paper types
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    you are printing from the memory card. 1. Make sure your product is connected to a computer. 2. Insert a memory card into one of the memory card slots. 3. Do one of the following to access your memory card files from your computer: • Windows: Select the Computer or My Computer utility. • Mac OS
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    for more information. Check Cartridge Status Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows Check Cartridge Status Your product and its
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    2. Press the OK button. You see this screen: Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any. Displayed ink levels are approximate. 3. Do one of the following: • If you are finished, select Back and press the OK button. 126
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    and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your cartridge status at any time using a utility on your Windows computer
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    2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: If any of the cartridges 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,
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    4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. Parent topic: Check Cartridge Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 129
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    Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X You can check your cartridge status using a utility on your Mac. 1. Do one of the following: • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print
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    can update the ink cartridge status by clicking Update. • Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen. Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily. Note: If any of the cartridges installed in the
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    Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can
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    removing the old ones. Caution: Leave your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to replace them to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out. Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. 1. Turn on
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    the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage your product. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 3. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it. Note: Dispose of used cartridges carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill
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    Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or ink may leak. 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
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    . 9. Lower the scanner unit. The print head moves to its home position and the printer starts charging the ink. This takes about 4 minutes. When you see the Ink Cartridge Replacement screen, ink charging is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product while the power light is flashing or you will
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    Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility You can use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility to view on-screen instructions for replacing an ink cartridge. This method allows you to replace a cartridge before it is low or expended (if it is too old, for example). 1. Do one of the following: • Windows
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    2. Click the Ink Cartridge Replacement icon and follow the on-screen instructions to replace your ink cartridges as necessary. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is
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    - Mac OS X Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows If you see a message during printing telling you that you can temporarily print in black ink with an expended color cartridge, you can cancel your print job and select settings to print on plain paper
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    paper type setting. 11. Select the Grayscale option. 12. Click Print to print your document. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Related tasks Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows
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    Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper type setting, and depends on other selected print settings. To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. • Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using
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    , you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light, or you
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    3. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press the OK button. 6. Press the start button. After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this screen: 143
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    of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets
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    -click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple
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    clean the print head. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent
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    Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Make sure no product lights are indicating errors. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Press the home button, if
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    to be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the
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    product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 5. When the power light stops flashing and remains on, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean 149
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    off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical
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    Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the home
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    6. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see this screen: 7. Press the OK button. You see this screen: 152
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    for each set. Press the OK button after each selection. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Do one of the following
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    ) if you want to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6. When you are done, click Finish. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 154
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    2. Use the product control panel to make a copy, but without placing a document on the scanner glass. 3. Check the back of the ejected paper to see if it is clean. 4. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Copying 155
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    you should clean it several times a year. Close the output tray and paper support when you are not using the product to protect it from dust. off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable. 3. Disconnect any connected cables. 4. Remove all the paper. 5. Clean the scanner glass with ink may leak. 156
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    . 2. Lift up the scanner unit and check to see if the print head is in the far right position (the home position). If not, turn on the product, wait for the print head to move, then turn the product off again. 3. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with tape. Caution: Do not place tape on
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    . Be sure to remove the tape from the ink cartridge holder before turning on your product. If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 158
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    good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. You can select Download the Latest Software from the Home screen of this manual or visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). With Windows, your printer software automatically checks
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    the jammed paper, then press the start button to clear the error. (W-10) Ink cartridges are installed incorrectly. Replace or reinstall the cartridge indicated on the LCD screen. (W-12) An ink cartridge indicated on the LCD screen is not recognized. Replace the ink cartridge. Epson recommends
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    Related concepts Check Cartridge Status Related references Paper Jam Problems Where to Get Help Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Loading Paper Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is operating
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    your printer software. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manual. If they do not work, contact Epson. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related
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    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 all. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK
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    Ink Installation Software Installation Problems Control Panel Setup Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Noise After Ink Installation If you hear noises from your product after installing ink, check the following: • The first time you install ink cartridges, the product must prime its print head
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    correct port is shown in the printer properties. • If you see any error message or your software does not install correctly in Windows, you may not have software installation privileges. Contact your System Administrator. Parent topic: Solving Setup Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your
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    Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window Cannot Print Over a Network Cannot Scan Over a Network Printing a Network Status Sheet Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point If your product has trouble finding or connecting to a wireless router
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    again. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Related tasks Printing a Network Status Sheet Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window If your product does not appear in the Mac OS X printer window, try these solutions: • Turn your
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    product software was installed correctly. If necessary, reinstall your software. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related tasks Printing a Network Status Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson
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    scanning software, such as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related topics Scanning Printing a Network Status Sheet You can print a network status sheet to help you determine
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    of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • If the nozzle check page does not print, but the product'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 170
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    the edge guide. • If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper, fan the edges to separate the sheets, and reload it. • If paper jams when you load only one or two sheets, try loading more sheets at a time. Do not load more than the recommended number of sheets. • If paper jams when you print on
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    solutions: 1. Cancel the print job from your computer, if necessary. 2. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the output tray and sheet feeder. 3. Press the start button to resume printing. If the product messages still show an error, continue with the next step. 4. Press the power button to turn
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    a Product Button Related topics Loading Paper Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Check these sections if you have problems while printing from your computer. Nothing Prints Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar Error After Cartridge Replacement Printing is Slow Parent topic: Solving
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    to your computer instead of the hub. • Run a product check to see if a test page prints. If the test page prints, check to see if your product software is installed correctly. • In Windows, make sure your product is selected as the default printer. • In Windows, clear any stalled print jobs from
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    program windows. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Error After Cartridge Replacement If you see an error light or error message after you replace an ink cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the print head is in the ink cartridge replacement position. (The ink cartridge
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    the following settings: • High Speed Copies • Always spool RAW datatype • Page Rendering Mode • Print as Bitmap Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Related references Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Basic
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    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 Print Layout Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Too Many Copies Print Make sure that the
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    your product is selected as the printer in your printing program. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Page Setup
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    , try these solutions: • Make sure you are printing on a compatible borderless paper type and size. Note: Do not select a custom paper size for borderless prints. • Windows: Make sure you selected the Borderless setting in your printer software. • Mac OS X: Make sure you selected the Borderless
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    : Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X Related topics Loading Paper 180
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    Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Related topics Loading Paper Solving Print Quality Problems Check these sections if your printouts have problems with print quality, but your image looks fine on your computer screen
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    the ink cartridges. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Related topics Replacing Ink
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    clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace them. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Align the print head
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    : Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X Related topics Loading Paper Incorrect Colors
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    Epson ink and paper. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Managing Color - Mac OS X Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Solving Scanning Problems
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    as ABBYY FineReader. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads). Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related references Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Cannot Start Epson Scan If you cannot start Epson Scan, try these
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    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 - Home Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode Available Image
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    Paper towels are not recommended. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the scanner glass. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. • Adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the
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    your scanned image, place a piece of black paper on the back of the original and scan it again. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned images of printed documents. This is caused by interference
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    Problems Related tasks Scanning in Full Auto Mode Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your computer monitor because printers adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Change the Image Type setting and
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    Preview Guidelines Related tasks Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode Selecting Not Fit Into a Slot Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card Parent topic: Solving Problems Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot
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    Photos from a Memory Card If you cannot view or print photos from a memory card inserted in your product, try maximum number of photos. Parent topic: Solving Memory Card Problems Related references Memory Card Types Memory Card Specifications Memory Card File Specifications Related tasks Inserting
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    a Memory Card to Your Computer When to Uninstall Your Product Software If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions for your operating system. Uninstalling Product Software - Windows Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X Parent topic
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    on-screen instructions: • Windows 8: Select EPSON Scan and click Uninstall/Change. • Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Select EPSON Scan and click Uninstall/Change. • Windows XP: Select EPSON Scan and click Change/Remove. 6. Restart your computer, then see the Start Here sheet to re-install your software
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    support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson
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    . Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements Mac System Requirements Printing Specifications Scanning Specifications Paper Specifications Printable Area Specifications Ink Cartridge Specifications Memory Card
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    10.5.8 • Mac OS X 10.6.x • Mac OS X 10.7.x • Mac OS X 10.8.x Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers for your product. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Printing Specifications Paper path
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    brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Single-sheets Size Paper types Thickness Weight
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    Envelopes Size Paper types Weight No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches [105 × 241 mm]) Plain 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
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    is available for printing. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Color Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black 200
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    and is usable after 3 hours at 77 ºF (25 ºC) Note: For best printing results, use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related references Ink Cartridge Part Numbers Memory Card Specifications Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an
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    Compatible types Media format DCF Voltage requirements SD SDHC SDXC miniSD* miniSDHC* miniSDXC* MicroSD* MicroSDHC* MicroSDXC* 33 V Maximum current: 450 mA Parent topic: Technical Specifications Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 5.7 inches (145 mm) Printing: 11 inches (279 mm) 202
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    15.4 inches (390 mm) Depth Stored: 11.8 inches (300 mm) Printing: 20.8 inches (528 mm) Weight 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) (without ink cartridges and power cord) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency
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    Specifications Interface type Hi-Speed USB (Device Class for computers) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard Wireless security Frequency band Communication mode IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES); WPA2 compliant with support for WPA
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    of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Parent topic: Technical Specifications 205
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    Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly
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    each is defined in Section 6) until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this printer product. If you desire to receive the source code above, please contact the customer support of your region. You shall comply with the license terms of each open source software program. 3. The
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    tools-1.60 netbase-4.29 psmisc-21.5 readline-libs-5.0 sysvinit-2.86 udev-0.093 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 util-linux-2.12 usb8786 GNU LGPL This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version ("LGPL Programs"). The
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    list of BSD Programs: busybox-1.2.2.1 util-linux-2.12 mount-2.12 mvlutils-2.8.4 netkit-ftp-0.17 netkit-base-0.17 portmap-5beta Sun RPC License This printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Sun RPC License ("Sun RPC Programs"). The list of Sun RPC Programs: busybox
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    owner of the copyright to the "linux-ftpd". ARC4 license This printer product includes the open source software program "ARC4" which applies the EPSON® and Supplies Central® are registered trademarks, EPSON ConnectTM is a trademark, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson
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    or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than
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    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. The time interval has been set at the factory to ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards of energy efficiency
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