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    ET-2550 User's Guide
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    Contents ET-2550 User's Guide...11 Your Ink Tank Epson Email Print ...23 Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App 23 Using Epson Remote Print ...24 Using AirPrint ...24 Using Google Cloud Print ...25 Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook 26 Wi-Fi Networking ...28 Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
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    Basic Print Settings - Windows 55 Print Quality Options - Windows 57 Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows 58 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows 58 Double-sided Printing Options - Windows 60 Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows 61 Custom Color Correction
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    ...74 Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X 75 Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 79 Print Options - OS X...79 Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X 79 Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X 80 Sizing Printed Images - OS X ...81 Managing Color - OS X...81 Color Matching and Color Options - OS X 82
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    Capture 128 Scanning Special Projects...128 Scanning to a PDF File...129 Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan 132 Using Memory Cards With Your Product 134 Inserting a Memory Card ...134 Memory Card Types ...135 Memory Card File Specifications 135 Removing a Memory Card...135 Printing from a Memory
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    Printing Calendar Pages ...144 Refilling Ink ...147 Ink Safety Precautions ...147 Check Ink Levels ...148 Checking Ink Levels ...149 Checking Ink Levels with Windows 150 Checking Ink Levels with OS X...151 Disabling Special Offers with Windows 152 Purchase Epson Ink ...153 Ink Bottle Part Numbers
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    X Printer Window 188 Cannot Print Over a Network...189 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...189 Solving Copying Problems ...190 Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies 191 Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While 191 Solving Paper Problems...191 Paper Feeding Problems...191 Paper Jam Problems Inside
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    Preview 212 Scanned Image Edges are Cropped 212 Solving Memory Card Problems...213 Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot 213 Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card 213 Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card 214 Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels 214 Uninstall
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    227 Wireless Connection Safety Instructions 229 LCD Screen Safety Instructions 229 FCC Compliance Statement...229 Trademarks ...230 Copyright Notice...231 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 231 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products 232 Copyright
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    ET-2550 User's Guide Welcome to the ET-2550 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here. 11
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    , perform regular visual inspections of the ink tanks to ensure ink levels do no fall below the lower line. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product. To refill the ink tanks and reset the ink levels, click the link below. Related
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    of your product. Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud Print Using the Control Panel See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel
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    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. 14
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    You see this screen: 4. Press the arrow buttons to select Language and press the OK button. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button. 6. Press the home button to exit. Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify the
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    Product Parts - Top 1 Edge guide 2 Sheet feeder 3 Paper support 4 Feeder guard 5 Control panel 6 Output tray 7 Paper stopper 16
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    1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Memory card slot Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 17
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    Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Ink tanks 3 Ink tank unit 4 Print head in home position Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 18
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    Product Parts - Back 1 AC inlet 2 USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations The Power Off and Sleep Timers The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can adjust the time period before power management, but increasing the time reduces the
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    off automatically. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press left or right arrow buttons to select Power Off Timer and
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    5. Click the Printer and Option Information button. You see this screen: 6. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it
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    In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 3. Select Printer Settings. You see this window: 4. Select the length of time after
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    If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit 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
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    and optional access key of the Epson product you want to use for printing, and enter this address during Remote Print setup. 5. Select the print command in your application and choose the Remote Print driver for your Epson product. Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and
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    Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables. Set up your Epson product for network printing. See the link below. Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting the Google Cloud Print setup. 1. Connect your device to the same
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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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    confirm the Google Cloud Print connection and print a test page. Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook, iPhone, or Android phone with Internet access. For more information on using Google Cloud Print, visit Epson Support. Parent topic: Using Google
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    on a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet Changing or Updating Network Connections Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup You can set up your product to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or
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    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. The installer program guides you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and
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    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 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 symbol on
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    -Fi Direct Mode Setup 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 You can select one of these modes to communicate with your
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    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 the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Press
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    6. Enter your Wi-Fi Direct password. Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long. • Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow button to move to the next character. • To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase),
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    AP or D connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to print directly to your product from your computer or device. Note: If the AP can quickly connect your product to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled
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    ) and press the OK button. 5. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Printing a Network Status Sheet You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have using your product on a network
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    button. You see this screen: 5. Press the start button to print the network status sheet. (Press the stop button if you want to cancel the operation.) Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Changing or Updating Network
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    computer or other device that is connected to the same network as your product. 1. Print a network status sheet. 2. Locate the IP Address for your product that is your product software. 3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the Start Here
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    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 necessary. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Press the arrow buttons to select
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    Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections 39
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    Available Epson Papers Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1. Flip the feeder guard forward, then raise the paper support and
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    2. 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. 3. Slide the edge guide to the left. 41
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    a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges. Note: Do not fan or curl photo paper. 5. Do one of the following: • Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and beneath the line on the left edge guide. 42
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    • Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left. • Load a sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes facing as shown. 6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. Then, flip the feeder guard back. 43
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    the edge guide. • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time. • Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin, or that have plastic windows. • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions
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    jobs. Load 1 sheet of Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) sized paper for manual 2-sided print jobs. Parent topic: Loading Paper Available Epson Papers You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an
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    25 50 Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope Select this Paper Type or Media Type setting Plain
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    OK buttons to select Setup > Printer Setup > Paper Source Settings. 3. You can select from the following options: • Paper Setup to change the product's paper size and paper type settings. • Paper Setting Alert to turn on or off the alert that appears when a print job's paper settings are different
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    For this paper Envelope Select this Paper Type setting Envelope Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Control Panel 48
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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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    in Full Auto mode or using thumbnail preview in another mode in Epson Scan, the edges of your original may be cropped by about 0.2 inch (4.5 mm) from the top and side edges. Manually position your original away from the edges to prevent cropping. 3. Close the document cover gently to keep your
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    Copies Copying Documents or 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
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    button. Parent topic: Copying Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Loading Capacity Paper Size Settings - Copying Copying Options Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Selecting Print Settings for Copies You can change the settings
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    Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper you loaded. Note: You can copy on these paper sizes. • 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) • 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) Parent topic: Selecting Print Settings for Copies
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    Paper Prem. Glossy Draft Standard Quality Best Various levels printer settings for the selected paper type; see the list of control panel paper types Provides good quality for most copies Provides best quality for photo copies Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies Parent topic: Selecting Print
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    to your product software 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 OS X Cancelling
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    you want to use. Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings. You see the Main tab of your printer settings window: 4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Document Size setting. Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create
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    document or photo, select the Color setting. • To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting. 9. To print on both sides of the paper, select a 2-Sided Printing option. 10. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets
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    for 2-Sided Printing: • Manual (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and prompting you to flip the paper over on the long edge to print the other side. • Manual (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and prompting
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    copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 6. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Note: The surface of the paper may smear during double-sided printing. Make sure the ink has dried before reloading the paper. Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
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    up your double-sided print job. 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. Booklet Select the Booklet checkbox to print double-sided pages as a booklet
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    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 sizing options: • Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the your document or photo
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    • Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or turn off color management in your printer software. • Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images. 3. To add the following features, click the Watermark Features
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    Correction window to customize the image colors for your print job. Color Controls Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density
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    ICM Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your application software. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Image Options and Additional
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    the Windows Control Panel on your computer. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab. Note: You can create your
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    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. 4. To choose a preset for printing, select it. 5. Click OK. 66
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    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 Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4. Click
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    close the printer software window. Extended Settings - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows print jobs as they are being printed. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other issues. Separator Page Before each document, prints a separator page
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    printing problems. Refine screening pattern Prints graphics with a finer screening pattern. Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching Allows applications to perform ICM color matching. Always Use the Driver's Paper Source Setting Prints using the paper source setting in the printer driver
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    You see your application's Print window, such as this one: 2. Click OK or Print to start printing. Checking Print Status - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows 70
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    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 status. • To cancel printing, click Cancel. • To see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue. Parent topic: Printing Your Document
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    in any program session. Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Parent topic: Printing with Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product
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    screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows Changing Automatic Update Options Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software
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    any OS X printing program, as described in these sections. Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Selecting Print Layout Options
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    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. Open a photo or document for printing. 2. Select the print
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    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 them
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    6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on
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    Select the Print Quality setting you want to use. 11. Select any of the available print options. Print Quality Options - Mac OS X Print Options - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software Related tasks Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS
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    text and graphics in black or shades of gray. Mirror Image Lets you flip the printed image horizontally. Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Depending on your application, you may be able to select the paper size and orientation settings from
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    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. 1. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. You can also select a custom setting to create a
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    size checkbox and select a paper size from the Destination Paper Size pop-up menu. Parent topic: Printing with OS X Managing Color - 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. 81
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    window. Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the Color Matching menu. 4. Select one of the available options. Color Matching and Color Options - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Color Matching and Color Options - OS X You can select from
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    Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your 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
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    You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab. Skip Blank Page Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper Type or Media Type setting. High Speed
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    Your Document or Photo - OS X Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to print. Click Print at the bottom of the print window. Checking Print Status - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X 85
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    Checking Print Status - OS X During printing, you can view the progress of your print job and control printing. 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, click the print job and click or
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    documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods. Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel 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
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    Windows Live Mail, Mac Mail, and Entourage, but not web-based email such as Gmail. • To Computer (WSD) lets you manage network scanning in Windows 8.x, this feature, you must first set up WSD (Web Services for Devices) on the computer you want to scan to. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select how you
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    Close to close the Event Manager window. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon You can start the Epson Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and
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    • OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan icon. Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction
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    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 your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for instructions
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    option, choose it and select your product. With Windows, do not select a WIA option for your product; it will not work correctly. You see an Epson Scan window like this: 92
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    the Scan Mode Scanning in Full Auto Mode Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Selecting Scan File Settings Parent topic: Scanning Scan Modes Epson Scan provides a choice of scan modes with different levels of
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    can manually customize all available settings, and preview and size your scanned image. Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Selecting the Scan Mode Selecting the Scan Mode Select the Epson Scan mode you want to use from the Mode box in the upper right corner of the Epson Scan
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    You see this window: 95
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    Save Settings. 3. Click Scan. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired
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    Auto Mode You can select these image adjustment options in Epson Scan Full Auto Mode. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Auto Photo Orientation Checks the preview image for faces, the sky, and other
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    You see this window: 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. 98
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    , where you can view and print the image, if desired. Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related concepts Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Related tasks Selecting
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    - Home Mode You can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can select the entire image area or a portion of it. You can even select multiple scan areas to create multiple scanned images of different areas (Normal Preview mode only). You can also use the
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    1. Do one of the following to select your scan area in the Preview image: • Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can 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
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    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 the marquee where you want it. 102
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    the Preview window before you scan. Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. • To delete a select these Image Adjustments options in Epson Scan Home Mode. Note: Select the This option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening
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    scanned image. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image. Threshold Adjusts the level at which black 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
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    A marquee (dotted line) appears on your preview image proportioned for the size you selected. 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. 105
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    , 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 scanned. 4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click
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    in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file 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
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    , where you can view and print the image, if desired. Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related concepts Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Related tasks Selecting Scan File Settings Selecting
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    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 the marquee where you want it. 109
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    . • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in
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    the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition 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
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    You see this window: 112
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    where you can view and print the image, if desired. Available Image Types - Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related concepts Image Preview
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    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 setting for
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    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. 115
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    the opposite corner 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 the marquee where you want it. 116
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    Otherwise, only the area inside the currently selected marquee will be scanned. 3. Click inside the scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode You can select these Adjustments options
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    light and dark areas of the overall scanned image. Saturation Adjusts the density of colors in the overall image. Color Balance Adjusts the balance of colors in the overall image. Color Palette Provides a graphical interface for adjusting mid-tone levels, such as skin tones, without affecting the
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    the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode You can reduce or enlarge the size of your image as you scan. You
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    A marquee (dotted line) appears on your preview image proportioned for the size you selected. 3. Do the following, as necessary, to work with the selected scan area: • To move the marquee, click inside the scan area and drag the marquee where you want it. 120
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    , 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 scanned. 4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click
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    can select the scanned image area and other settings manually. If the Thumbnail checkbox is deselected, clicking the Preview button opens a normal preview. Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scan Resolution Guidelines If you plan to enlarge a scanned image so you can print it at a larger
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    you will double the image size 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: • Email/view on a computer screen/post on the web: 96 to 150 dpi • Print/convert to
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    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 window by clicking the icon on
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    numbers to automatically name your scanned files. 3. Select a page documents in 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
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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. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or
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    4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other available scan settings as necessary. 127
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    Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Parent topic: Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Scanning Special Projects Your product's scanning software offers various options to help you quickly complete
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    File Using Epson Scan, you can scan a multi-page document and save it in one PDF (Portable Document Format) file on your computer. 1. Place your original on your product for scanning. 2. Start Epson Scan. 3. Select the scan mode you want to use. 4. Select the scan settings for your scan. 5. Preview
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    You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Select PDF as the Type setting. 8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window. Click the Options button to access additional settings. 9. Click OK. 130
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    , you may see a screen indicating the program is converting your page to text. Wait until the program re-scans the page and close the program, if necessary. 11. Click Close to exit the Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the PDF file in the selected folder
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    the Epson Scan window, if necessary. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the color-restored file in the selected folder or opens it in your scanning program. If the file was saved directly to your computer, you see the file in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print
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    Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Starting a Scan 133
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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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    80 × 80 pixels to 10200 × 10200 pixels Up to 2000 Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card After you finish working with a memory card, check to make sure it is safe to remove it from your product. Caution: Do not remove a memory card or turn off your product while the
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    card straight out of its slot. Parent topic: Inserting a Memory Card Printing from a Memory Card See these sections to print photos from a memory card inserted into your product: Viewing and Printing Individual Photos Print Setting Options - Photo Mode Parent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your
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    memory card is displayed: 3. Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through your photos to display one that you want to view or print. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select one or more copies of the photo (up to 99). 5. To view additional photos and select
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    Options - Photo Mode Select these print settings options when printing photos displayed on the LCD screen. Print settings Paper Size Paper Type Quality Available options Various paper sizes Various paper types Standard Quality Best Description Indicates the size of paper you have loaded; see the
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    Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 2. Press the left connected to your product. Note: Do not transfer photos to and from a memory card while you are printing from the memory card. 1. Make sure your product is connected to a computer. 2. Insert a memory
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    You can print calendars, lined paper, graph paper, or stationery with a photo background. Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper Printing Personalized Note Paper Printing Calendar Pages Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper You can print wide-rule or narrow-rule notebook paper and graph paper. 1. Load
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    select one of the following settings: • Wide Rule • Thin Rule • Graph Paper • Music Paper Note: View the images for each option to preview the design layout. 6. If you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 7. To print more than one sheet, press the up or down arrow buttons to
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    Personalized Note Paper You can print lined or unlined note paper with one of your own photos in the background. 1. Load plain paper in either Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) size. 2. Insert a memory card into your product's memory card slot. 3.
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    print a weekly or monthly calendar page from your product. 1. Load one of these types of paper in either Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) size: • Plain paper • Epson Bright White Paper • Epson Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Premium Presentation Paper
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    left or right arrow button, and press the OK button to select one of the following settings: • Weekly: prints a Sunday to Saturday week-long calendar with hourly divisions. • Monthly: prints a monthly calendar for a chosen month and year. Note: View the images for each option to preview the design
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    year and month, and press the OK button. 7. To change the paper type, press the OK button, select the paper type, and press the OK button again. 8. If you see a message asking you to load paper, press the OK button. 9. To print more than one sheet, press the up or down arrows to select
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    . Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product. Ink Safety Precautions Check Ink Levels Purchase Epson Ink Refilling the Ink Tanks Ink Safety Precautions Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends
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    on the paper type or print quality settings. This is because a mixture of color inks is used to create black. Parent topic: Refilling Ink Check Ink Levels Your product and its printing software will let you know when an ink tank is low or expended. Checking Ink Levels Checking Ink Levels with
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    refilled according to these instructions. As a precaution, perform regular visual inspections of the ink tanks to ensure ink levels do no fall below the lower line. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product. Parent topic: Check Ink
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    Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Checking Ink Levels with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your ink levels at any time using a utility on your Windows computer. 1. To check your ink levels, access the Windows Desktop and double-click the
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    topic: Check Ink Levels Related references Ink Safety Precautions Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Checking Ink Levels with OS X You can check your ink levels using a utility on your Mac. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers
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    on the tank could damage the product. Parent topic: Check Ink Levels Related references Ink Safety Precautions Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Disabling Special Offers with Windows You can disable special offers messages from Epson using a utility on your Windows computer. 1. Right-click the
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    promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. Parent topic: Check Ink Levels Purchase Epson Ink You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the
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    by Epson's warranties. The included initial ink bottles must be used for printer setup and are not for resale. The printer ships with full ink bottles and part of the ink from the first bottles is used to charge the print head. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper
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    button. Otherwise, select Setup > Maintenance > Reset Ink Levels and press the start button. 5. Open the ink tank unit cover, then remove the ink tank cap and place it in the holder shown here. Note: Make sure the color of the ink tank label matches the ink color you want to refill, and only remove
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    into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out immediately. Seek medical advice if problems persist. Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. 7. Refill the ink tank with the correct color ink up to the upper line on the
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    8. If any ink remains in the ink bottle after filling the ink tank, place the bottle cap tip securely on the bottle cap and store the ink bottle upright for later use. 9. Replace the ink tank cap securely. 10. Repeat the previous steps as necessary for each ink tank you need to refill. 157
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    the left or right arrow buttons to highlight the ink tank you refilled and press the OK button to select it. Repeat for each ink tank color you refilled. 14. Press the start button when you are done to reset the ink levels. . Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system
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    the ink level in any of the tanks is low. You may have to refill the ink tank first. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Ink Flushing Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Print Head Nozzle Check You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for
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    . 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 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. The nozzle check pattern is printed. 160
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    check the print head nozzles and try cleaning the print head again, if necessary. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Refilling the Ink Tanks
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    the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop
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    Sheet Feeder Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Refilling the Ink Tanks Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Note: You may not be able to clean the print head when the ink level in any of
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    Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks 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 there are no errors on the LCD screen. 2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the
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    to Get Help Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 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 Windows or Mac computer. 1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen. 2. Load
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    cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product or open the scanner unit during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print. 6. When the cleaning cycle is finished, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean; click
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    least 12 hours. Then check the print head nozzles and try cleaning the print head again, if necessary. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related references Where to Get Help Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Checking the Nozzles Using
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    capacity sooner. When an ink pad reaches the end of its service life, the product stops printing and you must contact Epson for support. Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility You
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    instructions. 4. When you finish the Power Ink Flushing, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before printing. 5. Print a document and check the print quality. If the print quality did not improve, contact Epson for support. Parent topic: Power Ink Flushing Related tasks Refilling the Ink
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    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 button, if necessary. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press the arrow buttons to
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    Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • OS X: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers
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    You see a window like this: 5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. Vertical alignment 172
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    another alignment sheet and check it. Note: Click Skip (where available) if you want to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6. When you are done, click Finish. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the back of
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    7. Repeat as necessary until the paper comes out clean. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 174
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    product working at its best, 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. Caution: Do not use a hard tilting the product, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. 175
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    your product for a long period, replace low, expended, or expired ink to help prevent the print head from drying out. Store your product in a cool, dry place. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Lift up the scanner unit and check to see if the print head is in the far right position (the home position). If
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    the paper support, feeder guard, and output tray. Then lower the control panel by squeezing the release bar and gently pushing the panel down. Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage your product. 9. Open the ink tank unit cover and check to
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    around the product. Caution: Keep the product level during transport. Otherwise, ink may leak. Be sure to remove the tape from the print head 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
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    Solving Print Quality Problems Solving Scanning Problems Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Solving Memory Card Problems Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson
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    (I-60) Condition/solution A printer error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again. If the error continues, check for a paper jam. If there is no paper jam, contact Epson for support. A scanner error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again. The ink pad needs to be
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    standard warranty. If the product is out of warranty, the pads can be replaced by any Epson authorized service provider. The waste ink pads are not a user-replaceable part. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Where to Get Help Related tasks Loading
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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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    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 button. You
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    making noise, and the charging process has not finished after approximately 20 minutes, turn off your product. Turn it back on and check to see if charging is still in progress. If it is still in progress, contact Epson for help. Parent topic: Solving Setup Problems Related topics Refilling Ink 184
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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 Uninstall Your Product
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    Product on a Network Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window Cannot Print Over a Network Cannot Scan Over a 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 wireless router or access point
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    password. See your device documentation for instructions. • If you connected your product to a Windows computer using Wi-Fi Direct and it automatically selected Access Point Mode, you may have trouble accessing a low-priority Internet connection. Check the network connection or adapter settings in
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    Download your product software from the Epson website using the instructions instructions. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems printer window, try these solutions: • Turn your product off, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on again. • If you are connecting the product via Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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    or access point documentation for instructions on disabling the Privacy Separator function. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related tasks Printing a Network Status Sheet Related topics Wi-Fi Networking Cannot Scan Over a Network If you cannot start Epson Scan for scanning over a network, try
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    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 topics Starting a Scan Solving Copying Problems Check these solutions if you have problems copying with your
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    Feeding Problems Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Ejection Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Paper Feeding Problems If you have problems feeding paper, try these solutions: • If paper does not feed for printing, remove it. Then reload it in the sheet feeder against the right side
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    side up. • Follow any special loading instructions that came with the paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Loading Capacity Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product If paper has jammed
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    3. Lift the scanner unit. Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. Do not lift the scanner unit while the document cover is open. 193
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    on 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 Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • If paper does not eject fully, you may have
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    select System Preferences from the Apple menu or Dock, select Print & Scan or Printers & Scanners, then double-click your printer icon. Check to see if any jobs are paused. Cancel or resume any jobs as necessary. Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Related tasks Running a Product
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    . If necessary, increase your system's memory. • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • If you are using OS X, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Make sure Quiet Mode is turned off. • Clear space on your hard drive or run
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    - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Solving Page Layout and Content Problems 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
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    sure you selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • If a blank page exists in a document you are printing and you want to skip printing it, select the Skip Blank Page setting in your printer software. • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of
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    is selected as the printer in your printing program. • You may need to refill the ink. Visually check the ink levels. 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
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    option in your printer software to check your margins before you print. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X Slanted
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    you loaded. • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • Align the print head. • You may need to refill the ink. Visually check the ink levels. • If you have not used the product for a long time
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    so flush the ink only if you cannot improve print quality by other means. See the ink flushing section for details. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Power Ink Flushing Related references Paper or Media Type
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    in all directions. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and
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    check the ink levels. • 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. • Clean the paper path. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print
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    the paper you loaded. • Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink levels may be low and you may need to refill the ink
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    Available Epson Papers Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Managing Color - OS X Related topics Refilling Ink Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning
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    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). Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Windows System
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    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 Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture Related topics Starting a Scan Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Check these
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    Related topics Solving Print Quality Problems Image Consists of a Few Dots Only If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original for scanning facing the correct way. • If you are scanning using the Epson Scan Black & White setting, adjust
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    topics Placing Originals on the Product Selecting Epson Scan Settings Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges If you are scanning a thick or warped original, cover its edges with paper to block external light as you scan it. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Image is Too Dark If your
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    original appears in 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
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    Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your computer monitor because printers and monitors use different color systems: monitors use RGB (red, green, and blue) and printers typically use CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). Check
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    Solving Memory Card Problems Check these solutions if you have problems using memory cards with your product. Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card Parent topic: Solving Problems Memory Card Does Not Fit
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    photos to the memory card, check the memory card's write-protect tab ink reset message even when there is still ink in the tanks. 2. Select the colors that you refilled on the LCD screen. 3. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to reset the ink levels. Note: The product has a low ink
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    Problems Related topics Refilling Ink Uninstall Your Product Software If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON, select your product, then click EPSON Printer Software Uninstall. Note: If you
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    the software. 8. To reinstall your product software, see the Start Here sheet for instructions. Note: If you uninstall the printer 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
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    contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options. Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice
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    : Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements OS X System Requirements Scanning Specifications Paper Specifications Printable Area Specifications Ink Specifications
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    • OS X 10.7.x • OS X 10.6.8 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 Scanning Specifications Scanner type Photoelectric device Maximum document
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    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 Paper types Weight Plain paper and paper distributed by Epson Plain paper: 17 lb (64 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2) Envelopes
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    Printable Area Specifications Note: Print quality may decline in the shaded areas shown here due to the printer mechanism. Single sheets - normal printing 1 Margin: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Reduced print quality area/top: 1.57 inch (40 mm) minimum 3 Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.26 inch (32
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    for printer setup and are not for resale. The printer ships with full ink bottles and part of the ink from the first bottles is used to charge the print head. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use and temperature. Color Ink life Black, Cyan
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    77 °F (25 °C) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Memory Card Specifications Note: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require topic: Technical Specifications Dimension Specifications Height Stored: 6.3 inches (161 mm) Printing: 11.6 inches (295 mm) 223
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    Width Depth Weight (without the ink and power cord) Stored: 19.3 inches (489 mm) Printing: 19.3 inches (489 mm) Stored: 11.8 inches (300 mm) Printing: 20.7 inches (527 mm) 10.4 lb (4.7 kg) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Power supply rating Rated frequency range
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    modes IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WEP (64/128 bit) WPA-PSK (AES); complies with WPA2 with support for WPA/WPA2 Personal 2.4 GHz Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode (not supported for IEEE 802.11n) Wi-Fi Direct (not supported for IEEE 802.11b) Note: Simple AP mode is compatible with Wi-Fi infrastructure mode
  • Epson ET-2550 | User Manual - Page 226
    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
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    Before using your Epson product, read and follow these safety instructions. General Product Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety Instructions LCD Screen Safety Instructions Parent topic: Notices Related references Ink Safety Precautions General Product Safety Instructions • Be sure to
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    enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. • Avoid locations that are cable inside the product. • Do not move the print head by hand; this may damage the product. • scanner section while the product is copying, printing, scanning, or performing any other functions. • Be
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    sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position. • When storing or transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety Instructions Radio waves from this
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    cause interference levels which exceed EPSON® is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Epson ConnectTM is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson iPrintTM and Remote PrintTM are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac
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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
  • Epson ET-2550 | User Manual - Page 232
    Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. This is time to sleep to a shorter interval. Parent topic: Copyright Notice Copyright Attribution © 2015 Epson America, Inc. 9/15 CPD-42914R1 Parent topic: Copyright Notice 232
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