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ET-4550 User's Guide - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 2
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Contents ET-4550 User's Guide...13 Your Ink Tank System ...14 Product Basics ...15 Using the Control Panel ...15 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 15 Status Icons ...16 Entering Characters on the LCD - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 4
Paper ...44 Loading Paper in the Cassette ...44 Paper Loading Capacity ...49 Available Epson Papers ...51 Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software 51 Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel 52 Paper Type Settings - Control Panel 53 Paper Source Settings...53 Selecting Universal Print - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 5
Options - Windows 70 Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows 71 Custom Color Correction Options - Windows 73 Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows 74 Header/Footer Settings - Windows 75 Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows 76 Selecting Extended Settings - Windows - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 6
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon 101 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 103 Selecting Epson Scan Settings ...105 Scan Modes Scanning Special Projects...139 Scanning to a PDF File...140 Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan 143 Faxing...144 Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 7
Selecting Advanced Fax Settings 153 Basic Settings - Fax ...154 Receive Settings - Fax ...155 Output Settings - Fax ...156 Security Settings - Fax ...157 Printing Fax Reports ...157 Fax Report Options...158 Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows 158 Setting Up Fax Features Using - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 8
205 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 206 Power Ink Flushing ...209 Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility 209 Print Head Alignment ...210 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 211 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 212 Cleaning the Paper Path - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 9
X Printer Window 233 Cannot Print Over a Network...234 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...235 Solving Copying Problems ...236 Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies 236 Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While 236 Solving Paper Problems...236 Paper Feeding Problems...237 Paper Jam Problems Inside - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 10
Solving Print Quality Problems ...254 White or Dark Lines in Printout ...254 Blurry or Smeared Printout ...255 Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps 257 Grainy Printout...257 Incorrect Colors ...258 Solving Scanning Problems ...259 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly 260 Cannot Start Epson - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 11
Safety Instructions 283 LCD Screen Safety Instructions 283 FCC Compliance Statement...284 Trademarks ...286 Copyright Notice...287 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 287 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products 288 Copyright Attribution ...288 11 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 12
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ET-4550 User's Guide Welcome to the ET-4550 User's Guide. For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here. 13 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 14
visually check the ink levels in the product's ink tanks regularly. For optimum printing results, refill the ink tanks to the upper line at least once a year. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. The product - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 15
the basic features of your product. Using the Control Panel Product Parts Locations Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 16
power button and light 2 The home button 3 The Redial/Pause button 4 The Stop/Reset button 5 The LCD screen 6 The arrow buttons and the OK button 7 The back button 8 The numeric keypad 9 The Contacts button 10 The Start B&W button 11 The Start Color Wi-Fi network error has occurred or - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 17
the Control Panel Changing LCD Screen Language You can change the language used on the LCD screen. 1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button. 17 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 18
Panel Sounds You can turn off the sound heard when you press buttons on the control panel. 1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button. 2. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button. 3. Select Sound and press the OK button - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 19
screen contrast. 5. 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 parts on your product. Product Parts - Top and Front Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back Parent topic: Product Basics 19 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 20
Product Parts - Top and Front 1 ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) cover 2 ADF input tray 3 ADF edge guide 4 ADF output tray 5 Paper cassette 20 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 21
1 Print head 2 Output tray 3 Edge guides 4 Paper cassette 21 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 22
1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 22 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 23
Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Ink tank unit 3 Ink tanks Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 23 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 24
- Back 1 Rear cover 2 LAN port 3 USB port 4 AC inlet 5 LINE port 6 EXT. port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period of time. You can - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 25
LCD screen to indicate that Eco settings are enabled. Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings Changing the Sleep Timer Settings You can adjust the time period before your product enters . 1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button. 25 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 26
as necessary. 6. Press the OK button. Parent topic: Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings Changing the Power Off Timer Settings You can have the product turn off automatically if it is not 1. Press the down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 26 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 27
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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 28
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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 29
for Scan to Cloud. 5. Click Add, then follow the instructions on the screen to create your destination list. 6. When you're ready to scan, select the setting for the Scan to Cloud service on your product control panel. Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Related - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 30
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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 31
With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables. Set up your Epson product for network printing. See the link below. Note: Make sure your Epson product is connected to your wireless network before starting the Google Cloud Print setup. 1. Turn on your Chromebook and - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 32
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 Cloud Print Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 32 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 33
your product on a Wi-Fi or wired 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 34
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 fax and network - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 35
The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters. to change a setting, press the back button. 7. If you want to print a network setup report, press one of the Start buttons. (Otherwise, press the OK button - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 36
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 it from the Web Config Utility, under WiFi/Network Settings > Services > Wi-Fi Direct. Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode Parent topic: Wi-Fi - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 37
press the OK button. You see this screen: 2. Press the down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Direct Setup, and press the OK button. 3. Press the down arrow button, select Connection Setup, and press the OK button. 4. Press the down arrow button, select Change Password, and press the OK button. 5. Press - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 38
6. Enter a Wi-Fi Direct password using the numeric keypad. Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long. • To enter letters or symbols, press the buttons on the numeric keypad repeatedly to scroll through characters. • To enter numbers or change the case of letters, - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 39
print directly to your product from your computer or device. Note: If the connection symbol is not displayed on the LCD screen, Wi-Fi Direct mode is not enabled. Repeat these steps to try again. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Note: - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 40
is successful, the LCD screen. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi icon appears in the upper-right corner of the 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. 1. Press - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 41
5. Press one of the Start buttons to print the network status sheet. Examine the settings shown on the network status sheet to diagnose any problems you have. Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Changing or Updating Network Connections See these sections to change or update how your product - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 42
install your product software from the Epson website. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 7. When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select Wired network connection. 8. If you see a Select Setup Option screen, select Set up printer for the first time. 9. Continue - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 43
change your network connection type or need to solve a problem with your network connection. Note: Before disabling Wi-Fi features, make a note of your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for the Epson Connect services you may use. 1. Press the up or down - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 44
print, load paper for the type of printing you will do. Loading Paper in the Cassette Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel Loading Paper in the Cassette You can print documents on a variety of paper - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 45
2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Slide the edge guides outward. Note: If you are using legal-size paper or larger, press the button and extend the paper cassette. 45 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 46
4. Slide the edge guide to your paper size. 5. Do one of the following: • Insert paper in the cassette with the glossy or printable side facedown. 46 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 47
facedown and flap edge left, as shown. • Load a sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes as shown. Note: Do not select automatic 2-sided printing for this type of paper. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the front edge guide and not sticking out from the rear end of the cassette. 47 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 48
not too tightly. Note: Make sure the paper fits under the tabs on the edge guides. 7. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it. Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal. 8. If prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 49
Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides and not sticking out from the rear end of the cassette. • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time. • If print quality declines when printing multiple envelopes - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 50
type Plain paper* Epson Bright White Paper* Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelopes Paper size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]) A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm]) Half Letter - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 51
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 nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Note: Paper/media availability varies by country. Paper Type Epson Bright White Paper Epson - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 52
screen: 2. Select Paper Setup and press the OK button. 3. Press the OK button again. 4. Select the paper size you loaded and press the OK button. 5. Select the paper type you loaded and press the OK button. 6. Press the back button. 7. Press the up or down arrow button, select Printer Settings, and - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 53
Control Panel Paper Source Settings Selecting Universal Print Settings Parent topic: Loading Paper Paper Type Settings - Control Panel For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelope - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 54
down arrow buttons, select Setup, and press the OK button. You see this screen: 2. Press the down arrow button, select Universal Print Settings, and press Print Settings Options Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel Universal Print Settings Options Select the universal print - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 55
back page when performing double-sided printing. Select On to check the paper width before printing. This prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper when the paper size settings are wrong, but may reduce the printing speed. Select the drying time when printing double-sided. Select On to skip - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 56
damaging it. Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]). 1. Open the - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 57
) from the edge of the scanner glass. If you are scanning 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 58
originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder. 1. Slide the ADF edge guide outward. 2. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges. 58 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 59
ADF faceup and top-edge first. The ADF icon on the LCD screen appears. 4. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Note: If you place originals on the scanner glass and loaded in the ADF, the originals loaded in the ADF are processed first. Parent topic: Placing - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 60
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types of paper, including Epson special papers. 1. Place your original document or photo on the scanner glass, or place multi-page documents in the ADF. 2. Load the paper you want to print on. 3. one of the Start buttons. Note: To cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button or select Cancel. 61 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 62
Copying Related references Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Related tasks Loading Paper in the Cassette Related topics Placing Originals on the Product Paper Size Settings - Copying Select the Document Size setting that matches the paper you loaded. • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 63
100% size Auto Fit Page Automatically sizes the image to fit the selected paper size Legal->Letter Automatically converts from legal-size to letter-size Off 1>2- or copying. If you leave originals on the scanner glass for a long time, they may stick to the glass. Parent topic: Copying 63 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 64
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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 65
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 a custom paper size. 5. Select the orientation of your - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 66
to use. 8. Select a Color option: • To print a color 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 67
Options - Windows You can select any of the available options in the Multi-Page menu to set up your multi-page print job. 2-Up and 4-Up Prints 2 or 4 pages on one sheet of paper. Click the Page Order button to select page layout and border options. 2×1 Poster, 2×2 Poster, 3×3 Poster, 4×4 Poster - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 68
) 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 (recommended for paper types that do not support automatic duplexing). • Manual (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 69
You see this window: 3. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use. 4. Click OK to return to the Main tab. 5. Click the Print Density button. 69 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 70
to test the selected settings. 10. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Double-sided Printing Options - Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 71
page. Create Folded Booklet Options Select the Booklet checkbox and a binding option to print double-sided pages as a booklet. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 72
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. Note: You can also select Color Universal Print settings. 3. To add the following - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 73
the available options in the Color 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 74
red-eye in photos. Print Text in Black Prints colored text in black. For Color Text Prints colored text on a background pattern or underlined. For Color Graphs and Images Prints colored graphics and images with overlay patterns. For Color Text, Graphs, and Images Prints colored text, graphics, and - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 75
of the page. Note: These settings are not saved with your document. You can select to print the following information: • User Name • Computer Name • Date • Date/Time • Collate Number (copy number) Note: The user name, computer name, date, and time come from the Windows Control Panel on your computer - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 76
Windows For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or More Options tab. Note: You can create your own preset by clicking the Add/Remove Presets button. 1. Click the Main or More Options tab. You see the available Printing Presets on the left: 76 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 77
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: 77 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 78
. 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 containing the title, user, date, and time. Always Spool RAW Datatype Increases print speed and may solve other printing problems. Page - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 79
to correct 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 80
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 80 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 81
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 or Photo - Windows Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows When you - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 82
1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer Settings. You see the printer settings window: 3. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults in all your Windows programs. 4. Click OK. These settings are now the defaults selected for - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 83
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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 84
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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 85
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X Sizing Printed Images - OS X Managing Color - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X Parent topic: Printing from a Computer Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Select the basic settings for the document or - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 86
You see the expanded printer settings window for your product: Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of OS X and the application you are using. 5. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 87
6. Select the page setup options: Paper Size and Orientation. Note: If you do not see these settings in the print window, check for them in your application before printing. They may be accessible by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 88
you want to use. 11. Select any of the available print options. Print Quality Options - 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 X Printing Your Document or Photo - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 89
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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 90
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. 2. Select the orientation of your document or photo - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 91
Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings. Parent topic: Printing with OS X Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu on the print window. Note: Some options may be pre-selected - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 92
your double-sided document to test the selected settings. 5. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing. Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X You can select any of the available - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 93
Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of the paper before printing the other side in double-sided printing. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X Sizing Printed Images - OS X You can adjust print order and the size of the image as you - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 94
can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software. 1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window. 2. Select one of the available options. 3. Select Color Options from the pop - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 95
on the Color Matching and Color Options menus. Color Matching Settings EPSON Color Controls Lets you manage color using controls in your printer software or turn off color management. ColorSync Prints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You can - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 96
Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. 3. Select Driver or Options. You see a screen like this: 4. Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Printing Preferences - OS X Parent topic: Printing with OS X Printing - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 97
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 97 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 98
. • To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click Pause or Pause Printer. • To display other printer information, click Settings. Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button If you need to cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button on your - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 99
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 Starting a Scan Using the - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 100
Cloud sends your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect. • Computer saves your scan as a JPEG file to your computer or Note: To use this feature, you must first set up WSD (Web Services for Devices) on the Windows 7 or Windows Vista computer you want to scan - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 101
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 Canadian downloads - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 102
You see an Epson Scan window like this: Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture 102 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 103
Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 104
You see an Epson Scan window like this: Note: Epson Scan may start in a different mode when you first access it. Parent topic: Starting a Scan 104 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 105
size your scanned image. Professional Mode You can manually customize all available settings, and preview and size your scanned image. Note: You must place your original on the scanner glass when using Home Mode. Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan Settings Related tasks Selecting the Scan Mode 105 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 106
Related tasks Scanning in Office Mode Scanning in Home Mode Scanning in Professional Mode Scanning in Office Mode When you scan in Office Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in your operating system's Pictures or My Pictures folder, or opens it in your scanning - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 107
You see this window: 2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original. 3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original. Note: If you are using the ADF, remove any documents from the scanner glass. 107 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 108
Save Settings window. 11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your print the image, if desired. Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode Parent topic: Selecting Epson - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 109
ADF Selects the Automatic Document Feeder as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning. Scanner Glass Selects the scanner glass as the location where the originals are placed on your product for scanning. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Selecting a Scan Area - - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 110
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. 110 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 111
. • To delete a marquee, click the marquee, then click the Delete Marquee icon. 3. Click inside each scan area and make any necessary settings in the Epson Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Office Mode Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode You can select these Image Adjustments options in - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 112
by separating the text from the graphics. Color Enhance Enhances the red, green, or blue scanned image. Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, in Home Mode When you scan in Home Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in JPEG format in - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 113
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. 113 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 114
a computer screen, or post on the web. • Printer: Select this option for images you will print or documents you will convert to editable text using OCR You see the File Save Settings window. 11. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK. Epson Scan scans your original, and saves the - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 115
Selecting a Scan Area - 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). - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 116
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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 117
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. 117 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 118
Delete Marquee icon. 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 image, only in your scanned image.) Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. 118 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 119
the overall scanned image. Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition it to help crop the image in the correct proportions. 1. Click the Preview button to preview your image. 2. In the Epson Scan window, select the size you want - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 120
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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 121
the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 122
Scanning in Professional Mode When you scan in Professional Mode, Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned file in PDF format in your operating select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 1. Start Epson Scan and select Professional Mode as the Mode setting. 122 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 123
You see this window: 123 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 124
, remove any documents from the scanner glass. 4. Select the specific type you can only preview one page at a time. Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in or scan area in the Preview window. 11. If you want to reduce or enlarge where you can view and print the image, if desired. - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 125
for scanning. Scanner Glass Selects the scanner glass as the 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 126
Note: In Professional Mode, the default Preview mode is Normal Preview mode. To use Thumbnail Preview mode instead, select the Thumbnail checkbox beneath the Preview button (if available), then click the Preview button to preview your image again. 1. Do one of the following to select your scan area - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 127
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. 127 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 128
Scan window. Parent topic: Scanning in Professional Mode Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode You can select these Adjustments options in Epson Scan Professional Mode. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen. Click the image adjustment - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 129
(For advanced users only.) Click the tone correction icon to access the settings. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image. Saturation Adjusts the density of colors in the - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 130
Threshold Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text so you can use it to help crop the image in the correct proportions. 1. Click the Preview button to preview your image. 2. In the Epson Scan window, select the size you want your scanned image to - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 131
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. 131 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 132
the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click and drag the edge where you want it. Note: Manually adjusting the marquee will not change the target size of the scanned file. The marquee only indicates the area of the image that will be - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 133
settings using the preview as a guide. There are two types of manually. If the Thumbnail checkbox is deselected, clicking the Preview button opens a normal preview. Parent topic: Selecting Epson print it at a larger size, you may need to increase the resolution from the default resolution set by Epson - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 134
original size but enlarge it later in an image-editing program. Increase Epson Scan's Resolution setting in your scan. Increase the resolution by the same dpi. • You will scan the image at 100% or smaller size. Select Epson Scan's Resolution setting based on how you will use the scanned image: • - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 135
the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Save Settings window. You can also select various optional settings that control how Epson Scan behaves when you scan and save files. The File Save Settings window may appear after you click Scan on the - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 136
file types and optional settings on the File Save Settings window in Epson Scan. File Formats Bitmap (*.bmp) A standard image file format programs. PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif) File formats that include Epson PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider color range ( - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 137
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 Canadian downloads - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 138
4. Select the Scan Mode setting indicating where you placed your original (if available). Select any other available scan settings as necessary. 138 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 139
in your imaging editing application for OS X, if available. Image Correction Provides a graphical interface for adjusting brightness, tint, temperature, and Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Quiet Mode Reduces - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 140
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 your image. 6. When you finish selecting all - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 141
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. 141 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 142
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 view and print the document, if desired. Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects Related tasks Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon 142 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 143
in the Windows Explorer or OS X Finder, where you can view and print the image, if desired. Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects Related tasks Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon Selecting the Scan Mode Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings 143 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 144
sections to fax using your product. Note: This product allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and fax data in its memory even when the power is turned off. Make sure you restore all of the default settings if you give away or dispose of the product. This will erase all - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 145
1. Connect a phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. Note: If you have a DSL or ISDN connection, you must connect the appropriate DSL filter, or ISDN terminal adapter or router to the wall jack to be able to use the line for faxing or voice calls using your - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 146
or answering machine must be connected to the EXT port for your product to detect an incoming fax call when the phone is picked up. Epson cannot guarantee compatibility with VoIP, cable phone systems, or fiberoptic digital services such as FIOS. Parent topic: Faxing 146 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 147
leave your product unplugged for a long period of time, you may need to reset the date and time settings for faxes. Setting Up Fax Features Using the Receive Settings - Fax Output Settings - Fax Security Settings - Fax Printing Fax Reports Fax Report Options Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 148
administrator for assistance. 1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button. 2. Press the up or down arrow button your country or region. You see a confirmation screen. 5. If the setting is correct, press the up arrow button to select Yes. (If not, press the down - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 149
Date/Time Settings, and press the OK button. 10. Press the up or down arrow button, select Daylight Saving Time, and press the OK button. 11. Select the setting that applies to your area: • Winter: it is winter or your region does not use Daylight Saving Time (DST) • Summer: it is - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 150
from the Fax Settings menu. 1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button. 2. Press the up or down arrow button, do one of the following: • If you have subscribed to a distinctive ring service from your telephone company, press the up arrow button. Then, select the ring - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 151
OK button. 11. On the Confirm Settings screen, confirm the displayed settings and press the OK button. (Press the back button if you need to correct or change the settings.) 12. Press the OK button to check the fax connection and print a report of the check result. If there are any errors reported - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 152
locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance. 1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button. 2. Press the up or down arrow button, select Fax Settings, and press the OK button. 3. Press the up or down - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 153
to receive faxes automatically, make sure the Rings to Answer setting is correct. The number of rings should be higher than the number of rings for answering a call. 1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button. 2. Press the up or down arrow button, printing faxes. 153 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 154
1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button. 2. Press the up or transmit and receive faxes. Turns on Error Correction Mode (ECM) to automatically correct errors in sent or received fax data. Turns off Error Correction Mode (ECM)-color faxes cannot be sent or received - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 155
Receive Mode DRD Options Manual Auto All Single Double Triple Double&Triple Description Lets you confirm whether an incoming fax should be printed; a telephone must be connected to the product. Automatically receives and prints faxes. If you are using a Distinctive Ring Service on your phone line - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 156
on multiple sheets, if necessary. If you have loaded A5-size paper, select On to rotate landscape-oriented incoming faxes so that they print correctly on the paper. Select On to print incoming faxes so that the pages are stacked in the correct page order. (When the product is low on memory, this - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 157
Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Printing Fax Reports You can select from several fax reports to print whenever necessary. You can also have the fax log printed automatically by selecting Setup > Fax Settings > Output Settings > Fax Log Auto Print. 1. Press the up or down arrow button - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 158
You see a screen like this: 2. Press the OK button. 3. Press the up or down arrow button, select Fax Report, select the report you want to print, and press one of the Start buttons. Parent topic: Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Related references Fax Report Options Fax Report - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 159
• Windows (other versions): Click 2. Select FAX Utility. You see this window: or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software. 3. Select Fax Settings for Printer. (Select your product, if prompted.) 159 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 160
your fax header and select your fax settings using the FAX Utility for OS X. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select the FAX option for your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 161
2. Double-click FAX Utility, if necessary. You see this window: 3. Select your FAX product in the Printer list. 4. Select Fax Settings. 5. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select your fax settings. Note: For - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 162
Parent topic: Faxing Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel You can set up your contacts and contact groups using the control panel on your product. Creating a Contact Editing or Deleting a Contact Creating a Contact Group Editing or Deleting a Group Parent topic: Setting Up Contacts - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 163
You see a screen like this: 3. Press the # button on the numeric keypad. You see a screen like this: Note: You can print your list of contacts and groups if necessary. 4. Select Add Entry and press the OK button. 5. Use the buttons on the numeric keypad to enter - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 164
You see a screen like this: 6. Use the buttons on the numeric keypad to enter the contact name (up to 30 characters), and press the OK button. 7. Use the buttons on the numeric keypad to enter the fax number (up to 64 characters) and press the OK button. Note: If necessary, enter an outside line - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 165
the contact, select Delete and press the up arrow button on the confirmation screen. • To edit the contact, select Edit and follow the on-screen instructions. Parent topic: Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel Creating a Contact Group You can create a group of contacts so that you can - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 166
button. You see a screen like this: 2. Press the Contacts button. 3. Press the # button on the numeric keypad. You see a screen like this: Note: You can print your list of contacts and groups if necessary. 4. Select Add Group and press the OK button. 166 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 167
You see a screen like this: 5. Select the number you want to use for the group, such as 1, and press the OK button. 6. Use the numeric keypad to enter the group name (up to 30 characters) and press the OK button. You see your contacts list. 7. Press the * button on the numeric keypad for each - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 168
2. Press the Contacts button. You see a screen like this: 3. Select the group you want to edit and press the right arrow button. You see a screen like this: 4. Do one of the following: • To delete the group, select Delete and press the OK button. Press the up arrow button on the confirmation screen. - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 169
the following: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen. • Windows (other versions): Click 2. Select FAX Utility. You see this window: or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software. 3. Select Fax Settings for Printer. (Select your product, if prompted.) 169 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 170
You see this window: 4. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List. 170 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 171
You see this window: 5. Select an empty entry and click the icon. Note: To edit an entry, select it and click the icon. To delete an entry, select it and click the icon. 6. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial, enter a name and fax number, and click OK. • To - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 172
. Note: You can create up to 60 speed dial and group dial entries combined. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select the FAX option for your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 173
You see this window: 5. To add an entry, double-click an empty entry. Note: To edit an entry, select it and change the information. To delete an entry, select it and press the Delete key on your keyboard. 6. Do one of the following: • To create a speed dial entry, select Speed Dial, enter a name and - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 174
direct dialing has been restricted, you can only select the number from the contact list or fax history. You can send black and white faxes to multiple recipients, but not color faxes. 1. Place your original on the product for faxing. 2. Press the up or down arrow button, select Fax, and press the - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 175
and select your settings. Note: If your recipient's fax machine does not print in color, your fax is automatically sent in blackand-white. 5. Press one of the Start buttons. Note: To cancel faxing, press the Stop/Reset button. Your product scans your original and prompts you to place additional - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 176
the fax number. You can receive a specific document from a fax information service by following the audio guidance of the service. Prints received faxes temporarily stored in the printer's memory from the latest one. When the printer runs out of memory, the faxes are automatically deleted from the - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 177
that was sent or received through polling. Prints a list of fax documents stored in the printer's memory, such as unfinished jobs. Parent topic Note: If your recipient's fax machine does not print in color, your fax is automatically sent in blackand-white. Parent topic: Sending Faxes from - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 178
Originals on the Product Sending a Fax at a Specified Time You can send a fax at a time of your choice. Note: You can send faxes only in black-and-white when you use this option. 1. Place your original on the product for faxing. 2. Press the up or down arrow button, select Fax, and - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 179
one of the Start buttons. Note: To cancel faxing, press the Stop/Reset button and then press the up arrow button. After scanning your originals, your Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows You can send a fax from a printing program in Windows. You can fax up to 100 pages at a time, including - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 180
Paper Size, Orientation, Color, Image Quality, or Character Density settings, click the Preferences or Properties button. Note: If you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on the next screen. For more information about selecting fax print settings - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 181
If you're faxing for the first time, you see a window like this one: 6. Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of the fax. Then click OK to save the sender information. 181 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 182
detailed instructions on using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 8. Select a cover sheet and enter a subject and message, then click Next. 9. Click Send to transmit your fax. Parent topic: Sending Faxes Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - OS X You can send a fax from a OS X printing - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 183
. See your application's help utility for details. 3. Select your product FAX option as the Printer setting. 4. If necessary, click the arrow next to the Printer setting or the Show Details button to expand the print window. 5. Select the number of pages you are faxing as the Pages setting. Note - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 184
You see this window: 7. Do one of the following to choose your recipient: • Select a name or group from the Recipient List. • Enter a name, company, and fax number and click the + button. • Click the icon and select a recipient from your address book. 8. Select Fax Settings from the pop-up menu. 184 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 185
You see this window: 9. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for Fax Reception Receiving Faxes Automatically Receiving Faxes Manually Receiving a Fax by Polling Parent topic: Faxing Fax Reception Your product will automatically receive and print faxes when you set the Receive - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 186
also set your product to receive faxes manually. This allows you to check for paper in your product and select your fax settings before receiving a fax. Note: If you run out of paper during fax printing, load more paper Receive Mode setting if necessary, select Setup > Fax Settings > Receive Settings - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 187
Related tasks Receiving Faxes Automatically Receiving a Fax by Polling You can use polling to receive a fax from another fax machine (such as a fax information service). 1. Press the up or down arrow button, select Fax, and press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 2. Press the OK button. 3. - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 188
it thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out immediately. Seek medical advice if problems persist. Ink Refilling Precautions • Use ink bottles with the correct part number for this product. • Do not mix - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 189
operations, such as cleaning the print head. • The ink bottles may contain recycled materials, but this does not affect product function or performance. • When printing in monochrome or grayscale, color ink may be used instead of black ink, depending on the paper type or print quality settings. This - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 190
with Windows Parent topic: Refilling Ink Checking Ink Levels To confirm the actual ink levels, visually check the ink levels in the product's ink tanks. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. The product cannot - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 191
like this: 2. Refill any ink tank as needed. Note: The ink levels displayed are an estimate and may differ from the actual ink remaining in the ink tanks. To confirm the actual remaining ink, visually check the ink levels in the ink tanks. Continued use of the product when the ink level is below - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 192
or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like this: 3. Refill any ink tank as needed. Note: To - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 193
Parent topic: Check Ink Levels 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 product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences. You see - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 194
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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 195
message on the LCD screen telling you to reset the ink levels, note the ink tanks that need refilling and press the OK button. Otherwise, select Setup > Maintenance > Reset Ink Levels and press the Start Color button. 4. Open the ink tank unit cover, then remove the ink tank cap and place it in the - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 196
Note: Make sure the color of the ink tank label matches the ink color you want to refill, and only remove the cap from that ink tank. Be careful not to spill any ink. 5. Snap off the tip of the bottle cap, but do not dispose of it so you can use it to seal the bottle cap - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 197
6. Refill the ink tank with the correct color ink up to the upper line on the ink tank. 7. 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. 8. Replace the ink tank cap securely. 197 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 198
to select it. Repeat for each ink tank color you refilled. 13. Press the Color button when you are done to reset the ink levels. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. The product cannot directly measure the - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 199
Visually check the ink levels in the product's ink tanks to confirm the actual ink levels. Continued use of the product when the ink is expended could damage the product. Parent topic: Refilling Ink Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink 199 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 200
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 topics Refilling Ink Print Head Nozzle Check You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles. Checking the Nozzles Using - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 201
Setup, and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 4. Select Print Head Nozzle Check and press the OK button. 5. Press one of the Start buttons to begin printing. 6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 202
Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Loading Paper in the Cassette Related topics Refilling Ink Checking 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 203
You see a window like this: 5. Click Print. 203 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 204
head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Loading Paper in the Cassette Related topics Refilling Ink Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 205
Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related topics Refilling Ink Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 206
does not improve, contact Epson. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related references Where to Get Help Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Loading Paper in the Cassette Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 207
Start to begin the cleaning cycle. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 208
. 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 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Loading Paper in the Cassette - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 209
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 topics Refilling Ink Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility You can use the Power Ink Flushing utility to flush the ink. Note - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 210
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 topics Refilling Ink Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 211
control panel on your product. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button. You see this screen: 3. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 4. Select Print Head Alignment and press the OK button. 5. Do one of the - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 212
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 & Scanners, select your - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 213
Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 214
clog the print head nozzles. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to select Setup. 3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Maintenance. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to select Paper Guide Cleaning. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 215
topic: Adjusting Print Quality Checking the Sheet Counter - Windows You can check the number of sheets of paper that have fed through the product by checking the sheet counter. 1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Printer - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 216
the printer, click OK to close the window. Note: The number of sheets is displayed only when Epson Status paper that have fed through the product by checking the sheet counter. 1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 217
You see this window: 3. After checking the number of sheets fed into the printer, click OK to close the window. Parent topic: Checking the Number of Sheets 217 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 218
See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your Product Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Close the output tray and paper support when you are not using the product - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 219
5. Clean the scanner glass with a soft, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended), moistened with a little glass cleaner. If you see lines in your scans or copies, clean the left side of the glass carefully. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the glass and do not press the glass - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 220
Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Transporting Your Product If you ink from leaking when transporting the ink bottles. Note: Before storing your product for a long period, replace low, expended, or expired ink to help prevent the print head - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 221
for the print head to move to the far right, then turn the product off again. 3. Secure the print head to the case with tape. Caution: Do not place tape on the white flat cable inside the product; otherwise, you may damage your product. 4. Lower the scanner unit. 5. Remove all the paper from the - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 222
6. Close the output tray, if necessary. 7. Unplug the power cable. 8. Disconnect any connected cables. 9. Open the ink tank unit cover and check to make sure that the ink tank caps are installed securely. 222 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 223
during transport. Otherwise, ink may leak. • Do not put opened ink bottles in the box with 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 223 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 224
Print Quality Problems Solving Scanning Problems Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Solving Faxing 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's support - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 225
A printer's ink pad is at The ink pad is at the end of its service life. Turn off the product and contact the end of its service life. Epson for support. Communication error Make sure the computer is connected to your product and your software is installed correctly. Paper jam Paper is jammed in - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 226
few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button. You see this screen: 4. Press the up or down arrow button, select Maintenance, and press the OK button. 5. Press the up or down arrow button, to select Print Head Nozzle Check, and - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 227
Epson. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Where to Get Help Resetting Control Panel Defaults If you have a problem with settings on the product control panel, you can reset them to their factory - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 228
Panel Setup Problems USB Connection Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Noise After Filling the Ink If you hear noises from your product after filling the ink tanks with ink, check these explanations: • The first time you fill the tanks with ink, the product must charge its print head. Wait - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 229
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 Software - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 230
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 documentation for instructions. • Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 231
instructions that came with your product to enter your wireless network name manually trouble Problems Related concepts Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Related tasks Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel Printing Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are correct - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 232
router documentation for instructions. • If you are connecting the product via EpsonNet Setup and the Wi-Fi icon does not appear on the LCD, make sure your product software was installed correctly. If necessary, reinstall your software. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Network Software Cannot - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 233
necessary, reinstall your product software and try running EpsonNet Setup again: 1. Reset your product's network settings to their factory defaults. 2. Windows only: uninstall your product software. 3. Initialize your router following the instructions in your router documentation. Note: If you are - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 234
over the network. See your router or access point documentation for instructions on disabling the Privacy Separator function. Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related references Cannot Scan Over a Network Related tasks Printing a Network Status Sheet Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 235
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 Canadian downloads). Parent topic: Solving Network Problems Related tasks Starting - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 236
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 Related concepts Print Head - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 237
. • Follow any special loading instructions that came with the paper. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 238
2. 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. 238 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 239
Close the scanner unit. 5. Follow the prompts 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 Related references Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 240
2. Pull out the paper cassette. 3. Carefully remove any paper jammed inside the product. 4. Gently insert the paper cassette. 5. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions. 240 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 241
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) If paper has jammed in the duplexer (rear cover), follow the steps here to clear the jam. 1. Cancel the print - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 242
4. Remove any jammed paper from the duplexer. 5. Open the duplexer and carefully remove any jammed paper stuck inside. 242 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 243
the LCD screen to clear any error messages. If you still see a paper jam message, check the other paper jam solutions. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 244
3. Open the ADF cover. Caution: Make sure you open the ADF cover before removing any jammed pages. Otherwise the product may be damaged. 4. Carefully remove any jammed pages. 244 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 245
5. Close the ADF cover, then open the document cover. 6. Carefully remove any jammed pages in the direction shown. 7. Close the document cover. 245 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 246
. 11. Follow the prompts 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 Related references Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette Paper Jam Problems - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 247
printing to eject the paper. Select the correct paper size when you reprint. • If paper is wrinkled when it ejects, it may be damp or too thin. Load new paper and be sure to select the correct paper type setting when you reprint. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Jam - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 248
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 Check Product - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 249
. 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 250
- 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 Apple website for details. Inverted - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 251
clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure your product 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 252
margins for your paper size in your printing program. • Make sure your paper is positioned correctly for feeding into the printer. You can use the preview option in your printer software to check your margins before you print. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 253
. • Make sure your paper is positioned correctly for feeding into the printer. • Clean the scanner glass and document cover. You can use the preview option in your printer software to check your margins before you print. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 254
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, run the Power Ink Flushing utility. Note: Flushing the ink - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 255
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 Settings - Product Software Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 256
to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. • If you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Ink Flushing utility. Note: Flushing the ink tubes replaces all the ink inside the tubes, so - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 257
Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software Paper Type Settings - Control Panel Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Loading Paper Refilling Ink Grainy - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 258
(OS X) instead. • 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. Visually check the ink levels. Also make sure you filled the tanks with the correct colors of ink. 258 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 259
Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Ink Flushing Related references 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 260
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 Canadian downloads). Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related concepts - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 261
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 Canadian downloads). Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related tasks Scanning - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 262
use a small amount of glass cleaner on the cloth, if necessary. Paper towels are not recommended. Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the scanner glass. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Cleaning Your Product Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked If - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 263
or warped. This may prevent the original from laying flat on the scanner glass. • Do not move your original or your product during Problems Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges If you are scanning a thick or warped original, cover its edges with paper - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 264
of black paper on the back of the original and scan it again. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Problems Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Printed colors can never exactly match the colors on your computer monitor because printers and monitors use different color - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 265
and experiment with different combinations of the next settings. • Adjust the Tone Correction setting. • Adjust the Auto Exposure setting. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related topics Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview If you cannot - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 266
• Try lowering your product's fax speed setting. • Make sure the error correction mode (ECM) setting is turned on if you are trying to send or receive a color fax. • If your telephone line uses call waiting and you have trouble receiving faxes, turn off call waiting to prevent disruption of incoming - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 267
or faxes may be inadvertently received by your voice mail service. Parent topic: Solving Faxing Problems Related references Basic Settings - Fax Receive Settings - Fax Related tasks Receiving Faxes Automatically Printing Fax Reports Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Selecting Advanced Fax - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 268
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 alert system. The accuracy of this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. The product - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 269
EPSON, select your product, then click EPSON Printer Software Uninstall. Note: If you see a User Account Control window, click Yes or Continue. In the next window, select your product and click OK. Then follow any on-screen instructions does not solve a problem, contact Epson. Parent topic: Uninstall - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 270
driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners window, select your product name and click the - (remove) icon to remove it. Parent topic: Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 271
Time, Saturday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Purchase Supplies and Accessories 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 272
Microsoft operating systems: • Windows 10 • Windows 8.x • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Windows XP SP3 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. 272 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 273
• 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 Effective pixels - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 274
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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 275
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: 1.85 inch (47 mm) minimum 3 Reduced print quality area/bottom: 1.77 inch (45 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 276
affect Epson's warranty. The included 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 type - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 277
at 77 °F (25 °C) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related references Ink Bottle Part Numbers Fax Specifications Fax type Support line Speed Resolution Page memory Redial Interface Walk-up black-and-white and color fax capability (ITU-T Super Group 3) Standard analog telephone lines and - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 278
ink and power cord) Stored: 9.5 inches (241 mm) Printing: 9.5 inches (241 mm) Stored: 20.3 inches (515 mm) Printing: 20.3 inches (515 mm) Stored: 14.2 inches (360 mm) Printing copying: Approximately 11 W (ISO/IEC24712) Ready mode: Approximately 4.4 W Sleep mode: Approximately 1.5 W Power off mode: - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 279
Standards Security Frequency range Coordination 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 280
WLU6320-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy operation of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 281
Instructions Before using your Epson product, read and follow these safety instructions. General Product Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety Instructions Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions LCD Screen Safety Instructions Parent topic: Notices Related references Ink let the power cord - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 282
the product for the paper to be fully ejected correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable. • Do not touch the flat white cable inside the product. • Do not move the print head scanner section while the product is copying, printing - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 283
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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 284
. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules maintain uninterrupted service. If you have problems with this product and require technical or customer support, please visit www.epson.com for more - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 285
power sources and that this is a major nationwide problem. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 286
equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment 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 - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 287
Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems Power Management for Epson Products Copyright Attribution Parent topic: Notices A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user - Epson ET-4550 | User Manual - Page 288
as some people assume. Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law. Parent topic: Copyright Notice Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. This is to ensure that the product meets Energy Star
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