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WorkForce®545/645 Series User's Guide

Printing a Network Status Sheet... 277Solving Copying P

ScanningYou can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files on your computer.Starting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan SettingsScanning

3. Press the arrow buttons to select a scan option and press the OK button.• Scan to Memory Card saves your scan file on a memory card and lets you se

Parent topic: Starting a ScanScan to Memory Card OptionsSelect the Scan to Memory Card options you want to use.Scan to Memory Card Available options D

1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager:• Windows: Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Event Manager.• Mac

Parent topic: Starting a ScanRelated tasksScanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7Related topicsSelecting Epson Scan Settings104

Starting a Scan from a Scanning ProgramYou can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scannedimage in th

Parent topic: Starting a ScanRelated tasksScanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7Related topicsSelecting Epson Scan Settings106

Selecting Epson Scan SettingsAfter starting Epson Scan, you can select settings in various modes to customize your scan.Scan ModesSelecting the Scan M

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan SettingsRelated tasksScanning in Home ModeScanning in Office ModeScanning in Professional ModeScanning in Home Mode

2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Photograph or Text/LineArt.3. Select the Image Type setting that matches your

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4. Select the way you plan to use your scanned image as the Destination setting. (The Resolutionsetting is selected automatically based on the Destina

Selecting a Scan Area - Home ModeYou can select a specific area in your preview image to include in your scanned image. You can selectthe entire image

• Normal preview: Click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on the previewimage.112

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,

• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the Copy Marquee icon tocopy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image.

Auto Area SegmentationMakes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from thegraphics.BrightnessAdjusts the

3. Adjust the scan area as necessary.116

4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customizeoption.5. Name the custom size, enter the size, cl

2. Select the Image Type setting that matches your original.3. Select the Document Source setting indicating where you placed your original.To scan a

6. Click the Preview button.Epson Scan previews your original and displays the result in a separate Preview window.7. If desired, select the area in y

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1. In the Preview window, click the Auto Locate icon to create a marquee (dotted line) on thepreview image.2. Do the following, as necessary, to work

• To resize the scan area, place your cursor over the edge or corner of the marquee, then click anddrag the edges where you want them. (Hold down the

Text EnhancementSharpens the appearance of letters in text documents.Auto Area SegmentationMakes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more ac

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2. Select the Document Type setting that matches your original, such as Reflective for documents orphotos.3. Select the Document Source setting indica

Available Image Types - Professional ModeYou can select these Image Type options in Epson Scan Professional Mode.24-bit ColorSelect this setting for c

• Thumbnail preview: Your scan area is selected automatically, but you can change it. Place yourcursor in one corner of the desired scan area, then cl

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,

• Normal preview: To create additional marquees (up to 50), click the Copy Marquee icon tocopy the existing marquee and paste it on the preview image.

Color RestorationRestores the colors in faded photos automatically.Backlight CorrectionRemoves shadows from photos that have too much background light

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Selecting a Scan Size - Professional ModeYou can reduce or enlarge the size of your image as you scan. You can also select a specific scan size,such a

3. Adjust the scan area as necessary.131

4. To create a scanned image size that is not available in the Target Size list, click the Customizeoption.5. Name the custom size, enter the size, cl

• Unlock icon: Unlocks the width/height proportions of the scanned image size so you can adjustit without constraint.Parent topic: Scanning in Profess

Parent topic: Selecting Epson Scan SettingsSelecting Scan File SettingsYou can select the location, name, and format of your scan file on the File Sav

1. Do one of the following to select the folder in which you want to save your scanned image:• Click the button for one of the displayed folders.• Cli

PRINT Image Matching II (*.jpg or *.tif)File formats that include Epson PRINT Image Matching II data for enhanced quality and a wider colorrange (does

4. Select your scan settings as necessary.5. Select the folder in which you want to save your scanned file in the Scan To pop-up menu.6. Click Scan.Yo

Parent topic: ScanningScanning to a PDF FileUsing Epson Scan, you can scan a multi-page document and save it in one PDF (Portable DocumentFormat) file

7. Select PDF as the Type setting.8. Select any other settings you want to use on the File Save Settings window.9. Click OK.Epson Scan scans your docu

Product BasicsSee these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.Setting Up the Control PanelProduct Parts LocationsTwo-Sided Printi

10. Choose one of the following options on the screen:• If you are scanning only one page, click Save File.• If you need to scan additional pages in a

Related topicsStarting a ScanSelecting Epson Scan SettingsRestoring Photo Colors as You ScanYou can restore the colors in faded photos as you scan the

Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit with a word processing,spread

3. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Languagesetting.4. Click the Scan to Other Formats icon.You see the

Your document is scanned and processed into editable text, then you see the Save As window.10. Select a name and a file format for your document and c

3. Open the Get Images From pop-up menu and select your product.4. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Lang

You see the Save Converted File As window:8. Click the Save button.The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type y

FaxingSee these sections to fax using your product.Note: This product allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and fax data in its memory evenwhe

1. Connect the phone cable to your telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product.Note: If your telephone line included a DSL Internet conne

1 Telephone wall jack2 DSL filter3 DSL modem2. If you are connecting a telephone or answering machine to your product using a second phonecable, remov

1 The On light2The On button3 The Photo button4 The Display/Crop button5 The Copy button6 The Reduce/Enlarge button7 The Quality button8 The LCD scree

3. Connect the second phone cable to your telephone or answering machine and to the EXT port onyour product.Note: If you connect an answering machine

Parent topic: FaxingSetting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control PanelSee these sections to set up fax features using the product control panel.S

3. Select Country/Region and press the OK button.4. Select your country or region and press the OK button.You see a confirmation screen.5. If the sett

3. Select Date/Time and press the OK button.You see this screen:4. Select the date format you want to use and press the OK button.5. Use the number bu

9. Select one of the following settings for the current conditions in your area and press the OK button:• Summer: it is spring or summer and your regi

5. Use the keypad to enter the sender name for your fax source, such as your name or a businessname. You can enter up to 40 characters.6. Select Done

• Press the arrow buttons to highlight a character or a function button displayed on the keypad. Thenpress the OK button to select it.• To change the

3. Select Fax Send Settings or Fax Print Settings and press the OK button.4. Change any of the available settings.5. Press the Copy button to exit.Par

3. Select Communication and press the OK button.4. Change any of the available settings.5. Press the Copy button to exit.Parent topic: Setting Up Fax

5. Select one of the available reports and press the OK button.6. Press one of the Start buttons in the Fax section of the control panel to print the

28 The Color Start button in the Fax section of the control panel29 The Start Scan buttonParent topic: Setting Up the Control PanelAdjusting Control P

3. Select one of the available options and press the OK button.You see a confirmation screen.4. Select Yes or No and press the OK button.Parent topic:

Setting Options Description2-Sided Scanning Off Lets you fax 2-sided originals placed in the ADF.(WorkForce 645 SeriesOnonly)Parent topic: Setting Up

Setting Options DescriptionDRD All If you are using a Distinctive Ring Service on yourphone line, your telephone company can assign twoSingleor more p

Last TransmissionPrint a report on your last fax transmission.Speed Dial ListPrint a list of your speed dial entries.Group Dial ListPrint a list of yo

You see this window:5. Select Fax Settings for Printer.You see this window:164

6. Select your product, if necessary.7. Select Fax Settings.8. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and s

2. Double-click FAX Utility.You see this window:3. Select your FAX product in the Printer list.4. Select Fax Settings.5. Follow the prompts that appea

Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Product Control PanelYou can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the control panel on your p

5. Select the number you want to use for the fax number you are adding and press the OK button.6. Use the numeric buttons on the control panel to ente

10. Do the following as necessary:• To create additional entries, select Create and repeat the steps above.• To edit an existing entry, select Edit, s

5. Press the Copy button to exit.Parent topic: Setting Up the Control PanelTurning Off Control Panel SoundsYou can turn off the sound heard when you p

5. Select Speed Dial List and press the OK button.6. Press one of the Start buttons in the Fax section of the control panel to print the report.Parent

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Group Dial Setup and press the OK button.4. Select Create.You see this screen:5. Select the number you want to us

6. Use the keypad to enter a name for the group dial entry. You can enter up to 30 characters.7. Select Done and press the OK button.You see a screen

11. Do the following as necessary:• To create additional entries, select Create and repeat the steps above.• To edit an existing entry, select Edit, s

5. Select Group Dial List and press the OK button.6. Press one of the Start buttons in the Fax section of the control panel to print the report.Parent

5. Select Fax Settings for Printer.You see this window:175

6. Select your product, if necessary.7. Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List.You see this window:176

8. 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 theicon.9. D

Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS XYou can set up your speed dial and group dial lists using the Fax Utility. The utili

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 presst

Product Parts - Top1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)2 Edge guide3 ADF paper support4 ADF output tray5 ADF cover6 Control panel18

Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Mac OS XParent topic: FaxingSending Faxes from the Product Control PanelSee these sections to send faxes using t

4. If you need to change any fax settings, press the Menu button, select Fax Send Settings, pressthe OK button, and select your settings. When you fin

4. If you want to select a group dial entry, press the Menu button.5. Select the speed dial or group dial entry you want to fax, then press the OK but

3. Dial the fax number from the connected telephone.You see this screen:4. Using your product control panel, select Send and press the OK button.Note:

Fax Send OptionsWhen you press the Menu button and select Fax Send Settings while sending a fax, you can selectthese options.Setting Options Descripti

2. Select your product with the FAX option as the printer.3. To change the Paper Size, Orientation, Color, Image Quality, or Character Density setting

6. Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of the fax. Then click OK tosave the sender information.7. Add a cover she

1. Open a photo or document for faxing.2. Select the print command in your application.Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the P

6. 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

8. Select the Color and Image Quality settings you want to use for your fax.9. Click Fax.Parent topic: Sending FaxesReceiving FaxesSee these sections

1 Memory card slots2 Memory card access light3USB Type A port for external devices4 Scanner glassParent topic: Product Parts Locations19

Fax ReceptionYour product will automatically receive and print faxes when you set fax reception mode to AutoAnswer.If you connected a telephone to you

2. If you hear a fax tone, select the Receive option and press the OK button.Note: Leave the answered call active as you receive the fax transmission.

Using Memory Cards With Your ProductFollow the instructions here to work with a memory card inserted into your product.Inserting a Memory CardPrinting

2. Insert your memory card into the correct slot, making sure the card is oriented correctly.193

Note: Do not force the card all the way into the slot. Insert it only until it meets resistance.The memory card access light flashes and then stays li

Removing a Memory CardParent topic: Using Memory Cards With Your ProductMemory Card TypesYou can insert these types of memory cards in your product.No

• xD-Picture Card Type M+• xD-Picture Card Type HRight Slot• CompactFlash• MicrodriveParent topic: Inserting a Memory CardMemory Card File Specificati

1. Make sure the memory card access light is not flashing.2. If your product is connected to your computer using a USB cable, do one of the following:

Viewing and Printing Photos From a Slide ShowCropping Photos Displayed on the LCD ScreenModifying Photos Displayed on the LCD ScreenPhoto Adjustment O

• To view additional photos and select others for printing, press the arrow buttons and repeat theselections above.5. Press the OK button to see a pre

Product Parts - Front1 Output tray2 Output tray extension3 Stopper4 Paper cassette5 Edge guidesParent topic: Product Parts Locations20

Printing All PhotosYou can quickly select all of the photos on your memory card or other device for printing.1. Press the Photo button.2. Press the ar

5. Do either of the following as necessary:• To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button,select Print Setti

You see a screen like this:3. Press the Menu button, select Select Photos, and press the OK button.You see this screen:4. Select the Select by Date op

5. Select any date shown and press the right arrow button, then press the OK button.6. To print more than one copy of all the photos taken on that dat

10. Do either of the following as necessary:• To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button,select Print Sett

5. Do either of the following as necessary:• To change any of the print settings displayed on the LCD screen, press the Menu button,select Print Setti

• To move the crop area, press the arrow buttons.• To rotate the image, press the Menu button.• To check the cropped image, press the OK button.Parent

Photo Adjustment OptionsSelect the Photo Adjustments options you want to use when viewing and printing photos displayed onthe LCD screen.Photo Availab

Parent topic: Viewing and Printing PhotosSelecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD ScreenYou can change the settings used for printing

Print settings Available options DescriptionPaper Size Various paper sizes Indicates the size of paper you have loadedPaper Type Various paper types I

Product Parts - Inside1 Scanner unit2 Ink cartridge holder in home positionParent topic: Product Parts Locations21

3. Press the arrow buttons to select one of the layout options and press the OK button.4. Press the arrow buttons to select the paper size setting tha

• To place photos in the layout manually, select Place photos manually and follow the instructionsdisplayed on the screen.7. Press the arrow buttons t

Parent topic: Printing from a Memory CardCreating and Printing a Greeting Card TemplateBefore you start, make sure plain paper is loaded and your memo

5. Select Letter to print three cards on one letter-size sheet or 4x6in to print one card, then press theOK button.6. Select the type of paper you pla

1. Use a dark pen or pencil to fill in the circles and select the Text Style and Text Effects.2. Add your greeting card message. You can write it in b

7. To print more than one copy, press the + or – button to select the number.8. When you are ready to print, press the Print Photo button.Note: To can

Transferring Photos on a Memory CardYou can transfer photos to and from a memory card inserted into your product's memory card slots.Transferring

Related tasksSetting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your ComputerInserting a Memory CardSetting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From You

2. Insert your USB flash drive or the USB cable for your external drive into the USB port on the frontof your product.3. Insert storage media (such as

Using an External Device with Your ProductFollow the instructions in these sections to use your product with an external device, such as a camera,smar

Product Parts - Back1 Rear cover (Auto duplexer on the WorkForce 645 Series)2 LINE port3 EXT port4 AC inlet5 LAN port6 USB portParent topic: Product P

Selecting Print Settings for Printing From a CameraBefore printing from your camera, you can select the print settings you will use for printing your

4. Select the print settings you want to use, then press the Back button.5. Select Photo Adjustments and press the OK button.You see this screen:6. Se

Print settings Available options DescriptionLayout Borderless Expands the image to the edge of the paper (slight croppingmay occur)With Border Leaves

Photo Available options DescriptionadjustmentsettingsFix Photo Fix Photo On Automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, andsaturation of the photo

2. Load the paper you want to use for printing.3. Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the USB port on the front of your product.Note:

When you finish printing, turn off your camera and disconnect it from the product.Parent topic: Printing from a Camera Connected to Your ProductRelate

3. Insert your USB thumb drive or the USB cable that came with your device into the USB port onthe front of your product.4. Insert storage media (such

Charging a USB Device Using Your ProductYou can charge your cell phone, music player, or other portable device by connecting it to the product.All you

Printing Personalized ProjectsYou can print lined paper, graph paper, or stationery with a photo background.Printing Personalized Note PaperPrinting L

7. Press the arrow buttons to scroll through your photos and display the one you want to use for yournote paper.8. To rotate the layout, press the dow

Note: You can also print double-sided manually. With Windows, you can select the 2-Sided Printingoption in the driver to help you with manual double-s

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Print Ruled Papers and press the OK button.You see this screen:4. Press the arrow buttons and select one of the f

Replacing Ink CartridgesWhen an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it.You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six month

Note: The display is different depending on which ink cartridges are low or expended, if any.Displayed ink levels are approximate.3. Press the Copy bu

2. Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on the screen.Note: Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you

4. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen.5. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers c

Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS XYou can check the status of your ink cartridges using a utility on your Mac.1. Do one of the following:• Mac OS

3. Do the following as necessary:• You can update the ink cartridge status by clicking Update.• Replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated on th

Ink color Part numberHigh-capacity Extra High-capacityMagenta 126 127Yellow 126 127Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink CartridgesRemoving and Installing

3. Open the cartridge cover.4. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it.Note: Dispose of used cartridges caref

5. Before opening the new cartridge package, shake it gently four or five times.Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after opening the packages, or in

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control PanelYou can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.To insta

8. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place.9. Close the cardtridge cover and push it down until it clicks

10. Lower the scanner unit.The print head moves to its home position and the printer starts charging the ink. This takes about2.5 minutes. When you se

Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color CartridgesWhen a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from your computer

Note: This feature is not available with Mac OS X 10.4.1. Click the printer icon in the Dock.2. If you see a message telling you that you can temporar

Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the papertype setting, depending on other selected print settin

Adjusting Print QualityIf your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head.If running these utilities does

3. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button.You see this screen:4. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button.You see th

6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.Print head is cleanPrint head needs cleaning7. Do one of the following:• If there a

8. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat theprocess as necessary.If you don’t see any improveme

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5. Select the name of your wireless network (SSID) or enter the name manually.Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, press the arrow butto

4. Click Print.5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.Print head is cleanPrint head needs cleaning250

6. If there are no gaps, click Finish.If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle CheckRelated con

4. Select Head Cleaning and press the OK button.You see this screen:5. Press the OK button.6. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run, then press on

7. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button.8. Press one of the Start buttons to confirm that the print head is clean.If you don’t see any improvem

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4. Select the cleaning cycle you want to run, based on the nozzle check pattern.5. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle.The On light flashes throug

Print head needs cleaning• If there are no gaps, click Finish.• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again.I

Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control PanelYou can align the print head using the control panel on your product.1. Make sure plain paper i

5. Press one of the Start buttons to print an alignment sheet.Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern.You see thi

4. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet.Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern.You see one o

8. If you want to print a network setup report, select Yes and press the OK button. (Otherwise, selectNo.)9. Press the Copy button to exit.The WiFi li

5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to choose the numberrepresenting the best printed pattern for each set.• After

Cleaning the Paper PathIf you see ink on the back of a printout, you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink.1. Load a few sheets of plain p

Cleaning and Transporting Your ProductSee these sections if you need to clean or transport your product.Cleaning Your ProductTransporting Your Product

4. Clean the top of the plastic strip (left area highlighted below) with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiberis recommended).Caution: Do not use l

6. Open the ADF cover and use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF.7. Close the ADF, then clean the outer cas

2. Lift up the scanner unit and check to see if the print head is in the far right position (the homeposition). If not, turn on the product, wait for

7. Lower the control panel by squeezing the release bar and gently pushing the panel down.Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeez

Solving ProblemsCheck these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product.Checking for Software UpdatesProduct Status MessagesRun

Related tasksChanging Automatic Update OptionsProduct Status MessagesYou can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its

LCD screen message Condition/solutionPrinter error A fatal error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again. If theerror continues, mak

Loading PaperBefore you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.Loading Paper for DocumentsLoading Paper for PhotosLoading EnvelopesPap

5. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button.You see this screen:6. Press one of the Start buttons.After the nozzle pattern prints, you see this scr

7. Do the following, depending on the results of the product check:• If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the product is opera

You see this screen:3. Select one of these options and press the OK button:• Reset Fax Send/Receive Settings: Resets all settings for sending and rece

Noise After Ink InstallationIf you hear noises from your product after installing ink, try these solutions:• The first time you install ink cartridges

Control Panel Setup ProblemsIf you have problems setting up the control panel, try these solutions:• To view LCD screen text in a different language,

• Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting to it from your computer oranother device.• You may need to disable the

Cannot Print Over a NetworkIf you cannot print over a network, try these solutions:• Make sure that your product is turned on.• Make sure you install

• If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit Epson Scan, wait a fewseconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan cannot restart

4. Press one of the Start buttons to print the network status sheet.(Press the Stop button if you want to cancel the operation.)Examine the settings s

Paper Jam Problems in the Main TrayPaper Jam Problems in the Automatic Document FeederPaper Ejection ProblemsParent topic: Solving ProblemsPaper Feedi

2. Pull out the paper cassette.3. Slide the edge guides outward.Note: If you are using legal-size paper, push the tab and extend the paper cassette.28

3. Lift up the scanner unit and remove any jammed paper.Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer.4. Squeeze the buttons to releas

5. Remove any jammed paper from the rear cover.6. Open the rear cover and remove any additional jammed paper.281

7. Remove any paper jammed in the rear of your product. Avoid touching the paper feed rollers.282

8. Reattach the rear cover.9. Lower the scanner unit.10. Press one of the Start buttons to resume printing. If you still see a paper jam message, chec

Related referencesPaper Jam Problems in the Main TrayPaper Jam Problems in the Automatic Document FeederPaper Jam Problems in the Main TrayIf you see

3. Remove any jammed paper inside the cassette.4. Remove any paper jammed inside the paper cassette slot.285

5. Carefully follow all paper loading instructions when you load new paper.6. Replace the paper cassette.286

7. Press one of the Start buttons to resume printing. If you still see a paper jam message, continuewith these steps.8. Turn off the product and unplu

Paper Jam Problems in the Automatic Document FeederIf you have problems with document jams in the automatic document feeder (ADF), try these solutions

Caution: Do not remove paper jammed inside the ADF without opening the cover or you coulddamage the ADF.4. Leave the ADF cover open, then raise the do

4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your paper size.29

6. Lower the document cover.7. Raise the ADF input tray.8. Carefully remove the jammed paper.290

9. Lower the ADF input tray and reload your originals.Caution: Make sure you do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make su

Paper Jam Problems in the Main TrayPaper Jam Problems in the Automatic Document FeederPaper or Media Type SettingsRelated tasksCancelling Printing Usi

• Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,right-click your product name, select Open, right click the st

Error After Cartridge ReplacementIf you see an error light or error message after you replace an ink cartridge, try this solution:1. Make sure the pri

• Always spool RAW datatype• Page Rendering Mode• Print as BitmapParent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a ComputerRelated referencesWindows Syst

Note: Leave these options turned on when you print on Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, ifavailable for your product.Parent topic: Solving Page

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac O

Related tasksSelecting Basic Print Settings - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - WindowsSelecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS

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5. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown.Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not stic

Parent topic: Solving ProblemsRelated topicsSolving Scanned Image Quality ProblemsWhite or Dark Lines in PrintoutIf you notice white or dark lines in

• Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product.• Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks.•

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.4Cleaning the Paper PathRelated topicsLoading PaperFaint Printout or Printout Has GapsIf your p

• Clean the print head.• Align the print head.• You may need to increase the image resolution or print a smaller size; see your softwaredocumentation.

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Managing Color - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4Managing

• Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so,wake your system and restart Epson Scan.• Make sure y

• If you are scanning using the Epson Scan Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting andscan again.Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Q

• Adjust the Auto Exposure setting.• Increase the Resolution setting.Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality ProblemsRelated topicsSelecting Epson

• Select a lower Resolution setting.Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality ProblemsRelated topicsSelecting Epson Scan SettingsImage is Scanned Up

Related tasksSelecting a Scan Area - Home ModeSelecting a Scan Area - Professional ModeScanned Image Edges are CroppedIf the edges of a scanned image

6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight.Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide.Caution: To prevent pa

• If you have too many photos on your memory card, you may not see all the photos you expect or maybe prompted to select a group of photos by date. Re

Cannot Send or Receive FaxesIf you cannot send or receive faxes, try these solutions:• Make sure the recipient's fax machine is turned on and wor

Note: When answering a call that is a fax, wait until the product's LCD screen displays a message that aconnection has been made before you hang

8. Do one of the following to uninstall Epson Scan, then follow any on-screen instructions:• Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Select Epson Scan and click U

Internet SupportVisit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) forsolutions to common problems. Y

Technical SpecificationsThese sections list the technical specifications for your product.Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life produ

Note: Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support(Canada) for the latest in compatibility and drivers f

Scanning resolution 2400 dpi (main scan)2400 dpi (sub scan)Output resolution 50 to 4800, 7200, and 9600 dpi(50 to 4800 dpi in 1 dpi increments)Image d

Resolution MonochromeStandard: 203 × 98 dpiFine: 203 × 196 dpiPhoto: 203 × 196 dpiColorFine: 200 × 200 dpiPhoto: 200 × 200 dpiError correction mode CC

Single-sheetsSize A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm])Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])Legal (8.5 × 14 inch

7. Gently replace the paper cassette.Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.8. Extend the output tray a

Single sheets1 Top: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum2 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum3 Right: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum4 Bottom: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimumEnvelop

1 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum3 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum4 Right: 0.78 inch (20 mm) minimumParent topic: Techn

Memory Card SpecificationsNote: Cards marked with an asterisk (*) require an adapter; consult your adapter documentation fordetails on using it.Compat

Media format DCF DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) version 1.0 or 2.0compliantVoltage requirements 3.3 VMaximum current: 500 mAParent topic: Te

Power consumption Standalone copying: Approx. 16 W (ISO/IEC24712)(100 to 120 V model) Ready mode: Approx. 6.5 WSleep mode: Approx. 3.8 WPower off: App

CD-R drive CD-R 650MB, CD-R 700MBCD-RW is not supportedDVD-R drive DVD-R 4.7GBDVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW are not supportedMagneto-optical drive 128MB,

This equipment contains the following wireless module:• Manufacturer: Marvell Semiconductor Inc.• Type: SP88W8786-MD0-2C2T00This product conforms to P

NoticesCheck these sections for important notices about your product.Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www

This product is not intended to be repaired. If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact:Name: Epson America, Inc.Address: 3840 Kilr

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radi

Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove orinsert the paper cassette during printing.Always fol

3. The open source software programs are WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the impliedwarranty of MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOS

usb8786GNU LGPLThis printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser GeneralPublic License Version 2 or later ver

Sun RPC LicenseThis printer product includes the open source software programs which apply the Sun RPC License("Sun RPC Programs").The list

"SHA1" Program:SHA1Parent topic: NoticesTrademarksEpson®, WorkForce®, and Epson Supplies Central®are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed

This information is subject to change without notice.libTIFF Software AcknowledgmentA Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted MaterialsDefault

Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson ProductsThis product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. The time interval has been set

2. Pull out the paper cassette.3. Slide the edge guides outward.34

4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your paper size.5. Load photo paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown.Note: Make sure the p

6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tight.Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide.Caution: To prevent pa

7. Gently replace the paper cassette.Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.8. Extend the output tray a

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:• Load only the recommended number of sheets.• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your docu

2. Pull out the paper cassette.3. Slide the edge guides outward.39

Copying Options... 58Pri

4. Slide the edge guide shown below to your envelope size.5. Load envelopes, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown.Note: Make sure the

6. Slide the edge guides against the envelopes, but not too tight.Note: Make sure the envelopes fit beneath the top edges of the guide.Caution: To pre

7. Gently replace the paper cassette.Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.8. Extend the output tray a

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or loadone

Paper type Loading capacityEnvelopes 10 envelopes* Based on 20-lb (75 g/m2) paper weight. Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet countEpson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60GlossyS042174 1005 × 7 inches (127 × 178

Borderless Paper Type CompatibilityYou can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible sizes:Borderless Paper Types• Epson Brochur

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type settingEpson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper GlossyEpson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Pho

Placing Originals on the ProductFollow the instructions here to place your original documents or photos on the product.Caution: Do not place anything

Related topicsCopyingScanningPlacing Originals in the Automatic Document FeederYou can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document F

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4... 90Print Quality Options -

2. Slide the ADF edge guide outward.3. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.50

4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.5. Slide the ADF edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly.Note: If you&apo

Parent topic: Placing Originals on the ProductRelated topicsCopyingScanning52

CopyingSee the information here to copy documents or photos using your product.Note: Copies may not be exactly the same size as your originals.Copying

4. To print more than one copy, press the + or – buttons to select the number (up to 99).5. If you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the

4. Press the Menu button, select Copy/Restore Photos, and press the OK button. You see thisscreen:5. To restore colors in faded photos as you copy, se

9. When you see your scanned image on the LCD screen, you can do one of the following:• To print more than one copy of the photo, press the + or – but

Related topicsLoading PaperPlacing Originals on the ProductPaper Type Settings - CopyingSelect a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.

• 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)• Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])• A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])Parent topic: CopyingCopying OptionsSele

Copying option Available settings DescriptionBinding Vertical-Long Specifies the orientation of your originals when you areDirection making 2-sided co

Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode ... 130Image Preview Guidelines...

Printing From a ComputerBefore printing documents or photos from your computer, make sure you have set up your product andinstalled its software as de

3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your prin

• If you are printing a document or a photo with borders, leave the Borderless checkboxdeselected.6. Select the orientation of your document or photo.

Related tasksPrinting Your Document or Photo - WindowsSelecting Double-sided Printing Settings - WindowsPrint Quality Options - WindowsYou can select

Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosenor if you are accessing the product over a network.1

4. Select the double-sided printing options you want to use.5. Click OK to return to the Main tab.6. Click the Print Density button.You see this windo

7. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The softwareautomatically sets the Adjustments options for that document

Print Density Adjustments - WindowsWhen you select the User-Defined setting (WorkForce 645 Series only), you can select any of theavailable options on

1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Documentcheckbox and select one of these sizing options:• Select th

Color ControlsLets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, andDensity, and individual color tones.

Printing Your Speed Dial List ... 169Creating Group Dia

Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - WindowsAdditional Settings Options - WindowsYou can select any of the Additional Setting

2. Place your cursor over a Printing Presets option to view its list of settings.3. Use any of the available options on the screen to control your pri

2. Click OK or Print to start printing.Parent topic: Printing with WindowsSelecting Default Print Settings - WindowsWhen you change your print setting

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 pri

You see the maintenance options:4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting.5. Click OK to close the printer software window.The pr

3. Do one of the following for each type of update:• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.• T

Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Selecting Double-sided Printing Setting

Note: The print window may look different, depending on the version of Mac OS X and theapplication you are using.5. Select the Copies and Pages settin

7. Select any application-specific settings that appear on the screen, such as those shown in the imageabove for the Preview application.8. Select Pri

9. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type

Printing Photo Layouts ... 209Photo Layou

Print Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable,depending on o

2. Select the orientation of your document or photo as shown in the print window.Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon.Note: You can

Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7You can print on both sides

2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The softwareautomatically sets the Adjustments options for that document

AdjustmentsPrint DensitySets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.Increased Ink Drying TimeSets the amount of time required for drying

Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7You can select from these settings o

Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7

2. Select the following options as necessary:• To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete.• To pause a print job, click the print job an

4. Select any of the available printing preferences.5. Click OK.Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X 10.

Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X 10.4Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4Selecting Dou

Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows ... 242Printing With Expended Color C

4. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Paper Size setting. If you are printing a borderlessphoto, select a paper size with a (Borderless) o

2. Select your product as the Printer setting.3. Select the Copies and Pages settings as necessary.Note: If you do not see these settings in the print

4. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.5. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.Note: The setting may not exactly match

Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 10.4You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Somesettings ma

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X 10.4You can select layout options for multi-page documents by selecting Layout from the pop-up menu onthe pr

Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosenor if you are accessing the product over a network.1

3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen.4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selecte

ColorSyncPrints using standard color profiles for your product and paper to help match image colors. You cancustomize the conversion method and filter

High Speed PrintingSpeeds up printing, but may reduce print quality.Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4Printing Your Document

2. Select the following options as necessary:• To cancel printing, click the print job and click Delete.• To pause printing, click the print job and c