Contents
Product Basics
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing
Loading Paper
Printing from a Computer
Replacing Ink Supply Units (Ink Packs) and Maintenance Boxes
Adjusting Print Quality
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product
- Cleaning the Product
- Transporting Your Product
Solving Problems
Technical Specifications
Notices

Epson WF-R5190 User Manual

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WF-R5190 User's Guide

Contents

WF-R5190 User's Guide............................................................................................................................ 11

Product Basics.......................................................................................................................................... 12

Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 12

Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. 12

Status Icons.............................................................................................................................. 13

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel....................................................................... 14

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen................................................................................... 15

Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 15

Adjusting the Screen Contrast....................................................................................................... 16

Preventing Access to Your Product via USB Connection .............................................................. 17

Product Parts Locations..................................................................................................................... 18

Printer Parts - Top ......................................................................................................................... 19

Printer Parts - Inside...................................................................................................................... 21

Printer Parts - Back........................................................................................................................ 21

Using Eco Mode................................................................................................................................. 22

Changing the Eco Settings............................................................................................................ 22

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings............................................................................................... 23

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 24

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More......................................................... 25

Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 25

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 26

Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 26

Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 27

Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 27

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook ......................................................................... 28

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking........................................................................................................................ 30

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 30

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ....................................................... 31

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 33

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode........................................................................................................... 34

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 36

Using WPS to Connect to a Network............................................................................................. 36

Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 37

Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 38

Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 38

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 39

Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection...................................................... 39

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 40

Disabling Wi-Fi Features............................................................................................................... 40

Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing.................................................... 42

Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings....................................................................... 42

PDL Print Configuration Options.................................................................................................... 43

Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings ............................................................................ 45

Printer Language and Interface Options........................................................................................ 46

Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet ........................................................................................... 47

Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 49

Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette................................................................................... 49

Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette.......................................................................................... 53

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot .............................................................. 57

Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 61

Available Epson Papers..................................................................................................................... 63

Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software.............................................................................. 64

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel........................................................... 65

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel ............................................................................................. 66

Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator................................................................................ 67

Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Administrator..................................................................... 67

Paper Source Settings Options................................................................................................. 68

Selecting Universal Print Settings.................................................................................................. 69

Universal Print Settings Options ............................................................................................... 70

Printing from a Computer......................................................................................................................... 71

Printing with Windows........................................................................................................................ 71

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...................................................................................... 71

Paper Source Options - Windows............................................................................................. 74

Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 74

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 74

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows..................................................................... 75

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 77

Print Density Adjustments - Windows ....................................................................................... 78

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ............................................................. 79

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 81

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 82

Header/Footer Settings - Windows........................................................................................... 83

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 84

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows........................................................................................ 85

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 86

Locking Printer Settings - Windows............................................................................................... 87

Administrator Lock Settings ...................................................................................................... 89

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 90

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 91

Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 92

Printing with OS X .............................................................................................................................. 93

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X ........................................................................................... 94

Paper Source Options - OS X................................................................................................... 98

Print Quality Options - OS X...................................................................................................... 98

Print Options - OS X.................................................................................................................. 98

Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X........................................................................................... 99

Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X......................................................................................... 100

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X......................................................................... 101

Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X ......................................................... 102

Managing Color - OS X................................................................................................................ 103

Color Matching and Color Options - OS X............................................................................... 104

Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X......................................................................................... 105

Printing Preferences - OS X.................................................................................................... 106

Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X..................................................................................... 107

Checking Print Status - OS X.................................................................................................. 107

Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows................................................................. 109

Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ................................................................ 109

Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows................................... 113

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows .................................... 114

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ........... 117

Selecting Maintenance Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows.................................. 119

Extended Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ................................................. 120

Selecting Default Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows.................................. 121

Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows ............................................. 123

Epson Universal Print Driver Lock Settings............................................................................. 125

Adding Network Printers - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows............................................. 126

Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows ........................................................ 129

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows ........................................................ 129

Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ...................................... 130

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows ............. 132

Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows.................................... 133

Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X .............................................................. 134

Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X............................................................... 135

Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ............................................ 135

Sizing Printed Images - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ....................................................... 141

Selecting Print Layout Options - PostScript Printer Software - OS X........................................... 142

Managing Color - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ................................................................. 142

Printing Your Document or Photo - PostScript Printer Software - OS X....................................... 143

Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - OS X ................................................... 144

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button...................................................................................... 145

Replacing Ink Supply Units (Ink Packs) and Maintenance Boxes....................................................... 146

Check Ink and Maintenance Box Status........................................................................................... 146

Checking Ink Status on the LCD Screen...................................................................................... 146

Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status With Windows.......................................................... 147

Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status with OS X................................................................. 150

Purchase Epson Ink Packs and Maintenance Boxes ....................................................................... 151

Ink Supply Units (Ink Packs) and Maintenance Box Part Numbers ............................................. 151

Removing and Installing Ink Packs................................................................................................... 152

Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Ink Packs .................................................................... 155

Printing with Expended Color Ink Packs - Windows .................................................................... 156

Printing with Expended Color Ink Packs - OS X........................................................................... 156

Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 158

Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 158

Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 161

Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 161

Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 161

Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 162

Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 163

Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 165

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...................................................... 166

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 167

Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 169

Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel............................................................ 170

Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 171

Flushing the Ink Tubes..................................................................................................................... 173

Cleaning the Paper Guide................................................................................................................ 174

Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 176

Cleaning the Product........................................................................................................................ 176

Transporting Your Product............................................................................................................... 176

Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 179

Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 179

Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 180

Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 181

Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 182

Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 183

Noise After Ink Installation........................................................................................................... 183

Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 184

Solving Network Problems............................................................................................................... 184

Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 185

Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 186

Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window...................................................................... 187

Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 187

Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 188

Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 189

Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 190

Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette .......................................................................................... 191

Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover)..................................................................... 192

Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 194

Solving PostScript Printing Problems............................................................................................... 194

Nothing Prints Using the Postscript Printing Software................................................................. 194

Documents Print Incorrectly Using the Postscript Printing Software............................................ 195

Accessing Printer Properties - Postscript - Windows................................................................... 195

Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 196

Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 196

Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 197

Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 198

Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 199

Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 199

Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 199

Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 200

Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 200

Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 201

Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 201

Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 202

Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 202

White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 202

Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 203

Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 205

Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 205

Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 206

When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 207

Uninstalling Printing Software - Windows.................................................................................... 207

Uninstalling Product Software - OS X.......................................................................................... 208

Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 209

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 211

Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 211

OS X System Requirements............................................................................................................. 212

Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 212

Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 213

Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 214

Ink Pack Specifications .................................................................................................................... 215

Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 216

Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 216

Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 217

Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 217

Network Interface Specifications...................................................................................................... 217

Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 218

PS3 Mode Fonts............................................................................................................................... 219

PCL5 Mode Fonts ............................................................................................................................ 221

PCL6 Mode Fonts ............................................................................................................................ 222

Symbol Sets..................................................................................................................................... 226

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 234

Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 234

General Printer Safety Instructions.............................................................................................. 234

Ink Pack Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 236

LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 236

Wireless Connection Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 237

FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 237

Software Notice................................................................................................................................ 238

Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 240

Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 241

libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 241

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 242

Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products............................................... 242

Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 242

WF-R5190 User's Guide

Welcome to the WF-R5190 User's Guide.

For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.

Note: Your product may differ from the illustrations in this guide, but the instructions are the same.

Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

Using Eco Mode

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Using AirPrint

Using Google Cloud Print

Using the Control Panel

See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

Adjusting the Screen Contrast

Preventing Access to Your Product via USB Connection

Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

1The power button and light

2 The Paper Setup button

3 The Error and Data lights

4 The LCD screen

5The Back button

6 The arrow buttons and the OK button

7The Stop button

Status Icons

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Status Icons Status icons may be displayed on the LCD screen depending on the product's status.

Icons Description

There is no Ethernet connection.

An Ethernet connection has been established.

A Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection.

A Wi-Fi connection has been established. The number of bars indicates the

connection's signal strength.

An Ad hoc connection has been established.

A Wi-Fi Direct mode connection has been established.

A Simple AP mode connection has been established.

One of the Eco Mode settings is enabled.

Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

You can set an administrator password to lock the following control panel settings:

• System Administration Setup settings

• Eco mode settings

When the control panel is locked, you must enter the password to access any of the locked settings.

1. Press the up and down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.

You see a screen like this:

2. Press the down arrow button, select Admin Settings, and press the OK button.

3. Select Admin Password and press the OK button.

4. Select Register and press the OK button.

You see a screen like this:

5. Use the control panel buttons to enter a password and press the OK button.

6. Enter your password again to confirm.

7. Press the OK button.

8. Use the arrow buttons to select Lock Setting and press the OK button.

9. Select On and press the OK button.

Note: If you forget your password, contact Epson support for assistance.

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.

• To enter letters or symbols, press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through characters, and press

the right arrow button to select one.

• To enter numbers or change the case of letters, press the Stop button.

• To delete the previous character, press the left arrow button.

• To enter a space, press the right arrow button.

Parent topic: Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.

Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,

contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.

2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the

administrator password, if necessary.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Common Settings and press the OK button.

4. Press the down arrow button, select Language, and press the OK button.

5. Select a language and press the OK button.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting the Screen Contrast

You can adjust the contrast of the LCD screen.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.

2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the

administrator password, if necessary.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Common Settings and press the OK button.

4. Select LCD Contrast and press the OK button.

5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to adjust the screen contrast.

6. Press the OK button to exit.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Preventing Access to Your Product via USB Connection

You can disable access to your product from a USB-connected computer to prevent access to

confidential scanned documents.

Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,

contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.

2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the

administrator password, if necessary.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select Printer Settings and press the OK button.

You see a screen like this:

4. Press the down arrow button, select PC Connection via USB, and press the OK button.

5. Select Disable and press the OK button.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your product.

Printer Parts - Top

Printer Parts - Inside

Printer Parts - Back

Parent topic: Product Basics

Printer Parts - Top

1 Ink cases

2 Paper cassette 1

3 Paper cassette 2

4 Paper cassette cover

1 Rear paper feeder guard

2 Rear paper support

3 Rear paper feed slot edge guides

4 Output tray

5 Output tray extension

6 Paper stopper

7 Cassette edge guides

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Printer Parts - Inside

1 Control panel

2 Print head

3 Front cover (opened)

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Printer Parts - Back

1USB port

2 Ethernet LAN port

3 Service USB port (do not use)

4 Rear cover

5 AC inlet

Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

Using Eco Mode

Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period

of time. You can make the time period shorter and select other options to save energy and resources.

Changing the Eco Settings

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

Parent topic: Product Basics

Changing the Eco Settings

You can use the product control panel to change the Eco settings.

Note: The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides the Sleep Timer setting in Common Settings. This

setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your

administrator for assistance.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.

2. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter

the administrator password, if necessary.

3. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Eco Mode, and press the OK button.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select On and press the OK button.

5. Press the up arrow button.

6. Change settings as necessary.

7. Press the OK button to exit.

You see the icon on the LCD screen to indicate that Eco settings are enabled.

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off the LCD screen.

Note: The Sleep Timer setting in Eco Mode overrides the Sleep Timer setting in Common Settings. This

setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your

administrator for assistance.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.

2. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter

the administrator password, if necessary.

3. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button.

4. Press the down arrow button, select Sleep Timer, and press the OK button.

You see a screen like this:

5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to increase or reduce the number of minutes.

6. Press the left or right arrow buttons to move the cursor.

7. Press the OK button.

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

You can have the product turn off automatically if it is not used for a specified period of time.

Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,

contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.

2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the

administrator password, if necessary.

You see a screen like this:

3. Press the down arrow button, select Common Settings, and press the OK button.

4. Press the down arrow button, select Power Off Timer, and press the OK button.

5. Select a time period between 30minutes and 12h (12 hours), and press the OK button.

Parent topic: Using Eco Mode

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the

globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers these solutions to print from

anywhere: Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, and Epson Remote Print.

Using Epson Email Print

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Using Epson Remote Print

Parent topic: Product Basics

Using Epson Email Print

With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone,

tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a

PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product.

1. Set up your product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.

2. 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 attachments print by default. You can change these printing options by

logging into your Epson Connect account.

Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Use this free Apple and Android app to print to nearby Epson networked products. The Epson iPrint

Mobile App lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless

network.

1. Set up your product on a network as described in this manual. See the link below.

2. Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile

device.

3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using.

5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.

Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Epson Remote Print

With Epson Remote Print software on your Windows computer or laptop, you can print to an Epson

Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.

1. Set up your product for network printing as described in this manual. See the link below.

2. Visit epson.com/connect to learn more about Remote Print and how to download the software.

3. Download and install the Remote Print software.

4. Obtain the email address 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 More

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using AirPrint

AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print to your AirPrint-enabled product from your iOS device running the

latest version of iOS, and from your Mac running OS X 10.7 or later.

1. Set up your product for wireless printing as described in this manual. See the link below.

2. Connect your Apple device to the same wireless network that your product is using.

3. Print from your device to your product.

Note: For details, see the AirPrint page on the Apple website.

Parent topic: Product Basics

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using Google Cloud Print

With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson product. You can

also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.

Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. 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 network that your Epson product is using.

2. Print a network status sheet.

3. Locate your product's IP address on the network status sheet.

4. Enter the IP address into the address bar of a web browser.

5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option.

Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If

the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen

instructions to update your product.

6. Click Register.

7. Select the checkbox to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.

8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page.

A separate browser window opens.

9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an

account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.

10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page.

Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,

computer, Apple or Android device with Internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on

using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

Parent topic: Product Basics

Related topics

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook

With a Google Account, you can print from a Chromebook without drivers or cables.

Set up your Epson product for network printing as described in this manual. 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 connect it to the same wireless network as your product.

Note: See your Chromebook's documentation for details on connecting to a network.

2. Do one of the following:

• Click Add to Cloud Print in the notification that appears in the corner of your Chromebook

screen.

Note: If you do not see a notification, check to see if a number appears in the status area at the

lower-right corner of the screen. Click this number to open the notifications menu, then click Add

to Cloud Print.

• Open a web browser and enter chrome://devices in the address bar. Skip to step 4.

3. Click Add Device.

4. Click the Register button that appears next to your product.

5. Click Register on the confirmation screen. Your product's LCD screen displays a confirmation

message.

6. Select OK or press the OK button on your product to confirm the Google Cloud Print connection and

print a test page.

Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,

iPhone, or Android phone with Internet access. For more information on using Google Cloud Print,

visit Epson Support.

Parent topic: Using Google Cloud Print

Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

See these sections to use 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 a wireless router or access point.

The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network.

1 Epson product

2 Wireless router or access point

3 Computer with a wireless interface

4 Computer

5 Internet

6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point)

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel.

To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install

the necessary software. The installer program guides you through network setup.

Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not

responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We

recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

2. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button.

Note: If you need to disable the wireless network to set up your product on an Ethernet network,

press the down arrow button, select Disable Wi-Fi, and press the OK button. Then follow the

instructions on changing to a wired network connection in this guide.

3. Select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button.

Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other Networks and press the OK

button. Use the printer's buttons to enter your network name.

4. Enter your wireless password using the control panel buttons.

Note: The network name and password are case sensitive. Be sure to correctly enter uppercase and

lowercase letters, and numeric or special characters.

• To enter letters or symbols, press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through characters, and

press the right arrow button to select one.

• To enter numbers or change the case of letters, press the Stop button.

• To delete the previous character, press the left arrow button.

• To enter a space, press the right arrow button.

5. Press the OK button when you’re finished entering your password.

6. Confirm the displayed network settings and press the OK button to save them.

Note: If you need to change a setting, press the Back button.

7. If you want to print a network setup report, press the down arrow button, select Print connection

report, and press the OK button. (Otherwise, press the OK button.)

If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) appears in the upper-right corner of

the LCD screen.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup

Related tasks

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without

requiring a wireless router or access point.

1 Epson product

2 Computer with a wireless interface

3 Other wireless device

You can select one of these modes to communicate with your computer or device:

Access point mode

The product itself acts as the network access point for up to 4 devices. When operating in this mode,

your product displays an AP connection symbol on the LCD screen.

Peer-to-peer mode

The product communicates one-to-one with another Wi-Fi Direct capable device. When operating in

this mode, your product displays a Direct or Dconnection symbol on the LCD screen.

To disconnect a peer-to-peer mode connection, release the connection to your product from your

computer or other device.

To enable peer-to-peer mode, you must select it from the Web Config Utility, under Advanced

Settings >Services >Wi-Fi Direct.

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and a computer

or other devices without a wireless router or access point.

Note: You may need to enable the Wi-Fi Direct setting in the Advanced Settings menu before you can

enable Wi-Fi Direct mode.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Wi-Fi Setup, and 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 the OK button.

Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they will

be disconnected when you change the password.

6. Enter a Wi-Fi Direct password using the control panel buttons.

Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.

• To enter letters or symbols, press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through characters, and

press the right arrow button to select one.

• To enter numbers or change the case of letters, press the Stop button.

• To delete the previous character, press the left arrow button.

• To enter a space, press the right arrow button.

7. Press the OK button when you’re finished entering your password.

8. Press the up arrow button.

You see this screen:

9. Press the OK button to view the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and password.

10. Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the

LCD screen, and enter the password shown.

11. Press the Back button to return to the Home screen.

You see the connection symbol on the LCD screen and should be able to 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

Related tasks

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your

product to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

Note: To check if your router is WPS-enabled, look for a button labeled WPS on your router or access

point. If there is no hardware button, there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for the device.

Check your network product documentation for details.

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Using WPS to Connect to a Network

If you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to

connect your product to the network.

1. Press the down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

2. Press the down arrow button, select Push Button Setup (WPS), and press the OK button.

3. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete WPS setup.

4. Press the Back button to return to the Home screen.

If the network connection is successful, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) will appear in the upper-right corner of

the LCD screen.

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Printing a Network Status Sheet

You can print a network status sheet to help you determine the causes of any problems you may have

using your product on a network.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

2. Press the down arrow button, select Network Status, and press the OK button.

3. Press the down arrow button, select Wi-Fi/Network Status, and press the OK button.

You see a screen like this:

4. Press the OK button to print the network status sheet.

5. Press the up arrow button to begin printing 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 connects to a network.

Accessing the Web Config Utility

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection

Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking

Accessing the Web Config Utility

You can select your product's network settings and confirm its operating status using a web browser.

You do this by accessing your product's built-in Web Config utility from a computer or other device that is

connected to the same network as your product.

Note: For more information on the Web Config utility see the Administrator's Guide.

1. Print a network status sheet.

2. Locate the IP Address for your product that is listed on the network status sheet.

3. On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a web

browser.

4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar.

You see the available Web Config utility options.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Related tasks

Printing a Network Status Sheet

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection

If you have already connected your product to your computer using a USB connection, you can change

to a Wi-Fi connection or add a Wi-Fi connection to print wirelessly.

1. Do one of the following:

• If you want to use only a Wi-Fi connection, disconnect the USB cable from your product. With

Windows, also uninstall your product software.

• If you want to add a Wi-Fi connection in addition to a USB connection, leave the USB cable

connected to your product.

2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the

Start Here sheet.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection

If you have already connected your product to your computer wirelessly, you can change to a wired

network connection if necessary.

1. Disable your product's Wi-Fi features.

2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to the product's LAN port.

3. Connect the other end to any available LAN port on your router or access point.

4. Uninstall your product software.

5. Download and install your product software from the Epson website.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

7. When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select Wired network connection.

8. If you see a Select Setup Option screen, select Setup printer for the first time.

9. Continue following the rest of the on-screen instructions.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Related tasks

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router

If you change the wireless router you have been using on your network, you need to update your

product's Wi-Fi connection to the new router.

Note: If you switch to a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5

GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions.

1. Do one of the following:

•Windows: Uninstall your product software.

•OS X: Go to the next step.

2. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the

Start Here sheet.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Related tasks

Uninstalling Printing Software - Windows

Disabling Wi-Fi Features

You may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you 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 down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Setup, and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

2. Press the down arrow button, select Disable Wi-Fi, and press the OK button.

3. Press the up arrow button to disable Wi-Fi.

Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections

Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript

Printing

Before enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript printing on your product, make sure

you have installed the software as described on the Start Here sheet.

To download the Epson Universal Print Driver or PostScript drivers, go to epson.com/support/wfr5190.

Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings

Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings

Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet

Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings

You can select settings for Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) and PostScript printing using the control

panel on the product.

Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact

your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.

You see a screen like this:

2. Select System Administration and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if

necessary.

3. Select Universal Print Settings and press the OK button.

4. Select PDL Print Configuration and press the OK button.

You see a screen like this:

5. Select an option, then select the settings you want to use.

PDL Print Configuration Options

Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

PDL Print Configuration Options

Select the PDL Print Configuration options you want to use for PCL or PostScript printing.

PDL Print Configuration Available Description

option settings

Common Settings

Paper Size Various sizes Sets the default paper size for PCL or PostScript

printing.

Paper Type Various paper Sets the default paper type for PCL or PostScript

types printing.

Orientation Portrait Sets the default orientation for PCL or PostScript

printing.

Landscape

Quality Draft Sets the quality for PCL or PostScript printing.

Standard

Best

Ink Save Mode On/Off Saves ink by reducing print density.

PDL Print Configuration Available Description

option settings

Print Order Last Page on Starts printing from the first page of a file.

Top

First Page on Starts printing from the last page of a file.

Top

Number of Copies 1 to 999 Selects the number of copies to print.

Binding Margin Left Edge Specifies the binding edge for double-sided documents.

Top Edge

Auto Paper Ejection On/Off Ejects paper automatically when printing is stopped

during a print job.

2-Sided Printing On/Off Selects duplex printing.

PCL Menu

Font Source Resident Uses a font preinstalled on the printer.

Download Uses a font you have downloaded.

Font Number 1 to 111 Selects the default font number for the default font

source.

Pitch 0.44 to 99.99 cpi Selects the default font pitch if the font is scalable and

fixed-pitch (availability depends on font source and

number settings).

Height 4.00 to 999.75 pt Selects the default font height if the font is scalable and

proportional (availability depends on font source and

number settings).

Symbol Set Various Selects the default symbol set. If the selected font is not

available for the selected symbol set, the font source

and number are replaced with IBM-US (the default

setting).

Form 5 to 128 lines Sets the number of lines for the selected paper size and

orientation. Changes the line spacing (VMI) stored in

the printer. Later changes in page size or orientation

cause changes in the Form value based on the stored

VMI.

PDL Print Configuration Available Description

option settings

CR Function CR Selects the line feed command when printing with a

driver from a specific operating system.

CR+LF

LF Function LF

CR+LF

Paper Source Assign 4 Makes the paper source select commands compatible

with HP LaserJet 4.

4K Makes the paper source select commands compatible

with HP LaserJet 4000, 5000, and 8000.

5S Makes the paper source select commands compatible

with HP LaserJet 5S.

PS3 Menu

Error Sheet On/Off Prints a sheet showing the status when errors occur

during PostScript or PDF printing.

Coloration Color Selects the color mode for PostScript printing.

Mono

Image Protect On/Off Disable to lower the print quality automatically if the

printer's memory becomes full.

Binary On/Off Enable when printing files that contain binary images.

Allows you to print binary images even if the driver is set

to ASCII.

Text Detection On/Off Converts a text file to a PostScript file when printing

(available when Printing Language is set to PS3.

PDF Page Size Various sizes Selects the paper size when printing a PDF file. If Auto

is selected, the paper size is determined based on the

size of the first page.

Parent topic: Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings

Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings

You can select printer language and interface settings using the control panel on the product.

Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact

your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.

You see a screen like this:

2. Select System Administration and press the OK button. Enter the administrator password, if

necessary.

3. Select Printer Settings.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select the Printing Language and other settings you want to use.

Printer Language and Interface Options

Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Printer Language and Interface Options

Select the printer language and interface settings you want to use.

Printer Settings option Available Description

settings

USB I/F Timeout Setting 0.5 to 300 Specify the length of time before ending USB

seconds communication from a computer using the PCL or

PostScript driver. This setting is necessary to avoid

endless USB communication.

Printing Language Auto Select the language for the USB or network interface.

PCL

PS3

PDF

PC Connection via USB Enable Select whether to allow computers to connect to the

product via USB connection.

Disable

Parent topic: Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings

Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet

You can print a PS3 (PostScript) status sheet to confirm the current font information and PostScript

printing software version.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK.

You see this screen:

2. Select Print Status Sheet and press the OK button.

3. Select PS3 Status Sheet and press the OK button.

4. Press the up arrow button to begin printing the network status sheet.

Parent topic: Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing

Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.

Note: Load only plain paper when printing with the PostScript (PS3) printer software.

Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette

Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

Paper Loading Capacity

Available Epson Papers

Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette

You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.

1. Close the paper stopper and output tray, if necessary.

2. Pull out the paper cassette.

3. Slide the edge guides outward.

Note: If you are using legal-size paper or larger, squeeze the tab and extend the paper cassette.

4. Slide the edge guide to your paper size.

5. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown.

Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the

cassette.

6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.

Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides.

Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the

cassette.

7. Gently insert the paper cassette.

Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.

8. When prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you just loaded

and press the OK button.

9. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.

Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or

insert the paper cassette during printing.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

• Load only the recommended number of sheets.

• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.

• Load the printable side facedown.

• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.

• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.

• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Related references

Paper Loading Capacity

Related tasks

Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette

You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.

1. Close the paper stopper and output tray, if necessary.

2. Pull out the paper cassette.

3. Slide the edge guides outward.

4. Slide the edge guide to your paper size.

5. Load photo paper, printable side down, against the edge guide as shown.

Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the

cassette.

6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.

Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guides.

Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the

cassette.

7. Gently insert the paper cassette.

Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the cassette. This is normal.

8. When prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you just loaded

and press the OK button.

9. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.

Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper. Do not remove or

insert the paper cassette during printing.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

• Load only the recommended number of sheets.

• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces.

• Load the printable side facedown.

• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.

• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Related references

Paper Loading Capacity

Related tasks

Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette

Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

You can print envelopes or documents in a variety of paper types and sizes in the rear paper feed slot.

1. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.

Note: If you are using legal-size or longer paper, do not open the paper stopper.

2. Pull up the paper support for the rear paper feed slot.

3. Flip the feeder guard forward, then slide the edge guides outward.

4. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even

the edges.

Note: You can load one sheet of binder paper with holes on one of the long edges as shown. Do not

select automatic 2-sided printing for this type of paper.

5. Do one of the following:

• Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the tray.

Caution: To prevent paper feeding problems, make sure you do not load too much paper in the

slot.

• Load envelopes short edge first, with the flap facing down and the flap edge to the left, in the

center of the slot.

6. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.

7. Select the size and type of paper you just loaded in the Paper Setup menu.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

• Load only the recommended number of sheets.

• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.

• Load the printable side faceup.

• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.

• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guides.

• If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one

envelope at a time.

• If print quality declines when printing multiple envelopes, try loading one envelope at a time.

• Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin.

• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Related references

Paper Loading Capacity

Related tasks

Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette

Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette

Paper Loading Capacity

Paper type Loading capacity - paper Loading capacity - rear paper

cassette feed slot

Plain paper 250 sheets 80 sheets

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm]) and A4

(8.3 × 11.7 inches

[210 × 297 mm])

250 sheets 1 sheet

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches

[216 × 356 mm])

Epson Bright White Paper 200 sheets 50 sheets

20 sheets for manual two-sided

printing

Epson Presentation Paper Matte — 80 sheets

Paper type Loading capacity - paper Loading capacity - rear paper

cassette feed slot

Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb — 10 sheets

[256 g/m2]) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm]) and A4

(8.3 × 11.7 inches

[210 × 297 mm])

5 sheets for manual two-sided

printing

— 1 sheet

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches

[216 × 356 mm])

Epson Premium Presentation Paper — 20 sheets

Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper

Matte Double-sided

Epson Ultra Premium Presentation

Paper Matte

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper

Matte Double-sided

Epson Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper

Glossy

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper

Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-

gloss

Envelopes — 10 envelopes

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Available Epson Papers

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central 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).

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041586 500

[216 × 279 mm])

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042384 150

Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041062 100

[216 × 279 mm])

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches S041067 100

[216 × 356 mm])

Epson Premium Presentation 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50

Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041257 50

[216 × 279 mm]) S042180 100

Epson Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041568 50

Paper Matte Double-sided [216 × 279 mm])

Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041341 50

Paper Matte [216 × 279 mm])

Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809 50

S042038 100

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041141 20

[216 × 279 mm]) S041649 50

S041271 100

Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041808 40

Glossy S041727 100

5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042183 25

[216 × 279 mm]) S041667 50

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181 60

Glossy S042174 100

5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S042182 25

[216 × 279 mm]) S042175 50

Epson Premium Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40

Semi-gloss Letter (8.5 × 11 inches S041331 20

[216 × 279 mm])

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting

Plain paper Plain Paper / Bright White Paper

Epson Bright White Paper

Letterhead paper Letterhead

Recycled paper Recycled

Color paper Color

Preprinted paper Preprinted

Envelopes Envelope

For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type setting

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss

Epson Presentation Paper Matte Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-

sided

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

Cardstock up to 68 lb (256 g/m2) Card Stock

Note: The settings listed here are available only when printing from your computer; they do not apply to

your product's control panel settings.

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

You can change the default paper size and paper type for each source using the control panel on the

product.

1. Press the Paper Setup button.

2. Select the paper source you want to change and press the OK button.

You see a screen like this:

3. Select the paper size you loaded and press the OK button.

4. Select the paper type you loaded and press the OK button.

5. Select another paper source to change or press the Back button to return to the Home screen.

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

For this paper Select this Paper Type setting

Plain paper Plain Paper

Epson Bright White Paper

Epson Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper

Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets

Letterhead paper Letterhead

Recycled paper Recycled

Color paper Color

Preprinted paper Preprinted

Envelopes Envelope

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Prem. Glossy

Epson Photo Paper Glossy Glossy

Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Prem. Semi-Gloss

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Prem. Matte

Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-

sided

Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided

Thick paper (cardstock up to 68 lb [256 g/m2]) Card Stock

Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

As an administrator, you can adjust default paper settings that apply to all print jobs sent to the product.

Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact

your administrator for assistance.

Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Administrator

Selecting Universal Print Settings

Parent topic: Loading Paper

Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Administrator

You can change default paper source settings using the control panel on the product.

Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact

your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.

2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the

administrator password, if necessary.

You see this screen:

3. Select Printer Settings and press the OK button.

4. Select Paper Source Settings and press the OK button.

You see a screen like this:

5. Select the paper source options you want to use.

6. When you are finished, press the Back button to return to the Home screen.

Paper Source Settings Options

Parent topic: Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

Paper Source Settings Options

Select the Paper Source Settings options you want to use for your print jobs.

Paper Source Available settings Description

Settings option

Rear Paper Feed Normal Select Normal to give printing priority to paper loaded in the

Priority rear paper feed slot.

Last

A4/Letter Auto On Select On to switch the selected paper size to match the

Switching loaded paper (Letter or A4) if the wrong size is selected.

Off

Auto Select Cassette Select On for either of these settings to automatically print

Settings on paper from any source containing paper that matches

Rear Paper Feed your paper settings.

Error Notice Paper Size Notice Select On for either of these settings to display an error

message when the selected paper type or size does not

Paper Type Notice match the loaded paper.

Parent topic: Selecting the Paper Source Settings - Administrator

Selecting Universal Print Settings

You can change the default universal print settings using the product control panel.

Note: These settings can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access these settings, contact

your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button.

2. Press the down arrow button, select System Administration, and press the OK button. Enter the

administrator password, if necessary.

You see this screen:

3. Press the down arrow button, select Universal Print Settings, and press the OK button.

You see this screen:

4. Adjust the settings as necessary.

5. When you are finished, press the Back button to return to the Home screen.

Universal Print Settings Options

Parent topic: Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator

Universal Print Settings Options

Select the universal print settings you want to use.

Universal Print Available Description

Settings option settings

Top Offset — Adjusts the top or left margin.

Left Offset

Top Offset in Back — Adjusts the top or left margin of the back page when

performing double-sided printing.

Left Offset in Back

Check Paper Width On Select On to check the paper width before printing. This

prevents printing beyond the edges of the paper when the

Off paper size settings are wrong, but may reduce the printing

speed.

Dry Time Standard Select the drying time when printing double-sided.

Long

Longer

Skip Blank Page On Select On to skip blank pages automatically.

Off

Parent topic: Selecting Universal Print Settings

Printing from a Computer

Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software

as described on the Start Here sheet.

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. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking

and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the

on-screen instructions.

Printing with Windows

Printing with OS X

Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows

Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button

Printing with Windows

You can print with your product using any Windows printing program, as described in these sections.

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows

Locking Printer Settings - Windows

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

Changing Automatic Update Options

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.

1. Open a photo or document for printing.

2. Select the print command in your application.

Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or

another command. See your application's help utility for details.

3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.

Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.

You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:

4. For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on.

5. 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.

6. Select the orientation of your document.

Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.

7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.

Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list

for details.

8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.

9. 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.

10. To print on both sides of the paper, select the 2-Sided Printing checkbox and select the options you

want.

11. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select

one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.

12. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.

13. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.

14. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select

Job Arranger Lite.

15. To reduce noise during printing when you select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper, select On in the

Quiet Mode menu.

Paper Source Options - Windows

Print Quality Options - Windows

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Related references

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

Related tasks

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows

Paper Source Options - Windows

You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that

source.

Auto Select

Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.

Paper Cassette 1

Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.

Paper Cassette 2

Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.

Rear Paper Feed Slot

Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper source.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Print Quality Options - Windows

You can select any of the available Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings

may be unavailable, depending on the paper type and border setting you have chosen.

Draft

For draft printing on plain paper.

Standard

For everyday text and image printing.

Standard - Vivid

For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.

High

For photos and graphics with high print quality.

More Settings

Opens a window that lets you choose among levels of speed and quality.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Multi-Page Printing 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

Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a larger poster. Click the Settings button to

select image layout and guideline options.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

You can print on both sides of the paper by selecting one of the 2-Sided Printing options on the Main

tab.

Note: Some options may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen

or if you are accessing the product over a network.

1. Select one of the following options for 2-Sided Printing:

•Auto (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper

on the long edge.

•Auto (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by automatically flipping the paper

on the short edge.

•Manual (Long-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and

prompting you to flip the paper over on the long edge to print the other side (recommended for

paper types that do not support automatic duplexing).

•Manual (Short-edge binding) to print your double-sided print job by printing one side and

prompting you to flip the paper over on the short edge to print the other side (recommended for

paper types that do not support automatic duplexing).

2. Click the Settings button.

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.

You see this window:

6. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software

automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.

7. If necessary, select the Adjustments options you want to use.

8. Click OK to return to the Main tab.

9. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.

10. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen during printing.

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows

Print Density Adjustments - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows

You can select any of the available options on the 2-Sided Printing Settings window to set up your

double-sided print job.

Binding Edge Options

Select a setting that orients double-sided print binding in the desired direction.

Binding Margin Options

Select options that define a wider margin to allow for binding.

Start Page

Selects whether printing starts on the front or back 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

Print Density Adjustments - Windows

You can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print

quality of your double-sided print job.

Print Density

Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.

Increase Ink Drying 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 to prevent ink smearing.

Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More

Options tab.

1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document

checkbox and select one of these sizing options:

• Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the

your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output

Paper setting. If you want to center your image on the paper, select the Center option.

• Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.

Select the percentage in the %menu.

2. Select one of the following Color Correction options:

• Select Automatic to automatically adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast, and color saturation

for your image.

• Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or

turn off color management in your printer software.

• Select Image Options to access additional settings for improving printed images.

Note: You can also select Color Universal Print settings.

3. To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button:

•Anti-Copy Pattern: adds a watermark that only appears when your printout is copied.

•Watermark: adds a visible watermark to your printout.

Note: Click the Add/Delete button to create your own watermark, and click the Settings button to

customize the watermark.

•Header/Footer: adds information such as the date and time to the top or bottom of your printout.

Note: Click the Settings button to customize the text and location of the header or footer.

4. To add a password to your print job, select the Confidential Job checkbox, then enter a password.

Confidential jobs are stored in the product's memory without being printed. To print the job, enter the

password for the confidential job on the product's control panel.

Note: Confidential print jobs are cleared from the product's memory after printing.

5. Select any of the Additional Settings options to customize your print.

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows

Header/Footer Settings - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Related tasks

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows

You can select any of 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 also adjust the

midtone density using the Gamma setting.

Fix Photo

Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos.

Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include

faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo

includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to

retain the special color effects.

ICM

Lets you manage color using installed color printing profiles.

No Color Adjustment

Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your

application software.

Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows

You can select any of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your print. Some options

may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen.

Image Options

Emphasize Text

Adjusts the weight of printed text to increase readability.

Emphasize Thin Lines

Adjusts the weight of printed lines to increase visibility.

Edge Smoothing

Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.

Fix Red-Eye

Reduces or removes 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 images with overlay patterns.

Enhancement Options

Specifies Color Universal Print enhancement settings for text, graphics, and images.

Additional Settings Options

Rotate 180º

Prints the image rotated 180º from its original orientation.

High Speed

Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.

Mirror Image

Flips the printed image left to right.

Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Header/Footer Settings - Windows

You can select any of the Header/Footer Settings options to add headers or footers when you print. The

items are available to print at the top or bottom of your pages, in either the left, right, or center 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.

Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows

For quick access to common groups of print settings, you can select a printing preset on the Main or

More Options tab.

Note: You can create your 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:

2. Place your cursor over one of the Printing Presets to view its list of settings.

3. Click on a preset to change its settings, or use any of the available options on the screen to control

your printing presets.

4. To choose a preset for printing, select it.

5. Click OK.

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows

You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.

1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.

2. Select Printer Settings.

3. Click the Maintenance tab.

You see the maintenance options:

4. Click the Extended Settings button.

You see this window:

5. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print.

6. Click OK to close the Extended Settings window.

7. Click OK to close the printer software window.

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows

Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings and print.

1. Click OK to save your settings.

You see your application's Print window, such as this one:

2. Click OK or Print to start printing.

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Locking Printer Settings - Windows

Administrators can lock some printer settings to prevent unauthorized changes. The following settings

can be locked:

• Anti-copy pattern

• Watermark

• Header/footer

• Color printing

• 2-sided printing

• Multi-page printing

• All document settings

1. Do one of the following:

•Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel >Hardware and Sound >

Devices and Printers. Right-click your product and select Printer properties.

•Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product and select

Printer properties.

•Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,

then right-click your product and select Properties.

•Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product and select

Properties.

2. Click the Optional Settings tab.

Note: You can prevent access to the Optional Settings tab by changing the user or group

permissions in the Security tab.

3. Click Driver Settings.

You see this window:

4. Select the checkbox for the function or functions you want to lock. To lock all print settings, select All

Document Settings.

5. Under Advanced Settings, select the setting you want for each selected function.

6. Click OK.

Administrator Lock Settings

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Administrator Lock Settings

Select the settings you want to use for locking print functions.

Printing function Available settings Description

Anti-Copy Various data items Lets you select the data to use for the pattern (or prohibit

Pattern anti-copy patterns)

Add/Delete Lets you add (or delete) a customized anti-copy pattern

Settings Lets you select the arrangement, size, and other settings for

the custom anti-copy pattern

Watermark Various text Lets you select the text for the watermark (or prohibit

watermarks watermarks)

Add/Delete Lets you add (or delete) a customized text or image-based

watermark

Settings Lets you select the size, position, color and other watermark

settings

Header/Footer Off Prohibits headers or footers

On Allows headers and footers

Settings Lets you select the text and position for printing headers

and/or footers

Color Color Allows color printing

Grayscale Prints in black or shades of gray only

2-sided printing Off Allows printing on one side of the paper only

On Allows printing on both sides of the paper

Multi-Page Off Prohibits multi-page settings

2-Up Prints 2 pages on one sheet of paper

4-Up Prints 4 pages on one sheet of paper

Parent topic: Locking Printer Settings - Windows

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows

When you change your print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you are printing in that

program session. If you want to change the print settings you use in all your Windows programs, you can

select new default print settings.

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 printing. You can still change them as needed for

printing in any program session.

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens

You can change the language used on the Windows printer software screens.

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. Click the Maintenance tab.

You see the maintenance options:

4. Select the language you want to use as the Language setting.

5. Click OK to close the printer software window.

The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them.

Parent topic: Selecting 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 checks for updates or disable this feature.

1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.

2. Select Software Update Settings.

You see this window:

3. Do one of the following:

• To change how often the software checks for updates, select a setting in the Check every menu.

• To disable the automatic update feature, select the Never option.

4. Click OK to exit.

Note: If you choose to disable the automatic update feature, you can check for updates manually.

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Related tasks

Checking for Software Updates

Printing with OS X

You can print with your product using 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 - OS X

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X

Managing Color - OS X

Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X

Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.

1. Open a photo or document for printing.

2. Select the print command in your application.

Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or

another command. See your application's help utility for details.

3. Select your product 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.

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 them in your application before

printing.

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 the screen, such as those shown in the image

above for the Preview application.

8. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.

You see these settings:

9. Select the Paper Source you wish to print from.

10. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Media Type setting.

Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list

for details.

11. Select the Print Quality setting you want to use.

12. Select any of the available print options.

Paper Source Options - OS X

Print Quality Options - OS X

Print Options - OS X

Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Related references

Paper Type Settings - Control Panel

Related tasks

Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X

Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

Paper Source Options - OS X

You can select any of the available options in the Paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that

source.

Auto Select

Automatically selects the paper source based on the selected paper size.

Cassette 1

Selects the paper in cassette 1 as the paper source.

Cassette 2

Selects the paper in cassette 2 as the paper source.

Rear Paper Feed Slot

Selects the paper in the rear feed slot as the paper source.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X

Print Quality Options - OS X

You can select any of the available Print Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some

settings may be unavailable, depending on the paper type setting you have chosen.

Draft

For draft printing on plain paper.

Normal

For everyday text and image printing.

Normal - Vivid

For everyday text and image printing with good quality and print speed.

Fine

For text and graphics with good quality and print speed.

Quality

For text and graphics with increased quality and print speed.

Best Quality

For the best print quality, but the slowest print speed.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X

Print Options - OS X

You can select any of the print options to customize your print. Some options may be unavailable,

depending on other settings you have chosen.

Grayscale

Prints 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

the print window.

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 as shown in the print window.

Note: If you are printing an envelope, select the icon.

Note: You can reduce or enlarge the size of the printed image by selecting Paper Handling from the

pop-up menu and selecting a scaling option.

Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X

You can select a variety of layout options for your document or photo by selecting Layout from the pop-

up menu on the print window.

• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, select the number of pages in the Pages per Sheet

pop-up menu. To arrange the print order of the pages, select a Layout Direction setting.

• To print borders around each page on the sheet, select a line setting from the Border pop-up menu.

• To invert or flip the printed image, select the Reverse page orientation or Flip horizontally settings.

Parent topic: Printing with OS X

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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 or unavailable, depending on other settings you have chosen

or if you are accessing the product over a network. This screen may be different, depending on the

version of OS X you are using.

1. Select one of the Two-sided Printing options.

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2. Select the type of document you are printing as the Document Type setting. The software

automatically sets the Adjustments options for that document type.

3. If necessary, customize the Adjustments settings as instructed on the screen.

4. Print a test copy of your double-sided document to test the selected settings.

5. Follow any 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 options in the Two-sided Printing Settings or Output Settings

pop-up menu to set up your double-sided print job.

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Two-sided Printing Options

Long-Edge binding

Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper.

Short-Edge binding

Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the short edge of the paper.

Adjustments

Print Density

Sets the level of ink coverage for double-sided printing.

Increased Ink Drying 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

Managing Color - OS X

You can adjust the Color Matching and Color Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or

turn off color management in your printer software.

1. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in the print window.

2. Select one of the available options.

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3. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the print window.

Note: The available settings on the Color Options menu depend on the option you selected on the

Color Matching menu.

4. Select one of the available options.

Color Matching and Color Options - OS X

Parent topic: Printing with OS X

Color Matching and Color Options - OS X

You can select from these settings 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

customize the conversion method and filter settings on the ColorSync pop-up menu in the print

window.

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Color Options Settings

Manual Settings

Lets you select manual color adjustments. Click the arrow next to Advanced Settings and select

settings for Brightness,Contrast,Saturation, and individual color tones. You can also select a color

Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red-

eye in photos. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the midtone density using

the Gamma setting.

Fix Photo

Improves the color, contrast, and sharpness of flawed photos. Click the arrow next to Advanced

Settings and select the Fix Red-Eye setting to reduce or remove red-eye in photos.

Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include

faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo

includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off Fix Photo to

retain the special color effects.

Off (No Color Adjustment)

Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your

application software.

Parent topic: Managing Color - OS X

Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X

You can select printing preferences that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product.

1. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences.

2. Select Print & Fax,Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options

& Supplies.

3. Select Driver or Options.

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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 Preferences - OS X

You can select from these settings on the Options or Driver tab.

Thick Paper and Envelopes

Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper.

Skip Blank Page

Ensures that your product does not print pages that contain no text or images.

Quiet Mode

Lessens noise during printing but may decrease print speed.

Permit temporary black printing

Allows you to print using black ink when color ink is expended.

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High Speed Printing

Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.

Warning Notifications

Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various

operating conditions.

Establish bidirectional communication

Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless you

experience issues when using a shared printing pool.

Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X

Printing 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

Checking Print Status - OS X

During printing, you can view the progress of your print job, control printing, and check ink status.

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1. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock.

You see the print status window:

2. Select the following options as necessary:

OS X 10.6/10.7:

• To cancel printing, click the print job and click the Delete icon.

• To pause a print job, click the print job and click the Hold icon. To resume a print job, click the print

job marked "Hold" and click the Resume icon.

• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the Pause Printer icon.

• To check ink status, click the Supply Levels icon.

OS X 10.8/10.9:

• To cancel printing, click the button next to the print job.

• To pause a print job, click the button next to the print job. To resume a print job, click the

button.

• To pause printing for all queued print jobs, click the large Pause button.

• To check ink status, click the Settings icon, then click the Supply Levels tab.

Parent topic: Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X

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Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

You can print with the Epson Universal Print Driver using any Windows printing program, as described in

these sections.

Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

Selecting Maintenance Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

Selecting Default Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

Adding Network Printers - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

The Epson Universal Print Driver supports multiple printer languages, such as PCL and ESC/P-R, and

can be installed on a Windows computer.

Note: Make sure your product is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer before

installing the printer software.

1. Download the EPSON Universal Print Driver from epson.com/support/wfr5190.

2. Double-click the downloaded package.

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3. Follow the on-screen instructions until you see the screen below.

4. Select Yes: Network connection and click OK.

Note: Select the Set Default of Printer Control Language to PCL6 checkbox if you want to set the

default printer language to PCL6. Leave this option deselected to set the printer language to ESC/P-

R. (You can change this setting later as needed.)

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After the software finishes searching for products, you see a screen like this:

5. Do one of the following:

• If you are installing one product, make sure Add EPSON Universal Print Driver is selected, and

continue with the next step.

• If you are installing more than one product, select Add found printers, and go to step 9.

Note: You can customize and filter your product search results by clicking Display Settings.

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6. Open the Select a port to connect a printer pop-up menu and select an existing printer port if

necessary. Otherwise, skip this option to have a new port created automatically.

7. Select the product you want to install from the Found Printers list.

Note: Deselect the Set as default printer checkbox if you do not want the product to be set as your

default printer.

8. Click OK, then skip the remaining steps.

9. Select each product you want to install and click Add to Printer Folder.

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The selected products appear in the lower section of the screen.

10. Select the checkbox next to a product to make it your default printer if necessary.

11. Click OK.

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Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

You may need to synchronize the printer driver with the product if the printer driver does not detect the

correct information or settings from the product.

1. Do one of the following:

•Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel >Hardware and Sound >

Devices and Printers. Right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Printer properties.

•Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click EPSON Universal Print

Driver and select Printer properties.

•Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound,

then right-click EPSON Universal Print Driver and select Properties.

•Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click EPSON Universal Print

Driver and select Properties.

2. Click the Optional Settings tab.

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You see this window:

3. Make sure Acquire from Printer is selected and click Get.

The product's settings and other information appears in the Current Printer Information area.

4. Click OK.

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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows

Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to print.

1. Open a photo or document for printing.

2. Select the print command in your application.

Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or

another command. See your application's help utility for details.

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3. If necessary, select EPSON Universal Print Driver as the printer you want to use.

Note: You may also need to select Properties or Preferences to view your print settings.

You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:

Note: For more information about a setting, right-click it and select Help.

4. For the Paper Source setting, select where you loaded the paper you want to print on.

5. 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.

6. Select the orientation of your document.

Note: If you are printing an envelope, select Landscape.

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7. Select the type of paper you loaded as the Paper Type setting.

Note: The setting may not exactly match the name of your paper. Check the paper type settings list

for details.

8. Select the Quality setting that matches the print quality you want to use.

9. 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 Grayscale setting.

10. To print on both sides of the paper, select one of the 2-Sided Printing settings.

11. To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select

one of the settings in the Multi-Page menu and select the printing options you want.

12. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options.

13. To preview your job before printing, select Print Preview.

14. To save your print job as a project that can be modified and combined with other print jobs, select

Job Arranger Lite.

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Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Epson Universal Print Driver -

Windows You can select a variety of additional layout and printing options for your document or photo on the More

Options tab.

Note: For more information about a setting, right-click it and select Help.

1. To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge Document

checkbox and select one of these sizing options:

• Select the Fit to Page option to size your image to fit the paper you loaded. Select the size of the

your document or photo as the Document Size setting, and the size of your paper as the Output

Paper setting. If you want to center your image on the paper, select the Center option.

• Select the Zoom to option to reduce or enlarge your document or photo by a specific percentage.

Select the percentage in the %menu.

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