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... run the setup program. OS X: Make sure you install Software Updater to receive firmware and software updates for instructions. 1 Make sure the product is required to print. • Use Epson Print Enabler (free from Google Play™) with Epson Connect™ and Google Cloud Print™. Then connect your wireless connection. See the online User's Guide for instructions or learn more information. 2 Press Start on the product's control panel to set it all the way. 8 Select the paper settings on your...
... run the setup program. OS X: Make sure you install Software Updater to receive firmware and software updates for instructions. 1 Make sure the product is required to print. • Use Epson Print Enabler (free from Google Play™) with Epson Connect™ and Google Cloud Print™. Then connect your wireless connection. See the online User's Guide for instructions or learn more information. 2 Press Start on the product's control panel to set it all the way. 8 Select the paper settings on your...
Start Here - Installation Guide
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... Genuine Epson Ink and specialty papers at Epson authorized resellers. If your router (turn it off and then on and securely connected as described below. Any problems? Please go to it with Genuine Epson Ink and specialty papers, engineered specifically for more information. Run a nozzle check to see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to access the online User's Guide. Make sure your network password (WEP key or WPA passphrase) correctly.
... Genuine Epson Ink and specialty papers at Epson authorized resellers. If your router (turn it off and then on and securely connected as described below. Any problems? Please go to it with Genuine Epson Ink and specialty papers, engineered specifically for more information. Run a nozzle check to see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to access the online User's Guide. Make sure your network password (WEP key or WPA passphrase) correctly.
Users Guide
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Contents ET-16500 User's Guide...13 Your Ink Tank System ...14 Product Basics ...15 Using the Control Panel ...15 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 16 Status Icons ...17 Status Button ...18 Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel 19 Entering Characters on a Chromebook 38 3 Top and Front ...27 Product Parts - Paper Path ...29 Product Parts - Back...31 Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings 31 Changing the Eco Settings ...32 Changing the Sleep Timer Settings 32 Changing the Power Off Timer Settings 33 Epson Connect Solutions...
Contents ET-16500 User's Guide...13 Your Ink Tank System ...14 Product Basics ...15 Using the Control Panel ...15 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 16 Status Icons ...17 Status Button ...18 Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel 19 Entering Characters on a Chromebook 38 3 Top and Front ...27 Product Parts - Paper Path ...29 Product Parts - Back...31 Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings 31 Changing the Eco Settings ...32 Changing the Sleep Timer Settings 32 Changing the Power Off Timer Settings 33 Epson Connect Solutions...
Users Guide
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... 115 Paper Source Options - OS X 120 5 Windows 96 Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows 96 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows 97 Double-sided Printing Options - Windows 103 Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows 108 Extended Settings - OS X...119 Selecting Page Setup Settings - Windows 95 Print Quality Options - Windows 101 Custom Color Correction Options - Windows 105 Selecting a Printing Preset - OS X 119 Print Quality Options - Windows 104 Header/Footer Settings - Windows 111 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 112...
... 115 Paper Source Options - OS X 120 5 Windows 96 Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows 96 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows 97 Double-sided Printing Options - Windows 103 Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows 108 Extended Settings - OS X...119 Selecting Page Setup Settings - Windows 95 Print Quality Options - Windows 101 Custom Color Correction Options - Windows 105 Selecting a Printing Preset - OS X 119 Print Quality Options - Windows 104 Header/Footer Settings - Windows 111 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 112...
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Device Mode 204 Transferring Photos on Your Product 211 Checking Ink Levels with Windows 211 Checking Ink Levels with OS X...213 Disabling Special Offers with Windows 214 Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box 216 Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 216 Refilling the Ink Tanks ...216 Replacing the Maintenance Box...221 Adjusting Print Quality...224 Print Head Maintenance...224 Print Head Nozzle Check...224 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 224 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 227 Print Head Cleaning ...228 Cleaning the Print Head Using the ...
Device Mode 204 Transferring Photos on Your Product 211 Checking Ink Levels with Windows 211 Checking Ink Levels with OS X...213 Disabling Special Offers with Windows 214 Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box 216 Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 216 Refilling the Ink Tanks ...216 Replacing the Maintenance Box...221 Adjusting Print Quality...224 Print Head Maintenance...224 Print Head Nozzle Check...224 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 224 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 227 Print Head Cleaning ...228 Cleaning the Print Head Using the ...
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... Print ...274 Blank Pages Print ...275 Incorrect Margins on Printout...275 Incorrect Characters Print...276 Incorrect Image Size or Position 276 Slanted Printout ...276 Solving Print Quality Problems ...277 White or Dark Lines in Printout ...277 Blurry or Smeared Printout ...278 Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps 280 Grainy Printout...280 Incorrect Colors ...281 Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels 283 Solving Scanning Problems ...283 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly...
... Print ...274 Blank Pages Print ...275 Incorrect Margins on Printout...275 Incorrect Characters Print...276 Incorrect Image Size or Position 276 Slanted Printout ...276 Solving Print Quality Problems ...277 White or Dark Lines in Printout ...277 Blurry or Smeared Printout ...278 Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps 280 Grainy Printout...280 Incorrect Colors ...281 Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels 283 Solving Scanning Problems ...283 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly...
Users Guide
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... 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. We recommend that you through network setup. You see this product may cause loss of fax and network data and settings. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Note: Breakdown or repair of this screen...
... 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. We recommend that you through network setup. You see this product may cause loss of fax and network data and settings. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Note: Breakdown or repair of this screen...
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... your print job as the Paper Type setting. Printer Software Paper Type Settings - Windows You can be modified and combined with Windows Related references Paper Type Settings - Windows Print Quality Options - Control Panel Related tasks Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Select the type of the available options in the Paper Source menu to use. 9. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options. 13. Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - To print on multiple sheets of paper, select one of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting...
... your print job as the Paper Type setting. Printer Software Paper Type Settings - Windows You can be modified and combined with Windows Related references Paper Type Settings - Windows Print Quality Options - Control Panel Related tasks Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Select the type of the available options in the Paper Source menu to use. 9. To print multiple copies and arrange their print order, select the Copies options. 13. Windows Multi-Page Printing Options - To print on multiple sheets of paper, select one of gray, select the Black/Grayscale setting...
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... photos. For Color Graphs and Images Prints colored graphics and images with overlay patterns. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Image Options Emphasize Text Adjusts the weight of printed text to increase visibility. Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from its original orientation. 104 Print Text in Black Prints colored text in your printer software so you can select any of printed lines...
... photos. For Color Graphs and Images Prints colored graphics and images with overlay patterns. Parent topic: Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Image Options Emphasize Text Adjusts the weight of printed text to increase visibility. Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from its original orientation. 104 Print Text in Black Prints colored text in your printer software so you can select any of printed lines...
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... Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel You can check for clogged nozzles. Print Head Maintenance Power Ink Flushing Cleaning the Paper Guide Checking the Number of the tanks is low. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines. Note: You may need to clean the print head when the ink level in Cassette 1. 224 You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 1. Adjusting Print Quality If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands...
... Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel You can check for clogged nozzles. Print Head Maintenance Power Ink Flushing Cleaning the Paper Guide Checking the Number of the tanks is low. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines. Note: You may need to clean the print head when the ink level in Cassette 1. 224 You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 1. Adjusting Print Quality If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands...
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... in the printer settings window 245 Checking for Software Updates Product Status Messages Status Menu Error Codes Running a Product Check Resetting Control Panel Defaults Solving Setup Problems Solving Network Problems Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels Solving Scanning Problems Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Solving Faxing Problems Solving Memory Card Problems Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help...
... in the printer settings window 245 Checking for Software Updates Product Status Messages Status Menu Error Codes Running a Product Check Resetting Control Panel Defaults Solving Setup Problems Solving Network Problems Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels Solving Scanning Problems Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Solving Faxing Problems Solving Memory Card Problems Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help...
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... Paper Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) Where to Get Help Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Selecting Advanced Fax Settings Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Related topics Refilling Ink Loading Paper Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Status Menu Error Codes If a job does not complete successfully, you connected the product to a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) phone line or Terminal Adapter, turn off by the recipient's fax machine. Press the Status button, select Job...
... Paper Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover) Where to Get Help Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Selecting Advanced Fax Settings Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Related topics Refilling Ink Loading Paper Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Status Menu Error Codes If a job does not complete successfully, you connected the product to a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) phone line or Terminal Adapter, turn off by the recipient's fax machine. Press the Status button, select Job...
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... for help. Parent topic: Solving Setup Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Windows System Requirements OS X System Requirements Solving Network Problems Check these explanations: • The first time you fill the tanks with ink, the product must charge its print head. Turn it may not have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions on and check to see any necessary cables are securely connected at...
... for help. Parent topic: Solving Setup Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Windows System Requirements OS X System Requirements Solving Network Problems Check these explanations: • The first time you fill the tanks with ink, the product must charge its print head. Turn it may not have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions on and check to see any necessary cables are securely connected at...
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... your product and to your router, access point, switch, or hub. • Try connecting your product to a different port or a different router, access point, switch, or hub. • Try connecting with a different Ethernet cable. • Try printing to operate in your product documentation. • Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are both using a 5 GHz wireless router, set correctly for instructions on disabling the Privacy Separator function. • If...
... your product and to your router, access point, switch, or hub. • Try connecting your product to a different port or a different router, access point, switch, or hub. • Try connecting with a different Ethernet cable. • Try printing to operate in your product documentation. • Print a network status sheet and verify that the network settings are both using a 5 GHz wireless router, set correctly for instructions on disabling the Privacy Separator function. • If...
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... if a test page prints. Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. • If you connected your product software is installed correctly. 271 Control Panel Related topics Loading Paper Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Check these solutions: • If paper does not eject fully, you reprint. Load new paper and be...
... if a test page prints. Paper Ejection Problems If you have problems with paper ejecting properly, try these solutions: • Make sure your product is turned on. • Make sure any interface cables are connected securely at both ends. • If you connected your product software is installed correctly. 271 Control Panel Related topics Loading Paper Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Check these solutions: • If paper does not eject fully, you reprint. Load new paper and be...
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...'s memory. • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • If you are using when you loaded. • Turn on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility to protect the print mechanism from a Computer Related references Paper Type Settings - resolution image, you are printing a high- If you are not using OS X, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Make sure Quiet Mode is turned off. • Clear space...
...'s memory. • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • If you are using when you loaded. • Turn on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility to protect the print mechanism from a Computer Related references Paper Type Settings - resolution image, you are printing a high- If you are not using OS X, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Make sure Quiet Mode is turned off. • Clear space...
Users Guide
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...Printer Software Paper Type Settings - Control Panel Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Adjust the Print Density and/or Increase Ink Drying Time settings. 278 OS X Related topics Loading Paper Refilling Ink Blurry or Smeared Printout If your product. • Use a support sheet with special paper, or load special paper one side of heavily saturated or dark images. In Windows, you select the appropriate settings. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Print Head Nozzle Check Power Ink Flushing Print Head Cleaning...
...Printer Software Paper Type Settings - Control Panel Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Adjust the Print Density and/or Increase Ink Drying Time settings. 278 OS X Related topics Loading Paper Refilling Ink Blurry or Smeared Printout If your product. • Use a support sheet with special paper, or load special paper one side of heavily saturated or dark images. In Windows, you select the appropriate settings. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Print Head Nozzle Check Power Ink Flushing Print Head Cleaning...
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... Epson Scan installed. Make sure the correct your product is not running in addition to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2 Utility. Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct your product is selected. downloads or Canadian downloads). Windows 8.x: Navigate to scanning with Image Capture, you cannot start Epson Scan 2, try reinstalling it. 284 Make sure the correct your system and restart Epson Scan 2. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan...
... Epson Scan installed. Make sure the correct your product is not running in addition to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2 Utility. Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility. Make sure the correct your product is selected. downloads or Canadian downloads). Windows 8.x: Navigate to scanning with Image Capture, you cannot start Epson Scan 2, try reinstalling it. 284 Make sure the correct your system and restart Epson Scan 2. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan...
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... uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners window, select your product name and click the - (remove) icon to install the Uninstaller utility. 3. Click Uninstall. 7. Follow the on the screen to remove it . Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for each software program you need to uninstall the software. 8. downloads or Canadian downloads). 2. Follow the instructions on -screen instructions to...
... uninstall the printer driver and your product name remains in the Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners window, select your product name and click the - (remove) icon to install the Uninstaller utility. 3. Click Uninstall. 7. Follow the on the screen to remove it . Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for each software program you need to uninstall the software. 8. downloads or Canadian downloads). 2. Follow the instructions on -screen instructions to...
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... images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of the ink from an ink bottle Storage: -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Ink freezes at 5 °F (-15 °C) Ink thaws and is usable after 2 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related references Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers Memory Card Specifications Note: Cards marked with genuine Epson inks. consult your adapter documentation...
... images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of the ink from an ink bottle Storage: -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Ink freezes at 5 °F (-15 °C) Ink thaws and is usable after 2 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related references Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers Memory Card Specifications Note: Cards marked with genuine Epson inks. consult your adapter documentation...