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Contents Introduction 4 Installing Your WorkForce 310 Series on a Network 5 Connect an Ethernet Network Cable 5 Install Software 6 Loading Paper 14 Using Special Papers 15 Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing 17 Using the Scanner Glass 17 Using the Automatic Document Feeder 18 Copying a Document or Photo 20 Copying a Document 20 Copying a Photo 21 Faxing a Document 22 Connecting a Phone or Answering Machine 22 Setting Up Fax Features 24 Sending a Fax From the Control Panel 28 Sending a Fax From Windows 29...
Contents Introduction 4 Installing Your WorkForce 310 Series on a Network 5 Connect an Ethernet Network Cable 5 Install Software 6 Loading Paper 14 Using Special Papers 15 Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing 17 Using the Scanner Glass 17 Using the Automatic Document Feeder 18 Copying a Document or Photo 20 Copying a Document 20 Copying a Photo 21 Faxing a Document 22 Connecting a Phone or Answering Machine 22 Setting Up Fax Features 24 Sending a Fax From the Control Panel 28 Sending a Fax From Windows 29...
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... on-screen Epson Information Center (which includes your user's guide) by double-clicking its icon on your WorkForce 310 Series. Introduction After you have set up your Epson WorkForce® 310 Series as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Install the WorkForce 310 Series on a network ■ Load paper ■ Make a copy of a document or photo ■ Fax a document or photo ■ Get the basic steps for better faxing, copying, scanning, and printing...
... on-screen Epson Information Center (which includes your user's guide) by double-clicking its icon on your WorkForce 310 Series. Introduction After you have set up your Epson WorkForce® 310 Series as described on the Start Here sheet, turn here to: ■ Install the WorkForce 310 Series on a network ■ Load paper ■ Make a copy of a document or photo ■ Fax a document or photo ■ Get the basic steps for better faxing, copying, scanning, and printing...
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... margin around the image or Borderless to expand the image all Paper Type, Paper Size, Layout, and Quality settings may occur), then press OK. 6. it ejects automatically. To change any other print settings, press u or d to select the setting you want to begin copying. Press the x B&W or x Color button to change the layout, press x Menu, then press OK. Copying a Photo You can copy a photo onto 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, or letter-size Epson photo paper...
... margin around the image or Borderless to expand the image all Paper Type, Paper Size, Layout, and Quality settings may occur), then press OK. 6. it ejects automatically. To change any other print settings, press u or d to select the setting you want to begin copying. Press the x B&W or x Color button to change the layout, press x Menu, then press OK. Copying a Photo You can copy a photo onto 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, or letter-size Epson photo paper...
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... using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 7. Click Print. If you 're faxing for future use, then click Next. Select EPSON WorkForce 310 Series (FAX). 3. To change the Paper Size, Orientation, Color, Image Quality, or Character Density settings, click the Preferences or Properties button. If you added a cover sheet to one : Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of numbers for the first time, you see a window like this one...
... using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 7. Click Print. If you 're faxing for future use, then click Next. Select EPSON WorkForce 310 Series (FAX). 3. To change the Paper Size, Orientation, Color, Image Quality, or Character Density settings, click the Preferences or Properties button. If you added a cover sheet to one : Enter your sender information so that recipients can identify the origin of numbers for the first time, you see a window like this one...
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... open the File menu, and select Print. Select EPSON WorkForce 310 Series Click here to check for instructions. Note: If you 've installed your printer software and connected the WorkForce 310 Series to your printer software 2. See "Checking for Software Updates" on -screen Epson Information Center. Select EPSON WorkForce 310 Series, then click the Preferences or Properties button. Printing in a printing program, open your WorkForce 310 Series software. Then click Preferences or Properties on your computer as described on printing, see a Setup, Printer, or Options button...
... open the File menu, and select Print. Select EPSON WorkForce 310 Series Click here to check for instructions. Note: If you 've installed your printer software and connected the WorkForce 310 Series to your printer software 2. See "Checking for Software Updates" on -screen Epson Information Center. Select EPSON WorkForce 310 Series, then click the Preferences or Properties button. Printing in a printing program, open your WorkForce 310 Series software. Then click Preferences or Properties on your computer as described on printing, see a Setup, Printer, or Options button...
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... setting you 're printing from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select your application before printing. Or check for it in the settings for your application at the bottom of this window. (If you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for it in your Media Type (see the settings shown below.) Copy and page settings Application settings 5. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet...
... setting you 're printing from the pop-up menu, and select the following print settings: Choose Print Settings Select your application before printing. Or check for it in the settings for your application at the bottom of this window. (If you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for it in your Media Type (see the settings shown below.) Copy and page settings Application settings 5. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet...
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... clean Nozzles need cleaning Note: If Auto Answer is turned on -screen Epson Information Center. See page 43 for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Nozzles are gaps or the pattern is clean and you can continue printing. Press u or d to check the print head nozzles. 1. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see your printouts are gaps in this chapter for details. 42 Maintaining Your WorkForce 310 Series Maintaining Your WorkForce 310 Series Follow the instructions in the lines. Checking...
... clean Nozzles need cleaning Note: If Auto Answer is turned on -screen Epson Information Center. See page 43 for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Nozzles are gaps or the pattern is clean and you can continue printing. Press u or d to check the print head nozzles. 1. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see your printouts are gaps in this chapter for details. 42 Maintaining Your WorkForce 310 Series Maintaining Your WorkForce 310 Series Follow the instructions in the lines. Checking...
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... any dried ink soften. Load letter-size plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. If you may not be replaced. Cleaning the Print Head 43 Press the r Copy button, then press x Menu. 3. Caution: Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your WorkForce 310 Series and wait at least once a month to run a nozzle check and confirm that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on the display screen. When...
... any dried ink soften. Load letter-size plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. If you may not be replaced. Cleaning the Print Head 43 Press the r Copy button, then press x Menu. 3. Caution: Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your WorkForce 310 Series and wait at least once a month to run a nozzle check and confirm that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on the display screen. When...
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... ink is low. This window can check the ink cartridge status anytime using the WorkForce 310 Series display screen. On a Windows computer that is low. Click Accept or Decline. See page 46 to select Maintenance, then press OK. 3. To check the ink cartridge status with your Windows or Macintosh software, see the instructions in your on -screen Epson Information Center. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status You can optionally display ink offers and other cartridges are not expended. Press the r Copy button, then press x Menu...
... ink is low. This window can check the ink cartridge status anytime using the WorkForce 310 Series display screen. On a Windows computer that is low. Click Accept or Decline. See page 46 to select Maintenance, then press OK. 3. To check the ink cartridge status with your Windows or Macintosh software, see the instructions in your on -screen Epson Information Center. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status You can optionally display ink offers and other cartridges are not expended. Press the r Copy button, then press x Menu...
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... Maintenance, and press OK. If an ink cartridge is low or expended, you see a message on the WorkForce 310 Series display screen indicating which color to refill it carefully. Then select Ink Cartridge Replacement and press OK. 2. Turn on the WorkForce 310 Series. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to replace. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles...
... Maintenance, and press OK. If an ink cartridge is low or expended, you see a message on the WorkForce 310 Series display screen indicating which color to refill it carefully. Then select Ink Cartridge Replacement and press OK. 2. Turn on the WorkForce 310 Series. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to replace. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles...
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Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for more detailed help. You can also check "Problems and Solutions" on page 49 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the Epson Information Center icon on your computer desktop for free updates to diagnose the cause. Open your Epson WorkForce 310 Series software. With Windows, you have a problem with your WorkForce 310 Series, check the messages on the display screen to your on-screen Epson Information Center...
Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for more detailed help. You can also check "Problems and Solutions" on page 49 for basic troubleshooting suggestions, or double-click the Epson Information Center icon on your computer desktop for free updates to diagnose the cause. Open your Epson WorkForce 310 Series software. With Windows, you have a problem with your WorkForce 310 Series, check the messages on the display screen to your on-screen Epson Information Center...
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... Epson (see page 54). If the error is jammed inside the edge guide. ■ Make sure the type of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings on the control panel or in sleep mode to continue printing. The printer's ink pads are nearing the end of the error messages below if you're having trouble using your documentation. Turn the WorkForce 310 Series off and then back on. Error Indicators Follow the instructions on the display screen to...
... Epson (see page 54). If the error is jammed inside the edge guide. ■ Make sure the type of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings on the control panel or in sleep mode to continue printing. The printer's ink pads are nearing the end of the error messages below if you're having trouble using your documentation. Turn the WorkForce 310 Series off and then back on. Error Indicators Follow the instructions on the display screen to...
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..., make sure there is connected to clear the message. 3. port on the display screen asks if the paper has been removed. 2. Verify that the telephone wall jack works by connecting a phone to it. ■ If the line has static, press Fax, press Menu, select Fax Setting, select Communication, and turn off the V.34 and ECM (Error Correction Mode) settings. ■ If the WorkForce 310 Series is connected to a DSL phone line, you notice light...
..., make sure there is connected to clear the message. 3. port on the display screen asks if the paper has been removed. 2. Verify that the telephone wall jack works by connecting a phone to it. ■ If the line has static, press Fax, press Menu, select Fax Setting, select Communication, and turn off the V.34 and ECM (Error Correction Mode) settings. ■ If the WorkForce 310 Series is connected to a DSL phone line, you notice light...
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Network setup failed Make sure that the network settings are configured correctly. If the Network Status is Disconnected, check your Ethernet cable connections and try turning the printer off , try the following: ■ Make sure the Ethernet cable is on page 5). Network Printing Problems Cannot print over the network ■ Print a Network Status Sheet (see page 53) and verify that the printer is turned on and connected to your network (see page 5). Then remove and reinsert the CD to search for your router, access point, switch, or...
Network setup failed Make sure that the network settings are configured correctly. If the Network Status is Disconnected, check your Ethernet cable connections and try turning the printer off , try the following: ■ Make sure the Ethernet cable is on page 5). Network Printing Problems Cannot print over the network ■ Print a Network Status Sheet (see page 53) and verify that the printer is turned on and connected to your network (see page 5). Then remove and reinsert the CD to search for your router, access point, switch, or...
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... button. 3. Problems and Solutions 53 For details, see this message every time you are scanning a large document at high resolution, a communication error may occur. A dial-up connection dialog box appears when printing with another Ethernet cable. Press u or d to Copy mode. Try connecting to print a network status sheet. 5. Press the x Menu button to return to select Print Network Status Sheet. 4. Check the Timeout Setting in EPSON Scan Settings. Print a Network Status Sheet 1. Press the x Color button to the Internet using a LAN connection or set your router, access...
... button. 3. Problems and Solutions 53 For details, see this message every time you are scanning a large document at high resolution, a communication error may occur. A dial-up connection dialog box appears when printing with another Ethernet cable. Press u or d to Copy mode. Try connecting to print a network status sheet. 5. Press the x Menu button to return to select Print Network Status Sheet. 4. Check the Timeout Setting in EPSON Scan Settings. Print a Network Status Sheet 1. Press the x Color button to the Internet using a LAN connection or set your router, access...
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... Important Safety Instructions Before using the P On button, and wait until the P On light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off power to the electrical outlet. ■ Avoid plugging the product into an outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air conditioning system that regularly switches on and off, or on an outlet controlled by a wall switch or...
... Important Safety Instructions Before using the P On button, and wait until the P On light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off power to the electrical outlet. ■ Avoid plugging the product into an outlet on the same circuit as a photocopier or air conditioning system that regularly switches on and off, or on an outlet controlled by a wall switch or...
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... the product. ■ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Except as the product. Do not store the cartridge upside down. 56 Notices Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dry out the print head and may be ink remaining around the printer. if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but...
... the product. ■ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Except as the product. Do not store the cartridge upside down. 56 Notices Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dry out the print head and may be ink remaining around the printer. if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but...
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... use an address in workmanship and materials for a period of exchange, Epson will , at its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor. Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to return the defective one (1) year from defects in Canada or the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality...
... use an address in workmanship and materials for a period of exchange, Epson will , at its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor. Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to return the defective one (1) year from defects in Canada or the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality...
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.... Use any open USB port on your Quick Guide or on -screen instructions. 5 When you see this screen, select Install driver for direct USB connection and then click Next. 5 When prompted, connect a USB cable. Macintosh® 1 Make sure the WorkForce 310 Series is NOT CONNECTED to print, copy, scan, and fax! Note: If installation doesn't continue after a moment, make sure you securely connected and turned on the WorkForce 310 Series. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the rest of the software, set...
.... Use any open USB port on your Quick Guide or on -screen instructions. 5 When you see this screen, select Install driver for direct USB connection and then click Next. 5 When prompted, connect a USB cable. Macintosh® 1 Make sure the WorkForce 310 Series is NOT CONNECTED to print, copy, scan, and fax! Note: If installation doesn't continue after a moment, make sure you securely connected and turned on the WorkForce 310 Series. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the rest of the software, set...
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... WorkForce 310 Series is securely connected and turned on configuring the WorkForce 310 Series for a network, and basic instructions for printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. Speak to a Support Representative Call (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to the WorkForce 310 Series user's guide, FAQs, online troubleshooting advice, and software downloads. Quick Guide Instructions on . On-screen Epson Information Center Click the desktop shortcut for solutions to step 9. Days and hours of the software...
... WorkForce 310 Series is securely connected and turned on configuring the WorkForce 310 Series for a network, and basic instructions for printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. Speak to a Support Representative Call (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to the WorkForce 310 Series user's guide, FAQs, online troubleshooting advice, and software downloads. Quick Guide Instructions on . On-screen Epson Information Center Click the desktop shortcut for solutions to step 9. Days and hours of the software...
