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Epson WorkForce® 310 Series Quick Guide Installing on a Network Basic Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Maintaining Your All-in-One Solving Problems
Epson WorkForce® 310 Series Quick Guide Installing on a Network Basic Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Maintaining Your All-in-One Solving Problems
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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 ... 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 Receiving Faxes 31 Printing From Your Computer 32 Printing in Windows 32 Printing With a Macintosh 34 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 38 2 Contents
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 ... 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 Receiving Faxes 31 Printing From Your Computer 32 Printing in Windows 32 Printing With a Macintosh 34 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 38 2 Contents
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Scanning a Document or Photo 39 Basic Scanning 39 Scanning Multiple Pages 41 Maintaining Your WorkForce 310 Series 42 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 42 Cleaning the Print Head 43 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 44 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 45 Replacing Ink Cartridges 46 Solving Problems 48 Checking for Software Updates 48 Error Indicators 49 Problems and Solutions 49 Where To Get Help 54 Notices 55 Contents 3
Scanning a Document or Photo 39 Basic Scanning 39 Scanning Multiple Pages 41 Maintaining Your WorkForce 310 Series 42 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 42 Cleaning the Print Head 43 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 44 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 45 Replacing Ink Cartridges 46 Solving Problems 48 Checking for Software Updates 48 Error Indicators 49 Problems and Solutions 49 Where To Get Help 54 Notices 55 Contents 3
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...printing. 4 Introduction Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Note: Notes contain important information about your desktop. For additional instructions, see the on-screen Epson Information Center (which includes your user's guide) by double-clicking its icon on your computer! Introduction After you have set up your Epson WorkForce...® 310 Series as you read your WorkForce 310 Series instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily ...
...printing. 4 Introduction Caution: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Note: Notes contain important information about your desktop. For additional instructions, see the on-screen Epson Information Center (which includes your user's guide) by double-clicking its icon on your computer! Introduction After you have set up your Epson WorkForce...® 310 Series as you read your WorkForce 310 Series instructions: Warning: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily ...
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... to install software. After you have connected the printer to your network, you need to install the WorkForce 310 Series software on each computer you would like to the LAN (10/100) port on your network. Connect an Ethernet network cable to print from. Connect an Ethernet Network Cable 1. Installing... Your WorkForce 310 Series on a Network Follow the steps in the next section to any available LAN port on your router, ...
... to install software. After you have connected the printer to your network, you need to install the WorkForce 310 Series software on each computer you would like to the LAN (10/100) port on your network. Connect an Ethernet network cable to print from. Connect an Ethernet Network Cable 1. Installing... Your WorkForce 310 Series on a Network Follow the steps in the next section to any available LAN port on your router, ...
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Print a test page, then click Finish. 10 Installing Your WorkForce 310 Series on page 12 Windows 1. Finish the Installation Follow the steps for your operating system: ■ "Windows" below ■ "Macintosh" on a Network
Print a test page, then click Finish. 10 Installing Your WorkForce 310 Series on page 12 Windows 1. Finish the Installation Follow the steps for your operating system: ■ "Windows" below ■ "Macintosh" on a Network
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See your Fax Header information. 4. Install Software 11 You're ready to set up your printed documentation and on the screen to install bonus software and finish the installation. 5. Do one of the following: ■ To set up your Fax Header information, select Yes, click Next, then continue ...with step 3. ■ To set up your computer. Follow the prompts on the screen to scan and print. Follow the prompts on -screen Epson Information Center for details...
See your Fax Header information. 4. Install Software 11 You're ready to set up your printed documentation and on the screen to install bonus software and finish the installation. 5. Do one of the following: ■ To set up your Fax Header information, select Yes, click Next, then continue ...with step 3. ■ To set up your computer. Follow the prompts on the screen to scan and print. Follow the prompts on -screen Epson Information Center for details...
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When installation is complete, restart your printed documentation and on the screen to scan and print. Install Software 13 See your computer. Follow the prompts on -screen Epson Information Center for details. You're ready to print a test page, install bonus software, and finish the installation. 5. 4.
When installation is complete, restart your printed documentation and on the screen to scan and print. Install Software 13 See your computer. Follow the prompts on -screen Epson Information Center for details. You're ready to print a test page, install bonus software, and finish the installation. 5. 4.
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For details, see page 15. 1. Open the paper support and pull up , against the right side and behind the tab. (Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.) FPO 14 Loading Paper Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up the extensions. Squeeze the edge guide and slide it forward. 3. Note: If the feeder guard is in the way, flip it left. Then pull out the output tray extensions, and raise the paper stopper. 2. Loading Paper You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
For details, see page 15. 1. Open the paper support and pull up , against the right side and behind the tab. (Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.) FPO 14 Loading Paper Always load paper short edge first, even for landscape printing. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up the extensions. Squeeze the edge guide and slide it forward. 3. Note: If the feeder guard is in the way, flip it left. Then pull out the output tray extensions, and raise the paper stopper. 2. Loading Paper You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
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... find the nearest one of photo paper. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your printout looks. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at a time. You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. See your printer. Paper name Epson Bright White Paper...
... find the nearest one of photo paper. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy (see your printout looks. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at a time. You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. See your printer. Paper name Epson Bright White Paper...
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Note: When you copy a legal-size document, the image will be cut off. If you use the Copy function, letter-size paper is automatically selected for your printed copies. To copy a legal-size document on letter-size paper, press x Menu, select Reduce/Enlarge, then press OK. Press u or d to select Legal->Letter, then press OK. 5. Slide the edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Using the Automatic Document Feeder 19
Note: When you copy a legal-size document, the image will be cut off. If you use the Copy function, letter-size paper is automatically selected for your printed copies. To copy a legal-size document on letter-size paper, press x Menu, select Reduce/Enlarge, then press OK. Press u or d to select Legal->Letter, then press OK. 5. Slide the edge guide against the originals, but not too tightly. Using the Automatic Document Feeder 19
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... heard when you want (up to 30 sheets at a time onto letter-size (or A4) plain paper. 1. or A4-size plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, or Epson Presentation Paper Matte in this section to 99). 5. Press u or d or use the Automatic Document Feeder, you would on plain paper. 20 Copying... 14). 2. Copying a Document You can copy documents onto letter-size (or A4) plain paper or Epson special paper just like you can copy up to make color or black-and-white copies. Note: You cannot print borderless on a copy machine. To change the layout, press x Menu, then press OK. Press u...
... heard when you want (up to 30 sheets at a time onto letter-size (or A4) plain paper. 1. or A4-size plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, or Epson Presentation Paper Matte in this section to 99). 5. Press u or d or use the Automatic Document Feeder, you would on plain paper. 20 Copying... 14). 2. Copying a Document You can copy documents onto letter-size (or A4) plain paper or Epson special paper just like you can copy up to make color or black-and-white copies. Note: You cannot print borderless on a copy machine. To change the layout, press x Menu, then press OK. Press u...
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...print settings, press u or d to select the setting you want to select the number of the paper (slight cropping may be available depending on the scanner glass. 3. To cancel copying, press y Stop/Clear Settings. Copying a Photo You can copy a photo onto 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, or letter-size Epson...a small margin around the image or Borderless to exit the settings menu. 8. it ejects automatically. it ejects automatically. To change any other print settings, press u or d to select the setting you want (up to the edge of copies you choose. 7. To cancel copying, ...
...print settings, press u or d to select the setting you want to select the number of the paper (slight cropping may be available depending on the scanner glass. 3. To cancel copying, press y Stop/Clear Settings. Copying a Photo You can copy a photo onto 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, or letter-size Epson...a small margin around the image or Borderless to exit the settings menu. 8. it ejects automatically. it ejects automatically. To change any other print settings, press u or d to select the setting you want (up to the edge of copies you choose. 7. To cancel copying, ...
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... your fax preferences. Press u or d to select Fax Setting, then press OK. 3. Entering Your Sender Name 1. When you leave the WorkForce 310 Series unplugged for instructions on -screen Epson Information Center. Press the K Fax button, then press x Menu. 2. Press u or d to select Header, then press OK. 4....Fax Features Before sending faxes, you should enter your sender name or other settings, print fax reports, or set up to select Fax Header, then press OK. 5. See the Start Here sheet or on-screen Epson Information Center for a long period of the fax. Press u or d to 40...
... your fax preferences. Press u or d to select Fax Setting, then press OK. 3. Entering Your Sender Name 1. When you leave the WorkForce 310 Series unplugged for instructions on -screen Epson Information Center. Press the K Fax button, then press x Menu. 2. Press u or d to select Header, then press OK. 4....Fax Features Before sending faxes, you should enter your sender name or other settings, print fax reports, or set up to select Fax Header, then press OK. 5. See the Start Here sheet or on-screen Epson Information Center for a long period of the fax. Press u or d to 40...
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... Report Description Sets the scan resolution and print quality of incoming and outgoing faxes. Select Fine for small print or detailed line art, Photo for pictures, or Standard for basic faxes. Indicates the size of paper loaded in your WorkForce 310 Series, select the size at their... original size on multiple sheets (Off). Press u or d to select Scan & Print Setup, then press OK. 4. Sets the contrast when scanning and printing. Press u or d to select Fax Setting, then press...
... Report Description Sets the scan resolution and print quality of incoming and outgoing faxes. Select Fine for small print or detailed line art, Photo for pictures, or Standard for basic faxes. Indicates the size of paper loaded in your WorkForce 310 Series, select the size at their... original size on multiple sheets (Off). Press u or d to select Scan & Print Setup, then press OK. 4. Sets the contrast when scanning and printing. Press u or d to select Fax Setting, then press...
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..., then press Menu. 2. Press u or d to select Speed Dial Setup, then press OK. 4. Press u or d to select Print Report, then press OK. 4. Note: To edit or delete an entry from an existing list, select Edit or Delete instead. 5. If... x Color button. Select or type the number of the speed dial entry you want to add, then press OK. 6. Printing Your Speed Dial List 1. Press u or d to identify the speed dial entry (see page 25), then press OK. ...the same fax message to multiple speed dial numbers (see your on-screen Epson Information Center for easy reference (see page 27).
..., then press Menu. 2. Press u or d to select Speed Dial Setup, then press OK. 4. Press u or d to select Print Report, then press OK. 4. Note: To edit or delete an entry from an existing list, select Edit or Delete instead. 5. If... x Color button. Select or type the number of the speed dial entry you want to add, then press OK. 6. Printing Your Speed Dial List 1. Press u or d to identify the speed dial entry (see page 25), then press OK. ...the same fax message to multiple speed dial numbers (see your on-screen Epson Information Center for easy reference (see page 27).
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Note: If the recipient's fax machine prints only in black and white, your fax is automatically sent in black ...If you do not need to 64 digits. Place your original(s) for details. 1. Note: To dial the number using the Epson FAX Utility, see page 29 for faxing (see page 17). 2. Then press 1 to send your fax. To cancel faxing...fax number is busy, you see a redialing message and the WorkForce 310 Series redials after the first page is automatically scanned and faxed. ■ If you see this screen after one minute. To change the resolution, contrast, or transmission settings, press...
Note: If the recipient's fax machine prints only in black and white, your fax is automatically sent in black ...If you do not need to 64 digits. Place your original(s) for details. 1. Note: To dial the number using the Epson FAX Utility, see page 29 for faxing (see page 17). 2. Then press 1 to send your fax. To cancel faxing...fax number is busy, you see a redialing message and the WorkForce 310 Series redials after the first page is automatically scanned and faxed. ■ If you see this screen after one minute. To change the resolution, contrast, or transmission settings, press...
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... selection made . ■ Press a one-touch dial button to select one of the speed dial/group dial entry you want to confirm. Note: Don't hang up the phone until you begin transmitting the fax. Sending a Fax From Windows 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 310 Series (FAX) Click here select fax print settings Select print settings as necessary Sending...
... selection made . ■ Press a one-touch dial button to select one of the speed dial/group dial entry you want to confirm. Note: Don't hang up the phone until you begin transmitting the fax. Sending a Fax From Windows 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 310 Series (FAX) Click here select fax print settings Select print settings as necessary Sending...
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Select EPSON WorkForce 310 Series (FAX). 3. Then click OK to your fax, select a cover sheet style, enter your subject and comment information, then click Next. 8. Note: For details instructions on the next screen. Note: If you see a window like this one .) Note: You can identify the origin of ...a phone book of numbers for the first time, you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 7. For more information about selecting fax print settings, click Help. 4. If you added a cover sheet to save the...
Select EPSON WorkForce 310 Series (FAX). 3. Then click OK to your fax, select a cover sheet style, enter your subject and comment information, then click Next. 8. Note: For details instructions on the next screen. Note: If you see a window like this one .) Note: You can identify the origin of ...a phone book of numbers for the first time, you see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it. Then click Preferences or Properties on using the Epson FAX Utility, click Help. 7. For more information about selecting fax print settings, click Help. 4. If you added a cover sheet to save the...
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... multiple pages, depending on the Auto Reduction setting you select (see "Select Scan and Print Settings for Faxing" on page 26). Receiving Faxes 31 Note: To change the number of rings before the WorkForce 310 Series answers, see the error message Paper out. Receiving Faxes Before receiving faxes, make ...sure the Auto Answer light is reduced to print the fax. If you run out of paper you loaded, the fax ...
... multiple pages, depending on the Auto Reduction setting you select (see "Select Scan and Print Settings for Faxing" on page 26). Receiving Faxes 31 Note: To change the number of rings before the WorkForce 310 Series answers, see the error message Paper out. Receiving Faxes Before receiving faxes, make ...sure the Auto Answer light is reduced to print the fax. If you run out of paper you loaded, the fax ...