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...; The printer is designed for resale. Additional ink packs are designed for product setup and not for use with Epson® ink packs only, not third-party ink. • The ink packs included with the product are needed to install the 3 color ink packs on the other side of the printer after... while it is charging or you'll waste ink. For instructions on and configure Caution: Do not connect to release the ink pack holder. Unpack the black ink pack. Press to your computer yet. 4 Load paper Shake 20 times. WF-C869R Start Here 1 Unpack French control panel stickers Warning...
...; The printer is designed for resale. Additional ink packs are designed for product setup and not for use with Epson® ink packs only, not third-party ink. • The ink packs included with the product are needed to install the 3 color ink packs on the other side of the printer after... while it is charging or you'll waste ink. For instructions on and configure Caution: Do not connect to release the ink pack holder. Unpack the black ink pack. Press to your computer yet. 4 Load paper Shake 20 times. WF-C869R Start Here 1 Unpack French control panel stickers Warning...
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... specialty papers, engineered specifically for identification purposes only and may apply. Find Genuine Epson Ink and specialty papers at www.epsonconnect.com. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales) and at Epson authorized retailers. WF-C869R replacement ink packs Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow High-capacity T973 T973 T973 T973 Extra High-capacity T974 T974 T974 T974...
... specialty papers, engineered specifically for identification purposes only and may apply. Find Genuine Epson Ink and specialty papers at www.epsonconnect.com. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales) and at Epson authorized retailers. WF-C869R replacement ink packs Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow High-capacity T973 T973 T973 T973 Extra High-capacity T974 T974 T974 T974...
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... Connecting a USB Device ...307 USB Device Photo File Specifications 307 Disconnecting a USB Device...308 Viewing and Printing from a USB Device to Your Computer 313 Replacing Ink Supply Units (Ink Packs), Maintenance Boxes, and Cassette Rollers 315 Check...
... Connecting a USB Device ...307 USB Device Photo File Specifications 307 Disconnecting a USB Device...308 Viewing and Printing from a USB Device to Your Computer 313 Replacing Ink Supply Units (Ink Packs), Maintenance Boxes, and Cassette Rollers 315 Check...
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Windows 325 Conserving Low Black Ink with Expended Color Ink Packs - Mac 319 Purchase Epson Ink Packs and Maintenance Boxes 320 Ink Supply Unit (Ink Pack) Part Numbers 320 Removing and Installing Ink Packs 321 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Ink Packs 325 Printing with Windows 326 Replacing...Status Error Codes ...366 Running a Product Check ...370 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ...372 10 Windows 317 Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status - Checking Ink Status on the LCD Screen 338 Adjusting Print Quality...340 Print Head Maintenance...340 Print Head Nozzle Check...341...
Windows 325 Conserving Low Black Ink with Expended Color Ink Packs - Mac 319 Purchase Epson Ink Packs and Maintenance Boxes 320 Ink Supply Unit (Ink Pack) Part Numbers 320 Removing and Installing Ink Packs 321 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Ink Packs 325 Printing with Windows 326 Replacing...Status Error Codes ...366 Running a Product Check ...370 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ...372 10 Windows 317 Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status - Checking Ink Status on the LCD Screen 338 Adjusting Print Quality...340 Print Head Maintenance...340 Print Head Nozzle Check...341...
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... Solving Page Layout and Content Problems 403 Inverted Image...403 11 Solving Setup Problems ...373 Product Does Not Turn On or Off 374 Noise After Ink Installation ...374 Software Installation Problems ...374 Solving Network Problems ...375 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 375 Network Software Cannot Find Product...
... Solving Page Layout and Content Problems 403 Inverted Image...403 11 Solving Setup Problems ...373 Product Does Not Turn On or Off 374 Noise After Ink Installation ...374 Software Installation Problems ...374 Solving Network Problems ...375 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 375 Network Software Cannot Find Product...
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......428 Printable Area Specifications ...429 Scanning Specifications ...430 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications 431 Fax Specifications ...431 Ink Pack Specifications ...432 Dimension Specifications ...433 Electrical Specifications ...434 Environmental Specifications ...434 Interface Specifications ...434 External USB ... ...442 Notices ...447 Important Safety Instructions...447 General Product Safety Instructions 447 Optional Cabinet Safety Instructions 449 Ink Pack Safety Instructions ...449 13 Windows 423 Uninstalling Product Software - Received Fax is Not Printed ...421 ...
......428 Printable Area Specifications ...429 Scanning Specifications ...430 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications 431 Fax Specifications ...431 Ink Pack Specifications ...432 Dimension Specifications ...433 Electrical Specifications ...434 Environmental Specifications ...434 Interface Specifications ...434 External USB ... ...442 Notices ...447 Important Safety Instructions...447 General Product Safety Instructions 447 Optional Cabinet Safety Instructions 449 Ink Pack Safety Instructions ...449 13 Windows 423 Uninstalling Product Software - Received Fax is Not Printed ...421 ...
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3 ADF input tray (F) 4 ADF output tray 5 Ink cases (P1, P2) 6 Paper cassettes 1 and 2 (C1 and C2) 7 Optional cassettes 3 and 4 (C3 and C4) 55
3 ADF input tray (F) 4 ADF output tray 5 Ink cases (P1, P2) 6 Paper cassettes 1 and 2 (C1 and C2) 7 Optional cassettes 3 and 4 (C3 and C4) 55
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Your printer was designed to work only with genuine Epson ink packs, therefore some updates may affect the functionality of the Windows taskbar, or clicking the up arrow and right-clicking . 61 6 Line port 7 EXT port 8 ...: If you are using a USB connection, make sure you insert the cable in the right side of third-party ink. • Windows: Your printer software automatically checks for your product. Note: Epson periodically provides firmware updates to your printer functions as designed. Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Checking for Software Updates It...
Your printer was designed to work only with genuine Epson ink packs, therefore some updates may affect the functionality of the Windows taskbar, or clicking the up arrow and right-clicking . 61 6 Line port 7 EXT port 8 ...: If you are using a USB connection, make sure you insert the cable in the right side of third-party ink. • Windows: Your printer software automatically checks for your product. Note: Epson periodically provides firmware updates to your printer functions as designed. Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Checking for Software Updates It...
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...double-sided documents Ejects paper automatically when printing is stopped during a print job 96 6. 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 . ...7. PDL Print Configuration Available option settings Common Settings Paper Size Various sizes Paper Type Orientation Quality Ink Save Mode Print Order Number of Copies Binding Margin Auto Paper Ejection Various paper types Portrait Landscape Draft Standard Best On/...
...double-sided documents Ejects paper automatically when printing is stopped during a print job 96 6. 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 . ...7. PDL Print Configuration Available option settings Common Settings Paper Size Various sizes Paper Type Orientation Quality Ink Save Mode Print Order Number of Copies Binding Margin Auto Paper Ejection Various paper types Portrait Landscape Draft Standard Best On/...
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... reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in Canada. Paper type Size Double-sided Printing Capacity Auto Manual Thick paper 2 (41 A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches to 55 lb [...: Loading Paper Related tasks Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - or 800-807-7766 in the U.S. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (U.S. Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Paper Type Epson Bright White Paper Size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Part number S041586 Sheet count 500 114...
... reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in Canada. Paper type Size Double-sided Printing Capacity Auto Manual Thick paper 2 (41 A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches to 55 lb [...: Loading Paper Related tasks Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - or 800-807-7766 in the U.S. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (U.S. Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Paper Type Epson Bright White Paper Size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Part number S041586 Sheet count 500 114...
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...printing to set up your double-sided print job. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Increase Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print quality of the paper before printing ... printing. Print Density Sets the level of the available options on the front or back page. Windows 144 Windows You can select any of ink coverage for binding. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Binding Edge Options Select a setting that define a wider margin to print ...
...printing to set up your double-sided print job. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Increase Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on the Print Density Adjustment window to adjust the print quality of the paper before printing ... printing. Print Density Sets the level of the available options on the front or back page. Windows 144 Windows You can select any of ink coverage for binding. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Binding Edge Options Select a setting that define a wider margin to print ...
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Windows Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Short Grain Paper Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper, and the Thick Paper setting does not help. 153 Select any of the paper ... smearing when you print on the Extended Settings window. Windows You can select these settings on envelopes or other issues. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other thick paper. Check Paper Width Before Printing Prevents printing beyond the edges of the extended settings to close...
Windows Parent topic: Printing with the Standard Epson Printer Software - Short Grain Paper Prevents ink from smearing when you print on envelopes or other thick paper, and the Thick Paper setting does not help. 153 Select any of the paper ... smearing when you print on the Extended Settings window. Windows You can select these settings on envelopes or other issues. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other thick paper. Check Paper Width Before Printing Prevents printing beyond the edges of the extended settings to close...
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... Density Sets the level of the paper. Select one side of the available options. 171 Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on the short edge of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Related references Double-sided Printing Capacity Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments...
... Density Sets the level of the paper. Select one side of the available options. 171 Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on the short edge of ink coverage for double-sided printing. Related references Double-sided Printing Capacity Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments...
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... pages that contain no text or images. Click OK. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing but may decrease print speed. Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on the Options or Driver tab. Printing Preferences - You see a screen like this: 4. Mac Printing Preferences - Mac You can select... settings on envelopes or other thick paper. High Speed Printing Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality. 174 Mac Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Standard Printer Software - Select any of the available printing preferences. 5.
... pages that contain no text or images. Click OK. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing but may decrease print speed. Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on the Options or Driver tab. Printing Preferences - You see a screen like this: 4. Mac Printing Preferences - Mac You can select... settings on envelopes or other thick paper. High Speed Printing Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality. 174 Mac Parent topic: Printing with the Epson Standard Printer Software - Select any of the available printing preferences. 5.
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... to receive warning notifications from the printer software for easier filing. Do not change the default setting unless you are ready to communicate with the Epson Standard Printer Software - Mac Checking Print Status - Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to print. Mac Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac Once you have...
... to receive warning notifications from the printer software for easier filing. Do not change the default setting unless you are ready to communicate with the Epson Standard Printer Software - Mac Checking Print Status - Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to print. Mac Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac Once you have...
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Click Print at the bottom of your print job, control printing, and check ink status. 1. PostScript Printer Software - Mac Checking Print Status - Mac During printing, you can view the progress of the print window. PostScript Printer Software - Mac Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. 210 Checking Print Status -
Click Print at the bottom of your print job, control printing, and check ink status. 1. PostScript Printer Software - Mac Checking Print Status - Mac During printing, you can view the progress of the print window. PostScript Printer Software - Mac Parent topic: Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. 210 Checking Print Status -
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... gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. Check Ink and Maintenance Box Status Purchase Epson Ink Packs and Maintenance Boxes Removing and Installing Ink Packs Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Ink Packs Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows Replacing the Maintenance Box Replacing the Rollers for Paper Cassette 1 Replacing the Rollers for more...
... gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. Check Ink and Maintenance Box Status Purchase Epson Ink Packs and Maintenance Boxes Removing and Installing Ink Packs Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Ink Packs Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows Replacing the Maintenance Box Replacing the Rollers for Paper Cassette 1 Replacing the Rollers for more...
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... screen. Tap How To and follow the steps on the LCD screen. For more information, select the ink images at the bottom of the screen. Checking Ink Status on the LCD Screen When one of the ink packs and maintenance box from the product control panel. 1. Parent topic: Check... Ink and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Packs Replacing the Maintenance Box 316 You can also check the status of your ink packs is low or expended, you see a screen like this: The ink and maintenance box levels are approximate. 3. ...
... screen. Tap How To and follow the steps on the LCD screen. For more information, select the ink images at the bottom of the screen. Checking Ink Status on the LCD Screen When one of the ink packs and maintenance box from the product control panel. 1. Parent topic: Check... Ink and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Packs Replacing the Maintenance Box 316 You can also check the status of your ink packs is low or expended, you see a screen like this: The ink and maintenance box levels are approximate. 3. ...
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Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status - To check your status, access the Windows Desktop and double-click the the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click You see this window: icon for your Windows computer. 1. You can also check your ink or maintenance box status at any time using a utility on your product in . Then click Details. 317 Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low.
Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status - To check your status, access the Windows Desktop and double-click the the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click You see this window: icon for your Windows computer. 1. You can also check your ink or maintenance box status at any time using a utility on your product in . Then click Details. 317 Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low.
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2. Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or ink pack as indicated on the screen. To disable promotional offers, right-click the product icon in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate ink status. 3. You see this window: 318 Note: If any of the ink packs installed in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences.
2. Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or ink pack as indicated on the screen. To disable promotional offers, right-click the product icon in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate ink status. 3. You see this window: 318 Note: If any of the ink packs installed in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences.