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... color slot. Ink charging takes approximately 10 to your printer box. Make sure the ink pack handle fits onto the pegs and is designed for printing. Make sure the ink pack color matches the color slot on the LCD screen to report a gas leak in the online User's Guide. Note: This printer is aligned with Epson® ink supply units (ink packs) only, not third-party ink. WF-C878R/WF-C879R Start Here IMPORTANT: Before using this guide...
... color slot. Ink charging takes approximately 10 to your printer box. Make sure the ink pack handle fits onto the pegs and is designed for printing. Make sure the ink pack color matches the color slot on the LCD screen to report a gas leak in the online User's Guide. Note: This printer is aligned with Epson® ink supply units (ink packs) only, not third-party ink. WF-C878R/WF-C879R Start Here IMPORTANT: Before using this guide...
Start Here - Installation Guide
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...; Print a network connection report to print a variety of security, performance, minor bug fixes and ensure the printer functions as described below. Then clean the print head, if necessary. WF-C878R/WF-C879R replacement ink packs Color Highcapacity Extra Highcapacity Black T05A T05B Cyan T05A T05B Magenta T05A T05B Yellow T05A T05B EPSON and DURABrite are , next to see your wireless connection. Non-Epson branded or altered Epson ink packs that functioned prior to a firmware update may...
...; Print a network connection report to print a variety of security, performance, minor bug fixes and ensure the printer functions as described below. Then clean the print head, if necessary. WF-C878R/WF-C879R replacement ink packs Color Highcapacity Extra Highcapacity Black T05A T05B Cyan T05A T05B Magenta T05A T05B Yellow T05A T05B EPSON and DURABrite are , next to see your wireless connection. Non-Epson branded or altered Epson ink packs that functioned prior to a firmware update may...
Users Guide
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... Mode ...72 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)...74 Using WPS to Connect to a Network 74 Printing a Network Status Sheet...75 Printing a Network Connection Report 76 Network Connection Report Codes and Messages 77 Configuring Email Server Settings...82 Changing or Updating Network Connections 83 Accessing the Web Config Utility 84 Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection 84 Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection 84 Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router 85 Disabling Wi-Fi Features ...86 Enabling PCL or PostScript Printing ...87 Installing the PCL Driver - Mac 89 4 Windows...
... Mode ...72 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)...74 Using WPS to Connect to a Network 74 Printing a Network Status Sheet...75 Printing a Network Connection Report 76 Network Connection Report Codes and Messages 77 Configuring Email Server Settings...82 Changing or Updating Network Connections 83 Accessing the Web Config Utility 84 Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection 84 Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection 84 Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router 85 Disabling Wi-Fi Features ...86 Enabling PCL or PostScript Printing ...87 Installing the PCL Driver - Mac 89 4 Windows...
Users Guide
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... Rear Paper Feeder 97 Paper Loading Capacity ...102 Double-sided Printing Capacity ...112 Compatible Epson Papers...117 Paper or Media Type Settings - Windows 142 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings 90 PDL Print Configuration Options...91 Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings 93 Printing Language and Interface Options 94 Printing a PCL or PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet 95 Loading Paper ...97 Loading Paper in the Automatic Document Feeder 130 Copying ...136 Copying Documents or Photos...136 Copying Options...137 Printing from...
... Rear Paper Feeder 97 Paper Loading Capacity ...102 Double-sided Printing Capacity ...112 Compatible Epson Papers...117 Paper or Media Type Settings - Windows 142 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings 90 PDL Print Configuration Options...91 Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings 93 Printing Language and Interface Options 94 Printing a PCL or PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet 95 Loading Paper ...97 Loading Paper in the Automatic Document Feeder 130 Copying ...136 Copying Documents or Photos...136 Copying Options...137 Printing from...
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Double-sided Printing Options - Windows 158 Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows 165 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 166 Changing Automatic Update Options 167 Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Mac 172 Print Quality Options - Mac 176 Managing Color - Mac 178 Printing Preferences - Windows 182 6 Mac 168 Paper Source Options - Mac 174 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac ...176 Color Matching and Color Options - Mac 180 Checking Print Status - Windows 150 Selecting Additional Print Options - Windows 151 Custom Color...
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows 158 Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows 165 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 166 Changing Automatic Update Options 167 Printing with the PCL Printer Software - Mac 172 Print Quality Options - Mac 176 Managing Color - Mac 178 Printing Preferences - Windows 182 6 Mac 168 Paper Source Options - Mac 174 Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac ...176 Color Matching and Color Options - Mac 180 Checking Print Status - Windows 150 Selecting Additional Print Options - Windows 151 Custom Color...
Users Guide
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...208 Scanning to a Memory Device 211 Scanning to the Cloud...212 Setting Up a WSD Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista 215 Control Panel Scanning Options 215 Setting Up and Scanning to a Network Folder or FTP Server 222 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon 224 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 227 Starting a Scan from a Smart Device 229 Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ...229 Additional Scanning Settings - Windows 184 Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows 190 Enabling the Optional Paper Cassettes - PostScript Printer Software - Advanced Settings Tab 234 Saving Scanned Documents...
...208 Scanning to a Memory Device 211 Scanning to the Cloud...212 Setting Up a WSD Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista 215 Control Panel Scanning Options 215 Setting Up and Scanning to a Network Folder or FTP Server 222 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon 224 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 227 Starting a Scan from a Smart Device 229 Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ...229 Additional Scanning Settings - Windows 184 Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows 190 Enabling the Optional Paper Cassettes - PostScript Printer Software - Advanced Settings Tab 234 Saving Scanned Documents...
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... Assigning Scan Jobs with Simple Scan in Document Capture Pro - Windows 241 Scanning Two Originals onto One Sheet (Stitching Images) - Fax ...272 Security Settings - Mac 253 Entering a User ID and Password for Scanning 254 Faxing...255 Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine 255 Setting Up Fax Features ...261 Setting Up Basic Fax Features ...261 Using the Fax Setup Wizard 261 Selecting the Line Type...263 Setting the Number of Rings to Answer 264 Selecting Advanced Fax Settings 265 Basic Settings - Fax ...266 Send Settings - Image Format Options...237 Scan Resolution...
... Assigning Scan Jobs with Simple Scan in Document Capture Pro - Windows 241 Scanning Two Originals onto One Sheet (Stitching Images) - Fax ...272 Security Settings - Mac 253 Entering a User ID and Password for Scanning 254 Faxing...255 Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine 255 Setting Up Fax Features ...261 Setting Up Basic Fax Features ...261 Using the Fax Setup Wizard 261 Selecting the Line Type...263 Setting the Number of Rings to Answer 264 Selecting Advanced Fax Settings 265 Basic Settings - Fax ...266 Send Settings - Image Format Options...237 Scan Resolution...
Users Guide
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... Each Paper Type 349 Cleaning the Paper Guide ...351 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 353 Cleaning Your Product ...353 Cleaning the Scanner Glass...353 Cleaning the Automatic Document Feeder 355 Cleaning the Paper Rollers ...358 Transporting Your Product ...360 Removing the Optional Printer Stand 362 Removing the Optional Paper Cassettes 364 Solving Problems ...366 Viewing the Help Screen ...366 Product Status Messages ...367 Job Status Error Codes ...370 Running a Product Check ...374 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ...376 Solving Setup Problems ...377 10 Windows 321 Checking Ink...
... Each Paper Type 349 Cleaning the Paper Guide ...351 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 353 Cleaning Your Product ...353 Cleaning the Scanner Glass...353 Cleaning the Automatic Document Feeder 355 Cleaning the Paper Rollers ...358 Transporting Your Product ...360 Removing the Optional Printer Stand 362 Removing the Optional Paper Cassettes 364 Solving Problems ...366 Viewing the Help Screen ...366 Product Status Messages ...367 Job Status Error Codes ...370 Running a Product Check ...374 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ...376 Solving Setup Problems ...377 10 Windows 321 Checking Ink...
Users Guide
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... Turn On or Off 377 Noise After Ink Installation ...377 Software Installation Problems ...378 Solving Network Problems ...378 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 379 Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network 380 Wireless Network Connection is Unstable on a Mac 381 USB 3.0 Connection is Unstable When Using a USB 2.0 Cable 381 Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window 381 Cannot Print Over a Network...382 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...383 Solving Copying Problems ...384 Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies 384 Product Makes...
... Turn On or Off 377 Noise After Ink Installation ...377 Software Installation Problems ...378 Solving Network Problems ...378 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 379 Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network 380 Wireless Network Connection is Unstable on a Mac 381 USB 3.0 Connection is Unstable When Using a USB 2.0 Cable 381 Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window 381 Cannot Print Over a Network...382 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...383 Solving Copying Problems ...384 Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies 384 Product Makes...
Users Guide
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Connect your Epson product to your network. Enter the email address and optional access key of your product's email address and password. 63 Now you installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect service. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below . 2. Note: Make a note of your Epson product during Remote Print setup. 6. Register an email address or online services such as an email or upload...
Connect your Epson product to your network. Enter the email address and optional access key of your product's email address and password. 63 Now you installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect service. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below . 2. Note: Make a note of your Epson product during Remote Print setup. 6. Register an email address or online services such as an email or upload...
Users Guide
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...: Select OK to return to diagnose any problems you have using your product on a network. 1. Examine the error codes and solutions shown on the network status sheet to the Network Settings menu without printing a report. 4. Network Connection Report Codes and Messages Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 76 Select Settings > General Settings > Network Settings > Connection Check. You see a screen like this: 3. Select Print. Examine the settings shown on the network connection report. Select Print Check Report. 3. Select Print. Press the home button, if necessary. 2.
...: Select OK to return to diagnose any problems you have using your product on a network. 1. Examine the error codes and solutions shown on the network status sheet to the Network Settings menu without printing a report. 4. Network Connection Report Codes and Messages Parent topic: Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 76 Select Settings > General Settings > Network Settings > Connection Check. You see a screen like this: 3. Select Print. Examine the settings shown on the network connection report. Select Print Check Report. 3. Select Print. Press the home button, if necessary. 2.
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... set for the SSID and password you are using a non-WPS push button method, try downloading and installing your router or access point, and remove any obstacles between them. Error code and message Solution E-2, E-3, or E-7 Check the following: No wireless network names (SSID) found . Also move your network administrator for assistance. Confirm that generates an SSID, check the device documentation for your router or access point. Contact your network administrator for assistance. • Make...
... set for the SSID and password you are using a non-WPS push button method, try downloading and installing your router or access point, and remove any obstacles between them. Error code and message Solution E-2, E-3, or E-7 Check the following: No wireless network names (SSID) found . Also move your network administrator for assistance. Confirm that generates an SSID, check the device documentation for your router or access point. Contact your network administrator for assistance. • Make...
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... Save/Forward Conditional Save/Forward Common Settings Print Settings Setting Auto Reduction Split Page Settings Options Description Save to Inbox Saves received faxes in the selected paper source. Select how to a shared folder on an external memory device connected to the printer Forward Forwards received faxes to another fax machine, or converts them to PDFs and forwards them to split large incoming faxes across multiple sheets when using the Auto Reduction option. 270 Email Notifications Sends an email notification after a set period of time Options On Off Delete Print Data...
... Save/Forward Conditional Save/Forward Common Settings Print Settings Setting Auto Reduction Split Page Settings Options Description Save to Inbox Saves received faxes in the selected paper source. Select how to a shared folder on an external memory device connected to the printer Forward Forwards received faxes to another fax machine, or converts them to PDFs and forwards them to split large incoming faxes across multiple sheets when using the Auto Reduction option. 270 Email Notifications Sends an email notification after a set period of time Options On Off Delete Print Data...
Users Guide
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..., change the Line Type setting to be available. Job/Status at the end Replace the paper cassette roller indicated and reset the of its service life.) Contact Epson for more details. The paper cassette rollers need to a USBXXX setting for a USB connection or Epsonnet Print Port for the printer are correct. For details, see your documentation for support. Make sure the phone cable is disabled. Touch the resolve any printer errors that the port settings for a network connection. 369 device is connected...
..., change the Line Type setting to be available. Job/Status at the end Replace the paper cassette roller indicated and reset the of its service life.) Contact Epson for more details. The paper cassette rollers need to a USBXXX setting for a USB connection or Epsonnet Print Port for the printer are correct. For details, see your documentation for support. Make sure the phone cable is disabled. Touch the resolve any printer errors that the port settings for a network connection. 369 device is connected...
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... Epson for support. Code 001 101 Condition/solution The product was turned off by a power failure. Press the Job/Status button, select the Job/Status tab, and select Log. Reduce the size of the print job. 370 Memory is full. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related references Where to Get Help Related tasks Accessing the Web Config Utility Checking for Software Updates Selecting the Line Type Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Removing and Installing Ink Packs Replacing the Rollers for Paper Cassette 1 Replacing...
... Epson for support. Code 001 101 Condition/solution The product was turned off by a power failure. Press the Job/Status button, select the Job/Status tab, and select Log. Reduce the size of the print job. 370 Memory is full. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related references Where to Get Help Related tasks Accessing the Web Config Utility Checking for Software Updates Selecting the Line Type Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Removing and Installing Ink Packs Replacing the Rollers for Paper Cassette 1 Replacing...
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... reset the selected settings. (Select No if you want to see a confirmation screen. 4. Product Does Not Turn On or Off Noise After Ink Installation Software Installation Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Does Not Turn On or Off If you cannot turn the product on your product, make sure the power cord is still in progress, contact Epson for faxing • Clear All Data and Settings: Resets all control panel settings including the contacts list...
... reset the selected settings. (Select No if you want to see a confirmation screen. 4. Product Does Not Turn On or Off Noise After Ink Installation Software Installation Problems Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Does Not Turn On or Off If you cannot turn the product on your product, make sure the power cord is still in progress, contact Epson for faxing • Clear All Data and Settings: Resets all control panel settings including the contacts list...
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... network. Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network Wireless Network Connection is Unstable on a Mac USB 3.0 Connection is not responsible for your operating system. • Close any other programs, including screen savers and virus protection software, and install your product software again. • In Windows, make sure your product is selected as the default printer and the correct port is turned on and any error message or your software...
... network. Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network Wireless Network Connection is Unstable on a Mac USB 3.0 Connection is not responsible for your operating system. • Close any other programs, including screen savers and virus protection software, and install your product software again. • In Windows, make sure your product is selected as the default printer and the correct port is turned on and any error message or your software...
Administrator Guide
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... and export printer settings: migrate settings from product to printing, scanning, faxing, and copying on using EpsonNet Config, see the EpsonNet Config help utility. You can use an LDAP server to look up fax and email contacts • User feature restriction: allow or deny access to product 7 For a printable PDF copy of this Administrator's Guide are not displayed on the product's control panel or software settings screen.) Epson products support the following system administration functions: • SSL/TLS communication: use Secure Sockets...
... and export printer settings: migrate settings from product to printing, scanning, faxing, and copying on using EpsonNet Config, see the EpsonNet Config help utility. You can use an LDAP server to look up fax and email contacts • User feature restriction: allow or deny access to product 7 For a printable PDF copy of this Administrator's Guide are not displayed on the product's control panel or software settings screen.) Epson products support the following system administration functions: • SSL/TLS communication: use Secure Sockets...
Administrator Guide
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... Available for Users Configuring User Feature Restrictions You can use control panel features. You see the help utility in the printing or scanning software. Select the Enables Access Control checkbox. 10 With Windows, you can restrict available product features for each user. For instructions on setting up to 10 user accounts and restrict access to authenticate the users before they can create up software restrictions, see a window like this: 2. Parent topic: Using Web Config Network Configuration Software User Feature...
... Available for Users Configuring User Feature Restrictions You can use control panel features. You see the help utility in the printing or scanning software. Select the Enables Access Control checkbox. 10 With Windows, you can restrict available product features for each user. For instructions on setting up to 10 user accounts and restrict access to authenticate the users before they can create up software restrictions, see a window like this: 2. Parent topic: Using Web Config Network Configuration Software User Feature...
Notices and Warranty for U.S. and Canada
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..., maintenance, or service from such use in the user manual or documentation provided by Epson. Each product marketed, is subject to return the original one (1) year from defects in workmanship and materials for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. Limited Warranty 1. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your location. Epson may, at the then current manufacturer's suggested retail price for the replacement printer. Ink replacement B. Firmware updates Epson...
..., maintenance, or service from such use in the user manual or documentation provided by Epson. Each product marketed, is subject to return the original one (1) year from defects in workmanship and materials for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. Limited Warranty 1. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your location. Epson may, at the then current manufacturer's suggested retail price for the replacement printer. Ink replacement B. Firmware updates Epson...