Start Here - Installation Guide
Page 2
... printing. • WF-4720/WF-4730/WF-4740 Series: Included initial cartridges print about 500 pages black/450 color. 5 Keep the cassette flat as you 'll waste ink. Note: • The printer is charging or you insert it clicks. Press each ink cartridge. Make sure all cartridges are pushed down until it all the way out and set the front edge guide to the paper size you see a completion message on the LCD screen. The printer starts...
... printing. • WF-4720/WF-4730/WF-4740 Series: Included initial cartridges print about 500 pages black/450 color. 5 Keep the cassette flat as you 'll waste ink. Note: • The printer is charging or you insert it clicks. Press each ink cartridge. Make sure all cartridges are pushed down until it all the way out and set the front edge guide to the paper size you see a completion message on the LCD screen. The printer starts...
Start Here - Installation Guide
Page 3
... the setup program. Mac: Make sure you install Epson Software Updater to receive firmware and software updates for your product. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to run your computer does not have an Ethernet cable (not included). Network setup was unsuccessful. • Make sure you see the online User's Guide. 5 Connect the fax line 1 Connect a phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to a network that supports 2.4 GHz connections. For more information on loading different paper types or envelopes...
... the setup program. Mac: Make sure you install Epson Software Updater to receive firmware and software updates for your product. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to run your computer does not have an Ethernet cable (not included). Network setup was unsuccessful. • Make sure you see the online User's Guide. 5 Connect the fax line 1 Connect a phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to a network that supports 2.4 GHz connections. For more information on loading different paper types or envelopes...
Start Here - Installation Guide
Page 4
... names used herein are for Excellence is a registered logomark of Apple Inc., registered in those marks. Find Genuine Epson Ink and specialty papers at Epson authorized resellers. There are lines or incorrect colors in Applications/Epson Software/Guide to change without notice. The printer's screen is subject to access the online User's Guide. Quick Guide Basic information and troubleshooting. CPD-53006R1 Recycling Epson offers a recycling program for more information. Then clean the print head...
... names used herein are for Excellence is a registered logomark of Apple Inc., registered in those marks. Find Genuine Epson Ink and specialty papers at Epson authorized resellers. There are lines or incorrect colors in Applications/Epson Software/Guide to change without notice. The printer's screen is subject to access the online User's Guide. Quick Guide Basic information and troubleshooting. CPD-53006R1 Recycling Epson offers a recycling program for more information. Then clean the print head...
Users Guide
Page 5
... Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows 99 Selecting Extended Settings - Windows 103 Locked Setting Options...105 Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows 92 Print Density Adjustments - Windows 100 Extended Settings - Mac 112 Print Quality Options - Windows 94 Custom Color Correction Options - Windows 102 Locking Printer Settings - Windows 96 Image Options and Additional Settings - Mac 109 Paper Source Options - Mac ...112 5 Windows 97 Header/Footer Settings - Windows 89 Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows 93 Selecting Additional Layout and Print...
... Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows 99 Selecting Extended Settings - Windows 103 Locked Setting Options...105 Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows 92 Print Density Adjustments - Windows 100 Extended Settings - Mac 112 Print Quality Options - Windows 94 Custom Color Correction Options - Windows 102 Locking Printer Settings - Windows 96 Image Options and Additional Settings - Mac 109 Paper Source Options - Mac ...112 5 Windows 97 Header/Footer Settings - Windows 89 Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows 93 Selecting Additional Layout and Print...
Users Guide
Page 8
... Box 217 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 217 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 217 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 223 Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Device Mode 207 Transferring Files on the LCD Screen 212 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows 213 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Windows 198 Checking Fax Status ...201 Printing Fax Reports...202 Fax Report Options ...202 Using External USB Devices with Your Product 204 Connecting a USB Device ...204 USB Device Photo File Specifications 204...
... Box 217 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 217 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 217 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 223 Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Device Mode 207 Transferring Files on the LCD Screen 212 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows 213 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Windows 198 Checking Fax Status ...201 Printing Fax Reports...202 Fax Report Options ...202 Using External USB Devices with Your Product 204 Connecting a USB Device ...204 USB Device Photo File Specifications 204...
Users Guide
Page 9
... the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 235 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 237 Cleaning the Paper Guide ...239 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 241 Cleaning Your Product ...241 Transporting Your Product ...245 Solving Problems ...248 Product Status Messages ...248 Running a Product Check ...250 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ...251 Solving Setup Problems ...252 Product Does Not Turn On or Off 253 Noise After Ink Installation ...253 Software Installation Problems ...253 Solving Network Problems ...254 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access...
... the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 235 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 237 Cleaning the Paper Guide ...239 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 241 Cleaning Your Product ...241 Transporting Your Product ...245 Solving Problems ...248 Product Status Messages ...248 Running a Product Check ...250 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ...251 Solving Setup Problems ...252 Product Does Not Turn On or Off 253 Noise After Ink Installation ...253 Software Installation Problems ...253 Solving Network Problems ...254 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access...
Users Guide
Page 10
... Copies Print ...272 Blank Pages Print ...272 Incorrect Margins on Printout...273 Incorrect Characters Print...273 Incorrect Image Size or Position 273 Slanted Printout ...274 Solving Print Quality Problems ...274 White or Dark Lines in Printout ...275 Blurry or Smeared Printout ...276 Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps 277 Grainy Printout...278 Incorrect Colors ...279 Solving Scanning Problems ...279 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly 280 Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ...280 Scanning is...
... Copies Print ...272 Blank Pages Print ...272 Incorrect Margins on Printout...273 Incorrect Characters Print...273 Incorrect Image Size or Position 273 Slanted Printout ...274 Solving Print Quality Problems ...274 White or Dark Lines in Printout ...275 Blurry or Smeared Printout ...276 Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps 277 Grainy Printout...278 Incorrect Colors ...279 Solving Scanning Problems ...279 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly 280 Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ...280 Scanning is...
Users Guide
Page 46
... a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software by downloading it from the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. You see a screen like this product may cause loss of this : 46 Epson is not responsible for wired 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...
... a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software by downloading it from the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. You see a screen like this product may cause loss of this : 46 Epson is not responsible for wired 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...
Users Guide
Page 97
Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in black. For Color Text Prints colored text on other settings you manage color using only your print. Enhancement Options Specifies Color Universal Print enhancement settings for text, graphics, and images. ICM Lets you have chosen. Emphasize Thin Lines Adjusts the weight of printed lines to increase readability. Image Options Emphasize Text Adjusts the weight of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your application software. Additional Settings Options...
Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in black. For Color Text Prints colored text on other settings you manage color using only your print. Enhancement Options Specifies Color Universal Print enhancement settings for text, graphics, and images. ICM Lets you have chosen. Emphasize Thin Lines Adjusts the weight of printed lines to increase readability. Image Options Emphasize Text Adjusts the weight of the Image Options and Additional Settings to customize your application software. Additional Settings Options...
Users Guide
Page 102
... each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time. Remove white borders Removes white margins that may solve other settings do not help. Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching Allows applications to save your print settings, you are ready to correct printing problems. Refine screening pattern Prints graphics with a finer screening pattern. Windows Once you print borderless photos. Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and other printing problems. Page Rendering Mode...
... each document, prints a separator page containing the title, user, date, and time. Remove white borders Removes white margins that may solve other settings do not help. Allow Applications to Perform ICM Color Matching Allows applications to save your print settings, you are ready to correct printing problems. Refine screening pattern Prints graphics with a finer screening pattern. Windows Once you print borderless photos. Print as Bitmap Increases print speed when printing is extremely slow or the print head stops during printing, and other printing problems. Page Rendering Mode...
Users Guide
Page 223
... a network, you can temporarily continue printing from Epson Connect or a mobile device. 1. Access the print settings in Black to cancel your product. 3. Click Print in your document. 223 Click Cancel or Cancel Print to print your print application. 4. Windows Printing with expended color ink cartridges using your computer using the product control panel. 2. Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. Load plain paper or an envelope in black ink with Expended Color Cartridges - Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as...
... a network, you can temporarily continue printing from Epson Connect or a mobile device. 1. Access the print settings in Black to cancel your product. 3. Click Print in your document. 223 Click Cancel or Cancel Print to print your print application. 4. Windows Printing with expended color ink cartridges using your computer using the product control panel. 2. Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. Load plain paper or an envelope in black ink with Expended Color Cartridges - Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as...
Users Guide
Page 229
... Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on the LCD screen. 2. Print Head Maintenance Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Paper Guide Print Head Maintenance If your product. 1. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may need to replace the ink cartridges. You must replace the cartridge first. Make sure there are no errors on your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across...
... Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on the LCD screen. 2. Print Head Maintenance Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Paper Guide Print Head Maintenance If your product. 1. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may need to replace the ink cartridges. You must replace the cartridge first. Make sure there are no errors on your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across...
Users Guide
Page 231
... the instructions on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of the ink cartridges may not be replaced. Check the printed pattern to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on the screen to 4 times, wait at least 6 hours without printing or longer if printing. Caution: Never turn...
... the instructions on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of the ink cartridges may not be replaced. Check the printed pattern to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on the screen to 4 times, wait at least 6 hours without printing or longer if printing. Caution: Never turn...
Users Guide
Page 248
... Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Solving Scanning Problems Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Solving Faxing Problems Solving USB Device Problems Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product. Load the size and type of paper in XX. XX/XX You need to replace Ink Cartridges Condition/solution Turn the product off and on again. Product Status Messages Running a Product Check Resetting Control Panel Defaults Solving Setup Problems Solving Network Problems Solving...
... Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Solving Scanning Problems Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Solving Faxing Problems Solving USB Device Problems Uninstall Your Product Software Where to Get Help Product Status Messages You can often diagnose problems with your product. Load the size and type of paper in XX. XX/XX You need to replace Ink Cartridges Condition/solution Turn the product off and on again. Product Status Messages Running a Product Check Resetting Control Panel Defaults Solving Setup Problems Solving Network Problems Solving...
Users Guide
Page 249
... the Epson support site. Change the Paper Setup Auto Display For details, see your documentation for support. In Windows, make sure the port is disabled. Connect your product on the computer and that the printer driver is invalid. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related tasks Checking for the printer are correct. setting is set to On. LCD screen message Condition/solution Paper Configuration is detected. Recovery mode An error has occurred during firmware updating. See Set up your product using a USB cable and try downloading the Firmware Update...
... the Epson support site. Change the Paper Setup Auto Display For details, see your documentation for support. In Windows, make sure the port is disabled. Connect your product on the computer and that the printer driver is invalid. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related tasks Checking for the printer are correct. setting is set to On. LCD screen message Condition/solution Paper Configuration is detected. Recovery mode An error has occurred during firmware updating. See Set up your product using a USB cable and try downloading the Firmware Update...
Users Guide
Page 257
... instructions on disabling the Privacy Separator function. • If you are both using DHCP, set correctly for instructions. • Check if there are correct. If it is slow, print a network status sheet and check the signal strength. Avoid placing your router or access point documentation for the port to operate in your router, access point, switch, or hub. 257 If the network status is Disconnected, check any paused print jobs. • Make sure your printer...
... instructions on disabling the Privacy Separator function. • If you are both using DHCP, set correctly for instructions. • Check if there are correct. If it is slow, print a network status sheet and check the signal strength. Avoid placing your router or access point documentation for the port to operate in your router, access point, switch, or hub. 257 If the network status is Disconnected, check any paused print jobs. • Make sure your printer...
Users Guide
Page 273
... selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • Make sure you selected the correct paper size and layout settings in your printer software to check your margins before reprinting: • Make sure any stalled print jobs. • If your product is connected to a USB hub, connect it directly to your computer instead. • If your computer entered sleep mode the last time you print. Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - You can use the...
... selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer software. • Make sure you selected the correct paper size and layout settings in your printer software to check your margins before reprinting: • Make sure any stalled print jobs. • If your product is connected to a USB hub, connect it directly to your computer instead. • If your computer entered sleep mode the last time you print. Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - You can use the...
Users Guide
Page 276
...; Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product. • If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may appear on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related...
...; Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product. • If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may appear on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related...
Users Guide
Page 281
... Wired Networking Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Check these solutions: • Scan your original at the Edges Image is Too Dark Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image Appear Crooked Image is selected. If necessary, increase your system's memory. • In Epson Scan 2, turn off Quiet Mode on your scanning speed. Image Consists of a Few Dots Only Line of Epson Scan installed. Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility...
... Wired Networking Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Check these solutions: • Scan your original at the Edges Image is Too Dark Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image Appear Crooked Image is selected. If necessary, increase your system's memory. • In Epson Scan 2, turn off Quiet Mode on your scanning speed. Image Consists of a Few Dots Only Line of Epson Scan installed. Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility...
Users Guide
Page 286
... to a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) phone line or Terminal Adapter, change the Line Type setting to work over Internet Protocol) phone line, keep in mind that fax transmission will work when using your product control panel or fax software to help diagnose the problem. • Verify that the telephone wall jack works by your product to a DSL phone line, you must connect a DSL filter to the phone jack to...
... to a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) phone line or Terminal Adapter, change the Line Type setting to work over Internet Protocol) phone line, keep in mind that fax transmission will work when using your product control panel or fax software to help diagnose the problem. • Verify that the telephone wall jack works by your product to a DSL phone line, you must connect a DSL filter to the phone jack to...