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WorkForce® 520/525 Series Quick Guide Network Setup Basic Copying, Printing, Scanning, and Faxing Maintenance Solving Problems
WorkForce® 520/525 Series Quick Guide Network Setup Basic Copying, Printing, Scanning, and Faxing Maintenance Solving Problems
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Contents Network Setup 4 Wireless Network Setup 4 Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup 18 Loading Paper 25 Using Special Papers 26 Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing 28 Using the Scanner Glass 28 Using the Automatic Document ... 37 Sending a Fax From the Control Panel 39 Receiving Faxes 40 Scanning a Document or Photo 41 Quick Scanning With the Scan Button 41 Scanning With Epson Scan Software 42 Scanning With Mac OS X 10.6 43 2 Contents
Contents Network Setup 4 Wireless Network Setup 4 Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup 18 Loading Paper 25 Using Special Papers 26 Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing 28 Using the Scanner Glass 28 Using the Automatic Document ... 37 Sending a Fax From the Control Panel 39 Receiving Faxes 40 Scanning a Document or Photo 41 Quick Scanning With the Scan Button 41 Scanning With Epson Scan Software 42 Scanning With Mac OS X 10.6 43 2 Contents
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... First Time" on page 5. ■ If your product is already on your network: ■ For wireless network setup, see below. ■ For wired network (Ethernet®) setup, see page 18. Wireless Network Setup The steps in one of a USB cable (not included) is connected to the network, you will print to set...make sure you are using Mac OS X 10.6 or don't have trouble setting up your product, see "Setting Up Additional Computers" on page 14. 4 Network Setup Network Setup This section provides detailed instructions for setting up your product as described on the Start Here sheet.
... First Time" on page 5. ■ If your product is already on your network: ■ For wireless network setup, see below. ■ For wired network (Ethernet®) setup, see page 18. Wireless Network Setup The steps in one of a USB cable (not included) is connected to the network, you will print to set...make sure you are using Mac OS X 10.6 or don't have trouble setting up your product, see "Setting Up Additional Computers" on page 14. 4 Network Setup Network Setup This section provides detailed instructions for setting up your product as described on the Start Here sheet.
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Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4. Insert the product software CD. 3. Windows XP: When you don't know your network name (SSID) or network password, contact the person who set up your wireless network. 1. Wireless Network Setup 5 If you see the Software Installation screen, continue with...Windows Vista®: If you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. When you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. When you have the following information ready and write it in the space provided below: ■ Network name (SSID Network password...
Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon. 4. Insert the product software CD. 3. Windows XP: When you don't know your network name (SSID) or network password, contact the person who set up your wireless network. 1. Wireless Network Setup 5 If you see the Software Installation screen, continue with...Windows Vista®: If you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. When you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. When you have the following information ready and write it in the space provided below: ■ Network name (SSID Network password...
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When you see this screen, select Wireless connection and click Next. 6. Then skip to "Setting Up With the Product Buttons" on page 11 to set up printer for the first time, then click Next. 7. Mac OS X 10.6: At the next screen, click Next. When you see this screen, select Set up the product without using a temporary USB connection. 6 Wireless Network Setup 5.
When you see this screen, select Wireless connection and click Next. 6. Then skip to "Setting Up With the Product Buttons" on page 11 to set up printer for the first time, then click Next. 7. Mac OS X 10.6: At the next screen, click Next. When you see this screen, select Set up the product without using a temporary USB connection. 6 Wireless Network Setup 5.
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...With a Temporary USB Cable" below. ■ If you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with "Setting Up With the Product Buttons" on setup methods. 9. Wireless Network Setup 7 At the next screen, click Next. 10. Wait while the software is installed. Tip: If you see this screen, select a wireless network... setup method, then click Next. Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable Do not connect the USB cable to your product until instructed to do...
...With a Temporary USB Cable" below. ■ If you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with "Setting Up With the Product Buttons" on setup methods. 9. Wireless Network Setup 7 At the next screen, click Next. 10. Wait while the software is installed. Tip: If you see this screen, select a wireless network... setup method, then click Next. Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable Do not connect the USB cable to your product until instructed to do...
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Note: If you see this screen, connect the product to your computer with a USB cable. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to let EpsonNet Setup continue. 2. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to continue installing the software. 4. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8 Wireless Network Setup
Note: If you see this screen, connect the product to your computer with a USB cable. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to let EpsonNet Setup continue. 2. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to continue installing the software. 4. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8 Wireless Network Setup
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When you see a screen like the following , select your security key contains uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, enter them correctly. 6. Note: If your network name (SSID) from the list, then click Next. If your network name isn't in the list, select Enter Manually. Wireless Network Setup 9 5. Note: If your network name contains uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, enter them correctly. If you see a screen like the following , enter your security key or passphrase, then click Next.
When you see a screen like the following , select your security key contains uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, enter them correctly. 6. Note: If your network name (SSID) from the list, then click Next. If your network name isn't in the list, select Enter Manually. Wireless Network Setup 9 5. Note: If your network name contains uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, enter them correctly. If you see a screen like the following , enter your security key or passphrase, then click Next.
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When installation is complete, remove the CD. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the USB cable from the product and your computer. 9. Follow the instructions on page 14. 10 Wireless Network Setup 7. When you see "Setting Up Additional Computers" on the screen to install the rest of your product for the network. 8. To set up additional computers to print to the product, see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 10. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your software.
When installation is complete, remove the CD. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the USB cable from the product and your computer. 9. Follow the instructions on page 14. 10 Wireless Network Setup 7. When you see "Setting Up Additional Computers" on the screen to install the rest of your product for the network. 8. To set up additional computers to print to the product, see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 10. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your software.
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...'t find the network name in "Entering Your SSID Manually" on the screen to start the product's wireless Setup Wizard. 2. Press the y Stop/Clear Settings button to return to the previous screen, press OK to select Setup Wizard, then repeat step 2. ■ If you see this screen, use the product's buttons to set..., then press OK. Press u or d to set up the product on your wireless router or access point is not broadcasting its network name. Wireless Network Setup 11 Setting Up With the Product Buttons If you are using the product buttons: 1.
...'t find the network name in "Entering Your SSID Manually" on the screen to start the product's wireless Setup Wizard. 2. Press the y Stop/Clear Settings button to return to the previous screen, press OK to select Setup Wizard, then repeat step 2. ■ If you see this screen, use the product's buttons to set..., then press OK. Press u or d to set up the product on your wireless router or access point is not broadcasting its network name. Wireless Network Setup 11 Setting Up With the Product Buttons If you are using the product buttons: 1.
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...been entered incorrectly. If you see "The product cannot find or connect to enter them correctly. Wait while the software is installed. 12 Wireless Network Setup If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to enter your network password. If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, or numbers... enabled, use the product's buttons to step 10 on page 50. 5. Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to enter your network password. 4. When you see a network setup failed message, the network password may have security enabled, click Next and continue with step 4.
...been entered incorrectly. If you see "The product cannot find or connect to enter them correctly. Wait while the software is installed. 12 Wireless Network Setup If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, be sure to enter your network password. If your password has uppercase or lowercase letters, or numbers... enabled, use the product's buttons to step 10 on page 50. 5. Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to enter your network password. 4. When you see a network setup failed message, the network password may have security enabled, click Next and continue with step 4.
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Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your software. Follow the instructions on the screen to let EpsonNet Setup continue. 7. When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to install the rest of your product for the network. 9. Note: If you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 10. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. When installation is complete, remove the CD. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8. Wireless Network Setup 13
Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your software. Follow the instructions on the screen to let EpsonNet Setup continue. 7. When you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to install the rest of your product for the network. 9. Note: If you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 10. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. When installation is complete, remove the CD. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8. Wireless Network Setup 13
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..., press u or d to delete a character. 3. Use the numeric keypad on . 2. When you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Continue with step 4. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 14 Wireless Network Setup Entering Your SSID Manually If your network name. Make sure your network name, press OK. 4. Windows 7 and Windows Vista...
..., press u or d to delete a character. 3. Use the numeric keypad on . 2. When you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Setup.exe. Continue with step 4. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 14 Wireless Network Setup Entering Your SSID Manually If your network name. Make sure your network name, press OK. 4. Windows 7 and Windows Vista...
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When you see this screen, select Wireless connection and click Next. When you see this screen, click Install. 5. Wireless Network Setup 15 4.
When you see this screen, select Wireless connection and click Next. When you see this screen, click Install. 5. Wireless Network Setup 15 4.
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Wait while the software is already on page 17. 9. Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to let EpsonNet Setup continue. When you see this screen, select The printer is installed. 8. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 16 Wireless Network Setup When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Note: If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to step 13 on my wireless network, then click Next. 7. 6.
Wait while the software is already on page 17. 9. Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to let EpsonNet Setup continue. When you see this screen, select The printer is installed. 8. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 16 Wireless Network Setup When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Note: If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to step 13 on my wireless network, then click Next. 7. 6.
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Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your software. Wireless Network Setup 17 Follow the instructions on the screen to set up, then click Next. 11. If you see a screen like this one, select the product you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 13. When installation is complete, remove the CD. When you would like to install the rest of your product for the network. 12. 10.
Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your software. Wireless Network Setup 17 Follow the instructions on the screen to set up, then click Next. 11. If you see a screen like this one, select the product you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click Finish. 13. When installation is complete, remove the CD. When you would like to install the rest of your product for the network. 12. 10.
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... disable the wireless LAN before you can connect to select Network Settings, then Wireless LAN Setup, then Disable Wireless LAN. Press x Menu, press u or d to a wired network. When you see the AutoPlay ...'re having trouble setting up your product, see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 4. Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup The steps in this is the first time that you're installing the product, follow the steps below. ■ ...If this section provide detailed instructions for the First Time 1. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 18 Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup
... disable the wireless LAN before you can connect to select Network Settings, then Wireless LAN Setup, then Disable Wireless LAN. Press x Menu, press u or d to a wired network. When you see the AutoPlay ...'re having trouble setting up your product, see the Software Installation screen, continue with step 4. Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup The steps in this is the first time that you're installing the product, follow the steps below. ■ ...If this section provide detailed instructions for the First Time 1. Mac OS X: Double-click the Epson icon. 18 Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup
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When you see this screen, click Install. 5. Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup 19 4. When you see this screen, select Wired network connection and click Next.
When you see this screen, click Install. 5. Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup 19 4. When you see this screen, select Wired network connection and click Next.
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Wait while the software is installed, then click Next to step 14 on page 21. 9. 6. When you see this screen, connect the product to your router, access point, or hub with an Ethernet network cable, then click Next. 8. Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to start network installation. 20 Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup When you see this screen, select Set up printer for the first time, then click Next. 7.
Wait while the software is installed, then click Next to step 14 on page 21. 9. 6. When you see this screen, connect the product to your router, access point, or hub with an Ethernet network cable, then click Next. 8. Mac OS X 10.6: Skip to start network installation. 20 Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup When you see this screen, select Set up printer for the first time, then click Next. 7.
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Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 11. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your software. Note: If you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Click Finish. 14. When you see an Installation Complete screen that includes a ... message, click Unblock or Allow to install the rest of your product for the network. 12. Follow the instructions on the screen to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup 21 When installation is complete, remove the CD.
Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 11. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your software. Note: If you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next. Click Finish. 14. When you see an Installation Complete screen that includes a ... message, click Unblock or Allow to install the rest of your product for the network. 12. Follow the instructions on the screen to let EpsonNet Setup continue. Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup 21 When installation is complete, remove the CD.