Epson WorkForce 520 User Manual

Scanning a Document or Photo41
Scanning a Document or Photo
You can use your WorkForce 520/525 Series to scan original documents and 
photos and save them on your computer.
Quick Scanning With the Scan Button
Use the uScan button to quickly scan a photo or document and save it on your 
computer. You can even scan a photo and have it automatically included in an 
email message.
Note:
For Mac OS X 10.6, see “Scanning With Mac OS X 10.6” on page 43.
1. Open the document cover and place your original...

42Scanning With Epson Scan Software
Scanning With Epson Scan Software
You can scan from any TWAIN-compliant application using Epson Scan. Or you 
can start Epson Scan directly from your computer and save your image to a file.
Note:
For Mac OS X 10.6, see “Scanning With Mac OS X 10.6” on page 43. For detailed 
scanning instructions, see the online User’s Guide.
1. Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the glass, in 
the back left corner, as shown on page 28.
2. Close the cover...

Scanning With Mac OS X 10.643
Note: 
You cannot use Home mode to scan with the Automatic Document Feeder.
5. Click Scan. 
The image is scanned and you see its icon in Windows Explorer or Macintosh 
Finder.
Scanning With Mac OS X 10.6
You can scan original documents and photos and save them as files on your 
computer.
1. Open an image editing application such as Preview and select 
Import From 
Scanner
 from the File menu, then select your product.
2. Click the 
Scan button to begin scanning. Your image...

44Maintaining Your Product
Maintaining Your Product
Follow the instructions in this chapter to check and clean the print head nozzles, 
check ink levels, and replace ink cartridges. If you need to align the print head, see 
the online User’s Guide.
Caution:
To keep your product looking like new, don’t place anything on top of the cover or use it 
as a writing surface, If you need to clean the cover, use only a soft, non-abrasive 
microfiber-type cloth.
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
If your printouts...

Cleaning the Print Head45
Cleaning the Print Head
If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you 
can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary.
Note:
You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to 
clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page 47).
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder.
2. Press x
Menu.
3. Press uor  d to select...

46Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges
1. Press xMenu.
2. Press uor  d to select 
Maintenance, then 
press
OK.
3. Press 
OK to select Ink Levels.
4. The ink cartridge status is displayed. See page 47 
to replace a cartridge, if necessary.
5. Press x
Menu to exit.
In Windows, a window may appear on your computer screen if you try to print 
when ink is low. This window can optionally display ink offers and other updates 
from Epson. 
Note:
To disable checking for ink offers or updates from Epson, see the...

Replacing Ink Cartridges47
Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency 
of use, and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge 
after the “replace cartridge” indicator comes on. The product ships with full cartridges 
and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the product.
For best printing results, use up a cartridge within six months of opening the package 
and before the expiration date on the...

48Replacing Ink Cartridges
4. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift it up. 
Dispose of it carefully. Do not take the used 
cartridge apart or try to refill it.
Warning: 
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with 
soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them 
immediately with water. Keep ink cartridges out of the 
reach of children and don’t drink the ink.
5. Before you open the new cartridge package, 
shake it gently four or five times. Then remove 
it from the package.
6. Remove...

Solving Problems49
Solving Problems
If you have a problem with your Epson product, check the messages on the LCD 
screen to diagnose the cause. You can also check the basic troubleshooting 
suggestions beginning on page 50, or your online User’s Guide.
Checking for Software Updates
Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website for 
free updates to your product software. Open your online 
User’s Guide and select 
Download the Latest Software or visit 
Epson’s support website at...

50Problems and Solutions
Problems and Solutions
Check the solutions below if you’re having trouble using your Epson product.
Network Problems
The product cannot find or connect to the wireless router or access point
■Try connecting to the wireless router or access point with your computer or 
another device to confirm that it is working correctly.
■Make sure that the product is within range of your router or access point. 
■Avoid placing the product near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or...