Epson WorkForce 520 User Manual

							WorkForce  520/525 Series
Quick Guide
Network Setup
Basic Copying, Printing, Scanning, and Faxing
Maintenance
Solving Problems
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							2Contents
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 Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   28
Copying a Document or Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30
Copying a Document or Photo  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30
Printing From Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   32
Printing in Windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   32
Printing With a Macintosh  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   33
Selecting the Correct Paper Type  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   35
Faxing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   36
Connecting a Phone or Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   36
Setting Up Fax Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   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
 
						

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Maintaining Your Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   44
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   44
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   45
Checking Ink Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   45
Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   46
Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   47
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   49
Checking for Software Updates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   49
Error Indicators  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   49
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   50
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   54
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   55
 
						

							4Network Setup
Network Setup
This section provides detailed instructions for setting up your product on a 
wireless or wired network.
Before you begin, make sure you set up your product as described on the 
Start Here sheet. Then follow the steps in one of these sections to set up the 
product on your network:
■For wireless network setup, see below.
■For wired network (Ethernet®) setup, see page 18.
Wireless Network Setup
The steps in this section provide detailed instructions for setting up your product 
on a wireless network. 
You will need to install the software on every computer that will print to your 
product. Temporary use of a USB cable (not included) is recommended for the 
first installation only. After the printer is connected to the network, you will be 
prompted to remove the USB cable.
If you are using Mac OS X 10.6 or don’t have a USB cable, you can use the 
buttons on the printer to select wireless settings instead.
Note:
If you have trouble setting up your product, see “Network Problems” on page 50.
■
If this is the first time that you’re installing the product, see “Installing for the 
First Time” on page 5.
■If your product is already on your wireless network and you need to set up 
additional computers to print to the product, see “Setting Up Additional 
Computers” on page 14.
 
						

							Wireless Network Setup5
Installing for the First Time
Before you begin, make sure that you have the following information ready and 
write it in the space provided below:
■Network name (SSID): _________________________________________
■Network password: ____________________________________________
Note:
If your network password contains uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, be sure 
to note them correctly. If you don’t know your network name (SSID) or network 
password, contact the person who set up your wireless network.
1. Make sure your product is turned on.
2. Insert the product software CD.
3.Windows
® 7 and Windows Vista®: If you see the AutoPlay window, click 
Run Setup.exe. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or 
Continue.
Windows XP: When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with 
step 4.
Mac OS
® X: Double-click the Epson icon.
4. When you see this screen, click 
Install.
 
						

							6Wireless Network Setup
5. When you see this screen, select Wireless connection and click Next.
6. When you see this screen, select 
Set up printer for the first time, then click 
Next.
7.Mac OS X 10.6: At the next screen, click 
Next. Then skip to “Setting Up 
With the Product Buttons” on page 11 to set up the product without using a 
temporary USB connection.
 
						

							Wireless Network Setup7 8. When you see this screen, select a wireless network setup method, then click 
Next.
Tip: 
If you need help selecting a wireless network setup method, click Which option 
should I choose for more information on setup methods.
9. At the next screen, click Next.
10. Do one of the following:
■If you selected Temporarily connect USB cable, continue with 
“Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable” below.
■If you selected Select settings using printer buttons, continue with 
“Setting Up With the Product Buttons” on page 11.
Setting Up With a Temporary USB Cable 
Do not connect the USB cable to your product until instructed to do so in the 
on-screen instructions.
1. Wait while the software is installed.
 
						

							8Wireless Network Setup
2. When you see this screen, connect the product to your computer with a USB 
cable.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue installing the software.
4. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click 
Next.
Note: 
If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup 
continue. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block.
 
						

							Wireless Network Setup9 5. When you see a screen like the following, select your network name (SSID) 
from the list, then click 
Next.
Note: 
If your network name isn’t in the list, select Enter Manually. If your network name 
contains uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, enter them correctly.
6. If you see a screen like the following, enter your security key or passphrase, 
then click 
Next.
Note: 
If your security key contains uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, enter 
them correctly.
 
						

							10Wireless Network Setup
7. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your product for the network.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the USB cable from the 
product and your computer.
9. When you see the Installation Complete screen, print a test page, then click 
Finish.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the rest of your software.
When installation is complete, remove the CD. 
To set up additional computers to print to the product, see “Setting Up Additional 
Computers” on page 14.