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Slide the edge guide to the edge of the paper, but not too tightly.
Note:
❏After loading paper, set paper size for each paper source. Paper will be fed from appropriate paper source based
on setting. To set paper size, press Setup. Then select Printer Setup and Paper Size Loaded.
& “Paper Size Loaded” on page 115
❏You can also use the panel utility to set the paper size.
& “Paper Size Loaded Setting” on page 142
❏For fax capable models, you can select which paper source(s) to feed paper from in Paper Source to Print.
& “Selecting paper source to print fax” on page 104
❏For plain paper, do not load paper above the line just under the d arrow mark inside the edge guide. For Epson
special media, make sure the number of sheets is less than the limit specified for the media.
& “Selecting which tray to use and its loading capacities” on page 23
❏Up to 1 sheet of Legal-size paper can be loaded at a time.
Loading Envelopes
Follow these steps to load envelopes:
Note:
The illustrations in this section are from a similar product model. Although they may differ from your actual product, the
method of operation is the same.
A
Slide out the output tray, and raise the stopper.
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							B
Pull up the rear MP tray.
C
While holding the feeder guard forward, pinch and slide the edge guide.
D
Load envelopes short edge first with the flap facing down and at the center of the rear MP tray.
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							Note:
❏The thickness of envelopes and their ability to fold vary widely. If the total thickness of the stack of envelopes
exceeds 10 mm, press down on the envelopes to flatten them before loading. If print quality declines when a stack
of envelopes is loaded, load one envelope at a time.
& “Selecting which tray to use and its loading capacities” on page 23
❏Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded.
❏Flatten the envelope and the flaps before loading.
❏Flatten the leading edge of the envelope before loading.
❏Avoid using envelopes that are too thin, as they may curl during printing.
❏Align the edges of the envelopes before loading.
E
Slide the edge guide to the edge of the envelopes, but not too tightly.
For printing instructions, see the following instructions.
& “Basic Printing” on page 39
Placing Originals
Follow these steps to load paper:
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
You can use the following originals in the Automatic Document Feeder.
Size A4/Letter/Legal
Type Plain paper
Weight
64 g/m
2 to 95 g/m2
Capacity 30 sheets or 3 mm or less (A4, Letter)/10 sheets (Legal)
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Caution:
To prevent paper jams, avoid the following documents. For these types, use the document glass.
❏Documents held together with paper clips, staples, etc.
❏Documents that have tape or paper stuck to them.
❏Photos, OHPs, or thermal transfer paper.
❏Paper that is torn, wrinkled, or has holes.
A
Tap the originals on a flat surface to even the edges.
B
Slide the edge guide on the Automatic Document Feeder.
C
Insert the originals face-up and short edge first into the Automatic Document Feeder.
D
Slide the edge guide until it is flush with the originals.
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							Note:
❏For 2-up Copy layout, place the original as shown.
❏When you use the copy function with the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), the print settings are fixed at Reduce/
Enlarge - Actual Size, Paper Type - Plain Paper, and Paper Size - A4. The print is cropped if you copy an original larger
than A4.
Document glass
A
Open the document cover and place your original face-down on the document glass.
B
Slide the original to the corner.
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							Note:
See the following sections if any problems occur with the scanning area or the scanning direction when using EPSON
Scan.
& “The edges of your original are not scanned” on page 176 
& “Multiple documents are scanned into a single file” on page 176
C
Close the cover gently.
Note:
When there is a document in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and on the document glass, priority is given to the
document in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
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							Printing
Using Your Software
Printer driver and status monitor
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best printing results. The status monitor and
the printer utilities help you check the printer and keep it in top operating condition.
Note for Windows users:
❏Your printer driver automatically finds and installs the latest version of the printer driver from Epson’s Web site. Click
the Driver Update button in your printer driver’s Maintenance window, and then follow the on-screen instructions. If
the button does not appear in the Maintenance window, point at All Programs or Programs in the Windows Start
menu, and check in the Epson folder.
❏If you want to change the language of the driver, select the language you want to use from the Language setting in your
printer driver’s Maintenance window. Depending on the location, this function may not be available.
Accessing the printer driver for Windows
You can access the printer driver from most Windows applications, the Windows Start menu, or the taskbar.
To make settings that apply only to the application you are using, access the printer driver from that application.
To make settings that apply to all of your Windows applications, access the printer driver from the Start menu or the
taskbar.
Refer to the following sections to access the printer driver.
Note:
Screen shots of the printer driver windows in this User’s Guide are from Windows 7.
From Windows applications
A
Click Print or Print Setup on the File menu.
B
In the window that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, Preferences, or Properties. (Depending on your
application, you may need to click one or a combination of these buttons.)
From the Start menu
❏Windows 7:
Click the start button, select Devices and Printers. Then right-click the printer and select Printing
preferences.
❏Windows Vista and Server 2008:
Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select Printer from the Hardware and Sound category.
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							❏Windows XP and Server 2003:
Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Faxes. Then right-click the printer and select Printing
Preferences.
From the shortcut icon on the taskbar
Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar, then select Printer Settings.
To add a shortcut icon to the Windows taskbar, first access the printer driver from the Start menu as described above.
Next, click the Maintenance tab, and then the Monitoring Preferences button. In the Monitoring Preferences
window, select the Shortcut Icon check box.
Getting information through online help
In the printer driver window, try one of the following procedures.
❏Right-click the item, then click Help.
❏Click the 
 button at the top right of the window, then click the item (for Windows XP only).
Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X
The table below describes how to access the printer driver dialog.
Dialog Box How to Access It
Page Setup
Click Page Setup on the File menu of your application.
Note for Mac OS X 10.5 or later:
Depending on your application, the Page Setup menu may not appear in the File menu.
Print
Click Print on the File menu of your application.
Epson Printer
Utility 4For Mac OS X 10.6, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click Print & Fax.
Select your printer from the Printers list box, click Options & Supplies, Utility, and then click
Open Printer Utility.
For Mac OS X 10.5, click System Preferences on the Apple menu and then click Print & Fax.
Select your printer from the Printers list box, click Open Print Queue and then click Utility
button.
For Mac OS X 10.4, double-click Macintosh HD, the Applications folder, and then the Printer
Setup Utility icon in the Utilities folder. Select your printer from the Printer List and then click
the Utility button.
Getting information through online help
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							Basic Printing
Selecting the correct paper type 
The printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your print settings. That is why the paper type
setting is so important. It tells your printer what kind of paper you are using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly.
The table below lists the settings you should choose for your paper.
For this paper Select this paper type setting
Plain paper*
Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paperplain papers
Thick paper* Thick-Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper* Epson Ultra Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper* Epson Premium Glossy
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper* Epson Premium Semigloss
Epson Glossy Photo Paper* Epson Glossy
Epson Photo Paper* Epson Photo
Epson Matte Paper – Heavyweight*
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper*Epson Matte
Envelopes Envelope
* These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching. For more information, refer to the documentation
that came with the Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera.
Note:
The availability of special media varies by location. For the latest information on media available in your area, contact
Epson support.
& “Technical Support Web Site” on page 195
Loading paper or envelopes
Refer to the section below for details on loading paper.
& “Loading Paper” on page 25
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							Note:
After loading paper, set paper size for each paper source. Paper will be fed from appropriate paper source based on setting.
& “Paper Size Loaded” on page 115
When using special Epson paper, refer to the section below.
& “Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing Media” on page 23
Refer to the section below for the printable area.
& “Printable area” on page 187
Basic printer settings for Windows
A
Open the file you want to print.
B
Access the printer settings.
& “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 37
C
Click the Main tab.
D
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