Epson XP-6000 User manual

XP-6000 User's Guide

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Contents

XP-6000 User's Guide................................................................................................................................ 13

Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 14

Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 14

Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. 15

Adjusting Control Panel Position ................................................................................................... 16

The LCD Screen............................................................................................................................ 16

Status Icon Information.................................................................................................................. 17

Navigating the LCD Screen ........................................................................................................... 17

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen ....................................................................................... 19

Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 20

Adjusting the Screen Brightness.................................................................................................... 21

Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 22

Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 23

Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... 24

Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 26

Using Power Saving Settings ............................................................................................................. 26

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings ............................................................................................... 26

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 27

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 28

Setting Up Epson Connect Services.............................................................................................. 29

Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 30

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 31

Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 31

Using Epson Scan to Cloud........................................................................................................... 32

Using AirPrint .................................................................................................................................... 33

Using Google Cloud Print................................................................................................................... 33

Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook ......................................................................... 34

Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler ................................................................................ 35

Using Fire OS Printing ....................................................................................................................... 36

Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing .................................................................................................... 36

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Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets ................................................................... 37

Using the Mopria Print Service .......................................................................................................... 37

Wi-Fi Networking ....................................................................................................................................... 39

Network Security Recommendations ................................................................................................. 39

Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 40

Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel ........................................................ 41

Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup .................................................................................................................... 44

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode........................................................................................................... 44

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 46

Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. 46

Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 47

Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 48

Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 49

Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 49

Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 49

Disabling Wi-Fi Features ............................................................................................................... 50

Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 52

Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette) .................................................................................. 52

Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette) .................................................................................. 56

Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 63

Double-sided Printing Capacity.......................................................................................................... 64

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. 65

Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 66

Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software.............................................................................. 68

Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel ........................................................... 68

Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel............................................................................... 70

Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 71

Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 71

Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 75

Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 75

Restoring Photos While Copying........................................................................................................ 76

Copying Books, ID Cards, or Borderless Photos................................................................................ 78

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Copying Options................................................................................................................................. 79

Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 81

Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 81

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 82

Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 84

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 84

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... 84

Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 87

Print Density Adjustments - Windows ....................................................................................... 87

Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ............................................................. 88

Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 90

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 91

Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... 92

Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 93

Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ........................................................................................ 93

Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................... 95

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 96

Checking Print Status - Windows.............................................................................................. 98

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 99

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ....................................................... 100

Changing Automatic Update Options .......................................................................................... 101

Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S..................................................................... 102

Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S...................................................................................... 102

Printing on a Mac ............................................................................................................................. 105

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac ............................................................................................ 106

Print Quality Settings - Mac..................................................................................................... 110

Print Options - Mac ................................................................................................................. 110

Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac .......................................................................................... 111

Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac........................................................................................... 112

Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac........................................................................... 113

Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac........................................................... 114

Managing Color - Mac ................................................................................................................. 115

Color Matching and Color Options - Mac ................................................................................ 116

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Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac .......................................................................................... 117

Printing Preferences - Mac...................................................................................................... 118

Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac ...................................................................................... 119

Checking Print Status - Mac.................................................................................................... 120

Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button...................................................................................... 120

Scanning .................................................................................................................................................. 121

Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................. 121

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel ........................................................................ 121

Scanning to a Memory Device ................................................................................................ 122

Scanning to a Connected Computer ....................................................................................... 124

Scanning to the Cloud............................................................................................................. 126

Scanning Using Web Services for Devices (WSD) - Windows................................................ 127

Control Panel Scanning Options............................................................................................. 128

Changing Default Scan Job Settings ...................................................................................... 129

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ............................................................................. 130

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program................................................................................... 132

Starting a Scan from a Smart Device........................................................................................... 134

Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ............................................................................................................... 134

Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ....................................................................... 137

Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab............................................................... 138

Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2 ................................... 139

Image Format Options................................................................................................................. 140

Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 141

Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan ................................................................ 141

Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan ............................................................................................... 142

Uploading Scanned Images to Facebook.................................................................................... 143

Uploading Scanned Images to Google Photos ............................................................................ 145

Uploading Scanned Images to Evernote ..................................................................................... 147

Uploading Scanned Images to SugarSync .................................................................................. 149

Uploading Scanned Images to a Web Folder .............................................................................. 151

Uploading Scanned Images to Email........................................................................................... 153

Saving Scanned Images to a Folder............................................................................................ 154

Epson JPEG File Settings ........................................................................................................... 155

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Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings ..................................................................................... 157

Using Memory Cards with Your Product ............................................................................................... 158

Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................. 158

Memory Card Types .................................................................................................................... 159

Memory Card File Specifications ................................................................................................. 160

Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... 160

Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 162

Viewing and Printing Photos........................................................................................................ 162

Viewing and Printing Photos From the LCD Screen................................................................ 162

Memory Card or External USB Device Print Settings.............................................................. 165

Printing Photo Layouts from a Memory Card............................................................................... 167

Printing ID Photos from a Memory Card ...................................................................................... 170

Printing Photos with a Template .................................................................................................. 172

Transferring Photos on a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 174

Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers from Your Computer ............................................... 175

Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer ...................................................... 175

Using an External Device with Your Product ........................................................................................ 177

Printing from a Camera .................................................................................................................... 177

Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings ........................................................................... 177

Print Settings - Camera........................................................................................................... 180

Photo Adjustments - Camera.................................................................................................. 181

Connecting and Printing from a Camera...................................................................................... 182

Printing from a Camera Wirelessly .............................................................................................. 185

Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device ....................................................... 185

USB Device File Specifications ................................................................................................... 186

Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device ..................................................... 186

Printing Personalized Projects............................................................................................................... 189

Printing Coloring Book Pages .......................................................................................................... 189

Printing Calendar Pages .................................................................................................................. 191

Printing Schedule Pages .................................................................................................................. 192

Printing Lined Paper, Graph Paper, and Music Sheets .................................................................... 193

Printing Personalized Note Paper .................................................................................................... 194

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Printing on CDs/DVDs............................................................................................................................. 196

CD/DVD Printing Features ............................................................................................................... 196

Loading a CD/DVD........................................................................................................................... 196

Removing a Printed CD/DVD ........................................................................................................... 197

Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass......................................................................................... 198

Copying onto a CD/DVD .................................................................................................................. 198

Printing Photos from a Memory Card Onto a CD/DVD ..................................................................... 199

Printing a Jewel Case Insert from a Memory Card ........................................................................... 201

Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer .......................................................................................... 202

Starting Epson Print CD - Windows ............................................................................................. 203

Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows ................................................................................... 204

Starting Epson Print CD - Mac .................................................................................................... 205

Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac ........................................................................................... 206

Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes............................................................................... 207

Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status................................................................................. 207

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen ........................................ 207

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Windows...................................................... 208

Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status - Mac ............................................................. 211

Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box .................................................................... 212

Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers...................................................................... 212

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 213

Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges ................................................................... 218

Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Control Panel ............................................................ 219

Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows ................................................................... 219

Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Mac ........................................................................... 220

Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 222

Replacing the Maintenance Box....................................................................................................... 222

Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 227

Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 227

Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 227

Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 227

Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 229

Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 231

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Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 232

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 233

Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel................................................................. 236

Cleaning the Paper Guide ................................................................................................................ 237

Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 239

Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 239

Cleaning the Paper Rollers .............................................................................................................. 239

Cleaning the Print Head Path ........................................................................................................... 241

Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 244

Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 247

Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 247

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 Point .................................................. 254

Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 255

Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window ....................................................................... 256

Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 257

Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 258

Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 259

Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 260

Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 260

Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 260

Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 260

Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette................................................................................ 261

Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 263

Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover ...................................................................................... 265

Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 266

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Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 266

Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 267

Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 268

Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 268

Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 270

Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 270

Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 271

Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 271

Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 272

Border Appears on Borderless Prints .......................................................................................... 272

Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 273

Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 274

Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 274

Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 275

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 ............................................................................................................. 280

Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 280

Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................................................................................................... 280

Scanning is Slow ......................................................................................................................... 281

Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 282

Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 282

Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 282

Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 283

Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 283

Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 283

Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 284

Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 284

Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 284

Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 285

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Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 285

Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... 285

Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot ......................................................................................... 285

Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card or Device ...................................................... 286

Cannot Transfer Photos to or from a Memory Card or Device ..................................................... 286

Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... 287

Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 287

Uninstalling Product Software - Mac............................................................................................ 288

Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 289

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 290

Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 290

Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 291

Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 291

Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 292

Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 295

Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 295

External USB Device Specifications................................................................................................. 296

Memory Card Specifications ............................................................................................................ 297

Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 298

Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 298

Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 299

Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 299

Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 299

Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 300

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 301

Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 301

General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 301

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 303

Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 304

LCD Screen Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 304

Important Privacy Notice (Printer Serial Number)............................................................................. 305

FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 305

Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ............................................................................................... 306

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Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 309

Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 310

libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 310

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 311

Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 311

Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 311

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XP-6000 User's Guide

Welcome to the XP-6000 User's Guide.

For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.

Using the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

Using Power Saving Settings

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Using AirPrint

Using Google Cloud Print

Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler

Using Fire OS Printing

Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing

Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets

Using the Mopria Print Service

Using the Control Panel

See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Adjusting Control Panel Position

The LCD Screen

Status Icon Information

Navigating the LCD Screen

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Changing LCD Screen Language

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Parent topic: Product Basics

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Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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The power button and light

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The home button

3 The + and – buttons

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The stop button

5 The back button

6 The arrow buttons and the OK button

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The reset button

8 The start button

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

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Adjusting Control Panel Position

You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to access. Raise or lower it to the

desired angle as shown.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

The LCD Screen

1 Displays various status information; select an icon to check its status or adjust its settings

2 Menu options

3 Select a tab to view different options and settings

4 Setting options

5 Displays available buttons

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Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Status Icon Information

Your product displays status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions.

Icons Description

Indicates the supply status. Select the icon to view the ink and maintenance box levels.

Indicates the network connection status. Select the icon to set up or change your network

connection.

No Wi-Fi connection

A Wi-Fi network error has occurred or the product is searching for a connection

A Wi-Fi connection is established. The number of bars indicates the connection's

signal strength

No Wi-Fi Direct connection

A Wi-Fi Direct connection is established.

Indicates if the Quiet Mode setting is enabled or disabled. Select the icon to change the

setting. When this feature is enabled and depending on the selected paper type and print

quality, noise is reduced during printing at the cost of print speed.

There is a problem with the indicated setting. Select the icon for information on resolving

the problem.

Indicates additional information is available. Select the icon to display the information.

Displays the help screen.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Navigating the LCD Screen

Follow these guidelines to navigate the LCD screen and adjust your settings:

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• To navigate the menus, press the arrow buttons to move the highlighted cursor and press the OK

button to confirm your selection.

• To change a setting, press the arrow buttons to highlight the setting and press the OK button.

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• To enter a value in a field, press the arrow buttons to highlight the field and press the OK button to

display the on-screen keyboard.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.

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1 Indicates the character count and maximum number of characters allowed

2 Moves the cursor left or right

3 Switches display between uppercase and lowercase letters or number and symbol sets

4 Switches display between letters or numbers and symbols

5 Changes the keyboard layout

6 Displays a list of common domain names to choose from

7 Enters a space

8 Select when you are done entering your password

9 Deletes the previous character

Note: You can also switch character type by pressing the reset button.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

You see a screen like this:

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