Epson ET-2600 User guide

Epson
Brand
Epson
Model
ET-2600
Category
Ink cartridges
Type
User guide
ET-2600 User's Guide
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Contents
ET-2600 User's Guide.................................................................................................................................. 9
Your Ink Tank System ............................................................................................................................... 10
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Using the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 11
Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................. 11
Adjusting Control Panel Position ................................................................................................... 12
Product Parts Locations ..................................................................................................................... 13
Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 13
Product Parts - Inside .................................................................................................................... 15
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 16
The Power Off and Sleep Timers ....................................................................................................... 16
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows............................................................ 16
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac ................................................................... 18
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More ......................................................... 19
Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 19
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 20
Using Epson Remote Print ........................................................................................................... 20
Using Fire OS Printing .................................................................................................................. 21
Wi-Fi Networking ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup......................................................................................................... 22
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................................. 23
Using WPS to Connect to a Network ............................................................................................. 23
Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................................................................... 24
Changing or Updating Network Connections ..................................................................................... 24
Accessing the Web Config Utility................................................................................................... 24
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................... 25
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router ................................................................................................ 25
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder.................................................................................................... 26
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 30
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Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 31
Paper or Media Type Settings - Product Software.............................................................................. 32
Placing Originals on the Product ............................................................................................................. 33
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 33
Copying ...................................................................................................................................................... 35
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 35
Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 36
Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 36
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 36
Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 38
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 39
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows ..................................................................... 39
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows................................................................................. 41
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows ............................................................. 41
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows............................................................................ 43
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.................................................................... 44
Header/Footer Settings - Windows ........................................................................................... 45
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 46
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows ........................................................................................ 47
Extended Settings - Windows ................................................................................................... 48
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 49
Checking Print Status - Windows.............................................................................................. 51
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 51
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens ......................................................... 52
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 53
Printing on a Mac ............................................................................................................................... 54
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac .............................................................................................. 55
Print Quality Options - Mac ....................................................................................................... 58
Print Options - Mac ................................................................................................................... 59
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac ............................................................................................ 59
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac ............................................................................................. 60
Sizing Printed Images - Mac.......................................................................................................... 61
Managing Color - Mac ................................................................................................................... 61
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Color Matching and Color Options - Mac .................................................................................. 62
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac ............................................................................................ 63
Printing Preferences - Mac........................................................................................................ 64
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac ........................................................................................ 65
Checking Print Status - Mac...................................................................................................... 65
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 66
Scanning .................................................................................................................................................... 67
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 67
Starting a Scan Using the Product Buttons.................................................................................... 67
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... 67
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ............................................................................... 68
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 70
Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ................................................................................................................. 72
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ......................................................................... 75
Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab................................................................. 75
Image Format Options................................................................................................................... 76
Refilling Ink ................................................................................................................................................ 78
Ink Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 78
Check Ink Levels ................................................................................................................................ 79
Disabling Special Offers with Windows ......................................................................................... 80
Purchase Epson Ink ........................................................................................................................... 82
Ink Bottle Part Numbers................................................................................................................. 82
Refilling the Ink Tanks ........................................................................................................................ 82
Adjusting Print Quality.............................................................................................................................. 86
Print Head Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 86
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................... 86
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons..................................................................... 86
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility........................................................................ 88
Print Head Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 89
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons.................................................................. 90
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility..................................................................... 90
Print Head Alignment..................................................................................................................... 93
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility ...................................................................... 93
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Power Ink Flushing............................................................................................................................. 95
Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility...................................................................................... 96
Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................... 97
Checking the Number of Sheets......................................................................................................... 98
Checking the Sheet Counter - Windows ........................................................................................ 98
Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac................................................................................................ 99
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 101
Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 101
Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................................... 101
Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 106
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 106
Product Light Status ......................................................................................................................... 107
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 109
Resetting Network Settings .............................................................................................................. 109
Solving Setup Problems ................................................................................................................... 110
Noise After Filling the Ink............................................................................................................. 110
Software Installation Problems .................................................................................................... 110
USB Connection Problems.......................................................................................................... 111
Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 111
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 111
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 112
Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window ....................................................................... 113
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 114
Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 115
Solving Copying Problems ............................................................................................................... 116
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 116
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 117
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 117
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 117
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product ..................................................................................... 118
Paper Ejection Problems ............................................................................................................. 121
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 121
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 121
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Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar ................................................................... 122
Printing is Slow ............................................................................................................................ 123
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 124
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 124
Too Many Copies Print ................................................................................................................ 125
Blank Pages Print ........................................................................................................................ 125
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 125
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 126
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 126
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 127
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 127
White or Dark Lines in Printout .................................................................................................... 127
Blurry or Smeared Printout .......................................................................................................... 128
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps ............................................................................................. 130
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 131
Incorrect Colors ........................................................................................................................... 132
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 133
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 133
Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................................................................................................... 133
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 134
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 135
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 135
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked ................................................................................ 135
Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 136
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 136
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 136
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 137
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 137
Image is Scanned Upside-Down ................................................................................................. 137
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 138
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview ..................................................................... 138
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 138
Uninstall Your Product Software....................................................................................................... 139
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Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 139
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac............................................................................................ 140
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 141
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 143
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 143
Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 144
Scanning Specifications ................................................................................................................... 144
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 145
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 146
Ink Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 147
Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 148
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 148
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 149
Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 149
Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 149
Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 150
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 151
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 151
General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 151
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 153
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 153
Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ............................................................................................... 154
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 157
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 158
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 158
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 159
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products ............................................... 159
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 159
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ET-2600 User's Guide
Welcome to the ET-2600 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.
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Your Ink Tank System
You should visually check the ink levels in the product's ink tanks regularly.
Caution: If the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank, fill it to the upper line on the ink tank.
Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the
product.
To refill the ink tanks, click the link below.
Related topics
Refilling Ink
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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
The Power Off and Sleep Timers
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
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
Parent topic: Product Basics
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
1 The WiFi light
The left side of the WiFi light turns solid green when the product is connected to a wireless
network and flashes when the product is communicating over a network. The right side flashes
orange if a problem occurs with the product's wireless network connection. Both sides flash
alternately or simultaneously while the product is setting up a connection with a wireless network.
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The power button and the power light
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3 The Wi-Fi button
4 The network status button
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The B&W copy button
6 The color copy button
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The stop button
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The ink light
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The paper light
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Scan to PDF by pressing the B&W copy button and the color copy button simultaneously
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
Adjusting Control Panel Position
You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to use.
• To raise the control panel, lift it up from the bottom.
• To lower the control panel, squeeze the release bar and gently push the panel down.
Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage
your product.
Parent topic: Using the Control Panel
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Product Parts Locations
See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Top
Product Parts - Inside
Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
Product Parts - Top
1 Edge guide
2 Sheet feeder
3 Paper support
4 Feeder guard
5 Control panel
6 Output tray
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7 Paper stopper
1 Document cover
2 Scanner glass
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Inside
1 Scanner unit
2 Ink tank unit
3 Ink tanks
4 Print head in home position
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Back
1 AC inlet
2 USB port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
The Power Off and Sleep Timers
The product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You can
adjust the time period before power management begins, but increasing the time reduces the product's
energy efficiency.
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac
Parent topic: Product Basics
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode or
turns off automatically.
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1. Make sure your product is turned on.
2. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
3. Select Printer Settings.
4. Click the Maintenance tab.
5. Click the Printer and Option Information button.
You see this screen:
6. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in
use as the Power Off Timer setting.
7. Click Send.
8. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
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9. Click Send.
10. Click OK to close the open program windows.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac
You can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode or
turns off automatically.
1. Make sure your product is turned on.
2. In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or
Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select
Open Printer Utility.
3. Select Printer Settings.
You see this window:
4. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in
use as the Power Off Timer setting.
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5. Select the time period you want before the product goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
6. Click Apply.
7. Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep Timers
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to print and scan documents, photos, emails, and web pages
from your home, office, or even across the globe.
Print from anywhere with these Epson Connect solutions:
• Epson Email Print
• Epson iPrint Mobile App
• Epson Remote Print
Scan and send a file as an email or upload it to an online service directly from your Epson product with
the Epson iPrint Mobile App.
Using Epson Email Print
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
Using Epson Remote Print
Using Fire OS Printing
Parent topic: Product Basics
Using Epson Email Print
With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone,
tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a
PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product. Both the email and the
attachments will print automatically.
1. Connect your product to your network. See the link below.
2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit
epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.jm/connect (Caribbean) to
learn more about Email Print, create your Epson Connect account, and register your product to the
Epson Connect service.
3. Now you are ready to send and print emails to your product's Email Print address.
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Note: Go to epsonconnect.com and log into your Epson connect account to personalize your product's
email, adjust print settings, and set up other Epson Connect services.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
Use this free Apple and Android app to print and scan with networked Epson products. Epson iPrint lets
you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can
scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box,
Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.
1. Connect your product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2. Visit epson.com/connect (U.S), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or epson.com.jm/connect (Caribbean)
to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile device.
3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network as your product.
5. Open Epson iPrint and select your Epson product.
Now you are ready to print or scan with your mobile device and your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
Related topics
Wi-Fi Networking
Using Epson Remote Print
With Epson Remote Print software, you can print from your laptop or desktop computer to an Epson
Email-enabled product anywhere in the world.
1. Connect your Epson product to your wireless network. See the link below.
2. If you did not already set up an Epson Connect account when you installed your product software,
visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your product to the Epson Connect
service.
Note: Make a note of your product's email address.
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