User's Guide - L380

L380 User's Guide

ContentsL380 User's Guide . 9Product Basics .Control Panel Buttons and Lights .Product Parts Locations .Product Parts - Top.Product Parts - Inside .Product Parts - Back.The Power Off and Sleep Timers .Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows .Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac.101010111314141516Loading Paper .Loading Paper for Documents .Loading Paper for Photos .Loading Envelopes .Paper Loading Capacity .Available Epson Papers .Paper or Media Type Settings .18182123262727Placing Originals on the Product . 29Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass . 29Copying . 31Copying Documents or Photos. 31Printing from a Computer .Printing with Windows .Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows .Print Quality Options - Windows .Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows.Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows .Double-sided Printing Options - Windows.Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows .Custom Color Correction Options - Windows.3323233353535373840

Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows.Header/Footer Settings - Windows .Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows.Selecting Extended Settings - Windows .Extended Settings - Windows .Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows.Checking Print Status - Windows .Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens .Changing Automatic Update Options .Printing on a Mac .Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac .Print Quality Options - Mac .Print Options - Mac .Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac .Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac.Sizing Printed Images - Mac .Managing Color - Mac .Color Matching and Color Options - Mac .Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac .Checking Print Status - Mac.Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac .Printing Preferences - Mac.Cancelling Printing Using a Product 36464Scanning .Starting a Scan.Starting a Scan Using the Product Buttons.Changing Default Scan Job Settings .Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon .Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program.Scanning in Epson Scan 2 .Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab .Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab .6565656566687073734

Image Format Options. 74Refilling Ink .Ink Safety Precautions .Check Ink Levels .Disabling Special Offers with Windows .Purchase Epson Ink .Ink Bottle Part Numbers.Refilling the Ink Tanks .76767778808080Adjusting Print Quality.Print Head Maintenance.Print Head Nozzle Check.Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Buttons .Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility .Print Head Cleaning .Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons.Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility.Power Ink Flushing .Flushing the Ink Tubes Using a Computer Utility .Print Head Alignment .Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility.Cleaning the Paper Path .Checking the Number of Sheets.Checking the Sheet Counter - Windows .Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac.86868686888990909393959597989899Cleaning and Transporting Your Product . 101Cleaning Your Product . 101Transporting Your Product . 101Solving Problems .Checking for Software Updates.Product Light Status .Running a Product Check .Solving Setup Problems .5105105106107108

Noise After Filling the Ink .Software Installation Problems .USB Connection Problems.Solving Copying Problems .Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.Copies are Cut Off .Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While.Solving Paper Problems.Paper Feeding Problems.Paper Jam Problems .Paper Ejection Problems .Solving Problems Printing from a Computer.Nothing Prints .Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar .Printing is Slow .Solving Page Layout and Content Problems .Inverted Image.Too Many Copies Print .Blank Pages Print .Incorrect Margins on Printout.Incorrect Characters Print.Incorrect Image Size or Position .Slanted Printout .Solving Print Quality Problems .White or Dark Lines in Printout .Blurry or Smeared Printout .Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps .Grainy Printout.Incorrect Colors .Solving Scanning Problems .Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly .Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 .Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems 6

Image Consists of a Few Dots Only.Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images.Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked .Image is Distorted or Blurry .Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges .Image is Too Dark .Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image .Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors.Scanned Image Edges are Cropped .Uninstall Your Product Software.Uninstalling Product Software - Windows .Uninstalling Product Software - Mac.Where to Get hnical Specifications .Windows System Requirements .Mac System Requirements .Paper Specifications .Printable Area Specifications .Scanning Specifications .Ink Specifications .Dimension Specifications .Electrical Specifications .Environmental Specifications .Interface Specifications .135135135136137138139140140141141Notices . 142FCC Compliance Statement. 142Trademarks . 143Copyright Notice. 143A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials. 144Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products . 144Copyright Attribution . 1447

L380 User's GuideWelcome to the L380 User's Guide.For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.9

Product BasicsSee these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.Control Panel Buttons and LightsProduct Parts LocationsThe Power Off and Sleep TimersControl Panel Buttons and Lights1Thepower button and the2TheB&W copy button3Thecolor copy button4The5Scan by pressing the6Thepaper light7Theink lightpower lightstop buttonB&W copy button and theParent topic: Product BasicsProduct Parts LocationsSee these sections to identify the parts on your product.Product Parts - TopProduct Parts - Inside10color copy button simultaneously

Product Parts - BackParent topic: Product BasicsProduct Parts - Top1Edge guide2Sheet feeder3Paper support and extension4Feeder guard5Output tray11

6Control panel1Document cover2Scanner glassParent topic: Product Parts Locations12

Product Parts - Inside1Scanner unit2Ink tubes3Ink tank unit4Ink tanks5Print head in home positionParent topic: Product Parts Locations13

Product Parts - Back1AC inlet2USB portParent topic: Product Parts LocationsThe Power Off and Sleep TimersThe product enters sleep mode or turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time. You canadjust the time period before power management begins, but increasing the time reduces the product'senergy efficiency.Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - WindowsChanging the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - MacParent topic: Product Basics14

Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - WindowsYou can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode orturns off automatically.1. Make sure your product is turned on.2. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click theicon for your product in the right side of theWindows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click.3. Select Printer Settings.4. Click the Maintenance tab.5. Click the Printer and Option Information button.You see this screen:15

6. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not inuse 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.9. Click Send.10. Click OK to close the open program windows.Parent topic: The Power Off and Sleep TimersChanging the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings - MacYou can use the printer software to change the time period before the product enters sleep mode orturns 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, orPrinters & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and selectOpen Printer Utility.3. Select Printer Settings.16

You see this window:4. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not inuse as the Power Off Timer setting.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 Timers17

Loading PaperBefore you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.Loading Paper for DocumentsLoading Paper for PhotosLoading EnvelopesPaper Loading CapacityAvailable Epson PapersPaper or Media Type SettingsLoading Paper for DocumentsYou can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.1. Flip the feeder guard forward.2. Pull up the paper support and its extension.18

3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper.Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed.4. Slide the edge guide left.19

5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you areinserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.7. Flip the feeder guard back.Always follow these paper loading guidelines: Load only the recommended number of sheets. Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces. Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first. Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.20

Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions. If you use paper with binder holes, load only one sheet at a time. Make sure the holes are only on thesides of the paper; do not load paper with holes at the top or bottom.Parent topic: Loading PaperRelated referencesPaper Loading CapacityLoading Paper for PhotosYou can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.1. Flip the feeder guard forward.2. Pull up the paper support and its extension.3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper.21

4. Slide the edge guide left.5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you areinserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.22

6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.7. Flip the feeder guard back.Always follow these paper loading guidelines: Load only the recommended number of sheets. Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your photo faces. Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide. Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.Parent topic: Loading PaperRelated referencesPaper Loading CapacityLoading EnvelopesYou can print on plain paper envelopes in this size: No. 10 (4.1 9.5 inches [105 241 mm]).23

1. Flip the feeder guard forward.2. Pull up the paper support and its extension.3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper.24

4. Slide the edge guide left.5. Load up to 10 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left.6. Slide the edge guide against the envelopes, but not too tightly.7. Flip the feeder guard back.25