Epson SC-p400 series User Manual

About Epson Easy Photo Print
Epson Easy Photo Print allows you to easily print photos
in a variety of layouts. You can correct or adjust images
while viewing the print preview. You can also add
frames to photos and then print. See the help provided
with the software for details on usage.
Note:
You need to install the printer driver to use this software.
Starting in Windows
❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8
Enter the software name in the search charm, and
then select the icon displayed.
❏ Except for Windows 8.1/Windows 8
Click the start button, and then select All Programs
(or Programs) - Epson Software - Easy Photo
Print.
Starting in Mac OS X
Select Go - Applications - Epson Software - Easy Photo
Print.
About Epson Print CD
Epson Print CD allows you to design labels for music,
photo, or movie CDs and DVDs and print them directly
on the discs. You can also print jackets for CD and DVD
cases. See the help provided with the software for details
on usage.
Note:
You need to install the printer driver to use this software.
Starting in Windows
❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8
Enter the software name in the search charm, and
then select the icon displayed.
❏ Except for Windows 8.1/Windows 8
Click the start button, and then select All Programs
(or Programs) - Epson Software - Print CD.
Starting in Mac OS X
Select Go - Applications - Epson Software - Print CD -
Print CD.
SC-P400 Series User's Guide
Introduction
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Epson SC-p400 series Specifications

General

Color Printing	Yes
Printer Type	Inkjet
Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 dpi
Maximum Paper Size	A3+
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, macOS
Number of Nozzles	180 per color
Minimum Droplet Size	3.5 pl
Paper Formats	A3+, A3, A4, Letter, Legal
Ink Colors	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Display	2.7" color LCD

Summary

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

General safety instructions for using the printer.

Warnings, Cautions, and Tips

Important notes, warnings, and cautionary advice.

Basic Printer Operations

Loading Cut Sheets

Step-by-step guide on how to load cut sheet paper into the printer.

Loading Paper into Auto Sheet Feeder

Instructions for loading paper using the printer's auto sheet feeder.

Loading Fine Art Media

Guide for loading specialized fine art paper using the rear feed.

Loading Thick Paper

Instructions for loading thicker paper types into the printer.

Roll Paper Loading and Removal

Detailed steps for loading and removing roll paper from the printer.

Loading and Removing CDs/DVDs

Guide for printing on CDs and DVDs using the special tray.

Basic Printing Methods

Printing from Windows

Step-by-step guide for printing from a Windows computer.

Printing from Mac OS X

Step-by-step guide for printing from a Mac OS X computer.

Canceling Prints (Windows)

How to cancel a print job sent from a Windows computer.

Canceling Prints (Mac OS X)

How to cancel a print job sent from a Mac OS X computer.

Canceling Prints via Control Panel

How to cancel a print job directly from the printer's control panel.

Using the Printer Driver (Windows)

Accessing Printer Driver Settings

Methods to open and display the printer driver settings window.

Customizing the Printer Driver

Saving Custom Settings

How to save and recall custom printer driver configurations.

Printer Driver Utility Tab Functions

Nozzle Check Function

How to print a nozzle check pattern to diagnose print head issues.

Head Cleaning Function

How to perform head cleaning to resolve print quality problems.

Print Head Alignment Function

How to correct print head misalignment for better quality.

Uninstalling the Printer Driver (Windows)

Using the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)

Accessing Mac OS X Driver Settings

How to display the printer driver settings on Mac OS X.

Epson Printer Utility 4

Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions

Nozzle Check (Mac OS X)

Head Cleaning (Mac OS X)

Print Head Alignment (Mac OS X)

Uninstalling the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)

Borderless Printing

Setting Procedures for Borderless Printing

Borderless Printing Settings (Mac OS X)

Enlarged/Reduced Printing

Fit to Page/Scale to Fit Settings

Custom Scale Setting

Custom Scale Settings (Mac OS X)

Multi-Page Printing

Manual Double-Sided Printing (Windows)

Double-Sided Printing Procedures

Poster Printing (Windows)

Poster Printing Procedures

Custom Paper Sizes

Custom Paper Size Settings (Windows)

Custom Paper Size Settings (Mac OS X)

Banner Printing (Roll Paper)

Banner Printing Settings (Windows)

Layout Manager (Windows)

Layout Manager Printing Procedures

Color Management Printing

About Color Management

Color Management Print Settings

Overview of methods for setting color management for printing.

Setting Color Management Profiles

Color Management via Applications

Configuring color management within specific applications.

Color Management via Printer Driver

How to perform color management using the printer driver.

Host ICM Color Management (Windows)

Using Host ICM for color management in Windows.

ColorSync Color Management (Mac OS X)

Using ColorSync for color management in Mac OS X.

Driver ICM Color Management (Windows)

Settings for Driver ICM when using color-managed applications.

Printer Maintenance

Adjusting the Print Head

How to adjust the print head for optimal print quality.

Checking for Clogged Nozzles

How to perform a nozzle check to identify clogged nozzles.

Ink Density Optimization

Print Head Alignment

How to perform print head alignment to correct misalignment.

Nozzle Check Procedure

Detailed steps for performing a nozzle check from computer and control panel.

Head Cleaning Procedure

Detailed steps for performing head cleaning from computer and control panel.

Ink Density Optimization

Correcting Print Misalignment

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Ink Cartridge Product Numbers

List of product numbers for compatible ink cartridges.

How to Replace Ink Cartridges

Step-by-step guide on replacing ink cartridges.

Cleaning the Printer

Cleaning the Printer Interior

Problem Solver

Printer Lights Status

Explanation of printer light indicators and their meanings.

Normal Operation Status

Status indicators during normal printer operation.

Network Light Status

Status indicators for network connectivity.

Error Indicators

Troubleshooting errors based on ink and paper lights.

Ink-Related Errors

Solutions for errors indicated by the ink light.

Paper-Related Errors

Solutions for errors indicated by the paper light.

Paper Light Errors

Solutions for errors indicated by flashing paper light.

Network-Related Errors

Troubleshooting network connection errors.

Other Error Indicators

Solutions for unrecoverable errors indicated by multiple lights.

Ink Pad Service Life Errors

Error indicating ink pads are at the end of their service life.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Printer Not Working Troubleshooting

Steps to resolve issues when the printer does not turn on or print.

Cannot Print Troubleshooting

Steps to diagnose printing problems when the printer seems functional.

Cannot Print from Driver Troubleshooting

Solutions for printing issues related to the printer driver or connection.

Network Printing Issues

Troubleshooting network printing connectivity problems.

Printer Error Status

Checking printer error indicators and status.

Printer Stops Printing Troubleshooting

How to resume printing if the printer has paused or stopped.

Printing Paused (Mac OS X)

How to check and resume paused print jobs on Mac OS X.

Unlisted Problem Diagnosis

Steps to diagnose problems not covered in the manual.

Printing Sound, No Output Troubleshooting

Diagnosing issues where the printer runs but produces no output.

Print Quality Issues

Poor Print Quality Diagnosis

Troubleshooting steps for various print quality problems.

Print Positioning Issues

Troubleshooting issues with print placement on the paper.

Misaligned Vertical Ruled Lines

Diagnosing and fixing vertical ruled line misalignment.

Scuffed or Soiled Print Surface

Troubleshooting issues with print surface damage.

Paper Creasing Issues

Reasons for paper creasing and how to prevent it.

Excessive Ink Firing

Troubleshooting issues with too much ink being applied to the paper.

Borderless Printing Margins

Reasons for margins appearing during borderless printing.

Paper Feed or Eject Issues

Troubleshooting problems with paper not feeding or ejecting correctly.

Paper Jams (Auto Sheet Feeder)

Paper Jams (Fine Art Media)

Paper Jams (Thick Paper, CD/DVD)

Paper Jams (Roll Paper)

Other Printing Issues

Rapid Color Ink Consumption

Transporting the Printer

Preparing Printer for Transport

Printer Specifications Table

Printer Specifications Details

Detailed technical specifications of the printer.

Electrical Specifications

Network Specifications

Where To Get Help

Technical Support Web Site

Contacting Epson Support

Information for Epson Support Contact