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Epson XP-520 manual Adjusting Print Quality 191, 204, Solving Problems 207

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Adjusting Print Quality	191
Print Head Maintenance	191
Print Head Nozzle Check	191
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel	191
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility	193
Print Head Cleaning	195
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel	196
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility	197
Print Head Alignment	199
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel	199
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility	201
Cleaning the Paper Path	203
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product	204
Cleaning Your Product	204
Transporting Your Product	204
Solving Problems	207
Checking for Software Updates	207
Product Status Messages	208
Running a Product Check	210
Resetting Control Panel Defaults	212
Solving Setup Problems	212
Noise After Ink Installation	213
Software Installation Problems	213
Control Panel Setup Problems	213
Solving Network Problems	214
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point	214
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network	215
Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window	216
Cannot Print Over a Network	216
Cannot Scan Over a Network	217
Solving Copying Problems	218
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies	219
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While	219

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Epson XP-520 manual Adjusting Print Quality 191, 204, Solving Problems 207

Contents

XP-520 Users Guide Page Contents Loading Paper Placing Originals on the ProductCopying Printing from a ComputerScanning 100 Page Using Memory Cards With Your Product 164 Replacing Ink Cartridges 177204 Adjusting Print Quality 191Solving Problems 207 Page Technical Specifications 247 256Page Page XP-520 Users Guide Parent topic Product Basics Using the Control PanelControl Panel Buttons and Lights Using the LCD Screen Changing LCD Screen Language Adjusting Control Panel PositionTurning On Quiet Mode Product Parts Locations Product Parts FrontParent topic Product Parts Locations Product Parts Inside Product Parts Back USB portPower Off and Sleep Timers Changing the Power Off Timer Setting from the Control PanelChanging the Sleep Timer Setting from the Control Panel Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings Windows Select Printer Settings Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings OS Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using Epson Email PrintUsing the Epson iPrint Mobile App Related topicsUsing AirPrint Using Epson Remote PrintUsing Google Cloud Print Parent topic Product Basics Related tasksSetting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook Click Add Device Wi-Fi Networking Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode SetupSelecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel Page Peer-to-peer mode Wi-Fi Direct Mode SetupAccess point mode Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode Page Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Using WPS to Connect to a NetworkPrinting a Network Status Sheet Accessing the Web Config Utility Changing or Updating Network ConnectionsDisabling Wi-Fi Features Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi ConnectionConnecting to a New Wi-Fi Router Parent topic Changing or Updating Network Connections Loading Paper Loading PaperPage Page Page Parent topic Loading Paper Related references Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source Control Panel Parent topic Loading PaperPaper type Load up to this many sheets Turning Off the Paper Setting AlertPaper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Borderless Paper Sizes Borderless Paper Type CompatibilityBorderless Paper Types Paper or Media Type Settings For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type settingParent topic Loading Paper Placing Originals on the Product Placing Originals on the Scanner GlassParent topic Placing Originals on the Product Copying Copying Documents or PhotosParent topic Copying Related references Paper type loaded Paper Type setting Paper Type Settings CopyingPaper Size Settings Copying Copying Options Page Copying and Restoring Photos Parent topic Copying Related references Selecting Basic Print Settings Windows Printing with WindowsPage Related references Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings Windows Page Page Double-sided Printing Options Windows Print Density Adjustments Windows Binding Edge OptionsBinding Margin Options StartSelecting Additional Layout and Print Options Windows Page Fix Photo Custom Color Correction Options WindowsColor Controls No Color Adjustment Image Options and Additional Settings WindowsAdditional Settings Options Rotate 180º Header/Footer Settings WindowsSelecting a Printing Preset Windows Click the Main or More Options tabParent topic Printing with Windows Selecting Extended Settings Windows Click the Extended Settings buttonExtended Settings Windows Enable Epson Status MonitorShow Progress Meter Check Paper Width Before PrintingPrinting Your Document or Photo Windows Related tasks Selecting Default Print Settings Windows Checking Print Status WindowsChanging the Language of the Printer Software Screens Changing Automatic Update Options Select Software Update SettingsPrinting with OS Selecting Basic Print Settings OS Page Page Related references Print Quality Settings OS Fast EconomyEconomy NormalSelecting Page Setup Settings OS Selecting Print Layout Options OS Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings OS Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments Mac OS Adjustments Print Density Managing Color OSTwo-sided Printing Options Long-Edge binding Short-Edge bindingColorSync Color Matching Settings Epson Color ControlsColor Matching and Color Options OS Color Options Settings Manual Settings Off No Color AdjustmentSelecting Printing Preferences OS Select Driver or OptionsQuiet Mode Printing Preferences OSPermit temporary black printing High Speed PrintingChecking Print Status OS Printing Your Document or Photo OSEstablish bidirectional communication OS X 10.8/10.9 Cancelling Printing Using a Product ButtonOS X 10.6/10.7 Parent topic Scanning Related tasks Starting a Scan Using the Product Control PanelStarting a Scan 101 Scan to Memory Card Options JPG for photosClick Make Job Settings Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan IconChanging Default Scan Button Settings 104 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Select your product You see an Epson Scan window like this Selecting Epson Scan Settings Scan ModesSelecting the Scan Mode Scanning in Full Auto ModeYou see this window 110 Scanning in Home Mode Available Image Adjustments Full Auto ModeDust Removal Color Restoration112 Related concepts Selecting a Scan Area Home Mode 115 116 Available Image Adjustments Home Mode DescreeningSelecting a Scan Size Home Mode Backlight CorrectionText Enhancement Auto Area Segmentation119 120 Scanning in Office Mode Selecting a Scan Area Office Mode 123 Available Image Adjustments Office Mode Unsharp MaskScanning in Professional Mode Color Enhance126 127 Available Image Types Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Area Professional ModeBit Color Color Smoothing129 130 Available Image Adjustments Professional Mode Histogram Adjustment Auto ExposureTone Correction SaturationSelecting a Scan Size Professional Mode 134 135 Scan Resolution Guidelines Image Preview GuidelinesThumbnail preview Normal preview137 Selecting Scan File Settings Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings File Formats Bitmap *.bmpJpeg *.jpg Multi-TIFF *.tifScanning with OS X Using Image Capture 141 Image Correction Available Scan Settings OS X Image CaptureScanning Special Projects Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan144 Uploading Scanned Images to Facebook 146 Uploading Scanned Images to Picasa 148 Uploading Scanned Images to Evernote 150 Uploading Scanned Images to SugarSync 152 Uploading Scanned Images to a Web Folder 154 Uploading Scanned Images to Email Saving Scanned Images to a Folder Epson Jpeg File Settings Setting Description Image Quality OptionsEmbed ICC Profile Setting Description EncodingEpson Tiff and Multi-TIFF File Settings Setting Description Byte Order Compression160 161 Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan 163 Using Memory Cards With Your Product Inserting a Memory CardFile format Memory Card File SpecificationsMemory Card Types Printing from a Memory Card Removing a Memory CardViewing and Printing Photos Viewing and Printing PhotosPrint Setting Options Memory Card Print settings Available Description Options Paper Type Quality DraftExpansion Standard DatePrinting Photo Layouts From a Memory Card 171 Photo Layout Options Picture PackageUp, 4-up, 8-up, or 20-up Upper ½ or Lower ½Printing Photo Greeting Cards Jewel IndexCreating and Printing a Greeting Card Template Select Print Photo Greeting Card and press the OK buttonPrinting a Greeting Card from a Template Transferring Photos on a Memory Card Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer Check Cartridge Status Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD ScreenChecking Cartridge Status with Windows 179 180 Checking Cartridge Status with OS Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge Part NumbersRemoving and Installing Ink Cartridges Ink color Part number Standard-capacity High-capacity184 185 186 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Printing with Expended Color Cartridges Windows Printing with Expended Color Cartridges OSSelect On as the Permit temporary black printing setting Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head MaintenanceChecking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 192 Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility194 Print Head Cleaning Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Select Head CleaningPrint head is clean Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Print Head Alignment200 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Select Print Head AlignmentParent topic Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Cleaning Your Product Transporting Your Product205 Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Solving Problems Checking for Software UpdatesLCD code Condition/solution Product Status MessagesYour computer and follow the on-screen instructions Running a Product Check 211 Resetting Control Panel Defaults Solving Setup ProblemsControl Panel Setup Problems Noise After Ink InstallationSoftware Installation Problems Solving Network Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access PointNetwork Software Cannot Find Product on a Network Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window Cannot Print Over a NetworkCannot Scan Over a Network Solving Copying Problems Solving Paper Problems Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a WhilePaper Feeding Problems Product Makes Noise, But Nothing CopiesPaper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product 222 Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer 224 Nothing Prints Solving Problems Printing from a ComputerPaper Ejection Problems Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar Error After Cartridge Replacement Printing is SlowSolving Page Layout and Content Problems Always Spool RAW Datatype Rendering Mode Print as BitmapBlank Pages Print Inverted ImageToo Many Copies Print Incorrect Margins on Printout Border Appears on Borderless PrintsIncorrect Characters Print Incorrect Image Size or PositionSolving Print Quality Problems Slanted PrintoutWhite or Dark Lines in Printout Blurry or Smeared PrintoutFaint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Incorrect Colors Cannot Start Epson Scan Solving Scanning ProblemsScanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Image Consists of a Few Dots Only Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned ImagesStraight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked Image is Distorted or BlurryImage Colors are Patchy at the Edges Image is Too DarkBrightness Histogram Adjustment Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned ImageRipple Patterns Appear in an Image Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original ColorsScanned Image Edges are Cropped Solving Memory Card ProblemsScan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card or Device Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a SlotCannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card or Device When to Uninstall Your Product Software Uninstalling Product Software WindowsClick Uninstall Uninstalling Product Software OSWindows 8.x Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall Internet Support Speak to a Support Representative Where to Get HelpPurchase Supplies and Accessories Technical Specifications Windows System RequirementsScanning Specifications OS X System RequirementsPaper Specifications Printable Area SpecificationsWeight Color depthSingle sheets normal printing Single sheets borderless printingInk Cartridge Specifications EnvelopesColor Cartridge lifeCompatible types/Maximum capacities Voltage requirements Memory Card SpecificationsTemperature Environmental Specifications Dimension SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Safety and Approvals Specifications Interface SpecificationsNetwork Interface Specifications Canada General Product Safety Instructions 257 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Parent topic NoticesLCD Screen Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety InstructionsFCC Compliance Statement For United States UsersFor Canadian Users Software 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