Epson WF-2960DWF Printer Manual

PDF manual

246 pages

English

Brief summary:

1. General Description

• The Epson WF-2960DWF is an all-in-one inkjet printer designed for small offices and home use.

• It supports printing, copying, scanning, and faxing in a single device.

• It offers wireless, Ethernet, USB, and Wi-Fi Direct connectivity.

• Automatic double-sided printing and an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) are included.

2. Main Functions

• Printing from Windows, macOS, smartphones, tablets, and cloud services.

• Copying in color or black and white, including double-sided copies.

• Scanning documents to a computer, cloud services, or smart devices in PDF or JPEG format.

• Sending and receiving faxes directly from the printer or from a computer.

• Multi-page scanning and copying using the ADF

3. Paper Handling

• Supports common paper sizes such as A4, Letter, envelopes, and photo paper.

• Correct paper size and paper type must be selected on the control panel to avoid printing errors.

• Certain paper types are not supported, including damaged, very thick, or special media

4. Control Panel

• Touchscreen interface used to access printer functions.

• Provides direct access to copy, scan, fax, maintenance, and settings menus.

• Displays ink levels, maintenance box status, and network connection status.

• Network icons indicate Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi Direct connection and signal strength.

5. Maintenance

• Print head cleaning is required when print quality issues such as lines or missing colors occur.

• Print head alignment improves blurry or misaligned prints.

• The maintenance box collects excess ink and must be replaced when prompted.

• The use of genuine Epson ink cartridges is recommended for optimal performance.

6. Safety and Best Practices

• Always turn off the printer using the power button before unplugging it.

• Avoid tilting the printer during transport to prevent ink leakage.

• Regularly clean the scanner glass and ADF to ensure scan quality.

• Clear all personal data before disposing of or transferring the printer.

Common Errors & Solutions

1. Printer does not print

Cause: Incorrect connection, offline status, or empty ink cartridges
Solution:

• Check Wi-Fi/Ethernet connection

• Make sure the printer is set as default

• Replace or reseat ink cartridges

2. Paper jams frequently

Cause: Incorrect paper type, overloaded tray, curled paper
Solution:

• Use supported paper types only

• Do not overload the paper cassette

• Fan and straighten paper before loading

3. Poor print quality (lines, faded colors)

Cause: Clogged print head or low ink
Solution:

• Run a nozzle check

• Perform print head cleaning

• Align the print head if necessary

4. Scanner does not work

Cause: Driver issue or incorrect placement of originals
Solution:

• Reinstall Epson Scan 2

• Place originals correctly on the glass or ADF

5. Cannot connect to Wi-Fi

Cause: Wrong password or weak signal
Solution:

• Reconfigure Wi-Fi settings from the control panel

• Move the printer closer to the router

• Print a network status report

6. Fax not sending or receiving

Cause: Incorrect phone line connection or settings
Solution:

• Check LINE port connection

• Verify fax settings and phone number format