Contents

Contents
WF-8590 User's Guide
Product Basics
- Using the Control Panel
  - Control Panel Buttons and Lights
    - Status Icon Information
    - Status Button Information
  - Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel
    - Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
    - Using Presets
  - Setting User Feature Restrictions (Access Control)
  - Changing LCD Screen Language
  - Adjusting Control Panel Sounds
  - Adjusting the Screen Brightness
  - Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting
  - Preventing PC Connection via USB
- Product Parts Locations
  - Product Parts - Front
  - Product Parts - Inside
  - Product Parts - Back
- Checking for Software Updates
- Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings
  - Changing the Eco Mode Settings
  - Changing the Sleep Timer Settings
  - Changing the Power Off Timer Settings
- Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
  - Using Epson Email Print
  - Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App
  - Using Epson Remote Print
  - Using Epson Scan to Cloud
- Using AirPrint
- Using Google Cloud Print
  - Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
- Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
  - Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
- Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
  - Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
  - Using WPS to Connect to a Network
- Printing a Network Status Sheet
- Changing or Updating Network Connections
  - Accessing the Web Config Utility
  - Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection
  - Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection
  - Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
  - Configuring Email Server Settings
  - Disabling Wi-Fi Features
Enabling Epson Universal Print Driver (PCL) or PostScript Printing
- Installing the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows
- Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
- Installing the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X
- Selecting PDL (Page Description Language) Settings
  - PDL Print Configuration Options
- Selecting Printer Language and Interface Settings
  - Printer Language and Interface Options
- Printing a PS3 (PostScript) Status Sheet
Loading Paper
- Loading Paper in the Cassette
- Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Paper Feed Slot
- Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot
- Paper Loading Capacity
- Available Epson Papers
- Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software
- Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
  - Paper Type Settings - Control Panel
- Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator
  - Selecting the Default Printer Settings
    - Paper Source Settings Options
  - Setting the Universal Print Settings
    - Universal Print Settings Options
- Installing the Optional Cabinet and Paper Cassettes
  - Installing the Optional Cabinet
  - Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Units
    - Enabling the Optional Paper Cassettes - Windows
    - Enabling the Optional Paper Cassettes - OS X
Placing Originals on the Product
- Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
- Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder
Copying
- Copying Documents or Photos
- Copying Options
Printing from a Computer
- Printing with Windows
  - Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
    - Paper Source Options - Windows
    - Print Quality Options - Windows
    - Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
  - Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
    - Double-sided Printing Options - Windows
    - Print Density Adjustments - Windows
  - Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
    - Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
    - 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
  - Locking Printer Settings - Windows
    - Locked Setting Options
  - Entering a User ID and Password for Printing
  - Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
    - Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
  - Changing Automatic Update Options
- Printing with OS X
  - Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
    - Paper Source Options - OS X
    - Print Quality Options - OS X
    - Print Options - OS X
  - Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X
  - Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X
  - Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X
    - Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X
  - Managing Color - OS X
    - Color Matching and Color Options - OS X
  - Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X
    - Printing Preferences - OS X
  - Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X
    - Checking Print Status - OS X
- Printing with the Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows
  - Synchronizing Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows
  - Selecting Basic Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows
  - Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows
  - Selecting Maintenance Options - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows
    - Extended Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows
  - Selecting Default Print Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows
  - Locking Printer Settings - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows
    - Epson Universal Print Driver Locked Setting Options
  - Adding Network Printers - Epson Universal Print Driver - Windows
- Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - Windows
  - Enabling the Optional Paper Cassettes - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
  - Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
  - Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
  - Selecting Default Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - Windows
- Printing with the PostScript (PS3) Printer Software - OS X
  - Enabling the Optional Paper Cassettes - PostScript Printer Software - OS X
  - Selecting Basic Print Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X
  - Selecting Page Setup Settings - PostScript Printer Software - OS X
  - Selecting Print Layout Options - PostScript Printer Software - OS X
  - Sizing Printed Images - PostScript Printer Software - OS X
  - Managing Color - PostScript Printer Software - OS X
  - Printing Your Document or Photo - PostScript Printer Software - OS X
    - Checking Print Status - PostScript Printer Software - OS X
- Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
Scanning
- Starting a Scan
  - Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
    - Scanning to Email
    - Scanning to a Network Folder or FTP Server
    - Control Panel Scanning Options
    - Creating Contacts for Scanning
    - Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs
  - Starting a Scan with Document Capture Pro or Document Capture
  - Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon
  - Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
- Selecting Epson Scan Settings
  - Scan Modes
  - Selecting the Scan Mode
  - Scanning in Office Mode
    - Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode
    - Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode
    - Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode
  - Scanning in Professional Mode
    - Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode
    - Available Image Types - Professional Mode
    - Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode
    - Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode
    - Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode
  - Image Preview Guidelines
  - Scan Resolution Guidelines
  - Selecting Scan File Settings
    - Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings
- Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture
  - Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture
- Scanning Special Projects
  - Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service
  - Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files
- Entering a User ID and Password for Scanning - Windows
Faxing
- Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine
- Setting Up Fax Features
  - Setting Up Basic Fax Features
    - Selecting Your Country or Region
    - Selecting the Date and Time
    - Using the Fax Setup Wizard
    - Selecting the Line Type
    - Setting the Number of Rings to Answer
  - Selecting Advanced Fax Settings
    - User Default Settings - Fax
    - Send Settings - Fax
    - Receive Settings - Fax
    - Output Settings - Fax
    - Basic Settings - Fax
    - Security Settings - Fax
  - Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows
  - Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - OS X
- Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups
  - Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel
    - Creating a Contact
    - Editing or Deleting a Contact
    - Creating a Contact Group
    - Editing or Deleting a Contact Group
  - Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows
  - Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - OS X
- Sending Faxes
  - Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel
    - Sending a Fax Using the Keypad, Contact List, or History
    - Fax Sending Options
    - Sending a Fax at a Specified Time
    - Sending a Fax on Demand
    - Sending a Stored Fax
    - Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone
  - Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows
  - Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - OS X
- Receiving Faxes
  - Fax Reception
  - Receiving Faxes Automatically
  - Receiving Faxes Manually
  - Forwarding Received Faxes
  - Receiving a Fax by Polling
  - Viewing a Fax on the LCD Screen
- Checking Fax Status
- Printing Fax Reports
  - Fax Report Options
Using USB Flash Drives With Your Product
- Inserting a USB Flash Drive
  - USB Device Photo File Specifications
- Disconnecting a USB Device
- Viewing and Printing From the LCD Screen
  - Printing JPEG Photos
  - Printing TIFF and PDF Files
  - Photo Adjustment Options - Device Mode
  - Print Setting Options - Device Mode
- Transferring Files on a USB Device
  - Setting Up File Sharing for File Transfers From Your Computer
  - Transferring Files from a USB Device to Your Computer
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes
- Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status
  - Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen
  - Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows
  - Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X
- Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box
  - Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers
- Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
- Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges
  - Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows
  - Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - OS X
- Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows
- Replacing the Maintenance Box
Adjusting Print Quality
- Print Head Maintenance
  - Print Head Nozzle Check
    - Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel
    - Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
  - Print Head Cleaning
    - Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
    - Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
- Print Head Alignment
  - Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
  - Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
  - Making Precise Alignment Adjustments
- Cleaning the Paper Guide
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product
- Cleaning Your Product
- Transporting Your Product
Solving Problems
- Product Status Messages
- Status Menu Error Codes
- Running a Product Check
- Resetting Control Panel Defaults
- Solving Setup Problems
  - Product Does Not Turn On or Off
  - Product Turns Off Automatically
  - Noise After Ink Installation
  - Software Installation Problems
- Solving Network Problems
  - Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point
  - Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network
  - Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window
  - Cannot Print Over a Network
  - Cannot Scan Over a Network
- Solving Copying Problems
  - Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies
  - Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While
  - Originals Do Not Feed From the Automatic Document Feeder
- Solving Paper Problems
  - Paper Feeding Problems
  - Paper Jam Problems in the Front Cover (A)
  - Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Paper Feed Slot (B1)
  - Paper Jam Problems in the Front Paper Feed Slot (B2)
  - Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette (C1/C2/C3/C4)
  - Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover 1 (D1)
  - Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover (E) of the Optional Paper Cassette Unit
  - Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder (F)
  - Paper Ejection Problems
- Solving PostScript Printing Problems
  - Nothing Prints Using the Postscript Printing Software
  - Documents Print Incorrectly Using the Postscript Printing Software
  - Accessing Printer Properties - Postscript - Windows
- 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
  - Scanning to a Network Folder or FTP is Slow
- Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
  - 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
  - Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview
  - Scanned Image Edges are Cropped
- Solving Faxing Problems
  - Cannot Send or Receive Faxes
  - Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product
  - Fax Memory Full Error Appears
  - Sent Fax Quality is Poor
  - Sent Fax is Received in an Incorrect Size
  - Received Fax Quality is Poor
  - Received Fax is Not Printed
- Solving USB Device Problems
  - Cannot View or Print from a USB Device
  - Cannot Save Files on a USB Device
  - Cannot Transfer Files To or From a USB Device
- Uninstall Your Product Software
  - Uninstalling Product Software - Windows
  - Uninstalling Product Software - OS X
- Where to Get Help
Technical Specifications
- Windows System Requirements
- OS X System Requirements
- Scanning Specifications
- Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications
- Fax Specifications
- Paper Specifications
- Printable Area Specifications
- Ink Cartridge Specifications
- Dimension Specifications
- Electrical Specifications
- Environmental Specifications
- Interface Specifications
- External USB Device Specifications
- Network Interface Specifications
- Safety and Approvals Specifications
- PS3 Mode Fonts
- PCL5 Mode Fonts (Bitstream)
- PCL6 Mode Fonts (Bitstream)
- Symbol Sets
Notices
- General Product Safety Instructions
  - Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
  - LCD Screen Safety Instructions
  - Wireless Connection Safety Instructions
  - Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions
  - Cabinet Safety Instructions
- FCC Compliance Statement
- Software Notice
- Trademarks
- Copyright Notice
  - libTIFF Software Acknowledgment
  - A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials
  - Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products
  - Copyright Attribution

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Epson WorkForce Pro WF-8590 Specification

The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-8590 is a high-performance multifunction printer designed for medium to large workgroups, offering robust printing, scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities. It features PrecisionCore technology, delivering fast print speeds of up to 24 pages per minute in both black and color, ensuring efficient handling of high-volume tasks. The device supports a maximum print resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi, producing professional-quality documents with sharp text and vibrant colors.

The WF-8590 is equipped with a versatile paper handling system, supporting up to 330 sheets of standard capacity, expandable to 1,830 sheets with optional trays. Its automatic duplexing feature facilitates double-sided printing, reducing paper usage and operational costs. The printer accommodates various media sizes, from envelopes to 13 x 19-inch sheets, making it suitable for diverse printing needs.

Connectivity options are comprehensive, including built-in Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB interfaces, alongside support for mobile printing solutions such as Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and Epson Connect. Its 5-inch color touchscreen simplifies navigation and task management, enhancing user productivity.

The device is ENERGY STAR qualified, reflecting its commitment to energy efficiency. It utilizes DURABrite Pro pigment inks, which are smudge, fade, and water-resistant, ensuring durable prints. The WF-8590's monthly duty cycle reaches up to 75,000 pages, underscoring its capability to handle demanding workloads. Additionally, its scanning features offer up to 1200 dpi resolution, ensuring detailed image capture.

Overall, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-8590 combines speed, versatility, and reliability, making it an ideal choice for businesses seeking a cost-effective, high-quality printing solution.

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-8590 F.A.Q.

How do I connect the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-8590 to a wireless network?

To connect your Epson WorkForce Pro WF-8590 to a wireless network, access the printer's control panel, navigate to the 'Setup' menu, select 'Network Settings', and choose 'Wireless LAN Setup'. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

What should I do if the Epson WF-8590 is not printing?

First, check if the printer is powered on and connected to the network. Verify there are no error messages on the display. Ensure the correct printer is selected on your computer and try restarting both devices. Check for any paper jams or low ink levels.

How can I perform a firmware update on my Epson WF-8590?

To update the firmware, ensure the printer is connected to the internet. On the printer's control panel, go to 'Setup', select 'Firmware Update', and follow the instructions to download and install the latest firmware.

What maintenance tasks are recommended for the Epson WF-8590?

Regularly clean the printhead using the printer's cleaning utility, check and replace ink cartridges as needed, and perform nozzle checks to ensure quality prints. Keep the printer free from dust and debris.

How can I clear a paper jam in the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-8590?

To clear a paper jam, gently remove any jammed paper from the paper tray or rear paper feed. Open the scanner unit to check for additional jams. Carefully remove any debris and ensure the paper is correctly loaded before resuming printing.

Why is my Epson WF-8590 printing blank pages?

Ensure that the ink cartridges are not empty and are correctly installed. Perform a nozzle check and clean the printhead if necessary using the printer's maintenance menu.

Can I print from a mobile device with the Epson WF-8590?

Yes, you can print from a mobile device using the Epson iPrint app or by setting up Epson Email Print. Ensure your printer is connected to the same network as your device.

How do I scan a document using the Epson WF-8590?

Place the document on the scanner glass or in the ADF. Access the scan function via the control panel, select the scan settings, choose the destination, and press 'Start' to begin scanning.

What types of media can the Epson WF-8590 handle?

The Epson WF-8590 supports various media types including plain paper, photo paper, envelopes, labels, and card stock. Ensure the media type is correctly selected in the print settings for optimal results.

How can I improve print quality on my Epson WF-8590?

To enhance print quality, ensure you are using the correct media type settings, perform regular printhead cleanings, and use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Adjust print settings in your software application for higher resolution if necessary.