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Simple Epson Workforce WF 3540 Printer Guide

Epson Workforce WF 3540 is an all-in-one printer that delivers high productivity at very fast print speeds. It comes with features such as automatic 2-sided printing, copying, and scanning. It holds up to 500 sheets of paper, and the ADF has a capacity of about 30 sheets. Specialty paper can be fed at the rear feed. The cost of printing is almost 40% less than that of color lasers. For easy networking, the printer supports both wired and wireless connectivity.

Epson WF 3540 Driver

The printer requires everything required to print either wired or wirelessly. The Epson WF 3540 driver is responsible for optimal printing performance. The Scanner Driver and Epson Scan Utility regulates scanning from the control panel and even with the Scan application on the computer. This Epson WF 3540 Driver can be downloaded individually or all together in a combo package. Download the Epson WF 3540 driver for your Operating System here.

Epson WF 3540 Manual

Find the manual for Epson Workforce WF 3540 below. The Epson WF 3540 Manual is a comprehensive guide of the printer's basic functions, Wi-Fi networking, personalizing the settings, and replacing the ink cartridges. The printer problems, along with their fixes and solutions, are provided on Epson WF 3540 Manual. Refer to the Epson WF 3540 Manual printer topics and click right at them. You'll be directed to the corresponding page.

Epson WF 3540 Wireless Printing

Press the Home button and select Wi-Fi setup.

Hit Wi-Fi Setup Wizard for Epson WF 3540 Wireless Printing.

Pick the name of your wireless network.

If the name is not displayed, select Other SSIDs and enter the network name.

Key in the password with the displayed keypad.

Tap Done once the password is entered for Epson WF 3540 Wireless Printing.

Verify the displayed network settings and press Proceed.

The Wi-Fi light flashes indicating a successful network connection for Epson WF 3540 Wireless Printing.

While choosing to print, you can find the printer enlisted under Devices of your computer.

Epson WF 3540 Google Cloud Print

Connect your smart device to the same network to which the Epson Workforce WF 3540 printer is connected.
Print a network status sheet on the Epson printer.
Find the printer's IP address on the network status sheet.
Input the IP address into the address bar of your browser.
Click the Epson WF 3540 Google Cloud Print Services option.
Ht Register Usage Advisory Next OK.
Enter the Google Account Username and password to sign in.
Select Finish Printer registration to complete the setup and print a test page.

Epson WF 3540 Scan to Email

Open the document cover and place the original facedown on the scanner glass.
Adjust the original to the edges of the glass's corner.
Close the scanner cover gently without displacing the originals.
Place the document in the ADF if it is double-sided.
Press the Home button and select Scan Scan to Scan to PC (Email).
The original is scanned and attached to your mail message.
Select the e-mail program to be used and re-size the image.
If connected via a USB cable, select USB Connection to start scanning.
Pick the computer name if the printer is connected to the computer over a network for Epson WF 3540 Scan to Emai.

Epson WF 3540 Fax

Press the Home button and navigate to select Setup Fax Settings.
Head to Epson WF 3540 Fax Setting Wizard and tap OK.
Configure the Epson WF 3540 Fax settings.
Enter the sender name for your fax source with the numeric keypad.
Set the ring pattern in the Distinctive Ring Setting screen.
Ensure that the Rings to Answer setting is enabled if an external answering machine is connected to the printer's EXT port.
Confirm the displayed settings by pressing OK on the Confirm Settings screen.
Tap OK again to check the Epson WF 3540 Fax connection.
A report of the check result is printed.
See if there are any errors and try the suggested solutions to fix them.

Epson WF 3540 Ink Cartridge Replacement

Keep the replacement cartridges prepared before installation.
A message appears on the LCD screen indicating the dried up cartridge.
Select Proceed to replace the cartridge following the on-screen instructions.
If the replacement is voluntary, tap Setup Maintenance Ink Cartridge Replacement.
Open the scanner unit and access the cartridge cover.
Lift the cartridges out and remove them.
Shake the cartridges four to five times before unwrapping them.
Peel off the yellow tape and click the new cartridge into its slot.
Repeat the above procedure for all the cartridges.
Close the cartridge unit and lower the scanner unit.

Epson WF 3540 Factory Reset

Switch off the Epson Workforce WF 3540 printer.
Employ a paper clip to press and hold the Reset button on the rear of the printer.
With the Reset button pressed down, turn the printer on.
Hold the Reset button for 5 seconds and then release it for Epson WF 3540 Factory Reset.
A warning is printed out.
Another sheet with the Epson WF 3540 factory reset IP address is printed.

Epson Workforce WF 3540 Troubleshooting

Software updates can work wonders on faulty printers. With the printer's status messages and errors notified on the machine, it is easy to troubleshoot the errors these days. Even the directions for clearing the issue appear on the screen. Hardware issues might include paper jam, ink cartridge error, and connectivity. Below given are some of the Epson Workforce WF 3540 troubleshooting encountered and their fixes.

Epson WF 3540 Printing Blank Pages

Replace old and empty cartridges with new ones.
Check if the yellow tapes on the cartridges have been removed.
It is suggested to use only the paper that meets the printer's specifications.
Look for any clogs in the nozzle with a printed nozzle check pattern to fix Epson WF 3540 Printing Blank Pages.
Configure the paper size, orientation, and layout settings as required in the printer application for Epson Workforce WF 3540 Troubleshooting.
Preview the document and check for blank pages.
Select the Skip Blank Page option in the printer application.
Pick Maintenance Print Head Nozzle Check Start.
Follow the directions on the screen to clean the printhead to avoid Epson WF 3540 Printing Blank Pages issue.

Epson WF 3540 Paper Jam

Cancel the print job as soon as you find a paper jam.
Look for jammed paper in the rear paper feed slot and remove it.
Open the scanner unit and remove any torn pieces of paper from within to solve Epson WF 3540 Paper Jam error.
Clear any error messages displayed on the Epson Workforce WF 3540 printer's LCD screen.
Pinch the tabs and remove the duplexer to remove any jammed paper.
Re-insert the duplexer and see if the Epson WF 3540 Paper Jam error has been cleared.
Draw the paper cassette out of the printer and discard the stuck paper in it.
Check if there is any obstruction in the ADF and remove it.

Epson WF 3540 Scanner Problems

Use only the USB cable that came with the printer to scan.
Connect the scanner directly to the computer's USB port.
Disable the Standby or Sleep mode in your computer.
Try scanning after restarting the Epson Scan program.
Secure the interface cable tightly into the scanner and the computer.
If connected via a USB cable, set the Connection setting to Local.
Set the Connection setting to Network if the printer is connected over a wireless network to solve Epson WF 3540 Scanner Problems.
Pick your Epson Workforce WF 3540 printer's IP address in the Add dialog box.
Click OK and exit the Epson Scan Settings window.
Uninstall and re-install the Epson Scan software. Try scanning now.

Epson WF 3540 Won't Connect to Wi-Fi

Connect the router to another device and check if it is working correctly.
Keep the printer within the range of the router to solve Epson WF 3540 Won't Connect to Wi-Fi.
Remove any obstructions near the printer such as microwave devices and cordless phones to fix Epson WF 3540 Won't Connect to Wi-Fi.
Disable any access restrictions set on the router.
Choose to manually enter the network's name if it is not displayed on the printer.
Double check if the entered password is correct.
Verify that the network settings are correct by printing on the network status sheet to solve Epson Workforce WF 3540 Troubleshooting.
Try changing the port, access point, switch, or hub and then print.

Epson WF 3540 Printing Problems

Use only the manufacturer-approved paper to print.
Keep the printer on a flat and stable surface.
Make sure that the paper is fed with the printable side facing up.
Set Automatic as the Mode setting on your printer application.
Ensure that the Media typesetting matches with the input media.
Place a support sheet beneath the media if it is glossy.
Run the Head Cleaning Utility and Print Head Alignment Utility.
Adjust the Color Density in the Paper Configuration Dialog box.
Wipe the inside of the printer with a clean cloth to clean any ink leaks for Epson Workforce WF 3540 Troubleshooting.

Epson WF 3540 Error 0xfa

Access all the compartments and remove the paper from the tray.
Blow the insides of the compartment with compressed air to solve Epson WF 3540 Error 0xfa.
Check for any debris and remove them.
Pull out the wall outlet and wait for five minutes to fix Epson WF 3540 Error 0xfa.
Press and hold down the Epson Workforce WF 3540 Power button for 60 seconds and then releasel Try to print after this and check if the issue has been resolved.