Epson ET-8500 Start Here - Installation Guide
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using this product, make sure you read these instructions and the safety instructions in the online User's Guide. The illustrations show the ET-8500, but the steps are the same for the ET-8550, unless otherwise specified. 1 Unpack Note: • Do not open the ink bottles until you are ready to fill the - Epson ET-8500 | Start Here - Installation Guide - Page 2
to ensure they are not below the lowest line on the tanks. Prolonged use when ink is below the lowest line could damage the product. See the online User's Guide for refilling instructions. 3 Load paper See the instructions below for loading paper in cassettes 1 and 2. Note: See the online User - Epson ET-8500 | Start Here - Installation Guide - Page 3
download and run your product's software package. For the latest software, visit: ET-8500 www.epson.com/support/et8500 (U.S.) www.epson.ca/support/et8500 (Canada) ET-8550 www.epson.com/support/et8550 (U.S.) www.epson.ca/support/et8550 (Canada) 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to run - Epson ET-8500 | Start Here - Installation Guide - Page 4
plain papers, engineered specifically for Epson printers. Find Epson papers and Epson Genuine Ink at www.epson.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales) and at Epson authorized resellers. Call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). ET-8500/ET-8550 replacement inks Ink family: 552 Black Photo Black
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Start Here
IMPORTANT:
Before using this product, make sure you read
these instructions and the safety instructions in the online
User’s
Guide
.
The illustrations show the ET-8500, but the steps are the same
for the ET-8550, unless otherwise specified.
1
Unpack
Note:
•
Do not open the ink bottles until you are ready to fill the ink tanks.
The ink bottles are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
• The CD/DVD tray is on the bottom of paper cassette 2.
1
Remove all protective materials from the product.
ET-8550
2
Lift up the scanner unit and remove all protective
materials from inside the product.
Caution:
Do not touch the areas shown inside the product. The
printer ships with the transportation lock in the printing position.
Do not move it from the printing position.
3
Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to
an electrical outlet.
Caution:
Do not connect to your computer yet.
You can set up your product to print and scan wirelessly
from your mobile device or computer using the Epson
Smart Panel
®
app. To use the app, see “Setup from a
mobile device” on the back of this sheet. If you do not want
to use the app for setup, go to the next section.
2
Fill ink tanks
Warning:
Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not
drink the ink.
Caution:
This product requires careful handling of ink. If ink spills,
wipe it off immediately with a damp towel to avoid permanent stains.
If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come off.
Note:
• Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of third-party ink.
• Use the ink bottles included with the printer to set up the product.
Part of the ink will be used to charge the print head. These bottles
may print fewer pages compared with replacement ink bottles.
• Epson strongly recommends the use of genuine ink to ensure
optimal print quality and performance.
1
Press the
power button to turn on the product.
Note:
If an error message appears, turn off the product and
check that no protective material has been left inside the product
and that the transportation lock is in the printing position.
2
Select your language on the LCD screen.
Note:
You can change this setting later using the product’s
control panel. For more information, see the online
User’s Guide
.
3
Open the ink tank cover, then open the cap for the
black (BK) ink tank.
Note:
Refer to the label above the ink tank to identify the color of
each tank.
ET-8500/ET-8550