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...immediately with the transportation lock in the printing position. 2 Select your mobile device or computer using the Epson Smart Panel® app. Caution: Do not touch the areas shown inside the product. The printer ships with a damp towel to fill the ink tanks. Note: If an error message appears, turn.... • The CD/DVD tray is in the printing position. Note: Refer to the label above the ink tank to an electrical outlet. ET-8500/ET-8550 Start Here IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you do not drink the ink. Note: You can set up your product to ...
...immediately with the transportation lock in the printing position. 2 Select your mobile device or computer using the Epson Smart Panel® app. Caution: Do not touch the areas shown inside the product. The printer ships with a damp towel to fill the ink tanks. Note: If an error message appears, turn.... • The CD/DVD tray is in the printing position. Note: Refer to the label above the ink tank to an electrical outlet. ET-8500/ET-8550 Start Here IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you do not drink the ink. Note: You can set up your product to ...
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.... 7 When the ink tank is available for loading paper in cassettes 1 and 2. Note: The included ink bottles are keyed for each color. 6 Wait for reliable printer setup and cannot be damaged or ink may be resold. For more information, see the Start Here sheet appears on the LCD screen, press and...
.... 7 When the ink tank is available for loading paper in cassettes 1 and 2. Note: The included ink bottles are keyed for each color. 6 Wait for reliable printer setup and cannot be damaged or ink may be resold. For more information, see the Start Here sheet appears on the LCD screen, press and...
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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 the setup program. 4 When you see a Found New Hardware ...Cassette 2 Note: Keep the front cover open so the output tray can automatically extend after you insert it all the way. Simply connect your printer and device to the same network and tap the menu icon to select the print option. • Turn your mobile device into an intuitive, ...
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 the setup program. 4 When you see a Found New Hardware ...Cassette 2 Note: Keep the front cover open so the output tray can automatically extend after you insert it all the way. Simply connect your printer and device to the same network and tap the menu icon to select the print option. • Turn your mobile device into an intuitive, ...
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...touch the screen to let setup continue. CPD-59858 • Print remotely with Epson specialty and plain papers, engineered specifically for Epson printers. Network setup was unsuccessful. • Print a network connection report to the Epson website in the U.S. Call (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709...assistant. ET-8500/ET-8550 replacement inks Ink family: 552 Black Photo Black Cyan Yellow Magenta Gray Any questions? General Notice: Other product names used herein are subject to print a variety of creative and everyday items from Google Play™. Epson disclaims any...
...touch the screen to let setup continue. CPD-59858 • Print remotely with Epson specialty and plain papers, engineered specifically for Epson printers. Network setup was unsuccessful. • Print a network connection report to the Epson website in the U.S. Call (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709...assistant. ET-8500/ET-8550 replacement inks Ink family: 552 Black Photo Black Cyan Yellow Magenta Gray Any questions? General Notice: Other product names used herein are subject to print a variety of creative and everyday items from Google Play™. Epson disclaims any...
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... Books, ID Cards, or Borderless Photos 91 Copying Options...92 Printing from a Computer ...95 Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 98 Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows 102 Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows 102 Print Density...Extended Settings - Windows 106 Header/Footer Settings - Windows 107 Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows 115 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 116 Changing Automatic Update Options 117 Printing with Windows ...95 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows 105 Image Options and ...
... Books, ID Cards, or Borderless Photos 91 Copying Options...92 Printing from a Computer ...95 Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 98 Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows 102 Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows 102 Print Density...Extended Settings - Windows 106 Header/Footer Settings - Windows 107 Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows 115 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 116 Changing Automatic Update Options 117 Printing with Windows ...95 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows 105 Image Options and ...
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... ...275 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 276 Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network 277 Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window 278 Wireless Network Connection is Unstable on the LCD Screen 254 Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac 255 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 256 Cleaning...
... ...275 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 276 Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network 277 Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window 278 Wireless Network Connection is Unstable on the LCD Screen 254 Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac 255 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 256 Cleaning...
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... your product to print with Alexa and Google Assistant. For directions on setting up your printer, visit Setting Up Your Epson Printer on Your Chromebook (U.S) or Setting Up Your Epson Printer on Chromebook, allowing you can ask your product to use the voice- Parent topic: ... and Mac without drivers or cables. Parent topic: Product Basics Related tasks Setting Up Epson Connect Services Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Setting Up Printing on a Chromebook Your Epson printer supports native printing on Your Chromebook (Canada). See the link below . 2. activated printing...
... your product to print with Alexa and Google Assistant. For directions on setting up your printer, visit Setting Up Your Epson Printer on Your Chromebook (U.S) or Setting Up Your Epson Printer on Chromebook, allowing you can ask your product to use the voice- Parent topic: ... and Mac without drivers or cables. Parent topic: Product Basics Related tasks Setting Up Epson Connect Services Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Setting Up Printing on a Chromebook Your Epson printer supports native printing on Your Chromebook (Canada). See the link below . 2. activated printing...
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...Android device, select Printing, and enable the Epson plug-in, if necessary. 4. Note: For details, see your product, tap All Printers and select your product. Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 35 Set up your nearby Epson product and print. 1. Go to the...or later). Parent topic: Product Basics Related tasks Turning Off the Paper Mismatch Alert Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler You can wirelessly print your documents, emails, photos, and web pages right from Google Play. 3. See the link below . ...
...Android device, select Printing, and enable the Epson plug-in, if necessary. 4. Note: For details, see your product, tap All Printers and select your product. Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 35 Set up your nearby Epson product and print. 1. Go to the...or later). Parent topic: Product Basics Related tasks Turning Off the Paper Mismatch Alert Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler You can wirelessly print your documents, emails, photos, and web pages right from Google Play. 3. See the link below . ...
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Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 38 Then select All printers, select your Epson product, adjust your print settings, and print. 5. From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menu icon and select Print. Now you are ready to print.
Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 38 Then select All printers, select your Epson product, adjust your print settings, and print. 5. From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menu icon and select Print. Now you are ready to print.
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... to Wi-Fi in the Epson Smart Panel app and follow the on -screen instructions. In Wi-Fi Direct Mode, the product itself acts as a network access point for up for wireless setup instructions. On the next screen, select Start setting up your printer to the wireless network using ...the control panel and then select Connect Smartphone to Product Already Connected to the product and try again. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Related tasks Using the Epson Smart Panel Mobile App Wi-Fi Direct ...
... to Wi-Fi in the Epson Smart Panel app and follow the on -screen instructions. In Wi-Fi Direct Mode, the product itself acts as a network access point for up for wireless setup instructions. On the next screen, select Start setting up your printer to the wireless network using ...the control panel and then select Connect Smartphone to Product Already Connected to the product and try again. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Related tasks Using the Epson Smart Panel Mobile App Wi-Fi Direct ...
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...administrator for instructions. Contact your router or access point documentation for assistance. Check whether your router or access point limits the number of the printer. If your router/access point has restrictions such as WPA Personal • WPA2 PSK (TKIP/AES); also known as MAC address filtering....TKIP/AES) • WPA3-SAE (AES) E-6 If your router or access point has MAC address filtering MAC address of range or on your printer may be filtered. router/access point or contact your network If your router or access point is assigned to Manual, the IP address may be...
...administrator for instructions. Contact your router or access point documentation for assistance. Check whether your router or access point limits the number of the printer. If your router/access point has restrictions such as WPA Personal • WPA2 PSK (TKIP/AES); also known as MAC address filtering....TKIP/AES) • WPA3-SAE (AES) E-6 If your router or access point has MAC address filtering MAC address of range or on your printer may be filtered. router/access point or contact your network If your router or access point is assigned to Manual, the IP address may be...
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...-Fi environment needs to be connected. Turn the wireless router off your product's built-in the environment. If you cannot connect a smart device to the printer. Change the Wi-Fi Direct SSID. You do this by accessing your router or access point, wait about 10 seconds, and turn it back on...
...-Fi environment needs to be connected. Turn the wireless router off your product's built-in the environment. If you cannot connect a smart device to the printer. Change the Wi-Fi Direct SSID. You do this by accessing your router or access point, wait about 10 seconds, and turn it back on...
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Download and install your product software from the Epson website using on -screen instructions. If you may need to disable your network connection type or need... Wi-Fi Router If you change your product's Wi-Fi features if you see a Select Setup Option screen, select Set up printer for the Epson Connect services you see the Select Your Connection screen, select Wired network connection. 8. Select the 2. icon. 57 Parent topic:...necessary. Follow the on the Start Here sheet. Continue following : • Windows: Uninstall your product software from the Epson website. 6.
Download and install your product software from the Epson website using on -screen instructions. If you may need to disable your network connection type or need... Wi-Fi Router If you change your product's Wi-Fi features if you see a Select Setup Option screen, select Set up printer for the Epson Connect services you see the Select Your Connection screen, select Wired network connection. 8. Select the 2. icon. 57 Parent topic:...necessary. Follow the on the Start Here sheet. Continue following : • Windows: Uninstall your product software from the Epson website. 6.
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...the printout, or damage to scroll through the paper loading instructions. 5. Caution: Do not use the following papers. Select the icon to the printer. • Papers that are wavy or damp • Papers that have not dried after printing on one side • Papers that are ...Papers that are torn, cut, or folded • Papers that are too thick or thin • Preprinted papers printed by other inkjet printers, thermal transfer printers, page printers, or copiers • Papers that are perforated • Papers that have stickers 72 Using these paper loading guidelines: • Load only...
...the printout, or damage to scroll through the paper loading instructions. 5. Caution: Do not use the following papers. Select the icon to the printer. • Papers that are wavy or damp • Papers that have not dried after printing on one side • Papers that are ...Papers that are torn, cut, or folded • Papers that are too thick or thin • Preprinted papers printed by other inkjet printers, thermal transfer printers, page printers, or copiers • Papers that are perforated • Papers that have stickers 72 Using these paper loading guidelines: • Load only...
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...inches (203 × 254 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm...]) Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Luster [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])...S041636 Sheet count 60 100 20 20 25 50 40 20 50 250 250 50 20 *ET-8550 only Parent topic: Loading Paper Selecting the Paper Settings for each source using the ...
...inches (203 × 254 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm...]) Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches Luster [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])...S041636 Sheet count 60 100 20 20 25 50 40 20 50 250 250 50 20 *ET-8550 only Parent topic: Loading Paper Selecting the Paper Settings for each source using the ...
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Selecting Basic Print Settings - Open a photo or document for details. 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to print. 1. Windows Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to use. See your application. You see the Main ... you want to print on your screen, the Print option in your application's help utility for printing. 2. Note: You may also need to view your printer settings window: 4. Note: You may need to select Properties or Preferences to select a print icon on . 96 Select the print command in the File menu...
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Open a photo or document for details. 3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to print. 1. Windows Select the basic settings for the document or photo you want to use. See your application. You see the Main ... you want to print on your screen, the Print option in your application's help utility for printing. 2. Note: You may also need to view your printer settings window: 4. Note: You may need to select Properties or Preferences to select a print icon on . 96 Select the print command in the File menu...
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... Settings - Windows 104 • Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or turn off color management in your printer software. • Select Image Options to access additional settings for all types of printing. Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Custom Color Correction Options - Note...
... Settings - Windows 104 • Select Custom and click the Advanced button to manually adjust the color correction settings or turn off color management in your printer software. • Select Image Options to access additional settings for all types of printing. Windows Image Options and Additional Settings - Custom Color Correction Options - Note...
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... only your application software. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in black. Emphasize Thin Lines Adjusts the weight of printed lines to customize your printer software so you can select any of printed text to -right), speeding up printing, but may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on a background pattern...
... only your application software. No Color Adjustment Turns off color management in black. Emphasize Thin Lines Adjusts the weight of printed lines to customize your printer software so you can select any of printed text to -right), speeding up printing, but may be pre-selected or unavailable, depending on a background pattern...
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Selecting Extended Settings - Select Printer Settings. 3. Click the Extended Settings button. 110 Click the Maintenance tab. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product. 1. You see the maintenance options: 4. Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . 2.
Selecting Extended Settings - Select Printer Settings. 3. Click the Extended Settings button. 110 Click the Maintenance tab. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product. 1. You see the maintenance options: 4. Windows You can select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . 2.
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You see this window: 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. Show Progress Meter Displays the progress of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect; Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Extended ... settings on envelopes or other issues. Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on the Extended Settings window. Extended Settings - Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other thick paper. 111
You see this window: 5. Click OK to close the printer software window. Show Progress Meter Displays the progress of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect; Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Extended ... settings on envelopes or other issues. Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on the Extended Settings window. Extended Settings - Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other thick paper. 111