Start Here - Installation Guide
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... printer to set up the product. Do not move it off . Caution: Do not connect to your language on the product. 2 Lift up the scanner unit and remove all protective materials from a mobile device" on the back of this sheet. If ink gets on your mobile device or computer using the Epson Smart Panel® app. To use the app, see the online User's Guide. 3 Open the ink tank cover...
... printer to set up the product. Do not move it off . Caution: Do not connect to your language on the product. 2 Lift up the scanner unit and remove all protective materials from a mobile device" on the back of this sheet. If ink gets on your mobile device or computer using the Epson Smart Panel® app. To use the app, see the online User's Guide. 3 Open the ink tank cover...
Start Here - Installation Guide
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... message to remove it with the cap. Caution: Do not unplug or turn the bottle cap to see the online User's Guide. After setup, the remaining ink is charging or you can change these settings later using the product's control panel. Note: See the online User's Guide for printing. 13 Follow the on-screen instructions to the upper line. Hold the ink bottle upright and slowly turn off the product, raise the scanner unit...
... message to remove it with the cap. Caution: Do not unplug or turn the bottle cap to see the online User's Guide. After setup, the remaining ink is charging or you can change these settings later using the product's control panel. Note: See the online User's Guide for printing. 13 Follow the on-screen instructions to the upper line. Hold the ink bottle upright and slowly turn off the product, raise the scanner unit...
Start Here - Installation Guide
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... the power button to turn on the Epson Smart Panel app, visit www.epson.com/support/smartpanel (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support/smartpanel (Canada). 1 Download the Epson Smart Panel app from your mobile device's app store. Cassette 1 Cassette 2 4 Insert paper with Epson Smart Panel. If setup is unsuccessful, you may need to enter your network name (SSID) and password. • Direct USB connection Make sure you have a USB cable (not included). • Wired network connection Make sure you send a print job. Setup...
... the power button to turn on the Epson Smart Panel app, visit www.epson.com/support/smartpanel (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support/smartpanel (Canada). 1 Download the Epson Smart Panel app from your mobile device's app store. Cassette 1 Cassette 2 4 Insert paper with Epson Smart Panel. If setup is unsuccessful, you may need to enter your network name (SSID) and password. • Direct USB connection Make sure you have a USB cable (not included). • Wired network connection Make sure you send a print job. Setup...
Start Here - Installation Guide
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... problems? Make sure your product to print a variety of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales) and at www.epson.com (U.S. ET-8500/ET-8550 replacement inks Ink family: 552 Black Photo Black Cyan Yellow Magenta Gray Any questions? See www.epson.com/voice (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/voice (Canada) for proper disposal. Network setup was unsuccessful. • Print a network connection report to change without notice. Find Epson papers and Epson Genuine Ink...
... problems? Make sure your product to print a variety of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales) and at www.epson.com (U.S. ET-8500/ET-8550 replacement inks Ink family: 552 Black Photo Black Cyan Yellow Magenta Gray Any questions? See www.epson.com/voice (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/voice (Canada) for proper disposal. Network setup was unsuccessful. • Print a network connection report to change without notice. Find Epson papers and Epson Genuine Ink...
Users Guide
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... the Control Panel 41 Setting Up Wireless Printing from a Smartphone or Tablet 43 Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup ...44 Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode (Simple AP 45 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)...46 Using WPS to Connect to a Network 46 Printing a Network Status Sheet...47 Printing a Network Connection Report 48 Network Connection Report Codes and Messages 49 Changing or Updating Network Connections 55 Accessing the Web Config Utility 55 Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection 56 Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection 56 Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router 57 Disabling...
... the Control Panel 41 Setting Up Wireless Printing from a Smartphone or Tablet 43 Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup ...44 Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode (Simple AP 45 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)...46 Using WPS to Connect to a Network 46 Printing a Network Status Sheet...47 Printing a Network Connection Report 48 Network Connection Report Codes and Messages 49 Changing or Updating Network Connections 55 Accessing the Web Config Utility 55 Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection 56 Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection 56 Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router 57 Disabling...
Users Guide
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... 91 Copying Options...92 Printing from a Computer ...95 Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 102 Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows 111 Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows 10 S 118 Selecting Print Settings - Mac 123 Paper Source Options - Mac 127 5 Placing Originals on the Product ...85 Placing Originals on a Mac ...122 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows 99 Double-sided Printing Options - Windows 107 Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows 102 Print Density Adjustments - Windows 113 Checking Print Status - Windows 105 Image...
... 91 Copying Options...92 Printing from a Computer ...95 Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 102 Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows 111 Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows 10 S 118 Selecting Print Settings - Mac 123 Paper Source Options - Mac 127 5 Placing Originals on the Product ...85 Placing Originals on a Mac ...122 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows 99 Double-sided Printing Options - Windows 107 Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows 102 Print Density Adjustments - Windows 113 Checking Print Status - Windows 105 Image...
Users Guide
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...Product Control Panel 138 Scanning to a Memory Device 140 Scanning to a Connected Computer 141 Scanning to the Cloud...143 Setting Up a WSD Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista 144 Control Panel Scanning Options 145 Changing Default Scan Job Settings 146 Starting a Scan Using Epson ScanSmart 147 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon 148 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 150 Starting a Scan from a Smartphone or Tablet 152 Scanning a Document or Photo in Epson ScanSmart 152 Saving a Scan ...155 Attaching a Scan to Email...156 Sending a Scan to a Cloud Service 157 Printing a Scan...
...Product Control Panel 138 Scanning to a Memory Device 140 Scanning to a Connected Computer 141 Scanning to the Cloud...143 Setting Up a WSD Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista 144 Control Panel Scanning Options 145 Changing Default Scan Job Settings 146 Starting a Scan Using Epson ScanSmart 147 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon 148 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 150 Starting a Scan from a Smartphone or Tablet 152 Scanning a Document or Photo in Epson ScanSmart 152 Saving a Scan ...155 Attaching a Scan to Email...156 Sending a Scan to a Cloud Service 157 Printing a Scan...
Users Guide
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... of your product. Inside Product Parts - Back Parent topic: Product Basics 14 Front Product Parts - Product Parts Locations Using the Control Panel Using Power Saving Settings Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using the Epson Smart Panel Mobile App Voice-Activated Printing Setting Up Printing on a Chromebook Using AirPrint Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler Using Fire OS Printing Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets Using the Mopria Print Service Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify...
... of your product. Inside Product Parts - Back Parent topic: Product Basics 14 Front Product Parts - Product Parts Locations Using the Control Panel Using Power Saving Settings Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using the Epson Smart Panel Mobile App Voice-Activated Printing Setting Up Printing on a Chromebook Using AirPrint Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler Using Fire OS Printing Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets Using the Mopria Print Service Product Parts Locations See these sections to identify...
Users Guide
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... control panel. 1. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from anywhere with Windows 10 S; Setting Up Epson Connect Services Using Epson Email Print Using Epson Remote Print Using Epson Scan to Cloud. you must obtain software only from your home, office, or even across the globe. Select Settings > Web Service Settings > Epson Connect Services. 30 Select a time period between 30 minutes and 12 hours. Print from the Epson website for use with these Epson Connect solutions: • Epson Email Print • Epson Remote Print Scan and send a file...
... control panel. 1. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software from anywhere with Windows 10 S; Setting Up Epson Connect Services Using Epson Email Print Using Epson Remote Print Using Epson Scan to Cloud. you must obtain software only from your home, office, or even across the globe. Select Settings > Web Service Settings > Epson Connect Services. 30 Select a time period between 30 minutes and 12 hours. Print from the Epson website for use with these Epson Connect solutions: • Epson Email Print • Epson Remote Print Scan and send a file...
Users Guide
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... installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your laptop or desktop computer to your Epson product during Remote Print setup. 6. Connect your Epson product to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in your laptop or desktop computer application and choose the Remote Print option for your Epson Connect account. 1. Enter the email address and optional access key of your product's email address. 3. Note: Make a note of your wireless network...
... installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to create your account and register your laptop or desktop computer to your Epson product during Remote Print setup. 6. Connect your Epson product to an Epson Email-enabled product anywhere in your laptop or desktop computer application and choose the Remote Print option for your Epson Connect account. 1. Enter the email address and optional access key of your product's email address. 3. Note: Make a note of your wireless network...
Users Guide
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... to learn more about Epson Smart Panel and check the compatibility of your networked Epson product. Epson Smart Panel also lets you are ready to use Scan to set up , open Epson Smart Panel and follow the instructions on your product's email address and password. 3. Select your product to Cloud, and select Destination List. 5. Note: Make a note of the following: • If you installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to...
... to learn more about Epson Smart Panel and check the compatibility of your networked Epson product. Epson Smart Panel also lets you are ready to use Scan to set up , open Epson Smart Panel and follow the instructions on your product's email address and password. 3. Select your product to Cloud, and select Destination List. 5. Note: Make a note of the following: • If you installed your product software, visit epsonconnect.com to...
Users Guide
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..., photo props, and more information. 1. Connect your product to your printer, visit Setting Up Your Epson Printer on Your Chromebook (U.S) or Setting Up Your Epson Printer on Chromebook, allowing you are ready to print with your voice and your product to install drivers or download software. 34 Click here for instructions on setting up your network. For directions on how to activate it from the product control panel. 3. activated printing...
..., photo props, and more information. 1. Connect your product to your printer, visit Setting Up Your Epson Printer on Your Chromebook (U.S) or Setting Up Your Epson Printer on Chromebook, allowing you are ready to print with your voice and your product to install drivers or download software. 34 Click here for instructions on setting up your network. For directions on how to activate it from the product control panel. 3. activated printing...
Users Guide
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... images right to the same wireless network as your product. 37 Note: For details on your wireless network. Connect your Epson product to Microsoft OneDrive. On your tablet or to your Android device, select Printing, and enable the Mopria Print Service, if necessary. 4. Note: The Epson Print and Scan app does not support Windows 10 Mobile printing and does not supply scanning functions for products without scanners. 1. Go to print photos or scan. Download the Epson Print...
... images right to the same wireless network as your product. 37 Note: For details on your wireless network. Connect your Epson product to Microsoft OneDrive. On your tablet or to your Android device, select Printing, and enable the Mopria Print Service, if necessary. 4. Note: The Epson Print and Scan app does not support Windows 10 Mobile printing and does not supply scanning functions for products without scanners. 1. Go to print photos or scan. Download the Epson Print...
Users Guide
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... installer program guides you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings. 1. We recommend that you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software by downloading it from the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your network name. 41 Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Epson website. To install your wireless network or select Enter Manually to enter your product control panel...
... installer program guides you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings. 1. We recommend that you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software by downloading it from the Control Panel You can select or change wireless network settings using your network name. 41 Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Epson website. To install your wireless network or select Enter Manually to enter your product control panel...
Users Guide
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... device was set for your network administrator for assistance. Error code and message Solution E-2, E-3, or E-7 Check the following: No wireless network names (SSID) found . Contact your router/access point. Entered security key/password does not match the one set up using a WPS push button method or your network was added to connect using a network password, check the label on and the wireless network (SSID) is set up correctly. No wireless network names (SSID) found . Confirm security key/password. Contact your product software...
... device was set for your network administrator for assistance. Error code and message Solution E-2, E-3, or E-7 Check the following: No wireless network names (SSID) found . Contact your router/access point. Entered security key/password does not match the one set up using a WPS push button method or your network was added to connect using a network password, check the label on and the wireless network (SSID) is set up correctly. No wireless network names (SSID) found . Confirm security key/password. Contact your product software...
Users Guide
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Scan to setting File Format Original Type Scan Settings Contrast Select Memory Device Clear All Settings Available options JPEG PDF Text Photo Various sizes Auto Cropping Max Area Varying levels Memory Card USB Memory Yes No Description Select for photos Select for most photos Adjusts the lightness or darkness of scanned images Select the currently inserted device to scan to Restores all scan settings to their defaults Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Changing Default Scan Job Settings You can view or change the default scan job settings your product uses ...
Scan to setting File Format Original Type Scan Settings Contrast Select Memory Device Clear All Settings Available options JPEG PDF Text Photo Various sizes Auto Cropping Max Area Varying levels Memory Card USB Memory Yes No Description Select for photos Select for most photos Adjusts the lightness or darkness of scanned images Select the currently inserted device to scan to Restores all scan settings to their defaults Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Changing Default Scan Job Settings You can view or change the default scan job settings your product uses ...
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... firmware again. Make sure the printer port is selected correctly on the computer and that the port settings for details. LCD screen message Condition/solution Check that the printer driver is installed on the Port tab of the Printer Properties screen (Windows) or the System Properties > USB list (Mac). If the product is not used on printed pages. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Maintenance Box Replacement Related references Where to Get Help Memory Card Specifications...
... firmware again. Make sure the printer port is selected correctly on the computer and that the port settings for details. LCD screen message Condition/solution Check that the printer driver is installed on the Port tab of the Printer Properties screen (Windows) or the System Properties > USB list (Mac). If the product is not used on printed pages. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Product Software Maintenance Box Replacement Related references Where to Get Help Memory Card Specifications...
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... line. Note: Breakdown or repair of the product when the ink level is turned on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic: Solving Setup Problems Software Installation Problems If you have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions on and any error message or your software does not install correctly in Windows, you make sure your product on the network. Continued use of this product may not have problems while installing your network data and settings...
... line. Note: Breakdown or repair of the product when the ink level is turned on the Start Here sheet. Parent topic: Solving Setup Problems Software Installation Problems If you have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions on and any error message or your software does not install correctly in Windows, you make sure your product on the network. Continued use of this product may not have problems while installing your network data and settings...
Users Guide
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...; Close any high speed settings in the Advanced settings list, and click OK. 295 Double-click the C: drive and open the Organize menu and select Folder and search options. In the window that appears, click the View tab, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives in your product software: • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Turn on any programs you are not using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, try...
...; Close any high speed settings in the Advanced settings list, and click OK. 295 Double-click the C: drive and open the Organize menu and select Folder and search options. In the window that appears, click the View tab, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives in your product software: • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Turn on any programs you are not using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, try...
Warranty Statement for U.S. and Canada
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.../ET-8550 Epson America, Inc. Any resulting damage, maintenance, or service from the Epson authorized service center. See the maintenance section in the event you fail to return the defective one (1) year or 50,000 printed sheets, whichever occurs first. C. Any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for in the online User's Guide. Trade Name: Epson® Type of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson...
.../ET-8550 Epson America, Inc. Any resulting damage, maintenance, or service from the Epson authorized service center. See the maintenance section in the event you fail to return the defective one (1) year or 50,000 printed sheets, whichever occurs first. C. Any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for in the online User's Guide. Trade Name: Epson® Type of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson...
