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...remove all protective materials from inside the product. Caution: This product requires careful handling of the product and to avoid permanent stains. The printer ships with the transportation lock in the online User's Guide. Note: You can set up the product. If ink gets on the... or computer using the Epson Smart Panel® app. Note: If an error message appears, turn on the back of paper cassette 2. 1 Remove all protective materials from the product. Do not move it from your clothes or belongings, it off . ET-8500/ET-8550 Start Here IMPORTANT: Before...
...remove all protective materials from inside the product. Caution: This product requires careful handling of the product and to avoid permanent stains. The printer ships with the transportation lock in the online User's Guide. Note: You can set up the product. If ink gets on the... or computer using the Epson Smart Panel® app. Note: If an error message appears, turn on the back of paper cassette 2. 1 Remove all protective materials from the product. Do not move it from your clothes or belongings, it off . ET-8500/ET-8550 Start Here IMPORTANT: Before...
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... lowest line could damage the product. For more information, see the Start Here sheet appears on the LCD screen, press and hold OK for reliable printer setup and cannot be damaged or ink may leak. 8 Securely close the black ink tank cap. Caution: After setup, periodically inspect the ink levels to...
... lowest line could damage the product. For more information, see the Start Here sheet appears on the LCD screen, press and hold OK for reliable printer setup and cannot be damaged or ink may leak. 8 Securely close the black ink tank cap. Caution: After setup, periodically inspect the ink levels to...
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...Select the paper settings on the product's control panel. 4 Install software Note: • If you are loading. 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... 2 6 Keep the cassette flat as you send a print job. 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 edge guides. 1 Make sure the product...
...Select the paper settings on the product's control panel. 4 Install software Note: • If you are loading. 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... 2 6 Keep the cassette flat as you send a print job. 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 edge guides. 1 Make sure the product...
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... if necessary. Technical support Visit www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) and search for more information. * May require the Epson Print Enabler or Mopria Print Service app from Google Play™. ET-8500/ET-8550 replacement inks Ink family: 552 Black ...life hardware and ink bottles. See the online User's Guide for Epson printers. Setup is securely connected. Toll or long distance charges may be trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the printout. Recycling Epson offers a recycling program for identification purposes only and may apply. Need...
... if necessary. Technical support Visit www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) and search for more information. * May require the Epson Print Enabler or Mopria Print Service app from Google Play™. ET-8500/ET-8550 replacement inks Ink family: 552 Black ...life hardware and ink bottles. See the online User's Guide for Epson printers. Setup is securely connected. Toll or long distance charges may be trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the printout. Recycling Epson offers a recycling program for identification purposes only and may apply. Need...
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..., ID Cards, or Borderless Photos 91 Copying Options...92 Printing from a Computer ...95 Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 98 Print Quality Options - 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 10 S 118...
..., ID Cards, or Borderless Photos 91 Copying Options...92 Printing from a Computer ...95 Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 98 Print Quality Options - 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 10 S 118...
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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 -
... ...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 -
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... you use the voice- Depending on which voice assistant you are ready to set up your printer, visit Setting Up Your Epson Printer on Your Chromebook (U.S) or Setting Up Your Epson Printer on how to print with Alexa and Google Assistant. Connect your product to your product to ...activated, hands-free printing from your Epson product with your voice and your Epson product. 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 setting up ...
... you use the voice- Depending on which voice assistant you are ready to set up your printer, visit Setting Up Your Epson Printer on Your Chromebook (U.S) or Setting Up Your Epson Printer on how to print with Alexa and Google Assistant. Connect your product to your product to ...activated, hands-free printing from your Epson product with your voice and your Epson product. 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 setting up ...
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...link below . 2. Note: For details, see your product, tap All Printers and select your product. Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or... 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 your product... later). With a few taps, your Android device will discover your product. 2. Load paper in your nearby Epson product and print. 1. On your product control panel, you cannot use AirPrint. Now you do not see ...
...link below . 2. Note: For details, see your product, tap All Printers and select your product. Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or... 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 your product... later). With a few taps, your Android device will discover your product. 2. Load paper in your nearby Epson product and print. 1. On your product control panel, you cannot use AirPrint. Now you do not see ...
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Now you are ready to print. Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 38 From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menu icon and select Print. 5. Then select All printers, select your Epson product, adjust your print settings, and print.
Now you are ready to print. Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking 38 From an Android application such as Chrome or Gmail, tap the menu icon and select Print. 5. Then select All printers, select your Epson product, adjust your print settings, and print.
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...the on -screen instructions. In Wi-Fi Direct Mode, the product itself acts as a network access point for use with your product to 8 devices. 1 Epson product 2 Computer with a wireless interface 3 Other wireless device Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode (Simple AP) 44 4. On the next screen, select Start setting ...can set up for up and follow the on -screen instructions. See the link below for wireless setup instructions. Note: If 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.
...the on -screen instructions. In Wi-Fi Direct Mode, the product itself acts as a network access point for use with your product to 8 devices. 1 Epson product 2 Computer with a wireless interface 3 Other wireless device Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode (Simple AP) 44 4. On the next screen, select Start setting ...can set up for up and follow the on -screen instructions. See the link below for wireless setup instructions. Note: If 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.
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... point and reset your router or access point. You can also try turning off your network administrator for assistance. Confirm security mode. set to the printer. See the documentation of security on again. 52 E-8 Incorrect IP address is set a valid IP address using your router or access point documentation for assistance... the connection limit. also known as WPA Personal • WPA2 PSK (TKIP/AES); If your network administrator for instructions. Confirm IP address setup of the printer. If your printer may be filtered.
... point and reset your router or access point. You can also try turning off your network administrator for assistance. Confirm security mode. set to the printer. See the documentation of security on again. 52 E-8 Incorrect IP address is set a valid IP address using your router or access point documentation for assistance... the connection limit. also known as WPA Personal • WPA2 PSK (TKIP/AES); If your network administrator for instructions. Confirm IP address setup of the printer. If your printer may be filtered.
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... add another one of the connected devices if your router or access point for the wireless router. If you cannot connect a smart device to the printer. The same SSID as Wi-Fi Direct exists in Web Config utility from a computer or other devices to Disconnect one . You can select your product...
... add another one of the connected devices if your router or access point for the wireless router. If you cannot connect a smart device to the printer. The same SSID as Wi-Fi Direct exists in Web Config utility from a computer or other devices to Disconnect one . You can select your product...
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... product software. • Mac: Go to the next step. 2. If you see a Select Setup Option screen, select Set up printer for the Epson Connect services you may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you need to solve a problem with your product's Wi-...Product Software Related tasks Disabling Wi-Fi Features Connecting to the new router. 1. Continue following : • Windows: Uninstall your product software from the Epson website. 6. 5. Download and install your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for the first time. 9. Parent...
... product software. • Mac: Go to the next step. 2. If you see a Select Setup Option screen, select Set up printer for the Epson Connect services you may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you need to solve a problem with your product's Wi-...Product Software Related tasks Disabling Wi-Fi Features Connecting to the new router. 1. Continue following : • Windows: Uninstall your product software from the Epson website. 6. 5. Download and install your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for the first time. 9. Parent...
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... the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your print job. 6. 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 wadded ...; 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 5. Caution: Do not use the following papers. Always ...
... the recommended number of sheets. • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your print job. 6. 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 wadded ...; 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 5. Caution: Do not use the following papers. Always ...
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...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]) A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297...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 control panel on the product. 1. Select Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Setting. 81 Select the home icon, if necessary. 2. ...
...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]) A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297...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 control panel on the product. 1. Select Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Setting. 81 Select the home icon, if necessary. 2. ...
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See your print settings. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to view your application's help utility for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Windows Select the basic settings for details. 3. You ... the paper you want to select a print icon on . 96 Note: You may also need to print on your screen, the Print option in your printer settings window: 4. Select the print command in the File menu, or another command.
See your print settings. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to view your application's help utility for the document or photo you want to print. 1. Windows Select the basic settings for details. 3. You ... the paper you want to select a print icon on . 96 Note: You may also need to print on your screen, the Print option in your printer settings window: 4. Select the print command in the File menu, or another command.
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... Options and Additional Settings - To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button: • Anti-Copy Pattern: adds a watermark that only appears when your printer software. • Select Image Options to access additional settings for all types of the header or footer. 4. • Select Custom and click the Advanced button...
... Options and Additional Settings - To add the following features, click the Watermark Features button: • Anti-Copy Pattern: adds a watermark that only appears when your printer software. • Select Image Options to access additional settings for all types of the header or footer. 4. • Select Custom and click the Advanced button...
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... screen captures or images from its original orientation. Windows You can manage color using installed color printing profiles. Edge Smoothing Smooths jagged edges in your printer software so you manage color using only your application software. Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in black. Some options may reduce print...
... screen captures or images from its original orientation. Windows You can manage color using installed color printing profiles. Edge Smoothing Smooths jagged edges in your printer software so you manage color using only your application software. Fix Red-Eye Reduces or removes red-eye in black. Some options may reduce print...
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Click the Extended Settings button. 110 Select Printer Settings. 3. 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. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product. 1. Selecting Extended Settings -
Click the Extended Settings button. 110 Select Printer Settings. 3. 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. Click the Maintenance tab. You see the maintenance options: 4. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product. 1. Selecting Extended Settings -
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Click OK to close the printer software window. Check Paper Width Before Printing Prevents printing beyond the edges of print jobs as they are being printed. Extended Settings - Windows Parent topic: ... and Envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on the Extended Settings window. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print. 6. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other thick paper. 111
Click OK to close the printer software window. Check Paper Width Before Printing Prevents printing beyond the edges of print jobs as they are being printed. Extended Settings - Windows Parent topic: ... and Envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on the Extended Settings window. Select any of the extended settings to customize your print. 6. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other thick paper. 111
