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...left inside the product and that the transportation lock is on the back of third-party ink. • Use the ink bottles included with replacement ink bottles. • Epson strongly recommends the use the app for the ET-8550, unless otherwise specified. 1 Unpack Note: • Do not open the cap ...quality and performance. 1 Press the power button to turn off . The illustrations show the ET-8500, but the steps are vacuum packed to use of each tank. If you do not drink the ink. The printer ships with a damp towel to an electrical outlet. Note: If an error ...
...left inside the product and that the transportation lock is on the back of third-party ink. • Use the ink bottles included with replacement ink bottles. • Epson strongly recommends the use the app for the ET-8550, unless otherwise specified. 1 Unpack Note: • Do not open the cap ...quality and performance. 1 Press the power button to turn off . The illustrations show the ET-8500, but the steps are vacuum packed to use of each tank. If you do not drink the ink. The printer ships with a damp towel to an electrical outlet. Note: If an error ...
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...and capacities, and instructions on loading paper in the rear paper feed slot and printing on the tanks. Note: Do not leave the ink bottle inserted; See the online User's Guide for refilling instructions. 3 Load paper See the instructions below the lowest line could damage the...the other colors. 1 Make sure the product is available for 5 seconds. 12 Follow the instructions on -screen instructions to the upper line. Note: Ink flows into position; Output tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2/front cover 9 Repeat the previous steps for details. • You can adjust the print quality....
...and capacities, and instructions on loading paper in the rear paper feed slot and printing on the tanks. Note: Do not leave the ink bottle inserted; See the online User's Guide for refilling instructions. 3 Load paper See the instructions below the lowest line could damage the...the other colors. 1 Make sure the product is available for 5 seconds. 12 Follow the instructions on -screen instructions to the upper line. Note: Ink flows into position; Output tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2/front cover 9 Repeat the previous steps for details. • You can adjust the print quality....
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...a User's Guide icon, go to www.epson.com/recycle (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/recycle (Canada) for information on how to change without notice. Then clean the print head, if necessary. Need paper and ink? 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 more at www.epson.com/connect (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/connect (Canada). • ...
...a User's Guide icon, go to www.epson.com/recycle (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/recycle (Canada) for information on how to change without notice. Then clean the print head, if necessary. Need paper and ink? 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 more at www.epson.com/connect (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/connect (Canada). • ...
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... Product 218 Checking Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen 218 Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Mac 221 Disabling Special Offers with Windows 222 Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box 223 Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 224 Refilling the Ink Tanks ...224 Maintenance Box Replacement ...229 Adjusting Print Quality...231 Print Head...
... Product 218 Checking Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen 218 Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Mac 221 Disabling Special Offers with Windows 222 Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box 223 Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 224 Refilling the Ink Tanks ...224 Maintenance Box Replacement ...229 Adjusting Print Quality...231 Print Head...
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... ...271 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ...272 Solving Setup Problems ...273 Product Does Not Turn On or Off 274 Noise After Filling the Ink ...274 Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels 274 Software Installation Problems ...275 Solving Network Problems ...275 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 276 Network...
... ...271 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ...272 Solving Setup Problems ...273 Product Does Not Turn On or Off 274 Noise After Filling the Ink ...274 Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels 274 Software Installation Problems ...275 Solving Network Problems ...275 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 276 Network...
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... ...324 Windows System Requirements ...324 Mac System Requirements ...325 Paper Specifications ...326 Printable Area Specifications ...327 Scanning Specifications ...329 Ink Specifications ...329 Dimension Specifications ...330 Electrical Specifications ...331 Environmental Specifications ...331 11 Windows 320 Uninstalling Product Software - Line of ... Patterns Appear in an Image 314 Streaks Appear in All Scanned Images 315 Scanned Image Edges are Cropped 315 Resetting the Epson Scan 2 Settings 315 Solving Memory Card Problems...316 Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot 316 Cannot View or...
... ...324 Windows System Requirements ...324 Mac System Requirements ...325 Paper Specifications ...326 Printable Area Specifications ...327 Scanning Specifications ...329 Ink Specifications ...329 Dimension Specifications ...330 Electrical Specifications ...331 Environmental Specifications ...331 11 Windows 320 Uninstalling Product Software - Line of ... Patterns Appear in an Image 314 Streaks Appear in All Scanned Images 315 Scanned Image Edges are Cropped 315 Resetting the Epson Scan 2 Settings 315 Solving Memory Card Problems...316 Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot 316 Cannot View or...
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...-Fi or Wired Networking Using the Epson Smart Panel Mobile App Use this... Epson Smart Panel and follow the instructions on your Epson product control panel. Download Epson Smart...your product to create your networked Epson product. Visit epson.com/connect (U.S) or epson.ca/connect (Canada) to ... an Epson Connect account when you haven't set up your product, open Epson Smart Panel...more about Epson Smart Panel and check the compatibility of your Epson product and ...Epson product, if necessary. Connect your mobile device to the wireless network that you selected. 4. Parent topic: Epson...
...-Fi or Wired Networking Using the Epson Smart Panel Mobile App Use this... Epson Smart Panel and follow the instructions on your Epson product control panel. Download Epson Smart...your product to create your networked Epson product. Visit epson.com/connect (U.S) or epson.ca/connect (Canada) to ... an Epson Connect account when you haven't set up your product, open Epson Smart Panel...more about Epson Smart Panel and check the compatibility of your Epson product and ...Epson product, if necessary. Connect your mobile device to the wireless network that you selected. 4. Parent topic: Epson...
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...on and is turned on the device • The wireless network name (SSID) and password Note: Your device must perform initial setup and ink installation before setting up the wireless connection. • If the app does not automatically recognize the product, select the + icon and continue ...name (SSID) or entered the password incorrectly. Make sure you are printing from a Smartphone or Tablet You can use the Epson Smart Panel app to connect your Epson product to a wireless network or connect your wireless connection status. Make sure the product is ready to print. Note: ...
...on and is turned on the device • The wireless network name (SSID) and password Note: Your device must perform initial setup and ink installation before setting up the wireless connection. • If the app does not automatically recognize the product, select the + icon and continue ...name (SSID) or entered the password incorrectly. Make sure you are printing from a Smartphone or Tablet You can use the Epson Smart Panel app to connect your Epson product to a wireless network or connect your wireless connection status. Make sure the product is ready to print. Note: ...
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... 20 sheets 20 sheets 20 sheets - Rear paper feeder 40 sheets 40 sheets 40 sheets* 20 sheets* 20 sheets* 20 sheets 20 sheets 1 sheet *ET-8550: only 5 sheets at a time for paper sizes A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm]) and A3+ (13 ...483 mm]). Paper type Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson EcoTank Premium Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper ...
... 20 sheets 20 sheets 20 sheets - Rear paper feeder 40 sheets 40 sheets 40 sheets* 20 sheets* 20 sheets* 20 sheets 20 sheets 1 sheet *ET-8550: only 5 sheets at a time for paper sizes A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm]) and A3+ (13 ...483 mm]). Paper type Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson EcoTank Premium Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper ...
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...Epson Bright White Premium Paper • Epson Bright White Pro Paper • Epson EcoTank Premium Paper • Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper • Epson Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson...215; 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])* • A3+ (13 × 19 inches [329 × 483 mm])* *ET-8550 only Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Printable Area Specifications 78
...Epson Bright White Premium Paper • Epson Bright White Pro Paper • Epson EcoTank Premium Paper • Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper • Epson Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson...215; 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])* • A3+ (13 × 19 inches [329 × 483 mm])* *ET-8550 only Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Printable Area Specifications 78
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...-463-7766) in Canada. or 800-807-7766 in the U.S. Paper Type Epson Bright White Premium Paper Epson Bright White Pro Paper Epson EcoTank Premium Paper Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches... S450218-4 S041586 S041586-ET S041117 S041111 S041062 S041067 S041070 S041069-L Sheet count 500 500 500 100 100 100 100 100 100 79 sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at epson.com (U.S. Compatible Epson Papers You can also...
...-463-7766) in Canada. or 800-807-7766 in the U.S. Paper Type Epson Bright White Premium Paper Epson Bright White Pro Paper Epson EcoTank Premium Paper Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches... S450218-4 S041586 S041586-ET S041117 S041111 S041062 S041067 S041070 S041069-L Sheet count 500 500 500 100 100 100 100 100 100 79 sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at epson.com (U.S. Compatible Epson Papers You can also...
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... binding. Binding Margin Options Select options that orients double-sided print binding in double-sided printing to adjust the print quality of ink coverage for drying ink after printing on one side of the available options on the front or back page. Print Density Sets the level of your ... set up your double-sided print job. Windows You can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to prevent ink smearing. Windows Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the paper before printing the other side in the desired direction....
... binding. Binding Margin Options Select options that orients double-sided print binding in double-sided printing to adjust the print quality of ink coverage for drying ink after printing on one side of the available options on the front or back page. Print Density Sets the level of your ... set up your double-sided print job. Windows You can select any of the available options on the Print Density Adjustment window to prevent ink smearing. Windows Double-sided Printing Options - Windows You can select any of the paper before printing the other side in the desired direction....
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Show Progress Meter Displays the progress of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect; Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on the Extended Settings window. Extended Settings - Select any of the extended settings to close the... print speed. Check Paper Width Before Printing Prevents printing beyond the edges of print jobs as they are being printed. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other thick paper. 111 Click OK to close the Extended Settings window. 7. You see this window:...
Show Progress Meter Displays the progress of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect; Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from smearing when you print on the Extended Settings window. Extended Settings - Select any of the extended settings to close the... print speed. Check Paper Width Before Printing Prevents printing beyond the edges of print jobs as they are being printed. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other thick paper. 111 Click OK to close the Extended Settings window. 7. You see this window:...
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... no text or images. Remove white borders Removes white margins that your application. Change Standard Resolution Reduces the resolution of faceup. Short Grain Paper Prevents ink from smearing when you print borderless photos. Skip Blank Page Ensures that may solve other printing problems. Page Rendering Mode Increases print speed when printing...
... no text or images. Remove white borders Removes white margins that your application. Change Standard Resolution Reduces the resolution of faceup. Short Grain Paper Prevents ink from smearing when you print borderless photos. Skip Blank Page Ensures that may solve other printing problems. Page Rendering Mode Increases print speed when printing...
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Use a Mixture of Color Inks to Create Black Mixes color inks to start printing. Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings. Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - You ...
Use a Mixture of Color Inks to Create Black Mixes color inks to start printing. Windows Once you have selected your print settings, you are ready to save your settings. Windows Printing Your Document or Photo - You ...
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Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Checking Print Status - It allows you see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue. Windows During printing, you to control printing and check ink status. • To cancel printing, click Cancel. • To see this window showing the progress of your print job. Parent topic: Printing with Windows 114
Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Checking Print Status - It allows you see print jobs lined up for printing, click Print Queue. Windows During printing, you to control printing and check ink status. • To cancel printing, click Cancel. • To see this window showing the progress of your print job. Parent topic: Printing with Windows 114
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...select any instructions displayed on the short edge of the paper. Mac Managing Color - Adjustments Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for drying ink after printing on one side of time required for double-sided printing. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Select Color... 1. Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac You can adjust the Color Matching settings to test the selected settings. 5. Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of the paper before printing the other side in your double-sided print job. Follow any of your double...
...select any instructions displayed on the short edge of the paper. Mac Managing Color - Adjustments Print Density Sets the level of ink coverage for drying ink after printing on one side of time required for double-sided printing. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Select Color... 1. Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac You can adjust the Color Matching settings to test the selected settings. 5. Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of the paper before printing the other side in your double-sided print job. Follow any of your double...
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... various operating conditions. Remove white borders Removes white margins that contain no text or images. Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from the printer software for easier filing. 5. Click OK. Mac Parent topic: Printing on the Options or Driver tab. Mac 134 Skip Blank Page Ensures...
... various operating conditions. Remove white borders Removes white margins that contain no text or images. Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences - Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from the printer software for easier filing. 5. Click OK. Mac Parent topic: Printing on the Options or Driver tab. Mac 134 Skip Blank Page Ensures...
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Mac Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Checking Print Status - Mac Once you have selected your print job, control printing, and check ink status. 1. Mac During printing, you are ready to print. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. 135 Mac Checking Print Status - Printing Your Document or Photo - Click Print at the bottom of your print settings, you can view the progress of the print window.
Mac Parent topic: Printing on a Mac Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Checking Print Status - Mac Once you have selected your print job, control printing, and check ink status. 1. Mac During printing, you are ready to print. Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. 135 Mac Checking Print Status - Printing Your Document or Photo - Click Print at the bottom of your print settings, you can view the progress of the print window.
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... printing, select Cancel and select Close to fit. • Coloring Books lets you print a photo from a memory card or external USB device directly onto an ink jet-printable CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the options for your memory card or external USB...
... printing, select Cancel and select Close to fit. • Coloring Books lets you print a photo from a memory card or external USB device directly onto an ink jet-printable CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the options for your memory card or external USB...