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12   When the message to see the setup manual is displayed 
on the LCD screen, press and hold the OK button for 
3 seconds.
3 seconds
13   Press the   button to start charging the ink. Ink charging 
takes approximately 20 minutes. Ink charging is complete 
when   stops flashing.
20 minutes
Note: The ink bottles included with the printer are designed 
for printer setup and not for resale. After some ink is used for 
charging, the rest is available for printing.
 Caution: Do not turn off the product or load paper while the 
product is charging or you’ll waste ink.
3
 Load paper
1   Make sure the product is not charging. Then flip the 
feeder guard forward, raise the paper support, and tilt it 
backwards slightly.
2   Slide the edge guide to the left.
3   Load paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge 
first, against the right side of the rear paper feed slot.
Read these instructions before using your product.
Note for Spanish speakers/Nota para hispanohablantes: Para 
obtener instrucciones de configuración en español, consulte la Guía de 
instalación en epson.com/support/et2550sp (requiere una conexión a 
Internet).
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.
1   Remove all protective materials from the product.
2   Lift up the scanner unit and remove all protective materials 
from inside the product.
Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable or the ink tubes and 
their translucent cover.
3  Lower the scanner unit.
2
 Fill ink tanks
Note: This product requires careful handling of ink. Wear disposable 
gloves and place a sheet of paper under the ink tank when you 
fill or refill the ink tanks, as ink may splatter. 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.
Warning: Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not 
drink the ink.
1   Open the ink tank unit cover, then remove the cap for the 
cyan ink tank and attach it to its holder.
2   Unpack the cyan ink bottle.
3   Snap the bottle tip off, then remove the bottle cap. 
Carefully remove the protective seal (avoid touching the ink 
underneath the seal), then close the bottle cap tightly.
 Caution: Be sure to close the bottle cap tightly, or ink may leak.
4   Fill the tank using all of the ink in the bottle.
Note: Refer to the color coded sticker above the ink tank unit to 
identify the color of each tank.
Caution: Be sure to fill each tank with the correct ink color.
5   Carefully seal the bottle using the reverse side of the 
bottle tip for proper disposal.
6  Replace the ink tank cap securely.
7  Repeat the previous steps for the remaining bottles.
8   Close the ink tank unit cover.
9   Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to 
an electrical outlet.
 Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
10   Raise the control panel and 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.
Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing 
the release bar underneath or you may damage the product.
11  To select English as your language, press the OK button.
If you want to change the language, press 
 or   to select 
it, then press the OK button. 
 Note: You can change the language later using the product’s 
control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
ET-2550