Epson ET-2840 User Manual

9 Raise the control panel, then press the power button to
turn on the product. The power light ashes.
Note: If an error code appears, turn o the product and check
that no protective material has been left inside the product.
10 Select your language.
Note: You can change this setting later using the product’s
control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
11 When an Epson Smart Panel setup message appears on
the LCD screen, select the option to continue setup.
12 When the message to see the Start Here sheet appears
on the LCD screen, press and hold the help button for
5 seconds.
13 Press the start button to start ink charging. Ink charging
takes about 11 minutes.
Note: When the power light stops ashing, ink charging is
complete. Once initial setup of the printer is complete, you can
top o the ink tanks with any remaining ink. See the online User’s
Guide for instructions.
Caution: Do not unplug or turn o the product, or open the
inner cover while the product is charging or you’ll waste ink.
Note: After some ink is used for charging, the rest is available for
printing.
14 Press the OK button to proceed with initial setup.
15 Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the print
quality of your product.
Note:
• You need to load paper before you can adjust the print quality.
See “Load paper” on this sheet for details.
• Select Adjust Later if you want to adjust the print quality later.
For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
Caution: After setup, periodically inspect the ink levels to ensure they
do not fall below the lowest lines on the tanks. Prolonged use when
ink is below the lowest line could damage the product. See the online
User’s Guide for relling instructions.
IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read
these instructions and the safety instructions in the online User’s
Guide.
1
Unpack
Note: Do not open the ink bottles until you are ready to ll the ink
tanks. The ink bottles are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
1 Remove all protective materials from the product.
2 Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to
an electrical outlet.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
2
Choose a setup method
The Epson Smart Panel
®
app can help you set up your printer
through an interactive, step-by-step process using your
smartphone or tablet.
If you do not want to
use a mobile device for
setup, skip to the “Fill ink
tanks” section.
To use your mobile device
for setup, continue to
step 1.
OR
1 Download the Epson Smart Panel app
from your device’s app store. Do not
launch the app yet.
2 Press the power button to turn on the product.
Note: Do not connect your product to your computer yet.
3 Launch the app and follow its instructions to set up your
product. If necessary, tap the
+
icon on the top right
corner of the app’s home screen, tap Start setting up,
and follow the instructions to set up your product.
For information on connecting your product to a computer,
using voice-activated printing, solving problems, or for details
on reaching Epson support, see the sections on the back of
this sheet.
3
Fill ink tanks
Warning: Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not
drink the ink.
Caution: This product requires careful handling of ink. If ink spills,
wipe it o immediately with a damp towel to avoid permanent stains.
If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come o.
Note:
• Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of third-party ink.
• Use the ink bottles included with the printer to set up the product.
Part of the ink will be used to charge the print head. These bottles
may print fewer pages compared with replacement ink bottles.
• Epson strongly recommends the use of genuine ink to ensure
optimal print quality and performance.
1 Open the ink tank cover, then open the cap for the black
(BK) ink tank.
Note: Refer to the color-coded sticker on the ink tank unit to
identify the color of each tank.
2 Unpack the black (BK) ink bottle. Hold the ink bottle
upright and slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it.
Caution: Do not shake or squeeze the ink bottle. Do not touch
the top of the ink bottle after its cap is removed.
3 Insert the ink bottle into the lling port.
Note: Do not force the bottle into position; each bottle is keyed
for each color.
4 Wait for the ink to ll the tank.
Do not squeeze the bottle or
allow it to contact any other
surface.
Note: Ink ows into the tank and
stops automatically when the ink
tank is lled to the upper line. If ink
does not ow from the bottle, lift and
reinsert the bottle.
5 When the ink tank is full, remove the ink bottle and
securely close it with the bottle cap. If any ink remains in
the bottle, close the bottle and store it for later use.
Note: Do not leave the ink bottle inserted; otherwise the bottle
may be damaged or ink may leak.
6 Securely close the black ink tank cap.
7 Repeat the previous steps for the other colors.
8 Close the ink tank cover.
Start Here
ET-2840

Epson ET-2840 Specifications

General

Maximum Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 dpi
Input Paper Capacity	100 sheets
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Functions	Print, copy, scan
Duplex Printing	Yes
Connectivity	USB, Wi-Fi
Mobile Printing	Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
Copy Speed (Black)	7.7 cpm
Copy Speed (Color)	3.8 cpm
Ink Bottle Yield (Black)	4, 500 pages
Ink Bottle Yield (Color)	7, 500 pages
Maximum Print Size	8.5 x 47 in (borderless)

Summary

Unpack and Initial Setup

Download Epson Smart Panel App

Download the Epson Smart Panel app from your device's app store.

Power On Printer

Press the power button to turn on the printer.

App-Guided Setup

Launch the app and follow instructions to set up your product.

Remove Protective Materials

Remove all protective materials from the printer before use.

Connect Power Cord

Connect the power cord to the product and an electrical outlet.

Choose Setup Method

Select between using the Epson Smart Panel app or manual setup.

Fill Ink Tanks

Access Black Ink Tank

Open the ink tank cover and the cap for the black ink tank.

Prepare Black Ink Bottle

Unpack and remove the cap from the black ink bottle.

Insert Ink Bottle

Insert the ink bottle into the filling port.

Ink Filling Process

Wait for ink to fill the tank automatically.

Seal Ink Bottle

Remove the bottle and securely close it with its cap.

Close Ink Tank Cap

Securely close the black ink tank cap.

Fill Other Colors

Repeat steps for Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow ink tanks.

Close Ink Tank Cover

Close the main ink tank cover.

Raise Panel and Power On

Raise the control panel and press the power button.

Select Language

Choose the display language for the printer.

Continue App Setup

Follow LCD prompts to continue setup via the app.

Access Help for Start Here

Hold help button for 5 seconds when Start Here sheet message appears.

Start Ink Charging

Press the start button to begin ink charging.

Proceed with Setup

Press OK to proceed after ink charging.

Adjust Print Quality

Follow on-screen instructions to adjust print quality.

Load Paper

Prepare for Paper Loading

Prepare printer after ink charging by adjusting feeder guard and support.

Adjust Edge Guides

Slide edge guides to their widest position.

Load Paper into Feeder

Insert paper into the rear feeder, noting orientation.

Secure Paper with Guides

Slide edge guides against paper, not too tightly.

Close Feeder Guard

Close the paper feeder guard.

Open Front Cover

Open the front cover of the printer.

Extend Output Tray

Pull out the output tray and raise the paper stopper.

Set Paper Settings

Select paper settings on the product's control panel.

Install Software

Prerequisites for Software

Ensure internet connection and product is not connected via USB.

Download Software Package

Download and run the product's software package.

Run Setup Program

Follow on-screen instructions to run the setup program.

Select Connection Type

Choose wireless or direct USB connection and follow prompts.

Mobile and Voice-Activated Printing

Direct Mobile Printing

Print directly from Android devices via network connection.

Epson Smart Panel App

Use the app for intuitive printing and scanning control.

Remote Printing

Print remotely using Epson Connect.

Voice-Activated Printing

Print using voice assistants linked to an Epson Connect account.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Network Setup Issues

Resolve issues like incorrect SSID, firewall alerts, or password entry.

Print Quality Issues

Address lines or incorrect colors by running nozzle checks.

Dark Product Screen

Wake the product from sleep mode by pressing any button.

USB Connection Setup

Ensure product is on and USB cable is securely connected.

Support and Resources

Accessing User's Guide

Access the online User's Guide via desktop icon or Apps screen.

Technical Support Information

Get help via website, phone, or contact Epson support.

Recycling Program

Information on returning products for proper disposal.