Epson WF-C878R Series Hardware Setup Guide

1. Preparing for system conguration
You need to prepare the hardware, information, and soware necessary to set up Epson Open Platform.
Authentication device and authentication card
See the following website for a list of compatible authentication devices and cards.
https://openplatform.epson.biz/download/op/
If you cannot nd the device you want to use in the list, contact your dealer.
Computer with an Internet connection
You need an Internet connection to download the rmware and acquire a product key.
Product key
is is the product key to activate Epson Open Platform. To acquire this product key, you need the serial numbers
of the respective MFDs. You can nd the serial number on the product’s Guarantee Form, or on the label on the
rear or side of the product.
Note:
You may need to acquire the product key from your dealer. Contact your dealer for more details.
Acquiring the product key
You can acquire individual keys by using the MFD’s serial number, or acquire in bulk by using a text le.
Note:
When acquiring a product key that has already been issued by entering a serial number, the same product key is issued.
Acquiring individually
1. Access the following website from the system administrator’s computer.
https://openplatform.epson.biz/license-op/inputInformation.html
Hardware Setup Guide
1. Preparing for system conguration
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Epson WF-C878R Series Specifications

General

Print Technology	PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology
Max Print Resolution	4800 x 1200 dpi
Duplex Printing	Yes
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
Max Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Fax	Yes
Print Speed (Black)	25 ppm (ISO)
Print Speed (Color)	24 ISO ppm
Scanner Type	Flatbed, ADF
Paper Formats	A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal
Display	4.3" color touchscreen
Mobile Printing	Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
Ink Type	DURABrite Ultra pigment ink
Ink Cartridges	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow