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4
 Load paper
See the online User’s Guide for information about loading 
capacity, available paper types and sizes, loading envelopes, 
and using the rear paper feed slot or ADF.
1   Make sure the product is done charging the ink, then pull 
out the paper cassette.
2   Slide the side edge guides all the way out and set the 
front edge guide to the paper size you are using.
3   Insert paper with the glossy or printable side down.
Note: Make sure the paper is under the arrow mark for your 
paper type and loaded against the front edge of the cassette.
4   Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too 
tightly.
 
5   Keep the cassette flat as you insert it all the way.
6   Select the paper settings on the product’s control panel.
IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read 
these instructions and the safety instructions in the online User’s 
Guide.
Note: This printer is designed for use with Epson
®
 cartridges only, not 
third-party cartridges or ink. For important ink information, visit 
www.epson.com/epsonink (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/epsonink (Canada) 
or see your printer box.
Important Safety Instructions: When using telephone equipment, you 
should always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, 
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
•  Do not use the Epson product near water.
•  Always keep this guide handy.
•   Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a 
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
•  Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger 
telecommunication line cord.
1
 Unpack
Note: Do not open the ink cartridge packages until you are ready to 
install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
1   Remove all protective materials from the product.
2   Lift up the scanner unit until it locks into place and remove 
all protective materials from inside the product.
Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable.
2   Gently shake the ink cartridges, and remove them from the 
packaging.
3   Remove only the yellow tape from each ink cartridge.
Caution: Do not remove any seals, or ink will leak. Do not touch 
the areas shown above. Doing so may prevent normal operation 
and printing.
4   Insert the cartridge in the holder for each color. Press each 
cartridge down until it clicks. Make sure all cartridges are 
pushed down into place.
5   Close the ink cartridge cover, then lower the scanner unit.
6   The product starts charging the ink. Ink charging takes 
approximately 5 minutes. When you see a completion 
message on the product’s LCD screen, charging is 
complete. 
Caution: Don’t turn off the printer or raise the scanner unit while 
the printer is charging or you’ll waste ink.
3   Lower the scanner unit.
2
 Turn on and configure
1   Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to 
an electrical outlet.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
2   Raise the control panel and turn on the product.
Note: If an error code appears, turn off the product and 
check that no protective material has been left inside the 
product.
3   Select your language, country, date, and time on the 
LCD screen.
Note: You can change these settings later using the product’s 
control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
3
  Install ink cartridges
Caution: Keep the ink cartridges out the reach of children and do not 
drink the ink.
Note: The included initial cartridges are designed for reliable printer 
setup and cannot be used as replacement cartridges or resold. After 
setup, the remaining ink is available for printing.
1   Lift up the scanner unit until it locks into place, then 
open the ink cartridge cover.
Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable.
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