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   Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide 
and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
4   Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too 
tight. Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge 
guides.
5   Gently insert the paper cassette.
   Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the 
cassette. This is normal.
6   Extend the output tray and raise the stopper as shown.
6
  Connect the fax line
To fax, connect the phone cord to a telephone wall jack and 
to the LINE port on your product. To connect a telephone or 
answering machine, use the EXT. port on your product. See 
the Quick Guide for more details.
Note: If you’re connecting to a DSL phone line, you must use a DSL 
filter or you won’t be able to fax. Contact your DSL provider for the 
necessary filter.
    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 www.epson.com/support/wf3540sp (requiere una 
conexión a Internet).
1
  Unpack
French control 
panel stickers 
(included for 
Canada only)
Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to 
install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Remove all protective materials.
2
  Turn on
1   Connect the power cord to the back of the printer and to an 
electrical outlet.
   Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
2   Press the   power button.
3
  Select settings
1   Select your language and country.
   Touch the screen to select the desired option.
2   Select Summer if Daylight Saving Time is in effect; 
otherwise, select Winter.
3   Select the date format.
4   Use the numeric keypad to set the date, then press Done.
5   Select 12h (AM/PM) or 24h.
6   Use the numeric keypad to set the time.
7   Press Done.
 Note: You can change the date and time settings using the product’s 
control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
4
  Install ink cartridges
1   Lift the scanner unit.
2   Open the cartridge cover.
3   Shake the ink cartridges gently 4 or 5 times, then 
unpack them.
4   Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge.
   Caution: Don’t remove any other seals or the cartridges may 
leak.
5   Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color. Press 
each cartridge down until it clicks.
6   Close the cartridge cover. Press down until it clicks into 
place. Then lower the scanner unit.
7   Ink priming begins. This takes about 5 minutes.
   Note: Your printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink 
from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer.
   Caution: Don’t turn off the printer while it is priming or you’ll 
waste ink.
5
  Load paper
You can load letter-, A4-, or legal-size paper, as well as 
envelopes, and various sizes of photo paper in cassette �. Invarious sizes of photo paper in cassette �. Inphoto paper in cassette �. In 
cassette 2, you can load only letter-, A4-, or legal-size plain 
paper. For instructions on loading envelopes, photo paper, 
or legal-size paper, or using the rear feed slot, see the online 
User’s Guide.
1   Pull out a paper cassette.
2   Squeeze and slide out the edge guides.
3   Insert the paper with the glossy or printable side 
facedown.
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