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4
 Load paper
See the online User’s Guide for information about loading 
capacity, available paper types and sizes, and loading 
envelopes.
1   Make sure the product is not charging. Then flip the 
feeder guard forward, raise the paper support and tilt it 
backwards slightly, and slide out the output tray.
2   Slide the edge guide all the way out.
3   Load paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge 
first, against the right side of the rear paper feed slot.
4   Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly, 
and flip the feeder guard back.
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.latin.epson.com/tintaepson or see your printer box.
1
 Unpack
Note: Do not open 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.
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   Turn on the product and wait for the   ink light to turn on.
Note: If all of the printer lights are flashing, an error has occurred. 
Turn off the printer, lift the scanner unit and remove any protective 
material that has been left inside. Then turn the printer back on.
3
 Install ink cartridges
Caution: Keep ink cartridges out of 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.
2   Gently shake the black ink cartridge. 
Note: Do not shake the other ink cartridges.
3  Unpack the ink cartridges.
4  Remove only the yellow tape from each ink cartridge.
Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will 
leak. Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge.
5   Insert the cartridge in the holder for each color. Press 
each cartridge down until it clicks.
6   Lower the scanner unit.
7   Press  the   stop button to start charging the ink delivery 
system. Ink charging takes approximately 6 minutes. 
Ink charging is complete when the   power light stops 
flashing.
Caution: Don’t turn off the printer or raise the scanner unit while 
it is charging or you’ll waste ink.
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