Setting Up Epson Open Platform; Updating The Firmware; Activating Epson Open Platform - Epson WF-R8590 Series Hardware Setup Manual

Hardware Setup Guide

2. Setting Up Epson Open Platform

You need to update and activate the firmware for the MFD to configure Epson Open Platform.

Updating the firmware

You can update the firmware for the MFD by using the Firmware Update Tool.
Note:
You can update and activate Epson Open Platform without making initial settings (language settings and ink
charging).
A
Use one of the following methods to connect the MFD to the system administrator's computer.
Connect by wired or wireless LAN
Connect directly using a LAN cable
Connect directly using a USB cable
If you want to connect using a wired connection or wireless LAN, connect to the network in the same segment as
the setup computer.
B
Turn on the MFD.
C
On the computer for the system administrator, double-click the Firmware Update Tool icon.
D
Follow the on-screen instructions to update the firmware for the MFD.
Do not turn off the MFD during the firmware update.
Note:
The firmware update takes about 15 minutes. When the update is complete, the MFD restarts automatically.

Activating Epson Open Platform

You can activate Epson Open Platform from Web Config on the MFD.
A
Use one of the following methods to connect the MFD to the system administrator's computer.
Connect by wired or wireless LAN
Connect directly using a LAN cable
If you want to connect using a wired connection or wireless LAN, connect to the network in the same segment as
the setup computer.
2. Setting Up Epson Open Platform
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