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Epson EcoTank ET-8500 Series manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Quick Start Manual
Epson ET-8500, ET-8550 - All-In-Ones Printer Quick Installation Guide
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Epson
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Printer
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Table of Contents
Unpack
Fill ink tanks
Load paper
Install software
Setup from a mobile device
Mobile and voice-activated printing
Any problems?
Network setup was unsuccessful
There are lines or incorrect colors in my printouts
The product's screen is dark
Any questions
Technical support
Recycling
Need paper and ink
Documents / Resources
References
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Epson EcoTank ET-8500 Series User Manual (347 pages)
A3 Print/Scan/Copy Wi-Fi Photo Ink Tank Printer, With Up To 2 Years Worth Of Ink Included
Brand:
Epson
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 7.86 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
ET-8500/ET-8550 User's Guide
14
Product Basics
15
Product Parts Locations
15
Product Parts - Front
16
Product Parts - Inside
18
Product Parts - Back
19
Using the Control Panel
19
The LCD Screen
20
Status Icon Information
21
Navigating the LCD Screen
22
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen
23
Adjusting Control Panel Sounds
24
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
25
Changing LCD Screen Language
26
Viewing Animations
27
Turning off Auto Selection Mode
28
Using Power Saving Settings
29
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings
29
Changing the Power off Timer Settings
30
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and more
31
Setting up Epson Connect Services
31
Using Epson Email Print
32
Using Epson Remote Print
33
Using Epson Scan to Cloud
33
Using the Epson Smart Panel Mobile App
34
Voice-Activated Printing
35
Setting up Printing on a Chromebook
35
Using Airprint
35
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler
36
Using Fire os Printing
37
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing
37
Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets
38
Using the Mopria Print Service
38
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
40
Network Security Recommendations
40
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup
41
Selecting Wireless Network Settings from the Control Panel
42
Setting up Wireless Printing from a Smartphone or Tablet
44
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup
45
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode (Simple AP)
46
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
47
Using WPS to Connect to a Network
47
Printing a Network Status Sheet
48
Printing a Network Connection Report
49
Network Connection Report Codes and Messages
50
Changing or Updating Network Connections
56
Accessing the Web Config Utility
56
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection
57
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection
57
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
58
Disabling Wi-Fi Features
58
Loading Paper
60
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette)
60
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)
65
Loading Paper in the Rear of Your Product
70
Turning off the Paper Mismatch Alert
74
Paper Loading Capacity
75
Double-Sided Printing Capacity
77
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
78
Compatible Epson Papers
80
Selecting the Paper Settings for each Source - Control Panel
82
Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel
84
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software
85
Placing Originals on the Product
86
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
86
Copying
89
Copying Documents or Photos
89
Restoring Photos While Copying
90
Copying Books, ID Cards, or Borderless Photos
92
Copying Options
93
Printing from a Computer
96
Printing with Windows
96
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
97
Paper Source Options - Windows
99
Print Quality Options - Windows
99
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows
100
Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Windows
100
Double-Sided Printing Options - Windows
103
Print Density Adjustments - Windows
103
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
104
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows
106
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows
107
Header/Footer Settings - Windows
108
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows
109
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
111
Extended Settings - Windows
112
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
114
Checking Print Status - Windows
115
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
116
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
117
Changing Automatic Update Options
118
Printing with the Built-In Epson Driver - Windows 10 S
119
Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S
119
Printing on a Mac
123
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac
124
Paper Source Options - Mac
128
Print Quality Settings - Mac
128
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac
129
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac
130
Selecting Double-Sided Printing Settings - Mac
130
Double-Sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac
132
Managing Color - Mac
132
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac
133
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac
134
Printing Preferences - Mac
135
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac
136
Checking Print Status - Mac
136
Printing from a Smartphone or Tablet
137
Printing with Epson Photo
138
Cancelling Printing from the LCD Screen
138
Scanning
139
Starting a Scan
139
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel
139
Scanning to a Memory Device
141
Scanning to a Connected Computer
142
Scanning to the Cloud
144
Setting up a WSD Port (Windows 7/Windows Vista)
145
Control Panel Scanning Options
146
Changing Default Scan Job Settings
147
Starting a Scan Using Epson Scansmart
148
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon
149
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
151
Starting a Scan from a Smartphone or Tablet
153
Scanning a Document or Photo in Epson Scansmart
153
Saving a Scan
156
Attaching a Scan to Email
157
Sending a Scan to a Cloud Service
158
Printing a Scan
159
Selecting Epson Scansmart Settings
161
Changing the Epson Product
161
Changing the Scan Settings
162
Changing the File Name Settings
164
Changing the Save Settings
165
Save Settings
167
Customizing Action Icons
169
Scanning in Epson Scan 2
170
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab
173
Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab
174
Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF Using Epson Scan 2
175
Image Format Options
176
Scan Resolution Guidelines
177
Using Memory Cards with Your Product
179
Inserting a Memory Card
179
Removing a Memory Card
181
Printing from a Memory Card
182
Viewing and Printing Photos
182
Viewing and Printing Photos from the LCD Screen
182
Memory Card or External USB Device Print Settings
185
Printing Photo Layouts from a Memory Card with a Template
187
Printing ID Photos from a Memory Card
190
Creating and Printing a Greeting Card Template
193
Printing a Greeting Card from a Template
195
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card
196
Setting up File Sharing for Photo Transfers from Your Computer
196
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer
197
Using an External Device with Your Product
199
Printing from a Camera
199
Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings
199
Print Settings - Camera
201
Photo Adjustments - Camera
203
Connecting and Printing from a Camera
204
Printing from a Camera Wirelessly
205
Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device
206
Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device
206
Printing Personalized Projects
209
Printing a Personalized Project
209
Printing on Cds/Dvds
211
CD/DVD Printing Features
211
Loading a CD/DVD
211
Copying Onto a CD/DVD
213
Refilling Ink and Replacing the Maintenance Box
216
Ink Safety Precautions
216
Checking the Ink and Maintenance Box Levels
218
Checking the Ink Levels on Your Product
219
Checking Maintenance Box Status on the LCD Screen
219
Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Windows
220
Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Levels - Mac
222
Disabling Special Offers with Windows
223
Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box
224
Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers
225
Refilling the Ink Tanks
225
Maintenance Box Replacement
230
Adjusting Print Quality
232
Print Head Maintenance
232
Print Head Nozzle Check
232
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel
233
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
235
Print Head Cleaning
236
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
237
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
238
Print Quality Adjustment
241
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
241
Power Cleaning
243
Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel
243
Cleaning the Paper Guide
244
Cleaning the Paper Path
247
Cleaning the Translucent Film
249
Cleaning the Paper Rollers
251
Checking the Number of Sheets Fed
254
Checking the Number of Sheets on the LCD Screen
255
Checking the Sheet Counter - Windows
255
Checking the Sheet Counter - Mac
256
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product
257
Cleaning Your Product
257
Transporting Your Product
258
Solving Problems
266
Checking for Software Updates
266
Viewing the Help Screen
267
Product Status Messages
267
Running a Product Check
272
Resetting Control Panel Defaults
273
Solving Setup Problems
274
Product Does Not Turn on or off
275
Noise after Filling the Ink
275
Message Appears Prompting You to Reset Ink Levels
275
Software Installation Problems
276
Solving Network Problems
276
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point
277
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network
278
Product Does Not Appear in Mac Printer Window
279
Wireless Network Connection Is Unstable on a Mac
280
Wired Network Connection Becomes Unstable
280
Cannot Print over a Network
281
Cannot Scan over a Network
282
Solving Copying Problems
283
Product Makes Noise, but Nothing Copies
283
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While
284
Solving Paper Problems
284
Paper Feeding Problems
284
Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassettes
285
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product
287
Paper Jam Problems in the Rear Cover
289
Rear Paper Support Problems
293
Paper Ejection Problems
293
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer
293
Nothing Prints
294
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar
295
Printing Is Slow
295
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems
297
Inverted Image
297
Too Many Copies Print
298
Blank Pages Print
298
Incorrect Margins on Printout
299
Border Appears on Borderless Prints
299
Incorrect Characters Print
300
Incorrect Image Size or Position
301
Slanted Printout
301
Solving Print Quality Problems
302
White or Dark Lines in Printout
302
Blurry or Smeared Printout
304
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps
306
Grainy Printout
306
Incorrect Colors
308
Solving Scanning Problems
309
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly
309
Cannot Start Epson Scan 2
310
Scanning Is Slow
311
Cannot Send Scans to a Cloud Service
311
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
311
Image Consists of a few Dots Only
312
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images
312
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked
313
Scanned Image Quality Problems
313
Characters Are Not Recognized During Conversion to Editable Text (OCR)
315
Image Colors Are Patchy at the Edges
315
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image
315
Streaks Appear in All Scanned Images
316
Scanned Image Edges Are Cropped
316
Resetting the Epson Scan 2 Settings
316
Solving Memory Card Problems
317
Memory Card Does Not Fit into a Slot
317
Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card or Device
317
Cannot Transfer Photos to or from a Memory Card or Device
318
Solving USB Device Problems
318
Cannot View or Print from a USB Device
319
Cannot Save Files on a USB Device
319
Cannot Transfer Files to or from a USB Device
319
Solving CD/DVD Problems
320
Problems Printing on Cds/Dvds
320
Uninstall Your Product Software
321
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows
321
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac
323
Where to Get Help
323
Technical Specifications
325
Windows System Requirements
325
Mac System Requirements
326
Paper Specifications
327
Printable Area Specifications
328
Scanning Specifications
330
Ink Specifications
330
Dimension Specifications
331
Electrical Specifications
332
Environmental Specifications
332
Interface Specifications
333
Memory Card Specifications
333
External Device Specifications
333
Supported Data Specifications
334
Network Interface Specifications
334
Safety and Approvals Specifications
337
Notices
338
Important Safety Instructions
338
General Product Safety Instructions
338
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions
340
LCD Screen Safety Instructions
340
FCC Compliance Statement
341
Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver
342
Trademarks
345
Copyright Notice
345
Libtiff Software Acknowledgment
346
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials
347
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products
347
Copyright Attribution
347
Epson EcoTank ET-8500 Series User Manual (284 pages)
Brand:
Epson
| Category:
All in One Printer
| Size: 7.87 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Guide to this Manual
6
Introduction to the Manuals
6
Searching for Information
6
Printing Only the Pages You Need
7
About this Manual
7
Marks and Symbols
7
Notes on Screenshots and Illustrations
8
Operating System References
8
Trademarks
9
Copyright
10
Important Instructions
11
Safety Instructions
12
Safety Instructions for Ink
12
Printer Advisories and Warnings
13
Advisories and Warnings for Setting up the Printer
13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer
13
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Touchscreen
14
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection
14
Advisories and Warnings for Using Memory Cards
14
Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer
14
Protecting Your Personal Information
15
Part Names and Functions
16
Front
17
Inside
19
Rear
20
Guide to the Control Panel
22
Touch Screen Operations
23
Home Screen Configuration
24
Guide to the Network Icon
25
Menu Screen Configuration
26
Basic Operations
26
Entering Characters
27
Viewing Animations
28
Displaying a Menu Appropriate to the Operation
29
Loading Papers and CD/Dvds
30
Loading Paper
31
Paper Handling Precautions
31
Notes on Loading Paper
32
Paper Size and Type Settings
32
Loading Paper
34
Loading a CD/DVD
36
Printable CD/Dvds
36
CD/DVD Handling Precautions
36
Loading and Removing a CD/DVD
37
Placing Originals
38
Placing Originals
39
Inserting and Removing a Memory Device
41
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
42
Inserting and Removing an External USB Device
42
Printing
44
Printing Photos
45
Printing Photos from a Memory Device
45
Printing Photos from a Computer
54
Printing Photos from Smart Devices (Ios)
54
Printing Photos from Smart Devices (Android)
55
Printing Photos from a Digital Camera
57
Printing on Envelopes
59
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Windows)
59
Printing on Envelopes from a Computer (Mac OS)
59
Printing Documents
60
Printing from a Computer - Windows
60
Printing from a Computer - Mac os
78
Printing Documents from Smart Devices (Ios)
84
Printing Documents from Smart Devices (Android)
85
Printing Onto a CD/DVD Label
87
Printing Photos Onto a CD/DVD Label
87
Printing Photos Onto a Jewel Case Jacket
89
Printing Photos Onto a CD/DVD Label Using Epson Photo
90
Printing Web Pages
90
Printing Web Pages from a Computer
90
Printing Web Pages from Smart Devices
91
Printing Various Items
91
Printing Paper with Patterns (Design Paper)
91
Printing Lined Paper
92
Printing Writing Paper
93
Printing a Schedule
94
Printing Original Calendars with a Photo
94
Printing a Message Card
95
Printing a Coloring Book Using Photos
96
Printing Using a Cloud Service
97
Registering to Epson Connect Service from the Control Panel
98
Copying
99
Copying Originals
100
Menu Options for Copying
100
Copying on 2-Sides
102
Copying by Enlarging or Reducing
103
Copying Multiple Originals Onto One Sheet
104
Copying Photos
105
Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings for Copying Photos
106
Menu Options for Photo Adjustments for Copying Photos
107
Copying ID Card
107
Copying Books
108
Copying Without Margins
109
Copying on a CD/DVD Label
110
Menu Options for Copy to CD/DVD
112
Scanning
113
Basic Information on Scanning
114
What Is a "Scan
114
Scanning Uses
114
Available Scanning Methods
114
Recommended File Formats to Suit Your Purpose
116
Recommended Resolutions to Suit Your Purpose
117
Scanning Originals to a Memory Device
117
Scan Options for Scanning to a Memory Device
118
Advanced Options for Scanning to a Memory Device
119
Scanning Originals to a Computer
119
Scanning from the Control Panel
120
Scanning from a Computer
121
Scanning Originals to the Cloud
121
Scan Options for Scanning to the Cloud
122
Advanced Options for Scanning to the Cloud
123
Scanning Originals Using WSD
123
Setting up a WSD Port
124
Scanning Originals to a Smart Device
125
Advanced Scanning
126
Scanning Multiple Photos at the same Time
126
Saving and Sharing Data
127
Sharing Data on a Memory Device
128
Maintaining the Printer
129
Checking the Status of Consumable
130
Improving Paper Feeding Problems
130
Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality
133
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
133
Running Power Cleaning
134
Preventing Nozzle Clogging
135
Aligning the Print Head
135
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears (When the Surface of the Print Result Is Smeared Vertically)
136
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smear (When the Back of the Print Result Is Dirty)
137
Cleaning the Scanner Glass
139
Cleaning the Translucent Film
140
Menu Options for Maintaining the Printer
143
Cleaning the Printer
144
Cleaning Spilled Ink
145
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed through the Printer
145
Saving Power
145
Installing or Uninstalling Applications Separately
146
Installing the Applications Separately
146
Adding the Printer (for Mac os Only)
148
Uninstalling Applications
148
Updating Applications and Firmware
150
Transporting and Storing the Printer
151
Solving Problems
157
The Printer Does Not Work as Expected
158
The Printer Does Not Turn on or off
158
Paper Does Not Feed Properly
159
Cannot Print
162
Cannot Start Scanning
179
Cannot Operate the Printer as Expected
189
A Message Is Displayed on the LCD Screen
194
Paper Gets Jammed
196
Removing Jammed Paper
197
Preventing Paper Jams
201
It Is Time to Refill the Ink
202
Ink Bottle Handling Precautions
202
Refilling the Ink Tanks
203
It Is Time to Replace the Maintenance Box
207
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions
207
Replacing a Maintenance Box
208
Printing, Copying, and Scanning Quality Is Poor
209
Print Quality Is Poor
209
Copy Quality Is Poor
218
Scanned Image Problems
226
Cannot Solve Problem
228
Cannot Solve Printing or Copying Problems
229
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices
230
Connecting to a Printer that Has Been Connected to the Network
231
Using a Network Printer from a Second Computer
231
Using a Network Printer from a Smart Device
232
Re-Setting the Network Connection
232
When Replacing the Wireless Router
232
When Changing the Computer
233
Changing the Connection Method to the Computer
233
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel
234
Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi-Fi Direct)
238
About Wi-Fi Direct
238
Connecting to Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct
239
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection
241
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings such as the SSID
241
Checking the Network Connection Status
242
Checking the Network Connection Status from the Control Panel
242
Printing a Network Connection Report
243
Printing a Network Status Sheet
249
Product Information
250
Paper Information
251
Available Paper and Capacities
251
Unavailable Paper Types
255
Consumable Products Information
256
Ink Bottle Codes
256
Maintenance Box Code
257
Software Information
257
Software for Printing
257
Software for Scanning
262
Software for Making Settings
262
Software for Updating
264
Settings Menu List
265
Print Counter
265
Basic Settings
265
Printer Settings
267
Network Settings
268
Web Service Settings
269
File Sharing Setup
270
Camera Print Settings
270
Guide Functions
270
Customer Research
270
Firmware Update
271
Restore Default Settings
271
Product Specifications
271
Printer Specifications
271
Scanner Specifications
273
Interface Specifications
273
Network Specifications
273
Supported Third Party Services
276
Memory Device Specifications
276
Supported Data Specifications
277
Dimensions
278
Electrical Specifications
278
Environmental Specifications
279
System Requirements
279
Regulatory Information
280
Standards and Approvals
280
Restrictions on Copying
281
Where to Get Help
282
Technical Support Web Site
283
Contacting Epson Support
283
Before Contacting Epson
283
Help for Users in Europe
283
Help for Users in Australia
283
Help for Users in New Zealand
284
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