Epson L495 Instruction Manual

Start Here
11 Raise the control panel and turn on the product, then
follow steps 12, 13, and 14 to continue ink charging.
Note: If an error message appears, turn off the product and
check that no protective material has been left inside the product.
Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing
the release bar underneath or you may damage the product.
12 To select your language, press or to select it, then
press the OK button.
Note: You can change the language later using the product’s
control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
13 Press and hold the OK button for 3 seconds when the
message to see the setup manual is displayed on the LCD
screen.
3 seconds
14 Press the button to start charging the ink. Ink charging
takes approximately 20 minutes. Ink charging is complete
when the power light stops flashing.
20 minutes
Note: The ink bottles included with the printer are designed
for printer setup and not for resale. After some ink is used for
charging, the rest is available for printing.
Caution: Do not turn off the product or load paper while the
product is charging or you’ll waste ink.
3Load paper
1 Make sure the product is not charging. Then flip the
feeder guard forward, raise the paper support, and tilt it
backwards slightly.
Read these instructions before using your product.
1Unpack
Note: Do not open the ink bottles until you are ready to fill the ink
tanks. The ink bottles are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Ink
bottle design may vary.
1 Remove all protective materials from the product.
2 Lift up the scanner unit and remove all protective materials
from inside the product.
Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable or the ink tubes and
their translucent cover.
3 Lower the scanner unit.
2Fill ink tanks
Note: This product requires careful handling of ink. Wear disposable
gloves and place a sheet of paper or plastic under the ink tank when
you fill or refill the ink tanks, as ink may splatter. If ink spills, wipe it off
immediately with a damp towel to avoid permanent stains. If ink gets on
your clothes or belongings, it may not come off.
Warning: Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not
drink the ink.
1 Open the ink tank cover, then remove the cap for the black
ink tank and attach it to its holder.
2 Unpack the black ink bottle.
3 Depending on the ink bottle included with your product,
snap off the bottle tip or unscrew the lid.
4 Remove the bottle cap. Carefully remove the protective
seal (avoid touching the ink underneath the seal), then
close the bottle cap tightly.
Caution: Be sure to close the bottle cap tightly, or ink may leak.
5 Fill the tank using all of the ink in the bottle.
Note: Refer to the color coded sticker on the ink tank to identify
the color of each tank.
Caution: Be sure to fill each tank with the correct ink color.
6 Carefully seal the bottle using the reverse side of the
bottle tip or screw on the lid for proper disposal.
7 Replace the ink tank cap securely.
8 Repeat the previous steps for the remaining bottles.
9 Close the ink tank cover.
10 Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to
an electrical outlet.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
L495

Start Here
11 Raise the control panel and turn on the product, then
follow steps 12, 13, and 14 to continue ink charging.
Note: If an error message appears, turn off the product and
check that no protective material has been left inside the product.
Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing
the release bar underneath or you may damage the product.
12 To select your language, press or to select it, then
press the OK button.
Note: You can change the language later using the product’s
control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
13 Press and hold the OK button for 3 seconds when the
message to see the setup manual is displayed on the LCD
screen.
3 seconds
14 Press the button to start charging the ink. Ink charging
takes approximately 20 minutes. Ink charging is complete
when the power light stops flashing.
20 minutes
Note: The ink bottles included with the printer are designed
for printer setup and not for resale. After some ink is used for
charging, the rest is available for printing.
Caution: Do not turn off the product or load paper while the
product is charging or you’ll waste ink.
3Load paper
1 Make sure the product is not charging. Then flip the
feeder guard forward, raise the paper support, and tilt it
backwards slightly.
Read these instructions before using your product.
1Unpack
Note: Do not open the ink bottles until you are ready to fill the ink
tanks. The ink bottles are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Ink
bottle design may vary.
1 Remove all protective materials from the product.
2 Lift up the scanner unit and remove all protective materials
from inside the product.
Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable or the ink tubes and
their translucent cover.
3 Lower the scanner unit.
2Fill ink tanks
Note: This product requires careful handling of ink. Wear disposable
gloves and place a sheet of paper or plastic under the ink tank when
you fill or refill the ink tanks, as ink may splatter. If ink spills, wipe it off
immediately with a damp towel to avoid permanent stains. If ink gets on
your clothes or belongings, it may not come off.
Warning: Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not
drink the ink.
1 Open the ink tank cover, then remove the cap for the black
ink tank and attach it to its holder.
2 Unpack the black ink bottle.
3 Depending on the ink bottle included with your product,
snap off the bottle tip or unscrew the lid.
4 Remove the bottle cap. Carefully remove the protective
seal (avoid touching the ink underneath the seal), then
close the bottle cap tightly.
Caution: Be sure to close the bottle cap tightly, or ink may leak.
5 Fill the tank using all of the ink in the bottle.
Note: Refer to the color coded sticker on the ink tank to identify
the color of each tank.
Caution: Be sure to fill each tank with the correct ink color.
6 Carefully seal the bottle using the reverse side of the
bottle tip or screw on the lid for proper disposal.
7 Replace the ink tank cap securely.
8 Repeat the previous steps for the remaining bottles.
9 Close the ink tank cover.
10 Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to
an electrical outlet.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
L495

2 Insert the product CD or download and run your product’s
software package:
www.epson.com.jm/support/L495
3 Follow the instructions on the screen to run the setup
program.
4 When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select
one of the following:
• Wireless connection
In most cases, the software installer automatically
attempts to set up your wireless connection. If setup
is unsuccessful, you may need to enter your network
name (SSID) and password.
• Direct USB connection
Make sure you have the USB cable ready.
Mobile printing options
Connect wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Print documents and photos from across the room or around
the world:
• Print directly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Simply
connect your printer and device to the same network and
tap the action icon to select the print option.
• Use Epson Print Enabler (free from Google Play™) with
Android™ devices (v4.4 or later). Then connect your printer
and device to the same network and tap the menu icon to
select the print option.
• Print remotely with Epson Connect™ and Google Cloud
Print™. See your online User’s Guide for instructions or
learn more at www.epson.com.jm/connect.
Any problems?
Network setup was unsuccessful
• For detailed instructions on setting up your product on a
wireless network, see the online Wireless Installation Guide.
• Make sure you select the right network name (SSID).
• Restart your router (turn it off and then on), then try to
connect to it again.
• The printer can only connect to a network that supports
2.4 GHz connections. If your router offers both 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz connections, make sure the 2.4 GHz network
is enabled.
• If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow
to let setup continue.
• If your network has security enabled, make sure you enter
your network password (WEP key or WPA passphrase)
correctly. Be sure to enter your password in the correct
case. Press to toggle between upper case letters, lower
case letters, numbers, and symbols.
EPSON is a registered trademark, Epson Connect is a trademark, and EPSON Exceed Your
Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Designed for Excellence is a
trademark of Epson America, Inc.
Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
Android, Google Cloud Print, Chromebook, and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may
be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
This information is subject to change without notice.
© 2016 Epson America, Inc., 10/16
Printed in XXXXXX CPD-52465
2 Slide the edge guide to the left.
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.
5 Pull out the output tray and raise the paper stopper.
6 Select the paper settings on the product’s control panel.
4Install software
Note: If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive or you are
using a Mac, an Internet connection is required to obtain the product
software. To print from a Chromebook™, go to
www.epson.com.jm/support/gcp for instructions.
1 Make sure the product is NOT CONNECTED to your
computer.
Windows®:If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click
Cancel and disconnect the USB cable.
There are lines or incorrect colors in my printouts
Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are
clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. See the online
User’s Guide for more information.
The product’s screen is dark
Make sure your product is turned on, and press any button to
wake it from sleep mode.
Setup is unable to find my product after connecting it
with a USB cable
Make sure the product is on and securely connected as shown:
Any questions?
Wireless Installation Guide
Go to www.epson.com.jm/support/L495, click on Manuals
and Warranty and click on Wireless Installation Guide to view
detailed information on how to set up your product on a Wi-Fi
network.
User’s Guide
Windows: Click the icon on your desktop or Apps screen to
access the online User’s Guide.
Mac: Click the icon in Applications/Epson Software/Guide to
access the online User’s Guide.
If you don’t have a User’s Guide icon, go to the Epson website,
as described below.
Support
Visit www.epson.com.jm/support/L495 to download drivers,
view manuals, get FAQs, or contact Epson.
Argentina (54 11) 5167-0300 Honduras** 800-0122
0800-288-37766 Code: 8320
Bolivia* 800-100-116 Mexico 01-800-087-1080
Chile (56 2) 2484-3400 Mexico City (52 55) 1323-2052
Colombia 018000-915235 Nicaragua* 00-1-800-226-0368
Bogota (57 1) 523-5000 Panama* 00-800-052-1376
Costa Rica 800-377-6627 Paraguay 009-800-521-0019
Dominican Peru 0800-10126
Republic* 1-888-760-0068 Lima (51 1) 418-0210
Ecuador* 1-800-000-044 Uruguay 00040-5210067
El Salvador* 800-6570 Venezuela (58 212) 240-1111
Guatemala* 1-800-835-0358
* Contact your local phone company to call this toll-free number from a mobile
phone.
** Dial the first 7 digits, wait for a message, then enter the code.
If your country does not appear on the list, contact your nearest
Epson sales office. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Need paper and ink?
Ensure peak performance and brilliant results
with Genuine Epson®Ink and specialty papers,
engineered specifically for Epson printers.
You can purchase them from an Epson
authorized reseller. To find the nearest one,
visit www.epson.com.jm or contact Epson as
described in “Any questions?” on this sheet.
L495 refill inks
Color Part number
Black 664
Cyan 664
Magenta 664
Yellow 664

2 Insert the product CD or download and run your product’s
software package:
www.epson.com.jm/support/L495
3 Follow the instructions on the screen to run the setup
program.
4 When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select
one of the following:
• Wireless connection
In most cases, the software installer automatically
attempts to set up your wireless connection. If setup
is unsuccessful, you may need to enter your network
name (SSID) and password.
• Direct USB connection
Make sure you have the USB cable ready.
Mobile printing options
Connect wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Print documents and photos from across the room or around
the world:
• Print directly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Simply
connect your printer and device to the same network and
tap the action icon to select the print option.
• Use Epson Print Enabler (free from Google Play™) with
Android™ devices (v4.4 or later). Then connect your printer
and device to the same network and tap the menu icon to
select the print option.
• Print remotely with Epson Connect™ and Google Cloud
Print™. See your online User’s Guide for instructions or
learn more at www.epson.com.jm/connect.
Any problems?
Network setup was unsuccessful
• For detailed instructions on setting up your product on a
wireless network, see the online Wireless Installation Guide.
• Make sure you select the right network name (SSID).
• Restart your router (turn it off and then on), then try to
connect to it again.
• The printer can only connect to a network that supports
2.4 GHz connections. If your router offers both 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz connections, make sure the 2.4 GHz network
is enabled.
• If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow
to let setup continue.
• If your network has security enabled, make sure you enter
your network password (WEP key or WPA passphrase)
correctly. Be sure to enter your password in the correct
case. Press to toggle between upper case letters, lower
case letters, numbers, and symbols.
EPSON is a registered trademark, Epson Connect is a trademark, and EPSON Exceed Your
Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Designed for Excellence is a
trademark of Epson America, Inc.
Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
Android, Google Cloud Print, Chromebook, and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may
be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
This information is subject to change without notice.
© 2016 Epson America, Inc., 10/16
Printed in XXXXXX CPD-52465
2 Slide the edge guide to the left.
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.
5 Pull out the output tray and raise the paper stopper.
6 Select the paper settings on the product’s control panel.
4Install software
Note: If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive or you are
using a Mac, an Internet connection is required to obtain the product
software. To print from a Chromebook™, go to
www.epson.com.jm/support/gcp for instructions.
1 Make sure the product is NOT CONNECTED to your
computer.
Windows®:If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click
Cancel and disconnect the USB cable.
There are lines or incorrect colors in my printouts
Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are
clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. See the online
User’s Guide for more information.
The product’s screen is dark
Make sure your product is turned on, and press any button to
wake it from sleep mode.
Setup is unable to find my product after connecting it
with a USB cable
Make sure the product is on and securely connected as shown:
Any questions?
Wireless Installation Guide
Go to www.epson.com.jm/support/L495, click on Manuals
and Warranty and click on Wireless Installation Guide to view
detailed information on how to set up your product on a Wi-Fi
network.
User’s Guide
Windows: Click the icon on your desktop or Apps screen to
access the online User’s Guide.
Mac: Click the icon in Applications/Epson Software/Guide to
access the online User’s Guide.
If you don’t have a User’s Guide icon, go to the Epson website,
as described below.
Support
Visit www.epson.com.jm/support/L495 to download drivers,
view manuals, get FAQs, or contact Epson.
Argentina (54 11) 5167-0300 Honduras** 800-0122
0800-288-37766 Code: 8320
Bolivia* 800-100-116 Mexico 01-800-087-1080
Chile (56 2) 2484-3400 Mexico City (52 55) 1323-2052
Colombia 018000-915235 Nicaragua* 00-1-800-226-0368
Bogota (57 1) 523-5000 Panama* 00-800-052-1376
Costa Rica 800-377-6627 Paraguay 009-800-521-0019
Dominican Peru 0800-10126
Republic* 1-888-760-0068 Lima (51 1) 418-0210
Ecuador* 1-800-000-044 Uruguay 00040-5210067
El Salvador* 800-6570 Venezuela (58 212) 240-1111
Guatemala* 1-800-835-0358
* Contact your local phone company to call this toll-free number from a mobile
phone.
** Dial the first 7 digits, wait for a message, then enter the code.
If your country does not appear on the list, contact your nearest
Epson sales office. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Need paper and ink?
Ensure peak performance and brilliant results
with Genuine Epson®Ink and specialty papers,
engineered specifically for Epson printers.
You can purchase them from an Epson
authorized reseller. To find the nearest one,
visit www.epson.com.jm or contact Epson as
described in “Any questions?” on this sheet.
L495 refill inks
Color Part number
Black 664
Cyan 664
Magenta 664
Yellow 664