Epson EcoTank ET-15000 Series Instruction Manual

Start Here
12 Raise the control panel, then press the power button to
turn on the product.
Note: If an error message appears, turn off the product and
check that no protective material has been left inside the
product.
13 Select your language, country, date, and time.
Note: You can change these settings later using the product’s
control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
Follow steps 14 and 15 to continue ink charging.
14 When the message to see the Start Here sheet appears
on the LCD screen, press and hold the help button for
5 seconds.
15 When the ink confirmation message appears on the LCD
screen, select Done to start charging the ink. Ink charging
takes approximately 10 minutes.
Caution: Do not unplug or turn off the product, raise the
scanner unit, or load paper while the product is charging or you’ll
waste ink.
Note: The included ink bottles are designed for reliable printer
setup and cannot be resold. After setup, the remaining ink is
available for printing.
16 To complete filling the ink tanks, repeat steps 1 through 7
using the remaining ink in the bottles.
Note: Replace the bottle cap before disposing of the bottles.
17 Close the ink tank cover and scanner unit.
18 Select Next and follow the on-screen instructions to reset
the ink levels.
19 Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the print
quality.
Note:
• You need to load paper before you can adjust the print quality. See
“Load paper” on the back of this sheet for details.
• You can change these settings later using the product’s control
panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read
these instructions and the safety instructions in the online User’s
Guide.
Important Safety Instructions: When using telephone equipment, you
should always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
• Do not use the Epson®product near water.
• Always keep this guide handy.
• Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
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.
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 or the ink tubes and
their translucent cover.
2Fill ink tanks
Warning: Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not
drink the ink.
Caution: This product requires careful handling of ink. 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.
Note:
• Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of third-party ink.
• Use the ink bottles included with the printer to set up the product.
Part of the ink will be used to charge the print head. These bottles
may print fewer pages compared with replacement ink bottles.
1 Make sure that the transportation lock is in the down
position.
2 Open the ink tank cover, then open the cap for the
black ink. Refer to the color-coded sticker to identify the
color of each tank.
3 Unpack the black (BK) ink bottle. Hold the ink bottle
upright and slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it.
Caution: Do not shake or squeeze the ink bottles. Do not touch
the top of the ink bottle after its cap is removed.
4 Insert the ink bottle into the filling port.
Note: Do not force the bottles into position; they are keyed for
each color.
5 Wait for the ink to fill the tank.
Do not squeeze the bottle.
Note: Ink flows into the tank and
stops automatically when the ink is
filled to the upper line. If ink does
not flow from the bottle, lift and
reinsert the bottle.
Caution: After setup, periodically
inspect the ink level to ensure it
is not below the lowest line on
the tank. Prolonged use when
ink is below the lowest line could
damage the product. See the
online User’s Guide for refilling
instructions.
6 When the ink tank is full, remove the ink
bottle and securely close it with the cap.
Place the remaining ink aside; you will
need it later.
Note: Do not leave the ink bottle inserted;
otherwise the bottle may be damaged or ink
may leak.
7 Close the ink tank cap.
8 Repeat the previous steps for the other colors.
9 Close the ink tank cover.
10 Lift the scanner unit up slightly and lower it. When
the scanner unit catches, lift it up again and lower it
completely.
11 Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to
an electrical outlet.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
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Start Here
12 Raise the control panel, then press the power button to
turn on the product.
Note: If an error message appears, turn off the product and
check that no protective material has been left inside the
product.
13 Select your language, country, date, and time.
Note: You can change these settings later using the product’s
control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
Follow steps 14 and 15 to continue ink charging.
14 When the message to see the Start Here sheet appears
on the LCD screen, press and hold the help button for
5 seconds.
15 When the ink confirmation message appears on the LCD
screen, select Done to start charging the ink. Ink charging
takes approximately 10 minutes.
Caution: Do not unplug or turn off the product, raise the
scanner unit, or load paper while the product is charging or you’ll
waste ink.
Note: The included ink bottles are designed for reliable printer
setup and cannot be resold. After setup, the remaining ink is
available for printing.
16 To complete filling the ink tanks, repeat steps 1 through 7
using the remaining ink in the bottles.
Note: Replace the bottle cap before disposing of the bottles.
17 Close the ink tank cover and scanner unit.
18 Select Next and follow the on-screen instructions to reset
the ink levels.
19 Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the print
quality.
Note:
• You need to load paper before you can adjust the print quality. See
“Load paper” on the back of this sheet for details.
• You can change these settings later using the product’s control
panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read
these instructions and the safety instructions in the online User’s
Guide.
Important Safety Instructions: When using telephone equipment, you
should always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
• Do not use the Epson®product near water.
• Always keep this guide handy.
• Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
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.
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 or the ink tubes and
their translucent cover.
2Fill ink tanks
Warning: Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not
drink the ink.
Caution: This product requires careful handling of ink. 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.
Note:
• Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of third-party ink.
• Use the ink bottles included with the printer to set up the product.
Part of the ink will be used to charge the print head. These bottles
may print fewer pages compared with replacement ink bottles.
1 Make sure that the transportation lock is in the down
position.
2 Open the ink tank cover, then open the cap for the
black ink. Refer to the color-coded sticker to identify the
color of each tank.
3 Unpack the black (BK) ink bottle. Hold the ink bottle
upright and slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it.
Caution: Do not shake or squeeze the ink bottles. Do not touch
the top of the ink bottle after its cap is removed.
4 Insert the ink bottle into the filling port.
Note: Do not force the bottles into position; they are keyed for
each color.
5 Wait for the ink to fill the tank.
Do not squeeze the bottle.
Note: Ink flows into the tank and
stops automatically when the ink is
filled to the upper line. If ink does
not flow from the bottle, lift and
reinsert the bottle.
Caution: After setup, periodically
inspect the ink level to ensure it
is not below the lowest line on
the tank. Prolonged use when
ink is below the lowest line could
damage the product. See the
online User’s Guide for refilling
instructions.
6 When the ink tank is full, remove the ink
bottle and securely close it with the cap.
Place the remaining ink aside; you will
need it later.
Note: Do not leave the ink bottle inserted;
otherwise the bottle may be damaged or ink
may leak.
7 Close the ink tank cap.
8 Repeat the previous steps for the other colors.
9 Close the ink tank cover.
10 Lift the scanner unit up slightly and lower it. When
the scanner unit catches, lift it up again and lower it
completely.
11 Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to
an electrical outlet.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
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5Install software
Note: If you are using a Mac or your computer does not have a CD/
DVD drive, an Internet connection is required to obtain the product
software.
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.
2 Insert the product CD (Windows only) or download and run your
product’s software package. For the latest software, visit
www.epson.com/support/et15000 (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/support/et15000 (Canada).
3 Follow the instructions on the computer 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 a USB cable (not included).
• Wired network connection
Make sure you have an Ethernet cable (not included).
Mobile and voice-activated
printing
• Print directly from your Android™ (v4.4 or later) device*.
Simply connect your printer and device to the same network
and tap the menu icon to select the print option.
• Print from wherever you are, next to your printer or remotely,
with Epson Connect™. Learn more at
www.epson.com/connect (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/connect (Canada).
• Use voice-activated assistants to print a variety of creative
and everyday items from your Epson product. Simply add
your product to an Epson Connect account, then link the
account to a voice-activated assistant. See
www.epson.com/voice (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/voice
(Canada) for more information.
* May require the Epson Print Enabler or Mopria Print Service app from
Google Play™.
EPSON is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and
Epson Connect is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Designed for Excellence is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.
Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
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.
© 2019 Epson America, Inc., 9/19
Printed in XXXXXX CPD-58144
3Load paper
See the online User’s Guide for information about loading
capacity, available paper types and sizes, loading envelopes,
and using the ADF.
1 Make sure the product is not charging ink, and then open
the front of the paper cassette and pull out the paper
cassette.
2 Slide the side edge guides all
the way out.
3 Insert paper with the glossy or
printable side down.
Note: Make sure the paper is
loaded against the front edge
guide and not sticking out from
the end of the cassette.
4 Slide the side edge guides
against the paper, but not
too tightly. Close the front
of the cassette.
5 Keep the cassette flat as
you insert it all the way.
6 Pull out the output tray.
7 Select the paper settings on the
product’s control panel.
4Connect the fax line
1 Connect a phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the
LINE port on your product. See the online User’s Guide
for more information.
2 Select Proceed to set up the fax, or select Set Up Later
to set it up later.
Any problems?
Network setup was unsuccessful.
• Print a network connection report to identify network
problems and solutions. See your online User’s Guide for
instructions.
• 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 2.4 GHz 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.
There are lines or incorrect colors in my printouts.
Run a nozzle check to see if there are any gaps in the printout.
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 touch the screen
to wake it from sleep mode.
Setup is unable to find my product after connecting it
with a USB cable.
Make sure your product is on and securely connected as
shown.
Any questions?
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.
Videos
Visit www.epson.com/support/et15000videos (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/support/et15000videos (Canada) to view
support videos.
Technical support
Visit www.epson.com/support/et15000 (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/support/et15000 (Canada) and search for
your product to download drivers, view manuals, get FAQs, or
contact Epson.
Call [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada), 6
am
to
8
pm
, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7
am
to 4
pm
,
Pacific Time, Saturday. Days and hours of support are subject
to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may
apply.
Recycling
Epson offers a recycling program for end of life hardware and
ink bottles. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/recycle (Canada) for information on how to
return your products for proper disposal.
Need paper and ink?
Ensure brilliant results with Epson specialty
and plain papers, engineered specifically for
Epson printers. Find Epson papers and Epson
Genuine Ink at www.epson.com (U.S. sales)
or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales) and at
Epson authorized resellers. Call
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
ET-15000 replacement inks
Color Part number
Black 502
Cyan 502
Magenta 502
Yellow 502
ET15000_SH_E_CPD58144.indd 2 9/26/19 2:55 PM

5Install software
Note: If you are using a Mac or your computer does not have a CD/
DVD drive, an Internet connection is required to obtain the product
software.
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.
2 Insert the product CD (Windows only) or download and run your
product’s software package. For the latest software, visit
www.epson.com/support/et15000 (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/support/et15000 (Canada).
3 Follow the instructions on the computer 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 a USB cable (not included).
• Wired network connection
Make sure you have an Ethernet cable (not included).
Mobile and voice-activated
printing
• Print directly from your Android™ (v4.4 or later) device*.
Simply connect your printer and device to the same network
and tap the menu icon to select the print option.
• Print from wherever you are, next to your printer or remotely,
with Epson Connect™. Learn more at
www.epson.com/connect (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/connect (Canada).
• Use voice-activated assistants to print a variety of creative
and everyday items from your Epson product. Simply add
your product to an Epson Connect account, then link the
account to a voice-activated assistant. See
www.epson.com/voice (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/voice
(Canada) for more information.
* May require the Epson Print Enabler or Mopria Print Service app from
Google Play™.
EPSON is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and
Epson Connect is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Designed for Excellence is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.
Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
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.
© 2019 Epson America, Inc., 9/19
Printed in XXXXXX CPD-58144
3Load paper
See the online User’s Guide for information about loading
capacity, available paper types and sizes, loading envelopes,
and using the ADF.
1 Make sure the product is not charging ink, and then open
the front of the paper cassette and pull out the paper
cassette.
2 Slide the side edge guides all
the way out.
3 Insert paper with the glossy or
printable side down.
Note: Make sure the paper is
loaded against the front edge
guide and not sticking out from
the end of the cassette.
4 Slide the side edge guides
against the paper, but not
too tightly. Close the front
of the cassette.
5 Keep the cassette flat as
you insert it all the way.
6 Pull out the output tray.
7 Select the paper settings on the
product’s control panel.
4Connect the fax line
1 Connect a phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the
LINE port on your product. See the online User’s Guide
for more information.
2 Select Proceed to set up the fax, or select Set Up Later
to set it up later.
Any problems?
Network setup was unsuccessful.
• Print a network connection report to identify network
problems and solutions. See your online User’s Guide for
instructions.
• 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 2.4 GHz 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.
There are lines or incorrect colors in my printouts.
Run a nozzle check to see if there are any gaps in the printout.
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 touch the screen
to wake it from sleep mode.
Setup is unable to find my product after connecting it
with a USB cable.
Make sure your product is on and securely connected as
shown.
Any questions?
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.
Videos
Visit www.epson.com/support/et15000videos (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/support/et15000videos (Canada) to view
support videos.
Technical support
Visit www.epson.com/support/et15000 (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/support/et15000 (Canada) and search for
your product to download drivers, view manuals, get FAQs, or
contact Epson.
Call [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada), 6
am
to
8
pm
, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7
am
to 4
pm
,
Pacific Time, Saturday. Days and hours of support are subject
to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may
apply.
Recycling
Epson offers a recycling program for end of life hardware and
ink bottles. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/recycle (Canada) for information on how to
return your products for proper disposal.
Need paper and ink?
Ensure brilliant results with Epson specialty
and plain papers, engineered specifically for
Epson printers. Find Epson papers and Epson
Genuine Ink at www.epson.com (U.S. sales)
or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales) and at
Epson authorized resellers. Call
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
ET-15000 replacement inks
Color Part number
Black 502
Cyan 502
Magenta 502
Yellow 502
ET15000_SH_E_CPD58144.indd 2 9/26/19 2:55 PM