Epson ET-4550 Instruction Manual
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Windows
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Start Here
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Read This First
This printer requires careful handling of ink. Ink may splatter when the ink
tanks are lled or relled with ink. If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it
may not come o.
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cImportant; must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Contents may vary by location.
QO Do not open the ink bottle package until you are ready to ll the
ink tank. The ink bottle is vacuum packed to maintain its reliability.
O Even if some ink bottles are dented, the quality and quantity of ink
are guaranteed, and they can be used safely.
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Do not connect a USB cable unless
instructed to do so.
USB
Windows
Insert the CD and follow the on-screen
instructions to nish the setup process.
CD
QIf the Firewall alert appears, allow access for Epson applications.
, Epson
Windows (No CD/DVD drive)
Mac OS X
iOS / Android
No PC
Proceed to the next step (Section 3).
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Remove all protective materials.
cNever place the printer vertically even when storing or transporting it;
otherwise, ink may leak.
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BFor Australia and New Zealand Users
Connect a phone cable.
See the User’s Guide (PDF) for more details.
(PDF)
Except for Australia and New Zealand Users
Connect a phone cable to a telephone wall jack and to the LINE port
on your product.
See the User’s Guide (PDF) for more details.
LINE
(PDF)
COpen and remove.
cO Use the ink bottles that came with your printer.
O Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine
ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not
covered by Epson’s warranties.
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O Epson
Epson
D
Snap o, remove, and then close tightly.
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Fill each tank with the correct ink color. Use all of the ink in the bottle.
QInstall.
FClose securely.
GRepeat steps Cto Ffor each ink bottle.
C F
HClose.
IConnect and plug in.
JTurn on.
KSelect a language, country and time.
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LWhen the message of seeing the
setup manual is displayed, press OK
for 3 seconds.
, OK 3
M
Conrm that the tanks are lled with ink, and then press xto start
charging ink. Charging ink takes about 20 minutes.
x 20
NLoad paper in the paper cassette with the printable side facing down.
OSet the paper size and paper type.
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Press uto set up the fax, or press dto set it up later.
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d
QVisit the website to start the setup process, install software or
applications, and make network settings.
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Windows (No CD/DVD drive)
Mac OS X
iOS / Android
Epson Connect
Using your mobile device, you can print from any location worldwide to your
Epson Connect compatible printer. Visit the website for more information.
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Epson Connect
Guide to Control Panel
ATurns the printer on or o.
BDisplays the home screen.
CEnter the last dialed number or enter a pause when entering a fax number.
DStops the current operation.
EPress l, u, r, and dto select menus. Press OK to conrm your selection or
run the selected feature.
l, u, r, d
OK
FReturns to the previous screen.
GEnters numbers, characters, and symbols.
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HOpens the contacts list.
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Starts printing, copying, scanning, and faxing.
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Copying
AOpen the document cover.
BPlace the original, and then close
the cover.
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CSelect Copy.
DPress the uand dbuttons to enter the number of copies.
u d
EPress the OK button. Select Layout, and then select the appropriate
layout.
OK
FPress the dbutton, and then make other settings as necessary.
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GPress xto start copying.
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For New Zealand Users
General warning
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates
only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with the minimum
conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the
product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it
provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with
another item of Telepermitted equipment of a dierent make or model, nor
does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network
services.
Telepermitted equipment only may be connected to the EXT telephone port.
This port is not specically designed for 3-wire-connected equipment. 3-wire-
connected equipment might not respond to incoming ringing when attached
to this port.
The automatic calling functions of this equipment must not be used to cause a
nuisance to other Telecom customers.
Windows® is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
The contents of this manual and the specications of this product are subject to
change without notice.
(a) (b)
http://support.epson.net/
Print Quality Help
AIf you see missing segments or broken lines in your printouts, print a
nozzle check pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged.
Select Setup > Maintenance > Print Head Nozzle Check.
If all lines are printed as shown in (a), the nozzles are not clogged.
Select Finish.
If you notice any missing segments or broken lines as shown in (b), go
to step B.
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> >
(a) ,
(b)
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BSelect Clean the print head and follow the on-screen instructions.
QThe cleaning uses some ink from all tanks, so run the cleaning only if
quality declines on your prints.
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Clearing Paper Jam
Remove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces, and then press the
button displayed on the LCD screen.
, LCD
cDo not touch the parts shown in the illustration below. Doing so may
cause a malfunction.
Relling Ink
AFollow the steps below to rell ink.
cVisually check ink levels in the actual ink tanks.
Continued use of the printer when the ink is expended could damage
the printer. Epson recommends lling the ink tank to the upper line
when the printer is not operating to reset the ink level.
Epson
BSelect Setup > Maintenance > Reset Ink Levels.
> >
CPress x.
x
DRefer to steps Cto Hin section 3 of the front page to rell the tanks
to the upper line.
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QIf any ink remains in the ink bottle after lling the ink tank up to the
upper line, install the cap securely and store the ink bottle upright for
later use.
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EPress the OK button.
OK
FFollow the instructions on the LCD screen to reset the ink levels.
LCD
QYou can reset the ink levels even if you did not ll the ink to the
upper line. Note that doing so may cause a dierence between the
approximate ink levels and the actual ink levels.
Transporting
A
Secure print head with a tape.
BClose securely.
CPack the printer in its box, using the protective materials.
cKeep the printer level as you transport it. Otherwise, ink may leak.
As you transport the ink bottle, be sure to keep it upright when
tightening the cap, and take measures to prevent ink from leaking.
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cAfter you move it, remove the tape securing the print head. If you
notice a decline in print quality, run a cleaning cycle or align the print
head.
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Safety Instructions
Use only the power cord that comes with the printer. Use of another
cord may cause re or shock. Do not use the cord with any other
equipment.
Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety
standard.
AC
Except as specically explained in your documentation, do not
attempt to service the printer yourself.
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Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.
Place the printer near a wall outlet where the power cord can be
easily unplugged.
Do not place or store the product outdoors, near excessive dirt
or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations subject to shocks,
vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
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Take care not to spill liquid on the product and not to handle the
product with wet hands.
Keep this product at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers.
Radio waves from this product may adversely aect the operation of
cardiac pacemakers.
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If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid
crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with
soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes,
ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems
remain after a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
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Keep ink bottles and the ink tank unit out of the reach of children
and do not drink the ink.
Do not tilt or shake an ink bottle after removing its seal; this can
cause leakage.
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Be sure to keep the ink bottles upright and do not subject them to
impacts or temperature changes.
If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and
water. If ink gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water.
If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough ushing,
see a doctor immediately. If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor
right away.
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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.
Always keep this guide handy.
Ink Bottles
BK C M Y
774 664 664 664
cUse of genuine Epson ink other than the specied ink could cause
damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties.
Epson
Epson
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