Epson PM-525 Instruction Manual

Start Here
4Load paper
1 Open the rear paper feed cover if necessary. Flip the
feeder guard forward and slide the edge guide to the right.
2 Load 4 x 6 or 5 x 7-inch photo paper, glossy or printable
side up and short edge first, against the left side.
3 Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly,
and flip the feeder guard back.
4 Press or to select Change on the LCD screen and
press the OK button.
5 Select your paper size and press the OK button.
6 Select your paper type and press the OK button.
7 Press the OK button again to confirm the paper settings.
Note: Make sure the paper settings matches the type and size of
paper you loaded.
Read these instructions before using your product.
1Unpack
Note: Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to
install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Remove all protective materials from the product.
Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable.
2Turn on and configure
1 Connect the AC adapter to the back of the product. Then
connect one end of the power cord to the AC adapter and
the other end to an electrical outlet.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
2 Move the handle behind the printer, lower the output tray,
and open the printer cover.
3 Raise the control panel and 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.
4 Press or to select your language, 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.
3Install ink cartridge
Caution: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and don’t
drink the ink.
1 Unpack the initial ink cartridge and completely remove the
yellow tape only.
Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink
may leak.
2 Remove the plastic base and carefully dispose of it.
Caution: Do not touch the areas on the ink cartridge shown
below. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap
and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with
water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor
right away.
3 Hold the cartridge with the green chip facing you and
insert the cartridge at an angle as shown. Press down the
ink cartridge until it clicks into place.
Caution: Make sure to insert the ink cartridge in the correct
direction or you may damage the product.
4 Close the printer cover.
5 Press the button to start charging the ink.
Ink charging takes a few minutes. Ink charging is
complete when you see the home screen displayed on the
LCD screen.
Caution: Do not turn off the product or open the printer cover
while the product is charging or you’ll waste ink.
Note:
• The printer is designed for use with Epson®cartridges only, not
third-party cartridges or ink.
• The cartridge included with the printer is designed for printer
set up and not for resale. After some ink is used for charging,
the rest is available for printing.
• If the screen is dark, the product has entered sleep mode.
Press any button on the control panel to wake the product.
You can adjust the sleep timer later if necessary. For details,
see the online User’s Guide.
PM-525

Start Here
4Load paper
1 Open the rear paper feed cover if necessary. Flip the
feeder guard forward and slide the edge guide to the right.
2 Load 4 x 6 or 5 x 7-inch photo paper, glossy or printable
side up and short edge first, against the left side.
3 Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly,
and flip the feeder guard back.
4 Press or to select Change on the LCD screen and
press the OK button.
5 Select your paper size and press the OK button.
6 Select your paper type and press the OK button.
7 Press the OK button again to confirm the paper settings.
Note: Make sure the paper settings matches the type and size of
paper you loaded.
Read these instructions before using your product.
1Unpack
Note: Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to
install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Remove all protective materials from the product.
Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable.
2Turn on and configure
1 Connect the AC adapter to the back of the product. Then
connect one end of the power cord to the AC adapter and
the other end to an electrical outlet.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
2 Move the handle behind the printer, lower the output tray,
and open the printer cover.
3 Raise the control panel and 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.
4 Press or to select your language, 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.
3Install ink cartridge
Caution: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and don’t
drink the ink.
1 Unpack the initial ink cartridge and completely remove the
yellow tape only.
Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink
may leak.
2 Remove the plastic base and carefully dispose of it.
Caution: Do not touch the areas on the ink cartridge shown
below. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
Warning: If ink gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap
and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with
water. If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor
right away.
3 Hold the cartridge with the green chip facing you and
insert the cartridge at an angle as shown. Press down the
ink cartridge until it clicks into place.
Caution: Make sure to insert the ink cartridge in the correct
direction or you may damage the product.
4 Close the printer cover.
5 Press the button to start charging the ink.
Ink charging takes a few minutes. Ink charging is
complete when you see the home screen displayed on the
LCD screen.
Caution: Do not turn off the product or open the printer cover
while the product is charging or you’ll waste ink.
Note:
• The printer is designed for use with Epson®cartridges only, not
third-party cartridges or ink.
• The cartridge included with the printer is designed for printer
set up and not for resale. After some ink is used for charging,
the rest is available for printing.
• If the screen is dark, the product has entered sleep mode.
Press any button on the control panel to wake the product.
You can adjust the sleep timer later if necessary. For details,
see the online User’s Guide.
PM-525

Computer setup
Follow the steps here to connect your product to a computer
or wireless network.
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.
2 Insert the product CD or download and run your product’s
software package:
www.epson.com.jm/support/pm525
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 a USB cable (not included) 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.
Any problems?
Network setup was unsuccessful.
• 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.
• Make sure to place your product within contact range of your
2.4 GHz router or access point. Avoid placing your product
near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large
metal object, such as a filing cabinet.
• Check if your network name (SSID) contains non-ASCII
characters. Your product cannot display non-ASCII characters.
There are lines or incorrect colors in my printouts.
Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles
are clogged. (Press if necessary, then select Setup >
Maintenance > Nozzle Check.) Then clean the print head, if
necessary. See the online User’s Guide for more information.
Setup is unable to find my product after connecting it
with a USB cable.
Make sure the product is turned 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 in the next column.
5Connect and print
Your product provides several ways to print, both at home and
on the road:
• To connect your product to a mobile device on the road, see
“Mobile setup.”
• To connect your product to a computer or wireless network,
see “Computer setup.”
• To print from a memory card or digital camera, see the
online User’s Guide.
Mobile setup
Follow the steps here to connect your product wirelessly to
a mobile device without requiring a wireless router or access
point (Wi-Fi Direct®).
Note: Wi-Fi Direct is recommended when a wireless network is not
available. To set up your product on a wireless network (Infrastructure),
follow the steps in “Computer setup” to have the software installer
automatically attempt the wireless connection or see the online User’s
Guide for instructions on manually setting up the wireless connection.
1 Press or to select Wi-Fi Setup on the LCD screen
and press the OK button.
2 Press or to select Wi-Fi Direct and press the OK
button.
3 Press the OK button to confirm your selection.
4 Press the OK button again to continue.
5 Scroll down to view the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and
password. You see a screen like this:
Use your mobile device to select the SSID displayed on
the LCD screen, and enter the password shown.
6 Press OK on the product once you are done entering the
password on your mobile device.
7 Your product and mobile device are now connected. See
“Mobile printing options” for additional instructions.
Note: If you see a message reminding you to set up an Epson
Connect™account, press to turn off the reminders. You can set up
an account later from your computer or mobile device.
Support
Visit www.epson.com.jm/support/pm525 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.
PM-525 replacement ink cartridge
Part number Description
376 Color Ink Cartridge
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, 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.
Wi-Fi Direct®is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
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.
© 2017 Epson America, Inc., 1/17
Printed in XXXXXX CPD-53205

Computer setup
Follow the steps here to connect your product to a computer
or wireless network.
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.
2 Insert the product CD or download and run your product’s
software package:
www.epson.com.jm/support/pm525
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 a USB cable (not included) 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.
Any problems?
Network setup was unsuccessful.
• 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.
• Make sure to place your product within contact range of your
2.4 GHz router or access point. Avoid placing your product
near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large
metal object, such as a filing cabinet.
• Check if your network name (SSID) contains non-ASCII
characters. Your product cannot display non-ASCII characters.
There are lines or incorrect colors in my printouts.
Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles
are clogged. (Press if necessary, then select Setup >
Maintenance > Nozzle Check.) Then clean the print head, if
necessary. See the online User’s Guide for more information.
Setup is unable to find my product after connecting it
with a USB cable.
Make sure the product is turned 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 in the next column.
5Connect and print
Your product provides several ways to print, both at home and
on the road:
• To connect your product to a mobile device on the road, see
“Mobile setup.”
• To connect your product to a computer or wireless network,
see “Computer setup.”
• To print from a memory card or digital camera, see the
online User’s Guide.
Mobile setup
Follow the steps here to connect your product wirelessly to
a mobile device without requiring a wireless router or access
point (Wi-Fi Direct®).
Note: Wi-Fi Direct is recommended when a wireless network is not
available. To set up your product on a wireless network (Infrastructure),
follow the steps in “Computer setup” to have the software installer
automatically attempt the wireless connection or see the online User’s
Guide for instructions on manually setting up the wireless connection.
1 Press or to select Wi-Fi Setup on the LCD screen
and press the OK button.
2 Press or to select Wi-Fi Direct and press the OK
button.
3 Press the OK button to confirm your selection.
4 Press the OK button again to continue.
5 Scroll down to view the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and
password. You see a screen like this:
Use your mobile device to select the SSID displayed on
the LCD screen, and enter the password shown.
6 Press OK on the product once you are done entering the
password on your mobile device.
7 Your product and mobile device are now connected. See
“Mobile printing options” for additional instructions.
Note: If you see a message reminding you to set up an Epson
Connect™account, press to turn off the reminders. You can set up
an account later from your computer or mobile device.
Support
Visit www.epson.com.jm/support/pm525 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.
PM-525 replacement ink cartridge
Part number Description
376 Color Ink Cartridge
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, 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.
Wi-Fi Direct®is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
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.
© 2017 Epson America, Inc., 1/17
Printed in XXXXXX CPD-53205