Epson 545, 645 User Manual

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Read these instructions before using your product.
1

Unpack

French control
panel sticker (included for Canada only)
Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to
install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Remove all protective materials.
Caution: Do not remove the plastic strip shown below. It is part of the
Automatic Document Feeder.
2

Turn on

1 Connect the power cord to the back of the printer and to an
electrical outlet.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
2 Raise the control panel and press the On button.
Note: If you want to lower the control panel, squeeze the
release bar underneath.
Caution: To avoid damaging your product, always squeeze the
release bar to lower the control panel.
3

Select settings

1 To select English as your language, press OK.
If you want to change the language, press or to
select it, then press OK.
2 Select your country/region and press OK.
3 Select Summer if Daylight Saving Time is in effect
(spring through summer); otherwise, select Winter. Press OK.
4 Select the date format and press OK.
5 Press the number keys to enter the date and press OK.
6 Select the time format (12h or 24h) and press OK.
7 Press the number keys to enter the time. Then press
or to select AM or PM, if necessary.
8 Press OK.
Note: You can change the date and time settings using the product’s
control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
4

Install ink cartridges

1 Lift up the scanner unit.
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WorkForce® 545/645 Series
5

Load paper

You can load letter-, A4-, or legal-size paper, as well as various photo papers. For information on the papers available for your product, see the Quick Guide. For instructions on loading legal-size or photo paper, see the online User’s Guide.
1 Pull out the paper cassette at the bottom of the printer.
2 Slide the edge guides outward.
3 Position the guide shown below for the size of paper
you’re using.
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4 Insert the paper with the glossy or printable side
facedown.
5 Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too
tight. Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides.
6 Gently insert the paper cassette.
7 Extend the output tray as shown.
2 Open the cartridge cover.
3 Shake the ink cartridges gently 4 or 5 times, then unpack
them.
4 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge.
Caution: Don’t remove any other seals or the cartridges
may leak.
5 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color.
6 Press each cartridge down until it clicks.
7 Close the cartridge cover. Press down until it clicks.
8 Lower the scanner unit.
9 Press OK to prime the ink delivery system. This takes
about 5 minutes.
Note: Your printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink
from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer.
Caution: Don’t turn off the printer while it is priming or you’ll
waste ink.
10 When you see this menu on
your product’s LCD screen, do not press the OK button yet. Continue with the instructions in the following sections to load paper in your product and install software.

Connection options

Wireless connection
You must install the software on every computer from which you want to print. For the first installation, we recommend using a temporary USB cable connection to simplify wireless setup. After the printer is connected to the network, you will be prompted to remove the cable.
If you’re using Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7, or you don’t have a USB cable, you will need to use the control panel on the printer to select wireless settings. Follow the instructions on your computer screen during software installation; they will explain how to connect the printer wirelessly this way.
Make sure you know your network name (SSID) and network password:
• Network name
• Network password
If you don’t have this information, contact the person who set up your network.
Direct USB connection
Make sure you have a USB cable (not included).
Wired network connection
Make sure you have an Ethernet® network cable (not included). You must install the software on every computer from which you want to print.

Any problems?

If you experience problems during setup, see below:
Network setup was unsuccessful.
• Make sure you select the right network name (SSID).
• 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. If it has uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc) letters, make sure you enter them correctly.
Function buttons
Press , , , or on the printer to highlight a letter or
function button.
Press OK to select it.
Note: Passwords must be entered in the correct case. Use the
function buttons to select uppercase (AB12), lowercase (ab12), symbols (!#%@), or spaces ( ), and to delete characters ( ).
Highlight Done and press OK.
The printer’s screen is dark.
Press any button (except On) to wake the printer from sleep mode.
6

Connect the fax line

To fax, connect the included phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on the back of your product. To connect a telephone or answering machine, use the EXT. port on your product. See the Quick Guide for more details.
Note: If you’re connecting to a DSL phone line,
you must use a DSL filter or you won’t be able to fax. Contact your DSL provider for the necessary filter.
7

Install software

Note: If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, you can
download the software from the Epson website (see “Epson technical support”).
Caution: Be sure to close your other programs, including any screen
savers and virus protection software, before beginning this software installation.
1 Make sure the printer is
NOT CONNECTED to your computer.
Windows®: If you see a Found
New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. You can’t install your software that way.
2 Insert the product CD.
3 Windows: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run
Setup.exe. If you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue.
Mac OS® X: Double-click the Epson icon.
4 Click Install (Windows) or Continue (Mac OS X) and
follow the instructions on your computer screen.
5 When you see the Select Your Connection screen, check
the “Connection options” section on this sheet for more information.
Choose your connection. Then click Next (Windows) or
Continue (Mac OS X) and follow the instructions on your computer screen.

Need paper and ink?

Try Epson paper with DURABrite® Ultra Ink for professional results. For the right supplies at the right time, you can purchase them at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Genuine Epson paper
Epson offers a wide variety of business and photo papers to meet your needs; visit Epson Supplies Central for more information.
Presentation Paper Matte
Smooth, non-glare, instant-drying paper ideal
for home, school and business projects.
Genuine Epson inks
Look for the numbers below
to find your cartridges. It’s as easy as remembering your number!
WorkForce 545/645 Series ink cartridges
Color High-capacity Extra High-capacity
Black 126 127
Cyan 126 127
Magenta 126 127
Yellow 126 127
Epson Connect
Get instant, wireless printing of photos and attachments right from smartphones, iPads, tablets, and other popular mobile devices. See www.epson.com/connect for details.
Epson, Supplies Central, WorkForce, and DURABrite are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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.
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Setup is unable to find my printer after connecting it with a USB cable.
Make sure it is securely connected as shown:

Any questions?

Quick Guide
Basic instructions for copying, printing, faxing, scanning, and solving problems.
On-screen help with your software
Select Help or ? when you’re using your software.
User’s Guide
Click the icon on your desktop (or in the Applications/Epson Software/Guide folder in Mac OS X) to access the online
User’s Guide, software downloads, Epson Supplies Central®, and more (requires an Internet connection). If you don’t have a User’s Guide icon, you can install it from the CD or go to the Epson website (see “Epson technical support”).
Epson technical support
Visit epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) where you can download drivers, view manuals, get FAQs, or e-mail Epson.
You may also speak with a support specialist by calling:
U.S.: (562) 276-4382, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM Saturday
Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday
Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Software technical support
ABBYY® FineReader® (408) 457-9777 www.abbyyusa.com support@abbyyusa.com
Recycling
Epson offers a recycling program for end of life hardware and ink cartridges. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
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