Epson 845 User Manual

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Read these instructions before using your product.

Note: If you want to lower the control panel, squeeze the

release bar underneath.

Unpack

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. It is part of the Automatic Document Feeder.

Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, always squeeze the

release bar to lower the control panel. Don’t try to push it down without releasing it.

Select settings

1 Select your language and country.

Touch the screen to select the desired option.

2 Select Summer if Daylight Saving Time is in effect

(spring through summer); otherwise, select Winter.

3 Select the date format.

4 Use the numeric keypad to set the date, then press OK.

5 Select 12h (AM/PM) or 24h.

6 Use the numeric keypad to set the time.

7 Press OK when done.

Note: You can change the date and time settings using the product’s control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.

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 Squeeze the release bar underneath to raise the control

panel. Then press the

On button.

Install ink cartridges

1 Raise the scanner unit.

2 Open the cartridge cover.

3 Shake the ink cartridges gently 4 or 5 times, then

unpack them.

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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. Press

each cartridge down until it clicks.

6 Close the cartridge cover. Press down until it clicks.

Then lower the scanner unit.

2 Position the guide shown below for the size of paper

you’re using.

Letter- or A4-size

3 Insert the paper with the glossy or printable side

facedown.

Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the edge guide

and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.

7 Press the OK button 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 ﬁ rst cartridges is used for priming the printer.

Caution: Don’t turn off the printer while it is priming or you’ll

waste ink.

8 When you see this menu on your product’s LCD screen,

do not press any buttons yet. Continue following the instructions in the following sections to load paper in your product and install software.

Load paper

You can load letter-, A4-, or legal-size paper, as well as 4 × 6-, 5 × 7- or 8 × 10-inch photo paper in cassette 1. In cassette 2, you can load only letter-, A4-, or legal-size plain paper. For instructions on loading photo or legal-size paper, see the online User’s Guide.

4 Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too

tight. Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides.

5 Gently insert the paper cassette.

Note: The paper may slide forward slightly as you insert the

cassette. This is normal.

6 Follow steps 1 to 5 to load plain paper in cassette 2.

Remove the clear plastic cover before loading paper, then replace it after paper is loaded.

7 Extend the output tray as shown.

1 Pull out paper cassette 1.

Connect the fax line

To fax, connect a phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on your product. To connect a telephone or answering machine, use the EXT. port on your product. See the Quick Guide for more details.

5 When you see the Select Your Connection screen, check

the “Connection options” section on this sheet for more information. Then click Next (Windows) or Continue (Mac OS X) and follow the instruction on your computer screen.

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.

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 programs, before beginning this software installation.

1 Make sure the printer is

NOT CONNECTED to your computer.

Connection options

Wireless connection

You must install the software on every computer from which you want to print. For the ﬁ rst installation, we recommend using a temporary USB 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.

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 your 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.

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 ﬁ rewall 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.

Press to select uppercase letters (ABC), lowercase

letters (abc), or numbers and symbols (123).

Press

or until you see the character you want.

or to move the cursor.

Press — to delete.

Press OK when you’re finished entering your password.

The printer’s touch screen is dark.

Press the screen to wake the printer from sleep mode.

Setup is unable to find my printer after connecting it with a USB cable.

Make sure it is securely connected as shown:

Software technical support

ABBYY® FineReader® (408) 457-9777 www.abbyyusa.com support@abbyyusa.com

Recycling

Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper disposal.

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 ﬁ nd the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Any questions?

Quick Guide

Basic instructions for copying, printing, faxing, and scanning instructions.

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, as

described below.

Genuine Epson paper

Epson offers a wide variety of 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 ﬁ nd your cartridges. It’s as easy as remembering your number!

WorkForce 845 ink cartridges

Color High-capacity Extra High-capacity

Black 126 127

Cyan 126 127

Magenta 126 127

Yellow 126 127

On-screen help with your software

Select Help or ? when you’re using your software

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 through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM Saturday

• Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 8 PM, Paciﬁ c Time, Monday through Friday

Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.

AM to 8 PM, Paciﬁ c Time, Monday

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. Designed for Excellence is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identiﬁ cation 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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