ET-16500
2
Fill ink tanks
Start Here
Read these instructions before using your product.
Nota para hispanohablantes/Note for Spanish speakers: Para
obtener instrucciones de configuración en español, consulte la Guía
de instalación en www.epson.com/support/et16500sp (requiere una
conexión a Internet).
1
Unpack
French control
panel stickers
Note:
• Your product includes 4 Initial ink bottles that are designed for
product setup and 4 additional full-size bottles for refilling. These
bottles are not for resale.
• Do not open the ink bottles until you are ready to fill the ink tanks.
The ink bottles are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Note: This product requires careful handling of ink. Wear disposable
gloves and place a sheet of paper or plastic under the ink tank when
you fill or refill the ink tanks, as ink may splatter. 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.
Warning: Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not
drink the ink.
1 Open the ink tank unit cover, then remove the cap for the
black ink tank and attach it to its holder.
2 Unpack the black Initial ink bottle.
3 Snap the bottle tip off, then remove the bottle cap.
Carefully remove the protective seal (avoid touching the ink
underneath the seal), then close the bottle cap tightly.
1 Remove all protective materials from the product.
2 Lift up the scanner unit and remove all protective materials
from inside the product.
Caution: Do not touch the translucent part or ink tubes.
3 Lower the scanner unit.
Caution: Be sure to close the bottle cap tightly, or ink may leak.
4 Fill the tank using all of the ink in the bottle.
Note: Refer to the color-coded sticker above the ink tank unit to
identify the color of each tank.
Caution: Be sure to fill each tank with the correct color.
5 Carefully seal the bottle using the reverse side of the bottle
tip for proper disposal.
6 Close the ink tank cap securely.
12 Press one of the Start buttons to start charging the ink.
Ink charging takes approximately 20 minutes. Ink charging
is complete when the power light stops flashing.
20 minutes
7 Repeat the previous steps for the other three Initial ink
bottles.
Caution: Be sure to close the bottle cap tightly, or ink may leak.
8 Close the ink tank unit cover.
9 Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to
an electrical outlet.
Note: After some ink is used for charging, the rest is available for
printing.
Caution: Do not turn off the product, raise the scanner unit, or
load paper while the product is charging or you’ll waste ink.
3
Load paper
1 Make sure the product is not charging, and then pull out a
paper cassette.
2 Lift and remove the paper cassette cover from the paper
cassette. Set the paper cassette cover aside.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
10 Turn on the product. Select your language, country, date,
and time, then follow steps 11 and 12 to continue ink
charging.
Note:
• You can change these settings later using the product’s control
panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
• If an error message appears, turn off the product and check
that no protective material has been left inside the product.
11 Press and hold the Stop button for 3 seconds when
the message to see the setup manual appears on the LCD
screen.
3 Slide the side edge guides all the way out and set the
front edge guide to the paper size you are using.
LTR
4 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.
3 seconds
5 Slide the side edge guides against the paper, but not
too tightly.
5
Install software
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/support/gcp
(U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support/gcp (Canada) for instructions.
6 Put the paper cassette cover back onto the paper
cassette.
7 Keep the cassette flat as you insert it all the way.
8 Select the paper settings on the product’s control panel.
9 Pull out the output tray.
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/support/et16500downloads (U.S.)
www.epson.ca/support/et16500downloads (Canada)
3 Follow the instructions on the screen to run the setup
program.
Mac: Make sure you install Software Updater to receive firmware
and software updates for your product.
4 When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select
one of the following:
4
Connect 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 Press Start on the product’s control panel to set up the
fax, or press Close to set it up later.
• 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 printing
Connect wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Print documents and photos from across the room or around
the world:
• 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
print.
• Print remotely with Epson Connect™ and Google Cloud
Print™. See your online User’s Guide for instructions or learn
more at www.epsonconnect.com.
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.
Press to enter uppercase letters or press 123# to enter
numbers or symbols.
Technical support
Visit www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/
support (Canada) and search for your product to download
drivers, view manuals, get FAQs, or contact Epson.
Call (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (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 for
information on how to return your products for proper disposal.
Need paper and ink?
There are lines or incorrect colors in my printouts.
Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are
clogged. 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 press any button 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?
Ensure peak performance and brilliant
results with Genuine Epson Ink and
specialty papers, engineered
specifically for Epson® printers. Find
Genuine Epson Ink and specialty
papers 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-16500 refill inks
Color Code
Black 774
Cyan 664
Magenta 664
Yellow 664
Quick Guide
Basic information and troubleshooting.
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 to the right.
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Vision is a registered logomark 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.
Android, Google Cloud Print, Chromebook, and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
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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