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WF-C8690
Start Here
Read these instructions before using your product.
Note for Spanish speakers/Nota para hispanohablantes:
Para obtener instrucciones de configuración en español, consulte la Guía
de instalación en www.epson.com/support/wfc8690sp (requiere una
conexión a Internet).
2 Open the front cover, remove all protective materials from
inside the product, and close the front cover.
Important Safety Instructions:
When using telephone equipment, you should always follow basic safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following:
®
• Do not use the Epson
• Always keep this guide handy.
• 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.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
Unpack
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Warning: The product is heavy and should be lifted and moved by
two people.
Note: Do not open the ink cartridge packages until you are ready to
install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
product near water.
French control
panel stickers
3 Insert the output tray as shown, then set it down gently.
Turn on and configure
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1 Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to
an electrical outlet.
1 Remove all protective materials from the product and
paper cassette.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
2 Turn on the product.
3 Select your language, country, and time.
Note: You can change these settings later using the product’s
control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
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Install ink cartridges
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Caution: Keep the ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do
not drink the ink.
1 Open the front cover.
2 Unpack the ink cartridges.
6 The printer starts charging the ink. Ink charging takes
approximately 10 minutes. When you see a completion
message on the printer’s LCD screen, charging is
complete.
Caution: Don’t turn off the printer or open the front cover while
the printer 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 cartridges included with the printer are designed for
printer setup and not for resale. After some ink is used for
charging, the rest is available for printing.
Load paper
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1 Make sure the product is done charging the ink, and then
pull out the paper cassette.
Caution: Do not remove any seals, or ink will leak. Do not touch
the green chip on the cartridge.
3 Shake each ink cartridge horizontally about 15 times.
4 Insert the cartridge in the holder for each color. With the
green chip facing up, insert each cartridge until it clicks.
5 Close the front cover and press OK.
2 Slide the front and side edge guides all the way out.
3 Insert paper with the printable side down, then slide the
edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
4 Keep the cassette flat as you insert it all the way.
5 Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to select your
paper settings.
For instructions on loading envelopes or using the rear paper
feed slot, see the online User’s Guide.
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Connect the fax line
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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 If prompted, press Proceed to set up the fax, or press
Close to set it up later.
Install software
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Note: 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.
PCL or PostScript driver
Download the software and see your online User’s Guide for
instructions.
www.epson.com/support/wfc8690 (U.S.)
www.epson.ca/support/wfc8690 (Canada)
Mobile printing
Connect wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Print documents and photos from across the room or around
the world:
• Print directly from your iOS device. 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 or
learn more at www.epson.com/connect (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/connect (Canada).
Any problems?
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 Download and run your product’s software package. For
the latest software, visit:
www.epson.com/support/wfc8690 (U.S.)
www.epson.ca/support/wfc8690 (Canada)
3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to run the
setup program.
4 When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select
one of the following and follow the on-screen instructions:
• 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.
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 2.4 GHz 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.
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 printer after connecting it
with a USB cable.
Make sure your product is turned on and securely connected
as shown:
• Direct USB connection
Make sure you have a USB cable (not included).
• Wired network connection
Make sure you have an Ethernet cable (not included).
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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 below.
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 (866) 212-8743, 6 am to 6 pm, Pacific Time, Monday
through Friday. 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 cartridges. Please go to www.epson.com/recycle (U.S.)
or www.epson.ca/recycle (Canada) for information on how to
return your products for proper disposal.
Need paper and ink?
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).
WF-C8690 replacement ink cartridges
Color
Black 912 912XL 912XXL
Cyan 912 912XL 912XXL
Standard-
capacity
High-capacity
Extra High-
capacity
Magenta 912 912XL 912XXL
Yellow 912 912XL 912XXL
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