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WF-3820/WF-4820/WF-4830 Series
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IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read these instructions and the safety instructions in the online User’s Guide.
Note: This printer is designed for use with Epson® cartridges only, not third-party cartridges or ink. For important ink information, visit www.epson.com/epsonink (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/epsonink (Canada) or see your printer box.
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 product near water.
•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.
The illustrations show the WF-4830, but the steps are the same for all models, unless otherwise specified.
1 Unpack
Note: Do not open the ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
1 Remove all protective materials from the product.
2Lift up the scanner unit until it locks into place and remove all protective materials from inside the product.
Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable.
3 Lower the scanner unit.
2 Turn on and configure
1Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to an electrical outlet.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
Note: If an error code appears, turn off the product and check that no protective material has been left inside the product.
2 Raise the control panel and turn on the product.
3Select your language, country, date, and time on the LCD screen.
Note: You can change these settings later using the product’s control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
3 Install ink cartridges
Caution: Keep the ink cartridges out the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
Note: The included initial cartridges are designed for reliable printer setup and cannot be used as replacement cartridges or resold. After setup, the remaining ink is available for printing.
1Lift up the scanner unit until it locks into
place.
2Gently shake the ink cartridges, and remove them from the packaging.
3 Remove only the yellow tape from each ink cartridge.
Caution: Do not touch the areas shown above. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
4Insert the cartridge in the holder for each color. Press each cartridge down until it clicks. Make sure all cartridges are pushed down into place.
5 Lower the scanner unit.
6WF-3820: Follow the on-screen instructions to start charging the ink.
WF-4820/WF-4830: Ink charging begins automatically.
Ink charging takes approximately 5 minutes. When you see a completion message on the product’s LCD screen, charging is complete.
Caution: Don’t turn off the printer or raise the scanner unit while the printer is charging or you’ll waste ink.
Note: As part of setup, your product’s serial number will be sent to a secure Epson server so that you can be eligible to participate in programs we may offer from time to time, including the Epson ink replenishment program. You will have a separate opportunity to consent to participating in such programs.
7Follow the on-screen instructions to select paper settings.
4 Load paper
See the online User’s Guide for information about loading capacity, available paper types and sizes, loading envelopes, and using the ADF.
1Make sure the product is done charging the ink, and then lower the control panel, lift the output tray, and pull out the paper cassette.
2Slide the side edge guides all the way out and set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using.
3 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.
4Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
5Keep the cassette flat as you insert it all the way, then lower the output tray.
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