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WF-C579R
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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.
3 Place the product on the included paper cassette unit as
shown.
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Note:
• The product is designed for use with Epson ink packs only, not
• The ink packs included with the product are designed for product
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.
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Unpack
French control
panel sticker
1 Remove all protective materials from the product.
4 Attach the included sticker.
5 Insert the output tray, then set it down gently.
• After some ink is used for charging, the rest is available for printing.
Caution: Keep the ink packs out of the reach of children and do not
drink the ink.
1 Unlock and open the ink pack tray cover.
2 Press an ink pack tray to release it, then pull the tray out.
3 Remove and discard the protective piece from the ink
2 Lift up the scanner unit and remove all protective materials
from inside the product, then close the scanner unit.
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Turn on and configure
1 Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to
an electrical outlet.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
2 Turn on the product.
3 Select your language, country, and time on the LCD
screen.
4 Shake an ink pack 10 times, then remove it from the
5 Place the ink pack into the ink pack tray, move the
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 supply units
(ink packs)
Note:
• The product is designed for use with Epson ink packs only, not
third-party ink.
• The ink packs included with the product are designed for product
setup and not for resale.
• After some ink is used for charging, the rest is available for printing.
Caution: Keep the ink packs out of the reach of children and do not
drink the ink.
1 Unlock and open the ink pack tray cover.
2 Press an ink pack tray to release it, then pull the tray out.
Note: Make sure the ink pack is fully inserted and level with the
top of the ink pack tray.
6 Insert the ink pack tray into the printer. Repeat steps 2 to
6 for the other ink packs.
Note: The ink packs are keyed to t into the correct color slot.
If you cannot insert the ink pack tray all the way, do not force
it. Make sure the ink pack color matches the color slot on the
printer.
7 Close the ink pack tray cover and lock it.
3 Remove and discard the protective piece from the ink
pack tray.
4 Shake an ink pack 10 times, then remove it from the
packaging.
Note: Do not touch the green chip on the ink pack.
8 Select OK on the LCD screen to start charging the ink.
Ink charging takes approximately 9 minutes. A message
appears when ink charging is complete.
Caution: Don’t turn o the product, raise the scanner unit,
or open the front cover while the product is charging or you’ll
waste ink.
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Load paper
For instructions on loading envelopes or legal-size paper, or
using the rear paper feed slot, see the online User’s Guide.
1 Make sure the product is done charging the ink, then pull
out one of the paper cassettes.
5 Place the ink pack into the ink pack tray, move the
handle forward, then move the handle back to its original
position.
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2 Slide the side edge guides all the way out and set the
front edge guide to the paper size you are using.
Install software
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Any problems?
3 Insert paper with the glossy or printable side down.
Standard paper:
Thick paper:
Note: Make sure the paper is under the arrow mark for your
paper type and loaded against the front edge of the cassette.
4 Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too
tightly.
5 Keep the cassette flat as you insert it all the way, then pull
out the output tray extension.
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.
Standard software package
Make sure the product is NOT CONNECTED to your
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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:
www.epson.com/support/wfc579r (U.S.)
www.epson.ca/support/wfc579r (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 o and then on), then try to
• The printer can only connect to a network that supports
• If you see a rewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow
• If your network has security enabled, make sure you enter
There are lines or incorrect colors in my printouts.
Run a nozzle check to see if there are any gaps in the printout.
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 touch the screen or
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 securely connected as shown:
6 Select the paper settings on the product’s control panel.
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, select Proceed on the LCD screen to set up
the fax, or select Close to set it up later.
• Direct USB connection
Make sure you have a USB cable (not included).
• Wired network connection
Make sure you have an Ethernet cable (not included).
PCL or PostScript driver
Download the software and see your online User’s Guide for
instructions.
www.epson.com/support/wfc579r (U.S.)
www.epson.ca/support/wfc579r (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 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/wfc579r (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/support/wfc579r (Canada) 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.
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Any problems?
Network setup was unsuccessful.
• Make sure you select the right network name (SSID).
• Restart your router (turn it o 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 oers both 2.4 GHz and
5 GHz connections, make sure 2.4 GHz is enabled.
• If you see a 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. Be sure to enter your password in the correct
case.
There are lines or incorrect colors in my printouts.
Run a nozzle check to see if there are any gaps in the printout.
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 touch the screen or
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 securely connected as shown:
Recycling
Epson offers a recycling program for end of life hardware and
ink packs. 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 brilliant results with Epson specialty
papers, engineered specifically for Epson
printers. Find specialty papers and Epson
Genuine Ink 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-C579R replacement ink packs
Color
Black T01C T01D
Cyan T01C T01D
Magenta T01C T01D
Yellow T01C T01D
Standard-
capacity
High-
capacity
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/wfc579r (U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/support/wfc579r (Canada) 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.
EPSON and DURABrite are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered
logomark, and Epson Connect is a trademark 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 LLC.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identi
be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
This information is subject to change without notice.
© 2018 Epson America, Inc., 5/18 CPD-55861
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