WF-M5299
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Turn on and configure
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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/wfm5299sp
(requiere una conexión a Internet).
1
Unpack
French control
panel stickers
Warning: The product is heavy and should be lifted and moved by
two people.
1 Remove all protective materials from the product.
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 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.
2 Raise the printer cover and remove all protective materials
from inside the product, then close the printer cover.
3 Insert the output tray, then set it down gently.
3
Install ink supply unit
(ink pack)
Note:
• The product is designed for use with Epson® ink packs only, not
third-party ink.
• The ink pack included with the product is designed for product
setup and not for resale.
• After some ink is used for charging, the rest is available for printing.
Caution: Keep ink packs out of the reach of children and do not drink
the ink.
1 Unlock and open the ink pack tray cover, then remove the
packing material.
2 Press the ink pack tray to release it, then pull the tray out.
3 Remove and discard the protective piece from the ink
pack tray.
4 Shake the 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 7 minutes. A message
appears when ink charging is complete.
Caution: Don’t turn off the printer, raise the printer cover, or
open the ink pack tray cover while the printer is charging or you’ll
waste ink.
4
Load paper
For instructions on loading envelopes, 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 the paper cassette.
5 Place the ink pack into the ink pack tray, move the
handle forward, then move the handle back to its original
position.
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.
2 Slide 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.
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.
7 Close the ink pack tray cover and lock it.
4 Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too
tightly.