Epson WorkForce Pro WF-R5690 Start Here Guide

WF-R5690

Start Here

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Read these instructions before using your product.

1

Warning: The product is heavy and should be lifted and moved by two people.

2

Unpack

Install ink supply units (ink packs)

French control

panel stickers

3

Unpack the black ink pack.

Place the ink pack on the
holder.

Press in the handle.

Turn on and configure

Shake 20 times.

Select your language,
country, date, and time.

Note: You can change

these settings later using the
product’s control panel. For
more information, see the
online User’s Guide.

Press to release the
ink pack holder.

Follow the same steps to install
the 3 color ink packs on the
other side of the printer.

Note:

• The printer 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 priming,
the rest is available for printing.

Ink priming begins.

Caution: Don’t open the front

cover or ink pack covers or turn
off the product while it is priming.
Otherwise, you’ll waste ink.

Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.

4

Load paper

LT R

Select the paper settings on the product’s control panel.

5

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 When you see the Fax Setting Wizard screen,

select Start if you want to set up the fax, or select
Close to set it up later.

6

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.

1 Make sure the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your

computer.

Windows

click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable.

®

: If you see a Found New Hardware screen,

Any questions?

User’s Guide

Windows: Click the icon on your desktop or Apps screen to access the online

User’s Guide.

OS X: 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.

Technical support

epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada)

Call [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (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 packs. Please
go to epson.com/recycle for information on how to return your products for proper
disposal.

Need paper and ink?

2 Insert the product CD or download and run your

product’s software package:

epson.com/support/wfr5690 (U.S.)
epson.ca/support/wfr5690 (Canada)

3 Follow the instructions on the screen to run the setup program.

OS X: 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:

• 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

Try Epson specialty papers with DURABrite® Pro Ink
for professional results. For more information, go to
epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or epson.ca
You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller.
Call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

WF-R5690 replacement ink packs

Color Standard-capacity High-capacity

Black R12 R12X R14X

Cyan R12 R12X R14X

Magenta R12 R12X R14X

Yellow R12 R12X R14X

High-capacity

(Canadian sales).

Extra

To print from a mobile device, your product must be set up for wireless printing or
Wi-Fi Direct. See the online User’s Guide for instructions.

iOS/Android™ Epson Connect

Connect wirelessly from your tablet, smartphone, or

computer. Print documents and photos from across the
room or around the world.

epson.com/connect

epson.com/iprint

™

Any problems?

Network setup was unsuccessful.

• For wireless connections, make sure you select the right network name (SSID).
If your network has security enabled, make sure you enter your network password
(WEP key or WPA passphrase) correctly. Passwords must be entered in the
correct case.

• If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let setup continue.

• Check the network status and verify that the settings are correct. On the product
control panel, select Setup > Network Status > Wi-Fi/Network Status.

• If your network does not assign IP addresses using DHCP, set the IP address
manually. If you have assigned a static IP address, make sure it is not being used
by another device.

• If you are unable to connect the product to your network, temporarily disable
any firewall settings. Contact your firewall manufacturer for assistance. You can
re-enable the firewall settings once you have successfully connected the product
to your network.

The printer’s screen is dark.

Make sure your product is turned on and press any button to wake it from sleep
mode.

EPSON and DURABrite are registered trademarks, Epson Connect is a trademark, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered
logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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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