Epson XP-441 Start Here Manual

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Start Here

Read these instructions before using your product.

Unpack

Note: Do not open 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.

2 Lift up the scanner unit and remove all protective materials

from inside the product.

Caution: Do not touch the ﬂat white cable.

3 Lower the scanner unit.

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 Raise the control panel and turn on the product.

Caution: Do not lower the control panel without ﬁrst squeezing

the release bar underneath or you may damage the product.

3 Press or to select your language, then press OK.

Note: You can change the language later using the product’s

control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.

Install ink cartridges

Caution: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not

drink the ink.

1 Lift up the scanner unit.

Caution: Do not touch the ﬂat, white cable.

2 Gently shake the ink cartridges.

3 Unpack the ink cartridges.

4 Remove only the yellow tape from each ink cartridge.

Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will

leak. Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge.

5 Insert the cartridge in the holder for each color. Press each

cartridge down until it clicks. Make sure all cartridges are pushed down into place.

6 Lower the scanner unit, then press to start charging

the ink delivery system.

7 The printer starts charging the ink. Ink charging takes

approximately 4 minutes. When you see a completion message on the printer’s LCD screen, charging is complete.

Caution: Don’t turn off the printer while it is charging or you’ll

waste ink.

Note:

• The printer is designed for use with Epson 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.

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Load paper

1 Make sure the product is done charging ink. Then ﬂip the

feeder guard forward, raise the paper support, and tilt it backwards slightly.

2 Slide out the output tray.

3 Load paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge

ﬁrst, against the right side of the rear paper feed slot.

4 Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly,

and ﬂip the feeder guard back.

Note: Make sure you place the paper against the right side of

the rear paper feed slot. Otherwise, the printer cannot detect the paper and the paper setup screen is not displayed on the control panel.

5 Check the current paper settings on the control panel.

To use these settings, press OK. If you want to change the settings, press or to select Change, then press OK. Select paper size, press OK, select the paper type, press OK, then press OK again to conﬁrm settings.

3 Unpack the ink cartridges.

4 Remove only the yellow tape from each ink cartridge.

Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will

leak. Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge.

5 Insert the cartridge in the holder for each color. Press each

cartridge down until it clicks. Make sure all cartridges are pushed down into place.

6 Lower the scanner unit, then press to start charging

the ink delivery system.

7 The printer starts charging the ink. Ink charging takes

approximately 4 minutes. When you see a completion message on the printer’s LCD screen, charging is complete.

Caution: Don’t turn off the printer while it 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.

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Control panel

Turns the printer on or off.

Displays the home screen.

Press , , , to select menus. Press the OK button to enter the selected menu.

Cancels/returns to the previous menu.

Sets the number of copies and prints.

Starts the operation you selected.

Stops the ongoing operation or initializes the current settings.

Icons showing the network status are displayed at the top-right of the LCD screen.

Any problems?

If you experience problems during setup, see below:

Network setup was unsuccessful.

• Make sure you select the right network name (SSID).

• The printer can only connect to a network that supports

2.4 GHz. 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. Passwords must be entered in the correct case.

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 product is NOT CONNECTED to your

computer.

Windows®: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click

Cancel and disconnect the USB cable.

2 Insert the product CD or go to your product’s support

page to download and run your product’s software package:

www.epson.com.jm/support/xp441

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, then continue with 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.

• Direct USB connection

Make sure you have the USB cable.

Note: If you see a message on the product’s control panel reminding

you to set up an Epson Connect™ account, select No to turn off the reminders. You can set up an account later from your computer or

mobile device. See the “Mobile printing” section for more information.

Mobile printing

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.

Epson Connect Solutions

Epson Connect offers a variety of remote printing options for your product. Connect wirelessly from your tablet, smartphone, or computer. Print documents and photos from across the room or around the world.

www.epson.com.jm/connect

Epson iPrint™ for iOS/Android

™

Download the Epson iPrint app from the App Store or Google Play™ to print documents and photos from your iOS or Android device on any email-enabled Epson printer.

Setup is unable to find my printer after connecting it with a USB cable.

Make sure the printer is turned on and that it is securely connected as shown:

There are lines or incorrect colors in my printouts.

Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. See the online User’s Guide for more information.

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

Visit www.epson.com.jm/support/xp441 and search for your product to download drivers, view manuals, get FAQs, or contact Epson.

You can also speak to a service technician by calling one of these numbers:

Argentina (54 11) 5167-0300 Honduras** 800-0122

0800-288-37766 Code: 8320

Bolivia* 800-100-116 Mexico 01-800-087-1080

Chile (56 2) 2484-3400 Mexico City (52 55) 1323-2052

Colombia 018000-915235 Nicaragua* 00-1-800-226-0368

Bogota (57 1) 523-5000 Panama* 00-800-052-1376

Costa Rica 800-377-6627 Paraguay 009-800-521-0019

Dominican Peru 0800-10126

Republic* 1-888-760-0068 Lima (51 1) 418-0210

Ecuador* 1-800-000-044 Uruguay 00040-5210067

El Salvador* 800-6570 Venezuela (58 212) 240-1111

Guatemala* 1-800-835-0358

* Contact your local phone company to call this toll free number from a mobile

phone.

** Dial the ﬁrst 7 digits, wait for a message, then enter the code.

If your country does not appear on the list, contact your nearest Epson sales ofﬁce. Toll or long distance charges may apply.

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Need paper and ink?

Try Epson specialty papers with DURABrite® Ultra Ink for professional results. You can purchase them from an Epson authorized reseller. To ﬁnd the nearest one, visit www.epson.com.jm or contact Epson as described in “Any questions?”.

XP-441 replacement ink cartridges

Color Standard-capacity High-capacity

Black 296 297

Cyan 296 —

Magenta 296 —

Yellow 296 —

EPSON and DURABrite are registered trademarks, Epson Connect and Epson iPrint are trademarks, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Designed for Excellence is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.

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Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi Direct® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

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This information is subject to change without notice.

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