Epson XP-5100 User Manual

XP-5100

Turn on and configure

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Start Here

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/xp5100sp (requiere una

conexión a Internet).

Unpack

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Install ink cartridges

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

drink the ink.

1 Lift up the scanner unit until it locks into place.

2 Gently shake the black ink cartridge. Do not shake the

other 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.

2 Squeeze the tab on the right edge guide and slide the

side edge guides all the way out.

3 Insert paper with the glossy or printable side down.

6 Lower the scanner unit, then press OK to start charging

the ink delivery system.

7 The printer starts charging the ink. Ink charging takes

approximately 5 minutes. When you see a completion
message on the printer’s LCD screen, charging is
complete.

Caution: Don’t turn off the printer or raise the scanner unit 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.

4 Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too

tightly.

5 Keep the cassette flat as you insert it all the way.

6 Pull out the output tray.

Load paper

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1 Make sure the product is done charging the ink, and then

pull out the paper cassette.

7 Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to adjust the

print quality and to select your paper settings.

For instructions on loading envelopes or legal-size paper, see
the online User’s Guide.