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6 The printer starts charging the ink. Ink charging takes
approximately 10 minutes. When you see a completion
message on the printer’s LCD screen, charging is
complete.
Caution: Don’t turn off the printer or open the front cover while
the printer 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
Load paper
1 Make sure the product is done charging the ink, and then
pull out the paper cassette.
2 Slide the front and side edge guides all the way out.
3 Insert paper with the printable side down, then slide the
edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
4 Keep the cassette flat as you insert it all the way.
5 Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to select your
paper settings.
For instructions on loading envelopes or using the rear paper
feed slot, see the online User’s Guide.
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/wfc8690sp (requiere una
conexión a Internet).
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.
1
Unpack
French control
panel stickers
Warning: The product is heavy and should be lifted and moved by
two people.
Note: Do not open the 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 and
paper cassette.
2 Open the front cover, remove all protective materials from
inside the product, and close the front cover.
3 Insert the output tray as shown, then set it down gently.
2
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.
Note: You can change these settings later using the product’s
control panel. For more information, see the online User’s Guide.
3
Install ink cartridges
Caution: Keep the ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do
not drink the ink.
1 Open the front cover.
2 Unpack the ink cartridges.
Caution: Do not remove any seals, or ink will leak. Do not touch
the green chip on the cartridge.
3 Shake each ink cartridge horizontally about 15 times.
4 Insert the cartridge in the holder for each color. With the
green chip facing up, insert each cartridge until it clicks.
5 Close the front cover and press OK.
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