Start Here
Read This First
The ink for this printer must be handled carefully. Ink may splatter when the ink tanks are filled or refilled. If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come off.
Additional items may be included depending on the location. The ET-2850U does not include a Windows CD-ROM.
The initial ink bottles will be partly used to charge the print head. These bottles may print fewer pages compared to subsequent ink bottles.
1. Select Printer Setup Method
Choose how to set up the printer.
Do you have a smart device?
- Yes: Hold down the power button (⑧) until the lamp turns on. Then use your smart device to complete the rest of the setup process.
- No: Go to section 2.
Epson Smart Panel
Install the Epson Smart Panel app. This app will help set up the printer even if a computer is used.
The printer can be set up while watching instructions on a smart device. By using the app, the printer can be controlled remotely from a smart device or more diverse printing can be performed through the app.
2. Ink Filling Instructions (If "No" was selected in Section 1)
Follow these instructions if "No" was selected in section 1.
Insert the ink bottle straight into the port to fill ink to the upper line.
(Diagram: An ink bottle being inserted vertically into a printer ink tank port.)
When the ink reaches the upper line of the tank, pull out the bottle.
(Diagram: An ink bottle being pulled out of a printer ink tank port, with ink visible up to the upper line.)
Ensure the color of the ink tank matches the ink color to be filled.
(Diagram: Ink tanks with color labels (BK, C, M, Y) and corresponding ink bottles.)
Remove the cap while keeping the ink bottle upright; otherwise ink may leak.
Use the ink bottles that came with the product.
Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties.
(Diagram: A hand removing the cap from an upright ink bottle.)
When the ink bottle is inserted into the filling port for the correct color, ink starts pouring and the flow stops automatically when the ink reaches the upper line.
If the ink does not start flowing into the tank, remove the ink bottle and reinsert it. However, do not remove and reinsert the ink bottle when the ink has reached the upper line; otherwise ink may leak.
Ink may remain in the bottle. The remaining ink can be used later.
Do not leave the ink bottle inserted; otherwise the bottle may be damaged or ink may leak.
(Diagram: Ink flowing from a bottle into a tank, then stopping automatically when full.)
Check the upper line in the ink tank.
(Diagram: A printer ink tank with an "Upper line" indicator.)
Continue to close the scanner unit even if some resistance is felt.
(Diagram: A hand closing the scanner unit of the printer.)
Button Functions:
- ⑧ (Power button): Off / On
- ⑨ (Home button): Displays the home screen.
- ⑩ (Help button): Displays solutions when in trouble.
- ⑪ (Navigation buttons ◄►▲▼): Select menus.
- ⑫ (OK button): Enter the selected menu.
- ⑬ (Stop button): Stops the current operation.
Select a language.
(Diagram: A printer LCD screen showing language selection.)
When the message of "Start Here" is displayed, hold down the power button (⑧) for 5 seconds.
(Diagram: A hand pressing the power button on the printer.)
Follow the on-screen instructions, and then press the power button (⑧) to start charging ink. Charging ink takes about 10 minutes.
(Diagram: A printer LCD screen showing ink charging progress with a 10 min timer.)
When ink charging is complete, the print quality adjustment screen is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform adjustments. When the paper loading message is displayed, see step 15.
(Diagram: A printer LCD screen showing print quality adjustment options.)
Load paper in the rear paper feeder with the printable side facing up.
(Diagram: Paper being loaded into the rear paper feeder of the printer.)
Return the remaining paper to its package.
If paper is left in the printer, it may curl or the print quality may decline.
(Diagram: A stack of paper being returned to its packaging.)
Guide to Control Panel
This section describes the functions of the control panel buttons.
- ⑧ (Power button): Turns the printer on or off.
- ⑨ (Home button): Displays the home screen.
- ⑩ (Help button): Displays solutions when in trouble.
- ⑪ (Navigation buttons ◄►▲▼): Press to select menus.
- ⑫ (OK button): Press to enter the selected menu.
- ⑬ (Stop button): Stops the current operation.
Copying
- Select Copy on the control panel.
- Choose between Black & White or Color copying.
- Enter the desired number of copies.
- Make any other necessary settings (e.g., paper size, quality).
- Select the start button (►) to begin copying.
Checking Ink Levels and Refilling Ink
Check the ink levels. If any of the ink levels are below the lower line, refer to steps 1 to 9 in section 2 to refill the tank.
To confirm the actual ink remaining, visually check the ink levels in all of the printer's tanks. Prolonged use of the printer when the ink level is below the lower line could damage the printer.
Refilling Ink
- Select Maintenance > Fill Ink on the control panel.
- Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to reset the ink levels.
Ink Bottle Codes
| Region | BK | C | M | Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Europe ET-2850 Series L4260 Series ET-2850U | 102 | 101 | 120 | |
| For Australia and New Zealand | 502 | |||
| For Asia | 001 |
Use of genuine Epson ink other than the specified ink could cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties.
Clearing Paper Jam
(Diagrams showing various paper jam locations and removal steps.)
Refer to the online User's Guide for detailed instructions on clearing paper jams.
Troubleshooting
See the online User's Guide for detailed information. This provides operating, safety, and troubleshooting instructions such as clearing paper jams or adjusting print quality.
The latest versions of all guides can be obtained from the following website: http://epson.sn
Support
For outside Europe: http://support.epson.net/
For Europe: http://www.epson.eu/support
Storing and Transporting
Ensure the ink bottle is kept upright when tightening the cap. Place the printer and the bottle in a plastic bag separately and keep the printer level when storing and transporting it. Otherwise, ink may leak.
If print quality declines the next time printing occurs, clean and align the print head.
(Diagrams showing proper storage and transport of printer and ink bottles.)
Legal and Compliance Information
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: The highest sound pressure level is 70 dB(A) or less according to EN ISO 7779.
The device is not intended for use in the immediate field of vision at the screen workplace. To avoid disturbing reflections at the screen workplace, this product must not be placed in the immediate field of vision.
For users from Russia, service life: 5 years.
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
The product's service life determined and announced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade is 5 years.
Consumers' complaints and objections can be made to consumer courts and consumer arbitration committees.
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan
Tel: 81-266-52-3131
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
CE Mark present.
