Epson L4260: Start Here Guide

1 Unpack

Note: Do not open the ink bottles until you are ready to fill the ink tanks. The ink bottles are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.

1. Remove all protective materials from the product.
2. Connect the power cord to the back of the product and to an electrical outlet. Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.

2 Choose a setup method

The Epson Smart Panel® app can help you set up your printer through an interactive, step-by-step process using your smartphone or tablet.

To use your mobile device for setup, continue to step 1.

If you do not want to use a mobile device for setup, skip to the "Fill ink tanks" section below.

1. Download the Epson Smart Panel app from your device's app store. Do not launch the app yet.
2. Press the power button to turn on the product. Caution: Do not touch the flat white cable or the ink tubes and their translucent cover.
3. Note: Do not connect your product to your computer yet.
4. Launch the app and follow its instructions to set up your product. For information on connecting your product to a computer, using voice-activated printing, solving problems, or for details on reaching Epson support, see the sections on the back of this sheet.

3 Fill ink tanks

Warning: Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

Caution: This product requires careful handling of ink. If ink spills, wipe it off immediately with a damp towel to avoid permanent stains. If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come off.

Note: Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of third-party ink. Use the ink bottles included with the printer to set up the product. Part of the ink will be used to charge the print head. These bottles will print fewer pages compared with replacement ink bottles. Epson strongly recommends the use of genuine ink to ensure optimal print quality and performance.

1. With the scanner unit raised, open the ink tank cover, then open the cap for the black (BK) ink tank.
2. Unpack the black (BK) ink bottle. Hold the ink bottle upright and slowly turn the bottle cap to remove it. Caution: Do not shake or squeeze the ink bottle. Do not touch the top of the ink bottle after its cap is removed.
3. Insert the ink bottle into the filling port. Note: Do not force the bottle into position; each bottle is keyed for each color.
4. Wait for the ink to fill the tank. Do not squeeze the bottle or allow it to contact any other surface. Note: Ink flows into the tank and stops automatically when the ink tank is filled to the upper line. If ink does not flow from the bottle, lift and reinsert the bottle.
5. When the ink tank is full, remove the ink bottle and securely close it with the bottle cap. If any ink remains in the bottle, close the bottle and store it for later use. Note: Do not leave the ink bottle inserted; otherwise the bottle may be damaged or ink may leak.
6. Securely close the black ink tank cap.
7. Repeat the previous steps for the other colors.
8. Close the ink tank cover, then close the scanner unit.
9. Raise the control panel, then press the power button to turn on the product. The power light flashes. Note: If an error code appears, turn off the product and check that no protective material has been left inside the product.
10. Select your language. Note: You can change this setting later using the product's control panel. For more information, see the online User's Guide.
11. When an Epson Smart Panel setup message appears on the LCD screen, select the option to continue setup.
12. When the message to see the Start Here sheet appears on the LCD screen, press and hold the help button for 5 seconds.
13. Follow the on-screen instructions to start ink charging. Ink charging takes about 10 minutes. Note: When the power light stops flashing, ink charging is complete. Once initial setup of the printer is complete, you can top off the ink tanks with any remaining ink. See the online User's Guide for instructions. Caution: Do not unplug or turn off the product, or raise the scanner unit while the product is charging or you'll waste ink. Note: After some ink is used for charging, the rest is available for printing.
14. Press the OK button to proceed with initial setup.
15. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the print quality of your product. Note: You need to load paper before you can adjust the print quality. See "Load paper" on this sheet for details. Select Adjust Later if you want to adjust the print quality later. For more information, see the online User's Guide. Caution: After setup, periodically inspect the ink levels to ensure they do not fall below the lowest lines on the tanks. Prolonged use when ink is below the lowest line could damage the product. See the online User's Guide for refilling instructions.

4 Load paper

See the online User's Guide for information about loading capacity, available paper types and sizes, and loading envelopes.

1. Make sure the product is not charging ink. Open the feeder guard, then raise the paper support and tilt it backwards slightly.
2. Slide the edge guides all the way out.
3. Load paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, in the middle of the rear paper feeder. Note: Make sure the paper is under the mark inside the edge guides.
4. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. Then flip the feeder guard back.
5. Pull out the output tray.
6. Select the paper settings on the product's control panel.

5 Install software

Note: If you are using a Mac or if your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, an Internet connection is required to obtain the product software. To print from a Chromebook™, go to www.latin.epson.com/support/chromebookprint for instructions.

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 (Windows only) or download and run your product's software package. For the latest software, visit www.latin.epson.com/support/L4260.
3. Follow the instructions on the computer screen to run the setup program.
4. When you see the Select Your Connection screen, select one of the following and follow 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 ready.