2
Press the release bar underneath to raise the control
panel. Then press the On button.
®
WorkForce 840 Series
Start Here
Read these instructions before using your product.
1 Unpack
To lower the control panel, press the release bar
underneath.
Phone cord
Power cord
Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to
install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Remove all protective materials.
3 Select settings
1
Select your language and country.
Touch the screen to select the desired option. Press
or to see more countries.
2
Select the current Daylight Saving Time setting (Winter
or Summer).
3
4
5
6
7
Select the date format.
Caution: Do not remove the plastic strip shown below. It is part of the
Automatic Document Feeder.
Use the numeric keypad to set the date, then press OK.
Select 12h (AM/PM) or 24h (military time).
Use the numeric keypad to set the time.
Press OK when done.
Note: You can change the date and time settings by selecting
Setup from the Home menu, selecting Printer Setup, then
Date/Time. For more information on using and adjusting the
control panel, see your Quick Guide.
2 Turn on
1
Connect the power cable.
4 Install ink cartridges
1
Raise the scanner.
Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet.
2
Open the cartridge cover.
*411974200*
6 Connect the phone cord
8 Install software
To fax, connect the included phone cord to a telephone wall
jack and to the LINE port on the back of your product. To
connect a telephone or answering machine, see the Quick
Guide.
1
Make sure the printer is NOT
CONNECTED to your computer.
Windows®: If you see a Found
New Hardware screen, click
Cancel and disconnect the USB
cable. You can’t install your
software that way.
Note: If you’re connecting to a DSL phone line, you must use a DSL
filter or you won’t be able to fax. Contact your DSL provider for the
necessary filter.
2
3
Insert your product CD.
Windows: If you see the AutoPlay window,
click Run Setup.exe. If you see the User
Account Control screen, click Yes or
Continue.
7 Choose your connection
Macintosh®: Double-click the
Epson icon.
You can connect your printer to your existing network
(wireless or wired) or directly to your computer using a
USB cable (not included). See below for details on each
connection method.
Windows: Click Install and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Wireless Connection
You must install the software on every computer from which
you want to print. For the first installation, we recommend
using a USB cable (not included) to simplify wireless setup.
After the printer is connected to the network, you will be
prompted to remove the cable.
If you’re using Mac OS® X 10.6 or don’t have a USB cable,
you will need to use the control panel on the printer to select
wireless settings.
Macintosh: Select the items you want to install, then
click Install.
Make sure you know your network name (SSID) and network
password:
• Network name
• Network password
If you don’t have this information, contact the person who set
up your network.
Direct USB Connection
Any questions?
Make sure you have a USB cable (not included). Do not
connect the printer to your computer until you’re instructed to
do so.
Quick Guide
Basic instructions for copying, printing, faxing, scanning, and
additional network setup instructions.
Wired Ethernet® Connection
Make sure you have an Ethernet network cable (not included).
You must install the software on every computer from which
you want to print.
On-screen help with your software
Setup is unable to find my printer after connecting it
with a USB cable.
Select Help or ? when you’re using your software.
Make sure it is securely connected as shown:
User’s Guide
Click the shortcut on your desktop (or in the Applications/
Epson Software/Guide folder on Macintosh) to access the
online User’s Guide, software downloads, Epson Supplies
CentralSM, and more (requires an Internet connection).
Need paper and ink?
Try Epson paper with DURABrite® Ultra Ink for professional
results. For the right supplies at the right time, you can
purchase them at Epson Supplies Central at
(Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an
Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one,
call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
Epson Technical Support
Visit epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support
(Canada) where you can download drivers, view manuals, get
FAQs, or e-mail Epson.
You may also speak with a support specialist by calling:
• U.S.: (562) 276-4382, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday
through Friday, and 7 AM to 4 PM Saturday
• Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday
Days and hours of support are subject to change without
notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Genuine Epson Paper
Software Technical Support
ABBYY® FineReader®
(408) 457-9777
Epson offers a wide variety of papers to meet your needs;
visit Epson Supplies Central for more information.
Presentation Paper Matte
Smooth, non-glare, ideal for home, school,
and graphical business projects.
Any problems?
If you experience problems during setup, see below:
Genuine Epson Inks
Network setup was unsuccessful.
Look for the numbers below
to find your cartridges. It’s as
easy as remembering your number!
• Make sure you select the right network name.
• 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. If it has uppercase (ABC) or lowercase (abc)
letters, make sure you enter them correctly.
WorkForce 840 Series Ink Cartridges
Color
Black
High-capacity
Extra High-capacity
126
126
126
126
127
127
127
127
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Press
to select uppercase letters (ABC), lowercase
letters (abc), or numbers and symbols (123).
Press or until you see the character you want.
Press or to move the cursor.
Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and
Supplies Central is a service mark of Seiko Epson Corporation. WorkForce and DURABrite
are registered trademarks, and Designed for Excellence is a trademark of Epson America,
Inc.
Press — to delete.
Press OK when you’re finished entering your password.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and
may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those
marks.
The printer’s touch screen is dark.
Press the screen to wake the printer from sleep mode .
This information is subject to change without notice.
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