Epson WF 3820 - Manual

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4

Load paper

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

1

Make sure the product is done charging the ink, and then
lower the control panel, lift the output tray, and pull out the
paper cassette.

2

Slide the side edge guides all the way out and set the

front edge guide to the paper size you are using.

3

Insert paper with the glossy or printable side down.

Note:

Make sure the paper is loaded against the front edge

guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.

4

Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too
tightly.

5

Keep the cassette flat as you insert it all the way, then
lower the output tray.

IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read
these instructions and the safety instructions in the online User’s
Guide.

Note:

This printer is designed for use with Epson

®

cartridges only, not

third-party cartridges or ink. For important ink information, visit
www.epson.com/epsonink (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/epsonink (Canada)
or see your printer box.

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.

The illustrations show the WF-4830, but the steps are the same
for all models, unless otherwise specified.

1

Unpack

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.

2

Lift up the scanner unit until it locks into place and remove
all protective materials from inside the product.

Caution:

Do not touch the flat white cable.

2

Gently shake th

e ink cartridges, and remove them from the

packaging.

3

Remove only the yellow tape from each ink cartridge.

Caution:

Do not touch the areas shown above. Doing so may

prevent normal operation and printing.

4

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.

5

Lower the scanner unit.

6

WF-3820: Follow the on-screen instructions to start
charging the ink.

WF-4820/WF-4830: Ink charging begins automatically.

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

Caution:

Don’t turn off the printer or raise the scanner unit while

the printer is charging or you’ll waste ink.

Note:

As part of setup, your product’s serial number will be sent

to a secure Epson server so that you can be eligible to participate
in programs we may offer from time to time, including the Epson
ink replenishment program. You will have a separate opportunity
to consent to participating in such programs.

7

Follow the on-screen instructions to select paper settings.

3

Lower the scanner unit.

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.

Note:

If an error code appears, turn off the product and

check that no protective material has been left inside the
product.

2

Raise the control panel and turn on the product.

3

Select your language, country, date, and time on the
LCD screen.

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 the reach of children and do not

drink the ink.

Note:

The included initial cartridges are designed for reliable printer

setup and cannot be used as replacement cartridges or resold. After
setup, the remaining ink is available for printing.

1

Lift up the scanner

unit until it locks into
place.

WF-3820/WF-4820/WF-4830 Series