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8

 Install software

Note:

 If your computer does not have a CD drive, you can download 

the software from the Epson website (see “Epson technical support”). 

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.

2

 

Insert the product CD.

3

 

 

Windows:

 If you see the AutoPlay window, click 

Run

 

Setup.exe.

 If you see the User Account Control screen, 

click 

Yes

 or 

Continue

.

 

 

Mac OS X:

 Double-click the 

 

Epson

 icon.

4

 

 Click 

Install

 (Windows) or 

Continue

 (Mac OS X) and 

follow the on-screen instructions.

    

Any questions?

Quick Guide

 

Basic instructions for copying, printing, faxing, 
scanning, and solving problems.

On-screen help with your software

Select 

Help

 or 

?

 when you’re using your 

software.

User’s Guide

Click the icon on your desktop (or in the 

Applications/Epson 

Software/Guide

 folder in Mac OS X) to access the online 

User’s Guide

, software downloads, Epson Supplies Central

®

and more (requires an Internet connection). If you don’t have 
a User’s Guide icon, you can install it from the CD or go to the 
Epson website (see “Epson technical support”).

Setup is unable to find my printer after connecting it 
with a USB cable.

Make sure it is securely connected as shown:

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

www.epson.com/ink3

 (U.S. sales) or 

www.epson.ca

 

(Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an 
Epson authorized reseller. To fi nd the nearest one,
call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Genuine Epson paper

Epson offers a wide variety of business and photo papers 
to meet your needs; visit Epson Supplies Central for more 
information.

   

Presentation Paper Matte

 

 

 Smooth, non-glare, instant-drying paper 
for reports, newsletters. and graphical 
presentations.

Genuine Epson inks 

    

 

 Look for the numbers below 
to fi nd your cartridges. It’s as 
easy as remembering your number!

WorkForce 545/645 Series ink cartridges

Color

High-capacity

Extra High-capacity

       

Black

126

127

 

      

Cyan

126

127

       

Magenta

126

127

       

Yellow

126

127

Epson Connect

 Get instant, wireless printing of photos and 
attachments right from smartphones, iPads,
tablets, and other popular mobile devices.
See 

www.epson.com/connect

 for details.

Epson and Supplies Central are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a 
registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. WorkForce and DURABrite are registered 
trademarks, and Designed for Excellence is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identifi cation purposes only and 
may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those 
marks.

This information is subject to change without notice.

© 2011 Epson America, Inc. 4/11 

 CPD-34357

Printed in XXXXXX

6

  Connect the phone cord

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, use the 

EXT.

 port 

on your product. See the 

Quick Guide

 for more details.

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.

7

  Choose your connection

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.

Note:

 Do not connect the printer to your computer until you’re 

instructed to do so.

Wireless connection

You must install the software on every computer from which 
you want to print. For the fi rst installation, we recommend 
using a temporary USB cable connection 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.

 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

Make sure you have a USB cable (not included). 

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.

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

, Pacifi c Time, Monday 

through Friday, and 7 

AM

 to 4 

PM

 Saturday

• 

Canada: 

(905) 709-3839, 6 

AM

 to 8 

PM

, Pacifi c Time, 

Monday through Friday

Days and hours of support are subject to change without 
notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Software technical support

ABBYY

®

 FineReader

®

 

(408) 457-9777
www.abbyyusa.com
support@abbyyusa.com

Recycling

Epson offers a recycling program for end of life hardware 
and ink cartridges. Please go to 

www.epson.com/recycle

 

for information on how to return your products for proper 
disposal.

Any problems?

If you experience problems during setup, see below: 

Network setup was unsuccessful.

•  Make sure you select the right network name.

•  If you see a fi rewall 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.

Function buttons

 

 Press 

,  , 

, or   on the printer to highlight a letter or 

function button.

  

Press 

OK

 to select it.

 

 Note:

 Passwords must be entered in the correct case. Use the 

function buttons to select uppercase (

AB12

), lowercase (

ab12

), 

symbols (

!#%@

), or spaces ( ), and to delete characters (

).

 Highlight 

Done

 and press 

OK

.

The printer’s screen is dark.

Press any button (except   

On

) to wake the printer from 

sleep mode.

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Summary of Contents for WorkForce 545 Series

Page 1: ...nderneath Caution To avoid damaging your product always squeeze the release bar to lower the control panel 3 Select settings 1 To select English as your language press OK If you want to change the language press or to select it then press OK 2 Select your country region and press OK 3 Select Summer if Daylight Saving Time is in effect spring through summer otherwise select Winter Press OK 4 Select...

Page 2: ...nderneath Caution To avoid damaging your product always squeeze the release bar to lower the control panel 3 Select settings 1 To select English as your language press OK If you want to change the language press or to select it then press OK 2 Select your country region and press OK 3 Select Summer if Daylight Saving Time is in effect spring through summer otherwise select Winter Press OK 4 Select...

Page 3: ...hone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on the back of your product To connect a telephone or answering machine use the EXT port on your product See the Quick Guide for more details 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 7 Choose your connection You can connect your print...

Page 4: ...hone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the LINE port on the back of your product To connect a telephone or answering machine use the EXT port on your product See the Quick Guide for more details 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 7 Choose your connection You can connect your print...

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