Epson XP-8500 driver and firmware
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Start Here - Installation Guide - Page 3
... Cancel and disconnect the USB cable.
2 Insert the product CD or download and run your
product's software package. For the latest software, visit www.epson.com/support/xp8500 (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support/xp8500 (Canada).
3 Follow the instructions on the screen to run the setup
program.
Mac: Make sure you install Epson Software Updater to receive firmware and software updates for your product...
Start Here - Installation Guide - Page 4
...access the online User's Guide.
Mac: Click the icon in Applications/Epson Software/Guide to access the online User's Guide.
If you don't have a User's Guide icon, go to the Epson website, as shown below.
Technical support
Visit www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) and search for your product to download drivers, view manuals, get FAQs, or contact Epson.
Call (562) 276-4382...
Users Guide - Page 5
... Language of the Printer Software Screens 96 Changing Automatic Update Options 97 Printing with the Built-in Epson Driver - Windows 10 S 98 Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S 99 Printing on a Mac ...100 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac 100 Paper Source Options - Mac 104 Print Quality Settings - Mac...104 Print Options - Mac ...104 Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac 105 Selecting...
Users Guide - Page 11
... ...276 Mac System Requirements ...277 Paper Specifications ...277 Printable Area Specifications ...278 Scanning Specifications ...281 Memory Card Specifications ...281 Ink Cartridge Specifications...282 Dimension Specifications ...283 Electrical Specifications ...283 Environmental Specifications ...284 Interface Specifications ...284 External USB Device Specifications 284 Network Interface...
Users Guide - Page 24
...3 USB port Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
Checking for Software Updates
Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for free updates to your product software. Visit epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support (Caribbean) and select your product. • Windows: Your printer software automatically checks for updates. You can also manually...
Users Guide - Page 26
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Use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to print and scan documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe. Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software
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Users Guide - Page 35
Parent topic: Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing
You can wirelessly print from Windows 10 Mobile tablets and phones to your nearby networked Epson product. There is no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. Look for the print option in your Windows 10 application to send whatever is on the screen to...
Users Guide - Page 46
... computer using a USB connection, you can change to a Wi-Fi connection. 1. Disconnect the USB cable from your product. 2. Uninstall your product software. 3. Download and install your product software from the Epson website using the instructions on the
Start Here sheet. Parent topic: Changing or Updating Network Connections
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router
If you change the wireless router you...
Users Guide - Page 76
... from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software as described on the Start Here sheet.
Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking and click OK. The update scans your system...
Users Guide - Page 97
...OK to close the printer software window. The printer software screens appear in the language you selected the next time you access them. Parent topic: Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
Changing Automatic Update Options
Your printer software for Windows automatically checks for updates to the product software. You can change how often the software checks for updates or disable this feature...
Users Guide - Page 99
... print with additional settings, download and install the Epson Print and Scan utility from the Windows Store. You cannot download and install any Epson product software from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows Store.
Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S Parent topic: Printing from a Computer
Selecting Print Settings - Windows 10 S
Select...
Users Guide - Page 113
... print quality.
Warning Notifications Lets you choose whether or not to receive warning notifications from the printer software for various operating conditions.
Establish bidirectional communication Allows the product to communicate with the computer. Do not change the default setting unless you experience issues when using a shared printing pool.
Parent topic: Selecting Printing Preferences...
Users Guide - Page 119
... a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Changing Default Scan Button Settings
You can view or change the default scan settings your product uses when you scan to your computer using the product buttons. You do this using the Event Manager program. 1. Do one of the following to open Event Manager:
• Windows 10: Click and select EPSON Software > Event Manager. • Windows...
Users Guide - Page 161
...access your memory card files from your computer:
• Windows: Open the Computer, My Computer, Windows Explorer, or File Explorer utility, then select the removable disk icon.
• Mac with a USB connection: Look for the removable disk icon on your desktop or computer window, then select it.
• Mac with a network connection: Select the hard drive icon on your desktop or computer window...
Users Guide - Page 190
..., see the Epson Print CD Help utility for instructions. Parent topic: Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer Related tasks Starting Epson Print CD - Windows
Starting Epson Print CD - Mac
You can use Epson Print CD to design your disc by importing photos, adding text, and creating special effects. 1. Open the Epson Print CD program in the Applications > Epson Software > Print CD...
Users Guide - Page 253
... printing a high-
resolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements. If necessary, increase your system's memory. • If you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • On a Mac, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver. • Make sure Quiet Mode is turned off. • Clear space on your hard drive or run...
Users Guide - Page 259
...topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software Related tasks Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Loading Paper
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Users Guide - Page 263
... tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Managing Color - Mac Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Solving Scanning Problems
Check these solutions if you have problems scanning with your product. Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 Scanning is Slow Parent topic...
Quick Guide and Warranty - Page 4
... User's Guide for details.
Installing the Scanner Driver
Make sure you installed a scanner driver. Epson Scan 2 is automatically installed on your computer during the software installation process. You can also download it from the Epson support site (www.epson.com/support/xp8500 [U.S.] or www.epson.ca/support/xp8500 [Canada]).
Scanning from the Computer
To open Epson Scan: ■ Windows®...
Quick Guide and Warranty - Page 5
... Windows, Easy Photo Scan is automatically installed on your computer during software installation. Mac users can use the Epson Software Updater utility to download the application, or download the application from the Epson support site (www.epson.com/support/xp8500 [U.S.] or www.epson.ca/support/xp8500 [Canada]). See your online User's Guide for details on using Easy Photo Scan.
Solving Network...