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Install software
Note:
• If you are using a Mac or 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/L6490.
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:
• 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.
• Wired network connection
Make sure you have an Ethernet cable (not included).
Mobile printing
Connect wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Print documents and photos from across the room or around
the world:
• Print directly from your Android™ (v4.4 or later) device*.
Simply connect your printer and device to the same network
and tap the menu icon to select the print option.
• Turn your mobile device into an intuitive, easy-to-use
printing and scanning control center with Epson Smart
Panel
®
. Download the app from your mobile device’s app
store.
• Print from wherever you are, next to your printer or
remotely, with Epson Connect™. Learn more at
www.latin.epson.com/connect
* May require the Epson Print Enabler or Mopria Print Service app from
Google Play™.
EPSON and Epson Smart Panel are registered trademarks, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a
registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Designed for Excellence is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Android, Chromebook, and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
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.
This information is subject to change without notice.
© 2020 Epson America, Inc., 12/20
Printed in XXXXXX
CPD-60316
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Load paper
See the online User’s Guide for information about loading
capacity, available paper types and sizes, loading envelopes,
and using the rear paper feed slot or ADF.
1
Make sure the product is done charging the ink. Open the
paper cassette cover and pull out the paper cassette until
it stops.
2
Slide the side edge guides all the way out.
3
Insert paper with the printable side down and slide the
edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
4
Keep the cassette flat as you insert it all the way and then
close the paper cassette cover.
Note:
Make sure the paper is loaded against the front of the
cassette.
5
Select the paper settings on the product’s control panel.
4
Connect the fax line
1
Connect a phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the
LINE port on your product. See the online User’s Guide
for more information.
2
Select
Proceed on the LCD screen to set up the fax, or
select
Set Up Later to set it up later.
Any problems?
Network setup was unsuccessful.
• Make sure you select the right network name (SSID).
• Restart your router (turn it off and then on), then try to
connect to it again.
• 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. Be sure to enter your password in the correct
case.
• Print a network connection report to identify network
problems and solutions. See your online User’s Guide for
instructions.
• The printer can only connect to a network that supports
2.4 GHz connections. If your router offers both 2.4 GHz and
5 GHz connections, make sure 2.4 GHz is enabled.
There are lines or incorrect colors in my printouts.
Run a nozzle check to see if there are any gaps in the printout.
Then clean the print head, if necessary. See the online User’s
Guide for more information.
The product’s screen is dark.
Make sure your product is turned on and touch the LCD screen
to wake it from sleep mode.
Setup is unable to find my product after connecting it
with a USB cable.
Make sure your product is on and securely connected.
Any questions?
User’s Guide
Windows: Click the icon on your desktop or Apps screen to
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 described in “Technical support”.
Technical support
Visit
www.latin.epson.com/support/L6490 to download
drivers, view manuals, get FAQs, or contact Epson.
You can also speak to a service technician by calling one of
these numbers:
Argentina
(54 11) 5167-0300
Guatemala* 1-800-835-0358
0800-288-37766
Mexico
01-800-087-1080
Bolivia* 800-100-116
Mexico City (52 55) 1323-2052
Chile
(56 2) 2484-3400
Nicaragua* 00-1-800-226-0368
Colombia 018000-915235
Panama* 00-800-052-1376
Bogota
(57 1) 592-2200
Paraguay 009-800-521-0019
Costa Rica 800-377-6627
Peru
0800-10-126
Dominican
Lima
(51 1) 418-0210
Republic* 1-888-760-0068
Uruguay 00040-5210067
Ecuador* 1-800-000-044
Venezuela
(58 212) 240-1111
El Salvador* 800-6570
* Contact your local phone company to call this toll-free number from a mobile
phone.
If your country does not appear on the list, contact your
nearest Epson sales office. Toll or long distance charges
may apply.
Need paper and ink?
Ensure brilliant results with Epson specialty
and plain papers, engineered specifically for
Epson printers. You can purchase them from
an Epson authorized reseller. To find the
nearest one, visit
www.latin.epson.com or
contact Epson as described in “Any
questions?” on this sheet.
L6490 replacement inks
Color
Part number
Black
T524120-AL
Cyan
T524220-AL
Magenta
T524320-AL
Yellow
T524420-AL
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