Setting Up Epson Connect via a Web Browser and Setting Up the Alexa Epson Printer Skill

 

Before you start, make sure your product is connected to the internet with a wireless or Ethernet connection as described on the Start Here sheet for your product.

  1. Set up Epson Connect. Depending on your printer model, do one of the following:
    • If you see this icon epson printer network connection icon at the top of your product's home screen, select it, then select Router and note your product's IP address.
    • If you see this icon epson printer black network connection icon at the top of your product's home screen, select it and note your product’s IP address.
  2. Enter the IP address into your computer or mobile device’s web browser.
     
  3. When you see a security message, do one of the following:
    • On Android devices, select Advanced > Proceed to [your printer’s IP address].
    • On iOS devices, select Show Details > visit this website > Visit website.
    • In the Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browsers, click Details or Advanced, then select the option to continue.
    • In the Firefox browser, select Advanced > Add Exception > Confirm Security Exception.
  4. Depending on your printer model, do one of the following:
    • Select Network > Epson Connect Services.
    • Select Basic Settings > Epson Connect Services.
    • Select Epson Connect Services.
  5. Select Register. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Epson Connect account and connect your printer.
     
  6. Do one of the following:
    • On your iOS or Android device, install and run the Amazon Alexa app. Tap the Alexa menu icon menu icon, then tap Skills & Games.

      Alexa menu with Skills & Games button selected
       
    • On a computer, open your web browser and navigate to Amazon.com. Select Alexa Skills from the dropdown menu.

      dropdown menu window with Alexa Skills option selected
       
  7. Search for the Epson Printer skill and select it.

    Alexa skills search window with Epson Printer search result selected
     
  8. Select Enable.

    Alexa skills window with Epson Printer icon and Enable button selected

    Note: If you are on a computer, make sure you are logged in to your Amazon account.
     
  9. Select Save Permissions.

    Alexa skill permissions window with Save Permissions button selected
     
  10. Enter your Epson Connect username and password, and select Sign In.

    Epson Connect sign in window with Username and Password selected

You can now use your Amazon Alexa devices to print to your Epson printer. To learn more about using the Epson Printer skill, click here to view Epson Printer skill usage instructions or say "Alexa, ask Epson Printer to print a help page.”