Epson ET-5180 Printer Features



  • Epson’s expression et 5180 printers are intended for the home use, whereas we have many number of printers for business use.
  • These printers are provided with the power cord, ink bottles and the Start Here sheet.
  • These printers can copy, print and scan.
  • It doesn’t have a document feeder, but have a scanner glass. Because of it, no confusion arises while we are inserting documents to print or scan or copy.
  • The bottled ink is filled with the large volume of ink.
  • This ink has incredibly low running costs.
  • We can control copying scanning and printing from the printer’s control panel.
  • This Epson expression et 5180 printers are made with the button system and not the touch screen, so that we are not confused during input.
  • These printers have separate slot for memory card and no port for the USB thumb drive.
  • The printer has the auto-duplexer, by which two-sided printing is possible.
  • These printers can print 100 sheets of plain paper or 20 sheets of photo paper.

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Features of bottled ink:



  • Epson expression ET-5180 printers are provided with the four coloured- cyan, magenta, black and yellow ink bottles and not the ink cartridges.
  • So, these inks are poured safely into the ink tray and can be avoided from drying up.
  • Other Epson printers have the ink bottles which has to be squeezed to pour the ink into the ink tank, so that the ink spills outside and gets wasted.
  • But, these expression ET 5180 printers have the plastic lock that fits into the receptacle.
  • When the bottle is attached to the receptacle, ink flows automatically from the ink bottle without squeezing the bottle.
  • Once all the ink pours into the tank, you can remove and dispose of the bottle.
  • The black ink tank can print up to 7500 pages and the three coloured ink bottles can print up to 6000 pages
  • These ink bottles are costlier than the other ink bottles, but sells more due to its reliability and sustainability.

Epson Expression ET 5180 Unboxing Setup



  • Open the package and take away all the materials such as the user guide, Start Here sheet and the ink bottles provided with the printer.
  • Take the printer covered with the plastic bag out of the box.
  • Take away the printer carefully without damaging the printer by carrying it in both the hands.
  • Place it over the table.
  • Remove the plastic bag.
  • Open the scanner glass, which is located at the top of the printer.
  • In the right corner of the printer, you can find the ink tanks.
  • Just open the ink tank lids.
  • Take the ink bottles in your hands and open the ink bottle caps.
  • The ink bottles are made in such a way to fit with the ink tanks.
  • Now, place the black coloured ink bottle upside down in the ink tank.
  • The ink will automatically flow in to the tank. If not, then take away the ink bottle and reinsert the ink bottle again.
  • After sometime, close the ink bottle and close the ink tank.
  • Do the same with the other three ink bottles.
  • Close the ink tanks and close the scanner glass too.
  • Connect the power cord with the Epson expression ET-5180 printer.
  • Switch on the printer using the power button in the printer control panel.
  • Set your language by using the buttons in the printer’s control panel.
  • Press start and the printer will take 10 minutes to charge the ink.
  • After ten minutes, the installation complete prompt message displays.
  • Then open the scanner glass again.
  • Open the ink tank and again pour the ink bottles and close the ink tank.
  • Throw away the ink bottles and close the scanner glass.
  • Then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Use the Start Here sheet to clarify doubts.
  • Insert the papers in the paper tray and your printer is ready to print.
  • For more information, click on Epson ET 5180.

Epson 5180 printer Wireless Setup



  • Unbox the printer.
  • Install the ink in the ink tanks and physically setup the printer using the Start Here sheet provided with the Epson ET-5180 printer.
  • Make sure that your router is connected with the wireless network.
  • Install the printer software in your PC by inserting the CD given with the epson expression ET 5180 printer in the Computer.
  • And follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation.
  • Otherwise, use the epson expression et 5180 setup to install the printer software in your computer.

Epson Wireless Connection

  • In the select your connection window, select wireless connection.
  • Click on the setup printer for the first time and give next.
  • The Wi-Fi auto connect window opens, click on yes and give next.
  • Follow the onscreen instructions.
  • Your system will automatically detect your printer and wirelessly connect with it.

If your printer is not connected, then follow the steps below:

  • Using the printer’s control panel, give next.
  • You want to enter your SSID and the network password in the printer to connect to the wireless network.
  • On the screen, click show network password and enter it in the boxes provided using the buttons in the printer’s control panel.
  • Give next.
  • In the control panel, press the home
  • In the Wi-Fi setup, click ok.
  • To proceed with the next step, press ok.
  • In the Wi-Fi setup wizard, give your network password using the buttons in the printer control panel and click OK.
  • Your printer will now connect with the wireless network.

Unable to Connect to Wi-Fi with Epson ET-5180 printer



If you’re having trouble connecting your Epson ET-5180 printer to Wi-Fi, there are several steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you resolve the problem:

  1. Check Wi-Fi Network: Ensure that your Wi-Fi network is working correctly and other devices can connect to it without any issues.
  2. Printer Placement: Make sure the printer is placed within the range of your Wi-Fi router. If it’s too far away, the signal strength may be weak, leading to connection problems.
  3. Restart Devices: Power off both your printer and Wi-Fi router. Wait for a few seconds, and then turn them back on. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve connectivity problems.
  4. Wi-Fi Settings on Printer: Access your printer’s control panel and navigate to the Wi-Fi settings. Ensure that the printer is set to connect to the correct Wi-Fi network and that the password is entered correctly.
  5. Network Name (SSID) and Password: Double-check the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password you entered on the printer. Even a small typo in the network name or password can cause connectivity issues.
  6. Wireless Mode: Ensure that the printer’s wireless mode is set to “Infrastructure” mode, as this is the standard mode for connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
  7. Signal Interference: Verify that there are no signal interferences or obstructions between the printer and the Wi-Fi router that may hinder the connection.
  8. Update Firmware: Check if there are any firmware updates available for your Epson ET-5180 printer. Updating the firmware can often resolve compatibility issues and improve connectivity.
  9. Disable MAC Address Filtering: Temporarily disable MAC address filtering on your Wi-Fi router to see if it’s causing any problems with the printer’s connection.
  10. Security Protocols: Ensure that your Wi-Fi router is using common security protocols such as WPA2-PSK (AES) or WPA3. Avoid using outdated or less secure protocols like WEP.
  11. Reset Network Settings: If nothing seems to work, you can try resetting the network settings on your printer. Refer to the printer’s manual or Epson’s support website for instructions on how to do this.
  12. Contact Epson Support: If you’ve tried all the above steps and still can’t connect your Epson ET-5180 printer to Wi-Fi, it’s time to reach out to Epson’s customer support for further assistance. They may have additional troubleshooting steps specific to your printer model.