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...!UTO0HOTO#ORRECTION ANDRED EYEREMOVAL sProfessional looking CDs/DVDsPRINTDIRECTLYONTO INKJETPRINTABLE#$S$6$S WITHOUTLABELS sFast print speedsGETMAXIMUMPRINTSPEEDSOF PPMBLACKANDPPMCOLORLASERQUALITYPRINTSPEEDSOF PPMBLACKANDPPMCOLOR† sIndividual ink cartridgesREPLACEONLYTHECOLOR YOUNEED sSave paperEASILYPRINTONBOTHSIDESOFTHEPAPER SAVINGMONEYANDPAPER2 sWorry-free handling of photosSMUDGE SCRATCH WATERANDFADERESISTANTPHOTOS Artisan® 50 ULTHRDAPhoto | CD/DVD | Document Printer Imagination meets Innovation.
...!UTO0HOTO#ORRECTION ANDRED EYEREMOVAL sProfessional looking CDs/DVDsPRINTDIRECTLYONTO INKJETPRINTABLE#$S$6$S WITHOUTLABELS sFast print speedsGETMAXIMUMPRINTSPEEDSOF PPMBLACKANDPPMCOLORLASERQUALITYPRINTSPEEDSOF PPMBLACKANDPPMCOLOR† sIndividual ink cartridgesREPLACEONLYTHECOLOR YOUNEED sSave paperEASILYPRINTONBOTHSIDESOFTHEPAPER SAVINGMONEYANDPAPER2 sWorry-free handling of photosSMUDGE SCRATCH WATERANDFADERESISTANTPHOTOS Artisan® 50 ULTHRDAPhoto | CD/DVD | Document Printer Imagination meets Innovation.
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... predominantly with one 78 Black ink cartridge, five 78 color ink cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta For more information about yields for this printer, see www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo 4 See our website for priming the printer. and Canada Artisan 50 color ink jet printer, instruction manuals, CD-ROM with drivers, Epson Print CD software, Epson Easy Photo Print software, CD...
... predominantly with one 78 Black ink cartridge, five 78 color ink cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta For more information about yields for this printer, see www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo 4 See our website for priming the printer. and Canada Artisan 50 color ink jet printer, instruction manuals, CD-ROM with drivers, Epson Print CD software, Epson Easy Photo Print software, CD...
Quick Guide
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Limited Warranty 32 2 Contents Contents Introduction 3 Loading Paper 4 Using Special Papers 6 Basic Printing 7 Printing in Windows 7 Printing With a Macintosh 9 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 13 Printing on CDs and DVDs 14 Maintaining Your Printer 16 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 16 Cleaning the Print Head 17 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 18 Replacing Ink Cartridges 20 Solving Problems 24 Checking for Software Updates 24 Error Indicators 25 Problems and Solutions 26 Where To Get Help 28 Notices 29 Epson America, Inc.
Limited Warranty 32 2 Contents Contents Introduction 3 Loading Paper 4 Using Special Papers 6 Basic Printing 7 Printing in Windows 7 Printing With a Macintosh 9 Selecting the Correct Paper Type 13 Printing on CDs and DVDs 14 Maintaining Your Printer 16 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 16 Cleaning the Print Head 17 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 18 Replacing Ink Cartridges 20 Solving Problems 24 Checking for Software Updates 24 Error Indicators 25 Problems and Solutions 26 Where To Get Help 28 Notices 29 Epson America, Inc.
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Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See one of your on-screen Epson Information Center 10. Select EPSON Artisan 50 as the Printer setting. Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. Click d to expand 4. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Click OK to start printing. Click ...
Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See one of your on-screen Epson Information Center 10. Select EPSON Artisan 50 as the Printer setting. Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. Click d to expand 4. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Click OK to start printing. Click ...
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...print head nozzles. 1. Windows: Right-click the printer icon in the sheet feeder. 2. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, open EPSON Printer Utility3, select your screen (the taskbar) and select Nozzle Check. Then select Nozzle Check. 3. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the print head may be ... gaps in them, some of plain paper in the bottom right corner of your printer (if necessary), and click OK. Load a few sheets of the nozzles in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Click Print. 16 Maintaining Your...
...print head nozzles. 1. Windows: Right-click the printer icon in the sheet feeder. 2. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, open EPSON Printer Utility3, select your screen (the taskbar) and select Nozzle Check. Then select Nozzle Check. 3. Maintaining Your Printer Follow the instructions in the print head may be ... gaps in them, some of plain paper in the bottom right corner of your printer (if necessary), and click OK. Load a few sheets of the nozzles in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Click Print. 16 Maintaining Your...
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... faint, clean the print head as described in the next section. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and you can clean the print head. Cleaning the Print Head 17 Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and ...the Applications folder, open EPSON Printer Utility3, select your screen (the taskbar) and select Head Cleaning. If there are gaps in the sheet feeder. 2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon in the bottom right corner of plain paper in the lines. Then select Head Cleaning. You must replace the cartridge first (see if there...
... faint, clean the print head as described in the next section. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and you can clean the print head. Cleaning the Print Head 17 Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and ...the Applications folder, open EPSON Printer Utility3, select your screen (the taskbar) and select Head Cleaning. If there are gaps in the sheet feeder. 2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon in the bottom right corner of plain paper in the lines. Then select Head Cleaning. You must replace the cartridge first (see if there...
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... cleaning the print head again. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light starts flashing, a cartridge is expended even if the other updates retrieved from Epson, see any expended cartridges before printing. Note: You cannot print when an ink cartridge is low on your onscreen Epson Information Center. 18 Maintaining Your Printer Check the nozzle pattern that doesn't help...
... cleaning the print head again. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status When the H ink light starts flashing, a cartridge is expended even if the other updates retrieved from Epson, see any expended cartridges before printing. Note: You cannot print when an ink cartridge is low on your onscreen Epson Information Center. 18 Maintaining Your Printer Check the nozzle pattern that doesn't help...
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... least 3 hours before the expiration date on the cartridge box. We recommend that you may decline. Store ink cartridges in printer damage. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 19 The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from Epson authorized resellers. If printouts still do not refill...
... least 3 hours before the expiration date on the cartridge box. We recommend that you may decline. Store ink cartridges in printer damage. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 19 The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from Epson authorized resellers. If printouts still do not refill...
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... dry out. 1. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Press the H ink button. Turn on the printer. 2. If you have a new ink cartridge before it is low or expended. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to the ink cartridge replacement position. Cartridges are replacing a cartridge before you are vacuum packed to step...
... dry out. 1. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Press the H ink button. Turn on the printer. 2. If you have a new ink cartridge before it is low or expended. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to the ink cartridge replacement position. Cartridges are replacing a cartridge before you are vacuum packed to step...
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4. Open the cartridge cover. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Press the H ink button again to see if any more cartridges are low or expended. ■ If no other cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to the _ position. Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it moves to the replacement position. 5.
4. Open the cartridge cover. Replacing Ink Cartridges 21 Press the H ink button again to see if any more cartridges are low or expended. ■ If no other cartridges are low or expended, the print head moves to the _ position. Press the H ink button again. ■ If another cartridge is low or expended, it moves to the replacement position. 5.
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Dispose of it . Caution: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer or you may leak. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink cartridge. Remove the yellow tape from the package, but be careful not to refill it up. Caution: Do not remove any other ...labels or seals, or ink may damage it carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try...
Dispose of it . Caution: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer or you may leak. 22 Maintaining Your Printer Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink cartridge. Remove the yellow tape from the package, but be careful not to refill it up. Caution: Do not remove any other ...labels or seals, or ink may damage it carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try...
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... all the cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover, then close the printer cover. 11. Once you replace all the cartridges securely. Note: If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Caution: Never turn off the printer while ink is charging or you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. If the H ink light flashes...
... all the cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover, then close the printer cover. 11. Once you replace all the cartridges securely. Note: If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you 'll waste ink. Replacing Ink Cartridges 23 Caution: Never turn off the printer while ink is charging or you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. If the H ink light flashes...
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... is not installed correctly. P light is not resolved, contact Epson for help (see page 18). If the error is off H ink and I button. One or more cartridges have fed. Paper is out or multiple pages have low ink. The printer cover is open or the front tray is not ejected. P... light is off , wait a few moments, and turn it off Problem and Solution Paper is jammed. You can continue printing until a cartridge needs replacement. Contact Epson for help (see page 28...
... is not installed correctly. P light is not resolved, contact Epson for help (see page 18). If the error is off H ink and I button. One or more cartridges have fed. Paper is out or multiple pages have low ink. The printer cover is open or the front tray is not ejected. P... light is off , wait a few moments, and turn it off Problem and Solution Paper is jammed. You can continue printing until a cartridge needs replacement. Contact Epson for help (see page 28...
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... support sheet with the print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the printer is not tilted or placed on ink. Problems and Solutions 27 See your Epson Information Center for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to align the print head. Print Quality Problems If you have any problems... of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 13). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 6) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across...
... support sheet with the print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the printer is not tilted or placed on ink. Problems and Solutions 27 See your Epson Information Center for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to align the print head. Print Quality Problems If you have any problems... of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 13). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 6) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 18). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across...
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... care is tilted or at an angle. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended one. If it gets in your fingers when closing the scanner. ■...plug is damaged; Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. If ink gets on your hand inside the printer, and be ink remaining around the ink supply port. Store cartridges with soap and water. Ink Cartridge Safety ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do...
... care is tilted or at an angle. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended one. If it gets in your fingers when closing the scanner. ■...plug is damaged; Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. If ink gets on your hand inside the printer, and be ink remaining around the ink supply port. Store cartridges with soap and water. Ink Cartridge Safety ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do...
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... normal use will be covered under this limited warranty. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by this warranty. IN NO...DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. receipt of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. If Epson authorizes repair instead of exchange, Epson will be another model of the replacement printer in the United States and Canada. When warranty service involves the ...
... normal use will be covered under this limited warranty. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by this warranty. IN NO...DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. receipt of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. If Epson authorizes repair instead of exchange, Epson will be another model of the replacement printer in the United States and Canada. When warranty service involves the ...
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If anything is missing, contact Epson® as described on the printer 1 Connect the power cable. Caution: Do not connect to install the ink. Remove all protective materials. 2 Turn on the back of this sheet. Start Here Please read these instructions before using the printer. 1 Unpack CD/DVD adapter CD/DVD tray Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Cartridges are ready to your computer yet. 2 Press the power button. *411642200* *411642200*
If anything is missing, contact Epson® as described on the printer 1 Connect the power cable. Caution: Do not connect to install the ink. Remove all protective materials. 2 Turn on the back of this sheet. Start Here Please read these instructions before using the printer. 1 Unpack CD/DVD adapter CD/DVD tray Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Cartridges are ready to your computer yet. 2 Press the power button. *411642200* *411642200*
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Press the cartridges down until they click. 5 Close the ink cartridge cover and press it down until it clicks. Then close the printer cover. 3 Install ink cartridges Note: Don't load paper before installing the ink cartridges. 1 Lift up the printer cover, then open the cartridge cover. 2 U npack the ink cartridges. 3 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge. Caution: Don't remove any other seals from the cartridges. 4 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color.
Press the cartridges down until they click. 5 Close the ink cartridge cover and press it down until it clicks. Then close the printer cover. 3 Install ink cartridges Note: Don't load paper before installing the ink cartridges. 1 Lift up the printer cover, then open the cartridge cover. 2 U npack the ink cartridges. 3 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge. Caution: Don't remove any other seals from the cartridges. 4 Insert the cartridges in the holder for each color.
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...light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer. Any questions? If the light is still flashing when you turn it on , contact Epson as described in "Any Questions?". • Make sure the ink cartridges are prompted to common problems. You can ...ink cartridge cover is still flashing after ink cartridge installation. • The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for printing, maintenance, and problem solving. When you connect the cable, make sure your printer is turned on -screen manual, see animated printing movies, and link to Epson...
...light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer. Any questions? If the light is still flashing when you turn it on , contact Epson as described in "Any Questions?". • Make sure the ink cartridges are prompted to common problems. You can ...ink cartridge cover is still flashing after ink cartridge installation. • The first time you install ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for printing, maintenance, and problem solving. When you connect the cable, make sure your printer is turned on -screen manual, see animated printing movies, and link to Epson...
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... product names used herein are available online and from an Epson authorized reseller. Ink Cartridges for the numbers below to share or display in an album. Try Epson premium papers with you can also purchase supplies from Epson authorized resellers. Genuine Epson Inks Look for Artisan™ 50 Series Color Standard capacity High capacity Black 78 77 Cyan 78...
... product names used herein are available online and from an Epson authorized reseller. Ink Cartridges for the numbers below to share or display in an album. Try Epson premium papers with you can also purchase supplies from Epson authorized resellers. Genuine Epson Inks Look for Artisan™ 50 Series Color Standard capacity High capacity Black 78 77 Cyan 78...