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...from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab • Do more in double-sided printing2 • Save energy - Uses up to 33 ppm in , 30-page ADF • Enjoy your own personal photo lab - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available •... time - Print, copy, scan, fax and photo; Print speeds up to 180 pages in one - Fax in color - OCR and creativity software to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more • Save paper - WorkForce™ 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Your personal business and photo center. OCR and...
...from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab • Do more in double-sided printing2 • Save energy - Uses up to 33 ppm in , 30-page ADF • Enjoy your own personal photo lab - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available •... time - Print, copy, scan, fax and photo; Print speeds up to 180 pages in one - Fax in color - OCR and creativity software to -use, individual ink cartridges • Print more • Save paper - WorkForce™ 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Your personal business and photo center. OCR and...
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..., power cord, telephone cord, 4 DURABrite Ultra Ink cartridges (one ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from start of Seiko Epson Corporation. For maximum print life, display all rights... paper. Copyright 2008 Epson America, Inc. WorkForce 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink Type Fade Resistance / Print Longevity4 Minimum Ink Droplet Size Maximum Print...31 cpm Color up to be supported by Mac. 3 Compared to competitive monochrome laser printers at $199 and under available as 3 sec per page Memory: Up to 180 pages...
..., power cord, telephone cord, 4 DURABrite Ultra Ink cartridges (one ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from start of Seiko Epson Corporation. For maximum print life, display all rights... paper. Copyright 2008 Epson America, Inc. WorkForce 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink Type Fade Resistance / Print Longevity4 Minimum Ink Droplet Size Maximum Print...31 cpm Color up to be supported by Mac. 3 Compared to competitive monochrome laser printers at $199 and under available as 3 sec per page Memory: Up to 180 pages...
Quick Guide
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Maintaining Your All-in-One 32 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 32 Cleaning the Print Head 33 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 34 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 35 Replacing Ink Cartridges 36 Solving Problems 38 Checking for Software Updates 38 Problems and Solutions 38 Where To Get Help 41 Notices 42 Contents 3
Maintaining Your All-in-One 32 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 32 Cleaning the Print Head 33 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 34 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 35 Replacing Ink Cartridges 36 Solving Problems 38 Checking for Software Updates 38 Problems and Solutions 38 Where To Get Help 41 Notices 42 Contents 3
Quick Guide
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Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 as the Printer setting. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Click to start printing. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac operating system. Click OK or Print to expand 4. Click d to expand the Print window, if necessary. 26 Printing From Your Computer Mac OS® X 10.5 1. 10.
Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 as the Printer setting. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Click to start printing. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac operating system. Click OK or Print to expand 4. Click d to expand the Print window, if necessary. 26 Printing From Your Computer Mac OS® X 10.5 1. 10.
Quick Guide
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...printouts are no gaps, press OK to check and clean the print head, and replace ink cartridges. Press the Setup button. 3. To align the print head, if necessary, see if there are gaps in -One Follow the steps here to continue printing. If there are faint or have gaps in ... head nozzles: 1. If there are clean Nozzles need cleaning 7. Nozzles are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x Start to see the on-screen Epson Information Center. Select Nozzle Check and press OK. 5. Follow these steps to select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Press x Start. 6. Check the nozzle...
...printouts are no gaps, press OK to check and clean the print head, and replace ink cartridges. Press the Setup button. 3. To align the print head, if necessary, see if there are gaps in -One Follow the steps here to continue printing. If there are faint or have gaps in ... head nozzles: 1. If there are clean Nozzles need cleaning 7. Nozzles are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x Start to see the on-screen Epson Information Center. Select Nozzle Check and press OK. 5. Follow these steps to select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Press x Start. 6. Check the nozzle...
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... cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may damage it is clean. Press the Setup button. 3. You must replace the cartridge first (see a message on the display screen. Caution: Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your WorkForce 500 Series and wait at least once...
... cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may damage it is clean. Press the Setup button. 3. You must replace the cartridge first (see a message on the display screen. Caution: Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your WorkForce 500 Series and wait at least once...
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... a problem, however, because the WorkForce 500 Series recognizes that is connected to the Internet, you may see the instructions in -One Replace any expended cartridges before printing or copying. Click Accept or Decline. A window may show it is actually a High Capacity cartridge. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from Epson, see a screen asking if...
... a problem, however, because the WorkForce 500 Series recognizes that is connected to the Internet, you may see the instructions in -One Replace any expended cartridges before printing or copying. Click Accept or Decline. A window may show it is actually a High Capacity cartridge. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from Epson, see a screen asking if...
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... warm up a cartridge within six months of the ink from out in a cool, dark place. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 35 sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. If you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink color Black Cyan...
... warm up a cartridge within six months of the ink from out in a cool, dark place. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 35 sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. If you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink color Black Cyan...
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... a new ink cartridge before you see a message on the WorkForce 500 Series. Note which cartridges need to install the ink. Open the scanner, then open ink cartridge packages until you begin. Dispose of children. 36 Maintaining Your All-in the print head nozzles may show it . If ink gets into ... Turn on the display screen. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge and lift it carefully. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it up. If a cartridge is low or expended, you are vacuum packed to ...
... a new ink cartridge before you see a message on the WorkForce 500 Series. Note which cartridges need to install the ink. Open the scanner, then open ink cartridge packages until you begin. Dispose of children. 36 Maintaining Your All-in the print head nozzles may show it . If ink gets into ... Turn on the display screen. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Warning: If ink gets on the cartridge and lift it carefully. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it up. If a cartridge is low or expended, you are vacuum packed to ...
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... about 2 minutes. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 6. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you see an ink replacement message on the side. 5. Caution: To conserve ink, never turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is finished. Press OK to touch the green chip on the display screen...
... about 2 minutes. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 6. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you see an ink replacement message on the side. 5. Caution: To conserve ink, never turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is finished. Press OK to touch the green chip on the display screen...
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... use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 36). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your printouts or they are not recommended), or use a small amount of glass cleaner on the display screen. 3. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the WorkForce 500 Series ... Communication, and turn off the V.34 and ECM (Error Correction Mode) settings. ■ If the WorkForce 500 Series is connected to a DSL phone line, you may be low on -screen Epson Information Center for the necessary filter. ■ If fax calls are disconnected when you 're copying, place...
... use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 36). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your printouts or they are not recommended), or use a small amount of glass cleaner on the display screen. 3. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the WorkForce 500 Series ... Communication, and turn off the V.34 and ECM (Error Correction Mode) settings. ■ If the WorkForce 500 Series is connected to a DSL phone line, you may be low on -screen Epson Information Center for the necessary filter. ■ If fax calls are disconnected when you 're copying, place...
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... transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it upside down; otherwise ink may cause fires or shock. Make sure the product is tilted or at ..., and wait until the P On light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off power to the electrical outlet. ■ Avoid plugging the... sure the total ampere rating of another cord may leak from the cartridges. ■ Avoid placing the product in locations that extends beyond its... product on its side, or turn off the product using your all-in-one, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to rapid changes...
... transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it upside down; otherwise ink may cause fires or shock. Make sure the product is tilted or at ..., and wait until the P On light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off power to the electrical outlet. ■ Avoid plugging the... sure the total ampere rating of another cord may leak from the cartridges. ■ Avoid placing the product in locations that extends beyond its... product on its side, or turn off the product using your all-in-one, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to rapid changes...
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... power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your documentation, do not drink the ink. ■ Be careful when you still ... inside the product or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended one. Notices 43 If you handle used ink cartridges; if liquid has entered the product...are covered by the operating instructions. Doing so may be ink remaining around the printer. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not attempt...
... power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your documentation, do not drink the ink. ■ Be careful when you still ... inside the product or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended one. Notices 43 If you handle used ink cartridges; if liquid has entered the product...are covered by the operating instructions. Doing so may be ink remaining around the printer. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not attempt...
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... so the above limitations and exclusions may have other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from such use ; Notices 45 This warranty ...does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured...
... so the above limitations and exclusions may have other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from such use ; Notices 45 This warranty ...does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured...
Start Here
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Cartridges are ready to install the ink. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to your computer yet. 2 Press the On button. Start Here 1 Unpack (Included for Canada only) Canada only: For French speakers, remove sticker(s) from the backing sheet and place over corresponding text on the back under "Any questions?". If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the control panel. Remove the tape. 2 Turn on 1 Connect the power cable. Caution: Do not connect to maintain reliability.
Cartridges are ready to install the ink. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to your computer yet. 2 Press the On button. Start Here 1 Unpack (Included for Canada only) Canada only: For French speakers, remove sticker(s) from the backing sheet and place over corresponding text on the back under "Any questions?". If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the control panel. Remove the tape. 2 Turn on 1 Connect the power cable. Caution: Do not connect to maintain reliability.
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... 2 minutes. Caution: Don't turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while the ink system is initializing or you'll waste ink. 4 Install ink cartridges Note: Don't load paper before installing the ink cartridges. 1 Lift up the scanner. 2 Open the cartridge cover. 3 Shake the ink cartridges, then unpack them. 4 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge. Caution: Don't remove any other seals from...
... 2 minutes. Caution: Don't turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while the ink system is initializing or you'll waste ink. 4 Install ink cartridges Note: Don't load paper before installing the ink cartridges. 1 Lift up the scanner. 2 Open the cartridge cover. 3 Shake the ink cartridges, then unpack them. 4 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge. Caution: Don't remove any other seals from...
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... 68 68 Note: The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online; DuraBrite is a registered trademark and WorkForce is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any and all rights in XXXXXX Epson WORKFORCETM 500 Series Ink Cartridges Color Standard Capacity High Capacity Black 69 68 Cyan...CPD-25485 Cut out the card to find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To find your number! You can purchase them at Epson Supplies CentralSM at Epson Supplies Central. Genuine Epson Inks Look for the numbers below to the right and keep ...
... 68 68 Note: The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online; DuraBrite is a registered trademark and WorkForce is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any and all rights in XXXXXX Epson WORKFORCETM 500 Series Ink Cartridges Color Standard Capacity High Capacity Black 69 68 Cyan...CPD-25485 Cut out the card to find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To find your number! You can purchase them at Epson Supplies CentralSM at Epson Supplies Central. Genuine Epson Inks Look for the numbers below to the right and keep ...