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...under- Smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab • Do more • Save paper -...color that you can count on - 1-year limited warranty and quick product exchange WorkForce™ 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Your personal business and photo ...center. store up to 60 speed dials and receive up to 180 pages in less time - Easy-to-use, individual ink cartridges • Print more in memory; Built-in one...
...under- Smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab • Do more • Save paper -...color that you can count on - 1-year limited warranty and quick product exchange WorkForce™ 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Your personal business and photo ...center. store up to 60 speed dials and receive up to 180 pages in less time - Easy-to-use, individual ink cartridges • Print more in memory; Built-in one...
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...;, XP, XP Professional x64, 2000 Mac OS® X 10.3.9, 10.4.x, and 10.5.x Epson printer driver, Web to Page, Epson Scan, ArcSoft® Print Creations, ABBYY® FineReader® Auto Photo Correction, Epson Vivid Color™, Adobe RGB and ICM 39 dB Operating: 50 ° to 95 °... of their respective companies. CPD-26451 8/08 and Canada WorkForce 500 color all-in-one damage. Additional print time will vary according to change without notice. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for more information about cartridges. Epson and MicroPiezo are subject to media, printed image, display ...
...;, XP, XP Professional x64, 2000 Mac OS® X 10.3.9, 10.4.x, and 10.5.x Epson printer driver, Web to Page, Epson Scan, ArcSoft® Print Creations, ABBYY® FineReader® Auto Photo Correction, Epson Vivid Color™, Adobe RGB and ICM 39 dB Operating: 50 ° to 95 °... of their respective companies. CPD-26451 8/08 and Canada WorkForce 500 color all-in-one damage. Additional print time will vary according to change without notice. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for more information about cartridges. Epson and MicroPiezo are subject to media, printed image, display ...
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. Click d to start printing. 10. Click OK or Print to expand the Print window, if necessary. 26 Printing From Your Computer Mac OS® X 10.5 1. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac operating system. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Click to expand 4. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 as the Printer setting.
Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Click d to start printing. 10. Click OK or Print to expand the Print window, if necessary. 26 Printing From Your Computer Mac OS® X 10.5 1. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac operating system. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Click to expand 4. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 as the Printer setting.
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.... Press x Start. 6. Nozzles are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x Start to see the on-screen Epson Information Center. Follow these steps to select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Press r to check the print head nozzles: ...check pattern that prints to clean the print head. If there are faint or have gaps in -One Follow the steps here to continue printing. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are no ...gaps, press OK to check and clean the print head, and replace ink cartridges. Maintaining Your All-in them, the print head nozzles may be clogged. See page 33 for...
.... Press x Start. 6. Nozzles are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x Start to see the on-screen Epson Information Center. Follow these steps to select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Press r to check the print head nozzles: ...check pattern that prints to clean the print head. If there are faint or have gaps in -One Follow the steps here to continue printing. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are no ...gaps, press OK to check and clean the print head, and replace ink cartridges. Maintaining Your All-in them, the print head nozzles may be clogged. See page 33 for...
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You must replace the cartridge first (see any dried ink soften. Caution: Never turn off your WorkForce 500 Series and wait at least once a month to let any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your WorkForce 500 Series often, it . 6. Then try printing...
You must replace the cartridge first (see any dried ink soften. Caution: Never turn off your WorkForce 500 Series and wait at least once a month to let any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you do not use your WorkForce 500 Series often, it . 6. Then try printing...
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.... 2. Select Ink Levels and press OK. 3. Click Accept or Decline. This is not a problem, however, because the WorkForce 500 Series recognizes that is connected to the Internet, you may see the instructions in -One A cartridge marked with is getting low on your computer screen when you try to replace the... Maintaining Your All-in your computer. You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is low. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from the display screen anytime, follow these Epson offers the first time you try to receive these steps: 1. This window can ...
.... 2. Select Ink Levels and press OK. 3. Click Accept or Decline. This is not a problem, however, because the WorkForce 500 Series recognizes that is connected to the Internet, you may see the instructions in -One A cartridge marked with is getting low on your computer screen when you try to replace the... Maintaining Your All-in your computer. You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is low. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from the display screen anytime, follow these Epson offers the first time you try to receive these steps: 1. This window can ...
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... results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). The use , and temperature. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at least 3 hours before using them to room temperature for priming the printer. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales...
... results, use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). The use , and temperature. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at least 3 hours before using them to room temperature for priming the printer. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales...
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...the WorkForce 500 Series. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to maintain reliability. Note which cartridges need to install the ink. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have installed a High Capacity ink cartridge-... Do not open the cartridge cover. 3. If a cartridge is low or expended, you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in -One Then select Change Ink Cartridge and press OK. 2. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Cartridges are ready to be...
...the WorkForce 500 Series. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to maintain reliability. Note which cartridges need to install the ink. Warning: If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Replacing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have installed a High Capacity ink cartridge-... Do not open the cartridge cover. 3. If a cartridge is low or expended, you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in -One Then select Change Ink Cartridge and press OK. 2. If ink gets into your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Cartridges are ready to be...
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...cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. When you see a completion message on the display screen, ink charging is charging. Remove the yellow tape from the package. Caution: To conserve ink, never turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is finished. Shake the cartridge several times, then remove ...it from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. ...
...cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. When you see a completion message on the display screen, ink charging is charging. Remove the yellow tape from the package. Caution: To conserve ink, never turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is finished. Shake the cartridge several times, then remove ...it from the bottom of the ink cartridge. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. ...
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... Make sure the LINE port on a soft cloth, if necessary. Contact your printouts or they are not recommended), or use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you notice light or dark bands ...across your DSL provider for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to the EXT. Print Quality Problems ■ For the best print quality, use a small amount of glass cleaner on the WorkForce 500 Series is connected to align the print head. port. Press OK to...
... Make sure the LINE port on a soft cloth, if necessary. Contact your printouts or they are not recommended), or use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you notice light or dark bands ...across your DSL provider for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to the EXT. Print Quality Problems ■ For the best print quality, use a small amount of glass cleaner on the WorkForce 500 Series is connected to align the print head. port. Press OK to...
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...a flat, stable surface that comes with the product. Make sure the product is tilted or at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the cartridges. ■ Avoid placing the product in locations that are subject to the electrical outlet. ■ Avoid plugging the product into the extension cord does...cord's ampere rating. Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using the P On button, and wait until the P On light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off , or on the product label. ■ Use only the power cord that extends beyond its side, or turn off the product...
...a flat, stable surface that comes with the product. Make sure the product is tilted or at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the cartridges. ■ Avoid placing the product in locations that are subject to the electrical outlet. ■ Avoid plugging the product into the extension cord does...cord's ampere rating. Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using the P On button, and wait until the P On light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off , or on the product label. ■ Use only the power cord that extends beyond its side, or turn off the product...
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... the ink from staining items that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged, contact Epson. If ink gets on the document table when placing the originals. ■ Do not open the scanner section while the product is damaged; If...can dry out the print head and may be ink remaining around the printer. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. Except as the product. If discomfort or vision problems remain after removing an expended one. ■ Do not use aerosol products that are covered by the...
... the ink from staining items that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged, contact Epson. If ink gets on the document table when placing the originals. ■ Do not open the scanner section while the product is damaged; If...can dry out the print head and may be ink remaining around the printer. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. Except as the product. If discomfort or vision problems remain after removing an expended one. ■ Do not use aerosol products that are covered by the...
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...A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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 an Epson Authorized Servicer. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF ...or fading of prints or reimbursement of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may have other than by Epson. Epson is not transferable. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some jurisdictions do not...
...A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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 an Epson Authorized Servicer. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF ...or fading of prints or reimbursement of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may have other than by Epson. Epson is not transferable. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some jurisdictions do not...
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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. Remove the tape. 2 Turn on 1 Connect the power cable. Caution: Do not connect to maintain reliability. If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the control panel. 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?".
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. Remove the tape. 2 Turn on 1 Connect the power cable. Caution: Do not connect to maintain reliability. If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the control panel. 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?".
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Charging takes about 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...
Charging takes about 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...
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... when purchasing replacement ink cartridges. It's as easy as remembering your cartridges. visit www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Supplies Central is a trademark of Epson photo papers at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Epson disclaims any and all rights in XXXXXX Epson WORKFORCETM 500 Series Ink Cartridges Color Standard Capacity High Capacity...
... when purchasing replacement ink cartridges. It's as easy as remembering your cartridges. visit www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Supplies Central is a trademark of Epson photo papers at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Epson disclaims any and all rights in XXXXXX Epson WORKFORCETM 500 Series Ink Cartridges Color Standard Capacity High Capacity...