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WorkForce™ 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Your personal business and photo center. Copy, scan or fax stacks of documents with useful software included - Automatically correct under- also faxes legal size • Protect important documents - Smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer...create flyers, brochures, calendars and more with built-in one - OCR and creativity software to 180 pages in less time - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you need ...
WorkForce™ 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Your personal business and photo center. Copy, scan or fax stacks of documents with useful software included - Automatically correct under- also faxes legal size • Protect important documents - Smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer...create flyers, brochures, calendars and more with built-in one - OCR and creativity software to 180 pages in less time - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you need ...
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and Canada WorkForce 500 color all-in-one . See www.epson.com/printspeed for priming the all-in-one , instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, free sample paper pack with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is a trademark of other product and ...Vista®, 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 °F (...
and Canada WorkForce 500 color all-in-one . See www.epson.com/printspeed for priming the all-in-one , instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, free sample paper pack with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is a trademark of other product and ...Vista®, 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 °F (...
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
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...Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Paper name Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Borderless 8 × 10 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson... inches) Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Borderless 4 × 6 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Part Sheet number count S041586 500 S041467 50... purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array ...
...Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Paper name Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Size Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Borderless 8 × 10 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson... inches) Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Borderless 4 × 6 inches Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Part Sheet number count S041586 500 S041467 50... purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Using Special Papers Epson offers a wide array ...
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10. Mac OS® X 10.5 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 as the Printer setting. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Click to start printing. Click OK or Print to expand 4. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Click d to expand the Print window, if necessary. 26 Printing From Your Computer Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac operating system.
10. Mac OS® X 10.5 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 as the Printer setting. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Click to start printing. Click OK or Print to expand 4. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Click d to expand the Print window, if necessary. 26 Printing From Your Computer Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac operating system.
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Choose Print Settings from Preview, you see page 30) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Printing With a Macintosh 27 Borderless option. Or check for your application at ...
Choose Print Settings from Preview, you see page 30) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Printing With a Macintosh 27 Borderless option. Or check for your application at ...
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...click the ? Choose any other printing options you may need to change additional settings. You see page 30) Select Color or Black Ink Only Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you can select Print Settings.... select Advanced before you may need from the pop-up menu Select your paper type (see a window like this one: Select your printer Select Print Settings 5. For more information on -screen Epson Information Center for details. 8. See the on advanced settings click ?. 7. Choose Print Settings from the File menu...
...click the ? Choose any other printing options you may need to change additional settings. You see page 30) Select Color or Black Ink Only Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you can select Print Settings.... select Advanced before you may need from the pop-up menu Select your paper type (see a window like this one: Select your printer Select Print Settings 5. For more information on -screen Epson Information Center for details. 8. See the on advanced settings click ?. 7. Choose Print Settings from the File menu...
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To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in your printer software. For this setting Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Premium...Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on the next screen). 9. This tells the WorkForce 500 Series what kind of paper you're using, so the ink...
To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in your printer software. For this setting Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Premium...Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on the next screen). 9. This tells the WorkForce 500 Series what kind of paper you're using, so the ink...
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... page 33 for details. 32 Maintaining Your All-in the sheet feeder. 2. Press x Start. 6. Maintaining Your All-in-One Follow the steps here to see the on-screen Epson Information Center. To align the print head, if necessary, see if there are no gaps, press OK to clean the print head. If... in them, the print head nozzles may be clogged. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to check and clean the print head, and replace ink cartridges. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are faint or have gaps in the lines. Select Nozzle Check and press OK. 5.
... page 33 for details. 32 Maintaining Your All-in the sheet feeder. 2. Press x Start. 6. Maintaining Your All-in-One Follow the steps here to see the on-screen Epson Information Center. To align the print head, if necessary, see if there are no gaps, press OK to clean the print head. If... in them, the print head nozzles may be clogged. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to check and clean the print head, and replace ink cartridges. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are faint or have gaps in the lines. Select Nozzle Check and press OK. 5.
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...size plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Then try printing again. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 6. Press the Setup button. 3. Select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Caution: Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to clean it 's finished, you ...don't see any dried ink soften. Note: If you see page 36). 1. When it when a cartridge is a good idea to print a few pages at least six hours to let any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off your WorkForce 500 Series often, it is low. ...
...size plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Then try printing again. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it . 6. Press the Setup button. 3. Select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Caution: Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to clean it 's finished, you ...don't see any dried ink soften. Note: If you see page 36). 1. When it when a cartridge is a good idea to print a few pages at least six hours to let any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off your WorkForce 500 Series often, it is low. ...
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...your computer screen when you try to replace the cartridge, if necessary. Press the Setup button. 2. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Your WorkForce 500 Series will let you have installed a High Capacity (68) ink cartridge, the error message on your screen may show it is low. Select...from an Epson website. Replace any expended cartridges before printing or copying. A window may appear on your on ink. You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is getting low on -screen Epson Information Center. 34 Maintaining Your All-in-One To check ink cartridge status from Epson, see...
...your computer screen when you try to replace the cartridge, if necessary. Press the Setup button. 2. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Your WorkForce 500 Series will let you have installed a High Capacity (68) ink cartridge, the error message on your screen may show it is low. Select...from an Epson website. Replace any expended cartridges before printing or copying. A window may appear on your on ink. You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is getting low on -screen Epson Information Center. 34 Maintaining Your All-in-One To check ink cartridge status from Epson, see...
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...one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). The use up to room temperature for priming the printer. For best printing results, use of opening the package. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink... from out in printer damage. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM...
...one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). The use up to room temperature for priming the printer. For best printing results, use of opening the package. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink... from out in printer damage. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM...
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... them immediately with soap and water. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Turn on the cartridge and lift it up. Then select Change Ink Cartridge and press OK. 2. Squeeze the tab on the WorkForce 500 Series. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to install the... ink. Dispose of children. 36 Maintaining Your All-in the print head nozzles may show it as 69...
... them immediately with soap and water. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Turn on the cartridge and lift it up. Then select Change Ink Cartridge and press OK. 2. Squeeze the tab on the WorkForce 500 Series. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to install the... ink. Dispose of children. 36 Maintaining Your All-in the print head nozzles may show it as 69...
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... the cartridge several times, then remove it clicks into place. 7. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 6. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Do not to begin charging the... the ink cartridge. Replacing Ink Cartridges 37 When you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you see an ink replacement message on the display screen, ink charging is charging. Caution: To conserve ink, never turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is ...
... the cartridge several times, then remove it clicks into place. 7. Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak. 6. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Do not to begin charging the... the ink cartridge. Replacing Ink Cartridges 37 When you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you see an ink replacement message on the display screen, ink charging is charging. Caution: To conserve ink, never turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is ...
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... scanner glass. ■ Clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended), or use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 36). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your DSL provider for instructions. ■ The... select 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 hang up, make sure...
... scanner glass. ■ Clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended), or use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 36). ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your DSL provider for instructions. ■ The... select 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 hang up, make sure...
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...can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/support and select your questions. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian ...from an Epson authorized reseller. Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Toll or long distance charges may apply. To find the nearest one, call ...get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson WorkForce 500 Series) ■ Product serial number (...
...can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/support and select your questions. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian ...from an Epson authorized reseller. Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Toll or long distance charges may apply. To find the nearest one, call ...get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your product for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (Epson WorkForce 500 Series) ■ Product serial number (...
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...the wall. ■ Do not place the product near a wall outlet where the plug can be using your all-in-one, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not...or turn off the product using the P On button, and wait until the P On light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off power to the electrical outlet. ■ Avoid plugging the product into an outlet on the same circuit as...the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. otherwise ink may cause fires or shock.
...the wall. ■ Do not place the product near a wall outlet where the plug can be using your all-in-one, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not...or turn off the product using the P On button, and wait until the P On light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off power to the electrical outlet. ■ Avoid plugging the product into an outlet on the same circuit as...the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. otherwise ink may cause fires or shock.
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... plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged; If you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor immediately. Doing so may be ink remaining around the printer. if the product has been dropped or the case damaged; If it gets in your hand inside the product or touch any cartridges...If discomfort or vision problems remain after removing an expended one. LCD Screen Safety ■ Use only a dry, soft cloth to prevent the ink from dirt and dust and store it off with soap and water. Note that there is damaged, contact Epson. ■ Do not use aerosol products that contain ...
... plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged; If you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor immediately. Doing so may be ink remaining around the printer. if the product has been dropped or the case damaged; If it gets in your hand inside the product or touch any cartridges...If discomfort or vision problems remain after removing an expended one. LCD Screen Safety ■ Use only a dry, soft cloth to prevent the ink from dirt and dust and store it off with soap and water. Note that there is damaged, contact Epson. ■ Do not use aerosol products that contain ...
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...removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to function ...properly as a result of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you may have other than by Epson. Epson is not responsible for ...
...removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to function ...properly as a result of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you may have other than by Epson. Epson is not responsible for ...
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Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. 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 install the ink. Cartridges are ready 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?".
Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. 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 install the ink. Cartridges are ready 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?".