Product Brochure
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... High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you need - store up to 60 speed dials and receive up to 180 pages in one - WorkForce™ 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | ...Photo Your personal business and photo center. Features and Benefits • Get five machines in memory; also faxes legal size • Protect important documents - Print, copy, scan, fax and photo; Smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer...
... High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you need - store up to 60 speed dials and receive up to 180 pages in one - WorkForce™ 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | ...Photo Your personal business and photo center. Features and Benefits • Get five machines in memory; also faxes legal size • Protect important documents - Print, copy, scan, fax and photo; Smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer...
Product Brochure
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... paper type, frequency of March 2008. 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 Resolution Print Speed1 Copy Speed1 ... (Standby Mode) Energy Star® compliant One-year limited warranty in Draft Mode on Epson testing of power estimated to competitive monochrome laser printers at $199 and under available as of use genuine Epson ink cartridges. See www.epson.com/printspeed for the latest information. †...
... paper type, frequency of March 2008. 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 Resolution Print Speed1 Copy Speed1 ... (Standby Mode) Energy Star® compliant One-year limited warranty in Draft Mode on Epson testing of power estimated to competitive monochrome laser printers at $199 and under available as of use genuine Epson ink cartridges. See www.epson.com/printspeed for the latest information. †...
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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Mac OS® X 10.5 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. 26 Printing From Your Computer Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Click d to expand 4. 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. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac operating system. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Mac OS® X 10.5 1. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. 26 Printing From Your Computer Open the File menu and select Print. 3. Click d to expand 4. 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. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac operating system. Click OK or Print to start printing.
Quick Guide
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...sheet feeder. 2. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to continue printing. If there are no gaps, press OK to see the on-screen Epson Information Center. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are clean Nozzles need cleaning 7. Select Nozzle Check and press OK. 5. If there...necessary, see if there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x Start to check and clean the print head, and replace ink cartridges. Maintaining Your All-in-One Follow the steps here to clean the print head. Press r to check the print head nozzles: 1. Follow these steps to select ...
...sheet feeder. 2. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to continue printing. If there are no gaps, press OK to see the on-screen Epson Information Center. Checking the Print Head Nozzles If your printouts are clean Nozzles need cleaning 7. Select Nozzle Check and press OK. 5. If there...necessary, see if there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x Start to check and clean the print head, and replace ink cartridges. Maintaining Your All-in-One Follow the steps here to clean the print head. Press r to check the print head nozzles: 1. Follow these steps to select ...
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... clean it when a cartridge is low. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off your WorkForce 500 Series often, it is...
... clean it when a cartridge is low. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off your WorkForce 500 Series often, it is...
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... page 36 to replace the cartridge, if necessary. To check ink cartridge status from an Epson website. Replace any expended cartridges before printing or copying. Press the Setup button. 2. Click Accept or Decline. A cartridge marked with is getting low on -screen Epson Information Center. 34 Maintaining Your All-in-One Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Your WorkForce 500 Series will let you...
... page 36 to replace the cartridge, if necessary. To check ink cartridge status from an Epson website. Replace any expended cartridges before printing or copying. Press the Setup button. 2. Click Accept or Decline. A cartridge marked with is getting low on -screen Epson Information Center. 34 Maintaining Your All-in-One Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Your WorkForce 500 Series will let you...
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... them inside from out in a cool, dark place. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Store ink cartridges in the cold, allow them to room temperature for priming the printer. We recommend that you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number High Capacity 69 68 69...
... them inside from out in a cool, dark place. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Store ink cartridges in the cold, allow them to room temperature for priming the printer. We recommend that you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number High Capacity 69 68 69...
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... the WorkForce 500 Series. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it . Squeeze the tab on the display screen. Then select Change Ink Cartridge and press OK. 2. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to install the ink. If ink gets into your screen may dry out. 1. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones...
... the WorkForce 500 Series. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it . Squeeze the tab on the display screen. Then select Change Ink Cartridge and press OK. 2. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to install the ink. If ink gets into your screen may dry out. 1. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones...
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... and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Caution: To conserve ink, never turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is finished. If you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. Once you see an ink replacement message on the side. 5. Shake the cartridge several times, then remove it clicks into the holder and push it...
... and push it down until it clicks into place. 8. Caution: To conserve ink, never turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is finished. If you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. Once you see an ink replacement message on the side. 5. Shake the cartridge several times, then remove it clicks into the holder and push it...
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...WorkForce 500 Series is connected to clear any messages on the display screen. 3. port. See the on ink. Press OK to a telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL provider for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to the phone jack. Check your printouts or they 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 cartridge status (see page 34) and replace cartridges, if necessary (see if ...
...WorkForce 500 Series is connected to clear any messages on the display screen. 3. port. See the on ink. Press OK to a telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL provider for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to the phone jack. Check your printouts or they 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 cartridge status (see page 34) and replace cartridges, if necessary (see if ...
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... using the product for a long period, unplug the power cord from the cartridges. ■ Avoid placing the product in locations that regularly switches on and..., and wait until the P On light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off , or on its base in heat or humidity, shocks...conditioning system that are subject to rapid changes in all directions. otherwise ink may cause fires or shock. Make sure the product is tilted or ...or in direct sunlight. ■ Do not block or cover openings in -one, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all...
... using the product for a long period, unplug the power cord from the cartridges. ■ Avoid placing the product in locations that regularly switches on and..., and wait until the P On light stops flashing before unplugging the printer or cutting off , or on its base in heat or humidity, shocks...conditioning system that are subject to rapid changes in all directions. otherwise ink may cause fires or shock. Make sure the product is tilted or ...or in direct sunlight. ■ Do not block or cover openings in -one, read and follow these safety instructions: ■ Be sure to follow all...
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... water. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dry out the print head and may be ink remaining around the printer. Notices 43 Except as the product. Note that contain flammable gases inside the product or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after a... cloth to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not attempt to service the product yourself. ■ Unplug the...
... water. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dry out the print head and may be ink remaining around the printer. Notices 43 Except as the product. Note that contain flammable gases inside the product or touch any cartridges during printing. ■ Install a new ink cartridge immediately after a... cloth to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not attempt to service the product yourself. ■ Unplug the...
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... high duty purposes is not transferable. Notices 45 This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to you will not be identified or reproduced, you . IN NO EVENT SHALL EPSON OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM...
... high duty purposes is not transferable. Notices 45 This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to you will not be identified or reproduced, you . IN NO EVENT SHALL EPSON OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM...
Start Here
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Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Cartridges are ready to install the ink. 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 1 Connect the power cable. Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet. 2 Press the On button. Remove the tape. 2 Turn on the control panel. If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the back under "Any questions?".
Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Cartridges are ready to install the ink. 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 1 Connect the power cable. Caution: Do not connect to your computer yet. 2 Press the On button. Remove the tape. 2 Turn on the control panel. If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the back under "Any questions?".
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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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... your cartridges. This information is subject to change without notice. © 2008 Epson America, Inc. 5/08 CPD-25485 Cut out the card to find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). visit www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. Use genuine Epson paper and ink. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). DuraBrite is a registered trademark and WorkForce is...
... your cartridges. This information is subject to change without notice. © 2008 Epson America, Inc. 5/08 CPD-25485 Cut out the card to find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). visit www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. Use genuine Epson paper and ink. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). DuraBrite is a registered trademark and WorkForce is...