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... speakers/Nota para hispanohablantes: Para obtener instrucciones de configuración en español, consulte la Guía de instalación en www.epson.com/support/xp8500sp (requiere una conexión a Internet). 1 Unpack 2 Turn on the product, then adjust the control panel. Protective material ... the product and check that no protective material has been left inside the product. 3 Lower the scanner unit. XP-8500 Small-in the bottom of the ink cartridge holder when transporting your product. Cartridges are ready to maintain reliability. • Do not throw away the ...
... speakers/Nota para hispanohablantes: Para obtener instrucciones de configuración en español, consulte la Guía de instalación en www.epson.com/support/xp8500sp (requiere una conexión a Internet). 1 Unpack 2 Turn on the product, then adjust the control panel. Protective material ... the product and check that no protective material has been left inside the product. 3 Lower the scanner unit. XP-8500 Small-in the bottom of the ink cartridge holder when transporting your product. Cartridges are ready to maintain reliability. • Do not throw away the ...
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...: Save the caps and use with Epson® cartridges only, not third-party cartridges or ink. • The cartridges included with the glossy or printable side facedown. See the online User's Guide for use them to load paper before you 'll waste ink. Note: The CD/DVD tray is... down until it clicks. When you want to adjust the print quality of your product. You can adjust the print quality. Press each ink cartridge. After some ink is used for details. • Select Adjust Later on -screen instructions to adjust the print quality later. Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Note...
...: Save the caps and use with Epson® cartridges only, not third-party cartridges or ink. • The cartridges included with the glossy or printable side facedown. See the online User's Guide for use them to load paper before you 'll waste ink. Note: The CD/DVD tray is... down until it clicks. When you want to adjust the print quality of your product. You can adjust the print quality. Press each ink cartridge. After some ink is used for details. • Select Adjust Later on -screen instructions to adjust the print quality later. Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Note...
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..., as shown below. Please go to download drivers, view manuals, get FAQs, or contact Epson. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales) and at www.epson.com (U.S. XP-8500 replacement ink cartridges Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Standard-capacity 312 312 312 312 312 312 High-capacity 312XL 312XL 312XL 312XL 312XL...
..., as shown below. Please go to download drivers, view manuals, get FAQs, or contact Epson. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales) and at www.epson.com (U.S. XP-8500 replacement ink cartridges Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta Standard-capacity 312 312 312 312 312 312 High-capacity 312XL 312XL 312XL 312XL 312XL...
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... 186 Printing on the LCD Screen 193 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Expended Color Cartridges - Mac 205 Conserving Low Black Ink with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows 189 Starting Epson Print CD - Windows 188 Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows 204 Printing with Windows 207 Replacing the Maintenance Box...207 Adjusting...
... 186 Printing on the LCD Screen 193 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Expended Color Cartridges - Mac 205 Conserving Low Black Ink with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows 189 Starting Epson Print CD - Windows 188 Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows 204 Printing with Windows 207 Replacing the Maintenance Box...207 Adjusting...
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... Messages ...233 Running a Product Check ...235 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ...237 Solving Setup Problems ...238 Product Does Not Turn On or Off 238 Noise After Ink Installation ...238 Software Installation Problems ...239 Solving Network Problems ...239 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 240 Network Software Cannot Find Product...
... Messages ...233 Running a Product Check ...235 Resetting Control Panel Defaults ...237 Solving Setup Problems ...238 Product Does Not Turn On or Off 238 Noise After Ink Installation ...238 Software Installation Problems ...239 Solving Network Problems ...239 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 240 Network Software Cannot Find Product...
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...USB Device 271 Solving CD/DVD Problems...271 CD/DVD Jam Problems...272 Image Not Centered on CD/DVD 272 Ink Smears on CD/DVD...272 Faint Image on CD/DVD ...273 Uninstall Your Product Software...273 Uninstalling Product Software...276 Mac System Requirements ...277 Paper Specifications ...277 Printable Area Specifications ...278 Scanning Specifications ...281 Memory Card Specifications ...281 Ink Cartridge Specifications...282 Dimension Specifications ...283 Electrical Specifications ...283 Environmental Specifications ...284 Interface Specifications ...284 External USB Device Specifications ...
...USB Device 271 Solving CD/DVD Problems...271 CD/DVD Jam Problems...272 Image Not Centered on CD/DVD 272 Ink Smears on CD/DVD...272 Faint Image on CD/DVD ...273 Uninstall Your Product Software...273 Uninstalling Product Software...276 Mac System Requirements ...277 Paper Specifications ...277 Printable Area Specifications ...278 Scanning Specifications ...281 Memory Card Specifications ...281 Ink Cartridge Specifications...282 Dimension Specifications ...283 Electrical Specifications ...283 Environmental Specifications ...284 Interface Specifications ...284 External USB Device Specifications ...
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General Product Safety Instructions 287 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 289 Wireless Connection Safety Instructions 290 LCD Screen Safety Instructions 290 FCC Compliance Statement...290 Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver 291 Trademarks ...294 Copyright Notice...295 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment 295 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 296 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products 296 Copyright Attribution ...296 12
General Product Safety Instructions 287 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 289 Wireless Connection Safety Instructions 290 LCD Screen Safety Instructions 290 FCC Compliance Statement...290 Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver 291 Trademarks ...294 Copyright Notice...295 libTIFF Software Acknowledgment 295 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 296 Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products 296 Copyright Attribution ...296 12
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Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Print head/ink cartridge holder 3 Control panel 4 The power button and light Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 23
Product Parts - Inside 1 Scanner unit 2 Print head/ink cartridge holder 3 Control panel 4 The power button and light Parent topic: Product Parts Locations 23
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... Semi-gloss • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper • Envelopes Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (U.S.
... Semi-gloss • Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy • Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte • Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper • Envelopes Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (U.S.
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... printing the other side in the desired direction. Windows Print Density Adjustments - Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Increase Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of your double-sided print job. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows 84... margin to print double-sided pages as a booklet. Binding Margin Options Select options that orients double-sided print binding in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing. Windows You can select any of...
... printing the other side in the desired direction. Windows Print Density Adjustments - Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Increase Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for drying ink after printing on one side of your double-sided print job. Parent topic: Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows 84... margin to print double-sided pages as a booklet. Binding Margin Options Select options that orients double-sided print binding in double-sided printing to prevent ink smearing. Windows You can select any of...
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... when you print on the Extended Settings window. Click OK to close the printer software window. Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from these settings on envelopes or other issues. Select any of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect; Check ...Paper Width Before Printing Prevents printing beyond the edges of the extended settings to customize your print. 6. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other thick paper. 92 Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Extended Settings - may reduce print ...
... when you print on the Extended Settings window. Click OK to close the printer software window. Thick Paper and Envelopes Prevents ink from these settings on envelopes or other issues. Select any of the paper if the paper size setting is incorrect; Check ...Paper Width Before Printing Prevents printing beyond the edges of the extended settings to customize your print. 6. Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 Enables product monitoring for ink and paper supplies and other thick paper. 92 Windows Parent topic: Printing with Windows Extended Settings - may reduce print ...
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... print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you want to print, click Print Queue. • To check ink status, click Consumables Status. It allows you to control printing and check ink cartridge status. • To cancel printing, click . • To see this window showing the progress of the Windows taskbar...
... print settings in a program, the changes apply only while you want to print, click Print Queue. • To check ink status, click Consumables Status. It allows you to control printing and check ink cartridge status. • To cancel printing, click . • To see this window showing the progress of the Windows taskbar...
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Short-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper. Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for double-sided printing. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in double-sided printing. Parent ... Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software. 1. Select one side of ink coverage for drying ink after printing on one of the available options. 109 Two-sided Printing Options Long-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound...
Short-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound on the long edge of the paper. Increased Ink Drying Time Sets the amount of time required for double-sided printing. Select Color Matching from the pop-up menu in double-sided printing. Parent ... Options settings to fine-tune the colors in your printout, or turn off color management in your printer software. 1. Select one side of ink coverage for drying ink after printing on one of the available options. 109 Two-sided Printing Options Long-Edge binding Orients double-sided printed pages to be bound...
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... paper. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing but may decrease print speed. Mac You can select from smearing when you to print using black ink when color ink is expended. 112 Printing Preferences - Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Permit temporary black printing Allows you print on the Options or Driver...
... paper. Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing but may decrease print speed. Mac You can select from smearing when you to print using black ink when color ink is expended. 112 Printing Preferences - Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Permit temporary black printing Allows you print on the Options or Driver...
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To resume a print job, click the paused print job and click or Resume. • To pause printing for your print job, control printing, and check ink status. 1. Parent topic: Printing from a Computer 114 Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. Mac Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button If you ...
To resume a print job, click the paused print job and click or Resume. • To pause printing for your print job, control printing, and check ink status. 1. Parent topic: Printing from a Computer 114 Click the printer icon when it appears in the Dock. Mac Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button If you ...
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Printing on CDs/DVDs Follow the instructions in this section to print a design onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs to create a jewel case insert with photos from a Computer CD/DVD Printing Features You can use your product's control panel ... photos from a memory card onto a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc • Print text and images from your computer using the Epson Print CD software You can also use any compatible, ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs, including Blu-ray Discs. 178 Parent topic: Printing on CDs/DVDs Related tasks Copying onto a CD...
Printing on CDs/DVDs Follow the instructions in this section to print a design onto ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs to create a jewel case insert with photos from a Computer CD/DVD Printing Features You can use your product's control panel ... photos from a memory card onto a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc • Print text and images from your computer using the Epson Print CD software You can also use any compatible, ink jet-printable CDs or DVDs, including Blu-ray Discs. 178 Parent topic: Printing on CDs/DVDs Related tasks Copying onto a CD...
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... You can place a CD or DVD on the type of the scanner glass. 182 You may need to wait up to 24 hours for the ink to dry fully before inserting it in the center of disc you used. Keep printed discs away from moisture and direct sunlight. 2. Caution: After printing...
... You can place a CD or DVD on the type of the scanner glass. 182 You may need to wait up to 24 hours for the ink to dry fully before inserting it in the center of disc you used. Keep printed discs away from moisture and direct sunlight. 2. Caution: After printing...
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... Various prints. 4. You see this screen: 7. Load the CD, DVD, or plain paper you can copy a printed photo or CD/DVD label directly onto an ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to keep your CD as needed. 183 If necessary, adjust the inner and...
... Various prints. 4. You see this screen: 7. Load the CD, DVD, or plain paper you can copy a printed photo or CD/DVD label directly onto an ink jet-printable CD or DVD. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to keep your CD as needed. 183 If necessary, adjust the inner and...
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... Screen You can check the status of the cartridges and maintenance box using the product's LCD screen. 1. If you would like to return your used Epson branded ink cartridges and maintenance boxes responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. You may also need to be replaced. Press the home button, if necessary...
... Screen You can check the status of the cartridges and maintenance box using the product's LCD screen. 1. If you would like to return your used Epson branded ink cartridges and maintenance boxes responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. You may also need to be replaced. Press the home button, if necessary...
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... and double-click the icon for your Windows computer. 1. Then click Details. 194 You see a screen like this: Note: The displayed ink and maintenance box levels are approximate. 3. For more information, select Print Supply Status Sheet. 4. Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status... Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you want to replace an ink cartridge, select Replace Ink Cartridge(s) and follow the on your product...
... and double-click the icon for your Windows computer. 1. Then click Details. 194 You see a screen like this: Note: The displayed ink and maintenance box levels are approximate. 3. For more information, select Print Supply Status Sheet. 4. Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status... Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you want to replace an ink cartridge, select Replace Ink Cartridge(s) and follow the on your product...