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Question posted by Judy34 on September 22nd, 2012

Red Light And Error Message Saying Cartridges Empty

I have just replaced 3 compatible ink cartridges on Epson RX500 and now have error message saying all cartridges are empty.  I have tried pressing 5 buttons Stop/Color/B&W/Load/On to get 'Init. EEPROM' the pressing Color again but this does not clear.  Any ideas please?

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Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 2

... thermal ink jet technology, used in photos and laser sharp text. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to increase...without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can be used...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 3

... the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. DURABrite and Chief Memory Officer are registered trademarks or trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking...
How To Copy and Print Booklet - Page 8

... need to cancel copying, press the y Stop button. Canceling appears on the LCD screen and the print is copied. Your photo is ejected. 8 Note: If you see these settings: Paper type Print quality Prem.Glossy Auto Best 01 4x6 Reduce/enlarge Paper size Note: Always choose Auto Fit Page for borderless prints. 17 Press the x Color button.
Product Information Guide - Page 6

... buttons Stop button Copy button Select Clear/Reset Color button buttons button Note: To clear a setting, press the Clear/Reset button. Number of Copies Press one or two buttons on the control panel's numeric keypad to select the number of copies you print them using the 2-up or 4-up copy layout settings described below . Press the bottom left button to print. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500...
Product Information Guide - Page 7

... so that you can manually adjust the size of your copies from these settings: Paper setting Plain Glossy Prem. Press buttons on the paper type selected. 10/03 EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 - 7 Glossy Photo 100% LTR Press this button Glossy Photo 100% LTR Choose from these settings: ❏ Draft for making copies quickly when print quality is not important ❏...
Product Information Guide - Page 8

... sure you want to print the index. Load several sheets of the slots. Make sure Scan Index appears on the LCD screen, then press OK. (If it . 5. Then insert your images are in memory card mode (if necessary, press the Memory Card button). 8 - Glossy - 8 × 10 Glossy - Press the x Color button. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Lighten or Darken Copies 1. Once you...
Product Information Guide - Page 10

...format the card or insert a new memory card. Do you placed the orange print head holder in your dealer or EPSON, as cartridge. Please perform again after a check. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 10/03 Press ink cartridge. Paper jam - - - > Press the Color button. Turn your card is supported and is inserted incorrectly. No memory card is inserted, an unsupported memory card is...
Product Information Guide - Page 11

... check to replace one of your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. 10/03 EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 - 11 Press the top left button (next to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. If you don't see an ink cartridge error message on the package: ❏ Black: T048120 ❏ Cyan: T048220 ❏ Magenta: T048320 ❏ Yellow: T048420 ❏ Light Cyan...
Product Information Guide - Page 12

... the LCD screen until Replace ink is turned on the front of the cartridge; Wait for them to scroll across the LCD screen. 3. Press in each cartridge: C (Cyan), M (Magenta), Y (Yellow), K (Black), LC (Light Cyan), and LM (Light Magenta). Press the Setup button to release it carefully. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Caution: To avoid damaging the EPSON Stylus Photo RX500, never move to...
Product Information Guide - Page 13

... least visible bands.) 10/03 EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 - 13 EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 7. If you use the buttons on the LCD screen, unless it clicks in each newly installed cartridge until you hear it click into its holder, then press down until it hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. The Stylus Photo RX500 begins charging the ink delivery system, and Charging...
Start Here Card - Page 3

... outlet. The print head moves into loading position. 2 Lift up the entire scanner unit using the handles on the front of printing. continue To avoid damaging the RX500, never move the print head by pulling it toward you. 4 Remove the ink cartridges from their packages. On button 6 Install Ink Cartridges 1 Press the Color button on the side. 2 Remove the orange...
Start Here Card - Page 7

..., and print. section 8. Disconnect the RX500 before installing the software. Try turning the printer off and then back on your computer. Unlock the printer by removing and storing the orange plastic print head holder. See section 4. Make sure the ink cartridges are pushed all the way down menu. 3 Click Stylus Photo RX500. See section 8. If it is...
User's Guide - Page 24

...The RX500 offers you don't see this screen: 3. Press the Menu button to select one of 4 x 6-, 5 x 7-, or 8 x 10-inch paper** Min Margins Copies your copy layout, press OK. Press the OK button. Press the bottom left button (...the LCD screen. Copy Layout 1.Standard Press to the edges of the options in progress, press the y Stop button. If you several layouts for copying. 1.
User's Guide - Page 27

... to their original default settings. Press the OK button to save your copy. 5. Just press and hold the Clear/Reset button until you want to 400%: 1. Press until you see Resetting on the LCD screen, and the page is ejected. Canceling Copies To cancel a copy job in progress, press the y Stop button. Press the Menu button to Copy Layout) until you...
User's Guide - Page 31

... ■ Source Type: Choose Photo & Text, Photo, or Text, based on the content of copies. Copying With a Computer 31 12. Click the Smart Panel Copy Center button. You see the Copy Settings screen: Cancel button Stop button Copy button Note: The screens may appear ...Reduce/Enlarge: Choose the setting based on Macintosh systems. 13. Note: Click the Cancel button if you 've made.
User's Guide - Page 80

... 1.To Photo Card OK 6. Press the top left button to scan mode. Epson Scan starts and scans your file in the Prefix box, select a file format in the Type box, and click OK. You see the File Save Settings window, type a name for this action box. Press the Scan button on your computer, select EPSON Scan and...
User's Guide - Page 81

... OK 6. Make sure the RX500 is scanned. Orient the photo as shown Move the photo in the upper left button to E-mail icon. Press the Scan button on the RX500 to scan an image, transfer it to your computer. 2. Note: You can also scan to e-mail by double-clicking the EPSON Smart Panel icon on the glass in...
User's Guide - Page 106

... OK button. 1.To Photo Card OK Press until To Photo Card appears. 8. Note: If the card is scanned. Orient the photo as shown Move the photo in the upper left button until you see To Photo Card Note: You can also scan to your computer or create an e-mail with the scanned image attached. Memory card light Caution: Do...
User's Guide - Page 112

... not covered by Epson's warranty. You can also call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. When you see which cartridge is empty, then press the x Color button. Other products may dry out. sales only). If ink gets on your dealer. If an ink cartridge is displayed. Then press the x Color button. 2. Otherwise the ink remaining in the RX500 until Replace Ink is empty: Look at...
User's Guide - Page 135

...settings in printer driver, 54 to 55 Photo RPM, 39, 49, 50 Photo Stickers, loading, 16 Photos printing, 41 to 42, 51 to 54 restoring color, 58, 68 to 74 sharing on... paper feeding, 122 Professional Mode, 63, 64 to 66 R Red-eye correction, 58 Resolution, enhancing, 100 Restoring color in photos, 58, 68 to 74 Restoring default setting, 27 S Safety... prints, 103 Transporting RX500, 118 to 119 Index 135

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