Epson WorkForce 500 Support Question
Epson WorkForce 500 Support Question
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Question posted by guivr on April 5th, 2014
Epson Workforce 500 Wont Print Black Ink
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Product Brochure - Page 1
...™ and 2.5-inch LCD
• Do more
• Save paper - WorkForce™ 500
Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo
Your personal business and photo center. High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available
• Get product protection you need - Print, copy, scan, fax and photo; Print speeds up to create flyers, brochures, calendars and more in...
Product Brochure - Page 2
... limited warranty in the U.S. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of functioning black and color ink cartridges. The use of other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. and Canada
WorkForce 500 color all-in-one damage. Actual print stability will vary based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency...
Quick Guide - Page 1
Epson WorkForce™ 500 Series
Quick Guide
Basic Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Maintaining Your All-in-One Solving Problems
Quick Guide - Page 15
..., then press OK.
4. Press OK. Note: To change other settings or print fax reports, see the on -screen Epson Information Center for a long period of time, the date and time settings may... header
information (see this screen: 3.
To turn off the "beep" heard when you leave the WorkForce 500 Series unplugged for instructions on setting the date and time. Select Fax Header, then press OK. ...
Quick Guide - Page 17
Adjust any of paper loaded in the WorkForce 500 Series. Indicates the size of the following settings:
Setting and options
Resolution ...1.
Select Fax Settings, then press OK.
4. Indicates when the WorkForce 500 Series prints a report on multiple sheets (Off). You can quickly select them for every fax you can also print the list for easy reference (see this screen:
Setting Up Fax...
Quick Guide - Page 22
... Your Camera's Memory Card
The WorkForce 500 Series lets you print photos directly from the card.
The memory card access light flashes, then stays on -screen Epson Information Center. You can also print photos using an index sheet or your camera's DPOF™ settings, or transfer files to and from your camera directly. Left slot...
Quick Guide - Page 24
... Center. Tip: It's a good idea to open your computer as described on printing, see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it.
You see a window like this one:
Select EPSON Stylus WorkForce 500 Series Click here to check for instructions. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Series, then click the Preferences or Properties button. Open a photo or document in Windows
1. For...
Quick Guide - Page 26
... Open a photo or document in an application. 2.
10. Check ink cartridge status
Cancel printing
Printing With a Macintosh
See the section below for your print job.
Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Click to start printing. Click d to expand the Print window, if necessary.
26 Printing From Your Computer
Select EPSON WorkForce 500 as the Printer setting. Mac OS® X 10.5
1. Open the File...
Quick Guide - Page 27
... with a Sheet Feeder - Choose Print Settings from Preview, you 're printing from the pop-up menu, then select the following print settings:
Pop-up menu
Select your application before printing. Or check for your application at the bottom of this window. (If you see page 30) Select Color or Black Ink Only output Select higher quality...
Quick Guide - Page 28
...following settings:
Select WorkForce 500 Select your Paper Size Select your
print job, then select an option to close the Page Setup window.
28 Printing From Your Computer...Print. 9.
Open a photo or document in the dock. Cancel printing
Pause or resume printing Select the print job
Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4
1. See the on-screen Epson Information Center for your print job, click the printer...
Quick Guide - Page 29
... on -screen Epson Information Center for details.
8. Printing With a Macintosh 29 Click the Advanced button to select Advanced before you may need to change additional settings. Note: For more information about printer settings, click the ? You see a window like this one:
Select your paper type (see page 30) Select Color or Black Ink Only Select...
Quick Guide - Page 30
... 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). This tells the WorkForce 500 Series what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly.
Cancel printing
Pause or resume printing
Select the print job
Selecting the...
Quick Guide - Page 33
... off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you see page 36).
1. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it is a good idea to print a few pages at least six hours to maintain good print quality.
Cleaning the Print Head
If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you do not use your WorkForce 500 Series...
Quick Guide - Page 34
... computer screen when you try to print when ink is low. Click Accept or Decline. Note: To disable checking for ink offers or updates from the display screen anytime, follow these Epson offers the first time you try to replace the cartridge, if necessary. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status
Your WorkForce 500 Series will let you know...
Quick Guide - Page 38
... Solving Problems
Open your on-screen Epson Information Center and select Download the Latest Software or visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca (Canada). Printing and Copying Problems
■ Make... tab in the printer settings window. You can also click or Start, select All Programs or Programs, select EPSON, and click EPSON WorkForce 500 Series Driver Update.
Quick Guide - Page 40
... a small amount of glass cleaner on the glass.
40 Solving Problems
See the on the WorkForce 500 Series is connected to a
telephone wall jack.
Faxing Problems
■ Make sure the recipient...nozzle check (see page 32) to align the print head. Print Quality Problems
■ For the best print quality, use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 36).
■ If ...
Quick Guide - Page 41
...To Get Help
Epson Technical Support
Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S.
Other Software Technical Support
ArcSoft Print Creations™ ...purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/support and select your product for support, please have the following information ready:
■ Product name (Epson WorkForce 500 Series)...
Start Here - Page 3
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 cartridge...
Start Here - Page 7
... screen to step 10. On-screen help with step 7.
7 When you see this screen, click Open the Printer List.
8 Follow the steps on -screen Epson Information Center.
6 Mac OS X 10.5 users: skip to add the
WorkForce 500 Series.
9 Click Next again, if necessary. 10 When you're done, eject the CD. Other users: continue...
Start Here - Page 8
... rights in XXXXXX
Epson WORKFORCETM 500 Series Ink Cartridges
Color
Standard Capacity High Capacity
Black
69
68
Cyan
69
68
Magenta
69
68
Yellow
69
68
The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online; For the right supplies at the right time, you when purchasing replacement ink cartridges.
Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your...
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