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... the B-500DN is missing, contact Epson as described on the back of the B-500DN. 2 Turn on the printer 1 Connect the power cable. Note: Do not connect to both the B-300 and B-500DN, unless otherwise noted. Start Here B-300/B-500DN Before using the printer, make sure you read the safety... instructions in the User's Guide on your printer CD. 1 Unpack B-500DN B-300 If anything is shown, the following instructions apply to...
... the B-500DN is missing, contact Epson as described on the back of the B-500DN. 2 Turn on the printer 1 Connect the power cable. Note: Do not connect to both the B-300 and B-500DN, unless otherwise noted. Start Here B-300/B-500DN Before using the printer, make sure you read the safety... instructions in the User's Guide on your printer CD. 1 Unpack B-500DN B-300 If anything is shown, the following instructions apply to...
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The arrow mark should be on top and pointing toward the printer. This takes about 5 seconds. 4 Make sure the cartridge lever is used for its color. Note: The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is all 4 cartridges, lower ...the cartridge lever to the locked position. 6 Close the cartridge cover. The printer starts charging the ink. 3 Install cartridges 1 Open the...
The arrow mark should be on top and pointing toward the printer. This takes about 5 seconds. 4 Make sure the cartridge lever is used for its color. Note: The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is all 4 cartridges, lower ...the cartridge lever to the locked position. 6 Close the cartridge cover. The printer starts charging the ink. 3 Install cartridges 1 Open the...
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Make sure the paper is stacked against the paper. Make sure you don't pull out the cassette cover. Cassette cover 2 Squeeze the edge guides and slide them out. 3 Load paper with the printable side down (up to 500 sheets of plain paper). 4 Squeeze the edge guides and slide them against the front edge guide. 5 Reinsert the cassette into the printer. 6 Slide out the output tray and flip up the extension. 4 Load paper in the cassette 1 Pull out the front paper cassette.
Make sure the paper is stacked against the paper. Make sure you don't pull out the cassette cover. Cassette cover 2 Squeeze the edge guides and slide them out. 3 Load paper with the printable side down (up to 500 sheets of plain paper). 4 Squeeze the edge guides and slide them against the front edge guide. 5 Reinsert the cassette into the printer. 6 Slide out the output tray and flip up the extension. 4 Load paper in the cassette 1 Pull out the front paper cassette.
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Make sure you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. 2 Insert your computer. Note: If you have a USB cable (not included). 1 Make sure the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your printer CD. With Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Epsetup.exe. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue. 3 Click Easy Install. 4 Click Local and follow the on-screen instructions. Windows USB connection Your software works with Windows 2000, Server 2003, XP, XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows Vista®.
Make sure you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. 2 Insert your computer. Note: If you have a USB cable (not included). 1 Make sure the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your printer CD. With Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Epsetup.exe. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue. 3 Click Easy Install. 4 Click Local and follow the on-screen instructions. Windows USB connection Your software works with Windows 2000, Server 2003, XP, XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows Vista®.
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... doesn't continue after a moment, make sure you securely connected and turned on the printer. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the rest of the software and register your on your Macintosh and your printer. 3 Insert your computer. Make sure you 're done, remove the CD. Macintosh... USB Connection Your software works with Mac OS® X 10.3.9, 10.4.11, and 10.5.x. See your printer. 7 When you have a USB cable (not included). 1 Connect the cable to the printer and to print! installer icon. You're ready to any open USB port on your Macintosh. 2 Turn ...
... doesn't continue after a moment, make sure you securely connected and turned on the printer. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the rest of the software and register your on your Macintosh and your printer. 3 Insert your computer. Make sure you 're done, remove the CD. Macintosh... USB Connection Your software works with Mac OS® X 10.3.9, 10.4.11, and 10.5.x. See your printer. 7 When you have a USB cable (not included). 1 Connect the cable to the printer and to print! installer icon. You're ready to any open USB port on your Macintosh. 2 Turn ...
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... Click Add. For Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.3.9, open the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your printer for network use (B-500DN only). Then click Add. You see your Macintosh finds the...Mac OS X 10.5, select Print & Fax from System Preferences. On-screen User's Guide Click the B-300/B-500DN User's Guide desktop icon for instructions. when you're using your printer, and solving problems. On-screen Network Guide Click the Network Guide desktop icon for instructions on -screen...
... Click Add. For Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.3.9, open the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. Epson Technical Support Internet Support Visit Epson's support website at epson.com/support and select your printer for network use (B-500DN only). Then click Add. You see your Macintosh finds the...Mac OS X 10.5, select Print & Fax from System Preferences. On-screen User's Guide Click the B-300/B-500DN User's Guide desktop icon for instructions. when you're using your printer, and solving problems. On-screen Network Guide Click the Network Guide desktop icon for instructions on -screen...
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...) (B-500DN only) T6173 High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Yellow) (B-500DN only) T6174 Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Black) T6161 Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Cyan) T6162 Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Magenta) T6163 Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Yellow) T6164 Maintenance Box T619000 Legal-size Paper Support C12C815341 Duplex unit (B-300 only) C12C802531 Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered...
...) (B-500DN only) T6173 High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Yellow) (B-500DN only) T6174 Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Black) T6161 Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Cyan) T6162 Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Magenta) T6163 Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Yellow) T6164 Maintenance Box T619000 Legal-size Paper Support C12C815341 Duplex unit (B-300 only) C12C802531 Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered...
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... damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by any interface cables other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall not be liable to this product or third parties for any... of Apple Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for use of this Epson printer. Epson disclaims any and all rights in any consumable products other than those designated as applied...
... damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by any interface cables other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall not be liable to this product or third parties for any... of Apple Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for use of this Epson printer. Epson disclaims any and all rights in any consumable products other than those designated as applied...
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... for the Printer 10 Using the Printer 11 Handling Ink Cartridges 11 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 13 Chapter 1 Using Your Software Overview of Printer Driver and Status Monitor 14 Accessing the Printer Driver for Windows 14 Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X 15 Printing Web Pages to Fit to Your Paper Size 16 Accessing EPSON Web...
... for the Printer 10 Using the Printer 11 Handling Ink Cartridges 11 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 13 Chapter 1 Using Your Software Overview of Printer Driver and Status Monitor 14 Accessing the Printer Driver for Windows 14 Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X 15 Printing Web Pages to Fit to Your Paper Size 16 Accessing EPSON Web...
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...35 Printing Photos 37 Preparing the Print File 37 Loading Paper 38 Printer Settings for Windows 38 Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.5 39 Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 41 Printing Web Pages 43 Loading Paper 43 Using EPSON Web-To-Page 44 Printing on Envelopes 46 Loading Envelopes 46... Printer Settings for Windows 46 Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.5 48 Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 50 Canceling Printing 51 Using the ...
...35 Printing Photos 37 Preparing the Print File 37 Loading Paper 38 Printer Settings for Windows 38 Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.5 39 Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 41 Printing Web Pages 43 Loading Paper 43 Using EPSON Web-To-Page 44 Printing on Envelopes 46 Loading Envelopes 46... Printer Settings for Windows 46 Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.5 48 Printer Settings for Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 50 Canceling Printing 51 Using the ...
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...Printing (for Windows only 92 Printer Settings 93 How to Make a Poster from Your Printouts 96 Watermark Printing (for Windows only 97 Printing the Watermark 98 Creating Your Own Watermark 100 Chapter 5 Using the Control Panel Introduction 103 For B-500DN Users 103 For B-300 Users 103 For B-500DN ... to Access the Control Panel Menus 107 Control Panel Menu List 107 Status and Error Messages 110 Printing the Status Sheet 112 For B-300 Users 112 Buttons and Lights 113 Status and Error Lights 114 Printing the Status Sheet 118 Chapter 6 Installing Options Optional Legal-size Paper...
...Printing (for Windows only 92 Printer Settings 93 How to Make a Poster from Your Printouts 96 Watermark Printing (for Windows only 97 Printing the Watermark 98 Creating Your Own Watermark 100 Chapter 5 Using the Control Panel Introduction 103 For B-500DN Users 103 For B-300 Users 103 For B-500DN ... to Access the Control Panel Menus 107 Control Panel Menu List 107 Status and Error Messages 110 Printing the Status Sheet 112 For B-300 Users 112 Buttons and Lights 113 Status and Error Lights 114 Printing the Status Sheet 118 Chapter 6 Installing Options Optional Legal-size Paper...
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...Ink Cartridges 122 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 122 Purchasing Epson Cartridges 126 Handling Precautions 126 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 128 Maintenance Box 131 Checking the Maintenance Box Status 131 Purchasing a Replacement Maintenance Box 134 Handling Precautions 135 Replacing the Maintenance Box 135 Chapter 8 Maintaining Your Printer... 140 Using the Head Cleaning Utility for Mac OS X 141 Using the Control Panel (B-500DN 141 Using the Printer Buttons (B-300 142 Aligning the Print Head 143 Using the Print Head Alignment Utility for Windows 143 Using the Print Head Alignment...
...Ink Cartridges 122 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 122 Purchasing Epson Cartridges 126 Handling Precautions 126 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 128 Maintenance Box 131 Checking the Maintenance Box Status 131 Purchasing a Replacement Maintenance Box 134 Handling Precautions 135 Replacing the Maintenance Box 135 Chapter 8 Maintaining Your Printer... 140 Using the Head Cleaning Utility for Mac OS X 141 Using the Control Panel (B-500DN 141 Using the Printer Buttons (B-300 142 Aligning the Print Head 143 Using the Print Head Alignment Utility for Windows 143 Using the Print Head Alignment...
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...Printer Operation Check (for B-300 Users 159 Checking Printer Status 160 For Windows 160 Using the Progress Meter 161 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 162 For Mac OS X 164 The Paper Jams 165 Print Quality Problems 169 Horizontal Banding 170 Vertical Misalignment or Banding 170 Incorrect or Missing Colors 171 Blurry or Smeared Printout 171 Ink...177 The Printer Does Not Print 177 All Lights Are Off 177 Lights Came On and then Went Out 177 The Power Light is On 177 Increasing the Print Speed (for Windows only 179 Other Problems 180 Print Head Cleaning Does Not Start 180 Color Ink is ...
...Printer Operation Check (for B-300 Users 159 Checking Printer Status 160 For Windows 160 Using the Progress Meter 161 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 162 For Mac OS X 164 The Paper Jams 165 Print Quality Problems 169 Horizontal Banding 170 Vertical Misalignment or Banding 170 Incorrect or Missing Colors 171 Blurry or Smeared Printout 171 Ink...177 The Printer Does Not Print 177 All Lights Are Off 177 Lights Came On and then Went Out 177 The Power Light is On 177 Increasing the Print Speed (for Windows only 179 Other Problems 180 Print Head Cleaning Does Not Start 180 Color Ink is ...
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Appendix A Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support 182 Speak to a Support Representative 182 Purchase Accessories 182 Appendix B Product Information Printer Parts 183 B-500DN 183 B-300 185 Paper, Consumables, and Options 187 Paper 187 Ink Cartridges 187 Maintenance Box 188 Duplex Unit (B-300 Users only 188 Legal-size Paper Support 188 System Requirements 188 Technical Specifications...
Appendix A Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support 182 Speak to a Support Representative 182 Purchase Accessories 182 Appendix B Product Information Printer Parts 183 B-500DN 183 B-300 185 Paper, Consumables, and Options 187 Paper 187 Ink Cartridges 187 Maintenance Box 188 Duplex Unit (B-300 Users only 188 Legal-size Paper Support 188 System Requirements 188 Technical Specifications...
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... of cordless telephones. ❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. ❏ If you use with the printer only. Setting Up the Printer Observe the following when setting up the printer: ❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in fire or electric shock. ❏ Be sure your ...AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard. ❏ Avoid using the printer. Use of another cord may result in the printer. ❏ Use only the type of the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating...
... of cordless telephones. ❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. ❏ If you use with the printer only. Setting Up the Printer Observe the following when setting up the printer: ❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in fire or electric shock. ❏ Be sure your ...AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard. ❏ Avoid using the printer. Use of another cord may result in the printer. ❏ Use only the type of the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating...
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... dust, shocks, or vibrations. ❏ Leave enough room around the printer to allow for the paper to be easily unplugged. the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in all directions. Otherwise, ink may damage both devices connected by the wall, leave at an angle...the correct orientation of the connectors. Also, make sure you lift the printer to prevent the duplex unit from the ink packs. ❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for sufficient ventilation. ❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be fully ejected. ...
... dust, shocks, or vibrations. ❏ Leave enough room around the printer to allow for the paper to be easily unplugged. the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in all directions. Otherwise, ink may damage both devices connected by the wall, leave at an angle...the correct orientation of the connectors. Also, make sure you lift the printer to prevent the duplex unit from the ink packs. ❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for sufficient ventilation. ❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be fully ejected. ...
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...with water. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the printer using the printer: ❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do not drink the ink. ❏ If ink gets on the printer. ❏ Do not touch the white flat cable inside the printer. ❏ Do not put ... Take care not to trap your fingers when closing the printer cover. Doing so may damage the printer. ❏ Do not move the print head by hand; Using the Printer Observe the following when handling ink cartridges: ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do so ...
...with water. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the printer using the printer: ❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do not drink the ink. ❏ If ink gets on the printer. ❏ Do not touch the white flat cable inside the printer. ❏ Do not put ... Take care not to trap your fingers when closing the printer cover. Doing so may damage the printer. ❏ Do not move the print head by hand; Using the Printer Observe the following when handling ink cartridges: ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do so ...
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...that the cartridge may affect normal operation and printing. This may be removed and reinserted freely. If you remove an ink cartridge for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. ❏ Use up at room temperature for at least three ...hours before installing it in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ❏ Shake the ink cartridge for 5 seconds before using it to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches.
...that the cartridge may affect normal operation and printing. This may be removed and reinserted freely. If you remove an ink cartridge for later use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. ❏ Use up at room temperature for at least three ...hours before installing it in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ❏ Shake the ink cartridge for 5 seconds before using it to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches.
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Safety Instructions 13 Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of the printer. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings, Cautions, and Notes in this User's Guide are defined as follows: w Warnings must be followed carefully to your equipment.
Safety Instructions 13 Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of the printer. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings, Cautions, and Notes in this User's Guide are defined as follows: w Warnings must be followed carefully to your equipment.
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... application. Refer to the following sections to get the best printing results. Click Print or Print Setup on your Windows applications, access the printer driver from the Start menu or the taskbar. Windows Vista: Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select...1. In the window that apply to all of your application, you check the printer and keep it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes.) Using Your Software 14 Status Monitor and the printer utilities help you may need to click one or a combination of settings to access...
... application. Refer to the following sections to get the best printing results. Click Print or Print Setup on your Windows applications, access the printer driver from the Start menu or the taskbar. Windows Vista: Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select...1. In the window that apply to all of your application, you check the printer and keep it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes.) Using Your Software 14 Status Monitor and the printer utilities help you may need to click one or a combination of settings to access...