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... about 5 seconds. 4 Make sure the cartridge lever is all 4 cartridges, lower the cartridge lever to the locked position. 6 Close the cartridge cover. Note: The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is charging or you install all the way up, then install each cartridge in the correct slot for its color.
... about 5 seconds. 4 Make sure the cartridge lever is all 4 cartridges, lower the cartridge lever to the locked position. 6 Close the cartridge cover. Note: The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is charging or you install all the way up, then install each cartridge in the correct slot for its color.
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... Ink Cartridge (Black) (B-500DN only) T6171 High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Cyan) (B-500DN only) T6172 High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Magenta) (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...
... Ink Cartridge (Black) (B-500DN only) T6171 High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Cyan) (B-500DN only) T6172 High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Magenta) (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...
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... Printer 9 Choosing a Place 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...
... Printer 9 Choosing a Place 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...
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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 Checking...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 ...
... 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 Checking...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 ...
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... 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 189 Paper 189 Ink Cartridges 191...
... 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 189 Paper 189 Ink Cartridges 191...
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...printer using the printer: ❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do not drink the ink. ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it gets in your fingers when closing the printer cover. If it off with water. Using the Printer Observe the following when handling ink cartridges: ❏ Keep ink cartridges...❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer. ❏ Take care not to trap your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. Handling Ink Cartridges Observe the following when using the P Power button. When ...
...printer using the printer: ❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do not drink the ink. ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it gets in your fingers when closing the printer cover. If it off with water. Using the Printer Observe the following when handling ink cartridges: ❏ Keep ink cartridges...❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer. ❏ Take care not to trap your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. Handling Ink Cartridges Observe the following when using the P Power button. When ...
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... port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is needed to warm up the ink cartridge within six months of cartridge related-information, such as this ink cartridge retains a variety of installation for best results. ❏ Do not disassemble or...
... port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is needed to warm up the ink cartridge within six months of cartridge related-information, such as this ink cartridge retains a variety of installation for best results. ❏ Do not disassemble or...
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...describes the meanings of an error when it occurs. Light Ink status light (orange) Paper status light (orange) Description On: The installed ink cartridge is loaded in the paper source. The installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the printer. The maintenance box is nearing the end of its ...service life. The printer loads more than one sheet of paper at the end...
...describes the meanings of an error when it occurs. Light Ink status light (orange) Paper status light (orange) Description On: The installed ink cartridge is loaded in the paper source. The installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the printer. The maintenance box is nearing the end of its ...service life. The printer loads more than one sheet of paper at the end...
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Power light (green) On: The printer is off. Off: The printer is in the ink cartridge. The installed ink cartridge is not installed. The ink cartridge is expended. The printer is starting. The table below describes the meaning of its service life. Flashing: The printer is canceling printing. The installed ink cartridge is charging the ink. Icon Description The icon gives a rough estimate of...
Power light (green) On: The printer is off. Off: The printer is in the ink cartridge. The installed ink cartridge is not installed. The ink cartridge is expended. The printer is starting. The table below describes the meaning of its service life. Flashing: The printer is canceling printing. The installed ink cartridge is charging the ink. Icon Description The icon gives a rough estimate of...
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...you to check the current printer status. Nozzle check You can check whether the nozzles are delivering ink properly. & See "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" on page 137. From the printing results, you can print a print head nozzle check pattern for each ink cartridge. Status sheet You can... check the firmware version. Using the Control Panel 108 Version You can print the current printer status. & See "Printing the Status Sheet" on the LCD screen from the ...
...you to check the current printer status. Nozzle check You can check whether the nozzles are delivering ink properly. & See "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" on page 137. From the printing results, you can print a print head nozzle check pattern for each ink cartridge. Status sheet You can... check the firmware version. Using the Control Panel 108 Version You can print the current printer status. & See "Printing the Status Sheet" on the LCD screen from the ...
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... does not clear, contact Epson. & See "Where To Get Help" on page 128. Install the maintenance box. Load the paper in the front paper cassette. Printer error restart printer Printer error occurs. The maintenance box is jammed in the unlocked position. The maintenance box cannot be used with the printer. The ink cartridge is not loaded in...
... does not clear, contact Epson. & See "Where To Get Help" on page 128. Install the maintenance box. Load the paper in the front paper cassette. Printer error restart printer Printer error occurs. The maintenance box is jammed in the unlocked position. The maintenance box cannot be used with the printer. The ink cartridge is not loaded in...
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... Paper/Cancel button Cleans the print head if pressed and held for each ink cartridge if the P Power button is detected. Cancels the print job if pressed during ...the paper when paper feed failed. Ejects the paper when the paper is pressed while holding down the H Ink button. The table below describes the functions of the buttons on the control panel. Buttons and Lights The ...Feeds and ejects the paper. Button Description Turns the printer on or off. Using the Control Panel 113 The lights let you know the status of the printer and the type of an error when it occurs. ...
... Paper/Cancel button Cleans the print head if pressed and held for each ink cartridge if the P Power button is detected. Cancels the print job if pressed during ...the paper when paper feed failed. Ejects the paper when the paper is pressed while holding down the H Ink button. The table below describes the functions of the buttons on the control panel. Buttons and Lights The ...Feeds and ejects the paper. Button Description Turns the printer on or off. Using the Control Panel 113 The lights let you know the status of the printer and the type of an error when it occurs. ...
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... (orange) Maintenance box status light (orange) Paper status light (orange) Power light (green) Description On: The installed ink cartridge is expended.* The ink cartridge is not installed.* The installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the printer. On: The printer is also on for these errors. ** Maintenance box status light also flashes for this error. On: No paper...
... (orange) Maintenance box status light (orange) Paper status light (orange) Power light (green) Description On: The installed ink cartridge is expended.* The ink cartridge is not installed.* The installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the printer. On: The printer is also on for these errors. ** Maintenance box status light also flashes for this error. On: No paper...
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The printer is not installed. Ink cartridge error The ink cartridge is cleaning the print head. Replace the ink cartridge. The printer is not detected. The ink cartridge is starting. Ink low The ink cartridge is printing. Install a genuine ink cartridge. The printer is nearly expended. The print job is expended. The table below contains the lights showing the errors, a brief description and suggestions for correcting the...
The printer is not installed. Ink cartridge error The ink cartridge is cleaning the print head. Replace the ink cartridge. The printer is not detected. The ink cartridge is starting. Ink low The ink cartridge is printing. Install a genuine ink cartridge. The printer is nearly expended. The print job is expended. The table below contains the lights showing the errors, a brief description and suggestions for correcting the...
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... the following : ❏ Double-click the printer shortcut icon on your Windows taskbar. The ink cartridge is nearly expended. Chapter 7 Replacing Consumables Ink Cartridges Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Using the Control Panel (B-500DN) To check the ink cartridge status, see the B Ink status light for each color. Using the Printer Lights (B-300) To check the ink cartridge status, see "Icons on the LCD" on...
... the following : ❏ Double-click the printer shortcut icon on your Windows taskbar. The ink cartridge is nearly expended. Chapter 7 Replacing Consumables Ink Cartridges Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Using the Control Panel (B-500DN) To check the ink cartridge status, see the B Ink status light for each color. Using the Printer Lights (B-300) To check the ink cartridge status, see "Icons on the LCD" on...
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... Monitor 3 button. A graphic displays the ink cartridge status. Be sure to replace or reinstall any of the ink cartridges installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor 3 will not display an accurate calculation of the ink cartridge status. Note: If any ink cartridges indicated by EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ The progress meter appears...
... Monitor 3 button. A graphic displays the ink cartridge status. Be sure to replace or reinstall any of the ink cartridges installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor 3 will not display an accurate calculation of the ink cartridge status. Note: If any ink cartridges indicated by EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ The progress meter appears...
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... window is running low, the Low Ink Reminder window automatically appears. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X 10.5: When an ink cartridge is displayed, and then clear the Enable Low Ink Reminder check box. The EPSON StatusMonitor appears. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the ink cartridge status may not be displayed. Follow...
... window is running low, the Low Ink Reminder window automatically appears. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X 10.5: When an ink cartridge is displayed, and then clear the Enable Low Ink Reminder check box. The EPSON StatusMonitor appears. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the ink cartridge status may not be displayed. Follow...
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... six months of the instructions in this section before the expiration date on . ❏ Store ink cartridges in the printer is used for Mac OS X 10.5: The printer monitor window appears automatically when you use the following Epson ink cartridge numbers: Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Standard capacity T6161 T6162 T6163 T6164 High Capacity (B-500DN only) T6171 T6172...
... six months of the instructions in this section before the expiration date on . ❏ Store ink cartridges in the printer is used for Mac OS X 10.5: The printer monitor window appears automatically when you use the following Epson ink cartridge numbers: Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Standard capacity T6161 T6162 T6163 T6164 High Capacity (B-500DN only) T6171 T6172...
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... by Epson's warranties. ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not store ink cartridges upside down. ❏ The valve in the printer until you change the ink cartridge to drink the ink or handle the cartridges. ❏ Be careful when you transport the printer. ❏ The use of the ink cartridge or its label identifying the color of the ink cartridge is...
... by Epson's warranties. ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not store ink cartridges upside down. ❏ The valve in the printer until you change the ink cartridge to drink the ink or handle the cartridges. ❏ Be careful when you transport the printer. ❏ The use of the ink cartridge or its label identifying the color of the ink cartridge is...
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Move the cartridge lever to the unlocked position. 3. Remove the expended ink cartridge. Replacing Consumables 128 Note: Hold the printer with your hand when you remove the ink cartridge. Replacing an Ink Cartridge To replace the ink cartridge, follow the steps below. 1. Open the cartridge cover. 2.
Move the cartridge lever to the unlocked position. 3. Remove the expended ink cartridge. Replacing Consumables 128 Note: Hold the printer with your hand when you remove the ink cartridge. Replacing an Ink Cartridge To replace the ink cartridge, follow the steps below. 1. Open the cartridge cover. 2.