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...cartridge in the correct slot for its color. Cartridge lever 5 After you 'll waste ink. The printer starts charging the ink. Caution: Don't turn off the printer or open any covers while it clicks. Note: The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is... used for charging the printer. The arrow mark should be...
...cartridge in the correct slot for its color. Cartridge lever 5 After you 'll waste ink. The printer starts charging the ink. Caution: Don't turn off the printer or open any covers while it clicks. Note: The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is... used for charging the printer. The arrow mark should be...
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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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... 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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...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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...Error Indicators 158 Running a Printer Operation Check (for B-500DN Users 158 Running a 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...
...Error Indicators 158 Running a Printer Operation Check (for B-500DN Users 158 Running a 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...
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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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... the following when choosing a place for the printer: ❏ Place the printer on its side, or turn it is damaged; Otherwise, ink may damage both devices connected by the wall, leave at an angle. ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it on ...places subject to dust, shocks, or vibrations. ❏ Leave enough room around the printer to prevent the duplex unit from the ink packs. ❏ Leave enough space in all directions. Choosing a Place for the Printer Observe the following conditions: The power cord or plug is tilted at least 4 inches...
... the following when choosing a place for the printer: ❏ Place the printer on its side, or turn it is damaged; Otherwise, ink may damage both devices connected by the wall, leave at an angle. ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it on ...places subject to dust, shocks, or vibrations. ❏ Leave enough room around the printer to prevent the duplex unit from the ink packs. ❏ Leave enough space in all directions. Choosing a Place for the Printer Observe the following conditions: The power cord or plug is tilted at least 4 inches...
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..., the P Power light flashes. 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 your skin, wash it gets in the printer. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the...; Do not touch the white flat cable inside or around this product. Using the Printer Observe the following when handling ink cartridges: ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do so in this guide. ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in your eyes...
..., the P Power light flashes. 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 your skin, wash it gets in the printer. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the...; Do not touch the white flat cable inside or around this product. Using the Printer Observe the following when handling ink cartridges: ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do so in this guide. ❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in your eyes...
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...information, such as this product. This may affect normal operation and printing. ❏ Store ink cartridges in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. Note that there is a valve in a cool, dark ...place. ❏ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from staining items that the cartridge may be removed and ...
...information, such as this product. This may affect normal operation and printing. ❏ Store ink cartridges in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. Note that there is a valve in a cool, dark ...place. ❏ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from staining items that the cartridge may be removed and ...
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... Using Special Paper You can achieve good results with most types of Epson special paper and other paper. Printing on curled paper may cause ink to 500 sheets Paper Handling 21 Front paper cassette: Media Type Epson Bright White Paper Plain paper Loading Capacity Up to 400 sheets Up ...paper for the loading capacities of plain bond paper. See the instruction sheets packed with the paper first and keep the following points in Epson ink jet printers, and recommends these papers to the table below for more information. ❏ If the paper is usually whiter or glossier. Paper ...
... Using Special Paper You can achieve good results with most types of Epson special paper and other paper. Printing on curled paper may cause ink to 500 sheets Paper Handling 21 Front paper cassette: Media Type Epson Bright White Paper Plain paper Loading Capacity Up to 400 sheets Up ...paper for the loading capacities of plain bond paper. See the instruction sheets packed with the paper first and keep the following points in Epson ink jet printers, and recommends these papers to the table below for more information. ❏ If the paper is usually whiter or glossier. Paper ...
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... slipping off the printer. The table below lists the settings you should choose for the type of paper you are using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte...out the extension tray and then open the flap on the front paper cassette. The maximum capacity of paper you select in your printer what kind of the output tray is 170 sheets. Setting Up the Output Tray The output tray is located on the extension tray...
... slipping off the printer. The table below lists the settings you should choose for the type of paper you are using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. For this paper Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided Epson Presentation Paper Matte...out the extension tray and then open the flap on the front paper cassette. The maximum capacity of paper you select in your printer what kind of the output tray is 170 sheets. Setting Up the Output Tray The output tray is located on the extension tray...
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... paper, pages 6 and 7 on the back of the second sheet, and pages 10 and 11 on the paper and the amount of ink used to print text and images, ink may bleed through to make single-fold booklets. Printing with Special Layout Options 57 The pages that will appear on the third... sheet. After you reload these sheets into the rear sheet feeder, you reload the paper into the printer. ✽: Binding edge You can then...
... paper, pages 6 and 7 on the back of the second sheet, and pages 10 and 11 on the paper and the amount of ink used to print text and images, ink may bleed through to make single-fold booklets. Printing with Special Layout Options 57 The pages that will appear on the third... sheet. After you reload these sheets into the rear sheet feeder, you reload the paper into the printer. ✽: Binding edge You can then...
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.... 5. Click OK to start printing. Special Settings for good quality and speed 3. Note: Automatic double-sided printing supports plain paper and Epson Bright White Paper only. 1. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the Source setting. 4. Select Duplex Printing. 8. Click OK or Print... to save your pages. Access the printer settings. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for binding your settings. 9. You can adjust the print density and drying time to prevent ink from bleeding through to the other side. Printing with text and images ...
.... 5. Click OK to start printing. Special Settings for good quality and speed 3. Note: Automatic double-sided printing supports plain paper and Epson Bright White Paper only. 1. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the Source setting. 4. Select Duplex Printing. 8. Click OK or Print... to save your pages. Access the printer settings. & See "Accessing the Printer Driver for binding your settings. 9. You can adjust the print density and drying time to prevent ink from bleeding through to the other side. Printing with text and images ...
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Select the Binding edge setting. 14. Printing with Special Layout Options 69 Select one of the Document Type settings. 11. Load paper into the printer, and click Print. & See "Loading Paper" on page 22. Select the Auto Duplex Printing check box. 13. This automatically adjusts Print Density and Ink Drying Time. Select Auto Duplex Printing Settings from the pop-up menu. 12. Note: If you are printing high-density data, such as photos or graphs, we recommend adjusting the Print Density. 15.
Select the Binding edge setting. 14. Printing with Special Layout Options 69 Select one of the Document Type settings. 11. Load paper into the printer, and click Print. & See "Loading Paper" on page 22. Select the Auto Duplex Printing check box. 13. This automatically adjusts Print Density and Ink Drying Time. Select Auto Duplex Printing Settings from the pop-up menu. 12. Note: If you are printing high-density data, such as photos or graphs, we recommend adjusting the Print Density. 15.
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... settings. Folded Booklet Double-sided Printing (for Windows only) Manual double-sided printing Use the following steps to create a folded booklet. Load paper into the printer, and click Print. & See "Loading Paper" on page 22. 13. Select Auto Duplex Printing Settings from the pop-up menu. 14. This automatically adjusts Print...
... settings. Folded Booklet Double-sided Printing (for Windows only) Manual double-sided printing Use the following steps to create a folded booklet. Load paper into the printer, and click Print. & See "Loading Paper" on page 22. 13. Select Auto Duplex Printing Settings from the pop-up menu. 14. This automatically adjusts Print...
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... in the opposite direction before reloading them. ❏ Align the sheet stack by tapping its edges against a hard, flat surface before reloading it in the printer. You can enter any width from 0.12 to 1.18 inches, or from your settings. 12. Click OK to return to the amount of... ink used on each side of the fold. Note: ❏ The paper may curl during printing due to the Page Layout window. 9. Portrait Landscape * : Folding edge ** : ...
... in the opposite direction before reloading them. ❏ Align the sheet stack by tapping its edges against a hard, flat surface before reloading it in the printer. You can enter any width from 0.12 to 1.18 inches, or from your settings. 12. Click OK to return to the amount of... ink used on each side of the fold. Note: ❏ The paper may curl during printing due to the Page Layout window. 9. Portrait Landscape * : Folding edge ** : ...
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... to print. Replace the ink cartridge. Install the ink cartridge again. The print job is nearly expended. Ink low The ink cartridge is canceled. Install an ink cartridge. The printer is printing. The installed ink cartridge cannot be used with the printer. Obtain a new ink cartridge. The printer is charging the ink. The printer is expended. Install a genuine ink cartridge. The table below...
... to print. Replace the ink cartridge. Install the ink cartridge again. The print job is nearly expended. Ink low The ink cartridge is canceled. Install an ink cartridge. The printer is printing. The installed ink cartridge cannot be used with the printer. Obtain a new ink cartridge. The printer is charging the ink. The printer is expended. Install a genuine ink cartridge. The table below...
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Note: After using the control panel. 1. MENU appears on the paper. Press the OK button. Contact Epson or a qualified service person if lubrication is loaded in the front paper cassette. 2. c Caution: ❏ Never use alcohol or thinner to select ...smoothly. Press the d Down or u Up button to clean the printer. The printer feeds and ejects paper. Cleaning the Inside of Your Printer Ink and paper build-up inside of the printer with lubricants. ❏ Unsuitable oils can clean the inside the printer. You can damage the mechanism. Using the Control Panel (B-500DN) ...
Note: After using the control panel. 1. MENU appears on the paper. Press the OK button. Contact Epson or a qualified service person if lubrication is loaded in the front paper cassette. 2. c Caution: ❏ Never use alcohol or thinner to select ...smoothly. Press the d Down or u Up button to clean the printer. The printer feeds and ejects paper. Cleaning the Inside of Your Printer Ink and paper build-up inside of the printer with lubricants. ❏ Unsuitable oils can clean the inside the printer. You can damage the mechanism. Using the Control Panel (B-500DN) ...
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... your printing needs. B-300 T6161 T6162 T6163 T6164 Product Information 187 Note: You can use the following Epson special papers on the Epson website. & See "Epson Technical Support" on page 182. Paper, Consumables, and Options Paper Epson offers specially designed paper and other print media for the following ink cartridges with this printer: Ink cartridge Black Cyan Magenta...
... your printing needs. B-300 T6161 T6162 T6163 T6164 Product Information 187 Note: You can use the following Epson special papers on the Epson website. & See "Epson Technical Support" on page 182. Paper, Consumables, and Options Paper Epson offers specially designed paper and other print media for the following ink cartridges with this printer: Ink cartridge Black Cyan Magenta...
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...) Resident typefaces: compatible with all rights in these marks. B-300 Business Color Ink Jet Printer SPECIFICATIONS† Printing Technology Epson MicroPiezo® ink jet technology Resolution Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi Ink Type Epson DURABrite® Ultra Ink Maximum Print Speeds Draft mode: 37 ppm black and color1 Default... will vary considerably for priming the printer. See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about print speeds. 2Cost per page is used for both black and color printing. Yields may be run the device at this kind. Ink is the combined cost of this ...
...) Resident typefaces: compatible with all rights in these marks. B-300 Business Color Ink Jet Printer SPECIFICATIONS† Printing Technology Epson MicroPiezo® ink jet technology Resolution Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi Ink Type Epson DURABrite® Ultra Ink Maximum Print Speeds Draft mode: 37 ppm black and color1 Default... will vary considerably for priming the printer. See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about print speeds. 2Cost per page is used for both black and color printing. Yields may be run the device at this kind. Ink is the combined cost of this ...