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...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 computer at the back of the B-500DN. 2 Turn on the back of this time. 2 Press the button. *411608800* *411608800* Although the B-500DN is missing, contact Epson as described on the printer ...
...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 computer at the back of the B-500DN. 2 Turn on the back of this time. 2 Press the button. *411608800* *411608800* Although the B-500DN is missing, contact Epson as described on the printer ...
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... charging the ink. 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. This takes 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. Cartridge lever 5 After you 'll waste ink. Push each cartridge in until it is used for charging the printer. Caution: Don't...
... charging the ink. 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. This takes 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. Cartridge lever 5 After you 'll waste ink. Push each cartridge in until it is used for charging the printer. Caution: Don't...
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Cassette cover 2 Squeeze the edge guides and slide them out. 3 Load paper with the printable side down (up the extension. Make sure the paper is stacked against the front edge guide. 5 Reinsert the cassette into the printer. 6 Slide out the output tray and flip up to 500 sheets of plain paper). 4 Squeeze the edge guides and slide them against the paper. Make sure you don't pull out the cassette cover. 4 Load paper in the cassette 1 Pull out the front paper cassette.
Cassette cover 2 Squeeze the edge guides and slide them out. 3 Load paper with the printable side down (up the extension. Make sure the paper is stacked against the front edge guide. 5 Reinsert the cassette into the printer. 6 Slide out the output tray and flip up to 500 sheets of plain paper). 4 Squeeze the edge guides and slide them against the paper. Make sure you don't pull out the cassette cover. 4 Load paper in the cassette 1 Pull out the front paper cassette.
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When you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. 2 Insert your computer. Note: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Epsetup.exe. With Windows Vista, if you have a USB cable (not included). 1 Make sure the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your printer CD. Windows USB connection Your software works with Windows 2000, Server 2003, XP, XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows Vista®. Make sure you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue. 3 Click Easy Install. 4 Click Local and follow the on-screen instructions.
When you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect the USB cable. 2 Insert your computer. Note: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Epsetup.exe. With Windows Vista, if you have a USB cable (not included). 1 Make sure the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your printer CD. Windows USB connection Your software works with Windows 2000, Server 2003, XP, XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows Vista®. Make sure you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue. 3 Click Easy Install. 4 Click Local and follow the on-screen instructions.
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...Your software works with Mac OS® X 10.3.9, 10.4.11, and 10.5.x. Use any open port on your on your Macintosh and your printer. 3 Insert your printer CD. 4 Double-click the 5 Click Easy Install. Make sure you 're done, remove the CD. installer icon. Note: If installation 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 printer. 7 When you have a USB cable (not included). 1 Connect the cable to the...
...Your software works with Mac OS® X 10.3.9, 10.4.11, and 10.5.x. Use any open port on your on your Macintosh and your printer. 3 Insert your printer CD. 4 Double-click the 5 Click Easy Install. Make sure you 're done, remove the CD. installer icon. Note: If installation 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 printer. 7 When you have a USB cable (not included). 1 Connect the cable to the...
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...instructions on configuring the printer for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your software Select Help or ? Click Add. On-screen User's Guide Click the B-300/B-500DN User's Guide ...desktop icon for instructions. For Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.3.9, open the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. You see your printer in the Printer Browser: Select printer Select your printer...
...instructions on configuring the printer for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your software Select Help or ? Click Add. On-screen User's Guide Click the B-300/B-500DN User's Guide ...desktop icon for instructions. For Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.3.9, open the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. You see your printer in the Printer Browser: Select printer Select your printer...
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... in XXXXXX This information is a service mark of their respective owners. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). General Notice: All other trademarks are available for your printer: Item Product Code Extra High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Black) (B-500DN only) T6181 High Capacity... 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 logomark, and Supplies Central is subject to change without notice. © 2008...
... in XXXXXX This information is a service mark of their respective owners. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). General Notice: All other trademarks are available for your printer: Item Product Code Extra High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Black) (B-500DN only) T6181 High Capacity... 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 logomark, and Supplies Central is subject to change without notice. © 2008...
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...damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of this Epson printer. Apple and Macintosh are for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by Seiko Epson Corporation. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall not be trademarks of Apple Inc. ... and all rights in any damages or problems arising from the use with this information as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by any consumable products other printers. Copyright and Trademarks All rights reserved. No part of any options or any means, electronic, ...
...damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of this Epson printer. Apple and Macintosh are for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by Seiko Epson Corporation. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall not be trademarks of Apple Inc. ... and all rights in any damages or problems arising from the use with this information as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by any consumable products other printers. Copyright and Trademarks All rights reserved. No part of any options or any means, electronic, ...
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... for Mac OS X 15 Printing Web Pages to Fit to Your Paper Size 16 Accessing EPSON Web-To-Page 17 Uninstalling the Printer Software 17 Uninstalling the Printer Driver 17 Uninstalling the User's Guide 19 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Special Paper 21 Paper Loading Capacities 21 Loading Paper 22 Front Paper Cassette 23...
... for Mac OS X 15 Printing Web Pages to Fit to Your Paper Size 16 Accessing EPSON Web-To-Page 17 Uninstalling the Printer Software 17 Uninstalling the Printer Driver 17 Uninstalling the User's Guide 19 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Special Paper 21 Paper Loading Capacities 21 Loading Paper 22 Front Paper Cassette 23...
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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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... 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 the Print ... for Windows 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 Utility for...
... 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 the Print ... for Windows 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 Utility for...
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...Diagnosing the Problem 158 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...
...Diagnosing the Problem 158 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...
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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...
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...
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...Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in fire or electric shock. ❏ The printer's power cord is for use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not ...potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on the printer. Safety Instructions 9 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. ...
...Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in fire or electric shock. ❏ The printer's power cord is for use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not ...potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on the printer. Safety Instructions 9 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. ...
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...or consult a qualified electrician. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may leak from becoming detached. Safety Instructions 10 ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Otherwise, ink may damage both devices connected by the wall, leave at an...places subject to qualified service personnel under the following when choosing a place for the paper to be easily unplugged. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. ❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, or vibrations. ❏ Leave ...
...or consult a qualified electrician. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may leak from becoming detached. Safety Instructions 10 ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Otherwise, ink may damage both devices connected by the wall, leave at an...places subject to qualified service personnel under the following when choosing a place for the paper to be easily unplugged. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. ❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, or vibrations. ❏ Leave ...
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... not move the cartridge lever during printing. ❏ Do not use aerosol products that the print head is pressed, the P Power light flashes. 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... through the slots in your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. Doing so may damage the printer. ❏ Do not move the print head by hand; If it gets in the printer. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on your skin, wash it off the power to trap your...
... not move the cartridge lever during printing. ❏ Do not use aerosol products that the print head is pressed, the P Power light flashes. 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... through the slots in your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. Doing so may damage the printer. ❏ Do not move the print head by hand; If it gets in the printer. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on your skin, wash it off the power to trap your...
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... use , protect the ink supply area from a cold storage site, allow it to prevent the ink from staining items that there is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. This may be removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is a valve in the same...
... use , protect the ink supply area from a cold storage site, allow it to prevent the ink from staining items that there is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. This may be removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is a valve in the same...
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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. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of the printer. Safety Instructions 13
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. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of the printer. Safety Instructions 13
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... settings that apply only to get the best printing results. From Windows Applications 1. Chapter 1 Using Your Software Overview of Printer Driver and Status Monitor The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of these buttons.) From the Start Menu 1. To make settings that application.... In the window that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, Preferences, or Properties. (Depending on the File menu. 2. Status Monitor and the printer utilities help you may need to click one or a combination of settings to the application...
... settings that apply only to get the best printing results. From Windows Applications 1. Chapter 1 Using Your Software Overview of Printer Driver and Status Monitor The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of these buttons.) From the Start Menu 1. To make settings that application.... In the window that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, Preferences, or Properties. (Depending on the File menu. 2. Status Monitor and the printer utilities help you may need to click one or a combination of settings to the application...