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... the correct slot for its color. Cartridge lever 5 After you 'll waste ink. 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. Caution: Don't turn off the printer or open any covers while it clicks. The arrow mark should be on top and...
... the correct slot for its color. Cartridge lever 5 After you 'll waste ink. 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. Caution: Don't turn off the printer or open any covers while it clicks. The arrow mark should be on top and...
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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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... power to the outlet until the P Power light stops flashing. ❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure 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 button is in the...
... power to the outlet until the P Power light stops flashing. ❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure 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 button is in the...
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... before installing it . ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge related-information, such as this product. Note that there is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. c Caution: Do not shake cartridges (that have been installed previously) with too much force. ❏ Do not use...
... before installing it . ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge related-information, such as this product. Note that there is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. c Caution: Do not shake cartridges (that have been installed previously) with too much force. ❏ Do not use...
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... Control Panel 105 The maintenance box cover is for execution only. The ink cartridge is not installed. The installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the printer. The printer loads more than one sheet of paper at the end of its service life. The cartridge lock lever is loaded in Menu mode. The maintenance box is not...
... Control Panel 105 The maintenance box cover is for execution only. The ink cartridge is not installed. The installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the printer. The printer loads more than one sheet of paper at the end of its service life. The cartridge lock lever is loaded in Menu mode. The maintenance box is not...
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... the maintenance box. Using the Control Panel 106 Icon Description The icon gives a rough estimate of ink cartridge status icon. Power light (green) On: The printer is in the ink cartridge. Flashing: The printer is printing. The printer is starting. The printer is off. Off: The printer is canceling printing. The table below describes the meaning of the useable...
... the maintenance box. Using the Control Panel 106 Icon Description The icon gives a rough estimate of ink cartridge status icon. Power light (green) On: The printer is in the ink cartridge. Flashing: The printer is printing. The printer is starting. The printer is off. Off: The printer is canceling printing. The table below describes the meaning of the useable...
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... can get a rough estimate of the remaining capacity of the network interface. Printer Setting Menu This menu allows you to make settings related to test print. Network sheet You can print a print head nozzle check pattern for each ink cartridge. Language You can check the firmware version. Version You can select the language...
... can get a rough estimate of the remaining capacity of the network interface. Printer Setting Menu This menu allows you to make settings related to test print. Network sheet You can print a print head nozzle check pattern for each ink cartridge. Language You can check the firmware version. Version You can select the language...
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..., contact Epson. & See "Where To Get Help" on page 135. Double feed jam remove paper Close printer cover Set duplex unit Duplex unit jam remove paper The printer feeds more than one sheet of paper at a time. The printer cover is open during printing. Install the maintenance box. Replace the ink cartridge. & See "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on...
..., contact Epson. & See "Where To Get Help" on page 135. Double feed jam remove paper Close printer cover Set duplex unit Duplex unit jam remove paper The printer feeds more than one sheet of paper at a time. The printer cover is open during printing. Install the maintenance box. Replace the ink cartridge. & See "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on...
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...seconds. Cancels the print job if pressed during printing. Power button Ink button Paper/Cancel button Cleans the print head if pressed and held for each ink cartridge if the P Power button is pressed while holding down the H Ink button. Prints a status sheet if the P Power button is ...pressed while holding down the ) Paper/Cancel button. Ejects the paper when the paper is detected. Button Description Turns the printer on or off...
...seconds. Cancels the print job if pressed during printing. Power button Ink button Paper/Cancel button Cleans the print head if pressed and held for each ink cartridge if the P Power button is pressed while holding down the H Ink button. Prints a status sheet if the P Power button is ...pressed while holding down the ) Paper/Cancel button. Ejects the paper when the paper is detected. Button Description Turns the printer on or off...
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... 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. The maintenance box is at a time. The installed maintenance box cannot be used with the printer.* Flashing: The installed ink cartridge is nearly expended.** On: The installed maintenance box is not...
... 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. The maintenance box is at a time. The installed maintenance box cannot be used with the printer.* Flashing: The installed ink cartridge is nearly expended.** On: The installed maintenance box is not...
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Using the Control Panel 115 The printer is charging the ink. The printer is cleaning the print head. The ink cartridge is not installed. Install an ink cartridge. Obtain a new ink cartridge. Ink cartridge error The ink cartridge is not detected. The installed ink cartridge cannot be used with the printer. Install a genuine ink cartridge. The printer is expended. The table below contains the lights showing the errors, a brief description...
Using the Control Panel 115 The printer is charging the ink. The printer is cleaning the print head. The ink cartridge is not installed. Install an ink cartridge. Obtain a new ink cartridge. Ink cartridge error The ink cartridge is not detected. The installed ink cartridge cannot be used with the printer. Install a genuine ink cartridge. The printer is expended. The table below contains the lights showing the errors, a brief description...
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..., refer to the following : ❏ Double-click the printer shortcut icon on page 15. Replacing Consumables 122 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. The ink cartridge is nearly expended. The B Ink status lights let you know the status of...
..., refer to the following : ❏ Double-click the printer shortcut icon on page 15. Replacing Consumables 122 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. The ink cartridge is nearly expended. The B Ink status lights let you know the status of...
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... Monitor 3 button. Note: If any ink cartridges indicated by EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ The progress meter appears automatically when you can check the ink cartridge status from this window. 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...
... Monitor 3 button. Note: If any ink cartridges indicated by EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ The progress meter appears automatically when you can check the ink cartridge status from this window. 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...
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... of non-genuine ink. You can check the ink cartridge status using EPSON StatusMonitor. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the ink cartridge status may not be displayed. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button. Note: ❏ The graphic displays the ink cartridge status when EPSON StatusMonitor was first opened. If you do not want to display this window. Using the Printer Utility for...
... of non-genuine ink. You can check the ink cartridge status using EPSON StatusMonitor. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the ink cartridge status may not be displayed. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button. Note: ❏ The graphic displays the ink cartridge status when EPSON StatusMonitor was first opened. If you do not want to display this window. Using the Printer Utility for...
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... new ink, 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 T6173 T6174 Extra High Capacity (B-500DN only) T6181 - - - The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. ❏ The printer ships with the printer model...
... new ink, 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 T6173 T6174 Extra High Capacity (B-500DN only) T6181 - - - The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. ❏ The printer ships with the printer model...
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...; If you have obtained a replacement; However, careful handling is used by Epson's warranties. ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink cartridge or its label identifying the color of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. ❏ You...
...; If you have obtained a replacement; However, careful handling is used by Epson's warranties. ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of the ink cartridge or its label identifying the color of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage. otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. ❏ You...
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Remove the expended ink cartridge. Replacing an Ink Cartridge To replace the ink cartridge, follow the steps below. 1. Note: Hold the printer with your hand when you remove the ink cartridge. Move the cartridge lever to the unlocked position. 3. Replacing Consumables 128 Open the cartridge cover. 2.
Remove the expended ink cartridge. Replacing an Ink Cartridge To replace the ink cartridge, follow the steps below. 1. Note: Hold the printer with your hand when you remove the ink cartridge. Move the cartridge lever to the unlocked position. 3. Replacing Consumables 128 Open the cartridge cover. 2.