Product Brochure
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... - Copy, scan or fax stacks of documents with useful software included - OCR and creativity software to 3x less power than a laser printer3 • Replace only the color that you can count on - 1-year limited warranty and quick product exchange High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you need - Fax in double-sided printing2 • Save energy - WorkForce™ 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Your personal business and photo center. Easy-to 180 pages...
... - Copy, scan or fax stacks of documents with useful software included - OCR and creativity software to 3x less power than a laser printer3 • Replace only the color that you can count on - 1-year limited warranty and quick product exchange High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you need - Fax in double-sided printing2 • Save energy - WorkForce™ 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Your personal business and photo center. Easy-to 180 pages...
Product Brochure
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WorkForce 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink Type Fade Resistance / Print Longevity4 Minimum Ink Droplet Size Maximum Print Resolution Print Speed1 Copy Speed1 Fax Specifications Scanner Type Photoelectric Device Optical Resolution Hardware Resolution Maximum Resolution Scanner Bit Depth Copy Quality Copy Quantity Maximum Copy Size Copy Features PC-free Printing Automatic Document Feeder Color Display Built-in Memory Card Slots Compatibility Direct Camera Connection Supported Digital Camera Technologies PC-free Filters and ...
WorkForce 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Printing Technology Ink Palette Ink Cartridge Configuration Ink Type Fade Resistance / Print Longevity4 Minimum Ink Droplet Size Maximum Print Resolution Print Speed1 Copy Speed1 Fax Specifications Scanner Type Photoelectric Device Optical Resolution Hardware Resolution Maximum Resolution Scanner Bit Depth Copy Quality Copy Quantity Maximum Copy Size Copy Features PC-free Printing Automatic Document Feeder Color Display Built-in Memory Card Slots Compatibility Direct Camera Connection Supported Digital Camera Technologies PC-free Filters and ...
Quick Guide
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Epson WorkForce™ 500 Series Quick Guide Basic Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Maintaining Your All-in-One Solving Problems
Epson WorkForce™ 500 Series Quick Guide Basic Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Maintaining Your All-in-One Solving Problems
Quick Guide
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...Loading Paper 4 Using Special Papers 5 Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing 7 Using the Scanner Glass 7 Using the Automatic Document Feeder 8 Copying a Document or Photo 9 Copying a Document 9 Restoring, Cropping, or Copying Photos 10 Faxing a Document or Photo 13 Connecting a Phone or Answering Machine 13 Setting Up Fax Features 14 Sending a Fax 19 Receiving Faxes 21 Printing From Your Camera's Memory Card 22 Inserting Your Camera's Memory Card 22 Printing From Your Computer 24 Printing in Windows 24 Printing With a Macintosh 26 Selecting the Correct Paper Type...
...Loading Paper 4 Using Special Papers 5 Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing 7 Using the Scanner Glass 7 Using the Automatic Document Feeder 8 Copying a Document or Photo 9 Copying a Document 9 Restoring, Cropping, or Copying Photos 10 Faxing a Document or Photo 13 Connecting a Phone or Answering Machine 13 Setting Up Fax Features 14 Sending a Fax 19 Receiving Faxes 21 Printing From Your Camera's Memory Card 22 Inserting Your Camera's Memory Card 22 Printing From Your Computer 24 Printing in Windows 24 Printing With a Macintosh 26 Selecting the Correct Paper Type...
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... number of the print settings displayed on the screen, press Menu and select your settings. ■ To adjust the copy size, select Zoom and choose either Actual (to select a percentage using + or -) or Auto Fit Page (to automatically size the image to Letter. Press the Copy button. 4. Note: Layout is automatically set to select Color or B&W (black and white) copies. Copying a Document or Photo 9 Copying a Document or Photo Once you've placed your originals on page 10 Note: To turn...
... number of the print settings displayed on the screen, press Menu and select your settings. ■ To adjust the copy size, select Zoom and choose either Actual (to select a percentage using + or -) or Auto Fit Page (to automatically size the image to Letter. Press the Copy button. 4. Note: Layout is automatically set to select Color or B&W (black and white) copies. Copying a Document or Photo 9 Copying a Document or Photo Once you've placed your originals on page 10 Note: To turn...
Quick Guide
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... white margins at the edges of options depends on -screen User's Guide for details. 12 Copying a Document or Photo When you 're done changing the menu settings, press OK. 11. See the on the Paper Type setting you choose. ■ To print without borders, select Layout and then select Borderless. ■ Select Paper Type and choose the type of paper you loaded. To cancel copying, press y Stop/ Clear Settings. Glossy Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Matte ■ Select Paper Size...
... white margins at the edges of options depends on -screen User's Guide for details. 12 Copying a Document or Photo When you 're done changing the menu settings, press OK. 11. See the on the Paper Type setting you choose. ■ To print without borders, select Layout and then select Borderless. ■ Select Paper Type and choose the type of paper you loaded. To cancel copying, press y Stop/ Clear Settings. Glossy Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Matte ■ Select Paper Size...
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... answering machine must be used fax numbers. ■ "Entering Fax Header Information" on page 15 ■ "Select Scan and Print Settings" on page 16 ■ "Setting Up a Speed Dial List" on the fourth ring, you need a second phone cable. Press l to Answer, then press r. 5. Setting Up Fax Features Before sending or receiving faxes, you receive a call when a phone is set up . Select Communication, then press OK. 4. When you may want to pick up and the WorkForce 500 Series...
... answering machine must be used fax numbers. ■ "Entering Fax Header Information" on page 15 ■ "Select Scan and Print Settings" on page 16 ■ "Setting Up a Speed Dial List" on the fourth ring, you need a second phone cable. Press l to Answer, then press r. 5. Setting Up Fax Features Before sending or receiving faxes, you receive a call when a phone is set up . Select Communication, then press OK. 4. When you may want to pick up and the WorkForce 500 Series...
Quick Guide
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... print fax reports, see the on setting the date and time. Select Fax Header, then press OK. 5. Select Your Phone Number from the Header & Time menu, then press OK. Press OK. Select Fax Settings, then press OK. Entering Your Sender Name 1. Use the numeric keypad to enter the header information (see this screen: 3. Press Setup. 2. To turn off the "beep" heard when you leave the WorkForce 500 Series unplugged for instructions on -screen Epson Information Center. Entering...
... print fax reports, see the on setting the date and time. Select Fax Header, then press OK. 5. Select Your Phone Number from the Header & Time menu, then press OK. Press OK. Select Fax Settings, then press OK. Entering Your Sender Name 1. Use the numeric keypad to enter the header information (see this screen: 3. Press Setup. 2. To turn off the "beep" heard when you leave the WorkForce 500 Series unplugged for instructions on -screen Epson Information Center. Entering...
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... Fine Photo Contrast -4 to 60 fax numbers so you send. Indicates when the WorkForce 500 Series prints a report on multiple sheets (Off). You can create a speed dial list of received faxes. Press Setup. 2. Adjust any of paper loaded in the WorkForce 500 Series. Off On Error (default) On Send Description Sets the scan resolution of outgoing faxes and the print quality of up to +4 Paper Size Letter (default) Legal A4 Auto Reduction Off On Last Trans. Creating a Speed Dial List 1. Select Fax Settings, then press OK. You see page 18). Sets the...
... Fine Photo Contrast -4 to 60 fax numbers so you send. Indicates when the WorkForce 500 Series prints a report on multiple sheets (Off). You can create a speed dial list of received faxes. Press Setup. 2. Adjust any of paper loaded in the WorkForce 500 Series. Off On Error (default) On Send Description Sets the scan resolution of outgoing faxes and the print quality of up to +4 Paper Size Letter (default) Legal A4 Auto Reduction Off On Last Trans. Creating a Speed Dial List 1. Select Fax Settings, then press OK. You see page 18). Sets the...
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3. Select Speed Dial Setup, then press OK. 4. Use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number (see page 16), then press OK. Printing Your Speed Dial List To print your list. 18 Faxing a Document or Photo Select Speed Dial and press OK. 4. Select or type the number of available entries. If you want to print your speed dial list, follow these steps: 1. Make sure letter-size paper is loaded in the WorkForce 500 Series, then press x Start to add another speed dial entry, select Add Entry and repeat...
3. Select Speed Dial Setup, then press OK. 4. Use the numeric keypad to enter the fax number (see page 16), then press OK. Printing Your Speed Dial List To print your list. 18 Faxing a Document or Photo Select Speed Dial and press OK. 4. Select or type the number of available entries. If you want to print your speed dial list, follow these steps: 1. Make sure letter-size paper is loaded in the WorkForce 500 Series, then press x Start to add another speed dial entry, select Add Entry and repeat...
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... you are scanning with the Automatic Document Feeder, your fax is automatically sent in black and white, your document is scanned: Sending a Fax 19 If you placed your document on the scanner glass, you select Color. 6. Sending a Fax You can enter up to see a summary of your fax transmission settings. 7. Note: If the recipient's fax machine prints only in black and white even if you see page 7). 2. Place your speed dial list. 1. You can send a fax by manually entering a fax number (as described...
... you are scanning with the Automatic Document Feeder, your fax is automatically sent in black and white, your document is scanned: Sending a Fax 19 If you placed your document on the scanner glass, you select Color. 6. Sending a Fax You can enter up to see a summary of your fax transmission settings. 7. Note: If the recipient's fax machine prints only in black and white even if you see page 7). 2. Place your speed dial list. 1. You can send a fax by manually entering a fax number (as described...
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.../Pause. Select or type the number of the speed dial entry you want to fax another fax machine to which you have dialed (such as a fax information service). Change the setting back to fax additional pages, place your original on the screen. ■ Press Menu and select Fax Delay to specify a different time to send your fax. (You cannot send or receive any faxes until you see a redialing message and the WorkForce 500 Series redials after one...
.../Pause. Select or type the number of the speed dial entry you want to fax another fax machine to which you have dialed (such as a fax information service). Change the setting back to fax additional pages, place your original on the screen. ■ Press Menu and select Fax Delay to specify a different time to send your fax. (You cannot send or receive any faxes until you see a redialing message and the WorkForce 500 Series redials after one...
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... photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, then select the following print settings: Pop-up menu Select your application at the bottom of this window. (If you're printing from Preview, you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for your Media Type (see the settings shown below.) Copy and page settings Application settings 6. Note: If the setting you see page 30) Select Color or Black Ink...
... photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Sheet Feeder - Choose Print Settings from the pop-up menu, then select the following print settings: Pop-up menu Select your application at the bottom of this window. (If you're printing from Preview, you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for your Media Type (see the settings shown below.) Copy and page settings Application settings 6. Note: If the setting you see page 30) Select Color or Black Ink...
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... printer settings window. Don't load paper above the arrow mark inside the guide. 38 Solving Problems Also select EPSON Scan and click EPSON WorkForce 500 Series Scanner Driver Update. Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below ) or see the on-screen Epson Information Center for free updates to your WorkForce 500 Series software. Printing and Copying Problems ■ Make sure your paper is in sleep mode to save power. With Windows, you 're having trouble using your all-in-one. Note: If the screen is dark, the WorkForce 500 Series is loaded printable side...
... printer settings window. Don't load paper above the arrow mark inside the guide. 38 Solving Problems Also select EPSON Scan and click EPSON WorkForce 500 Series Scanner Driver Update. Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below ) or see the on-screen Epson Information Center for free updates to your WorkForce 500 Series software. Printing and Copying Problems ■ Make sure your paper is in sleep mode to save power. With Windows, you 're having trouble using your all-in-one. Note: If the screen is dark, the WorkForce 500 Series is loaded printable side...
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... documents have jammed: 1. Open the ADF cover and pull any paper out to remove the paper without opening the ADF cover first, or you could damage the mechanism. If you copy a legal-size document, your image will be cropped. ■ Make sure your original away from the output tray or sheet feeder. 3. Do not load more than 10 sheets of the scanner glass. ■ Make sure the type of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings on . Paper Feeding Problems If paper doesn't feed...
... documents have jammed: 1. Open the ADF cover and pull any paper out to remove the paper without opening the ADF cover first, or you could damage the mechanism. If you copy a legal-size document, your image will be cropped. ■ Make sure your original away from the output tray or sheet feeder. 3. Do not load more than 10 sheets of the scanner glass. ■ Make sure the type of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings on . Paper Feeding Problems If paper doesn't feed...
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... phone jack. Faxing Problems ■ Make sure the recipient's fax machine is turned on and working. ■ Make sure the LINE port on the WorkForce 500 Series is connected to clear any messages on a soft cloth, if necessary. Reload the paper. Print Quality Problems ■ For the best print quality, use a small amount of glass cleaner on the display screen. 3. Check your cartridge status (see page 34) and replace cartridges, if necessary (see page 36). ■ If you're copying, place the document...
... phone jack. Faxing Problems ■ Make sure the recipient's fax machine is turned on and working. ■ Make sure the LINE port on the WorkForce 500 Series is connected to clear any messages on a soft cloth, if necessary. Reload the paper. Print Quality Problems ■ For the best print quality, use a small amount of glass cleaner on the display screen. 3. Check your cartridge status (see page 34) and replace cartridges, if necessary (see page 36). ■ If you're copying, place the document...
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... the operating instructions. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. ■ If the LCD screen is in use. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the product. ■ Do not spill liquid on your skin, wash it gets in the same environment as specifically explained in your hand inside or around the ink supply port. If you remove an ink cartridge...
... the operating instructions. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. ■ If the LCD screen is in use. ■ Do not touch the flat white cable inside the product. ■ Do not spill liquid on your skin, wash it gets in the same environment as specifically explained in your hand inside or around the ink supply port. If you remove an ink cartridge...
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... you use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. There may be another model of original purchase. The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality, and, at Epson's option, may be free from the Epson authorized service center. Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc., ("Epson") warrants to secure the cost of the replacement. An Epson service...
... you use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. There may be another model of original purchase. The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality, and, at Epson's option, may be free from the Epson authorized service center. Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc., ("Epson") warrants to secure the cost of the replacement. An Epson service...
Start Here
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...1 Make sure the WorkForce 500 Series is NOT CONNECTED to print, copy, scan, and fax! Note: If installation doesn't continue after a moment, make sure you securely connected and turned on . Use any open USB port on -screen Epson Information Center. You're ready to your computer. 2 Insert the WorkForce 500 Series software CD. 3 Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Click Install and follow the on your computer. Use any open USB port on -screen instructions. 5 When prompted, connect a USB cable. Make sure the WorkForce 500 Series is securely connected and turned on the WorkForce 500...
...1 Make sure the WorkForce 500 Series is NOT CONNECTED to print, copy, scan, and fax! Note: If installation doesn't continue after a moment, make sure you securely connected and turned on . Use any open USB port on -screen Epson Information Center. You're ready to your computer. 2 Insert the WorkForce 500 Series software CD. 3 Double-click the Epson icon. 4 Click Install and follow the on your computer. Use any open USB port on -screen instructions. 5 When prompted, connect a USB cable. Make sure the WorkForce 500 Series is securely connected and turned on the WorkForce 500...
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Any questions? Quick Guide Basic instructions for solutions to print, copy, scan, and fax! You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your software Select Help or ? when you're using your Quick Guide or on the right side of support are subject to change without notice. Speak to a Support Representative Call (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to add the WorkForce 500 Series. 9 Click Next...
Any questions? Quick Guide Basic instructions for solutions to print, copy, scan, and fax! You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your software Select Help or ? when you're using your Quick Guide or on the right side of support are subject to change without notice. Speak to a Support Representative Call (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to add the WorkForce 500 Series. 9 Click Next...