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... resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab • Do more • Save paper - WorkForce™ 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Your personal business and photo center. OCR and creativity software to 33 ppm in , 30-page ADF...capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you need - Print, copy, scan, fax and photo; store up to 60 speed dials and receive up to 3x less power than a laser printer3 • Replace only the color that you can count on - 1-...
... resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab • Do more • Save paper - WorkForce™ 500 Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Photo Your personal business and photo center. OCR and creativity software to 33 ppm in , 30-page ADF...capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available • Get product protection you need - Print, copy, scan, fax and photo; store up to 60 speed dials and receive up to 3x less power than a laser printer3 • Replace only the color that you can count on - 1-...
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and Canada WorkForce 500 color all-in-one, instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, free sample paper pack with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used during an eight-hour day. 4 Ink fade resistance... Ink cartridges (one 69 standard-capacity Black ink cartridge and three 69 standard-capacity color ink cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) 1 PPM/CPM speeds measured after the "Replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of functioning black and color ink cartridges. For print quality, a small amount of Epson...
and Canada WorkForce 500 color all-in-one, instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, free sample paper pack with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used during an eight-hour day. 4 Ink fade resistance... Ink cartridges (one 69 standard-capacity Black ink cartridge and three 69 standard-capacity color ink cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) 1 PPM/CPM speeds measured after the "Replace cartridge" indicator comes on. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of functioning black and color ink cartridges. For print quality, a small amount of Epson...
Quick Guide
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Maintaining Your All-in-One 32 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 32 Cleaning the Print Head 33 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 34 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 35 Replacing Ink Cartridges 36 Solving Problems 38 Checking for Software Updates 38 Problems and Solutions 38 Where To Get Help 41 Notices 42 Contents 3
Maintaining Your All-in-One 32 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 32 Cleaning the Print Head 33 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 34 Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 35 Replacing Ink Cartridges 36 Solving Problems 38 Checking for Software Updates 38 Problems and Solutions 38 Where To Get Help 41 Notices 42 Contents 3
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10. Click d to expand 4. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac operating system. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. 26 Printing From Your Computer Click OK or Print to start printing. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 as the Printer setting. Mac OS® X 10.5 1.
10. Click d to expand 4. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. This window appears and shows the progress of your Mac operating system. Open a photo or document in an application. 2. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary. 26 Printing From Your Computer Click OK or Print to start printing. Check ink cartridge status Cancel printing Printing With a Macintosh See the section below for your print job. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 as the Printer setting. Mac OS® X 10.5 1.
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... steps to select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Select Nozzle Check and press OK. 5. If there are no gaps, press OK to see the on-screen Epson Information Center. See page 33 for details. 32 Maintaining Your All-in the sheet feeder. 2. Press r to check the print head nozzles: 1. Check the nozzle... to clean the print head. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x Start to check and clean the print head, and replace ink cartridges.
... steps to select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Select Nozzle Check and press OK. 5. If there are no gaps, press OK to see the on-screen Epson Information Center. See page 33 for details. 32 Maintaining Your All-in the sheet feeder. 2. Press r to check the print head nozzles: 1. Check the nozzle... to clean the print head. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x Start to check and clean the print head, and replace ink cartridges.
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...WorkForce 500 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least six hours to let any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to clean it . 6. Then try printing again. You must replace the cartridge.... 3. Select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may damage it when a cartridge is clean. Press x Start. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it 's finished, you can clean the print head. When it only if necessary....
...WorkForce 500 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least six hours to let any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to clean it . 6. Then try printing again. You must replace the cartridge.... 3. Select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may damage it when a cartridge is clean. Press x Start. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it 's finished, you can clean the print head. When it only if necessary....
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...Epson Information Center. 34 Maintaining Your All-in your on ink. On a Windows computer that it as 69. Press the Setup button. 2. Note: If you have installed a High Capacity (68) ink cartridge, the error message on its display screen or your computer. This is not a problem, however, because the WorkForce 500... Series recognizes that is connected to receive these steps: 1. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Your WorkForce 500 Series will let you know when an ink cartridge is low or expended by displaying a message on your...
...Epson Information Center. 34 Maintaining Your All-in your on ink. On a Windows computer that it as 69. Press the Setup button. 2. Note: If you have installed a High Capacity (68) ink cartridge, the error message on its display screen or your computer. This is not a problem, however, because the WorkForce 500... Series recognizes that is connected to receive these steps: 1. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Your WorkForce 500 Series will let you know when an ink cartridge is low or expended by displaying a message on your...
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... 69 68 69 68 69 68 69 68 Note: The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online. Use the following list when you use up a cartridge within six months of other products may affect your print quality and could result...out in printer damage. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 35 The printer ships with full cartridges and part of ink remains in a cool, dark place. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at least 3...
... 69 68 69 68 69 68 69 68 Note: The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online. Use the following list when you use up a cartridge within six months of other products may affect your print quality and could result...out in printer damage. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges 35 The printer ships with full cartridges and part of ink remains in a cool, dark place. Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies CentralSM at least 3...
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... obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in -One Caution: Do not open the cartridge cover. 3. Cartridges are ready to be replaced and press OK. (If you have installed a High Capacity ink cartridge-68-the message on the cartridge and lift it as 69.) If you're replacing a cartridge before you begin. Warning: If ink gets on the WorkForce 500 Series.
... obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in -One Caution: Do not open the cartridge cover. 3. Cartridges are ready to be replaced and press OK. (If you have installed a High Capacity ink cartridge-68-the message on the cartridge and lift it as 69.) If you're replacing a cartridge before you begin. Warning: If ink gets on the WorkForce 500 Series.
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... turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is finished. Replacing Ink Cartridges 37 Remove the yellow tape from the package. When you see a completion message on the side. 5. If you see an ink replacement message on the display screen, press OK and press down all the cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover and push it...
... turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is finished. Replacing Ink Cartridges 37 Remove the yellow tape from the package. When you see a completion message on the side. 5. If you see an ink replacement message on the display screen, press OK and press down all the cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge cover and push it...
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...9632; If the WorkForce 500 Series is turned on and working. ■ Make sure the LINE port on ink. port. Reload the paper. 2. Contact your printouts or they are disconnected when you notice light or dark bands across your DSL provider for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to the...glass. ■ Clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended), or use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you must have a DSL filter ...
...9632; If the WorkForce 500 Series is turned on and working. ■ Make sure the LINE port on ink. port. Reload the paper. 2. Contact your printouts or they are disconnected when you notice light or dark bands across your DSL provider for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may need to the...glass. ■ Clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended), or use Epson papers (see page 5) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you must have a DSL filter ...
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Use of another cord may leak from the cartridges. ■ Avoid placing the product in locations that are subject to rapid changes in all directions. Make sure the product is tilted or at least 4 ... using your all-in the product case or insert objects through the slots. 42 Notices Do not use an extension cord with the product. otherwise ink may cause fires or shock. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of power source indicated on its base in heat or humidity, shocks or...
Use of another cord may leak from the cartridges. ■ Avoid placing the product in locations that are subject to rapid changes in all directions. Make sure the product is tilted or at least 4 ... using your all-in the product case or insert objects through the slots. 42 Notices Do not use an extension cord with the product. otherwise ink may cause fires or shock. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of power source indicated on its base in heat or humidity, shocks or...
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...; if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged, contact Epson. If you handle used ink cartridges; Notices 43 Do not use , protect the ink supply area from staining items that are covered by the operating instructions. If discomfort...
...; if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is damaged, contact Epson. If you handle used ink cartridges; Notices 43 Do not use , protect the ink supply area from staining items that are covered by the operating instructions. If discomfort...
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... not considered normal use in the United States and Canada. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from jurisdiction to function properly as a result of materials or services required for... rights and you may not apply to you will not be properly maintained or fail to jurisdiction. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as ...
... not considered normal use in the United States and Canada. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from jurisdiction to function properly as a result of materials or services required for... rights and you may not apply to you will not be properly maintained or fail to jurisdiction. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as ...
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Remove the tape. 2 Turn on 1 Connect the power cable. Caution: Do not connect to install the ink. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Start Here 1 Unpack (Included for Canada only) Canada only: For French speakers, remove sticker(s) from the backing sheet and place over corresponding text on the back under "Any questions?". If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the control panel. Cartridges are ready to your computer yet. 2 Press the On button.
Remove the tape. 2 Turn on 1 Connect the power cable. Caution: Do not connect to install the ink. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Start Here 1 Unpack (Included for Canada only) Canada only: For French speakers, remove sticker(s) from the backing sheet and place over corresponding text on the back under "Any questions?". If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the control panel. Cartridges are ready to your computer yet. 2 Press the On button.
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... 2 minutes. Caution: Don't turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while the ink system is initializing or you'll waste ink. 4 Install ink cartridges Note: Don't load paper before installing the ink cartridges. 1 Lift up the scanner. 2 Open the cartridge cover. 3 Shake the ink cartridges, then unpack them. 4 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge. Caution: Don't remove any other seals from...
... 2 minutes. Caution: Don't turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while the ink system is initializing or you'll waste ink. 4 Install ink cartridges Note: Don't load paper before installing the ink cartridges. 1 Lift up the scanner. 2 Open the cartridge cover. 3 Shake the ink cartridges, then unpack them. 4 Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge. Caution: Don't remove any other seals from...
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To find your number! sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Epson disclaims any and all rights in XXXXXX Epson WORKFORCETM 500 Series Ink Cartridges Color Standard Capacity High Capacity Black 69 68 Cyan 69 68 Magenta 69 68 Yellow 69 68 The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online; Printed in XXXXXX Printed in those marks. sales...
To find your number! sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Epson disclaims any and all rights in XXXXXX Epson WORKFORCETM 500 Series Ink Cartridges Color Standard Capacity High Capacity Black 69 68 Cyan 69 68 Magenta 69 68 Yellow 69 68 The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online; Printed in XXXXXX Printed in those marks. sales...