Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss...
... Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on breathtaking large format prints, Epson has the right ink for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss...
Product Brochure
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... under 39 seconds Cost-saving individual ink cartridges Scan slides and negatives Epson Prints. Quickly restores faded color photos to their original brilliance True BorderFree™ printing (4" x 6," 5" x 7," 8" x 10," 8.5" x 11" and panoramic sizes) Fast print speeds* - Brilliance that lasts. PRINTER, COPIER, SCANNER, CARD READER STYLUS® PHOTO RX500 Your home photo center. The feature-rich Epson Stylus Photo RX500 all-in transparency adapter -
... under 39 seconds Cost-saving individual ink cartridges Scan slides and negatives Epson Prints. Quickly restores faded color photos to their original brilliance True BorderFree™ printing (4" x 6," 5" x 7," 8" x 10," 8.5" x 11" and panoramic sizes) Fast print speeds* - Brilliance that lasts. PRINTER, COPIER, SCANNER, CARD READER STYLUS® PHOTO RX500 Your home photo center. The feature-rich Epson Stylus Photo RX500 all-in transparency adapter -
Product Brochure
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...trays extended), 19.21 lb Warranty One year limited in U.S. Additional processing time will vary with full cartridges. PRINTER, COPIER, SCANNER, CARD READER STYLUS® PHOTO RX500 SPECIFICATIONS Printer Printing Technology 6-color (CcMmYK) drop-on-demand Micro Piezo® ink jet technology Maximum Resolution (dots per inch) 5760...mirror copy, repeat copy, 2-up and 4-up to www.epson.com. Color photo is used for this printer and cartridge yields, go to 16 ppm 4" x 6" photo 39 sec. BorderFree and Epson Easy Photo Fix are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of use. The ...
...trays extended), 19.21 lb Warranty One year limited in U.S. Additional processing time will vary with full cartridges. PRINTER, COPIER, SCANNER, CARD READER STYLUS® PHOTO RX500 SPECIFICATIONS Printer Printing Technology 6-color (CcMmYK) drop-on-demand Micro Piezo® ink jet technology Maximum Resolution (dots per inch) 5760...mirror copy, repeat copy, 2-up and 4-up to www.epson.com. Color photo is used for this printer and cartridge yields, go to 16 ppm 4" x 6" photo 39 sec. BorderFree and Epson Easy Photo Fix are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of use. The ...
Product Information Guide
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...details. Caution: To ensure good results, use . EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 10/03 The ink charging process reduces the print capacity of the initial cartridge, even though it contains the standard amount of ink...cartridge. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Paper name EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Card Kit EPSON Iron On Transfer Paper EPSON Photo Stickers Kit (CDROM/Stickers Size Letter Letter A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches) Part number S041606 S041153 S041144KIT Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black 90 nozzles Color 450 nozzles (90 nozzles per color...
...details. Caution: To ensure good results, use . EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 10/03 The ink charging process reduces the print capacity of the initial cartridge, even though it contains the standard amount of ink...cartridge. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Paper name EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Card Kit EPSON Iron On Transfer Paper EPSON Photo Stickers Kit (CDROM/Stickers Size Letter Letter A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches) Part number S041606 S041153 S041144KIT Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black 90 nozzles Color 450 nozzles (90 nozzles per color...
Product Information Guide
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...see the online Smart Panel User Guide. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 10/03 Scan to E-mail Scans an image and uploads it does, then format the card or insert a new memory card. button in copy mode. as cartridge. Paper jam - - - > Press the Color button. If it back on. Printer error...down on page 11. Scanner error - - - > See your dealer or EPSON, as cartridge. Unlock the transportation lock, if necessary. Check to turn off the Stylus Photo RX500, then turn off the Stylus Photo RX500. Press the P On button to make sure the transportation lock is inserted in ...
...see the online Smart Panel User Guide. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 10/03 Scan to E-mail Scans an image and uploads it does, then format the card or insert a new memory card. button in copy mode. as cartridge. Paper jam - - - > Press the Color button. If it back on. Printer error...down on page 11. Scanner error - - - > See your dealer or EPSON, as cartridge. Unlock the transportation lock, if necessary. Check to turn off the Stylus Photo RX500, then turn off the Stylus Photo RX500. Press the P On button to make sure the transportation lock is inserted in ...
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... quality declines. error light on the EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 is more than six months old, you may need to replace one of installing them thoroughly with soap and water. When a cartridge is flashing, or you see the ...cartridge. You can also use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them thoroughly with water. 10/03 EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 - 11 EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, colors are not correct, or dots or lines are missing, you may cause damage to your EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 not covered by EPSON...
... quality declines. error light on the EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 is more than six months old, you may need to replace one of installing them thoroughly with soap and water. When a cartridge is flashing, or you see the ...cartridge. You can also use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them thoroughly with water. 10/03 EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 - 11 EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, colors are not correct, or dots or lines are missing, you may cause damage to your EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 not covered by EPSON...
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... out. Unwrap the new cartridge. Checking Ink Cartridge Levels To check ink levels, follow these steps: 1. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Caution: To avoid damaging the EPSON Stylus Photo RX500, never move to the replacement position, then open its cover by hand. You cannot print if any ink cartridge is empty, then press the x Color button. Finally, press the x Color button. 3. When you begin...
... out. Unwrap the new cartridge. Checking Ink Cartridge Levels To check ink levels, follow these steps: 1. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Caution: To avoid damaging the EPSON Stylus Photo RX500, never move to the replacement position, then open its cover by hand. You cannot print if any ink cartridge is empty, then press the x Color button. Finally, press the x Color button. 3. When you begin...
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... charging the ink delivery system, and Charging appears on the Stylus Photo RX500 to close the cover, make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated. Mac OS X: Double-click EPSON Printer Utility in the printer settings or page setup dialog box. Click the button in your Applications folder. ... error light is turned on the LCD screen, unless it click into place. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 7. Mac OS 8.6 to force the cover closed. 9. Follow the on the Utility screen. 4. Load a stack of the cartridge until you may cause incomplete charging of the four sets. (The best square ...
... charging the ink delivery system, and Charging appears on the Stylus Photo RX500 to close the cover, make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated. Mac OS X: Double-click EPSON Printer Utility in the printer settings or page setup dialog box. Click the button in your Applications folder. ... error light is turned on the LCD screen, unless it click into place. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 7. Mac OS 8.6 to force the cover closed. 9. Follow the on the Utility screen. 4. Load a stack of the cartridge until you may cause incomplete charging of the four sets. (The best square ...
Start Here Card
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Software CD-ROM Ink cartridges (6 total) Document mat continue EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 EPSON Stylus® Photo RX500 Start Here 4043426-00 Printed in XXX CPD-16980R2 4051205-00 XXX 1 Unpack 1 Make sure you have all the tape. If any parts are missing, contact Epson® as described on the back of this sheet. Stylus Photo RX500 User's Guide How To Copy and Print Film holder Paper support 2 Remove all the parts shown here.
Software CD-ROM Ink cartridges (6 total) Document mat continue EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 EPSON Stylus® Photo RX500 Start Here 4043426-00 Printed in XXX CPD-16980R2 4051205-00 XXX 1 Unpack 1 Make sure you have all the tape. If any parts are missing, contact Epson® as described on the back of this sheet. Stylus Photo RX500 User's Guide How To Copy and Print Film holder Paper support 2 Remove all the parts shown here.
Start Here Card
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... 6 Install Ink Cartridges 1 Press the Color button on the side. 2 Remove the orange plastic print head holder. To avoid damaging the RX500, never move the print head by pulling it toward you. 4 Remove the ink cartridges from their packages. continue 4 Unlock the Printer 1 Lift up the entire scanner unit. 3 Open the cartridge cover by hand...
... 6 Install Ink Cartridges 1 Press the Color button on the side. 2 Remove the orange plastic print head holder. To avoid damaging the RX500, never move the print head by pulling it toward you. 4 Remove the ink cartridges from their packages. continue 4 Unlock the Printer 1 Lift up the entire scanner unit. 3 Open the cartridge cover by hand...
Start Here Card
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...but not too tightly. 6 Flip the feeder guard back over the stack of the RX500. If it and make sure all the ink cartridges are firmly seated. 7 Lower the scanner unit. Note: Don't turn the RX500 off while you see the Initial Charge message or you forget to the round connector... ink. 7 Load Paper 1 Insert the paper support into place. The RX500 begins charging the ink delivery system. Don't force it in the top of the RX500, between the edge guides and beneath their tabs. Caution: Don't force the cartridge cover closed. Position the connector as shown here before pushing it . 3...
...but not too tightly. 6 Flip the feeder guard back over the stack of the RX500. If it and make sure all the ink cartridges are firmly seated. 7 Lower the scanner unit. Note: Don't turn the RX500 off while you see the Initial Charge message or you forget to the round connector... ink. 7 Load Paper 1 Insert the paper support into place. The RX500 begins charging the ink delivery system. Don't force it in the top of the RX500, between the edge guides and beneath their tabs. Caution: Don't force the cartridge cover closed. Position the connector as shown here before pushing it . 3...
Start Here Card
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... to add a printer, click Add. 2 On the next screen, select EPSON USB from the Apple menu. 2 Select the SP RX500 Series icon, then select your computer, plugged into a power source, and turned on the RX500 LCD screen. See section 8. The Printer List includes two entries for solving problems... on your Macintosh in OS 9.x. You see a screen asking if you print or scan. Make sure the ink cartridges are pushed all the way down menu. 3 Click Stylus Photo RX500. Now you guidance for your printer. 6 Close Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility. 7 Now start Print ...
... to add a printer, click Add. 2 On the next screen, select EPSON USB from the Apple menu. 2 Select the SP RX500 Series icon, then select your computer, plugged into a power source, and turned on the RX500 LCD screen. See section 8. The Printer List includes two entries for solving problems... on your Macintosh in OS 9.x. You see a screen asking if you print or scan. Make sure the ink cartridges are pushed all the way down menu. 3 Click Stylus Photo RX500. Now you guidance for your printer. 6 Close Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility. 7 Now start Print ...
Start Here Card
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...LCD screen, or Premium Glossy as the Type or Media Type setting in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX Glossy on your software. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 User's Guide Comprehensive instructions for dealer referral. when it appears on the LCD screen, or Matte Paper-Heavyweight as the...and copies, use these cartridges and paper: T048120 T048220 T048320 T048420 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow T048520 T048620 Light Cyan Light Magenta Glossy Photo Paper A smooth, glossy finish for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson and Epson Stylus are service marks of ...
...LCD screen, or Premium Glossy as the Type or Media Type setting in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX Glossy on your software. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 User's Guide Comprehensive instructions for dealer referral. when it appears on the LCD screen, or Matte Paper-Heavyweight as the...and copies, use these cartridges and paper: T048120 T048220 T048320 T048420 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow T048520 T048620 Light Cyan Light Magenta Glossy Photo Paper A smooth, glossy finish for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson and Epson Stylus are service marks of ...
User's Guide
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Printing From a Memory Card 89 Printing an Index Form 89 Selecting Photos To Print 92 Printing With DPOF 94 Choosing Print Settings 96 Scanning a Photo to a Memory Card 105 Maintaining the RX500 109 Cleaning the Print Head 109 Replacing Ink Cartridges 111 Installing New Cartridges 111 Aligning the Print Head 115 Transporting the RX500 118 Solving Problems 121 Problems and Solutions 121 Copying Problems 121 Paper Feeding Problems 122 Copy Quality Problems 122 Where To Get Help 123 Epson Support 123 Other Software Technical Support 124 Contents 5
Printing From a Memory Card 89 Printing an Index Form 89 Selecting Photos To Print 92 Printing With DPOF 94 Choosing Print Settings 96 Scanning a Photo to a Memory Card 105 Maintaining the RX500 109 Cleaning the Print Head 109 Replacing Ink Cartridges 111 Installing New Cartridges 111 Aligning the Print Head 115 Transporting the RX500 118 Solving Problems 121 Problems and Solutions 121 Copying Problems 121 Paper Feeding Problems 122 Copy Quality Problems 122 Where To Get Help 123 Epson Support 123 Other Software Technical Support 124 Contents 5
User's Guide
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Limited Warranty 131 Index 133 6 Contents Requirements and Notices 125 Windows System Requirements 125 Macintosh System Requirements 125 Important Safety Instructions 126 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 127 LCD Panel Safety Instructions 128 Legal Notices 129 FCC Compliance Statement 129 Declaration of Conformity 130 ENERGY STAR Compliance 130 Epson America, Inc.
Limited Warranty 131 Index 133 6 Contents Requirements and Notices 125 Windows System Requirements 125 Macintosh System Requirements 125 Important Safety Instructions 126 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions 127 LCD Panel Safety Instructions 128 Legal Notices 129 FCC Compliance Statement 129 Declaration of Conformity 130 ENERGY STAR Compliance 130 Epson America, Inc.
User's Guide
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...your computer. error light is flashing or on, you may need to this chapter to clean the print head. Make sure the RX500 is turned on running the print head cleaning utility. 1. or Help button on your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines... the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 111 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 115 ■ "Transporting the RX500" on checking ink levels and replacing ink cartridges, aligning the print head, and transporting the RX500. Maintaining the RX500 If you notice a decline in print quality, follow...
...your computer. error light is flashing or on, you may need to this chapter to clean the print head. Make sure the RX500 is turned on running the print head cleaning utility. 1. or Help button on your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines... the Print Head" below ■ "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 111 ■ "Aligning the Print Head" on page 115 ■ "Transporting the RX500" on checking ink levels and replacing ink cartridges, aligning the print head, and transporting the RX500. Maintaining the RX500 If you notice a decline in print quality, follow...
User's Guide
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... To view all the steps in each cartridge: C (Cyan), M (Magenta), Y (Yellow), K (Black), LC (Light Cyan), and LM (Light Magenta). When done, press the OK button. Replacing Ink Cartridges To check ink levels, follow these cartridges: Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light ...Magenta Part number T048120 T048220 T048320 T048420 T048520 T048620 Replacing Ink Cartridges 111 Press the Setup button to the LCD screen...
... To view all the steps in each cartridge: C (Cyan), M (Magenta), Y (Yellow), K (Black), LC (Light Cyan), and LM (Light Magenta). When done, press the OK button. Replacing Ink Cartridges To check ink levels, follow these cartridges: Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light ...Magenta Part number T048120 T048220 T048320 T048420 T048520 T048620 Replacing Ink Cartridges 111 Press the Setup button to the LCD screen...
User's Guide
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... screen to your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Otherwise the ink remaining in your RX500 not covered by Epson's warranty. sales only). Other products may dry out. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the RX500 until Replace Ink is low: Press the Setup button to enter setup mode, then press ... empty: Look at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. You can 't print if an ink cartridge is empty, then press the x Color button. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets in the print head nozzles may cause damage to see Open the ...
... screen to your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Otherwise the ink remaining in your RX500 not covered by Epson's warranty. sales only). Other products may dry out. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the RX500 until Replace Ink is low: Press the Setup button to enter setup mode, then press ... empty: Look at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. You can 't print if an ink cartridge is empty, then press the x Color button. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets in the print head nozzles may cause damage to see Open the ...
User's Guide
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...cover from the cartridge. Identify the cartridge you need to replace. Only remove the cartridge(s) you . Replacing Ink Cartridges 113 Note: The illustration above shows the black ink cartridge being removed. Wait for the ink cartridge holder to move to release it, then lift the cartridge straight out....attempt to the replacement position. Unwrap the new cartridge. Dispose of the cartridge to the replacement position on the far right, then open the cartridge holder's cover while the print head is moving. Wait until the cartridges have moved to open its cover by pulling...
...cover from the cartridge. Identify the cartridge you need to replace. Only remove the cartridge(s) you . Replacing Ink Cartridges 113 Note: The illustration above shows the black ink cartridge being removed. Wait for the ink cartridge holder to move to release it, then lift the cartridge straight out....attempt to the replacement position. Unwrap the new cartridge. Dispose of the cartridge to the replacement position on the far right, then open the cartridge holder's cover while the print head is moving. Wait until the cartridges have moved to open its cover by pulling...
User's Guide
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... a relatively high level of the ink. Wait for more than 5 minutes. This may become empty immediately after being installed. 114 Maintaining the RX500 Close the cartridge cover. (It should click into place. Press down firmly until you hear it clicks into place.) Caution: If you need to close the ...cover, make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated. Caution: Never turn off the RX500 while Charging appears on the LCD screen. Lower the scanner unit. If you find it hasn't moved or made noise...
... a relatively high level of the ink. Wait for more than 5 minutes. This may become empty immediately after being installed. 114 Maintaining the RX500 Close the cartridge cover. (It should click into place. Press down firmly until you hear it clicks into place.) Caution: If you need to close the ...cover, make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated. Caution: Never turn off the RX500 while Charging appears on the LCD screen. Lower the scanner unit. If you find it hasn't moved or made noise...