Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... print quality. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce award-winning print quality, and each of...
... print quality. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to produce award-winning print quality, and each of...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... combined to have fast print speeds without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Epson printers are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. 1. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to precisely print crisp details in printing. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations...
... combined to have fast print speeds without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Epson printers are used in dense coverage areas allowing Epson to achieve more color combinations and smoother color gradations. 1. A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to precisely print crisp details in printing. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...Epson has the right ink for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are specifically designed to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos...most efficient pattern for applying ink droplets to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are for the job. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion ...
...Epson has the right ink for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Epson disclaims any and all three elements are specifically designed to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos...most efficient pattern for applying ink droplets to primarily print photos with Epson printers there are for the job. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion ...
Product Brochure
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... x 1440 optimized dpi and 6-color Photo Inks Full-featured flatbed scanning with built-in card slots - Quickly restores faded color photos to -card technology - Prints a 4" x 6" color photo in -one delivers superior Photo Quality prints, copies and scans, even without turning on your PC Epson Easy Photo Fix™ scanning technology - Brilliance that lasts. The feature-rich Epson Stylus Photo RX500 all-in under 39...
... x 1440 optimized dpi and 6-color Photo Inks Full-featured flatbed scanning with built-in card slots - Quickly restores faded color photos to -card technology - Prints a 4" x 6" color photo in -one delivers superior Photo Quality prints, copies and scans, even without turning on your PC Epson Easy Photo Fix™ scanning technology - Brilliance that lasts. The feature-rich Epson Stylus Photo RX500 all-in under 39...
Product Brochure
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... printed, print settings, paper type and frequency of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any and all rights in Fine Mode on Glossy Photo Paper. Ink Cartridges** Black cartridge yields Color cartridge yields 630 pages ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern 450 pages... registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are subject to www.epson.com. Epson, Epson Stylus, and Micro Piezo are trademarks of their respective companies. PRINTER, COPIER, SCANNER, CARD READER STYLUS® PHOTO RX500 SPECIFICATIONS Printer Printing Technology 6-color (CcMmYK) drop-on...
... printed, print settings, paper type and frequency of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any and all rights in Fine Mode on Glossy Photo Paper. Ink Cartridges** Black cartridge yields Color cartridge yields 630 pages ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern 450 pages... registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are subject to www.epson.com. Epson, Epson Stylus, and Micro Piezo are trademarks of their respective companies. PRINTER, COPIER, SCANNER, CARD READER STYLUS® PHOTO RX500 SPECIFICATIONS Printer Printing Technology 6-color (CcMmYK) drop-on...
Product Information Guide
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...higher grade of paper. Do not refill the ink cartridge. Poor quality paper may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 10/03 Use paper under normal environmental conditions...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...
...higher grade of paper. Do not refill the ink cartridge. Poor quality paper may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 10/03 Use paper under normal environmental conditions...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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... Plain paper sheets or envelopes Plain paper EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Bright White Paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Matte Paper - EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Envelopes 1. Be sure to turn the Stylus Photo RX500 off, then unplug it flat on the...
... Plain paper sheets or envelopes Plain paper EPSON Premium Bright White Paper Bright White Paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Matte Paper - EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Envelopes 1. Be sure to turn the Stylus Photo RX500 off, then unplug it flat on the...
Product Information Guide
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...Plain paper, Premium Bright White Paper, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Iron-On Transfer Paper, Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Glossy Photo Paper, Photo Paper, All-Purpose Glossy Paper, Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Photo Stickers Premium Luster Photo Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight, Double-Sided ...paper type. Paper Type Press the top left button on the paper type selected. 10/03 EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 - 7 Glossy Prem. Glossy Photo 100% LTR Press this button Glossy Photo 100% LTR Choose from 25% to choose your paper size. Press the OK button. 4. ...
...Plain paper, Premium Bright White Paper, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Iron-On Transfer Paper, Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Glossy Photo Paper, Photo Paper, All-Purpose Glossy Paper, Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Photo Stickers Premium Luster Photo Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight, Double-Sided ...paper type. Paper Type Press the top left button on the paper type selected. 10/03 EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 - 7 Glossy Prem. Glossy Photo 100% LTR Press this button Glossy Photo 100% LTR Choose from 25% to choose your paper size. Press the OK button. 4. ...
Product Information Guide
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... - - - > Load paper into the printer at once. Remove and reload the paper, then press the Color button. Then press the x Color button. Service required. Cannot be stored saved in correctly. Cannot recognize the memory card. Operation canceled. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 10/03 Ink cartridge error - - - > Cartridge There is still jammed, see page 3. Paper jam - - - > Press the...
... - - - > Load paper into the printer at once. Remove and reload the paper, then press the Color button. Then press the x Color button. Service required. Cannot be stored saved in correctly. Cannot recognize the memory card. Operation canceled. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 10/03 Ink cartridge error - - - > Cartridge There is still jammed, see page 3. Paper jam - - - > Press the...
Product Information Guide
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...on but not printing, and the ! Use these ink cartridges within six months of installing them . You can replace the cartridge. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, colors are not correct, or dots or lines are missing,...7766 for instructions. 1. Press this allows any dried ink to your EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 not covered by EPSON's warranty. Examine the printed nozzle check pattern. When a cartridge is off and wait overnight-this button 3.Head Cleaning Press the Color Make sure letter-size plain paper is turned on...
...on but not printing, and the ! Use these ink cartridges within six months of installing them . You can replace the cartridge. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, colors are not correct, or dots or lines are missing,...7766 for instructions. 1. Press this allows any dried ink to your EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 not covered by EPSON's warranty. Examine the printed nozzle check pattern. When a cartridge is off and wait overnight-this button 3.Head Cleaning Press the Color Make sure letter-size plain paper is turned on...
Product Information Guide
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..., follow these steps: 1. Press in one session. 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. Ink levels C:50% M:50% Y:50% Note: To view ink levels for all the steps in the...
..., follow these steps: 1. Press in one session. 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. Ink levels C:50% M:50% Y:50% Note: To view ink levels for all the steps in the...
Product Information Guide
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... for instructions). Make sure the Stylus Photo RX500 is off the Stylus Photo RX500 while Charging appears on the Stylus Photo RX500 to 9.x: From your Applications folder. Close the cartridge cover. This may need to align the print head. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 7. Caution: If you need to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 5 through 7 before using the Stylus Photo RX500. Lower the new cartridge into place...
... for instructions). Make sure the Stylus Photo RX500 is off the Stylus Photo RX500 while Charging appears on the Stylus Photo RX500 to 9.x: From your Applications folder. Close the cartridge cover. This may need to align the print head. EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 7. Caution: If you need to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 5 through 7 before using the Stylus Photo RX500. Lower the new cartridge into place...
Start Here Card
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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. 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.
Start Here Card
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... handles on the front of printing. The print head moves into the holder marked with the corresponding color. continue To avoid damaging the RX500, never move the print head by pulling it toward you. 4 Remove the ink cartridges from their packages. Caution: You must install all the cartridges and leave them installed for...
... handles on the front of printing. The print head moves into the holder marked with the corresponding color. continue To avoid damaging the RX500, never move the print head by pulling it toward you. 4 Remove the ink cartridges from their packages. Caution: You must install all the cartridges and leave them installed for...
Start Here Card
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...Initial Charge message or you forget to the round connector on the back of the RX500. Note: If you 'll waste ink. 7 Load Paper 1 Insert the paper support into place. Don't force it in the top of the RX500. 2 Connect the short cable leading from the scanner lid to flip the feeder... guard back, your paper may jam. 6 Press down on each cartridge until it doesn't close the ink cartridge cover. Initial charge appears on the RX500 screen. Position the connector as shown here before pushing it . 3 Open the output tray. 4 Flip the feeder guard forward. 5 Place ...
...Initial Charge message or you forget to the round connector on the back of the RX500. Note: If you 'll waste ink. 7 Load Paper 1 Insert the paper support into place. Don't force it in the top of the RX500. 2 Connect the short cable leading from the scanner lid to flip the feeder... guard back, your paper may jam. 6 Press down on each cartridge until it doesn't close the ink cartridge cover. Initial charge appears on the RX500 screen. Position the connector as shown here before pushing it . 3 Open the output tray. 4 Flip the feeder guard forward. 5 Place ...
Start Here Card
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... information, see an error message when you 're ready 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 USB port and turn on background printing. 3 Close the Chooser. See section 4. See section 6. Try... find out how. to the right to unlock the scanner. See section 8. Try turning the printer off and then back on the RX500 LCD screen. Make sure the ink cartridges are pushed all the way down menu. 3 Click Stylus Photo RX500. If it is listed here, try reinstalling the software.
... information, see an error message when you 're ready 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 USB port and turn on background printing. 3 Close the Chooser. See section 4. See section 6. Try... find out how. to the right to unlock the scanner. See section 8. Try turning the printer off and then back on the RX500 LCD screen. Make sure the ink cartridges are pushed all the way down menu. 3 Click Stylus Photo RX500. If it is listed here, try reinstalling the software.
Start Here Card
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... of their respective owners. Use this code to view your printer software. Any Questions? EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 User's Guide Comprehensive instructions for the RX500 or EPSON Scan) • World Wide Web http://support.epson.com • Automated Telephone Services To use genuine Epson ink and paper. when it appears on the LCD screen, or Matte Paper-Heavyweight as...
... of their respective owners. Use this code to view your printer software. Any Questions? EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 User's Guide Comprehensive instructions for the RX500 or EPSON Scan) • World Wide Web http://support.epson.com • Automated Telephone Services To use genuine Epson ink and paper. when it appears on the LCD screen, or Matte Paper-Heavyweight as...
User's Guide
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... liable to the purchaser of this Epson product. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, and Epson Photo Stickers are registered trademarks and Epson Smart Panel, PRINT Image Matching, and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson encourages each user to other than those...accident, misuse, or abuse of any options or any use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers, like conventional photocopiers and cameras, can be trademarks of copyrighted ...
... liable to the purchaser of this Epson product. Trademarks Epson, Epson Stylus, and Epson Photo Stickers are registered trademarks and Epson Smart Panel, PRINT Image Matching, and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson encourages each user to other than those...accident, misuse, or abuse of any options or any use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers, like conventional photocopiers and cameras, can be trademarks of copyrighted ...
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.