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...Mac OS® X 10.3.9, 10.4.x, and 10.5.x Epson printer driver, Web to Page, Epson Scan, ArcSoft® Print Creations, ABBYY® FineReader® Auto Photo Correction, Epson Vivid Color™, Adobe RGB and ICM 39 dB ...Epson ink cartridges. Epson and MicroPiezo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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...
...Mac OS® X 10.3.9, 10.4.x, and 10.5.x Epson printer driver, Web to Page, Epson Scan, ArcSoft® Print Creations, ABBYY® FineReader® Auto Photo Correction, Epson Vivid Color™, Adobe RGB and ICM 39 dB ...Epson ink cartridges. Epson and MicroPiezo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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...
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Contents 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 ...
Contents 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 ...
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...Copying, Scanning, or Faxing Before you can place two photos or a document up to letter-size (or A4) on the scanner glass, with the top against the back left corner. Using the Scanner Glass You can place up to two at least 1/4 inch (5 mm) apart. 1/4 inch (5 mm) 2. Close the cover... gently so you 're scanning 3 × 5- Place them at a time on the scanner glass (below) or in the Automatic Document Feeder (see page 8). If you don't move the original(s). or 4 × 6-inch photos, you copy, scan, or fax...
...Copying, Scanning, or Faxing Before you can place two photos or a document up to letter-size (or A4) on the scanner glass, with the top against the back left corner. Using the Scanner Glass You can place up to two at least 1/4 inch (5 mm) apart. 1/4 inch (5 mm) 2. Close the cover... gently so you 're scanning 3 × 5- Place them at a time on the scanner glass (below) or in the Automatic Document Feeder (see page 8). If you don't move the original(s). or 4 × 6-inch photos, you copy, scan, or fax...
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Load letter-size plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, or Epson Presentation Paper Matte. 3. Press l or r to select the number of the print settings displayed on page 10 Note: To turn off the "beep" heard when .... Place your original(s) for copying (see page 7), you want. 5. Press the Copy button. 4. Copying a Document or Photo Once you've placed your originals on the scanner glass or in the Automatic Document Feeder (see page 7). 2.
Load letter-size plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, or Epson Presentation Paper Matte. 3. Press l or r to select the number of the print settings displayed on page 10 Note: To turn off the "beep" heard when .... Place your original(s) for copying (see page 7), you want. 5. Press the Copy button. 4. Copying a Document or Photo Once you've placed your originals on the scanner glass or in the Automatic Document Feeder (see page 7). 2.
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... 10 Copying a Document or Photo Press the 4×6/5×7/Restore button. 4. After you are copying from the Automatic Document Feeder. 7. You can copy one or two photos on Color Restoration to begin copying. Place them at least 1/4 inch (5 mm) apart. 2. ■ To change the copy quality... press r and select On. (If your photo is printing; it is not faded, do not turn on the scanner glass. Load 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, or letter-size Epson photo paper in faded photos as it ejects automatically. Press x Start to restore colors in the sheet feeder. 3.
... 10 Copying a Document or Photo Press the 4×6/5×7/Restore button. 4. After you are copying from the Automatic Document Feeder. 7. You can copy one or two photos on Color Restoration to begin copying. Place them at least 1/4 inch (5 mm) apart. 2. ■ To change the copy quality... press r and select On. (If your photo is printing; it is not faded, do not turn on the scanner glass. Load 4 × 6-inch, 5 × 7-inch, or letter-size Epson photo paper in faded photos as it ejects automatically. Press x Start to restore colors in the sheet feeder. 3.
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...: To dial the number using your telephone, by redialing, or by redialing the previous fax number, or selecting an entry from your document on the scanner glass, you select Color. 6. You can send a fax by manually entering a fax number (as described below), by selecting from your fax is scanned: Sending a Fax...
...: To dial the number using your telephone, by redialing, or by redialing the previous fax number, or selecting an entry from your document on the scanner glass, you select Color. 6. You can send a fax by manually entering a fax number (as described below), by selecting from your fax is scanned: Sending a Fax...
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...Number In addition to manual transmission, here are some other ways you can enter a fax number: ■ If you've connected a telephone to the WorkForce 500 Series, you can dial the fax number from another page, press Back. Note: Don't hang up the phone until the delayed fax has been sent...: If the fax number is busy, you see a redialing message and the WorkForce 500 Series redials after one minute. When you see the screen at right, select Send, then press OK. Your document is displayed on the scanner glass or in the Automatic Document Feeder. The last fax number is faxed. If...
...Number In addition to manual transmission, here are some other ways you can enter a fax number: ■ If you've connected a telephone to the WorkForce 500 Series, you can dial the fax number from another page, press Back. Note: Don't hang up the phone until the delayed fax has been sent...: If the fax number is busy, you see a redialing message and the WorkForce 500 Series redials after one minute. When you see the screen at right, select Send, then press OK. Your document is displayed on the scanner glass or in the Automatic Document Feeder. The last fax number is faxed. If...
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...31 Click the Preview button to scan in the Preview window. Do one of the originals and their Orientation on the scanner. 7. Select the Size of the following to start Epson Scan: ■ Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your document in PDF or another format. Adjust ...Scanning Multiple Pages You can scan up to editable text (OCR): 300 dpi ■ Fax: 200 dpi 8. Place your desktop. ■ Macintosh: Double-click EPSON Scan in the feeder. 9. With the Automatic Document Feeder, you will use the scanned image: ■ E-mail, view on a computer screen, or post...
...31 Click the Preview button to scan in the Preview window. Do one of the originals and their Orientation on the scanner. 7. Select the Size of the following to start Epson Scan: ■ Windows: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your document in PDF or another format. Adjust ...Scanning Multiple Pages You can scan up to editable text (OCR): 300 dpi ■ Fax: 200 dpi 8. Place your desktop. ■ Macintosh: Double-click EPSON Scan in the feeder. 9. With the Automatic Document Feeder, you will use the scanned image: ■ E-mail, view on a computer screen, or post...
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... out. 1. Open the scanner, then open ink cartridge packages until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in -One Squeeze the tab on the display screen, press the Setup button, select Maintenance, and press OK. Warning: If ink gets on the WorkForce 500 Series. Do not take ...the used cartridge apart or try to maintain reliability. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Do not open the cartridge cover. 3. If ink gets into...
... out. 1. Open the scanner, then open ink cartridge packages until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in -One Squeeze the tab on the display screen, press the Setup button, select Maintenance, and press OK. Warning: If ink gets on the WorkForce 500 Series. Do not take ...the used cartridge apart or try to maintain reliability. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution: Do not open the cartridge cover. 3. If ink gets into...
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... yellow tape from the package. Close the scanner. 9. Replacing Ink Cartridges 37 Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it from the bottom of the ink cartridge. This takes about 2 minutes. Caution: To conserve ink, never turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is finished. If...
... yellow tape from the package. Close the scanner. 9. Replacing Ink Cartridges 37 Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it from the bottom of the ink cartridge. This takes about 2 minutes. Caution: To conserve ink, never turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is finished. If...
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Also select EPSON Scan and click EPSON WorkForce 500 Series Scanner Driver Update. Don't load paper above the arrow mark inside the guide. 38 Solving Problems Open your paper is in the printer settings window. Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below ) or see the on-screen Epson Information Center for...mode to your all-in-one. Load it short edge first, and against the right edge guide. Note: If the screen is dark, the WorkForce 500 Series is loaded printable side up . Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for more...
Also select EPSON Scan and click EPSON WorkForce 500 Series Scanner Driver Update. Don't load paper above the arrow mark inside the guide. 38 Solving Problems Open your paper is in the printer settings window. Problems and Solutions Check the solutions below ) or see the on-screen Epson Information Center for...mode to your all-in-one. Load it short edge first, and against the right edge guide. Note: If the screen is dark, the WorkForce 500 Series is loaded printable side up . Checking for Software Updates Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website for more...
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... or scan legal-size documents, but not to the left corner of the scanner glass. If documents have jammed: 1. If paper has jammed: 1. Then lift the scanner, remove the jammed paper and torn pieces, close the scanner, and turn off the printer. Open the ADF cover and pull any paper out to copy them.... ■ Make sure the type of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings on . Caution: Do not try to turn the printer back on the control panel when copying (see page 12), when faxing (see page 21), or in the Automatic Document Feeder, make sure the corners...
... or scan legal-size documents, but not to the left corner of the scanner glass. If documents have jammed: 1. If paper has jammed: 1. Then lift the scanner, remove the jammed paper and torn pieces, close the scanner, and turn off the printer. Open the ADF cover and pull any paper out to copy them.... ■ Make sure the type of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings on . Caution: Do not try to turn the printer back on the control panel when copying (see page 12), when faxing (see page 21), or in the Automatic Document Feeder, make sure the corners...
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...glass cleaner directly on the WorkForce 500 Series is turned on and working. ■ Make sure the LINE port on the glass. 40 Solving Problems Faxing Problems ■ Make sure the recipient's fax machine is connected to the phone jack. See the on-screen Epson Information Center for the ...36). ■ If you're copying, place the document flat against the scanner 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 ...
...glass cleaner directly on the WorkForce 500 Series is turned on and working. ■ Make sure the LINE port on the glass. 40 Solving Problems Faxing Problems ■ Make sure the recipient's fax machine is connected to the phone jack. See the on-screen Epson Information Center for the ...36). ■ If you're copying, place the document flat against the scanner 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 ...
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...around the ink supply port. there may be ink remaining around the printer. If you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor ...the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dry out the print head and may cause...document table when placing the originals. ■ Do not open the scanner section while the product is needed to clean the LCD screen. if...as the product. If discomfort or vision problems remain after removing an expended one. If it gets in your skin, wash it in performance. ■...
...around the ink supply port. there may be ink remaining around the printer. If you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor ...the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dry out the print head and may cause...document table when placing the originals. ■ Do not open the scanner section while the product is needed to clean the LCD screen. if...as the product. If discomfort or vision problems remain after removing an expended one. If it gets in your skin, wash it in performance. ■...
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Charging takes about 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... holder for each color. 6 Press the cartridges down until they click. 7 Close the ink cartridge cover and press it down until it clicks. 8 Close the scanner. 9 Press the OK button to charge ink.
Charging takes about 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... holder for each color. 6 Press the cartridges down until they click. 7 Close the ink cartridge cover and press it down until it clicks. 8 Close the scanner. 9 Press the OK button to charge ink.