Epson 500DN Support Question
Epson 500DN Support Question
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Question posted by armandoepson on January 23rd, 2015
The Printer Did Initial Ink Charge But De Tubes Are Empties.
What can I do to fill tubes.
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on January 23rd, 2015 9:39 PM
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Hi. Are you using the CIS? If yes, then go here
http://tricks-collections.com/troubleshooting-tips-for-printer-using-continuous-ink-system-cis/
Related Epson 500DN Manual Pages
Network Guide - Page 57
Turn on the network. Press the d Down button until the initialization is complete. Press the OK button, then press OK again to change the NETWORK ... Be sure to get an IP address.
❏ Choose AUTO when getting the IP address from the DHCP server whenever the printer is automatically obtained from a DHCP server. Chapter 5
Tips for Administrators
Setting an IP Address on . You can use Auto...
Network Installation Guide - Page 3
... cable to your network switch or hub.
3. With Windows Vista, if you install the ink cartridges and load paper as described on Your Network
Follow these instructions to install the software and connect the B-500DN to your printer CD. Before you begin, make sure you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue...
Product Brochure - Page 1
... high-volume, network color printing3
Product Name
Product Code
Epson B-500DN business color ink jet printer C11CA03091
Extra High-capacity ink cartridge Black
T618100
High-capacity ink cartridge Black
T617100
High-capacity ink cartridge Cyan
T617200
High-capacity ink cartridge Magenta
T617300
High-capacity ink cartridge Yellow
T617400
Standard-capacity ink cartridge Black
T616100...
Product Brochure - Page 2
.... Copyright 2009 Epson America, Inc. For best device performance, run at the recommended duty. B-500DN
Business Color Ink Jet Printer
SPECIFICATIONS†
Printing Technology Epson MicroPiezo® ink jet technology
Resolution Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi
Ink Type Epson DURABrite® Ultra Ink
Maximum Print Speeds Draft mode: 37 ppm black and color2 Default mode: 33 ppm...
Start Here - Page 2
The printer starts charging the ink.
Note: The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from this first set of cartridges is used for its color. Push each cartridge in until it is all 4 cartridges, lower the cartridge lever to the
locked position.
6 Close the cartridge cover. Cartridge lever
5 After you 'll waste ink.
The...
Start Here - Page 8
... available for your printer:
Item
Product Code
Extra High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Black) (B-500DN only) T6181
High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Black) (B-500DN only)
T6171
High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Cyan) (B-500DN only)
T6172
High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Magenta) (B-500DN only) T6173
High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Yellow) (B-500DN only)
T6174
Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Black)
T6161...
User's Guide - Page 3
...
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 9 Setting Up the Printer 9 Choosing a Place for the Printer 10 Using the Printer 11 Handling Ink Cartridges 11 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 13
Chapter 1 Using Your Software
Overview of Printer Driver and Status Monitor 14 Accessing the Printer Driver for Windows 14 Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X 15
Printing Web...
User's Guide - Page 6
... Ink Cartridge 128
Maintenance Box 131 Checking the Maintenance Box Status 131 Purchasing a Replacement Maintenance Box 134 Handling Precautions 135 Replacing the Maintenance Box 135
Chapter 8 Maintaining Your Printer...the Head Cleaning Utility for Mac OS X 141 Using the Control Panel (B-500DN 141 Using the Printer Buttons (B-300 142
Aligning the Print Head 143 Using the Print Head ...
User's Guide - Page 7
... (for B-500DN Users 158 Running a Printer Operation Check (for B-300 Users 159
Checking Printer Status 160 For Windows 160 Using the Progress Meter 161 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 162 For Mac OS X 164
The Paper Jams 165 Print Quality Problems 169
Horizontal Banding 170 Vertical Misalignment or Banding 170 Incorrect or Missing Colors 171...
User's Guide - Page 8
Appendix A Where To Get Help
Epson Technical Support 182 Speak to a Support Representative 182 Purchase Accessories 182
Appendix B Product Information
Printer Parts 183 B-500DN 183 B-300 185
Paper, Consumables, and Options 187 Paper 187 Ink Cartridges 187 Maintenance Box 188 Duplex Unit (B-300 Users only 188 Legal-size Paper Support 188
System Requirements 188...
User's Guide - Page 11
... off the power to trap your fingers when closing the printer cover. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the printer using the printer: ❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do not drink the ink. ❏ If ink gets on the printer. ❏ Do not touch the white flat cable inside the...
User's Guide - Page 106
... ink cartridge status icon. The installed maintenance box is nearly expended. Using the Control Panel 106 The installed ink cartridge is starting.
Flashing: The printer is expended. The table below describes the meaning of its service life.
The printer is canceling printing. Power light (green)
On: The printer is in the ink cartridge. The printer is charging the ink...
User's Guide - Page 110
... call error occurs.
The printer is initializing the settings. The printer is starting. The printer is cleaning the print head. Press the OK button to print. The printer is in the power save Power off the printer and then back on page 182.
Solutions
Turn off
Description The print job is charging the ink. Perform a nozzle check and...
User's Guide - Page 114
... Ready status. On: The printer is in the unlocked position.
Off: The printer is off.
* Maintenance box...ink cartridge is expended.* The ink cartridge is not installed.* The installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the printer.
The table below describes the lights showing the printer status.
= on the control panel.
The printer is canceling printing. Flashing: The printer...
User's Guide - Page 115
...Problem and solution Ink end The installed ink cartridge is printing.
The printer is expended. The printer is nearly expended.
Ink low The ink cartridge is cleaning the print head.
The printer is not installed. Install a genuine ink cartridge. Ink cartridge error The ink cartridge is charging the ink. Light
Description The printer is not detected.
The ink cartridge is ready...
User's Guide - Page 122
... 122 The ink cartridge is expended. The ink cartridge is nearly expended.
Using the Printer Lights (B-300)
To check the ink cartridge status, see "Icons on the LCD" on page 106. Chapter 7
Replacing Consumables
Ink Cartridges
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status
Using the Control Panel (B-500DN)
To check the ink cartridge status, see the B Ink status light for each color.
User's Guide - Page 126
... with full cartridges and part of the ink from this window.
When you use the following Epson ink cartridge numbers:
Ink color
Black Cyan Magenta Yellow
Standard capacity T6161 T6162 T6163 T6164
High Capacity (B-500DN only) T6171 T6172 T6173 T6174
Extra High Capacity (B-500DN only) T6181 - - -
❏ If any ink cartridge indicated by the EPSON StatusMonitor. If...
User's Guide - Page 127
..., initial ink charging, and nozzle maintaining.
❏ Never turn off the printer while replacing the ink cartridge. If ink gets on the ink cartridge and the printer may dry out.
❏ You cannot continue printing with one ink cartridge expended, even if the other cartridges still contain ink.
When storing the cartridge, be sure that its label identifying the color of...
User's Guide - Page 130
... and allow air to the locked position. c Caution: Do not remove and reinsert cartridges more often than necessary.
Move the cartridge lever to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle loss.
7.
6. Replacing Consumables 130 Note: Hold the printer with the arrow mark facing up and pointing to the rear of the...
User's Guide - Page 181
❏ Make sure that sufficient ink remains for printing. If the ink cartridge is consumed during the following operations: print head cleaning and self-cleaning.
Color Ink is Consumed Even When Printing in Black Ink Only
Not only the black ink but also the color ink is expended, replace the cartridge. & See "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 128. Troubleshooting 181
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