Epson C11CA40201 Support Question
Epson C11CA40201 Support Question
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Question posted by palumbohq on May 23rd, 2010
How Do I Repair A Workforce 500 That Won't Recognize Ink Cartridges?
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Product Brochure - Page 1
... Do more in less time - Built-in one - Print speeds up to -use, individual ink cartridges
• Print more
• Save paper - also faxes legal size
• Protect important documents...up to 33 ppm in memory; Built-in color - High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available
• Get product protection you need - WorkForce™ 500
Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | ...
Product Brochure - Page 2
... density
Print all rights in -one damage. 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 Type Photoelectric Device Optical Resolution Hardware Resolution Maximum Resolution Scanner...
Quick Guide - Page 1
Epson WorkForce™ 500 Series
Quick Guide
Basic Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Maintaining Your All-in-One Solving Problems
Quick Guide - Page 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
Quick Guide - Page 26
... operating system. Open the File menu and select Print. 3. 10.
Select EPSON WorkForce 500 as the Printer setting. Check ink cartridge status
Cancel printing
Printing With a Macintosh
See the section below for your print job. Mac OS® X 10.5
1. Select EPSON WorkForce 500 Click to expand the Print window, if necessary.
26 Printing From Your Computer...
Quick Guide - Page 30
...click the printer icon in the dock (or click the Print Center icon and double-click WorkForce 500 on Cool Peel Transfer Paper
Envelopes
Select this paper/media
Plain paper Epson Bright White Paper...Sheets Epson Iron-on the next screen).
9. This tells the WorkForce 500 Series what kind of paper you're using, so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. For this setting Plain Paper/...
Quick Guide - Page 32
See page 33 for details.
32 Maintaining Your All-in -One
Follow the steps here to check and clean the print head, and replace ink cartridges.
Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see the on-screen Epson Information Center. Follow these steps to select Maintenance and press OK. 4. Select ...
Quick Guide - Page 33
... around 1 minute.
Press x Start to let any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off your WorkForce 500 Series often, it when a cartridge is clean.
Cleaning the Print Head 33 Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it .
6. Press the Setup button. 3. Then try printing again. Caution: Never turn off the printer...
Quick Guide - Page 34
...-in-One
Click Accept or Decline. To check ink cartridge status from an Epson website. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status
Your WorkForce 500 Series will let you know when an ink cartridge is low. See page 36 to print when ink is actually a High Capacity cartridge.
You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is getting low on your computer. Select...
Quick Guide - Page 35
... of use up to room temperature for priming the printer. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). We recommend that you order or purchase new ink cartridges:
Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow
Part number
High Capacity
69
68
69
68
69
68
69
68
Note: The 68 High Capacity...
Quick Guide - Page 36
... press OK. (If you have a new ink cartridge before you see a message on the WorkForce 500 Series. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it . Note which cartridges need to install the ink. Open the scanner, then open ink cartridge packages until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in -One Replacing Ink Cartridges
Make sure you have installed a High Capacity...
Quick Guide - Page 37
... into place.
7.
Caution: Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak.
6. This takes about 2 minutes. Caution: To conserve ink, never turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while ink is finished. Remove the yellow tape from the package.
Replacing Ink Cartridges 37 Press OK to touch the green chip on the side.
5. Once you...
Quick Guide - Page 40
... screen. 3.
Check your DSL provider for instructions.
■ The ink cartridges may need to the phone jack. See the on ink. 2. Faxing Problems
■ Make sure the recipient's fax machine is turned on and working. ■ Make sure the LINE port on the WorkForce 500 Series is connected to a DSL phone line, you may be...
Quick Guide - Page 41
... Get Help 41 Purchase Supplies and Accessories
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/support and select your product for support, please have the following information ready:
■ Product name (Epson WorkForce 500 Series)
■ Product serial number (located on the label in back)
■...
Quick Guide - Page 43
... discomfort or vision problems remain after removing an expended one. if the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not attempt to service the product yourself. ■ Unplug the product and refer servicing to...
Quick Guide - Page 45
This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to you. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE.
This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services...
Start Here - Page 1
... control panel. 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. Cartridges are ready to your computer yet. 2 Press the On button. Start Here
1 Unpack
(Included for Canada only) Canada only...
Start Here - Page 3
...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...
Start Here - Page 7
... Friday.
Other users: continue with your
product for solutions to common problems. You can also purchase paper and ink.
Speak to a Support Representative Call (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 ...Select Help or ? Quick Guide Basic instructions for easy access to add the
WorkForce 500 Series.
9 Click Next again, if necessary. 10 When you're done, eject the CD...
Start Here - Page 8
...
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... 68 68 68
Note: The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online; DuraBrite is a registered trademark and WorkForce is subject to change without notice.
© 2008...
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