Epson B 500DN User Manual

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Printer error restart 
printerPrinter error occurs. Turn off the printer and make sure 
paper is not jammed. 
&See “The Paper Jams” on page 
165.
If the error still does not clear, 
contact Epson.
&See “Where To Get Help” on 
page 182.
Close maint box 
coverThe maintenance box cover is 
open.Close the maintenance box 
cover.
Set maint box The maintenance box is not 
installed.Install the maintenance box.
The maintenance box cannot be 
used with the printer.Install a genuine...

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Printing the Status Sheet
While in Menu mode, you can print a status sheet to see the current default values. To print 
a status sheet, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure that letter/A4 size paper is loaded in the front paper cassette.
2. Press the rRight button to enter Menu mode.
3. Press the dDown or uUp button to display TEST PRINT, and then press the OK or 
rRight button.
4. Press the dDown or uUp button to display STATUS SHEET, and then press the OK or 
rRight button....

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Buttons and Lights
The table below describes the functions of the buttons on the control panel.
The table below describes the functions of the lights on the control panel. The lights let you 
know the status of the printer and the type of an error when it occurs.
Button Description
Power buttonTurns the printer on or off.
Ink buttonCleans the print head if pressed and held for 3 seconds.
Prints a status sheet if the PPower button is pressed while holding down 
the HInk button....

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* Maintenance box status light is also on for these errors.
** Maintenance box status light also flashes for this error.
Status and Error Lights
This section describes the meaning of lights on the control panel.
The table below describes the lights showing the printer status.
= on,  = flashing
Light Description
Ink status light 
(orange)On:
The installed ink cartridge is expended.
*
The ink cartridge is not installed.*
The installed ink cartridges cannot be used with the...

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The table below contains the lights showing the errors, a brief description and suggestions 
for correcting the problem.
= on,  = flashing
Light Description
The printer is ready to print.
The printer is starting.
The printer is printing.
The printer is cleaning the print head.
The printer is charging the ink.
The print job is canceled.
Lights Problem and solution
Ink end
The installed ink cartridge is 
expended.Replace the ink cartridge.
Ink cartridge error
The ink cartridge is...

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Maintenance box at the end of its service life
The maintenance box is at the end of 
its service life.Replace the maintenance box.
Maintenance box error
The maintenance box is not installed. Install the maintenance box.
The maintenance box is not 
detected.Install the maintenance box again.
The maintenance box cannot be 
used with the printer.Install a genuine maintenance box.
The maintenance box cover is open. Close the maintenance box cover.
Cartridge lever unlocked
The...

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Printer cover open
The printer cover is open during 
printing.Close the printer cover.
Printer error, restart printer
A printer error has occurred Turn off the printer and make sure 
paper is not jammed. 
&See “The Paper Jams” on page 
165.
If the error still does not clear, 
contact Epson.
&See “Where To Get Help” on page 
182.
Service required
(Lights flash alternately)
Parts inside the printer are at the end 
of their service life.Contact Epson to replace them.
&See “Where...

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Printing the Status Sheet
You can print a status sheet to see the current default values. To print a status sheet, follow 
the steps below.
1. Make sure that letter/A4 size paper is loaded in the front paper cassette.
2. Turn off the printer.
3. Turn on the printer while holding down the HInk button.
The printer prints the status sheet.
 

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Chapter 6 
Installing Options
Optional Legal-size Paper Support
Installing the Optional Legal-size Paper Support
Align the legal-size paper support with the right side of the paper support and attach it as 
shown. You can load up to 60 sheets of plain legal-size paper (up to 20 lb or 75 g/m²). 
Do not leave legal-size paper in the rear sheet feeder when you are not printing, or the 
sheets may curl. 
Optional Duplex Unit (B-300 only)
Installing the Optional Duplex Unit
Follow the...

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Note:
The removed upper rear printer cover should be retained since it will be necessary if you 
remove the duplex unit.
3. Insert the bottom side of the duplex unit first, and then attach the duplex unit.
Uninstalling the Optional Duplex Unit
Follow the steps below to uninstall the duplex unit.
1. Turn off the printer.