Epson B 500DN User Manual

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2. Remove the duplex unit by pulling it while holding down the buttons on both sides of the 
duplex unit.
3. Attach the upper rear printer cover.
 

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Chapter 7 
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Ink Cartridges
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status
Using the Control Panel (B-500DN)
To check the ink cartridge status, see “Icons on the LCD” on page 106.
Using the Printer Lights (B-300)
To check the ink cartridge status, see the BInk status light for each color. The BInk status 
lights let you know the status of the ink cartridge.
Using the Printer Utility for Windows
Note:
Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. If...

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❏Open the printer driver, click the Maintenance tab, then click the EPSON Status 
Monitor 3 button.
A graphic displays the ink cartridge status.
Note:
If any of the ink cartridges installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, 
or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor 3 will not display an accurate calculation of the 
ink cartridge status. Be sure to replace or reinstall any ink cartridges indicated by EPSON 
Status Monitor 3.
❏The progress meter...

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Note:
To display the progress meter automatically, click the Maintenance tab in the printer driver 
window, click Speed & Progress, and then select the Show Progress Meter check box.
 

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Using the Printer Utility for Mac OS X
Note for Mac OS X 10.5:
When an ink cartridge is running low, the Low Ink Reminder window automatically appears. You 
can also check the ink cartridge status from this window. If you do not want to display this window, 
select the Preferences menu from the Application menu when the Low Ink Reminder window is 
displayed, and then clear the Enable Low Ink Reminder check box.
You can check the ink cartridge status using EPSON StatusMonitor....

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❏If any of the ink cartridges installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, 
or improperly installed, EPSON StatusMonitor will not display an accurate status of the ink 
cartridge. Be sure to replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated by the EPSON 
StatusMonitor.
Note for Mac OS X 10.5:
The printer monitor window appears automatically when you start a print job. You can check the ink 
cartridge status from this window.
Purchasing Epson Cartridges...

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❏This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip that monitors the amount of ink 
used by each cartridge. Cartridges are usable even if they are removed and reinserted.
❏If you need to remove an ink cartridge temporarily, be sure to protect the ink supply 
area from dirt and dust. Store the ink cartridge in the same environment as the printer. 
When storing the cartridge, be sure that its label identifying the color of the ink cartridge 
is facing upward. Do not store...

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Replacing an Ink Cartridge
To replace the ink cartridge, follow the steps below.
1. Open the cartridge cover.
2. Move the cartridge lever to the unlocked position.
3. Remove the expended ink cartridge.
Note:
Hold the printer with your hand when you remove the ink cartridge.
 

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4. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package.
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Caution:
❏Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink 
cartridge.
❏Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. If the 
cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to print.
5. For best results, shake the ink cartridge for about five seconds.
 

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6. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark facing up and pointing to the rear of the 
printer, and then insert it into the slot.
Note:
Hold the printer with your hand when you install the ink cartridge.
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Caution:
Do not remove and reinsert cartridges more often than necessary. Doing so can 
compromise the needle valve seal and allow air to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle 
loss.
7. Move the cartridge lever to the locked position.