Epson B 500DN User Manual

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Using the Head Cleaning Utility for Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. Make sure that no lights are indicating errors.
3. Make sure that letter/A4 size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
4. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3.
&See “Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X” on page 15.
5. Click the Head Cleaning button in the Utility dialog.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions....

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Caution:
Never turn off the printer while the PPower light is flashing. Doing so may damage the 
printer.
6. When the PPower light stops flashing, the printer returns to the nozzle check menu. 
Press the OK button to print a nozzle check pattern to confirm that the head is clean.
&See “Checking the Print Head Nozzles” on page 137.
Note:
❏If print quality has not improved after repeating this procedure, turn off the printer and wait for 
at least six hours. Then run the...

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Note:
❏If print quality has not improved after repeating this procedure, turn off the printer and wait for 
at least six hours. Then run the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary.
❏If print quality remains a problem, contact Epson.
&See “Where To Get Help” on page 182.
❏To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages on a regular basis.
Aligning the Print Head
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may be...

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3. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog.
&See “Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X” on page 15.
4. Click the Print Head Alignment button in the Utility dialog.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.
Using the Control Panel (B-500DN)
Follow the steps below to align the print head using the control panel.
1. Make sure that letter/A4 size plain paper is loaded in the front paper cassette.
2. Make sure that READY appears on the LCD screen, and then...

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Caution:
❏Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer. These chemicals can damage the 
printer.
❏Do not apply grease to the metal parts under the print head.
❏Be careful to keep water away from the electronic components.
❏Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants.
❏Unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact Epson or a qualified service person 
if lubrication is needed.
Note:
After using the printer, close the paper support and the output tray to...

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Using the Printer Buttons (B-300)
Follow the steps below to clean the inside of the printer using the printer button.
1. Make sure that letter/A4 size paper is loaded in the front paper cassette.
2. Press the )Paper/Cancel button to feed and eject paper.
Repeat these steps until no ink gets on the paper.
Transporting Your Printer
If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully prepare and repack it as 
described below. Use the original box and packing materials,...

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8. Repack the printer and power cord in the original box.
Note:
❏Keep the printer level during transport.
❏Be sure to remove the protective materials from the printer before using it again.
❏Do not hold the duplex unit when you lift the printer, to prevent the duplex unit from becoming 
detached. Also, make sure that the duplex unit is attached correctly after setting up the printer.
Storing Your Printer
If you need to store your printer, follow the instructions below.
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Chapter 9 
Using the Printer on a Network
Setting Up the Printer on a Network (for B-500DN Users only)
This printer can connect anywhere on your network using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX 
because it has a built-in Ethernet interface that supports the TCP/IP protocol.
You can make network interface settings such as IP address by using the printer’s control 
panel, or the applications for your computer.
Using the printer’s control panel
&See “Network Setting Menu” on page 109....

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2. Click Easy Install.
3. Click Network.
4. Click the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note:
If the Windows Security Alert window appears, click the Unblock button; otherwise the printer 
will not be listed on the screen of EpsonNet EasyInstall.
 

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5. When you see the following screen, select the printer and click Next.
6. If you see the following screen, select Automatic. If you need to set the IP address 
manually, select Manual and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 
Then click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the printer driver.