EPSON B 500DN User Manual

Start Here  
B-300/B-500DN  
Before using the printer, make sure you read the safety instructions in the  
User’s Guide on your printer CD.  
1
Unpack  
B-500DN  
B-300  
If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the back of this sheet.  
Although the B-500DN is shown, the following instructions apply to both the  
B-300 and B-500DN, unless otherwise noted.  
Remove all the tape and other packing material, including tape on the  
duplexer at the back of the B-500DN.  
2
1
Turn on the printer  
Connect the power cable.  
Note: Do not connect to the computer at this time.  
2
Press the  
button.  
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3
1
Install cartridges  
Open the cartridge cover.  
2
Unpack the 4 ink cartridges.  
3
4
Shake each cartridge for about 5 seconds.  
Make sure the cartridge lever is all the way up, then install each  
cartridge in the correct slot for its color.  
The arrow mark should be on top and pointing toward the printer.  
Push each cartridge in until it clicks.  
Cartridge lever  
5
After you install all 4 cartridges, lower the cartridge lever to the  
locked position.  
6
Close the cartridge cover.  
The printer starts charging the ink. This takes about 3 minutes.  
Caution: Don’t turn off the printer or open any covers while it is  
charging or you’ll waste ink.  
Note: The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from  
this first set of cartridges is used for charging the printer.  
4
1
Load paper in the cassette  
Pull out the front paper cassette. Make sure you don’t pull out the  
cassette cover.  
Cassette cover  
2
Squeeze the edge guides and slide them out.  
3
Load paper with the printable side down (up to 500 sheets of  
plain paper).  
4
5
6
Squeeze the edge guides and slide them against the paper. Make sure  
the paper is stacked against the front edge guide.  
Reinsert the cassette into the printer.  
Slide out the output tray and flip up the extension.  
5
Load paper in the rear  
sheet feeder  
1
Open the paper support.  
2
Slide the edge guide to the left.  
3
Insert paper with the printable side up, against the right side of the  
feeder. Then slide the edge guide against the paper.  
Note: You can load up to 150 sheets of plain, letter-size paper in  
the rear sheet feeder. Do not load paper above the arrow on the  
edge guide.  
Using the optional legal-size paper support, you can load up to  
60 sheets of plain, legal-size paper. See the back of this sheet for  
information on ordering the optional legal-size paper support.  
6
Choose your connection  
Network Connection  
(B-500DN only)  
for instructions.  
USB Connection  
Make sure you have a USB cable (not included). Then follow the steps on  
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the back of this sheet for Windows or Macintosh.  
Windows USB connection  
Your software works with Windows 2000, Server 2003, XP, XP Professional  
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x64 Edition, and Windows Vista .  
Make sure you have a USB cable (not included).  
1
Make sure the printer is NOT CONNECTED to your computer.  
Note: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel  
and disconnect the USB cable.  
2
Insert your printer CD.  
With Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay window, click  
Run Epsetup.exe. When you see the User Account Control screen,  
click Continue.  
3
Click Easy Install.  
4
Click Local and follow the on-screen instructions.  
5
When prompted, connect the USB cable. Use any open port on  
your computer.  
Note: If installation doesn’t continue after a moment, make sure you  
securely connected and turned on the printer.  
6
7
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the rest of the software  
and register your printer.  
When you’re done, remove the CD.  
You’re ready to print! See your on-screen User’s Guide for instructions.  
Macintosh USB Connection  
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Your software works with Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4.11,  
and 10.5.x.  
Make sure you have a USB cable (not included).  
1
Connect the cable to the printer and to any open USB port on your  
Macintosh.  
2
3
Turn on your Macintosh and your printer.  
Insert your printer CD.  
4
5
Double-click the  
installer icon.  
Click Easy Install.  
6
7
Click Local and follow the on-screen instructions.  
Continue following the on-screen instructions to install the software  
and manuals and register your printer.  
8
9
Click Exit, then remove the CD.  
Do one of the following:  
For Mac OS X 10.5, select Print & Fax from System Preferences. Click  
the + button, then select your printer and click Add.  
For Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.3.9, open the Print Center or Printer Setup  
Utility. Click Add. You see your printer in the Printer Browser:  
Select printer  
Select your printer and wait while your Macintosh finds the driver  
and the Add button becomes available. Then click Add. You see your  
printer in the Printer List.  
You’re ready to print! See your on-screen User’s Guide for instructions.  
Any questions?  
On-screen User’s Guide  
Click the B-300/B-500DN User’s Guide desktop icon for easy access to  
instructions on printing, maintaining your printer, and solving problems.  
On-screen Network Guide  
Click the Network Guide desktop icon for instructions on configuring the  
printer for network use (B-500DN only).  
Network Installation Guide  
Follow the instructions in this booklet to install the B-500DN on a network  
(Windows and Macintosh).  
On-screen help with your software  
Select Help or ? when you’re using your software.  
Epson Technical Support  
Internet Support  
Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your  
printer for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and  
documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with  
your questions.  
Speak to a Support Representative  
Call (562) 276-7202 (U.S.) or (905) 709-2567 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM,  
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are subject  
to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.  
Need ink or accessories?  
For the right supplies at the right time, you can purchase them at Epson  
SM  
Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca  
(Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized  
reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).  
The following supplies and accessories are 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)  
High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Cyan) (B-500DN only)  
High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Magenta) (B-500DN only)  
High Capacity Ink Cartridge (Yellow) (B-500DN only)  
Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Black)  
Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Cyan)  
Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Magenta)  
Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge (Yellow)  
Maintenance Box  
T6171  
T6172  
T6173  
T6174  
T6161  
T6162  
T6163  
T6164  
T619000  
C12C815341  
C12C802531  
Legal-size Paper Support  
Duplex unit (B-300 only)  
Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Supplies Central is a service mark  
of Seiko Epson Corporation.  
General Notice: All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights  
in those marks.  
This information is subject to change without notice.  
© 2008 Epson America, Inc. 12/08  
CPD-25598R1  
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