Epson 500 Printer User Manual


 
10. Make sure the
Power
light is no longer flashing, then close
the printer cover.
To maintain optimum print quality, the printer periodically
performs a cleaning cycle on the print heads. You may notice
the cleaning cycle being performed when the printer has been
on for awhile without being used or when you turn it on after
it has been off for awhile.
You may need to manually activate a cleaning cycle if you
notice a decline in print quality; see Chapter 6.
The number of pages you can print with a single cartridge
depends on the amount of text and color graphics you print.
You need to replace an ink cartridge when the
Ink out
O
or
Ink out
NNN
lights are flashing or remain on. See Chapter 6 for
instructions.
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Caution:
When you need to replace ink cartridges, be sure to use only
genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other
products may cause damage not covered by EPSON’s
warranty.
Loading Paper
The following procedure explains how to load plain bond
paper. For instructions on loading coated or glossy paper,
envelopes, and transparencies, see Chapter 4.
You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper. Always load plain
paper with the printable surface facing up. The printable
surface is marked with an arrow on most paper packaging.
(For paper specifications, see Appendix A.)
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Setting Up the Printer
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