EPSON Stylus COLOR 500
When the color ink cartridge is empty, you can continue printing with the black ink cartridge by switching to monochrome mode. To do this, turn the printer off, then back on. Then resend the data.
Note:
Even though you use the printer in the monochrome printing mode, the empty color ink cartridge must be installed.
To switch back to color printing, you must install the color ink cartridge and then turn the printer off and back on again. Any data sent to the printer will be lost, and you will have to resend it.
If the black ink cartridge is empty, you cannot continue printing, even if the color cartridge still contains ink.
Use only these EPSON ink cartridges:
Black ink cartridge | S020093 |
Color ink cartridge | S020097 |
When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800)
(800)
c Caution:
Use only genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage not covered by EPSON’s warranty.
Follow these steps to replace either or both ink cartridges:
1.Make sure the printer is on and not printing, and that one of the Ink Out lights is flashing or turned on.
2.Lower the output tray on the front of the printer (if necessary) and then lift up the printer’s cover.
3.Hold down the Load/Eject button for about five seconds until the print head moves slightly left to the ink cartridge install position. The Power light begins flashing.
c Caution:
Do not move the print head with your hand. Always use the Load/Eject button to move it.
4.Pull up the cartridge clamp to open it. The cartridge rises partially out of the printer. (If you do not do this within
30 seconds after pressing Load/Eject, the carriage returns to its home position, far right. If this happens, press Load/ Eject again.)
5.Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully so any excess ink does not spill out. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
w Warning:
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
6.Open the package containing the ink cartridge and remove the cartridge from its protective bag. Remove the yellow tape seal from the top of the cartridge.
c Caution:
You must remove the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; leaving the tape on will permanently damage it. Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the cartridge; ink will leak out.
7.Lower the ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and the arrow pointing to the back of the printer.
8.Push down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place.
c Caution:
Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the ink cartridge clamp again or remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. Once you remove a cartridge, do not reuse it; this may damage the print head.
9.Press the Load/Eject button again. The printer moves the print head to its home (far right) position and the Power light flashes as the printer charges the ink delivery system.
c Caution:
The Power light continues to flash while the printer performs the ink charging operation. Never turn off the printer while the Power light is flashing, as this can result in incomplete charging of printer ink.
Note:
Even if you do not press the Load/Eject button, the printer moves the print head back to its home position about 30 seconds after you replace the cartridge.
10.When the charging cycle is finished (the Power light stops flashing), close the printer cover. Now the printer is ready for the next print job.
Cleaning the Printer
1.Turn off the printer and disconnect any cables connected to it. Be sure to keep the printer cover closed as you clean it.
2.Remove any paper or other media from the sheet feeder.
3.Carefully clean away loose dust and dirt with a soft brush.
4.Clean the exterior with a soft cloth dampened in mild soap.
5.To clean ink out of the printer’s interior, wipe it gently with a damp cloth.
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