Epson 500 Quick Setup Guide
Caution:
Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink.
Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
If anything is missing, contact Epson as described on the back
under “Any questions?”.
under “Any questions?”.
Remove the tape.
Unpack
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Start Here
Make settings
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1
Select your language and country.
Press
or
to select
the desired option.
Press
OK when done.
2
For the Daylight Time setting, select
Summer if your region uses
Daylight Saving Time and it’s currently in effect. Otherwise select
Winter
to turn off the setting. Press
OK.
3
Press or to select the date format, then press . Don’t press
OK.
4
Use the numeric keypad to set the date, then press .
5
Press or to select the time format, then press .
6
Use the numeric keypad to set the time.
7
Press
OK when done.
Note:
You can change the date and time settings by pressing the Setup button and
selecting
Fax Settings, then Header & Time.
1
Open the paper support and flip up its extension.
2
Open the output tray.
3
Squeeze the edge guide and slide it to the left. Then flip the feeder guard
forward.
forward.
4
Load paper against the right edge guide and behind the tab, with the
printable side face up.
printable side face up.
Note:
Don’t load the paper sideways;
always load it short edge first.
5
Slide the edge guide over.
5
Load paper
Install ink cartridges
4
Note:
Don’t load paper before installing the ink cartridges.
1
Lift up the scanner.
2
Open the cartridge cover.
3
Shake the ink cartridges,
then unpack them.
then unpack them.
4
Remove only the yellow tape from each cartridge.
Caution:
Don’t remove any other seals from the cartridges.
5
Insert the cartridges in the
holder for each color.
holder for each color.
6
Press the cartridges down until they click.
7
Close the ink cartridge cover and press it
down until it clicks.
down until it clicks.
8
Close the scanner.
9
Press the
OK button to charge ink. Charging takes about 2 minutes.
Caution:
Don’t turn off the WorkForce 500 Series while the ink system is
initializing or you’ll waste ink.
(Included for Canada only)
Canada only: For French speakers, remove sticker(s) from the backing sheet
and place over corresponding text on the control panel.
Canada only: For French speakers, remove sticker(s) from the backing sheet
and place over corresponding text on the control panel.
1
Connect the power cable.
Caution:
Do not connect to your computer yet.
2
Press the
On button.
Turn on
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