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Page 1 - User’s Guide

User’s GuideNPD3349-00

Page 2 - Contents

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideSafety Instructions 10Safety InstructionsImportant Safety InstructionsNew :Depends on modelRead all of the instructions in t

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 100cCaution:❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink car

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 101Note:Hold the printer with your hand when you install the ink cartridge.cCaution:Do not remove and

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 102Maintenance BoxChecking the maintenance box statusUsing the control panel (B-500DN)To check the mai

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 103❏ Double-click the printer shortcut icon on your Windows taskbar. To add a shortcut icon to the tas

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 104Note:If the maintenance box installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model

Page 8 - Copyright and Trademarks

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 1052. Open the maintenance box cover.3. Remove the new maintenance box from the package.4. Lift up and

Page 9 - Operating System Versions

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 1066. Insert the new maintenance box into place as far as it will go.7. Close the maintenance box cove

Page 10 - Safety Instructions

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideMaintaining Your Printer 107Chapter 8 Maintaining Your PrinterChecking the Print Head NozzlesIf you find that the printout i

Page 11 - Using the printer

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideMaintaining Your Printer 1082. Make sure that READY appears on the LCD screen, and then press the r Right button. Menu appea

Page 12 - Handling ink cartridges

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideMaintaining Your Printer 109Compare the quality of the printed check page with the sample shown below. If there are no print

Page 13 - Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideSafety Instructions 11❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions

Page 14 - Using Your Software

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideMaintaining Your Printer 1102. Make sure that no lights are indicating errors.3. Make sure that A4 size paper is loaded in t

Page 15 - From the Start menu

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideMaintaining Your Printer 1116. When the P Power light stops flashing, the printer returns to the nozzle check menu. Press th

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideMaintaining Your Printer 112❏ If print quality remains a problem, contact Epson Service Center.& See “Epson Service Cent

Page 17 - Accessing EPSON Web-To-Page

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideMaintaining Your Printer 1133. Press the d Down or u Up button to select MAINTENANCE, and then press the OK or r Right butto

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideMaintaining Your Printer 114cCaution:Do not use cloths to wipe inside the printer. Little pieces of thread may be built up.U

Page 19 - Uninstalling the User’s Guide

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideMaintaining Your Printer 1151. Plug in the printer and turn it on. Wait until the print head returns to the home position.2.

Page 20 - Paper Handling

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Printer on a Network 116Chapter 9 Using the Printer on a NetworkSetting Up the Printer on a Network (for B-500DN U

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Printer on a Network 117Setting Up the Printer as the Shared Printer for WindowsThese instructions tell you how to

Page 22 - Loading Paper

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Printer on a Network 118Windows 2000:Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers.2. Right-click the icon fo

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Printer on a Network 119Setting up each clientFollow these steps for each client computer on the network.Note:Your

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideSafety Instructions 12❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.❏ Do not i

Page 25 - Into the rear sheet feeder

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Printer on a Network 120Windows 2000:Select Network printer, then click Next.4. Follow the on-screen instructions

Page 26 - Loading Envelopes

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 121Chapter 10 TroubleshootingDiagnosing the ProblemTroubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two s

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 122Note:When you use your printer as a shared printer on a network with the following combinations of comput

Page 28 - Setting Output Tray

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 123❏ If the test page does not print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in the f

Page 29 - 1. Pull out the output tray

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 124Checking Printer StatusFor WindowsNote:When you use your printer as a shared printer on a network with th

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 125TipsTips for getting the most out of your Epson printer driver appear in the text box of the progress met

Page 31 - Basic Printing

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 126Using EPSON Status Monitor 3New :Depends on modelEPSON Status Monitor 3 displays detailed information on

Page 32 - Printing Photos

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 127When you access EPSON Status Monitor 3, the following window appears:EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides the

Page 33 - Printer settings for Windows

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 128The Paper JamscCaution:Pull out the jammed paper gently. If you remove the jammed paper with force, torn

Page 34 - Printing Web Pages

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 129In the rear sheet feeder:Gently pull out the jammed paper upward.In the front paper cassette:Close the ou

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideSafety Instructions 13cCaution:Do not shake cartridges (that have been installed previously) with too much force.❏ Do not us

Page 36 - Printing Documents

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 130Note:❏ If you cannot pull out the front paper cassette, pull out the output tray first and remove all pap

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 131In the back of the printer:Remove the duplex unit (B-500DN) or the upper rear printer cover (B-300) and o

Page 38 - Printing on Envelopes

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 132In the duplex unit:Remove the duplex unit and open the cover of the duplex unit. Then, gently remove the

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 133❏ The number of sheets in the paper stack does not exceed the limit specified for that paper.& See “L

Page 40 - Canceling Printing

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 134Horizontal banding❏ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the rear sheet feeder and fac

Page 41 - Introduction

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 135❏ Make sure the paper type selected in the printer driver is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in

Page 42 - Pages Per Sheet Printing

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 136❏ If you are printing on glossy media, place a support sheet (or a sheet of plain paper) beneath the stac

Page 43 - Double-Sided Printing

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 137Inverted imageNew :Match with printer driver U I2007/07/26 09:45:03We unlocked this section for modifica

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 138❏ For Windows, clear all customized settings and select Text as the Quality Option from your printer driv

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 139❏ You have followed any special loading instructions that came with your paper. Load the paper again.&

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing Your Software 14Chapter 1 Using Your SoftwareOverview of Printer Driver and Status Monitor2007/07/26 09:45:03We unlock

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 140The Printer Does Not PrintAll lights are off❏ Press the P Power button to make sure the printer is on.❏ T

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 141If the check page prints correctly, make sure the printer driver and your application are installed corre

Page 49 - Manual double-sided printing

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 142The following dialog box appears.The table below lists the factors affecting print speed.For more details

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideTroubleshooting 143Other ProblemPrint head cleaning does not start❏ Make sure that no lights are indicating errors. If any e

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideWhere To Get Help 144Appendix A Where To Get HelpNew :See comments to select sections you need. The word "other" i

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideWhere To Get Help 145❏ Brand and model of your computer❏ Your computer operating system name and version❏ Names and versions

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideWhere To Get Help 146We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you p

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideWhere To Get Help 147Help for Users in VietnamNew :For all productsContacts for information, support, and services are:Help

Page 55 - ** : Margin

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideWhere To Get Help 148Help for Users in Hong KongNew :For All productsTo obtain technical support as well as other after-sal

Page 56 - Fit to Page Printing

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideWhere To Get Help 149Epson Helpdesk❏ Sales enquiries and product information (Infoline)❏ Enquiries on repair services &

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing Your Software 15From the Start menu1. Windows Vista:Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select Prin

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideWhere To Get Help 150HelplineFor Service, Product info or to order a cartridge - 18004250011 (9AM - 9PM) - This is a Toll-fr

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 151Appendix B Product InformationPrinter PartsNew :Depends on modelB-500DNFront view

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 152a. Edge guide: Holds your paper straight in the rear sheet feeder. Move it to the edge of your paper.

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 153Rear viewa. USB connector: Connects the USB cable from your computer to the printer.b. Ethernet conne

Page 62 - Poster Printing

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 154B-300Front viewa. Edge guide: Holds your paper straight in the rear sheet feeder. Move it to the edge

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 155Rear viewg. Maintenance box cover: Covers the maintenance box. Open only when replacing the maintenan

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 156Paper, Consumables, and OptionPaperEpson offers specially-designed paper and other print media for al

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 157Maintenance boxYou can use the following maintenance box with this printer:Duplex unit (B-300 users o

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 158Technical SpecificationsPaperNew :Depends on model (See Spec)Note:❏ Since the quality of any particul

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 159Envelopes:Printable areaNew :Depends on modelDiagonal lines show printable area.Single sheets: Size E

Page 68 - Watermark Printing

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing Your Software 16Printing Web Pages to Fit to Your Paper SizeEPSON Web-To-Page lets you make Web pages fit to your pape

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 160Envelopes:Note:❏ Depending on the type of paper, print quality may decline in the top and bottom area

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 161Ink cartridges*Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25 °C (77 °F)cCaution:❏ Epson r

Page 71 - Creating your own watermark

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 162MechanicalNew :Depends on model (See Spec)* Loading capacity may decrease if the paper is curled.Pape

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 163ElectricalNew :Depends on model (See Spec)B-500DNNote:Check the label on the back of the printer for

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 164EnvironmentalNew :Depends on model (See Spec)*Without condensationStandards and approvalsNew :Depends

Page 74 - Using the Control Panel

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideProduct Information 165OptionNew :Depends on model (See Spec)Duplex unit (B-300 only) Width: 313 mm (12.3 in.)Depth: 163 mm

Page 75 - For B-500DN users

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideIndex 166AAligning print head, 112BBanding, 134Blank pages, 137Blurry prints, 135Booklet printingWindows, 52Buttons and ligh

Page 76 - Using the Control Panel 76

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideIndex 167specifications, 161Interface cables, 164LLightserror indicators, 121status and error, 87Loadingenvelopes, 26front p

Page 77 - Icons on the LCD

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideIndex 168Windows, 112Printingcanceling, 40double-sided, 43envelopes, 38fit to page, 56multiple pages per sheet, 59posters, 6

Page 78 - Control panel menu list

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing Your Software 17Accessing EPSON Web-To-PageAfter you install EPSON Web-To-Page, the menu bar is displayed on the Windo

Page 79 - Test print menu

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing Your Software 181. Turn off the printer and disconnect its interface cable.2. Windows Vista:Click the start button and

Page 80 - Maintenance menu

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing Your Software 19Uninstalling the User’s GuideFor Windows2007/07/26 09:45:03We unlocked this section for modification r

Page 81 - Network setting menu

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideContents 2Copyright and TrademarksOperating System VersionsSafety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . .

Page 82 - Status and error messages

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePaper Handling 20Chapter 2 Paper HandlingUsing Special PaperYou can achieve good results with most types of plain bond paper

Page 83 - Using the Control Panel 83

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePaper Handling 21❏ When you use the double-sided printing function, printing the low print duty side first is recommended.De

Page 84 - For B-300 users

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePaper Handling 22Storing Epson photo paperReturn unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. Epson

Page 85 - Buttons and lights

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePaper Handling 232. Slide the edge guides while pinching their knob to accommodate the paper you are loading.3. Fan a stack

Page 86 - Using the Control Panel 86

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePaper Handling 245. Slide the edge guides while pinching their knob to fit the paper you are loading.6. Reinsert the cassett

Page 87 - Status and error lights

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePaper Handling 25Note:❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.❏ Make sure the paper s

Page 88 - Using the Control Panel 88

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePaper Handling 264. Fan a stack of paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.5. Load the paper with the printab

Page 89 - Using the Control Panel 89

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePaper Handling 272. Slide out and extend the extension tray.3. Slide the left edge guide to the left.4. Load envelopes short

Page 90 - Printing the status sheet

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePaper Handling 28Note:❏ The thickness of envelopes and their ability to fold vary widely. If the total thickness of the stac

Page 91 - Installing Option

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePaper Handling 291. Pull out the output tray.2. Slide the output support tray until it clicks. The output support tray is li

Page 92 - Uninstalling the duplex unit

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideContents 3Chapter 3 Basic PrintingIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 93 - Installing Option 93

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePaper Handling 30Note:After printing on the Epson Professional Flyer Paper, push the output support tray to move it to its o

Page 94 - Replacing Consumables

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideBasic Printing 31Chapter 3 Basic PrintingIntroductionThis section guides you through the procedures for different kinds of p

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideBasic Printing 32Printing DocumentsExplains how to print documents on various types of paper.& See “Printing Documents”

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideBasic Printing 33Loading paperRefer to the section below for details on loading paper.& See “Loading Paper” on page 22.W

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideBasic Printing 342. Click the Main tab, then select Photo in the Quality Option settings: 3. Select the paper source as the

Page 98 - Replacing an ink cartridge

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideBasic Printing 351. In Internet Explorer, go to the Web page you want to print.If you have installed EPSON Web-To-Page, the

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideBasic Printing 367. Select the appropriate Size setting. You can also define a custom paper size. For details, see the onlin

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideBasic Printing 37& See “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 14.3. Click the Main tab, then select one of t

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideBasic Printing 388. Click OK to close the printer settings window.9. Print your file.Printing on EnvelopesLoading envelopesR

Page 102 - Maintenance Box

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideBasic Printing 39& See “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 14.2. Click the Main tab, then select one of t

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideContents 4Printing the watermark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 104 - Replacing a maintenance box

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideBasic Printing 40Canceling PrintingIf you need to cancel printing, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below.

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 41Chapter 4 Printing with Special Layout OptionsIntroduction You can print with a varie

Page 106 - Replacing Consumables 106

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 42Pages Per Sheet PrintingLets you print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper.&

Page 107 - Maintaining Your Printer

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 43Watermark Printing (for Windows only)2007/07/26 09:45:03We unlocked this section for

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 44Folded booklet double-sided printing allows you to make single-fold booklets. The pag

Page 109 - Cleaning the Print Head

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 45Standard double-sided printingNew :Depends on modelMatch with printer driver UIAutoma

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 462. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option settings:❏ Dra

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 477. Click the Page Layout tab, then select the Duplex Printing check box.8. Select Aut

Page 112 - Aligning the Print Head

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 4810. Select the appropriate document type as the Select Document Type setting.11. Spec

Page 113 - Cleaning Your Printer

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 49Manual double-sided printingFollow the steps below to print odd- and even-numbered pa

Page 114 - Transporting Your Printer

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideContents 5Using the control panel (B-500DN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 504. Select the appropriate Type setting.& See “Selecting the Correct Paper Type” o

Page 116 - Chapter 9

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 519. Click Margins to open the Margins window.10. Specify the edge of the paper where t

Page 117 - Setting up the print server

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 5215. Once the paper is reloaded, click Resume to print the even-numbered pages.Folded

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 532. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option settings:❏ Dra

Page 119 - Setting up each client

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 547. Click the Page Layout tab and select the Duplex Printing check box. Then select Ma

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 559. Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed. You can choose Lef

Page 121 - Troubleshooting

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 56❏ Follow the instructions provided when reloading the printouts. Otherwise, paper may

Page 122 - Windows 2000 Windows Vista/XP

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 57& See “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 14.2. Click the Main tab

Page 123 - New :Depends on model

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 585. Select the appropriate Size setting.6. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide)

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 59Pages Per Sheet PrintingNew :Match with printer driver U I2007/07/26 09:45:03We unlo

Page 125 - Error messages

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideContents 6Blank pages print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 126 - Using EPSON Status Monitor 3

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 60& See “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 14.2. Click the Main tab

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 615. Select the appropriate Size setting.6. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide)

Page 128 - The Paper Jams

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 62Poster PrintingNew :Match with printer driver U I2007/07/26 09:45:03We unlocked this

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 63& See “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 14.2. Click the Main tab

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 645. Select the appropriate Size setting.6. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide)

Page 131 - In the back of the printer:

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 658. Click Settings to adjust the way your poster will be printed. The Poster Settings

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 66How to make a poster from your printoutsNew :Match with printer driver U IHere is an

Page 133 - Print Quality Problems

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 673. Cut the taped sheets in two along a vertical line through the alignment markers (t

Page 134 - Horizontal banding

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 68Watermark PrintingNew :Match with printer driver U I2007/07/26 09:45:03We unlocked t

Page 135 - Blurry or smeared printout

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 69& See “Accessing the printer driver for Windows” on page 14.2. Click the Main tab

Page 136 - Printout has a slight slant

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideContents 7Maintenance box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 137 - Printing is too slow

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 707. Click the Page Layout tab, choose the desired watermark from the Watermark list, t

Page 138 - Paper Does Not Feed Correctly

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 718. Specify the settings you want for the watermark. You can change the position and s

Page 139 - Paper is improperly loaded

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 721. Click Add/Del under Watermark on the Page Layout window. The following window appe

Page 140 - The Printer Does Not Print

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuidePrinting with Special Layout Options 734. Click Settings. The following window appears: 5. Make sure that the appropriate wa

Page 141 - Increasing the Print Speed

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 74Chapter 5 Using the Control PanelIntroductionYou can use the printer’s control panel to access a v

Page 142 - Troubleshooting 142

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 75For B-500DN usersThe control panel of the printer consists of 7 buttons, 3 lights, and a liquid cr

Page 143 - Other Problem

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 76The table below describes the meanings of the lights on the control panel. The lights let you know

Page 144 - Where To Get Help

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 77Icons on the LCDThis section describes the meaning of icons displayed on the LCD screen.The table

Page 145 - Help for Users in Australia

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 78How to access the control panel menusThis section describes how to enter Menu mode and make settin

Page 146 - Help for Users in Thailand

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 79Printer setting menuThis menu allows you to configure the basic printer setting.LanguageYou can se

Page 147 - Help for Users in Indonesia

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideCopyright and Trademarks 8Copyright and TrademarksNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval syste

Page 148 - Help for Users in Malaysia

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 80Printer status menuThis menu allows you to check the current printer status.VersionYou can check t

Page 149 - Help for Users in India

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 81Network setting menuThis menu allows you to make network settings.Network setupYou can select the

Page 150 - Helpline

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 82Status and error messagesThis section describes the meaning of messages displayed on the LCD scree

Page 151 - Product Information

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 83Printer error restart printer Printer error occurs. Turn off the printer and then back on.If the e

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 84Printing the status sheetWhile in Menu mode, you can print a status sheet to see the current defau

Page 153 - Rear view

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 85Buttons and lightsThe table below describes the functions of the buttons on the control panel.The

Page 154 - Front view

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 86* Maintenance box status light is also on for these errors.** Maintenance box status light also fl

Page 155

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 87Status and error lightsThis section describes the meaning of lights on the control panel.The table

Page 156 - Ink cartridges

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 88Maintenance box at the end of its service lifeThe maintenance box is at the end of its service lif

Page 157 - System Requirements

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 89Printer cover open(both lights continuously blink for 0.5 second twice and then go out for 1 secon

Page 158 - Technical Specifications

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideOperating System Versions 9Operating System VersionsIn this manual, the following abbreviations are used.Windows refers to W

Page 159 - Printable area

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideUsing the Control Panel 90Printing the status sheetYou can print a status sheet to see the current default values. To print

Page 160 - Minimum margin

B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideInstalling Option 91Chapter 6 Installing OptionDuplex Unit (B-300 only)Installing the duplex unitFollow the steps below to i

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideInstalling Option 923. Insert the bottom side of the duplex unit first, and then attach the duplex unit.Uninstalling the dup

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideInstalling Option 933. Attach the upper rear printer cover.

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 94Chapter 7 Replacing ConsumablesInk CartridgesChecking the ink cartridge statusUsing the control pane

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 95❏ Open the printer driver, click the Maintenance tab, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button.A

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 96❏ The progress meter appears automatically when you start a print job. Click the Check Ink Levels bu

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 97Handling precautionsRead all of the instructions in this section before replacing the ink cartridges

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 98❏ Never turn off the printer while replacing the ink cartridge. Doing so may damage the IC chip on t

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B-300/B-500DN User’s GuideReplacing Consumables 993. Remove the expended installed ink cartridge.Note:Hold the printer with your hand when you remove

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