EPSON Stylus Photo RX500

EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Parts
Left edge guide Paper support Feeder guard

Accessories

Ink Cartridges
Cartridge Part number T048120 T048220 T048520 T048320 T048620 T048420 Black Cyan Light Cyan Magenta Light Magenta Yellow

LCD screen

Scanner lid

On button

Paper name Size Letter Letter A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) Legal EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper Panoramic (8.inches) Letter Part number S041586 S041062 S041061 S041067 S041145 S041141 S041272 S041271 S041649 S041458 S041257 S041467 S041568 S041286 S041667

Output tray

EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Document mat

Scanner glass
Borderless inches, non-perforated
Color button Memory card slot cover
EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Letter Borderless 8 x 10 inches EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper Letter Letter
Transportation lock USB cable Scanner section Ink cartridges
Borderless inches S041727 Borderless inches S041464 Borderless inches EPSON All-Purpose Glossy Paper Letter EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper EPSON Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Letter Letter Letter Letter Letter A4 (8.3 11.7 inches) Letter S041465 S041654 S041500 S041331 S041405 SCR1001 SCR1002 S041106 S041064
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In addition to the requirements for single sheets and envelopes listed below, the Stylus Photo RX500 supports a variety of EPSON special media. See page 1 for details.
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams and other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. Do not load curled, folded, or wrinkled paper. Use paper under normal environmental conditions: 59 to 77 F (15 to 25 C) and 40 to 60% RH (relative humidity).
Paper name EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Card Kit EPSON Iron On Transfer Paper EPSON Photo Stickers Kit (CDROM/Stickers
Size Letter Letter A6 (4.1 5.8 inches)
Part number S041606 S041153 S041144KIT

Specifications

Printing
Printing method Nozzle configuration Black Color Print direction Resolution Noise level Input Buffer 90 nozzles 450 nozzles (90 nozzles per color 5) Bidirectional with logic seeking Up to on various papers using Photo RPM 45dB 64KB On-demand ink jet

Single sheets

Specification Color(s) Black ink cartridge Black Color ink cartridges Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta
Letter (8.inches) A4 (8.3 11.7 inches) Half-letter (5.5 8.5 inches) A5 (5.8 8.3 inches) Legal (8.inches) Executive (7.3 10.5 inches) inches (101.6 152.4 mm) inches (mm) inches (mm) Plain bond paper or special media distributed by EPSON 0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm) for plain bond paper 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) for plain bond paper
Paper type Thickness Weight

Envelopes

Print capacity* 630 pages (Letter, ISO/IEC 430 pages (Letter, 5% duty 10561 Letter Pattern) each color) Storage temperature Transit temperature 4 to 104 F ( 20 to 40 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 22 to 140 F ( 30 to 60 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 120 hours at 140 F (60 C) -0.4 F ( 18 C)

Memory card light Slot C

Note: Depending on the type of paper, the print quality may deteriorate in the top and bottom areas of the print, or these areas may be smeared. Before printing large jobs using an extended margin setting, print a single sheet to confirm print quality. You can create borderless prints using certain special EPSON papers. See the Users Guide for more information.
Memory Card Image File Requirements
File format JPEG or TIF format image files, DOS FAT taken with a DCF version 1.0 compliant digital camera (supports Exif Print v. 2.1 and 2.2) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) version 1.0 compliant* Vertical: 120 to 4600 pixels Horizontal: 120 to 4600 pixels Up to 999

Media format Image size

Scanning
Scanner type Photoelectric device Effective pixels Document size Flatbed color image scanner Color CCD line sensor 20,400 28,080 pixels at 2400 dpi, 100% Letter (8.5 11.0 inches) or A4 (8.5 11.7 inches); reading area is selectable with software 2400 dpi (main), 4800 dpi (sub) 50 to 6400 dpi (adjustable in one-dpi increments; resolutions higher than 4800 are interpolated by software)

Number of files

The DCF standard is set by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Indistries Association (JEITA)
Note: You cant print images whose file names contain double-byte characters.
Scanning resolution Output resolution
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Mechanical

Paper feed method Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Weight Friction Sheet feeder, top feed Approx. 80 sheets at 24 lb (90 g/m2) 17.7 23.3 11.9 inches (W D H) 449.302.3 mm (W D H) Approx. 19.21 lb (8.7 kg)

Safety Approvals

Safety standards EMC UL 60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B

Loading Paper

Single Sheets

1. Open the output tray.

Electrical
Input voltage range* 108 to 132 V Rated frequency range Rated current Power consumption 50 to 60 Hz 0.8 A Approx. 21 W (ISO 10560 Letter Pattern) Approx. 4.0 W in sleep mode Approx. 0.4 W in power-off mode
* Check the label on the back of this product for voltage information

Environmental

Temperature Operation Storage* Transit* 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) 4 to 140 F ( 20 to 60 C) 1 month at 104 F (40 C) 4 to 140 F ( 20 to 60 C) 120 hours at 140 F (60 C) 20 to 80% RH 5 to 85% RH
2. Pinch the sides of the left edge guide together as you slide the guide all the way to the left. 3. Flip the feeder guard forward.

Feeder guard

Humidity (without condensation) Operation Storage*
Stored in shipping container

Interface

Standard Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices version 1.Mbps (high speed device) NRZI USB Series B 6.6 feet (2 meters)
4. Insert your paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder. Then pinch the sides of the left edge guide together as you slide it against the paper (but not too tightly). 5. Lower the feeder guard back over the paper. Also be sure to: Load the printable side face-up. Its often whiter or brighter than the other side. Load letterhead or preprinted paper top edge first. Load paper short-edge first, even for landscape-oriented documents and photos. Dont load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide. Load up to approximately 80 sheets of plain paper at a time. If the paper has a cut corner, position it in the upper right corner as you load it in the sheet feeder.
Bit rate Data encoding Connector Recommended cable length
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For this paper

Select this Type or Media Type setting ColorLife Photo Paper
1. Load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge left, and printable side up, against the right edge of the sheet feeder. 2. Slide the left edge guide against the envelopes (but not too tightly).
EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper EPSON Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Photo Stickers*

Ink Jet Transparencies

You can use either Premium Glossy Photo Paper or Ink Jet Transparencies as your Type or Media Type setting for Photo Stickers. Experiment to see which setting gives you the best results.
Placing Your Original Document
1. Open the scanner lid. 2. Place your document face-down on the glass, in the corner shown below. Move your document about 0.1 inch from the top and side edge so your entire document is scanned.
Note: For best results, press each envelope flat before loading, or load one envelope at a time.

3. Select the following settings in your printer software: Plain paper as the Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting The correct envelope size as the Size (Windows) or Paper Size (Macintosh) setting Landscape as the Orientation setting
Selecting the Correct Media Type
Select the Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting according to these guidelines:
For this paper Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON Premium Bright White Paper EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Select this Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Bright White Paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
3. Close the scanner lid.
Note: If you place your document against the guides, the edges next to the guides wont be scanned. If you need to scan a thick document, such as a book, you can remove the scanner lid. Press the P On button to turn the Stylus Photo RX500 off, then unplug it. Open the scanner lid completely. Then disconnect the cord from the TPU connector on the back of the scanner and pull the lid straight up. Gently press down the original to keep it flat on the document table. Be sure to replace the scanner lid and reconnect the cord when youre finished.
EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight Matte Paper - Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON All-Purpose Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting Cards EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Photo Stickers* EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper
Copying Without a Computer

Basic Copying

1. Place your document face-down on the glass, as shown in the previous section. 2. Close the scanner lid.
Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper
EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
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3. If necessary, press the Copy button to display the copy mode settings on the LCD screen. Change any necessary copy settings, as described in Changing Copy Settings below. 4. Press the x Color button (for both color and grayscale photos, and for all color documents) or x B&W button (for black and white copies). Your document is scanned and then printed. If youre using the 2-up or 4-up copy layout settings described below, repeat these steps for your other photo(s) or document(s).
Tip: Your grayscale photos look better when you print them using the x Color button Note: Your copied image size may not be the exact same size as your original.

Auto Fit Page

Paper Type
Press the top left button on the LCD screen to choose your paper type.
Press this button Glossy Photo 100% LTR
Letter ! ! Letter Letter ! ! Letter ! ! 5 7

Manual Zoom

Choose from these settings:
Paper setting Plain Use when youve loaded Plain paper, Premium Bright White Paper, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Iron-On Transfer Paper, Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Glossy Photo Paper, Photo Paper, All-Purpose Glossy Paper, Glossy Photo Greeting Cards Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Photo Stickers Premium Luster Photo Paper Matte Paper Heavyweight, Double-Sided Matte Paper, PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson ColorLife Photo Paper, Semigloss Scrapbook Photo Paper
You can manually adjust the size of your copies from 25% to 400%. 1. While in copy mode, press the Menu button. 2. Press the bottom left button until you see Optional Zoom.
Copy Menu 3.Optional Zoom

Glossy

Prem. Glossy Prem. Luster Matte
3. Press the OK button. 4. Press buttons on the numeric keypad to enter the percentage by which you want to want to enlarge or reduce your copy. Then press the OK button to save your setting.

Paper Size

ColorLife

Print Quality

Press the bottom left button to choose print quality.
Press the bottom right button to choose your paper size.
Choose from these settings: Draft for making copies quickly when print quality is not important Text for copying text and line art Photo for copying photos with good print quality Best for the highest print quality, whether you are copying photos or other documents
Note: The paper sizes available depend on the paper type selected.
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Lighten or Darken Copies

1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the bottom left button (next to Copy Layout) until you see Copy Density. 3. Press the OK button. You see this LCD screen:

Copy Menu

l - ooooonnnn + r
5. Load several sheets of letter-size paper. (If there are more than 36 images on the card, you will need multiple sheets of paper.) 6. Press the x Color button to print the index. After the index sheet prints, Scan Index appears on the LCD screen.
Selecting Photos To Print
You can select the photos you want to print either by filling in the ovals on the index sheet and scanning the sheet, or by selecting photos from the control panel.
Select Photos on an Index Sheet
4. Press the l Select button to lighten your copy, or the r Select button to darken it. 5. Press the OK button to save your setting.
Cancel Copies and Settings

1. Once youve printed the index sheet, fill in the oval beneath each photo you want to print with a dark pen or pencil.

Correct

You can cancel a copy job in progress, or cancel the settings youve changed. To cancel a job in progress, press the x Stop button. Canceling appears on the LCD screen, and your page is ejected. To cancel all settings and return to the defaults, press and hold the Clear/Reset button until you see Resetting on the LCD screen.

Incorrect

2. Near the bottom of the form, fill in the correct oval to select the type and size of paper you want to use. You can select from these options:
Option Available paper types EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Glossy Photo Paper EPSON Matte Paper Heavyweight EPSON Double-Sided Matte Paper Prem. Glossy - Prem. Glossy - Letter Prem. Glossy - Glossy - Letter Glossy - Matte - Letter
Printing from a Memory Card
You can print photos directly from your digital cameras memory cardand you dont even have to connect the Stylus Photo RX500 to a computer.

Printing an Index Sheet

In most cases, youll want to print an index sheet before printing photos from your memory card. An index sheet lets you see small thumbnail images of the pictures on your card and select the ones you want to print. 1. Make sure the Stylus Photo RX500 is not connected to your computer (or your computer is turned off) and the Stylus Photo RX500 is turned on. 2. Open the memory card cover, and make sure the memory card light is off and that no cards are in any of the slots. Then insert your card into the correct slot (see page 3). Once the card is inserted, the Stylus Photo RX500 reads and displays the number of printable images on the card. 3. Press the Memory Card button on the control panel. Print Index appears on the LCD screen. 4. Press OK.
3. Load the type of paper youve chosen to print on. 4. Make sure Scan Index appears on the LCD screen, then press OK. (If it doesnt appear, press the Memory Card button, then press the top left button on the LCD screen until you see Scan Index, then press OK.) 5. Place the index sheet face-down on the scanner glass, so that the top of the sheet is positioned on the upper left side of the scanner glass, as you face the scanner. See page 5. 6. Press the x Color button. The form is scanned and your images are automatically printed.

Select Photos from the Control Panel
1. From a printed index sheet, identify a photo or range of consecutive photos you want to print. 2. Make sure youre in memory card mode (if necessary, press the Memory Card button).
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3. Press the top left button next to the LCD screen to select One image, Range of images, or All images, then press OK. 4. If you want to print one image or a range of consecutive images, follow the instructions on the LCD screen and use the numeric keypad to select the images you want to print. Then press OK. 5. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of copies you want to print (up to 99), then press OK.
Note: The number of copies is how many times each photo prints, not the number of pages. For example, if youre using a layout that fits 8 photos and you select 3 copies, you will get one sheet with 3 photos printed on it.

Using EPSON Smart Panel

Smart Panel is an easy, step-by-step interface for scanning, copying, printing, and more.
6. Change any print settings, as needed. Then press the x Color button to print your images. For a complete list of print settings available in memory card mode, see the Users Guide or online Reference Guide.

Print with DPOF

You can launch Smart Panel from your computer or from the control panel of your Stylus Photo RX500. To launch it from the control panel, follow these steps: 1. Press the Scan button on the control panel. 2. Press the top left button next to the LCD screen until you see To PC on the screen. Then press the OK button. The first time you do this, you see a window on your computer asking you to select the program to launch for this action. Select EPSON Smart Panel, and then select the Always use this program for this action box. Click OK. EPSON Smart Panel launches. Choose from these features:
Smart Panel Features Description Scans and prints photos in various sizes and layouts. Includes Color Restoration. RePrint Photos
Scans a photo into ArcSoft PhotoImpression, where you can edit, retouch, enhance, or print it with templates, frames, and borders.
If your memory card contains photos taken with a camera that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can pre-select the photos you want to print while the card is still in the camera. 1. Insert a memory card containing DPOF image files. 2. Load the type of paper you want to print on. 3. Press the Memory Card button to enter memory card mode. 4. Using the numeric keypad, enter the number of copies of each photo you want to print (up to 99), and press OK. 5. Change any print settings, as needed. Then press the x Color button to print your images. For a complete list of print settings available in memory card mode, see the Users Guide or online Reference Guide.
Scan and Save Scans and prints a document like a photocopier.

Copy Center When you install your own fax software, scans your image or document into your PC fax utility. Copy to Fax
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Smart Panel Features

Description Scans text documents and converts them to editable text files on your computer (not supported for Mac OS 8.6).
Scanner error > See your documentation and call service if necessary.
Edit Text Scans a photo into ArcSoft PhotoImpression, where you can edit, retouch, enhance, and print it with templates, frames, and borders. View and Create Scans a photo or document and lets you choose which program it opens in. Scan to Application Scans a photo or document and attaches it to an e-mail so you can send it right away. Scan to E-mail Scans an image and uploads it to EPSONs photosharing web site. EPSON Photo Site Multi-page feed error > Multiple pages have been fed into the printer at once. Remove and reload the paper, then press the Color button. Service required.
Press the P On button to turn off the Stylus Photo RX500. Unlock the transportation lock, if necessary. Turn your Stylus Photo RX500 back on. If the error message still appears, contact your dealer or EPSON, as described in your Users Guide or online Reference Guide. Check to make sure you placed the orange print head holder in its storage slot, as described on the Start Here poster. Also, make sure the transportation lock is unlocked. Press the P On button to turn off the Stylus Photo RX500, then turn it back on. If the error message still appears, contact your dealer or EPSON, as described in your Users Guide or online Reference Guide. The Stylus Photo RX500 has fed more than one sheet into the paper path. Remove and reload the paper. Make sure you lower the feeder guard back over the paper. Then press the x Color button. Contact your dealer or EPSON, as described in the Users Guide or online Reference Guide.
Printer error > See your documentation and call service if necessary.
Note: For details on using all the Smart Panel features, click the ? button in Smart Panel or see the online Smart Panel User Guide.
Control Panel Error Messages
To diagnose some problems, check the LCD screen on the Stylus Photo RX500 for these error messages:
Error Message No XXX ink cartridge > Press the Color button to install new ink cartridge. Solution The indicated ink cartridge is not installed. Install the cartridge as described on page 11.
Cannot be stored saved in the XXX You can only use the l Save mode. button to save settings in copy mode. Cannot recognize the memory card. Do you want to format the card? There is not enough free space on the memory card. Operation canceled. Make sure the Stylus Photo RX500 supports your memory card; see page 3. If it does, then format the card or insert a new memory card. No memory card is inserted, an unsupported memory card is inserted, or a card is inserted incorrectly. Make sure your card is supported and is inserted in the correct slot; see page 3 for details.

XXX ink out > Press the Color The indicated ink cartridge is out of button to begin replacing the ink ink. Replace the cartridge as cartridge. described on page 11. Ink cartridge error > Cartridge There is something wrong with the replacement is necessary. Press ink cartridge. Replace the cartridge the Color button to begin. as described on page 11. Paper jam > Press the Color button. Remove any remaining jammed paper by hand. Paper out > Load paper into the sheet feeder, then press the Color button. Paper is jammed. Press the x Color button to clear the jam. If it is still jammed, see your online Reference Guide. Load paper in the sheet feeder, then press the x Color button to continue printing.
There is no Index Sheet or it is not The index sheet is not positioned set correctly. Please perform again correctly on the scanner glass. Make sure the sheet is oriented as after a check. shown on page 5. Check of a picture is not carried out The index sheet was not filled in or marking is not right. Please correctly. Be sure to fill in the entire perform again after a check. oval under the image(s) you want to print. See page 8 for guidelines. Paper is not selected on the Index Sheet or the oval is not filled in correctly. Check the Index Sheet, then try again. Be sure to fill in the entire oval under the paper you want to use. See page 8 for guidelines.
Scanner unit open > Close the Carefully close the scanner unit and scanner unit press down on it until it clicks securely into place.
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6. Examine the printed nozzle check pattern. It should look like this:

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light, colors are not correct, or dots or lines are missing, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.
Note: You can also use a printer software utility to clean the print head right from your computer. Select the ? or Help button on your printer settings window for instructions.
If it looks correct, youre done. If any dots or lines are missing, clean the print head again; see the previous steps for instructions. If you dont see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, see the Solving Problems section of your online Reference Guide. You can also turn the Stylus Photo RX500 off and wait overnightthis allows any dried ink to softenand then try cleaning the print head again.

Caution: When you dont turn on your Stylus Photo RX500 for a long time, the print quality can decline. Its a good idea to turn it on at least once a month to maintain good print quality.
1. Make sure your Stylus Photo RX500 is turned on but not printing, and the ! error light is off. (If the ! error light is flashing or on, you may need to replace an ink cartridge; see the next section.) 2. Press the Setup button to enter setup mode. You see this LCD screen:
Press this button 1.Ink levels Press the Color
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
If the ! error light on the EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 is flashing, or you see an ink cartridge error message on the LCD screen or computer monitor, you need to replace one of the cartridges. When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts dont look their best. If the quality doesnt improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge. Use these ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package: Black: T048120 Cyan: T048220 Magenta: T048320 Yellow: T048420 Light Cyan: T048520 Light Magenta: T048620
Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 not covered by EPSONs warranty.
3. Press the top left button (next to Ink levels) until you see Head Cleaning on the LCD screen. 4. Press the x Color button. Cleaning takes about 30 seconds, during which Head Cleaning appears on the LCD screen.
Caution: Never turn off the Stylus Photo RX500 while the message Head Cleaning appears on the LCD screen, unless it hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.
5. When you again see the LCD screen shown below, run a nozzle check to confirm the print head nozzles are clean.
Press this button 3.Head Cleaning Press the Color
Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded. Press the top left button until you see Nozzle Check on the LCD screen, then press the x Color button. The nozzle check pattern prints.

When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer. You can also call the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766, or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.
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Caution: To avoid damaging the EPSON Stylus Photo RX500, never move the print head by hand. You cannot print if any ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
3. When you see the message Open the scanner on the LCD screen, use the side grips to open the scanner unit, as shown. Be sure to keep the scanner lid closed.
Checking Ink Cartridge Levels
To check ink levels, follow these steps: 1. Press the Setup button to enter setup mode. 2. If necessary, press the upper left button next to the LCD screen until Ink levels is displayed, then press the x Color button. The LCD screen displays the percentage of ink available in each cartridge: C (Cyan), M (Magenta), Y (Yellow), K (Black), LC (Light Cyan), and LM (Light Magenta).
Ink levels C:50% M:50% Y:50%
4. Wait for the ink cartridge holder to move to the replacement position, then open its cover by pulling the back of the cover up and toward you.
Caution: Never attempt to open the cartridge holders cover while the print head is moving. Wait until the cartridges have moved to the replacement position.
Note: To view ink levels for all of the cartridges, wait for them to scroll across the LCD screen.
3. When done, press the OK button.
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session. 1. Make sure the Stylus Photo RX500 is turned on and not printing. 2. If an ink cartridge is empty: Check the LCD screen to see which cartridge is empty, then press the x Color button. If an ink cartridge is low: Press the Setup button to enter setup mode, then press the top left button next to the LCD screen until Replace ink is displayed. Finally, press the x Color button.

Note: The illustration above shows the black cartridge being removed. Only remove the cartridge(s) you need to replace.
5. Identify the cartridge you need to replace. Press in the tab at the back of the cartridge to release it, then lift the cartridge straight out. Dispose of it carefully.
6. Unwrap the new cartridge.
Caution: Dont touch the green circuit board on the front of the cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and printing.
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7. Lower the new cartridge into its holder, then press down on the top of the cartridge until it clicks in place. 3. Do one of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon on the Windows taskbar and click Print Head Alignment. Mac OS X: Double-click EPSON Printer Utility in your Applications folder. Select SP RX500 Series in the Printer List and click OK. Then click the Print Head Alignment button on the Utility screen. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x: From your applications File menu, button in the choose Page Setup or Print. Click the printer settings or page setup dialog box. Then click the Print Head Alignment button on the Utility screen. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to print the black vertical alignment pattern. Your printout should look like this:
If you need to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 5 through 7 before continuing with step 8. 8. Close the cartridge cover.
Caution: If you find it difficult to close the cover, make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated. Press down on each newly installed cartridge until you hear it click into place. Do not attempt to force the cover closed.
9. Carefully lower the scanner unit and press it down until it clicks into place. The Stylus Photo RX500 begins charging the ink delivery system, and Charging appears on the LCD screen. Wait for the message to disappear before using the Stylus Photo RX500.
Caution: Never turn off the Stylus Photo RX500 while Charging appears on the LCD screen, unless it hasnt moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes. This may cause incomplete charging of the ink.

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head.
Note: You can also use the buttons on the Stylus Photo RX500 to align the print head (see the online Reference Guide for instructions). For best results, we recommend you use the print head alignment utility, as described in this section.

1. Make sure the Stylus Photo RX500 is turned on and not printing, and the red ! error light is off. 2. Load a stack of plain, letter-size paper in the sheet feeder.
5. Examine the printout and choose the best square in each of the four sets. (The best square should have no visible bands, or the least visible bands.)
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6. In the on-screen dialog box, select the number for each of the squares in the corresponding pull-down menu.

Related Documentation

CPD-16980 CPD-16981 CPD-16982 CPD-16983 EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Start Here EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Quick Reference EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 Users Guide EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 CD-ROM (includes online Reference Guide)
Note: Your screen may look slightly different, depending on your operating system.
7. If the best square in each set is number 5, click Next. Otherwise, click Realignment and follow the on-screen instructions to print a new vertical alignment pattern. Repeat this step until the best square for each set is number 5. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to print a color vertical alignment pattern. Repeat steps 5 through 7 to correct color vertical alignment. 9. When youre done, click Finish.
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PRINTER, COPIER, SCANNER, CARD READER

STYLUS PHOTO RX500

Your home photo center.
The feature-rich Epson Stylus Photo RX500 all-in-one delivers superior Photo Quality prints, copies and scans, even without a computer, making it the ideal home photo center.

Key Features

Superior PC-free photo printing and copying
- Creates brilliant results with up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi and 6-color Photo Inks
Full-featured flatbed scanning with built-in transparency adapter
- Award winning 48-bit (2400 x 4800 dpi) scanning
Convenient built-in card slots
- Offers innovative scan-to-card technology - Handy photo proof sheet lets you choose the images you want to print from your memory card plus the size and paper typewithout turning on your PC
Epson Easy Photo Fix scanning technology
- Quickly restores faded color photos to their original brilliance
True BorderFree printing (4" x 6," 5" x 7," 8" x 10," 8.5" x 11" and panoramic sizes) Fast print speeds*
- Up to 17 ppm black text printing (up to 16 ppm color) - Prints a 4" x 6" color photo in under 39 seconds
Cost-saving individual ink cartridges
Scan slides and negatives
Epson Prints. Brilliance that lasts.

SPECIFICATIONS

Printer

Printing Technology 6-color (CcMmYK) drop-on-demand Micro Piezo ink jet technology Maximum Resolution (dots per inch) 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi Minimum Ink Droplet Size 3 picoliters Print Speed* Black text up to 17 ppm Color text up to 16 ppm 4" x 6" photo 39 sec. Ink Cartridges** Black cartridge yields 630 pages ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern 450 pages at 5% coverage Color cartridge yields 430 pages at 5% coverage per color

Color Scanner

Type Color flatbed Imaging Sensor Color CCD line sensor Scan Area Maximum Resolution Optical Hardware Interpolated Color Depth 48 bit color
8.5" x 11.7" 2400 dpi 2400 x 4800 dpi 9600 x 9600 dpi

Standalone Color Copier

Copy Quality Color, Black/White, Grayscale Draft, Text, Photo, Best Copy Quantity 1 to 99 copies Copy Speeds* Black text up to 10 cpm Color text up to 8 cpm Copy Size Up to A4 (8.5" x 11.7"), BorderFree, small margins, mirror copy, repeat copy, 2-up and 4-up copy, poster print, wallet photo

System

Interface and Connectivity Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible) Built-in Card Slots Supports CompactFlash Type I and II, MultiMediaCard, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate Memory Stick, SmartMedia, Secure Digital and miniSD Operating Systems Windows USB - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Windows Hi-Speed USB 2.0Windows 2000, XP Macintosh USB - Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2, Mac OS X 10.2 or later (Hi-Speed USB 2.0 not supported on the Mac) Dimension and Weight (L x W x H) 17.7" x 23.3" x 11.9" (trays extended), 19.21 lb Warranty One year limited in U.S. and Canada
* Pages per minute based on black text and color in Draft Mode on plain paper. Color photo is in Fine Mode on Glossy Photo Paper. Additional processing time will vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity. ** For more information about supplies for this printer and cartridge yields, go to www.epson.com. Cartridge yields will vary with images printed, print settings, paper type and frequency of use. The printer ships with full cartridges. Some ink from first cartridges is used for initialization.
Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson Canada, Ltd. 3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Epson, Epson Stylus, and Micro Piezo are registered trademarks and PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree and Epson Easy Photo Fix are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2003 Epson America, Inc. CPD-17099 10/03 25K WP