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Epson B-508DN User Manual

Epson B-508DN User Manual (168 pages)

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 4.36 MB

Table of Contents

Copyright and Trademarks

2
- Table of Contents
  3
- Important Safety Instructions
  9
  - Setting up the Printer
    9
  - Choosing a Place for the Printer
    10
  - Using the Printer
    10
  - Handling Ink Cartridges
    11
  - Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
    12
Safety Instructions

9
Chapter 1 Using Your Software

13
Chapter 2 Paper Handling

18
- Using Special Paper
  18
  - Paper Loading Capacities
    19
- Loading Paper
  20
  - Front Paper Cassette
    20
  - Rear Sheet Feeder
    23
- Using the Optional Legal-Size Paper Support
  24
- Loading Envelopes
  25
- Setting up the Output Tray
  27
- Selecting the Correct Paper Type
  27
Chapter 3 Basic Printing

28
- Introduction
  28
  - Printing Documents
    28
  - Printing Photos
    28
  - Printing Web Pages
    29
  - Printing on Envelopes
    29
- Printing Documents
  30
  - Loading Paper
    30
  - Printer Settings
    30
- Printing Photos
  32
  - Preparing the Print File
    32
  - Loading Paper
    32
  - Printer Settings
    33
- Printing Web Pages
  34
  - Loading Paper
    34
  - Using EPSON Web-To-Page
    34
- Printing on Envelopes
  37
  - Loading Envelopes
    37
  - Printer Settings
    37
- Canceling Printing
  39
  - Using the Cancel Button on the Printer
    39
  - Canceling from Windows
    39
Chapter 4 Printing with Special Layout Options

40
- Introduction
  40
  - Double-Sided (Duplex) Printing
    40
  - Fit to Page Printing
    40
  - Pages Per Sheet Printing
    41
  - Poster Printing
    41
  - Watermark Printing
    42
- Double-Sided (Duplex) Printing
  42
  - Standard Double-Sided Printing
    44
  - Folded Booklet Double-Sided Printing
    51
- Fit to Page Printing
  55
  - Printer Settings
    55
- Pages Per Sheet Printing
  58
  - Printer Settings
    58
- Poster Printing
  61
  - Printer Settings
    61
  - How to Make a Poster from Your Printouts
    65
- Watermark Printing
  67
  - Printing the Watermark
    67
  - Creating Your Own Watermark
    70
Chapter 5 Using the Control Panel

73
- Introduction
  73
  - For B-508DN Users
    73
  - For B-308 Users
    73
- For B-508DN Users
  74
  - Buttons and Lights
    74
  - Using the Control Panel
    75
  - Icons on the LCD
    76
  - How to Access the Control Panel Menus
    77
  - Control Panel Menu List
    78
  - Status and Error Messages
    80
  - Printing the Status Sheet
    82
- For B-308 Users
  83
  - Buttons and Lights
    83
  - Status and Error Lights
    85
  - Printing the Status Sheet
    87
Chapter 6 Installing Options

88
- Optional Legal-Size Paper Support
  88
  - Installing the Paper Support
    88
- Optional Duplex Unit (B-308 Only)
  88
  - Installing the Duplex Unit
    88
  - Uninstalling the Duplex Unit
    90
Chapter 7 Replacing Consumables

91
- Ink Cartridges
  91
- Maintenance Box
  100
  - Checking the Maintenance Box Status
    100
  - Purchasing a Replacement Maintenance Box
    102
  - Handling Precautions
    102
  - Replacing the Maintenance Box
    103
Chapter 8 Maintaining Your Printer

105
- Checking the Print Head Nozzles
  105
- Cleaning the Print Head
  107
- Aligning the Print Head
  110
  - Using the Print Head Alignment Utility
    110
  - Using the Control Panel (B-508DN)
    111
- Cleaning Your Printer
  111
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Printer
  112
  - Using the Control Panel (B-508DN)
    112
  - Using the Printer Buttons (B-308)
    112
- Transporting Your Printer
  113
Chapter 9 Using the Printer on a Network

114
- Setting up the Printer on a Network (for B-508DN Users Only)
  114
  - Setting up Your Computers to Use the Printer
    114
- Setting up the Printer as a Shared Printer for Windows (B-308/B-508DN)
  120
  - Setting up the Print Server
    120
  - Setting up each Client
    122
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

124
- Diagnosing the Problem
  124
- Checking Printer Status
  127
  - Using the Progress Meter
    127
  - Using EPSON Status Monitor 3
    129
- The Paper Jams
  131
- Print Quality Problems
  136
  - Horizontal Banding
    137
  - Vertical Misalignment or Banding
    137
  - Incorrect or Missing Colors
    138
  - Blurry or Smeared Printout
    138
  - Ink Bleeds through the Page
    139
- Miscellaneous Printout Problems
  139
  - Incorrect or Garbled Characters
    139
  - Incorrect Margins
    139
  - Printout Has a Slight Slant
    140
  - Inverted Image
    140
  - Blank Pages Print
    140
  - Printed Side Is Smeared or Scuffed
    140
  - Printing Is too Slow
    141
- Paper Does Not Feed Correctly
  141
  - Paper Does Not Feed
    141
  - Multiple Pages Feed
    142
  - Paper Is Improperly Loaded
    142
  - Paper Is Not Ejected Fully or Is Wrinkled
    142
- The Printer Does Not Print
  143
  - All Lights Are off
    143
  - Lights Came on and then Went out
    143
  - The Power Light Is on
    143
- Increasing the Print Speed
  144
- Other Problems
  146
  - Print Head Cleaning Does Not Start
    146
  - Color Ink Is Consumed Even When Printing in Black Ink Only
    146
Appendix A Where to Get Help

147
- Epson Technical Support
  147
  - Speak to a Support Representative
    147
  - Purchase Accessories
    148
Appendix B Product Information

149
- Printer Parts
  149
  - B-508Dn
    149
  - B-308
    152
- Paper, Consumables, and Options
  154
  - Paper
    154
  - Ink Cartridges
    154
  - Maintenance Box
    155
  - Duplex Unit (B-308 Users Only)
    155
  - Legal-Size Paper Support
    155
- System Requirements
  155
- Technical Specifications
  156
  - Paper
    156
  - Ink Cartridges
    158
  - Mechanical
    159
  - Electrical
    160
  - Environmental
    161
  - Standards and Approvals
    161
  - Interface
    161
  - Options
    162
- FCC Compliance Statement
  162
  - For United States Users
    162
  - Warning
    163
  - For Canadian Users
    163
Operating System Versions

164

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