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Printer Specifications
Printing
Printing method:
On-demand ink jet
Nozzle
configuration:
64 monochrome (black) nozzles
60 color (cyan, magenta, yellow)
nozzles (20
Printable columns and printing speed: *
Character pitch
Printable
(characters per inch)
columns
10
80
12
96
15
120
17 (10 condensed)
137
20 (12 condensed)
160
* Print speeds vary depending on system configuration, software application,
resolution, and amount of page covered. Figures based on letter-size paper
with color printing.
Resolution:
Maximum 720
Paper feed speed: 92 milliseconds per 1/6-inch line
Input buffer:
56KB
Print direction:
Bidirectional with logic seeking for text
and graphics; unidirectional and
autodirectional modes available in
Default setting mode
Control code:
ESC/P 2 and expanded raster graphics
code; IBM X24E emulation code
Paper feeding:
Auto sheet feeder
Line spacing:
1/6-inch (default), 1/8-inch, or
programmable in 1/360-inch increments
Character tables: 1 Italic and 8 graphics character tables
Character sets:
1 Legal and 14 International character sets
Ink Jet Printers
3; 20 for each color)
Printing speed
(characters per second)
200
240
300
343
400
720 dpi
Paper
Paper path:
Sheet feeder, top entry
Feeder capacity: 100 sheets of plain paper 17 lb (64 g/m
70 sheets of EPSON special coated paper
30 sheets of EPSON high-quality glossy
50 sheets of transparency film (with one
10 envelopes
Paper sheets:
Size
Letter (8.5
A4 (210
B5 (176
A6 (105
Legal (8.5
Statement (5.5
Executive (7.25
Paper types
Plain paper, EPSON's coated paper, high-
quality glossy paper, and transparencies.
Thickness
0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm)
Paper weight 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m
Use 24 lb (90 g/m
temperature and humidity conditions.
Envelopes:
Size
No. 10
DL
Paper types
Plain, bond, or air mail paper
Thickness
0.006 to 0.02 inch (0.16 to 0.52 mm)
Paper weight 12 to 24 lb (45 to 90 g/m
Transparencies:
Size
A4 (210
Letter (8.5
Thickness
0.003 to 0.0033 inch (0.075 to 0.085 mm)
EPSON papers:
The following EPSON genuine papers are
available:
S041062
Special coated paper for 720 dpi printing
S041048
Special coated paper for 720 dpi printing
S041060
Special coated paper for 360 dpi printing
S041072
High-quality glossy paper (Letter)
S041064
Transparency film (Letter)
SE41001
Iron-on transfer paper
6/96
EPSON Stylus COLOR 500
paper (with one sheet of plain paper
beneath the stack or each single sheet
loaded)
sheet of plain paper at bottom of stack)
11 inches)
297 mm)
250 mm)
148 mm)
14 inches)
8.5 inches)
10.5 inches)
2
)
2
) paper under normal
9.5
4.1 inches (240
8.7
4.3 inches (220
2
)
297 mm)
11 inches)
(Letter)
(Legal)
(Letter)
EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 - 1
2
)
104 mm)
110 mm)
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Page 1: Epson Stylus Color
S041064 SE41001 6/96 EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 Sheet feeder, top entry 70 sheets of EPSON special coated paper 30 sheets of EPSON high-quality glossy paper (with one sheet of plain paper beneath the stack or each single sheet loaded) 50 sheets of transparency film (with one... -
Page 2: Ink Cartridges
**The ink thaws in approximately 3 hours at 77°F (25°C). Caution: Use only genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage not covered by EPSON’s warranty. Do not use an ink cartridge after the expiration date on the package. -
Page 3: Interface Specifications
Default setting mode. However, the printer always uses the fonts you select with your software program. The only time you need to select the printer’s installed fonts is when your software program does not allow you to select fonts. - Page 4 19–30 INIT ERROR +5 V SLIN EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 - 4 Note: The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. Description “Return Pin” denotes the twisted-pair return pin to be connected STROBE pulse to read data.
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Page 5: Serial Interface
• The printer is turned on. • The printer receives an INIT signal from the parallel interface: pin 31 goes LOW • Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the printer) command; the last panel settings are kept EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 - 5... -
Page 6: Control Panel
You can continue to print with the black ink cartridge by switching to monochrome printing. To do this, turn off the printer, turn it on again, and resend the print job. EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 - 6 Paper Out On when the printer runs out of paper. -
Page 7: Default Setting Mode
Software. Specifies the printer control language to use: EPSON ESC/P 2 (default) or IBM X24E. If your software allows you to select EPSON ESC/P 2, choose it for the most advanced fonts and graphics. Auto CR. Specifies that the printer perform a carriage return and line feed operation if the print positions exceed the right margin of the paper. -
Page 8: Removing The Protective Materials
Removing the Protective Materials You must remove all protective materials packed around and inside the printer before you set it up and turn on the power. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet packed with the printer to remove all the protective materials. Save all packaging and protective materials in case you need to transport the printer in the future. -
Page 9: Loading Plain Paper
The printable surface is marked with an arrow on most paper packaging. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer and slide out the extension. Before you load paper, make sure that the paper thickness lever, which controls the distance between the paper and the printer carriage, is set correctly. -
Page 10: Choosing Paper And Other Media
If the quality of the test output is not good, clean the print heads. Choosing Paper and Other Media EPSON provides special papers and transparencies that are formulated for the inks used in EPSON ink jet printers. Use the following part numbers when ordering: Paper or other media... -
Page 11: Loading Special Papers And Transparencies
After printing on high-quality glossy paper or transparencies, remove each sheet from the output tray immediately. Make sure each sheet is dry before stacking. You can print on sheets of labels in the printer; just follow the instructions for loading plain paper. Ink Jet Printers Return unused sheets and envelopes to their original package as soon as possible after you finish printing. -
Page 12: Loading Envelopes
If you installed the Windows printer driver, the Calibration utility is installed on the hard disk. If you are using Windows 3.1, select the EPSON Printer Calibration icon in the EPSON program group to start the utility. -
Page 13: Calibrating The Printer Using Dos
Calibration utility (or set the path to the directory). The default directory is C:\CALIBRAT. Then type ECALIB and press Enter. You see the EPSON Printer Calibration screen. Make sure the printer is selected. If not, follow the instructions on the screen to select the correct printer from the list shown. -
Page 14: Paper Handling Problems
Use a higher quality paper that is suitable for ink jet printers and is not too thin, too thick, or rough. For best quality, use EPSON special coated and high-quality glossy papers. See “Printer Specifications” for paper specifications. Fan the stack of paper before you load it. -
Page 15: Cleaning The Printer
EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. only). In Canada, call (800) GO-EPSON for sales locations. 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: Make sure the printer is on and not printing, and that one of the Ink Out lights is flashing or turned on. -
Page 16: Related Documentation
Technical Information Bulletins None Related Documentation TM-STYCLR500 EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 Service Manual PL-STYCLR500 EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 Parts Price List 4005982 EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 User’s Guide 4005980 EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 Quick Setup EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 - 16...