Epson B-508DN Betriebsanweisung

Epson B-308/B-508DNUser’s Guide

Safety Instructions 10❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug i

Replacing Consumables 100Maintenance BoxChecking the maintenance box statusUsing the control panel (B-508DN)To check the maintenance box status using

Replacing Consumables 101❏ Double-click the printer shortcut icon on your Windows taskbar. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, refer to the followi

Replacing Consumables 102Note:❏ The printer ships with a new maintenance box, even though the service life indicator does not show 100% when the print

Replacing Consumables 103Replacing the maintenance boxTo replace the maintenance box, follow the steps below.1. Confirm that the printer is ready and

Replacing Consumables 104Note:The plastic bag is provided with the new maintenance box.6. Insert the new maintenance box into place as far as it will

Maintaining Your Printer 105Chapter 8 Maintaining Your PrinterChecking the Print Head NozzlesIf you find that your printouts are unexpectedly faint or

Maintaining Your Printer 106Using the control panel (B-508DN)Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the control panel.1. Make su

Maintaining Your Printer 107Below are two sample nozzle check patterns.Compare the quality of the printed check page with the sample shown below. If t

Maintaining Your Printer 108Using the Head Cleaning utility Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility.1. Make sur

Maintaining Your Printer 1095. Press the OK button to start cleaning. The P Power light begins flashing.cCaution:Never turn off the printer while the

Safety Instructions 11❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer.❏ Do not touch the white flat cable inside the printer.❏ Do not put your hand ins

Maintaining Your Printer 1104. When the P Power light stops flashing, print a nozzle check pattern to confirm that the head is clean.& See “Checki

Maintaining Your Printer 111Using the control panel (B-508DN)Follow the steps below to align the print head using the control panel.1. Make sure that

Maintaining Your Printer 112Cleaning the Inside of Your PrinterInk and paper build-up from the rollers may affect the print quality or may prevent the

Maintaining Your Printer 113Transporting Your PrinterIf you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully prepare and repack it as described

Using the Printer on a Network 114Chapter 9 Using the Printer on a NetworkSetting Up the Printer on a Network (for B-508DN Users only)This printer can

Using the Printer on a Network 1152. Click Easy Install.3. Click Network.4. Click the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions.Note:If the

Using the Printer on a Network 1165. When you see the following screen, select the printer and click Next.6. If you see the following screen, select A

Using the Printer on a Network 1177. When you see the following screen, enter a different name for the printer if you want. If you want to print a tes

Using the Printer on a Network 11810. Click Exit and skip to step 12. Or, if you need to manage your network, click Back to return to the Easy Install

Using the Printer on a Network 11912. Select each item to install.Note:EpsonNet Print is already installed; you don’t need to select it.13. When you’r

Safety Instructions 12❏ Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results.❏ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges. This could

Using the Printer on a Network 120Setting Up the Printer as a Shared Printer for Windows (B-308/B-508DN)These instructions tell you how to set up your

Using the Printer on a Network 121Windows 2000:Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers.2. Right-click the icon for your printer, then click

Using the Printer on a Network 122Setting up each clientFollow these steps for each client computer on the network.Note:Your printer must be set up as

Using the Printer on a Network 123Windows 2000:Select Network printer, then click Next.4. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the printer you

Troubleshooting 124Chapter 10 TroubleshootingDiagnosing the ProblemTroubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two steps: first diagnose the p

Troubleshooting 125EPSON Status MonitorIf a problem occurs while printing, an error message will appear in the Status Monitor window.Note:When you use

Troubleshooting 126❏ If the test page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, the cable, or your computer. It is also possible th

Troubleshooting 127❏ If the test page does not print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in the following section.& See

Troubleshooting 128TipsTips for getting the most out of your Epson printer driver appear in the text box of the progress meter window. A new tip appea

Troubleshooting 129Using EPSON Status Monitor 3EPSON Status Monitor 3 displays detailed information on the printer status.There are two ways to access

Using Your Software 13Chapter 1 Using Your SoftwareOverview of Printer Driver and Status MonitorThe printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety

Troubleshooting 130When you access EPSON Status Monitor 3, the following window appears:EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides the following information:❏ In

Troubleshooting 131The Paper JamscCaution:Pull out the jammed paper gently. If you remove the jammed paper with force, torn pieces may stay inside the

Troubleshooting 132In the rear sheet feeder:Gently pull out the jammed paper upward.In the front paper cassette:Close the output tray and pull out the

Troubleshooting 133Note:❏ If you cannot pull out the front paper cassette, pull out the output tray first and remove all paper that is loaded in the f

Troubleshooting 134In the back of the printer:Remove the duplex unit (B-508DN) or the upper rear printer cover (B-308) and open the lower rear printer

Troubleshooting 135In the duplex unit:Remove the duplex unit and open the cover of the duplex unit. Then, gently remove the jammed paper.3. Close the

Troubleshooting 136❏ The number of sheets in the paper stack does not exceed the limit specified for that paper.& See “Paper loading capacities” o

Troubleshooting 137Horizontal banding❏ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face-up in the rear sheet feeder and face-down in the front paper

Troubleshooting 138❏ Make sure the paper type selected in the printer driver is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the printer.& See “Sel

Troubleshooting 139❏ If you are printing on glossy media, place a support sheet (or a sheet of plain paper) beneath the stack, or load only one sheet

Using Your Software 14From the Start menu1. Windows Vista:Click the start button, select Control Panel, and then select Printer from the Hardware and

Troubleshooting 140Printout has a slight slantMake sure that the paper is loaded into the front paper cassette or the rear sheet feeder correctly.&

Troubleshooting 141Printing is too slow❏ Make sure the paper type selected in the printer driver is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the pr

Troubleshooting 142❏ Paper is not jammed inside the printer. If it is, remove the jammed paper.& See “The Paper Jams” on page 131.❏ The B Ink stat

Troubleshooting 143The Printer Does Not PrintAll lights are off❏ Press the P Power button to make sure the printer is on.❏ Turn off the printer and ma

Troubleshooting 144If the check page prints correctly, make sure the printer driver and your application are installed correctly.❏ If you are trying t

Troubleshooting 145The following dialog box appears.The table below lists the factors affecting print speed.For more details on each item, see the onl

Troubleshooting 146Other ProblemsPrint head cleaning does not start❏ Make sure that no lights are indicating errors. If any error occurs, recover from

Where To Get Help 147Appendix A Where To Get HelpEpson Technical SupportNew :Only i nkjet, SPC, and Sca nner products are u sed in this section.Visit

Where To Get Help 148Purchase AccessoriesNew :Use Inkjet, SPC, and "other" products Only.(general)You can purchase genuine Epson accessories

Product Information 149Appendix B Product InformationPrinter PartsB-508DNFront viewa. Edge guide: Holds your paper straight in the rear sheet feeder.

Using Your Software 15Printing Web Pages to Fit to Your Paper SizeEPSON Web-To-Page™ lets you make Web pages fit to your paper size when printing. You

Product Information 150b. Rear sheet feeder: Feeds paper for printing.c. Paper support: Supports the paper loaded in the rear sheet feeder.d. Front pr

Product Information 151Rear viewa. USB connector: Connects the USB cable from your computer to the printer.b. Ethernet connector: Connects the 10Base-

Product Information 152B-308Front viewa. Edge guide: Holds your paper straight in the rear sheet feeder. Move it to the edge of your paper.b. Rear she

Product Information 153Rear viewg. Maintenance box cover: Covers the maintenance box. Open only when replacing the maintenance box.h. Output tray: Hol

Product Information 154Paper, Consumables, and OptionsPaperEpson offers specially designed paper and other print media for all your printing needs.Not

Product Information 155Maintenance boxYou can use the following maintenance box with this printer:Duplex unit (B-308 users only)You can use the follow

Product Information 156Technical SpecificationsPaperNote:❏ Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufactur

Product Information 157Envelopes:Printable areaDiagonal lines show printable area.Single sheets: Envelopes:Size Envelope #10 4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in.Paper ty

Product Information 158Note:❏ Depending on the type of paper, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may b

Product Information 159Mechanical* Loading capacity may decrease if the paper is curled.Paper path Front paper cassette, rear sheet feederLoading capa

Using Your Software 16Uninstalling the Printer SoftwareUninstalling the printer driverYou may need to uninstall your printer driver if you:❏ Upgrade y

Product Information 160ElectricalB-508DNNote:Check the label on the back of the printer for its voltage.B-308Note:Check the label on the back of the p

Product Information 161Environmental*Without condensationStandards and approvalsU.S. model: European model: Australian model:InterfaceTemperature Oper

Product Information 162OptionsFCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Product Information 163WARNINGThe connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of th

Operating System Versions 164Operating System VersionsIn this manual, the following abbreviations are used.Windows refers to Windows Vista, XP, Server

Index 165AAccessories, purchasing, 148Aligning print head, 110BBanding, 137Blank pages, 140Blurry prints, 138Booklet printing, 51Buttons and lightsB-3

Index 166HHead cleaningB-308, 109B-508DN, 108Windows, 108Help, Epson, 147Horizontal banding, 137IIncorrect characters, 139Ink cartridgeschecking statu

Index 167Paper jams, 131Part numberduplex unit, 155ink cartridge, 154legal size paper support, 155maintenance box, 155Postersassembling pages, 65print

Index 168Speed, increasing, 141, 144Status Monitor, 129Status sheetB-308, 87B-508DN, 82System requirements, 155TTechnical support, 147Text, printing d

Using Your Software 17Windows XP, Server 2003, and 2000:Click Change/Remove.5. Select the icon for your printer and click OK.6. Click OK to uninstall

Paper Handling 18Chapter 2 Paper HandlingUsing Special PaperYou can achieve good results with most types of plain bond paper. However, coated papers p

Paper Handling 19Paper loading capacities Refer to the table below for the loading capacities of Epson special paper and other paper. Front paper cass

Copyright and Trademarks 2Copyright and TrademarksAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or

Paper Handling 20Loading PaperFollow these steps to load paper:Front paper cassette1. Pull out the front paper cassette.2. Squeeze the edge guides and

Paper Handling 214. Load the paper with the printable side down.Note:Avoid adding paper before running out of paper. Doing so may prevent the paper fr

Paper Handling 226. Reinsert the cassette into the printer.Note:To avoid paper jams, do not force the front paper cassette into the printer and do not

Paper Handling 23Rear sheet feeder1. Open the paper support.2. Slide out and extend the extension tray.3. Slide the edge guide to the left.4. Fan a st

Paper Handling 245. Load the paper with the printable side up, against the right side of the rear sheet feeder. Then slide the edge guide against the

Paper Handling 25Loading EnvelopesFollow these steps to load envelopes:1. Open the paper support.2. Slide out and extend the extension tray.3. Slide t

Paper Handling 264. Load envelopes short edge first with the flap facing down and to the left. Then slide the left edge guide against the left edge of

Paper Handling 27Setting Up the Output TrayThe output tray is located on the front paper cassette. Slide out the extension tray and then open the flap

Basic Printing 28Chapter 3 Basic PrintingIntroductionThis section guides you through the procedures for different kinds of printing.Printing Documents

Basic Printing 29Printing Web PagesExplains how to print Web pages so that they fit on a sheet of paper without getting cut off on the right side.&

3Copyright and TrademarksSafety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Printing 30Printing DocumentsLoading paperRefer to the section below for details on loading paper.& See “Loading Paper” on page 20.When usin

Basic Printing 31& See “Accessing the printer driver” on page 13.3. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option settings:

Basic Printing 327. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout.8. Click OK to close the printer settings wi

Basic Printing 33Printer settingsFollow these steps to adjust your printer settings.1. Access the printer settings.& See “Accessing the printer dr

Basic Printing 346. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation of your printout.7. Click OK to close the printer settings wi

Basic Printing 35If you have installed EPSON Web-To-Page, the EPSON Web-To-Page toolbar appears on the Internet Explorer window.2. Click the Print but

Basic Printing 363. Right-click the printer icon and choose Printing Preferences in Windows XP and 2000.4. Click the Main tab, then select Web as the

Basic Printing 37Printing on EnvelopesLoading envelopesRefer to the section below for loading envelopes.& See “Loading Envelopes” on page 25.Refer

Basic Printing 38& See “Accessing the printer driver” on page 13.2. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option settings:

Basic Printing 39Canceling PrintingIf you need to cancel printing, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below.Using the Cancel button on

4Chapter 3 Basic PrintingIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing with Special Layout Options 40Chapter 4 Printing with Special Layout OptionsIntroduction You can print with a variety of layouts for special

Printing with Special Layout Options 41Pages Per Sheet PrintingLets you print two or four pages on a single sheet of paper.& See “Pages Per Sheet

Printing with Special Layout Options 42Watermark Printing Lets you print text or an image as a watermark on each page of your printout.& See “Wate

Printing with Special Layout Options 43Folded booklet double-sided printing allows you to make single-fold booklets. The pages that will appear on the

Printing with Special Layout Options 44Standard double-sided printingAutomatic double-sided printing (using the duplex unit)Follow the steps below to

Printing with Special Layout Options 452. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option settings:❏ Draft for rough drafts with r

Printing with Special Layout Options 463. Click the Page Layout tab, then select the Duplex Printing check box.4. Select Auto to use the automatic dou

Printing with Special Layout Options 476. Select the appropriate document type as the Select Document Type setting.7. Specify the Print Density and In

Printing with Special Layout Options 48Manual double-sided printingFollow the steps below to print odd- and even-numbered pages onto opposite sides of

Printing with Special Layout Options 493. Select Rear Tray as the Source setting.4. Select the appropriate Type setting.& See “Selecting the Corre

5Watermark Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Pri

Printing with Special Layout Options 509. Click Margins to open the Margins window.10. Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed.

Printing with Special Layout Options 5115. Once the paper is reloaded, click Resume to print the even-numbered pages.Folded booklet double-sided print

Printing with Special Layout Options 522. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Quality Option settings:❏ Draft for rough drafts with r

Printing with Special Layout Options 537. Click the Page Layout tab and select the Duplex Printing check box. Then select Manual and select the Folded

Printing with Special Layout Options 549. Specify the edge of the paper where the binding will be placed. You can choose Left, Top, or Right.Note:When

Printing with Special Layout Options 55❏ Follow the instructions provided when reloading the printouts. Otherwise, paper may jam or the binding margin

Printing with Special Layout Options 56& See “Accessing the printer driver” on page 13.2. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Qua

Printing with Special Layout Options 575. Select the appropriate Size setting.6. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation

Printing with Special Layout Options 58Pages Per Sheet PrintingPages Per Sheet printing allows you to print two or four pages on single sheets of pape

Printing with Special Layout Options 59& See “Accessing the printer driver” on page 13.2. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Qua

6Chapter 8 Maintaining Your PrinterChecking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing with Special Layout Options 605. Select the appropriate Size setting.6. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation

Printing with Special Layout Options 61Poster PrintingPoster printing allows you to print poster-size images by enlarging one page to cover several sh

Printing with Special Layout Options 62& See “Accessing the printer driver” on page 13.2. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Qua

Printing with Special Layout Options 635. Select the appropriate Size setting.6. Select Portrait (tall) or Landscape (wide) to change the orientation

Printing with Special Layout Options 648. Click Settings to adjust the way your poster will be printed. The Poster Settings window opens.9. Make the f

Printing with Special Layout Options 65How to make a poster from your printoutsHere is an example of how to make a poster with 2x2 selected under Post

Printing with Special Layout Options 663. Cut the taped sheets in two along a vertical line through the alignment markers (this time, a line to the le

Printing with Special Layout Options 67Watermark PrintingWatermark printing allows you to print a text-based or image-based watermark on your document

Printing with Special Layout Options 68& See “Accessing the printer driver” on page 13.2. Click the Main tab, then select one of the following Qua

Printing with Special Layout Options 697. Click the Page Layout tab, choose the desired watermark from the Watermark list, then click Settings.If you

7Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Horiz

Printing with Special Layout Options 708. Specify the settings you want for the watermark. You can change the position and size of the watermark by dr

Printing with Special Layout Options 711. Click Add/Del under Watermark on the Page Layout window. The following window appears.2. Do one of the follo

Printing with Special Layout Options 724. Click Settings. The following window appears: 5. Make sure that the appropriate watermark is selected in the

Using the Control Panel 73Chapter 5 Using the Control PanelIntroductionYou can use the printer’s control panel to access a variety of menus that allow

Using the Control Panel 74For B-508DN usersThe control panel of the printer consists of 7 buttons, 3 lights, and a liquid crystal display (LCD).Button

Using the Control Panel 75The table below describes the meanings of the lights on the control panel. The lights let you know the status of the printer

Using the Control Panel 76Icons on the LCDThis section describes the meaning of icons displayed on the LCD screen.The table below describes the meanin

Using the Control Panel 77How to access the control panel menusThis section describes how to enter Menu mode and make settings with the buttons on the

Using the Control Panel 78Control panel menu listThis section describes the parameter for each item in the menu.Printer setting menuThis menu allows y

Using the Control Panel 79Maintenance menuThis menu allows you to make settings related to maintenance.Head alignmentYou can print a head alignment te

8Paper, Consumables, and Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154Paper . . . . . .

Using the Control Panel 80IP address, Subnet mask, Default gatewayYou can set the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway to the printer. To chan

Using the Control Panel 81The table below contains error messages, a brief description of each message and suggestions for correcting the problem.Mess

Using the Control Panel 82Printing the status sheetWhile in Menu mode, you can print a status sheet to see the current default values. To print a stat

Using the Control Panel 83For B-308 usersThe control panel of the printer consists of 3 buttons and 7 lights.Buttons and lightsThe table below describ

Using the Control Panel 84The table below describes the functions of the lights on the control panel. The lights let you know the status of the printe

Using the Control Panel 85Status and error lightsThis section describes the meaning of lights on the control panel.The table below describes the light

Using the Control Panel 86Maintenance box at the end of its service lifeThe maintenance box is at the end of its service life.Replace the maintenance

Using the Control Panel 87Printing the status sheetYou can print a status sheet to see the current default values. To print a status sheet, follow the

Installing Options 88Chapter 6 Installing OptionsOptional Legal-size Paper SupportInstalling the paper supportAlign the legal-size paper support with

Installing Options 89Note:The removed upper rear printer cover should be retained since it will be necessary if you remove the duplex unit.3. Insert t

Safety Instructions 9Safety InstructionsImportant Safety InstructionsRead all of the instructions in this section before using the printer. Also, be s

Installing Options 90Uninstalling the duplex unitFollow the steps below to uninstall the duplex unit.1. Turn off the printer.2. Remove the duplex unit

Replacing Consumables 91Chapter 7 Replacing ConsumablesInk CartridgesChecking the ink cartridge statusUsing the control panel (B-508DN)To check the in

Replacing Consumables 92A graphic displays the ink cartridge status.Note:If any of the ink cartridges installed in the printer is broken, incompatible

Replacing Consumables 93Note:To display the progress meter automatically, click the Maintenance tab in the printer driver window, click Speed & Pr

Replacing Consumables 94Purchasing Epson cartridgesYou can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper afrom an Epson authorized reseller. To find the neares

Replacing Consumables 95❏ Ink is consumed during the following operations: print head cleaning, initial ink charging, and nozzle maintaining.❏ Never t

Replacing Consumables 962. Move the cartridge lever to the unlocked position.3. Remove the expended ink cartridge.Note:Hold the printer with your hand

Replacing Consumables 974. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package.cCaution:❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This

Replacing Consumables 985. For best results, shake the ink cartridge for about five seconds.6. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark facing up an

Replacing Consumables 997. Move the cartridge lever to the locked position.8. Close the cartridge cover.Note:When you install the Extra High Capacity