Epson B-500DN Brochure

B500DN-EN

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owners. Errors and omissions excepted, all specifications are subject to change without notice.

Austria 0810/20 01 13 (0,07 €/Min.) Belgium 070/350120 (0.1735 €/min.) Czech 800/142 052 Denmark 44 50 85 85
Finland 0201 552 091 France 0821 010 100 (0,12 €/min) Germany 01805/23 41 10 (0,14 €/Min.) Greece 210-8099499
Hungary 06800 147 83 Ireland 1 800 409132 Italy 02-660321 10 (0,12 €/min.) Luxemburg 900/43010 (0,24 €/min.)
Middle East [phone] Netherlands 0900-5050808 (0.05 €/oproep + 0.15 €/min.) Norway 22 06 42 80
Poland 0-0-800 4911299 (0,16 zł/min.) Portugal 707 222 111 Russia [phone] Slovakia 0850 111 429
South Africa ([phone] Spain 93 582 15 00 Sweden 0771-400135 (Mobilsamtal – 0,99 kr/min, Lokala
samtal – 0,30 kr/min, Utlandssamtal – 0,89 kr/min) Switzerland 0848 448820 (4-8 cent./min.) Turkey [phone]
United Kingdom 0871 222 6702

480 mm

489 mm

312 mm

Ordering information

C11CA03211 - Epson Business Inkjet B-500DN

main model

Box content

Printer, Reference Guide, Driver CD-ROM, Setup
Guide, Power Cable (EURO220V), Standard
Capacity Ink Tanks (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Supplies

Extra-high capacity ink tank
C13T618100 Black

High capacity ink cartridge
C13T617100 Black
C13T617200 Cyan
C13T617300 Magenta
C13T617400 Yellow

Standard capacity ink tank
C13T616100 Black
C13T616200 Cyan
C13T616300 Magenta
C13T616400 Yellow

C13T619000 Maintenance Box

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Solutions as well as the Solution Partnership
Programme, please visit:
http://www.business-solutions.epson-europe.com/

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initiatives please visit: http://www.epson.com/recycle/

The information contained herein is subject to
change without notice. The only warranties for
Epson products and services are set forth in the
express warranty statements accompanying such
products and services. Nothing herein should be
construed as constituting an additional warranty.
Epson shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein.

Epson B-500DN
Print features

Printing technology Epson Micro Piezo™ drop-on-demand inkjet technology

Epson Variable-sized Droplet Technology and 3pl –11pl Epson Ultra Micro Dot™

Nozzle configuration 1440 nozzles (360 nozzles per colour: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
Ink Epson DURABrite Ultra™ Ink
Resolution Up to 5760x1440 dpi (with Variable-Sized Droplet Technology)
Print Speed (mono/colour) Draft 37/37 ppm

Normal 33/32 ppm
Best 5/5 ppm

First page out Less than 3 seconds mono/colour
Ink save mode Yes
Maximum monthly volume Up to 20,000 pages

Controller specification

Memory 32MB
Printer control language emulations ESC/P-Raster, ESC/P2 & PCL3*

3

Resident typefaces Compatible with all TrueType®fonts and supported Windows™

operating systems
4 PCL3, 10 ESC/P2*

3

Interfaces and connectivity

Interfaces High Speed USB 2.0, 10/100 BaseTx Ethernet interface
Network printing protocols IP: TCP/IP, LPR, FTP, IPP, PORT2501, PORT9100; Microsoft Network: Net BIOS

over TCP/IP, Net BIOS over NetBEUI

Network management protocols TCP/IP: SNMP, HTTP, TELNET, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS

†1

,
SNTP, SSDP, SLP; Microsoft Network: Auto-IP, SSDP; MS Network (NetBEUI):
SNMP

Media handling

Standard paper input 650 sheets (150 rear ASF + 500 sheet Paper cassette)
Paper size A4, A5, A6, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLG, EXE, C6, DL, #10;

50.8 - 215.9 mm x 127 - 1117.6 mm

Paper weight/thickness Plain Paper: 64-90 g/m

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, 0.08 - 0.11 mm; Thick Paper: up to 190 g/m2/ 0.25 mm

Automatic Duplex Unit Standard
Epson media supported PlainPaper, Premium Inkjet Plain Paper (A4), Bright White Inkjet Paper (A4),

Matte Paper Heavy-weight (A4), Double-sided Matte Paper (A4), Photo Quality
Inkjet Paper (A4), Coated Paper (A4), Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4),
Professional Flyer Paper (A4), Photo Paper (A4)

Label (3rd party media tested) White address label – Inkjet – 14 labels / sheet (AVERY), Easy peel white mailing

labels 30 labels / sheet (AVERY), Label paper 20 labels / sheet (Xerox)

Paper output standard/maximum 170 Sheet (face up)

Power requirements ENERGY STAR

®

compliant

Rated voltage/frequency/current Voltage: AC 220V-240V ± 10%, Rated current: 0.4A, 0.6A Maximum

Frequency: 50-60Hz ±0.5Hz

Power consumption Printing: 32W, Ready: 8W, Sleep mode: 5W
LCD panel 22-digit x 5 line LCD

System requirement & OS support

System requirement OS recommended requirements

Interface: USB, 10/100 BaseTx Ethernet

Windows support Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME, Microsoft Windows 2000/ XP / XP x64 Edition,

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 / Server 2003 x64 Edition, Microsoft Windows
Vista / Vista x64 Edition

Linux support Several distributions supported. For updated information, please check Epson

Business Solutions Website (link http://www.business-solutions.epson-europe.com/)

Citrix support Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 Platinum
SAP support For updated information, please check Epson Business Solutions Website

(link http://www.business-solutions.epson-europe.com/)

CD-ROM contents

Drivers Printer Drivers, Epson Status Monitor 3, Reference Guide
Software Web-To-Page, EpsonNet-Print, EpsonNetConfig, EpsonNetEasyInstall

Dimensions and weight (WxDxH mm, Kg)*

4

480x489x312 mm, 10.7 Kg

Supplies

Extra-high capacity ink tank Black: 8,000 pages*

5

High capacity ink tanks Black: 4,000 pages*5, Cyan, Magent a, Yellow: 7,000 pages*

5

Standard capacity ink tanks Black: 3,000 pages*5, Cyan, Magent a, Yellow: 3,500 pages*

5

Maintenance box 35,000 pages*

5

Environmental conditions

Temperature Operation: 10 to 35 °C / Storage: -20 to +40 °C
Humidity Operation: 20 to 80% RH / Storage: 5 to 85% RH
Sound power Operating: 67.5 dB(A); Ready mode: 30.0 dB(A); Sleep mode: background noise

Sound pressure Operating: 55.3 dB(A); Ready mode: 12.6 dB(A); Sleep mode: background noise

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN60950-1, EN60825-1

Warranty

Standard war ra n ty / Optional warranty 1 year on-site/Epson Cover Plus 3 year extended Warranty On-site ECPGRP40

*1 Compared with top selling Mono Laser Printers in EMEA in 2007. Cost per Page calculated from official

list prices and official specifications in March’08.

*

2

This function is not 100% guaranteed. Depending on the result of nozzle checking, the printer cleans the print head
automatically using ink. Depending on the environment (dust/vibrations), the print head nozzles may not be entirely unclogged.
In this case manual cleaning is recommended. The Auto Nozzle Check System requires a small amount of ink.

*

3

From November 2008

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4

Weight including high capacity tanks

*

5

In accordance to ISO/IEEE 24711

High productivity, high print volume business printer
with colour cost per page as low as a mono laser printer*

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Combine superb colour and laser quality text for the same cost
per page as a mono laser printer*

1

. Maximise productivity with
fast print speeds up to 37 ppm, amazing media flexibility and
excellent reliability.

Comprehensive networked printing for your business

500 sheets paper cassette

Same printhead technology as
large format Epson printers

LCD Epson B-500DN
control panel

Network and emulations support

Share the versatility of your Epson business printer
in professional environments including SAP, Citrix and
Linux with PCL3 and ESC/P2*

5

emulations. Work quickly
and reliably with sophisticated controller technology
for efficient data management between PC and printer.
Control with remote monitoring and administration,
with easy maintenance.

Low environmental impact

Micro Piezo™ technology allows you to print with very
low energy consumption, and the printheads last for the
life of the printer. Therefore you will be able to reduce
your impact on the environment and your electricity bill.
Moreover the high yield ink tanks mean less changes of
supplies, therefore waste reduction.

The professional printing partner

Adapt the extensive features of the Epson Business Inkjet B-500DN
to the individual needs of your business.

Print high-quality colour and mono quickly on any
media and across a network. Keep cost per page low,
with versatile paper handling from 650 sheet capacity,
2 paper sources and auto duplexing.

Handle high volume printing like price-tag labels,
point of purchase signalling and even standard black
office print outs. Enjoy the flexibility of printing
on paper of various weights, from plain paper
to thick media.

Produce high-quality scanning results like X-rays,
ecographs and RMIs that are traditionally printed on
film. Choose whether to print on glossy paper or plain
paper, and print the labels out too.

RetailOffice

EducationMedical

Keep costs low while retaining flexibility of printing
on a wide range of media, from standard back office
materials to thick paper for diplomas and labels.
Handle peaks of high volume activity with ease.

• Expand your business printing capabilities
while keeping your cost per page
extremely low

• Print in colour at the cost of a black
and white laser printer*

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Extremely low cost per page

High productivity

Extensive media support

Excellent reliability

150 page rear

automatic sheet feeder

Duplex unit

Individual high capacity
ink tanks

• High yield supplies up to 8,000 pages
mono and 7,000 pages colour

• Extensive paper handling with 650 pages
standard capacity, 2 paper sources and
automatic duplexing

• Print up to 37 ppm, with 33 ppm mono
and 32 ppm colour in business quality
mode

• Ready to print when you are with no
warm-up from standby mode and fast
3 seconds first page out time

• Reduce downtime with the improved
paper feeding mechanism

• Reliable monthly duty cycle of up to
20,000 pages thanks to the Epson
Micro Piezo™ print head which lasts
the life of the printer

• Achieve the best results with Epson Auto
Nozzle Check System*

2

. This system
regularly checks the print head and its
nozzles to ensure your printer achieves
premium print quality

• Print on a very wide range of media
and paper sizes: letterheads, plain and
recycled envelopes, ideal for fast crisp
text or for high quality full colour
marketing materials

• Prints dry very quickly and are durable,
water and smudge resistant thanks to
the ink’s special resin coating

• Produce high-quality colour and mono
results on any paper with Epson
DURABrite™ Ultra inks