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Install the Ink Tanks
Unpack the Printer
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2
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5
Prepare the Printer
Install the Printhead
Color Bubble Jet
™
Printer
Connect the Printer
To Your Computer
S500
Start Here
Easy Setup Instructions
(IEEE 1284 compliant)
Turn the printer off.
Parallel Cable
For USB Cables:
For Parallel Cables:
1
Connect one end of the USB cable
to the computer, the other to the printer.
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2
Turn the printer off.
1
Connect one end of the parallel cable to
the computer, the other to the printer.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure printer is off
before continuing, or the computer
will attempt to install the printer
driver before the printer is ready.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure printer is off
before continuing, or the computer
will attempt to install the printer
driver before the printer is ready.
Continue with Step 6
on side two.
USB Port
USB Cable
Parallel Port
Secure
Wire Clips
Parallel Cable
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2
Pull the orange tab off the yellow ink tank
(BCI-3eY), then remove and discard the
plastic wrapper.
Twist off and discard the orange
protective cap.
NOTE:
To avoid spilling ink, never press on
the sides of an ink tank.
Insert the ink tank into the correct slot.
(Refer to the color guide on the printhead.)
Press down gently until the ink tank locks
into place.
Insert the remaining three ink tanks into
their assigned slots.
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4
Close the front cover and attach the
paper rest and output tray.
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3
Protective cap
Electrical contacts
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Gently slide the printhead into the holder.
The printhead will rest at a slight angle.
Do not press it down.
4
Remove the printhead from its package.
Turn the printhead over, then remove
the orange protective cap.
2
NOTE:
Do not touch the electrical contacts.
5
Lower the lock lever and gently press
it down until it locks into place.
Raise the gray lock lever.
Press the POWER button.
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Shipping Tape
POWER
Light
POWER
Button
Protective tape
Serial number
Plug the power cord into the back of the
printer and connect the other end to a
power outlet.
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3
Open the front cover. The printhead holder
automatically moves to the center. Remove
the protective orange tape.
Write down the serial number located to
the right of the printhead. You will need
this later to register the product.
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4
Ink Tanks
BCI-3eC Cyan
BCI-3eM Magenta
BCI-3eBK Black
BCI-3eY Yellow
Remove the orange shipping tape
from the front and sides of the printer.
Carefully remove all items from the box.
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Power Cord
S500 Series
Color Bubble Jet Printer
Documentation
and Software Kit
S500 BJ (Bubble Jet) Printhead
Paper Rest
Output Tray