4  When you see this screen, click the first option and then click Next, 
unless the WorkForce 500 Series is connected to your computer through 
an external print server.
  If you’re using an external print server, click the second option,  
click Next, then skip to step 6.
5  When prompted, connect a USB cable. Use any open USB port on your 
computer.
  Note: If installation doesn’t continue after a moment, make sure you    
securely connected and turned on the WorkForce 500 Series.
6  When you’re done, remove the CD.
You’re ready to print, copy, scan, and fax! See your Quick Guide or on-screen 
Epson Information Center. 
Macintosh
®
1  Make sure the WorkForce 500 Series is NOT CONNECTED to your 
computer.
2  Insert the WorkForce 500 Series 
software CD.
3  Double-click the   Epson icon.
4  Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.
5  When prompted, connect a USB cable. Use any open USB port on your 
computer. Make sure the WorkForce 500 Series is securely connected and 
turned on.
Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Supplies 
Central is a service mark of Seiko Epson Corporation. DuraBrite is a registered trademark and WorkForce 
is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and  
may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
This information is subject to change without notice.
© 2008 Epson America, Inc. 5/08  CPD-25485
Want great results? Simple. Use genuine Epson paper and ink. For the right 
supplies at the right time, you can purchase them at Epson Supplies Central
SM
 at 
www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can 
also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, 
call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
  Premium Presentation Paper Matte
   Ultra smooth, non-glare, heavy-weight paper for long-
lasting photos and professional-looking brochures. 
See the entire line of Epson photo papers at Epson 
Supplies Central.
Genuine Epson Inks
Look for the numbers below to find your 
cartridges. It’s as easy as remembering 
your number!
Note: The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online;
visit www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Need paper and ink?
Your software works with Windows
®
 2000, XP, XP Professional x64 Edition, 
Windows Vista
®
, and Mac OS
®
 X 10.3.9, 10.4.x, or 10.5.x.
Windows
1  Make sure the WorkForce 500 Series is NOT CONNECTED to  
your computer.
 
Note: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect 
the USB cable. You can’t install your software that way.
2  Insert the WorkForce 500 Series software CD.
  With Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay window, 
click Run Epsetup.exe. When you see the User Account Control 
screen, click Continue.
3  Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. 
To use the WorkForce 500 Series for faxing, connect the included phone cord 
from a telephone wall jack to the LINE port on the WorkForce 500 Series. To 
connect a telephone or answering machine, see the Quick Guide for instructions.
Note: If you’re connecting to a DSL phone line, you must use a DSL filter or you won’t 
be able to fax. Contact your DSL provider for the necessary filter.
Any questions? 
Quick Guide
   Basic instructions for printing, copying, scanning, and faxing.
  
On-screen Epson Information Center
   Click the desktop shortcut for easy access to the WorkForce 500 Series 
User’s Guide, FAQs, online troubleshooting advice, and software downloads. 
You can also purchase paper and ink.
On-screen help with your software
   Select Help or ? when you’re using your software.
Epson Technical Support 
  Internet Support
   Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your 
product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and 
documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with 
your questions.
 Speak to a Support Representative
   Call (562) 276-4382 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific 
Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are subject to change 
without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Software Technical Support
   ArcSoft Print Creations™ 
(510) 440-9901                 
www.arcsoft.com/support
  ABBYY
®
 FineReader
®
 Sprint Plus 
(510) 226-6717                 
www.abbyyusa.com 
support@abbyyusa.com
Cut out the card to the 
right and keep it with 
you when purchasing 
replacement ink cartridges.
Printed in XXXXXX
6  Mac OS X 10.5 users: skip to step 10. Other users: continue with step 7.
7  When you see this screen, click Open the Printer List. 
8  Follow the steps on the right side of the screen to add the  
WorkForce 500 Series.
9  Click Next again, if necessary. 
10  When you’re done, eject the CD.
You’re ready to print, copy, scan, and fax! See your Quick Guide or on-screen 
Epson Information Center.
Connect the phone cord
6
7
Install software
Printed in XXXXXX
Epson WORKFORCE
TM
 500 Series Ink Cartridges
The 68 High Capacity color ink cartridges are available only online; 
visit www.epson.com/highcapacity (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Color Standard Capacity High Capacity
Black
69 68
Cyan
69 68
Magenta
69 68
Yellow
69 68
Color Standard Capacity High Capacity
Black
69 68
Cyan
69 68
Magenta
69 68
Yellow
69 68