Epson B-500DN User Guide and Manual
Summary
Discover solutions for banding issues with your Epson B-500DN printer. This technical bulletin walks you through advanced steps—including nozzle checks, print head cleaning, profile selection (ICC/ADSI), dpi adjustments, and head alignment—to maximize print fidelity. Ideal for professionals seeking optimal results on demanding label substrates, this guide ensures consistent quality by addressing common printing pitfalls.
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Epson B-500DN
Technical Support Bulletin
Steps to Address Banding Last update 9/14/11
Abstract: Epson B-500DN / Steps to Prevent, Reduce or Eliminate Banding
Some potential causes: 1) Wrong resolution or color profile selected. Select appropriate profile for your paper type and manufacturer, as results may vary. Recommended minimum resolution is 720 x 720.
2) ADSI recommends the use of ADSI approved media with the color profiles from ADSI for these medias, which are available at http://www.allendatagraph.com/techsupport/axxisfirmware.html.
If using label substrates other than ADSI media, then an ICC color profile should be created for that specific media to achieve maximum quality. In most cases using the proper ICC Color Profile will eliminate or reduce banding. ADSI has a referral to a qualified ICC Color Profiling service.
3) Inkjet heads need cleaning and / or alignment. Most commonly a few head cleanings will solve quality issues.
First step: Checking Print Head Nozzles Note you can skip the Nozzle Check and run some head cleanings first, then do Nozzle Check.
Refer to: Chapter 8 - Page 137 to 142 from Epson B-500DN manual – Maintaining Your Printer If you find that your printouts are unexpectedly faint or have gaps in them, you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles. You can check the print head nozzles from your computer by using the Nozzle Check Utility or from the printer by using the control panel or buttons.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Epson |
|---|---|
| Pages | 6 |
| File Size | 325.48 KB |
| Published | May 19, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I prevent or reduce banding issues?
Use an appropriate ICC Color Profile for your specific media, select recommended resolutions (e.g., 720 x 720), and ensure the correct color profile is loaded.
What should I do if my printouts are faint or have gaps?
First, check theprint head nozzles using the Nozzle Check Utility to identify the problem. Then, perform multiple Head Cleanings until quality improves.
Is high-speed printing causing print issues?
Yes, you must go into the advanced tab and uncheck “High Speed” under Print Options in the printing preferences.
What is required before performing a Print Head Alignment test?
Before alignment, you must first check the print head nozzles and run multiple cleanings. Also, adhere the substrate sample to an 8.5" x 11" cut sheet for testing.