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EPSON Stylus Pro 5500
PRINTER GUIDE
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printer cover control panel edge guide ink cartridge clamps media type lower paper paper size levers cassette levers ink cartridge (optional) compartment door edge guide optional interface card slot power cable USB interface rear manual parallel interface feed slot paper path cover 1
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® EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 PRINTER GUIDE
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ii | Printed on recycled paper. Copyright © 2001 by Epson America, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with these EPSON printers. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied t
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| iii Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS: 6-43 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Tel: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to t
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iv | FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or televis
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Introduction Contents Optional Equipment and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using This Printer Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . .
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vi | Contents 2 Printing on Various Papers Selecting a Paper Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Using the Standard and Optional Paper Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Paper Tray Loading Capacities and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Setting the Paper Tray Levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Loading Paper in the Optional Lower Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Using the Front Manual Feed Slot
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Contents | vii 6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Running a Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Using the Head Cleaning Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Running a Printer Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Replacing an Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-
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® The EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 color ink jet printer is the key component in Introduction a revolutionary new digital color printing system. The printer provides resolutions up to 2880 × 720 dpi using EPSON’s variable size droplet, ® ™ MicroPiezo DX3 print head for unsurpassed image quality. Proprietary ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits) ensure consistent printing and color accuracy from job to job. ™ Six-color EPSON Archival Ink technology gives you photographic images that wil
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2 | Introduction Optional Equipment and Software Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 offers these optional upgrades to enhance your print productivity: Optional equipment and software Option Part number 250-sheet lower paper cassette and tray C813611 Replacement 250-sheet paper tray C813621 ™ Type B interface card C823632A 10/100 BaseT Ethernet ® IEEE-1394 FireWire Type B interface card C823722 EFI Fiery Spark Professional RIP software TBD You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridge
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Introduction | 3 Chapter 7 provides troubleshooting tips and solutions for any printing problems you may have. Appendix A provides the technical details on your printer, ink cartridges, and EPSON media. An Index is included at the end of the book. Warnings and Cautions You’ll find this information throughout this guide: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Warning Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Caution Notes contain important information abo
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4 | Introduction For USB connection: a compliant USB port and a shielded USB “AB” cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer), up to 6.6 ft. (2 meters) long For FireWire or network connection: an optional FireWire or Ethernet interface card (described on page 2) and compatible cable Windows System Requirements Note To use your printer in either a standalone or peer-to-peer network environment, your system should include: ® ® Using an improperly IBM -compatible PC with a Pentium
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Introduction | 5 Where To Get Help EPSON provides telephone support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional graphics products through the SM EPSON Preferred Protection Plan. Dial (888) 377-6611, 6 A.M. to 8 P.M., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 7 A.M. to 4 P.M., Pacific Time, Saturday. Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan information that came with your printer
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6 | Introduction Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively. Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent. Place the printer on a flat surface. It will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. Do not block or co
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Introduction | 7 Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to read through the following list of precautions before operating your ink jet printer: Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the print head during printing. Do not move the print head by hand. Under normal circumstances, ink will not leak out of the cartridges. If it does get on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Keep ink
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8 | Introduction 8
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To set up your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500, you need to unpack it , install the Chapter 1 paper tray(s) and ink cartridges, load paper, and run a printer check. Once Setting Up the printer is set up, you need to install the printer driver and utilities from the Printer the printer software CD-ROM and then align the print head. This chapter covers the following information: Unpacking the printer Installing the optional lower paper cassette Installing the paper tray Installing the ink car
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1-2 | Setting Up the Printer Follow these steps to unpack your printer and place it in a safe location: 1. Follow the instructions on the illustrated sheet in the box to remove the tape and protective materials. Save all packaging so you can use it if you need to transport the printer later. 2. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface near a grounded outlet. Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch or timer, or on the same circuit as a large appliance. This may disrupt the power,
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Setting Up the Printer | 1-3 3. Place your printer on top of the cassette as shown: Warning Hold the bottom of the printer at the depression on the sides so your fingers don’t get caught between the printer and the cassette. 4. Attach the printer and cassette using the two screws that come with the Warning cassette. Use the hexagonal wrench that comes with the cassette to tighten the screws. Do not try to move the paper cassette or printer without securing the screws; otherwise the ca
