Product Brochure
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...EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 accommodates the most demanding printing professionals. No other digital printing system in professional print production, graphic design, fine art or commercial photography, this breakthrough printing system offers unsurpassed image quality, productivity, media flexibility and software upgrade capabilities for color blends, midtone, and highlight details True print engine...up to display the EPSON logo. Actual print stability will not only look brilliant, but have a lightfastness rating up to 200 lb bond • Includes a rear manual feed straight-through paper...
...EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 accommodates the most demanding printing professionals. No other digital printing system in professional print production, graphic design, fine art or commercial photography, this breakthrough printing system offers unsurpassed image quality, productivity, media flexibility and software upgrade capabilities for color blends, midtone, and highlight details True print engine...up to display the EPSON logo. Actual print stability will not only look brilliant, but have a lightfastness rating up to 200 lb bond • Includes a rear manual feed straight-through paper...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 ink cartridge clamps printer cover control panel edge guide ink cartridge compartment door print head (under cover) paper size levers media type levers front edge guide left edge guide paper tray extension release levers paper tray extension rear manual feed slot optional interface card slot edge guide USB interface ...up to 44 inches) Part number S041341 S041343 S041339 S041286 S041288 S041289 S041376 S041378 S041456 S041351 S041405 S041406 S041407 S041408 S041409 rear manual feed slot cover parallel interface paper path cover 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 1
EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 ink cartridge clamps printer cover control panel edge guide ink cartridge compartment door print head (under cover) paper size levers media type levers front edge guide left edge guide paper tray extension release levers paper tray extension rear manual feed slot optional interface card slot edge guide USB interface ...up to 44 inches) Part number S041341 S041343 S041339 S041286 S041288 S041289 S041376 S041378 S041456 S041351 S041405 S041406 S041407 S041408 S041409 rear manual feed slot cover parallel interface paper path cover 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 1
Product Information Guide
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EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Mechanical Paper feed method Friction Paper path Paper tray, front and rear manual feed slots, optional lower paper cassette Paper tray capacity 250 sheets of 17 pound (64 g/m2) plain paper (for EPSON media capacity, see page 10) Output tray capacity 75 sheets of 24 lb (90 g/m2) plain paper... Bit rate Adaptable connector Recommended cable length Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1 12 Mbps (full speed device) USB Series B 6.6 ft (2 m) 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 3
EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Mechanical Paper feed method Friction Paper path Paper tray, front and rear manual feed slots, optional lower paper cassette Paper tray capacity 250 sheets of 17 pound (64 g/m2) plain paper (for EPSON media capacity, see page 10) Output tray capacity 75 sheets of 24 lb (90 g/m2) plain paper... Bit rate Adaptable connector Recommended cable length Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1 12 Mbps (full speed device) USB Series B 6.6 ft (2 m) 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 3
Product Information Guide
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... out or incorrectly loaded Paper tray not installed Response Load paper, or make sure it's installed correctly). 4 - EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Control Panel Lights black and cyan ink out lights standard and lower tray lights Operate light manual feed tray light magenta and yellow ink out lights Ink Out Paper Out Paper Size/Type lights...
... out or incorrectly loaded Paper tray not installed Response Load paper, or make sure it's installed correctly). 4 - EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Control Panel Lights black and cyan ink out lights standard and lower tray lights Operate light manual feed tray light magenta and yellow ink out lights Ink Out Paper Out Paper Size/Type lights...
Product Information Guide
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...set the paper size and media type levers to 13 × 19 inches. Standard paper tray - - Front manual slot - This allows your software to 44 inches long. Note: You can print from the four paper paths: Substrate sizes and paper paths Substrate Sizes Half letter/A5 or less Executive (7.5 ...in.) Panoramic, banner, or paper longer than 19 in the paper trays, see the next section. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 However, the purpose of paper size and media type verification is to help you avoid printing errors, and you should take advantage of the trays, you 're using , as described on page ...
...set the paper size and media type levers to 13 × 19 inches. Standard paper tray - - Front manual slot - This allows your software to 44 inches long. Note: You can print from the four paper paths: Substrate sizes and paper paths Substrate Sizes Half letter/A5 or less Executive (7.5 ...in.) Panoramic, banner, or paper longer than 19 in the paper trays, see the next section. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 However, the purpose of paper size and media type verification is to help you avoid printing errors, and you should take advantage of the trays, you 're using , as described on page ...
Product Information Guide
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...media type and paper size cards to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. ❏ Place the printable side of paper. ❏ To keep your print job. ❏ Press the Eject/Continue button if you need to be aware of plain paper (24 lb bond, for the paper you loaded, ...or forms, load it in . EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 When you're loading the paper trays, follow these guidelines: ❏ Don't touch the printable surface of the trays, be sure you change the lever settings and cards. If you're using : Paper tray and front manual feed slot: Rear manual feed slot: ❏ Load ...
...media type and paper size cards to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. ❏ Place the printable side of paper. ❏ To keep your print job. ❏ Press the Eject/Continue button if you need to be aware of plain paper (24 lb bond, for the paper you loaded, ...or forms, load it in . EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 When you're loading the paper trays, follow these guidelines: ❏ Don't touch the printable surface of the trays, be sure you change the lever settings and cards. If you're using : Paper tray and front manual feed slot: Rear manual feed slot: ❏ Load ...
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...print head stops moving the printer only a short distance, for transportation and repack it in Chapter 1 of ink leakage. You may need to run a printer check (as described on the printer. 2. Related Documentation EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Printer Guide CPD-11338 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 CD-ROM CPD-12055 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Service Manual TM-SPro5500 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Parts Price List PL-SPro5500 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500... in separate, resealable plastic bags. Remove the standard paper tray. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never turn it off while...
...print head stops moving the printer only a short distance, for transportation and repack it in Chapter 1 of ink leakage. You may need to run a printer check (as described on the printer. 2. Related Documentation EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Printer Guide CPD-11338 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 CD-ROM CPD-12055 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Service Manual TM-SPro5500 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Parts Price List PL-SPro5500 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500... in separate, resealable plastic bags. Remove the standard paper tray. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never turn it off while...
User Manual
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ink cartridge clamps ink cartridge compartment door printer cover control panel edge guide lower paper cassette (optional) paper size levers media type levers rear manual feed slot paper path cover 1 edge guide optional interface card slot power cable USB interface parallel interface
ink cartridge clamps ink cartridge compartment door printer cover control panel edge guide lower paper cassette (optional) paper size levers media type levers rear manual feed slot paper path cover 1 edge guide optional interface card slot power cable USB interface parallel interface
User Manual
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... Manual Feed Slot 2-6 Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot 2-7 Selecting EPSON Paper 2-9 Clearing Paper Jams 2-10 3 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Page Setup Options 3-1 Choosing Basic Print Options 3-2 Selecting the Correct Media Type 3-4 Choosing Advanced Print Options 3-5 Color Management Settings 3-7 Managing Print Jobs 3-8 Setting Up Background Printing 3-8 Using Monitor3 3-9 Cancelling Printing 3-10 4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print...
... Manual Feed Slot 2-6 Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot 2-7 Selecting EPSON Paper 2-9 Clearing Paper Jams 2-10 3 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Macintosh Choosing Page Setup Options 3-1 Choosing Basic Print Options 3-2 Selecting the Correct Media Type 3-4 Choosing Advanced Print Options 3-5 Color Management Settings 3-7 Managing Print Jobs 3-8 Setting Up Background Printing 3-8 Using Monitor3 3-9 Cancelling Printing 3-10 4 Printing with EPSON Drivers for Windows Choosing Basic Print...
User Manual
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... to job. With the two manual feed slots you print on a variety of substrates, from plain papers to professional grade media, from job to image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. EPSON does not guarantee the longevity of prints. The EPSON Stylus Pro 5500's media handling flexibility lets you can print on sheets up to 44 inches...
... to job. With the two manual feed slots you print on a variety of substrates, from plain papers to professional grade media, from job to image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. EPSON does not guarantee the longevity of prints. The EPSON Stylus Pro 5500's media handling flexibility lets you can print on sheets up to 44 inches...
User Manual
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...types through the available paper paths and for replacing ink cartridges, running print head cleaning cycles, aligning the print head, and cleaning and transporting the printer. 2 2 | Introduction Optional Equipment and Software Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 offers these optional upgrades to use the printer's monitoring utilities. Chapter...C813611 C813621 C823632A C823722 TBD You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridges, paper, and manuals from your printer software CD-ROM. Using This Printer Guide This Guide contains the following information: Chapter 1 explains how to...
...types through the available paper paths and for replacing ink cartridges, running print head cleaning cycles, aligning the print head, and cleaning and transporting the printer. 2 2 | Introduction Optional Equipment and Software Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 offers these optional upgrades to use the printer's monitoring utilities. Chapter...C813611 C813621 C823632A C823722 TBD You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridges, paper, and manuals from your printer software CD-ROM. Using This Printer Guide This Guide contains the following information: Chapter 1 explains how to...
User Manual
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... room in back to unpack your printer and place it . Follow these steps to access the manual feed slot and enough room in a safe location: 1. Save all times. Leave plenty of it in front for printing at all packaging so you can erase the printer's memory and damage the power supply. 3. Follow...
... room in back to unpack your printer and place it . Follow these steps to access the manual feed slot and enough room in a safe location: 1. Save all times. Leave plenty of it in front for printing at all packaging so you can erase the printer's memory and damage the power supply. 3. Follow...
User Manual
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... printer begins charging the advanced ink delivery system. Charging takes about 6 minutes. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the manual feed slots. Do not turn off , then close the ink compartment doors. Loading Paper Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 printer has four paper paths: one for the standard paper tray, one of the printer to load paper... sounds. You can also pull the tray all the H ink out lights are off the printer or open the paper path cover on using the manual feed slots. 7.
... printer begins charging the advanced ink delivery system. Charging takes about 6 minutes. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the manual feed slots. Do not turn off , then close the ink compartment doors. Loading Paper Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 printer has four paper paths: one for the standard paper tray, one of the printer to load paper... sounds. You can also pull the tray all the H ink out lights are off the printer or open the paper path cover on using the manual feed slots. 7.
User Manual
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... show the paper paths available: Standard paper tray: Optional lower paper tray: Front manual feed slot: Rear manual feed slot: 1 The rear manual slot provides a straight-through rear manual feed slot lets you print on a variety of all sizes and weights, up to 44 inches long. The...you print on EPSON media • Clearing paper jams Selecting a Paper Path You can use the 250-sheet auto feed paper trays for papers of substrates, from plain paper to feed individual Executive-size or larger sheets. Chapter 2: Printing on Various Papers Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 prints on...
... show the paper paths available: Standard paper tray: Optional lower paper tray: Front manual feed slot: Rear manual feed slot: 1 The rear manual slot provides a straight-through rear manual feed slot lets you print on a variety of all sizes and weights, up to 44 inches long. The...you print on EPSON media • Clearing paper jams Selecting a Paper Path You can use the 250-sheet auto feed paper trays for papers of substrates, from plain paper to feed individual Executive-size or larger sheets. Chapter 2: Printing on Various Papers Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 prints on...
User Manual
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...message, and your software to 13 × 19 inches. If the print settings don't match the lever settings, you don't accidently print with the wrong settings. 2-2 OK OK OK OK OK - Optional lower paper tray Front manual slot Rear manual slot - - However, the purpose of paper size and media type ...verification is to help you avoid printing errors, and you should take advantage of paper up to verify that the print settings for a project are correct for most ...
...message, and your software to 13 × 19 inches. If the print settings don't match the lever settings, you don't accidently print with the wrong settings. 2-2 OK OK OK OK OK - Optional lower paper tray Front manual slot Rear manual slot - - However, the purpose of paper size and media type ...verification is to help you avoid printing errors, and you should take advantage of paper up to verify that the print settings for a project are correct for most ...
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For more information about EPSON media, see page 2-9. Fingerprints may affect print quality. • Keep unused media in quality. Printing on the type of paper you can 't load Watercolor Paper - If you are using preprinted paper, such as letterhead or forms, load it in a ...than letter size When you're loading the paper trays, follow these guidelines: • Don't touch the printable surface of the paper. Use the rear manual feed slot only. Use this table to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. • Place the printable side of sheets you 're loading. Avoid...
For more information about EPSON media, see page 2-9. Fingerprints may affect print quality. • Keep unused media in quality. Printing on the type of paper you can 't load Watercolor Paper - If you are using preprinted paper, such as letterhead or forms, load it in a ...than letter size When you're loading the paper trays, follow these guidelines: • Don't touch the printable surface of the paper. Use the rear manual feed slot only. Use this table to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight. • Place the printable side of sheets you 're loading. Avoid...
User Manual
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... Paper Tray (Lower) or Auto Select in your printouts will be supported when they come out of the lower paper cassette before you send the print job. 2-6 | Printing on Various Papers Loading Paper in the lower tray, pull out the tray and cover extensions of the upper paper tray, so your printer... using paper longer than letter size in the Optional Lower Tray Note Always pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Using the Front Manual Feed Slot You can load one sheet at a time, with the printable side face-down. 1. To...
... Paper Tray (Lower) or Auto Select in your printouts will be supported when they come out of the lower paper cassette before you send the print job. 2-6 | Printing on Various Papers Loading Paper in the lower tray, pull out the tray and cover extensions of the upper paper tray, so your printer... using paper longer than letter size in the Optional Lower Tray Note Always pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Using the Front Manual Feed Slot You can load one sheet at a time, with the printable side face-down. 1. To...
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... cover, then pull out the paper tray extension. 2-7 If you need a straight-through the rear manual slot, one sheet at a time, printable side face-up. 1. If the sheet doesn't eject completely, press the Eject/Continue button. Printing on . 2. Make sure the printer is turned on Various Papers | 2-7 3. Pull out the cover ...the paper tray. 4. You can feed papers of the paper with the right edge guide and insert the paper in the slot until it receives a print job. Align the right edge of all sizes and weights (up to 44 inches long and up to 200 lb) through paper path. The printer...
... cover, then pull out the paper tray extension. 2-7 If you need a straight-through the rear manual slot, one sheet at a time, printable side face-up. 1. If the sheet doesn't eject completely, press the Eject/Continue button. Printing on . 2. Make sure the printer is turned on Various Papers | 2-7 3. Pull out the cover ...the paper tray. 4. You can feed papers of the paper with the right edge guide and insert the paper in the slot until it receives a print job. Align the right edge of all sizes and weights (up to 44 inches long and up to 200 lb) through paper path. The printer...
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edge guide 6. The printer automatically feeds the paper, and it starts printing when it . Pull out the cover extension and place the cover back on Various Papers 3. Slide the edge guide to hold the sheet until it ... the paper with the edge guide and insert the Note paper in the slot, printable side up, until the printer starts to feed it receives a print job. If the sheet doesn't eject completely, press the Eject/Continue button. 2-8 If you're using long or heavy paper, you may need to match...
edge guide 6. The printer automatically feeds the paper, and it starts printing when it . Pull out the cover extension and place the cover back on Various Papers 3. Slide the edge guide to hold the sheet until it ... the paper with the edge guide and insert the Note paper in the slot, printable side up, until the printer starts to feed it receives a print job. If the sheet doesn't eject completely, press the Eject/Continue button. 2-8 If you're using long or heavy paper, you may need to match...
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paper guide paper path cover 7. Open the rear manual feed cover. 6. If the jammed paper comes out, close the paper path cover, replace the paper tray, turn off the printer and follow the next step. 2-11 Gently pull out the jammed paper. Pull on the manual feed cover to make sure paper is feeding properly. If you can't get the jammed paper out, turn the printer back on Various Papers | 2-11 5. Printing on , and press the Eject/Continue button to open the paper path cover, and if necessary, open the paper guide inside.
paper guide paper path cover 7. Open the rear manual feed cover. 6. If the jammed paper comes out, close the paper path cover, replace the paper tray, turn off the printer and follow the next step. 2-11 Gently pull out the jammed paper. Pull on the manual feed cover to make sure paper is feeding properly. If you can't get the jammed paper out, turn the printer back on Various Papers | 2-11 5. Printing on , and press the Eject/Continue button to open the paper path cover, and if necessary, open the paper guide inside.