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...mm (14 inches) wide. The ActionPrinter 5500 has a wide carriage that accommodates paper up to 254 mm (10 inches) wide. Easy paper handling. The ActionPrinter 5000 and ActionPrinter 5500 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers. Features These features make your printing... needs: top, rear, bottom, and front. The printer has four paper paths to 252 characters...
...mm (14 inches) wide. The ActionPrinter 5500 has a wide carriage that accommodates paper up to 254 mm (10 inches) wide. Easy paper handling. The ActionPrinter 5000 and ActionPrinter 5500 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers. Features These features make your printing... needs: top, rear, bottom, and front. The printer has four paper paths to 252 characters...
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..., Contact your local Epson dealer for ActionPrinter 5500) An optional film ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. Interface Cards Optional interface cards are given in Chapter 4. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for ActionPrinter 5000, C80022* for ActionPrinter 5500) This economical cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to supplement the printer's built-in your...
..., Contact your local Epson dealer for ActionPrinter 5500) An optional film ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. Interface Cards Optional interface cards are given in Chapter 4. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for ActionPrinter 5000, C80022* for ActionPrinter 5500) This economical cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to supplement the printer's built-in your...
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... the tractor's sprocket units. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer Align the paper stack so that provides an unobstructed paper path. Position your printer level. If possible, secure the cables to a leg of the printer stand. Choosing a Place for the Printer If you plan to use a stand that supports ...an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that tilts the printer at least 16.0 kg (35.3 lbs) for the ActionPrinter 5000 or 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs) for the ActionPrinter 5500. If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep ...
... the tractor's sprocket units. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer Align the paper stack so that provides an unobstructed paper path. Position your printer level. If possible, secure the cables to a leg of the printer stand. Choosing a Place for the Printer If you plan to use a stand that supports ...an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that tilts the printer at least 16.0 kg (35.3 lbs) for the ActionPrinter 5000 or 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs) for the ActionPrinter 5500. If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep ...
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...button to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 5. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to eject the paper from the printer and then turn the printer off. To stop the self test, press the PAUSE button (you can resume the self test...ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP 1-12 Setting Up the Printer Here is part of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Testing the Printer CAUTION: Run the self test using paper at least 210 mm (8.2 inches) wide for the ActionPrinter 5000 or 360 mm (14 inches) wide for the ActionPrinter 5500;
...button to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 5. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to eject the paper from the printer and then turn the printer off. To stop the self test, press the PAUSE button (you can resume the self test...ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP 1-12 Setting Up the Printer Here is part of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Testing the Printer CAUTION: Run the self test using paper at least 210 mm (8.2 inches) wide for the ActionPrinter 5000 or 360 mm (14 inches) wide for the ActionPrinter 5500;
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... to see if an update that supports the ActionPrinter 5000/5500 is listed, select the first one available from a menu Because Epson printers share a great many commands, you use so that presents a list of printers. Configuring Your Software for the Printer Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you can take full advantage of the...
... to see if an update that supports the ActionPrinter 5000/5500 is listed, select the first one available from a menu Because Epson printers share a great many commands, you use so that presents a list of printers. Configuring Your Software for the Printer Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you can take full advantage of the...
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The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the printer. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2. Move the paper-release lever to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5500. Loading single sheets from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to the single-sheet position. Turn on . 2-4 Paper Handling You can print on single sheets of the printer. Using Single Sheets Your printer can load single sheets from either the top or front of paper from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5000 and from the top 1.
The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the printer. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2. Move the paper-release lever to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5500. Loading single sheets from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to the single-sheet position. Turn on . 2-4 Paper Handling You can print on single sheets of the printer. Using Single Sheets Your printer can load single sheets from either the top or front of paper from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5000 and from the top 1.
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...must install the tractor in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Using Continuous Paper You can print on continuous paper from 101 mm (4 inches) to 254 mm (10 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5000 and from the rear, front, or bottom. If this is your paper supply...from the rear. Your printer comes with the paper loaded in the pull-tractor position. You can also install an optional pull tractor and use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for the paperfeeding method you want to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5500. If you are the...
...must install the tractor in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Using Continuous Paper You can print on continuous paper from 101 mm (4 inches) to 254 mm (10 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5000 and from the rear, front, or bottom. If this is your paper supply...from the rear. Your printer comes with the paper loaded in the pull-tractor position. You can also install an optional pull tractor and use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for the paperfeeding method you want to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5500. If you are the...
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...or up to 150 sheets of paper automatically. This allows you remove the cut-sheet feeder. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. Make sure the printer is installed, remove it and re-install in a safe place; Note: l Store the paper guide and optional pull-...sheet feeders are available for last digit, which varies by following the instructions in the manual that comes with your printer: Single-bin High-capacity ActionPrinter 5000 C80637* C80638* ActionPrinter 5500 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for use with it. The single-bin cut-sheet feeder holds up to 50 ...
...or up to 150 sheets of paper automatically. This allows you remove the cut-sheet feeder. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. Make sure the printer is installed, remove it and re-install in a safe place; Note: l Store the paper guide and optional pull-...sheet feeders are available for last digit, which varies by following the instructions in the manual that comes with your printer: Single-bin High-capacity ActionPrinter 5000 C80637* C80638* ActionPrinter 5500 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for use with it. The single-bin cut-sheet feeder holds up to 50 ...
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...ActionPrinter 5000) and C80022* (for ActionPrinter 5500) provide optimum continuous paper handling. (The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit, which varies according to country.) The pull tractor is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. For best results, use the LF/FF button to feed two sheets of paper through the printer. Remove the printer...the pull-tractor position as described in the pushtractor position. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of the printer only to load the paper, and then use the optional pull tractor along with the ...
...ActionPrinter 5000) and C80022* (for ActionPrinter 5500) provide optimum continuous paper handling. (The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit, which varies according to country.) The pull tractor is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. For best results, use the LF/FF button to feed two sheets of paper through the printer. Remove the printer...the pull-tractor position as described in the pushtractor position. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of the printer only to load the paper, and then use the optional pull tractor along with the ...
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For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: ActIonPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 Standard fabric # 7753 # 7754 Film # 7768 # 7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. l Do not use ...
For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: ActIonPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 Standard fabric # 7753 # 7754 Film # 7768 # 7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. l Do not use ...
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Unidirectional for text and graphics. Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: X-pin impact dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Draft Letter Quality Characters per inch 10 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 225 210 252 70 84 ... or software command.) 1/6 inch, 1/8 inch, or programmable in 1/360-inch increments 77.6 milliseconds per 1/6-inch line; 2.2 inches per second with continuous feed Maximum printed characters ActionPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 80 136 137 164 96 204 160 233 7-2 Technical Specifications
Unidirectional for text and graphics. Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: X-pin impact dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Draft Letter Quality Characters per inch 10 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 225 210 252 70 84 ... or software command.) 1/6 inch, 1/8 inch, or programmable in 1/360-inch increments 77.6 milliseconds per 1/6-inch line; 2.2 inches per second with continuous feed Maximum printed characters ActionPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 80 136 137 164 96 204 160 233 7-2 Technical Specifications
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If this printer; l Use only carbonless multi-part forms. Continuous paper: Width 101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500 Copies Four sheets (one original plus up to three copies) Thickness 0.065 to 0.10...Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness Weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500...
If this printer; l Use only carbonless multi-part forms. Continuous paper: Width 101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500 Copies Four sheets (one original plus up to three copies) Thickness 0.065 to 0.10...Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness Weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500...
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...inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 or 345 mm (13.8 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 15 lb) l Use envelopes only under normal temperature...total l Use continuous type labels only. Printer Specifications Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2½ x 15/16 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 15/16 inches) 101 X 27 mm (4 X 17/16 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0031 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500. l Use labels only under normal ...
...inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 or 345 mm (13.8 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 15 lb) l Use envelopes only under normal temperature...total l Use continuous type labels only. Printer Specifications Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2½ x 15/16 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 15/16 inches) 101 X 27 mm (4 X 17/16 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0031 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500. l Use labels only under normal ...
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Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). 7-6 Technical Specifications B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500. Printer Specifications Continuous paper A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 13 mm (0.51 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 9 mm (0.35 inches).
Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). 7-6 Technical Specifications B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500. Printer Specifications Continuous paper A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 13 mm (0.51 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 9 mm (0.35 inches).
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Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (optional) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (optional) Double-bin cut-sheet feeder (by combining both optional cut-sheet feeders) Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge # 7753 (ActionPrinter 5000) or # 7754 (ActionPrinter 5500...million characters ( # 7770) MCBF: For all components (excluding print head): 3 million lines MTBF: ActionPrinter 5000: 4000 power-on hours (25% duty) ActionPrinter 5500:6000 power-on hours (25% duty) Print head life: 200 million strokes per wire (with ...
Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (optional) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (optional) Double-bin cut-sheet feeder (by combining both optional cut-sheet feeders) Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge # 7753 (ActionPrinter 5000) or # 7754 (ActionPrinter 5500...million characters ( # 7770) MCBF: For all components (excluding print head): 3 million lines MTBF: ActionPrinter 5000: 4000 power-on hours (25% duty) ActionPrinter 5500:6000 power-on hours (25% duty) Print head life: 200 million strokes per wire (with ...
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Printer Specifications Electrical 120 V model: Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated frequency: Input frequency range: Rated current: Power consumption: AC 120 V AC 103.5 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 2.0 A (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) ActionPrinter 5000: approx. 33 W ActionPrinter 5500: approx... V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) ActionPrinter 5000: approx. 33W ActionPrinter 5500: approx. 36 W Dielectric strength (Between AC line and chassis): AC 1.5 kV, 1 second Note: Check the label on the back of ...
Printer Specifications Electrical 120 V model: Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated frequency: Input frequency range: Rated current: Power consumption: AC 120 V AC 103.5 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 2.0 A (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) ActionPrinter 5000: approx. 33 W ActionPrinter 5500: approx... V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) ActionPrinter 5000: approx. 33W ActionPrinter 5500: approx. 36 W Dielectric strength (Between AC line and chassis): AC 1.5 kV, 1 second Note: Check the label on the back of ...