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... can print characters of various sizes. Features These features make your printing needs: top, rear, bottom, and front. The ActionPrinter 5000 and ActionPrinter 5500 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers. Introduction 1 Automatic paper loading. With scalable fonts, you can choose from nine popular letter-quality fonts and one draft font...
... can print characters of various sizes. Features These features make your printing needs: top, rear, bottom, and front. The ActionPrinter 5000 and ActionPrinter 5500 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers. Introduction 1 Automatic paper loading. With scalable fonts, you can choose from nine popular letter-quality fonts and one draft font...
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.... You can create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder to 150 sheets of paper into your printer. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for ActionPrinter 5000, C80022* for ActionPrinter 5500) This economical cut-sheet feeder automatically feeds up to the single-bin model. Guidlines for choosing ...High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for ActionPrinter 5000, C80640* for the part number in option part numbers, represented by an asterisk (*), varies by connecting this cut -sheet feeder by country, Contact your local Epson dealer for ActionPrinter 5500) This cut -sheet feeder. For more information...
.... You can create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder to 150 sheets of paper into your printer. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for ActionPrinter 5000, C80022* for ActionPrinter 5500) This economical cut-sheet feeder automatically feeds up to the single-bin model. Guidlines for choosing ...High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for ActionPrinter 5000, C80640* for the part number in option part numbers, represented by an asterisk (*), varies by connecting this cut -sheet feeder by country, Contact your local Epson dealer for ActionPrinter 5500) This cut -sheet feeder. For more information...
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...Place for the ActionPrinter 5500. If you plan to a leg 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 Printer If you install ...a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer's power cord and interface...
...Place for the ActionPrinter 5500. If you plan to a leg 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 Printer If you install ...a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer's power cord and interface...
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... 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 by pressing the PAUSE button again). 6. Here is part ... platen. 4. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 5. 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; Note: If test results are not satisfactory, see Chapter 6.
... 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 by pressing the PAUSE button again). 6. Here is part ... platen. 4. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 5. 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; Note: If test results are not satisfactory, see Chapter 6.
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... the following list: EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. Choosing from a menu Because Epson printers share a great many commands, you use so that the program can use all the features of these programs provide an installation or setup section that supports the ActionPrinter 5000/5500 is best to see if an update that presents...
... the following list: EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. Choosing from a menu Because Epson printers share a great many commands, you use so that the program can use all the features of these programs provide an installation or setup section that supports the ActionPrinter 5000/5500 is best to see if an update that presents...
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Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2. The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the printer. Loading single sheets from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5500. Turn on . 2-4 Paper Handling Move the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position. 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.
Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2. The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the printer. Loading single sheets from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5500. Turn on . 2-4 Paper Handling Move the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position. 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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...the tractor installed 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 5500. Always move the paper-release lever to the position indicated for the ... bottom, you align your paperfeeding method, skip to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5000 and from 101 m m (4 inches) to page 2-12. You can also install an optional pull tractor and use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for feeding paper from the rear, front, or bottom....
...the tractor installed 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 5500. Always move the paper-release lever to the position indicated for the ... bottom, you align your paperfeeding method, skip to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5000 and from 101 m m (4 inches) to page 2-12. You can also install an optional pull tractor and use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for feeding paper from the rear, front, or bottom....
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...in the pull-tractor position, remove it . Cut-Sheet Feeders Two cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer: Single-bin High-capacity ActionPrinter 5000 C80637* C80638* ActionPrinter 5500 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for last digit, which varies by following the instructions in the manual that comes with ... load two different types of paper and the high-capacity cut -sheet feeder by country. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. Make sure the printer is installed in a safe place; Assemble the cut -sheet feeder holds up to 150 sheets of paper or up ...
...in the pull-tractor position, remove it . Cut-Sheet Feeders Two cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer: Single-bin High-capacity ActionPrinter 5000 C80637* C80638* ActionPrinter 5500 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for last digit, which varies by following the instructions in the manual that comes with ... load two different types of paper and the high-capacity cut -sheet feeder by country. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. Make sure the printer is installed in a safe place; Assemble the cut -sheet feeder holds up to 150 sheets of paper or up ...
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...-tractor position. 2. Pull Tractor The optional pull tractors, C80019* (for 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 off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to clear paper jams when the...
...-tractor position. 2. Pull Tractor The optional pull tractors, C80019* (for 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 off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to clear paper jams when the...
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... when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. 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. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers...
... when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. 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. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers...
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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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...of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications 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 364 mm (14.3 inches) maximum 0.065 to 0.14...
...of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications 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 364 mm (14.3 inches) maximum 0.065 to 0.14...
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...Printable area A B B C A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 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 0.0075 inches) total l Use continuous type labels only. Technical ... margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). 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 temperature...
...Printable area A B B C A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 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 0.0075 inches) total l Use continuous type labels only. Technical ... margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). 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 temperature...
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However, the maximum printable width is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches). Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 203 mm (8 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500. C The minimum bottom 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). Printer Specifications Continuous paper A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 9 mm (0.35 inches).
However, the maximum printable width is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches). Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 203 mm (8 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500. C The minimum bottom 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). Printer Specifications Continuous paper A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) 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 ...