Technical Brief (EPSON Archival Inks)
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...EPSON Archival Inks combine the lightfastness, short-term stability, and waterfastness advantages of conventional pigment inks with the color gamut, durability, and wide media selection advantages of the professional graphics EPSON Stylus Pro models. Other trademarks are used in the professional "P"-series EPSON Stylus... prints on the following topics: EPSON Archival Ink Technology ▼ Comparison of different types of ink ▼ EPSON MicroCrystal Encapsulation Technology EPSON Archival Ink Technology-Comparison of different types of ink EPSON Archival Ink Technology uses pigment inks...
...EPSON Archival Inks combine the lightfastness, short-term stability, and waterfastness advantages of conventional pigment inks with the color gamut, durability, and wide media selection advantages of the professional graphics EPSON Stylus Pro models. Other trademarks are used in the professional "P"-series EPSON Stylus... prints on the following topics: EPSON Archival Ink Technology ▼ Comparison of different types of ink ▼ EPSON MicroCrystal Encapsulation Technology EPSON Archival Ink Technology-Comparison of different types of ink EPSON Archival Ink Technology uses pigment inks...
Technical Brief (EPSON Archival Inks)
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...for even reflection Light ▲ EPSON Sales Training Media (Cross-Section) EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of colors (much like a watercolor painting). Because EPSON resin-coated pigments are evenly distributed, they are the property of pigment inks, while maintaining the lightfast, waterfast...color gamut and gloss as the eye perceives the full spectrum of Seiko Epson Corporation. Because of this reason, EPSON inks can print on RC glossy media, while conventional pigments inks cannot because of their respective owners. 11/00 Greater color gamut: ...
...for even reflection Light ▲ EPSON Sales Training Media (Cross-Section) EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of colors (much like a watercolor painting). Because EPSON resin-coated pigments are evenly distributed, they are the property of pigment inks, while maintaining the lightfast, waterfast...color gamut and gloss as the eye perceives the full spectrum of Seiko Epson Corporation. Because of this reason, EPSON inks can print on RC glossy media, while conventional pigments inks cannot because of their respective owners. 11/00 Greater color gamut: ...
Technical Brief (EPSON Archival Inks)
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... Technology: Conventional Pigment Inks: Pigments are fixed on top of the media and are more scratchresistant. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are the property of the media. Because the pigments reside in the crevices of the media, prints are more durable and ...scratch-resistant Pigments lay on specialty media by the polymerizing resin and are easily scratched ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Stability of Pigment Inks and Dye Inks: Pigment inks...
... Technology: Conventional Pigment Inks: Pigments are fixed on top of the media and are more scratchresistant. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are the property of the media. Because the pigments reside in the crevices of the media, prints are more durable and ...scratch-resistant Pigments lay on specialty media by the polymerizing resin and are easily scratched ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Stability of Pigment Inks and Dye Inks: Pigment inks...
Technical Brief (EPSON Archival Inks)
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... portion of the particle. ▲ Lightfastness of Seiko Epson Corporation. Ratings do not estimate the durability of prints. Other trademarks are registered trademarks of the EPSON Archival Inks is rated over 100 years before noticeable fading occurs, ...inks can only be used with matte papers. 1 Lightfastness ratings based on accelerated testing of their respective owners. 11/00 For maximum print life, display all prints under glass. Epson does not guarantee longevity of the paper itself. EPSON Sales Training EPSON and EPSON Stylus are the property of prints on EPSON...
... portion of the particle. ▲ Lightfastness of Seiko Epson Corporation. Ratings do not estimate the durability of prints. Other trademarks are registered trademarks of the EPSON Archival Inks is rated over 100 years before noticeable fading occurs, ...inks can only be used with matte papers. 1 Lightfastness ratings based on accelerated testing of their respective owners. 11/00 For maximum print life, display all prints under glass. Epson does not guarantee longevity of the paper itself. EPSON Sales Training EPSON and EPSON Stylus are the property of prints on EPSON...
Product Brochure
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Using stateof-the-art EPSON Archival™ Ink technology, the EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 produces prints with current and future workflows 1) Lightfastness rating of up to 13"x 44" on a wide range of ownership High performance print engine speeds • Produces Photo Quality 8.5" x 11" prints in under 2 minutes, 13" x 19" prints in under glass. Variable size droplet Micro Piezo DX3 print head for unbeatable...
Using stateof-the-art EPSON Archival™ Ink technology, the EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 produces prints with current and future workflows 1) Lightfastness rating of up to 13"x 44" on a wide range of ownership High performance print engine speeds • Produces Photo Quality 8.5" x 11" prints in under 2 minutes, 13" x 19" prints in under glass. Variable size droplet Micro Piezo DX3 print head for unbeatable...
Product Brochure
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...19" media) .56" .13" 12.69" x 18.33" Paper Handling Size Weight Types 4" x 6" up to 3 different sizes per cartridge Ink type EPSON Archival Ink (pigment based) Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating 50˚ to 95˚ F (10˚ to 35˚ C) Storage -4˚ to 140˚... FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B Reliability Total print volume Print head life 75,000 pages (letter) 2 Billion dots/nozzle Product/Accessories Part Numbers EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Print Engine 250-sheet lower paper cassette and tray C300011B C813611 Internal 10/100 BaseT Type...
...19" media) .56" .13" 12.69" x 18.33" Paper Handling Size Weight Types 4" x 6" up to 3 different sizes per cartridge Ink type EPSON Archival Ink (pigment based) Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating 50˚ to 95˚ F (10˚ to 35˚ C) Storage -4˚ to 140˚... FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B Reliability Total print volume Print head life 75,000 pages (letter) 2 Billion dots/nozzle Product/Accessories Part Numbers EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Print Engine 250-sheet lower paper cassette and tray C300011B C813611 Internal 10/100 BaseT Type...
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 Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black ink... 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 Accessories Ink Cartridges Cartridge Black ink... 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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... damage to a higher grade of paper. ** Special papers distributed by EPSON's warranty. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Resolution Ink type Print direction Control code Line spacing Paper feed speed On-demand ink jet 96 nozzles × 6 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light...
... damage to a higher grade of paper. ** Special papers distributed by EPSON's warranty. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Resolution Ink type Print direction Control code Line spacing Paper feed speed On-demand ink jet 96 nozzles × 6 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light...
Product Information Guide
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... (704 mm) maximum Height: 8.8 inches (224 mm) Printing (A4 size paper, optional lower paper cassette installed) Width: 25.2 inches (640 mm) Depth: 23 inches (584 mm) maximum Height: 12.5 inches (318 mm) Weight 48.5 pounds (22 kg) without the ink cartridges Environmental Temperature Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10... 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
... (704 mm) maximum Height: 8.8 inches (224 mm) Printing (A4 size paper, optional lower paper cassette installed) Width: 25.2 inches (640 mm) Depth: 23 inches (584 mm) maximum Height: 12.5 inches (318 mm) Weight 48.5 pounds (22 kg) without the ink cartridges Environmental Temperature Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10... 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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Close the paper path cover. Ink Out light flashing and one or more H ink out Corresponding ink cartridge nearly lights flashing empty Obtain a replacement ink cartridge. Ink Out light on and one or more H ink out lights on Problem Paper out or incorrectly loaded Paper tray not ... the printer and remove the jammed paper. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 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 When...
Close the paper path cover. Ink Out light flashing and one or more H ink out Corresponding ink cartridge nearly lights flashing empty Obtain a replacement ink cartridge. Ink Out light on and one or more H ink out lights on Problem Paper out or incorrectly loaded Paper tray not ... the printer and remove the jammed paper. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 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 When...
Product Information Guide
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... may be required soon Turn off the printer and contact EPSON. Paper Out and POperate lights flashing, Ink Out and Paper Size/Type light on Maintenance required now Turn off the printer and contact EPSON. Ink Out, Paper Out, and Paper Size/Type lights flashing,...ink out lights flashing Turn off the printer, wait a few moments, then turn it back on the printer again. Run a nozzle check and, if necessary, clean the print head. Then turn off the printer and contact EPSON. 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 5 If you still see the error indicators, turn on . EPSON Stylus Pro 5500...
... may be required soon Turn off the printer and contact EPSON. Paper Out and POperate lights flashing, Ink Out and Paper Size/Type light on Maintenance required now Turn off the printer and contact EPSON. Ink Out, Paper Out, and Paper Size/Type lights flashing,...ink out lights flashing Turn off the printer, wait a few moments, then turn it back on the printer again. Run a nozzle check and, if necessary, clean the print head. Then turn off the printer and contact EPSON. 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 5 If you still see the error indicators, turn on . EPSON Stylus Pro 5500...
Product Information Guide
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...fully insert the cartridge into the ink cartridge compartments. 7. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 however, each slot can install the ink cartridges in the printer and turn off , then close the ink compartment doors. The corresponding H ink out light goes out. Plug in... 5. This is finished. 6 - EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Installing Ink Cartridges for the First Time Always use up more ink than necessary. Reinstalling partially empty ink cartridges prevents the ink counter from accurately indicating the amount of the ink cartridge packages and shake the cartridge gently...
...fully insert the cartridge into the ink cartridge compartments. 7. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 however, each slot can install the ink cartridges in the printer and turn off , then close the ink compartment doors. The corresponding H ink out light goes out. Plug in... 5. This is finished. 6 - EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Installing Ink Cartridges for the First Time Always use up more ink than necessary. Reinstalling partially empty ink cartridges prevents the ink counter from accurately indicating the amount of the ink cartridge packages and shake the cartridge gently...
Product Information Guide
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...the P Operate button to see an alignment window. 6. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 printer icon. Click the Print Head Alignment button. 5. You'll probably need to print another test page. If not, repeat steps 6 and 7. 8. When ...printing, and the paper described above , your printer software (not available if you have a clogged ink nozzle. Make sure the pattern numbered 8 in the main paper tray. 2. Running a Printer Check You can run a cleaning cycle (see page 12). ❏ If nothing prints at least twice when you 're finished, click Finish. 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500...
...the P Operate button to see an alignment window. 6. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 printer icon. Click the Print Head Alignment button. 5. You'll probably need to print another test page. If not, repeat steps 6 and 7. 8. When ...printing, and the paper described above , your printer software (not available if you have a clogged ink nozzle. Make sure the pattern numbered 8 in the main paper tray. 2. Running a Printer Check You can run a cleaning cycle (see page 12). ❏ If nothing prints at least twice when you 're finished, click Finish. 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500...
Product Information Guide
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... On On For example, to select pattern 8 from #1 to print): 3. When you press and hold the P Operate button to save the alignment setting and turn on . 8. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Using the Control Panel 1. Ink out light indicators for correctly aligned pattern Black Pattern # H ink out 1 On Cyan H ink out - This takes a couple of minutes. 7. On 10 - Check...
... On On For example, to select pattern 8 from #1 to print): 3. When you press and hold the P Operate button to save the alignment setting and turn on . 8. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Using the Control Panel 1. Ink out light indicators for correctly aligned pattern Black Pattern # H ink out 1 On Cyan H ink out - This takes a couple of minutes. 7. On 10 - Check...
Product Information Guide
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... light is low on , the cartridge may not be replaced by EPSON's warranty. ink may leak out. 6. Warning: Don't shake the cartridge you have a replacement cartridge. Insert the ink cartridge with water. Close the compartment door and resume printing. 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 9 Make sure the replacement cartridge is turned on, and determine which cartridge needs to...
... light is low on , the cartridge may not be replaced by EPSON's warranty. ink may leak out. 6. Warning: Don't shake the cartridge you have a replacement cartridge. Insert the ink cartridge with water. Close the compartment door and resume printing. 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 9 Make sure the replacement cartridge is turned on, and determine which cartridge needs to...
Product Information Guide
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...front manual feed slot: Rear manual feed slot: ❏ Load paper before you send your print job. ❏ Press the Eject/Continue button if you send your printouts looking their best, store them in quality. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 When you can hold 250 sheets of plain paper (24 lb bond, for example). The ... Media type lever settings Paper Plain paper Archival Matte Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Professional Glossy Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Use only if ink smears Use for both trays, or the levers must be set the lever to the right identifies the media type settings for...
...front manual feed slot: Rear manual feed slot: ❏ Load paper before you send your print job. ❏ Press the Eject/Continue button if you send your printouts looking their best, store them in quality. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 When you can hold 250 sheets of plain paper (24 lb bond, for example). The ... Media type lever settings Paper Plain paper Archival Matte Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Professional Glossy Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper Use only if ink smears Use for both trays, or the levers must be set the lever to the right identifies the media type settings for...
Product Information Guide
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... button. 5. Windows: Click Print nozzle check pattern, then click Print. The nozzle check pattern prints. 7. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 This unclogs the print head nozzles so they come out of the lower paper cassette before you should run a cleaning cycle. Cleaning takes about 90 seconds. 12 - The cleaning cycle uses ink, so you send the print job. There are...
... button. 5. Windows: Click Print nozzle check pattern, then click Print. The nozzle check pattern prints. 7. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 This unclogs the print head nozzles so they come out of the lower paper cassette before you should run a cleaning cycle. Cleaning takes about 90 seconds. 12 - The cleaning cycle uses ink, so you send the print job. There are...
Product Information Guide
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... keep the printer level during transport. Turn off the printer and make sure the print head is in Chapter 1 of ink leakage. If the optional lower paper cassette is best to install new cartridges because your Printer Guide. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never turn it off while the P Operate light...
... keep the printer level during transport. Turn off the printer and make sure the print head is in Chapter 1 of ink leakage. If the optional lower paper cassette is best to install new cartridges because your Printer Guide. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, never turn it off while the P Operate light...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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NOTE 1: When enabled, the first page will default to other paper sizes. NOTE 2: Always select the custom page size last, if not, it will be printed first, instead of the last page first. NOTE 3: Before printing a large document, make sure you don't have enough ink to prevent getting an Ink Out message, causing the print job to check the "Reverse Order". Or Change the orientation to "Reverse", then you have to stop and not completing the entire print. 11
NOTE 1: When enabled, the first page will default to other paper sizes. NOTE 2: Always select the custom page size last, if not, it will be printed first, instead of the last page first. NOTE 3: Before printing a large document, make sure you don't have enough ink to prevent getting an Ink Out message, causing the print job to check the "Reverse Order". Or Change the orientation to "Reverse", then you have to stop and not completing the entire print. 11
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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G:\Archival\WIN2000 (For Stylus PRO 10000CF, Archival Inks) b. 10. G:\Win2000 (For Stylus PRO 5500) 12. G:\Dye\WIN2000 (For Stylus PRO 10000, Photographic Dye Inks) c. Browse to one of the following message, click Next. 3 You should see the following directories and click OK (Where "G:\" = CD drive letter): a. Select "Specify a location" and click Next. 11.
G:\Archival\WIN2000 (For Stylus PRO 10000CF, Archival Inks) b. 10. G:\Win2000 (For Stylus PRO 5500) 12. G:\Dye\WIN2000 (For Stylus PRO 10000, Photographic Dye Inks) c. Browse to one of the following message, click Next. 3 You should see the following directories and click OK (Where "G:\" = CD drive letter): a. Select "Specify a location" and click Next. 11.