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...-art EPSON Archival™ Ink technology, the EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 produces prints with optional lower paper cassette and tray 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 consistency...
...-art EPSON Archival™ Ink technology, the EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 produces prints with optional lower paper cassette and tray 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 consistency...
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... C850081 Additional One-year EPSON Preferred Plus Service4 EPP55B1 Additional Two-year EPSON Preferred Plus Service4 EPP55B2 Black ink cartridge Yellow ink cartridge Magenta/Light Magenta ink cartridge Cyan/Light Cyan ink cartridge T486011 T487011 T488011 T489011 Warranty One-year EPSON Preferred Protection PlanSM with Pentium® II equivalent processor or higher, 256MB RAM Recommended Parallel - EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Print Engine Specifications Printing Method 6-color (CcMmYK) variable...
... C850081 Additional One-year EPSON Preferred Plus Service4 EPP55B1 Additional Two-year EPSON Preferred Plus Service4 EPP55B2 Black ink cartridge Yellow ink cartridge Magenta/Light Magenta ink cartridge Cyan/Light Cyan ink cartridge T486011 T487011 T488011 T489011 Warranty One-year EPSON Preferred Protection PlanSM with Pentium® II equivalent processor or higher, 256MB RAM Recommended Parallel - EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Print Engine Specifications Printing Method 6-color (CcMmYK) variable...
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 cartridge Cyan/light cyan ink cartridge... 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 cartridge Cyan/light cyan ink cartridge... S041456 S041351 S041405 S041406 S041407 S041408 S041409 rear manual feed slot cover parallel interface paper path cover 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 1
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..., depending on the package has expired. 2 - Don't use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 C: The minimum bottom margin is 12.7 inches (416 mm). Always test samples of paper. ** Special papers distributed by EPSON's warranty. Note: The maximum printable width is 0.55 inch (14 mm). Ink Cartridges Specification Print capacity* Cartridge life Storage temperature Transit temperature Freezing temperature** Dimensions (W ×...
..., depending on the package has expired. 2 - Don't use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 C: The minimum bottom margin is 12.7 inches (416 mm). Always test samples of paper. ** Special papers distributed by EPSON's warranty. Note: The maximum printable width is 0.55 inch (14 mm). Ink Cartridges Specification Print capacity* Cartridge life Storage temperature Transit temperature Freezing temperature** Dimensions (W ×...
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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 to... 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 to... 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
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... is installed correctly. Close the paper path cover. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 Make sure the indicated tray is open Turn off the printer and remove the jammed paper. Ink Out light on and one or more H ink out lights on Corresponding ink cartridge empty or not installed Replace the ink cartridge (or make sure paper is loaded correctly, in...
... is installed correctly. Close the paper path cover. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 Make sure the indicated tray is open Turn off the printer and remove the jammed paper. Ink Out light on and one or more H ink out lights on Corresponding ink cartridge empty or not installed Replace the ink cartridge (or make sure paper is loaded correctly, in...
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...: The first time you 'll use up the ink cartridge clamp for the First Time Always use new ink cartridges. Operate button 5. This is finished. 6 - EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Installing Ink Cartridges for the corresponding ink slot. 6. Reinstalling partially empty ink cartridges prevents the ink counter from accurately indicating the amount of the ink cartridge packages and shake the cartridge gently, as shown. Close the clamp until...
...: The first time you 'll use up the ink cartridge clamp for the First Time Always use new ink cartridges. Operate button 5. This is finished. 6 - EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Installing Ink Cartridges for the corresponding ink slot. 6. Reinstalling partially empty ink cartridges prevents the ink counter from accurately indicating the amount of the ink cartridge packages and shake the cartridge gently, as shown. Close the clamp until...
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... printout looks like the example above is loaded in the main paper tray. 2. Run a cleaning cycle (see . Right-click the EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 printer icon. On the printed page, select the pattern that your printer's ROM, a nozzle check pattern, and the printer's default settings, as in the corresponding ...boxes on but not printing, and the paper described above , your printer is operating correctly. ❏ If the pattern has missing segments, as shown below: 4. Click Realignment to turn on top of paper, letter-size or larger, in your ink cartridges are two ways to turn...
... printout looks like the example above is loaded in the main paper tray. 2. Run a cleaning cycle (see . Right-click the EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 printer icon. On the printed page, select the pattern that your printer's ROM, a nozzle check pattern, and the printer's default settings, as in the corresponding ...boxes on but not printing, and the paper described above , your printer is operating correctly. ❏ If the pattern has missing segments, as shown below: 4. Click Realignment to turn on top of paper, letter-size or larger, in your ink cartridges are two ways to turn...
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... the printer. Make sure the printer is turned on, and determine which cartridge needs to be installed correctly. Open the appropriate ink cartridge compartment door. 3. Make sure the corresponding H ink out light goes off. Close the compartment door and resume printing. 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 9 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the Ink Out light on the printer's control panel flashes, the...
... the printer. Make sure the printer is turned on, and determine which cartridge needs to be installed correctly. Open the appropriate ink cartridge compartment door. 3. Make sure the corresponding H ink out light goes off. Close the compartment door and resume printing. 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 9 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the Ink Out light on the printer's control panel flashes, the...
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...2000), Document Defaults (Windows NT), or Printing Preferences (Windows 2000). 3. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Loading Paper in the Optional Lower Tray Always pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. If the Ink Out light is flashing or on the screen...ink cartridge(s)-indicated by the H ink out lights-instead. The cleaning cycle uses ink, so you send the print job. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the Ink Out light is off while the P Operate light is loaded in its dots, click Finish. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Pro 5500...
...2000), Document Defaults (Windows NT), or Printing Preferences (Windows 2000). 3. EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Loading Paper in the Optional Lower Tray Always pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. If the Ink Out light is flashing or on the screen...ink cartridge(s)-indicated by the H ink out lights-instead. The cleaning cycle uses ink, so you send the print job. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the Ink Out light is off while the P Operate light is loaded in its dots, click Finish. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Pro 5500...
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... 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 13 However, if you 're shipping the printer or moving it a long distance, remove all four of ink leakage. Close the ink cartridge clamps and compartment covers. Don't turn it off while the P Operate light is in the home (far right) position. You must remove the ink cartridges before reinstalling the cartridges, if you print after...
... 2/01 EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 - 13 However, if you 're shipping the printer or moving it a long distance, remove all four of ink leakage. Close the ink cartridge clamps and compartment covers. Don't turn it off while the P Operate light is in the home (far right) position. You must remove the ink cartridges before reinstalling the cartridges, if you print after...
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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... STAR Compliance 5 Important Safety Instructions 6 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-1 Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette 1-2 Installing the Paper Tray 1-4 Installing the Ink Cartridges 1-5 Loading Paper 1-7 Running a Printer Check 1-12 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Connecting to the USB Port 1-14 Connecting to a Parallel Port (Windows ...95, 98, or Me Network 1-21 Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Network . 1-23 Setting Up on a Macintosh Network 1-24 Aligning the Print Head 1-26 Running the Print Head Alignment Utility 1-26 v
... STAR Compliance 5 Important Safety Instructions 6 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-1 Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette 1-2 Installing the Paper Tray 1-4 Installing the Ink Cartridges 1-5 Loading Paper 1-7 Running a Printer Check 1-12 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Connecting to the USB Port 1-14 Connecting to a Parallel Port (Windows ...95, 98, or Me Network 1-21 Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Network . 1-23 Setting Up on a Macintosh Network 1-24 Aligning the Print Head 1-26 Running the Print Head Alignment Utility 1-26 v
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... Control Panel 6-9 Running the Speed & Progress Utility for Improved Windows Printing 6-11 Cleaning the Printer 6-12 Transporting the Printer 6-13 7 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems 7-1 Improving Print Quality 7-1 Solving General Printing Problems 7-3 Solving Paper Problems 7-6 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software 7-7 A Specifications Printing A-1 Paper A-1 Printable Areas A-2 Ink Cartridges A-2 Mechanical A-3 Electrical A-4 Environmental A-4 Safety Approvals A-4 Interfaces A-5 Parallel Interface A-5 USB Interface...
... Control Panel 6-9 Running the Speed & Progress Utility for Improved Windows Printing 6-11 Cleaning the Printer 6-12 Transporting the Printer 6-13 7 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems 7-1 Improving Print Quality 7-1 Solving General Printing Problems 7-3 Solving Paper Problems 7-6 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Printer Software 7-7 A Specifications Printing A-1 Paper A-1 Printable Areas A-2 Ink Cartridges A-2 Mechanical A-3 Electrical A-4 Environmental A-4 Safety Approvals A-4 Interfaces A-5 Parallel Interface A-5 USB Interface...
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... to image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. EPSON does not guarantee the longevity of prints. Introduction The EPSON Stylus® Pro 5500 color ink jet printer is based on accelerated testing of prints on sheets up to 200 years.* Individual, high-capacity ink cartridges with auto ink-level detection provide increased productivity, ease of use, and low per...
... to image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. EPSON does not guarantee the longevity of prints. Introduction The EPSON Stylus® Pro 5500 color ink jet printer is based on accelerated testing of prints on sheets up to 200 years.* Individual, high-capacity ink cartridges with auto ink-level detection provide increased productivity, ease of use, and low per...
User Manual
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... software CD-ROM. 2 | Introduction Optional Equipment and Software Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 offers these optional upgrades to unpack and set up the printer, and install the EPSON printer driver and utilities from your print productivity: Optional equipment and software Option 250-sheet lower paper cassette...RIP software Part number C813611 C813621 C823632A C823722 TBD You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridges, paper, and manuals from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store™ at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Chapter 5 explains what to do when the printer...
... software CD-ROM. 2 | Introduction Optional Equipment and Software Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 offers these optional upgrades to unpack and set up the printer, and install the EPSON printer driver and utilities from your print productivity: Optional equipment and software Option 250-sheet lower paper cassette...RIP software Part number C813611 C813621 C823632A C823722 TBD You can purchase optional equipment and software, ink cartridges, paper, and manuals from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store™ at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Chapter 5 explains what to do when the printer...
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...processing large files • Double-speed (2×) CD-ROM drive (quad-speed [4×] or faster recommended) or DVD drive for any printing problems you need to avoid bodily injury. Appendix A provides the technical details on the Apple web site. Note Notes contain important information ...iMac Update 1.1, available on your equipment. An Index is included at least 150MB of free hard disk space to your printer, ink cartridges, and EPSON media. Warning Warnings and Cautions You'll find this information throughout this guide: Warnings must be followed carefully to update your ...
...processing large files • Double-speed (2×) CD-ROM drive (quad-speed [4×] or faster recommended) or DVD drive for any printing problems you need to avoid bodily injury. Appendix A provides the technical details on the Apple web site. Note Notes contain important information ...iMac Update 1.1, available on your equipment. An Index is included at least 150MB of free hard disk space to your printer, ink cartridges, and EPSON media. Warning Warnings and Cautions You'll find this information throughout this guide: Warnings must be followed carefully to update your ...
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... ENERGY STAR guidelines for dealer referral. To use these services, you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at http://prographics.epson.com. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that came with the computer and office equipment industry to reduce...
... ENERGY STAR guidelines for dealer referral. To use these services, you can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at http://prographics.epson.com. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that came with the computer and office equipment industry to reduce...
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...may result in damage to the print head. • Once you install an ink cartridge, do not drink the ink. • Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them . • Do not shake an ink cartridge; Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before operating your ink jet printer: • Do ...be sure to the outlet until the POperate light is off with water. • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of installing them . For best results, use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. Do not unplug the printer...
...may result in damage to the print head. • Once you install an ink cartridge, do not drink the ink. • Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them . • Do not shake an ink cartridge; Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before operating your ink jet printer: • Do ...be sure to the outlet until the POperate light is off with water. • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of installing them . For best results, use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. Do not unplug the printer...
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... optional lower paper cassette • Installing the paper tray • Installing the ink cartridges • Loading paper • Running a printer check • Connecting the printer to your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500, you need to unpack it for network use, if necessary • Aligning the print head Unpacking the Printer Here's what is set up , you need to...
... optional lower paper cassette • Installing the paper tray • Installing the ink cartridges • Loading paper • Running a printer check • Connecting the printer to your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500, you need to unpack it for network use, if necessary • Aligning the print head Unpacking the Printer Here's what is set up , you need to...