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Epson PRO 5500 Setup Manual

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    Color Ink Jet Printer Setup Guide 4013162-00...
  • Page 2 CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of...

  • Page 3: Where To Find Information

    This Setup Guide This guide provides you with the basic information you need to start using your EPSON STYLUS PRO 5500 and its optional and consumable products. Store this manual for future reference to set up your printer after it has been transported.

  • Page 4: Online Help

    2000, or NT 4.0, and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable. If you want to connect your printer to a USB port, you need a Windows 98 or 2000 pre-installed PC equipped with a USB port, and a shielded USB cable.

  • Page 5: To Use Your Printer With A Macintosh

    IEEE 1394 interface: 8.6.x to 9.x In addition to these system and memory requirements, you also need 12 MB of free hard disk space to install your printer software. To print, 500 MB or more of free hard disk space is recommended.
  • Page 6 To use the Online Guide with a PC System Memory Hard disk space CD-ROM drive Display Browser To use the Online Guide with a Macintosh System Memory Hard disk space CD-ROM drive Display Browser Microsoft Windows 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0 i486/25 MHz (for Windows 95/NT 4.0) i486/66 MHz (for Windows 98) (Pentium or better recommended)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Plugging in the Printer ........2-5...
  • Page 8 Chapter 3 Setting up the Printer with Your Computer Connecting the Printer........3-2 Using the built-in parallel interface for PCs .
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions ......1-2 A Few Precautions........1-3 ENERGY STAR Compliance .

  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

  • Page 11: A Few Precautions

    10 A-oder 16 A-Sicherung abgesichert ist. A Few Precautions When using the printer Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. Do not attempt to remove the paper by hand. Please wait for the paper to be ejected automatically.
  • Page 12 Do not shake cartridges that have been installed previously. Once you install an ink cartridge, do not remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The printer may not be able to determine the correct level of ink remaining.

  • Page 13: Energy Star Compliance

    When choosing a place for the printer Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. Avoid placing the printer on soft surfaces, such as rubber sheets or urethane rubber sheets.

  • Page 14: For United Kingdom Users

    For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damage or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.

  • Page 15: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Replace fuses only with others of the correct size and rating. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Safety Instructions...
  • Page 16 Safety Instructions...
  • Page 17 Plugging in the Printer ........2-5...

  • Page 18: Choosing A Place For The Printer

    Choosing a Place for the Printer Follow the guidelines listed below when placing your printer. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is larger than the printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.

  • Page 19: Using A Printer Stand

    Using a printer stand When using a printer stand, note the following: Use a stand that can support at least 41.0 kg (90 lb). Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level. Assembling the Printer...

  • Page 20: Unpacking The Printer

    Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should contain this Setup Guide, a CD-ROM, which includes the printer driver and the Reference Guide, and the following items: ink cartridges In some locations, the power cord comes attached to the printer. The shape of the AC plug varies by country; be sure the plug included is the right shape for your location.

  • Page 21: Installing The Paper Tray

    Installing the Paper Tray Insert the paper tray into the slots at the front of the printer as shown below. Caution: Be careful not to touch the black pad located at the right end of the paper tray, illustrated in the balloon above. Smudges and dirt on the pad may cause a paper feeding error.

  • Page 22: Taking A Look At Your Printer

    Taking a Look at Your Printer Front view printer cover ink cartridge clamps ink cartridge compartment door Rear view rear manual feed slot rear manual feed slot cover paper path cover Assembling the Printer front manual feed slot ink cartridge compartment...

  • Page 23: Inside View

    (paper tray) Operate light Operate button print head paper tray (extended) yellow ink light paper light (lower paper tray) Reset button Assembling the Printer front edge guide paper guide roller Ink Out light Paper Out light Paper Size/Type light Eject/Continue...

  • Page 24: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    Always use new ink cartridges. Reinstalling partially empty ink cartridges causes the printer to send inaccurate information to the computer regarding the amount of ink remaining. 1. Turn on the printer by pressing the P Operate button. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 25 Be sure you install the ink cartridges in the correct slots. black cyan 3. Remove the ink cartridge from its package and shake the cartridge gently before installing it as shown. magenta yellow Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 26 4. Lift up the ink cartridge clamp for the corresponding color ink slot. 5. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark face-up and pointing to the rear of the printer, and fully insert the ink cartridge into the slot. 6. Close the clamp until it clicks into place.
  • Page 27 During the ink charging process, the P Operate light flashes. The ink charging process takes about 6 minutes to complete, during which time the printer produces a variety of mechanical sounds. These sounds are normal. When the ink delivery system has been charged, the P Operate light stops flashing.
  • Page 28 2-12 Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 29 Computer Connecting the Printer ........3-2 Using the built-in parallel interface for PCs .

  • Page 30: Connecting The Printer

    USB connection, or send print jobs to the printer over a network using an optional interface card. To connect the printer using the built- in parallel interface, see the next section.

  • Page 31: Using A Usb Connection

    Note: The EPSON Printer Port and DMA transfer features (For Windows 98 and 95 only) of the EPSON printer driver you install are not available with USB connections. They are available only with the parallel interface connection. For information on the EPSON Printer Port and DMA transfer, see your Reference Guide in the Online Guide.

  • Page 32: Using An Optional Interface Card

    3. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer’s USB port. Now see “Installing the Printer Software” on page 3-7. You must install the printer software before using your printer. Using an optional interface card Available optional interface cards The optional Ethernet Interface Cards listed below let you use your printer on a network.
  • Page 33 2. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged from the electrical outlet. Caution: Do not install the interface card when the printer is connected to an electrical outlet. Doing so may damage the printer. 3. Disconnect the interface cable, if necessary.
  • Page 34 9. Plug in the power cord. Now see the next section to install the printer software. If you use your printer on a network, see also “Setting up Your Printer on a Network” on page 3-14.

  • Page 35: Installing The Printer Software

    If you are using the floppy disk version of the software, make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk before you begin installation. If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software on your CD-ROM, you can use the driver disk creation utility included on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 36: For Windows

    My Computer icon, then the floppy disk drive icon, and then Setup.exe.) 4. Click Install Printer Driver/Utility, then the right arrow, and then OK in the dialog box that appears to start the printer software installation. Setting up the Printer with Your Computer...
  • Page 37 6. When a message appears informing you that installation is complete, click OK. Note: If an error message appears, either the printer driver or the EPSON USB printer device driver is not installed correctly. See “Troubleshooting” in your Reference Guide in the Online Guide.
  • Page 38 2. Click the icon for your printer, then click Properties on the File menu. 3. Click the Details tab and make sure that EPUSBx: (EPSON STYLUS PRO 5500) is displayed in the “Print to the following port” list box. Note: If the correct port is not displayed, refer to “Troubleshooting”...

  • Page 39: For Macintosh

    1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the software CD-ROM shipped with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. The EPSON printer software disk opens automatically. 2. If a single Installer icon appears, double-click the icon. If separate folders containing installer icons for several languages appear, double-click the folder for your preferred language, then double-click the Installer icon inside it.
  • Page 40 After you have installed the printer software on your Macintosh, you need to open the Chooser and select your printer. You must select a printer the first time you use it or whenever you want to switch to another printer. Your Macintosh will always print using the last printer selected.

  • Page 41: Accessing The Printer Software

    Printers folder. For Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon, the Control Panel icon, then the Printer folder. 2. For Windows 98 and 95, right-click your printer icon, then click Properties. For Windows NT 4.0, right-click your printer icon, then click Document Defaults. For Windows 2000, right-click your printer icon, then click Printing Preference.

  • Page 42: Accessing The Printer Software For Macintosh

    This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on the network can use it. First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to which it is connected. Then, you must specify the network path to the printer from each computer that will use it, and install the printer software on those computers.
  • Page 43 Setting up your printer as a shared printer Follow these steps to share a printer connected directly to your computer with other computers on a network. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network. 3. Click the File and Print Sharing button.

  • Page 44: Accessing The Printer Through A Network

    Note: Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer. For instructions, see “Setting up your printer as a shared printer”...
  • Page 45 4. Click Network printer, then click Next. 5. Click Browse. 6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to the printer. Then click the printer’s icon. 7. Click OK and follow the messages on the screen. 3-17...

  • Page 46: For Windows 2000 And Nt 4.0

    This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other computers on the network can use it. First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the computer to which it is connected. Then, you must specify the network path to the printer from each computer that will use it, and install the printer software on those computers.
  • Page 47 Note: Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer. For instructions, see “Setting up your printer as a shared printer”...
  • Page 48 1. Install the printer driver to the client computer from the software CD-ROM. 2. Open the Printer folder from the Control Panel, right-click your printer’s icon, then click Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 3-20 Setting up the Printer with Your Computer...
  • Page 49 New Port. 5. The following dialog appears. In the text box, type the following information: \\name of computer that is connected to the printer\name of the shared printer 6. Then click OK. Setting up the Printer with Your Computer...
  • Page 50 7. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close to return to the Ports menu. 8. On the Ports menu, make sure that the new port is added and the check box is selected. Click OK to close the printer driver.

  • Page 51: For Macintosh

    For Macintosh This section tells you how to set up the printer for use on an AppleTalk network. By setting up your local printer as a shared printer, it becomes connected to the network and can be used by other computers.
  • Page 52 3. Click the Setup button. The following dialog box appears. 4. Select the Share this Printer check box, then type the printer name and password information as needed. 5. Click OK. The name of the shared printer appears in the port list in the Chooser. 6. Close the Chooser.
  • Page 53 Chooser from the Apple menu. Then click your printer’s icon and select the printer port you want to use from the “Select a printer port” box on the right. You can only select from the printers connected to your current AppleTalk zone.

  • Page 54: Testing The Printer

    Before checking the printer condition, follow the instructions below to load several sheets of paper into the paper tray. Note: Read the enclosed instruction sheets before loading EPSON special media. 1. Lift the paper tray slightly up and pull it out until you feel slight resistance.
  • Page 55 Note: The paper tray should not be extended when loading paper of Legal size or smaller. 4. Slide both edge guides out as far as they will go. Setting up the Printer with Your Computer 3-27...
  • Page 56 When you load the sheets of paper, make sure to put the edge of the paper against the right inner corner of the paper tray. Otherwise, the printing may become misaligned. 6. Slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper stack. 3-28 Setting up the Printer with Your Computer...
  • Page 57 7. Slide the switch to the paper guide roller position to match the paper size you are loading. 8. Close the paper guide roller. Confirm that the paper guide roller is on the edge of the paper. 9. Attach the paper tray cover. Setting up the Printer with Your Computer 3-29...
  • Page 58 The main purpose of this selection is to send a paper size or media type mismatch message to the printer driver in case the media loaded in the printer does not match the media you select in the software. You can turn off the notification function by selecting Other as the printer’s...

  • Page 59: Checking The Printer Nozzles

    1. Load the several sheets into the paper tray referring “Loading paper in a paper tray” on page 3-26. 2. Access the printer software. For details, see “Accessing the printer software for Windows” on page 3-13. 3. Click the Utility tab, then click the Nozzle Check button.

  • Page 60: Aligning The Print Heads

    Follow the steps below to use the Print Head Alignment utility. 1. Load several sheets of Super A3/B size Archival Matte Paper (This paper is included in your printer package) in the paper tray. To load the paper, see “Loading paper in a paper tray”...
  • Page 61 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Phone: (562) 981-3840 Fax: (562) 290-5220 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Z lpicher Stra e 6, 40549 D sseldorf Germany Phone: (0211) 56030 Fax: (0211) 5047787 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
  • Page 62 Color Ink Jet Printer Setup Guide Printed in Japan XX.XX-XX...

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