Epson Stylus Pro 5000 User manual

User’s Guide Update
The following additional procedures are necessary
when loading paper in the paper tray as described in
your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000’s Setup Guide Chapter 3
and Reference Guide Chapter 2.
❑After opening the paper tray cover, lift the paper
guide roller before loading paper or pulling out
the paper tray extension.
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❑Set the roller position to match the paper size you
are loading by sliding the switch. Set the roller to
“Other” when loading paper other than A3 or
Ledger size.
❑After paper is loaded, put the paper guide roller
back in the paper tray.
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Where to Find Information
This Setup Guide
Provides you with the basic information you need to start using
your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 and its optional and consumable
products.
Reference Guide
Provides you with detailed information about printing on
special paper, the printer driver, printer utilities, and tips that
will help you get results you want.
Online Help (Microsoft®Windows®3.1x, 95, and NT®only)
Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the
Windows-based printer software that controls your printer.
(Online help will be automatically installed when you install
the printer software.) See Chapter 3 of your Reference Guide for
information on accessing online help.
Color Guide
Color Guide explains the ABC’s of color printing and shows
you how to get impressive results from your printer.
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Color Ink Jet Printer
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system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON
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
this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the
purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or
unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and
maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising
from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as
Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION.
EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are registered trademarks and EPSON ESC/P Raster and
EPSON Stylus are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 1997by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1
A few precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer
Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
When using your printer with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
When using your printer with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Consumable products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Using a printer stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Installing the Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Plugging In the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Installing the Printer Software in Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Installing in Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . 2-11
Using your printer on a network with Windows 95 . . . . 2-16
Installing in Windows NT 4.0 for use on a network . . . . 2-18
Installing in Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
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Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Using the built-in serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Using an optional EPSON interface card . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Installing the Printer Software in Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . 2-26
Installing the printer software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Printer software components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Assigning a name to the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Using the Chooser to select your printer . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Chapter 3 Starting to Print
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Printing From Windows-Based Applications . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Printing From Macintosh-Based Applications . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Chapter 4 Installing Options and Memory Modules
Installing the Optional 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette . . . . . 4-2
Moving the printer with the paper cassette attached . . . . 4-5
Using the 250 Sheet Paper Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Using Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Installing optional interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Installing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❑Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a
radiator or heat source.
❑Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not
operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
❑Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
Do not insert objects through the slots.
❑Use only the type of power source indicated on the
printer’s label.
❑Connect all equipment to properly grounded power
outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as
photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch
on and off.
❑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.
❑Unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp
cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.
❑Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not
attempt to service the printer yourself.
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