Epson Stylus Pro 5500 User manual

Setup Guide 4013162-00
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Setup Guide
Color Ink Jet Printer
Color Ink Jet Printer

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CORPORATION. The information contained herein isdesigned only for use with this EPSON
printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
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electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those
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Copyright © 2000 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

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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.
Reference Guide included on the CD-ROM
This guide provides you with detailed information about
printing, the control panel, the printer software, and tips that will
help you get the results you want.
Opening the Reference Guide
Insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click
Online Guide in the Installer dialog box (Windows) or
double-click the Online Guide folder in the EPSON window,
EPSON STYLUS PRO 5500 (Macintosh). The dialog box shown
below appears.
Click View Reference Guide to open the guide.
To install the Reference Guide on your hard disk, click Install
Reference Guide and follow the on-screen instructions.When
installation is complete, the ESPR5500 (Windows) or a View
Reference Guide (Macintosh) icon appears in the EPSON
folder. Double-click the icon to open the guide.
Note:
If your hard disk does not have enough space to install the Reference
Guide, view it directly from the CD.

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Online Help
Online help provides you with detailed information and
instructions on the printer software that controls your printer.
(Online help will be automatically installed when you install the
printer software.) See your Reference Guide in the Online Guide for
information on accessing online help.
System Requirements
To use your printer with a PC
To use your printer, you need Microsoft®Windows®Me, 98, 95,
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.
Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does
not meet these requirements.
Minimum system Recommended
system
i486/25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4.0
i486/66 MHz for Windows 98
Pentium 133 MHz for Windows 2000
Pentium 150 MHz for Windows Me
Pentium II 450 MHz or
higher processor
16 MB RAM for Windows 98, 95, NT 4.0
32MB RAM for Windows Me
64 MB RAM for Windows 2000
128 MB RAM or more
20 MB hard disk space for Windows Me, 98,
and 95
40 MB for Windows 2000 and NT 4.0
500 MB or more free
disk space
VGA monitor VGA or better monitor

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To use your printer with a Macintosh
To use this printer, your Apple®Macintosh®must meet the
following system requirements. You also need a USB cable to
connect this printer to Apple Macintosh computers.
Note:
❏The amount of available memory varies according to the number and
size of applications that are open. To see how much memory is
available, choose About This Macintosh from the Apple menu
and refer to the memory size (listed in kilobytes) under “Largest
Unused Block” (1,024 K =1 MB).
❏The memory requirements above are for printing on Super A3/B size
paper. These requirements may vary depending on the size of the
paper, the type of application you are using, and the complexity of
the document you want to print.
❏The available interface varies according to Macintosh system
version as follows.
Network interface: 7.6.1 to 9.x
USB interface: 8.1 to 9.x
IEEE 1394 interface: 8.6.x to 9.x
In addition to these system and memory requirements, you also
need 12 MB offree hard disk space toinstall your printer software.
To print, 500 MB or more of free hard disk space is recommended.
Minimum system Recommended system
PowerPC PowerPC G3 400 MHz or higher
processor
Mac OS 7.6.1 Mac OS 8.6.x or 9.x
16 MB of available memory
20 MB of available memory when
background printing is turned on
42 MB or more of available
memory
70 MB of available memory when
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To use the Online Guide with a PC
To use the Online Guide with a Macintosh
System Microsoft Windows 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0
CPU i486/25 MHz (for Windows 95/NT 4.0)
i486/66 MHz (for Windows 98)
(Pentium or better recommended)
(Pentium 133 MHz (for Windows 2000))
Memory 16 MB (32 MB or more recommended)
Hard disk space 3 MB free to install the Reference Guide
CD-ROM drive Double-speed
(Quad-speed or better recommended)
Display 640 × 480 pixel or 800 × 600 pixel resolution,
with High Color (16 bit) or True Color
(32 bit) setting
Browser Web browser
(Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later
recommended)
System System 7.5.1
(System 7.6 or later recommended)
Memory 16 MB (32 MB or more recommended)
Hard disk space 3 MB free to install the Reference Guide
CD-ROM drive Double-speed
(Quad-speed or better recommended)
Display Color monitor with 640 × 480 pixel
resolution or greater
(Thousands of colors recommended)
Browser Web browser
(Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later
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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
A Few Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Use of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Chapter 2 Assembling the Printer
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Using a printer stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Installing the Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Taking a Look at Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Inside view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Installing the Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

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Chapter 3 Setting up the Printer with Your Computer
Connecting the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Using the built-in parallel interface for PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Using a USB connection (For Windows Me, 98, 2000,
and Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Using an optional interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Accessing the Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Accessing the printer software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Accessing the printer software for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Setting up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
For Windows 98 and 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
For Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Testing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Loading paper in a paper tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Checking the printer nozzles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Aligning the print heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

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Chapter 1
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
A Few Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Use of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

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Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be
sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
printer.
❏Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill
liquid on the printer.
❏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.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers.
❏Keep the entire computer system away from potentialsources
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
❏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.
❏Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
❏Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions: