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Important Information forEPSON Stylus® RIP UsersPrinting with Macintosh®For optimal printing performance, check these settings before you print:❑ Make

8Connecting Your Printer with the EPSON USB/Parallel AdapterTo connect your printer to your PC with a parallel cable, see “Connecting the Printer to Y

9Installing Your SoftwareTo install your non-PostScript printer driver in Windows 98, see “Installing the Printer Software in Your PC” on page 2-10 in

107. Click Install, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver and select a default paper size.8. After installation is comp

11Uninstalling Your SoftwareTo uninstall your non-PostScript printer driver in Windows 98, follow the instructions in “Uninstalling the Printer Softwa

12Configuring for a NetworkThis section contains information not provided in your Setup Guide or Reference Guide. Before you can use your printer ona

135. If you are using AppleTalk zones, select the zone you want to use. A list of all the printers connected to the selected zone appears on the right

14Setting Up the Host System1. Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel.2. Double-click Network, then click the File and Print Sharing

15Setting Up Client Systems1. Click Start, point to Settings, and select Printers.2. Right-click the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 icon and choose Properties.

16Options and ConsumablesThis section describes options not listed in your Setup Guide.EPSON Type B IEEE-1394 (FireWire) Interface CardThis interface

17EPSON Professional Quality MediaEPSON papers are your best choice for everyday printing, including presentations, graphic arts comps and layouts, pr

iiiContentsAbout This Supplement 1Macintosh System Requirements 2Windows System Requirements 3Year 2000 Ready 4Where To Get Help 4Setting Up Your

18TrademarksEPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.EPSON SoundAdvice is a service mark and DX3, EPSON FaxAdvice,

Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.EPSON® Stylus® Pro 5000Printer Guide

2Copyright © 1998 by Epson America, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmit

3FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu

ContentsIntroduction_______________________________________How To Use Your Manuals2Using This Printer Guide 3Warnings and Cautions3Where To Get Help4E

vi Table of ContentsChapter 3: Monitoring the Printer ___________________Responding to the Control Panel Lights 3-1Clearing Paper Jams 3-3Chapter 4: M

IntroductionThe EPSON® Stylus® Pro 5000 color ink jet printer is the key component in a revolutionary new digital color proofing system. The printer p

2 How To Use Your ManualsHow To Use Your ManualsThis guide is part of a set, which also includes the following documentation for users and system admi

3 Warnings and CautionsUsing This Printer GuideThis Guide contains the following information:Chapter 1 explains how to unpack and set up the printer.C

4 Where To Get HelpWhere To Get HelpEPSON provides technical support and information on the installation, configuration, and operation of professional

1About This SupplementThis Supplement provides information not included in the EPSON Stylus® Pro 5000 Setup Guide and Reference Guide. It contains:• N

5 ENERGY STAR ComplianceYou can purchase ink cartridges, paper and other substrates, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 8

6 Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety InstructionsBefore using your printer and RIP, read the following safety instructions to make sure you

7 Important Safety InstructionsEven if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to read through the following list of precautions before

11-1 Unpacking the PrinterTo set up your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000, you need to unpack it and install the paper tray(s) and ink cartridges. Then you need

11-2 Setting Up the PrinterCAUTION: The printer weighs approximately 50 lb. Do not try to lift or carry the printer alone. NOTE: The RS 5000 is packed

11-3 Installing the Optional Lower Paper CassetteInstalling the Optional Lower Paper CassetteThe lower paper cassette provides an additional paper sou

11-4 Setting Up the Printer4. Attach the printer and cassette using the two screws that come with the cassette. Use the hexagonal wrench that comes wi

11-5 Installing the Paper TrayInstalling the Paper TrayInsert the paper tray into the slots at the front of the printer as shown below:CAUTION: Be car

11-6 Setting Up the Printer2. Open the left and right ink cartridge compartment doors.NOTE: You can install the ink cartridges in any order; however,

11-7 Installing the Ink Cartridges5. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark face-up and pointing to the rear of the printer, and fully insert the

2Macintosh System RequirementsTo use your printer with a Macintosh in either a standalone or network environment as a print server, your system should

11-8 Setting Up the PrinterLoading PaperYour EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 printer has four paper paths: two for the manual feed slots, one for the standard p

11-9 Loading Paper3. Raise the paper guide roller if available.NOTE: Not all printers come with a paper guide roller. If yours doesn’t have one, skip

11-10 Setting Up the Printer5. If you’re using legal-size or larger paper, release the extension lock and pull out the paper tray extension completely

11-11 Loading Paper8. Load the stack of paper with the printable surface down and the right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the pa

11-12 Setting Up the Printer10. Close the paper guide roller if necessary. If your printer doesn’t have one, go to step 11.11. Close the paper tray co

11-13 Loading Paper13. Set the paper size and media type levers for the paper you’re using. For letter-size coated paper, set the levers as follows:•

11-14 Setting Up the PrinterRunning a Printer CheckYou can use the printer check to make sure that your printer is operating correctly. Running the ch

11-15 Aligning the Print Head• If the pattern has broken lines or missing segments, as in the following example, your printer may have a clogged ink n

11-16 Setting Up the Printer3. Press the Reset button repeatedly until the appropriate H ink out light comes on.The following list shows the ink out

11-17 Aligning the Print Head6. Press the Cleaning button to enter your selection. The printer returns to the print head alignment mode.7. If other nu

3To set up a Macintosh as a client on a network using the EPSON Stylus RIP, your system must have the following minimum configuration:• Macintosh Cent

22-1 Selecting a Paper PathYour EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 prints on a variety of substrates, from plain paper to high-quality coated and glossy media. Wit

22-2 Printing on Various SubstratesThe following table indicates the substrate sizes you can print from the four paper paths:Using the Standard and Op

22-3 Using the Standard and Optional Paper TraysThis allows your software to verify that the print option settings for a project are correct for the s

22-4 Printing on Various SubstratesThe following table identifies the paper size settings:TO SET THE LEVERS AND USE THE CARDS:1. Load paper or other s

22-5 Using the Standard and Optional Paper Trays3. Find the paper size and media type cards that match the substrate you loaded, open the clear plasti

22-6 Printing on Various SubstratesLoading Paper in the Optional Lower TrayAlways pull the paper tray completely out of the lower paper cassette befor

22-7 Using the Front Manual Feed SlotUsing the Front Manual Feed SlotYou can load one sheet at a time, with the printable side face-down. TO FEED PAPE

22-8 Printing on Various SubstratesThe printer automatically feeds the paper, and it starts printing when it receives a print job.4. If the sheet does

22-9 Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot3. Open the rear manual slot cover.4. Slide the edge guide to match the icon for your paper size.5. Align the righ

22-10 Printing on Various SubstratesThe printer automatically feeds the paper, and it starts printing when it receives a print job.6. If the sheet doe

4Year 2000 ReadyYour printer is Year 2000 Ready. However, be sure the other parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000.Where To Ge

22-11 Printing on EPSON Paper and FilmNOTE: EPSON also provides specialty media for ink jet printers, including card stock, adhesive sheets, transpare

22-12 Printing on Various Substrates• Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry place to avoid a decline in quality. Avo

33-1 Responding to the Control Panel LightsThe EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 includes a number of utilities for monitoring the printer’s status. In addition t

33-2 Monitoring the PrinterWhen the lights on the control panel come on or flash, you need to replace consumables or solve a problem. The following ta

33-3 Clearing Paper JamsClearing Paper JamsIf the three paper lights on the printer’s control panel are flashing, you have a paper jam. Follow as many

33-4 Monitoring the Printer4. If your printer has the lower paper cassette installed, remove the lower paper tray and check the inside of the paper ca

33-5 Clearing Paper Jams8. Open the printer cover. Gently pull out the jammed paper.WARNING: Never reach into the printer when it is turned on. Remove

44-1 Running a Cleaning CycleYour EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 requires very little maintenance to keep working at its best. This chapter describes the follo

44-2 Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterIf your print quality has not improved, repeat the steps above. If you don’t notice any improvement after

44-3 Replacing an Ink Cartridge• If the pattern has broken lines or missing segments, as in the following example, your printer may have a clogged ink

5EPSON also provides customer support through the following services:You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, andaccessories from EPSON Access

44-4 Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterTO REPLACE AN INK CARTRIDGE:1. Make sure the printer is turned on, and determine which cartridge needs to

44-5 Replacing an Ink Cartridge5. Insert the ink cartridge with the arrow mark face-up and the arrow pointing toward the printer.WARNING: To avoid inj

44-6 Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterCleaning the Paper PathsIf a paper tray is not feeding properly, you can use a cleaning sheet to remove p

44-7 Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Observe

44-8 Maintaining and Transporting the PrinterTransporting the PrinterIf you need to ship your printer, you must prepare it for transportation and repa

44-9 Transporting the Printer5. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the RIP interface cable from the printer.6. Remove t

44-10 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer9. Repack the printer, paper trays, power cord, and any other parts in the original boxes.Remember to ke

55-1 Diagnosing ProblemsAs you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a problem. The first thing you should do is diagnose the problem foll

55-2 TroubleshootingImproving Print QualityYou can often improve print quality by doing the following:• Run a cleaning cycle. See page 4-1 for instruc

55-3 Improving Print QualityYour printout is faint, blurry, or grainy, or colors are incorrect or missing.• Print the Configuration page and make sure

6Setting Up Your PrinterTo unpack and set up your printer, see Chapter 2, “Getting Started,” in your Setup Guide. In addition, you should also have th

55-4 TroubleshootingSolving General Printing ProblemsIf the printer won’t print, first check that:• The printer is turned on and the P Operate light

55-5 Solving Paper or Other Substrate ProblemsSolving Paper or Other Substrate ProblemsYou can avoid most paper handling problems by doing the followi

55-6 TroubleshootingIf you have problems with paper feeding, paper jams, or ejected paper, check here for solutions.If this happens: Try this:Paper do

AA-1 Switching Paper TraysYou can switch the positions of the standard paper tray and optional lower tray. You may find this convenient if you have mo

AA-2 Switching Paper Trays4. Remove the cover by lifting it up and toward you. The cover notches should slide easily off the paper tray posts.5. Lower

AA-3 Switching Paper Trays6. Raise the cover up and make sure the notches click into place over the paper tray posts.7. Close the paper tray cover.

BB-1 PrintingPrintingPrinting method On-demand ink jetNozzle configuration 64 nozzles × 6 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) Re

BB-2 SpecificationsPaper Paper type Size Paper types Thickness WeightSingle sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) A4 (210 × 297 mm)A5 (148 × 210 mm)Legal (8

BB-3 PaperNOTE: • Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to th

BB-4 SpecificationsPrintable areas • Single sheets and ink jet cardsNOTE: The maximum printable width is 12.7 inches (416 mm).•EnvelopesABLBRCA: The m

7Aligning the Print HeadAfter you have unpacked and set up your printer, you need to run a print check and align the print head. To use the utility fr

BB-5 Ink CartridgesInk Cartridges* The print capacity may vary, depending on how often you run cleaning cycles.** Ink thaws and is usable after approx

BB-6 SpecificationsMechanicalPaper feed method FrictionPaper path Paper tray, front and rear manual feed slots, optional lower paper cassettePaper tra

BB-7 ElectricalElectricalNOTE: Check the label on the back of the printer for your printer’s voltage.EnvironmentalTemperature Operation: 50 to 95 °F

BB-8 SpecificationsInterfacesParallel interfaceThe built-in parallel interface supports compatibility and ECP modes.Compatibility mode • Forward chann

BB-9 InterfacesSerial interfaceStandard: Based on RS-423Synchronization: SynchronousBit rate: Approximately 1.8 MbpsHandshaking: X-ON/X-OFF, DTR proto

IndexAAccessories, EPSON, 5Adhesive sheets, 2-11, B-2Aligning the print head, 1-15 to 1-17BBack light film, 2-10 to 2-12, B-3Banding, 5-2Blurry printo

I-2 IndexIInk cartridgesempty, 3-2, 5-4 to 5-5installing, 1-5 to 1-7ordering, 4-3part numbers, 4-3removing for transportation, 4-8replacing, 4-3 to 4-

I-3 IndexPaper sizecards, 1-13, 2-2 to 2-5lever, 1-13, 2-2 to 2-5Paper trayscapacities, 2-11cleaning, 4-6clearing paper jams, 3-3 to 3-5extension, 1-1

I-4 IndexSubstratesEPSON, 2-10 to 2-12glossy, 2-10 to 2-12loading in front manual slot, 2-7 to 2-8loading in lower tray, 2-6loading in rear manual slo