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1. Substrate Media type lever setting Plain paper Plain Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper or Card stock Photo Quality Paper Photo Quality Glossy Paper Glossy Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies Transparencies 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper 360dpi Paper Use only if ink smears Thick Paper Use for unlisted substrates Other NOTE For any substrates not on this list set the lever to Other 2 4 Printing on Various Substrates The following table identifies the paper size settings Paper size lever settings Media size Paper size lever setting 13 x 19 in Super A3 B 297 x 420 mm A3 Ledger tabloid 11 x 17 in LGR Legal 11 x 14 in LGL 210 x 297 mm A4 Letter 8 5 x 11 in LTR No 10 DL C5 C6 envelopes Envelope Any other size Other TO SET THE LEVERS AND USE THE CARDS 1 Load paper or other substrate following the instructions that begin on page 1 8 The trays can hold 250 sheets of plain paper 24 lb bond for example Follow the guidelines for tray capacities on page 2 11 when you use EPSON media or similar substrates 2 Setthe media type and paper size levers according to the guidelines in the tables above 2 5 Using the Standard and Optional Paper Trays 3 Find the paper size and media type cards that match the substrate you loaded open the clear plastic covers above the levers and insert the cards media type paper size If you
2. RIP Station 5000 User Guide Responding to the Control Panel Lights manual feed tray light black and cyan magenta and ink out lights yellow ink out standard lights and lower 5 Operate Reset Cleaning Eject tray lights J M n 43sec M3sec Continue 3 2 Monitoring the Printer When the lights on the control panel come on or flash you need to replace consumables or solve a problem The following table identifies the situations indicated and the appropriate responses Control panel lights Standard or optional paper tray light on Problem Paper out or incorrectly loaded i Response Load paper or make sure paper is loaded correctly in the corresponding tray Paper tray not installed Make sure tray is correctly installed Manual feed light on 9 Manual feed slot is selected in Insert paper in the front or rear manual software but paper is not loaded feed slot Paper lights flashing m Paper jam Turn off the printer and remove the jammed paper See page 3 3 Paper path cover is open Close the paper path cover See page 3 4 El Ink out light flashing W Corresponding ink cartridge nearly Obtain a replacement ink cartridge empty Ink out light on Corresponding ink cartridge empty Replace the ink cartridge or make sure it s o or not installed installed Either or both paper tray Paper size and or print mode Make sur
3. Uninstalling the Printer Software Windows 95 on page 8 42 in your Reference Guide The instructions apply to both Windows 95 and 98 For Macintosh users follow these steps l Insert the printer software CD ROM in your drive 2 Double click the EPSON Installer icon Installer 22 At the printer driver installation screen click Continue 4 On the Installer screen click the arrow in the list showing Easy Install and select Remove Installer BH v Easy Install Custom Install Remove Pro 5000 printer click the Install button The following files will be installed EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 Printer Driver Package ColorSync ColorSync System Profile ColorSync monitor and printer profiles Disk space available 2 097 060 Approximate disk space needed 14 140K r Install Location t on the disk Macintosh HD changes to Remove 5 Click the Remove button at the bottom of the screen 6 After the software is uninstalled click Quit on the Installer window then restart your computer To reinstall your software see Installing Your Software on page 9 Il Configuring for a Network This section contains information not provided in your Setup Guide or Reference Guide Before you can use your printer on a network you must configure your computer as described in this section Macintosh Users 12 To set up the printer so that you
4. ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy efficient personal computers monitors printers fax machines and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation Energy saving Tips Here are a few tips you can use to be even more energy wise f your monitor isn t ENERGY STAR compliant turn it off when you re not using it Turn off your computer printer and monitor each day when you are done using them Use the print preview option in your software so you can catch errors before you print something Send e mail rather than distributing memos Not only is this faster but you ll save paper and storage space too 6 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer and RIP read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the equipment safely and effectively Turn off and unplug the printer and RIP before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not spill liquid on the printer or RIP Do not place the printer or RIP on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heating vent Place the printer and RIP on a flat surface They will not operate properly if they are tilted or at an angle Do not block or cover the openings in the printer s or RIP s cabinet or insert objects
5. Levers paper tray 1 13 2 2 to 2 5 Lig T control panel 3 1 to 3 2 5 aheo5 5 ae paper cassette installing to loading paper 2 6 M Manual feed slot feeding paper front to rear to Mechanical specifications Media doe lever and cards 1 15 pepe N Nozzle cnet pattern 1 14 to 1 15 4 2 eo 4 3 P Panoramic paper 2 2 loading in front manual slot 2 7 ko 2 8 loading in lower tray 2 6 loading in rear slot 2 8 to 2 10 2 10 loading in ells 8 d 1 13 loading large 1 10 media type lever a cards 1 13 pe panoramic path selecting 2 1 to 2 2 phoroJ2 10 photo quality photo quality glossy 2 10 Eo 2 11 self adhesive 2 11 B 2 problems to 5 6 sizes specifications to B 4 wrinkled Paper path 2 1 1 fto Paper path cover opening 3 4 Index Paper size cards to Paper trays capacities 2 11 cleaning 4 6 clearing paper jams B3 o5 1 10 7joD 8 levers setting lower 2 6 paper size and media type cards 1 1 po covers A 1 Ito A 3 extension installing switching Photo paper Photo quality glossy film 2 10 to 2 12 Photo quality glossy paper 2 3 Photo quality ink jet Mn DU Pan Photo quality self adhesive sheet Print head aligning 1 15 o 1 17 cleaning 4 1 to Print quality improving 5 2 to 5 3 Printer monitoring 3 1 to 3 5 packing for trans p
6. You ll also see an error message on the RIP control panel when one of your cartridges runs out of ink magenta and yellow ink out lights 5 Operate Reset Cleaning Eject nean ex M3sec 43sec Continue CAUTION To ensure high quality printing results use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON s warranty Always leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you are ready to replace it with a new one Use only the following EPSON ink cartridges e Black S020118 Cyan S020147 Magenta 020143 e Yellow 5020122 To order EPSON ink cartridges contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral 4 4 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer TO REPLACE AN INK CARTRIDGE 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and determine which cartridge needs to be replaced by checking the control panel lights 2 Open the appropriate ink cartridge compartment door The compartment for the black and cyan cartridges is on the left the compartment for magenta and yellow is on the right T q i ye uM Sh 1 W 3 Lift up the clamp for the empty cartridge then carefully pull the cartridge straight out of the printer WARNING If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink
7. 148 x 210 mm distributed by EPSON plain paper plain paper Legal 8 5 x 14 inches Half Letter 5 5 x 8 5 inches Executive 7 5 x 10 inches Super A3 B 13 x 19 inches Ledger 11 x 17 inches B 257 x 364 mm B5 182 x 257 mm Transparencies Letter 8 5 X 11 inches Transparencies and 0 005 to 0 006 inch and glossy film A4 210 x 297 mm glossy film distributed 0 13 to 0 15 mm A6 105 x 148 mm glossy by EPSON film only Super A3 B 13 x 19 inches glossy film only Glossy paper Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Glossy paper 0 0066 to 0 0070 inch A4 210 x 297 mm distributed by EPSON 0 17 to 0 18 mm Super A3 B 13 x 19 inches Photo quality A4 210 x 297 mm Self adhesive sheets 0 0079 inch 0 2 mm self adhesive distributed by EPSON maximum sheets B 3 Paper Paper type Envelopes Size No 10 9 5 x 4 1 inches 240 x 104 mm DL 8 7 x 4 3 inches 220 x 110 mm C5 9 x 6 4 inches 229 x 162 mm C6 6 4 x 4 5 inches 162 x 114 mm Paper types Plain bond paper or air mail paper Thickness 0 006 to 0 017 inch 0 16 to 0 43 mm Weight 12 to 20 Ib 45 to 75 g m2 Ink jet index cards A6 105 x 148 mm 8 x 10 inches 203 x 254 mm Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON 0 0091 inch 0 23 mm maximum 50 lb 188 g m Back light film A3 297 x 420 mm Back light film distributed by EPSON 0 0051 to 0 0055 inch 0 13 to 0 14 mm
8. CLEANING CYCLE 1 Make sure the printer is on and the ink out lights are off If any of the ink out lights are on or flashing you must replace the corresponding ink cartridge s before you can run a cleaning cycle Press the Cleaning button and hold it for three seconds The Operate light begins flashing and the printer ejects any paper in the paper path The cleaning cycle takes about three minutes CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer never turn it off while the O Operate light is flashing unless the printer hasn t moved or made any noise for more than five minutes After the light stops flashing print a few lines or run a printer check to confirm that the nozzles are clean 4 2 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer If your print quality has not improved repeat the steps above If you don t notice any improvement after running four or five cycles check the print quality solutions in Chapter 5 Running a Printer Check You can use the printer check to verify that your printer is operating correctly and also to make sure the print head nozzles are clean You can run the check without having the printer connected to the RIP This verifies that the printer itself is operating correctly You can also run the check while the printer is connected to the RIP to determine whether any print head nozzles are clogged TO RUN A PRINTER CHECK 1 2 Make sure the printer is turned off Make sure le
9. NOTE Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time EPSON cannot attest to the quality of any non EPSON brand or type of paper Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams and other problems If you encounter problems switch to a higher grade of paper Special papers distributed by EPSON are usable only under these conditions 59 to 77 F 15 to 25 C 40 to 60 RH Temperature Humidity Printouts on EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film should be stored under these conditions 59 to 86 F 15 to 30 C 20 to 60 RH Temperature Humidity B 4 Specifications Printable areas Single sheets and ink jet cards A A The minimum top margin is 0 12 inch 3 0 mm B The minimum left and right margins are 0 12 inch 3 0 mm BL 5 BR C The minimum bottom margin is 0 55 inch 14 0 mm LA VERO SOE LON SNIPE A C NoTE The maximum printable width is 12 7 inches 416 mm Envelopes AI eee BL BR The minimum top margin is 0 12 inch 3 0 mm The minimum left and right margins for C5 envelopes are 0 12 inch 3 0 mm The minimum left margin for other envelopes is 0 55 inch 14 0 mm The minimum right margin for other envelopes is 0 12 inch 3 0 mm The minimum bottom margin for C5 envelo
10. Print Mode and Paper Size settings match the substrate loaded lights are flashing in the tray You can t print if the lever settings and print option settings for a 8 8 y P 5 P P e print job don t match unless the levers on the tray or trays are set to Other One of the ii paper tray Load paper or other substrate in the corresponding tray or make sure the lights is on substrate is loaded correctly Make sure the tray is correctly installed The 9 manual feed light is on nsert paper or other substrate in one of the manual feed slots The light comes on when the slot is selected in your print options but paper is not loaded 5 a Solving Paper or Other Substrate Problems If this happens One of the ink out lights is flashing or on Try this If the light is flashing the ink supply is low Make sure you have a replacement cartridge If the light is on the cartridge is empty replace the cartridge following the instructions on page 4 3 All the lights come on briefly then go off Check the voltage rating on the back of your printer If it doesn t match your outlet s voltage turn off your printer and unplug it immediately Contact EPSON as described in the Introduction All the lights are flashing Turn off the printer open the cover and check inside for pieces of paper or foreign objects The Operate and paper lights are flashing Turn off the pr
11. and eject the sheet Remove the ejected cleaning sheet Repeat steps 1 through 3 a few times If the cleaning sheet jams in the printer and does not eject open the printer and remove the sheet See page 3 3 for instructions on clearing paper jams 4 7 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best you should clean it thoroughly several times a year Observe the following precautions when you clean the printer CAUTION Don t touch the gears inside the printer Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components Don t use a hard or abrasive brush Don t spray lubricants or oils inside the printer they can damage the mechanism Contact your dealer if lubrication is needed TO CLEAN THE PRINTER 1 Remove any paper in the printer and paper trays Press the Eject button to eject any paper that has been fed into the printer Turn off the printer Then unplug the power cord and disconnect it from the RIP Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust and dirt If the outer case or the inside of the paper trays are dirty clean them with a soft clean cloth dampened with mild detergent Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside If the inside of the printer accidentally gets soiled with ink wipe i
12. and one for the optional lower paper cassette See Chapter 2 for instructions on using the manual feed slots Before you run a printer check and align the print head load coated paper in the standard tray NOTE You can use plain paper to run a printer check and align the print head However in order to print the Test Page from the RIP control panel you need to use Photo Quality Ink Jet coated paper TO LOAD PAPER 1 Pull the paper tray out until you feel some resistance You can also pull the tray all the way out of the printer to load paper 2 Raise the paper tray cover 1 9 Loading Paper 3 Raise the paper guide roller if available without paper guide roller go to step 5 with paper guide roller NOTE Not all printers come with a paper guide roller If yours doesn t have one skip to step 5 4 Slide the switch to the roller position that matches the paper size you are loading Slide the roller all the way down for any paper other than A3 or ledger switch 1 10 Setting Up the Printer 5 f you re using legal size or larger paper release the extension lock and pull out the paper tray extension completely 1 11 Loading Paper 8 Load the stack of paper with the printable surface down and the right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the paper tray Make sure the stack lies flat on the bottom of the tray Note Don t load paper above the arr
13. back on and press the Eject button to make sure paper is feeding properly If you can t get the jammed paper out follow the next step 3 5 Clearing Paper Jams 8 Open the printer cover Gently pull out the jammed paper WARNING Never reach into the printer when it is turned on Remove paper carefully to avoid damaging any of the cables 9 After you have removed the jammed paper replace the paper trays close the covers and turn the printer back on 10 Press the Eject button to make sure paper is feeding properly and see if any pieces of paper are left inside the printer Chapter 4 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 4 1 Running a Cleaning Cycle Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 requires very little maintenance to keep working at its best This chapter describes the following routine procedures Running a cleaning cycle Running a printer operation check Replacing ink cartridges Cleaning the paper paths Cleaning the printer Transporting the printer Running a Cleaning Cycle If your printed image is unexpectedly light or faint or dots are missing from the image you may need to run a cleaning cycle This unclogs the print head nozzles so they can deliver ink properly The cleaning cycle process uses ink so you should run it only if print quality declines You can use the printer check to determine if the cleaning cycle has been successful or if you need to run it again TO RUN A
14. below Press the Eject button to move the selection to the right and press the Reset button to move it to the left Press the buttons repeatedly until the appropriate Ink Out light s come on or flash to select the vertically aligned pattern Ink out light indicators for vertically aligned pattern 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 blackon black cyan on cyan magenta yellow yellow on flashing flashing on flashing magenta flashing For example to select the correct alignment pattern from the sample above press the Eject or Reset button until the cyan and magenta ink out lights start flashing 1 17 Aligning the Print Head 6 Press the Cleaning button to enter your selection The printer returns to the print head alignment mode 7 If other numbered patterns in step 1 are misaligned repeat steps 2 through 6 8 When you re finished aligning the print head press the O Operate button to save the alignment setting and turn off the printer Chapter 2 Printing on Various Substrates 2 1 Selecting a Paper Path Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 prints on a variety of substrates from plain paper to high quality coated and glossy media With four paths to choose from if you have the optional lower cassette you can use paper from 4 x 6 inches to 13 x 19 inches The straight through manual feed slot lets you print on stock up to 200 Ib This chapter includes instructions for the following Selecting a pa
15. can use it on an AppleTalk network you need an optional EPSON Ethernet interface card for your printer You ll first need to install the printer software on all the computers see page 9 Then follow these steps 1 2 Turn on your printer Open the AppleTalk Control Panel and choose Ethernet or a specific Ethernet slot If prompted click Save Open the Chooser from the Apple menu and click the e icon SPro SODOCAT 5 Ifyou are using AppleTalk zones select the zone you want to use list of all the printers connected to the selected zone appears on the right Click the name assigned to the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 o Chooser B Select a printer amp SPro 5000 E click the name LaserWriter 8 AppleShare assigned to your printer SPro SODD AT AppleTalk Zones Background Printing Qon off Active AppleTalk Q Inactive 6 Turn on background printing if you want then close the Chooser Windows 98 Users If your computer is on a Windows 98 network and you want other users to share the printer connected to it you need to set up the system connected to the printer host system so the printer can be shared and define a path to the printer on each client computer Before following the steps in the next section make sure you ve installed the printer software on all the computers that will use the printer Se
16. comes with the cassette to tighten the screws g 37 WARNING Do not try to move the paper cassette or printer without securing the screws otherwise the cassette and printer may come apart and cause injury If you need to move the printer after you attach the cassette see the illustration below Have one person on each side of the printer hold the bottom of the cassette at the depression 1 5 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 at the right end of the paper tray Smudges and dirt on the pad may cause a paper feeding problem If you installed the lower paper cassette insert the paper tray that came with it Installing the Ink Cartridges Always use new ink cartridges Reinstalling partially empty ink cartridges prevents the ink counter from accurately indicating the amount of ink remaining TO INSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES 1 Plug in the printer and turn it on by pressing the Operate button Press the button and hold it for a second until the Operate light comes on NOTE The first time you plug in the printer the power supply may cycle the fan and then turn off This is normal operation 1 6 Setting Up the Printer 2 Open the left and right ink cartridge compartment doors NOTE You can install the ink cartridges in any order ho
17. for removing the paper tray Do not put the printer nan area with high temperature or humidity n direct sunlight or dusty conditions Near sources of heat or electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or cordless telephone base units NOTE Be sure to follow the Safety Instructions in the Introduction If you purchased the optional lower paper cassette you need to place the printer on top of it Follow the instructions in the next section to install the lower cassette 1 3 Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette The lower paper cassette provides an additional paper source so you can have two different substrates available for printing at all times If you didn t purchase the optional lower cassette skip to the next section and install the standard paper tray TO INSTALL THE LOWER CASSETTE 1 Unpack the cassette and paper tray Follow the illustrated sheet in the box to remove the tape and protective materials Place the cassette where you want to use the printer with the paper tray slot facing forward Place your printer on top of the cassette as shown WARNING Hold the bottom of the printer at the depression on the sides so your fingers don t get caught between the printer and the cassette 1 4 Setting Up the Printer 4 Attach the printer and cassette using the two screws that come with the cassette Use the hexagonal wrench that
18. of precautions before operating your ink jet printer Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the print head during printing Do not move the print head by hand Under normal circumstances ink will not leak out of the cartridges If it does get on your skin wash it off with soap and water If it gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them This could result in damage to the print head Once you install an ink cartridge do not remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one or transport the printer Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in reduced print quality Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton For best results use up the ink cartridges within six months of installing them Do not shake an ink cartridge this can cause leakage Always turn the printer off using the Operate button When this button is pressed the Operate light flashes briefly then goes out Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the Operate light is off Before transporting the printer make sure the print head is in the far right position and the ink cartridges have been removed Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer paper size and media type car
19. printer itself is functioning TO RUN A PRINTER CHECK 1 Make sure the printer is turned off 2 Make sure letter size or larger paper is loaded in the main paper tray 3 Hold down the Reset button and press and hold the Operate button to turn on the printer Release both buttons when the Operate light comes on Operate Reset Cleaning Eject fuss Pam Press to run printer check In3se0 Mm3se Continue The printer prints one page showing a series of nozzle check patterns the version of your printers ROM and the printer s default settings as in the following example zzzzzzzzzzzzzczz Current Settings mmm Paper Size Type Check On Parallel I F ECP Mode Off Platen Gap Adjustment for Manual Feed Slots Auto 4 Press the Operate button to turn off the printer 5 Check the printout Ifthe printout looks like the example above your printer is operating correctly 1 15 Aligning the Print Head fthe pattern has broken lines or missing segments as in the following example your printer may have a clogged ink nozzle Run a cleaning cycle before you align the print head See page 4 1 for instructions Hi i f nothing prints at all make sure your ink cartridges are correctly installed Then run a cleaning cycle as described on page 4 1 Aligning the Print Head Before you us
20. you may need to hold the sheet until the printer starts to feed it 2 10 Printing on Various Substrates The printer automatically feeds the paper and it starts printing when it receives a print job 6 Ifthe sheet doesn t eject completely press the Eject button Printing on EPSON Paper and Film You can use many types of coated glossy plain paper and other substrates with your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 EPSON media which is specially formulated for the inks used in your printer ensure high quality results The following table lists the product codes for the available sizes of EPSON media most commonly used with your printer The name on the media package may be different from the name shown in this table use the product code to identify the paper or film Product codes for EPSON media Photo Photo Photo Back Available sizes Quality Ink Quality Quality Light Jet Paper Glossy Paper Glossy Film Film A6 105 x 148 mm S041107 A4 210 x 297 mm S041061 S041126 S041071 E 041026 Letter 041062 S041124 S041072 S041029 Legal S041067 S041048 A3 297 x 420 mm S041131 B 11 x 17 in S041070 S041075 S041044 Super A3 B S041069 041133 S041074 13 x 19 in S041043 2 11 Printing on EPSON Paper and Film Note EPSON also provides specialty media for ink jet printers including card stock adhesive sheets transparencies and photo paper For mo
21. 0 C 120 hours at 140 F 60 C Operation 20 to 80 RH Storage 5 to 85 RH stored in shipping container without condensation Safety Approvals UL 1950 CSA C22 2 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108 8 class B B 8 Specifications Compatibility mode ECP mode Interfaces Parallel interface The built in parallel interface supports compatibility and ECP modes Forward channel Data format 8 bit parallel IEEE 1284 compatibility mode Synchronization STROBE pulse Handshake timing BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level TTL compatible Connector 57 30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Reverse channel Transmission mode IEEE 1284 Nibble mode Adaptable connector 57 30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Synchronization Refer to the IEEE 1284 specification Handshaking Refer to the IEEE 1284 specification Signal level IEEE 1284 Level 1 device Data transmission timing Refer to the IEEE 1284 specification Transmission mode IEEE 1284 ECP mode Adaptable connector 57 30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Synchronization Refer to the IEEE 1284 specification Handshaking Refer to the IEEE 1284 specification Signal level IEEE 1284 Level 1 device Data transmission timing Refer to the IEEE 1284 specification B 9 Interfaces Serial interface Standard Based on RS 423 Synchronization Synchronous Bit rate Approximately 1 8 Mbps Handshaking X ON X OFF DTR protocol Word format Data
22. Important Information for EPSON Stylus RIP Users Printing with Macintosh For optimal printing performance check these settings before you print CQ Make sure you set the Background Printing option to Background in the Adobe PostScript 8 5 1 printer driver In addition open the File menu and select Preferences Make sure Raster Spool Mode is turned off the box should be unchecked Qj Ifyou use the N Up setting be sure to select Print to File then drag and drop the file you created to the EPSON Stylus RIP Server to print Printing in Windows 95 and 98 EPSON Stylus RIP does not support the optional lower paper tray You should always load paper in the upper tray or load it manually EPSON Stylus is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Copyright 1999 by Epson America Inc CPD 9387 9 99 Contents About This Supplement Macintosh System Requirements Windows System Requirements Year 2000 Ready Where To Get Help Setting Up Your Printer EPSON USB Parallel Adapter EPSON Stylus RIP Aligning the Print Head Connecting Your Printer with the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter Installing Your Software Uninstalling Your Software Configuring for a Network Macintosh Users Windows 98 Users Options and Consumables EPSON Type B IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface Card EPSON RS 5000 Fiery LX RIP EPSON Type B 10BaseT 100BaseTX Ethernet Interface Card EPSON Professional Quality Media Print Engine Memory Buffer lalalale
23. Refer to the Setup Guide and Reference Guide for a complete list For use in prefilm proofing the best choice is DuPont EPSON Professional Proofing Paper With the support of a RIP these papers simulate the texture and background color of popular printing stocks e DuPont EPSON Commercial Grade Stock Bright White Glossy Super B Size 13 x 19 inches 100 sheets S041160 e DuPont EPSON Commercial Grade Stock Matte Super B Size 13 x 19 inches 100 sheets 041203 Super B Size 13 x 19 inches 20 sheets 041201 e DuPont EPSON Publication Super B Size 13 x 19 inches 100 sheets 041207 Super B Size 13 x 19 inches 20 sheets 041205 Print Engine Memory Buffer The standard buffer provides 64KB of memory and is upgradeable to 96MB It uses standard 70ns SIMMs Fast Page Mode only three available slots Any extra memory buffer can be used for client free printing of multiple copies only However not all resolutions support multiple copy mode Memory for the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 is not available through EPSON contact your reseller for information 17 Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON SoundAdvice is a service mark and DX3 EPSON FaxAdvice and SelecType are trademarks of Epson America Inc EFI the EFI logo Fiery and the Fiery logo are U S registered trademarks of Electronics for Imaging Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for id
24. bit 8 bits Parity bit None Start bit 1 bit Stop bit 1 bit Connector 8 pin mini circular connector A Accessories a Adhesive sheets 2 11 m Aligning the print head 1 15 of 127 B Back light film 2 10 ko 2 12 B 3 Banding 5 2 Blurry printouts 5 3 C Cards paper size d media type 1 1 Bs anes quality ink jet 2 3 2 11 B 5 Cleaning paper patke printer Cleaning T running 4 1 co 4 2 Cleaning sheets 4 6 Color problems 5 3 uia EPSON Forum f Control Da ips Ifo SISA D Dimensions of printer B 6 E Electrical specifications B 7 ENERGY STAR Energy saving tips Envelopes paper size lever setting specifications B 3 to B 4 IB 4 Environmental specifications B 7 EPSON Accessories Download Service 4 electronic support services FaxAdvice help 4 to Internet FTP Site 4l ihe Preferred Protection Plan Referral Service SoundAdvice World Wide Web site F Faint printouts Film 2 10fo 2 12 Front manual feed slot 2 7 to 2 8 G Glossy film eet ERE Glossy paper 2 3 2 10 fro 2 11 Grainy Se oe ce E H Head see Print head Help EPSON to l 2 Index ordering 4 3 part oa removing for transp ortation 4 8 replacing 4 3 to specifications B 5 Ink jet cards 2 Pel ERR ER Ink jet paper Ofto 2 11 Ink out lights 3 2 Interface specifications to Eu J Jammed paper 3 2 to 3 5 5 4 to 5 5 L
25. change substrates in one of the trays be sure you change the lever settings and cards Store unused cards on the sheet with adhesive windows Paper Tray Tips Keep these tips in mind when you load paper in a tray Place the printable side of the paper face down in the tray If you re using preprinted paper such as letterhead or forms load it with the top edge leading into the printer Load paper before you send your print job If the paper runs out during a print job you can have the printer automatically switch to the other tray To have the printer switch automatically the paper size and media type levers must be set the same for both trays or the levers must be set to Other on the lower tray f you re using thick paper or if ink smears on the printout set the media type lever to Thick Paper Press the Eject button if you need to remove a sheet of paper 2 6 Printing on Various Substrates Loading Paper in the Optional Lower Tray Always pull the paper tray completely out of the lower paper cassette before you insert paper NOTE If you use paper longer than letter size in the lower tray pull out the tray and cover extensions of the upper paper tray so your printouts will be supported when they come out of the printer To print on paper in the lower tray make sure you select it or select Auto in your print options before you send the print job 2 7 Using the Front Manual Feed Slot Using the Front Ma
26. ck Install then follow the on screen instructions to install the printer driver and select a default paper size 8 After installation is complete click Restart to restart your computer 9 Open the Chooser from the Apple menu 10 Click the amp amp icon SPro S000 11 Select the USB Port icon if you ve connected more than one printer the port is numbered Ez Chooser Select a printer port t USB Port 1 select a AdobePS AppleShare USB Port ec Laser Writer 8 SPro 5000 SPro SOO0 AT Background Printing 0On Qof Active Q Inactive AppleTalk 12 Turn on background printing if you want then close the Chooser If you don t see your printer icon in the Chooser make sure your USB port and printer parallel port connections are secure and your printer is turned on If you still have problems check the documentation that came with your computer for help If the printer doesn t work correctly uninstall the printer software as described in the next section Make sure the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter is securely connected then reinstall the EPSON printer software as described on page 9 If you still have problems contact your EPSON dealer or EPSON technical support as described in Where To Get Help on page 4 Uninstalling Your Software To uninstall your non PostScript printer driver in Windows 98 follow the instructions in
27. ck the ink out lights to see if one of the cartridges is low on ink then replace the cartridge See page 4 3 for instructions Make sure the Print Mode setting for your print job matches the substrate you re using and the paper tray levers are set correctly See Chapter 2 or your RIP Station 5000 User Guide for more information 5 3 Improving Print Quality If this happens Your printout is faint blurry or grainy or colors are incorrect or missing Try this Print the Configuration page and make sure the press simulation is set correctly Make sure the Print Mode setting matches the substrate you re using and the paper tray levers are set correctly See Chapter 2 or your RIP Station 5000 User Guide for more information Make sure your paper or other substrate is loaded with the printable side in the correct orientation The printable side should be face down in the tray or front manual feed slot face up in the rear manual feed slot Make sure the substrate is not damp or damaged in any way Run a cleaning cycle See page 4 1 for instructions Check the ink out lights to see if one of the cartridges is low on ink or empty then replace the cartridge See page 4 3 for instructions Align the print head See page 1 15 for instructions Your printout is smeared If you re printing on thick paper in the paper tray make sure you set the media type lever to Thick Paper If you re feeding thic
28. com Contact Apple if you have problems installing the update If your iMac is running OS 8 5 or 8 5 1 do not install iMac Update 1 0 Instead Apple recommends that you download and install iMac Update 1 1 To find out which operating system your iMac is running select About This Computer in the Apple menu e At least 16MB of available RAM for the EPSON Stylus RIP software 20MB or more is recommended in addition to the RAM needed by your operating system and other applications e At least 52MB of free hard disk space to install the software and at least 150MB of hard disk space for processing large files CD ROM drive e USB FireWire Serial or Ethernet connection to the printer To set up a Macintosh as a client on a network using the EPSON Stylus RIP your system must have the following minimum configuration Macintosh Centris Macintosh Quadra Performa Power Macintosh G3 series or iMac series Ethernet AppleTalk connection to the Macintosh set up as the EPSON Stylus RIP print server 16MB RAM 32MB or more recommended At least 2MB of free hard disk space to install the software and at least 150MB of free hard disk space for processing large files Macintosh System 7 6 1 or later CD ROM drive Windows System Requirements To use your printer in either a standalone or peer to peer network environment your system should include IBM compatible PC with 486 or higher processor Pentium 133 MHz or high
29. ct your EPSON printer to the Macintosh Follow the instructions on page 8 to connect the USB Parallel Adapter to your Macintosh EPSON Stylus RIP The EPSON Stylus RIP software lets you use your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 as an Adobe PostScript 3 Windows NT 4 0 and Macintosh and PostScript Level 2 Windows 95 and 98 compatible printer It reads the Adobe PostScript files automatically created by the EPSON Stylus RIP printer driver seamlessly converts them into raster images and automatically prints them on your printer In many cases you may not need the ability to print in PostScript and for these occasions you should use the standard non PostScript driver that comes with your printer Using the standard driver is also a good way to ensure that your computer and printer are connected and working properly See your EPSON Stylus RIP Users Guide that comes with the EPSON Stylus RIP for more information Aligning the Print Head After you have unpacked and set up your printer you need to run a print check and align the print head To use the utility from your printer software see pages 8 37 through 8 41 in your Reference Guide To use the control panel see pages 6 4 through 6 7 in your Reference Guide NOTE If you experience banding at 720 dpi run the print head alignment utility several times to improve results For optimal printing and to avoid banding follow these tips e Do not use plain paper when you align the pri
30. ds printer paper tray ink cartridges 1 1 Unpacking the Printer To set up your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 you need to unpack it and install the paper tray s and ink cartridges Then you need to load paper run a printer check and align the print head This chapter covers the following information Unpacking the printer Installing the optional lower paper cassette Installing the paper tray nstalling the ink cartridges Loading paper Running a printer check Aligning the print head Unpacking the Printer Here s what is included in the box 1 2 Setting Up the Printer CAUTION The printer weighs approximately 50 Ib Do not try to lift or carry the printer alone Note The RS 5000 is packed in a separate box See the RIP Station 5000 Setup Guide for unpacking and setup instructions The optional lower paper cassette is also packed in a separate box TO UNPACK THE PRINTER 1 Follow the instructions on the Notice Sheet to remove the tape and protective materials Save all packaging so you can use it if you need to transport the printer later Locate the printer on a flat stable surface near a grounded outlet Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch or timer or the same circuit as a large appliance This may disrupt the power which can erase the printer s memory and damage the power supply Leave plenty of room in back to access the manual feed slot and enough room in front
31. e Rear Manual Feed Slot Printing on EPSON Paper and Film Printing Tips for EPSON Media e o 9n GS 99 99 9 1 re 1 1 1 Wy vy Go A l 1 1 1 Wi 4X oo wm tall Irem SUP LAY Pv Oo Y 20 vi Table of Contents Chapter 3 Monitoring the Printer Responding to the Control Panel Lights Oo 1 Clearing Paper Jams o Chapter 4 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Running a Cleaning Cycle 4 1 Running a Printer Check 4 2 Replacing an Ink Cartridge Cleaning the Paper Paths Cleaning the Printer 4 7 Transporting the Printer 4 8 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Improving Print Quality Solving General Printing Problems 5 4 Solving Paper or Other Substrate Problems 5 5 Appendix A Switching Paper Trays Appendix B Specifications Printing B 1 Paper B 2 Ink Cartridges Mechanical Electrical B 7 Environmental Safety Approvals Interfaces B 8 Parallel interface B 8 Serial interface B 9 The EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 color ink jet printer is the key component in a revolutionary new digital color proofing system The printer provides resolutions up to 1440 x 720 dpi and MicroPiezo DX3 print head technology for unsurpassed image quality with line art and text comparable to imagesetter output Proprietary ASICs application specific integrated circuits ensure consistent printing and color accuracy from job to job and printer to
32. e page 2 10 in your Setup Guide for instructions NOTE This section describes how to set up your computer to use a directly connected printer as a shared printer on a network 13 14 Setting Up the Host System 1 2 Click Start point to Settings and select Control Panel Double click Network then click the File and Print Sharing button Click the want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s checkbox and click OK File and Print Sharing 21 x Iv want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s Cancel In the Network window click OK NOTE Ifa dialog box requesting the Windows 98 CD ROM appears insert the CD ROM in the drive then follow the on screen messages Ifa dialog box appears requesting you to restart your computer do so Then continue with step 5 In the Control Panel double click Printers Right click the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 icon then click Sharing on the File menu Click the Shared As radio button Then enter a Share Name Comment and Password as necessary and click OK Setting Up Client Systems 1 2 Click Start point to Settings and select Printers Right click the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 icon and choose Properties Click the Details tab Click the Add Port button then click Browse to specify the network path to the printer NOTE To print from DOS applications as well as Windows applications click the Capture Printer Port but
33. e print option settings match the lights flashing settings don t match lever settings lever settings Press the Eject button to force E print All lights flashing Print head not operating correctly Turn off the printer and check inside for pieces of paper or foreign objects Paper lights and Operate light flashing Maintenance required C3 C m Turn off the printer and contact EPSON as described in the Introduction 3 3 Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams If the three paper lights on the printer s control panel are flashing you have a paper jam Follow as many of the steps below as necessary to clear the paper path After you have removed the jammed paper go to step 9 TO CLEAR A PAPER JAM 1 Turn off the printer 2 Remove the upper paper tray and check for jammed paper If it comes out replace the paper tray turn the printer back on and press the Eject button to make sure paper is feeding properly If you can t get the jammed paper out continue following these steps 3 4 Monitoring the Printer 4 If your printer has the lower paper cassette installed remove the lower paper tray and check the inside of the paper cassette 5 Open the rear manual feed cover T S SS ad U gt F paper guide paper path cover 7 y me SS N A If the jammed paper comes out replace the paper tray turn the printer
34. e the printer you should align the print head to ensure accurate clean printouts Make sure the printer is turned off and it has paper in the standard paper tray TO ALIGN THE PRINT HEAD 1 Hold down both the Reset and Eject buttons while you press the O Operate button to turn on the printer The Operate light and lower paper tray light start flashing and the printer enters the print head alignment mode A pattern similar to the one below is printed 1 2 3 4 2 Check the printout and select the numbered pattern from 1 to 4 that is misaligned If more than one pattern is misaligned you will need to repeat this step For example pattern 1 above requires alignment 1 16 Setting Up the Printer 3 Press the Reset button repeatedly until the appropriate ink out light comes on The following list shows the ink out lights corresponding to each numbered pattern Pattern 1 black ink out light on Pattern 2 cyan ink out light on Pattern 3 magenta ink out light on Pattern 4 yellow ink out light on 4 Press the Eject button to enter your selection The printer prints seven patterns similar to the ones below The paper tray lights turn on and the Operate and lower paper tray lights flash 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 Determine which set of lines on the printed sheet is vertically aligned and select the corresponding number using the Reset and Eject buttons and the table
35. entification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks Legal Notices 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 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 Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval 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 Copyright 1999 by Epson America Inc CPD 9241 8 99 Printer Guide EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 e amp Printed on recycled paper with at least 1096 post consumer con
36. er however the optional lower tray can t handle paper smaller than 7 5 x 10 inches Executive size When you load paper in either of the trays you need to set the paper size and media type levers to match the paper you re using as described in the following section 2 3 Using the Standard and Optional Paper Trays This allows your software to verify that the print option settings for a project are correct for the substrate you re using If the print option settings for a job don t match the lever settings you ll get an error message and your job will not print This will save you both time and money by making sure you don t accidently print with the wrong settings NOTE You can disable verification by setting the levers to Other However the purpose of paper size and media type print mode verification is to help you avoid printing errors and you should take advantage of this help whenever possible Setting the Paper Tray Levers For best printing results you need to set the media type and paper size levers correctly when you load paper You should also use the media type and paper size cards to identify the substrate loaded in each tray This helps all users to be aware of what s in the printer at a glance and also prevents anyone from inadvertently changing the lever positions The following table identifies the media type settings for EPSON media and similar substrates Media type lever settings
37. er recommended Windows 3 1 95 98 or NT 4 0 NOTE EPSON Stylus RIP is not supported in Windows 3 1 At least 16MB of RAM 32MB or more recommended At least 50MB of free hard disk space to install the software and at least 150MB of free hard disk space for processing files more for large files CD ROM drive An available parallel port configured as LPT1 Year 2000 Ready Your printer is Year 2000 Ready However be sure the other parts of your computer system are also ready for the year 2000 Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical support and information on installation configuration and operation of professional graphics arts products through the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan Dial 888 377 6611 6 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Weekend support hours are subject to change without notice If you have problems accessing the support line call 562 276 1305 in the U S or 905 709 2567 in Canada Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call make sure you have your Unit ID number which is included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan that comes with your printer EPSON also provides customer support through the following services Electronic support services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach EPSON s Home Page at http www epson com EPSON Internet FTP Site If y
38. esults use genuine EPSON ink cartridges Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON s warranty Don t use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired Paper feed method Paper path Paper tray capacity Dimensions Weight B 6 Specifications Mechanical Friction Paper tray front and rear manual feed slots optional lower paper cassette 250 sheets of 17 lb 64 g m paper Storage Width 25 2 inches 640 mm Depth 17 3 inches 439 mm maximum Height 8 8 inches 224 mm Printing A3 size paper Width 25 2 inches 640 mm Depth 27 7 inches 704 mm maximum Height 8 8 inches 224 mm Printing letter size paper lower paper cassette installed Width 25 2 inches 640 mm Depth 21 4 inches 544 mm maximum Height 12 5 inches 318 mm 48 5 Ib 22 kg without the ink cartridges Temperature Humidity Safety standards EMC B 7 Electrical Electrical Specification 120V Model 220 240V Model Input voltage range 99 to 132V 198 to 264V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49 5 to 60 5 Hz Rated current 1 0A 0 5A Power consumption Approx 32W ISO IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Note Check the label on the back of the printer for your printer s voltage Environmental Operation 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Storage to 140 F 20 to 60 C stored in shipping container 1 month at 104 F 4
39. gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water Per y m T I 4 Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color then remove it from its package 4 5 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 5 Insert the ink cartridge with the arrow mark face up and the arrow pointing toward the printer a D P ll WARNING To avoid injury do not reach into the ink cartridge compartments 6 Lower the clamp until it clicks into place 7 Make sure the corresponding ink out light goes off If it remains on the cartridge may not be installed correctly Remove the cartridge and reinsert it as described above 8 Close the compartment door and resume printing 4 6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Paper Paths If a paper tray is not feeding properly you can use a cleaning sheet to remove paper dust in the paper paths Cleaning sheets are packed with some EPSON special media and are also available separately order part number S041150 TO USE CLEANING SHEETS 1 Load the cleaning sheet in the paper tray that is not feeding paper properly Position it with the long edge first landscape and adhesive side up as shown below Make sure no paper is loaded in other paper paths i o CAUTION You can use only letter or A4 size cleaning sheets Do not use A3 size cleaning sheets packed with some A3 size EPSON special media Press the Eject button on the control panel to load
40. hree paper out lights are flashing paper may be jammed See page 3 3 Then reload the paper or other substrate making sure that The edge guides fit the paper s width snugly but not too tight You fan the paper stack and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges You load paper in the appropriate paper path See Chapter 2 for guidelines You use a support sheet under the paper stack if necessary See page 2 11 for guidelines Try using a cleaning sheet to clean the paper path See page 4 6 for instructions Single sheets don t feed Make sure the paper isn t too thick or too thin curled or folded from one of the manual T Make sure you insert the sheet into the slot until it meets resistance feed slots Make sure the correct paper source Auto is selected in your print options Ejected paper is wrinkled Make sure the paper isn t damp Don t store printing substrates in a damp or humid environment and keep them in their original packaging Make sure the paper isn t too thin Make sure the paper is feeding straight Paper doesn t eject fully Press the Eject button Make sure the page size settings in your print options and the paper size lever match the substrate you re using A 1 Switching Paper Trays App endix A You can switch the positions of the standard paper tray and optional lower tray You Swi tching may find this convenient if you have more than one printer with o
41. ide describes how to unpack the RIP install user software and printer files from the User Software CD and set up printing It also describes how to install printer files from the RS 5000 via the Internet The RS 5000 User Guide describes how to set printing options and print to the RS 5000 It includes software instructions for both Windows and Mac OS computers The RS 5000 Administrator Guide explains basic configuration and administration of the RIP for the supported platforms and network environments It also includes guidelines for setting up UNIX Windows NT and NetWare servers to provide PostScript printing services to clients The RS 5000 Color Printing Guide provides an introduction to the basics of color theory and printing to the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 It includes practical color printing tips and application specific instructions for Macintosh and Windows Release Notes provide last minute product information and workarounds for some of the problems you may encounter 3 Warnings and Cautions Using This Printer Guide This Guide contains the following information Chapter 1 explains how to unpack and set up the printer Chapter 2 gives instructions for printing on a variety of substrates through the available paper paths and for using special EPSON media Chapter 3 explains what to do when the printer s control panel lights indicate a paper jam or other problem Chapter 4 gives instructions for replacing ink ca
42. ielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Introduction How To Use Your Manuals Using This Printer Guide Warnings and Cautions Where To Get Help ENERGY STAR Compliance Energy saving Tips Important Safety Instructions Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette Installing the Paper Tray Installing the Ink Cartridges Loading Paper Running a Printer Check Aligning the Print Head Chapter 2 Printing on Various Substrates Selecting a Paper Path Using the Standard and Optional Paper Trays Setting the Paper Tray Levers Paper Tray Tips Loading Paper in the Optional Lower Tray Using the Front Manual Feed Slot Using th
43. inter wait five seconds and turn it on again If the lights still flash or stay on contact EPSON as described in the Introduction You turned the printer on and it is making noise Wait until the printer finishes testing and cleaning the print head before you print If the printer has been turned off for a while for example over the weekend it performs a longer cleaning cycle before printing This can take several minutes do not turn off the printer during this process Solving Paper or Other Substrate Problems You can avoid most paper handling problems by doing the following Use smooth high quality substrates designed for ink jet printers and make sure they meet the specifications in Appendix B Make sure the paper or other substrate is dry and flat before loading it Follow all loading and handling instructions included with the paper or other substrate and in Chapter 2 5 6 Troubleshooting If you have problems with paper feeding paper jams or ejected paper check here for solutions If this happens Try this Paper doesn t feed correctly Remove the stack of paper from the tray and check that the paper or other from one of the paper trays substrate CINE than neers sn t curled or creased feeds at a time sn t too thick or thin see Appendix B sn t overloaded in the feeder See Chapter 2 for guidelines sn t stuck together sn t jammed inside the printer If all t
44. irect sunlight To keep your printouts looking their best store them in a resealable plastic bag or other airtight covering Back light film is designed to print images backward so that viewing the printout from the unprinted side gives the correct image Make sure you choose the mirror image setting in your print options before you send your job Remove glossy film or back light film from the output tray immediately after printing and don t lay the sheets on top of each other When the ink is dry place sheets of plain paper between the sheets of film to keep them from sticking together Remember to place sheets printable side down in the paper trays and front manual feed slot and printable side up when you use the rear manual feed slot Some EPSON special media have cut corners to help you determine the correct loading position for the paper path you are using Paper tray and front manual feed slot Rear manual feed slot 3 1 Responding to the Control Panel Lights Ch apter 3 The EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 includes a number of utilities for monitoring the Monitorin g printer s status In addition to software utilities the printer s control panel lights alert h you when a problem occurs or your consumables run out This chapter covers the the Printer following information e Responding to the control panel lights e Clearing paper jams NOTE For information about the Fiery Spooler and other software utilities see your
45. k paper manually follow the instructions on page 2 7 If you re printing on glossy film or similar substrates make sure you use a support sheet or sheet of plain paper under the paper stack Don t load more than 30 sheets of glossy film in the tray If ink has leaked inside the printer carefully clean it following the instructions on page 4 7 5 4 Troubleshooting Solving General Printing Problems If the printer won t print first check that The printer is turned on and the Operate light is on Paper is loaded in the printer The printer is plugged securely into a working electrical outlet that s not controlled by a switch or timer The interface cable is securely connected to the printer and RIP and the RIP is turned on If this happens Only the Operate light is on but nothing prints Try this Turn off the printer and RIP disconnect the cable and run a printer check See page 4 2 for instructions f the printer sounds like it s printing but nothing prints run one or more cleaning cycles See page 4 1 for instructions If the printer still doesn t print replace the ink cartridges as described on page 4 3 Try printing from a different application All three paper lights are flashing Check for jammed paper following the instructions on page 3 3 f the paper path cover on the back of the printer is open close it Either or both paper tray Make sure your
46. m you and plug it into the USB port 3 Connect the parallel end of the cable to the printer s parallel connector then fasten it with the wire clips Installing Your Software To install your non PostScript printer driver in Windows 98 see Installing the Printer Software in Your PC on page 2 10 in your Setup Guide for instructions The instructions apply to both Windows 95 and 98 Follow the steps below to install your non PostScript printer driver on a Macintosh using the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter NOTE If your iMac is running OS 8 1 you need to update your operating system before installing your printer software Download and install the iMac Update 1 0 or later from Apple at http swupdates info apple com Contact Apple if you have problems installing the update If your iMac is running OS 8 5 or 8 5 1 do not install iMac Update 1 0 Instead Apple recommends that you download and install iMac Update 1 1 To find out which operating system your iMac is running select About This Computer in the Apple menu 1 Make sure your printer and computer are connected and turned off 2 Turn on your computer and wait until you see the icons on your desktop 3 Turn on your printer and wait until the green O Operate light stops flashing 4 Insert the printer software CD ROM in your drive 5 Double click the EPSON Installer icon Installer 6 At the printer driver installation screen click Continue 10 7 Cli
47. ng 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 Part Number CPD 6201 3 98 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non sh
48. nt head only use high quality EPSON media e Use a loupe to view the printed lines when determining which set is vertically aligned e You may need to align the print head up to six times to achieve the best results Connecting Your Printer with the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter To connect your printer to your PC with a parallel cable see Connecting the Printer to Your PC on page 2 9 in your Serup Guide for instructions T o connect your computer and printer with the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter follow the steps below You can connect your printer directly to a port on your computer or to a USB hub If you have any printing problems when the printer is connected via a USB hub try connecting the printer directly to the computer instead 1 Turn off the printer and computer 2 To connect to a Power Macintosh G3 connect the USB Parallel Adapter into an available USB port on the back of your computer To connect to an iMac first open the port door Hold the cable so the icon faces up and then plug the connector into an available USB port If you re using a USB hub plug the hub into the USB port on your computer then plug the USB end of the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter into an available port on the hub If you have more than one hub connect the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter into the first hub To connect the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter to one of the USB ports on the keyboard hold the USB connector so the Y icon faces away fro
49. nual Feed Slot You can load one sheet at a time with the printable side face down TO FEED PAPER THROUGH THE FRONT MANUAL SLOT 1 Make sure the printer is turned on 2 If you re using paper longer than letter size pull out the paper tray extension and cover extension Then close the cover cover extension 3 Align the right edge of the paper with the right edge guide and insert the paper in the slot until it meets resistance 2 8 Printing on Various Substrates The printer automatically feeds the paper and it starts printing when it receives a print job 4 Ifthe sheet doesn t eject completely press the Eject button Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot Use this slot when you need a straight through paper path You can feed substrates of all sizes and weights through the rear manual slot one sheet at a time up to 44 inches long and up to 200 Ib Always insert the printable side face up TO FEED PAPER THROUGH THE REAR MANUAL SLOT 1 Make sure the printer is turned on 2 If you re using paper longer than letter size pull out the paper tray extension and cover extension Then close the cover cover extension 2 9 Using the Rear Manual Feed Slot 3 Open the rear manual slot cover edge guide 5 Align the right edge of the paper with the edge guide and insert the paper in the slot printable side up until it meets resistance NOTE If you re using a long or heavy substrate
50. ortation 4 10 setting up to transportin unpacking Printer check 1 14 o 1 15 14 2 to 4 3 Printing specifications B 1 Problems banding 5 2 color 5 3 diagnosing R Rear manual feed slot 2 8 to 2 10 S Safety approvals B 7 instructions 6 to o Self adhesive paper 2 11 B 2 Smeared printouts Specifications electrical B 7 environmental 1 4 Index Substrates EPSON 2 10 to 2 12 glossy 2 10 to 2 12 loading in front manual slot Efe loading in lower tray loading in rear manual i Eaa loading in tra s 1 8 EE to 1 13 loading large 1 media Spe lever A cards 1 13 2 281255 problems 5 5 sizes 21 specifications Testing printer Transparencies 3 B 2 Transporting i Er rin m s E Eo Troubleshooting 5 1 V Voltage W World Wide Web site EPSON f4
51. ou have Internet FTP capability use your Web browser or other software for FTP downloading to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password EPSON Forum on CompuServe Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum For a free introductory CompuServe membership call 800 848 8199 and ask for representative 529 Automated telephone services Service Access EPSON SoundAdvicesv For recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day seven days a week call 800 922 8911 EPSON FaxAdvice Access EPSON s technical information library by calling 800 922 8911 You must provide a return fax number to use this service EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center call 800 922 8911 You can purchase ink cartridges paper manuals and accessories from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Setting Up Your Printer To unpack and set up your printer see Chapter 2 Getting Started in your Setup Guide In addition you should also have the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter and EPSON Stylus RIP included in the box EPSON USB Parallel Adapter The EPSON USB Parallel Adapter allows you to use smart cable technology to conne
52. ow mark inside the left edge guide 9 Slide the edge guides against the paper stack 1 12 Setting Up the Printer 10 Close the paper guide roller if necessary If your printer doesn t have one go 11 to step 11 Close the paper tray cover If you pulled out the paper tray extension slide out the cover extension before you close the cover paper tray cover extension paper size lever 1 13 Loading Paper 13 Set the paper size and media type levers for the paper you re using For letter size coated paper set the levers as follows Paper size LTR Media type Photo Quality Paper The levers don t directly affect print quality but they allow your software to verify that the print option settings for a job are correct for the substrate you re using For more information about these settings see Chapter 2 media type lever Note When you set the paper size and media type levers you should also use the paper size and media type cards to identify the substrate loaded in the tray The cards help all users to be aware of what s in the printer at a glance and prevent anyone from inadvertently changing the lever settings See Chapter 2 for more information about using the cards 1 14 Setting Up the Printer Running a Printer Check You can use the printer check to make sure that your printer is operating correctly Running the check before you connect the printer to the RIP verifies that the
53. per path Using the paper trays Using the front manual feed slot Using the rear manual feed slot Printing on EPSON media Selecting a Paper Path You can use the 250 sheet auto feed paper trays for the substrates you print on most often The front manual slot gives you a convenient way to feed individual letter size or larger sheets The rear manual slot provides a straight through paper path for substrates of all sizes and weights up to 4 inches long The following illustrations show the paper paths available Standard paper tray Optional lower paper tray Front manual feed slot BEI Rear manual feed slot 2 2 Printing on Various Substrates The following table indicates the substrate sizes you can print from the four paper paths Substrate sizes and paper paths Standard Optional Front Rear lower paper tray manual slot manual slot paper tray Half letter A5 or less x x Executive x x x x 7 5 x 10 in Letter A4 x x x x Letter A4 landscape x x x Legal x x x x Ledger tabloid A3 B x x x x 11 x 17 in Super A3 B x x x x 13 x 19 in Panoramic or x banner paper longer than 19 in Using the Standard and Optional Paper Trays You can use these trays for most sizes of paper up to 13 x 19 inches The standard paper tray can handle all smaller sizes of pap
54. pes is 0 55 inch 14 0 mm The minimum bottom margin for other envelopes is 0 12 inch 3 0 mm B 5 Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridges Specification Black S020118 Cyan light cyan S020147 Magenta light magenta S020143 Yellow S020122 Print capacity 3200 pages A4 ISO IEC 10561 Letter Pattern at 360 dpi 5 coverage 3000 pages A4 360 dpi 5 coverage each color 3200 pages A4 360 dpi 5 coverage Cartridge life 2 years from production date if unopened 6 months if opened at 77 F 25 C Storage Installed 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C 1 month at 104 F 40 C temperature Uninstalled 22 to 104 F 30 to 40 C 1 month at 104 F 40 C Transit 22 to 140 F 30 to 60 C 1 month at 104 F 40 C 120 hours at 140 F 60 C temperature Freezing 3 2 F 16 C 0 4 F 18 C temperature Dimensions 0 99 W x 5 5 D x 1 4 W x 5 6 D x 1 4 W x 5 6 D x 0 99 W x 5 5 D x 4 2 H inches 4 2 H inches 4 2 H inches 4 2 H inches 25 1 W x 139 6 D x 35 1 W x 140 9 D x 35 1 W x 140 9 D x 25 1 W x 139 6 D x 105 3 H mm 105 3 H mm 105 3 H mm 105 3 H mm Weight 7 05 oz 200 g approximate The print capacity may vary depending on how often you run cleaning cycles nk thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 F 25 C CAUTION To ensure good r
55. printer EPSON s quick drying CMYK inks print in rich vibrant colors on a variety of substrates from plain papers to proofing grade media Individual high capacity ink cartridges with auto ink level detection provide increased productivity east of use and low per copy printing costs The EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 s media handling flexibility lets you print on substrates from 4 x 6 inches up to 13 x 19 inches including 200 Ib card stock With a standard 250 sheet paper tray and optional 250 sheet cassette you get uninterrupted performance Fast print speeds let you print a full bleed 11 x 17 inch photo quality proof or comp in about 15 minutes The high performance RIP Station 5000 RS 5000 PostScript Level 3 server supports a variety of network configurations and protocols with full compatibility for Macintosh Microsoft Windows 95 Windows NT and UNIX computers The EFI Fiery RIP provides full multitasking for simultaneous spooling PostScript processing and printing Standard base color rendering dictionaries for 3M MatchPrint III Fuji Color Art and DuPont WaterProof simulate analog quality proofing 2 How To Use Your Manuals How To Use Your Manuals This guide is part of a set which also includes the following documentation for users and system administrators The Read This First roadmap provides easy to follow steps for setting up your printer and RIP and connecting them to your network The RS 5000 Setup Gu
56. r without the lower paper cassette However if you switch paper trays you ll also need to switch the tray Paper Trays covers so that the manual feed guide is on the upper tray TO SWITCH PAPER TRAY COVERS 1 Remove the paper trays and then remove both covers following steps 2 through 4 2 Open the cover A 2 Switching Paper Trays 4 Remove the cover by lifting it up and toward you The cover notches should slide easily off the paper tray posts 5 Lower the other tray cover so that the notches slide straight down and fit on the posts A 3 Switching Paper Trays 6 Raise the cover up and make sure the notches click into place over the paper tray posts B 1 Appendix B Specifications Printing method Nozzle configuration Resolution Print direction Control code Line spacing Paper feed speed Printing Printing On demand ink jet 64 nozzles x 6 black cyan magenta yellow light cyan light magenta Maximum 1440 dpi x 720 dpi Bidirectional with logic seeking ESC P Raster 1 6 inch default programmable in 1 360 inch increments 79 milliseconds per 1 6 inch line B 2 Specifications Paper Paper type Size Paper types Thickness Weight Single sheets Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Plain bond paper and 0 003 to 0 004 inch 17 to 24 Ib A4 210 x 297 mm special ink jet papers 0 08 to 0 11 mm 64 to 90 g m A5
57. re information about ordering and using this media call EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral The following table lists the capacity for EPSON media and similar substrates in both trays Paper tray capacities for EPSON media Substrate Standard Lower Additional information tray tray Plain paper 250 250 Photo quality ink jet paper 200 200 coated Photo quality glossy paper 100 100 Don t use support sheet letter A4 size Photo quality glossy paper 20 20 11 x 17 in or larger Photo quality glossy film 30 30 If a support sheet is included excluding A6 size with the film or cards put it under the stack when you print Photo quality ink jet cards 50 Back light film Load through manual feed slots only Film tends to curl make sure it s flat before you use it Printing Tips for EPSON Media Follow these tips for using and storing printing materials Don t touch the printable surface of the substrate Fingerprints may affect print quality Always choose the correct print mode setting in your print options before you send your job 2 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 Avoid storing media or printouts where they will be exposed to high temperature humidity or d
58. rtridges running print head cleaning cycles and cleaning and transporting the printer Chapter 5 provides troubleshooting tips and solutions for any printing problems you may have Appendix A describes how to switch paper tray covers if you want to use the optional lower paper tray in the standard paper tray slot Appendix B provides the technical details on your printer ink cartridges and EPSON media An Index is included at the end of the book Warnings and Cautions You ll find this information throughout your manual Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment 4 Where To Get Help Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical support and information on the installation configuration and operation of professional graphics arts products through the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan Dial 888 377 6611 6 A M to 8 P M Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 7 A M to 4 P M Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Before you call make sure you have your Unit ID number which is included with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan information that came with your printer EPSON also provides customer support through the following services Electronic support services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach EPSONS Professional Graphics Home Page at http prographics epson com EPSON Interne
59. s to help you diagnose problems To identify the most common problems check the lights on the printer s control panel See page 3 1 for instructions Also check for error messages on the RIP control panel or in your Fiery Spooler utility See the RIP Station 5000 User Guide for more information To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself disconnect the printer from the RIP and run a printer check See page 4 2 for instructions f none of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your problem contact EPSON as described under Where To Get Help in the Introduction 5 2 Troubleshooting Improving Print Quality You can often improve print quality by doing the following e Run a cleaning cycle See page 4 1 for instructions When you send a print job match the Print Mode setting in your print options to the type of substrate you re using See Chapter 2 for details Make sure the media type and paper size levers on the paper tray are set correctly See Chapter 2 for details If this happens Try this Your printout has Make sure your paper or other substrate is loaded with the printable side in the horizontal or vertical correct orientation The printable side should be face down in the tray or front banding manual feed slot face up in the rear manual feed slot Run a cleaning cycle See page 4 1 for instructions Align the print head See page 1 15 for instructions Che
60. t FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability use your Web browser or other software for FTP downloading to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service at 800 442 2007 Set your communications software to 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Modem speed can be up to 28 8 Kbps EPSON Forum on CompuServe Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum For a free introductory CompuServe membership call 800 848 8199 and ask for representative 529 Automated telephone services Service Access EPSON SoundAdvice Pre recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day seven days a week call 800 442 2110 EPSON FaxAdvice Access EPSON s technical information library by calling 800 442 2110 You must provide a return fax number to use this service EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller call 800 241 5373 5 ENERGY STAR Compliance You can purchase ink cartridges paper and other substrates manuals accessories and parts from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral CoA ENERGY STAR Compliance 24 4 7 As an ENERGY STAR Partner EPSON has determined that this product meets the
61. t off with a damp cloth 4 8 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer you must prepare it for transportation and repack it in the original box You must also remove the ink cartridges to avoid the possibility of ink leakage However if you are moving the printer only a short distance for example from one table to another you don t need to remove the cartridges Be sure to keep the printer level when you move it TO TRANSPORT THE PRINTER 1 2 Turn on the printer Remove any paper in the printer and in the paper trays Press the Eject button to eject any paper that has been fed into the printer Turn off the printer and make sure the print head is in the home far right position as shown below print head If it s not turn the printer back on wait until the head stops moving and is in the home position then turn off the printer After you turn it off the Operate light may flash for a while Do not unplug the power cord until the light goes off Remove all four of the ink cartridges and store them in separate resealable plastic bags Close the ink cartridge clamps and compartment covers CAUTION Don t remove the ink cartridges when the printer is turned on 4 9 Transporting the Printer 7 8 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet then disconnect the RIP interface cable from the printer Remove the s
62. tandard paper tray If the optional lower paper cassette is installed remove the lower tray Insert the protective materials you removed when you unpacked the printer If the optional lower paper cassette is installed unscrew it and lift the printer off of the cassette 4 10 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 9 Repack the printer paper trays power cord and any other parts in the original boxes Remember to keep the printer level during transport To set up the printer after transporting it follow the instructions in Chapter 1 Note the following The first time you print after transporting the printer the print head nozzles may be clogged You may need to run a cleaning cycle as described on page 4 1 e f you reinstall the cartridges you removed before transporting the printer make sure the printer is turned off when you install them 5 1 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems As you use your printer you may occasionally experience a problem The first thing you should do is diagnose the problem following the guidelines in this chapter Then try the most likely solutions until the problem is fixed This chapter provides instructions for the following Diagnosing problems Basic troubleshooting tips mproving print quality Solving general printing problems Solving paper problems Diagnosing Problems Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 proofing system includes a number of way
63. tent EPSON Copyright O 1998 by Epson America Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval 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 Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON SoundAdvice and EPSON FaxAdvice are trademarks of Epson America Inc EFL the EFI logo Fiery and the Fiery logo are U S registered trademarks of Electronics for Imaging Inc 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 The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service Legal Notices 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 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 USS failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operati
64. through the slots Use only the type of power source indicated on the 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 Place the printer and RIP near a wall outlet where the plugs can be easily unplugged Placez l imprimante pres d une prise de contacte o la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement Do not let the power cords become damaged or frayed e If you use an extension cord 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 of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes Use of extension cords is not recommended Except as specifically explained in the documentation do not attempt to service the printer or RIP yourself Unplug the printer or RIP and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions If the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the printer or RIP if the equipment has been dropped or the cabinet damaged if the printer or RIP does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions 7 Important Safety Instructions Even if you are familiar with other types of printers be sure to read through the following list
65. ton instead of Add Port Select the printer port in the Device list then specify its network path Select Reconnect at logon then click OK When you return to the Details tab click OK 15 Options and Consumables This section describes options not listed in your Serup Guide EPSON Type B IEEE 1394 FireWire Interface Card This interface card C823722 provides up to a 400 Mbps data transfer rate between your Macintosh and high speed devices It also features automatic configuration and eliminates any need to turn off or restart your Macintosh when attaching a new device Based on the print engine performance there will not be a significant performance difference between the FireWire USB serial or parallel interfaces EPSON RS 5000 Fiery LX RIP EPSON and EFI have joined forces to offer an optional standalone Fiery LX RIP C850071 for the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 It gives you the power to simultaneously spool RIP and print jobs over your entire network plus complete WebTools and sophisticated color management EPSON Type B 10BaseT 100BaseTX Ethernet Interface Card 16 The EPSON Type B 10BaseT 100BaseTX Ethernet Interface Card C823632 allows you to connect your EPSON printer directly to a network EPSON Professional Quality Media EPSON papers are your best choice for everyday printing including presentations graphic arts comps and layouts professional level digital photography and fine art printing
66. tter size or larger paper is loaded in the main paper tray Hold down the Reset button and press the Operate button to turn on the printer Release both buttons when the Operate light comes on The printer prints one page showing a series of nozzle check patterns the version of your printer s ROM and the printer s default settings as in the following example LLLI z2z2zzzzzzzzzzc c czz z Current Settings Paper Size Type Check On Parallel I F ECP Mode Platen Gap Adjustment for Manual Feed Slots 4 Press the Operate button to turn off the printer after the page has printed 5 Check the printout Ifthe nozzle check pattern looks like the example above the print head is clean and your printer is operating correctly black and cyan ink out lights 4 3 Replacing an Ink Cartridge fthe pattern has broken lines or missing segments as in the following example your printer may have a clogged ink nozzle or misaligned print head Run a cleaning cycle see page 4 1 and or print head alignment see page 1 15 Replacing an Ink Cartridge When one of the ink out lights on the printer s control panel flashes the corresponding cartridge is low on ink This is a good time to make sure you have a replacement cartridge When the light stays on the cartridge is empty and you need to replace it
67. wever each slot can only hold the specified ink color magenta 3 Open one of the ink cartridge packages WARNING If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water 4 Liftup the ink cartridge clamp for the corresponding ink slot WARNING To avoid injury do not reach into the ink cartridge compartments 1 7 Installing the Ink Cartridges Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark face up and pointing to the rear of the printer and fully insert the cartridge into the slot Close the clamp until it clicks into place Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the other ink cartridges AL Close the ink compartment doors The printer begins charging the advanced ink delivery system The Operate light flashes and the printer makes various sounds Charging takes about 5 minutes Do not turn off the printer or interrupt this important process or you ll use up more ink than necessary CAUTION Never turn off the printer when the Operate light is flashing However if the light is still flashing after 15 minutes and the printer is not moving or making noise you may turn off the printer The Operate light stops flashing when the ink charging process is finished 1 8 Setting Up the Printer Loading Paper Your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 printer has four paper paths two for the manual feed slots one for the standard paper tray
68. y SS eyJejeljejwejmvej erermereirererelrrler i sls jo About This Supplement This Supplement provides information not included in the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 Setup Guide and Reference Guide It contains New system requirements for your computer Where to get help if you need technical support Descriptions of the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter and EPSON Stylus RIP that come with your printer New print head alignment tips for accurate clean printouts Instructions on how to connect the printer to your Macintosh with the EPSON USB Parallel Adapter and install your non PostScript printer driver Instructions on how to connect to a network with Macintosh and Microsoft Windows 98 Additional options and consumables See your Setup Guide and Reference Guide for detailed information about setting up your printer using the EPSON driver and utilities printing on special media troubleshooting and maintaining your printer Macintosh System Requirements To use your printer with a Macintosh in either a standalone or network environment as a print server your system should meet the following minimum requirements e Power Macintosh G3 series System 8 5 1 or later or iMac series System 8 1 or later NOTE If your iMac is running OS 8 1 you need to update your operating system before installing your printer sofiware Download and install the iMac Update 1 0 or later from Apple at http swupdates info apple

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