Epson 5500 manual Macintosh System Requirements

Warning

Caution

Introduction 3

Chapter 7 provides troubleshooting tips and solutions for any printing problems you may have.

Appendix A 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 this guide: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note Notes contain important information about your printer.

Note

If your iMac is running OS 8.1, you need to update your operating system before installing your printer software.

If your iMac is running OS 8.5.1, Apple recommends that you install iMac Update 1.1, available on the Apple web site.

Macintosh System Requirements

To use your printer with a Macintosh in a standalone environment or on a network, your system should meet the following minimum requirements:

•For USB connection: Power Macintosh® G3, G4, or iMac™ series (System 8.5.1 or later)

For IEEE 1394 connection: iMac DV, G3, or G4 series (System 8.6 or later with FireWire Update 2.1 or later)

For 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection: iMac, G3, or G4 series (System 7.6.1 or later)

•256MB of RAM recommended

•At least 50MB of free hard disk space to install the software and at least 150MB of hard disk space for processing large files

•Double-speed (2⋅ ) CD-ROM drive (quad-speed [4⋅ ] or faster recommended) or DVD drive for installing the printer software