Epson 5500 manual Contents Introduction, Setting Up the Printer

Contents Introduction

Optional Equipment and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Using This Printer Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1 Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer	1-1
Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette	1-2
Installing the Paper Tray	1-4
Installing the Ink Cartridges	1-5
Loading Paper	1-7
Running a Printer Check	1-12
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer	1-13
Connecting to the USB Port	1-14
Connecting to a Parallel Port (Windows Only)	1-15
Connecting to an Optional Interface Card	1-16
Installing Printer Software for Windows	1-18
Installing Printer Software for Macintosh	1-19
Setting Up Your Printer on a Network	1-21
Setting Up on a Windows 95, 98, or Me Network	1-21
Setting Up on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Network . 1-23
Setting Up on a Macintosh Network	1-24
Aligning the Print Head	1-26
Running the Print Head Alignment Utility	1-26