Chapter 1

Setting Up

the Printer

To set up your EPSON Stylus Pro 5500, you need to unpack it , install the paper tray(s) and ink cartridges, load paper, and run a printer check. Once the printer is set up, you need to install the printer driver and utilities from the printer software CD-ROM and then align the print head. This chapter covers the following information:

•Unpacking the printer

•Installing the optional lower paper cassette

•Installing the paper tray

•Installing the ink cartridges

•Loading paper

•Running a printer check

•Connecting the printer to your computer

•Installing the printer software and configuring it for network use, if necessary

•Aligning the print head

Caution

The printer weighs approximately 50 lb. Do not try to lift or carry the printer alone.

Unpacking the Printer

Here’s what is included in the box:

paper size and media type cards

printer

ink cartridges

paper tray