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

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Epson 5500 manual Contents Introduction, Setting Up the Printer