EPSON Stylus®Pro 5000 Printer
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Micro Piezo DX3 Print Head for Unbeatable Image Quality
• True 1440 x 720 dpi resolution produces an
impression with text and line art comparable
to an Imagesetter.
• Innovative 6-color inking system provides
astonishing photographic quality surpassing
Main Feature Set
current systems offered by other companies.
• DX3 — Epson’s Dual Density Droplet technology —
offers precise 11-nanogram dot size for remarkably
small, clean, sharp dot placement.
The award winning EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 has revolutionized print engine
technology. With Epson’s Micro Piezo
™
DX3™print head, the EPSON Stylus Pro
5000 provides far superior image quality compared to systems that cost
thousands more. Now available with or without an external EPSON RS-5000
Fiery LX RIP, the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 was designed to grow with your
business.
Whether you are in print production, graphic design, commercial
photography, or fine art reproduction, this award winning printing system
offers unsurpassed image quality, productivity, media flexibility and
upgradability for the most demanding graphic arts and printing professionals.
Flexible Media Support
• The EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 accepts media from
4"x6" up to 13"x19" on a wide range of paper
weights up to 200 lb bond.
• Get creative with virtually any paper type, from plain
paper to specialty stocks, including coated papers,
transparencies, watercolor and backlight films.
• Works with Epson’s complete line of media
and many watercolor papers from third-party
manufacturers — perfect for professional
photographers and fine artists.
True Print Engine Consistency Technology
• Proprietary ASIC technology controls the printing
process. Extremely consistent image and color
output quality from print-to-print compared to
other thermal or continuous-flow ink jet printers.
High Capacity Inking System
• Separate ink cartridges with automatic ink level
detection for each CMYK ink cartridge results in
optimum maintenance and low running costs.
High Performance Print Engine Speeds*
• Produces a single 8.5"x11" edge-to-edge, very
high coverage print from 1:36 min:sec
to 11:00 min:sec.*
• Produces a single 13"x19" edge-to-edge,
very high coverage print from 3:49 min:sec
to 24:41 min:sec.*
• Produces astonishing photo quality 8.5" x 11"
prints in under 3 minutes.
• Print color accurate pre-film proofs on
DuPont/EPSON professional proofing papers that
simulate a wide range of printing processes.
High-Capacity Dual Paper Tray Capability
• Standard 250-sheet paper cassette handles 4"x6"
to 13"x19"media and detects paper level and type to
ensure mistake-free printing.
• Optional second 250-sheet paper feeder and
cassette multiply your capacity and flexibility.
Superior Connectivity
• Supports Macintosh
®
, Windows®95/98,
Windows NT.
• Standard Macintosh USB support, parallel, 1.8 Mb/s
high speed serial and Type-B Expansion port.
• Optional Internal IEEE 1394 FireWire
™
Type-B card.
• Optional Internal 10/100 BaseT Type-B card.
• Produces astonishing photo quality 13" x 19"
prints in under 6 minutes.
* Individual performance depends on paper size, print resolution and
ink coverage.
EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 Printer Specifications
Product Ordering Information
EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 with EFI Fiery Printing System
Product code C228011S
EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 Printer
Product code C228011B
Optional EPSON RS-5000 Fiery LX RIP
Product code C850071
Optional 250 sheet lower paper tray
Product code C812752
Optional EPSON Color Calibrator System
Product code C850081
Internal IEEE 1394 FireWire™Type-B card C823722
Internal 10/100 BaseT Type-B card C823632
Additional 1-year EPSON Preferred Plus Service EPP1011
(Printer with RS-5000 Fiery LX RIP)
Additional 2-year EPSON Preferred Plus Service EPP1012
(Printer with RS-5000 Fiery LX RIP)
Additional 2-year EPSON Preferred Plus Service EPP1022
(Printer only)
Cyan ink cartridge S020147
Magenta ink cartridge S020143
Yellow ink cartridge S020122
Black ink cartridge S020118
Printing Method
Micro Piezo DX3 Drop-on demand ink jet technology with
6 color ink system including cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan,
light magenta, and black
Nozzle Configuration
Monochrome 64 (K)
Color 64 x 5 (CcMmY)
Resolution
1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi
Print Engine Speed*
Produces a single 8.5"x 11" edge-to-edge,
print from 1:36 min:sec to 11:00 min:sec
Produces a single 13"x19" edge-to-edge,
print from 3:49 min:sec to 24:41 min:sec
Produces astonishing photo quality 13"x19" prints in under 6 minutes
Produces astonishing photo quality 8.5"x 11" prints in under 3 minutes
Connectivity
Bi-directional parallel, 1.8 Mb/s high speed serial, and Type-B Expansion port
USB-to-parallel cable included for iMac or Power Macintosh G3 systems
Fully compatible with Macintosh OS 7.x or higher, Windows 95, 98 and NT
Paper Capacity
Standard Cassette: 250 sheets
Optional Cassette: 250 sheets
Output Tray: 75 sheets at 24 lb Bond
Single sheet straight-through paper feeder standard
Printable Area
Margins for Super B/A3 13"x19" media:
Top .13" Bottom .56"
Right .13" Left .13"
Maximum Printable Area
12.69" x 18.33"
Paper Handling
Size: 4"x6" up to 13"x19" cut sheet
Weight: Up to 200 lb bond
Types: Plain, glossy, matte, transparency,
and various watercolor stocks
Acoustic Noise Level
Approx. 47 db(A) (according to ISO 7779)
Printer Dimensions (W x D x H)
Standard model 25.20" x 17.28" x 8.82"
Optional lower tray installed 25.20" x 23" x 12.52"
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Operating: 50˚ to 95˚ F (10˚ to 35˚ C)
Storage: -4˚ to 140˚ F (-20˚ to 40˚ C)
Humidity
Operating: 20 to 80% relative humidity
Storage: 5 to 85% relative humidity
(no condensation)
Safety Approval
Safety Standards: UL1950 with D3, CSA 22.2 950 with D3
EMI: FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA
C108.8 class B
Reliability
Total Print Volume: 75,000 pages (letter)
Print Head Life: 2,000 Million dots/nozzle
Ink Cartridge Print Capacity (360 dpi @ 5% duty)
Black: 3200 Pages/A4
Cyan/Light Cyan: 3000 Pages/A4
Magenta/Light Magenta: 3000 Pages/A4
Yellow: 3200 Pages/A4
Print Engine Memory Buffer
64kb Standard; upgradeable to 96MB
Uses standard 60ns SIMM's Fast Page Mode Only (3 slots)
Extra memory buffer is used for client free printing of multiple copies only;
not all resolutions support multiple copy mode
Printer Language
EPSON ESC/P 2 and Adobe PostScript 3 software drivers with Pantone
Calibrated Approved colors standard
Adobe PostScript 3 with optional EPSON RS-5000 Fiery LX RIP
* Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughout times depend upon
front end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.
Ink Cartridge Capacity
110 ml total per cartridge
Ink Cartridge Shelf Life
2 years from production date
Warranty
One year EPSON Preferred Protection Plan with next business day
exchange. Immediate answer toll-free phone support with personal
PIN ID
EPSON Professional Quality Media
The EPSON Stylus
®
Pro 5000 offers complete media flexibility to meet the needs for professional print
production, graphic design, photography, or fine art. You can print on a wide range of media types
including plain paper, Epson specialty stocks such as transparencies and glossy film, as well as
standard watercolor and DuPont/EPSON professional proofing grade papers.
For accurate pre-film proofing the best choice is DuPont/EPSON proofing media. The high quality
DuPont/EPSON commercial and publication grade stocks were designed to take full advantage of the
EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 DX3 print head and DuPont’s CromaNet
better quality paper to use for all proofing applications.
DuPont/EPSON Professional Proofing Papers simulate
the surface and background color of popular printing
stocks. DuPont
®
and EPSON are working toward bringing
you the widest possible paper choices for all your
pre-press proofing needs.
DuPont/EPSON Commercial Grade Stock - Bright
White Glossy
Super B Size (13"x19") (100 sheets) S041160
DuPont/EPSON Commercial Grade Stock - Matte
Super B Size (13"x19") (100 sheets) S041203
Super B Size (13"x19") (20 sheets) S041201
Professional Media Line
DuPont/EPSON Publication Grade Stock
Super B Size (13"x19") (100 sheets) S041207
Super B Size (13"x19") (20 sheets) S041205
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color profiles*. You can’t find a
EPSON Photo Quality Inkjet Paper S041069
Super B Size (13"x19") (100 sheets)
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper S041124
Letter Size (8.5"x11") (20 sheets)
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper S041133
Super B Size (13"x19") (20 sheets)
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film S041072
Letter Size (8.5"x11") (15 sheets)
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film S041074
Super B Size (13"x19") (10 sheets)
EPSON Inkjet Transparencies S041064
Letter Size (8.5"x11") (30 sheets)
Standard EPSON papers are your best choice for everyday
work, including presentations, graphic arts comps and layouts,
professional-level digital photography and fine art printing.
EPSON Professional Media
EPSON Photo Paper S041271
Letter Size (8.5"x11") (100 sheets)
EPSON Photo Paper S041272
Letter Size (8.5"x11") (500 sheets)
EPSON Photo Paper S041143
Super B Size (13"x19") (20 sheets)
EPSON Matte Paper - Heavyweight S041263
Super B Size (13"x19") (50 sheets)
EPSON Photo Quality Inkjet Paper S041062
Letter Size (8.5"x11") (100 sheets)
* Available with optional EPSON RS-5000 Fiery LX RIP
EPSON Photo Quality
Self-Adhesive Sheets S041106
A4 Size (8.3"x 11.7") (10 sheets)
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EPSON RS-5000 Fiery LX RIP
As a fully configured system, the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 has been accepted by pre-press and
print production professionals as a standard for pre-film proofing. With its exceptional print
quality, ease of use and productivity, the EPSON Stylus
been designed to meet the needs of graphics professionals. Epson and EFI
offer an optional stand-alone Fiery LX RIP for the EPSON Stylus Pro 5000. It gives you the power
to simultaneously spool, RIP and print jobs over your entire network, plus complete Web support
and sophisticated color management. Epson and DuPont have joined together to offer accurate
color profiles for a wide range of printing and proofing applications.
®
Pro 5000 Fiery LX printing system has
®
have joined forces to
High-Performance External Fiery Server
• True Adobe
®
PostScript®3™offers advanced page and
text handling features.
• RIP-While-Print
®
technology allows the controller to
simultaneously process and print pages while
Continuous Print
™
prevents the engine from cycling
down for 100% printer efficiency.
• The ability to spool, RIP and print simultaneously from
Main Feature Set
both Macintosh and Windows platforms allows for
seamless integration into any user’s workflow, resulting
in greater productivity.
• Fiery Spooler and Fiery Downloader utilities provide
control over all aspects of printing from remote
workstations.
• Comprehensive job accounting automatically keeps
track of job details, essential for accurate client
accounting. The job log can be exported for integration
into the user’s accounting system.
• Total Web support includes a built-in HTML Web page.
Fiery WebTools
™
provide enhanced job management
capabilities via a company intranet or internet. Remote
users can upload and install printer files on their
workstations, retrieve printer status information and
change job parameters.
Professional-Level Color Management System with ColorWise ProTools
• Fully adjustable CMYK color correction with Fiery
ColorWise ProTools, including Dot Gain adjustments for
precise hardware color control.
• Optional Epson Color Calibration system for complete
hardware linearization and profile updating.
• Offers simulation for DuPont WaterProof,
Matchprint, Cromalin
®
-Euroscale, Fuji Color-Art, SWOP
®
Imation
DIC standards.
• DuPont Waterproof
created by DuPont using CromaNet
®
and Cromalin®simulations were
™
technology for
enhanced color accuracy.
• Full compatibility with ICC and Apple ColorSync Profiles.
Convenient LCD Display with Activity Lights
• Easy to read LCD provides RIP and print status plus
configuration information from the control panel.
Superior Connectivity Support
• Standard 10/100 BaseT and 10 Base5 AUI connections
support EtherTalk, TCP/IP and NOVELL IPX protocols.
• Standard support for Macintosh, Windows 95/NT,
and UNIX assures every network user is compatible.
Complete Color Control with ColorWise ProTools from EFI
Fiery ColorWise
ProTools Main
Menu
CRD and ICC Profile
Management System
Profile
Curve Editor
EPSON RS-5000 Fiery LX RIP Specifications
Optional EPSON RS-5000 Fiery LX RIP
Hardware Specifications
EFI Fiery Processor MIPS R4700 CPU @ 133 Mhz
Fiery RipChips control
memory, network, and
printer communications
Standard Memory 64MB high speed memory
Spooler Hard Drive Support 2.1 Gigabyte EIDE 3.5"hard
disk drive
LCD Display Fiery LX control panel for
status and control
Language Specifications
Page Description Language Adobe PostScript 3 - fully PDF
workflow ready.
Standard Fonts 136 Adobe Type 1 Roman
Rip-While-Print
Continuous Print Prints to the EPSON Stylus Pro
Fiery Utilities
™
ColorWise Pro Tools Professional level color
Fiery Spooler Print spooling and job
Fiery Downloader Downloading of graphics
Fiery WebTools WebInstall, WebLink,
PostScript scaleable Fonts
Processes and prints files
simultaneously while driving
EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 at its
maximum rated print speeds
5000 with no print engine
down time
management system with
complete CMYK curve
control, including dot gain
adjustments. Fully ICC and
Apple ColorSync ready
management as well
production tracking
files and complete font
management
WebSpooler, and Web Status.
Fully compatible with any web
browser software
Networking Specifications
Network Protocols EtherTalk Phase 2, TCP/IP, and
Network Connections 10/100BaseT support included
SCSII
Parallel-In Type A
Power Switch
Power Cable
NOVELL IPX 802.2 and 802.3
frame types. Simultaneous
AutoSwitching among
protocols
on board, no additional
card needed AUI (10 Base5,
10 Base2 with external
transceiver– not included)
RJ45 (Ethernet) BNC
w/transceiver (not included)
Parallel-Out Type C
AUI
RJ45
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EPSON Preferred Protection Plan
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The EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 comes with a full one year EPSON Preferred Warranty
Program that gives you immediate toll free access to specially trained technicians to
answer your questions. And for service second to none, if a hardware failure is found,
you can expect to receive a replacement printer within the next business day.
Direct Toll-Free Access
The EPSON Preferred Protection Plan includes an exclusive,
toll-free number with direct access to technical support
representatives dedicated to our EPSON Stylus Pro 5000
customers. You enjoy immediate, hassle-free phone
support: Operating Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6am to 8pm
Sat.-Sun. 7am to 4pm (PT).
Worry-Free Productivity
Your business depends on the consistent performance of
your digital color proofing system. So your EPSON Preferred
Protection Plan also comes with a worry-free product
exchange. In the unlikely event our representatives can't
solve a technical problem over the phone, we'll supply you
with a replacement unit usually within the next business
Top of the Line Protection Plan
day.
Extended Coverage
If you opt for longer-term support, our optional EPSON
Preferred Plus Protection Plans extend the same valuable
warranty for an additional one or two year term. You
can continue to take advantage of the same excellent
access to technical support and guaranteed replacement
units to keep your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000 up and running.
For information on the optional EPSON Preferred Plus
Protection Plans, please see your dealer or call EPSON
at 1-800-241-5373.
EPSON Preferred Protection Plan*
• 12- month protection plan
• Custom PIN for toll-free, priority technical support
• Access to specially trained technical representatives
• Next business day product exchange, if any hardware
failures are found
Optional One Year EPSON Preferred Plus
Protection Plan**
• Additional 12- month protection plan
• Same great benefits of toll-free access, technical
support and product exchange
• Purchased with printer or anytime within first
10 months of ownership
Optional Two Year EPSON Preferred Plus
Protection Plan
• Additional 24-month protection plan
• Same great benefits of toll-free access, technical
support and product exchange
• Purchased with printer or anytime within first
10 months of ownership
* Included with the purchase of your EPSON Stylus Pro 5000
** Only available for printer with RS-5000 Fiery LX RIP
USA: Call 1-800-241-5373 for the nearest dealer location EPSON America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
Canada: Call 1-800-241-5373 EPSON Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Fax 416-498-4574
Latin America: Call 1-305-265-0092 EPSON Latin America Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 Fax 301-265-0097
Website on the internet at http://prographics.epson.com.
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. This product was manufactured to conform to UL Standards and the CSA
Standards. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Micro Piezo and DX3 are trademarks of Epson
America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims
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ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. © Epson America, Inc.1999. CPD-6567R2 20K 8/99 CG
Printed on Recycled Paper
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