(13 × 19 in.)
US B (11 × 17 in.)
B4 (10.1 × 14.2 in.)
B5 (7.2 × 10.1 in.)
Plain bond
paper and
special ink jet
papers
distributed by
EPSON**
Plain paper:
0.003 to 0.004
inch
(0.08 to 0.11
mm)
Plain paper:
17 to 24 lb
(64 to 90 g/m
2
)
Printable areas
Single sheets
A
BL
A: The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3 mm).
B: The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm).
C: The minimum bottom margin is 0.55 inch (14 mm).
Note:
The maximum printable width is 12.7 inches (416 mm).
BR
C
Ink Cartridges
Specification
Print capacity* 2500 pages
Cartridge life2 years from production date
Storage
temperature
Transit
temperature
Freezing
temperature**
Dimensions
(W × D × H)
Weight
(approximate)
* The print capacity may vary, depending on how often you run cleaning cycles.
** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C).
Black
(T486011)
(A4, 720 dpi,
5% coverage)
0.99 × 5.5 × 4.2
inches
25.1 × 139.6 ×
105.3 mm
7.05 oz (200 g)8.8 oz (250 g)7.05 oz (200 g)
Cyan, light
cyan
(T489011)
5% coverage each color)
Installed: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C),
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Uninstalled: –22 to 104 °F (–30 to 40 °C),
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
–22 to 140 °F (–30 to 60 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)
1.4 × 5.6 × 4.2 inches
35.1 × 140.9 × 105.3 mm
Caution:
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other
products may cause damage to your printer not covered by
EPSON’s warranty.
Magenta,
magenta
(T488011)
2400 pages
(A4, 720 dpi,
5 °F (–15 °C)
light
Yellow
(T487011)
2500 pages
(A4, 720 dpi,
5% coverage)
0.99 × 5.5 × 4.2
inches
25.1 × 139.6 ×
105.3 mm
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be
*
changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to
the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test
samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or
printing large jobs. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and
cause paper jams and other problems. If you encounter problems,
switch to a higher grade of paper.
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Don’t use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
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EPSON Stylus Pro 5500
Mechanical
Paper feed methodFriction
Paper pathPaper tray, front and rear manual feed
slots, optional lower paper cassette
Paper tray capacity250 sheets of 17 pound (64 g/m
2
) plain
paper (for EPSON media capacity, see
page 10)
4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C),
stored in shipping container
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)
HumidityOperation: 20 to 80% RH
Storage: 5 to 85% RH (stored in
shipping container, without
condensation)
Safety Approvals
Safety standardsUL 1950, CSA C22.2 950
Interfaces
Parallel Interface
Compatibility
mode
ECP mode Transmission mode: IEEE-1284 ECP mode
USB Interface
StandardBased on Universal Serial Bus
Bit rate12 Mbps (full speed device)
Adaptable
connector
Recommended
cable length
Forward channel
Data format: 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284
compatibility mode
Synchronization:
STROBE
Handshake timing:
BUSY
pulse
and
ACKNLG
signals
Signal level: TTL compatible
Connector: 57-30360 Amphenol connector
or equivalent
Reverse channel
Transmission mode: IEEE-1284 Nibble
mode
Synchronization: Refer to IEEE-1284
specification
Handshaking: Refer to IEEE-1284
specification
Signal level: IEEE-1284 Level 1 device
Data transmission timing: Refer to IEEE1284 specification
Connector: 57-30360 Amphenol connector
or equivalent
Synchronization: Refer to IEEE-1284
specification
Handshaking: Refer to IEEE-1284
specification
Signal level: IEEE-1284 Level 1 device
Data transmission timing: Refer to IEEE1284 specification
Connector: 57-30360 Amphenol connector
or equivalent
Specifications Revision 1.1, Universal
Serial Bus Device Class Definition for
Printing Devices Version 1.1
USB Series B
6.6 ft (2 m)
EMCFCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
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Control Panel Lights
black and cyan
ink out lights
standard and
lower tray
lights
Operate light
manual feed
tray light
magenta and
yellow ink out
lights
Ink Out
Paper Out
Paper Size/Type
lights
When the control panel lights come on or flash, you need to replace consumables or solve a problem, as described in the following
table:
Control panel lightsProblemResponse
Paper Out light on and standard or optional
lower paper tray light on
or
Paper Out light flashing and all paper tray lights
flashing
Paper out or incorrectly loadedLoad paper, or make sure paper is loaded correctly, in the
corresponding tray.
Paper tray not installedMake sure the indicated tray is installed correctly.
Paper jamTurn off the printer and remove the jammed paper.
Paper path cover is openClose the paper path cover.
Ink Out light flashing and one or more
lights flashing
Ink Out light on and one or more
lights on
H
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ink out
H
ink out
Corresponding ink cartridge nearly
empty
Corresponding ink cartridge empty or
not installed
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Obtain a replacement ink cartridge.
Replace the ink cartridge (or make sure it’s installed
correctly).
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