Epson 5000/5500 Printer User Manual


 
Introduction
Your new Epson”
printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer
that combines high performance with a wide range of features.
Features
These features make your Epson printer an outstanding value:
Fast printing speed. You can print up to 252 characters per
second in 12 cpi draft mode.
Easy paper handling. The printer has four paper paths to suit
your printing needs: top, rear, bottom, and front.
Automatic paper loading. The printer automatically loads single
sheets and continuous paper.
Epson ESC/P 2.
This enhanced printer control language adds
scalable fonts and improved graphics capability. With scalable
fonts, you can print characters of various sizes.
Compatibility. The printer supports the Epson ESC/P
®
commands widely used in application programs written for other
Epson LQ and SQ printers.
Unique control-panel design. You can choose from nine popular
letter-quality fonts and one draft font.
The ActionPrinter 5000 and ActionPrinter 5500 are basically the same
printer except for the width of their carriages. The ActionPrinter 5000
has a standard width carriage that accommodates paper up to 254
mm (10 inches) wide. The ActionPrinter 5500 has a wide carriage
that accommodates paper up to 355.6 mm (14 inches) wide.
Introduction 1