Epson EPL-5500+

EPL-5500+

Monochrome Laser Printers


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Printing methodLaser beam browse + one constituent dry electrophotographic printing
Resolution600 or 300dpi with BiRITech
(Bi-Resolution Improvement Technology)
Printing speedUp to 6 ppm (A4, letter)
Paper feed methodUniversal Cassette Type Paper Tray
Capacity150 sheets
Paper sizeA4, A5, B5, F4, Letter, Legal, Executive, Half-Letter, Government Legal, Government Letter, C5, C6, B5, DL, Monarch, Commercial-10 and Custom (any size within feedable paper size)
Manual Feed
Capacity1 sheet
Paper Sizeany size within feedable paper size
250-sheet Lower Paper Cassette (option)
Capacity250 sheets
Paper SizeA4/B5
Feedable paper DimensionsWidth: 76mm - 216mm
Length: 127mm - 356mm
Paper eject/capacityFace down (maximum 100 sheets)
Fonts1 bitmap fonts
14 Windows™-compatible scalable fonts
8 LaserJet™ III compatible scalable fonts
Interfaces
StandardIEEE 1284 Bi-directional Parallel interface with compatibility mode and nibble mode
Option*Type B Interface Extension Box*
RE-232C Interface
LocalTalk™ Interface
Type B Interfaces
* Type B Interface Extension Box is needed to use Interface board.
Memory2.0 Mbyte (expandable to 32 Mbytes by SIMM)
Warm-up time35 seconds
First print timeLess than 20 seconds
(when polygon more is stopped)
(A4 or Letter)
Acoustic noise
Stand-byBelow 30 dB(A)
During operationBelow 47 dB(A)
Printer control language
StandardPCL5e, Epson GL/2
OptionEpsonScript Level 2 (Postscript® Level 2 Compatible)*1, IBM mode, ESC/P2, FX*2One of *1, *2 can be supported
Control panel
IndicatorsPower/Data LED, Operator Call LED
Default Setting Mode
Reliability
MTBF3,000 POH
Durability5 years or 180,000 sheets, whichever comes first
Environmental conditions (operating)
Temperature10° to 35° C
Humidity15% to 85% RH
Power Requirements
Power SupplyAC 220 to 240V
Frequency50 to 60 Hz ±3 Hz
Power consumption
Operation:Below 500W (100-120V)
Stand-by:Below 15W
Dimensions
Width352 mm
Depth407 mm
Height217 mm
WeightApproximately 7 kg (including the photoconductor unit and toner cartridge)
Printer Driver/UtilityMicrosoft( Windows NT( operating system version 3.51
Microsoft( Windows( 95
Microsoft( Windows( operating system version 3.1x
MacOS (Optional EpsonScript LEVEL 2 KIT is required)
Epson Remote Control Panel utility for MS-DOS
Warranty12 months

Product Options

Product Code Description
  Configurations
C225004 EPL-5500+ laser printer
C225004APP EPL-5500+ with EpsonScript Level 2, LocalTalk and additional 2 Mb RAM
C225004ETH EPL-5500+ with Epson Type B interface extension box and Ethernet interface
C225004SER EPL-5500+ with serial interface and cable
C225004WPS EPL-5500+ with Microsoft "Windows Printing System" Kit
  Media Handling Options
C812741 Lower Paper cassette
C169014WPS EPL-5500 with Microsoft "Windows Printing System" Kit
  Interfaces
C823102 Type "B" 32 Kbyte buffered parallel interface
C823142 Type "B" Coax interface
C823152 Type "B" Twinax interface
C823341 Interface card for LocalTalk/RS-232 serial
C823353 Epson Type B Interface Box (external)
C823573 Ethernet interface
  Cables
C836152 RS-232 serial printer cable
EPCP Parallel printer cable
  Memories
LASER16MB 16 Mbyte memory SIMM
LASER4MB 4 Mbyte memory SIMM
LASER8MB 8 Mbyte memory SIMM
  Options
C832181 Microsoft "Windows Printing System" kit
C832191 EpsonScript Level 2 board
C832201 EpsonScript Level 2 board

Equipment supplied by Epson Australia is designed to function in conjunction with genuine Epson consumables and accessories specifically configured for it.


Usage Conditions
Epson products are designed and made to give highly reliable use and long life when used according to its specifications. With any system, product or device used in situations where human life may be involved or at risk, Epson advises that you should take all necessary steps to ensure the suitability of your Epson product for inclusion in your system, and recommends that you include fail-safe procedures and redundancy support or backup equipment in your system, to maintain the maximum safety margin and optimum system reliability. Examples include but are not limited to – do not interfere with any electrical components within the device, do not use items supplied with the product for purposes other than as intended by Epson (ie mains cords, inks, CDs, plastic wrapping) and do not make modifications to the product.

This printer is designed to function only with genuine Epson ink cartridges and not with third party ink cartridges. The printer may not function properly or at all if you use third party ink cartridges.