Epson EPL-5500
Monochrome Laser Printers
Ultra Compact, High Speed Laser.
| Printing method | Laser beam browse + one constituent dry electrophotographic printing | |
| Resolution | 600 dpi plus BiRITech (Bi-Resolution Improvement Technology) | |
| Printing speed | Up to 6 ppm (A4) | |
| Paper feed method | Standard 150 paper feeder, 250 sheet lower paper cassette (option) | |
| Paper size | Standard paper feeder: A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, Half-Letter, A5, B5, Government Letter, Government Legal, F4, IC5, IC6, IB5, DL, Monarch and Commercial10, Custom | |
| Paper feed capacity | 150 sheets (standard paper feeder) 250 sheets (optional lower paper cassette) | |
| Feedable paper dimensions | Width: 76mm - 216mm Length: 127mm - 356mm | |
| Paper ejection | Face down | |
| Paper ejection capacity | 100 sheets | |
| Fonts | 1 bitmap fonts 14 Windows compatible scalable fonts 8 LaserJet III compatible scalable fonts | |
| Interfaces | Bi-directional parallel interface Optional interface cards (see below) | |
| Memory | 1 Mbyte, expandable to 32 Mbytes by SIMMs | |
| Warm-up time | 35 seconds | |
| First print time | Less than 20 seconds (A4) | |
| Acoustic noise Stand-by During operation | Below 30 dB(A) Below 47 dB(A) | |
| Printer control language | ||
|---|---|---|
| Standard Optional | PCL5e, Epson GL/2, EpsonScript Level 2, Microsoft "Windows Printing System" | |
| Control panel Indicator switches Printer driver selections | Power/Data LED, Error indicator LED, Continue button Level 1: Input Tray, Page Size, Copies, Orientation, Font, Status Sheet, Font Sample, Sub Configuration, Page Protect, Offset Level 2: Emulation, Interface, Receive Buffer, CH Time Out, Auto Continue, Language, Density, Toner Remaining, Version, Page Counter, RITech, Standby, Manual Feed, Optional cartridge | |
| Durability | 5 years or 180,000 sheets, whichever comes first | |
| Consumable | Developer imaging cartridge 3,000 sheets at 5% coverage (A4) Photoconductor unit 20,000 sheets at 5% coverage (A4) | |
| Environmental conditions (operating) | ||
| Temperature Humidity | 10° to 35° C 15% to 85% RH (no condensation) | |
| Electrical specifications | ||
| Voltage Frequency Power consumption | AC 220 to 240V 50 to 60 Hz ±3 Hz Below 15W | |
| Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight | 352 mm 265 mm 217 mm Approximately 5 kg | |
| Warranty | 12 months | |
Product Options
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Configurations | |
| C169014 | EPL-5500 laser printer |
| C169014ETH | EPL-5500 with Epson Type B interface box and Ethernet interface |
| C169014SER | EPL-5500 with serial interface and cable |
| Media Handling Options | |
| C169014APP | EPL-5500 with EpsonScript Level 2, LocalTalk and additional 2 Mb RAM |
| C169014WPS | EPL-5500 with Microsoft "Windows Printing System" Kit |
| C812491 | Lower Paper cassette |
| Interfaces | |
| C823102 | Type "B" 32 Kbyte buffered parallel interface |
| C823142 | Type "B" Coax interface |
| C823152 | Type "B" Twinax interface |
| C823313 | Ethernet interface |
| C823341 | Interface card for LocalTalk/RS-232 serial |
| C823353 | Epson Type B Interface Box (external) |
| Cables | |
| C836152 | RS-232 serial printer cable |
| EPCP | Parallel printer cable |
| Memories | |
| LASER16MB | 16 Mbyte memory SIMM |
| LASER2MB | 2 Mbyte memory SIMM |
| LASER4MB | 4 Mbyte memory SIMM |
| LASER8MB | 8 Mbyte memory SIMM |
| Options | |
| C832191 | EpsonScript Level 2 board |
| C832271 | EpsonScript Level 2 kit |
A 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.
