Epson EPL-5500, Service Manual

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1.1 FEATURES
The EPSON
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EPL-5500 is non-impact page printer that combines a semi-conductor laser with
electrophotographic technology. This printer is small and light, and features high-speed,
high-resolution printing. Maintenance is very easy as a result of various built-in diagnostic functions.
The main features are:
❏ No ozone
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Printing speed — 6 ppm (pages per minute)
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Resolution — 600/300 dpi (dots per inch)
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Light weight — about 5 kg (11 lb)
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Small footprint
❏
Low running cost: separation of the development/toner cartridge and photoconductor unit
❏
HP

LaserJet

4 emulation mode
❏
22 built-in scalable fonts (8 Agfa
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and 14 TrueType

fonts)
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High-performance controller (the controller’s CPU is a 22.5 MHz SPARKlite (MB86933H))
❏
Bi Resolution Improvement Technology (BiRITech) refines the print quality by eliminating
jagged edges from images and characters on 600 dpi and 300 dpi printing
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Memory Improvement Technology supported
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Optional EPSONScript Level 2 (PostScript

compatible) module
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Optional WPS (Windows Printing System) ROM SIMM module
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Optional I239X, ESC/P 2

, and FX emulation ROM SIMM module
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EPSON Micro Gray Technology (EMGTech), which is available when using PCL and
EPSONScript Level 2 mode, refines gray scale printing to be comparable to printing on a
1200-dpi printer
❏
Small and low-cost optional LocalTalk
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with serial interface module
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1MB standard RAM and memory expansion available up to 32MB of RAM with the addition of
optional SIMMs
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Bidirectional parallel interface
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Toner-saver mode supported
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A multi-user, multi-emulation mode
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IES (Intelligent Emulation Switch) allows switching between EPSONScript mode and another
mode
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SPL (Shared Printer Language) enables switching of the printer mode by command
Figure 1-1 shows an exterior view of the EPL-5500.
Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the EPL-5500
EPL-5500 Service Manual General Description
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