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Options and Consumable Products

Options
Consumable products
EPSON special media

Options

The following options are available for use with your printer.

Note:

The asterisk () is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by region.

Lower Paper Cassette

This option goes under the printer and provides you with an additional paper source. It is recommended for users who use two or more types of paper regularly. It comes witha paper tray.

Lower Paper Cassette

C813611

Paper Tray

This optional paper tray can be used in the optional lower paper cassette and also in the printer's standard paper tray slot.

Paper Tray

C813621

Caution:

Be sure to use the exclusive paper tray above for EPSON STYLUS PRO 5500. Avoid using this paper tray for printers other than the EPSON STYLUS PRO 5500. Otherwise, paper loading failure and paper jam may occur.

Interface cards

A number of optional interface cards are available to supplement the printer's built-in interfaces. To install optional interface cards, see your Setup Guide.

If you are not sure whether you need an optional interface, or if you want to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer.

Multi-protocol Ethernet Interface Card (100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T)	C82363
IEEE 1394 Interface Card	C82372

Note:

The use of some optional interface cards may increase the time required to print graphics and image data.

Interface cable

EPSON supplies the following cable. However, you can use any interface cable that meets the interface specifications described in Interface Specifications. See your computer manual for any additional requirements.

Parallel Interface Cable (shielded) from D-SUB 25-pin (computer) to 36-pin Amphenol 57 Series (printer)	C83602
USB Interface Cable (shielded) from Series A 4-pin (computer) to Series B 4-pin (printer)	C83623

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Consumable products

The following consumable products are available with your printer.

Ink cartridges

To replace ink cartridges, see Replacing Ink Cartridges.

Ink cartridge (Black)	T486
Ink cartridge (Yellow)	T487
Ink cartridge (Magenta, Light Magenta)	T488
Ink cartridge (Cyan, Light Cyan)	T489

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EPSON special media

Most plain paper works well in your printer. In addition, EPSON offers specially designed media for ink jet printers to meet most high-quality printing needs.

Cut sheets

EPSON Professional Glossy Paper	Super A3/B	S041457 S041456
EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper	Letter A4 A3 Super A3/B	S041331 S041332 S041334 S041328 S041327
EPSON Watercolor Paper-Radiant White	Super A3/B	S041352 S041351
EPSON Archival Matte Paper	Letter A4 A3 Super A3/B	S041341 S041342 S041343 S041344 S041340 S041339
EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper	Letter A3 Super B	S041405 S041406 S041407

Note:

The availability of special media varies by country.

The names of some special media vary by country. Use the product number to confirm the type of special media you need or have.

Confirm that EPSON STYLUS PRO 5500 is listed as an available printer on the media package, before you purchase EPSON Archival Matte Paper and Premium Semigloss Photo Paper.

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