Epson Pro 5000 Reference Manual page 169

Print speed is not what you expect.
Cause
The image resolution and the
amount of color used in the
document may be too high.
Something on the page is wrong or missing.
Cause
The printer settings within
your application are
incorrect.
The interface cable is not
connected properly.
An unknown problem has
occurred.
What to do
Carefully considering your use of
color and resolution can help you
optimize your print times. For more
details, see "Increasing the Print
Speed" on page 8-31.
Note:
High resolution printing and color
printing significantly increase the amount
of data to be processed. These two factors
have the greatest effect on print speed.
What to do
Adjust the printer settings within your
application and print again.
If your Macintosh has only one serial
port, choose Chooser from the Apple
menu and select the
Check that the cable is securely
connected to the printer and the
computer.
If your Macintosh has a built-in
modem, connect the interface cable to
the Macintosh's printer port.
Disconnect the interface cable from the
computer; then try the printer
operation check described on page 8-7.
Troubleshooting
modem port.
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