Epson 5000/5500 - Manual (Page 33)

Using Single Sheets
CAUTION: Use the knob on the right side of the printer
only to clear paper jams when the printer is off
Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose
the top-of-form position.
If the platen turns but the printer doesn’t load the paper, completely
remove the paper and re-insert it more firmly.
To eject the paper, press the LOAD/EJECT button.
Loading single sheets from the front
1. Move the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position and
open the front cover.
2. Turn on the printer. The
OPERATE light on the control panel
comes on.
2-6 Paper Handling