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Color Laser Printer
Color Laser Printer
Setup Guide
Setup Guide
4021253-00
EUL
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Where to Find Information Setup Guide (this manual) Contains information on placing and assembling the printer, and installing the printer driver. User Guides The CD-ROM shipped with your printer includes the following guides as well as the printer driver. Note: ® ® Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later, must be installed on your computer to view the Reference Guide ® ® and the Administrators Guide. Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later must be installed
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Color Laser Printer Setup Guide 1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3 Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 4 Testing and Connecting the Printer . . . . 28 5 Installing the Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . 32 6 Printing the Quick Reference Guide. . . . 37
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its
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Safety Instructions 1 Laser Printer Precautions This printer uses laser technology. The following precautions apply whenever you use the printer. Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation. ❏ Because the printer weighs approximately 70 kg (154 lbs) without the consumable or optional products installed, one person should not lift or carry it. Four people should carry the printer, lifting it at the
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❏ Never force the printers components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it. ❏ When handling toner cartridges, always place them on a clean, smooth surface. ❏ Do not attempt to modify toner cartridges or take them apart. They cannot be refilled. ❏ Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes. ❏ Do not dispose of used toner cartridges, waste toner collectors, or photoconductor units in fire, as they can explode and cause injur
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❏ Be sure not to scratch the surface of the photoconductor units drum. When you remove the photoconductor unit from the printer, always set the unit on a clean, smooth surface. Also, avoid touching the drum, since oil from your skin can permanently damage its surface and may affect print quality. ❏ To get the best print quality, do not store the photoconductor unit in an area subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to ext
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❏ Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer. Your printers power requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your dealer. ❏ The interface connector for this printer is Non-LPS (non-limited power source). ❏ If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician. ❏ Do not
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❏ Unplug the printer and contact a qualified service representative under the following conditions: A. If liquid has entered the printer B. If the printer has been exposed to rain or water C. If the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance D. If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged E. If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed ❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other cont
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Laser safety labels Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the IEC 60825 specifications. The label shown is attached in countries where required. Warning: The use of controls, or the performance of procedures and w adjustments other than those specified in this guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Internal laser radiation Max. Radiation Power 5mW Wave Length 780 nm This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam. The printer head unit i
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Ozone safety Ozone emission Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product of the printing process. Ozone is produced only when the printer is printing. Ozone exposure limit The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted concentration over an eight (8) hour period. The EPSON AcuLaser C8600 laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for 8 hours of continuous printing. Minimize the risk To minimize the risk of exposure to
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For United Kingdom Users The EPSON AcuLaser C8600 is a page printer which utilizes a semiconductor laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided that the printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides provided. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation. Warning: The use of controls, or the performance of proce
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Green and yellowEarth BlueNeutral BrownLive If you need to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match any coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: ❏ The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (G). ❏ The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. ❏ The brown wire must be connected to the te
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Assembling the Printer 2 Before assembling the printer, follow the instructions on the Unpacking Sheet to remove all protective materials packed around and inside your printer. Note: Keep all packing materials as you will need them when transporting the printer. Installing the Face-Up Tray Follow these steps to install the face-up tray onto the left side of the printer. 1. Locate the output slot on the left side of the printer. 2. Install the face-up tray as shown below. Caution: Do not inse
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Installing the Toner Cartridges Before installing the toner cartridges, read the following handling precautions: ❏ Do not install used toner cartridges into the printer. ❏ If toner gets onto your skin or clothes, wash it off with soap and water immediately. ❏ Wait for at least 1 hour before installing a toner cartridge after moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent damage from condensation. You need to install four toner cartridges into the printer. Follow these steps to insta
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1. Open the front cover. 2. Check the color in the cartridge installment window and prepare the cartridge of the same color. Black Cyan Yellow Magenta This color indicator represents the toner cartridge color. 12 Assembling the Printer
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3. Take the cartridge out of its package, and gently shake it. 4. Insert the toner cartridge all the way until it stops. 5. Turn the cartridge knob as shown below. Caution: Be sure to turn the knob all the way to the locked position. c Otherwise, you may have toner problems or leakage. Assembling the Printer 13
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6. Push up the switch located at the upper left, then release it. 7. Turn the upper knob clockwise until it stops. The switch automatically drops down and the next empty cartridge slot appears. Note: If the knob cannot be moved, first check that the switch is in the upper position. Do not force the knob. 8. Install the other cartridges as described in steps 2 to 7 (skip steps 6 and 7 for the last cartridge). 9. Next, install the photoconductor unit as described in the following section. 14
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Installing the Photoconductor Unit Handling precautions ❏ When installing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it to room light any longer than necessary. ❏ Keep the photoconductor unit out of the reach of children. Follow these steps to install the photoconductor unit. 1. Take the photoconductor unit out of its package and unwrap the protective sheet while holding the handle. Caution: ❏ Be sure not to touch or scratch the surface of the drum. c ❏ Avoid touching the drum, since oil from you
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2. Turn the lever as shown below. 3. Insert the photoconductor unit as shown below. Note: Make sure that the unit is completely inserted into the slot. 16 Assembling the Printer
