Epson ActionLaser 1600 Instruction sheet

EPSON
®
ActionLaser™ 1600
Read This First

This booklet is to help you set up your printer and begin printing
quickly. It also gives you instructions for routine maintenance. If you
need detailed information on printer use or if you have problems
printing, see your Reference Guide.
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Copyright 0 1993 by Epson Ameriai, Inc., Torrance, CaWomia

Contents
1 Unpacking.. ...........................
1
2 Installing the imaging cartridge
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1
3 Loading paper
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4 Attaching the power cord
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6
5 Testing the printer
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7
6 Connecting the printer to the computer
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8
7 Testing the computer-to-printer connection
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11
8 setting up your software
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12
Using Energy Wisely
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Replacing the Imaging Cartridge
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17
Feed Jam
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20
Paper Jam ...............................
21
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1
Unpacking
1. Remove the accessories and printer from the shipping carton.
2. Set the printer on a flat, stable surface. Leave adequate room
to provide sufficient ventilation. Allow enough room above
the printer to be able to fully open its cover.
3. Take the packaging off the printer and the other items and
store for future use.
Note:
The printer weighs about 10 kg (22 lb) and should be lifted with
cure.
2 Installing the imaging cartridge
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Caution:
P Do not turn the imaging curtridge upside down.
P Do not expose the imaging cartridge to light any longer
than necessary.

1.
Open the printer cover by pressing the latch on the left
toward you.
2. While holding the imaging cartridge horizontally, gently
shake it a few times to distribute the toner evenly.

3. Set the imaging cartridge on a clean, flat surface Firmly grip
the tab on the left side of the cartridge. Pull the clear seal all
the way out with firm, even pressure, as shown.
4. Hold the imaging cartridge and gently shake it from front to
back.

5. Insert the cartridge into the printer by placing the pins on
each side of the cartridge into the grooves inside the
printer. Slide it gently into the opening until it stops.
6. Gently press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut.
caution:
I4?fmem you ship or transport the printer, first remove the
imagbzg~idgermdplaceirinaplasficbag.Sealthebagfo
prevent the fine toner particles from spilling into the printer or
onto your clothing.
3
Loading paper
1. Fan a stack of letter-size paper and even up the edges.
2. Open the paper cover located on the top front of the printer.

3. Adjust the paper guides inside the paper tray to match the
size of the paper. Load a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets)
into the paper tray. Make sure the paper guides do not
press the paper too tightly.
4. Close the paper cover.
5. Install the paper stopper into the slot on top of the paper
cover to match the size of the paper in the tray.

6. Make sure the paper path selector on the top left corner of
the printer is set to the face-down position.
Note:
To load envelopes, heavy paper, or special stock such as labels and
transparencies, feed sheets one at a time through the standard paper
tray slot. See “Printing on Special Paper” in Chapter 2 of yvur
Reference Guide.
4
Attaching the power cord
1. Make sure the power switch at the top right of the printer is
turned off.
2. Insert the power cord into the back of the printer. Then plug
the other end into a properly grounded outlet.