Epson AcuLaser C1900 Manual

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I. Ishigami A.Kobayashi DAI
E. Otera
DAI K.Ramsey
R4C8790
Rev. E
A2 size A2SHEET.FM
7/30/02
Safety Instructions
Laser Printer Precautions
This printer uses laser technology. Follow the precautions below to ensure safe,
efficient operation.
❏Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is
marked CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid
Contact. If the printer has been in use, the
fuser may be very hot.
❏Do not attempt to modify or take the
developer cartridge apart. It cannot be
refilled.
❏Do not touch the toner and avoid all toner
contact with your eyes.
❏Do not dispose of used developer cartridges,
waste toner collectors, or photoconductor
units in fire, as they can explode and cause
injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of the following instructions before operating your printer:
❏The printer weighs about 30kg
(66.1lb). One person should not
attempt to lift or carry the
printer. Two people should
carry it, lifting it by the correct
positions as shown.
❏Follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the
printer.
❏Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning.
❏Use a well-wrung cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
❏Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in
this guide.
❏Never force printer components into place. Although the printer is designed to
be sturdy, rough handling can damage it.
❏Be sure to keep consumables out of the reach of children.
❏Do not leave jammed paper inside of the printer. This can cause the printer to
overheat.
❏Do not use this printer near water.
❏Do not place the printer on an unstable surface.
❏Do not put your printer where the cord will be stepped on.
❏Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into.
❏Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation. Do not block or cover them. Do not put the printer on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation
is provided.
❏The interface connector for this printer is Non-LPS (non-limited power source).
❏Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the
type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
❏If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician.
Setup Sheet
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
wWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
4032086-01
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Do not insert your hand into the
fuser unit, as it may be very hot.
Left Right
❏If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on
the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord
ampere rating.
❏Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
❏Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.
❏Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service this
product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked
Do Not Remove may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Refer all servicing in those compartments to a qualified service representative.
❏Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require
repair by a qualified service representative.
❏Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service
representative under the following conditions:
Finding a Place for the Printer
❏Allow adequate space for easy operation and maintenance.
❏Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord.
❏Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of
interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
cCaution:
❏Leave adequate room around the printer to
allow for sufficient ventilation.
❏Avoid locations that are subject to direct
sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
❏Do not place the printer on a surface that is
smaller than the printer’s bottom panel. Doing
so may cause troubles on printing and feeding
due to the internal excessive load of the printer.
Be sure to locate the printer on a flat, wide
surface where the rubber pads can be placed
stably.
Assembling the Printer
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into it.
C. If it has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions
since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product
to normal operation.
E. If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
1. Remove the protective materials. 2. Open the front cover.
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Dimentions shown in the illustrations above are in millimeters.
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6. Close the front cover.
9. Close the cover on the right.
Installing the Options
Memory Module/ROM Module/Hard Disk Drive
To install the optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit and Duplex Unit, see the
instructions that come with the packages.
For more detailed descriptions of Memory Module/ROM Module/Hard Disk
Drive, see the online Reference Guide.
wWarning:
❏Removing other screws and covers will expose high voltage areas.
❏Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may
cause injury.
cCaution:
❏Before you install a Memory Module/ROM Module/Hard Disk Drive, be sure to
discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise,
you may damage static-sensitive components.
❏Make sure that the printer is turned off.
❏Remove only the five screws attaching the back cover.
3. Remove the protective material. 4. Remove the protective material from
the transfer unit.
5. Install the waste toner collector.
7. Open the cover on the right. 8. Pull up the green tabs and pull them
down. Remove the protective
materials.
10.Remove the protective materials. 11.Install the MP tray.
Memory size 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB or 512MB
ROM Module The Adobe® PostScript®3™ Kit ROM module (C12C832531)
Hard Disk Drive C12C823921
1. Turn off the printer. 2. Loosen the five screws and remove the
shield on the back of the printer.
Insert straight
into the slots.
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3. When installing the Memory Module/ROM Module/Hard Disk Drive, see the
instructions below.
cCaution:
❏Do not force the Memory Module/ROM Module/Hard Disk Drive into the slot.
❏Be sure to insert the Memory Module/ROM Module/Hard Disk Drive facing
the correct way.
❏Do not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will
not work.
To confirm that the Memory Module/ROM Module/Hard Disk Drive is installed
correctly, print a status sheet.
See “4 Testing and Connecting the Printer”.
Interface Cards
Your printer comes with a Type B interface slot. Follow the steps below to install
the optional interface cards.
For more detailed descriptions of interface card, see the online Reference Guide.
wWarning:
❏Removing other screws and covers will expose high voltage areas.
❏Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may
cause injury.
cCaution:
❏Before you install an interface card, be sure to discharge any static electricity by
touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive
components.
❏Make sure that the printer is turned off.
❏Remove only the two screws attaching the left side cover.
<Memory Module>
<ROM Module>
<Hard Disk Drive>
4. Secure the five screws and close the shield on the back of the printer.
RAM slot
ROM slot

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E. Otera
DAI K.Ramsey
R4C8790
Rev. E
A2 size A2SHEET.FM
7/30/02
To confirm that the optional interface card is installed correctly, print a status sheet.
See “4 Testing and Connecting the Printer.”
Testing and Connecting the Printer
Plugging in the Printer
Make sure that the printer is turned off.
Insert the power cord into the left side of
the printer. Then plug the other end into
a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Connecting the Printer to a Computer
Use a shielded, twisted-pair parallel interface cable that is IEEE-1284 compatible, or
a USB Revision 1.1 cable.
System requirements for USB connection are as follows:
❏Apple®Macintosh®system that has a USB interface guaranteed by Apple
Computer, Inc.
❏Microsoft®Windows®system that has a USB interface guaranteed by each
manufacturer, and the preinstalled Windows Millennium Edition, 98, XP, and
2000 or the upgraded Windows Me, XP, and 2000 from the preinstalled
Windows 98.
Note:
❏Be sure to connect a computer that supports bidirectional communication.
❏When using an inappropriate cable or connecting peripheral devices between the printer
and the computer, the connection may be unstable.
❏You cannot connect Macintosh computers to the parallel interface of the printer.
1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are off.
2. Attach the parallel or USB interface cable to the printer as shown below.
Note:
When the cable has a grounding wire, secure the wire with the screw below the connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel or USB interface
connector. See your computer’s instruction manual for more information.
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Remove the cover. 3. Insert the interface card.
4. Secure the screws.
<Parallel> <USB>
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Loading Paper
Load the A4 or Letter size paper into the MP tray as shown below. About the
available paper types, see “Available paper types” in the online Reference Guide.
Testing the Printer
To confirm the current status of the printer, print a status sheet. The status sheet
contains information about the printer, the consumables, the current settings, and
the installed options, if any.
Installing the Printer Driver
When you install the printer driver, the following software can be installed.
❏Printer driver
The printer driver gives you complete control settings over your printer with the
Microsoft Windows Me, 98, 95, XP, 2000, NT®4.0, and Mac OS®8.1 to 9.x. With
it, you can make various settings such as print quality and paper size.
❏EPSON Status Monitor 3
The EPSON Status Monitor 3 allows you to view printer status information such
as the amount of toner remaining and check for any printer errors.
How to Install the Printer Driver
Follow the instructions below to install the printer driver for Windows and
Macintosh.
Note:
❏Make sure that your printer is turned off.
❏To install other software, please see the online Reference Guide.
1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM
that comes with your printer in your
CD-ROM drive. For Macintosh users,
double-click the EPSON icon.
2. Double-click Install Software. Then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Note for Windows users:
If the EPSON Installation Program screen
does not appear automatically, double-click the
My Computer icon, right-click the
CD-ROM icon, and click OPEN in the menu
that appears. Then double-click Setup.exe.
Note for Macintosh users:
❏Your Macintosh must meet the Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x to use the driver included with the
printer.
❏Turn off any anti-virus software before installing the printer driver.
About an Additional Driver (For Windows user)
When the printer is shared with some computers (clients) in a network and the print
server’s OS is Windows XP, 2000 or NT 4.0, you can install the printer driver for the
client’s OS in the server as an additional driver. This allows the clients to download
the appropriate printer driver from the printer server if necessary.
See “Setting Up Your Printer on a Network” in the online Reference Guide for details.
1. Prepare the MP tray as shown below. 2. Load the paper as shown below.
1. Turn on the printer. 2. Make sure the LCD panel shows
Ready. Press the button shown in the
figure below.
Pinch the paper guide to move it.
Press this button 3 times.
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This screen is for Windows
Selecting your printer in the Chooser (For Macintosh user)
After you have installed the printer driver, you need to open Chooser to select your
printer. This procedure is necessary the first time you use a printer and when you
want to switch to another printer. Your Macintosh will always print using the last
printer selected.
About printer sharing
You can use the printer which is connected to a local computer by USB interface
through the network. See “Setting Up Your Printer on a Network” in the online
Reference Guide for details.
To Know More About Your Printer
Reference Guide (HTML)
The CD-ROM shipped with your printer includes the online Reference
Guide as well as the printer driver.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or
later must be installed in your computer to read the online Reference
Guide.
❏How to use the printer
❏How to solve problems
❏How to keep your printer in good condition
❏Safety information and technical specifications
Administrator’s Guide (HTML)
Provides network administrators with information on both the printer driver and
network settings.
Quick Reference (PDF)
Provides you with solutions for paper jam problems, and other information about
your printer that you may need to refer to on a regular basis. We recommend
printing this guide and keeping it near the printer.
Printing the Quick Reference guide
Note:
Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later must be installed in your computer to open and read the Quick
Reference guide.
For Windows users
1. Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click User Guides on the EPSON Installation Program screen.
3. Click the arrow next to View Quick Reference.
4. The Quick Reference guide opens Acrobat Reader.
5. Select Print from the File menu and click OK. The Quick Reference guide is
printed.
For Macintosh users
1. Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer in the CD-ROM Drive.
2. Double-click the EPSON icon.
3. Double-click View Quick Reference.
4. The Quick Reference guide opens Acrobat Reader.
5. Select Print from the File menu and click Print. The Quick Reference guide is
printed.
Safety Information
Power cord
cCaution:
Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.
Laser safety labels
wWarning:
The performance of procedures and adjustments other than those specified in this sheet
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in
the IEC60825 specifications.
The label shown is attached to the back of the printer
in countries where required.
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For European users
The EPSON AcuLaser Series are page printers which utilize 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 laserbeam cannot escape from the machine during
any phase of user operation.
wWarning:
The use of controls, or the performance of procedures and adjustments other than those
specified in this sheet may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 mW and
the wavelength is 770 to 795nm.
Internal laser radiation
This is a Class III b Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam.
The printer head unit is NOT A SERVICE ITEM, therefore, the printer head unit
should not be opened under any circumstances. An additional laser warning label
is affixed to the inside of the printer.
CDRH regulations
For information about the Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration, see the online Reference Guide on the CD-ROM.
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 Series generates less than 0.1 ppm for eight (8) hours of
continuous printing.
Minimize the risk
To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid the following
conditions:
❏Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area
❏Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity
❏Poor room ventilation
❏Long, continuous printing together with any of the above
Printer location
The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat generated are:
❏Not blown directly into the user’s face
❏Vented directly out of the building whenever possible
Max. Average Radiation Power: 5 mW at laser aperture
Wavelength: 770 to 795 nm
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Copyright © 2002 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan
Printed in Japan 02.XX-XX
Pinch the paper guide to move it.