Epson DFX 8000 User manual

Unpacking and Setup Guide
EPSON®ColorPage 8000
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Part Number: CPD-7701 1/99
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Here’s what you need to do to unpack and set up your EPSON®ColorPage 8000:
■Remove the printer from the carton.
■Remove the packing materials.
■Install the extension tray.
■Install the face-up tray.
■Install the toner cartridges.
■Install the photoconductor unit.
■Install the fuser oil roll.
■Install the A3W paper cassette
■Install the large capacity paper unit.
■Test the printer.
REMOVING THE PRINTER FROM THE CARTON
Because of its size and weight, the printer is shipped on a pallet. Rather than lifting
the printer out of the carton, you should remove the carton from around the printer
and then simply lift the printer off the pallet.
The printer weighs approximately 154 lb. Do not try to lift it
without assistance.
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Follow these steps to remove the printer from the carton:
1Remove the accessory boxes,
documentation box, and
cardboard tray.
2Lift the carton off of the printer.
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3Remove the protective
materials.
4Lift the printer off the pallet.
■Make sure you have at least four
people lift it.
■Hold the printer at the four
“handle” areas shown on the
right.
■Try to balance the printer’s
weight. (The back of the printer
is heavier than the front.)
■Do not tilt the printer more than
10 degrees.
4
3
2
1
back
front
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5Make sure you have all the parts
shown here:
printer
toner
cartridges
photoconductor
unit
fuser oil roll
face-up tray
extension tray
power cord
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Locating the Printer
If you do not have the large capacity paper unit, place the printer on a flat, stable
surface. (If you have the large capacity paper unit, follow the instructions on page 21
to install the printer on the unit.)
Make sure you locate the
printer near a grounded power
outlet. Allow adequate space
around it for operation,
maintenance, and ventilation,
as shown on the right.
Do not place the printer:
■On a narrow or unstable
surface
■In an area of direct
sunlight, high
temperatures, moisture,
dust, shock, or vibration
■Near sources of heat or
electromagnetic
interference, such as
loudspeakers or cordless
telephone base units
■Near a TV, radio, air
conditioner, or humidifier
■Near combustible objects
Make sure you follow all the safety instructions in your Printer Guide.
fuser unit pulled out paper tray pulled out
paper cassette pulled out
6"
22"
20"
33"
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REMOVING THE PACKING MATERIALS
To protect your printer during shipping, tape has been placed on the outside and
various types of packing materials have been placed inside the printer. Remove the
tape from the outside of the printer and follow the instructions in this section to
remove the protective materials from these locations:
■Fuser unit
■Paper cassette
■Paper path unit
■Toner cartridge slots
Unpacking the Fuser Unit
Follow these steps:
1Pull out the fuser unit using the
handle, as shown:
2Remove the two metal pieces by
pushing them back toward the printer
and pulling them out.
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3Peel off the tape to remove styrofoam block A.
4Push in the fuser unit.
Unpacking the Paper Cassette
Follow these steps:
1Grab the handle and pull out the paper
cassette at the bottom of the printer.
2Squeeze the clips and slide the edge guide
toward the back of the printer. Then remove
styrofoam block C.
edge
guide
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3Peel off the tape and remove the square
piece from the cassette as shown:
4Push in the paper cassette.
Unpacking the Paper Path
Follow these steps:
1Grab the handle and pull out
the paper tray.
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2Remove the two orange plastic
pieces (tagged with the letter D).
3Remove the red wire fastened to the
left side of the paper roller (E).
4Peel off the tape and remove
the styrofoam block.
5Push in the paper tray.
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Unpacking the Toner Cartridge Slots
Follow these steps:
1Open the front cover of the
printer.
2Pull out styrofoam insert B.
3Grab the tab of the cartridge
slot insert and carefully pull it
straight out.
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4Push up the switch; then let it go. Turn the
knob in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
You will hear a click and the switch will return
to its original position.
If the knob won’t turn, don’t force it. Push up
the switch and try turning it again.
5Grab the tab of the cartridge slot insert and pull
it straight out, as shown on page 10.
6Follow steps 4 and 5 for the other two toner
cartridge slots.
7After you have removed all four inserts, close the front cover.
INSTALLING THE EXTENSION TRAY
The extension tray is used for wide paper. Follow these steps to install the extension
tray on the built-in multipurpose tray:
.
1Hold the tray vertically and
insert the pin on the right side
into the hole in the multipurpose
tray.
switch
knob
multipurpose tray
extension tray
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2Snap the pin on the left side into the
corresponding hole.
INSTALLING THE FACE-UP TRAY
The face-up output tray allows you to print on envelopes, transparencies, labels, and
other materials that don’t work with the face-down tray. Follow these steps to install
the face-up tray in the output slot on the left side of the printer.
1Fold down the metal spring against the tray.
2Insert the pin on the
right side of the tray
into the hole in the
output slot. Then
release the spring so it
rests against the printer.
Make sure the metal
spring is not jammed
inside the output slot.
spring
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3Snap the pin on the left side of the
tray into the corresponding hole in
the output slot.
INSTALLING THE TONER CARTRIDGES
The printer uses four toner cartridges. Before you install the cartridges, make sure
they are at room temperature. Wait at least an hour after moving cartridges from a
cool to a warm environment.
Try not to touch the toner, and do not get it in your eyes. If
toner gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off with soap and
cold water immediately. Keep toner cartridges out of the reach
of children.
Follow these steps to install the cartridges:
1Open the front cover of
the printer.
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2Check which of the four colors appears in
the cartridge installation window. This is
the one you will start with.
The cartridge installation window rotates
in the direction shown:
3Take the cartridge out of the package.
Gently shake it back and forth and from
front to back to distribute the toner
evenly.
4Hold the cartridge with the arrow
facing up and insert it as far as
possible into the cartridge slot.
Match this
color with
the cartridge
color.
black cyan
yellow magenta
arrow
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5Turn the cartridge clockwise
90 degrees, pushing it the
rest of the way into the slot.
Make sure
you turn the
cartridge all the
way, as shown in the
illustration. Otherwise, toner may leak.
6Push up the switch, then release it.
7Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow
until it stops. The switch drops down
automatically and the next cartridge slot is in
position.
If the knob won’t turn, don’t force it. Push up
the switch and try turning it again.
8Follow steps 2 through 7 above to install the
other three cartridges.
switch
knob
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INSTALLING THE PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT
The photoconductor unit is highly sensitive and requires careful handling to provide
the best print quality. Follow these guidelines when you install the photoconductor
unit:
■Avoid exposing the unit to room light any longer than necessary.
■Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum.
■Avoid touching the drum, since oils from your skin can permanently damage its
surface and will affect print quality.
Follow these steps to install the photoconductor unit:
1Open the front cover of
the printer.
2Turn the large lever counterclockwise
90 degrees.
lever
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3Take the photoconductor unit out of the
box and remove the protective bag. Hold the
handle and remove the protective sheet as
shown.
Don’t touch or scratch the
surface of the drum. Any
toner you see on it will be
automatically cleaned. Avoid exposing the drum to room
light any longer than necessary.
4Position the unit over the
guide rails inside the printer.
Then carefully slide it all the
way in.
5Turn the small lever on the
photoconductor unit to the left.
6Turn the large lever clockwise 90
degrees.
7Close the front cover of the printer.
ADD
ARROW
small
lever
large
lever
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INSTALLING THE FUSER OIL ROLL
Make sure you handle the fuser oil roll carefully before you install it. To avoid oil
leakage and reduced print quality, follow these guidelines:
■Don’t touch or scratch the white roll surface.
■If the oil gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off immediately.
■Don’t tilt the roll or place it on an uneven surface.
Follow these steps to install the fuser oil roll:
1Make sure the face-up tray is in
the down position.
2Grab the handle of the fuser unit and
pull it all the way out.
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