Epson PowerLite 4100 Manual

4100
PRINTER
OPERATOR'S GUIDE
Part No: 066-00428-02
February 12, 1998 — Rev. F

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Copyright © 2000, Output Technology Corporation
All rights reserved under the Berne Convention.
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Output Technology Corporation
2310 North Fancher Road
Spokane, WA 99212-1381
USA
We suggest you use authorized service centers. Contact us at :
Voice: (509) 536-046 8 — Fax: [phone]
For service, please have your printer model and serial numbers handy—these are located
on the back of the printer.
Output Technology maintains a Bulletin Board System (BBS) service. In the U.S.A., call
[phone] to access our BBS service for the very latest drivers, firmware, pricing,
maintenance and troubleshooting aids, and application information. Also, you can contact
us at :
FTP: ftp.output.com/public/output
WWW: http://www.output.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER: KEEP HAIR, HANDS, AND CLOTHING
AWAY FROM MECHANISM, AND AVOID HOT
SURFACES.
VORSICHT: HAAR, HÄNDE UND KLEIDUNG VON
DEM MECHANISMUS FERNHALTEN, UND
HEISSE FLÄCHEN MEIDEN.
DANGER: N'APPROCHER NI LES CHEVEUX, NI
LES MAINS, NI LES VETEMENTS DU
MECANISME, ET EVITER LES SURFACES
CHAUDES.
PERICOLO: TENERE CAPELLI, MANI ED
INDUMENTI LONTANI DAL MECCANISMO, ED
EVITARE SUPERFICI CALDE.
PELIGRO: MANTENGA CABELLOS, MANOS Y
VESTIMENTOS ALEJADOS DEL MECANISMO
DE IMPRESION, Y EVITE SUPERFICIES
CALIENTES.
•Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
points or other risks. Servicing must be done by qualified personnel
only. In the event of product damage, liquid spillage, or a distinct
change in performance requiring service, unplug the printer from the
wall outlet.
•Always plug the printer power cord into a three-wire grounded
receptacle.

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•DO NOT operate the printer unless its voltage is set to the local line
voltage, as described in this manual.
•Keep printer vents free from obstructions.
•Keep the printer dry. If water is accidentally spilled on the printer, turn
the power OFF immediately and wipe it dry. Do not turn the power on
until the printer is completely dry.
•Do not lean or stack objects on or against the printer. If an object is
accidentally dropped into the printer, turn OFF power and carefully
remove the object.
•Use a high-quality, well-shielded interface cable. Both connectors
should be metal and connected to chassis (frame) ground.
•Make sure the power is OFF anytime you are connecting or
disconnecting the power cable or interface cable.
•Be sure the cover is secure while the printer is running.

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SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
Important ! For best results and longest printer life, insist on genuine, factory-
approved, ribbon cartridges. (Re-inked or remanufactured ribbon cartridges are
not suitable.) Obtain factory-approved ribbon cartridges from your dealer or
directly from the printer manufacturer:
Output Technology Corporation
2310 North Fancher Road — Spokane, WA 99212-1381
Voice: 1-800-468-8788 — Fax : [phone]
Genuine, factory-approved ribbon cartridges are your best price-performance
value. Factory-approved ribbon cartridges are manufactured to close tolerances
under exacting quality control to provide long life, reliability, and uniformity.
Order your ribbons fast. Tear out and use the handy fax form following Page viii.
If you need service, contact us for the name of the nearest certified service
agent. Please have your printer model and serial numbers handy—these are
located on the back of the printer. When you call, ask about our Factory
Express Service Program!

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of
more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply
with the relevant FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Output
Technology Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

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EPA ENERGY STAR PRINTERS PARTNER
The 4100 printer complies with voluntary standards for low-power
consumption as set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
DOC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This digital apparatus does not exceed the limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference
regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques prescrites
dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique éditcté par le Ministère
des Communications du Canada.

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CERTIFICATE OF MANUFACTURER/IMPORTER
It is hereby certified that the 4100 Series printers have been
suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-
AmtsbiVfg 243/1991 and 46/1992. The operation of some equipment
(e.g. test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however,
be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the
operating instructions.
The Federal Ministry for Telecommunications Approvals has been
notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been
granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
This equipment has been tested concerning compliance with the
relevant RFI protection requirements both individually and on system level
(to simulate normal operation conditions). However, it is possible that
these RFI Requirements are not met under certain unfavorable conditions
in other installations. It is the user who is responsible for compliance of
his particular installation.
Compliance with applicable regulations depends on the use of
shielded cables. It is the user who is responsible for procuring the
appropriate cables.
Output Technology Corporation
2310 North Fancher Road
Spokane, WA 99212-1381
***
This product meets the requirements of the European Communities EMC
Directive.

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Contents
Installation See the Kwik Installation and Startup
Basics
Basic Physical Features .................................................................1
Basic Startup and Printing ..............................................................4
A. Check Paper Supply ......................................................4
B. Close Operator Access Door ........................................4
C. Turn On Printer ..............................................................4
D. Check Top of Form Setting ............................................4
E. Check Print Quality ........................................................5
F. Remove Printout ............................................................5
Basic Controls and Indicators ........................................................6
Power On/Off Switch ..............................................................6
Switch Panel ..........................................................................6
Combination Keys ................................................................ 10
Basic Connections ....................................................................... 15
Power Receptacle.................................................................15
Interface Connectors ............................................................ 16
Basic Beeps .................................................................................17