GCC Technologies Elite Color 16DN User manual

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GETTING STARTED
GUIDE
Elite Color 16 Series

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Getting Started Guide
What is this Guide?
This guide provides easy-to-follow instructions for unpacking, setting up and installing your
new GCC printer.
Where is the User’s Guide?
The comprehensive Elite Color 16 Series User’s Guide is located in Adobe Acrobat .pdf
format on your Elite Color 16 Series CD.
Can I access information from the GCC web site?
GCC product manuals, software installation instructions, the most current printer drivers,
FAQs, technology updates and a searchable database for technical questions are all located
in the Support Central section of GCC’s web site. Support Central can be accessed
directly at:
http://www.gccprinters.com/support

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Installation Checklist
For proper installation, please complete each section in order:
Step 1 Check Package Contents
Step 2 Prepare Printer Location
Step 3 Remove Tape
Step 4 Install Drum Cartridge
Step 5 Install Toner Cartridges
Step 6 Load Paper Tray
Step 7 Connect Printer Cables
Step 8 Attach Power Cord
Step 9 Install Printing Software
Step 10 Verify Printer Setup

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Note: No printer cables are included with the printer. For information on ordering cables, contact GCC
Direct Sales at 800 422-7777 (North America only; elsewhere consult the User’s Guide) or visit our web site
at: http://www.gccprinters.com
Step 1. Check Package Contents
Elite Color 16 Laser Printer Drum Cartridge
Power Cord
Customer Kit:
Elite Color 16 Series CD-ROM
Elite Color 16 Series Getting Started Guide
Elite Color 16 Series User’s Guide (On CD-ROM)
GCC Warranty Registration Card
Toner Cartridges
Note: Hold drum cartridge only by its sides when unpacking and handling. Use caution not to touch the
image roller within the cartridge, and avoid making contact with the protective sheet that covers the roller.
Doing so could cause scratches on the image roller and affect print quality.

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Step 2. Prepare Printer Location
Select a location for the printer on a flat, level surface in a well-ventilated area away
from direct sunlight or areas where the air temperature and humidity can vary widely.
Do not obstruct the fan vent on the right side of the printer.
4”(100mm) 8”(200mm)
Minimum Recommended Clearances:
24”(600mm)
6”(150mm)
Top View
Side View
8”
(200mm)
24”(600mm)

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Moving the printer
To lift the printer, face the front and back
of the printer and grip the recessed areas
at the bottom left and right with both
hands, as shown.
Do not try to lift the printer by gripping
any other areas. Doing so can cause the
printer to fall and could result in injury.
The printer weighs 76 lb (34.5 kg) with the tray and consumables installed, therefore
at least two people should carry it. Lift the printer as shown in the figure below.
Bend knees when lifting to avoid back injury. Keep the printer level when moving to
prevent trays and consumables from falling out.
Note: When unpacking the printer, retain the box and all packing materials, including the
wooden pallet that the printer ships with. You will require these materials if transporting
or shipping the printer in the future.

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Step 3. Remove Tape
1. Remove the four pieces of tape on the
right side of the printer, as shown.
2. Remove the four pieces of tape on the
left side of the printer, as shown.

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Step 4. Install Drum Cartridge
1. Press down on release button A to open
the front cover.
2. Open the Paper Outlet Cover inside the
printer, as shown.
3. Take the Drum Cartridge out of its
protective foil package and pull hard on
each of the four seals to remove them.
Pull the seals completely out.
Hold drum cartridge only by its sides
when unpacking and handling. Use caution
not to touch the image roller within the
cartridge, and avoid making contact with
the protective sheet that covers the roller.
Doing so could cause scratches on the
image roller and affect print quality.

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4. Hold the left and right sides of the drum
cartridge and remove the protective cover
from it, as shown.
5. Remove the protective sheet from the
drum cartridge as shown. Do not touch
the image drum surface, as this can
damage the drum and deteriorate print
quality.
6. Hold the drum cartridge by its handle,
align its four shafts with the slots
indicated by arrows in the printer, and
gently lower it into the printer.
DO NOT TOUCH
ROLL SURFACE

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7. Close the Paper Outlet Cover inside the
printer.
8. Close the front cover. Press on the
center part of the front cover until the
cover locks securely.

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Step 5. Install Toner Cartridges
1. Remove the top cover of the printer as
shown.
2. Select the new toner cartridge whose
color matches the label on the insertion
slot in the printer and remove it from its
packaging.
The printer uses four toner cartridges:
C - Cyan
M - Magenta
Y - Yellow
K - Black
3. Shake the toner back and forth seven or
eight times as shown to distribute the
toner evenly in the cartridge.

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4. Align the cartridge with its corresponding
slot in the printer and gently insert it into
the slot as shown.
5. Grip the levers at each end of the toner
cartridge, then push down lightly to rotate
the levers forward and lock the cartridge
into place.
6. Grasp and pull the toner seal straight up
to remove it. Do not pull the seal
diagonally, as this may cause the seal to
tear.

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7. Repeat Steps 2-6 above for the remaining
toner cartridges until all four have been
installed.
8. Replace the top cover.

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Other sizes can be fed through the Multi-Purpose Feeder (Tray 1). The standard paper
tray will also handle up to 100 transparency or label sheets in Letter or A4 size.
The standard paper tray holds up to 500 sheets of 16-28 lb.
(60-105g/m2) plain paper. It can handle the following sizes of paper:
•US Letter •US Legal 13”•A4 •JIS B5
•US Executive •US Legal •A5
Step 6. Load Paper Tray
1. Gently pull out the paper tray until it
stops.
2. Hold the tray with both hands, lift the
front up slightly and pull it completely out
of the printer.

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3. Remove the tape from the cardboard
spacer in the tray and remove the spacer.
Retain the spacer in case you wish to
transport or store the printer in the
future.
4. Move the side and end paper guides to
their outermost positions. Gently lift the
end paper guide to move it.
5. Grip the end paper guide and gently lift it
up. Insert the pins at the bottom of the
guide in the holes corresponding to the
paper size that you want to load.
End Paper Guide

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6. Align the four corners of the paper stack
and insert the paper (print side up) under
the tab at the front of the tray.
7. Align the side guides with the edges of the
paper. Do not push the guides too tightly
against the paper stack, as this can cause
paper jams.
8. Grasp the paper tray with both hands,
align it with the opening in the printer and
gently insert it, as shown.

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9. Gently slide the paper tray all the way
back into the printer.
10. The paper level indicator on the front of
the tray will rise to show the remaining
level of paper in the tray. Replenish paper
as necessary.

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Connecting Cables Correctly
Most cables come with some kind of locking device to insure that the connection is
made. Be sure to use these locking devices, otherwise you may experience inter-
mittent errors or the printer will fail to operate altogether.
• USB cables are keyed and can only be inserted one way.
• When you have inserted a Parallel port connector, lock the connector by lifting up the wire
clips at either end of the socket so that they fit into the slots on the sides of the connector.
• Ethernet 10/100 BaseT connectors have a locking tab similar to connectors on telephone
cords. When the plug is fully inserted, the tab clicks into place.
Improperly inserted cables are the cause of many networking and printer-related
problems.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connection
USB connection ports can be found on nearly all new computers. USB cables have
keyed “A”and “B”connections and the cable cannot be connected incorrectly. The
interface on the printer is a “B”connection.
Note: In order to communicate using the higher-speed USB 2.0 standard, you should
obtain a USB cable specifically certified for use with USB 2.0 devices.
Bi-directional Parallel Connection
The bi-directional parallel connection between the printer and a PC requires a
standard 36-pin bi-directional cable (to IEEE 1284 standards). The length of this
cable can be up to 6.5 feet (2 meters).
Ethernet Network Connection
The Ethernet interface on your printer lets you connect to an Ethernet network via
standard 10 BaseT or 100 BaseT cabling.
Step 7. Connect Printer Cables

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Step 8. Attach Power Cord
1. Insert the power cord into the AC power
connector on the back of the printer as
shown, then insert the other end into an
appropriate AC power outlet.
2. Switch the power switch to the On (I)
position. After the printer warms up, the
“Ready”message should be visible on the
control panel’s LCD display and the Ready
light will remain on.

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Step 9. Install Printing Software
Driver software for the printer must be installed on every computer that will print to
the unit. This section includes installation instructions for Macintosh,Windows
95/98/ME and Windows 2000/XP.