Epson C82372 Setup Guide

4 Safety Instructions❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface.❏ Slots and openings, located on the front, back and top of the printer, a

Safety Instructions 5❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to a qualified service representative under the following conditions: ❏ Adjust only

6 System Requirements2System RequirementsFor WindowsTo use your printer with a PC, you need Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows 2000, or Windows N

System Requirements 7For MacintoshTo use your printer with a PC, you need the following requirements.System System 8.1 or later Memory 32 MB or m

8 Assembling the Printer3Assembling the PrinterBefore assembling the printer, make sure that all protective materials packed around and inside yo

Assembling the Printer 9 cCaution:Do not insert the metal spring into the output slot or any holes in the printer case. Doing so may damage the f

10 Assembling the PrinterInstalling the Toner CartridgesBefore installing the toner cartridges, read the following handling precautions:❏ Do not

Assembling the Printer 112. Check the color of the plastic color indicator that appears in the cartridge installment window and prepare the cartr

12 Assembling the Printer4. Hold the cartridge as shown below, and insert it all the way into the toner cartridge slot until it stops.5. Turn the

Assembling the Printer 136. Push up the switch located at the upper left, then release it.7. Turn the upper knob located just above the cartridge

Where to Find InformationUnpacking GuideProvides you with information and instructions on how to unpack and place the printer. Before using the printe

14 Assembling the PrinterInstalling the Photoconductor UnitBefore installing the photoconductor unit, read the following handling precautions:❏ W

Assembling the Printer 153. Take the photoconductor unit out of its package and unwrap the protective sheet while holding the handle as shown bel

16 Assembling the Printer5. Turn the small lever on the photoconductor unit to the left.6. Turn the large lever 90 degrees clockwise to an uprigh

Installing the Options 174Installing the OptionsIf you purchased any options with the printer, install them before plugging in the printer.Instal

18 Installing the Options2. Pull out the standard lower cassette and remove it by lifting it up.3. Put both legs of the optional 250-Sheet Paper

Installing the Options 19Installing the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette UnitThe optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit accommodates one lower cassette a

20 Installing the Options❏ The optional Large Capacity Paper Unit accommodates two lower cassettes, each holding up to 500 sheets.Precautions bef

Installing the Options 21❏ The printer weighs about 71.2 kg (157 lb) without the consumable or optional products installed; you should not lift o

22 Installing the Options2. Lock all the casters at the bottom of the unit. wWarning:Lock all casters before installing the unit on the printer.

Installing the Options 234. Align the corners of the printer and the unit, then lower the printer gently onto the unit so that the three pins on

Setup GuideColor Laser PrinterAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any

24 Installing the Options6. Tighten the two screws on the top of the slot using the provided metal plate to secure the printer and the unit toget

Installing the Options 259. There are two sets of cables and connectors. The connectors are of different sizes. Check the connector size first an

26 Installing the OptionsInstalling the Duplex UnitThe optional Duplex Unit allows you to automatically print on both sides of the paper.The Dupl

Installing the Options 271. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and unplug the power cord if it is plugged into an electrical outlet.2. Remov

28 Installing the Options4. Remove the Duplex Unit slot cover and push the standard lower cassette back into the printer. Note:Keep the slot cove

Installing the Options 297. Remove the three small plastic pieces on the left side of the printer using the provided metal plate as an aid, then

30 Installing the Options9. Fasten the inverter with the provided screws, then reattach the larger plastic piece removed in step 7 after attachin

Installing the Options 3111. Attach the face-up tray onto the Duplex Unit output guide.12. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outle

32 Installing the Options wWarning:Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may cause injury.1. Make sure the

Installing the Options 334. Slide the right cover backward, and then remove it by pulling its top as shown below.5. Identify the shield plate bes

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34 Installing the Options6. Remove the two screws and the shield plate.7. Press the Hard Disk Drive down until its connector is firmly seated in

Installing the Options 358. To replace the right cover, align the bottom of the cover with the right side of the printer, fit the top of the cove

36 Installing the OptionsTo confirm that the Hard Disk Drive is installed correctly, print a status sheet. If the drive is not listed on the stat

Installing the Options 37 cCaution:Before you install a memory module, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece o

38 Installing the Options3. Remove the screws on the right cover.4. Slide the right cover backward, and then remove it by pulling its top as show

Installing the Options 395. Identify the DIMM slots.6. Insert the DIMM into either slot, making sure you align it well. The clips on the slot fas

40 Installing the Options7. To replace the right cover, align the bottom of the cover with the right side of the printer, fit the top of the cove

Installing the Options 41To confirm that the memory module is installed correctly, print a status sheet. If the total amount of memory listed doe

42 Installing the Options2. Open the front cover and pull out the paper path unit at least 10 cm (4 inches). 3. Remove the screws on the right co

Installing the Options 434. Slide the right cover backward, and then remove it by pulling its top as shown below.5. Identify the ROM slots.ROM sl

iiiContents1 Safety InstructionsLaser Printer Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Important Safety In

44 Installing the Options6. Insert the module all the way into slot A or B, making sure that the gold contact side of the module faces up. The X

Installing the Options 458. Secure the right cover with the screws, then close the front cover and push the paper path unit back into the printer

46 Installing the Options cCaution:Before you install the interface card, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piec

Installing the Options 474. Slide and push the interface card into the slot firmly, making sure that the connector at the back of the interface c

48 Testing and Connecting the Printer5Testing and Connecting the PrinterThis chapter provides you with the necessary instructions to test that th

Testing and Connecting the Printer 492. Make sure that the printer is turned off. It is off when the N side of the power switch on the left side

50 Testing and Connecting the Printer1. Fan a stack of A4 or Letter size paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.2. Be sure to loa

Testing and Connecting the Printer 513. Press the Enter button again. The message on the LCD panel starts flashing and the printer starts printin

52 Testing and Connecting the PrinterNote:If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown below. 3. Plug t

Testing and Connecting the Printer 531. Peel off the seals on the back of the clamps, then fix one to the printer and the other to your optional

iv Loading paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Printing a status sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54 Installing the Printer Software6Installing the Printer SoftwareAll necessary software are included on the “Printer Software for EPSON AcuLaser

Installing the Printer Software 55About the Printer DriverWhen you install the printer driver, the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility and online help

56 Installing the Printer Software❏ If the Digital Signature Not Found screen appears, click Yes. If you click No, you must reinstall the printer

Installing the Printer Software 574. In the dialog box that appears, double-click Install Printer Driver/Utility. Alternatively, you can install

58 Installing the Printer Software6. In the dialog box that appears, select EPSON AL-C8500 Advanced and click OK. This automatically installs the

Installing the Printer Software 59Installing the EPSON Font ManagerFollow these steps to install the EPSON Font Manager:1. Make sure that the pri

60 Installing the Printer SoftwareFor Macintosh users cCaution:Turn off all virus protection programs before you install the printer driver.Follo

Installing the Printer Software 61Selecting your printer in the ChooserAfter you have installed the printer driver, you need to open the Chooser

62 Installing the Printer SoftwareFor DOS Programs When using this printer with DOS programs, printing is available only in black.Since DOS appli

Accessing Online Help 637Accessing Online HelpOnline help provides you with detailed information and instructions on using the printer driver, an

Safety Instructions 11Safety InstructionsLaser Printer Precautions This printer uses laser technology. The following precautions apply whenever y

64 Accessing Online HelpFor Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 usersFollow these steps to access the printer driver’s online help:1. Click Start, selec

How to Print 658How to PrintThis chapter explains how to print documents from your application software and how to cancel printing.Note:The print

66 How to Print3. Make sure that your printer is selected, then click Print, Setup, Properties, Options, or a combination of these buttons. You m

How to Print 67Canceling PrintingFollow these steps to cancel printing:1. Press the On Line button on the printer’s control panel. The On Line li

68 After This...9After This...What to do NextAfter completing the hardware setup and the driver installation, see the Reference Guide for detaile

After This... 69System requirementsThe following table lists the system requirements necessary to use the online guide.For Windows usersFor Macin

70 Safety Information10Safety InformationLaser safetyThis printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and

Safety Information 71CDRH regulationsThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented r

72 Safety InformationInternal laser radiationMax. Radiation Power 5.0 × 10-³ WWave Length785 + 10/-15 nmThis is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly

Safety Information 73Printer locationThe printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat generated are:❏ Not blown directly into the

2 Safety Instructions❏ Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage

74 Safety InformationSafety informationWarning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for the voltage and check that the appl

Index 75IndexNumerics250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W, installing, 17500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit, installing, 19AAssembling the printer, 8DDOS prog

76 Indextesting, 49Printingcanceling, 67How to, 65status sheet, 50RROM modules, installing, 41SSafetybefore operating the printer, 3CDRH regulati

Safety Instructions 3❏ Be sure not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you remove the photoconductor unit from the printer, always set the u