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Safety Instructions 3❏ When removing or installing a photoconductor unit, protect the light-sensitive drum from exposure to light any longer than

4 Safety InstructionsIf you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following:To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-curre

Safety Instructions 5❏ Connect your printer to the correct power supply. Your printer’s power requirements are indicated on a label attached to t

6 Safety Instructions❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service representative under the following con

Assembling and Connecting the Printer 72Assembling and Connecting the PrinterFinding a Place for the Printer❏ Place your printer close enough to

8 Assembling and Connecting the Printer❏ Leave adequate room around the printer to allow easy operation and maintenance, and to ensure sufficient

Assembling and Connecting the Printer 9 cCaution:❏Never place the printer on a stand that is narrower than the printer’s width as this may damage

10 Assembling and Connecting the PrinterLoading PaperFollow the steps below to load paper into the MP (Multi Purpose) tray:1. Insert the MP tray

Assembling and Connecting the Printer 112. Fan a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets), and align the edges by tapping the stack on a flat surface. W

12 Assembling and Connecting the Printer3. Place the cover on the MP tray to protect against dust and to allow manual-feed printing, as shown bel

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

Assembling and Connecting the Printer 13Note:The printer’s default paper size setting is A4 or Letter, depending on the country of purchase. If y

14 Assembling and Connecting the Printer2. Insert the power cord into the back of the printer and plug the other end into a properly grounded ele

Assembling and Connecting the Printer 152. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s parallel interface connector. Then squeeze the wi

16 Assembling and Connecting the Printer1. Plug the appropriate end of the cable into the USB port on the back of the printer, as shown below. (T

Assembling and Connecting the Printer 172. Turn on the printer as shown below. It is on when the | side of the power switch is pushed in. Note:Th

18 Installing the Options3Installing the Options500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette UnitThe optional 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit (C81336✽) giv

Installing the Options 192. Make sure the printer and the 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit are facing the same way. Lift the printer and align

20 Installing the OptionsFace-up TrayThe printer normally outputs paper face-down on top of the printer. If you want face-up output, you can inst

Installing the Options 212. Attach the Face-up Tray by sliding the mounting pins into the corresponding holes, one at a time. Do not force both s

22 Installing the OptionsNote:The printer is factory set for face-down output. To output onto the optional Face-up Tray, push down the paper path

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Installing the Options 23❏ SDRAM type❏ Capacity of 32, 64, 128, or 256 MB❏ 168-pin type, 64 bit, with SPD❏ Access speed of 66.66 MHz or higher (1

24 Installing the Options3. Face the right side of the printer, and using a crosshead screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the side cover i

Installing the Options 254. Identify the slot into which the DIMM is to be installed—the long slot with the two clips at the ends. Make sure that

26 Installing the Options5. Insert and push the DIMM firmly into the slot, but without forcing it. Be sure that the ends of the DIMM engage the c

Installing the Options 276. Set the side cover back into place.7. Fasten the side cover with the two screws.8. Gently close the printer cover.

28 Installing the OptionsTo verify that memory is correctly installed, print a status sheet. See “Testing the Printer Connection” on page 16.If a

Installing the Options 293. Face the right side of the printer, and using a crosshead screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the side cover i

30 Installing the Options4. Identify the ROM slot. It is the black slot on the top. Insert and push the ROM module evenly into the slot until the

Installing the Options 315. Set the side cover back into place.6. Fasten the side cover with the two screws.7. Gently close the printer cover.

32 Installing the OptionsTo verify that the ROM module is correctly installed, print a status sheet. See “Testing the Printer Connection” on page

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

Installing the Options 332. Remove the two screws that secure the interface slot cover and remove the cover.3. Slide the interface card into the

34 Installing the Options4. Secure the interface card with the two retaining screws.5. When you finish installing the option, plug in the power c

Installing the Printer Driver 354Installing the Printer DriverThe printer driver is provided on the “EPSON EPL-5800 Printer Software” CD-ROM ship

36 Installing the Printer DriverNote:For floppy disk users, insert the disk into the floppy disk drive, double-click the My Computer icon and the

Installing the Printer Driver 374. In the dialog box that appears, select EPSON EPL-5800 Advanced and click OK. This automatically installs the p

38 Installing the Printer DriverNote:For printers connected through the USB interface, the USB device driver installation starts automatically at

Installing the Printer Driver 392. Click the printer icon, and select Properties from the File menu.

40 Installing the Printer Driver3. In Windows Me or 98, click the Details tab and make sure that EPUSB1: (EPSON EPL-5800) is displayed in the Pri

Installing the Printer Driver 41For Macintosh UsersYour computer must meet the following requirements to use the Macintosh driver included with t

42 Installing the Printer Driver4. The printer driver has to be installed into the drive that contains the system software. Check that the Instal

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Installing the Printer Driver 431. Select Chooser from the Apple menu. Click your printer’s icon and then click the port your printer is connecte

44 Installing the Printer DriverMaking Basic Driver SettingsBefore you start printing, you should make sure the driver settings match your docume

Installing the Printer Driver 455. Select the paper size you loaded into the printer from the Paper Size setting. If you don’t see your paper siz

46 Installing the Printer Driver2. Turn on the printer as shown below. It is on when the | side of the power switch is pushed in.Note:The On Line

Installing the Printer Driver 47Note:❏If you installed an optional memory module of 128 MB or less, “Installed Memory” should show the total memo

48 Installing the Printer DriverNote:❏If you installed an optional memory module of 128 MB or less, “Installed Memory” should show the total memo

After This... 495After This...What to do NextAfter completing the hardware setup and the driver installation, see the Reference Guide for detaile

50 After This...System requirementsFor WindowsFor MacintoshSystem Windows Me/2000/98/95, or Windows NT 4.0CPU Pentium 150 MHz processor (for Wind

Safety Information 516Safety InformationLaser SafetyThis printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and

52 Safety InformationDenmarkAdvarselUsynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå udsættelse for stråling.K

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

Safety Information 53NorwayAdvarselDersom apparatet brukes på annen måte enn spesifisert i denne bruksanvisning, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynl

54 Safety InformationLaser safety labels wWarning:The use of controls, or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this guide

Safety Information 55An additional laser warning label is affixed to the inside of the printer, as shown below.Ozone safetyOzone emissionOzone ga

56 Safety Information❏ Do not use more than one laser printer in a confined area (see “Ozone exposure limit” above)❏ Do not use your printer in c

Safety Information 57For United Kingdom UsersUse of optionsEpson (UK) Limited shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the us

58 Safety InformationIf damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician.Replace fuses only with a fuse of the

Index 59IndexNumerics500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit, installing, 18AAssembling the printer, 7CCDRH regulations, 53Connecting the printer, 7C

60 IndexParallel interface, 14Power cord, attaching, 13Printer driverinstalling (Macintosh), 41installing (Windows), 35Printing a status sheetfor

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iv 4 Installing the Printer DriverFor Windows Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35For Macintosh Us

Safety Instructions 11Safety InstructionsLaser Printer PrecautionsThis printer uses laser technology. The following list of precautions applies w

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