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Epson AcuLaser C1000 Setup Manual

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Setup Guide

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    Color Laser Printer Setup Guide 4014571-00...

  • Page 2: Where To Find Information

    Where to Find Information Setup Guide (this manual) Contains information on how to place the printer, assembling the printer’s parts and installing the printer’s driver. User Guides The CD-ROM shipped with your printer includes the following online guides as well as the printer driver.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 Finding a Place for the Printer ..10 3 Assembling the Printer ....12 4 Installing the Options ....16 5 Connecting the Printer .
  • Page 4 Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Laser Printer Precautions This printer uses laser technology. Follow the precautions below carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation. Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, these areas may be very hot.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read all of the following instructions before operating your printer: The printer weighs about 45.0 kg (99 lb). Always have two or more people lift the printer using the correct lifting positions. left Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
  • Page 7 Slots and openings, located on the sides of the printer, are provided for ventilation. Keep these slots and openings clear to allow proper ventilation. Avoid placing the printer on a soft surface like a bed or a sofa, or in a small enclosed area, as this restricts ventilation.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following: To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker. Safety Information Laser safety labels...
  • Page 9 The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted concentration over an eight (8) hour period. The EPSON AcuLaser C1000 laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for 8 hours of continuous printing. Minimize the risk...

  • Page 10: For United Kingdom Users

    Not blown directly into the user’s face Vented directly out of the building whenever possible For United Kingdom Users The EPSON AcuLaser C1000 is a page printer which utilizes a semiconductor laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided that the printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides provided.
  • Page 11 Safety information Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow—Earth Blue—Neutral Brown—Live...

  • Page 12: Removing The Protective Materials

    Removing the Protective Materials Before you start the printer, remove all protective materials as shown in the illustrations below. Removing the Protective Materials...
  • Page 13 Removing the Protective Materials...

  • Page 14: Finding A Place For The Printer

    Finding a Place for the Printer Allow adequate space for easy operation and maintenance as shown below. Finding a Place for the Printer...
  • Page 15 Always follow the precautions below when finding a place to locate the printer: Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

  • Page 16: Assembling The Printer

    Assembling the Printer Installing the Waste Toner Collector 1. Attach the waste toner collector. 2. Close the front cover. Assembling the Printer...

  • Page 17: Installing The Fuser Oil Roll

    The fuser oil roll should always be kept horizontally. Do not tilt or lean it against anything. Doing so can cause oil to leak and damage print quality. 1. Push the lever and lift the printer’s top cover. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 18 2. Make sure that the two fuser oil roll levers are in the position shown below. 3. Install the fuser oil roll. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 19 4. Turn the two levers out so that they rest on top of the roll. 5. Gently close the top cover until it clicks. Assembling the Printer...

  • Page 20: Installing The Options

    256 MB by installing optional Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). This printer has two DIMM slots (S0, S1). One of the slots has a 16 MB DIMM pre-installed at the time of manufacture. To increase the printer memory to more than 144 MB, you have to remove the original 16 MB DIMM first and then install two optional DIMMs.
  • Page 21 2. Remove the cover from the back of the printer. 3. Hold the memory module above the DIMM slot and insert it into the S1 slot. Do not apply too much force. S1 slot Installing the Options...
  • Page 22 Caution: Do not remove any modules from the circuit board except the S0 or S1 slot. Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction. 5. Replace the cover. To confirm that the memory module is installed correctly, print a status sheet.

  • Page 23: Installing An Interface Card

    Installing an Interface Card Your printer comes with a Type B interface slot. See the Reference Guide for more details on the optional interface card. Caution: Before you install the interface card, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal.
  • Page 24 Manual shipped with C12C82391 . Restrictions on Using EpsonNet NDPS Gateway EpsonNet NDPS Gateway does not come with your EPSON AcuLaser C1000 and C12C82391 . However, if you already have EpsonNet NDPS Gateway, read the following restrictions. EpsonNet NDPS Gateway creates Printer Agents automatically using EPSONPAP.NLM.
  • Page 25 2. Remove the interface slot cover on the far left side of the printer. 3. Slide the interface card into the slot firmly, making sure that the connector at the back of the interface card is fully inserted into the printer’s internal socket. Installing the Options...
  • Page 26 If the AUX interface is not listed on the status sheet, try reinstalling the card and making sure that the card is securely fastened to the socket on the printer. For instructions on how to print a status sheet, see “Testing the printer” on page 31.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Printer

    1. Make sure that you have the correct power cord for your power source. Caution: It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage. If the required voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord.

  • Page 28: Connecting To The Computer

    Your printer comes with two standard interface connectors, parallel and USB. Note: If you want to connect the printer to your computer through an installed optional interface card, you need a different type of cable. See the optional interface card’s manual.
  • Page 29 Using a USB connection Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer through the USB interface. EPSON recommends using a standard shielded, USB 2.0 certified cable. Note: ® Only Macintosh ® running Mac 8.1 (or later) and Windows support the USB interface.

  • Page 30: Installing The Printer Software And Testing The Printer

    With it, you can make various settings such as print quality and paper size. EPSON Status Monitor 3 The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility allows you to view printer status information such as the amount of toner remaining and to check for any printer errors.

  • Page 31: For Windows Users

    EPSON Installation Program Screen Note: If the EPSON Installation Program screen does not appear automatically, perform either of the following procedures: Double-click the My Computer icon, right-click the CD-ROM icon, and click Open in the menu that appears.

  • Page 32: For Macintosh Users

    Caution: Turn off any anti-virus software before installing the printer driver. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Insert the Printer Software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Install Printer Driver/Utility folder. 2. Double-click the Installer icon.
  • Page 33 After you have installed the printer driver, you need to open the Chooser to select your printer. This procedure is necessary the first time you use a printer and when you want to switch to another printer. Your Macintosh will always print using the last printer selected.

  • Page 34: Loading Paper

    Note: When you connect the printer through AppleTalk, click the AL-C1000(AT) icon and select AL-C1000 in the Select a printer port box. Loading paper 1. Open the MP tray and lift the paper support on the MP tray. 2. Fan a stack of A4 or Letter size paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.

  • Page 35: Testing The Printer

    Testing the printer For Windows Users 1. Make sure that the paper is loaded. 2. Turn on the printer as shown below. It is on when the | side of the power switch is pushed in. Note: The green ready indicator light flashes to show that the printer is warming up.
  • Page 36 For Macintosh Users 1. Make sure the paper is loaded. 2. Turn on the printer. It is on when the | side of the power switch is pushed in. Note: The green ready indicator light flashes to show that the printer is warming up.
  • Page 37 If the status sheet does not correctly show your installed options, check the options again to make sure they are connected securely to the printer. If you are unable to get the printer to print a correct status sheet, contact your dealer. Installing the Printer Software and Testing the Printer...

  • Page 38: Printing Quick Reference Guide

    Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later must be installed in your computer to open and read the Quick Reference guide. 2. Double-click User Guides in the EPSON Installation Program screen. 3. Click the arrow next to the View Quick Reference. The Quick Reference guide will open on the Acrobat Reader.
  • Page 39 Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later must be installed in your computer to open and read the Quick Reference guide. 2. Double-click the User Guides folder in the EPSON folder. 3. Double-click the View Quick Reference icon in the User Guides folder. The Quick Reference guide will open on the Acrobat Reader.
  • Page 41 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Phone: (562) 981-3840 Fax: (562) 290-5220 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Z lpicher Stra e 6, 40549 D sseldorf Germany Phone: (0211) 56030 Fax: (0211) 5047787 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
  • Page 42 Color Laser Printer Setup Guide Printed in Japan 01.09-1.2...

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