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Contents

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Laser Printer Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Precautions When Using the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking and Assembling the Printer

Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removing the Protective Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Finding a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Imaging Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Optional 250-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Preparing the Paper Cassette Unit for Installation . . . . . . . 16
Installing the 250-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit . . . . . . 17

Optional 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing the 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit . . . . . . 20

Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing a memory module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Optional Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing an interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Loading Paper

Loading the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Loading the Standard Lower Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Testing and Connecting the Printer

Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Testing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Page 2: ...s control panel output tray extension front cover printer cover power switch MP Multi Purpose tray standard lower paper cassette printer cover latch AC inlet Paralell interface connector Type B interface slot cover ...

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Page 5: ...per Cassette Unit 16 Preparing the Paper Cassette Unit for Installation 16 Installing the 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 17 Optional 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 20 Installing the 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 20 Memory Module 20 Installing a memory module 21 Removing a memory module 26 Optional Interfaces 26 Installing an interface card 28 3 Loading Paper Loading the MP Multi Pu...

Page 6: ... For Windows 2000 98 95 and Windows NT 4 0 users 43 For Windows 3 1 and Windows 3 11 for Workgroups users44 For Windows NT 3 51 users 45 6 Using the Online Guide About the Online Guide 46 System Requirements 47 Viewing the Online Guide from the CD ROM 47 Installing and Viewing the Online Guide from your Hard Disk48 7 Safety Information Laser Safety 49 Ozone Safety 50 Index ...

Page 7: ... must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer Laser Printer Precautions This printer uses laser technology The following list of precautions applies whenever you open the printer cover Even if you are familiar with other types of printers be sure t...

Page 8: ...id Contact If the printer has been in use the fuser can be very hot Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide Neverforcetheprinter scomponentsintoplace Althoughthe printer is designed to be sturdy rough handling can damage it CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact ...

Page 9: ...o not turn the cartridge upside down or stand it on its ends When handling the cartridge always set it on a clean smooth surface Do not attempt to modify or take the cartridge apart It cannot be refilled Do not touch the toner and avoid all contact with your eyes Do not use a cartridge for at least one hour after moving it from a cool to a warm environment to avoid damage from condensation w Warni...

Page 10: ...ter from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Do not use this printer near water Do not place the printer on an unstable cart stand or table Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover them Do not put the printer on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface or in a built...

Page 11: ...ous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed B If liquid has been spilled into it C If it has been exposed to rain or water D If it does not operate normally when the operati...

Page 12: ... to locate the printer After unpacking the printer you have to install the imaging cartridge before you can start printing Unpacking the Printer Follow these steps to unpack your printer 1 Remove the accessories and printer from the shipping carton Note The printer weighs about 20 5 kg 45 2 lb and should be lifted with care 2 Set the printer on a flat stable surface 3 Remove the packing materials ...

Page 13: ...g and Assembling the Printer 7 4 Make sure you have the items shown below plus one CD ROM containing the printer driver utility programs and the Online Guide printer imaging cartridge power cord paper cassette ...

Page 14: ...Materials Beforeinstallingthe imagingcartridgeandthepapercassette you must first remove the protective materials from the printer Follow these steps to remove the printer s protective materials 1 Remove the protective tape and the protective material as shown below ...

Page 15: ...Unpacking and Assembling the Printer 9 2 Press the latch on the right side of the printer and open the printer cover 3 Remove the plastic protectors from inside the top of the printer as shown below 2 1 ...

Page 16: ...inding a Place for the Printer It is important that you place the printer in a suitable location to ensure smooth operation Use the following as a guideline when finding a place to install the printer Place your printer close enough to the computer or workstation for the printer cable to reach both ...

Page 17: ...ecommended amount of space The height requirements will increase as shown in the table below when an optional lower paper cassette unit is attached to the printer Optional Lower Paper Cassette Unit Height increase 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 80 mm 3 15 inches 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 120 mm 4 72 inches 400mm 598mm 710mm 536mm 750mm 200mm 870mm 700mm 200mm 200mm ...

Page 18: ...inter where you can easily unplug the power cord Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Accidental disruption of power can wipe out valuable information in your computer s or printer s memory Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that might disturb the power supply Keep the entire computer and printer system aw...

Page 19: ... the imaging cartridge upside down Do not expose the imaging cartridge to light any longer than necessary Do not open the drum s protective cover and avoid exposing the imaging cartridge to room light any longer than necessary Overexposing the cartridge may cause abnormally dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reduce the life of the cartridge Follow these steps to install the imag...

Page 20: ... imaging cartridge horizontally gently shake it a few times to distribute the toner evenly 2 Set the cartridge on a clean flat surface Firmly grip the tab on the right side of the imaging cartridge and pull the clear seal all the way out with firm even pressure ...

Page 21: ...rotective sheet 4 Insert the pins on each side of the cartridge into the grooves inside the printer and slide the cartridge gently into place 5 Gently press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut c Caution Never transport the printer with the imaging cartridge installed ...

Page 22: ...Lower Paper Cassette Unit see Paper Sources in the Online Guide c Caution Before installing an option carefully read the manual that comes with the option Preparing the Paper Cassette Unit for Installation The paper cassette of the 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is protected against damage with a special tab which has to be removed before installation Follow these steps to remove the protecti...

Page 23: ...n of both units Follow these steps to install the optional 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit or 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit Note The illustrations show the 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 1 Make sure the printer is turned off 2 Unplug the printer s power cord from the electrical outlet and from the printer 3 Remove all interface cables 4 Remove the standard lower paper cassette from ...

Page 24: ...es on the bottom of the printer lower the printer until it rests securely on the unit 7 Secure the printer to the unit with the provided screws Install three of the screws at the locations noted below Note Use a coin to fasten the screws because a normal screwdriver will probably not fit into the slot of the standard lower paper cassette Three areas for tightening ...

Page 25: ...the 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit will be listed under Other Options on the status sheet as one of the available options If the unit is not listed on the status sheet try reinstalling it When printing on paper loaded in the optional 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit or 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit be sure to select the option as the paper source in your application program Since the...

Page 26: ...aper Cassette Unit See Installing the 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit on page 17 for installation instructions Note See Loading Paper in the Online Guide for a detailed description of the paper loading procedure for the optional 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit Memory Module By installing a DIMM Dual In line Memory Module you can increase printer memory up to 256 MB You may want to add addi...

Page 27: ...o avoid electrical shock do not attempt to install a DIMM unless the printer is turned off 2 Unplug the printer s power cord from the electrical outlet and from the printer 3 Remove the standard lower paper cassette from the printer to ease the installation procedure if necessary 4 Turn the printer so its left side faces you 5 Open the printer cover by pressing the latch on the right side of the p...

Page 28: ...ents that are exposed after you remove the shield cover They may be very hot if the printer has been in use c Caution Before you install the module be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching the printer s shield cover or a grounded piece of metal Otherwise you may damage static sensitive components 8 Push the clips on each side of the RAM slot outward screws ...

Page 29: ...the DIMM with the protrusions inside the RAM slot to determine the position of attachment 10 Insert one end of the DIMM into the slot and push until the retaining clip comes up 11 Push the other end of the DIMM into the slot until the clip comes up to retain the memory module securely ...

Page 30: ...Assembling the Printer 12 Replace the shield cover then secure it with its screws c Caution When replacing the shield cover be sure not to pinch the wires inside the printer between the printer case and the shield cover ...

Page 31: ...rical outlet 16 Turn on the printer To verify that memory is correctly installed print a status sheet by pressing the Enter button two times when the printer is online If an incorrect amount of memory is shown on the status sheet turn off the printer and review the steps above to make sure you correctly installed the DIMM If the amount of memory is still incorrect contact your dealer or a qualifie...

Page 32: ...llow steps 12 through 16 under Installing a memory module on page 21 to complete the procedure Optional Interfaces You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer s built in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility The EPSON interface cards described below are compatiblewithyourprinter Notallinterfacecards areavailable in all countries Note The asterisk is a...

Page 33: ...ive ports The twinaxial interface is compatible with the following IBM systems AS 400 System 36 5251 model 12 System 34 System 38 and5294 When equippedwiththeEPSONtwinaxialinterface the printer can be used in place of the following IBM system printers 4210 5224 models 1 and 2 5256 models 1 2 and 3 3218 non IPDS 4214 model 2 5225 models 1 2 3 and 4 and 5219 D01 D02 The coaxial interface allows the ...

Page 34: ...inter 2 Unplug the printer s power cord from the electrical outlet and from the printer 3 Turn the printer so its back faces you 4 Remove the two screws that secure the Type B interface slot cover and remove the cover 5 Slide the interface card into the grooves in the interface slot as shown below Push it in firmly to lock the card into place ...

Page 35: ...ure the interface card with the two retaining screws To verify that the interface cardis correctly installed print a status sheet by pressing the Enter button two times when the printer is online If the interface is not listed on the status sheet try reinstalling the card making sure the card is securely fastened to the socket inside the printer ...

Page 36: ...Note See Loading Paper in the Online Guide for a detailed description of the paper loading procedure for the optional lower paper cassette units Loading the MP Multi Purpose Tray The MP tray is the most flexible of all the standard and optional paper sources It accommodates a wide range of paper sizes and is the paper source to use when printing on special media such as transparencies and envelope...

Page 37: ...et paper into the MP tray with the printable surface facing up Note Make sure to load the paper as far as it will go inside the MP tray Load A4 A5 B5 LT HLT Exe and GLT paper sizes with the long edge first You can close the front cover when loading these paper sizes as they fit inside the printer ...

Page 38: ... You cannot close the front cover when loading most of these paper sizes as they do not fit inside the printer and require the front cover to be opened to provide support 4 Adjust the paper guides to the size of the paper 5 Extend the output tray so it accommodates the size of the paper loaded in the printer ...

Page 39: ...er If you are printing on any other paper size you need to change the printer s paper size setting by using either the paper size switch described above or the printer s control panel You can also change the paper size setting through the printer driver or from within the software you are using See Making Basic Driver Settings on page 43 for more information Loading the Standard Lower Paper Casset...

Page 40: ...e paper cassette until it locks into position 4 Slide both paper guides outward to accommodate the paper you are loading Note To load A3 B4 and LGL paper sizes extend the paper cassette till you see the respective size marking on the bottom of the cassette ...

Page 41: ...cassette Note If your printouts are curled or do not stack properly when using plain paper try turning the stack over and reloading it Load A4 A5 B5 and LT paper sizes with the long edge first Load A3 B4 and LGL paper sizes with the short edge first 6 Adjust the paper guides to the size of the paper 7 Reattach the cover firmly over the sides of the paper cassette and close it ...

Page 42: ...ette back into the printer Note Make sure you insert the paper cassette as far as it will go inside the printer 9 Extend the output tray to accommodate the size of the paper loaded in the lower paper cassette to prevent it from falling off the edge ...

Page 43: ... computer You will also find information on how to connect the printer to your computer Plugging in the Printer Follow these steps to connect the printer to an electrical outlet 1 Make sure the printer is turned off It is off when the N side of the power switch is pushed in 2 Insert the power cord into the back of the printer Then plug the other end into a properly grounded electrical outlet ...

Page 44: ...idge is installed and that paper is loaded into the printer 2 Turn on the printer Several messages appear on the LCD panel as the printer performs internal tests After about 45 seconds the Ready message appears 3 Make sure the On Line light is on printer is ready to accept and print data Otherwise press the On Line button once Continue Form Feed On Line Paper Source Page Size Manual Feed Orientati...

Page 45: ...get the printer to print a correct status sheet contact your dealer Connecting the Printer to the Computer To connect your computer to the printer s built in parallel interface you need a shielded twisted pair parallel interface cable that is IEEE 1284 compatible Your printer also has room for an optional Type B interface connector See Optional Interfaces on page 26 for more information Follow the...

Page 46: ...40 Testing and Connecting the Printer Note Use only a shielded twisted pair parallel cable 3 Connect the other end of the cable to your computer 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on your computer ...

Page 47: ...o the printer driver s online help for detailed information about printer settings Note If you are running DOS you cannot use the driver included with the printer When you install the printer driver the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility program is automatically installed at the same time The EPSON Status Monitor 3 is an utility program that monitors your printer and gives you information about the cu...

Page 48: ...s automatically If the EPSON Installation Program screen does not appear automatically click Start and Run in Windows 2000 98 95 NT 4 0 or choose Run from the File menu in the Program Manager in Windows 3 11 for Workgroups 3 1 NT 3 51 Then enter D EPSETUP EXE and click OK substitute the appropriate drive letter if necessary 4 Double clickInstall Printer Driver orselectInstall Printer Driver and th...

Page 49: ...ese operating systems Procedures specific to a particular operating system are noted Follow these steps to make the required settings 1 Click the Start button 2 Point to Settings then click Printers 3 Right click your printer icon and choose Properties in Windows 98 and Windows 95 Printing Preference in Windows 2000 or Document Defaults in Windows NT 4 0 4 Click the Basic Settings tab Paper Size T...

Page 50: ...e finished For Windows 3 1 and Windows 3 11 for Workgroups users Thewaytoaccess the printerdriveris the samefortheseoperating systems and are treated together in this section Follow these steps to access the driver and make the required settings 1 In the Main window double click the Control Panel icon 2 Double click the Printers icon 3 Make sure your printer is highlighted and click the Setup butt...

Page 51: ...ese steps to access the driver and make the required settings in Windows NT 3 51 1 In the Main window double click the Control Panel icon 2 Double click the Printers icon 3 Double click your printer icon 4 Select Properties from the Printers menu 5 Make sure your printer is selected and click the Setup button 6 Select the paper source 7 Select the paper size Make any other settings you wish and cl...

Page 52: ...e Guide The Online Guide which is also called The Reference Guide contains detailed information on how to use the printer installation procedures of optional products and troubleshooting You can view this guide directly from the CD ROM or install it into your computer and view it from your hard disk Note Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or later must be installed ...

Page 53: ...Guide System Windows 2000 98 95 or Windows NT 4 0 CPU i486 25 MHz for Windows 95 NT 4 0 i486 66 MHz for Windows 98 Pentium or higher recommended for Windows 98 Pentium 133 MHz for Windows 2000 Pentium higher than 133 MHz recommended Memory 16 MB for Windows 98 95 NT 4 0 32 MB or more recommended 32 MB for Windows 2000 64 MB or more recommended Hard disk space 4 MB to install the Online Guide CD RO...

Page 54: ...Guide into your computer Follow these steps to install and view the Reference Guide from your computer 1 Insert the printer software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The Installation Program screen opens automatically 2 Double click Online Guide 3 Click the Install Reference Guide button and follow the on screen instructions 4 When the installation is complete an EPLN1210 Guide icon appears in the EPS...

Page 55: ... produce hazardous laser radiation Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housings and external covers the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation Internal laser radiation Max Radiation Power 5 0 10 3 W Wave Length 780 10 20 nm This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam The printer head unit...

Page 56: ...ergenerates less than 0 02 ppm for 8 hours of continuous printing in a closed room of approximately 29 3m Minimize the risk To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone you should avoid the following conditions Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area see above Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity Poor room ventilation Long continuous printing together with any of the above Prin...

Page 57: ... available 39 using the parallel interface 39 Interface cards available 26 installing 28 L Locating the printer guidelines 10 precautions 12 M Memory module installing 21 removing 26 O Online Guide about 46 system requirements 47 P Paper loading in the lower paper cassette 33 loading in the MP tray 30 Paper sources 30 Precautions during operation 4 laser printer 1 Printer attaching the power cord ...

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