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Epson AcuLaser C2000 Setup Manual

Epson AcuLaser C2000 Setup Manual

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    Color Laser Printer Setup Guide 4012361-00...

  • Page 2: Where To Find Information

    Where to Find Information Unpacking Guide Provides you with information and instructions on how to unpack and place the printer. Before using the printer, you need to remove all protective materials as described in the instructions contained in this guide.
  • Page 3 EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Plugging in the Printer ........46...
  • Page 6 Installing the Printer Software About the Printer Driver ....... . . 52 For All Windows Users .

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Laser Printer Precautions This printer uses laser technology. The following precautions apply whenever you use the printer. Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation.
  • Page 8 Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide. Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage When handling the developer cartridges, always place them on a clean, smooth surface.
  • Page 9 If you need to keep the unit out of the printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.

  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not use the printer near water. Do not place the printer on an unstable surface. 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 proper ventilation.
  • Page 11 If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician. Do not put your printer where the cord will be stepped on. Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into. When using an extension cord, be careful not to exceed its recommended amperage limit.

  • Page 12: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    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 16 Amp circuit breaker.

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    System Requirements To use your printer with a PC, you need Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0, and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel interface cable. To install and use the printer software (printer driver and utilities)

  • Page 14: Assembling The Printer

    Wait for at least one hour before installing a developer cartridge after moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent damage from condensation. You need to install four developer cartridges into the printer. Follow these steps to install the developer cartridges: Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 15 1. Open the front cover. 2. Check the color of the dotted triangle that appears in the cartridge installment window and prepare the cartridge of the same color. Black Yellow Cyan Magenta Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 16 3. Take the cartridge out of its package, and gently shake it from side to side and front to back to distribute the toner evenly. 4. Hold the cartridge as shown below, and insert it all the way into the developer cartridge slot until it clicks. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 17 If the knob cannot be moved, first check that the green button has been pushed down. Do not turn the knob by force. 7. Install the other cartridges as described in steps 2 to 5 (skip step 5 for the last cartridge). Assembling the Printer...

  • Page 18: Installing The Photoconductor Unit And Waste Toner Collector

    Keep the photoconductor unit and waste toner collector out of the reach of children. Follow these steps to install the photoconductor unit and the waste toner collector: Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 19 Note: The tension release rod is used to prevent damage to the belt during transportation and when the printer is not being used for long periods. Make sure you keep the rod in a safe place so you can reinsert it when you need to transport the printer.
  • Page 20 Caution: Be sure not to touch or scratch the surface of the drum. Avoid touching the drum, since oil from your skin may permanently damage its surface and affect print quality. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 21 6. While keeping the photoconductor unit in place with your left hand, pull the ring toward you to remove the protective sheet. Caution: Failure to remove the protective sheet may damage your printer. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 22 7. Turn the large lever clockwise, until the lever rests on the photoconductor unit as shown below. 8. Take the waste toner collector out from its package. 9. Attach the waste toner collector, making sure that the fit is snug. Assembling the Printer...

  • Page 23: Installing The Fuser Oil Roll

    The fuser oil roll should always be kept horizontal. Do not tilt or lean it against something. Doing so might cause oil to leak and impair print quality. Follow these steps to install the fuser oil roll: Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 24 1. Push the lever and lift the printer’s top cover. 2. Make sure that the two fuser oil roll levers are in the position shown below. 3. Remove the fuser oil roll from its package. Note: Be careful not to touch the white roll surface.
  • Page 25 4. Hold the roll by the handle and lower it into the printer, making sure that the two side flaps fit into their corresponding slots on the fuser unit. 5. Turn the two levers outward such that they rest above the fuser oil roll, as shown below.
  • Page 26 6. Gently close the top cover until it clicks. Assembling the Printer...

  • Page 27: Installing The Options

    Follow these steps to install the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit: 1. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and unplug the power cord if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Carefully remove the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit from its carton and place it on a flat stable surface.
  • Page 28 Do not place the unit on a high surface as the printer is heavy and will make lifting the printer and placing it over the unit difficult.
  • Page 29 4. Align each of the printer’s corners with those of the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit, then lower the printer until it rests securely on the unit. Caution: The printer weighs about 45 kg (99.2 lb) with the consumables installed; always lift it with two or more people.
  • Page 30 Use a coin to fasten the screws because a normal screwdriver will probably not fit into the slot of the paper cassette. 6. Reinsert the standard lower cassette into the printer. 7. Face the back of the printer and remove the screw as shown below. Installing the Options...

  • Page 31: Installing The Duplex Unit

    The optional Duplex Unit allows you to automatically print on both sides of paper. Follow these steps to install the Duplex Unit: 1. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and unplug the power cord if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Installing the Options...
  • Page 32 2. Face the right side of the printer and remove the screws on the right side cover. 3. Open the printer’s right cover. Installing the Options...
  • Page 33 4. Remove the right side cover from the printer, then push in the printer’s side until it clicks closed. Note: The cover cannot be removed if the printer’s right cover is closed. Keep the right side cover in a safe place as you will need to reinstall it if you remove the Duplex Unit in the future.
  • Page 34 6. Lift the Duplex Unit with both hands and fit it onto the right side of the printer, making sure that the fit is snug and that the electronic connectors are securely connected. 7. Open the cover of the unit.
  • Page 35 8. Fasten the unit with the retaining screws. Caution: The unit is heavy and may slip off the side of the printer before the screws are fastened. To be safe, have someone hold the unit in place for you while you fasten the screws.
  • Page 36 10. Open the printer’s right cover. 11. Pull out the small plastic piece that is attached to a self- retrieving string on the right side of the Duplex Unit. Installing the Options...
  • Page 37 If the unit is not listed on the status sheet, make sure the electronic connectors connecting the Duplex Unit to the printer are connected securely. For instructions on how to print a status sheet, see “Printing a status sheet” on page 48.

  • Page 38: Installing The Hard Disk Drive

    Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may cause injury. 1. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and unplug the power cord if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Remove the screws and the circuit board cover on the back of the printer.
  • Page 39 3. Identify the Hard Disk Drive socket. It’s relative position is shown below. 4. Remove the Hard Disk Drive from its package. 5. Hold the Hard Disk Drive such that its electrical connector is on the same end as the Hard Disk Drive socket, then press the Hard Disk Drive down until the socket and connector are firmly connected.
  • Page 40 Caution: You should not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. 7. Replace the circuit board cover and fasten the screws. 8. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. Installing the Options...

  • Page 41: Installing A Memory Module

    512 MB by installing optional Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). This printer has two DIMM slots, but one slot has a 32 MB DIMM already installed in it at the time of manufacture. To increase printer memory to its maximum of 512 MB, you have to purchase two 256 MB DIMMs and remove the original 32 MB DIMM.
  • Page 42 Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may cause injury. 1. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and unplug the power cord if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Remove the screws and the circuit board cover on the back of the printer.
  • Page 43 3. Identify the DIMM slot. It’s relative position is shown below. 4. Remove the DIMM from its package. 5. Hold the memory module above the DIMM slot in the following orientation, then insert it into the slot. Do not apply too much force.
  • Page 44 Caution: Do not force the DIMM into the slot. Be sure to insert the DIMM facing the correct way. You should not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. Installing the Options...
  • Page 45 8. Replace the circuit board cover and fasten the screws. 9. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 10. Turn on the printer. To confirm that the memory module is installed correctly, print a status sheet. If the total amount of memory listed does not include the size of the optional memory module, try reinstalling the module.

  • Page 46: Installing A Rom Module

    Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may cause injury. 1. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and unplug the power cord if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Remove the screws and the circuit board cover on the back of the printer.
  • Page 47 3. Identify the ROM slot. It’s relative position is shown below. Caution: You should not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. 4. Remove the ROM module from its package. 5. Insert the module all the way into slot A in the orientation shown below.
  • Page 48 If the module is not listed on the status sheet, try reinstalling the module. Make sure that it is securely fastened to the ROM slot on the printer. For instructions on how to print a status sheet, see “Printing a status sheet” on page 48.

  • Page 49: Installing An Interface Card

    Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. 1. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and unplug the power cord if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Remove the screws that secure the interface slot cover on the far left side of the printer and remove the cover.
  • Page 50 4. Secure the interface card by fastening the retaining screws. 5. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 6. Turn on the printer. Installing the Options...
  • Page 51 If the interface is not listed on the status sheet, try reinstalling the card making sure the card is securely fastened to the socket on the printer. For instructions on how to print a status sheet, see “Printing a status sheet” on page 48.

  • Page 52: Testing And Connecting The Printer

    Plugging in the Printer Follow these steps to connect the printer to an electrical outlet: 1. Check the label on the left side of the printer to make sure that the voltage required by the printer matches that of the electrical outlet it will be plugged into.

  • Page 53: Testing The Printer

    2. Make sure that the printer is turned off. It is off when the N side of the power switch on the left side of the printer is pushed in. 3. Connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the left side of the printer.

  • Page 54: Printing A Status Sheet

    Printing a status sheet Follow these steps to print a status sheet: 1. Turn on the printer. The lights and the LCD panel messages on the control panel change in the following order: All lights turn on once and then turn off. The display shows ROM CHECK.

  • Page 55: Connecting To The Computer

    If the printer properly recognizes an installed option, the option’s name appears under Hardware Configurations. If the printer cannot print a status sheet, or if you are unable to get the printer to print a correct status sheet, contact your dealer.
  • Page 56 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s parallel interface connector, then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector. 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel interface connector.

  • Page 57: Installing The Printer Software

    The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility allows you to view printer status information such as the amount of toner remaining and check for any printer errors. When the printer driver is installed, the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility is also installed automatically. EPSON Font Manager The EPSON Font Manager provides you with 31 printer fonts and 96 software fonts.

  • Page 58: About The Printer Driver

    About the Printer Driver When you install the printer driver, the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility and online help are also automatically installed. The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility functions as part of the printer driver and is accessed by clicking the Utility tab in the printer driver.
  • Page 59 CD-ROM drive (this is usually the D: drive). 3. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. If the EPSON Installation Program screen does not appear automatically, click Start and choose Run. Then enter D:EPSETUP.EXE and click OK (substitute the appropriate drive letter, if necessary).
  • Page 60 5. For Windows 2000 users only: Follow the on-screen instructions to turn on the printer. The printer port configuration starts automatically. 6. In the dialog box that appears, select EPSON AL-C2000 Advanced and click OK. This automatically installs the printer driver.

  • Page 61: Installing The Epson Font Manager

    2. Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer into your CD-ROM drive. 3. In the dialog box that appears, double-click Install EPSON Font Manager. Alternatively, you can install by selecting Install EPSON Font Manager and then clicking the arrow at the top right.

  • Page 62: For Dos Programs

    AL-C2000 EPL-5700 EPL-5500/5500+ EPL-N1600 EPL-N1200 EPL-5600 EPL-3000 EPL-5200/5200+ HP LaserJet 4L HP LaserJet 4 If you choose a printer other than the AL-C2000, you may not be able to use some printer features. Installing the Printer Software...

  • Page 63: Accessing Online Help

    It is accessed by clicking on the Help button that appears in the printer driver. For Windows 98/95 users Follow these steps to access online help from the printer driver: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon and double-click the Printers folder.

  • Page 64: Accessing From Windows Applications

    2. Right-click the icon of your printer, and click Printing Preference (in Windows 2000) or Document Defaults (in Windows NT 4.0). 3. Click the Help button at the bottom of the window that appears. Accessing from Windows Applications To access online help from your application, open the File menu and choose Print or Print Setup.

  • Page 65: Printing With Windows

    See your application manual for details. Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not. Always check the settings to get the results you want. Follow these steps to make the necessary settings in the printer driver when printing: 1.
  • Page 66 3. Make sure that your printer is selected, then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. You may need to click more than one of these buttons in different dialog boxes. The printer driver window appears. 4. Make all necessary settings for your document under the various tabs in the printer driver.

  • Page 67: Canceling Printing

    Canceling Printing Follow these steps to cancel printing: 1. Press the On Line button on the printer’s control panel. The On Line light turns off. On Line Form Feed Note: If your computer continues to print, double-click the printer icon in...
  • Page 68 Note: Be careful not to hold the buttons down for more than five seconds. If you do so, Reset All appears on the LCD panel and the printer settings are restored to their default settings in addition to clearing the print job and printer memory.

  • Page 69: After This

    Using the Online Guide The online guide contains detailed instructions on how to use the printer, and information on installing and using optional products. You can view this guide directly from the CD-ROM, or install it into your computer and view it from your hard disk.

  • Page 70: For Windows

    For Windows System Memory Hard disk space CD-ROM drive Display Browser For Macintosh System Memory Hard disk space CD-ROM drive Display Browser After This... Windows 98/95, or Windows 2000/NT 4.0 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)

  • Page 71: Safety Information

    For European users United Kingdom The EPSON AcuLaser C2000 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 72 Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå udsættelse for stråling. Klasse 1 laser produkt der opfylder IEC60825 sikkerheds kravene. Finland and Sweden EPSON AcuLaser C4000 on lasertoiminen sivukirjoitin. Laserista ei aiheudu käyttäjälle vaaraa, kun kirjoitinta käytetään käyttäohjeiden mukaisesti. Laserin aiheuttama säteily jää kokonaisuudessaan suojarakenteiden sisäpuolelle, eikä...

  • Page 73: Cdrh Regulations

    Norway Advarsel Dersom apparatet brukes på annen måte enn spesifisert i denne bruksanvisning, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig laserstråling som overskrider grensen for laser klasse 1. Dette er en halvleder laser. Maksimal effeckt til laserdiode er 15 mW og bølgelengde er 775-795 nm. CDRH regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S.

  • Page 74: Internal Laser Radiation

    Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the IEC60825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. Internal laser radiation Max. Radiation Power Wave Length This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam.
  • Page 75 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 C2000 laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for 8 hours of continuous printing. Minimize the risk...

  • Page 76: Energy Star Compliance

    For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.
  • Page 77 If you need to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match any coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (G ).
  • Page 78 Safety Information...

  • Page 79: Index

    21 Assembling the printer, 8 Developer cartridges, installing, 8 DOS programs, 56 Driver about, 52 EPSON Status Monitor 3, 51 installing, 51, 52 system requirements, 7 Duplex Unit, installing, 25 ENERGY STAR compliance, 70 EPSON Font Manager about, 51...
  • Page 80 Safety before operating the printer, 4 CDRH regulations, 67 ENERGY STAR compliance, 70 for United Kingdom users, 70 internal laser radiation, 68 labels, 67 laser, 65 laser printer precautions, 1 ozone, 69 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes, 6 Status sheet, printing, 48...
  • Page 81 Index...
  • Page 82 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 83 Color Laser Printer Setup Guide Printed in Japan 00.XX-XX...

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