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Epson EPL-5800 Setup Manual

Epson EPL-5800 Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 4014119-03...

  • 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 4: Laser Printer

    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...
  • Page 5 Speedo, Fontware, FaceLift, Swiss, and Dutch are trademarks of Bitstream Inc. CG Times and CG Omega are registered trademarks of Miles, Inc. Univers is a registered trademark of Linotype AG and/or its subsidiaries. Antique Olive is a trademark of Fonderie Olive. Albertus is a trademark of Monotype Corporation plc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions Laser Printer Precautions ....... . . 1 Important Safety Instructions ......4 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.
  • Page 7 Testing the Printer ........

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Warning: Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid 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.
  • Page 9 Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage When removing the developer cartridge, never touch the developing roller under the flap; otherwise, print quality will decline. Do not turn the cartridge upside down or stand it on its ends.
  • Page 10 Wait for at least one hour before using a developer cartridge or a photoconductor unit after moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent damage from condensation. Do not leave jammed paper in the printer. It can cause the printer to overheat. Safety Instructions...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    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 12 Connect your printer to the correct power supply. Your printer’s power requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your dealer.

  • Page 13: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    If liquid has been spilled into the printer. C. If the printer does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. D. If the printer has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. If the printer exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

  • Page 14: Assembling And Connecting The Printer

    Assembling and Connecting the Printer Finding a Place for the Printer Place your printer close enough to the computer or workstation for the printer cable to reach. Assembling and Connecting the Printer...
  • Page 15 Unit, you will need an additional 125 mm (4.9 inches) in height. If you install the optional Face-up Tray, you will need an additional 150 mm (5.9 inches) at the back of the printer. Assembling and Connecting the Printer 100 mm...
  • Page 16 Caution: Never place the printer on a stand that is narrower than the printer’s width as this may damage the printer. Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, moisture, or dust. Place the printer where the power cord can be easily unplugged.

  • Page 17: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Follow the steps below to load paper into the MP (Multi Purpose) tray: 1. Insert the MP tray into the slot at the front of the printer and push it all the way in. Assembling and Connecting the Printer...
  • Page 18 Note: To widen the paper guides, you have to press on the lever of the right paper guide while sliding it outwards. Load letterheads printable side up and with the letterhead portion at the top. Assembling and Connecting the Printer...
  • Page 19 3. Place the cover on the MP tray to protect against dust and to allow manual-feed printing, as shown below. 4. Raise the output tray and lift up the paper support on the top to prevent paper from falling off the edge. Assembling and Connecting the Printer...

  • Page 20: Attaching The Power Cord

    Follow the steps below to connect your printer to an electrical outlet: 1. Make sure 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.

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Computer

    2. Insert the power cord into the back of the printer and plug the other end into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Connecting to the Computer Your printer comes with two standard interface connectors, parallel and USB. Parallel interface for PCs Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer through the parallel interface.

  • Page 22: Using A Usb Connection

    Using a USB connection Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer through the USB interface. You need a standard shielded USB cable.

  • Page 23: Testing The Printer Connection

    1. Plug the appropriate end of the cable into the USB port on the back of the printer, as shown below. (The end that fits the printer has a different shape from the end that fits the computer.) 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer’s USB port.
  • Page 24 2. Turn on the printer as shown below. It is on when the | side of the power switch is pushed in. Note: The On Line indicator light on the control panel flashes to show that the printer is warming up.

  • Page 25: Installing The Options

    MP tray. Installing Follow the instructions below to install the 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit: 1. Be sure that the printer’s power cord is not plugged in, and that none of the interface cables are connected. Installing the Options...
  • Page 26 2. Make sure the printer and the 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit are facing the same way. Lift the printer and align the pins on the cassette unit with the holes on the bottom of the printer. Then, lower the printer until it rests securely on the cassette unit.

  • Page 27: Face-Up Tray

    Face-up Tray The printer normally outputs paper face-down on top of the printer. If you want face-up output, you can install the optional Face-up Tray (C81337 ). This tray gives you immediate viewing of your printed output and is recommended for printing on media that require a straight-through paper path, such as labels and transparencies.
  • Page 28 2. Attach the Face-up Tray by sliding the mounting pins into the corresponding holes, one at a time. Do not force both sides in at once. Installing the Options...

  • Page 29: Memory Module

    Note: The printer is factory set for face-down output. To output onto the optional Face-up Tray, push down the paper path selector at the rear right of the printer, as shown in the illustration below. Memory Module By installing a Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM), you can increase printer memory up to 256 MB (standard 16 MB plus optional 32, 64, 128, 256 MB).

  • Page 30: Installing

    To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to install a DIMM unless the printer is turned off. 1. Make sure that the printer is not plugged in. 2. Press the latch on the left side of the printer, and raise the printer cover. Installing the Options...
  • Page 31 3. Face the right side of the printer, and using a crosshead screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the side cover in place. Pull the side cover off toward you. Note: Be careful to avoid dropping screws into the printer when removing them.
  • Page 32 Warning: Avoid touching the electrical components that are exposed after you remove the side cover. These components may become hot while the printer is in use. Caution: Before you install the module, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal; otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components.
  • Page 33 5. Insert and push the DIMM firmly into the slot, but without forcing it. Be sure that the ends of the DIMM engage the clips, so that the clips click closed over the ends as the DIMM snaps into place. Installing the Options...
  • Page 34 6. Set the side cover back into place. 7. Fasten the side cover with the two screws. 8. Gently close the printer cover. Installing the Options...

  • Page 35: Rom Module

    Installing Follow the instructions below to install the ROM module: 1. Make sure that the printer is not plugged in. 2. Press the latch on the left side of the printer, and raise the printer cover. Installing the Options ®...
  • Page 36 3. Face the right side of the printer, and using a crosshead screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the side cover in place. Pull the side cover off toward you. Note: Be careful to avoid dropping screws into the printer when removing them.
  • Page 37 4. Identify the ROM slot. It is the black slot on the top. Insert and push the ROM module evenly into the slot until the button comes up. Installing the Options...
  • Page 38 5. Set the side cover back into place. 6. Fasten the side cover with the two screws. 7. Gently close the printer cover. Installing the Options...

  • Page 39: Interface Cards

    Interface Cards Your printer comes with a Type B interface slot. You can install an optional interface card into this slot to expand the flexibility of your printer. For example, installing an optional Ethernet card turns your printer into a network printer.
  • Page 40 2. Remove the two screws that secure the interface slot cover and remove the cover. 3. Slide the interface card into the grooves of the interface slot, as shown below. Push the card in firmly to lock it into place. Installing the Options...
  • Page 41 To verify that the optional interface card is correctly installed, print a status sheet. See “Testing the Printer Connection” on page 16. If the installed interface is not shown in the Hardware...

  • Page 42: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver The printer driver is provided on the “EPSON EPL-5800 Printer Software” CD-ROM shipped with your printer. It gives you control over your printer with Microsoft Windows Me/2000/98/ 95/3.1, Microsoft Windows NT With it, not only can you make basic printer settings like paper size and orientation, but also have access to a whole range of other options that will help you optimize the use of your printer.
  • Page 43 Note: If the EPSON Installation Program screen does not appear, click Start and choose Run in Windows Me/200098/95 or Windows NT 4.0, or choose Run from the File menu in the Program Manager in Windows 3.1 or Windows NT 3.51.
  • Page 44 4. In the dialog box that appears, select EPSON EPL-5800 Advanced and click OK. This automatically installs the printer driver. 5. If you are running Windows 95/3.1 or NT 4.0/3.51, proceed to the next step. If you are running Windows Me or 98, follow the on-screen instructions that ask you to turn the printer on.
  • Page 45 Windows” later in this section. 6. When installation is complete, click OK . Note: The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility is also installed on systems running Windows Me/2000/98/95 and Windows NT 4.0. Installation time varies depending on your computer system.
  • Page 46 2. Click the printer icon, and select Properties from the File menu. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 47 3. In Windows Me or 98, click the Details tab and make sure that EPUSB1: (EPSON EPL-5800) is displayed in the Print to the following port list box. In Windows 2000, click Ports tab and make sure that USB001 is selected.

  • Page 48: For Macintosh Users

    Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer driver. Note: To connect the printer to the USB interface on your Macintosh, you must purchase a USB cable. Follow these steps to install your printer driver: 1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the printer software CD- ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 49 4. The printer driver has to be installed into the drive that contains the system software. Check that the Install Location box displays the correct drive. Click Install. 5. Click Continue in the dialog box that appears. 6. When a message appears informing you that the installation has finished, click Restart to complete the installation.
  • Page 50 2. Click the Background Printing radio buttons to turn background printing on or off. Note: Background printing must be turned on for the EPSON Status Monitor 3 to manage print jobs. When background printing is on, you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing.

  • Page 51: Making Basic Driver Settings

    Before you start printing, you should make sure the driver settings match your document requirements. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made in the printer driver when it is accessed directly from the operating system, some do not. Be sure to check the following:...

  • Page 52: Testing The Printer

    5. Select the paper size you loaded into the printer from the Paper Size setting. If you don’t see your paper size on the list, use the arrow on the right to scroll through the list. 6. Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. The direction of printing changes according to the orientation you select.
  • Page 53 2. Turn on the printer as shown below. It is on when the | side of the power switch is pushed in. Note: The On Line indicator light on the control panel flashes to show that the printer is warming up.
  • Page 54 1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu. Select your printer by clicking its icon, and then the port your printer is connected to. Click the Setup button, and the EPSON Printer Setup dialog box appears. 2. Click the Print Status Sheet button, and the printer starts printing a status sheet.
  • Page 55 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 Driver...

  • Page 56: After This

    Using the Online Guide It 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 57: System Requirements

    System requirements 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 Me/2000/98/95, or Windows NT 4.0 Pentium 150 MHz processor (for Windows Me) i486/66 MHz (for Windows 98) (Pentium or better recommended) i486/25 MHz (for Windows 95 / NT 4.0) (Pentium or better recommended)

  • Page 58: Safety Information

    For European users United Kingdom The EPL-5800 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 59 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 EPL-5800 on lasertoiminen sivukirjoitin. Laserista ei aiheudu käyttäjälle vaaraa, kun kirjoitinta käytetään käyttäohjeiden mukaisesti. Laserin aiheuttama säteily jää kokonaisuudessaan suojarakenteiden sisäpuolelle, eikä...

  • Page 60: 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 5 mW og bølgelengde er 770-810 nm. CDRH regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S.

  • Page 61: Laser Safety Labels

    The use of controls, or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required.

  • Page 62: Ozone Safety

    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 EPL-5800 laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for 8 hours of continuous printing. Minimize exposure risk...

  • Page 63: Energy Star Compliance

    Do not use more than one laser printer in a confined area (see “Ozone exposure limit” above) Do not use your printer in conditions of extremely low humidity Do not use your printer in a room with poor ventilation Avoid long, continuous printing in any of the conditions...

  • Page 64: For United Kingdom Users

    For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable for 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 65 If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Safety Information...

  • Page 66: Index

    Index Numerics 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit, installing, 18 Assembling the printer, 7 CDRH regulations, 53 Connecting the printer, 7 Connecting to the computer parallel interface, 14 USB interface, 15 Driver basic settings, 44 installing (Macintosh), 41 installing (Windows), 35...
  • Page 67 51 ozone, 55 Safety instructions, 4 Status sheet printing from the control panel, 16 printing from the printer driver, 45 Testing the printer, 16, 45 United Kingdom users, 57 connection, 15 ensuring that the USB driver is installed correctly, 38...
  • Page 68 Printed in Japan 00.XX-XX...

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