Epson AcuLaser C1900 Setup Sheet page 2

1. Turn off the printer.
2. Remove the cover. 3. Insert the interface card.
4. Secure the screws.
To confirm that the optional interface card is installed correctly, print a status sheet.
See "4 Testing and Connecting the Printer."
4 Testing and Connecting the Printer
Plugging in the Printer
Make sure that the printer is turned off.
Insert the power cord into the left side of
the printer. Then plug the other end into
a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Connecting the Printer to a Computer
Use a shielded, twisted-pair parallel interface cable that is IEEE-1284 compatible, or
a USB Revision 1.1 cable.
System requirements for USB connection are as follows:
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Apple Macintosh system that has a USB interface guaranteed by Apple
Computer, Inc.
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Microsoft Windows system that has a USB interface guaranteed by each
manufacturer, and the preinstalled Windows Millennium Edition, 98, XP, and
2000 or the upgraded Windows Me, XP, and 2000 from the preinstalled
Windows 98.
Note:
Be sure to connect a computer that supports bidirectional communication.
When using an inappropriate cable or connecting peripheral devices between the printer
and the computer, the connection may be unstable.
You cannot connect Macintosh computers to the parallel interface of the printer.
1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are off.
2. Attach the parallel or USB interface cable to the printer as shown below.
<Parallel> <USB>
Note:
When the cable has a grounding wire, secure the wire with the screw below the connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's parallel or USB interface
connector. See your computer's instruction manual for more information.
Loading Paper
Load the A4 or Letter size paper into the MP tray as shown below. About the
available paper types, see "Available paper types" in the online Reference Guide.
1. Prepare the MP tray as shown below. 2. Load the paper as shown below.
Pinch the paper guide to move it.
Pinch the paper guide to move it.
Testing the Printer
To confirm the current status of the printer, print a status sheet. The status sheet
contains information about the printer, the consumables, the current settings, and
the installed options, if any.
1. Turn on the printer. 2. Make sure the LCD panel shows
Ready. Press the button shown in the
figure below.
Press this button 3 times.
Installing the Printer Driver
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When you install the printer driver, the following software can be installed.
Printer driver
The printer driver gives you complete control settings over your printer with the
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Microsoft Windows Me, 98, 95, XP, 2000, NT 4.0, and Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x. With
it, you can make various settings such as print quality and paper size.
EPSON Status Monitor 3
The EPSON Status Monitor 3 allows you to view printer status information such
as the amount of toner remaining and check for any printer errors.
How to Install the Printer Driver
Follow the instructions below to install the printer driver for Windows and
Macintosh.
Note:
Make sure that your printer is turned off.
To install other software, please see the online Reference Guide.
1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM
that comes with your printer in your
CD-ROM drive. For Macintosh users,
double-click the EPSON icon.
2. Double-click Install Software. Then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Note for Windows users:
If the EPSON Installation Program screen
does not appear automatically, double-click the
My Computer icon, right-click the
This screen is for Windows
CD-ROM icon, and click OPEN in the menu
that appears. Then double-click Setup.exe.
Note for Macintosh users:
Your Macintosh must meet the Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x to use the driver included with the
printer.
Turn off any anti-virus software before installing the printer driver.
About an Additional Driver (For Windows user)
When the printer is shared with some computers (clients) in a network and the print
server's OS is Windows XP, 2000 or NT 4.0, you can install the printer driver for the
client's OS in the server as an additional driver. This allows the clients to download
the appropriate printer driver from the printer server if necessary.
See "Setting Up Your Printer on a Network" in the online Reference Guide for details.
Selecting your printer in the Chooser (For Macintosh user)
After you have installed the printer driver, you need to open 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.
About printer sharing
You can use the printer which is connected to a local computer by USB interface
through the network. See "Setting Up Your Printer on a Network" in the online
Reference Guide for details.
To Know More About Your Printer
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Reference Guide (HTML)
The CD-ROM shipped with your printer includes the online Reference
Guide as well as the printer driver.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or
later must be installed in your computer to read the online Reference
Guide.
How to use the printer
How to solve problems
How to keep your printer in good condition
Safety information and technical specifications
Administrator's Guide (HTML)
Provides network administrators with information on both the printer driver and
network settings.
Quick Reference (PDF)
Provides you with solutions for paper jam problems, and other information about
your printer that you may need to refer to on a regular basis. We recommend
printing this guide and keeping it near the printer.
Printing the Quick Reference guide
Note:
Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later must be installed in your computer to open and read the Quick
Reference guide.
For Windows users
1. Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click User Guides on the EPSON Installation Program screen.
3. Click the arrow next to View Quick Reference.
4. The Quick Reference guide opens Acrobat Reader.
5. Select Print from the File menu and click OK. The Quick Reference guide is
printed.
For Macintosh users
1. Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer in the CD-ROM Drive.
2. Double-click the EPSON icon.
3. Double-click View Quick Reference.
4. The Quick Reference guide opens Acrobat Reader.
5. Select Print from the File menu and click Print. The Quick Reference guide is
printed.
Safety Information
Power cord
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Caution:
Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.
Laser safety labels
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Warning:
The performance of procedures and adjustments other than those specified in this sheet
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in
the IEC60825 specifications.
The label shown is attached to the back of the printer
in countries where required.
For European users
The EPSON AcuLaser Series are page printers which utilize 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.
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.
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Warning:
The use of controls, or the performance of procedures and adjustments other than those
specified in this sheet may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 m
the wavelength is 770 to 795nm.
Internal laser radiation
Max. Average Radiation Power: 5 mW at laser aperture
Wavelength: 770 to 795 nm
This is a Class III b Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam.
The printer head unit is NOT A SERVICE ITEM, therefore, the printer head unit
should not be opened under any circumstances. An additional laser warning label
is affixed to the inside of the printer.
CDRH regulations
For information about the Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration, see the online Reference Guide on the CD-ROM.
Ozone safety
Ozone emission
Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product of the printing process.
Ozone is produced only when the printer is printing.
Ozone exposure limit
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 Series generates less than 0.1 ppm for eight (8) hours of
continuous printing.
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
Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity
Poor room ventilation
Long, continuous printing together with any of the above
Printer location
The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat generated are:
Not blown directly into the user's face
Vented directly out of the building whenever possible
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