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Epson ColorPage 8000 Printer Manual

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  • Page 1 P r i n t e r G u i d e ® EPSON ColorPage 8000 Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content.
  • Page 2 EPSON and EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION SelecType and FX are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
  • Page 3 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 4 control panel front cover paper cassette connector cover face-down tray output path cover power switch AC inlet stopper multipurpose tray extension tray fuser unit face-up tray...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Checking the Printer ........
  • Page 6 Cleaning the Printer ........
  • Page 7 5 Clearing Paper Jams and Other Problems Diagnosing Problems ........5-1 Printing Test Pages .
  • Page 8 ® With the large capacity paper unit and the RIP Station 5000 PostScript Level 3 server, the ColorPage 8000 is a complete color printing system for creative workgroups. ® The high performance EFI Fiery RIP supports a variety of network ®...

  • Page 9: How To Use Your Manuals

    • • • • The EPSON ColorPage 8000 Unpacking and Setup Guide describes how to unpack the printer and install paper trays, toner cartridges, and other parts. The EPSON ColorPage 8000 Quick Reference Guide provides a handy summary of the procedures for daily use and printer maintenance—...

  • Page 10: Using This Printer Guide

    Chapter 2 explains how to monitor the printer’s status and respond to warning and error messages on the printer’s control panel. Chapter 3 describes how to configure the printer using the buttons on the control panel. Chapter 4 gives instructions for replacing toner cartridges and other consumables and for cleaning and transporting the printer.

  • Page 11: Where To Get Help

    Solutions at the following number: • ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency in Standby Level 2 mode. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary...

  • Page 12: Important Safety Instructions

    • outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. Place the printer and RIP near a wall outlet where the plugs can be easily • unplugged. Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être •...

  • Page 13: Laser Safety Information

    Introduction Laser Safety Information This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.

  • Page 14: Ozone Safety

    Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. Ozone Safety Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a byproduct of the printing process; it is produced only during printing. The print engine shall not exceed 0.02 ppm ozone concentration TWA (Time-Weighted Average).

  • Page 15: Laser Printer Precautions

    Laser Printer Precautions This printer uses laser technology. The following list of precautions applies whenever you use the laser printer. Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation.
  • Page 16 Exposure to light can damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reducing the service life of the drum. If you need to keep the unit out of the printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.

  • Page 17: Handling Paper

    • Printing on special media • Selecting Paper and Other Media You can use the following types of paper and transparencies in your printer: Paper or media Description Plain paper 16 to 28 lb, (60 to 105 gsm) including letterhead and...

  • Page 18: Choosing A Paper Path

    Special paper or media for ink jet printers Paper that has been printed by a laser printer (including the ColorPage 8000), or by an ink jet printer or thermal transfer printer. (Duplex printing is not supported.) Carbon paper, carbonless copy paper, thermal-sensitive paper,...
  • Page 19 • • • Use the paper-size labels that came with your printer to identify the paper in each tray. This helps all users to be aware of what’s in the printer at a glance. Multipurpose Paper size tray Half letter/A5 or...

  • Page 20: Selecting An Output Tray

    Handling Paper Selecting an Output Tray The printer normally selects the correct output tray, based on the media and paper size settings you make before you print. The following table shows the sizes and types of media and the number of...

  • Page 21: Loading Paper In The Cassette

    The face-up tray, shown below, provides a straight-through paper path. You Note can use it for any size paper or other media that the printer accepts, including envelopes, transparencies, and labels. If you want to have your printouts stacked in the...
  • Page 22 Handling Paper 2. Press the metal plate down until it clicks. 3. Squeeze the clips and slide the two edge guides to match the size paper 4. Fan a stack of paper to prevent the sheets from sticking together. Then you’re using.
  • Page 23 Make sure the edge guide points to the size mark that matches the paper you’re loading. This allows the printer to select the right tray for the paper size you want when you print.

  • Page 24: Loading Paper In The Multipurpose Tray

    Handling Paper 7. Push the paper cassette all the way in. Loading Paper in the Multipurpose Tray You can use the multipurpose tray for any size paper, from 3.5 × 5.5 inches to 13 × 19 inches, with a maximum of 150 sheets. You also use this tray to print envelopes, labels, card stock, and transparencies.
  • Page 25 2. If you’re using A3W or 13 × 19-inch paper, fold down the inside left edge guide. Otherwise, leave it up. 3. Slide the right edge guide all the way to the right. 4. Load a stack of paper long edge first (letter-size and smaller). Load legal-size and larger paper short edge first.
  • Page 26 1-10 Handling Paper 5. Slide the right edge guide against the paper. 6. If you’re using paper that’s not letter size, make sure the printer is set to Auto Continue Press the button on the control panel until the display shows •...

  • Page 27: Printing On Special Media

    Printing on Special Media Note You can print on several types of special media, including EPSON color laser transparencies, envelopes, labels, and card stock. The quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any Whenever you print on time.

  • Page 28: Printing On Envelopes

    You can print on most envelopes, as long as they don’t have tape on the flap. Caution Always test envelopes in the printer before you purchase large quantities. Print quality may be uneven on some envelopes because of their irregular thickness.
  • Page 29 1. Open the flaps and load envelopes in the multipurpose tray as shown: 2. Make sure the Auto Continue feature is set on the printer’s control panel. See page 1-10 for instructions. 3. Set up the print job in your application. Select the following options in...

  • Page 30: Printing Labels

    In the manual feed mode, you send a multi-page file to the printer as usual. After each page prints, the printer stops, and the need to press the See page 3-2 for instructions on setting the manual feed mode.

  • Page 31: Printing On Card Stock

    Printing on Non-standard Size Paper The ColorPage 8000 lets you print on any paper size from 3.5 × 5.5 inches up to 13 × 19 inches. If the paper you want to use is not a standard size, you...

  • Page 32: Monitoring The Printer

    Chapter 2: Monitoring the Printer The ColorPage 8000 includes a number of utilities for monitoring the printer. The printer’s control panel displays status messages, error messages, and warnings. If you have the RIP Station, you can also use software utilities to monitor the printer.

  • Page 33: Monitoring Normal Printer Operation

    Monitoring the Printer Monitoring Normal Printer Operation Messages appear on the control panel display and lights come on or flash to indicate various phases of printer operation. The following table explains the messages and lights: Message Light Warming up On Line on...

  • Page 34: Saving Power In Standby Modes

    Level 2. In both modes, the printer saves power by lowering the fuser temperature. The printer enters Standby Level 1 when it is idle for 30 minutes. It takes approximately one minute to warm up when you send a print job. The printer enters Standby Level 2 when it is idle for 60 minutes.

  • Page 35: Checking The Printer

    Two types of test pages are available, the Status Sheet and the Color Test Page. Both of these pages allow you to test the printer without sending a print job (and without connecting the printer to the RIP). The Status Sheet shows the current default settings and hardware configuration of the printer.

  • Page 36: Checking Toner Levels

    ( Item cyan ( ), and black ( ) toner. 5. Press the button to return to normal printer operation. On Line Monitoring the Printer comes on, and the Menu Paper Source...

  • Page 37: Checking The Number Of Pages Printed

    (and print). Status messages, which are listed on page 2-2, let you know when the printer is ready, warming up, in standby mode, or performing internal adjustments. When these messages appear, the you can send print jobs as usual.

  • Page 38: Error Messages

    Error messages Message Explanation Check OHP Transparencies are loaded incorrectly, or Sheet non-EPSON transparencies are in the printer. To avoid damage, the printer stops. Exit Cover Open The output path cover on the left side of the printer is open.
  • Page 39 Irregular Density Print density is too high. To avoid damage, the printer stops and paper jams. Manual Feed Printer is waiting for paper to be inserted <paper source> or for the Continue button to be <paper size> pressed. Mem Overflow The printer doesn’t have enough...
  • Page 40 Replace the photoconductor unit. Replace the waste toner collector. page 4-15 Write down the error number and turn off the printer. Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it back on. If this error still appears, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and contact IKON.

  • Page 41: Warning Messages

    2-10 Monitoring the Printer Warning Messages When the printer detects a mismatch between software and hardware settings, or when a toner cartridge or other part will need replacing soon, a warning message appears on the display. The Continue In most cases, you can simply press the message and continue printing.
  • Page 42 Press the Continue button to print. Try reformatting the memory module. If the message still appears, you need to turn off the printer and remove or replace the DIMM. If the printout is not acceptable, try limiting the number or size of graphics or fonts on the page.
  • Page 43 Press the Continue button to print. Replace the toner cartridge as soon as possible.

  • Page 44: Configuring The Printer

    Chapter 3: Configuring the Printer You can use the printer’s control panel to configure the printer for default settings, individual print jobs, or for special usage such as changing emulation modes. Because these settings can significantly affect the way your printer works for all users on the network, you should check with your administrator before changing them.

  • Page 45: Setting Print Options From The Control Panel

    The buttons on the right side of the control panel allow you to set printing Note options such as paper size and number of copies. Normally you set these options through your software—in the printer properties, page setup, or print dialog box. You only need to use the control panel for special print jobs.
  • Page 46 C10, DL, C6, IB5, CTM, A3W Out Bin FD, FU 5. When you have selected the setting you want, press and return the printer to normal operation. The back on. Configuring the Printer Description Selects the multipurpose tray, standard cassette (LC1), or one of the three cassettes on the large-capacity paper unit (LC2, LC3, LC4).

  • Page 47: Using The Selectype Menus

    Configuring the Printer Using the SelecType Menus You use the SelecType menus to configure and check the printer, set default print options, and access advanced features. The following table lists the menus, their functions, and where to find additional information:...

  • Page 48: Selectype Menu Map

    SelecType Menu Map The following “menu map” shows the SelecType menus in order, along with the settings available for each one. The AUX1 and AUX2 menus and settings are available only if you have auxiliary interfaces installed in your printer.

  • Page 49: Setting Selectype Options

    The default value has an asterisk next to it. to select it. button to exit the SelecType mode and return to On Line normal printer operation. (You can press to cancel out of SelecType without saving.) Enter comes on, and the...

  • Page 50: Setting Configuration Options

    Because the configuration options can significantly affect the way your printer works for all users on the network, you should check with your network administrator before changing them. Configuration options include the following: •...
  • Page 51 The On setting reduces the resolution more than the Auto setting. Paper Type Normal, Selects the printer’s default paper type. Thick is Thick, for envelopes or card stock; Trnsprnc is for Trnsprnc EPSON color laser transparencies. Print Overrun and Mem Overflow. When...
  • Page 52 Configuring the Printer Description Selects the interface from which the printer will receive data. Sets the amount of time the printer waits to receive data before terminating an incomplete print job. Enables or disables the power-saving feature. See page 2-3 for more information.

  • Page 53: Setting Print Options With Selectype

    Setting Print Options With SelecType You can use two of the SelecType menus, Printing and Tray Size, to set default print options. Normally you set these options through the printer properties, print, or page setup dialog box in your software. However, you can also use the One-Touch mode, described on page 3-2, and the SelectType menus, as described below.
  • Page 54 Selects the face-down or face-up output tray. Sets the number of copies to print. When you select Manual Feed, the printer waits for you to press the On Line or Continue button before printing each page. Switches between 600 and 300 dpi.

  • Page 55: Setting And Configuring Printer Emulations

    Configuring the Printer Tray Size menu settings Setting and Configuring Printer Emulations The Emulation menu lets you select any of five alternate emulations for your printer (in addition to PostScript and the native ESC/Page Color language): • • • •...

  • Page 56: Setting Lj4 Emulation Options

    Setting LJ4 Emulation Options The LJ4 menu lets you make font and symbol settings when you use the printer in LJ4 emulation mode. Normally you can make these settings through your software. You only need to use these settings if you are using software that can’t control fonts.

  • Page 57: Setting Gl2 Emulation Options

    3-14 Configuring the Printer Setting GL2 Emulation Options The GL2 emulation allows you to use your printer with plotter applications. Within this emulation, you can choose between two modes, LJ4GL2 and GLlike. GL2 menu settings Setting Options GL-Mode LJ4GL2, GLlike...

  • Page 58: Setting Escp2 And Fx Emulation Options

    Setting ESCP2 and FX Emulation Options These emulations allow you to use your printer with applications designed for dot-matrix printer output. The same menu items are available for both emulation modes, except as noted otherwise. ESCP2 and FX menu settings...

  • Page 59: Setting I239X Emulation Options

    3-16 Configuring the Printer ESCP2 and FX menu settings (continued) Setting I239X Emulation Options This emulation allows you to use your printer with IBM 2390/2391 Plus commands. I239X menu settings Note If you change the Orientation, Page Size, or T. Margin settings, the Text setting returns to the default.
  • Page 60 ZeroChar 0, Slashed zero CharacterSet 1, 2 3-17 Configuring the Printer Description Selects whether the printer automatically adds a line-feed after every carriage return. Set to On if text lines overprint each other. Selects the alternate graphics option. Sets the density for printing bit-mapped images.
  • Page 61 3-18 Configuring the Printer 3-18...

  • Page 62: Maintaining And Transporting The Printer

    Your EPSON ColorPage 8000 includes several consumable parts that need to be replaced periodically. The control panel displays a message to alert you when a toner cartridge or other part is nearly used up. This is the best time to perform the replacement procedure.

  • Page 63: Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Replacing a Toner Cartridge When you see one of the following messages on the printer’s control panel, it’s time to replace the indicated toner cartridge: When you see the However, you will only be able to print for a short time before the cartridge.
  • Page 64 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 3. Note the color of the cartridge that appears in the installation window. Check the color of this cartridge. If the cartridge is the one you need to replace, go to step 6. • If the cartridge is a different color, go to step 4.
  • Page 65 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow until it stops. The switch Note If the knob won’t turn, don’t force it. Push up the switch and try turning it again. 6. Turn the cartridge counterclockwise 90 degrees. When you turn it, the...

  • Page 66: Installing The New Cartridge

    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Installing the New Cartridge Once you have removed the empty cartridge, you’re ready to install the new one. Follow these steps: 1. Take the cartridge out of its package. Gently shake it back and forth and from front to back to distribute the toner evenly.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Fuser Oil Roll

    Make sure you have a replacement oil roll (part number S052002). You will only be able to print for a short time before the message will appear, and the printer will stop. into the slot. with step 3 on page 4-3.
  • Page 68 Follow these steps to replace the fuser oil roll: 1. Pull down the face-up tray on the left side of the printer. Warning 2. Grab the handle of the fuser unit and pull it all the way out. Be careful not to touch the...
  • Page 69 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 3. Grab the roll as shown and lift it out of the printer. Warning Follow local regulations when you dispose of used fuser oil rolls. Do not expose them to fire, as they can explode and cause injury.
  • Page 70 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5. Hold the roll handle and insert it into the fuser unit, matching the green marks on the roll and unit. positioning marks 6. Push the roll down firmly until it clicks into place. handle...

  • Page 71: Replacing The Photoconductor Unit

    4-10 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 7. Slide the fuser unit back into the printer. Replacing the Photoconductor Unit When you see one of the following messages on the control panel display, you should replace the photoconductor unit: • •...

  • Page 72: Removing The Used Photoconductor Unit

    Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 4-11 Removing the Used Photoconductor Unit Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Turn the large lever counterclockwise 90 degrees. 4-11...
  • Page 73 4-12 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 4. Turn the small lever to the right. 5. Pull the photoconductor unit about 12 inches out of the printer. Warning Follow local regulations when you dispose of the 6. Grab the handle at the top of the photoconductor and gently pull it all used photoconductor unit.

  • Page 74: Installing The New Photoconductor Unit

    2. Position the unit over the guide rails inside the printer. Then carefully Maintaining and Transporting the Printer and remove the protective sheet as shown below: slide it all the way in.
  • Page 75 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 3. Turn the small lever on the photoconductor unit to the left. 4. Turn the large lever clockwise 90 degrees. 5. Close the front cover of the printer. 6. Turn the printer back on to continue printing. 4-14...

  • Page 76: Replacing The Waste Toner Collector

    2. Squeeze the handle and tab of the waste toner collector to release the Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Waste T Box Nearfull Replace Waste T Box Waste T Box Nearfull message will appear, and the printer will stop. lock. 4-15 4-15 message, you can press...
  • Page 77 4. Take out a new collector out of its package. 5. Hold the handle of the collector and insert it all the way into the slot 6. Close the front cover of the printer. until the tab clicks. 4-16...

  • Page 78: Cleaning The Paper Path Rollers

    Follow these steps to clean the paper path rollers: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Pull out the multipurpose tray on the right side of the printer. 3. Locate the two gray rollers on the left side. Caution 4.

  • Page 79: Cleaning The Printer

    Transporting the Printer the components and the case. When you need to move the printer a short distance, first turn it off and remove the following parts: • • • •...

  • Page 80: Moving The Printer With The Paper Unit

    Moving the Printer Without the Paper Unit If you don’t have the large capacity paper unit, follow these steps: 1. Make sure you have four people lift the printer, holding it at the four Warning The printer weighs approximately 154 lb.
  • Page 81 4-20 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 4-20...

  • Page 82: Clearing Paper Jams And Other Problems

    • Solving printout problems • Diagnosing Problems Your EPSON ColorPage 8000 includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems: To identify the most common problems, check the messages and lights • on the printer’s control panel. See Chapter 2 for information about the control panel indicators and messages.

  • Page 83: Printing Test Pages

    Two types of test pages are available, the Status Sheet and the Color Test Sheet. The Status Sheet shows the current default settings and hardware configuration of the printer. The Color Test Sheet gives you a sample color printout. Follow these steps to print test pages: 1.
  • Page 84 Clearing Paper Jams When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops and displays a message on the control panel. Any one of five messages can be displayed, indicating various types of jams in different areas of the printer. The following table defines the error messages and tells you where to check for jammed paper.

  • Page 85: Clearing The Paper Cassette And Paper Path (Feed Jam)

    Clearing Paper Jams and Other Problems Clearing the Paper Cassette and Paper Path (Feed Jam) Follow the instructions in this section when you’re printing on paper in the cassette and you see a the large capacity paper unit, use the same procedure to clear paper jammed in one of the cassettes.
  • Page 86 Clearing Paper Jams and Other Problems 4. Pull the multipurpose tray out slowly until it stops. Be careful not to tear any jammed paper. 5. Pull out the jammed paper from the bottom. 6. Push in the tray firmly.

  • Page 87: Clearing The Multipurpose Tray And Paper Path (Feed Jam)

    (Feed Jam) Follow these steps when you’re printing on paper or other materials in the multipurpose tray and you see one of the following messages on the printer’s control panel 1. If you see jammed paper in the multipurpose tray, pull the paper out 2.
  • Page 88 Clearing Paper Jams and Other Problems 3. Open the paper path cover by lifting up the handle. 4. Turn the knob clockwise, as shown below. The jammed paper should come out.
  • Page 89 Clearing Paper Jams and Other Problems 5. After the jammed paper is ejected halfway, pull the paper out as shown below. 6. Close the paper path cover. 7. Push in the tray firmly.

  • Page 90: Clearing The Fuser Unit (Paper Jam)

    To avoid oil leakage and reduced print quality, make sure you keep the roll horizontal and do not let it touch anything. Clearing Paper Jams and Other Problems message on the printer’s control panel, follow Paper Jam jammed paper. Handle...
  • Page 91 5-10 Clearing Paper Jams and Other Problems 3. Turn the knob on the fuser unit to eject the jammed paper as shown below. 4. Pull out the paper. 5-10...
  • Page 92 Clearing Paper Jams and Other Problems 5-11 5. Reattach the fuser oil roll. 6. Push in the fuser unit firmly. 5-11...

  • Page 93: Clearing The Output Path Cover (Exiting Paper Jam)

    When you see the panel, follow these steps to clear paper from the output path cover: If you see paper jammed 1. Open the output path cover on the left side of the printer. in the path to the face-down output tray, don’t try to pull it out of...

  • Page 94: Clearing The Large Capacity Paper Unit

    5-13 Clearing the Large Capacity Paper Unit If you see a message on the printer’s control panel and you have Feed Jam already checked the paper cassettes, follow these steps to clear jammed paper from the large capacity paper unit: 1.

  • Page 95: Solving Operational Problems

    5-14 Clearing Paper Jams and Other Problems Solving Operational Problems If the printer won’t print, try the suggestions in this section. If you’re using the RIP, check the RIP Station 5000 User Guide for additional troubleshooting suggestions. Operational problems Problem The On Line light doesn’t...
  • Page 96 Check that paper is not overloaded. Maximum capacities are 150 sheets in the tray, 250 in cassette(s). Check the paper unit. See the ColorPage 8000 Unpacking and Setup Guide for instructions. Follow the instructions on page 4-17 to clean the paper path rollers.

  • Page 97: Solving Printout Problems

    Make sure the RIP is selected before printing. See the RIP Station 5000 User Guide for instructions. Specify the emulation mode with the printer’s control panel, or leave it set to Auto. If the printer still doesn’t print correctly, contact IKON as described in the Introduction.
  • Page 98 Printout problems (continued) Problem The background is dark or dirty, or black or white bands appear on the printout. Print quality is uneven. Toner smudges appear on your printout. Areas of the printed image are missing. Clearing Paper Jams and Other Problems Possible cause The paper path is dusty or dirty.
  • Page 99 An image looks good on the monitor, but not on the printout. Photo printouts appear grainy. Possible cause The printer loaded more than one sheet at a time. Your software application or cable has a problem. The photoconductor unit has a problem.

  • Page 100: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules Additional memory will allow you to print more complex pages with more fonts and larger graphics. Two slots are available in the printer for installing dual in-line memory modules, or DIMMs. DIMMs are available from many vendors. They must meet the following...
  • Page 101 Follow these steps to install memory modules: Caution 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the printer cover and pull out the paper tray at least 4 inches. Before you install memory modules, make sure you discharge any...
  • Page 102 4. Open the front of the cover until the pin comes out of the hole. Then Warning Be careful when working inside the printer as some pieces are sharp and may cause injury. 5. Locate the two available memory module slots. Make sure the clips at 6.
  • Page 103 8. Secure the panel cover with the screws that you removed. Then close the 9. Print a Status Sheet to make sure the printer recognizes the memory you Then close the left side of the cover, inserting the pin in the hole as shown.

  • Page 104: Installing An Interface Card

    If you have the RIP, you connect it to the printer using the built-in parallel interface. Your printer has two available slots for installing additional interfaces. Following are the cards that you can install in your ColorPage 8000 printer: Interface cards Model number...
  • Page 105 Store the shield plate in a 4. Remove the screws from the shield plate. Then remove the plate. safe place; you will need to reattach it if you remove the interface card later. back of the printer, labeled AUX-1 and AUX-2. shield plates...
  • Page 106 5. Slide the card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment. Push the card in firmly to make sure the connector at the back of the card is fully inserted into the printer’s internal socket. 6. Tighten the screws on the card.
  • Page 107 Installing Options...

  • Page 108: Printing

    Appendix B: Specifications Printing Printing method Resolution Continuous printing speed (with letter/A4) Color printing Black only printing First print (with letter/A4) Color printing Black only printing Warm-up time Paper feed Paper feed alignment Input paper supply Multipurpose tray Paper cassette(s) Paper output Face-down tray Face-up tray...

  • Page 109: Paper

    105 to 220 gsm Thick paper 28 to 58.5 lb, 105 to 220 gsm EPSON color laser transparencies * The minimum margin for all paper sizes is .16 inch (4 mm). The maximum printable area is 12.6 Internal emulations HP LaserJet 4 (LJ4 mode)

  • Page 110: Environmental

    Environmental Operation Temperature 50 to 90 F (10 to 32 C) 15 to 80% RH (20 to 80% Humidity RH with network card) Altitude 2,500 meters (8200 feet) maximum Mechanical Height 19.3 inches (490 mm) Width 28.7 inches (728 mm) 53.8 inches (1367.4 mm) with all trays expanded Depth 25.2 inches (641 mm)

  • Page 111: Parallel Interface

    Specifications Parallel Interface The parallel (IEEE 1284-I compliant) interface connector pin assignments are shown in the table below. The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. IEEE 1284-B connector Pin No. Direction...

  • Page 112: Using The Ecp Mode In Windows 95/98

    To use the ECP mode, follow these steps: apply if you connect a computer directly to the 1. Make the ECP mode settings in the BIOS setting program that comes printer’s parallel interface. If you experience any problems using ECP mode, try using a different mode.

  • Page 113: Options And Consumables

    Depth 21.9 inches (556 mm) Weight 53.4 lb (24.2 kg), including all cassettes Power supply DC 5 V supplied by the printer Approximate life Toner cartridges Black: Up to 4500 images* Yellow, Magenta, Cyan: Up to 6000 images* Photoconductor 20,000 pages*...
  • Page 114 4-1 to 4-17 Consumables, specifications, B-6 Continue light, 2-2, 2-6 Control panel buttons, 3-1 to 3-2, 3-6 configuring printer, 3-1 to 3-17 menus, 3-4 to 3-6 messages, 2-2, 2-6 to 2-12 monitoring printer, 2-1 to 2-12 setting and configuring emulations,...
  • Page 115 FX menu settings, 3-15 GL2 emulation, 3-14 GL2 menu settings, 3-14 Grainy photos, 5-18 Graphics, problems printing, 5-16 to 5-18 Height of printer, B-3 Help, IKON, 4 HP LaserJet 4 emulation, 3-13 Humidity requirements, B-3 I239X menu settings, 3-16 IBM emulation, 3-16...
  • Page 116 Tray Size, 3-12 using, 3-6 Messages error, 2-6, 2-7 to 2-9 status, 2-2, 2-6 warning, 2-6, 2-10 to 2-12 Moving printer, 4-18 Multipurpose tray clearing paper jams, 5-6 loading envelopes, 1-13 loading paper, 1-8 loading transparencies, 1-11 On Line light, 2-2, 2-6...
  • Page 117 B-1 transporting, 4-18 weight, B-3 Printing card stock, 1-15 Color Test Page, 2-4, 5-2 envelopes, 1-12 EPSON color laser transparencies, 1-11 font samples, 3-12 labels, 1-14 non-standard size paper, 1-15 special media, 1-11 specifications, B-1 Status Sheet, 2-4, 5-2...
  • Page 118 Transparencies, 1-1, 1-11, B-2 Tray Size menu settings, 3-12 Tray, see Multipurpose tray Troubleshooting, 5-14 to 5-18 Warning messages, 2-10 to 2-12 Waste toner collector replacing, 4-15 specifications, B-6 Weight of printer, B-3 Width of printer, B-3 Windows, using ECP mode, B-5...
  • Page 119 Index...
  • Page 120 toner cartridge fuser display On Line Form Feed photoconductor unit fuser oil roll One-Touch print options Paper Source Page Size RITech Copies Menu Item Continue Reset Menu Item button button waste toner collector Manual Feed Orientation MP Tray Size Out Bin Value Enter Value...

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