Overview; Engine Features; Controller Features; Software Features - Epson AcuLaser C2600 Service Manual

EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600

1.1 Overview

This printer is a non-impact color page printer that takes advantage of a laser and
electrophotographic technologies.
It provides 600 dpi of resolution and 7.5 ppm (A4, color printing) or 30 ppm (A4,
monochrome printing) of print speed.

1.1.1 Engine Features

High speed 4-cycle A4 engine
Table 1-1. Print Speed (When Printing A4)
Color printing
Simplex printing 7.5 ppm
Duplex printing 7.5 ppm
Two models: color and monochrome
The monochrome model has one black toner cartridge bundled as standard.
Adding three black toner cartridges (option) allows the printer to print up to
20,000 copies. Furthermore, the monochrome model can be upgraded to color
model.
The color model can be operated as monochrome model by replacing the color
toners with black ones or removing them.
Compact and light weight, suitable for desktop placement
Dimension 435 mm (W) x 516 mm (D) x 425 mm (H)
Weight 35 kg
Paper supply (Maximum of 1150 sheets, 3-bin paper feed is possible)
Paper cassette
MP Tray
Standard
Lower paper cassette
Option Paper cassette unit
Maximum
Paper eject capacity is 250 sheets, face-down only.
Product Description
Monochrome printing
30 ppm
20 ppm
150 sheets
500 sheets
500 sheets
1150 sheets
Overview

1.1.2 Controller Features

High speed intelligent controller
CPU: VR5532A (350 MHz)
RAM
Standard RAM: 64 MB
Expanded RAM: 512 MB (When two 256 MB DIMMs are installed.)
Support for optional large capacity, 40 GB HDD.
Color technology
nPGI, which allows low price, high quality printing
Wide LCD panel with backlight
The new wide LCD panel supporting a maximum of 22 digits and 5 lines (132 x 65
dots) provides improved operation and visibility.
Improved serviceability with the addition of the Help function (with description
and graphics).
Interface
USB interface (Rev. 2.0 HS, Supports bi-directional (D4))
Network interface (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Parallel interface (IEEE1284)
Type-B interface

1.1.3 Software Features

Adobe PostScript 3 (17 fonts), PCL6 (monochrome) as standard
ESC/Page Color, PCL5e, FX, LQ, and IBM emulations are also provided
Printer status and printer environment monitor with use of bi-directional EJL and
MIB
Version upgrade function for engine program ROM
Support for DCC command (DIAG command only)
Support for firmware overwrite using RCC (full or partial overwrite)
Support for manual duplex
Revision B
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