Epson Aculaser C1600 Guía de usuario

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1. Ready indicator2. Error indicator3. Rotate Toner key4. Toner indicators5. Clear keyAbout the IndicatorsThe indicators use five types of signals:❏ O

About the Rotate Toner KEYThe Rotate Toner key allows you to switch the printer from normal operation mode to Change Tonermode, Eject All Toner mode o

Note:❏ For details on cleaning the print head window, refer to “Cleaning the Print Head Window” on page57.❏ To return to normal operation mode from Pr

Note:For details on the error messages, refer to “Indicator Messages” on page 68.If any of the errors listed above occur, press the Clear key to conti

System Requirements❏ Personal computerPentium II: 400MHz or higher❏ Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Home Professional/Home

Chapter 2Using the Printer DriverUninstalling the Printer DriverThis section describes how to uninstall the printer driver if necessary.Note:❏ You mus

Click to save all changes without exiting the Properties dialog box.❏ HelpClick to view the help.❏ Easy SetClick Save to save the current settings. Sp

When this button is clicked, it changes to the Printer View button.Note:This button appears only when the Watermark tab is selected.❏ Quality ViewClic

❏ Select the paper used for the front pageLayout TabThe Layout Tab allows you to❏ Print several pages of a document on the same page (N-up printing)❏

❏ Print the watermark on only the first page❏ Print multiple copies of the selected watermark on a single pageQuality TabThe Quality Tab allows you to

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Chapter 3Remote Panel ProgramWorking with the Remote Panel ProgramIntroductionThe Remote Panel Program shows information about the current status of t

Panel TabRemote Panel❏ Status—Allows the current status of the printer to be checked.Note:Since the status is not automatically detected with this uti

❏ Apply—Click to send the settings specified for “Toner Low Message”, “Toner Out Stop”,“Energy Save Time” and “Auto Continue” to the printer.❏ Toner L

Transfer Power—Adjust the 2nd transfer voltage for each media type. If there are cracks in solid partsof the image, move the setting in the + directio

Download—Downloads the current printer settings and displays them in the utility.Upload—Sends the current utility settings to the printer.Closing the

Chapter 4Media HandlingPrint MediaSpecificationsMedia Media SizeInch MillimeterA48.2 × 11.7 210.0 × 297.0B5 (JIS)7.2 × 10.1 182.0 × 257.0A55.9 × 8.3 1

Media Media SizeInch MillimeterGovernment Letter8.0 × 10.5 203.2 × 266.716K7.7 × 10.6 195.0 × 270.0Oficio8.5 × 13.5 215.9 × 342.9Custom, Minimum*3.6 ×

❏ Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper, and colored paper that has been treated)❏ Carbon backed❏ Unapproved iron-on transfer media (s

❏ Any other media that is not approvedThick StockPaper thicker than 90 g/m (24 lb bond) is referred to as thick stock. Test all thick stock to ensure

Use envelopes that are❏ Envelope C6 or Envelope DL size (Other envelope sizes are not supported.)❏ Common office envelopes approved for laser printing

4. You may assign its rights under this Agreement to an assignee of all of Licensee’s right and interestto such Software and Documentation (“Assignee”

Capacity Tray 1Up to 50 label sheets, depending on their thicknessOrientationFace upDriver Media TypeLabelsUse label sheets that are❏ Approved for las

Driver Media TypeLetterheadPostcardYou can print continuously with postcard. However, this could affect the media feed, depending onthe media quality

Printable AreaThe printable area on all media sizes is up to 4.0 mm (0.157") from the edges of the media.aaaaa=4.0 mm ** Printable AreaEach media

EnvelopesEnvelopes can only be printed on their front sides (side where the recipient’s address is written). Inaddition, printing on the front side in

Loading MediaHow do I load media?Take off the top and bottom sheets of a ream of paper. Holding a stack of approximately 200 sheets at atime, fan the

Loading Plain Paper1. Remove the dust cover.2. Slide the media guides to provide more space between them.3. Load the paper face up in the tray.AcuLase

Note:❏ Do not load paper above the d mark. Up to 200 sheets (80 g/m [21 lb]) of plain paper can beloaded into the tray at one time.❏ For envelopes wi

5. Install the dust cover.Output TrayAll media is fed out facing down into the output tray on top of the printer. This tray has a capacity ofapproxima

Chapter 5Replacing ConsumablesReplacing ConsumablesNote:Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in voiding your warrant

Note:For optimum print quality and performance, use only the corresponded TYPE genuine Epson tonercartridges.Keep toner cartridges:❏ In their packagin

ContentsSoftware License Agreement... 2Chapter 1 IntroductionGetting Acquainted with Your P

Note:If Toner Out Stop on the Panel tab of the Remote Panel Program is set to Off, printing can continue evenafter the message “TONER OUT X” has appea

3. Check that the toner cartridge to be replaced has been moved to the front.Note:You can identify the toner cartridge by the color of the handle.4. P

Note:❏ Do not touch the contact indicated in the illustration.❏ Dispose of the empty toner cartridge according to your local regulations. Do not burn

Note:Do not touch or scratch the toner roller.8. Align the shaft on each end of the toner cartridge with its holders, and then insert the cartridge.No

Note:Do not touch the contact indicated in the illustration.9. Press in the toner cartridge until it locks into place.10. Close the front cover.AcuLas

Note:To replace the toner cartridge for another color, after the front cover has been closed, check that theindicator for the toner to be replaced is

2. Open the front cover.3. Pull down the handle on the toner cartridge until the toner cartridge is unlocked and moves outslightly toward you.Remove t

Note:Do not manually rotate the toner cartridge carousel. In addition, do not rotate the carousel withforce, otherwise it may be damaged.Note:Do not t

1. Open the top cover.Note:If there is paper in the output tray, remove it, and then fold up the output tray before opening the topcover.2. Grab the h

Note:Do not touch the PC drum and the transfer belt on the photoconductor unit.4. Slowly insert the new photoconductor unit vertically, and then push

Chapter 4 Media HandlingPrint Media... 25Specifications...

Note:The printer must complete a calibration cycle after the photoconductor unit has been replaced. If youopen the top or front cover before the print

Chapter 6MaintenanceMaintaining the PrintercCaution:Read all caution and warning labels carefully, making sure to follow any instructions contained in

❏ Always close the printer’s covers gently. Never subject the printer to vibration.❏ Do not cover the printer immediately after using it. Turn it off

cCaution:If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor.❏ Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are

InteriorCleaning the Media Feed Roller1. Open the top cover.Note:If there is paper in the output tray, remove it, and then fold up the output tray bef

Note:❏ Do not touch the PC drum on the photoconductor unit.❏ Position the removed photoconductor unit horizontally as shown in the illustration below.

cCaution:The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot.Touching anything other than the indicated levers may result in burns. If you get burned,imme

4. Slowly insert the photoconductor unit vertically, and then push it slightly down toward you tofinish reinstalling the photoconductor unit.5. Carefu

2. Open the front cover.3. The magenta toner cartridge has been moved to the position from where it can be replaced.Pull down the handle on the toner

Note:When the magenta toner cartridge is removed, a gap is created within the printer so that the printhead window can easily be cleaned.Note:Do not t

Preventing Media Misfeeds ... 67Indicator Messages...

5. After the toner cartridges have finished rotating and all indicators on the control panel beginblinking, open the top cover.6. Grab the handle and

❏ Position the removed photoconductor unit horizontally as shown in the illustration below.Be sure to keep the photoconductor unit horizontal and plac

Note:Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the transfer roller is touched.Be careful not to touch the surface of the transfer roller.8.

9. Close the top cover.10. Press the Clear key.Note:The blinking of all indicators stop, and the magenta toner indicator lights up.The toner cartridge

12. Align the shaft on each end of the toner cartridge with its holders, and then insert the cartridge.Note:Do not touch the contact indicated in the

13. Press in the magenta toner cartridge until it locks into place.14. Close the front cover.AcuLaser C1600 User’s GuideMaintenance 65Download

Long-term storage of the printerIf the printer will not be used for a month or more, install the protective materials onto the fuser unit.AcuLaser C16

Chapter 7TroubleshootingIntroductionThis chapter provides information to aid you in resolving printer problems you may encounter, or atleast guide you

Indicator MessagesThe indicators on the control panel provide information about your printer and help you locate eachproblem.Status Messages (Ready In

Readyindicator(green)Errorindicator(orange)Tonerindicator(orange)Display ofRemotePanelProgramCondition ActionOn Off On TONER OUTX (YMCK)Toner outNote:

Chapter 1IntroductionGetting Acquainted with Your PrinterSpace RequirementsTo ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and maintenance, adhere to

Readyindicator(green)Errorindicator(orange)Tonerindicator(orange)Display ofRemotePanelProgramCondition ActionOff Slowblinking* P/U END Photoconductor

Readyindicator(green)Errorindicator(orange)Tonerindicator(orange)Display ofRemotePanelProgramCondition ActionOff On On NOTINSTALLEDTONER /CHECK X(YMCK

Readyindicator(green)Errorindicator(orange)Tonerindicator(orange)Display ofRemotePanelProgramCondition ActionOff Blinking * TOP COVEROPEN /CLOSE TOPCO

Clearing Media MisfeedsTo avoid damage, always remove misfed media gently, without tearing it. Any pieces of media left inthe printer, whether large o

2. Grab the handle and lift it up slightly to the back, and then slowly pull the photoconductor unit outvertically.Note:❏ Do not touch the PC drum on

3. Push the fuser separator levers back as far as possible.cCaution:The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot.Touching anything other than the i

4. Remove any misfed media.MMNote:❏ Remove the dust cover from Tray 1 and remove the media.❏ Raise the fuser unit cover and remove the media.AcuLaser

❏ If you cannot remove paper jammed in the fuser unit, remove the fuser unit.Note:❏ Do not touch the paper exit sensor on the fuser unit.MAcuLaser C16

❏ Do not touch the matching connectors of the fuser unit and the machine.❏ Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the transfer roller is

5. Return the fuser separator levers to their original positions.M6. Slowly insert the photoconductor unit vertically, and then push it slightly down

Printer PartsThe following drawings illustrate the parts of your printer referred to throughout this guide, so pleasetake some time to become familiar

7. Carefully close the top cover.Solving Problems with Media MisfeedsNote:Frequent misfeeds in any area indicate that area should be checked, repaired

Symptom Cause SolutionMedia ismisfeeding.The media is not correctlypositioned in the tray.Remove the misfed media and reposition the mediaproperly in

Solving Other ProblemsSymptom Cause SolutionPrinter power isnot on.The power cord is not correctlyplugged into the outlet.Turn off the printer, confir

Symptom Cause SolutionWith N-up onmultiple prints,the output isincorrect.Both the driver and theapplication have been set forcollation.For N-up on mul

Solving Problems with Printing QualitySymptom Cause SolutionNothing is printed,or there are blankspots on theprinted page.One or more of the tonercart

Symptom Cause SolutionImage is too dark.One or more of the tonercartridges may be defective.Remove the toner cartridges and check for damage. If it is

Symptom Cause SolutionThere isinsufficient fusingor the imagecomes off whenrubbed.The media is moist fromhumidity.Remove the moist media and replace i

Symptom Cause SolutionImage defects.The print head window is dirty. Clean the print head window.A toner cartridge may be leaking. Remove the toner ca

Symptom Cause SolutionThe color has apoor reproductionor has poor colordensity.The photoconductor unit isdefective.Remove the photoconductor unit and

Appendix AAppendixTechnical SpecificationsPrinterModel name L621AType Desktop full color laser beam printerPrinting system Dual laser diode with polyg

1. Output tray2. Control panel3. Front cover4. Tray 1 (Multipurpose tray)5. Dust cover6. Top cover7. Fuser unit8. Fuser separator levers9. Fuser cover

Output capacity Output tray: 100 sheets (A4, Letter)Operating temperature 10 to 35˚C (50 to 95˚F)Operating humidity 15 to 85%Power supply AC 120 V, 50

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IndexBBasic tab......17CConsumablesPhotoconductor Unit...

VVersion tab...................19WWatermark tab............