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... installing the options available for paper type and size. Getting Started The EPSON EPL-5700L/EPL-5700i printer combines high performance and reliability with your printer. t Use your printer. Chapter 3, "EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility," allows you encounter problems. Getting Started 1 For information about your laser printer, please: t Read the laser printer precautions and important safety instructions in the Getting Ready guide. It also...
... installing the options available for paper type and size. Getting Started The EPSON EPL-5700L/EPL-5700i printer combines high performance and reliability with your printer. t Use your printer. Chapter 3, "EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility," allows you encounter problems. Getting Started 1 For information about your laser printer, please: t Read the laser printer precautions and important safety instructions in the Getting Ready guide. It also...
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...is automatically installed when you install the printer driver. t To access the printer driver from Macintosh, Choose Chooser from your application to make sure you get the results you want. Using Your Printer 1-3 Next, right-click the EPSON EPL-5700L/EPL-5700i Advanced icon and click Properties (in... Windows 98/95) or Document Defaults (in most Windows- Then click the EPL-5700L/EPL-5700i icon and click Setup. You also may need to...
...is automatically installed when you install the printer driver. t To access the printer driver from Macintosh, Choose Chooser from your application to make sure you get the results you want. Using Your Printer 1-3 Next, right-click the EPSON EPL-5700L/EPL-5700i Advanced icon and click Properties (in... Windows 98/95) or Document Defaults (in most Windows- Then click the EPL-5700L/EPL-5700i icon and click Setup. You also may need to...
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... to set the BIOS. You can confirm if your computer can use DMA Using DMA increases your printing speed. Using Your Printer 1-9 Refer to your computer through the BIOS Setup. Using the DMA 1 Faster printing with expanded specifications. t Confirm the ...Printer driver. Confirming if you can use DMA by checking the Optional Settings tab under Properties in the computer's documentation. With the DMA and the ECP, you can send print-job data directly to transmit a print job confirm the following points. However, before setting the BIOS, uninstall the EPL-5700L/EPL-5700i printer...
... to set the BIOS. You can confirm if your computer can use DMA Using DMA increases your printing speed. Using Your Printer 1-9 Refer to your computer through the BIOS Setup. Using the DMA 1 Faster printing with expanded specifications. t Confirm the ...Printer driver. Confirming if you can use DMA by checking the Optional Settings tab under Properties in the computer's documentation. With the DMA and the ECP, you can send print-job data directly to transmit a print job confirm the following points. However, before setting the BIOS, uninstall the EPL-5700L/EPL-5700i printer...
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...the flap side down and short edge first. Using Your Printer 1-13 Use only labels designed for laser printers. The EPL-5700L/EPL-5700i Laser Printer can load five to check the print quality. Print one sheet at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any particular brand or type ... labels. The printing quality on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into contact with printer parts, always use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers. Always test samples of an envelope have different thicknesses.
...the flap side down and short edge first. Using Your Printer 1-13 Use only labels designed for laser printers. The EPL-5700L/EPL-5700i Laser Printer can load five to check the print quality. Print one sheet at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any particular brand or type ... labels. The printing quality on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into contact with printer parts, always use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers. Always test samples of an envelope have different thicknesses.
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... dialog box Make sure that the printer's power is on , check the Device Manager in unknown device, then the printer hasn't been properly installed. Try disconnecting and then re-connecting the USB cable. Troubleshooting 4-21 If USB printer or EPL 5700L/i is installed as an "unknown device..." in the program group. Cannot print from Windows 95 to 98. While the printer is connected through the USB cable and the power is an upgrade...
... dialog box Make sure that the printer's power is on , check the Device Manager in unknown device, then the printer hasn't been properly installed. Try disconnecting and then re-connecting the USB cable. Troubleshooting 4-21 If USB printer or EPL 5700L/i is installed as an "unknown device..." in the program group. Cannot print from Windows 95 to 98. While the printer is connected through the USB cable and the power is an upgrade...
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...-installed PCs support the USB interface. Select the Details tab. A 4. Then select a EPUSB1 port. 5. Click the arrow next to the Printer Port drop-down list. Technical Specifications A-13 Right-click the EPSON EPL-5700L/EPL-5700i icon, and click Properties in Macintosh OS version. c Caution: The USB interface is not compatible with QuickDraw GX in the...
...-installed PCs support the USB interface. Select the Details tab. A 4. Then select a EPUSB1 port. 5. Click the arrow next to the Printer Port drop-down list. Technical Specifications A-13 Right-click the EPSON EPL-5700L/EPL-5700i icon, and click Properties in Macintosh OS version. c Caution: The USB interface is not compatible with QuickDraw GX in the...
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... request. Optional USB board is by a cassette-like universal paper tray (150 sheets) and a manual feed tray (1 sheet). EPL-5700L/5700i Revision A 1.1 FEATURES The following functions can be upgraded and speed can be increased by RAM SIM M expansion. CONTROLLER A newly ... Receive buffer capacity Printing speed RESTRICTIONS / DIFFERENCES WITH EPL-5700 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURES 8 A network I /F (IEEE1284) A host -based printer is expanded in the output. 6. Also, for a host that is not capable of EPL-5700L/5700i. ENGINE Com pact, lightweight A4 engine 600 dpi resolution...
... request. Optional USB board is by a cassette-like universal paper tray (150 sheets) and a manual feed tray (1 sheet). EPL-5700L/5700i Revision A 1.1 FEATURES The following functions can be upgraded and speed can be increased by RAM SIM M expansion. CONTROLLER A newly ... Receive buffer capacity Printing speed RESTRICTIONS / DIFFERENCES WITH EPL-5700 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURES 8 A network I /F (IEEE1284) A host -based printer is expanded in the output. 6. Also, for a host that is not capable of EPL-5700L/5700i. ENGINE Com pact, lightweight A4 engine 600 dpi resolution...
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EPL-5700L/5700i 12. Even if the option RAM is expanded by 16 MB or more 13. Status sheet printing cannot be installed to use ECP. 14. There is valid. 15. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURES Revision A 9 The recommended host environments are used . For Windows NT 4.0, EPSON Printer ...Port Monitor must be performed by the following conditions. When using parallel connection, printing is not possible if bidirectional communication is used . 16. The printer cannot be shared in the MP tray, the paper size...
EPL-5700L/5700i 12. Even if the option RAM is expanded by 16 MB or more 13. Status sheet printing cannot be installed to use ECP. 14. There is valid. 15. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURES Revision A 9 The recommended host environments are used . For Windows NT 4.0, EPSON Printer ...Port Monitor must be performed by the following conditions. When using parallel connection, printing is not possible if bidirectional communication is used . 16. The printer cannot be shared in the MP tray, the paper size...
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... PRODUCT DESCRIPTION BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 10 The following shows basic specifications. EPL-5700L/5700i Revision A 1.2 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS The EPL-5700L/5700i is a compact host-based A4 monochrome page printer that is driven by user) 600 dpi PRINTING SPEED Printing ...r: Toner Transfer M ethod: Fixing: Density Regulator: R e s o lu tio n : Dry M ono-com ponent Electrophotographic M ethod Semiconductor Laser OPC Drum (O rganic Photoconductor) Rotating Brush Charging Type Exposed Section Developer System M ono-com ponent Nonm agnetic Toner Roller Transfer Heat Roller System Developer...
... PRODUCT DESCRIPTION BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 10 The following shows basic specifications. EPL-5700L/5700i Revision A 1.2 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS The EPL-5700L/5700i is a compact host-based A4 monochrome page printer that is driven by user) 600 dpi PRINTING SPEED Printing ...r: Toner Transfer M ethod: Fixing: Density Regulator: R e s o lu tio n : Dry M ono-com ponent Electrophotographic M ethod Semiconductor Laser OPC Drum (O rganic Photoconductor) Rotating Brush Charging Type Exposed Section Developer System M ono-com ponent Nonm agnetic Toner Roller Transfer Heat Roller System Developer...
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... 50A or less Insulation Resistance: 10M Ω or higher Dielectric Strength: AC1000V is host-based, nam ely, the host com puter (printer driver) generates print im ages. Electrostatic Durability: No hardware errors up to ± 10KV. (No unrecoverable software errors) Com ponents can...: 30 to 85% Storage under extrem e conditions: 10 to 95% (1/30 of one m inute with norm al print quality. EPL-5700L/5700i SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS This printer is applied for one surge). ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Tem perature (including expendable parts): O p e ra tio n : 10 to 35 °...
... 50A or less Insulation Resistance: 10M Ω or higher Dielectric Strength: AC1000V is host-based, nam ely, the host com puter (printer driver) generates print im ages. Electrostatic Durability: No hardware errors up to ± 10KV. (No unrecoverable software errors) Com ponents can...: 30 to 85% Storage under extrem e conditions: 10 to 95% (1/30 of one m inute with norm al print quality. EPL-5700L/5700i SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS This printer is applied for one surge). ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Tem perature (including expendable parts): O p e ra tio n : 10 to 35 °...
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... transfer or ink-jet printer. • Paper which is different on the front and back. • Paper with holes for users to the paper feed roller and cause paper feed difficulty. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 15 EPL-5700L/5700i Revision A 1.3 PAPER ... The types of irregular shape or not cut with right angles. • Paper with labels that come off easily. • Paper with EPL-5700L/5700i are described b e lo w . Paper Classification Paper Supply Normal Paper OHP Special Paper Japanese Official Label Postcard Thick Paper Envelope Paper Tray Lower...
... transfer or ink-jet printer. • Paper which is different on the front and back. • Paper with holes for users to the paper feed roller and cause paper feed difficulty. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 15 EPL-5700L/5700i Revision A 1.3 PAPER ... The types of irregular shape or not cut with right angles. • Paper with labels that come off easily. • Paper with EPL-5700L/5700i are described b e lo w . Paper Classification Paper Supply Normal Paper OHP Special Paper Japanese Official Label Postcard Thick Paper Envelope Paper Tray Lower...
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...OFF Flashing Recoverable error (including paper out) OFF ON Service call error Since the EPL-5700L/5700i is located at the right front edge of the printer, and it controls power on the control panel. EPL-5700L/5700i Revision A 1.4 PANEL OPERATION 1.4.1 Power Switch Power Switch is located on the left ...rear side of the printer, and it consists of Flashing LED Lamps Ready Lamps Error ...
...OFF Flashing Recoverable error (including paper out) OFF ON Service call error Since the EPL-5700L/5700i is located at the right front edge of the printer, and it controls power on the control panel. EPL-5700L/5700i Revision A 1.4 PANEL OPERATION 1.4.1 Power Switch Power Switch is located on the left ...rear side of the printer, and it consists of Flashing LED Lamps Ready Lamps Error ...
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... a case, it is possible under all conditions The memory shown below . (However, this does not include im ages with the EPL5700L/5700i. EPL-5700L/5700i 1.5 RAM EXPANSION If m em ory shortage occurs, the printer outputs a m isprint and an error m essage appears on the host screen. Recommended RAM Capacity No RAM Expansion • MicroGray printing may...
... a case, it is possible under all conditions The memory shown below . (However, this does not include im ages with the EPL5700L/5700i. EPL-5700L/5700i 1.5 RAM EXPANSION If m em ory shortage occurs, the printer outputs a m isprint and an error m essage appears on the host screen. Recommended RAM Capacity No RAM Expansion • MicroGray printing may...
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Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OPTIONS AND CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS 19 EPL-5700L/5700i 1.6 OPTIONS AND CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS Optional lower cassette unit and printer cables for EPL-5700L/5700i are the sam e as options for EPL-5700.
Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OPTIONS AND CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS 19 EPL-5700L/5700i 1.6 OPTIONS AND CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS Optional lower cassette unit and printer cables for EPL-5700L/5700i are the sam e as options for EPL-5700.
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...). Block diagram of the C292 M ain Board and function of the M ain Controller and the Engine Controller. EPL-5700L/5700i Revision A 2.2 ELECTRIC CIRCUIT Since the Electric Circuit of this printer is basically the sam e as that of EPL5700, this section explains only about the M ain Control Board and... its related parts. 2.2.1 Operating Principles of Controller The C292 M ain Board, which functions as a controller of the printer, consists of each device ...
...). Block diagram of the C292 M ain Board and function of the M ain Controller and the Engine Controller. EPL-5700L/5700i Revision A 2.2 ELECTRIC CIRCUIT Since the Electric Circuit of this printer is basically the sam e as that of EPL5700, this section explains only about the M ain Control Board and... its related parts. 2.2.1 Operating Principles of Controller The C292 M ain Board, which functions as a controller of the printer, consists of each device ...
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... section "Troubleshooting" of the EPL-5700L/5700i User's Guide, which provides detailed instructions on the host com puter. W hen an error occurs, "EPSON Printer W indow !3" appears on the host screen as a pop-up window. Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING OVERVIEW 26 EPL-5700L/5700i 3.1 OVERVIEW 3.1.1 Overview Since the EPL-5700L/5700i is a host-based printer, m ost problem s can be cleared by operating "EPSON Printer W indow !3" on how...
... section "Troubleshooting" of the EPL-5700L/5700i User's Guide, which provides detailed instructions on the host com puter. W hen an error occurs, "EPSON Printer W indow !3" appears on the host screen as a pop-up window. Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING OVERVIEW 26 EPL-5700L/5700i 3.1 OVERVIEW 3.1.1 Overview Since the EPL-5700L/5700i is a host-based printer, m ost problem s can be cleared by operating "EPSON Printer W indow !3" on how...
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... rem edies for the EPL-5700L/5700i. 3.2.2 Error LED Lamp Ready Lamp: OFF Error Lamp: ON (Red) 3.2.3 Error Code Display and Remedies In m ost Service Call Error cases, the printer recovers from the error...Bringing up on . off and on "Apple Talk" while using EPSON LINK3. SERVICE CALL ERROR CODE DISPLAY If a Service Call Error occurs and "EPSON Printer W indow!3" pops up the BIO S settings screen with Engine ... Refer to 3.4.2.1 of the EPL-5700 Service Manual. E0009 E0014 Abnormal Laser Refer to 3.4.2.2 of the EPL-5700 Service Manual. • Replace the engine.
... rem edies for the EPL-5700L/5700i. 3.2.2 Error LED Lamp Ready Lamp: OFF Error Lamp: ON (Red) 3.2.3 Error Code Display and Remedies In m ost Service Call Error cases, the printer recovers from the error...Bringing up on . off and on "Apple Talk" while using EPSON LINK3. SERVICE CALL ERROR CODE DISPLAY If a Service Call Error occurs and "EPSON Printer W indow!3" pops up the BIO S settings screen with Engine ... Refer to 3.4.2.1 of the EPL-5700 Service Manual. E0009 E0014 Abnormal Laser Refer to 3.4.2.2 of the EPL-5700 Service Manual. • Replace the engine.
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Reset the EEPROM 3. Open the printer's "Properties" (or "Document Defaults" for Windows NT4.0), and select "Optional Settings". 2. Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING HANDLING SERVICE CALL ERRORS 28 Click "OK", and EEPROM will appear. Click the left button of the mouse while pressing ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+W, and the dialogue box shown below will be made open to users. Cancel Figure 3-1. The above function should not be reset. EPL-5700L/5700i RESETTING EEPROM 1.
Reset the EEPROM 3. Open the printer's "Properties" (or "Document Defaults" for Windows NT4.0), and select "Optional Settings". 2. Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING HANDLING SERVICE CALL ERRORS 28 Click "OK", and EEPROM will appear. Click the left button of the mouse while pressing ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+W, and the dialogue box shown below will be made open to users. Cancel Figure 3-1. The above function should not be reset. EPL-5700L/5700i RESETTING EEPROM 1.
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... panel (See section 4.2.1 of the EPL-5700 Service Manual). 4. Refer to Main Board Figure 4-2. Remove the front cover (See section 4.2.7 of this manual). 3. EPL-5700L/5700i 4.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.2.1 Control Panel Removal Unlike the previous m odel, the EPL-5700L/5700i has only two LED lam ps and no other functions on the printer. Remove the left cover (See...
... panel (See section 4.2.1 of the EPL-5700 Service Manual). 4. Refer to Main Board Figure 4-2. Remove the front cover (See section 4.2.7 of this manual). 3. EPL-5700L/5700i 4.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.2.1 Control Panel Removal Unlike the previous m odel, the EPL-5700L/5700i has only two LED lam ps and no other functions on the printer. Remove the left cover (See...
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...). 3. Main Control Board Removal DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 33 Remove the harnesses which are connected to the connector on the printer (See section 4.2.9 of the EPL-5700 Service Manual). 7. EPL-5700L/5700i Revision A 4.2.3 Main Control Board Removal 1. Remove 10 screws (CS M3x8) securing the shield cover of the Main Control Board, and remove...
...). 3. Main Control Board Removal DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 33 Remove the harnesses which are connected to the connector on the printer (See section 4.2.9 of the EPL-5700 Service Manual). 7. EPL-5700L/5700i Revision A 4.2.3 Main Control Board Removal 1. Remove 10 screws (CS M3x8) securing the shield cover of the Main Control Board, and remove...
