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...of any options or any consumable products other than those marks. EPSON disclaims any liability assumed for identification purposes only and may be liable to the purchaser of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No part of this product or third parties for damages... third parties as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan 2 Neither is assumed with respect to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. ® Laser Printer All rights reserved. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall...
...of any options or any consumable products other than those marks. EPSON disclaims any liability assumed for identification purposes only and may be liable to the purchaser of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No part of this product or third parties for damages... third parties as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan 2 Neither is assumed with respect to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. ® Laser Printer All rights reserved. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall...
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Contents Getting Started About This Guide 7 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 8 Safety Precautions 9 Power On/Off Cautions 12 Chapter 1 Product Information Printer Parts 14 Panel lights 15 About Your Printer 16 Features 16 Options and consumable products 17 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Available Media 19 Paper that should not be used 20 Paper Sources 21 MP tray 21 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 21 Loading Paper 22 MP tray 22 Manually loading paper 26 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 27 Printing on Special Media 28 Envelopes 29 Labels 30 Transparencies 30 Thick paper 31 3
Contents Getting Started About This Guide 7 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 8 Safety Precautions 9 Power On/Off Cautions 12 Chapter 1 Product Information Printer Parts 14 Panel lights 15 About Your Printer 16 Features 16 Options and consumable products 17 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Available Media 19 Paper that should not be used 20 Paper Sources 21 MP tray 21 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 21 Loading Paper 22 MP tray 22 Manually loading paper 26 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 27 Printing on Special Media 28 Envelopes 29 Labels 30 Transparencies 30 Thick paper 31 3
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... 3 Utility 34 Increasing the Printing Speed 43 Note for using shared printers in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 44 Choosing the printer port 49 Using Printer Driver with Macintosh 55 Accessing the printer driver 55 EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility 55 Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Options Printer Options 61 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 62 Installing 62...
... 3 Utility 34 Increasing the Printing Speed 43 Note for using shared printers in Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 44 Choosing the printer port 49 Using Printer Driver with Macintosh 55 Accessing the printer driver 55 EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility 55 Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Options Printer Options 61 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 62 Installing 62...
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... utility problems 109 Communication errors 110 Chapter 7 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer 113 Cleaning the inside of the printer 113 Removing spilled toner 115 Cleaning the printer case 116 Transporting the Printer 117 Appendix A Technical Specifications Paper 119 Specifications 119 Printer 121 General 121 Environmental 122 Safety approvals 122 Mechanical 123 Electrical 123...
... utility problems 109 Communication errors 110 Chapter 7 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer 113 Cleaning the inside of the printer 113 Removing spilled toner 115 Cleaning the printer case 116 Transporting the Printer 117 Appendix A Technical Specifications Paper 119 Specifications 119 Printer 121 General 121 Environmental 122 Safety approvals 122 Mechanical 123 Electrical 123...
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... the safety information, laser printer precautions, and important safety instructions in the Setup Guide. ❏ Use your new printer. Chapter 4, "Installing and Removing Options," gives step-by-step instructions for detailed information about using your printer. About This Guide This guide contains information about your printer. Getting Started Your EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced printer combines high performance and...
... the safety information, laser printer precautions, and important safety instructions in the Setup Guide. ❏ Use your new printer. Chapter 4, "Installing and Removing Options," gives step-by-step instructions for detailed information about using your printer. About This Guide This guide contains information about your printer. Getting Started Your EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced printer combines high performance and...
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It also lists and shows samples of your printer. Appendix C, "Contacting Customer Support," contains customer support information. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to add EPSON BarCode fonts. Notes contain important information and useful tips about the operation of ...the available fonts. Appendix B, "Working with Fonts," describes the steps you encounter problems. Chapter 7, "Cleaning and Transporting the Printer," provides instructions on how...
It also lists and shows samples of your printer. Appendix C, "Contacting Customer Support," contains customer support information. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to add EPSON BarCode fonts. Notes contain important information and useful tips about the operation of ...the available fonts. Appendix B, "Working with Fonts," describes the steps you encounter problems. Chapter 7, "Cleaning and Transporting the Printer," provides instructions on how...
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... Hot Surface Avoid Contact ❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to touch the fuser, which is designed to be very hot. If the printer has been in this guide. ❏ Never force printer components into place. Although the printer is marked CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact, or the surrounding areas.
... Hot Surface Avoid Contact ❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to touch the fuser, which is designed to be very hot. If the printer has been in this guide. ❏ Never force printer components into place. Although the printer is marked CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact, or the surrounding areas.
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... the openings in temperature or humidity. ❏ Wait for at least one hour before using a developer cartridge or a photoconductor unit after moving it from the printer, always place the unit on the printed page and may shorten the service life of the unit. ❏ Be careful not to local regulations.
... the openings in temperature or humidity. ❏ Wait for at least one hour before using a developer cartridge or a photoconductor unit after moving it from the printer, always place the unit on the printed page and may shorten the service life of the unit. ❏ Be careful not to local regulations.
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... keep the consumable components out of the reach of this printer. Wait until the Ready (green) light comes on the printer. Power On/Off Cautions c Caution: Do not turn off the printer: ❏ For at least 22 seconds after turning on and is not flashing. ❏ While the Ready (green) light is flashing... other appliances are plugged into. ❏ Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of children. ❏ Do not leave jammed paper in the printer.
... keep the consumable components out of the reach of this printer. Wait until the Ready (green) light comes on the printer. Power On/Off Cautions c Caution: Do not turn off the printer: ❏ For at least 22 seconds after turning on and is not flashing. ❏ While the Ready (green) light is flashing... other appliances are plugged into. ❏ Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of children. ❏ Do not leave jammed paper in the printer.
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Chapter 1 Product Information Printer Parts 14 Panel lights 15 About Your Printer 16 Features 16 Options and consumable products 17 Chapter 1 Product Information 13
Chapter 1 Product Information Printer Parts 14 Panel lights 15 About Your Printer 16 Features 16 Options and consumable products 17 Chapter 1 Product Information 13
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Printer Parts Printer cover Latch ready light (green) error light (red) Manual feed slot Power switch MP (Multi Purpose) tray Paper path selector Face-down tray Parallel interface connector AC inlet USB interface connector Chapter 1 Product Information 14
Printer Parts Printer cover Latch ready light (green) error light (red) Manual feed slot Power switch MP (Multi Purpose) tray Paper path selector Face-down tray Parallel interface connector AC inlet USB interface connector Chapter 1 Product Information 14
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The printer is warming up or receiving data. If this does not clear the error, contact your dealer or a qualified service person. Panel lights ready light (green) ... (red) Ready Light (green) Off On Flashing Error Light (red) Off Off Off Off Flashing Flashing On Off On Flashing alternately. Chapter 1 Product Information 15 Printer is out of paper or has an error that can be easily cleared. An error has occurred. Try turning off...
The printer is warming up or receiving data. If this does not clear the error, contact your dealer or a qualified service person. Panel lights ready light (green) ... (red) Ready Light (green) Off On Flashing Error Light (red) Off Off Off Off Flashing Flashing On Off On Flashing alternately. Chapter 1 Product Information 15 Printer is out of paper or has an error that can be easily cleared. An error has occurred. Try turning off...
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... by smoothing out the jagged edges of graphics. The printer supports ECP mode in both text and graphics, while Enhanced... described below. High-quality printing Your printer provides 600-dpi/300-dpi printing at a speed of use . Features The printer comes with your computer. ECP mode ... printer and its quick processing speed. Chapter 1 Product Information 16 The printer's 600/300-dpi (dots per minute. About Your Printer Your printer is enhanced by EPSON's...enhance ease of up the printer, connect it to 10 pages per inch) resolution is the latest in EPSON's advanced line of toner...
... by smoothing out the jagged edges of graphics. The printer supports ECP mode in both text and graphics, while Enhanced... described below. High-quality printing Your printer provides 600-dpi/300-dpi printing at a speed of use . Features The printer comes with your computer. ECP mode ... printer and its quick processing speed. Chapter 1 Product Information 16 The printer's 600/300-dpi (dots per minute. About Your Printer Your printer is enhanced by EPSON's...enhance ease of up the printer, connect it to 10 pages per inch) resolution is the latest in EPSON's advanced line of toner...
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...already installed. This unit requires replacement after approximately 20,000 pages of purchase, the unit takes either A4 or Letter-size paper. Memory The printer comes with 2 MB of memory, which can be expanded up to mention the product number when placing your order. Face-up Tray (C813372...) The Face-up to 500 sheets of the printer. Photoconductor Unit The photoconductor unit contains a light-sensitive drum that creates the image on media that require a straight-through paper path, such as...
...already installed. This unit requires replacement after approximately 20,000 pages of purchase, the unit takes either A4 or Letter-size paper. Memory The printer comes with 2 MB of memory, which can be expanded up to mention the product number when placing your order. Face-up Tray (C813372...) The Face-up to 500 sheets of the printer. Photoconductor Unit The photoconductor unit contains a light-sensitive drum that creates the image on media that require a straight-through paper path, such as...
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...or type of media may cause the labels to store your printer. Paper which printed with no tape No plastic window (unless specifically designed for laser printers) The backing sheet should be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Available ...paper is extremely sensitive to 43.4 lb) Non-coated Paper with preprinted letterhead, provided that the paper and ink are both compatible with laser printers. Note: The printer is acceptable* Weight: 60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) No paste and no gaps between labels may be covered ...
...or type of media may cause the labels to store your printer. Paper which printed with no tape No plastic window (unless specifically designed for laser printers) The backing sheet should be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Available ...paper is extremely sensitive to 43.4 lb) Non-coated Paper with preprinted letterhead, provided that the paper and ink are both compatible with laser printers. Note: The printer is acceptable* Weight: 60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) No paste and no gaps between labels may be covered ...
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... quality. ❏ Media meant for other color laser printers, black-and-white laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white copiers, or ink jet printers ❏ Previously printed paper from any other color laser printer, black-and-white laser printer, color copier, black-and-white copier, ink jet printer, or thermal transfer printer ❏ Carbon paper, no-carbon paper, thermal..., wavy, or torn ❏ Paper of irregular shape, or paper that should not be used You cannot use the following paper in this printer. Paper that does not have right angle corners Chapter 2 Paper Handling 20
... quality. ❏ Media meant for other color laser printers, black-and-white laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white copiers, or ink jet printers ❏ Previously printed paper from any other color laser printer, black-and-white laser printer, color copier, black-and-white copier, ink jet printer, or thermal transfer printer ❏ Carbon paper, no-carbon paper, thermal..., wavy, or torn ❏ Paper of irregular shape, or paper that should not be used You cannot use the following paper in this printer. Paper that does not have right angle corners Chapter 2 Paper Handling 20
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... store paper in a dry environment. ❏ Use of colored paper is extremely sensitive to moisture. To load paper, follow these steps: 1. Loading Paper The printer can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper into the MP tray. MP tray You can feed paper from either of two sources: the... points: ❏ Paper should be avoided. ❏ You may use paper with a weight between 60 and 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb). ❏ The printer is acceptable, but coated paper should be of high quality and be relatively smooth, with preprinted letterheads, provided that the paper and ink are both...
... store paper in a dry environment. ❏ Use of colored paper is extremely sensitive to moisture. To load paper, follow these steps: 1. Loading Paper The printer can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper into the MP tray. MP tray You can feed paper from either of two sources: the... points: ❏ Paper should be avoided. ❏ You may use paper with a weight between 60 and 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb). ❏ The printer is acceptable, but coated paper should be of high quality and be relatively smooth, with preprinted letterheads, provided that the paper and ink are both...
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Chapter 2 Paper Handling 23 2. Insert the paper printable side up and with the letterhead portion toward the printer. Note: ❏ To widen the paper guides, press on the lever of paper and tap it outwards. ❏ Load letterheads printable side up into the tray and adjust the paper guides. Fan a stack of the right paper guide while sliding it on a flat surface to even the edges.
Chapter 2 Paper Handling 23 2. Insert the paper printable side up and with the letterhead portion toward the printer. Note: ❏ To widen the paper guides, press on the lever of paper and tap it outwards. ❏ Load letterheads printable side up into the tray and adjust the paper guides. Fan a stack of the right paper guide while sliding it on a flat surface to even the edges.
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If you want to come out face-up, then raise the Face-up Tray and you installed the optional Face-up Tray instead, and set the paper path selector down. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 25 Note: ❏ Before printing, make sure that the Paper Size setting in your printer driver matches the paper you load. ❏ If you want the sheets to print on paper heavier than 90g/m² (24 lb) or on special paper (such as envelopes, labels, transparencies, or thick paper), see "Printing on Special Media" on page 28.
If you want to come out face-up, then raise the Face-up Tray and you installed the optional Face-up Tray instead, and set the paper path selector down. Chapter 2 Paper Handling 25 Note: ❏ Before printing, make sure that the Paper Size setting in your printer driver matches the paper you load. ❏ If you want the sheets to print on paper heavier than 90g/m² (24 lb) or on special paper (such as envelopes, labels, transparencies, or thick paper), see "Printing on Special Media" on page 28.
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...side up, as far as it will go into the manual feed slot above the tray cover. The printer loads the paper from the computer. Make sure the cover is in the printer driver's Basic Settings menu. 4. Send the print data from the manual feed slot. Manually loading paper ...Follow these steps to load a single sheet of paper from the manual feed slot: 1. Insert a single sheet, with the letterhead portion toward the printer. 3.
...side up, as far as it will go into the manual feed slot above the tray cover. The printer loads the paper from the computer. Make sure the cover is in the printer driver's Basic Settings menu. 4. Send the print data from the manual feed slot. Manually loading paper ...Follow these steps to load a single sheet of paper from the manual feed slot: 1. Insert a single sheet, with the letterhead portion toward the printer. 3.