Epson ACULASER C1750W, ACULASER C1750 User Manual
User’s Guide
NPD4429-00 EN
Epson AcuLaser C1750 Series User’s Guide
Contents
Preface
Copyright and Trademarks............................................................... 7
Using This Guide........................................................................ 8
Conventions....................................................................... 8
Product Features........................................................................ 9
About the Epson AcuLaser C1750 Series. . .............................................. 9
Features........................................................................... 9
Chapter 1 Specifications
Specifications.......................................................................... 11
Chapter 2 Basic Operation
Main Components..................................................................... 15
Front View........................................................................ 15
Rear View......................................................................... 16
Operator Panel.................................................................... 16
Printing a Panel Settings Page............................................................ 18
The Operator Panel................................................................ 18
The Printer Setting Utility........................................................... 18
Power Saver Mode...................................................................... 19
Exiting the Power Saver Mode........................................................ 19
Chapter 3 Printer Management Software
Print Driver........................................................................... 20
EpsonNet Config....................................................................... 20
Creating an Administrative Password................................................. 20
Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only).................................................... 21
Status Monitor (Windows Only).......................................................... 22
Launcher (Windows Only). . . ............................................................ 23
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Chapter 4 Network Basics
Overview of Network Setup and Configuration.............................................. 24
Connecting Your Printer. . . . . ........................................................... 24
Connecting Printer to Computer or Network........................................... 25
Setting the IP Address................................................................... 28
TCP/IP and IP Addresses............................................................ 28
Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address.......................................... 28
Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address.................................... 28
Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode).............................................. 30
Verifying the IP Settings............................................................. 32
Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page......................................... 33
Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows..................................... 34
Identifying Print Driver Pre-install Status (for Network Connection Setup).................. 34
USB Connection Setup.............................................................. 36
Network Connection Setup.......................................................... 38
Configuring Wireless Settings (Epson AcuLaser C1750W Only). .......................... 39
Setting Up for Shared Printing....................................................... 74
Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X..................................... 83
Installing the Driver................................................................ 83
Adding a Printer................................................................... 84
Chapter 5 Printing Basics
About Print Media..................................................................... 91
Print Media Usage Guidelines........................................................ 91
Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer............................................ 92
Supported Print Media.................................................................. 92
Usable Print Media................................................................. 93
Loading Print Media.................................................................... 95
Capacity.......................................................................... 95
Print Media Dimensions............................................................ 96
Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF).................................. 96
Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)................................. 105
Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Print Driver Only).................................. 111
Using the Output Tray Extension.................................................... 115
Printing............................................................................. 115
Sending a Job to Print.............................................................. 115
Canceling a Print Job.............................................................. 116
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Selecting Printing Options.......................................................... 117
Printing Custom Size Paper......................................................... 122
Checking Status of Print Data....................................................... 124
Printing a Report Page............................................................. 125
Printer Settings................................................................... 126
Printing with Web Services on Devices (WSD)............................................. 129
Adding Roles of Print Services...................................................... 129
Printer Setup..................................................................... 130
Chapter 6 Using the Operator Panel Menus
Understanding the Printer Menus........................................................ 132
Information Pgs.................................................................. 132
Billing Meters.................................................................... 133
Admin Menu..................................................................... 133
Panel Language................................................................... 149
Panel Lock Function................................................................... 149
Enabling the Panel Lock............................................................ 149
Disabling the Panel Lock........................................................... 150
Setting the PowerSaver Time Option..................................................... 151
Resetting to Factory Defaults............................................................ 151
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Clearing Jams......................................................................... 152
Avoiding Jams.................................................................... 152
Identifying the Location of Paper Jams. . . ............................................. 153
Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer...................................... 154
Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer...................................... 155
Clearing Paper Jams From the Center Output Tray..................................... 157
Jam Problems.................................................................... 160
Basic Printer Problems................................................................. 161
Display Problems..................................................................... 161
Printing Problems..................................................................... 162
Print Quality Problems................................................................. 164
The Output Is Too Light........................................................... 164
Toner Smears or Print Comes Off/Stain on Back Side................................... 165
Random Spots/Blurred Images...................................................... 166
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The Entire Output Is Blank......................................................... 166
Streaks Appear on the Output....................................................... 167
Pitched Color Dots................................................................ 167
Vertical Blanks................................................................... 167
Mottle........................................................................... 168
Ghosting........................................................................ 168
Fog............................................................................. 169
Bead-Carry-Out (BCO)............................................................ 170
Auger Mark...................................................................... 171
Wrinkled/Stained Paper............................................................ 171
The Top Margin Is Incorrect........................................................ 172
Color Registration Is out of Alignment............................................... 173
Protrudent/Bumpy Paper........................................................... 175
Adjusting Color Registration............................................................ 175
Performing Auto Correct........................................................... 175
Printing the Color Registration Chart. . . . . . . ......................................... 176
Determining Values............................................................... 177
Entering Values................................................................... 178
Noise................................................................................ 180
Other Problems....................................................................... 182
Understanding Printer Messages......................................................... 182
Contacting Service..................................................................... 193
Getting Help......................................................................... 193
LCD Panel Messages. . . . . . . ........................................................ 193
Status Monitor Alerts.............................................................. 193
Non Genuine Toner Mode.............................................................. 194
The Operator Panel............................................................... 194
The Printer Setting Utility.......................................................... 194
Chapter 8 Maintenance
Cleaning the Printer................................................................... 196
Cleaning Inside the Printer......................................................... 196
Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor....................................... 199
Replacing Toner Cartridges. . . . ......................................................... 201
Overview........................................................................ 201
Removing the Toner Cartridges..................................................... 202
Installing a Toner Cartridge......................................................... 204
Ordering Supplies..................................................................... 205
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Consumables..................................................................... 206
When to Order Toner Cartridges.................................................... 206
Storing Consumables.................................................................. 206
Managing the Printer.................................................................. 207
Checking or Managing the Printer with EpsonNet Config................................ 207
Checking Printer Status with Status Monitor (Windows Only)............................ 207
Checking Printer Status Through E-mail.............................................. 208
Conserving Supplies................................................................... 210
Checking Page Counts................................................................. 211
Moving the Printer.................................................................... 212
Appendix A Where To Get Help
Contacting Epson Support.............................................................. 216
Before Contacting Epson. . . . . ...................................................... 216
Help for Users in Europe. . . . ....................................................... 216
Help for Users in Taiwan........................................................... 216
Help for Users in Singapore. ........................................................ 218
Help for Users in Thailand.......................................................... 218
Help for Users in Vietnam.......................................................... 219
Help for Users in Indonesia......................................................... 219
Help for Users in Hong Kong....................................................... 221
Help for Users in Malaysia.......................................................... 221
Help for Users in India............................................................. 222
Help for Users in the Philippines.................................................... 223
Index
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Preface
Copyright and Trademarks
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form
or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the
information contained herein.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained
herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this
product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties
as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or
alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson
Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising
from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original
Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Apple
United States and/or other countries.
Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON AcuLaser is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 2011 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
, Bonjour®, ColorSync®, Macintosh®, and Mac OS® are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the
®
, Windows Vista®, Windows®, and Windows Server® are trademarks of Microsoft
®
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Using This Guide
Conventions
1. In this guide, personal computers and workstations are collectively called “computers”.
2. The following terms are used throughout this guide:
Important:
Important information that must be read and followed.
Note:
Additional information that merits emphasis.
See Also:
References within this guide.
3. Orientation of documents or paper is described in this guide as follows:
, , Long Edge Feed (LEF): Loading the document or paper in portrait orientation.
, , Short Edge Feed (SEF): Loading the document or paper in landscape orientation.
LEF Orientation SEF Orientation
* Paper feed direction
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Product Features
About the Epson AcuLaser C1750 Series
The Epson AcuLaser C1750 series consists of the following two products:
❏ Epson AcuLaser C1750N: Network capable model
❏ Epson AcuLaser C1750W: Wireless communication capable model
Features
This section describes the product features and indicates their links.
2 Sided Print (Manual)
2 Sided Print is to print two or more pages on the
front and back sides of a single sheet of paper
manually. This feature allows you to reduce the
paper consumption.
For more information, see “Manual Duplex
Printing (Windows Print Driver Only)” on page
111.
Multiple-Up Print
Multiple-Up enables you to print multiple pages
on a single sheet of paper. This feature allows
you to reduce the paper consumption.
For more information, see the print driver’s
Help.
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Printing Through Wireless Connection
(Wireless Print) (Epson AcuLaser C1750W
Only)
The Wireless LAN feature on your printer
allows you to install the printer at any location,
and enables printing without a wired
connection to your computer.
The Wireless LAN feature is unavailable
depending on the region you purchased.
For more information, see “Configuring
Wireless Settings (Epson AcuLaser C1750W
Only)” on page 39.
Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)
Print media loaded on the PSI is given
precedence over those loaded on the
multipurpose feeder (MPF). Using the PSI
allows you to use other types or sizes of print
media preferentially over the regular print
media loaded on the MPF.
For more information, see “Loading Print
Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)” on
page 105.
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Chapter 1
Specifications
Specifications
This chapter lists the main specifications of the printer. Note that the specifications of the product may
change without prior notice.
Items Description
Product Code Epson AcuLaser C1750N 220V: C11CB71021
Epson AcuLaser C1750N 110V: C11CB71031
Epson AcuLaser C1750W 220V: C11CB71041
Epson AcuLaser C1750W 110V: C11CB71051
Type Desktop
Printing method LED Xerography
Important:
LED + LED electrophotographic system
Fusing system Thermal fusing system using a belt
Continuous print speed
Resolution Data Processing Resolution:
*1
A4 : When plain paper fed is from the multipurpose feeder
*2
Color 1 Sided
Monochrome 1 Sided: 15 sheets/min
Important:
*1 Print speed may decrease due to factors such as paper type, paper size, and
printing conditions.
*2 When continuously printing a single document of A4
600 × 600 dpi
Output Resolution:
1200 × 2400 dpi
: 12 sheets/min
.
Tone/Color 256 tones/color (16.7 million colors)
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Items Description
Paper Size Multipurpose feeder:
A4, B5, A5, Legal (8.5 × 14"), Fol io (8.5 × 13"), Letter (8.5 × 11"), Executive, #10 Env,
Monarch, DL, C5, Custom Size (Width: 76.2 – 215.9 mm, Length: 127 – 355.6
mm)
Priority sheet inserter:
A4, B5, A5, Legal (8.5 × 14"), Fol io (8.5 × 13"), Letter (8.5 × 11"), Executive, #10 Env,
Monarch, DL, C5, Custom Size (Width: 76.2 – 215.9 mm, Length: 190.5 – 355.6
mm)
Image loss: 4.1 mm from the top, bottom, left, and right edges
Paper Type Plain, Bond, Lightweight Cardstock, Lightweight Glossy Cardstock, Recycled,
Labels, Envelope, Letterhead, Pre-Printed, Hole Punched, Colored, Special,
Custom Type
Important:
❏ Use only the recommended paper. Using paper other than that
recommended for the printer can cause printing problems. Do not use
special ink jet paper.
❏ Note that poor printing quality due to paper-related printing problems
can occur when using the printer in an environment that is dry, cold, or
very humid.
❏ Printing over the printed side or on the reverse side of paper that already
has been printed on can result in poor print quality.
❏ When printing on envelopes, use envelopes that do not have adhesive
applied.
❏ The type of paper being used and environmental conditions can affect
printing quality. Because of this, it is recommended that you test print and
confirm proper print quality before using the printer.
Paper capacity Standard:
Multipurpose feeder: 150 sheets; Priority sheet inserter: 10 sheets
Output tray capacity Standard: approximately 100 sheets (face down)
2-sided Printing Feature Standard (Manual)
Memory capacity Standard: 128 MB (Onboard)
Important:
The above memory capacity does not guarantee print quality depending on
the type and content of print data.
Hard disk —
Page Description Language — (Host-based)
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Supported OS
Interface Epson AcuLaser C1750N:
Supported protocol TCP/IP (LPR, Port9100, WSD, HTTP, SMTP, RARP, AutoIP), SNMP, DHCP, BOOTP,
Power AC 110 – 127 V ± 10%; 7 A; both 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz
*1
Windows® XP, Windows® XP x64 Edition, Windows Vista®, Windows Vista
x64 Edition, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition,
Windows Server
Server
OS
Important:
*1 For the latest information about the supported operating systems, contact
our Customer Support Center or your dealer.
*2 Mac OS
Standard: USB 1.1/2.0 (Hi-Speed), Ethernet (10Base-T, 100Base-TX)
Epson AcuLaser C1750W:
Standard: USB 1.1/2.0 (Hi-Speed), Ethernet (10Base-T, 100Base-TX),
IEEE802.11b/g/n
Bonjour (mDNS)
AC 220 – 240 V ± 10%; 5 A; both 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz
2008 R2 x64 Edition, Windows® 7, Windows® 7 x64 Edition, Mac
®
*2
®
2008, Windows Server® 2008 x64 Edition, Windows
®
X 10.3.9 – 10.6 are supported.
®
®
Power consumption Maximum: 340 W, During Mode 2 of Power Saver Mode: 7 W or less
Average:
During standby: 69 W,
During continuous color printing: 340 W,
During continuous monochrome printing: 340 W
Important:
Mode 1 of Power Saver Mode: 14 W average
(The printer does not use electricity when the power is switched off even with
the power cord is plugged in.)
Dimensions (main unit only)
Weight Main Unit: 10.55 – 10.65 kg (main unit only, including toner cartridges)
394 (W) × 304 (D)
Important:
*1 When the front cover is closed.
*1
× 234 (H) mm
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Items Description
Usage Environment During Use: Temperature: 10 – 32 ˚C; Humidity: 10 – 85% (except malfunctions
due to dew condensation)
Non-Use: Temperature: -20 – 40 ˚C; Humidity: 5 – 85% (exce pt malfunctions due
to dew condensation)
Important:
Until the conditions (temperature and humidity) inside the printer become
acclimated to the installation environment, certain qualities of the paper can
cause poor printing.
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Chapter 2
Basic Operation
Main Components
This section provides an overview of your Epson AcuLaser C1750 series.
Front View
12 3 4
7
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5
1 Operator Panel 2 Center Output Tray
3 Output Tray Extension 4 Print Head Cleaning Rod
5 Toner Access Cover 6 Power Switch
7 Paper Width Guides 8 Multipurpose feeder (MPF)
9Front Cover 10Slide Bar
11 Length Guide 12 Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)
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10
9
8
7
6
5
1 Power Connector 2 Rear Cover Handle
3 USB Port 4 Ethernet Port
5 Rear Door 6 Transfer Roller
7 Paper Chute 8 Paper Feed Roller
9 Transfer Belt 10 Levers
Operator Panel
The operator panel has a liquid crystal display (LCD), buttons, and indicators.
3
4
10
9
8
7
1. (Energy Saver) Button/Indicator
1
2
3
4
5
6
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❏ Lights up in the Mode 2 for the Power Saver Mode. Press this button to exit the Power Saver
Mode.
Buttons
2.
❏ Scrolls through menus or items in the Menu mode. To enter numbers or passwords, press
these buttons.
3.
Buttons
❏ Selects submenus or setting values in the Menu mode.
4.
(Cancel Job) Button
❏ Cancels the current print job.
5.
(Error) Indicator
❏ Lights up when an error occurs and blinks when an unrecoverable error occurs.
6.
(Ready) Indicator
❏ Lights up when the printer is ready or the printer is in the Mode 1 for the Power Saver Mode
and blinks when data is being received.
7.
(Back) Button
❏ Switches to the print mode from the top menu of the Menu mode.
❏ Returns to the upper hierarchy of the menu from the submenu of the Menu mode.
8.
Button
❏ Displays the selected menu or item and determines the selected value in the Menu mode.
9. LCD Panel
❏ Displays various settings, instructions, and error messages.
10.
(Menu) Button
❏ Moves to the top menu.
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Printing a Panel Settings Page
The Panel Settings page shows current settings for the operator panel menus.
The Operator Panel
1. Press the (Menu) button.
2. Select Information Pgs, and then press the
3. Select Panel Settings, and then press the
The Panel Settings page is printed.
button.
button.
The Printer Setting Utility
The following procedure uses Microsoft® Windows® XP as an example.
1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — EPSON Printer Software — EPSON AL-C1750N /
EPSON AL-C1750W — Printer Setting Utility.
Note:
The Select Printer window appears in this step, when multiple print drivers are installed on your
computer. In this case, click the name of the desired printer listed in Printer Name.
The Printer Setting Utility appears.
2. Click the Printer Settings Report tab.
3. Select Information Pages from the list at the left side of the page.
The Information Pages page is displayed.
4. Click the Panel Settings button.
The Panel Settings page is printed.
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Power Saver Mode
The printer has a power saving feature which reduces power consumption during periods of
inactivity. This feature operates in two modes: Mode 1 and Mode 2. The power consumption of the
printer in Mode 2 is lower than in Mode 1. As delivered, the printer switches to the Mode 1 five
minutes after the last print job is printed. The printer then switches to the Mode 2 after another six
minutes of inactivity. When the printer is in the Mode 1, the display shows Ready/Standby. In the
Mode 2, all lamps on the operator panel except for the
also goes blank and displays nothing.
The factory default settings of five minutes (Mode 1) and six minutes (Mode 2) are changeable within
the range of 5 to 30 minutes (Mode 1) and 1 to 6 minutes (Mode 2). The printer returns to the
ready-to-print state in about 25 seconds when re-activated.
See Also:
“Setting the PowerSaver Time Option” on page 151
(Energy Saver) button go out. The display
Exiting the Power Saver Mode
The printer automatically exits the Power Saver Mode when it receives a print job from a computer. To
manually exit the Mode 1, press any button on the operator panel. To exit the Mode 2, press the
(Energy Saver) button.
Note:
❏ Opening and closing the rear door will cause the printer to exit the Mode 1.
❏ When the printer is in the Mode 2, all buttons on the operator panel except for the
button do not function. To use the buttons on the operator panel, press the
to exit the Power Saver Mode.
See Also:
“Setting the PowerSaver Time Option” on page 151
( Energy Saver) button
( Energy Saver)
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Chapter 3
Printer Management Software
Print Driver
To access all of your printer’s features, install the print driver from the Software Disc.
The print driver enables your computer and printer to communicate and provides access to your
printer features.
See Also:
❏ “Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows” on page 34
❏ “Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X” on page 83
EpsonNet Config
This section provides information on EpsonNet Config, a hyper text transfer protocol (HTTP)-based
web page service that is accessed through your web browser.
These pages give you instant access to printer status, and printer configuration options. Anyone on
your network can access the printer using their web browser software. In administrative mode you can
change the configuration of the printer, and manage your printer settings without leaving your
computer.
Note:
❏ Users who are not given passwords by the administrator can still view the configuration settings and
options in user mode. They will not be able to save or apply any changes to the current configuration.
❏ For details on the menu items of EpsonNet Config, refer to the Help on the Software Disc.
Creating an Administrative Password
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key.
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3. Click the Properties tab.
4. In the left navigation panel, scroll down to Security and select Administrator Settings.
5. Select Enabled for Administrator Mode.
6. In the Administrator Login ID field, enter a name for the administrator.
Note:
The default ID and password are both blank (NULL).
7. In the Administrator Password and Re-enter Password fields, enter a password for the
administrator.
8. In the Maximum Login Attempts field, enter the number of login attempts allowed.
9. Click Apply. Your new password has been set and anyone with the administrator name and
password can log in and change the printer configuration and settings.
Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)
The Printer Setting Utility allows you to view or specify the system settings. You can also diagnose the
system settings by using the Printer Setting Utility.
The Printer Setting Utility consists of the Printer Settings Report, Printer Maintenance, and
Diagnosis tabs.
The Printer Setting Utility is installed with your Epson print driver.
Note:
The Password dialog box appears the first time you try to change settings on Printer Setting Utility when
Panel Lock is set on the printer. In this case, enter the password you specified, and click OK to apply the
settings.
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Status Monitor (Windows Only)
You can check the printer status with Status Monitor. Double-click the Status Monitor printer icon on
the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen. The Select Printer window appears, which displays the
printer name, printer connection port, and printer status. Check the column Status to know the
current status of your printer.
Status Setting button: Displays the Status Settings screen and allows you to modify the Status
Monitor settings.
Click the name of the desired printer listed on the Select Printer window. The Status Monitor
window appears.
The Status Monitor window alerts you when there is a warning or when an error occurs, for example,
when a paper jam occurs or toner is running low.
By default, the Status Monitor window launches automatically when printing starts. You can specify
the conditions for starting the Status Monitor window in Auto start setup.
To change the pop-up settings for the Status Monitor window:
The following procedure uses Microsoft
1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — Status Monitor — Activate Status Monitor.
The Select Printer window appears.
2. Click Status Setting.
The Status Settings dialog box appears.
3. Select the Pop up setting tab, and then select the type of the pop-up from Auto start setup.
You can also check the toner level of your printer and the job information on the Status Monitor
window.
The Status Monitor is installed with your Epson print driver.
Windows® XP as an example.
®
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Launcher (Windows Only)
Using the Launcher window, you can open the Status Window and Printer Setting Utility.
To use the Launcher, select to install the Launcher when you install the Epson print driver.
The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.
To open the Launcher window:
1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — EPSON Printer Software — Launcher.
The Launcher window appears.
2. The Launcher window provides two buttons; Status Window and Printer Setting Utility.
To exit, click the X button at the top-right of the window.
For details, click the Help button/icon of each application.
Status Window Click to open the Status Monitor window.
See also:
“Status Monitor (Windows Only)” on page 22
Printer Setting Utility
Click to open the Printer Setting Utility.
See also:
“Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)” on page 21
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Chapter 4
Network Basics
Overview of Network Setup and Configuration
To set up and configure the network:
1. Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables.
2. Turn on the printer and the computer.
3. Print the Printer Settings page and keep it for referencing network settings.
4. Install the driver software on the computer from the Software Disc. For information on driver
installation, see the section in this chapter for the specific operating system you are using.
5. Configure the printer’s TCP/IP address, which is required to identify the printer on the network.
❏ Microsoft
automatically set the printer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address if you connect the printer to an
established TCP/IP network. You can also manually set the printer’s IP address on the
operator panel.
❏ Mac OS
6. Print a Printer Settings page to verify the new settings.
See Also:
“Printing a Printer Settings Page” on page 125
Windows® operating systems: Run the Installer on the Software Disc to
®
X systems: Manually set the printer’s TCP/IP address on the operator panel.
®
Connecting Your Printer
Your Epson AcuLaser C1750 series interconnection cables must meet the following requirements:
Connection Type Connection Specifications
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX compatible
USB USB 1.1/2.0 compatible
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Wireless (Epson AcuLaser
C1750W only)
1USB Port
2Ethernet Port
IEEE 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n
Connecting Printer to Computer or Network
1
2
Connect the printer via Ethernet or USB. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used for
networking. An Ethernet connection is used for networking. Hardware and cabling requirements
vary for the different connection methods. Ethernet cable and hardware are generally not included
with your printer and must be purchased separately.
The available feature for each connection type is shown in the following table.
Connection Type Available Feature
USB When connected via USB, you can instruct print jobs from a computer.
Ethernet When connected via Ethernet, you can instruct print jobs from a computer on
the network.
USB Connection
A local printer is a printer which is directly attached to your computer using the USB cable. If your
printer is attached to a network instead of your computer, skip this section and go to “Network
Connection” on page 27.
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The following operating systems support USB connection:
❏ Windows XP
❏ Windows XP 64-bit Edition
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2003
®
❏ Windows Server
❏ Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
❏ Windows Server 2008
❏ Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition
❏ Windows Server 2008 R2
❏ Windows Vista
❏ Windows Vista 64-bit Edition
❏ Windows 7
❏ Windows 7 64-bit Edition
❏ Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4.11/10.5.8 -10.6
To attach the printer to a computer:
1. Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged
from the power source/outlet.
2. Connect the smaller USB connector into the USB port at the back of the printer and the other end
of the cable into a USB port of the computer.
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* USB port
Note:
Do not connect the printer USB cable to the USB connector available on the keyboard.
Network Connection
To connect the printer to a network:
1. Ensure that the printer, computer and any other connected devices have been turned off and all
cables have been disconnected.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port at the rear of the printer, and the other
end to a LAN drop or hub.
* Ethernet port
Note:
Connect the Ethernet cable, only if you need to setup a wired connection.
See Also:
“Configuring Wireless Settings (Epson AcuLaser C1750W Only)” on page 39
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Setting the IP Address
TCP/IP and IP Addresses
If your computer is on a large n etwork, contact your network administrator for the appropriate TCP/
IP addresses and additional system settings information.
If you are creating your own small Local Area Network or connecting the printer directly to your
computer using Ethernet, follow the procedure for automatically setting the printer’s IP address.
Computers and printers primarily use TCP/IP protocols to communicate over an Ethernet network.
W it h TC P/ IP p ro to c ol s, ea c h p ri n te r a n d c om p ut er mu s t h av e a u ni qu e IP a dd re ss . It is i mp or t an t t h at
the addresses are similar, but not the same; only the last digit needs to be different. For example, your
printer can have the address 192.168.1.2 while your computer has the address 192.168.1.3. Another
device can have the address 192.168.1.4.
Many networks have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. A DHCP server
automatically programs an IP address into every computer and printer on the network that is
configured to use DHCP. A DHCP server is built into most cable and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
routers. If you use a cable or DSL router, see your router’s documentation for information on IP
addressing.
Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address
If the printer is connected to a small established TCP/IP network without a DHCP server, use the
installer on the Software Disc to det ec t o r a ss ig n a n IP address to your printer. For further instructions,
insert the Software Disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive. After the Installer launches, follow the
prompts for installation.
Note:
For the automatic installer to function, the printer must be connected to an established TCP/IP network.
Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address
There are two protocols available for dynamically setting the printer’s IP address:
❏ DHCP (enabled by default)
❏ AutoIP
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You can turn on/off both protocols using the operator panel, or use EpsonNet Config to turn on/off
DHCP.
Note:
You can print a report that includes the printer’s IP address. On the operator panel, press the
button, select Information Pgs, press the
button. The IP address is listed on the Printer Settings page.
button, select Printer Settings, and then press the
Using the Operator Panel
To turn on/off either the DHCP or AutoIP protocol:
(Menu)
1. On the operator panel, press the
2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the
3. Select Network Setup, and then press the
4. Select TCP/IP, and then press the
5. Select IPv4, and then press the
6. Select Get IP Address, and then press the
7. Select DHCP/AutoIP, and then press the
(Menu) button.
button.
button.
button.
button.
button.
button.
Using EpsonNet Config
To turn on/off the DHCP protocol:
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key.
3. Select Properties.
4. Select TCP/IP from the Protocol Settings folder on the left navigation panel.
5. In the Get IP Address field, select the DHCP / Autonet option.
6. Click the Apply button.
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Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)
Note:
❏ When you assign an IP address manually in IPv6 mode, use the EpsonNet Config. To display the
EpsonNet Config, use the link local address. To check a link local address, see “Printing and Checking
the Printer Settings Page” on page 33.
❏ Assigning an IP address is considered as an advanced function and is normally done by a system
administrator.
❏ Depending on the address class, the range of the IP address assigned may be different. On Class A, for
example, an IP address in the range from 0.0.0.0 to 127.255.255.255 will be assigned. For
assignment of IP addresses, contact your system administrator.
You can assign the IP address by using the operator panel or using the Printer Setting Utility.
The Operator Panel
1. Turn on the printer.
Ensure that Ready message appears on the LCD panel.
2. On the operator panel, press the (Menu) button.
3. Select Admin Menu, and then press the
4. Select Network Setup, and then press the
5. Select TCP/IP, and then press the
6. Select IPv4, and then press the
7. Select Get IP Address, and then press the
8. Ensure that Panel is selected, and then press the
9. Ensure that Get IP Address is selected.
10. Select IP Address, and then press the
button.
button.
button.
button.
button.
button.
(Back) button.
The cursor is located at the first digit of the IP address.
11. Enter the value of the IP address using the
or button.
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