Epson AcuLaser C2600, AcuLaser 2600 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

A4 Full Color Laser Printer

EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600

SEPG04005

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 The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.  All effort have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly

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I&I CS/Quality Management & PL Department

PRECAUTIONS

Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.

DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing

procedures preceded by DANGER Headings.

WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment. The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.

DANGER

1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.

2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.

3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.

WARNING

1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.

2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.

3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.

4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECONDSOURCE ICs OR OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.

About This Manual

This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.

Manual Configuration

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.

CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product.

CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING

Describes the step-by -step procedures for the troubleshooting.

CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY

Describes the step-by-step procedu res for disassemb ling and assembling the product.

CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT

Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.

CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE

Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epsonapproved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.

APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference:

• Connector pin assignments

• Electric circuit boards components layout

• Electrical circuit boards schematics

• Exploded diagram & Parts List

Symbols Used in this Manual

Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.

A D J U S T M E N T

R E Q U I R E D

C A U T I O N

C H E C K

P O I N T

W A R N I N G

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment.

May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous action.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.

Provides helpful tips and cautions on reassembly procedures, especially when incorrect reassembling may affect the print quality.

General Precautions

To prevent possible accidents during maintenance work, strictly observe the servicing warnings and cautions described in this manual.

Power Supply

W A R N I N G

 Before starting any service procedure, turn the printer power off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

When the power supply cable must be connected, be aware of the potential for electrical shock and do all tasks by following the procedures in this manual.

 Do not touch any live parts unless instructed to do so.  Make sure to ground the printer properly. Otherwise a short circuit may cause an electric fire or shock.  Handle the power cable with care observing the precautions listed below.

• Do not plug too many leads into a single socket.

• Do not damage or tamper with the power cable.

• Avoid putting heavy objects on the cable, plucking it, and bending it forcedly. To do so may damage the cable and cause an electric fire and shock.

• Do not insert or remove the power cable with wet hands to prevent electric shock.

• Never replace the fuse on the Power Supply Board (high pressure/low pressure) under any circumstances.

Mechanical Components

W A R N I N G

 When servicing any driving assembly (e.g., gears), turn the power off and unplug the power cord to prevent injuries.  Do not touch the driving part (e.g., gears) while the assembly (printer) is operating.

High Temperature Assembly

W A R N I N G

 When working with hot parts (Fuser Unit etc.), turn the power off and unplug the power cord

 Make sure to wait the hot section to cool enough especially when accessing near the section

Laser Beam

W A R N I N G

 Understand hazardous nature of the laser beam, use extreme caution to avoid injury of yourself and anyone around you. Letting a laser beam get

HIGH

to prevent burns or injuries. After unplugging the power cable, wait until the part or unit cools down before starting maintenance work.

immediately after printing.

directly into your eyes could result in loss of vision.

Since the laser beam has a narrower frequency band and more coherent phases than any other light (sunlight, electric light), the beam has excellent monochromaticity and convergence, thus it reaches long distances. Because of these characteristics, the laser beam converges into one point, causing high density and high temperature, which is harmful to the human bod y.

TEMPERATURE

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 Never turn the interlock switch on forcibly while servicing to prevent the laser beam from

emitting accidentally. The interlock switch is designed to be turned off when the cover D is opened.

 When performing maintenance work, be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power

cord.

 If you need to work on the printer with power applied, strictly follow the instructions in this

manual.

 Never disassemble the Laser Scanner Unit under any conditions.  Be sure to take off a wristw atch, ring or any ot her metal materials especially when working on

the printer with the power applied.

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Handling Parts

W A R N I N G

 Be careful not to throw out your back when handling heavy parts while taking care not to drop th ose parts.  Always wear gloves to perform maintenance work since the printer has many sharp edges.  Do not work with wet or oily hands, or may cause you to drop parts or affect the function of the printer.  Use only specified genuine parts for maintenance.  Do not repair or replace the ICs and other electrical components on the power circuit board (including fuse) under any circumstances.

Handling Consumables

W A R N I N G

 To avoid dust explosion or ignition, never bring any consumables close to flame or throw them into fire.  Take extra care not to inhale the developing powder (such as toner), and get it into your mouth and eyes. Use extreme caution to avoid injury of yourself

and anyone around y ou.

 Before starting your work, spread a sheet of paper over the working place to prevent interior of the product and the place becoming tainted.  If the developer or oil adheres to your skin or clothes, wipe it off thoroughly with dry rags before rinsing with water.  Do not disassemble the toner cartridges.  To prevent ignition, explosion, burn, injury, etc., do not use a general vacuum cleaner for

cleaning dropped toner. (To do so may cause the toner to catch fire by sparks in the vacuum cleaner.)

Irregular Use of the Printer

W A R N I N G

 Cautions when performing work with covers or parts removed

• As a general rule, do not power the printer while covers or parts are removed.

• If you need to remove covers or parts from the printer with power applied, take care o f yo ur fingers and clothes so as not to get entangled by moving

parts such as the driving belt, gears, and fans.

 Altering the printer is banned under any circumstances.

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Revision Status

Revision Date of Issue Description

A APR. 28, 2005 First release

EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision A

Contents

Chapter 1 Product Description

1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 13

1.1.1 Engine Features .......................................................................................... 13

1.1.2 Controller Features..................................................................................... 13

1.1.3 Software Features ....................................................................................... 13

1.2 Basic Specifications............................................................................................ 14

1.2.1 Process Specifications & System................................................................ 14

1.2.2 Printer Basic Specifications ........................................................................ 14

1.3 Paper Specifications ............................................................................................ 22

1.3.1 Paper Type.................................................................................................. 22

1.3.2 Paper That May Cause Printing Defects, Paper Jams or Printer Malfunction. 22

1.3.3 Paper Feed Types........................................................................................ 23

1.3.4 Printing Area............................................................................................... 23

1.4 Reliability and Serviceability.............................................................................. 24

1.4.1 Reliability ................................................................................................... 24

1.4.2 Durability.................................................................................................... 25

1.4.3 Serviceability.............................................................................................. 25

1.5 Service Conditions............................................................................................... 26

1.5.1 Space Requirements.................................................................................... 26

1.6 Conditions for Storage and Transport ................................................................. 27

1.7 Electrical Characteristics..................................................................................... 28

1.8 Compatible Specification .................................................................................... 29

1.9 Consumables/Periodic Replacement Unit........................................................... 30

1.9.1 Specifications.............................................................................................. 30

1.9.2 Conditions for Storage and Transport......................................................... 31

1.10 Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 32

1.11 External Appearance and Unit Names.............................................................. 33

1.11.1 Unit Names............................................................................................... 33

1.12 Engine Restrictions............................................................................................ 34

1.12.1 Factors Limiting Printing Speed............................................................... 34

1.12.2 Toner Duty Limiting Value...................................................................... 34

1.13 Notes When Replacing Consumables and Installing Optional Products .......... 35

1.13.1 Consumables............................................................................................. 35

1.13.2 Options...................................................................................................... 35

1.14 Notes on Fuser Pressure.................................................................................... 35

1.15 Life Details........................................................................................................ 36

1.16 Controller Specifications................................................................................... 40

1.16.1 Controller Basic Specifications................................................................ 40

1.16.2 Controller Configuration.......................................................................... 40

1.16.3 External Interface Specifications.............................................................. 41

1.17 Control Panel..................................................................................................... 43

1.17.1 External Appearance and Names.............................................................. 43

1.17.2 Panel Settings List.................................................................................... 45

1.17.3 Explanation of Menu and Settings............................................................ 56

1.17.4 Special Operations.................................................................................... 58

1.18 Printer Status..................................................................................................... 59

1.18.1 List of Printer Messages........................................................................... 59

1.18.2 Status Messages and Troubleshooting...................................................... 61

1.18.3 Warning Messages and Troubleshooting ................................................. 61

1.18.4 Error Messages and Troubleshooting....................................................... 62

1.18.5 Help Messages.......................................................................................... 65

1.18.6 Service Call Error Messages..................................................................... 71

1.19 Expanding the RAM.......................................................................................... 73

1.20 Handling Precautions ........................................................................................ 73

1.20.1 Precautions When Turning Off the Power ............................................... 73

1.20.2 Precautions for High Temperature Parts .................................................. 73

1.21 Status Sheet....................................................................................................... 74

1.22 Engine Status Sheet........................................................................................... 77

1.23 Paper Handling Algorithm................................................................................ 78

1.24 Toner Check Sheet............................................................................................ 79

1.24.1 For Color Mode........................................................................................ 79

1.24.2 For 4xB/W Mode...................................................................................... 79

1.25 Form Overlay List............................................................................................. 80

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1.26 Switching between Color Mode and Monochrome Mode ................................ 81

1.26.1 Switching of Operation Mode .................................................................. 81

1.26.2 Switching of Printer Driver ...................................................................... 84

Chapter 2 Operating Principle

2.1 Print Process........................................................................................................ 86

2.1.1 Print Process Overview............................................................................... 86

2.1.2 Print Process Diagram ................................................................................ 87

2.1.3 Technical Explanation of Print Process...................................................... 88

2.2 Paper Feed Mechanism...................................................................................... 104

2.2.1 Main Unit Paper Feed Mechanism........................................................... 105

2.2.2 Duplex Printing......................................................................................... 110

2.2.3 Paper Feed from Opt. Feeder Unit............................................................ 111

2.3 Drive................................................................................................................. 112

2.3.1 Main Drive Motor..................................................................................... 113

2.3.2 Photoconductor Drive Motor.................................................................... 115

2.3.3 Rotary Drive Motor.................................................................................. 115

2.3.4 Development Drive Motor........................................................................ 116

2.3.5 Duplex Motor............................................................................................ 117

2.3.6 Opt. Feeder Motor .................................................................................... 118

2.4 Electrical............................................................................................................ 119

2.4.1 Electronic Circuit Board / R/W Module................................................... 119

2.4.2 Motor........................................................................................................ 120

2.4.3 Solenoids and Clutches............................................................................. 121

2.4.4 Sensors and Switches................................................................................ 122

2.4.5 Interlock Switch........................................................................................ 123

2.4.6 Fan ............................................................................................................ 124

2.5 Control............................................................................................................... 125

2.5.1 Hardware for Control................................................................................ 125

2.5.2 Image-Stabilizing Control ........................................................................ 126

2.5.3 Operation Sequence.................................................................................. 131

2.5.4 Operating Mode........................................................................................ 133

2.5.5 Control of Consumables and Components Needing Periodic Replacement ... 134

2.6 Electrical Circuit Operation Principle............................................................... 136

2.6.1 Electric Circuit.......................................................................................... 136

2.6.2 Engine Control Circuit.............................................................................. 138

2.6.3 Controller.................................................................................................. 140

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Overview................... ...... ................................. ...... .................................. ...... ... 142

3.1.1 Procedure Outline for Troubleshooting.................................................... 142

3.1.2 Preliminary Check.................................................................................... 142

3.1.3 Precautions in Performing Troubleshooting Work................................... 143

3.1.4 Procedure for Troubleshooting................................................................. 143

3.2 Troubleshooting for Paper Jam ......................................................................... 144

3.3 Troubleshooting According to the Error Message............................................ 145

3.3.1 List of Error Message............................................................................... 145

3.3.2 List of Service Request............................................................................. 145

3.3.3 Troubleshooting for Error Message.......................................................... 147

3.3.4 Troubleshooting for Service Request Error.............................................. 157

3.4 Printing-quality troubleshooting (PQT) ............................................................ 184

3.4.1 Print Quality Trouble List......................................................................... 184

3.4.2 Printing-quality troubleshooting............................................................... 186

3.5 Test Print........................................................................................................... 208

Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

4.1 Overview................... ...... ................................. ...... .................................. ...... ... 211

4.1.1 Precautions................................................................................................ 212

4.1.2 Prohibited Disassembly............................................................................ 214

4.1.3 Tools......................................................................................................... 215

4.1.4 Inspection After Assembling .................................................................... 215

4.2 Procedures for Disassembly and Assembly ...................................................... 216

4.3 Disassembly and Reassembly ........................................... ...... ...... .................... 217

4.4 Disassembling Flowchart.................................................................................. 219

4.5 Disassembling/Assembling the Main Unit........................................................ 234

4.5.1 Consumables............................................................................................. 234

4.5.2 Housing..................................................................................................... 240

4.5.3 Paper Transport......................................................................................... 253

4.5.4 Xerographic.............................................................................................. 263

4.5.5 Exposure................................................................................................... 268

4.5.6 Deve.......................................................................................................... 271

4.5.7 Transfer..................................................................................................... 276

4.5.8 Fusing....................................................................................................... 293

4.5.9 Drive......................................................................................................... 294

4.5.10 Electrical................................................................................................. 307

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4.5.11 MP Tray.................................................................................................. 323

4.5.12 Paper Cassette......................................................................................... 339

4.6 Disassembling/Assembling the Options............................................................ 342

4.6.1 Opt. Feeder ............................................................................................... 342

4.6.2 Duplex Unit .............................................................................................. 355

Chapter 5 Adjustment

5.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 365

5.1.1 Precautions................................................................................................ 365

5.1.2 Reference Chapter .................................................................................... 365

5.1.3 Adjustment Execution Timing.................................................................. 366

5.2 Adjustment Program (LPssp)............................................................................ 367

5.2.1 Overview................................................................................................... 367

5.2.2 Setup before Adjustment.......................................................................... 367

5.2.3 Writing the model name........................................................................... 370

5.2.4 Writing USB ID........................................................................................ 371

5.2.5 Counter Reset............................................................................................ 372

5.2.6 Timing Adjustment................................................................................... 373

5.2.7 Registration Adjustment (Top)................................................................. 374

5.2.8 Registration Adjustment (Side)................................................................ 375

5.2.9 2nd Transfer Bias Adjustment.................................................................. 376

5.2.10 Vpp Setting............................................................................................. 377

5.3 Firmware Update............................................................................................... 378

5.3.1 Main Controller Firmware Update........................................................... 379

5.3.2 Engine Controller Firmware Update ........................................................ 381

6.5.2 Regular Replacement Parts....................................................................... 397

6.6 Gluing/Lubrication....................................................... ..... ................................ 398

6.6.1 Gluing....................................................................................................... 398

6.6.2 Lubrication................................................................................................ 398

Chapter 7 APPENDIX

7.1 Connector Summary.......................................................................................... 411

7.1.1 Connectors and Plug and Jack Layout...................................................... 411

7.2 Wiring Connection Diagrams....................................... .................................. ... 418

7.3 Parts List............................................................................................................ 433

7.4 Exploded Diagrams........................................................................................... 437

7.5 Circuit Diagrams............................................................................................... 449

Chapter 6 Maintenance

6.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 385

6.2 Cleaning............................................................................................................. 387

6.3 Maintenance Menu............................................................................................ 389

6.3.1 Entry into Maintenance Mode.................................................................. 389

6.3.2 Maintenance Menu Items ......................................................................... 390

6.4 Sheet for Servicing............................................................................................ 391

6.4.1 Engine Status Sheet.................................................................................. 391

6.4.2 Print Log Report....................................................................................... 394

6.5 Consumables and Components That Need Periodic Replacement.................... 396

6.5.1 Consumables............................................................................................. 396

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER

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1.1 Overview

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

1.1.1 Engine Features

 High speed 4-cycle A4 engine

Table 1-1. Print Speed (When Printing A4)

Color printing Monochrome printing

Simplex printing 7.5 ppm 30 ppm Duplex printing 7.5 ppm 20 ppm

 Two models: color and monochrome

The monochrome model has one black toner cartridge bundled as standard. Adding three black toner cartridges (option) allows the printer to print up to 20,000 copies. Furthermore, the monochrome model can be upgraded to color model. The color model can be operated as monochrome model by replacing the color toners with black ones or removing them.

 Compact and light weight, suitable for desktop placement

Dimension 435 mm (W) x 516 mm (D) x 425 mm (H) Weight 35 kg

 Paper supply (Maximum of 1150 sheets, 3-bin paper feed is possible)

1.1.2 Controller Features

 High speed intelligent controller

 CPU: VR5532A (350 MHz)  RAM

Standard RAM: 64 MB Expanded RAM: 512 MB (When two 256 MB DIMMs are installed.)

 Support for optional large capacity, 40 GB HDD.

 Color technology

 nPGI, which allows low price, high quality printing

 Wide LCD panel with backlight

The new wide LCD panel supp orting a max imum of 2 2 digits a nd 5 lines (132 x 65 dots) provides improved operation and visibility. Improved serviceability with the addition of the Help function (with description and graphics).

 Interface

 USB interface (Rev. 2.0 HS, Supports bi-directional (D4))  Network interface (10Base-T/100Base-TX)  Parallel interface (IEEE1284)  Type-B interface

1.1.3 Software Features

 Adobe PostScript 3 (17 fonts), PCL6 (monochrome) as standard

ESC/Page Color, PCL5e, FX, LQ, and IBM emulations are also provided

Paper cassette

Standard

Option Paper cassette unit 500 sheets

MP Tray 150 sheets Lower paper cass et t e 500 sheets

Maximum 1150 sheets

 Paper eject capacity is 250 sheets, face-down only.

 Printer status and printer environment monitor with use of bi-directional EJL and

MIB

 Version upgrade function for engine program ROM  Support for DCC command (DIAG command only)  Support for firmware overwrite using RCC (full or partial overwrite)  Support for manual duplex

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1.2 Basic Specifications

1.2.1 Process Specifications & System

 Printing method: Semiconductor laser beam scan and

electrophotography with dry single component system.

 Exposure light source: Semiconductor laser  Photoconductor: Organic photoconductor  Charging: Wire electrode scorotron  Development: 1-component non-contact development system  Toner: 1-component non-magnetic toner  Primary transfer: Intermediate transfer belt method  Fixing: Roller heat fixing system

1.2.2 Printer Basic Specifications

RESOLUTION

600 x 600 dpi

WARMING UP TIME

 120 V: 80 seconds or less (at 23 °C, 55 % RH, rated voltage)  230 V: 80 seconds or less (at 23 °C, 55 % RH, rated voltage)

OPERATION MODE

This engine supports the following operation modes.

 B/W mode: Supports Toner cartridge K x 1  4xB/W mode: Supports Toner cartridge K x 4  Color mode: Supports Toner cartridges Y x 1, M x 1, C x 1, and K x 1.

PRINT MODE

 Color mode: Color mode using Y, M, C, K toner (color mode only)  Monochrome mode: Normal black and white mode, enabling printing at the

highest speed of the main unit.

PRINTING SPEED MODE

 Std. mode (plain paper 1): Makes prints at the maximum speed of the engine.  Std. mode (plain paper 2): This mode is to make prints on papers with less

fixability (such as bond papers) at the maximum speed of the engine. As the fuser unit takes a substantial amount of time to increase its temperature for fixing toner onto the papers firmly, the first print time becomes slow. When it comes to a continuous printing, however, the printing can be performed at the maximum speed of the engine.

 Low speed mode 1: Slows down the speed of printing on papers with

thickness of 90 g/m fixability.

(24 lb) or more to sustain the

 Low speed mode 2: Slows down the speed of printing on envelopes for the

better fixability or on transparents for the stable permeability.

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FIRST PRINT TIME

The following table shows the time from receiving a start command to when trailing edge of the paper leaves the paper eject roller. Note that the time given in the tables does not apply when the printer is in the conditions described in “1.12 Engine

Restrictions” (p.34).

 Monochrome mode*

Table 1-2. Monochrome Mode (Unit: Seconds or Less)

Paper

size

A4 A5 B5 LT

EXE

Std. mode

(Plain paper 1)

9.3 19.3 17.9 26.6 13.3 23.3

8.9 18.9 17.1 25.0 12.9 22.9

9.1 19.1 17.6 25.9 13.1 23.1

9.2 19.2 17.8 26.3 13.2 23.2

9.2 19.2 17.7 26.1 13.2 23.2

 Color mode*

Simplex printing Duplex printing

Std. mode

(Plain paper 2*2)

Low speed

mode 1

Low speed

mode 2

Std. mode

(Plain paper 1)

Std. mode

(Plain paper 2*2)

Table 1-3. Color Mode (Unit: Seconds or Less)

Paper

EXE 15.2 25.2 23.7 32.1 23.2 33.2

Std. mode

size

(Plain paper 1)

A4 15.3 25.3 23.9 32.6 23.3 33.3 A5 14.9 24.9 23.1 31.0 22.9 32.9 B5 15.1 25.1 23.6 31.9 23.1 33.1 LT 15.2 25.2 23.8 32.3 23.2 33.2

Simplex printing Duplex printing

Std. mode

(Plain paper 2*2)

Low speed

mode 1

Low speed

mode 2

Std. mode

(Plain paper 1)

Std. mode

(Plain paper 2*2)

CONTINUOUS PRINTING SPEED

This excludes operations that fall under the restrictions on printing speed explained in

“1.12 Engine Restrictions” (p.34).

 Monochrome mode

Table 1-4. Monochrome Mode (Unit: PPM)

Simplex printing Duplex printing

Paper size

A4, B5, LT 30 4.2 2.6 20

A5, EXE 30 4.2 2.6 20

Envelope C6,

MON, DL, C5,

Com-#10

User define d s i z e 30

Std. mode

(Plain paper 1, 2)

––2.6–

Low speed mode 1 Low speed mode 2

4.2 2.6

Std. mode

(Plain paper 1, 2)

–

 Color mode

Table 1-5. Color Mode (Unit: PPM)

Simplex printing Duplex printing

Paper size

A4, B5, LT 7.5 2.9 2.1 7.5

A5, EXE 7.5 2.9 2.1 7.5

Envelope C6,

MON, DL, C5,

Com-#10

User define d s i z e 7.5 2.9

Std. mode

(Plain paper 1, 2)

––2.1–

Low speed mode 1 Low speed mode 2

2.1

Std. mode

(Plain paper 1, 2)

–

Note *1: The above speed are the same for any paper feeder including the option cassette.

*2 : The mode to be used for papers that are hardly fixed.

As the temperature for the f ixation is set h igher than that o f the other modes , it takes relati v ely long period of time until the t em p. rea ches the required level.

PAPER FEED REFERENCE

Center-line reference for each paper size and for both MP tray and 500-sheet cassette (optional).

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PAPER FEED

Table 1-6. Paper Feed

Paper feed

Sheet capacity

Height capacity

150 sheets

16.5 mm

Paper type/Paper size

Standard paper: EPSON high quality plain paper

Plain paper/recycled paper: A4, A5, B5, LT, GLT, HLT, EXE

60 sheets Transparency: A4, LT –

50 sheets

MP tray

75 sheets

Standard

15 sheets

Labels: A4, LT

EPSON coated papers: A4

Thick Paper: A4, A5, B5, LT, GLT, HLT, EXE

Envelopes: C5, C6, Com-#10, DL, Monarch, ISO-B5

User defined size: Width 98 to 216/ Length 148 to 297

Standard paper: EPSON high quality plain paper

Lower paper cassette (C1)

Paper cassette unit (C2)

Option

16.5 mm

500 sheets

55 mm Plain paper: A4, L T 64 to 90 g/m

500 sheets

55 mm Plain paper: A4, L T 64 to 90 g/m

Duplex – A4, LT, B5, A5, EXE 64 to 90 g/m

Note *: Refer to “1.3 Paper Specifications” (p.22).

Acceptable paper

basis weight*

64 to 90 g/m

91 to 163 g/m

64 to 163 g/m

82 g/m

–

82 g/m

OPTIONAL PAPER SOURCE COMBINATION

Installing an optional paper cassette unit enables the printer to load the maximum number of papers as shown in the table below.

Table 1-7. Optional Paper Source Combination

Standard

Option Paper cassette unit (C2) 500 sheets* – {

Note *: Standard pa per: EPSON high quality plain paper (82 g/m2)

Combination (1) (2)

MP tray 150 sheets* {{ Lower paper cassette (C1) 500 sheets* { {

Total number of sheet s 650 sheets 1150 sheets

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SUPPORTED PAPER SIZE, TYPE AND ORIENTATION

 Supported paper

Table 1-8. List of Supported Paper Size, Type and Orientation

Paper

A4 297.00 210.00 {{{SEF { A5 210.00 148.00 { – – SEF { JIS-B5 257.00 182.00 { ––SEF{ LT 279.40 (11.00") 215.90 (8.50") { { { SEF { HLT 215.90 (8.50") 139.70 (5.50") { ––SEF–

Standard

GLT 266.70 (10.50") 203.20 (8.00") { – – SEF – EXE 266.70 (10.50") 184.15 (7.25") { ––SEF{ User defined pa p er s ize 148.00 to 297.00 98.00 to 216.00 { – – Free –

Transparency

Labels

MONARCH 190.50 (7 1/2) 98.43 (3 7/8) { ––SEF– Com-#10 241.30 (9 1/2) 104.78 (4 1/8) { – – SEF –

Special paper

DL 220.00 110.00 { ––SEF– C5 229.00 162.00 { – – SEF –

Envelopes

C6 162.00 114.00 { ––SEF– ISO-B5 250.00 176.00 { – – SEF –

Paper size Dimensions in mm (inches)

Vertical (length) Horizontal (width)

A4: 297.00 A4: 210.00 { ––SEF– LT: 279.40 LT: 215.90 { – – SEF – A4: 297.00 A4: 210.00 { ––SEF– LT: 279.40 LT: 215.90 { – – SEF –

MP tray

Standard lower

paper cassette

Optional pape r

cassette unit

Paper orientation Duplex printing

Note 1: SEF (Short Edge Feed): Set paper to be loaded from its short side.

2: The supported sizes differ depending on the destination. 3: For the orientation of envelopes, refer to 4: Curls must be straightened.

“Envelope orientation” (p.18).

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Paper orientation



Paper Feed MP Tray Cassette (C1/C2)

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

 Stand alone outline dimensions and weight

Table 1-9. Stand Al one Outline Di m e ns i ons and Weight

Paper Orientation/ Feeding Direction

Place Print Side Down. Place Print Side Up.

Width (mm) Depth (mm) Heigh t (mm) Weight (kg)

Main unit 431 518 425 500-sheet cassette unit (option) Duplex unit (option)

408 482 140 5 132 282 220 0.9

37*1 / 33*

 Envelope orientation

Note : Ma nufacturing tolerance is ± 5 mm in dimensions and ± 0.5 kg in weight. Note *1: Includes consumables.

Feeding Direction

*2 : Initial condition (exc. Toner Cartridges)

01000201

Envelope Types

01000101

MONARCH, DL,

Com- #10, C6

NOTE 1: Place papers in the MP tray with the printable side face down.

2: When the flap is closed, printing on the reverse (flap side) is not

available. (The flap may adhere to the transfer belt and open, which may result in paper wrinkles and paper jams.)

3: O nly envelop es without tape or glue can be used. 4: Change the fuser unit lever when printing envelopes.

(For details, refer to “1.14 Notes on Fuser Pressure” (p.35).)

5: Only envelopes with trapezoid shaped flaps can be fed with the

flap opened. Envelopes with triangular shaped flaps should not be used. (It may cause a slip off or stack defect.)

PAPER EJECT

Only for face-down (FD) 250 sheets

NOTE: Standard paper: EPSON high quality plain paper (82 g/m

)

425 mm

518 mm

431 mm

01000301

Figure 1-1. Dimensions (Main Unit)

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Outline dimensions and weight with options installed



Table 1-10. Outline Dimensions and Weight With Opti ons Installed

Width (mm) Depth (mm) Height (mm) Weight (kg)

Main unit + Optional paper cassette unit

Main unit + Duplex unit Main unit + Optional paper cassette

unit + Duplex unit

Note : Manufacturing tolerance is ± 5 mm in dimensions and ± 0.5 kg in wei ght. Note *: Includes consumables.

431 518 538

447 518 425 38* 447 518 538 43*

447 mm

431 mm

42*

CONSUMABLES AND PERIODIC REPLACEMENT UNIT

Table 1-11. List of Consumables and Periodic Replacement Unit

Classification Replacement unit

Toner cartridge (Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta) Photoconductor un it

Consumables

Periodic replacement units

Fuser unit Waste toner collector Filter Transfer belt unit (TRANSFER, Assy; ASP) Cleaning tape (MOUNTING PLATE, ANTI-STATIC; ASP) Cleaner clutch (CLUTCH, CLEANER) 2nd transfer clutch (CLUTCH, 2ND TRANSFER) Paper eject roller (COVER Assy., FU; ASP) Post-fixing roller (COVER Assy., FU; ASP) Pickup roller (ROLLER ASSY, PICK UP)

425 mm

538 mm

Replacement Unit” (p.30).

POWER SUPPLY

 Power supply operating voltage/frequency

NOTE: For detailed specifica tions, refer to “1.9 Consumables/P eri od ic

01000401

Figure 1-2. Dimensions (Including Options)

 AC 110 V to 120 V ± 10 %, 50 Hz / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz  AC 220 V to 240 V ± 10 %, 50 Hz / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz

 Power supply for the controller

 DC 5.0 V ± 5 %, 2A  DC 3.3 V ± 5 %, 5A

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POWER CONSUMPTION

The maximum rated current is measured with all engine options and controller options installed.

Table 1-12. List of Power Consumption

120V 230V

Maximum rated curr ent 10 A or less 6 A or less

Maximum 880 W 900 W

Continuous printing average

Average during standby with the heater on 96 W 99 W Sleep mode* 10 W or less 12 W or less

Power consumption

Power supply off 0 W 0 W

Note *: Refer to “Table 1-13. Operating State” (p.20).

Color 335 W 332 W Monochrome 567 W 583 W

CONSUMPTION CURRENT

 500-sheet cassette unit (op tion)

 5 V / 0.3 A or less  24 V / 0.35 A or less

 Du plex unit (option)

 5 V / 0.1 A or less  24 V / 1.0 A or le ss

OPERATING STATE

This printer operates in the following 3 operating states.

Table 1-13. Operating State

Operational mode Explanation

Operating state

Standby state

Sleep state

Performs a print job in va rious printi ng mode upon receiv ing a comma nd from the controller.

Standby state. Switches to this mode auto matic a lly after comp le tin g a print job (exits out of the operating state) without receiving any commands.

Switches to this mode on receiving a comman d from the con trol le r. Supporting BAM and International Energy Star Program (power consumption 21W or less within 30 minutes after the printing operation)

PRODUCT LIFETIME

Table 1-14. Product Lifetime

Product lifetime

Main unit

Optional paper cassette unit 400,000 pages* Duplex unit 600,000 pages*

Note *1: 1,200,000 pages for single color images

*2: 480,000 pages when the ratio of color and monochr ome is 1:1 (1,200,000 images) *3: 2/3 of the main unit max pages (Monochrome 600,000 pages) *4: When all of the main unit m a x pages (Monochrome 600,000 pages) are made by

duplexing.

300,000 pages (color* 5 years; whichever comes first.

) or 600,000 pages (monochrome)*2 or

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NOISE

 Sound pressure

Table 1-15. Sound Pressure

Operating state Standby state Sleep state

Main unit

Note : Reference values

Color mode 56 dB (A) 40 dB (A) Monochrome mode 56 dB (A) 40 dB (A)

Background noise

 Sound power

Table 1-16. Sound Power

Operating state Standby state Sleep state

Main unit

With all optional installations (reference value)

Note *: The method of measu ring and calculation conforms to ISO-7779 and ISO-9296.

Color mode 68 dB (A)* 52 dB (A) Monochrome mode 66 dB (A)* 52 dB (A)

Exceeds the main

unit values by less

than 1 db

(Employing standard values for RAL-UZ85 (BAM standard))

52 dB (A)

Background noise

Note : (A) indicates that the valu e has be en adju sted with c on side ra tio n of hu ma n sen sitiv ity

to frequencies (correction by A characteristic).

EXHAUST GAS

Table 1-17. Exhaust Gas

Value

Ozone Concentration 0.02 mg/m Styrene Concentration 0.07 mg/m3 or less (the measurin g me thod conforms to BAM) Fine Particles Concentration 0.075 mg/m TVOC 0.40 mg/m3 or less

or less (the measurin g me thod conforms to BAM)

or less (the measuring met hod conforms to BAM)

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1.3 Paper Specifications

1.3.1 Paper Type

 Standard paper

 RX-80 paper (Monochrome), 4024 paper (20 lb) (Monochrome),

EPSON high quality plain paper (A4)

 Plain paper

 64 g/m

 Recommended recycled paper: Recommended Recycling Copy classic

 Special paper

 EPSON transparency sheets (A4, LT)  Labels  Thick papers (91 g/m  Envelopes (75 g/m  EPSON coated papers (A4) (Guarantees only the paper feedability)

C H E C K

P O I N T

to 90 g/m2 (17 lb to 24 lb)

(General purpose copy papers and recycled papers.)

to 163 g/m2)

to 105 g/m2)

 lb: Ream weight = Total weigh of 500 sheets of 17" x 22"

sized paper

 g/m

:1 g/m2 = 0.2659763 lb

 Before purchasing a large amount of paper, test the paper if it

can be printed normally.

1.3.2 Paper That May Cause Printing Defects, Paper Jams or Printer Malfunction

 Transfer paper (carbon paper, non-carbon paper), thermal paper, impact paper,

acid paper

 Paper that is too thin or too thick  Paper that is wet or damp  Paper with special coatings or color printer paper with processed surfaces  Glossy (too slick) paper, or paper with too rough surface  Paper that the roughness is significantly different by side  Paper with punch holes or perforations  Creased, curled or torn paper  Irregularly shaped paper or paper with non-perpendicular corners  Labels that peel off easily  Paper with glue, staples or paper clips attached to it  Special paper for ink jet applications (super-fine, glossy, glossy film, etc.)  Paper previously used in a thermal or ink jet printer  Transparencies for other color laser printers or color photocopiers  Paper that has been already printed with other color/monochrome laser printers or

photocopiers

 Sheets of paper stuck together  Postcards for ink jet printers, unofficial postcards, and adhesive postcards  Iron print coated paper (for both ink jet and laser printers)  Paper that is deteriorated or discolored, due to temperatures lower than 235 ºC.

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1.3.3 Paper Feed Types

Table 1-18. Paper Feed Types

Special paper

Feeder

MP tray { Paper

Standard

cassette Paper

cassette unit

Option

Duplex unit {  X X X X

Note :

{ : Paper feed and image quali ty is guaranteed.  : Paper feed and printing is possible. However, this is limited to types of paper for general

applications. Image quality is not guaranteed.

X : Paper feed is impossible.

Standard

paper

{  X X X X

{XXXX

Plain

paper

Transpar-

ency

Labels

Thick

paper,

Coated

paper

Envelopes

1.3.4 Printing Area

MAXIMUM PRINTABLE AREA

 208 mm (width) x 289 mm (length)

NOTE: Although papers smaller than the maxi mum pr int abl e s ize ca n be printed

without margins, continuous printing on such papers, especially if the left, right, top, and bottom margins beyond the paper exceed 4 mm, causes contamination inside the printer and paper jam.

GUARANTEED PRINTING AREA

The guaranteed printing area is sho wn b elow. Th e min imum left, rig ht, to p an d bottom margins are 4 mm for any type of paper.

4 mm4 mm

Guaranteed

Printing Area

01000501

Figure 1-3. Guaranteed Printing Area

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1.4 Reliability and Serviceability

1.4.1 Reliability

MPBF/MTBF

 60, 000 pages or more*

NOTE *1:

Assuming the ratio of color and monochrome is 1:1

*2:

Assuming an average power-on time is 300 hours per month.

/ 3,000 hours or more*

PAPER FEED RELIABILITY

 Jam r a te

Table 1-19. Jam Rate

Paper Type

Reliability issue

Standard paper

Plain paper

Special paper

Simplex printing Duplex printing Simplex printing Duplex printing

1/4000 sheets or less

1/2000 sheets or less

1/100 sheets or less

Environment A*

 Paper feed error / multiple sheet feeding*

Table 1-20. Paper Feed Error/Multiple Sheet Feeding/

Paper Wrinkles/Creased Corner Rate

Reliability issue

Simplex printing Duplex printing Simplex printing Duplex printing

Standard paper

Plain paper

Special paper 1/25 sheets or less – 3/25 sheets or less –

1/1000 sheets or less

1/500 sheets or less

Environment A*

2/4000 sheets or less

2/2000 sheets or less

–

/ paper wrinkles / creased corner rate*

Paper Type

2/1000 sheets or less

2/500 sheets or less

Environment B*

3/4000 sheets or less

3/2000 sheets or less

3/100 sheets or less

Environment B*

3/1000 sheets or less

3/500 sheets or less

6/4000 sheets or less

6/2000 sheets or less

6/1000 sheets or less

6/500 sheets or less

–

Note *1: Conditions for environment A (15 to 28 °C / 35 to 70 % RH)

Paper size: Standard-size Humidity control: no regulation

*2: Conditions for environment B (10 to 30 °C / 15 to 65, 85 % RH)

Paper size: Standard-size Humidity control: uncontrolled packed papers

*3 : The multiple sheet feeding rate does not include the performance at the boundary of

the originally loaded papers and additionally replenished papers.

*4: Counts creases more than C1 mm.

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PRINTING START POSITION ACCURACY

Table 1-21. Printing Start Position Accuracy

A4/A3 Simplex printing Duplex printing

Main scanning direction Reference point (c) Sub-scanning direction Reference point (a) ± 2.5 mm ± 2.5 mm

Printable Area

± 2.0 mm ± 3.0 mm

Feed Direction

01000601

Figure 1-4. Printing Start Position Accuracy

HEIGHT OF CURL ON OUTPUT PAPER

Table 1-24. Height of Curl on Output Paper

Paper type Height of Curl

Standard paper, P lain paper 30 mm or less Transparency 15 mm or less Other special papers No regulation

Note 1: The same for simplex and duplex printing

2: Measurement conditions:

Image occupation rate 5 % misaligned monochrome printing, or color printing with 5 % of each color (total 20 %). Print 10 sheets of 1p/J intermittent printing, then measure after an interval of 1 minute. Differs in accordance with the image occupation rate/array pattern printing conditions.

1.4.2 Durability

PRINT VOLUME

 Average: 8,000 pages/month*  Maximum: 48,000 pages/month (Color mode)*

120,000 pages/month (Monochrome mode)*

SKEW

Table 1-22. Skew

A4 Simp le x pr intin g Duplex printi ng

Main scanning direction (| a-b |) 1.47 mm 2.21 mm

Sub-scanning direction (| c-d |) 2.05 mm 3.07 mm

NOTE *1:

*2:

*3:

Product lifetime 480,000 pa ges as sumin g the ratio of color and mo nochro me printing i s 1:1; 5 years assuming the usage is 8,000 page/months.

The ratio of color and monochrome printing is 1:1 Color printing only:30,000 pages/month

6,000 pages (MaxPV/day) x 20 day s

1.4.3 Serviceability

Table 1-23. Length Standard of Measurement

Simplex printing

Duplex printing

Main scanning direction (e) 208 mm

Sub-scanning direct ion (f) 289 mm

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MTTR

 Average 30 minutes or less

The MTTR value indicated above represents the time for service personnel to locate and correct the malfunction only, and the time for ex amining malfunction is not included.

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1.5 Service Conditions

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

Table 1-25. Ambient Temperature and Humidity

Temperature (ºC) Humidity (%RH) Other

Operating 1 0 to 35 15 to 85

Non-operating 0 to 35 10 to 85

AIR PRESSURE (ALTITUDE)

76 kPa or more (2,500 m or less)

LEVELNESS

Difference between front and back or left and right should be 1 º or less

No condensation allowed

1.5.1 Space Requirements

In order to ensure that the printer operates properly, provide at least as much space as shown in the diagram below.

100

430

ILLUMINATION

330

3,000 lx or less (do not expose to direct sunlight)

130

Unit: mm

01000701

Figure 1-5. Space Requirements

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1.6 Conditions for Storage and Transport

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS

Table 1-26. Ambient Temperature and Humidity Conditions

Condition Tem perature (°C)

Normal conditions 0 to 35 15 to 80

Harsh condition s

High 35 to 40 High 80 to 95

Low -20 to 0 Low 5 to 15

Humidity (%RH)

(No condensation allowed)

RESISTANCE TO AIR PRESSURE (ALTITUDE)

0 to 2,500 m (However, this is not applicable when pressurized to 70.9275 kPa or more during air transportation.)

DROPPING

Guarantee

period

12 months after manufacture

Maximum of one month

VIBRATION

No damage under the following conditions Conforms to divisional Assessment Standard of Transport (T-AE-05-001).

Frequency 5 to 55 Hz

1.5 G

Acceleration

Direction of application XYZ 3 directions Frequency sweep Logarithmic sweep 10 minutes one way. Number of cycles 3 cycles for each direction (1 hour each)

(However, constant 7.5 mm double amplitude is assumed between 5 and 10 Hz.)

COMPRESSION

Conforms to divisional Assessment Standard of Transport (T-AE-05-001).

No damage with 1 corner, 3 edges, and 6 sides dropping when packed. Conforms to divisional Assessment Standard of Transport (T-AE-05-001).

Table 1-27. Dropping

Dropping height

Standard Main unit 42 cm 45.4 kg

Option

Duplex unit 82 cm 1.7 kg

500-sheet cassette unit 82 cm 6.8 kg

Package weight

(referential)

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1.7 Electrical Characteristics

NOTE: The following sections do not include any optional units.

ELECTRICAL FAST TRANSIENT /BURSTS (AC LINE NOISE)

Ensure the following conditions using evaluation methods compliant with IEC610004-4.

 1 kV: No errors excluding insignificant dot errors  2 kV: No damage to parts

INSTANTANEOUS OUTAGES

No effect on printing quality.

 DIP: 1 cycle 100 % (at -10 % of rated current)

RESISTANCE TO STATIC ELECTRI CITY

Ensure the following conditions using evaluation methods compliant with IEC610004-2 and CISPR 24.

INSULATION RESISTANCE

 10 MΩ or more

WITHSTAND VOLTAGE

No dielectric break down during application of the voltages shown below for a one minute period.

Table 1-28. Withstand Voltage

Model Type

120 V AC 1250 V AC 1000 V 230 V AC 1500 V AC 3000 V

LEAK CURRENT

Between prima ry and s econd ary

supply transformers

Between power supply line and

chassis

 120 V: 0.25 mA or less  230 V: 3.5 mA or less

 Contact electric discharge 4.5 kV: No error on any device after applying  Aerial electric discharge 8.5 kV: No error on any device after applying

INRUSH CURRENT

 100 A and 1/2 cycles or less for a cold start in an atmosphere at 23 ºC or more.

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1.8 Compatible Specification

SAFETY STANDARD

Table 1-29. Safety Standards

Model Type Applicable Sta nda r ds

120 V

230 V IEC60 95 0 3rd Edition

SAFETY STANDARD (LASER TRANSMISSION)

Table 1-30. Safety Standards (Laser Transmission)

Model Type Applicable Sta nda r ds

120 V FDA21CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Section 1010, 1040

200 V series Compliant with IEC60825-1

Note : Refer to the Laser Specification

Wave length: 770-800 nm Maximum output r a ting: 15 mW

UL60950 3rd Edition

CSA C22.2 No.60950

ELECTRICAL POWER HIGH FREQUENCY

 230V: EN61000-3-3 (Flicker)

POWER CONSUMPTI O N

Conforms to International Energy Star Program standards

MISCELLANEOUS

 Toner: Have no affect on the human body (conforms to OSHA,

TSCA, EINECS)

 OPC: Have no affect on the human body (conforms to OSHA)  Ozone generation: Conforms to UL478 5th edition  Materials: Does not contain any materials prohibited in each country,

nor harmful substances above the permitted values

EMI STANDARDS

Table 1-31. EMI Standards

Model Type Applicable Sta nda r ds

120 V FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B

230 V

EN55022 (CIRSPR Publication 22), Class B

EN61000-3-2 (Harmonics) Class A

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1.9 Consumables/Periodic Replacement Unit

C A U T I O N

The print page-based service life values of the Consumables and Periodical Replacement Parts are guidelines. The number of printable pages changes depending on how they are printed. The number of printable pages decreases depending on the intermittent printing (where a few pages, one to several pages, are printed each time), paper size, paper orientation, thick paper print ing, printed document, frequent power-on/off, etc. Hence, the number of printable pages of the consumables and periodical replacement parts may become less than a half depending on the operating conditions and environment of the user.

1.9.1 Specifications

 Consumables (replaced by the user)

Table 1-32. Consumables

External

dimensions

(mm)

336 (W)

82 (D) 67 (H)

378 (W)

111 (D) 159 (H)

256 (W)

50 (D)

225 (H)

327 (W)

37 (D) 46 (H)

113 (D) 140 (H)

Weight

(kg)

0.9

0.8

0.9

1.3

0.2

0.1

2.3

Name Configuration

Toner cartridge (K)

(developer car tridge)

Toner cartridge (C) Toner cartridge (M) Toner cartridge (Y)

(developer car tridge)

Photoconductor unit

(a Waste toner collect or and a filter unit are included in the package)

Waste toner collector*

(A filter is included in the package)

Filter*

Fuser unit (120V) Fuser 80,000 394 (W)

Fuser unit (230V) Fuser 80,000 2.3

Note *1: Approximate number of printed pages using A4 continuous printing at 5 % image

occupation rate. The cartridge lifetime varies accordi ng to the paper size and type of printing (toner save mode etc.).

*2: Rep laced at the same time as photoconductor unit o r the Waste toner collec tor.

Development, Toner hopper

Waste toner collection space integrated drum cartridge

Waste toner tank

Toner filter

Ozone filter

Lifetime

(pages)

5,000*

2,000*

5,000*

Monochrome:

40,000 Color: 10,000 Monochrome:

60,000 Color: 15,000

15, 000

Note : For details on the part life, see

“1.15 Life Details” (p.36).

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Periodic replacement units (replaced by service personnel)



Table 1-33. Periodic Replacement Units

Name Lifetime (pages)

Transfer unit Cleaning tape

Cleaner cl utc h 150,000 2nd transfer clutch 150,000 Paper eject roll e r 300,000 Post-fixing roller 300,000 Pickup roller 200,000

Monochrome: 100,000

Color: 60,000

1.9.2 Conditions for Storage and Transport

 Ambient temperature and humidity cond itions

Table 1-34. Ambient Temperature and Humidity Conditions

Condition Temperature (°C)

Normal conditions 0 to 35 15 to 80

Harsh conditions

Note *: Storage time after opening is 12 months in the normal operating environment.

High 35 to 40 High 80 to 95

Low -20 to 0 Low 5 to 15

Humidity (%RH)

(No condensation allowed)

 Resistance to Air Pressure (altitude)

Guarantee

period

18 months (unopened*)

Maximum of one month

740 to 1013 hPa (2,500 m or less) (However, this is not applicable when pressurized to 70.9275 kPa or more during air transportation.).

 Package dropping

Direction of drop: 1 corn er, 6 sides, 3 edges Dropping height: No damage with the conditions below

Table 1-35. Package Dropping

Package name Configuration

Toner cartridge (Y, M, C) 2,000 Toner cartridge 82 c m 1.2 kg Toner cartridge (K, Y, M, C) 5,000 Toner cartridge 82 cm 1.3 kg

Photoconductor unit,

Photoconductor unit

Waste toner collector

Fuser unit Fuser unit 82 cm 3.2 kg

Waste toner collector, Filter unit

Dropping

height

82 cm 1.98 kg

82 cm 0.43 kg

Reference

(package

weight)

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1.10 Maintenance

Table 1-36. Maintenance

Maintena nce item Period Maintenance method

• Paper f e ed roller

• Paper f e ed pad

• Retard roller

• Photoconductor wire cleaning

• Exposure window cleaning

• Patch sensor cleaning

When paper feed problem occurs

When a warning is issued (Clean Parts a)

When a warning is issued (Clean Parts b)

When an error is issued (Clean Sensor)

Wipe with a wet or dry cloth.

Clean by pulling out the cleaning knob on the photocon ductor cartridge.

Clean by repeatedly pulling out the cleaning knob.

Clean by opening and closing co ver D.

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1.11 External Appearance and Unit Names

1.11.1 Unit Names

Table 1-37. List of Unit Names

No. Name No. Name No. Name

1 Operation panel 7 Lock release lever (Cover A) 13 Rear cover 2 Cover B 8 MP tray 14 AC inlet 3 Output tray 9 Lock release lever (MP tray) 15 Duplex unit (Option) 4 Cover D 10 Handle (right) 16 Optional paper cassette unit 5 Lower paper cassette 11 Handle (left) 17 Cover E 6 Cover A 12 Power switch

7 9

01000801

<Right Side View> Options installed

1617

01000901

Figure 1-6. External Appearance 1 Figure 1-7. External Appearance 2

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1.12 Engine Restrictions

1.12.1 Factors Limiting Printing Speed

 Fuser cool down control

When the temperature of the Fusing roller edge reaches 235 °C, printing operation stops for about 40 seconds until the temperature falls to 225 °C. If the temperature of the Fusing roller edge reaches 194 °C when printing on smaller width papers, printing operation stops for about 55 seconds until the temperature falls down enough. (Monochrome printing speed becomes slow.)

 Toner supply operations within a cartridge during a continuous Monochrome

printing. When performing monochrome printing continuously, the rotary starts rotating in

process of print job in order to supply toner. (The speed of simplex monochrome printing turns down.)

1. When the number of continuously printed pages reaches 255 (counted with Vsync), the print process is interrupted while the rotary rotates 360° (until the Vsync counts another 1) to supply toner.

2. When the integrated value of the toner counter reaches a certain level, the print process is interrupted while the rotary rotates 360° (until the Vsync counts another 1) to supply toner.

When performing duplex printing, the printing speed does not turn down as the rotary rotates while the duplex unit is re-feeding the paper.

 Patch Control (AIDC)

Patch control is activated by the engine factors on occasions described below.

 At power on  When the Photoconductor unit is replaced  When the Toner cartridge is replaced  When the target value is changed due to the lifetime of the toner cartridge. (It

may affect printing speed.)* Note *: Approximate frequency is as follows. (5 % duty or color printing with 5

% of each color, in case printing 5,000 pages continuously.)

•

In color mode of color model: Max. 16 times

•

In B/W mode (4xB/W mode) of color model: 4 times

•

B/W mode: 4 times

•

4xB/W mode: 1-2 times (4 times in

20,000 pages)

Printing stop time is as follows.

 Color mode: 60 seconds  B/W mode: 22 seconds  4xB/W mode: 52 seconds

 Toner supply control

After 3 hours have passed since the power-on without any printing operations, developer rollers are rotated to stir toner inside of them in order to prevent banding on printout from occurring. (This may cause delay in printing.)

1.12.2 Toner Duty Limiting Value

150 % (to prevent Fuser unit from twisting paper jam)

NOTE: Even if it exceeds 150 %, the engine (mechanical controller) does not

force a hard stop.

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1.13 Notes When Replacing Consumables and Installing Optional Products

1.13.1 Consumables

 Toner cartridge

 When replacing the toner cartridges on occasion other than the toner end

occurs, move the toner cartridge to the replacement position using the control panel.

 Photoconductor unit

 Can be replaced while the power supply to the main unit is either on or off.  Avoid replacing with a second hand u nit before the pro duct lifetime oth erwise

the lifetime will not be counted correctly.

 Fuser unit

 Can be replaced while the power supply to the main unit is either on or off.  Avoid replacing with a second hand u nit before the pro duct lifetime oth erwise

the lifetime will not be counted correctly.

1.13.2 Options

 Duplex Unit

1.14 Notes on Fuser Pressure

Fuser unit is equipped with a pressure setting lever to switch between 2 levels of pressures. When the lever is not correctly set, toner offset, fix level reduction, paper wrinkle, or OHP haze defects may be caused.

The relation between the fuser pressure and speed mode is as follows.

Table 1-38. The Relation between the Fuser Pressure and Speed Mode

Fuser pressure

Low pressure – – Envelopes

Standard

Std. mode Low speed mode 1 Low speed mode 2

Standard paper,

plain paper

Printing speed mode

Thick paper,

labels

Transparency

 Turn off the main unit before installing.  When installed with the main unit power supply turned on, the unit will not be

detected.

 Optional paper casse tte unit

 Turn off the main unit before installing.  When installed with the main unit power supply turned on, the unit will not be

detected.

 Option parts to expand the controller function

 Turn off the main unit before installing, or the parts may be broken.

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1.15 Life Details

Regarding the lifetime of consumables and periodic replacement units:

 Lifetime management methods

When the followings are fulfilled, it is required to replace the consumables or the periodic replacement unit. (For more information, refer to “2.5.5 Control of

Consumables and Components Needing Periodic Replacement” (p.134).)

Table 1-39. Lifetime Management Methods

Unit Conditions

Toner cartridge

Photoconductor unit

Fuser unit

Transfer belt unit

• Dot count value

• Development operation time

• Cumulative counted number of the Vsync.

• Cumulative number of pages counted per color.

• Waste toner full detection

• Cumulative time of rotation of the Gate roller (duration gate clutch is ON)

• Cumulative time of rotation of the Main Drive Motor while the temperature of the thermistor l ocated at the edge of the heat roller rises above given level.

• Cumulative time of rotation of the Main Drive Motor.

• Cumulative time of rotation of the Main Drive Motor while the temperature of the thermistor located at the center of the heat roller rises above given level in Plain paper 2 mode.

• Cumulative number of cool -down cycles performed after print i ng on narrow papers.

• Time period that the temperature of the center of the pressure roller is kept above a prescribed level.

• Cumulative counted number of the Vsync.

• Number of paper feed for 2nd transfer

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Life Details



 Color Model

Table 1-40. Monochrome Mode (CMYK installed)

Print Volume: 1kp/M Print Volume: 8kp/M

Unit

Photoconductor unit*

Fuser uni t *

Transfer belt unit*

Cleaner clutch 150,000 cycle

2nd transfer clutch 150,0 00 cycle

Note *1: Print volume: 1 kp/M, 8kp/M

Average print r at i o is 5 %. Power ON: Once a day This indicates the value when the waste toner collector full is not detected in advance. (If the average print ratio of all colors is 5 %, the collector still has room for waste toner when the part life is detected by the cumulative pages.)

*2: Print volume: 1 kp/M, 8kp/M

Power ON: Once a day *3: 50 kp/j, ma k es a pa use fo r mor e tha n 1 minute. *4: Shorten its l ife when the fusing roller has been used with its edges at high temp. for a long time due to the co ntinuous printing. *5: Print volume: 1 kp/M, 8kp/M

Average print r at i o is 5 %.

Power ON: Once a day

Specification (page)

40,000

80,000

100,000

Printing speed Continuous printing (page) 1p/J (page) 2p/J (page) 4p/J (page) Continuous printing (page) 1p/J (page) 2p/J (page) 4p/J (pag e)

Std. mode (plain paper 1) Std. mode (plain paper 2)

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2 Std. mode (plain paper 1) 80,000* Std. mode (plain paper 2) 78,000 37,000 51,000 62,000 50,000 49,000 80,000 60,000

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2 Std. mode (plain paper 1) Std. mode (plain paper 2)

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2 Std. mode (plain paper 1) Std. mode (plain paper 2)

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2 Std. mode (plain paper 1) Std. mode (plain paper 2)

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2

31,100 11,700 17,300 22,700 40,000 13,300 21,000 29,500

9,500 7,100 8,200 8,900 10,600 7,700 9,000 9,800

/50,000*

40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000

100,000 63,900 93,900 100,000 100,000 72,600 100,000 100,000

52,600 39,000 44,800 48,400 58,400 42,000 48,900 53,300

1,673,900 140,200 263,200 468,800 5,289,500 148,700 294,800 579,700

140,200 72,500 95,500 140,200 148,700 74,700 99,400 149,200

1,681,300 73,200 142,800 272,700 3,299,200 74,800 149,000 296,300

140,300 49,200 73,200 115,700 146,300 49,900 74,800 119,400

51,000 62,000 70,000 80,000*3/50,000*

80,000 80,000 80,000

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Table 1-41. Color Mode

Print Volume: 1kp/M Print Volume: 8kp/M

Unit

Photoconductor unit*

Fuser uni t *

Transfer belt unit *

Cleaner clutch 150,000 cycle

2nd transfer clutch 150,0 00 cycle

Note *1: Print volume: 1 kp/M, 8kp/M

*2: Print volume: 1 kp/M, 8kp/M

Average print r at i o is 5 %.

Power ON: Once a day

Specification (page)

10,000

80,000

60,000

Printing speed Continuous printing (page) 1p/J (page) 2p/J (page) 4p/J (page) Continuous printing (page) 1p/J (page) 2p/J (page) 4p/J (pag e)

Std. mode (plain paper 1) Std. mode (plain paper 2)

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2 Std. mode (plain paper 1) 60,000 42,000 49,000 54,000 80,000 72,000 80,000 80,000 Std. mode (plain paper 2) 60,000 32,000 42,000 49,000 80,000 38,000 60,000 60,000

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2 Std. mode (plain paper 1) Std. mode (plain paper 2)

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2 Std. mode (plain paper 1) Std. mode (plain paper 2)

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2 Std. mode (plain paper 1) Std. mode (plain paper 2)

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2

10,000 7,000 8,700 9,900 10,000 7,600 9,600 10,000

6,200 5,100 5,600 5,900 6,700 5,300 5,900 6,300

40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000

60,500 38,200 47,300 53,600 68,200 41,200 51,800 59,500

33,900 27,600 30,500 32,100 36,200 29,200 32,300 34,100

137,600 72,500 95,500 140,200 145,800 74,700 99,400 148,700

138,900 73,200 96,800 142,800 146,000 74,800 99,600 149,000

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Monochrome Model



Table 1-42. Monochrome Mode

Print Volume: 1kp/M Print Volume: 8kp/M

Unit

Photoconductor unit*

Fuser uni t *

Transfer belt unit *

Cleaner clutch 150,000 cycle

2nd transfer clutch 150,0 00 cycle

Note *1: Print volume: 1 kp/M, 8kp/M

*2: Print volume: 1 kp/M, 8kp/M

Average print r at i o is 5 %.

Power ON: Once a day

Specification (page)

40,000

80,000

100,000

Printing speed Continuous printing (page) 1p/J (page) 2p/J (page) 4p/J (page) Continuous printing (page) 1p/J (page) 2p/J (page) 4p/J (pag e)

Std. mode (plain paper 1) Std. mode (plain paper 2)

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2 Std. mode (plain paper 1) 80,000* Std. mode (plain paper 2) 78,000 37,000 51,000 62,000 50,000 49,000 80,000 60,000

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2 Std. mode (plain paper 1) Std. mode (plain paper 2)

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2 Std. mode (plain paper 1) Std. mode (plain paper 2)

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2 Std. mode (plain paper 1) Std. mode (plain paper 2)

Low speed mode 1

Low speed mode 2

40,000 12,800 19,800 27,200 40,000 13,600 21,600 30,600

10,200 7,500 8,700 9,500 10,700 7,800 9,100 99,00

/50,000*

40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000

100,000 63,900 93,900 100,000 100,000 72,600 100,000 100,000

52,600 39,000 44,800 48,400 58,400 42,000 48,900 53,300

1,673,900 140,200 263,200 468,800 5,289,500 148,700 294,800 579,700

140,200 72,500 95,500 140,200 148,700 74,700 99,400 149,200

1,681,300 73,200 142,800 272,700 3,299,200 74,800 149,000 296,300

140,300 49,200 73,200 115,700 146,300 49,900 74,800 119,400

51,000 62,000 70,000 80,000*3/50,000*

80,000 80,000 80,000

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1.16 Controller Specifications

1.16.1 Controller Basic Specifications

 CPU: VR5532A (350 MHz)  Enhanced technology: nPGI, CRIT, RIT (CLC)  RAM: SDRAM

 Standard: 64 MB (64 MB SDRAM DIMM in the expansion

RAM slot (S0))

 Expansion RAM slot: 2-slot expansion RAM slot (1 slot is already used by

standard RAM) Maximum 512 MB

 Expansion RAM: 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, and 256 MB RAM

DIMM for Epson (from Buffalo)

 Program ROM: 16 MB Flash ROM  Expansion ROM : 1 slot. Ca n be used for installing enhanced fonts or

PCL5C option.

 Panel: LCD 22 digits, 5 line; 3 LEDs; 6 buttons  Interface

 Standard

• USB interface: 1 ch (Rev. 2.0 HS (with D4 support))

• Network interface: 1 ch (10Base-T/100Base-TX)

• Parallel interface: 1 ch (IEEE1284 compliant bi-directional B-type

connector, Compatibility, Nibble, ECP)

• Type-B interface: 1 slot

 Printer setting: Panel setting, EJL command, and MIB.

Memory element - 128 Kbits serial type EEPROM

 Printer mode

 Standard: ESC/Page Color, Adobe PostScript 3 (17 fonts), PCL6,

PCL5e, ESC/P2, FX, I239X

 Option: PCL5C

Possible to operate in color mode of AcuLaser C2600 or of AcuLaser 2600 that upgraded to color model

 Other: EJL mode

DCC mode RCC mode

 Auxiliary software: Status Sheet, Toner Check Sheet

Maintenance Mode (Engine Status Sheet, Print Log Report) Update function for mechanical controller firmware EpsonNet Config (Web)

 Installation method: Fixed to the main body

1.16.2 Controller Configuration

Two types of controllers are defined in the EEPROM to enable switching between color (AcuLaser C2600) and monochrome (AcuLaser 2600) models. Switching between AcuLaser C2600 and AcuLaser 2600 is done by using the model information in the EEPROM.

 Soft jumper 1

1 AcuLaser C2600 2 AcuLaser 2600

 Soft jumper 2-16

Undefined

NOTE: This definition is set by the EJL command, not by the control panel

and MIB. This setting is changed if the main board is replaced while at work. (Refer to “5.1.3 Adjustment Execution Timing” (p.366).)

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1.16.3 External Interface Specifications

The printer provides the following host interfaces.

 USB interface (Rev. 2.0 HS, Supports bi-directional (D4))  Network interface (10Base-T/100Base-TX)  Parallel interface (IEEE1284)  Type-B interface

The locations of the respective interfaces are shown below.

Network Interface

Type-B Interface

Parallel Interface

PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

 Interface type: IEEE1284 bidirectional high-speed parallel interface  Operation mode: Compatibility, Nibble, ECP  Connector type name: 57RE-40360-830B (D7A) DDK or equivalent one  Compliant plug: Equivalent to AMPHENOLE

CMD: PJL, EJL, PCL, ESCPAGE-04, ESCPAGECOLOR-01, PCLXL, POSTSCRIPT, PCL5C*1, * Note *1: Hidden when operating in monochrome mode.

*2 : Added when the PCL5C option DIMM is installed.

At the factory default settings, there are two types of MDL and DES which remain unchanged even if the printer operating mode of the model is changed to color or to 1or 4-cartridge monochrome.

MDL for the color model is AcuLaser C2600 and for the monochrome model is AcuLaser 2600. DES for the color model is EPSON AcuLaser C2600 and for the monochrome model is EPSON AcuLaser 2600.

USB INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

Universal Serial Bus Specification Rev.2.0 HS is supported.

 USB model specific number: 33

USB Interface

When the printer is connected to the PC by the USB port, the interface does not support

01001001

Figure 1-8. Location of External Interfaces

D4. However D4 support is available if the EPSON external LAN option is connected. The CMD of Device ID differs from the parallel interface with D4L3 being added. Printer Name and Product Name are common to both AcuLaser C2600 and AcuLaser

2600.

CMD: PJL, EJL, PCL, ESCPAGE-04, ESCPAGECOLOR-01, PCLXL, POSTSCRIPT,

PCL5C*

Note *1: Hidden when operating in monochrome mode.

*2 : Added when the PCL5C option DIMM is installed.

1, *2

, D4L3

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NETWORK INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

This printer supports 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet interfaces as standard.

 Printing protocol

 TCP/IP

LPR, FTP, IPP, PORT2501, PORT910 0

 Microsoft N etwork

Net BIOS over TCP/IP, Net BIOS over NetBEUI

 Netware

Operation mode: Standby (facto ry default s etting), NDS Print Ser ver, Bindery Print Server, Remote Printer

 AppleTalk

 Management protocol

 TCP/IP

SNMP, HTTP, TELNET, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS*, SNTP, SSDP, ENPC

 MS Network (NetBEUI)

SNMP, ENPC

 NetWare

SNMP, ENPC

 AppleTalk

SNMP, ENPC

Note *: mDNS is used with Rendezvous.

NOTE: Entity Typ e

Refer to “Option interface specifications” (p42).

OPTION INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

The printer is provided with one Type-B optional interface slot as standard.

 Main System Type: MTP600dpi, PW5100dt600dpi, PRG(*****)rev,

AP800ma, SPD0fast, D4 Asterisks (*****) indicate ROM version.

 Printer Name: The factory default setting is the same as Product

Name.

 Product Name*

: Color model : AcuLaser C2600

monochrome model: AcuLaser 2600

 Emulation Type/Entity Type

Table 1-43. Emulation Type/Entity Type

Emulation Emulation Type Entity Type

PS POSTSCRIPT-00 LaserWriter

ESC/Page Color ESCPAGECOLOR-01 EPSONPAGECOLOR1

ESC/Page ESCPAGE-04 –

LJ4 PCL5E-00 EPSONPCL5

I239X PRPXL24-01 EPSONPRPXL24

GL2 HPGL2-01 EPSONHPGL2

FX ESCP9 EPSONFX

ESCP2 ESCPL2 EPSONLQ2

PCLXL PCLXL EPSONPCLXL

PCL5C*

Note *1: The product name remains unchanged even if the printer operating mode is switched

*2: Only when the PCL5C option DIMM is installed.Hidden when operating in

between color and monochrome. (Remains at factory default settings.)

monochrome mode.

PCL5C-00 EPSONPCL5C

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1.17 Control Panel

1.17.1 External Appearance and Names

Table 1-44. Indicators

Indicators Function

LCD 4 lines x 20 characters (132 x 65 dots)

On: The printer is ready to print.

Ready LED

Data LED

Error LED

Note : Blinking 1:The LED blinks on and off at 0.3 second intervals.

Off: The printer cannot print.

If an error occurs, the printer cannot print and the Ready LED goes off.

On: Received data still remains in the printer unprinted. Off: Valid print data does not exist in the printer. Blinking: The printer is receiving or processing print data.

Blinking 1:The printer can recover from the error and continue the job when the

[Start/Stop] button is pressed. If “Auto Cont” is set to ON, the error is cancell ed automa tically after a certain interval without pressing the [Start/Stop] button.

On: An error that must be canceled by th e operator has occurred.

When the error is canceled the printer recovers aut omatically.

Blinking 2:An error where the operator must cancel the error and press the [Start/

Stop] button has occurred. Setting “Auto Cont” to ON has no effect.

Blinking 2:The LED blinks on and off at 0.6 second intervals.

LCD (4 Lines x 20 Characters)

[Cancel Job] Button

Data LED (Yellow)

Ready LED (Green)

[ (2)] Button

[ (1)] Button

[ (4)] Button

[ (3)] Button

Figure 1-9. External View of Control Panel

Error LED (Red)

[Start/Stop] Button

01001102

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Summary of Button Functions



Table 1-45. Summary of Button Functions

Button

Name

Start /Stop

Cancel Job

(1) Disabled Disabled

Sets printer to offline.

1. Short press: Deletes printing data.

2. Long press (2 seconds or longer): Deletes all p r inting data.

Enters the Informat io n Menu in

(3)

the Panel Setting mode.

(2) Disabled Disabled Disabled

(4) Disabled Disabled Disabled

Ready Offline Error Warning Panel Setting Help

1. Short press: Sets printe r to Ready.

2. Long press (2 seconds or longer): Forcibly ejects paper.

1. Short press: Deletes printing data.

2. Long press (2 seconds or longer): Deletes all printing data.

Enters the Information Men u in the Panel Setting mode.

1. Recoverable error: Cancels the error.

2. Unrecoverable error: Displays “Unable Clea r Error”.

1. Short press: Deletes printing data.

2. Long press (2 seconds or longer): Deletes all p r inting data.

Enters the Information Menu in the Panel Setting mode.

1. When Help is available: Enters Help.

2. When Help is not available: Disabled

Switches betwe en Ready/Offline while a warning is displayed

1. Short press: Deletes printing data.

2. Long press (2 seconds or longer): Deletes all printing data.

Enters the Information Men u in the Panel Setting mode.

1. When Help is availa ble: Enters Help.

2. When Help is not avai lable: Disabled

Switches the warning displaye d when multiple warnings occur.

Leaves Panel Setting and returns to the original mode

Leaves Panel Setting

1. Short press: Deletes print data.

2. Long press (2 seconds or longer): Deletes all print data .

1. When a Menu is displayed: Switches to displaying an Item.

2. When a non-executable Item is dis played: Switches to displaying a Value.

3. When an executab le Ite m is displayed: Executes printing or processing.

4. When a Value is displayed: Sets the Valu e.

1. When a Menu is displayed: Returns to the normal mode.

2. When an Item or Value is di spla yed:

Returns to the p revious level.

1. When a Menu is displayed:

Displays the previous/next Menu

2. When an Item is displaye d:

Displays the previous/next Item

3. When a Value is displayed:

Displays the previous/next Value

1. When a Menu is displayed:

Displays the previous/next Menu

2. When an Item is displaye d:

Displays the previous/next Item

3. When a Value is displayed:

Displays the previous/next Value

In the Help mode Switches be tween Ready/Offline

Leaves Help

1. Short press: Deletes print data.

2. Long press (2 seconds or longer): Deletes all p r int data.

Disabled

Leaves the Help mode and returns to the original mode.

Displays the previous/ next Help screen.

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1.17.2 Panel Settings List

The printer settings are listed below. Underlined value in the Setting value column are factory default settings.

Information Menu

Setting Setting values

Status Sheet –

8*9

– – – – – –

–

E******F to EF E******F to EF E******F to EF E******F to EF E******F to EF E******F to EF E******F to EF

Toner Check Sheet* Reserve Job List* Form Overlay List* Network Status Sheet* AUX Status Sheet* USB Extl/FstatusSht* PS3 Status Sheet – PS3 Font List – ESC/Page Font Sample* LJ4 Font Sample – ESCP2 Font Sample – FX Font Sample – I239X Font Sample – C Toner*

8*9

M Toner*8* Y Toner* K Toner*8*

8*9

Toner Ave.* Photocon* Fuser Unit*

Setting Setting values

Total Pages* Color Pages* B/W Pages*8*

8*10

0 to 99999999 0 to 99999999

0 to 99999999

Note *1: Not displayed when operat ing in B/W mode.

*2: Displayed only when job is registered in Quick Print Job. *3: Displayed only when there is Form Overlay. All the registered color forms and

monochrome forms are printed.

It will be printed that each form is a color or monochrome. *4: Displayed only when “Network I/F = On”. *5: Displayed only when Type-B interface with Level 3 support is installed and started up

with “AUX I/F = On”. *6: Displayed only when a USB device with D4 support is connected and started up with

“USB I/F = On”. *7: Not displayed on the panel . *8: This item is for display only and cannot be changed. *9: If the printer is operating in B/W mode, only K toner is displayed. When operating in

4xB/W mode, the dis play change as follows.

C Toner → KC Toner

M Toner → KM Toner

Y Toner → KY Toner

K Toner → KK Toner

Toner Ave.: Added when operating in 4xB/W mode. *10:Availabe only in the color mode.

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Tray Menu

Setting Setting values

MP Tray Size A4

, A5, B5, LT, HLT, GLT, EXE, MON, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5

LC1 Size A4, LT LC2 Size*

A4, LT MP Type Plain, Letterhead, Recycled, Color, Transprncy, Labels LC1 Type Plain LC2 Type*

, Letterhead, Recycled, Color

Plain, Letterhead, Recycled, Color

Note *1: Displayed only when the optional paper cassette unit is installed.

Emulation Menu

Setting Setting values

Parallel Auto

, LJ4, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3, GL2, P5C*

USB Auto, LJ4, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3, GL2, P5C* Network Auto, LJ4, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3, GL2, P5C*

AUX*

Auto, LJ4, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3, GL2, P5C*

Note *1: Displayed only when the Type-B interface is installed.

*2 : Displayed only when the optional P5C module is installed.

Printing Menu

Setting Setting values

, A5, B5, LT, HLT, GLT, EXE, MON, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5,

Page Size Wide A4 Off, On

Orientation Port Resolution 600, 300 RITech On Toner Save Off, On Image Optimum Auto Top Offset -99.0 to 0.0 to 99.0 mm step 0.5 mm Left Offset -99.0 to 0.0 Top Offset B -99.0 to 0.0 to 99.0 mm step 0.5 mm Left Offset B -99.0 to 0.0

Note *1: CUSTOM (user defined) size (width x length) is as follows.

Length: 148 mm ~ 297 mm Width: 98 mm ~ 216 mm

CTM*

, Off

, Land

, Off, On

to 99.0 mm step 0.5 mm

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Setup Menu

Setting Setting values

Lang

Lang Sprache Lingua IDIOMA SPRÅK Sprog Taal Kieli Líng.

Time Out 0, 5 to 60 to 300 step 1 Paper Source Auto MP mode Normal, Last ManualFeed Off Copies 1 - 999 Quantity*

Duplex Off, On Binding Long Edge Start Page*

Paper Type Normal Page Side Front, Back Skip Blank Page*

Auto Eject Page Off, On Size Ignore Off Auto Cont Off, On Page Protect Auto

English

Français

Deutsch

Italiano

ESPAÑOL

SVENSKA

Dansk

Nederlands

SUOMI

Português

, MP, LC1, LC2*

, 1st Page, EachPage

1 - 999

, Short Edge

Front, Back

, Thick, Trnsprnc

Off, On

, On

Setting Setting values

Toner Out Stop, Continue LCD Contrast 0 to 7 Panel Lock*

to 15

Off, On

Note *1: Displayed and selectable only when the optional paper cassette unit is installed.

*2: Not displayed on the pane l nor printed on the Status Sheet. Can be set with EJL and

PJL. It is not stored on EEPROM.

*3 : Displayed and selectable only when the duplex unit is installed. The following paper

sizes are available for duplex printing; A4, A5, Letter, EXE, and B5. Other sizes are

available for simplex printing. *4: Valid in the PCL5e and ESC/Pa ge, ESC/P2, FX, and I239X modes. *5: Not displayed on the pane l nor printed on the Status Sheet. Can b e s e t with EJL,

EPSON Net Config (Web), etc.

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Mode Config Menu

Setting Setting values

Remove All Toner * Change Mode*2 B/W – Change Mode* Change Mode*2 Color – KC Toner*

KM Toner* KY Toner* KK Toner*

Note *1: Removes all C, M, Y, and K toners. Used for example, at shipping.

This operation is executable only from the pa nel. Ope ration fro m EJL and MIB are no t supported.

*2: Switches the printer operating mode (B/W mode, 4xB/W mode, or color mode).

This operation is executable only from the pa nel. Ope ration fro m EJL and MIB are no t supported. Current mode is not displayed. B/W Starts the process for removing C, M, and Y toners. Reboot the printer

4xB/W Replaces the C, M, and Y toners with K toners. Reboot the printer after

Color Changes from the monochrome mode (B/W mode or 4xB/W mode) to

*3 : The toner cartridge specified with KC, KM, KY and KK is made disabling. It is

displayed only 4xB/W mode. This operation is executable only from the pa nel. Ope ration fro m EJL and MIB are no t supported.

4xB/W –

Enable, Disable

Enable, Disable Enable, Disable Enable, Disable

after removing the C, M and Y toners. After the reboot, the printer becomes a B/W mode.

replacing the C, M and Y toners. After the reboot, the p rin t er becomes a 4xB/W mode.

the color mode. When changing from B/W mode, reboot the printer after installing the C, M and Y toners. When changing from 4xB/W mode, reboot the printer after replacing the K toners in the C, M, and Y toner positions with the C, M, and Y toners. After the reboot, the printer becomes a color printing mode.

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Reset Menu

Setting Setting values

Clear Warning – Clear All Warnings – Reset – Reset All – SelecType Init – Change Toner* Change Toner* Change Toner*

C (KC)* M (KM)* Y (KY)*

Change Toner K (KK)*

Note *1: Not displayed operating in B/W mode.

*2: Charac te r s in the brac k et are displayed in 4xB/W mo de .

Quick Print Job Menu*

Setting Setting values

User xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Job* Copies* Delete*3*

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 1 ~ 999

Note *1: Thi s menu is not displayed when none of Verify Job, Re- print Job, or Stored Job is

registered. *2 : This item is displayed when at the User display, “Value” (User name) is selected and

the Enter switch is pressed. *3 : This item is displayed, selectable, and executable when at the Job display, “Value”

(Job name) is selected and the Enter switch is pressed.

Exits the SelecType mode after execution. *4: By executing “Delete” the menu changes to “Job”. User is displayed when no jobs are

registered.

Exits SelecType when there are no users.

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Confidential Job Menu*

Setting Setting values

User xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Enter Password*

Job*

Copies*

4*5

Delete*

xxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 1 ~ 999

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Note *1: This menu is not displayed when no Confidential Job is registered.

*2: This item is displayed when at the User display, “Value” (User name) is selected and

the Enter switch is pressed. Passwords are ente red using the 1 [ ], 2 [ ], 3 [ ], and 4 [ ] buttons.

*3 : After the password is input at the Enter Password display, if the password entered is

correct, this item is displayed.

*4: This item is displayed, selectable , and executable when at the Job display, “Value”

(Job name) is selected and the Enter switched is pressed. Exits the SelecType mode after execution.

*5: By executing “Delete”, the menu changes to “Job” User is displayed when no jobs are

registered. Exits SelecType when there are no users.

Parallel Menu*

Setting Value

Parallel I/F On

, Off

Speed Fast, Normal Bi-D Nibble, ECP

, Off

Buffer Size Normal, Maximum, Minimum

Note *1: After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the

power is turned on again. While it is reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back, the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again.

USB Menu

Setting Value

USB I/F* USB Speed* USB ExtI/Fconfg* Get IP Address* IP Address* Subnet Mask* Gate Way* Netware* AppleTalk* MS Network* Rendezvous* USB Ext I/F Init* Buffer Size*

Note *1: After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the

3*4*5

On, Off HS, FS No, Yes

Panel, Auto, PING

0.0.0.0 to 25 5.255.255.255

0.0.0.0 to 25 5.255.255.255 On, Off On, Off On, Off On, Off

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Normal, Maximum, Mi nimum

power is turned on again. While it is reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back,

the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. *2: Displayed only when a USB external device with D4 support is connected.

Changed to “USB Config = No” automatically when exiting the pan el setting s. *3: Displayed only when a USB external device with D4 support is connected, and “USB

Config = Yes”

Content of the display depends on the USB external device settings. *4: Displayed only when “Get IPAddress = Auto”. Cannot be changed. *5 : When Get IPAddress is changed from “Panel” or “PING” to “Auto”, the panel setting

values are saved.

Then when “Auto” is changed to “Panel” or “PING”, the saved setting valu es are

displayed.

192.168.192.168 if the settings are not made from the panel.

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Network Menu*

Setting Value

Network I/F On, Off Network Config No, Yes Get IP Address* IP Address*2* Subnet Mask* Gate Way* Netware* AppleTalk* MS Network* Rendezvous* Link Speed*

Panel, Auto, PING

0.0.0.0 to 255 .255.255.255

On, Off On, Off On, Off On, Off Auto, 100 Full, 100 Half, 10 Full, 10 Half

Buffer Size Normal, Maximum, Minimum

Note *1: After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the

power is turned on again. While it is reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back, the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again.

*2: Displayed and selectable only when “Network Config = Yes”. *3: The actual valid value is displayed (but cannot be changed) when “Get IPAddress =

Auto”. When “Get IPAddress = Auto” is changed to “Panel” or “PING”, the former value set for “Panel” or “PING” is displayed. When “Get IPAddress = Auto”, IP Address is not shown on the Status Sheet.

AUX Menu*1*

Setting Value

AUX I/F On, Off AUX Config* Get IP Address*3* IP Address*3*4* Subnet Mask*3* Gate Way*3* Netware*3* AppleTalk*3* MS Network*3* Rendezvous*3*4* AUX Init*3*

No, Yes Panel, Auto, PING

0.0.0.0 to 25 5.255.255.255

0.0.0.0 to 25 5.255.255.255 On, Off On, Off On, Off On, Off

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Buffer Size Normal, Maximum, Minimum

Note *1: After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the

power is turned on again. While it is reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back,

the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. *2: Displayed only when Type-B host interface is installed

*3: Displayed and selectable or executable when a Type-B host interface supporting Level

3 is installed. When the printer becomes printing ready, “AUX Config = No” returns

automatically. *4: Displayed and selectable or executable when “AUX Config = Yes” is selected.

The value of the setti ng is v a lid whe n the p rin te r is re ady to p rin t a nd th e netwo r k card

is started again. For this reason, once the setting value is changed, executin g “AUX

Status Sheet” of the Test Print menu before the panel setting mode is exited results in

the setting value before the change being used in printing. Not displayed in the Status

Sheet of the main unit. *5: The actual valid value is displayed (but cannot be chang ed) when “Get IPAddress =

Auto”.

When “Get IPAddress = Auto” is changed to “Panel” or “PING”, the former value set

for “Panel” or “PING” is displayed. *6: Displayed and can be set when Type-B supporting Rendezvous is installed.

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ESC/Page Menu*

Setting Value

Auto CR On, Off Auto FF On, Off CR Function CR, CR+LF LF Function CR+LF, LF FF Functio n CR+FF, FF Error Code Ignore, Space Avoid Error Off, On PGI On, Off TriColorSpace Normal, sRGB CM Media Type Off, Opt1, Opt2 Process Mode 1, 2

Note *1: Not displayed on the panel nor printed on the St atus Sheet.

LJ4 Menu

Setting Value

FontSource Resident, Download*1, ROM A* Font Number 0 to available (Max 65535)

Pitch* Height*

0.44 to 10.00 to 99.99 cpi step 0. 01cpi

4.00 to 12.00 to 999.75 pt. step 0.25 pt.

Setting Value

IBM-US

, Roman-8, Roman -9, EC M9 4-1, 8859-2 ISO, 88 59 -9 ISO, 8859-10 ISO, 8859-15 ISO,PcBlt775, IBM-DN, PcMultiling, PcE.Europe, PcTk437, PcEur858, Pc1004, WiAnsi, WiE.Europe, WiTurkish, WiBALT, DeskTop, PsText, VeInternati, VeUS, MsPublishin, Math-8, PsMath, VeMath, PiFont, Legal, UK, ANSI ASCII, Swedis2, Italian, Spanish, German, Norweg1, French2, Windows, McText, PcIcelandic, PcLt774, PcTurk1, PcPortugues, PcEt850, PcTurk2,

SymSet

PcCanFrench, PcS l43 7, PcNordic, 8859-3 I SO, 88 59 - 4 ISO , WiBaltic, WiEstonian, WiLatvian, Mazowia, CodeMJK, BpBRASCII, BpAbico m p, PcGk437, PcGk851, PcGk869, 8859-7 ISO, WiGreek, Europe3, PcCy8 55, PcCy866, PcLt866, PcUkr866, PcLit771 8859-5 ISO, WiCyrillic , Bulg a ria n, Hebrew7, 8859-8 ISO, Heb rew8, PcHe862, Arabic8, PcAr864, 8859-6 ISO, OCR A, OCR B, Pc866Cyr, Pc866Ukr,WinCyr, ISOCyr, Pc8Grk, Pc851Grk, WinGrk, ISOGrk, Greek8, Pc862Heb, Pc864Ara, HPWARA

Form 5 to 60*4 to 64*4 to 128 Lines Source SymSet*

0 to 277 to 3199

Dest SymSet 0 to 277 to 3199 CR Function CR, CR+LF LF Function LF, CR+LF Tray Assign 4, 4K, 5S

Note *1: Displayed on ly whe n some download fonts exist.

*2 : Displayed only when the optional font is installed in the ROM socket. *3: One of them is displayed, depending on the type of font selected. Fixed pitch font is

“Pitch” and proportional font is “Height”. For bitmap fonts, neither is displayed. Both “Pitch” and “Height” ma y be displayed. (when “Font Source” or “Font Number” i s

changed when PCL5 is not started internally) *4 : 60 when A4/LT configuration is LT, and 64 when it is A4. *5: When Value of SymSet is changed, when the font specified by Font Number does not

have its Symbol Set, this causes Font Source = Resident and Font Number = 0.

Therefore, if printing using this Symbol set is desired, values of Font Source and Font

Number must be set to the font supporting this Symbol set.

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GL2 Menu

Setting Value

GLMode LJ4GL2, GLlike Scale Off, A0, A1, A2, A3 Origin Corner, Center Pen Pen0, Pen1, Pen2*1, Pen3*1, Pen4*1, Pen5*1, Pen6*

End Butt, Square, Triangular, Round Join Mitered, Miteredbeveled, Triangular, Round, Beveled, None Pen0 0.05 to 0.35 to 5.00 mm step 0.05 mm Pen1 0.05 to 0.35 to 5.00 mm step 0.05 mm

Pen2* Pen3* Pen4* Pen5* Pen6*

0.05 to 0.35 to 5.00 mm step 0.05 mm

Note *1: Displayed only in the GLlike mode.

PS3 Menu

Setting Value

Error Sheet Off, On Coloration* Image Protect Off, On

Note *1: Displ ayed only when operating in color mode.

Color, Mono

ESCP2 Menu

Setting Value

Font

Pitch 10cpi, 12 cpi, 15cpi, Prop. Condensed Off, On T.Margin 0.40 to 0.50 to 1.50 inch step 0.05 inch Text 1 to 62*1 to 66*1 to available (Max: 67) Lines

CGTable

Country

Auto CR On, Off Auto LF Off Bit Image Dark, Light, BarCode ZeroChar 0, φ

Note *1: 62 when A4/LT configuration is LT, and 66 when it is A4.

Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans serif, Roman T, Orat or S, Sans H, Script, OCR A, OCR B

PcUSA, Italic, PcMultilin, PcPortugue, PcCanFrenc, PcNordic, PcTurkish2, PcIcelandic, PcE.Europe, BpBRASCII, BpAbicomp, Roma n-8, PcEur858, ISO L atin1, 8859-15ISO, PcSl437, PcTurkish1, 8859-9 ISO, Mazowia, CodeMJK, PcGk437, PcGk851, PcGk869, 8859-7 ISO, PcCy855, PcCy866, PcUkr866, PcLit771, Bulgarian, Hebrew7, Hebrew8, PcHe862, PcAr864, PcAr864Ara, PcAr720, PcLit774, Estonia, ISO Latin2, PcLat866

, France, Germany, UK, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Spain1,

USA

Japan, Norway, Denmark2, Spain2, LatinAmeric, Korea, Legal

, On

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FX Menu

Setting Value

Font

Pitch 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Prop. Condensed Off, On T.Margin 0.40 to 0.50 to 1.50 inch step 0.05 inch Text 1 to 62*1 to 66*1 to available (Max:67) Lines

CGTable

Country

Auto CR On, Off Auto LF Off, On Bit Image Dark, Light, BarCode ZeroChar 0

Note *1: 62 when A4/L T config uratio n is LT, and 66 when it is A4.

Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans serif, Script, Orat or S, OCR A, OCR B

PcUSA, Italic, PcMultilin, PcPortugue, PcCanFrenc, PcNordic, PcTurkish2, PcIcelandic, PcE.Europe, BpBRASCII, BpAbicomp, Roman -8, PcEur858, ISO L a tin1, 8859-15 ISO

USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Spain1, Japan, Norway, Denm ark2, Spain2, LatinAmeric

, φ

I239X Menu

Setting Value

Font Courier, Prestige, Gothic, Orator, Script, Presentor, Sans serif Pitch 10cpi, 12 cpi, 15cpi, 17cpi, 20cpi, 24cpi, Prop . Code Page 437, 850, 858, 860, 863, 865 T.Margin 0.30 to 0.40 to 1.50 inch step 0.05 inch Text 1 to 63*1 to 67*1 to available (Max:67) Lines Auto CR Off, On Auto LF Off, On Alt. Graphics Off, On Bit Image Dark, Light ZeroChar 0, φ CharacterSet 1*2, 2*

Note *1: 63 when A4/LT configuration is LT, and 67 when it is A4.

*2: 1 when A4/LT configuration is LT, and 2 when it is A4.

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Support Menu*

Setting Value

HDD Format*

PS3 HDD Init* Sleep Mode*

LCD Backlight*

5, 15, 30, 60, 120, 180, 240Min

Auto, On, Off

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Note *1: Displayed only when the “Support Mode” has been activated by a special operation

when the power is turned on. *2 : Displayed and executable only when the optional HDD unit is installed. *3 : Default switching time to Sleep Mode is 30 minutes.

Sleep Mode cannot be disabled by panel setting. *4 : Cannot be set with EJL and MIB.

Printer Adjust Menu*

Setting Value

Normal* Normal Back* Thick* Trnsprnc* Envelop* Highland* Feed Offset* Scan Offset* Feed Offset2* Scan Offset2*

-4 ~ 5

-4 ~ 5 0, 1 0 ~ 5 ~ 15

-3.5 to 0.0 to 3. 5 step 0.5 mm

Note *1: Displayed only when the “Support Mode” has been activated by a special operation

when the power is turned on. This menu is not localized.

*2 : Adjusts the secondary transfer bias. The setting value is held by the engine.

If this setting value is ch anged, the printe r reboots after the setting is change d and e xits the menu.

*3: Set the highland support mode. 1: Highland mode, 0: Normal mode.

If this setting value is ch anged, the printe r reboots after the setting is change d and e xits the menu.

*4: If this setting value is changed, the pr inter rebo ots aft er the setti ng is c hanged and exi ts

the menu.

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Maintenance Menu*

C A U T I O N

“Definition Noise” and “Gradation Noise” in the Maintenance Menu is designed for developing/ev aluating the product. Never execute these items while servicing.

Setting Value

Engin Status Sheet – Print Log Report – Reset TR Counter – Reset CT Counter – Reset CL Counter* Configuration Sheet – Roller Timing 0 ~ 255* Cleaner Timig 0 ~ 255* Clear Error Log – Definition Noise 0 ~ 3 ~ 7 Gradation Noise 0 ~ 3

Note *1: Displ ayed only when the “Maintenan ce Mode” has been activated by a hi dden

operation when the power is turned on.

This menu is not localized. *2: Resets both the Cleaner clutch and the 2nd transfer clutch counters. The printer reboots

after the execution. *3: The setting holds in engi ne contro ller.

If this setting value is changed, the printer does not reboot.

~ 7

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USER SETTING ITEMS OTHER THAN T HE ON ES I N TH E S E TTING MENU

The following is a list of user settings not included in the Setup Menu. These items are not cleared with Initialization in the Initialization Menu.

Item Setting value Default Setting Method

PrinterName

Device ID MFG

Device ID MDL

Device ID DES

Device ID CID

32-byte character string

Product name abbreviation

(Undefined) EJL

EJL, PrinterN a me command

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1.17.3 Explanation of Menu and Settings

The following are items specific to this printer.

Information Menu

 Toner Check Sheet

Prints a check sheet for checking the level of toner remaining in each of the toner cartridges when operating in color or 4xB/W mode. When operating in color mode, the check sheet is printed using all C, M, Y, and K toners. When operating in 4xB/W mode, the check sheet is printed using the black toner and each of the black toners in the C, M, and Y toner positions. (Refer to “1.24

Toner Check Sheet” (p.79).)

 Toner Ave.

This menu is available only when the printer is in the B/W mode. It displays the average amount of toner left in the four black toner cartridges.

 Color Pages, B/W Pages

Displayed only when operating in col or mode. When operating i n 1- or 4-cartridge monochrome mode, only the Total Pages is displayed. On the Engine Status Sheet, all information is printed regardless of the mode.

Setup Menu

 Lang

Simplified Chinese (China), traditional Chinese (Taiwan), and Korean are added to language settings.

 Toner Out

Sets whether to stop printing by causing “Toner Out” error or continue printing without causing the error. By default, printing is stopped by causing “Toner Out” error. When operating in 4xB/W mode, printing continues until all toners meet the “Toner Out” condition. P ri nti ng does n ot s top if there is at least one cartridge with remaining toner. In color mode, it is poss ible to conti nue prin ting in mo nochrom e mode if th e black toner is not in “Toner Out” conditions even when the color toners are.

Mode Config Menu

 Remove All Toner

Specify this operation when removing all toners from the printer. Execution of the operation is as follows.

Table 1-46. Remove All Toner

Step Panel Message Operation

1 Please Wait

Remove Toner

(first (Y) toner cartridge)

3 Please Wait Jump to the last step when operating in B/W mode.

Remove Toner

(second (M) toner cartridge)

5 Please Wait

Remove Toner

(third (C) toner cartridge)

7 Please Wait

Remove Toner

(fourth (K) toner cartridge)

9 Please Wait

10 Please Shutdown Turn off the power.

Open the cover and remove the corresponding toner. Close the cover.

Turn on the power again after all toners are removed. “Install x Toner” is displayed and the printer enters the toner installation mode. Operation cannot be canceled during processing. When operating in B/W mode, “Please Shutdown” is displayed after “Please Wait” when the first cartridge is removed, and then the process finishes.

 Change Mode B/W

Execute this operation for replacing the toner cartridges when switching from color or 4xB/W mode to B/W mode. When the operation is complete, the printer reboots automatically and switches to B/W mode.

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Change Mode 4xB/W



Executes this operation for replacing the toners when switching from color or B/W mode to 4xB/W mode. When the operation is complete, the printer reboots automatically and switches to 4xB/W mode.

 Cha nge Mode Color

Executes this operation for replacing the toners when switching from B/W mode or 4xB/W mode to color mode. When the operation is complete, the printer reboots automatically and switches to color mode. Operation for switching from B/W mode is different from that from 4xB/W mode.

 KC Toner, KM Toner, KY Toner, KK Toner

Specifies a toner cartridge(s) to stop using it (them). This item is displayed only when the printer is in 4xB/W mode. To specify the cartridge, print the Toner Check Sheet and check the four bars p rinted on the sheet. The b ars are printed with the corresponding cartridge’s names (KK, KM, KC, and KY). Enter the name to stop using the cartridge whose bar is light and faint. This enables the printer to provide stable print quality. Disabling all cartridges is not allowed. And when an incorrect cartridge or no cartridge is installed, this setting cannot be made. The cartridges disabled should be set to “Enable” to be used again.

The setting is not saved in controller's EEPROM. The setting is saved in each toner cartridge. This operation is executable only from the panel. Operation from EJL and MIB are not supported.

NOTE 1:

For example, when “Change Mode 4xB/W” is selected, and if a cyan toner cartridge is installed instead of a black toner cartridge while “Install C TnrCart” is displayed on the panel, the message turns to "Please wait" followed by “Replace Toner C

→

K” to prompt the operator to replace the cartridge with a black one. This process continues until three black toner cartridges are set in place. If the selected color mode is different from the combination of the toner cartridge(s) installed in the prin ter for some rea son (such as turning off the power while replacing the cartridges), the same process will occur.

About Change Mode If the printer power is off before the finish of Change Mode process (before the insertion or installation or exchange the last toner cartridge), the mode does not change to new mode. The mode will change to new mode after detecting last correct toner cartridge. Therefore, the mode switch can be canceled by turning off the power while displaying “Change Toner to y”, “Remove Toner”, or “Install x TnrCart”. Do not turn off the power while displaying “Please Wait”.

Support Menu

 Sleep Mode

Specifies the time to enter Sleep Mode. (Unit is in minutes.) The printer enters Sleep Mode after the specified time.

 LCD Backlight

Controls the panel’s backlight.

Table 1-47. Backlight Status by Condition

Setting

Auto OFF ON OFF ON

On OFF ON ON ON Off OFF ON OFF OFF

When Power is

OFF

From Power ON to

End of the Self

Test

During S leep Mode

Other Than the

Statuses Left

Printer Adjust Menu

 Secondary transfer bias setting

Sets the secondary transfer bias for Normal (plain paper), Normal Back (reverse side of plain paper), Thick, Trnsprnc, and Envelop sheets. Values can be set in 10 levels, from - 4 to 5. If this setting value is changed, the printer reboots after the setting is changed and exits the menu.

 Highland

Correct abnormal printing by the abnormal electrical discharge in highland area. 0: Normal, 1: Highland set ting on

Table 1-48. Highland

FRAM Address Setting value Comment

Highland = 0

Highland = 1

56, 57, 58, 59 28

0 0

-50 1

Vpp Highland Flag

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Maintenance Menu

C H E C K

P O I N T

Basically, the adjustment program (LPssp) is used to make the adjustments described below. For details, refer to Chapter 5

“ Adjustment” (p.364).

 Reset TR Counter

Resets the counter of the trans fer belt un it consumpt ion. The co unter m ust be reset after the transfer belt unit is replaced with a new one. Performing this operation reboots the printer. The setting of the Separation roller timing (FRAM Address 98) and Cleaner timing (FRAM Address 97) will be reset simultaneously. After end of this setting, print “Configuration Sheet” and set the Roller Timing and Cleaner Timing.

 Res e t CT Counter

Resets the counter of the cleaning tape consumption. This operation must be performed whenever the cleaning tape is replaced with a new one, regardless of the reason. Performing this operation reboots the printer.

 Configuration Sheet, Roller Timing, Cleaner Timing

 Configuration Sheet:

Print the adjustment sheet for contact timing for the transfer roller and cleaner. The adjustment is done according to the following procedures.

1. Confirm the Roller Timing and Cleaner Timing of Maintenance Menu is zero.

2. Print the Configuration Sheet.

3. Calculate the Roller Timing and Cleaner Timing from the print result.

4. Input the Roller Timing and Cleaner Timing from above results.

5. Again, print the Configuration Sheet and check the result.

 Roller Timing: Set the value to FRAM Address 9 8  Cleaner Timing: Set the value to FRAM Address 97

 Res e t CL Counter

Resets the counter of the cleaner clutch and the 2nd transfer clutch consumption.

1.17.4 Special Operations

LIST OF SPECIAL OPERATING FUNCTIONS

The following is a list of the special operating functions supported by this printer. Do not let these functions (except Hex Dump, Support mode, and Initialization of panel settings) available to users.

Table 1-49. List of Special Operating Functions

Function O perating procedure

Hex Dump Turn on the power while pressing the [Start/Stop] button. Support mode Turn on the power while pressing the [ ] button.

Initialization of EEPROM

Initialization of panel settings Turn on the power while pressing the [Cancel Job] button. Forced erase of flash ROM

module

Update program ROM

Copy ROM module

Maintenance mode

Update engine progr am ROM

RAM check of all sectors

Reset CPU when a service call occurs

Display detailed informati on when a service call occurs

Print an error sheet

Turn on the power while pressing the [Start/Stop] + [Cancel Job] + [

Turn on the power while pressing the [Cancel Job] + [ [

] + [ ] buttons.

Turn on the power while pressing the [Start/Stop] + [Cancel Job] + [

Turn on the power while pressing the [Start/Stop] + [Cancel Job] + [ ] button.

Turn on the power while pressing the [ ] + [ ] + [ ] + [ ] buttons.

Turn on the power while pressing the [Start/Stop] + [Cancel Job] + [

Turn on the power while pressing the [Start/Stop] + [ ] +

] + [ ] buttons.

[ Press the [Cancel Job] + [

buttons when a service call error occurs. Press the [Cancel Job] + [ ] + [ ] buttons when a

service call error occurs Press the [ ] button after CPU reset when a service call

error occurs.

] buttons.

] +

] buttons.

] + [ ] buttons.

] + [ ] + [ ] + [ ]

Product Description Control Panel 58

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1.18 Printer Status

1.18.1 List of Printer Messages

The following is a list of messages displayed by the printer.

Table 1-50. List of Printer Messages

Display Sort Error LED status Status code

(Displays when turn on the power)

Service Req Cffff

Service Req Eggg

Formatting HDD Status Optional RAM Error Error ROM CHECK Status RAM CHECK Status HDD CHECK Status Unable Clear Error Status SELF TEST Status Reset All Sta tus Reset Status Cancel All Print Job Status Cancel Print Job Status Please Shutdown Status Jam- Paper Size Error Error On 4016 Paper Jam W W W W W*

NonGenuineToner uuuu Error Blinking 2 4241 to 4255 Toner Cart Error uuuu Error On 4238 Remove Toner Error On 4258 Install uuuu TnrCart Error On 4235 Install Photocondu c tor Error On 4235

Status – –

Service call

error*

Service call

error*

Blinking (All

LEDs blink

simultaneously)

Blinking (All

LEDs blink

simultaneously)

6001 to 6999

– –

On –

– – –– – –

On –

– –

All blinking

– – – ––

Error On 4234

6000

1004 1004 1003 1003

Table 1-50. List of Printer Messages

Display Sort Error LED status Status code

Install Waste T Box Error On 4235 Install Fuser Error On 4235 Clean Sensor Error On 4228 Replace Toner uuuu Error Blinking 2 4236 Change Toner to x Error On 4259 to 4262 Replace Photocon du c t or Error On 4236 Replace Waste T Box Error On 4236 Replace Fuser Error On 4236 Printer Open Error On 4239

sss*

Error Blinking 2 1013

Error On 4010 Error Blinking 1 3003

– – –

1005

– –

Manual Feed sss* Turn Paper Error On 4013 Can't Print Duplex Error Blinking 1 3005 Paper Out ttt* Paper Set ttt*4 sss* Print Overrun Error Blinking 1 3000 Mem Overflow Error Blinking 1 3001 Duplex Memory Overflow Error Blinking 1 3004 Invalid Data Error Blinking 1 3007 Color Data Received Error Blinking 1 3008 Invalid HDD Error On 4202 Invalid N/W Module Error On 4240 Invalid PS3 Error On 4201 Invalid P5C Error On 4256 Invalid AUX I/F Card Error On 4014 Invalid ROM A Error On 4003 Write Error ROM P Error On 4006 Please Wait Status – 1019 Reset to Save Status Writing ROM P Status Menus Locked Warning

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Table 1-50. List of Printer Messages

Display Sort Error LED status Status code

(Displayed during Panel Setting) Reserve JobCanceled Warning Form Data Canceled Warning Hard Disk Full Warning PS3 Hard Disk Full Warning Can't Print Warning Collate Di s abled Warning Check Paper Size Warning Image Optimum Warning Check Paper Type Warning Need Memory Warning Format Error ROM A Warning Form Feed Status (Displayed during test printing) Warming Up Status – 1006 Calibrating Printer Status – 1014 Cooling Down Status 1016 Offline Status – 1001 Cancel Print Job ( by host) Status – 1003 Clean Parts v v Warning – 2065~2071 uuuu Toner Low Warning – 2571 Worn Photoc onductor Warning – 2571 Waste Toner Box Near full Warning 2571 Worn Fuser Warning – 2571 Worn Transfer Unit W arning – 2571 Sleep Status – 1007 NonGenuine Toner Cartridge Warning – 2571 Ready Status – 1000 (Displayed during printing) Status – 1009

– 2565 –2570 – 2569 –2561 – 2072 –2013 – 2004 –2002 – 2008 –2003 – 2000 –1008

Table 1-50. List of Printer Messages

Display Sort Error LED status Status code

(Communication with inactive I/F) Status – 1012 (Job being executed (ready)) Status – 1002

Note *1:For details, refer to “1.18.6 Service Call Error Messages” (p71).

*2: W = MP, A (feed cover), B (fuser top cover), C1, or C2 *3: The appropriate value amo ng those for Paper Size in the panel settings is displayed. *4: The appropriate value amo ng those (except Auto) for Paper Source in the panel

settings is displayed.

*5: The appropriate value among those for paper size in the panel settings Tray Menu is

displayed.

Product Description Printer Status 60

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1.18.2 Status Messages and Troubleshooting

The following are items specific to this printer.

Sleep

 Explanation

The Sleep Mode in AcuLas er C2600/2600 is applying to Blue Ange l Mark and Energy Star Program. Turns to sleep mode automatically in 30 minutes. (Default)

1.18.3 Warning Messages and Troubleshooting

The following lists the items in the specification specific to this printer. Warnings do not affect the status of the LEDs.

Clean Parts v v (v = a, b)

 Explanation/Remedy

Open cover D (front cover), pull and push the lever indicated by “v” several times, and then close the cover to clear the error.

 a: For cleaning the photoconductor wire (Cleaning Knob a)  b: For cleaning the exposure window (Cleaning Knob b)

The bit allocation of status code is as follows.

uuuu Toner Low

 Explanation

When remaining toner is low level, this message will appear.

Mode uuuu

Color Mode

B/W mode

4xB/W mode

NOTE: In 4xB/W mode, this message will appear when the mean value of four

cartridges reaches the low level.

C, M, Y, K K KC, KM, KY, KK

 a: bit 0  b: bit 1

For details on cleaning, refer to

(p.388)

“Patch Sensor” (p.388)

“Exposure Window”

Product Description Printer Status 61

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1.18.4 Error Messages and Troubleshooting

The following are items specific to this printer.

Remove Toner

 Explanation

This message is displayed to indicate the specific toner cartridge to be removed when switching the printer operating mode (color, B/W, or 4xB/W).

 Remedy

Open the cover, remove the specified cartridges, and close the cover to proceed to the next step.

Install uuuu TnrCart

 Explanation

The uuuu indicates a name of toner cartridge that is not installed. Even when two or more Toner cartridges are not installed, only one color is displayed at a time. Even in 4xB/W mode, only K is displayed as uuuu.

 Remedy

Open the cover, install the cartridge(s) indicated in the message, and close the cover to proceed to the next step.

Change Toner to x

 Explanation

When replacing the toner, this message is displayed to indicate that the toner needs to be replaced with toner “x”. x = Y, M, C, or K in color mode x = K in B/W mode or 4xB/W mode

 Remedy

Open the cover, replace the specified cartridges with the cartridges indicated on the panel, and close the cover to proceed to the next step.

NonGenuineToner uuuu

 Explanation

A non-genuine Toner cartridge is installed. uuuu = YMCK in color mode. uuuu = KK KC KM KY in 4xB/W mode.

 Remedy

This is cleared when a correct toner cartridge is installed and the cover is closed. If the [Start/Stop] button is pressed without replacing the toner cartridge, the error changes to a warning and the printer becomes printable state.

NOTE: Do not disclose the following information to the users.

Criteria for judging a tone r as non-genuine.

• Manufacturer of the toner is not EPSON (when the character string “EPSON” cannot be detected).

• Toner Low Flag is set but the toner remaining is not reached to the rated value.

• Toner capacity is not the rated value, (2 K: 80, 5 K: 200)

Clean Sensor

 Explanation

The ADC sensor is stained.

 Remedy

Open and close Cover D (front cover) until “Clean Sensor” is cleared.

Printer Open

 Explanation

Cover A, B, D and/or E is opened. E is not displayed unless paper is fed from the optional cassette.

 Remedy

Close all the covers to clear the error.

NOTE: The bit allocation of compo site cover open errors is as follows.

bit 0: A, B, D and/or E cover is open. Other bits are not in use.

Product Description Printer Status 62

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Paper Jam W W W W (W = MP, C1, C2, E, A, B)

 Explanation

There is a paper jam at the position W indicated above. The priority order when there are multiple paper jams is as follows.

MP > A > B > E > C1 > C2

NOTE: The bit allocation of status code (composite jam) is as follows.

A: bit1, B: bit2, C1: bit3, C2: bit4, MP: bit5 No bit is allocated to E. Displayed together with C2.

 Remedy

 MP: Paper jam in MP Tray

Remove the paper from the MP Tray, and op en and clos e Cover A to clear the error.

 C1: Paper jam in the standard cassette

Remove the jammed paper from the standard cassette and then set the cassette again to clear the error.

 C2: Paper jam in the optional cassette

Remove the paper from the optional cassette, set the cassette again, and open and close Cover E to clear the error.

 A, B: Paper jam in the paper feed

Remove the paper from the paper feed and close Cover A or Cover B to clear the error.

Explanation

Paper eject in sensor not reached (jam in front of the paper eject)

Retained at gate in sensor (jam in the standard tray or near the duplex refeed)

Retained before the paper eject (jam ne ar the paper output area)

Remaining before the gate (jam i n the sta nda rd t ray or near the duplex refeed)

Remaining after transfer (jam near the intermediate transfer media)

Remaining at the fuser out sensor (jam near the fuser unit)

Remaining before the paper eject (jam in front of the paper exit)

Cover B

Cover A

MP tray

MP bit5Abit1Bbit2C1bit3C2bit4

{ { A, B

{ A

{ { A, B

{ A

{{ A, B

{ { A, B

Panel/MIB

View

Cover E

Explanation

Jam in the MP tray {{ MP, A Jam in the standard cassette { { A, C1 Jam in the op tional cassette {{A, E, C2 Retained after fixing (paper is retained in the fuser) { { A, B Gate in sensor not reached (jam in the standard tray

or near the duplex refeed) Transfer out sensor not reach ed (j am near the

intermediate tra nsf er media) Fuser out sensor not reached (jam near the fuser unit) {{ A, B

bit5Abit1Bbit2C1bit3C2bit4

{ A

Panel/MIB

View

Cover D

Figure 1-10. Cover Names

01001201

Product Description Printer Status 63

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Color Data Received

 Explanation

This error occurs when the printer is in B/W mode or 4xB/W mode and receives color data. It occurs as soon as the printer receives the data (at beginning of the job).

 Remedy

Press the [Job Cancel] button to delete the job, or press the [Start/Stop] button after converting the color data into monochrome.

NOTE: Setting the “Auto Continue” to ON allows color data to be automatically

converted to monochrome and printed without the error. Valid only for ESC/Page and PS3.

Invalid P5C

 Explanation

This error occurs when the P5C option other than for this printer is installed or when the P5C option is installed when operating in monochrome mode .

 Remedy

This error is cleared if the P5C option is removed after turning off the power.

Toner Cart Error uuuu

 Explanation

This error occurs when the toner cartridge is broken.

Turn Paper

 Explanation

After printing, printer detects if the width of the paper that is set on MP Tray is narrower than that specified by the driver.

 Remedy

The error is cleared by removing paper from the MP Tray. Set the paper in the correct direction. This error will occur when the paper width specified by the printer driver is 210 mm or more and actual paper width of printing is 180mm or less.

Replace Toner uuuu

 Explanation/Remedy

This message will appear when the toner out or the toner cartridge is reached to exchange position after execution of the “Change Toner x” of “Reset Menu”.

 Remedy

This error is cleared after the corresponding cartridge is changed to normal one and the printer is rebooted. The corresponding toner cartridge automatically moves to the exchange position when the error occurs. uuuu = KK KC KM KY in 4xB/W mode.

NOTE: The condition is judged by GSOD (Video I/F status);

• Bit6: Abnormality Y of the CS memory

• Bit5: Abnormality M of the CS memory

• Bit4: Abnormality C of the CS memory

• Bit3: Abnormality K of the CS memory

Product Description Printer Status 64

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1.18.5 Help Messages

The following are the contents of the Help messages displayed on the LCD panel.

 Jam-Paper Size Error: 4016

The page is printed on the different size of paper, set correct size paper to the tray

 Paper JAM MP: 4234

Remove all paper from MP tray

 Paper Jam A: 4234

Remove all paper from MP tray and close it

Pull out any sheet of paper and close MP Tray

Open Cover A and pull out any sheet of paper

Open and close Cover A

Pull out any sheet of paper in duplex unit

Press the button to close the help

01001601

Close cover A and set paper to MP Tray

Press the button to close the help

01001601

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 Paper Jam B: 4234

Open Cover A and B

Pull out any sheets of paper

Close covers B and A Press the

button to close the help

01001601

 Paper JAM C1: 4234

Pull out the standard lower cassette

Pull out any sheet of paper

Reinsert the paper cassette

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 Paper Jam C2: 4234

Pull out the optional paper cassette

Pull out any sheet of paper

Reinsert the optional paper cassette

Press the button to close the help

01001601

Product Description Printer Status 65

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Paper Jam E: 4234



Open Cover E

Pull out any sheet of paper

Close Cover E Press the

button to close the help

01001601

 Rem ove Toner: 4258

Open Cover D

Open the toner cartridge cover

Remove the toner cartridge

Close the toner cartridge cover

Close Cover D Press the

button to close the help

01001601

 Install uuuu TnrCart: 4235

Open Cover D

Open the toner cartridge cover

Install the toner cartridge

Close the toner cartridge cover

Close Cover D Press the

button to close the help

01001601

 Install Photoconductor: 4235

Open Cover D

Remove the waste toner collector

Turn the blue knob to release position

Insert phot oconductor unit

Turn the blue knob to the original position

Set the waste toner collector

Close cover D Press the

button to close the help

01001601

 Install Waste T Box: 4235

Open Cover D

Set the waste toner collector

Close Cover D Press the

button to close the help

01001601

 Install Fuser: 4235

Open Cover A and B

Install Fuser unit

Turn the handles to lock position

Close covers B and A Press the

button to close the help

01001601

Product Description Printer Status 66

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Clean Sensor: 4228



Open Cover D

Close Cover D Press the

button to close the help

01001601

 Replace Toner uuuu/Change Toner to x:4236/4259 to 4262

Open Cover D

Open the toner cartridge cover

Remove the toner cartridge

Insert n ew toner cartridge shown by panel

Close the toner cartridge cover

Close Cover D Press the

button to close the help

01001601

 Replace Photoconductor: 4236

Open Cover D

Press the button to close the help

01001601

Remove the waste toner collector

Turn the blue knob to release position

Remove the photoconductor unit

Insert phot oconductor unit

Turn the blue knob to the original position

Set the waste toner collector

Close cover D

 Replace Waste T Box: 4236

Open Cover D

Remove the waste toner collector

Take the cap off and close the lid with it

Set the new waste toner collector

Close Cover D Press the

button to close the help

01001601

 Replace Fuser: 4236

Open Cover A and B

Turn the handles to unlock position

Remove fuser unit

Install Fuser unit

Turn the handles to lock position

Close covers B and A Press the

button to close the help

01001601

Product Description Printer Status 67

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Can't Print Duplex: 3005



Make sure you are using an appropriate type and size of paper for duplex unit.

Pressing Start/Stop button print the rest of print job on one side of the paper

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 Paper Se t ttt sss: 3003

The paper loaded in the specified paper source does not match the required paper size.

Replace the loaded paper with the correct size paper and press Start/Stop button

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 Mem Overflow: 3001

Adding printer memory is recommended. Press the Start/Stop button to resume printing or

press the Cancel button to cancel the print job

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 Du plex Mem Over flow: 3004

Adding printer memory is recommended. Press the Start/Stop button to print back of the next sheet or

press the Cancel button to cancel the print job

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 Color Data Received: 3008

Color print data is received. Press the Start/Stop button to print data in monochrome or

press the Cancel button to cancel the print job

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 Collate Di sabled: 2013

Specified number of copies is no longer possible due to a lack of memory or free disk space of HDD

Press the button to clear the warning

Product Description Printer Status 68

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Check Paper Size: 2004



The paper size sett ing is different from the size of loaded paper

Remove all paper from MP tray

Put correct size paper to MP Tray

Press the button to clear the warning

 Image Optimum: 2002

The print quality is automatically reduced by the printer. Adding printer memory is recommended

Press the button to clear the warning

 Check Paper Type: 2008

The media loaded in the printer does not match the paper type setting in the printer driver

Press the button to clear the warning

 Need Memory: 2003

Adding printer memory is recommended.

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 Offline: 1001

Press the button to return Ready state

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 Clean Parts a: 2065 to 2071

Open Cover D

Remove the waste toner collector

Move the cleaning knob a in and out a few times

Set the waste toner collector

Close Cover D Press the

button to close the help

01001601

Product Description Printer Status 69

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Clean Parts b: 2065 to 2071



Open Cover D

Remove the waste toner collector

Move the cleaning knob b in and out a few times

Set the waste toner collector

Close Cover D Press the

button to close the help

01001601

 Waste Toner Box Near Full: 2571

Prepare Waste toner collector

To clear the warning, execute Clear All Warning on the control panel

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 Worn Photoconductor: 2571

Prepare Photoconduct or un it

To clear the warning, execute Clear All Warning on the control panel

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 Worn Fuser: 2571

Prepare Fuser unit To clear the warning,

execute Clear All Warning on the control panel

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 Worn Transfer Unit: 2571

Transfer unit is a service parts Contact your dealer

To clear the warning, execute Clear All Warning on the control panel

Press the button to close the help

01001601

 uuuu Toner Low: 2571

Prepare Toner cartridge To clear the warning,

execute Clear All Warning on the control panel

Press the button to close the help

01001601

Product Description Printer Status 70

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1.18.6 Service Call Error Messages

This section shows the service call error message of this printer. (For details, refer to

Chapter3 “Troubleshooting”.)

SERVICE CALL ERRORS

Table 1-51. List of Service Call Errors

Category Error code Explanation

E090 Patch sensing error E091 Low voltage power supply error E092 Fuser fuse cut-off error E093 Photoconductor unit fuse cu t-off error E094 Inside thermistor error E095 HSYNC error E096 VSYNC error E111 Optional drive motor error E112 Photoconductor drive moto r error E113 Rotary drive motor error E115 Whole drive motor error

Engine

E116 Scanner motor error E123 Large temperature variat i on E124 Hig h t em perature er r or E125 Low temp erature error 2 E126 Low temperature error 1 E132 Mechanism controller memory error E144 Transfer belt un it life E153 Ozone fan error E154 Toner fan error E155 Fuser fan error E156 Power supply fan error E256 The transfer belt unit lever is not set back E998 Engine communication error

Table 1-51. List of Service Call Errors

Category Error code Explanation

C0017 CPU error (undefined interruption) C0081 CPU error (TLB modification exception) C0082 CPU error (TLB miss exception [Load/Fetch]) C0083 CPU error (TLB miss exception [Store]) C0084 CPU error (address error exception [Load/Fetch]) C0085 CPU error (address error exception [Store]) C0086 CPU error (bus error exception [Fetch]) C0087 CPU error (bus error exception [Load/Store]) C0088 CPU error (SYSCALL exception) C0089 CPU error (Break exception) C0090 CPU error (reserving command exception) C0091 CPU error (unused coprocessor exception) C0092 CPU error (FPU exception) C0093 CPU error (TLB exception)

Controller

C0094 CPU error (XTLB exception) C0095 CPU error (cache exception) C0096 CPU error (Trap exception) C0097 CPU error (FPU exception) C0098 CPU error (watch exception)

C0128 ~

C0254 C0255 CPU error (NMI exception) C0256 CPU error (divide by 0) C0257 CPU error (arithmetic overflow) C0258 CPU error (break occurrence) C0800 IPL error (controller defect) C0998 Engine communication error (on ly at power-on) C0999 Engine flash ROM has no program data C1002 Standard RAM error (standard size is undefined, etc.) C1010 Verification error

CPU error (undefined trap)

Product Description Printer Status 71

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Table 1-51. List of Service Call Errors

Category Error code Explanation

C1020 RAM error (slot 0) C1021 RAM error (slot 1) C1120 ROM checksum error (bit 0 to 7) (program) C1121 ROM checksum error (bit 8 to 15) (program) C1122 ROM checksum error (bit 16 to 23) (program) C1123 ROM checksum error (bit 24 to 31) (program) C1200 EEPROM writing error C1210 EEPROM writing times limit

Controller

C1400 Engine initialization error C1500 CCNV hardware error C1550 Initialization hardware error for SRAM for compression C1600 Video series hardware error (including PWM IC calibration error) C1610 Video series hardware error (VCNV error) C1800 Illegal SPD C1999 Other hardware errors C2000 Software error C0017 CPU error (undefined interruption) C0081 CPU error (TLB modification exception) C0082 CPU error (TLB miss exception [Load/Fetch])

Product Description Printer Status 72

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1.19 Expanding the RAM

When the memory is insufficient, the printer displays the following error messages.

 Mem Overflow  Image Optimum  Need Memory  Du plex Mem Over flow

The following methods can be used to clear the errors. To ensure a stable operation, add more memory.

 In color printing, change the compression format to the non-reversible

compression.

 Set an unused I/F to Off.

1.20 Handling Precautions

1.20.1 Precautions When Turning Off the Power

This printer is equipped internally with nonvolatile memory (EEPROM). This nonvolatile memory preserves the settings for printer functions. If the power is turned off during writing to the nonvolatile memory, the contents of the nonvolatile memory cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, when the power is turned on again, or when R eset All is executed, the panel setting values may return to the factory default settings, or a Service Call Error may occur. And if the power is turned off during writing to HDD, the contents of the HDD cannot be guaranteed and unexpected problem may occur. Accordingly, the power must not be turned off in the following cases when data is being written to the nonvolatile memory.

 From the time the power is turned on until th e Read y LED lights up steadily  When the Ready LED is blinking  When the printer is printing (while the paper feed motor is operating)

To stop printing, make printing unavailable, or perform Job Cancel.

 When the Data LED is on or blinking

1.20.2 Precautions for High Temperature Parts

Since the fuser unit inside of the printer becomes very hot, be sure not to touch the fuser unit when you open the covers to handle paper jam, etc.

Product Description Expanding the RAM 73

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1.21 Status Sheet

As this printer has two models; AcuLaser C2600 (color model) and AcuLaser 2600 (monochrome model), there are two types of Status Sheet for corresponding each of th e two models. Even though the color model can be used in monochrome mode, and the monochrome model can be switched to color mode, the model names printed on the Status Sheet remains unchanged from the original ones.

Status Sheet is shown in Figure 1-11 (p.76) and Figure 1-12 (p.76).

INFORMATION

The Status Sheet contains the product names (English only), remaining amount, warnings, and part number of consumables that can be replaced by the user. “Needed soon” is added when the amount reaches the level where a warning occurs. Two Part Numbers are indicated for C, M, and Y toners: one for 5,000 and the other for 2,000. Also, two Part Numbers are indicated for the Fuser unit: one for 120 V and the other for 220 V. The Part Number of consumables is indicated with the lower digits excluding S05.

Name Part Numbers

Toner Cartridge Cyan 5,000: 0228 / 2,000: 0232 Toner Cartridge Magenta 5,000: 0227 / 2,000: 0231 Toner Cartridge Yellow 5,000: 0226 / 2,000: 0230 Toner Cartridge Black 0229 (only 5,000 for black) Photoconductor Unit 1107 Fuser Unit 120 (110-120 V)/220 (220 -240 V) 3019/3018 Waster Toner Coll ec tor 0233

The toner remaining amount for Toner cartridge Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow are not printed in the case of B/W mode. However, the part numbers of the color toners are indicated. In the case of 4xB/W mode, the printout changes as follows.

Toner Cartridge Cyan → Toner Cartridge Black (C) Toner Cartridge Magenta → Toner Cartridge Black (M) Toner Cartridge Yellow → Toner Cartridge Black (Y)

The printed part numbers correspond to the color toners. (Not the black Toner cartridge.)

Print copies

Total Pages This is the number of printed pages. Color Pages This is the number of pages printed in color

B/W Pages

This is the number of pages printed in monochrome

The above is in the case of color mode. Color Pages and B/W Pages are not printed in monochrome mode. For checking the number of color pages when operating in monochrome mode, print the Engine Status Sheet.

The following information is added when options are installed.

RAM DIMM Added to Installed Memory and Available

Memory. Type B AUX is added to Installed Interface. Lower Cassette Unit Lower Cassette 2 is added to Other Options. Duplex Unit Duplex Print Unit is added to Other Options. HDD Hard Disk xx GB is added to Other Options. P5C P5C is added to Installed Em ula t ion.

A 5-digit Version is added in the Firmwa re

Revision, se par ate d by a spac e. I t is add ed af ter the

PS3 version.

When “NonGenuine Toner” occurs, the following message is printed in Other Options.

Other Options

The installed toner cartridges differ from the genuine EPSON cartridges for this printer. Printouts and remaining toner readi ngs m ay be di fferent from those obtained using genuine EPSON cartridges.

Product Description Status Sheet 74

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THE LOWEST DESCRIPTION SECTION OF THE STATUS SHEET

1. Firmware version in DDYM format beginning with IA

2. Type of code ROM device

 *: Flash

space: Mask ROM

Always “*” in the case of this printer.

3. Version of CMTD in 4 digits beginning with A or @.

4. Version of mechanical controller of the engine in 10 digits beginning with MC.

5. USB ID A string of 18-digit alphanumeric characters with the below format.

 29: Fixed value  P: Fixed value  Digits 4 to 7: Product code  Digits 8 to 13: 6-digit serial number  14 digits: Last digit of the year (4 for 2004)  Digits 15 to 16: Month of production (01, 02, ..., 11, 12)  Digits 17 to 18: Day of production (01, 02, ..., 30, 31)

The information is written in the main unit assembly line. All 18 digits are “*” before any value is written.

9. IEEE1284 negotiation result

 e: ECP connection

n: Nibble space: Compatibility

10. Number of jams in 6 digits beginning with JC.

11. Number of replacements (xxxxxxxxxxxx) and number of error recoveries (yyyyyyyyyyyy) for each Toner cartridge beginning with IC. Each 3-digit x or y correspond to C, M, Y, and K. xxxxxxxxxxxx and yyyyyyyyyyyy are separated by a space.

In 4xB/W mode, the information on the three black cartridges installed in the C, M, and Y positions are indicated corresponding to the position.

In B/W mode, the indicating style is the same as the color mode.

COLOR CALIBRATION INFORMATION

G: Increase Gradation, D: Increase Definition, 600: means 600 dpi. Displayed only when calibration data is registered in EEPROM, and they mean cal ibration data fo r 600 dpi, Increase Gradation, etc. depending on the combination. MMMM: Month, DD: Day, YYYY: Year, HH: Hour, MM: Minutes, and th ey indicate the date and time the calibration data was created.

6. Latest connection status of the USB communication mode

 H: HS

F: FS space: No USB connection

7. USB’s communication mode

 D: D4 compliant device connected

space: non D4 compliant device

8. Type-B level

 3: Type B with L3 support

space: other than L3

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Figure 1-11. Status Sheet for color mode Figure 1-12. Status Sheet for monochrome mode

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1.22 Engine Status Sheet

C A U T I O N

It can be output from the Maintenance Menu. For details of the Engine Status Sheet, refer to Chapter6 “Maintenance”.

Do not disclose this information to the user.

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1.23 Paper Handling Algorithm

ENGINE CONTROL, CM

Table 1-52. Engine control, CM

Page Size

Envelop*

IB5 — — — — —

Other than Envelope

Paper

Type

—— — — —

Normal —

Thick

Trnsprnc — — —

Rough — — — —

EJL

PAPER

FACE

FRONT — — —

BACK — — —

Paper

Source

Auto

Other than

Auto

Paper type

(set by driver)

Specified

Not specified —

——

MP or

LC1, 2

Type*

Plain

Letterhead

Recycled

Color

Trnsprnc

Labels

Engine Cont rol

(Video sheet

specified)

Envelope specified

(8EH)

Envelope specified

(8EH)

Plain paper

specified (8AH) +

Fuser Level 1 Transparency

specified (8CH)

Label or thick pape r

specified (8BH) +

Fuser Level 1

Plain paper

specified (8AH) +

Fuser Level 1

Plain paper

specified (8AH) +

Fuser Level 1

Label or thick pape r

specified (8BH) +

Transfer Level 1

(ABH)

Label of thick pape r

specified (8BH) +

Transfer Level 2

(ACH)

Transparency

specified (8CH)

Plain paper

specified (8AH) +

Fuser Level 2

Note *1: MON, C10, C5, C6, DL

*2: The paper type actually supplied, set in the panel for the paper source.

PAPER FEED

In AcuLaser C2600/2600, papers other than plain A4 and LT paper are fed from the MP Tray.

DUPLEX

Page Size Paper Type Auto duplex

A4, A5, B5, LT, EXE Normal Possible

Note : In cases other than above, duplex printing is not possible

PRINTER ADJUST MENU

Set the second transfer bias. It reads by FRAM data setting command (FAH), and it sets by setting command (7AH).

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1.24 Toner Check Sheet

1.24.1 For Color Mode

The following pattern is printed. Each pattern is printed with the basic K, C, M, and Y colors.

EPSON AL-C2600 /AL-2600 Toner Check Sheet

KMYC KMYC KMYC

1.24.2 For 4xB/W Mode

The following pattern is printed. The pattern is printed using the K cartridges installed in the positions corresponding to K, C, M, and Y colors.

EPSON AL-C2600 /AL-2600 Toner Check Sheet

KK KM KC KY KK KM KC KY KK KMKC KY

Figure 1-14. Toner Check Sheet for 4xB/W mode

Figure 1-13. Toner Check Sheet for color mode

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1.25 Form Overlay List

The following shows the sample of Form Overlay List. The color information (color or monochrome) of Form that is registered in the last row will be added to all the models that follows the AcuLaser C2600/2600.

EPSON AL-C2600

Name

Form1 Form2 Form3

Comment Date Mode

A4 Portrait 600dpi A4 Lanscape 300dpi A4 Portrait Test

Nov 07 Nov 31 Dec 31

Color Mono Color

Figure 1-15. Form Overlay List

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1.26 Switching between Color Mode and Monochrome Mode

The printer is designed to function in the following three models.

 Color mode  B/W mode (monochrome printing mode with 1 black toner cartridge)  4 x B/W mode (monochrome printing mode with 4 black toner cartridges)

The methods to switch the print mode are given in the table below.

1.26.1 Switching of Operation Mode

Table 1-53. Switching of Operation Mode

Mode Step Panel Message Operation

1 “Ready” or “Sleep” Press the [Enter ( )] button to access the control panel menu s.

Press the [Down ( )] button r e peatedly until Mode Config. Menu appears on the LCD panel, then press the [Enter ( )] button.

After all color toner cartridges are removed from the printer, the printer automatically changes to the B/W mode.

Color mode to B/W mode

2 “Mode Config. Menu”

3 “Change Mode B/W” Press the [Down ( )] button repeatedly until Change Mode B /W is displayed, th en press the [Enter ( ) ] button. 4 “Remove Toner” Remove the currently installed color toner cartridge.

Note : I f EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, make sure that the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional

Settings dialog box is not selected. The Optional Settings dialog box appears by clicking the [Settings...] button on the Optional Settings tab.

Press the [Down ( button.

Remove the currently installed color toner cartridge and install a black toner cartridge. Note : If the wrong toner cartridge is installed, th e pri nter d oes not go to th e nex t ste p. Follo w the instructions that appear o n

the LCD panel.

After all color toner cartridges are replaced by the black cartridges, the printer automatically changes to the 4 x B/W mode. Note : I f EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, make sure that the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional

Settings dialog box is not selected. The Optional Settings dialog box appears by clicking the [Settings...] button on the Optional Settings tab.

)] button repeatedly until Mode Co nfig. Menu appears on the LCD panel, then press the [Enter ( )]

Color mode to 4 x B/W mode

5–

1 “Ready” or “Sleep” Press the [Enter ( )] button t o access the control panel menus.

2 “Mode Config. Menu”

3 “Change Mode 4 x B/W” Press the [Down ( )] button r e peatedly until Cha nge Mode 4 x B/W is displayed, then press the [Enter ( )] button.

4“Change Toner to K”

5 –

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Table 1-53. Switching of Operation Mode

Mode Step Panel Message Operation

1 “Ready” or “Sleep” Press the [Enter ( )] button to access the control panel menu s.

Press the [Down ( )] button r e peatedly until Mode Config. Menu appears on the LCD panel, then press the [Enter ( )] button.

)] button repeatedly until Change Mode Color is displayed, then press the [Enter ( )] button.

Insert a toner cartridge of the color indicated as xx (C, M, or Y) into the printer. Note : If the wrong toner cartridge is installed, th e pri nter d oes not go to th e nex t ste p. Follo w the instructions that appear o n

the LCD panel.

After all color toner cartridges are installed, the printer changes to the Color mode.

B/W mode to color mode

2 “Mode Config. Menu”

3 “Change Mode Color” Press the [Down (

4 “Insta ll xx TnrCart”

B/W mode to 4 x B/W mode

4 x B/W mode to B/W m ode

5–

1 “Ready” or “Sleep” Press the [Enter ( )] button t o access the control panel menus.

2 “Mode Config. Menu”

3 “Change Mode 4 x B/W” Press the [Down ( )] button r e peatedly until Cha nge Mode 4 x B/W is displayed, then press the [Enter ( )] button.

4 “Insert K TnrCart”

5 –

1 “Ready” or “Sleep” Press the [Enter ( )] button to access the control panel menu s.

2 “Mode Config. Menu”

3 “Change Mode B/W” Press the [Down ( 4 “Remove Toner” Remove the currently installed black toner cartridge.

5–

Note : If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, select the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional Settings

dialog box. The Optional Settings dialog box appears by clicking the [Settings...] button on the Optional Settings tab.

Press the [Down ( button.

Insert a black toner cartridge into the printer. Note : If the wrong toner cartridge is installed, th e pri nter d oes not go to th e nex t ste p. Follo w the instructions that appear o n

the LCD panel.

After three black toner cartridges are installed, the printer automatically changes to the 4 x B/W mode. Note : I f EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, make sure that the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional

Settings dialog box is not selected. The Optional Settings dialog box appears by clicking the [Settings...] button on the Optional Settings tab.

Press the [Down ( )] button r e peatedly until Mode Config. Menu appears on the LCD panel, then press the [Enter ( )] button.

After three of the black toner cartridges are removed from the printer, the printer automatically changes to the B/W mode. Note : I f EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, make sure that the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional

Settings dialog box is not selected. The Optional Settings dialog box appears by clicking the [Settings...] button on the Optional Settings tab.

)] button repeatedly until Mode Co nfig. Menu appears on the LCD panel, then press the [Enter ( )]

)] button repeatedly until Change Mode B/W is displayed, then press the [Enter ( )] button.

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Table 1-53. Switching of Operation Mode

Mode Step Panel Message Operation

1 “Ready” or “Sleep” Press the [Enter ( )] button t o access the control panel menus.

)] button repeatedly until Mode Co nfig. Menu appears on the LCD panel, then press the [Enter ( )]

4 x B/W mode to color mode

2 “Mode Config. Menu”

3 “Change Mode Color” Press the [Down ( )] button repeatedly until Change Mode Color is displayed, then press the [Enter ( )] button.

4 “Change Toner to xx”

5 –

Press the [Down ( button.

Remove the currently installed black toner cartridge and insert a toner cartridge of the color indicated as xx (C, M, or Y). Note : If the wrong toner cartridge is installed, th e pri nter d oes not go to th e nex t ste p. Follo w the instructions that appear o n

the LCD panel.

After three of the black toner cartridges are replaced by the color toner cartridges, the printer automatic al ly changes to the Color mode.

Note : If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, select the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional Settings

dialog box. The Optional Settings dialog box appears by clicking the [Settings...] button on the Optional Settings tab.

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1.26.2 Switching of Printer Driver

EPSON STATUS MONITOR 3 IS INSTALLED.

The driver switches to the corresponding mode automatically when it acquires the information on the toner cartridges installed on the printer.

Color Mode Monochrome Mode

EPSON STATUS MONITOR 3 IS NOT INSTAL LED.

The mode setting of the printer driver should be changed manually to switch the mode.

1. Control Panel → Printer and FAX → Properties → “Optional Settings” tab

2. Click [Settings...]

→

Check/Uncheck the “Color Toner Cartridges”

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Figure 1-17. Printer Driver Setup

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Figure 1-16. Printer Driver

C H E C K

P O I N T

If the setup above is not performed, U/I remains its original state. In monochrome mode (Only black toner is installed), if the printing is carried out with “Color Toner Cartridges” selected on the printer driver, “Color Data Received” (flashing error) is displayed on the LCD panel of the printer. Once the message is displayed, press [Start/Stop] button to convert and print the data in monochrome.

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OPERATING PRINCIPLE

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2.1 Print Process

2.1.1 Print Process Overview

This printer is a full color laser printer that uses the principle of electrophotographic recording. A color image, which consists of four colors; yellow, magenta, cyan and black (simply called YMCK from here o n), can be printed w ith the four colors of toner. The printer creates an image for one color with a corresponding toner on the photoconductor drum and transfers it on the intermediate transfer belt. The process is repeated for each color to complete a full-col or toner image on the belt, which is finally transferred on the paper.

The major steps of the print process are described below.

1. Charging: Charges the photoconductor drum surface.

2. Exposure: A laser beam electrostatically draws images to be printed on the drum.

3. Developing: Develops the image on the drum with toner.

4. Prim ary transfer: Transfers the toner image on the drum to the intermediate transfer belt.

5. Discharging: Discharges the drum surface.

6. Cleaning: Removes remnants of toner on the drum.

7. Repeat: In the full color mode, steps (1) to (6) are repeated for each of four colors of toner overlaying them onto the tran sfer belt to form a color toner image on the belt. (This step is not performed in the B/W mode since the mode uses single (black) toner only.)

(7) Repeat

Drum

(1) Charging

(2) Exposure

(3) Developing

(4) Primary transfer (Drum Belt)

(5) Discharging

(6) Cleaning

(Secondary transfer roller)

(6) Formation of complete toner image

(10) Cleaning

Figure 2-1. Print Process Overview

Belt

(8) Secondary transfer (Drum Paper)

Paper

(8) Discharging

(11) Fusing

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8. Secondary transfer: Transfers the complete monochrome or color toner image on the belt to the paper as the paper is pressed against the belt.

9. Discharging: Discharges the paper.

10. Cleaning: Cleans the belt surface.

11. Fusing: Fixes the toner image on the paper with heat and pressure.

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2.1.2 Print Process Diagram

The diagram below illustrates the entire print process.

Cleaner [10. Cleaning (Belt)]

Transfer Belt

[4. Primary Transfer (Drum → Belt)]

[7. Repeat (Forming a Complete Toner Image)]

[8. Secondary Transfer (Belt → Paper)]

Tower Cartridge + Developer Assy [3. Developing]

Primary Transfer Roller

[4. Primary Transfer (Drum → Belt)]

Heat Roller [11. Fusing]

Pressure Roller [11. Fusing]

Paper feed path Laser beam path

Cleaning Tape [9. Discharging]

Secondary Transfer Roller

[8. Secondary Transfer (Belt → Paper)]

Eraser [5. Discharging]

Photoconductor (Drum)

Laser Scanner [2. Exposure]

Electrostatic Charger [1. Charging]

Cleaning Blade [6. Cleaning]

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Figure 2-2. Prin t Process Diagram

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2.1.3 Technical Explanation of Print Process

This section describes the operating principles of the printing process and the main components.

2.1.3.1 Charging Process

PRINCIPLE OF CHARGING

In charging process, the surface of the photoconductor drum, which rotates at a constant rate, is uniformly charged to a negative charge by a corona discharge generated by the scorotron charger in the photoconductor unit.

PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT

 Photoconduc to r Drive Motor

Drives the photoconductor unit.

 Charging Device

This printer employs a scorotron charger, which generates a corona discharge, as drum charging system. The scorotron charger, consists of a corona discharging wire (a tungsten wire) with a grounded backing plate, parts to support the wire, and a grid, maintains a fix ed g a p wi th t he d rum. When a hi gh vol ta ge is app lied t o the corona discharging wire, the wire produces negative ions. The negative ions move through the grid and adhere to the surface of the drum to ch arge it unif ormly. The potential of the surface is controlled to the des ired poten tial b y the grid which is charged and maintained at the desired potential. The corona discharging wire (tungsten wire) is gold pl ated to prot ect the wire and to incr ease its life. The wire is cleaned by taking in and out the finger grip located on the Photoconductor Unit when dust or spattered toner adheres to it causing an unevenness of printout (because the foreign matters on the wire prevent the drum from being charged uniformly). An unevenness of printout can also be caused by discharge products on the wire. They are formed by the degeneration of ozone which is produced by corona discharging. There is a mechanism to blow air to the wire(s) to prevent ozone from accumulating and forming extraneous products on the wire(s), .

Drum Surface

Potential on the Drum

Parts to Support the Wire

: Negative Charge : Positive Charge

Scorotron

Figure 2-3. Charging

Grounded Backing Plate

Grid

Tungsten Wire

HV POWER SUPPLY

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Parts to Support the Wire

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Figure 2-4. Scorotron

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2.1.3.2 Exposure

At the "Exposure" process, a laser beam is applied to th e nega tively ch arged s urf ace of the drum to form an invisible electrostatic latent image onto the drum.

PRINCIPLE OF EXPOSURE

 The laser beam is emitted from a laser diode in the ROS ASSY, and directed by

the polygon mirror, fixed mirror and lens of the Scanner Assy in the ROS ASSY. A single laser beam is output from the laser diode.

 The laser beam is irradiated according to the print data (image data) from the

printer controller. The laser beam is output only when a pixel data (minute dot composing the print data) exists. (On parts to be developed by toner, the laser diode turns ON, and on parts not to be developed, the laser diode turns OFF.) The drum surface irradiated by the laser beam becomes a conductor, the negative charge on the drum flows to the positive side, and the potential on the surface of the drum is reduced in the result. The section of the drum surface where the potential has reduced becomes the electrostatic latent image.

Drum Surface

(Laser Beam)

Electrostatic Latent Image

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Drum Surface Potential

(Laser Beam)

(Laser Beam)

LSU

Laser Beam

Photosensitive Material

Conductor

Drum

Electrostatic Latent Image

Negative Charge

Positive Charge

Photoconductor

Electric Conductor

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Figure 2-5. Principle of Exposure

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LASER SCANNING UNIT

LSU is the exposure unit that outputs the laser beam to make an electrostatic latent image on the drum surface. The main components of the LSU are described below.

 Laser Diode/Monitor Circuit

An image data is input to LSU as electric signals. The laser diode converts image data (electric signals) to optical signals that switch the laser on and off. The output state of the laser diode (the amount of light emitted from the diode) is monitored by the monitor circuit at any time and the circuit controls the light intensity to keep it constant because a variation of the intensity causes an inadequate electrostatic latent image. This is called “APC (Auto Power Control)”.

 Scanner Motor

Scanner motor consists of a motor that operates at a fixed speed and a polygon mirror attached to the motor’s rotary shaft. The polygon mirror is octagon-shaped and its eight lateral sides are covered with reflecting mirrors. The laser beam emitted from the laser diode is irradiated on the polygon mirror which is rotating by the polygon motor. As the mirror is rotating, the reflecting angle of the laser beam changes each time it is bounced off the mirror. This allows the laser to scan across on the drum from side to side. The laser can scan one h orizon tal line on the drum while it hits on one reflecting mirror.

 Lens, Fixed Mirror and Window

The laser beam reflected by the polygon mirror pas ses through the lens, mirror and window on the way to the drum surface. The lens functions to compensate for aberration, the mirror ensures an optical path, and the window prevents foreign bodies from entering into the LSU.

Monitor Circuit

Laser Diode

Lens

Hsync Sensor

Drum

Window

Fixed Mirror

Lens

Fixed Mirror

Scanner Motor

Fixed MirrorLens

 Hsync Sensor

The timing to start scanning on the drum by the laser must be accurate to create an electrostatic latent image precisely corresponding to the image data. The Hsync sensor is used to correct the timing . W hen the Hsync sensor receives a laser beam, it generates an electric signal for detecting the initial position for each scanning line (reference position to start scanning). Then the signal is sent to the printer controller via the engine controller and the printer controller returns a command to start scanning. Scanning by the laser beam starts upo n receiving the command sent to the exposure control circuit in the LSU via the same route.

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Figure 2-6 . LSU

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2.1.3.3 Development Process

In the development process, toner is electrically applied to a pattern of electrical charges (an electrostatic image) on the drum to form a visible image on it.

PRINCIPLE OF DEVELOPMENT

 Rotary Developmen t System

This printer employs the Rotary Development System, which rotates a wheel composed of four toner and developer units (toner cartridges) to set the units into position one -by-one to develop the ele ctrostatic image with one color at a time.

 Single Component Noncontact Development System

The toner used for the pr inter is one component type and non magnetic. To p roduce negative electrostatic charge on the toner, the toner is rubbed against the development roller which is negatively charged by the HVPS. Then the toner jumps the gap between the roller and the photoconductor drum by being attracted to the electrostatic image on the drum because the image is charged positively in comparison with the other part on the drum. This system, which transfers toner to the drum without mechanical contact, is called noncontact developing system.

Developer Unit (Toner cartridge)

Photoconductor Drum

Developer Roller

Developing

Toner Storing Space

Position Time

Image Area

Space

Supply Roller

Control Blade

Image Area

Developing Voltage Supply

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DC + AC

Developing Bias

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Potential on the Photoconductor Drum

Other than the Image Area

Developing Bias (DC)

Other than the Image Area

Potential on

the Development Roller

Figure 2-7. Principle of Developmen t

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Toner Supply



The inside of the developer unit is separated into two spaces with a low partition, which is a part of the unit’s housing. The one space is used to store toner and an amount of toner needed for developing is moved to the other space (developing space) from the storing space. The movement of the toner is performed in the order given below when the rotary unit, which contains the four developer units, rotates.

1. A developer unit is set to the position to develop an image on the drum with the toner.

2. The remaining toner in the developing space flows into the toner storing space.

3. All the toner falls down to the upper area of the developer unit as the unit becomes upside-down and the toner is stirred so that the remaining toner and toner that was in the storing space are mixed well.

4. The toner required for development is supplied to the developing space again.

Photoconductor Drum

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Figure 2-8. Movement of Toner

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ROTARY UN IT

The rotary unit is designed to hold the four developers (toner cartridge) and bring them into position for developing one- by-one by rotation of itself.

 Rotary Drive Motor

Rotates the rotary unit.

 Development Drive Motor

Rotates the Developer Roller.

 Rotary HP Sensor

This is a photo-interrupter sensor that detects the position of the rotary unit so that the rotary unit stops in a correct position. It detects the position by detecting the tab (tab for HP detection) attached to the side surface of the unit.

 Lock Assy, RT

Stops the rotary unit at a prescribed position. When the rotary unit stops, the lock lever is pulled down by the spring to lock the stop tab attached to one side surface of the rotary unit. Releasing the lock to rotate the rotary unit again is made possible by pulling down the lock lever using the solenoid.

Rotary HP Sensor

Rotary Drive Motor

Development Drive Motor

Developer Roller

Rotary Unit

Lock Assy, RT

Locked Unlocked

Tab for HP Detection

Stop TabRotary Lock Solenoid

Lock Lever

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Figure 2-9. Rotary Unit

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DEVELOPER ASSY (TONER CARTRIDGE)

 Supply Roller

The two rollers rotate simultaneously and the toner in the developing space in the developer unit is supplied to the developer roller from the supply roller. The supplied toner is charged by friction when it is rubbed against the developer roller, and coats the entire surface of the roller.

 Developer Roller

The toner on the developer roller is transferred to the surface of the photoconductor drum in a prescribed position. The roller and the drum does not make contact with each other since the printer employs the noncontact method as described in “ 2.1.3.3 Development Process (p91)”. To maintain a constant gap between them, the developer roller is equipped with two gap-bearings, whose diameter is larger than that of the roller, on its both ends.

 Control Blade

The amount of toner adhered to the developer roller is adjust ed to the right amount by the control blade. The blade also charges the toner negatively.

 Member for Collection of Toner

The collection member scrapes off the toner remaining on the developer roller and return it into the developing space.

(Developer Unit)

Toner Storing Space

Photoconductor Drum

Developer Roller

Developing Space

Supply Roller

Control Blade

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Figure 2-10. Developer Assy

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2.1.3.4 Primary Transfer (Drum to Belt)

In the primary transfer process, the toner image formed on the photoconductor drum surface is transferred to the transfer belt surface.

PRINCIPLE OF PRIMARY TRANSFER

The entire surface of the transfer belt carries a positive charg e supplied fr om HVPS via the electrode roller. As the toner on the drum is neg atively charged, it is attracted to the belt accordingly.

HVPS

Electrode Roller

Drum SurfaceDrum Surface Potential

Toner

Primary

Transfer

Roller

Transfer Belt

Drum

Beft Surface

Untransferred Toner

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Figure 2-11. Primary Transfer (Drum to Belt)

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TRANSFER BELT UNIT

 Photoconduc to r Drive Motor

Rotates the transfer belt.

 Primary Transfer Support Roller/Primary Transfer Back-up Roller

To ensure the primary transfer, the two rollers press the transfer belt from its backside against the drum by operation of the tension lever. The normal position of the rollers is designed to make the transfer belt be in contact with the drum, however, in the following cases, the rollers should be set to the position to keep the belt away from the drum.

 When replacing the drum (Photoconductor unit):

To avoid an accidental contact with the belt.

 When transporting: To prevent the belt from getting a trace of rollers.

In this case, the rollers are moved away from the belt a little enough to release the belt tension.

 Electrode Roller

The electrode roller is in contact with the conductive layer that is on one end of the transfer belt. The roller is positively charged with the primary transfer bias from HVPS and charges the entire surface of the belt positively through the conductive layer.

 Vsync Sensor

While the transfer belt rotates, the Vsync sensor detects the rotational position and rotation number of the belt by detecting a Vsync detection portion.

Vsync detection portion

Vsync Sensor

Photoconductor Drive Motor

Electrode Roller

Conductive Layer

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Figure 2-12. Primary Transfer (Drum to Belt)

Normal Position

When Transporting

When Replacing the Drum

Primary Transfer Back-up Roller

Primary Transfer Support Roller

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Figure 2-13. Transfer Belt Position

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2.1.3.5 Cleaning and Discharging the Drum

In this process, remnant toner and charge on the drum surface are removed.

PRINCIPLE OF CLEANING

Toner that was not transferred to the belt in the primary transfer process remains on the drum surface. Since the remaining toner hinders subsequent processes, it is scraped off by a cleaning blade that is in contact with the drum, and is collected in the waste toner collection space in the photoconductor unit.

PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT

The waste toner collected in the waste toner collection space is stirred by the spiral stirrer to be spread evenly in the space. If the amount of the waste toner exceeds a certain level, the toner moves to a transparent box in the collection space. If the amount of the toner in the transparent box exceeds the given level, the waste toner full state detection sensor (a photo-interrupter sensor) detects that the box is full.

PRINCIPLE OF DISCHARGING

The charge remains on the drum surface after the primary transfer process. Since remnant charge on the drum surface hinders subsequent processes, it is removed by LED light emitted from the eraser.

After the Primary

Transfer

After removing electricity

After removing

electricity

LED Light

Image Area

Developer Roller

Laser Beam

Figure 2-14. Cleaning the Drum

Photoconductor Drum

Electrostatic Charger

Eraser

Cleaning Blade

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Waste Toner Collection Space

Spiral Stirrer Waste Toner Full State

Detection Sensor

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Figure 2-15. Photoconductor Unit

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2.1.3.6 Repeat (Forming a Complete Toner Image)

When printing in color mode, the whole process for the primary transfer is repeated for each of four colors (YMCK) to complete a full color toner image on the transfer belt.

Transfer Belt

Drum

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Figure 2-16. Repeat 1

Drum Surface

(Black Toner Image)

Drum Surface

(Magenta Toner Image)

Drum Surface

(Cyan Toner Image)

Blet Surface

Black Toner Image

Cyan Toner Image

Magenta Toner Image

Yellow Toner Image

Drum Surface

(Y ellow Toner Image)

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Figure 2-17. Repeat 2

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2.1.3.7 Secondary Transfer (Belt to Paper)

The secondary transfer is the final transferring process, which applies the complete toner image on the belt to the paper.

PRINCIPLE OF SECONDARY TRANSFER

The complete toner image is retained on the Transfer Belt surface because of the primary transfer bias applied to the belt. In the secondary transfer process, a bias voltage higher than that of the primary transfer is supplied to the 2nd Transfer Roller. The roller moves toward the Transfer Belt from backside of the paper to press it against the belt. This causes the paper to carry a high positive charge and attract the toner image from the Transfer Belt to it. With the toner image transferred on it, the paper goes toward the fusing section by the belt rotation. When completing the secondary transfer, the 2nd Transfer Roller moves away from the Transfer Belt.

Transfer Belt

Backup Roller

Paper

2ND TRANSFER ROLLER UNIT

 2nd Transfer Roller

This is a conductive roller and carries a high positive bias supplied from HVPS. It makes contact with the backside of the paper (the opposite side of the side to be printed) to charge the paper positively.

 2nd Transfer Roller Clutch

This clutch switches the drive force of the main drive motor to the 2nd transfer roller cam.

 2nd Transfer Roller Cam

The cam, which is driven by the main drive motor, moves the 2nd transfer roller to/away from the transfer belt.

2nd Transfer Roller

2nd Transfer  Roller Cam

2nd

Transfer

Roller

HVPS

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2nd Transfer  Roller Clutch

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Figure 2-18. Secondary Transfer (Belt to Paper)

Figure 2-19. 2nd Transfer Roller Unit

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2.1.3.8 Discharging

PRINCIPLE OF DISCHARGING

In the discharging process, the charge on the backside of the paper is neutralized/ removed by the discharging cloth.

Transfer Belt

Backup Roller

Paper

Cleaning Tape

2ND TRANSFER ROLLER UNIT

 Cleaning Tape

A cleaning tape neutralizes/removes the remnant charge generated during the “second transfer” process in order to prevent toner from splashing on surrounding metal parts as well as to keep papers from sticking or winding in the paper path, fusing part, or paper eject tray.

Cleaning Tape

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Figure 2-20. Discharging

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Figure 2-21. 2nd Transfer Roller Unit

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Epson AcuLaser C2600, AcuLaser 2600 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Overview

1.1.1 Engine Features

1.1.2 Controller Features

1.1.3 Software Features

1.2 Basic Specifications

1.2.1 Process Specifications & System

1.2.2 Printer Basic Specifications

1.3 Paper Specifications

1.3.1 Paper Type

1.3.2 Paper That May Cause Printing Defects, Paper Jams or Printer Malfunction

1.3.3 Paper Feed Types

1.3.4 Printing Area

1.4 Reliability and Serviceability

1.4.1 Reliability

1.4.2 Durability

1.4.3 Serviceability

1.5 Service Conditions

1.5.1 Space Requirements

1.6 Conditions for Storage and Transport

1.7 Electrical Characteristics

1.8 Compatible Specification

1.9 Consumables/Periodic Replacement Unit

1.9.1 Specifications

1.9.2 Conditions for Storage and Transport

1.10 Maintenance

1.11 External Appearance and Unit Names

1.11.1 Unit Names

1.12 Engine Restrictions

1.12.1 Factors Limiting Printing Speed

1.12.2 Toner Duty Limiting Value

1.13 Notes When Replacing Consumables and Installing Optional Products

1.13.1 Consumables

1.13.2 Options

1.14 Notes on Fuser Pressure

1.15 Life Details

1.16 Controller Specifications

1.16.1 Controller Basic Specifications

1.16.2 Controller Configuration

1.16.3 External Interface Specifications

1.17 Control Panel

1.17.1 External Appearance and Names

1.17.2 Panel Settings List

1.17.3 Explanation of Menu and Settings

1.17.4 Special Operations

1.18 Printer Status

1.18.1 List of Printer Messages

1.18.2 Status Messages and Troubleshooting

1.18.3 Warning Messages and Troubleshooting

1.18.4 Error Messages and Troubleshooting

1.18.5 Help Messages

1.18.6 Service Call Error Messages

1.19 Expanding the RAM

1.20 Handling Precautions

1.20.1 Precautions When Turning Off the Power

1.20.2 Precautions for High Temperature Parts

1.21 Status Sheet

1.22 Engine Status Sheet

1.23 Paper Handling Algorithm

1.24 Toner Check Sheet

1.24.1 For Color Mode

1.24.2 For 4xB/W Mode

1.25 Form Overlay List

1.26 Switching between Color Mode and Monochrome Mode

1.26.1 Switching of Operation Mode

1.26.2 Switching of Printer Driver

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

2.1 Print Process

2.1.1 Print Process Overview

2.1.2 Print Process Diagram

2.1.3 Technical Explanation of Print Process

2.1.3.1 Charging Process

2.1.3.2 Exposure

2.1.3.3 Development Process

2.1.3.4 Primary Transfer (Drum to Belt)

2.1.3.5 Cleaning and Discharging the Drum