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Epson ACULASER C2900DN, ACULASER C2900, ACULASER C2900N User Manual

User’s Guide
NPD4436-00 EN
Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series User’s Guide

Contents

Preface
Copyright and Trademarks............................................................... 8
About License......................................................................... 10
Using This Guide...................................................................... 11
Conventions...................................................................... 11
Features.......................................................................... 11
Chapter 1 Specifications
Specifications.......................................................................... 13
Chapter 2 Basic Operation
Main Components..................................................................... 17
Front View........................................................................ 17
Rear View......................................................................... 18
Operator Panel.................................................................... 18
Securing the Printer................................................................ 19
Preparing Printer Hardware.............................................................. 20
Installing Optional Accessories........................................................... 21
Installing the Additional Memory Module.............................................. 21
Installing the Optional Duplex Unit................................................... 25
Installing the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. . .................................. 29
Printing a Panel Settings Page............................................................ 33
Power Saver Mode...................................................................... 34
Exiting the Power Saver Mode........................................................ 34
Chapter 3 Printer Management Software
Print Drivers.......................................................................... 35
EpsonNet Config....................................................................... 35
Creating an Administrative Password................................................. 35
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Status Monitor (Windows Only).......................................................... 36
Chapter 4 Network Basics
Connecting Your Printer. . . . . ........................................................... 38
Connecting Printer to Computer or Network........................................... 39
Setting the IP Address................................................................... 41
TCP/IP and IP Addresses............................................................ 41
Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address.......................................... 42
Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address.................................... 42
Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode).............................................. 43
Verifying the IP Settings............................................................. 45
Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page......................................... 46
Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows..................................... 46
Identifying Print Driver Pre-install Status (For Network Connection Setup)................. 46
Inserting the Software Disc.......................................................... 48
USB Connection Setup.............................................................. 48
Network Connection Setup.......................................................... 49
Setting Up for Shared Printing....................................................... 50
Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X..................................... 56
Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Linux (CUPS)................................. 56
Installing the Print Driver........................................................... 56
Setting Up the Queue............................................................... 57
Setting the Default Queue........................................................... 61
Specifying the Printing Options...................................................... 62
Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator. .......................... 64
Uninstalling the Print Driver......................................................... 64
Chapter 5 Printing Basics
About Print Media..................................................................... 67
Print Media Usage Guidelines........................................................ 67
Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer............................................ 68
Supported Print Media.................................................................. 69
Print Media Dimensions............................................................ 69
Usable Print Media................................................................. 69
Loading Print Media.................................................................... 72
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Capacity.......................................................................... 73
Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette
Unit........................................................................... 73
Loading Print Media in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF). . . . . ............................... 78
Setting Paper Sizes and Types............................................................ 81
Setting Paper Sizes................................................................. 82
Setting Paper Types................................................................ 82
Printing.............................................................................. 82
Sending a Job to Print............................................................... 83
Canceling a Print Job. . . . . . ......................................................... 83
Using the Stored Print Function. . . . . . . . . . ............................................ 84
Duplex Printing.................................................................... 87
Selecting Printing Options........................................................... 89
Printing Custom Size Paper.......................................................... 94
Auditron......................................................................... 97
Checking Status of Print Data........................................................ 99
Printing a Report Page.............................................................. 99
Printer Settings................................................................... 100
Printing With Web Services on Devices (WSD)............................................ 101
Adding Roles of Print Services...................................................... 101
Printer Setup..................................................................... 102
Chapter 6 Using the Operator Panel Menus
Understanding the Printer Menus........................................................ 104
Report/List....................................................................... 104
Billing Meters.................................................................... 105
Admin Menu..................................................................... 106
Tray Settings..................................................................... 134
Panel Lock Function................................................................... 139
Enabling the Panel Lock............................................................ 139
Disabling the Panel Lock........................................................... 139
Setting the Power Saver Time Option..................................................... 140
Resetting to Factory Defaults............................................................ 140
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Clearing Jams......................................................................... 142
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Avoiding Jams.................................................................... 142
Identifying the Location of Paper Jams. . . ............................................. 143
Clearing Paper Jams From the SSF. . . . . .............................................. 144
Clearing Paper Jams From the Standard 250-Sheet Tray................................. 147
Clearing Paper Jams From the Fuser Unit............................................. 151
Clearing Paper Jams From the Optional Duplex Unit................................... 153
Clearing Paper Jams From the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. . . ................. 154
Jam Problems.................................................................... 158
Basic Printer Problems................................................................. 162
Display Problems..................................................................... 163
Printing Problems..................................................................... 163
Print Quality Problems................................................................. 165
The Output Is Too Light........................................................... 165
Toner Smears or Print Comes Off.................................................... 167
Random Spots/Blurred Images...................................................... 168
The Entire Output Is Blank......................................................... 168
Streaks Appear on the Output....................................................... 170
Part or the Entire Output Is Black.................................................... 170
Pitched Color Dots................................................................ 171
Vertical Blanks................................................................... 172
Mottle........................................................................... 173
Ghosting........................................................................ 173
Light-Induced Fatigue............................................................. 174
Fog............................................................................. 175
Bead-Carry-Out (BCO)............................................................ 175
Jagged Characters................................................................. 176
Banding......................................................................... 177
Auger Mark...................................................................... 178
Wrinkled/Stained Paper............................................................ 178
Damage on the Leading Edge of Paper................................................ 180
The Top and Side Margins Are Incorrect.............................................. 180
Color Registration Is out of Alignment............................................... 181
Protrudent/Bumpy Paper........................................................... 182
Adjusting Color Registration............................................................ 182
Performing Auto Adjust............................................................ 182
Printing the Color Registration Chart . . . . ............................................ 183
Determining Values............................................................... 183
Entering Values................................................................... 185
Problems With Installed Optional Accessories............................................. 187
Other Problems....................................................................... 187
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Understanding Printer Messages......................................................... 187
Contacting Service..................................................................... 197
Getting Help......................................................................... 197
LCD Panel Messages. . . . . . . ........................................................ 197
Status Monitor Alerts.............................................................. 197
Non-Genuine Mode................................................................... 198
Chapter 8 Maintenance
Cleaning Inside the Printer......................................................... 199
Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor....................................... 203
Replacing Toner Cartridges. . . . ......................................................... 206
Overview........................................................................ 206
Removing the Toner Cartridges..................................................... 207
Installing a Toner Cartridge......................................................... 208
Removing the Drum Cartridge...................................................... 210
Installing the Drum Cartridge....................................................... 212
Replacing the Fuser Unit............................................................... 215
Removing the Fuser Unit........................................................... 215
Installing the Fuser Unit............................................................ 217
Resetting the Counter of the Fuser Unit............................................... 219
Replacing the Feed Roll Unit............................................................ 219
Removing the Feed Roll Unit in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray............................. 220
Installing the Feed Roll Unit in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray. . ........................... 221
Ordering Supplies..................................................................... 222
Consumables..................................................................... 222
When to Order Supplies............................................................ 222
Storing Print Media.................................................................... 223
Managing the Printer.................................................................. 224
Checking or Managing the Printer with EpsonNet Config................................ 224
Checking Printer Status with Status Monitor (Windows Only)............................ 224
Conserving Supplies................................................................... 225
Checking Page Counts................................................................. 225
Moving the Printer.................................................................... 226
Removing Options.................................................................... 228
Removing the Additional Memory Module............................................ 228
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Removing the Optional Duplex Unit................................................. 230
Removing the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. . . . . . ............................ 232
Appendix A Where To Get Help
Contacting Epson Support.............................................................. 235
Before Contacting Epson. . . . . ...................................................... 235
Help for Users in Europe. . . . ....................................................... 235
Help for Users in Taiwan........................................................... 235
Help for Users in Singapore. ........................................................ 237
Help for Users in Thailand.......................................................... 237
Help for Users in Vietnam.......................................................... 238
Help for Users in Indonesia......................................................... 238
Help for Users in Hong Kong....................................................... 240
Help for Users in Malaysia.......................................................... 240
Help for Users in India............................................................. 241
Help for Users in the Philippines.................................................... 242
Index
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Preface

Copyright and Trademarks

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form
or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the
information contained herein.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained
herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this
product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties
as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or
alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson
Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising
from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original
Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Copyright © 2011 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
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About License

RSA BSAFE
RSA BSAFE software, produced by RSA Security Inc., has been installed on this printer.
DES
This product includes software developed by Eric Young.
(eay@mincom.oz.au)
AES
Copyright
©
2003, Dr BrianGladman, Worcester, UK. All rights reserved. This product uses published
AES software provided by Dr Brian Gladmanunder BSD licensing terms.
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1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
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ICC Profile (Little cms)
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1998-2004 Marti Maria
JPEG
Our printer software uses some of the codes defined by the Independent JPEG Group.
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Using This Guide

Conventions

1. In this guide, personal computers and workstations are collectively called “computers”.
2. The following terms are used throughout this guide:
Important:
Important information that must be read and followed.
Note:
Additional information that merits emphasis.
See Also:
References within this guide.

Product Features

Features

This section describes the product features and indicates their links.
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2 Sided Print (Duplex Print)
2 Sided Print is to print two or more pages on the
front and back side of a single sheet of paper.
This feature allows you to reduce the paper
consumption.
For more information, see “Duplex Printing” on
page 87.
Multiple-Up Print
Using the Stored Print Function (Stored Print)
The Stored Print feature allows you to temporarily store your print data in the printer memory and output it later. You can effectively manage your time when you print confidential data or large-volume data at off-peak hours.
For more information, see “Using the Stored Print Function” on page 84.
Multiple-Up enables you to print multiple pages
on a single sheet of paper. This feature allows
you to reduce the paper consumption.
For more information, see the print driver’s
help.
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Chapter 1

Specifications

Specifications

Items Description
Type Console
Printing method Laser Xerography
Fusing system Thermal fusing system
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Important:
Laser + electrophotographic system
Continuous print speed
Resolution
Tone/Color 256 tones/color (16.7 million colors)
Paper Size
*1
A4 plain paper
*2
Color 1 Sided
Monochrome 1 Sided: 23 sheets/min; 2 Sided: 16 pages/min
Important:
*1
Print speed may decrease due to factors such as paper type, paper size, and
printing conditions.
*2
When continuously printing a single document of A4 .
*3
A4 continuous printing
Output Resolution: 600 × 600 dpi
A4, B5, A5, Legal (8.5 × 14"), Folio (8.5 × 13"), Letter (8.5 × 11"), Executive, Com-10, Monarch, DL, C5, Custom Paper (Width: 76.2 – 215.9 mm, Length : 127 –
355.6 mm)
Image loss: 4.1 mm from the top, bottom, left, and right edges
: 23 sheets/min; 2 Sided*3: 16 pages/min
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Items Description
Paper Type Plain Paper, Card Stock (Thin/Thick), Envelope, Labels (Normal/Thick),
Letterhead, Glossy Paper (Normal/Thick), Pre-Punched, Colored Paper, Special
Important:
❏ Use only the recommended paper. Using paper other than that
recommended for the printer can cause printing problems. Do not use special ink jet paper.
❏ Note that poor printing quality due to paper-related printing problems
can occur when using the printer in an environment that is dry, cold, or very humid.
❏ Printing over the printed side or on the reverse side of paper that already
has been printed on can result in poor print quality.
❏ When printing on envelopes, use envelopes that do not have adhesive
applied.
❏ The type of paper being used and environmental conditions can affect
printing quality. Because of this, it is recommended that you test print and confirm proper print quality before using the printer.
Paper capacity Standard:
Standard 250-sheet tray: 250 sheets
Optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit: 250 sheets
SSF: 1 sheet
Output tray capacity Standard: approximately 150 sheets (face down)
2-sided Printing Feature Standard
Memory capacity Standard: 256 MB (Onboard)
Maximum: 768 MB (Onboard256 MB + DIMM512 MB)
Important:
The above memory capacity does not guarantee print quality depending on the type and content of print data.
Hard disk —
Fonts Build-in fonts
PCL5 and PCL6 fonts: 81 fonts and 36 symbol sets
PostScript 3: 136 fonts
Page Description Language PCL 5e, PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3
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Items Description
Supported OS Standard: PCL6 and PostScript drivers
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Mac OS
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client (x86),
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10/11 (x86)
Important:
For information about the latest supported OS, contact our Customer Support Center.
Interface Standard: Ethernet (1000BASE-TX/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T), USB 2.0
Windows® XP,
®
Windows Server® 2003,
®
Windows Server® 2008,
®
Windows Vista®,
®
Windows® 7,
®
Windows® XP x64,
®
Windows Server® 2003 x64,
®
Windows Server® 2008 x64,
®
Windows Vista® x64,
®
Windows Server® 2008 R2 x64,
®
Windows® 7 x64,
®
X 10.4 – 10.6,
®
Supported protocol TCP/IP (LPD, Port9100, WSD, HTTP, SMTP, RARP, AutoIP, WINS, DDN S, IPP, SMB),
SNMP, DHCP, BOOTP, Bonjour (mDNS)
Power AC 110 - 127 V ± 10%; 10 A or less; both 50/60 Hz ± 3%
AC 220 - 240 V ± 10%; 5 A or less; both 50/60 Hz ± 3%
Power consumption Maximum: 1100 W, During the Sleep mode: 8 W or less
Average:
During standby: 60 W,
During continuous color printing: 365 W,
During continuous monochrome printing: 365 W
Important:
Sleep Mode: 8 W average (The printer does not use electricity when the power is switched off even with the power cord is plugged in.)
Dimensions (main unit only) 400 (W) x 406 (D) x 457 (H) mm
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Items Description
Weight Main Unit: 18.4 kg (main unit only, including consumables)
Usage Environment During Use: Temperature: 10 - 32 ˚C; Humidity: 10 - 85% (except malfunctions
due to dew condensation)
Non-Use: Temperature: -20 - 40 ˚C; Humidity: 5 - 85% (except malfunctions due to dew condensation)
Important:
Until the conditions (temperature and humidity) inside the printer become acclimated to the installation environment, certain qualities of the paper can cause poor printing.
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Chapter 2

Basic Operation

Main Components

This section provides an overview of your Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series.

Front View

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9
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11
12
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15
3
7
4 5
6
1Operator Panel 2Front Cover
3 Single Sheet Feeder (SSF) 4 Width Guides
5 Standard 250-Sheet Tray 6 Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit
7 Side Cover 8 Side Button
9 Output Tray 10 Output Tray Extension
11 Fuser Unit 12 Drum Cartridge
13 Belt Unit 14 Optional Duplex Unit
15 Toner Cartridge
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Rear View

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5
1 USB Port 2 Ethernet Port
3 Power Switch 4 Power Connector
5 Security Slot 6 Control Board Cover

Operator Panel

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2
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The operator panel has a liquid crystal display (LCD) and buttons.
32461
CMYK
8910
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OK
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1. LCD Panel
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❏ Displays various settings, instructions, and error messages.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
(Back) button
❏ Switches to the Print mode from the top menu of the Menu mode.
❏ Returns to the upper hierarchy of the menu from the submenu of the Menu mode.
buttons
❏ Scrolls through menus or items in the Menu mode. To enter numbers or passwords, press
these buttons.
buttons
❏ Selects submenus or setting values in the Menu mode.
button
❏ Displays the selected menu or item and determines the selected value in the Menu mode.
(Energy Saver) button
❏ Lights up in the Sleep mode. Press this button to exit the Sleep mode.
7.
(Cancel Job) button
❏ Cancels the current print job.
8.
9.
10.
(Menu) button
❏ Moves to the top menu.
(Error) LED
❏ Lights up when the printer has an error.
(Ready) LED
❏ Lights up when the printer is ready.

Securing the Printer

To protect your printer from theft, you can use the optional Kensington lock.
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Attach the Kensington lock to the security slot on your printer.
* Security slot
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the Kensington lock.

Preparing Printer Hardware

1. Open the side cover.
2. Completely pull out the eight yellow ribbons.
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3. Push and slide the latches of the four toner cartridges to the locked position.
4. Close the side cover.

Installing Optional Accessories

You can make the printer more functional by installing the optional accessories. This section describes
how to install the printer’s options such as the additional memory module, optional duplex unit and
optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit.

Installing the Additional Memory Module

Note:
Your printer supports additional 512 MB memory module.
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1. Turn off the printer.
2. Turn the screw on the control board cover counterclockwise, and open the cover.
Note:
Loosen the screw. You do not need to remove the screw.
3. Align the connector of the memory module with the slot and insert the memory module into the slot.
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4. Push the memory module firmly into the slot.
Note:
Ensure that the memory module is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily.
5. Close the control board cover, and turn the screw clockwise.
6. Turn on the printer.
7. Print the Printer Settings page to confirm that the newly installed memory module is detected by the printer.
a
Press the
b Select Report/List, and then press the
c Select Printer Settings, and then press the
(Menu) button.
button.
button.
The Printer Settings page is printed.
8. Confirm the amount of Memory Capacity listed under General in the Printer Settings page.
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If the memory capacity has not increased, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and re-install the memory module.
9. If you installed the additional memory module after installing the print driver, update your driver by following the instructions for the operating system you are using. If the printer is on a network, update the driver for each client.
Updating Your Driver to Detect Additional Memory Module
The following procedure uses Microsoft® Windows® and the PCL 6 driver as an example.
Microsoft® Windows® 7/ Windows 7 x64/ Windows Server x64
Windows Vista Windows Vista x64
Windows Server 2008/ Windows Server 2008 x64
®
/
®
2008 R2
1. Click Start — Devices and Printers.
2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Printer properties.
3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
5. Close the Devices and Printers folder.
1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.
2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.
3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
5. Close the Printers folder.
1. Click Start — Control Panel — Printers.
2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.
3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
Windows XP/ Windows XP x64/ Windows Server 2003/ Windows Server 2003 x64
5. Close the Printers folder.
1. Click Start (start for Windows XP) — Printers and Faxes.
2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.
3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
5. Close the Printers and Faxes folder.
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If the printer information is not updated automatically after clicking Get Information from Printer, follow these steps:
1. Click the Options tab, and then select Memory Capacity in Items.
2. Select the total amount of the installed printer memory in Memory Capacity.
3. Click Apply, and then click OK.
4. Close the Printers and Faxes (, Printers, or Devices and Printers) folder.

Installing the Optional Duplex Unit

1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord.
2. Unpack the optional duplex unit.
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3. Push the side button to open the front cover.
4. Remove the connector cap.
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Important:
Make sure to remove the cap that is attached to the printer. Installing the optional duplex unit without removing the cap may result in damage or malfunction of the printer.
5. Face the connectors of the optional duplex unit over the slots and push the optional duplex unit into them.
Note:
Make sure the optional duplex unit is securely installed in the printer and cannot be easily moved.
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6. Close the front cover.
7. Reconnect the power cord to the power connector and turn on the printer.
8. If you installed the optional duplex unit after installing the print driver, update your driver by following the instructions for each operating system. If the printer is on a network, update the driver for each client.
Updating Your Driver to Detect Optional Duplex Unit
The following procedure uses Microsoft® Windows® and the PCL 6 driver as an example.
Microsoft Windows 7/ Windows 7 x64/ Windows Server 2008 R2 x64
1. Click Start — Devices and Printers.
2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Printer properties.
3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
5. Close the Devices and Printers folder.
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Windows Vista/ Windows Vista x64
Windows Server 2008/ Windows Server 2008 x64
Windows XP/ Windows XP x64/ Windows Server 2003/ Windows Server 2003 x64
1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.
2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.
3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
5. Close the Printers folder.
1. Click Start — Control Panel — Printers.
2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.
3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
5. Close the Printers folder.
1. Click Start (start for Windows XP) — Printers and Faxes.
2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.
3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
5. Close the Printers and Faxes folder.
If the printer information is not updated automatically after clicking Get Information from Printer, follow these steps:
1. Click the Options tab, and then select Duplexer in Items.
2. Select Available for the optional duplex unit setting in Duplexer.
3. Click Apply, and then click OK.
4. Close the Printers and Faxes (, Printers, or Devices and Printers) folder.
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Installing the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

1. Turn off the printer.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power connector on the rear of the printer.
3. Remove the tape and the bag holding the screws.
4. Place the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit in the location that the printer is located.
5. Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer about 200 mm. Hold the standard 250-sheet tray with both hands, and remove it from the printer.
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6. Lift the printer and align the five guide pins of the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit with the holes at the bottom of the printer. Gently lower the printer onto the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit.
Caution:
c
Two people are required to lift the printer.
Caution:
c
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when lowering the printer onto the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit.
7. Secure the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit to the printer by tightening the two screws provided with the cassette unit with a coin or similar object.
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