Epson ACULASER C4000 NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE

Where to Find Information

Setup Guide (this manual)

Contains information on how to place the printer, how to
assemble the printer, and how to install the printer driver.

User Guides

The CD-ROM shipped with your printer includes
the following guides as well as the printer driver.

Note:

Adobe® Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later must be installed in your computer
to view the Reference Guide and the Administrator’s Guide.

Reference Guide (PDF)

❏ How to use the printer
❏ How to solve problems
❏ How to keep your printer in good condition
❏ Safety information and technical specifications

Administrator®s Guide (PDF)

Provides network administrators with information on both the
printer driver and network settings.

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Color Laser Printer

Setup Guide

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1 Removing the Protective Materials . . . . . . . . 8

2 Finding a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4 Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

5 Testing and Connecting the Printer . . . . . . . 30

6 Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . .36

7 Printing your Online Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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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.

EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are registered trademarks and EPSON AcuLaser and EPSON
ESC/P 2 are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.

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registered in certain jurisdictions.

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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and
may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those
marks.

Copyright © 2002 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

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Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

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Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the

operation of your printer.

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Safety Instructions

Laser Printer Precautions

This printer uses laser technology. Follow the precautions below
carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation.

❏ Be careful not to touch the

fuser, which is marked

CAUTION HIGH
TEMPERATURE, or the

surrounding areas. If the
printer has been in use,
these areas may be very
hot.

❏ Do not attempt to modify

or take the toner cartridge
apart. It cannot be refilled.

❏ Do not to uch the toner and

avoid getting toner in your
eyes.

CAUTION HIGH
TEMPERATURE

Do not insert your hand
deep into the fuser unit

❏ Do not dispose of used toner cartridges, photoconductor unit,

fuser unit, or transfer unit in fire, as they can explode and
cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read all of the following instructions before operating your
printer:

❏ The printer weighs about 29.2 kg (64.3 lb) without consumable

products installed. One person should not attempt to lift or
carry the printer. Two people should carry it, lifting it by the
correct positions as shown below.

left

right

❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏ Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.

❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless

instructed to do so in this guide.

❏ Never force printer components into place. Although the

printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage
it.

❏ Be sure to keep consumables out of the reach of children.
❏ Do not leave jammed paper inside of the printer. This can

cause the printer to overheat.

❏ Do not use the printer near water.
❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface.

Safety Instructions 2

❏ Do not put your printer where the cord will be stepped on.
❏ Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into.
❏ Slots and openings, located on the sides of the printer, are

provided for ventilation. Keep these slots and openings clear
to allow proper ventilation. Avoid placing the printer on a soft
surface like a bed or a sofa, or in a small enclosed area, as this
restricts ventilation.

❏ The interface connector for this printer is Non-LPS

(non-limited power source).

❏ When using an extension cord, be careful not to exceed its

recommended amperage limit. Also, be sure that all items
plugged into the electrical outlet do not exceed a total of 15
amperes.

❏ Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they

may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in fire or electric shock.

❏ Never spill liquid on the printer.
❏ Unless specifically instructed in this guide, do not attempt to

service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers
that are marked Do Not Remove exposes you to dangerous
voltage points and other risks. Refer all servicing in those
compartments to a qualified service representative.

❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and may require repairs by a qualified
service representative.

❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to a qualified service

representative under the following conditions:

A. If liquid has entered the printer.
B. If the printer has been exposed to rain or water.

3 Safety Instructions

C. If the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a

distinct change in performance.
D. If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
E. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the

following:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and
over-current protection for this printer, the building
installation must be protected by 10 or 16 ampere circuit
breaker.

Safety Information

Power cord

Caution:

Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety

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standards.

Laser safety labels

Warning:

The use of controls, or the performance of procedures and

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adjustments other than those specified in this guide may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as
defi ned in the IEC60825 specifi c ations.
The label shown below is attached in
countries where required.

Safety Instructions 4

Internal laser radiation

Max. Radiation Power 10 mW (for 1 Beam)

Wave Length 775 to 799 nm

This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible
laser beam. The printer head unit is NOT A SERVICE ITEM.
Therefore, the printer head unit should not be opened under any
circumstances. An additional laser warning label is affixed to the
inside of the printer.

CDRH regulations

For information about the Center for Devices and Radiological
Health of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, see the
Reference Guide on the CD-ROM.

Ozone safety

Ozone emission

Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product of the
printing process. Ozone is produced only when the printer is
printing.

Ozone exposure limit

The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per
million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted
concentration over an eight (8) hour period.

The EPSON AcuLaser C4000 laser printer generates less than 0.1
ppm for eight (8) hours of continuous printing.

Minimize the risk

To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid the
following conditions:

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❏ Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area
❏ Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity
❏ Poor room ventilation
❏ Long, continuous printing together with any of the above

Printer location

The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat
generated are:

❏ Not blown directly into the user’s face
❏ Vented directly out of the building whenever possible

For United Kingdom Users

The EPSON AcuLaser C4000 is a page printer which utilizes a
semiconductor laser.

There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided that the
printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides
provided.

Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within
protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot
escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

Warning:

The use of controls, or the performance of procedures and

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adjustments other than those specified in this guide may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser
diode is 10

mW and the wavelength is 775 to 799 nm.

Safety Instructions 6

Use of options

Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable
products other than those designated as Original EPSON
Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.

Safety information

Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate
for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to
the supply voltage.

Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are
coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow—Earth
Blue—Neutral
Brown—Live

If you need to fit a plug:

As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match any
coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed
as follows:

❏ The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal

in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth
symbol (G).

❏ The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug

marked with the letter N.

❏ The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug

marked with the letter L.

If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a
qualified electrician.

Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.

7 Safety Instructions

Removing the Protective Materials

1

Remove all protective materials as shown in the illustrations
below.

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2

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Finding a Place for the Printer

2

Place the printer with adequate space for easy operation and
maintenance. The adequate space is as shown below.

To install and use the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit, you
will need an additional 35.2 cm (14.3 in.) to install the unit beneath
the printer.

Always follow the precautions below when finding a place to
locate the printer:

❏ Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord.

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❏ Keep the entire computer and printer system away from

potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.

Caution:

❏ Leave adequa te room around the prin ter to allow for sufficient

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ventilation.

❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive

heat, moisture, or dust.

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