Epson AcuLaser C7000, AcuLaser C8600 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL ROSCO

A3 Wide Color Laser Printer

EPSON AcuLaser C8600

AcuLaser C7000

SEPG010013

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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 ANTISTATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE 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 procedures for disassembling and assembling the product.

CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT

Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.

CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE

Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approved 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.

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.

Abbreviation

This manual uses original abbreviations, in addition to general abbreviations.

Typical abbreviations are as follows:

ADC ...........................Automatic Density Control

AG .............................................. Analog Ground

ASSY ...................................................Assembly

AUX. ......................................................Auxiliary

B/W ........................................... Black and White

BCR ......................................... Bias Charge Roll

Bk .............................................................. Black

BK .............................................................. Black

BTR ........................................Bias Transfer Roll

BUR ............................................... Back Up Roll

C ................................................................. Cyan

CART. .................................................. Cartridge

CCW ................................... Counter Clock Wise

CL. ............................................................ Clutch

CLN ..................................Cleaning (or Cleaner)

CLK ............................................................ Clock

CONT. .................................................Controller

CR ................................................... Charge Roll

CRU ........................ Customer Replaceable Unit

CRUM ............................................ CRU Monitor

CW .................................................... Clock Wise

DB ............................................. Developing Bias

DEVE. .................................................Developer

DIAG. ................................................. Diagnostic

dpi ...................................................dots per inch

DTS ................................................. Detack Saw

ELEC. ..................................................... Electric

EP ........................................ Electrophotography

FDR .........................................................Feeder

FG ................................................Frame Ground

FRU ................................ Field Replaceable Unit

GND ........................................................ Ground

H/R .......................................................Heat Roll

Hex .................................................Hexadecimal

HVPS ......................High Voltage Power Supply

I/F ..........................................................Interface

IBT ............................. Intermediate Belt Transfer

ID ...................... Image Density (or Identification)

INTL ...................................................... Interlock

L ....................................................................Left

L/H ....................................................... Left Hand

L/P ..................................................... Low Paper

LD .................................................... Laser Diode

LEF ........................................... Long Edge Feed

LV/HV POWER SUPPLY ..... Low Voltage / High

Voltage Power Supply

M ...........................................................Magenta

MAG. .................................................... Magnetic

MCU .................................. Machine Control Unit

MECH. .............................................. Mechanical

MOT. ......................................................... Motor

MSI ...................................... Multi Sheet Inserter

N/F ................................................Normal Force

N/P ...................................................... No Paper

NVM .................................. Non Volatile Memory

O/H .................................................Option Hinge

OHP .................................... Overhead Projector

(In this manual, OHP means OHP film)

OPC ........................... Organic Photo Conductor

P/H .............................................Paper Handling

P/R ................................................ Pressure Roll

PCDC ...................Pixel Count Dispense Control

Pixel ................................................. Picture Cell

PPM ........................................ Prints Per Minute

PV .................................................. Print Volume

PWB ................................... Printed Wiring Board

R .................................................................Right

R/H .................................................... Right Hand

REGI. ...............................................Registration

ROS ............................... Raster Output Scanner

RTN ......................................................... Return

SEF .......................................... Short Edge Feed

SG ................................................ Signal Ground

SNR .........................................................Sensor

SOL. ...................................................... Solenoid

SOS .............................................. Start Of Scan

SPI ..............................................Scans Per Inch

SYNC. ............................................ Synchronous

SW ........................................................... Switch

TC ...................................... Toner Concentration

TEMP. ............................................ Temperature

TR ..........................................................Transfer

TRANS. ................................................Transport

XERO. ..............................................Xerographic

Y .............................................................. Yellow

YMCBk ................ Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black

Safety Information

To prevent accidents during a maintenance procedure, strictly observe the Warnings and Cautions. Do not do anything that is dangerous or not within the scope of this document. Do not do anything that is dangerous even if not specifically described in this manual. In addition to the descriptions below and those given in this manual, there are many situations and circumstances that are dangerous. Be aware of these when you are working with the printer.

Power Supply

Before starting any service procedure, switch off the printer power and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If you must service the printer when the power is applied, be aware of the potential for electrical shock and do all tasks by following the procedures in this manual.

W A R N I N G

Do not touch any live part unless you are instructed to do so by a service procedure. The LV/HV POWER SUPPLY power supply switch/inlet part is live even when the power switch has been turned off. Do not touch any live part.

Mechanical Components

If you service a driving assembly (e.g., gears), first turn off the power and unplug the power cord. Then manually rotate the assembly.

W A R N I N G

Do not touch the driving part (e.g., gears) while the assembly (printer) is being driven.

Safety Components

The printer is equipped with safety components (e.g., interlock switches, fuses, thermostat) and safety switches for protecting users and service personnel from injury and the equipment from damage.

The printer has three interlock switches, four safety switches and two interlock connectors that serve as the main safety mechanism.

 FRONT COVER SWITCH R

This switch is turned off when the front cover (FRONT COVER ASSY) is opened. It stops all operations and disconnects the output (5VDC-LD) circuit from the power supply to stop the laser beam emission. This switch consists of the following two switches:

 A safety switch in the control circuit that stops all operations.

 A physical interlock switch that directly cuts off the power supply circuit

(5VDC-LD) to the laser beam output circuit.

 FRONT COVER SWITCH L

This is an interlock in the control circuit switch which is turned off when the front cover (FRONT COVER ASSY) is opened. It cuts off the power supply (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) from the power supply unit to stop all operations.

 TURN CHUTE SWITCH

This is a safety switch in the control circuit which is turned off to stop all operations when the lower right side cover (TURN CHUTE COVER) is opened.

unit on the right side of the printer) is pulled out, cutting off the output (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) from the power supply and stopping the printer operation without control units.

 P/J71 (Connector that connects the FUSER CONNECTOR and FUSER

HARNESS ASSY) This is an interlock connector that cuts off the power supply (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) to the control circuit and related parts. This connector is disconnected when the FUSER ASSY (pull-out type unit on the left side of the printer) is pulled out, cutting off the output (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) from the power supply and stopping the printer operation without control units.

 REGI/MSI INTL SW

This is a safety switch in the control circuit which is turned off to stop all operations when the right side drawer type unit (MSI/REGI HIGH ASSY) is drawn out.

 EXIT CHUTE SWITCH

This switch is a safety switch. This switch is turned off when the EXIT UPPER ASSY (the cover on the upper left side of the printer) is opened.

 P/J91 (Connector that connects the MAIN HARNESS ASSY and REGI.

HARNESS ASSY) This is an interlock connector that cuts off the power supply (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) to the control circuit and related parts. This connector is disconnected when the MSI/REGI HIGH ASSY (pull-out type

Laser Beam

To protect the user or service personnel from exposure to the laser beam from the ROS Assembly, this printer is equipped with not only a protective control circuit but also an interlock switch (FRONT COVER SWITCH R) which physically cuts off the power to the laser beam output circuit. The interlock switch is turned off when the front cover is opened. (See “Safety Components” for detailed operation of the interlock switch.)

A laser beam may be emitted during a maintenance operation. Do not turn on these interlock switches simultaneously under any circumstances except in a normal operation.

W A R N I N G

 Do not expose yourself to the laser beam to prevent injury

(blindness).

 Do not open the cover that has the laser beam warning label.  If you disassemble or assemble the printer, turn off the power.  If you need to work on the printer with power applied, strictly

follow the instructions in this manual.

 Understand how the laser beam functions and take maximum

precautions not to injure yourself or anyone around you.

C A U T I O N

NOTE: The laser beam in this printer is invisible.

The laser beam has a narrower frequency band and more coherent phases than any other light (sunlight, electric light). It has excellent monochromaticity and convergence. A thin laser beam reaches long distances. Because of its convergence characteristic, the laser beam converges into one point, causing high density and high temperature. A laser beam is harmful to the human body.

High Temperature Assembly

To prevent you from becoming injured or burned, do the following: Before working with a high temperature Assembly (e.g., FUSER ASSY), turn off the power, unplug the power cord and wait until it cools down.

 Do not work with wet or oily hands-you may drop a part or injure yourself. Dry

your hands first.

 When pulling out a part (including a harness), do not use too much force. Pull out

the part carefully and slowly step by step.

C A U T I O N

The high temperature Assembly is very hot immediately after any printer operations. Wait at least 40 minutes before you start working on the printer.

Parts

To prevent you from becoming injured, keep the following in mind:

 When handling heavy parts (including the printer itself), use good posture to

protect your back whenever you lift, move or place parts.

Consumables

Understand the following explanation and handle the consumables carefully.

 Some parts may cause a particulate explosion or fire if handled improperly. Do not

handle these parts near fire or throw into a fire.

 Some materials (e.g., Developer or Fuser Oil) may cause bodily injury. Do not

swallow or inhale these materials or allow them to come in contact with the eyes. Help to protect those around you and follow the prohibitions against swallowing or inhaling those materials. Be careful to protect the eyes at all times. Place a sheet inside or under the printer so that the floor or workbench is protected.

 If the Developer or Fuser Oil gets on your clothing, dry it with a cloth and wash

with clean water.

The printer has the following consumable parts:

• DRUM CARTRIDGE (Photoconductor Unit)

• TONER CARTRIDGE Y • TONER CARTRIDGE M

• TONER CARTRIDGE C • TONER CARTRIDGE BK

• WASTE TONER BOX

Improper Printer Use

Modifying, revising, tampering with the printer, especially to the safety mechanism, is strictly prohibited in all circumstances.

C A U T I O N

Do not lift, move or place heavy parts in a body posture that is likely to cause injury to yourself or cause the part to drop.

 Be careful not to injure yourself with the sharp edges of the parts.

Safety System Outline Diagram

The following diagram shows outline of the safety system of this printer. For names and other details of signal lines, refer to “7.2 Wiring Diagrams and Signal

Information (p. 465)”.

Revision Status

Revision Date of Issue Description

A March 14, 2002 Formal First Release

Note: Exploded Diagrams and ASP List for AcuLaser C7000 are not included in this revision.

B April 10, 2002 Revision up:

[Appendix]

7.8 Optional Units (p.562)

(Description for available options are added.)

C June 27, 2002 Revision up:

[Chapter-3]

3.4.2.1 Rolls and Print Quality Defect Intervals (p. 250)

(Interval pitch for "HEAR ROLL", "PRESSURE ROLL" is corrected.)

3.4.2.12 FIP-1.P11 Interval Print Quality Defect (p.256)

(Newly added.)

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Chapter 1 Product Description

1.1 Features ................................................................................................................. 7

1.1.1 Engine Features ........................................................................................... 7

1.1.2 Controller Features ...................................................................................... 7

1.1.3 Software Features ........................................................................................ 8

1.2 Basic Specifications .............................................................................................. 9

1.2.1 Printer Basic Specifications ......................................................................... 9

1.2.2 Paper Specifications ................................................................................... 15

1.2.3 Reliability, Durability and Maintainability ................................................ 20

1.2.4 Operating Conditions (Including Consumables) ....................................... 21

1.2.5 Storage and Transport of the Printer Body and Optional Products

(Consumables Packaged) .................................................................................... 22

1.2.6 Electrical Features ..................................................................................... 23

1.2.7 Process Specifications ............................................................................... 24

1.2.8 Compliance with Standards and Regulations ............................................ 24

1.2.9 Consumable Components .......................................................................... 25

1.3 External View and Parts Names ......................................................................... 28

1.3.1 External View and Parts Names ................................................................ 28

1.3.2 Dimensional Drawing (in mm) .................................................................. 31

1.4 Controller Specifications .................................................................................... 33

1.4.1 Basic Controller Specifications ................................................................. 33

1.4.2 Controller Configuration ........................................................................... 34

1.4.3 Calibration Function (only with AcuLaser C8600) ................................... 34

1.5 External Interface Specifications ........................................................................ 35

1.5.1 Parallel Interface Specifications ................................................................ 36

1.5.2 USB Interface Specifications ..................................................................... 37

1.5.3 Ethernet Interface ....................................................................................... 37

1.5.4 Type-B Interface Specifications ................................................................ 38

1.6 Control Panel (AcuLaser C8600) ....................................................................... 40

1.6.1 External View and Names ......................................................................... 40

1.6.2 Description of Indicators ........................................................................... 40

1.6.3 Description of Buttons ............................................................................... 41

1.6.4 Operation and Indications on the Control Panel ........................................ 43

1.6.5 Panel Setting Item List .............................................................................. 45

1.6.6 User Setting Items Other Than Setup Menu .............................................. 52

1.6.7 Details of Setting Menus and Setting Items .............................................. 52

1.6.8 Special Operations ..................................................................................... 57

1.7 Control Panel (AcuLaser C7000) ....................................................................... 58

1.7.1 External View and Names ......................................................................... 58

1.7.2 Indications of LEDs ................................................................................... 58

1.7.3 Printer Setting Items .................................................................................. 59

1.8 Engine Restrictions ........................................................................................... 65

1.9 Status Sheet, etc. ................................................................................................. 70

1.9.1 Status Sheet for AcuLaser C8600 .............................................................. 70

1.9.2 Status Sheet for AcuLaser C7000 .............................................................. 72

1.9.3 Reserve Job List (Only with AcuLaser C8600) ......................................... 73

1.9.4 Form Overlay List (Only with AcuLaser C8600) ..................................... 73

1.9.5 Network Status Sheet (Only with AcuLaser C8600) ................................. 74

1.9.6 Engine Status Sheet ................................................................................... 75

1.10 Restrictions (Only for AcuLaser C7000) ......................................................... 79

1.10.1 Network Environment Applicable to AcuLaser C7000 .......................... 79

1.10.2 Restrictions on Network Connections ..................................................... 79

1.10.3 Others ....................................................................................................... 79

1.11 Operating Conditions of Host Computers (Only for AcuLaser C7000) .......... 80

1.12 RAM Expansion ............................................................................................... 81

1.13 Precautions in Handling ................................................................................... 82

1.13.1 Precaution in Turning Off the Power ...................................................... 82

1.13.2 Caution About Hot Parts .......................................................................... 82

1.14 Paper Handling Algorithm (AcuLaser C8600) ................................................ 83

1.15 Differences in Specifications ............................................................................ 86

1.15.1 Differences between AcuLaser C7000 and AcuLaser C8600 ................. 86

1.15.2 Differences in Specifications between Models ....................................... 87

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Chapter 2 Operating Principles

2.1 Print Process ....................................................................................................... 91

2.1.1 Print Process Overview .............................................................................. 91

2.1.2 Total Print Process Schematic Diagram .................................................... 91

2.1.3 Print Process Technical Explanation ......................................................... 92

2.1.4 Print Data Flow ........................................................................................ 101

2.1.5 Operation Mode ....................................................................................... 102

2.2 Mechanism Operating Principles ..................................................................... 103

2.2.1 Drive Transmission Route ....................................................................... 103

2.2.2 Gear Layout ............................................................................................. 106

2.2.3 Paper Feed ............................................................................................... 108

2.2.4 Function of Main Working Parts ............................................................. 110

2.3 Control .............................................................................................................. 130

2.3.1 Paper Size Control ................................................................................... 130

2.3.2 Paper Supply Unit Selection Control ....................................................... 131

2.3.3 OHP Front/Back Detection Control ......................................................... 131

2.3.4 ROS Control ............................................................................................ 132

2.3.5 Process Control ........................................................................................ 134

2.3.6 XERO. Control ........................................................................................ 142

2.3.7 DEVE. Control ........................................................................................ 145

2.3.8 IBT Control .............................................................................................. 149

2.3.9 Transfer Layout Control .......................................................................... 153

2.3.10 FUSER Control ...................................................................................... 155

2.4 Operating Principles of Electric Circuitry ........................................................ 157

2.4.1 Features (AcuLaser C8600) ..................................................................... 157

2.4.2 Features (AcuLaser C7000) ..................................................................... 159

3.3 Level 2 FIP ....................................................................................................... 226

3.3.1 Level 2 FIP List ....................................................................................... 226

3.4 Picture Image Trouble ...................................................................................... 249

3.4.1 Picture Image Troubleshooting Entry Chart ............................................ 249

3.4.2 Picture Quality FIP .................................................................................. 249

Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

4.1 Overview ............................................................................................... 258

4.1.1 Precautions ............................................................................................... 258

4.1.2 Tools ........................................................................................................ 260

4.1.3 Items to Check after Assembly ................................................................ 260

4.2 Disassembly and Reassembly Procedure ......................................................... 261

4.2.1 Cover ....................................................................................................... 262

4.2.2 Paper Tray ................................................................................................ 270

4.2.3 Paper Feeder ............................................................................................ 274

4.2.4 MSI/Paper Transportation ....................................................................... 282

4.2.5 (Missing number) .................................................................................... 297

4.2.6 Xerographics ............................................................................................ 298

4.2.7 Development ............................................................................................ 305

4.2.8 IBT ........................................................................................................... 312

4.2.9 Fusing ...................................................................................................... 321

4.2.10 Paper Exit .............................................................................................. 339

4.2.11 Drive ...................................................................................................... 345

4.2.12 Frame ..................................................................................................... 351

4.2.13 Electrical ................................................................................................ 352

4.2.14 Controller ............................................................................................... 358

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 162

3.1.1 Troubleshooting Procedure ...................................................................... 162

3.1.2 Preliminary Checks .................................................................................. 162

3.1.3 Precautions in Performing Work ............................................................. 163

3.1.4 Self-Diagnostic Function by Printer Message (AcuLaser C8600) .......... 164

3.1.5 Self-Diagnostic Function by Printer Message (AcuLaser C7000) .......... 172

3.1.6 Details of the Service Call Error Messages ............................................. 180

3.2 Level 1 FIP (Fault Isolation Procedure) ........................................................... 184

3.2.1 Precautions in Using FIP (Fault Isolation Procedure) ............................. 184

Chapter 5 Adjustment

5.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 361

5.1.1 Specified Tools ........................................................................................ 361

5.2 USB ID Input .................................................................................................... 362

5.2.1 Installation Procedure for Program .......................................................... 362

5.2.2 Procedure for Program Operation ............................................................ 362

5.2.3 USB ID Confirmation .............................................................................. 363

5.3 Service Utility (for AcuLaser C7000) .............................................................. 364

5.3.1 Overview ................................................................................................. 364

5.3.2 How to Use the Service Utility ................................................................ 365

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5.3.3 Operation ................................................................................................. 367

5.4 Diagnostics ....................................................................................................... 369

5.4.1 Diagnostics by Operating the Printer Body Only ................................... 369

5.4.2 Diagnostics Commander .......................................................................... 371

Chapter 6 Maintenance

6.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 448

6.1.1 Regularly Replaced Parts Replacement ................................................... 449

6.1.2 Main After-Sales Parts Replacement ....................................................... 449

6.1.3 Consumable Replacement ....................................................................... 449

6.2 About On-Site Servicing .................................................................................. 450

6.2.1 On-site Service Flow ............................................................................... 450

6.2.2 Description of the On-site Service ........................................................... 451

6.3 Maintenance Menu (AcuLaser C8600) ............................................................ 453

6.3.1 Entry to the Maintenance Menu (AcuLaser C8600) ................................ 453

6.3.2 Maintenance Menu Items (AcuLaser C8600) .......................................... 454

Chapter 7 APPENDIX

7.1 Connectors ........................................................................................................ 457

7.1.1 P/J Location Drawings ............................................................................. 457

7.2 Wiring Diagrams and Signal Information ........................................................ 465

7.2.1 Overall Wiring Connection Diagram ....................................................... 465

7.2.2 Wiring and Signal Descriptions between Components ........................... 467

7.3 Component Layout ........................................................................................... 489

7.4 Circuit Diagrams .............................................................................................. 491

7.5 Exploded Diagrams .......................................................................................... 503

7.6 Index for Parts .................................................................................................. 550

7.7 ASP List (Parts List) ......................................................................................... 554

7.7.1 ASP List for AcuLaser C8600 ................................................................. 555

7.7.2 ASP List for AcuLaser C7000 ................................................................. 558

7.8 Optional Units .................................................................................................. 562

7.8.1 Duplex Unit ............................................................................................. 563

7.8.2 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit ................................................................. 609

7.8.3 Large Capacity Paper Unit ....................................................................... 659

7.8.4 ASP Information ...................................................................................... 716

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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1.1 Features

AcuLaser C8600/AcuLaser C7000 is a non-impact color page printer driven by a laser and electrophotographic technologies. The resolution is 600/300 dpi and the printing speed is 8 ppm (A4 color)/35 ppm (A4 monochrome). The printer is equipped with AcuLaser Color Halftoning as its full color technology.

1.1.1 Engine Features

AcuLaser C8600 has the following features.

 High-speed engine that supports A5 to A3W. Printing speed is 8 ppm for color/35

ppm for monochrome (when printing A4 paper).

 Full-color printing engine that supports duplex printing and True 600 dpi of high

resolution.

 Higher quality printing is possible with high quality plain paper.  Capable of printing on thick paper, extra thick paper, coated paper, and

transparency (dedicated OHP sheets).

 Easy maintenance for a color laser printer.  As the standard paper feeders, the printer has two bins, namely, the MP Tray (up to

150 sheets, A3W supported) and the standard universal cassette (up to 250 sheets, A3 supported). Adding an optional Large Capacity Paper Unit (two 500-sheet cassettes, A3 supported) allows paper feeding a maximum of 1400 sheets from 4 bins. Adding an optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit (one 500-sheet cassette, A3 supported) allows paper feeding a maximum of 900 sheets from 3 bins. Substituting the standard universal cassette with an A3W paper cassette allows feeding A3W paper from the Lower Cassette 1.

 As paper ejection, a maximum of 250 sheets can be ejected into the Face-down

tray and 150 sheets into the Face-up tray.

1.1.2 Controller Features

1.1.2.1 Controller Features for AcuLaser C8600

 Newly developed high-speed controller

 New RISC CPU ..............................PowerPC750CX (400MHz)

 64-bit high-speed memory .............SDRAM DIMM (PC100 or PC133)

 64 MB of standard RAM. By installing additional RAM (2-slot), the memory

can be expanded up to 1 GB (removing the standard RAM and installing 512 MB RAM on both slots). Using the standard RAM as it is expands up to 576 MB.

 Color technologies

 Enhanced ASIC (VIPS, CDMC) installed  Data compression has been incorporated into the hardware to achieve high-

speed processing.

 Equipped with AcuLaser Color Halftoning and CRIT (color RIT)

 On-board option of color photocopier (AcuLaser Color Copy Station 8600)

supported

 Three types of standard interfaces available

 IEEE1284 compatible parallel interface (ECP supported)  USB (Rev. 1.1) interface  Ethernet interface (100Base-TX/10Base-T)

 By expanding memory with RAM DIMMs, the following functions can be

enhanced and speeded up.

 Drawing area for AcuLaser Color Halftoning  Printing speed  Resolution  Receive buffer capacity  Collate (printing of multiple copies) (with memory expanded to 128 MB or

more)

 New control panel (control panel 2001)  HDD can be installed.

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1.1.2.2 Controller Features for AcuLaser C7000

 Host-based controller

 CPU: TMPR4955AF-200 MHz  Standard RAM: 32 MB, adding RAM DIMM expands to a maximum of 256

MB (Requires to replace the standard 32MB RAM DIMM with 128MB.)

 Color technologies

 Enhanced ASIC (VIPS) installed  Equipped with AcuLaser Color Halftoning and CRIT (color RIT)

 Two types of standard interfaces installed

 IEEE1284 compatible parallel interface supporting ECP  USB I/F

 Expanding RAM DIMM allows providing enhanced and high-speed performances

on the following functions

 Drawing area for AcuLaser Color Halftoning  Printing speed  Resolution

1.1.3 Software Features

1.1.3.1 Software Features for AcuLaser C8600

 Installed emulation

 Standard ............ ESC/Page-Color mode

 Standard ............LJ4, GL2, ESCP2, FX, I239X, and ESC/Page

(monochrome) modes (these have complete compatibility with AcuLaser C8500)

 Optional .............PostScript 3 mode (PostScript 3 module)

 Optional ............. Color Copy Unit (AcuLaser Color Copy Station 8600)

 HP LaserJet4000, 80 Scalable font and compatible fonts and NLSP font ROM are

installed, and Euro Symbol is supported

 Electronic sort, extended interface receive buffer size (for Ethernet interface only,

excluding when emulation is fixed for PS3), font registration when PostScript 3 mode is selected (with an HDD installed)

 Calibration function  Form Overlay function (for ESC/Page Color mode of Windows driver only, with

an HDD installed)

 Reserve job function (Re-Print Job, Verify Job, Stored Job, Confidential Job, with

an HDD installed)

 Color design has been changed (sRGB, gray scale guarantee for graphics, can be

rewritten into the color design of AcuLaser C8500 (for Flash Program DIMM only))

NOTE: This is not described in manuals.

 Specifications of manual feed have been changed (same as EPL-5900).

1.1.3.2 Software Features for AcuLaser C7000

 ESC/PageS implemented

 Supports color  Supports duplex printing  Supports 2up

 Network compatibility

 Background job commands establish network connections

 Printer status and printer environment monitors by EJL, PJL, and Printer MIB  Remote panel function through HTTP browser by the EpsonNet WebAssist  ROM update function when a flash DIMM is installed (RCC is supported)  Upgrade function of the engine controller ROM (flash)  Engine transfer voltage adjustment function by DIAG mode and control panel

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1.2 Basic Specifications

1.2.1 Printer Basic Specifications

 Printing Method

Semi-conductor laser beam scanning and dry two-component toner electrophotography

 Resolution

600 dpi

 Print Mode

 B/W mode ................. Standard monochrome print mode in which printing is

performed at the fastest speed.

 Color mode................ Color mode which uses the color toner of Y, M, C, and

 Speed Mode

 Standard mode........... Transports paper at the highest speed supported by the

printer.

 Middle speed mode ... This mode ensures satisfactory fusing of image on

thick paper exceeding 105 g/m and monochrome image on transparencies. This mode also reduces printing speed to enhance the degree of gloss on the surface of the dedicated coated paper.

 Low speed mode ....... This mode reduces printing speed to ensure satisfactory

fusing of image on thick paper exceeding 220g/m color image on transparencies.

(28 lb) or envelopes,

, and

 Printing Speed *

Both face-up and face-down satisfy the conditions below. All of the standard tray, the standard universal cassette and the expanded cassette satisfy the following conditions:

Table 1-1. Printing Speed (Unit: ppm)

Mode

B/W

Color

Note *1: LEF (Long Edge Feed): the long edge of the paper is fed to the printer.

*2: In 2UP mode, the printer creates two print images on the IBT belt and the images are

*3: Not applicable to any operation for which the printing speed is restricted as specified

*4: The printing speed (ppm) for Duplex printing represents the number of pages printed

Speed Mode

Simplex

Standard

Middle speed

Low speed

Standard

Middle speed

Low speed

SEF (Short Edge Feed): the short edge of the paper is fed to the printer.

transferred in sequence onto two sheets of paper. This mode is available for LT/A4 (LEF) or smaller.

in 1.8 "Engine Restrictions".

per minute. The values in parentheses represent the printing speeds when paper is fed from the optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit (500 sheets x 1) or the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit (500 sheets x 2). (The two values given in parentheses indicate the printing speeds with the optional upper cassette and lower cassette, respectively.)

printing Duplex

printing * Simplex

printing Simplex

printing Duplex

printing * Simplex

printing Simplex

printing

A4 LEF

(33.7/27.5)

27.4 (25.5) 27.1 (25.4) 15.7 (15.6) 15.5 (15.4)

LT LEF

2UP *

35.0 (32.9/27.5)

5.3 5.3 2.6 2.6

4.0 4.0 2.0 2.0

8.0 8.0 4.0 4.0

3.5 3.5 1.8 1.8

2.9 2.9 1.4 1.4

2UP *

34.4

A3 SEF *1B(LD) LEF

18.8 (18.3) 18.3 (17.9)

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 Reference values

B/W, standard mode. With paper sizes other than indicated above when paper is fed from the standard universal cassette, the printing speeds for your information are as shown below.

Table 1-2. Reference Values (Unit: ppm)

Paper Size EXE LEF B5 LEF LD14” B4 SEF

Simplex printing 39.2 39.8 21.9 21.5 Duplex printing 40.4 40.7 17.1 16.9

The number of sheets printed per minute is measured as follows: Let t seconds be the time from the ejection of the tail end of the 1st sheet to the ejection of the 11th sheet. Then the number of sheets printed per minute is calculated as 60/t times the measured number of pages.

 First Printing Time *

 Face-up...................... B/W : 8.3 seconds or less

Color : 19.6 seconds or less

 Face-down................. B/W : 10.4 seconds or less

Color : 21.7 seconds or less

NOTE 1:

First print is defined as the duration taken after receiving the start command until completion of outputting the first print. It is applicable when a feeder in the printer body is selected in the standard mode. (Not applied during the process control operation.)

The time as indicated above is common to all the feeders including all the optional feeders.

The values as indicated above are applicable when the paper is A4 LEF.

 Warm-up time

Within 330 seconds (at 22°C, 55% Rh, rated voltage: 100V, 115V, 220V)

 Paper feed

Table 1-3. Paper Feed

Paper Source Capacity Applicable Paper Size

Standard Standard MSI

(MP tray)

Standard universal cassette

Optional Cassette Unit *

A3W Cassette

500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

Large Capacity Paper Unit

,*4

150 sheets

(16 mm)

75 sheets

20 sheets

250 sheets

(26 mm)

250 sheets

(26 mm)

500 sheets

(53 mm)

500 sheets

(53 mm)

Regular size sheets and custom size sheets whose dimensions are within the limits specified below:

• Min.: Width 90 mm (3.5")x Length 139.7 mm (5.5")

• Max.: Width 330.2 mm (13")x Length 457.2 mm (18")

A3, A3W, A4, A5, B4, B5, I-B5, LT, HLT, LG, EXE, GLG, GLT, B(LD), F4

90x139.7 mm∼330.2x457.2 mm Postcard, Double postcard, Quadruple postcard, Transparencies, Labels, Thick paper

Custom-size envelopes * Monarch, C10, DL, C6, C5

Yokei #0 B5, LT, A4, B4, A3, LG, B(LD), EXE 64∼105g/m

A3W 64∼105g/m

B5, LT, A4, B4, A3, LG, B(LD), EXE 64∼105g/m

, Yokei #4

, Yokei #6

64∼105g/m (Recommended paper, Plain paper)

105∼250g/m (Thick paper, Special paper)

(Recommended paper, Plain paper)

Applicable

Paper

Thickness

Note *1: For the paper whose width is more than 304.8 mm (12 inch), the side guide in the

MSI tray must be adjusted.

*2: Each cassette is equipped with the side guide and end guide (also used to detect

paper size). They can be adjusted by users.

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*3: Note the following points when setting envelopes:

Open the flaps and set the envelopes with the flaps positioned at the tail in the paper feed direction. Set the envelopes so that the longer edge is fed to the printer, if the length (excluding the flap) is shorter than the width. (Except for C5) The minimum length with the flap open must be 143 mm.

The minimum width must be 90 mm. *4: The MSI tray has the function to detect Paper Empty condition. *5: Each cassette is equipped with the Paper Out sensor and paper near empty sensor.

Paper Near Empty condition is defined as follows: 40 sheets

paper (64 g/m2) *6: JIS envelope

± 30 sheets of FX P

 Combinations with Optional Cassettes and Resultant Capacity

MSI

Combination

1 2 250 sheets - - 1000 sheets 1400 sheets 3 - 250 sheets 500 sheets - 900 sheets 4 - 250 sheets - 1000 sheets 1400 sheets

NOTE a: The number of sheets is applicable when recommended paper or plain paper is used.

b: Use the A3W cassette by inserting it into the standard universal cassette slot.

c: Either 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit or Large Capacity Paper Unit can be installed

(MP

Tray)

150

sheets

only at the bottom.

Standard Universal

Cassette

250 sheets - 500 sheets - 900 sheets

A3W

Cassette

500-Sheet

Paper

Cassette

Unit

Large

Capacity

Paper Unit

Total

Capacity

 Duplex Printing

 Minimum size .......... 182 mm/7.16” (W) x 210 mm/8.26” (L)

 Maximum size .......... 304.8mm/12” (W) x 457.2mm/18” (L)

 Paper wight .............. 64 g/m

∼105 g/m2 (17 lb∼28 lb)

 Paper Size / Paper Orientation / 2-UP Mode Availability

Table 1-4. Paper Size / Paper Orientation /

2-UP Mode Availability

Paper Orientation

Dimensions

Paper Size

A3W 328x453 SEF - - SEF

A3 297x420 SEF SEF SEF A4 210x297 LEF LEF LEF - { { A5 148x210 LEF - - - { B4 257x364 SEF SEF SEF B5 182x257 LEF LEF LEF - { {

I-B5 176x250 LEF - - - {

HLT

Plain paper

EXE

GLG

GLT

B(LD)

F4 210x330 SEF - - -

(inch)

215.9x279.4 (8.5”x11”)

139.7x215.9

(5.5”x8.5”)

215.9x355.6 (8.5”x14”)

184.15x266.7 (7.25”x10.5”)

215.9x330.2 (8.5”x13”)

203.2x266.7 (8”x10.5”)

279.4x431.8

(11”x17”)

MSI

Universal

(MP

Tray)

LEF LEF LEF - { {

LEF - - - {

SEF SEF SEF -

LEF LEF LEF - { {

SEF - - -

LEF - - - { {

SEF SEF SEF -

Casette

500-

Sheet/

LCP

Unit

A3W

Cassette

2UP

mode

X X

Duplex

{

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Table 1-4. Paper Size / Paper Orientation /

2-UP Mode Availability (continued)

Paper Orientation

Paper Size

Transparencies

Dimensions

(inch)

210x297

(8.5”x11”)

MSI

Universal

(MP

Tray)

Casette

LEF - - - {

Postcard 100x148 SEF - - - {

Double postcard 148x200 LEF - - - {

Special applications

Quadruple

postcard

MON

C10

DL 110x220 LEF*

200x296 LEF - - - {

98.43x190.54 (37/8”x71/2”)

104.78x241.3 (41/8”x91/2”)

LEF*

- - - {

- - - { C5 162x229 SEF - - C6 114x162 LEF*

Yokei #0 Yokei #4 Yokei #6

120x235 LEF* 105x235 LEF*

98x190 LEF*

- - - {

500-

Sheet/

LCP Unit

A3W

Cassette

2UP

mode

X X

Duplex

 Paper Feed Reference

Single side aligning (front side) for all sizes (both standard tray (MSI) and each cassette)

 Consumables

 Toner Cartridge (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)  Drum Cartridge (including one Waste Toner Box)  Waste Toner Box

 Regularly Replaced Parts

Main Fuser Assembly Exhaust Filter

 Paper Output

Paper output capacity with the recommended paper (EPSON high-quality paper) is as follows:

 Face-down (FD) ......................250 sheets (B5/EXE or larger, up to 105 g/m

(28 lb))

 Face-up (FU) ...........................150 sheets (A4 or smaller)

50 sheets (larger than A4)

NOTE: The FD and FU output capacities are applicable to both simplex and

duplex prints. (when recommended paper is used)

See Table 1-5 on page 13 for face-down (FD) output availability.

NOTE a: LEF (Long Edge Feed): the long edge of the paper is fed to the printer.

b: SEF (Short Edge Feed): the short edge of the paper is fed to the printer.

c: The envelopes supported vary with intended markets.

Note *1: 2UP is available only for paper size of LT (LEF) or smaller. For custom size paper,

paper length along the transport direction must be 210 mm (8.5 inches) or shorter. As for envelopes, the length with its flap opened along the transport direction must be 210 mm (8.5 inches) or shorter.

*2: When setting envelopes, open the flaps and set the envelopes with the flaps

positioned at the tail in the paper feed direction.

*3: JIS envelope

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Plain paper

Special

applications

Table 1-5. Face-Down Output Availability

Paper Size Dimensions in mm (inch) FD Availability

A3W 328x453 {

A3 297x420 { A4 210x297 { A5 148x210 B4 257x364 { B5 182x257 {

I-B5 176x250

LT 215.9x279.4 (8.5”x11”) {

HLT 139.7x215.9 (5.5”x8.5”)

LG 215.9x355.6 (8.5”x14”) {

EXE 184.15x266.7 (7.25”x10.5”) { GLG 215.9x330.2 (8.5”x13”) { GLT 203.2x266.7 (8”x10.5”) {

B(LD) 279.4x431.8 (11”x17”) {

F4 210x330 {

Transparencies 210x297 (8.5”x11”) FU

Postcard 100x148 FU

Double postcard 148x200 FU

Quadruple postcard 200x296 FU

MON 98.43x190.54 (37/8”x71/2”) FU

C10 104.78241.3 (41/8”x91/2”) FU

DL 110x220 FU C5 162x229 FU

C6 114x162 FU Yokei #0 Yokei #4 Yokei #6

120x235 FU 105x235 FU

98x190 FU

NOTE a: FD ejection is not available with sheets larger than 181.9 mm in the paper feeding

direction and 209.9 mm in width.

b: “FU*” in the FD availability columns means face-up ejection for transparencies,

thick paper, and envelope.

c: The FD and FU output capacities are applicable to both simplex and duplex prints

(when recommended paper is used).

Note *1: JIS envelope

 Dimensions and Weight

Table 1-6. Dimensions and Weight of Each of

AcuLaser C8600 Printer Body and Optional Units

Dimensions

Printer

body

Width

(mm)

AcuLaser C8600 650 AcuLaser C7000 650

Duplex Unit *

Depth

(mm)

647 554 70.0

647 554 69.5

Height

(mm)

- - - 8.2

500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit (with Feet) 575 602 164 13.3

Option

500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit (with

Castors)

575 602 206 14.0

Large Capacity Paper Unit 578 602 264 21.2

A3W Cassette 560 547 87.4 ± 1.2 2.7

Note *1: With the MSI (MP Tray) and the paper eject (FU) tray folded

*2: Since the Duplex Unit consists of three separate components, the dimensions of the

Duplex Unit as a single unit are not given.

NOTE a: For printer dimensions with its optional units installed, see Section 1.3.2

"Dimensional Drawing (in mm)".

b: The tolerance of the dimensions is ± 1 mm.

c: The total weight after installing optional units is not the total sum of the weights of

the printer body and the installed optional units, since their installation involves some part removal.

Weight

(kg

±1%kg)

 Power Supply

 100/120V version:100/120V±10% (90V∼132V) 50/60Hz±3Hz  220/240V version:220/240V±10% (198V∼264V) 50/60Hz± 3Hz

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 Power Consumption

Power consumption with the rated voltage (100, 115 or 240 VAC) input is as follows:

Table 1-7. Power Consumption

Power Consumption Remarks

Average 550 Wh or less

Operating (color)

Operating (B/W)

Standby mode

Low power mode *

Note *1: Including the optional cassette unit and duplex printing unit.

*2: Full pause status. Conforms to the Energy Star program.

Maximum

Average 750 Wh or less

Maximum

Average 240 Wh or less

Maximum

Average

1100 W or less 100V/120V version (Fuser is on) 1200 W or less 220V/240V version (Fuser is on)

1000 W or less (Fuser is on)

100 W or less (Fuser is off) 20 Wh or less Only with Japanese models

15 Wh or less

AcuLaser C8600/AcuLaser C7000)

(Not applicable to

 Current Consumption

 100 V ..............................................11 A or less (at rated voltage)

 115 V ..............................................10 A or less (at rated voltage)

 240 V ..............................................5 A or less (at rated voltage)

 Product Life

 Printer body (including the standard tray):

Approximately 180,000 years, whichever comes first.

printed pages (450,000 images) on A4 LEF or five

 Option

• 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit .............. 180,000 sheets

• Large Capacity Paper Unit .................... 180,000 sheets

• A3W Cassette ........................................ 180,000 sheets

• Duplex Unit ...........................................180,000 sheets*

Note *1: Note one full color print is formed with four images. So the printer can prints 180,

000 sheets (= 450,000 images) if its job ratio of monochrome printing to color printing is 1:1. (450,000 images = 90,000 x 4 + 90,000). If the printer is used only for monochrome print, it can prints 450,000 sheets

*2: In duplex printing, each side of paper is counted as one sheet.

 Noise

Table 1-8. Noise

Status Printer Body Only Printer Body + Optional Units

Operating 54.8dB(A) or less 59.4dB(A) or less Standby mode 38.3dB(A) or less 38.3dB(A) or less Low power mode 35.0 dB(A) or less 35.0 dB(A) or less

Note *1: Duplex Unit + Large Capacity Paper Unit

 Ozone Concentration

The saturated concentration of ozone emission does not exceed 0.02 mg/m Measurement is based on the BAM standard. The volume subjected to measurement is 29.3 m

 Dust Emission

Dust concentration is not more than 0.075 mg/m BAM standard.

. Measurement is based on the

 Toxicity

Photoconductor unit (OPC), toner, carrier, and plastic materials are all non-toxic.

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1.2.2 Paper Specifications

1.2.2.1 Paper Type

 Recommended Paper

4200 paper (B/W), X-Pressions paper (color), EPSON high-quality plain paper (for color single-side only), EPSON coated paper

 Plain Paper

Generally applied copier paper, Recycled paper,

64 g/m

 Special Applications

 Exclusive OHP film (Type: LPCOHPS1)  Postcard  Labels  Color paper  Thick paper (105 g/m  Envelope

NOTE 1:

~ 105 g/m2 (17 lb ~ 28 lb)

~ 250 g/m2)

lb: Ream Weight =lb/500 sheets/17”

1g/m

=0.2659763 lb

Before purchasing a large amount of paper, try it out and check that it is

22"

properly fed.

The following types of paper should not be used with this printer. They could cause printing defects, paper jams or printer malfunctions.

• Carbon paper, non-carbon paper, thermal paper, impact paper, acid-based

paper

• Paper that was previously used in a thermal or ink jet printer

• Paper that is too thin or too thick

• Paper that is wet or damp

• Paper with special coatings or colored paper with processed surfaces

• Paper that is too smooth or slippery on the surface

• Paper with significantly different roughness on each surface

• Paper with punch holes or perforations

• Irregularly shaped paper or paper with non-perpendicular corners

• Labels that peel off easily

• Paper with glue, staples or paper clips attached to it

• Ink jet paper for special applications (super-fine, glossy, glossy film, etc.)

• OHP sheets manufactured for other color laser printers, monochrome

printers, and photocopiers

• Sheets already printed on other color/monochrome laser printers or

photocopiers

• Sheets of paper stuck together

1.2.2.2 Paper Feedings

Table 1-9. Paper Feedings

Special Applications

Postcard

Double

postcard

Quadruple

postcard

Labels

∆ ∆ ∆ ∆

X X X X X

Paper Source

Standard tray (MSI)

Standard Universal Cassette

A3W Cassette

500-sheet

Cassette

Duplex Unit

Recommended

Paper

{

Plain

Paper

∆

OHP

{ *

Note *1: Option

*2: Exclusive OHP sheet only

{: Paper feed reliability and image quality are ensured.

∆: Paper feed and printing are possible for only generally applied types of paper.

: Sheets cannot be fed.

Thick paper

(105∼250

g/m

)

Envelope

(MON,

C10, DL,

C6, C5,

Yokei #0

, #6*3)

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1.2.2.3 Printing Area

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

There are two types of printing areas, namely, the guaranteed print area and the printable area.

 Guaranteed Print Area:

Print quality is guaranteed all over the guaranteed print area.

 Printable Area:

Printing is always possible all over the printable area. (Print quality is not guaranteed out of the guaranteed print area, even within the printable area.) Printing is not always possible out of the available printing area. (Printing out of the printable area sometimes may be achieved successfully, but can not always be achieved.)

The guaranteed print area and printable area are all the area of the sheet except vertical and horizontal margins of 5 mm. (See illustration below) However, with the A3W sheet or custom-size sheets with a large size, the guaranteed print area is different from the printable area.

Guaranteed Print

Area or

Printable Area

 Guaranteed Print Area List

Table 1-10. Guaranteed Print Area List (Unit: dots) (600dpi)

Paper Size a

A3W A3 120 6776 120 120 9680 120 A4 120 4720 120 120 6776 120 A5 120 3256 120 120 4720 120 B4 120 5832 120 120 8360 120 B5 120 4060 120 120 5832 120 LT 120 4860 120 120 6360 120 HLT 120 3060 120 120 4860 120 LG 120 4860 120 120 8160 120 EXE 120 4110 120 120 6060 120

Regular size paper

Custom size paper

Note *1: With the A3W sheet or custom-size sheets with a large size, the guaranteed print area

GLG 120 4860 120 120 7560 120 GLT 120 4560 120 120 6060 120 B(LD) 120 6360 120 120 9960 120 F4 120 4720 120 120 7556 120 Postcard 120 2122 120 120 3256 120 Double postcard 120 4484 120 120 3256 120 Quadruple postcard 120 4484 120 120 6752 120 Envelope

(Yokei #0) Envelope

(Yokei #4) Envelope

(Yokei #6) Minimum size 120 1886 120 120 3060 120 Maximum size

is different from the printable area.

*2: JIS envelope

390 7016 342 120 10174 406

120 2594 120 120 5310 120

120 2240 120 120 5310 120

120 2074 120 120 4248 120

390 7016 342 120 10174 406

b a

d c

print_area01.eps

Figure 1-1. Guaranteed Print Area

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 Printable Area List

Table 1-11. Printable Area List (Unit: dots) (600dpi)

Paper Size a

A3W

120 7508 120 120 10460 120 A3 120 6776 120 120 9680 120 A4 120 4720 120 120 6776 120 A5 120 3256 120 120 4720 120 B4 120 5832 120 120 8360 120 B5 120 4060 120 120 5832 120 LT 120 4860 120 120 6360 120 HLT 120 3060 120 120 4860 120 LG 120 4860 120 120 8160 120 EXE 120 4110 120 120 6060 120

Regular size paper

Custom size paper

Envelope (Yokei #0)

Envelope (Yokei #4)

Envelope (Yokei #6)

Minimum size 120 1886 120 120 060 120 Maximum size

120 2594 120 120 5310 120

120 2240 120 120 5310 120

120 2074 120 120 4248 120

120 7508 120 120 10460 120

Note *1: With the A3W sheet or custom-size sheets with a large size, the printable area is

different from the guaranteed print area.

*2: JIS envelope

b a

d c

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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

 Maximum Printable Area

320 mm (12.6") (W) / 457.2 mm (18") (L)

 Guaranteed Print Area

All area of the sheet except vertical and horizontal margins of 4 mm. However, the guaranteed print area is limited to within the maximum guaranteed print area: 297 mm (11.7") (W) /444.5 mm (17.5") (L)

 Printable Area

 Paper whose width is 304.8 mm (12") or less:

Printing is possible up to each edge of the sheet.

 Paper whose width exceeds 304.8mm (12")*:

Printing is possible all over the area of the sheet except the vertical and horizontal margins of 5 mm. (See Figure 1-2)

Note "*": For paper whose width is more than 304.8 mm (12"), the side guide in the MSI must

be moved. So print start position changes to 5 mm from the paper edge (a). This change also applies to A3W cassette.

 When Standard Tray (MSI) or A3W Cassette is used

• Maximum paper size: 330.2 mm (13") (W) / 457.2 mm (18") (L)

• Printable area: 320 mm (12.6") (W) / 449.2 mm (17.7") (L)

• Guaranteed print area: 297 mm (11.7") (W) / 431.8 mm (17") (L)

Paper Feed Direction

Guaranteed Print

Area

Side guide is here for paper whose width is 304.8 mm (12") or less

Side guide is moved to this position for paper whose width is more than 304.8 mm (12"). (12.6 mm outward)

Figure 1-2. Maximum Printable Area

(Standard Tray (MSI) / A3W Cassette)

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 When Standard Universal Cassette is used

• Maximum paper size: 304.8 mm (12") (W) / 457.2 mm (18") (L)

• Printable area: 296.8 mm (11.7") (W) / 449.2 mm (17.7") (L)

• Guaranteed print area: 296.8 mm (11.7") (W) / 431.8 mm (17") (L)

Guaranteed Print

Area

 When 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit / Large Capacity Paper Unit is used

• Maximum paper size: 304.8 mm (12") (W) / 431.8 mm (17") (L)

• Printable area: 296.8 mm (11.7") (W) / 423.8 mm (16.7") (L)

• Guaranteed print area: 296.8 mm (11.7") (W) / 423.8 mm (16.7") (L)

Paper Feed Direction

Guaranteed Print

Area

Side guide is here for paper whose width is 304.8 mm (12") or

Side guide is here for paper whose width is 304.8 mm (12") or less

less

Figure 1-4. Maximum Printable Area

Figure 1-3. Maximum Printable Area (Standard Universal Cassette)

(500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit / Large Capacity Paper Unit)

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1.2.3 Reliability, Durability and Maintainability

MPBF

 Printer body (including the standard tray (MSI)):

40,000 pages or more (100,000 images or more*)

 Printer body (including the standard tray (MSI) and Duplex Unit):

40,000 pages or more (100,000 images or more*)

 Printer body + 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit:

40,000 pages or more (100,000 images or more*)

 Printer body + Large Capacity Paper Unit:

40,000 pages or more (100,000 images or more*)

Note "*": Since one page of color print is formed with 4 images, the value “100,000 images” is

calculated from the MPBF on the assumption that the job ratio of color printing to monochrome printing is 1:1. 100,000 = 40,000/2 + (40,000/ 2 x 4)

PAPER FEED RELIABILITY

 Standard Paper Tray

Recommended

Paper

Paper jam rate (simplex print) Paper jam rate (duplex print) Multiple-sheet feed rate

Note "*": Feeding reliability for envelopes is defined when printed on the front side at normal

temperature only. Envelopes that are adherent due to high temperature are excluded. (Print on a back side is not guaranteed.)

1/1000 or less 1/500 or less 1/100

1/600 or less 1/300 or less -

1/1000 or less 1/1000 or less 1/50

Plain Paper

 Standard Universal Cassette

Special

Applications*

 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit / Large Capacity Paper Unit

Paper jam rate (simplex print) Paper jam rate (duplex print) Multiple-sheet feed rate

Recommended

Paper

1/5000 or less 1/3000 or less 1/100 or less 1/3000 or less 1/1800 or less 1/5000 or less 1/3000 or less 1/50 or less

Plain Paper

Special

Applications*

 A3W Cassette

A3W Paper

Paper jam rate Multiple-sheet feed rate

NOTE: The paper jam rate and multiple-sheet feed rate do not include those at

the sheets boundary between original paper and replenished paper, occurring after paper is replenished.

1/2000 or less

1/500 or less

Paper jam rate (simplex print) Paper jam rate (duplex print) Multiple-sheet feed rate

Recommended

Paper

1/3000 or less 1/2000 or less 1/100 or less 1/1800 or less 1/1200 or less -

1/800 or less 1/500 or less 1/50 or less

Plain Paper

Special

Applications*

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PRINTING START POSITION ACCURACY

 Reference point of Main scanning direction (c) ±2.5 mm  Reference point of Sub scanning direction (a) ± 2.0 mm

Guaranteed Print

Area

Figure 1-5. Printing Start Position Accuracy

1.2.4 Operating Conditions (Including Consumables)

 Temperature and Humidity Conditions

 Temperature: 10 ∼ 32°C  Humidity: 15 ∼ 85%RH (no condensation, however)

 Altitude

3,100 m or less

 Level

Front-rear direction on the table: 5 mm or less (within 646 mm)

Paper Feed Direction

Right-left direction on the table: 10 mm or less (within 560 mm)

 Lighting

3,000 lx or less (not to be exposed to direct sunlight)

 Space Requirements

In order to ensure that the printer operates properly, provide at least as much space as shown in Figure 1-6.

SKEW

Direction A4 (Landscape) A3

Main scanning direction (|c-d|) Sub scanning direction (|a-b|)

SERVICEABILITY

MTTR: Averages within 30 minutes. 95% is completed within 50 minutes.

HEIGHT OF CURL OF PRINTED PAGES

±15 mm or less (for color printing with the image ratio of 5% in non- aligned condition). (This value varies with the image ratio and aligning pattern.)

±1.5 mm (f=196 mm) ±2.0 mm (e=271 mm)

±3.0 mm (f=406 mm) ±2.0 mm (e=271 mm)

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1.2.5 Storage and Transport of the Printer Body and Optional Products (Consumables Packaged)

150 mm

Ventilation

728 mm

633 mm

825 mm

730 mm

*1: With the Duplex Units installed *2: Standard condition

Figure 1-6. Space Requirement

Ventilation

457 mm

780 mm

683 mm

835 mm

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS

Table 1-12. Temperature and Humidity Conditions

Warranty

Period

12 months

1 month max.

Temperature Humidity

Normal conditions

Severe Conditions

Note "*" : No condensation, however

High temperature: 35∼40 °C Low temperature: -20∼0°C

0∼35 °C 15 ∼ 80%RH

High humidity: 80∼ 95%RH Low humidity: 5∼15%RH

STORAGE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (ALTITUDE)

0∼3,100 m (0 to 15,000m is possible during air shipping, but the air pressure in the cargo room must be 70.9275 kPa or more.)

DROPPING

 Printer Body

 Free drop

Height:

<Bottom]> 457 mm (18”) <Other than bottom> 305 mm (12”)

Test times:

<Bottom> Once <Other than bottom> Once for each face

(5 times in total)

 Edge drop

Height: 457 mm (18”) Test times: Once for each edge (4 times in total)

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 Optional Units

 Dropping direction

1 corner, 3 edges, 6 sides

 Dropping height

Table 1-13. Dropping Height

Optional Unit Height

Duplex Unit 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit Large Capacity Paper Unit A3W Cassette

VIBRATION

760 mm 760 mm 760 mm 920 mm

 Frequency ................................ 2 ∼ 500Hz

 Acceleration ............................ 12.6 m/s

(on the vibration board)

 Direction of application ........... Three directions (x, y and z axes)*

 Duration of application ............ 50 minutes

Note *1: Overall rms value

*2: X, Y: Vertical, Z: Horizontal

1.2.6 Electrical Features

Specifications here are not applicable to any optional units.

 AC Line Noise

 Pulse width: 50 ~ 1,000 ns  Pulse polarity: +/–  Repeat: Not synchronous  Modes: Common/normal  Voltage: 1kV

(However, the parts can withstand up to 2kv without damage.)

 Instantaneous Outages

DIP 100% (at rated voltage-10% and rated frequency-10%) for one cycle without any effect on print quality.

 Resistance to Static Electricity

No possibility of any error which affects on print quality under the following conditions:

 Contact discharging: ±6kV  Atmospheric discharging: ±8kV

 Inrush Current

1/2 cycle, 100 A or less, 10 msec or less

 Insulation Resistance

10MΩ or more

 Dielectric Strength

There is no breakdown when the following voltages are applied for one minute.

Table 1-14. Voltage to be Applied

Between

Primary Side and Chassis

100V/120V version 220V/240V version

AC2,000V AC3,000V

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 Leak Current

100V: 0.25 mA or less 120V: 3.5 mA or less 220/240V: 3.5 mA or less Conditions: 1.5kΩ, 0.15µF (between frames and non-charged metallic parts)

The measurement circuit is in compliance with IEC60960.

1.2.7 Process Specifications

 Printer Type:

Dry electrophotographic with 2 ingredients using the intermediate belt transfer system

 Light Source:

Semi-conductor laser Laser power: 5mW (rated) Wave length: 785 nm +10/-15 nm (at 25°C)

 Photoconductor Unit:

OPC drum (organic photoconductor)

 Charging:

Roller transfer system

 Development:

Exposed area development

 Toner:

Non-magnetic toner with carrier

 1st transfer:

Intermediate belt transfer system

 2nd transfer:

Roller transfer system

 Fusing:

Oil-less heat roller system

 Density Adjustment:

Automatic (can not be set by user)

1.2.8 Compliance with Standards and Regulations

 Safety Standards

 100V/120V version

• UL1950 3rd Edition

• CSA C22.2 No.950-M95

 220V/240V version

• IEC950 2nd Edition

• EN60950

• A3 by VDE with GS-mark

 Safety Regulations (Laser Transmission)

 100V/120V version

FDA21CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Section 1010,1040

 220V/240V version

IEC825 Class I Laser Product

NOTE:

 EMI

 120V (US): FCC Part15 SubpartB,

 220/240V (Europe): EN 55022(CISPR Publication22), ClassB

 Power Supply Harmonic

Complies with the power supply harmonic control guide line

 Power Consumption

Conforms to International Energy Star Program standards (30W or less in the low power mode)

 Others

 Toner: No effect on human health (OSHA, TSCA, EINECS)  Carrier: No effect on human health  OPC: No effect on human health (OSHA)  Ozone generation: UL478 (5th edition)

Laser power: 5mW (rated) Wave length: 785 nm +10/-15 nm (at 25

ClassB (ANSI C63.4/11.4D)

Also, the printer main body meets the following standards:

EN61000-3-2(Harmonics) EN61000-3-3(Flicker)

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 Materials: Swiss Environmental Protection Standards compliance

(contains no Cds)

1.2.9 Consumable Components

1.2.9.1 Consumables

TONER CARTRIDGES

C H E C K

P O I N T

 Constitution and Life (Toner Consumption)

Toner Cartridge (Black) Black toner, etc. 5,500 images (Average) * Toner Cartridge (Cyan) Cyan toner, etc. 6,000 images (Average) * Toner Cartridge (Magenta) Magenta toner, etc. 6,000 images (Average) * Toner Cartridge (Yellow) Yellow toner, etc. 6,000 images (Average) *

Note "*" : The number of images indicated here is defined on the assumption that the image

 Dimensions and Weight

 Unpacked

 Packed

 The Toner Cartridges for AcuLaser C8600/C7000 are not

interchangeable with those for EPL-C8000/8200.

 The Toner Cartridges for AcuLaser C8600/C7000 are

interchangeable with those for AcuLaser C8500.

Table 1-15. Constitution and Life (Toner Consumption)

Name Constitution Life

ratio is 5% on A4 (LEF) paper during continuous printing, and does not represent the number of pages for color printing. The life varies with the image ratio and printer usage (whether continuous or intermittent).

<Dimensions> 50 mm (W) x 400 mm (D) x 54.5 mm (H) <Weight> K 0.356 kg

Y/M/C 0.351 kg

<Dimensions> 85 mm (W) x 435 mm (D) x 0 mm (H) <Weight> K 0.459kg

Y/M/C 0.474kg

NOTE: Tolerance for the dimension and weight is ± 1%.

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 Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation (common to all the

Toner Cartridges)

 Temperature/humidity

Table 1-16. Temperature/Humidity

1 month max.

Warranty

Period*

24 months

Temperature Humidity

Normal conditions

Severe conditions

Note *1: No condensation

*2: 12 months for unpacked cartridge under the conditions where the printer is used. (No

High temperature: 35∼ 40°C Low temperature: -20∼ 0°C

condensation, however)

0∼35 °C 15∼ 80%RH

High humidity: 80∼ 95%RH Low humidity: 5∼ 15%RH

 Storage barometric pressure (altitude):

0 ~ 3,100m (0 to 15000 m is possible during air shipping, but the air pressure in the cargo room must be 70.9275 KPa or more.)

 Drop test (packed):

<Height> .........................................910 mm

<Dropping direction>......................1 corner, 3 edges, 6 sides

 Resistance to vibration (packed):

<Frequency> ...................................5 ~ 100Hz

<Acceleration>................................ 6.9 m/s

<Direction of application> .............. 3 directions (X, Y, Z)

<Duration of application>...............50 minutes for each direction

(150 minutes in total)

PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT

C H E C K

P O I N T

The Photoconductor Unit (Drum Cartridge) for AcuLaser C8600/ C7000 is not interchangeable with that for EPL-C8000/8200 or AcuLaser C8500.

 Constitution and Life

Constitution Life

• Photoconductor

•Drum Cleaner

• Waste Toner Box, etc.

Note "*" : The number of pages indicated here is defined on the assumption that A4 (LEF)

paper is used, the job ratio of monochrome printing to color printing is 1:1 and printing is at 4P/J. The life varies with the image ratio and printer usage (whether continuous or intermittent). The life by use at 1P/J is approximately 8,000 pages.

20,000 pages The waste toner box has the same life

(Continuous printing)

B/W: 50,000 pages

Color: 12,500 pages

Life

 Dimensions and Weight

 Unpacked

<Dimensions> 213 mm (W) x 510 mm (D) x181 mm (H) <Weight> 3.4 kg

 Packed

<Dimensions> 318 mm (W) x 618 mm (D) x280 mm (H) <Weight> 3.6 kg

NOTE: Tolerance for the dimension and weight is ± 1%.

 Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation

Same as for Toner Cartridges

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WASTE TONER BOX

C H E C K

P O I N T

The Waste Toner Box for AcuLaser C8600/C7000 is interchangeable with those for EPL-C8000/8200 and AcuLaser C8500.

 Constitution and Life

Constitution Life

Waste Toner Box, etc. 20,000 pages

Note "*": The number of pages indicated here is defined on the assumption that the image ratio

is 5% on A4 (LEF) paper, the job ratio of monochrome printing to color printing is 1:1 and printing is at 4P/J. The life varies with the image ratio and printer usage (whether continuous or intermittent).

B/W: 50,000 pages Color: 12,500 pages

(Continuous printing)

Life

 Dimensions and Weight

 Unpacked

<Dimensions> 75.5 mm (W) x 444 mm (D) x 131 mm (H) <Weight> 0.73kg

 Packed

<Dimensions> 149 mm (W) x 495 mm (D) x 192 mm (H) <Weight> 0.87kg

1.2.9.2 Regularly Replaced Parts

Without taking into account replacement by user, the periodical replacement parts for this printer are as follows:

 Main Fuser Assembly

100,000 pages

 Exhaust Filter: 100,000 pages

NOTE: Tolerance for the dimension and weight is ± 1%.

 Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation

Same as for Toner Cartridges

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1.3 External View and Parts Names

1.3.1 External View and Parts Names

Symbol

c d

p q

Table 1-17. Parts Names

Name of Part

Control Panel Cover A / EXIT UPPER COVER

(Output path cover) FRONT COVER Face-up Tray Standard tray / MSI Tray / MP Tray

(Unit C) Standard Universal Cassette / Lower

Cassette 1 (LC1) RIGHT COVER Unit C / MSI ASSY

(Paper path unit) Parallel I/F Connector

Grounding Screw (2 positions)

Option Slot Cover (for Color Copy Station)

Power Switch

AC Inlet Fuser Unit / Unit B Cover D / TURN CHUTE COVER

(Paper cassette cover) Filter Assy Option Slot Cover (for Type-B)

Symbol

D E

Name of Part

USB I/F Connector FRONT MID COVER

(Duplex unit slot cover) Lower Cassette 2 / LC2 (Option) Lower Cassette 3 / LC3 (Option) Cover E / FEEDER CHUTE

ASSY Unit B / DUP TRANSPORT

ASSY INVERTER ASSY

Cover F / INVERTER ASSY

Unit G / DUPLEX UNIT DUP TRANSPORT ASSY

Connector

INVERTER ASSY Connector

Large Capacity Paper Unit Connector

Connector Large Capacity Paper Unit

Logo Plate

500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

Figure 1-7. Top View

Figure 1-8. Front View

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Figure 1-9. Right Side View

Figure 1-11. Rear View

Figure 1-10. Left Side View

Figure 1-12. Front View

with Duplex Unit and Large Capacity Paper Unit Installed

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Figure 1-13. Right Side View

with Duplex Unit and Large Capacity Paper Unit Installed

Figure 1-15. Rear View

with Duplex Unit and Large Capacity Paper Unit Installed

Figure 1-14. Left Side View

with Duplex Unit and Large Capacity Paper Unit Installed

with 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit Installed

Figure 1-16. Front View

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1.3.2 Dimensional Drawing (in mm)

The dimensions of EPSON AcuLaser C8600/AcuLaser C7000 are shown below.

NOTE: The dimensions as shown below do not include ribs.

397 560 375

647

with 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit Installed

Figure 1-17. Right Side View

1332

Figure 1-18. Top View

650

554

Figure 1-19. Front View

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1425

742

680

818

with Large Capacity Paper Unit and Duplex Unit Installed

Figure 1-20. Overall Dimensions

Figure 1-21. Overall Dimensions

with 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

(with Standard Castors) Installed

Figure 1-22. Overall Dimensions

with 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

(with Supplied Rubber Feet) Installed

730

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1.4 Controller Specifications

1.4.1 Basic Controller Specifications

1.4.1.1 Basic Controller Specifications for AcuLaser C8600

 CPU: PowerPC750CX (400MHz)  Enhanced Technology: AcuLaser Color Halftoning

CRIT, RIT (VIPS, CDMC)

 RAM: SDRAM 64-bit width DIMM

(PC-100 or PC-133) Maximum: 1024MB (with the standard RAM removed and 512 MB of RAM installed in each of the 2 slots. Up to 576 MB unless the standard RAM is removed) 2 slots (1 slot is used with standard RAM)

 Standard: 64MB  Optional RAM: 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB

 ROM: 32-bit width (3.3 V)

 Program: 4MB (ROM DIMM)  Font: 4MB (ROM DIMM, Mask)

 Expansion ROM: 2 slots (ROM DIMM slots, 3.3V, must be installed and

removed only with power turned off)

 Slots A, B: Font ROM module, PostSccipt3 module, AcuLaser

Color Copy Station 8600 module

 Control Panel: 1-line 20-digit LCD, 3 LEDs, 6 buttons

(control panel 2001)

 Interfaces

 Standard: Parallel 1ch

1EEE1284 compliant bi-directional B-type connector

Compatibility, Nibble, ECP USB (Rev.1.1) 1ch Ethernet 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T 1ch

 Optional: Type-B 1-slot (Level 3 compatible)

Dedicated interface for AcuLaser Color Copy Station 8600

 HDD: 1 (the same option as for EPL-N2120)  Printer Settings: Control panel settings, EJL, PJL commands, and MIB

 Storage cell: EEPROM serial type 16-kbyte

 Printer Modes

 Standard: ESC/Page-Color mode, ESC/Page(B/W) mode, LJ4

mode (B/W), GL2 mode (B/W), ESCP2 mode (B/W), FX mode (B/W), I239X mode (B/W)

 Optional: PostScript 3 (PostScript 3 module)

AcuLaser Color Copy Station 8600

 Others: EJL, PJL mode

RCC mode DIAG mode

 Installation Method: Fixed to the printer body

1.4.1.2 Basic Controller Specifications for AcuLaser C7000

 CPU: TMPR4955AF-200 MHz  Enhanced technology: AcuLaser Color Halftoning (supporting monochrome)

CRIT, RIT

 RAM: 2 slots (1 slot for the standard RAM)

 Standard: 32 MB, Maximum 256 MB  DIMM options: SDRAM DIMM dedicated to AcuLaser C1000/

AcuLaser C7000 (slot shape is different from PC slots) 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB

 Program ROM: 2 MB (32-bit width)  EEPROM: 256-byte  Panel: 2 LEDs  Interfaces

 Standard: Parallel interface 1 ch

IEEE1284 compatible bi-directional, B-Type connector Compatibility, Nibble, ECP USB 1.1 1ch

 Options: Type-B 1 slot (compatible with Level-2)

However, currently Leo2.1 is only supported

 Printer mode: ESC/PageS Printing System

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1.4.2 Controller Configuration

The AcuLaser C8600/AcuLaser C7000 controller can set the following configurations. Since jumper resistors are used for the settings, these settings are determined when the printers are shipped from the factory.

1.4.2.1 Controller Configuration for AcuLaser C8600

NOTE: For AcuLaser C8600, controller configurations are A4 setting for all

markets, that is, LT setting is not used.

Table 1-18. Jumper Resisters for AcuLaser C8600

RJ401 RJ402 RJ403

Setting Item

Jumper Resister

Table 1-19. Jumper Resister Factory Setting for AcuLaser C8600

For China Other Countries

Mounted Not mounted

N/W I/F Cassette Size Paper Size

Exist EXE LTR

Not exist B5 A4

RJ401 RJ402 RJ403

Mounted Not mounted Not mounted Mounted Mounted Not mounted

1.4.3 Calibration Function (only with AcuLaser C8600)

AcuLaser C8600 has a calibration function. Calibration can be made by changing the contents of the calibration table (1D) for AcuLaser C8600. Changing the contents of the calibration table can be achieved by means of the Resource Data Control Code. The default values in the calibration table are those set in the code area. After change, however, the values stored in EEPROM will work as the values in the calibration table. After change, the version information (date and time) of the changed calibration table (for example, the table of gradation 600DPI) is indicated on the status sheet.

You must rewrite the Calibration Table only when necessary. Execute rewriting of the Calibration Table according to the Calibration Table Data and rewriting procedure given in Technical Information which is supplied separately.

C A U T I O N

This function is not described in manuals, that is, it is not disclosed to users.

1.4.2.2 Controller Configuration for AcuLaser C7000

Table 1-20. Jumper Setting for AcuLaser C7000

JP100

Pattern Jumper

(INPT1)

Setting Item

Jumper Setting

Note: B5/EXE switching of paper cassettes is not available, and B5 is set for all markets.

1: Open 0: Short

Default setting for MP tray paper size

A4 Other than Japan Nibble LT Japan ECP

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JP101

Pattern Jumper

(INPT3)

Setting for intended market

JP102

DIC Jumper

(INPT7)

Parallel interface receive mode

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1.5 External Interface Specifications

AcuLaser C8600 is equipped with the external host interfaces as listed below:

 Parallel interface (standard)  USB (Rev. 1.1) interfaces (standard)  Ethernet interface (standard)  Type-B host interface 1-slot (optional)

By installing the interface board for AcuLaser Color Copy Station 8600, the printer is equipped with the AcuLaser Color Copy Station 8600 panel and scanner interface.

Figure 1-23 below shows the locations of the external interfaces of AcuLaser C8600.

Color Copy Station

interface

(Panel for Color Copy

Station and scanner)

Type-B (AUX)

interface

Parallel Interface (IEEE1284 B-Type)

USB interface

LED: Link/Receive Lamp (Green)

LED: 100Base-TX/10Base-T Lamp (Orange)

Ethernet Interface (100BaseTX/10BaseT

AcuLaser C7000 is equipped with the external host interfaces as listed below:

 Parallel interface (standard)  USB (Rev. 1.1) interfaces (standard)  Type-B host interface 1-slot (optional)

Host interfaces' actual operations are limited to automatic interface switching only.

Figure 1-24 below shows the locations of the external interfaces of AcuLaser C7000.

Optional interface

Parallel interface

(IEEE1284 B-type)

USB interface

Figure 1-24. Locations of External Interfaces (AcuLaser C7000)

Backside View

Figure 1-23. Locations of External Interfaces (AcuLaser C8600)

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1.5.1 Parallel Interface Specifications

 Interface Type

IEEE 1284 bi-directional high speed parallel interface

 Operating Modes

Compatibility, Nibble, ECP

 Connector Model Name

57RE-40360-830B (D7A) DDK or the equivalent

 Conforming Plug

Amphenol or its equivalent

1.5.1.1 Parallel Interface Specifications for AcuLaser C8600

The initial Device ID value of AcuLaser C8600 is described below. Carriage returns have been inserted into the list below to make it easier to read, but in actual practice the device ID values are displayed as a continuous character string, and no carriage return codes are inserted. The CMD parameters are not shown here in the actual order. None of MODE and STATUS parameters is included. The DES parameter is a combination of the MFG and MDL parameters with a space between them.

†

; MFG:EPSON; CMD:PJL,EJL,ESCPL2,ESCP9,PRPXL24-01,PCL,HPGL2-01,ESCPAGE-04, ESCPAGECOLOR-01** MDL:** CLS:PRINTER; DES:**

†

;

†

;

†

;

MDL:*****; CLS:PRINTER; DES:*****; CID:*****;

1.5.1.2 Parallel Interface Specifications for AcuLaser C7000

Device ID values of AcuLaser C7000 are described below:

MFG:EPSON;CMD:ESCPAGES-02;MDL: AL-C7000;CLS:PRINTER;DES:EPSON AL-C7000;

Communication modes are switched with the jumper switch on the controller board.

 Nibble: The ECP communication mode is not supported, and the Reverse

mode is only available in the Nibble communication mode

 ECP: The ECP communication is supported (ECP is the default

specification)

†1: “Total number of characters + 2" of the device ID appears in hexadecimal.

†2: “POSTSCRIPT” is added only when the PostScript 3 module is installed.

†3: The model name appears AL-C8600

†4: The manufacturer and model name appears EPSON AL-C8600

Furthermore, the user can redefine the Device ID MFG, MDL, DES and CID. Also, the CID Field does not respond with the default value, but does respond with the defined character string only when it has been redefined. The Device ID when redefined is as follows. The asterisks “*****” are the user defined character strings.

MFG:*****; CMD:PJL,EJL,ESCPL2,ESCP9,PRPXL24-01,PCL,HPGL2-01,ESCPAGE-04,

ESCPAGECOLOR-01**†2;

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1.5.2 USB Interface Specifications

 The USB interface is in compliance with the Universal Serial Bus specification

Rev. 1.1.

 Difference from Rev. C:

Rev. 1.1 replies to the following requests without rejecting:

 CLEAR_FEATURE Endpoint0  GET_STATUS Endpoint0

AcuLaser C8600/AcuLaser C7000 has an 18-digit serial ID number for USB Rev. 1.1. This ID number is displayed at the bottom of the Status Sheet. Each digit denotes the information as described below.

1, 2: Number from 00 to 99 specific to model

(“09” for AcuLaser C8600/“13” for AcuLaser C7000) 3: P for page printer 4, 5: PC number on the assembly belt 6, 7: Year of assembly 8, 9: Month of assembly 10, 11: Day of assembly 12, 13: Hour of assembly 14, 15: Minute of assembly 16, 17: Second of assembly 18: Reserved digit (0 is normally specified)

C A U T I O N

If the circuit board is replaced for maintenance services or some other reason, the USB serial number must be changed to another USB ID. Consequently, the printer may be recognized as a different printer when it is connected to the computer.

1.5.3 Ethernet Interface

 Interface type

10Base-T, 100BaseT-X, Half Duplex, Full Duplex (Switched at power on)

 Printing protocols

 TCP/IP....................... LPR, FTP, IPP, PORT2501, PORT9100

 Microsoft Network ... SMB  NetWare

Operating mode Standby (factory default), NDS Print Server, Bindery Print Server, Remote Printer)

 AppleTalk

 Management protocols

 TCP/IP................ SNMP, ENPC, HTTP, TELNET, DHCP, BOOTP, PING

 Microsoft Network ... Auto-IP, SSDP

 NetBEUI ................... SNMP, ENPC

 NetWare .................... SNMP, ENPC

 AppleTalk ................. SNMP, ENPC

NOTE a: ENPC: EPSON Network Peripheral Control Protocol

b: IPP: Internet Printing Protocol

 Connector type: RJ45  Applicable cable: 2-pair STP (10Base-T, 100Base-TX)

NOTE: In order to conform to FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, and VCCI Class

B, a shielded type cable must be used.

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 Pin configuration

See Table 1-21.

Table 1-21. Pin Configuration for the Ethernet I/F

Pin Signal Name I/O

1 Tx+ O

2 Tx- O

3 Rx+ I

4 N.C. -

5 N.C. -

6 Rx- I

7 N.C. -

8 N.C. -

 Entity type

See Section 1.5.4 "Type-B Interface Specifications".

1.5.4 Type-B Interface Specifications

AcuLaser C8600/AcuLaser C7000 has one Type-B optional interface slot as standard equipment.

1.5.4.1 Type-B Interface Specifications for AcuLaser C8600

 Main System Type:

MTP600dpi,PW7748dt600dpi,PRG(*****)rev,AP800ma,SPD0fast,D4

NOTE: The asterisks***** represent the ROM version.

 Printer Name:

Factory default Printer Name is the same as the Product Name.

 Product Name: AL-C8600  Emulation Type: See the table below  Entity Type: See the table below

Table 1-22. Emulation Type/Entity Type

Emulation Emulation Type Entity Type

PS ESC/Page Color ESCPAGECOLOR-01 EPSONPAGECOLOR1 ESC/Page ESCPAGE-04 LJ4 PCL5E-00 EPSONPCL5 1239X PRPXL24-01 EPSONPRPXL24 GL2 HPGL2-01 EPSONHPGL2 FX ESCP9 EPSONFX ESCP2 ESCPL2 EPSONLQ2

POSTSCRIPT-00

LaserWriter

Note: *1: Added when a PostScript 3 module is installed.

 Emulation Type:

 When Emulation is set to AUTO;

If PS is not started: AUTO (Emulation Types 1, 2, 3, . . .) If PS is started: EJL (POSTSCRIPT-00, other Emulation

Types 1, 2, 3, . . .)

 When Emulation is fixed: EJL (Default Emulation Type, other

Emulation Types 1, 2, 3, . . .)

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 Entity Type:

 When Emulation is set to AUTO:Refer to the above list.  When Emulation is fixed: The default Emulation Type and

EPSONPAGECOLOR1 are returned.

1.5.4.2 Type-B Interface Specifications for AcuLaser C7000

Applicable Type-B optional interface is Leo2.1 only.

 Main System Type: MTP600dpi,PW7748dt600dpi,PRG(*****)rev,

AP800ma,SPD0fast,GDI ***** is a ROM version

 Printer Name: AL-C7000  Product Name: AL-C7000  Emulation Type: ESCPAGES-02  Entity Type: EPSONPAGES2

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1.6 Control Panel (AcuLaser C8600)

1.6.1 External View and Names

LCD Panel

1 line, 20 characters

(5x 7 dot matrix)

LCD (20 digits)

Back button

Figure 1-25. External View of Control Panel (AcuLaser C8600)

NOTE: Enter button, Back button, Up button and Down button can be used for

password input. The key assignment of password, which is shown on the label, is as follows: Enter button:3 Back button:1 Up button:2 Down button:4

Enter button

Up button

Down button

Data LED (Yellow)

Job Cancel button

Ready LED (Green)

Error LED (Red)

Start/Stop button

1.6.2 Description of Indicators

LCD PANEL

 One-line 20-character (5 x 7 dot matrix) liquid crystal display  Normally displays printer status.  In panel setting mode, LCD displays setting menus, setting items or setting

values.

READY LED

 On: The printer is On Line.  Off: The printer is in a pause status.

If any error occurs, the printer goes into a pause status, with the Ready LED going out.

DATA LED

 On: Printer contains data that has not been processed yet.  Off: No effective print data remains in the printer.  Blinking: The printer is processing data now.

ERROR LED

 Blinking1: An error has occurred which permits continuing to print by

pressing the Continue button. When “Auto Cont” is ON, error status will be automatically cleared after a while even without pressing the Start/Stop button.

Example: “Paper Set” error

 On: An error has occurred which does not permit the printer to

recover without its clearing by the user. Clearing the error will automatically recover the printer.

Example: “Front Cover Open” error

 Blinking 2: An error has occurred which requires the user to clear the error

and press the Start/Stop button. Setting “Auto Cont” to “ON” will not affect this error.

Example: “Multi-bin Paper Eject Full” error

NOTE: Blinking 1 repeats a cycle of 0.3-second ON and 0.3-second OFF.

Blinking 2 repeats a cycle of 0.6-second ON and 0.6-second OFF.

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1.6.3 Description of Buttons

START/STOP BUTTON

 In normal operation:

Pressing this button interrupts or resumes printing operation. Pressing the button will change the state of the Ready LED between ON and OFF alternately. Pressing this button after start of printing operation will stop printing after completion of the printing of the currently printed page. Another pressing of this button resumes printing.

NOTE: Even when the Ready LED is off and thus printing is not performed, other

operations are kept on. This means that data receive is continued until the receive buffer is filled up to its full capacity.

 When this button is pressed for an extended period of time with the printer in

the pause status: The printer ejects paper forcibly if it has print data.

 When any error has occurred:

• If the error permits the printer to recover only by pressing the button:

Pressing this button clears the error and turns off the Error LED.

• If the error does not permit the printer to recover only by pressing the button:

Pressing this button does not change the state of the Error LED but changes the LCD indication to “Unable Clear Error”.

JOB CANCEL BUTTON

• Pressing normally:

Deletes the currently printed data. Each pressing deletes one job.

• Pressing for 2 seconds or longer:

Deletes all of the data in the printing queue, the job and data currently received and the data currently printed.

 In panel setting mode:

The printer displays the next lower rank in the hierarchical setting system. The setting value is registered or the selected item is executed.

BACK BUTTON

 In normal operation:

The printer enters the panel setting mode.

 In panel setting mode:

The printer displays the previous higher rank in the hierarchical setting system. When this button is pressed in the top rank (menu) in the hierarchy, the printer leaves the panel setting mode to return to the normal operation mode.

UP BUTTON

 In normal operation:

The printer enters the panel setting mode.

 In panel setting mode:

Displays the previous value of the currently selected rank (menu, item or setting value) in the hierarchy.

DOWN BUTTON

 In normal operation:

The printer enters the panel setting mode menu.

 In panel setting mode:

Displays the next value of the currently selected rank (menu, item or setting value) in the hierarchy.

ENTER BUTTON

 In normal operation:

The printer enters the panel setting mode.

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 Functions of Buttons

Table 1-23. Summary of Button Functions

Button Name On Line In Pause Status Error Has Occurred In Panel Setting Mode

Ready Into pause status

1. Pressing normally:

Job Cancel

Enter

Back

Down

Deletes printing data

2. Pressing for 2 seconds or longer: Deletes all printing data

Enters the printer information menu in the panel setting mode

1. Pressing normally: Into On Line status

2. Pressing for 2 seconds or longer: Ejects paper forcibly

1. Pressing normally: Deletes printing data

2. Pressing for 2 seconds or longer: Deletes all printing data

Enters the printer information menu in the panel setting mode

1. Recoverable error: Clears error

2. Non-recoverable error: Displays “Unable Clear Error”

1. Pressing normally: Deletes printing data

2. Pressing for 2 seconds or longer: Deletes all printing data

Invalid

Returns to normal mode (the same state as before entering panel setting mode)

Invalid

1. When panel setting mode menu is displayed: Displays setting item

2. When setting item for non-execution is displayed: Displays setting value

3. When setting item for execution is displayed: Executes printing or processing

4. When setting value is displayed: Registers the setting value

1. When panel setting mode menu is displayed: Returns to normal mode

2. When setting item or setting value is displayed: Displays the previous higher rank in hierarchy

1. When panel setting mode menu is displayed: Displays the previous panel setting mode menu

2. When setting item is displayed: Displays previous setting item

3. When setting value is displayed: Displays previous setting value

1. When panel setting mode menu is displayed: Displays the next panel setting mode menu

2. When setting item is displayed: Displays next setting item

3.When setting value is displayed: Displays next setting value

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1.6.4 Operation and Indications on the Control Panel

 Switching between On Line and Pause Status:

Switched alternately by pressing the Start/Stop button. Switching is impossible when any error has occurred.

 Forced Paper Eject:

In a Pause Status, hold down the Start/Stop button for 2 seconds or longer. Upon 2-second pressing, the printer displays “Form Feed”. Upon release of the button, if it has printing data, the printer prints one page by the specified number of sheets. Even when the control code has not been terminated for the receive data, the data that has been received will be printed. Upon release of the button, if the printer does not have printing data, the display “Form Feed” will go out. The Ready LED remains OFF, without change in its state. When any error has occurred, pressing the Start/Stop button is invalid, so that forced paper eject will not be executed.

 Clearing “Warning”:

Execute “xxx Warning clear” in the panel setting mode. Then the relevant “Warning” and all the other “Warning”, if any, will be cleared.

 Clearing “Error”

 Error LED Blinking 1:

Cleared by pressing the Start/Stop button. When “Auto Cont” is ON, error status will be automatically cleared after a while even without pressing the Start/Stop button.

 Error LED On:

When the Start/Stop button is pressed with the Error LED lighting, the LCD indication changes to “Unable Clear Error”. Take an appropriate corrective action, and the printer will automatically clear “Error” status.

 Error LED Blinking 2:

Take an appropriate corrective action and then press the Start/Stop button, so that the “Error” status will be cleared. If the appropriate corrective action is not taken, the same error occurs again. Setting “Auto Cont” to “ON” will not affect this error.

 Deleting the Printing Data:

Press the Job Cancel button. The display shows “Cancel Print Job”. Each pressing deletes one of the printing data. However, pressing the Job Cancel button is invalid as long as “Cancel Print Job” is being displayed. Upon completion of deletion, the printer enters into the On Line status. In the panel setting mode, pressing the Job Cancel button is invalid. Clear any of the following errors resulting from printing data after deleting the printing data.

• Check Paper Size

• Check Transparency

• Check Paper Type

• Irregular Density

• Manual Feed ssss tttt

• Can't Print Duplex

• Paper Out ssss tttt

• Paper Set ssss tttt

• uuuu Toner Out

• Print Overrun

• Mem Overflow

• Duplex Mem Overflow

 Deleting All the Printing Data:

Hold down the Job Cancel button for 2 seconds or longer. The display shows “Cancel All Print Job”. Stored Job is not deleted. Upon completion of deletion, the printer enters into the On Line status.

When the top page of the unprinted data is contained in a job, all the job is deleted. When the top page of the unprinted data is not contained in a job, deletion will be continued until a lapse of about 10 seconds after the end of data or until just before the start of the next job. The LCD shows “Cancel Print Job” just when the Job Cancel button is pressed. And when you release the button, the printer will delete the data currently printed. The page being printed just when the Job Cancel button is pressed will be printed and output.

 Reset All:

Execute “Reset All” in the panel setting mode. Execute “Reset” in the panel setting mode.

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 Panel Setting

 Transition to panel setting mode:

Press one of the Back, Up, Down and Enter buttons. The printer enters the first setting menu. The display shows “v setting menu”. “v” means that the setting can be changed by the Up or Down button.

NOTE: When any error has occurred, transition to the panel setting mode can

not be made.

 Changing the setting menu:

Press the Up or Down button with the setting menu displayed. Pressing the Down button displays the next menu. Pressing the Up button displays the previous menu.

 Transition to display of setting item:

Press the Enter button with the setting menu displayed. The display shows “v Setting Item = setting value”. For an execution item, the display shows “v Setting Item”. Pressing the Back button returns the display to setting menu.

 Changing the setting item:

Press the Up or Down button with the setting item displayed.

 Executing the setting item:

Press the Enter button with “v Setting Item” displayed. The printer will execute processing and return to the same status as it was before entering the panel setting mode.

 Transition to display of setting value:

Press the Enter button with the setting item displayed. The display shows “Setting Item = v setting value”. Pressing the Back button returns the display to the setting item.

 Changing the setting value:

Press the Up or Down button with the setting value displayed. Pressing the Up button will increment the numerical value, while pressing the Down button will decrement it. Pressing the Up button will display the previous character, while pressing the Down button will display the next character.

 Registering the setting value:

Press the Enter button with the setting value displayed. The setting value will be registered and the display will return to “v Setting Item = setting value”. The setting value of this display means the registered value.

 Leaving the panel setting mode:

Press the Start/Stop button, or press the Back button with the setting menu displayed.

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1.6.5 Panel Setting Item List

This section describes setting items for AcuLaser C8600. Values shown in bold and underlined characters are the factory default setting values. Each item of Menu, Item, and Value is applicable when “Lang = English” is set.

Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1)

Menu Item Value

Information Menu

Status Sheet Reserve Job List Form Overlay List

NetworkStatus

Sheet AUX Status Sheet

*4, *5

PS3 Status Sheet PS3 Font Sample * ESC/Page Font

Sample LJ4 Font Sample ESCP2 Font Sample FX Font Sample I239X Font Sample C Toner

M Toner Y Toner

K Toner Photocondctr Total Pages Color Pages B/W Pages

E****F, E***F, E**F, E*F, E F

E****F, E***F, E**F, E*F, E F E****F, E***F, E**F, E*F, E F

E****F, E***F, E**F, E*F, E F

E****F, E***F, E**F, E*F, E F 0 ∼ 99999999 0 ∼ 99999999 0 ∼ 99999999

Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1) (continued)

Menu Item Value

Note *1: Displayed only when a Job is registered in the Quick Print Job.

*2: Displayed only when the Form Overlay is implemented. *3: Displayed only when starting up with the setting Network Menu → Network

I/F = On *4: Displayed only when the printer is equipped with Type-B Level 3. *5: Displayed only when starting up with the setting AUX Menu → AUX I/F =

On. *6: Displayed only when the PostScript 3 module is installed. *7: This is not displayed on the control panel. It can be executed in EJL. *8: This item is only displayed, so that its setting can not be changed.

Tray Menu

MP Tray Size

LC1 Size

LC2 Size *2, LC3 Size *2,

MP Type Plain, Letterhead, Recycled, Color, Trnsprncy, Labels LC1 Type Plain, Letterhead, Recycled, Color LC2 Type*3 Plain, Letterhead, Recycled, Color LC1 Type*4 Plain, Letterhead, Recycled, Color

Note *1: This item depends on the factory default paper size of the controller

configuration. *2: This item is only displayed, so that its setting can not be changed. *3: Displayed only when the Large Capacity Paper Unit or 500-Sheet Paper

Cassette Unit is installed. *4: Displayed only when the Large Capacity Paper Unit are installed. *5: This item depends on the paper size (EXE/B5) for paper cassette of the

controller configuration.

A4 *1, A3, A5, B4, B5, LT *1, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, B, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C6, IB5, A3W

When installing the standard 250 sheets cassette: A4, A3, B4, B5 *5, LT, LGL, B, EXE

A4, A3, B4, B5 *5, LT, LGL, B, EXE A4, A3, B4, B5 *5, LT, LGL, B, EXE

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Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1) (continued)

Menu Item Value

Emulation Menu

Parallel Auto, LJ4, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3 USB Auto, LJ4, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3 Network Auto, LJ4, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3

AUX

Note *1: Displayed only when the PostScript 3 module is installed.

*2: Displayed only when the Type-B interface card is installed.

Printing Menu

Page Size

Wide A4 Off, On Orientation Port, Land Resolution 600, 300 RITech On, Off Toner Save Off, On Image Optimum Auto, Off, On Top Offset -99.0 ~ 0.0 ~ 99.0 mm step 0.5 mm Left Offset -99.0 ~ 0.0 ~ 99.0 mm step 0.5 mm T Offset B L Offset B

Note *1: This item depends on the factory default paper size of the controller

configuration. *2: Displayed only when the optional duplex print unit is installed. *3: The paper size of CTM is minimum 90 × 139.7 mm, maximum 328 × 453mm.

Auto, LJ4, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3

A4 *1, A3, A5, B4, B5, LT *1, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG,

B, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C6, IB5, CTM *3, A3W

-99.0 ~ 0.0 ~ 99.0 mm step 0.5 mm

*1,

GL2 GL2 GL2 GL2

Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1) (continued)

Menu Item Value

Setup Menu

Lang

Lang Sprache LINGUA LENG SPRAK Sprog Taal KIELI Ling)

Time Out 0, 5 ~ 60 ~ 300 step 1 Paper Source Auto, MP, LC1, LC2 *1, LC3 Out Bin Face-down, Face-up MP Mode Normal, Last Manual Feed Off, On Copies 1 ~ 999 Quantity Duplex Binding Start Page

Paper Type Normal, Thick, ExtraThk, Trnsprnc, Coated Page Side Front, Back Skip Blank Page *5Off, On Auto Eject Page Off, On Size Ignore Off, On Auto Cont Off, On Page Protect Auto, On LCD Contrast 0 ~ 9 ~ 15 Panel Lock

English

Francais Deutsch ITALIANO ESPANOL SVENSKA Dansk Nederl. SUOMI Portugues

1 ~ 999 Off, On Long Edge, Short Edge Front, Back

Off, On

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Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1) (continued)

Menu Item Value

Note *1: This item is displayed only when the Large Capacity Paper Unit or 500-Sheet

Paper Cassette Unit is installed. *2: Displayed only when the Large Capacity Paper Unit are installed. *3: This is not displayed on the control panel, and is not printed on the Status Sheet

ether. It can be set in EJL or PJL. It is not stored in NVRAM. *4: Displayed only when the optional duplex print unit is installed. *5: Valid in ESC/Page, PCL5e, ESC/P2, FX and I239X modes. *6: This is not displayed on the control panel, and is not printed on the Status Sheet

ether. It can be set in EJL.

Quick Print JobMenu

ConfidentialJobMenu

User xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Job

Copies Delete *3,

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 1 ~ 999

Note *1: This menu is not displayed when nothing is registered in the Verify Job, Re-

print Job, and Stored Job. *2: This item appears only when selecting Quick Print Job Menu → User = <User

name>. *3: This item appears only when selecting Quick Print Job Menu → Job = <Job

name>. After executing this item, the printer returns to the status when

recovering from the SelecType mode. *4: After executing this item, the printer returns to Quick Print Job Menu → Job.

If available Job is not exist, the printer returns to Quick Print Job Menu

User. If available User is not exist, the printer returns to the status when

recovering from the SelecType mode.

User xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Enter Password

Job Copies Delete *4,

XXXX

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 1 ~ 999

→

Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1) (continued)

Menu Item Value

Note *1: This menu is not displayed when nothing is registered in the Confidential Job.

*2: This item appears only when selecting Confidential Job Menu → User = <User

name>. A password can be input by means of the 1 (Back), 2 (Up), 3 (Enter), and 4 (Down) buttons.

*3: After entering a Confidential Job Menu → Enter Password = <Password>, this

item appears if a job matching the password exists.

*4: This item appears only when selecting Confidential Job Menu → Job = <Job

name>. After executing this item, the printer returns to the same status as it has left the SelecType mode.

*5: After executing this item, the printer returns to Quick Print Job Menu → Job.

If no Job available exists, the printer returns to Quick Print Job Menu → User. If no User available exists, the printer returns to the same status as it has left the SelecType mode.

Reset Menu

Clear Warning Reset Reset All SelecType Init

Parallel Menu

Note *1: The interface setting is reflected immediately to the Status Sheet and EJL read-

USB Menu

Note *1: The interface setting is reflected immediately to the Status Sheet and EJL read-

Parallel I/F On, Off Speed Fast, Normal Bi-D Nibble, ECP, OffF Buffer Size Normal, Maximum, Minimum

back, but the setting is not effective just after it is changed. The changed setting becomes valid in practice after warm boot or restarting the printer.

USB I/F On, Off Buffer Size Normal, Maximum, Minimum

back, but the setting is not effective just after it is changed. The changed setting becomes valid in practice after warm boot or restarting the printer.

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Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1) (continued)

Menu Item Value

Network Menu

Note *1: The interface setting is reflected immediately to the Status Sheet and EJL read-back,

*2: After switching to “On Line”, the value is automatically changed to “No”. *3: This item appears only when “Network Menu → Network Config = Yes” is set. *4: This item does not appear when “Network Menu → Get IPAddress = Auto” is set.

Network I/F On, Off Network Config *2No, Yes

*3, *4

3, *4

Panel, Auto, PING 0 ~ 192 ~ 255 0 ~ 168 ~ 255 0 ~ 192 ~ 255 0 ~ 168 ~ 255

0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255

Get IPAddress IP Byte 1 IP Byte 2 IP Byte 3 * IP Byte 4 * SM Byte 1 * SM Byte 2 * SM Byte 3 * SM Byte 4 * GW Byte 1* GW Byte 2 * GW Byte 3 * GW Byte 4 * Buffer Size Normal, Maximum, Minimum

but the setting is not effective just after it is changed. The changed setting becomes valid in practice after warm boot or restarting the printer.

Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1) (continued)

Menu Item Value

AUX Menu *1,

AUX I/F On, Off

4, *5

No, Yes

Panel, Auto, PING 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255

0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 255 On, Off On, Off On, Off

AUX Config Get IPAddress IP Byte 1 * IP Byte 2 * IP Byte 3 * IP Byte 4 * SM Byte 1 * SM Byte 2 * SM Byte 3 * SM Byte 4 * GW Byte 1* GW Byte 2 * GW Byte 3 * GW Byte 4 * NetWare AppleTalk NetBEUI AUX Init Buffer Size Normal, Maximum, Minimum

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Menu Item Value

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

*2: The interface setting is reflected immediately to the Status Sheet and EJL read-

back, but the setting is not effective just after it is changed. The changed setting

becomes valid in practice after warm boot or restarting the printer. *3: Displayed only when the printer is equipped with Type-B Level 3 host

interface. After switching to “On Line”, the value is automatically changed to

“No”. *4: Displayed only when the printer is equipped with Type-B Level 3 host

→ AUX Config = Yes” is set.

*5: This item does not appear when “AUX Menu → Get IPAddress = Auto” is set. *6: Displayed only when the printer is equipped with Type-B Level 3 host

ESC/Page Menu

interface. It appears only when “AUX Menu

This setting depends on the Type-B Level 3 board setting. The setting value

shifts to On Line status, and becomes effective when the network card restarts.

Therefore even after changing the setting value, the previous setting value can

be output if you execute “AUX Status Sheet” in the Information Menu before

exiting from the panel setting mode.

interface. It appears only when “AUX Menu

Auto CR On, Off Auto FF On, Off CR Function CR, CR+LF LF Function CR+LF, LF FF Function CR+FF, FF Error Code Ignore, Space Avoid Error Off, On PGI

On, Off TriColorSpace Normal, sRGB CM Media Type Off, Opt1, Opt2

Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1) (continued)

Menu Item Value

LJ4 Menu

FontSource Resident, Download *1, ROM A *2, ROM B Font Number 0 ~ availableÅiMax 65535Åj

Pitch

Height

SymSet

Form 5 ~ 60 *5 ~ 64 *5 ~ 128 Lines Source SymSet 0 ~ 277 ~ 3199 Dest SymSet 0 ~ 277 ~ 3199 CR Function CR, CR+LF LF Function LF, CR+LF Tray Assign 4, 4K, 5S

0.44 ~ 10.00 ~ 99.99 cpi step 0.01cpi

4.00 ~ 12.00 ~ 999.75 pt step 0.25 pt IBM-US, Roman-8, Roman-9, ECM94-1, 8859-2 ISO,

8859-9 ISO, 8859-10ISO, 8859-15ISO, PcBlt775, IBMDN, 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

PcTurk1

, PcPortugues *4, PcEt850 *4, PcTurk2 *4, PcCanFrench *4, PcSl437 *4, PcNordic *4, 8859-3 ISO *4, 8859-4 ISO *4, WiBaltic *4, WiEstonian *4, WiLatvian

, Mazowia *4, CodeMJK *4, BpBRASCII *4,

BpAbicomp *4, PcGk437 *4, PcGk851 *4, PcGk869 *4,

8859-7 ISO

, WiGreek *4, Europe3 *4, PcCy855 *4, PcCy866 *4, PcLt866 *4, PcUkr866 *4, PcLit771 *4, 8859-5 ISO *4, WiCyrillic *4, Bulgarian *4, Hebrew7 *4,

8859-8 ISO

, Hebrew8 *4, PcHe862 *3, Arabic8 *4, PcAr864 *4, 8859-6 ISO *4, OCR A *4, OCR B

, PcLt774 *4,

Note *1: This is not displayed on the control panel, and is not printed on the Status Sheet

ether. It can be set in EJL.

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Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1) (continued)

Menu Item Value

Note *1: Displayed only when some download fonts exist.

*2: Displayed only when an optional font module is inserted to the ROM DIMM

socket.

*3: Either of these is displayed depending on the selected font type. “Pitch” is

displayed in the case of a fixed pitch font, while “Height” is displayed in the case of a proportional spacing font. Neither of these is displayed in the case of a bitmap font. When Font Source and Font Number are redetermined, both “Pitch” and “Height” appear until the LJ4 mode starts up next.

*4: When changing the value of “LJ4 Menu → SymSet” to this symbol set, Font

Source = Resident and Font Number = 0 are set accordingly. Therefore, when printing with this symbol set, set the value of Font Source and Font Number to a font that supports this symbol set.

*5: The factory default value is 64 if the factory default paper size of the controller

configuration is A4, while it is 60 if the paper size is LT.

GL2 Menu

GLMode Scale Origin Pen End Join Pen0 Pen1

Pen2

Pen3

Pen4

Pen5

Pen6

LJ4GL2, Gllike

Off, A0, A1, A2, A3

Corner, Center

Pen0, Pen1, Pen2 *1, Pen3 *1, Pen4 *1, Pen5 *1, Pen6

Butt, Square, Triangular, Round

Mitered, Miteredbeveled, Triangular, Round, Beveled, None

0.05 ~ 0.35 ~ 5.00 mm step 0.05 mm

Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1) (continued)

Menu Item Value

PS3 Menu

ESCP2 Menu

Error Sheet Off, On Coloration Color, Mono, TrueCol. Image Protect Off, On

Note *1: Displayed only when the PostScript 3 module is installed.

Font

Pitch Condensed T.Margin Text

CGTable

Country

Auto CR Auto LF Bit Image ZeroChar

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

10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Prop.

Off, On

0.40 ~ 0.50 ~ 1.50 inch step 0.05 inch

1 ~ 62 *1 ~ 66 *1 ~ available (Max: 104) Lines PcUSA, Italic, PcMultilin, PcPortugue, PcCanFrenc,

PcNordic, PcTurkish2, PcIcelandic, PcE.Europe, BpBRASCII, BpAbicomp, Roman-8, PcEur858, ISO Latin1, 8859-15ISO, PcSl437, PcTurkish1, 8859-9 ISO, Mazowia, CodeMJK, PcGk437, PcGk851, PcGk869, 8859-7 ISO, PcCy855, PcCy866, PcUkr866, PcLit771, Bulgarian, Hebrew7, Hebrew8, PcHe862, PcAr864

USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Spain1, Japan, Norway, Denmark2, Spain2, LatinAmeric, Korea, Legal

On, Off

Off, On

Dark, Light, BarCode

0, φ

Note *1: The factory default value is 66 if the factory default paper size of the controller

configuration is A4, while it is 62 if the paper size is LT.

Note *1: Displayed only in the GLlike mode.

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Menu Item Value

FX Menu

Font

Pitch 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Prop. Condensed Off, On T.Margin 0.40 ~ 0.50 ~ 1.50 inch step 0.05 inch Text 1 ~ 62 *1 ~ 66 *1 ~ availableÅiMax: 104) Lines

CGTable

Country

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

Note *1: The factory default value is 66 if the factory default paper size of the controller

configuration is A4, while it is 62 if the paper size is LT.

1239X Menu

Font

Pitch 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, 24 cpi, Prop.. Code Page 437, 850, 858, 860, 863, 865 T.Margin 0.30 ~ 0.40 ~ 1.50 inch step 0.05 inch Text 1 ~ 63 *1 ~ 67 *1 ~ availableÅiMax: 104) Lines Auto CR Off, On Auto LF Off, On Alt. Graphics Off, On Bit Image Dark, Light ZeroChar 0, f CharacterSet 1 *2, 2

Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans serif, Script, Orator S, OCR A, OCR B

PcUSA, Italic, PcMultilin, PcPortugue, PcCanFrenc, PcNordic, PcTurkish2, PcIcelandic, PcE.Europe, BpBRASCII, BpAbicomp, Roman-8, PcEur858, ISO Latin1, 8859-15ISO

USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Spain1, Japan, Norway, Denmark2, Spain2, LatinAmeric

Courier, Prestige, Gothic, Orator, Script, Presentor, Sans serif

Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1) (continued)

Menu Item Value

Note *1: The factory default value is 67 if the factory default paper size of the controller

configuration is A4, while it is 63 if the paper size is LT.

*2: The factory default value is 2 if the factory default paper size of the controller

configuration is A4, while it is 1 if the paper size is LT.

Support Menu

Note *1: This setting menu is displayed only when the Support Mode has been activated

Toner Transfer Menu

Note *1: This setting menu is displayed only when the Support Mode has been activated

HDD Format PS3 HDD Init Standby

* 2, *3

Enable, Disable

by hidden operation at power-on. *2: Displayed only when the HDD Unit is installed. *3: Displayed only when the optional PostScript 3 module is installed. *4: The STANDBYTIME command (nondisclosure) of EJL is also supported. The

default value is 30 minutes).

Normal

Thick Transparency Coated

ThickNarrow

Envelope

*21

1 ∼ 3 ∼ 10 1 ∼ 3 ∼ 10 1 ∼ 3 ∼ 10 1 ∼ 3 ∼ 10 1 ∼ 3 ∼ 10 1 ∼ 3 ∼ 10

by hidden operation at power-on. *2: This setting is not effective just after it is changed, but it becomes valid after

warm boot or restarting the printer.

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Table 1-24. Panel Setting Item List (1) (continued)

Menu Item Value

Maintenance

Note *1: This setting menu is displayed only when the Maintenance Mode has been

Engine Status Sheet Reset

2ndBTRCounter Reset IBTCleaner Ct Reset IBTBelt Count Reset C DvlpCounter Reset M DvlpCounter Reset Y DvlpCounter Reset K DvlpCounter Reset Fuser Counter Reset Total Counter Clear Error Log

activated by hidden operation at power-on. Always displayed in English regardless of the Setup → Lang setting value.

1.6.6 User Setting Items Other Than Setup Menu

Table below shows a list of user setting items which are not included in the Setup Menu. Initialization by the initialization menu on the control panel does not clear these setting items.

Table 1-25. User Setting Items

Setting Item Setting Value

PrinterName 32-byte character string AL-C8600

MFG in the DeviceID 32-byte character string (Undefined) EJL MDL in the DeviceID 32-byte character string (Undefined) EJL DES in the DeviceID 32-byte character string (Undefined) EJL CID in the DeviceID 32-byte character string (Undefined) EJL

Default

Value

Setting Method

EJL, PrinterName command

1.6.7 Details of Setting Menus and Setting Items

This section contains the AcuLaser C8600 specific information on the setting menus and setting items.

INFORMATION MENU

 C Toner

The remaining C (Cyan) toner level is displayed in 5 steps (display only, exclusive readout). E****F: 100% E*** F: 75% ≥ Remaining Toner > 50% E** F: 50% ≥ Remaining Toner > 25% E* F: 25% ≥ Remaining Toner > 0% E F: Remaining Toner = 0% Reference: (This cannot be included in the manual)

The remaining toner level is calculated according to the each toner cartridge. The engine stores the dispense time, and issues errors of each color such as Toner Empty according to the dispense time value.

 M Toner

The remaining M (Magenta) toner level is displayed in 5 steps (display only, exclusive readout). The specifications are the same as the C Toner.

 Y Toner

The remaining Y (Yellow) toner level is displayed in 5 steps (display only, exclusive readout). The specifications are the same as the C Toner.

 K Toner

The remaining K (Black) toner level is displayed in 5 steps (display only, exclusive readout). The specifications are the same as the C Toner.

≥

Remaining Toner > 75%

dispense time of

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 Photoconductor

With AcuLaser C8600, this displays the remaining life of the Photoconductor Unit in 5 steps (display only, exclusive readout).

E****F: 100% E*** F: 75% ≥ life cycle > 50% E** F: 50% ≥ life cycle > 25% E* F: 25% ≥ life cycle > 0% E F: life cycle = 0% Reference: (This cannot be included in the manual)

The counted value is counted by the engine and stored in the Photoconductor Unit.

≥

life cycle > 75%

 Total Pages

With AcuLaser C8600, this displays the number of sheets (regardless of paper sizes) printed by the printer up to present (display only). When the count exceeds 99999999, the counter does not count up any more. This printer displays the counted value obtained from the controller. Display range: 0 ∼ 99999999 (in a sheet unit)

 Color Pages

This displays only the number of sheets printed in color by the printer up to present (display only). When the count exceeds 99999999, the counter does not count up any more. Display range: 0 ∼ 99999999 (in a sheet unit)

 B/W Pages

This displays only the number of sheets printed in monochrome by the printer up to present (display only). Since this printer indicates the value of “Total Pages” - “Color Pages”, when the Total Pages count exceeds 99999999, the correct value cannot be displayed. Display range: 0 ~ 99999999 (in a sheet unit)

TRAY MENU

 MP Type

This menu specifies the type of paper loaded in the MP Tray.

Setting value Paper types

Plain Plain Paper (copy paper etc.) Letterhead Letter form Recycled Recycled paper Color Color paper Trnsprncy OHP transparency Labels Label paper

This menu selects the paper source that matches the specified paper type and paper size when Paper Type = Normal and Paper Source = Auto are selected. Usable paper sources are restricted depending on the Page Size and Paper Type settings. For details, refer to the Appendix F. Paper Handling algorithm.

 LC1 ∼ 3 Type

This menu specifies the type of paper loaded in the Lower Cassette 1 ∼ 3. The setting values are Plain, Letterhead, Recycled, and Color. The specification is the same as that of the MP Type.

PRINTING MENU

 Wide A4

This setting is invalid in this printer either in the ESC/Page or ESC/Page-Color mode.

 RITech

For B/W printing, this is an outline correction function which is equivalent to that of a monochrome page printer. For color printing, the outline correction function is accomplished by the CRIT function when the Halftoning mode of AcuLaser Color is selected.

 Toner Save

During color printing, by controlling the halftone growth and by printing with a low density, toner consumption is reduced.

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SETUP MENU

 Paper Source

Selects the paper source when Paper Type = Normal. Auto: Feeds paper from the paper source that loads paper of the specified paper

type and paper size. MP: Feeds paper from the MP Tray. LC1: Feeds paper from the LC1. LC2: Feeds paper from the LC2. LC3: Feeds paper from the LC3. Paper sources that can feed paper are restricted according to the Page Size and Paper

Type settings in some cases. Refer to the Appendix F. Paper Handling Algorithm for details.

 Out Bin

Selects the output tray. Face-down: Ejects paper into the Face-down tray. Face-up: Ejects paper into the Face-up tray. Output trays where paper can be ejected are restricted according to the Page Size and Paper Type settings in some cases. Refer to the Appendix F. Paper Handling Algorithm for details.

 Manual Feed

This printer always prints in 1 up when Manual Feed is activated.

 Quantity

This menu sets the number of copies printed by collating a set of sequential pages (Collate printing), and it is specified prior to the Copies setting. Therefore, when Quantity is set to 2 or more, the setting value of Copies becomes invalid. The Collate printing is performed by the RAM or HDD. Unless an HDD is installed, the driver uses the Quantity setting when the printer's RAM size is 64 MB or more. This setting is specified only by PJL and EJL, or the ESC/Page and ESC/Page-Color commands, and the printer cannot store the setting value. If data for one job cannot be stored in the printer, the printer displays the “Collate was disabled” warning and prints only one copy.

 Paper Type

This sets the engine control and CM to match the type of paper for use. Refer to the Appendix F. Paper Handling Algorithm for details of algorithms that determine the engine control and CM.

 Paper Side

This sets the engine control and CM to match the side of paper for use. Refer to the Appendix F. Paper Handling Algorithm for details of algorithms that determine the engine control and CM.

 Size Ignore

When this is set to “On”, the printer prints in 1 up.

 LCD Contrast

This function adjusts the display density of LCD by adjusting the contrast voltage of LCD. When 0 is selected, the LCD display is lowest contrast and weakest. When 15 is selected, the LCD display is highest contrast and darkest. Selecting the Up button makes the contrast higher, while selecting the Down button makes it lower. Pressing the Up or Down button changes the contrast without pressing the Enter button. By pressing the Enter button, the setting is determined and becomes effective. The timing when this setting is made effective after turning the printer on is in the ongoing system check, therefore the LCD shows the default value 7 just after powering on. When the panel setting value is set to 0 and the display is too light to be visible, initialize the panel setting by restarting the printer pressing the Job Cancel button.

NOTE: Since initialization of the panel setting deletes other setting values,

especially calibration data, the calibration data must be downloaded again after the initialization.

RESET MENU

 SelecType Init

This function returns the panel setting values to the factory default. This does not reset Page Counter, CMYK Toner Counter, Photoconductor Unit Counter, Language, Parallel, USB, Network, and AUX Menu settings. Also, it does not delete calibration data.

SUPPORT MENU

This setting menu is displayed only when the Support Mode has been activated by a special operation when the power is turned on, and can be selected. Then restarting the printer deletes Support Menu from the Menu (deleting the Support Mode switches to the Normal mode).

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 HDD Format

Initializes HDD. Since HDD formatting takes time, the status appears in 1% increments as “HDD Format ***%” when executing format. After formatting, the printer reboots. In this case, all interfaces must be disconnected.

TONER TRANSFER MENU

This setting menu is displayed only when the Support Mode has been activated by a special operation when the power is turned on, and can be selected. Then restarting the printer deletes the Toner Transfer Menu from the Menu (deleting the Support Mode switches to the Normal mode).

 Normal

Sets the offset value of 2nd BTR Transfer Current for plain (Plain Paper 1) paper. This setting becomes effective after restarting the printer.

 Thick

Sets the offset value of 2nd BTR Transfer Current for thick (Cover) and extra thick (Cover HG) paper. This setting becomes effective after restarting the printer.

 Transparency

Sets the offset value of 2nd BTR Transfer Current for OHP (Transparency) sheets. This setting becomes effective after restarting the printer.

 Coated

Sets the offset value of 2nd BTR Transfer Current for coated (Coated Paper 1) paper. This setting becomes effective after restarting the printer.

 ThickNarrow

Sets the offset value of 2nd BTR Transfer Current for postcards (Card). This setting becomes effective after restarting the printer.

 Envelope

Sets the offset value of 2nd BTR Transfer Current for envelopes (Envelope). This setting becomes effective after restarting the printer.

MAINTENANCE MENU

C A U T I O N

This setting menu is displayed and can be selected only when the Maintenance Mode has been activated by hidden operation at power-on. Then restarting the printer deletes the Maintenance Menu from the Menu (the Maintenance Mode is deleted = the printer switches to the normal mode). Basically, this setting is for maintenance by service personnel. This printer forcibly adjusts density (Cycle Up, Cycle Down) before and after the first printing when the Maintenance Menu is selected. Therefore, subsequent printing can obtain printing results where print density adjustment is controlled.

This maintenance menu is to be used for maintenance by service personnel, not to be disclosed to users.

 Engine Status Sheet

Pressing the Enter button starts printing the Engine Status Sheet. If data remains in the mode, paper is output. Make sure to switch to the Maintenance Mode after confirming that there are no engine related service call error in the normal mode (a mode that is not the Maintenance Mode), then execute. The RITech, Toner Save and Resolution values are printed with the value in operation, while the other values are printed with the factory default settings. Even after printing, the User Default environment (setting) is not changed. The LCD display blinks during printing. The contents of the Engine Status Sheet are output with the counted value of each unit of the engine. Also, the Engine Status Sheet is always printed as Lang = English regardless of the Lang setting of the Setup Menu

 Reset 2ndBTRCounter

This function resets the counter for used amount of the 2nd BTR. This must be always performed after replacing the 2nd BTR with a new one (maintenance). Executing the setting performs reboot. After that, make sure to open the printer cover once, and then close it.

 Reset IBTCleaner Ct

This function resets the counter for used amount of the IBT Cleaner. This must be always performed after replacing the IBT Cleaner with a new one (maintenance). Executing the setting performs reboot. After that, make sure to open the printer cover once, and then close it.

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 Reset IBTBelt Count

This function resets the counter for used amount of the IBT Belt. This must be always performed after replacing the IBT Belt with a new one (maintenance). Executing the setting performs reboot. After that, make sure to open the printer cover once, and then close it.

 Reset C DvlpCounter

This function resets the counter for used amount of the C Development. This must be always performed after replacing the C Development with a new one (maintenance). Executing the setting performs reboot. After that, make sure to open the printer cover once, and then close it.

 Reset M DvlpCounter

This function resets the counter for used amount of the M Development. This must be always performed after replacing the M Development with a new one (maintenance). Executing the setting performs reboot. After that, make sure to open the printer cover once, and then close it.

 Reset Y DvlpCounter

This function resets the counter for used amount of the Y Development. This must be always performed after replacing the Y Development with a new one (maintenance). Executing the setting performs reboot. After that, make sure to open the printer cover once, and then close it.

 Reset K DvlpCounter

This function resets the counter for used amount of the K Development. This must be always performed after replacing the K Development with a new one (maintenance). Executing the setting performs reboot. After that, make sure to open the printer cover once, and then close it.

 Reset Fuser Counter

This function resets the counter for used amount of the Fuser Unit. This must be always performed after replacing the Fuser Unit with a new one (maintenance). Executing the setting performs reboot. After that, make sure to open the printer cover once, and then close it.

 Clear Error Log

This function clears the Error Log List stored to display on the Engine Status Sheet. The 20 latest Error Logs are memorized. Executing the setting performs reboot.

 Reset Total Counter

This function clears the Total Pages (to count 0). (It resets the Total Pages (A4) and Total Planes counter of the engine, and Total Pages and Total Colors counter of the controller.) Executing the setting performs reboot. After that, make sure to open the printer cover once, and then close it.

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1.6.8 Special Operations

LIST OF OPERATING FUNCTIONS

Table blow shows a list of the special operating functions that AcuLaser C8600 supports.

C A U T I O N

Hex Dump

Support Mode Turn the power on while pressing the Down button

Initialization of EEPROM

Panel Setting Value Initialization

Forced Deleting of the Flash ROM A Module

Program ROM Update

ROM Module Copy

Maintenance Mode

Engine Program Update

CPU Reset in a Service Call Occurrence

Detailed Information Display in a Service Call occurrence

Error Sheet Printing

Functions other than Hex dump and the Support Mode are not disclosed to users.

Table 1-26. Special Operations

Function Operating Method

Turn the power on while pressing the Start/Stop button

Turn the power on while pressing the Back, Job Cancel, and Start/Stop buttons

Turn the power on while pressing the Job Cancel button

Turn the power on while pressing the Up, Down, Enter, and Job Cancel buttons

Turn the power on while pressing the Down, Job Cancel, and Start/Stop buttons

Turn the power on while pressing the Enter, Job Cancel, and Start/Stop buttons

Turn the power on while pressing the Back, Up, Down, and Enter buttons

Turn the power on while pressing the Up, Down, Job Cancel, and Start/Stop buttons

Press the Back, Up, Down, Enter, and Job Cancel buttons when a Service Call error occurs

Press the Back, Enter, and Job Cancel buttons when a Service Call error occurs

Press the Enter button after resetting the CPU when a Service Call error occurs

FUNCTIONS SPECIFIC TO ACULASER C8600

This section describes the functions specific to AcuLaser C8600.

 Initialization of EEPROM

AcuLaser C8600 does not clear the counters for used amount of the 2nd BTR, IBT Cleaner, IBT Belt, C, M, Y, K Development, and Fuser Unit. It clears Total Pages and Color Pages. (This is because that the Total Pages and Color Pages are stored in the controller. Since the engine stores the counters for used amount of the 2nd BTR, IBT Cleaner, IBT Belt, C, M, Y, K Development, and Fuser Unit, these are not cleared.) Moreover, the calibration data are initialized.

 Initialization of panel setting value

AcuLaser C8600 also initializes the calibration data.

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1.7 Control Panel (AcuLaser C7000)

1.7.1 External View and Names

Ready LED (green)

Error LED (red)

Figure 1-26. External View of Control Panel (AcuLaser C7000)

1.7.2 Indications of LEDs

Table 1-27. Indications of LEDs

Ready LED

(green)

Off Off - Power OFF

Off On -

Flash 1 Off -

Flash 3 Off - Warning of consumables (4 kinds) Flash 1 Flash 1 LEDs flash alternately Engine error

Error LED

(red)

Supplement Indications

Controller fatal errors

• Video error

• Data expansion error

• EEPROM access error

• Software error Warming up, data receiving,

resetting, calibrating Printer

Table 1-27. Indications of LEDs (continued)

Ready LED

(green)

Flash 1 Flash 1 LEDs flash simultaneously

Flash 1 and

Off

Flash 1 On - Protocol error

On Off -

On Flash 1 -

On On -

NOTE a: After turning on the printer, 2 LEDs light on for about 1.5 seconds, and then go off.

Error LED

(red)

Flash 1

b: In RAMCHECK, the Ready LED blinks faster than the Flash 1 (turns on for 0.1 sec

and off for 0.1 sec).

c: Three types of blink are available:

Flash 1 is fast blink that lights on and off for 0.3 sec each Flash 2 lights on and off for 0.6 sec each Flash 3 is slow blink, that lights on for 0.6 sec and off for 2.4 sec.

Supplement Indications

RAM check error, or no RAM installed

LEDs repeat twice a cycle of flashing simultaneously and individually

Other IPL error

Ready to print, printing in progress, standby, Warnings for other than consumables

Recoverable errors

• Check Transparency

• Irregular Density

• Install Consumables (3 kinds)

• Wrong Photoconductor

• Photoconductor Trouble

• Replace Consumables (3 kinds)

• Turn Paper

•Paper Set

• Invalid Size

• Underrun Error

• Mem Overflow

• Duplex Mem Overflow

• Invalid AUX I/F Card Paper out, paper jam, cover open (5

kinds), unit open (3 kinds))

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1.7.3 Printer Setting Items

The setting item list for AcuLaser C7000 is shown below. Since character strings administrated in the printer do not exist, names of setting items and setting values are described in names for explanation. Consequently, these names do not match character strings displayed in driver's user interfaces and the Status Sheet.

1.7.3.1 Setting Items for which the Printer Stores the Setting Changes

Table 1-28.

Setting Items Setting Values

Standby 30, 60, 120, 180, OFF Paper Source Priority MP Tray*1, LC*1, LC ONLY

A4*1, A3, A5, B4, B5, LT*1, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, B,

MP Tray Size

Transfer voltage offset of normal paper

Transfer voltage offset of thick paper

Transfer voltage offset of transparency

Transfer voltage offset of coated paper

Transfer voltage offset of thick narrow paper

Transfer voltage offset of envelope 1∼3 ∼10

NOTE a: Underlined bold values represent the factory default setting values.

Note *1: Default settings are determined depending on intended markets.

*2: JIS envelope.

 Standby

Sets the power saving function to reduce power consumption when the printer is in the standby mode.

EXE, F4, Postcard, WPostcard, QPostcard, MON, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5, Yokei #0 *2, Yokei #4 *2, Yokei #6 *2, A3W

1∼3∼10

NOTE: The printer can use five setting values, while the driver for AcuLaser

C7000 is limited to: ON (30 minutes), OFF

 Paper Source Priority

Sets a priority order when Auto Selection is selected from the Paper Source setting and a paper source matches the target paper size. This is the same function to the “MP Mode” function of ESC/Page models.

• MP Tray: MP tray > LC1 > LC2 > LC3

• LC: LC1 > LC2 > LC3 > MP tray

• LC only: LC1 > LC2 > LC3

In the MP Tray or LC mode, however, to continue printing when none of paper sources have paper that matches the target paper size, paper is fed from paper sources that load paper in the order of MP tray > LC1 > LC2> LC3. In the “LC only” mode, paper is fed from paper source that load paper in the order of LC1 > LC2 > LC3. The default setting for AcuLaser C7000 is “MP Tray”. For ESC/Page models, “LC only” is a method substituting for functions that are enabled depending on paper types.

 MP Tray Size

Specifies a paper size for the MP tray. If printing continues after the “Paper Set” error occurrence, and the paper size designated by the printing data matches the paper size that is actually fed, the paper size is stored in memory. The default value is set to either “A4” or “LT” depending on controller configurations.

NOTE: The printer can set all the paper sizes, but the driver for AcuLaser

C7000 is limited to setting of the following sizes: A4, A3, A5, B4, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, B, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5, A3W

 Transfer voltage offset of normal paper

Sets the offset value of 2nd BTR Transfer Current for plain (Plain Paper 1) paper. This setting becomes effective after restarting the printer.

 Transfer voltage offset of thick paper

Sets the offset value of 2nd BTR Transfer Current for thick (Cover) and extra thick paper. This setting becomes effective after restarting the printer.

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 Transfer voltage offset of transparency

Sets the offset value of 2nd BTR Transfer Current for OHP (Transparency) sheets. This setting becomes effective after restarting the printer.

 Transfer voltage offset of coated paper

Sets the offset value of 2nd BTR Transfer Current for coated (Coated Paper 1) paper. This setting becomes effective after restarting the printer.

 Transfer voltage offset of thick narrow paper

Sets the offset value of 2nd BTR Transfer Current for postcards (Card). This setting becomes effective after restarting the printer.

 Transfer voltage offset of envelope

Sets the offset value of 2nd BTR Transfer Current for envelopes (Envelope). This setting becomes effective after restarting the printer.

1.7.3.2 Setting Items that are Valid Only in a Job, and are not Stored in the Printer

Table 1-29.

Setting Items Setting Values

Paper Source Auto, MP Tray, LC1, LC2, LC3

A4, A3, A5, B4, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, B, EXE, F4,

Paper Size

Output Tray Face-down, Face-up Copies 1 ∼999 Resolution 300 dpi (Fast), 600 dpi (Fine) Duplex Printing ON, OFF RITech ON, OFF Toner Save ON, OFF Top Offset -30∼ 0 ∼30 mm Left Offset -30 ∼ 0 ∼ 30 mm Paper Type Normal, Thick, Extra Thick, Transparency Coated Paper Page Side Front, Back Size Ignore ON, OFF Avoid Error ON, OFF

Note: Users can select the setting items above from the driver, and actual processing is

performed by the printer.

Note *1: JIS envelope.

Postcard, WPostcard, QPostcard, MON, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5, Yokei #0 *1, Yokei #4 *1, Yokei #6 *1, A3W, Undefined

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 Paper Source

Paper feed devices are determined in the Paper Source setting. Practically, the Paper Source setting is specified in the following priority order, since the Paper Type and the Paper Size settings influence the Paper Source selection.

1. When Paper Type = Thick, Extra Thick paper or Transparency, MP tray is selected

2. When Paper Type = Plain or Coated paper and when Paper Size = postcards or envelope, MP tray is selected

3. When Paper Type = Plain, and when Paper Size ≠ postcards or envelope; a) When Paper Source = MP tray, LC 1 ~ 3, a specified paper source is

selected

b) When Paper Source = Auto Selection, and when a paper source that

matches a specified paper size exists, the Paper Source setting is determined according to the priority order

c) When Paper Source = Auto Selection, and none of paper sources matches

a specified paper size, the Paper Source setting is determined according to the priority order among paper sources that load paper

NOTE:

When driver settings are Paper Type ≠ Plain or Paper Size = postcards or envelope, the driver sets Paper Source to MP tray.

 Paper Size

Paper sizes for printing is selected in the Paper Size setting. Paper sizes that the driver for each market supports can only be selected for Paper Size, as well as MP tray paper sizes.

 Output Tray

Paper eject device is determined in the Output Tray setting. When Paper Size = A5, HLT, IB5, Envelope, Postcard, Undefined size that the is less than 182 mm in length or is less than 210mm in width, the Face-up tray is selected. When Paper Type = Thick, Extra Thick, Transparency, the Face-up tray is selected.

NOTE: Output Tray is set to the Face-up tray on the driver according to the

Paper Size and Paper Type settings.

 Resolution

Resolutions for internal processing are selected in Resolution.

 Duplex Printing

Selects either simplex printing or duplex printing. Only when Paper Size is set to A4, A3, B4, B5, LT, LGL, GLT, GLG, B, EXE, F4, and Paper Type is set to Plain, duplex printing is enabled. Duplex printing is invalid with the other paper sizes and paper types, displaying the error message “Can't print duplex”.

NOTE: Duplex printing is disabled on the driver according to the Paper Size

and Paper Type settings.

 RITech

The RITech function is enabled or disabled in the RITech setting.

 Toner Save

Selects whether the Toner Save function is enabled or disabled.

 Top Offset

Sets a print starting vertical position on a sheet.

NOTE: The printer can set about -30.0 ~ 30.0 mm in units of dots, while the

driver setting is limited to -9 ~ 9 mm in units of millimeters. Binding margins for duplex printing with the Top Offset setting value are limited to 0 ~ 30 mm in units of millimeters.

 Left Offset

Sets a print starting horizontal position on a sheet.

NOTE: The printer can set about -30.0 ~ 30.0 mm in units of dots, while the

driver setting is limited to -9 ~ 9 mm in units of millimeters. Binding margins for duplex printing with the Top Offset setting value are limited to 0 ~ 30 mm in units of millimeters.

 Paper Type

A printing speed, fuser temperature, and other necessary settings are determined depending on paper types for use.

NOTE: Label is not available in the list of the Paper Type setting from the

AcuLaser C7000 driver. However, users can set “Thick Paper” when printing on rather thick label sheets.

 Copies

Number of multi-copies is designated in the Copies setting.

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 Front/Back

In the case of printing a manual in duplex, determines whether the side of a sheet being printed first (front) or the opposite side to the already printed side (back).

NOTE: User must select this in combination with the Paper Type setting.

This setting is available when Paper Type is set to Thick paper, Extra thick paper, or Coated paper.

 Size Ignore

Selects whether or not to ignore the errors “Paper Set” and “Check Paper Size”.

 Avoid Error

Selects whether to display the error messages below or not.

NOTE: “Paper Set”, “Invalid Size”, “Mem Overflow”, “Duplex Mem

Overflow” ON: Printing continues without letting any of the above errors occur.

Although “Paper Set” does not occur, “Check Paper Size” appears unless the paper size for feeding matches. Although none of “Invalid Size”, “Mem Overflow”, and “Duplex Mem Overflow” occurs, “Print Failure” appears.

OFF: If any of the aforementioned errors has occurred, the printer

does not recover until receiving a release command through the

ESCPAGES-02 protocol. “Avoid Error” is a method not to suspend the printer for a long time in a status where continual printer monitoring is unavailable, for example, in the case of printing from the Network.

1.7.3.3 Setting Items Requiring Control by the Printer for Each Printing or State Change

Control Item Range of Values

Total Pages 0∼99999999 pages Color Pages 0∼ 99999999 pages MP Tray Feed Counter 0∼150 sheets LC 1 Feed Counter 0∼500 sheets LC 2 Feed Counter 0∼500 sheets LC 3 Feed Counter 0∼500 sheets Jam Counter 0∼65535 times C Toner Change 0 ∼255 times M Toner Change 0∼255 times Y Toner Change 0∼255 times K Toner Change 0∼255 times Photoconductor Change 0∼255 times Error Code 6001∼6999 Total Pages of Error occurrence 0∼99999999 pages

1. Total Pages

A total number of printed pages in both color and monochrome.

2. Color Pages

A total number of printed pages in color only.

3. MP Tray Feed Counter

Counter for administrating remaining paper in the MP tray.

4. LC1 Feed Counter

Counter for administrating remaining paper in the Lower Cassette 1.

5. LC2 Feed Counter

Counter for administrating remaining paper in the Lower Cassette 2.

6. LC3 Feed Counter

Counter for administrating remaining paper in the Lower Cassette 3.

7. Jam Counter

The number of times of a paper jam.

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8. C Toner Change The number of times of replacing the C Toner Cartridge. Counted up when new C Toner Cartridge is detected.

9. M Toner Change The number of times of replacing the M Toner Cartridge. Counted up when new M Toner Cartridge is detected.

10. Y Toner Change The number of times of replacing the Y Toner Cartridge. Counted up when new Y Toner Cartridge is detected.

11. K Toner Change The number of times of replacing the K Toner Cartridge. Counted up when new K Toner Cartridge is detected.

12. Photoconductor The number of times of replacing the Photoconductor Unit. Counted up when a new Photoconductor Unit is detected.

13. Error Number Save newest engine error code. When an engine error occurs, the error code is stored.

14. Total Page of Error occurrence The total number of printed copies when the latest engine error occurs.

Above values will be reset to zero when the InitializeEEPROM command of ESCPAGES-02 protocol is received. This operation will be done by hidden function of the printer driver. The Engine Status Sheet uses the information from 7 to 14 above. Only 1 and 2 can be got by ESCPAGES-02 protocol.

1.7.3.4 Setting Items Controlled by the Mechanical Controller, but Requires Reading out and Changing the Values

Setting Items Outline of Operation

Total number of printed pages converted into A4

Total number of printing planes Reading out only

Amount of C Toner used

Amount of M Toner used

Amount of Y Toner used

Amount of k Toner used

Amount of Photoconductor Unit used

Amount of Fuser Unit used Clearing counter, reading out Amount of 2nd BTR used Clearing counter, reading out Amount of IBT Cleaner used Clearing counter, reading out Amount of IBT Belt used Clearing counter, reading out Amount of Developer C used Clearing counter, reading out Amount of Developer M used Clearing counter, reading out Amount of Developer Y used Clearing counter, reading out Amount of Developer K used Clearing counter, reading out Mechanical controller version Reading out only Mechanical controller version of

Duplex Mechanical controller version of

LCC

Reading out only

Reading out only, clearing counter when detecting a new one

Reading out only

 Total number of printed pages converted into A4 (Total Pages(A4)):

The total number of printed pages. Considers A4 landscape size as one page regardless of color or B/W printing.

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 Total number of printing plane (Total Planes):

The total number of printing planes. Considers A4 landscape size for each color as one plane.

C A U T I O N

When you have replaced any of After-Sales Parts of AcuLaser C7000, clear the relevant counter by using the Service Utility.

 Amount of C Toner used (C Toner)  Amount of M Toner used (M Toner)  Amount of Y Toner used (Y Toner)  Amount of K Toner used (K Toner)

Dispense time for each toner (in 100 msec unit).

 Amount of Photoconductor Unit used (Xero CRU):

Revolving count of the Photoconductor Unit used.

 Amount of Fuser Unit used (Fuser):

The number of used pages for the Fuser Unit. Replacing and modifying the Fuser Unit clears the counter.

 Amount of 2nd BTR used (2nd BTR):

The number of used pages for 2nd BTR. Replacing and modifying 2nd BTR clears the counter.

 Amount of IBT Cleaner used (IBT Cleaner):

The number of used pages for the IBT Cleaner. Replacing and modifying the IBT Cleaner clears the counter.

 Amount of IBT Belt used (IBT Belt):

Revolving count of the IBT Belt used. Replacing and modifying the IBT Belt clears the counter.

 Amount of Developer C used (C Development)  Amount of Developer M used (M Development)  Amount of Developer Y used (Y Development)  Amount of Developer K used (K Development):

The number of planes used for each developer. Replacing and modifying each of the developer clears the counter.

 Mechanical controller version of main unit and Duplex and LCC:

The mechanical controller firmware version. In the case of 1.03.02, it is displayed as 010302.

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1.8 Engine Restrictions

The engine restrictions are classified as follows. Refer to the following tables for more details.

 Restrictions on the period from turning power on to printing enable. See

Table 1-30.

 Restrictions on the period from print command receiving to printing start

(Density adjustment at Cycle up). See Table 1-31.

 Restrictions on continuous printing. See Table 1-32.  Restrictions on the period from completion of printing to stop of mechanism

operation. (Density adjustment at Cycle up). See Table 1-33.

 Others. See Table 1-34.

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Table 1-30. Restrictions on the period from turning power on to printing enable

Item IBT Rotations Operational Conditions Description Notes

M/C Check

Fuser Warm Up

Process Control (Power Up)

Calibrating when new photoconductor unit is installed

Print quality adjustment (IBT ghost measures)

Approx. 6-7

5-77

10-84

NOTE: Approx. 5 seconds for one rotation

Table 1-31. Restrictions on the period from print command receiving to printing start (Density adjustment at Cycle up)

Item IBT Rotations Operational Conditions Description Notes

Density adjustment (Cycle Up)

Each time.

Each time. Fuser warm up

Printing stopped at the last time because of toner empty error.

A new photoconductor unit is installed.

When the IBT rotations are more than 1000 and 200 pages or more have been printed, and Humidity<35%Rh or Humidity>65%Rh

1. Fuser temperature is 94°C or less at power on.

2. After Error or Jam.

3. The first printing after the amount of

toner is adjusted (Addmix, Sweep Out). After Empty Reset operation is executed.

CRU installation, check if there is any paper jam remaining.

Recovering operation from the toner empty error.

Draws patches on both ends on the photoconductor and supplies toner to the cleaner.

The wax adhering to the IBT is removed. (Wax contained in toner causes “ghost”.)

The BCR and laser output value are determined.

Make density adjustment when toner density is detected to be too high or too low.

Once wax is removed, the counter is reset and restarts to count. 200pages regardless of paper size (A4/A3). Executed only when power is turned on or cover opened/closed.

During the operation, the printer is in APQ mode.

NOTE: Approx. 5 seconds for one rotation

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Table 1-32. Restricts on continuous printing

Item IBT Rotations Operational Conditions Description Notes

1. Color mode 65%: total A3 4 pages detected.

High coverage printing measures

Continuous printing restriction

Approx. 5

55%: total A3 12 pages detected. 35%: total A3 48 pages detected.

2. B/W mode

53%: total A3 4 pages detected. 41%: total A3 12 pages detected. 35%: total A3 48 pages detected.

*Setting value may be changed.

From printing start till printing of A3 (50 pages), A4 LEF 2-up (100 pages) or the equivalent

Printing is stopped to recover print density if the printing with high coverage that exceeds dispense capacity has continued.

Continuous printing is interrupted to keep toner density.

-Cycle-down is done after completion of the printing currently executed.

-During density adjustment at cycle-down, it is decided whether to supply toner or not.

-Cycle-down is done after completion of the printing currently executed.

-The operational conditions may be A3 (6 pages), A4 LEF 2-up (12 pages) if Toner Near Empty.occurs.

-Cycle-down is done after completion of the printing currently executed.

-During density adjustment at cycle-down, it is decided whether to supply toner or not.

-Cycle-down is done after completion of the printing currently executed.

-Idle for 1 minute after Cycle-down.

-During idling, printer is in APQ mode.

Detects low-density

After narrow B/W printing

Approx. 5

In case where low-density is detected during density adjustment in Cycle-up or during printing.

After 30 pages of B/W continuous printing on paper up to 257mm width (B5,B4)

Printing is interrupted to supply toner when low density is detected.

Printing is interrupt to prevent Fuser from overheating.

NOTE: Approx. 5 seconds for one rotation

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Table 1-33. Restrictions on the period from completion of printing to stop of mechanism operation (Density adjustment at Cycle down)

Item IBT Rotations Operational Conditions Description Notes

1. Fuser temperature is 94°C or less.

2. Every 20 pages(40 pages when 2-up printing).

Density adjustment (at cycle down)

3. When the total waiting time exceeds 4 hours.

4. When high coverage is detected.

5. The first printing after the amount of toner is adjusted (Addmix, Sweep Out). After Empty Reset operation is executed.

6. In case where low-density is detected during density adjustment in Cycle-up or during printing.

TC control

-The operational conditions may be A3 (6 pages), A4 LEF 2-up (12 pages) when toner near empty occurs.

-During the operation, the printer is in APQ mode.

Density adjustment (supply toner)

Density adjustment (sweeps toner out)

Print quality adjustment (Rotary idles)

Print quality adjustment (IBT ghost masures)

Note *1: Used with AcuLaser 8500 and later models.

6-84

6-12

Max 10

Rotary

revolutions

-Low-density is detected during the density

adjustment.

-During high-coverage measures( not necessary)

-Near Toner Empty is detected.

High-density is detected during the density adjustment.

When the total number of rotary revolutions is too small relative to the amount of supplied K toner.

When the IBT rotations are more than 1000 and 200 pages or more have been printed, and Humidity<35%Rh or Humidity>65%Rh

NOTE: Approx. 5 seconds for one rotation

Addmix (toner is supplied)

Sweep Out (toner is swept out)

The rotary is rotated and developer is collected into the cartridge collector. (Rotary homepositioning operation is repeated several times at cycle-down in order to loosen the toner inclined by B/W continuous printing and to stabilize dispense rate)

The wax adhering to the IBT is removed. (Wax contained in toner causes “ghost”.)

During the operation, the printer is in APQ mode.

Once wax is removed, the counter is reset and restarts to count. 200 pages regardless of paper size (A4/ A3). Rotates two times more than normal cycle-down.

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Table 1-34. Others

Item IBT Rotations Operational Conditions Description Notes

P/H motor rotation during warm-up

P/H motor rotation during standby

1 minute

0.5 to 1 sec. at 15 to 30 min. intervals.

P/H motor starts running 1 minute before completion of warm-up.

P/H motor operates momentary when the printer is on standby.

NOTE: Approx. 5 seconds for one rotation

 Toner duty limiting value: 260%* ±20% (±10% for each color)

* (Total image occupation rate by YMCK) Total image occupation rate (toner duty) is limited to prevent paper jam resulting from

paper winding round the fuser. If the value data has exceeded the toner image occupation rate, the printer will display “Error” and will shut down. In this case, the paper has been inserted in the Reg Roll of the Paper Path Unit. Therefore, the paper must be removed to recover the printer.

Measures against faulty fixing is taken at startup. (Photoconductor does not rotate)

To prevent the Fuser Nip from leaving marks when P/H motor left heated. (Photoconductor does not rotate)

P/H motor operates momentary when the printer is in power save mode 1.

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1.9 Status Sheet, etc.

1.9.1 Status Sheet for AcuLaser C8600

An example of the printout of the Status Sheet is shown on page 71. The language in which the Status Sheet is printed changes depending on the selected Language. The printout example is represents the case where English is selected. The IP address is printed only when GetIPAddress = Panel or PING, and is not printed when Auto is selected. When changing the setting value, the IP address that is to be used at the next startup is printed. (The IP address in operation is printed on the Network Status Sheet.)

INFORMATION

Describes Name (English only, 36-digit), Remaining Amount (10-digit), Warning (20digit), and Model Number (30-digit) of consumables that can be replaced by users. “Needed soon” is added when the amount reaches the level where a warning occurs.

Name Parts Numbers

Toner Cartridge Cyan Toner Cartridge Magenta Toner Cartridge Yellow Toner Cartridge Black Photoconductor Unit Waste Toner Collector

S050041 S050040 S050039 S050038 S051082 S050020

DESCRIPTIONS ADDED WHEN OPTIONS INSTALLED

 RAM DIMM: Memory size is added to Installed Memory and

Available Memory.

 Type-B I/F: AUX is added to Installed Interface.  Two Optional Cassette Unit:

Lower Cassette 2/3 is added to Other Options.

 One Optional Cassette Unit:

Lower Cassette 2 is added to Other Options.

 Duplex Unit: Duplex Unit is added to Other Options.  HDD: Hard Disk xGB is added to Other Options. Displayed

up to one decimal place.

 PostScript 3 module: Adobe PostScript 3 is added to Installed Emulation.

Version of PostScript 3 is added to Firmware Revision.

 Color Copy Station: Copy System is added to Other Options.  A3W Cassette: LC1 Size = A3W is set in the Tray Menu.

WHEN STANDBY = DISABLE

Printed only when Standby = Disable. Not printed when Standby = Enable. Reason: This notifies the user that the Standby mode is disabled.

THE LOWEST DESCRIPTION SECTION OF THE STATUS SHEET

 IAddyme: Date of the firmware  e: When “e” = ECP, when “n” = Nibble, when ”” =

Compatibility

 *: “*” appears when DIMM can be written  Axxxx: Color Look Up Table version  Jxxxxxx: Jam count  MCxxxxxx: Mechanical control version  11PNNYYMMDDhhmmssX: USB serial number

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COLOR CALIBRATION DESCRIPTION

NOTE: Since this function is implemented in the utility for PostScript3, it is not

described in the manual of the AcuLaser C8600 main unit.

The meanings of G, D and 600 are as follows:

G: Increase Graduation D: Increase Definition 600: 600 dpi

A combination such symbols means calibration data for, say, Increase Graduation at 600 dpi, and is displayed only when the calibration data are registered in the EEPROM.

MMMM, DD, YYYY, HH and MM represent the date and time when the calibration table is created.The meaning of each symbol is as follows:

MMMM: Month DD: Day YYYY: Year HH: Hour MM: Minute

EPSON (Logo) EPSON AcuLaserTM C8600

Status Sheet

Information

Toner Cartridge Cyan E****F Needed soon S050041 Toner Cartridge Magenta E****F Needed soon S050040 Toner Cartridge Yellow E****F Needed soon S050039 Toner Cartridge Black E****F Needed soon S050038 Photoconductor Unit E****F Needed soon S051082

Waste Toner Collector Needed soon S050020

Total Pages 1 Color Pages 1 B/W Pages 0

Default Settings

Tray Menu Setup Menu AUX Menu ESCP2 Menu

MP Tray Size = A4 Lang = English AUX I/F = On Font = Courier LC1 Size = A4 Time Out = 60 AUX Co nfig = No Pitch = 10cpi

LC2 Size = A4 Paper Source = Auto Condensed = Off LC3 Size = A4 Out Bin = Face-down LJ4 Menu T.Margin = 0.50inch

MP Type = Plain MP Mode = Normal Fon tSource = Resident Text = 66Lines LC1 Type = Plain Manual Feed = Off Font Number = 0 CGTable = PcUSA

LC2 Type = Plain Copies = 1 Pitch = 10.00cpi Country = US A LC3 Type = Plain Duplex = Off Height = 12.00pt. Auto CR = On

Emulation Menu Start Page = Front Form = 64Lines Bit Image = Dark

Parallel = Auto Pap er Type = Normal Source SymSet = 277 ZeroChar = 0 USB = Auto Page Side = Front Dest SymS et = 277 Network = Auto Skip Blank Page = Off CR Function = CR FX Menu

AUX = Auto Auto Eject Page = Off LF Function = LF Font = Co urier

Printing Menu Auto Cont = Off Condensed = Off Page Size = A4 Page Protect = Auto GL2 Menu T.Margin = 0.50inch Wide A4 = Off LCD Contrast = 7 GLMode = LJ4GL2 Text = 66Lines Orientation = Port Sta ndby = Disable Sca le = Off CGTable = PcUSA Resolution = 600 Origin = Corner Country = USA RITech = On Parallel Menu Pen = Pen0 Auto CR = On Toner Save = Off Parallel I/F = On End = Butt Auto LF = Off Image Optimum = Auto Speed = Fast Join = Mitered Bit Image = Dark Top Offset = 0.0mm Bi- D = ECP Pen0 = 0.35mm ZeroChar = 0 LeftOffset = 0.0mm Buf fer Size = Normal Pen1 = 0.35mm

T Offset B = 0.0mm Pen2 = 0.35mm I239X Menu L Offset B = 0.0mm USB Menu Pen3 = 0. 35mm Font = Courier

Hardware Configurations

Installed Memory 64MB(65536KB) Other Options Available Memory xx.xMB(xxxxxKB) Lower Cassette 2 Firmware Revision 158xxxxxxxxxx Lower Cassette 3 Font Data Revision 500 644120701 Duplex Unit Installed Emulation LJ4,GL2 Hard Disk x.xGB

Installed Interface Parallel G600 MMMM DD, YYYY HH:MM

LAN HW Address 000048xxxxxx LAN HW Revision 1 IAddyme*AxxxxJxxxxxxMCxxxxxx09PNNYYM MDDhhmmssX

Binding = Long Edge SymSet = IBM-US Auto LF = Off

Size Ignore = Off Tray Assign = 4K Pitch = 10cpi

USB I/F = On Pen4 = 0.35mm Pitch = 10cp i Buffer Size = Normal Pen5 = 0. 35mm Code P age = 437 Network Menu Pen6 = 0.35mm T.Marg in = 0.40inch Network I/F = On Text = 67Lines

Network Config = No Error Sheet = Off Auto L F = Off

Get IPAddress = Auto Coloratio n = Color Alt. Graphics = Off

IP = xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Image Protect = Off Bit Image = Dark

SM = xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ZeroChar = 0 GW = xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx CharacterSet = 2 Buffer Size = Normal

ESC/Page Color Copy System ESCP2,FX,I239X Abode PostScript3 Color Calibration

Network D600 MMMM DD, YYYY HH:MM USB

AUX

PS3 Menu Auto CR = Off

Parts Numbers

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

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1.9.2 Status Sheet for AcuLaser C7000

Figure 1-27 shows an example of the printed Status Sheet. The printing data for the Status Sheet is created by the printer driver.

 The consumable information appears only when the remaining amount of

consumables in the status is 25% or less for toners or 9% or less for the Photoconductor Unit.

 IAxxxx indicates the firmware version.  Axxxxxxxx indicates the printer screen version in 8-digit numbers.  MCxxxxxx indicates the mechanical controller version of the engine main

unit in 6-digit numbers.

 13Pxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx indicates the USB ID only when executing the Status

Sheet from the parallel interface or USB interface.

Figure 1-27. Status Sheet (AcuLaser C7000)

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1.9.3 Reserve Job List (Only with AcuLaser C8600)

Prints the job attribute registered in the Quick Print Job Menu.

<Contents> (in the order)

 User Name (in alphabetical order)  Job Name (in alphabetical order)  Size

EPSON AL-C8600

Reserve Job List

Quick Print Job

User Name Job Name Job Type

0unknown 0Untitled Verify 0unknown 9Untitled Stored 0unknown AUntitled Verify 0unknown zUntitled Verify 9unknown Untitled Verify Aunknown Untitled Verify unknown Untitled Re-Print

Total Job Number: XX

1.9.4 Form Overlay List (Only with AcuLaser C8600)

Prints the form attribute for Form Overlay registered in the HDD up to 200 forms.

 Form Name

Maximum 2420 bytes

Number 0 –9 (ASCII 48 – 57, 30H - 39H) Capital A - Z (ASCII 65 - 90, 41H - 5AH) Small a – z (ASCII 97 - 122, 61H - 7AH)

Form Name is printed by the order below:

Form Name {(Number (0>1..9))>alphabet (A>B>..>a>b..>z)} The same Form Name is printed in the entry order. If Form Name is blank, it is printed to the top.

 Comment

Maximum 40 bytes

Number 0 – 9 (ASCII 48 – 57, 30H - 39H) Capital A - Z (ASCII 65 - 90, 41H - 5AH) Small a – z (ASCII 97 - 122, 61H - 7AH) Space (ASCII 32, 20H) Symbol (ASCII 33 – 47, 21H - 2FH)

(ASCII 58 – 63, 3AH - 3FH) (ASCII 91, 5BH) (ASCII 93, 5DH) (ASCII 95, 5FH) (ASCII 123, 7BH) (ASCII 125, 7DH)

 Date

24 bytes

EPSON AL-C8600

Name Comment Date

form1 MMMM DD YYYY HH:MM form2 MMMM DD YYYY HH:MM

Tota l Number: X X X

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1.9.5 Network Status Sheet (Only with AcuLaser C8600)

An example of the printout of the Network Status Sheet is shown on page 74. The Network Status Sheet is not localized.

The Network Status Sheet describes the current operating status, but does not indicate setting values.

If values and names are unused or undefined, these are shown with (NONE).

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HH EPSON Network Status Sheet (1/2) HH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH <General Information> Card Type EPSON Built-in 10Base-T/100BaseTX Print Server MAC Address 00:00:48:XX:XX:XX Hardware Ver. 01.00 Software Ver. 02.02

Printer Model AL-C8600

Network Link Status 10BASE-T, Half Duplex

<TCP/IP> Get IPAddress Auto IP Address 192.168.192.168 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 255.255.255.255 Use a private IP address when an IP address cannot be assigned by the DHCP server. Disable Set by PING Disable Universal Plug and Play Disable Universal Plug and Play Device Name (NONE)

<IPP> IPP URL http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Printer Name EPSON_IPP_Printer Location (NONE)

<SNMP> Read Community public IP Trap 1 Disable IP Trap Address 1 (NONE) IP Trap Community 1 (NONE) IP Trap 2 Disable IP Trap Address 2 (NONE) IP Trap Community 2 (NONE) IPX Trap 1 Disable IPX Trap Address 1 (NONE) IPX Trap Community 1 (NONE) IPX Trap 2 Disable IPX Trap Address 2 (NONE) IPX Trap Community 2 (NONE)

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH AL-C8600 HH

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HH EPSON Network Status Sheet (2/2) HH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH <NetWare(R)> Enable Network Address 00000000:000000000000 Primary Frame Type Ethernet_802.3 Mode Standby Print Server Name (NONE) Polling Interval (NONE) NDS Tree (NONE) NDS Context (NONE) Primary File Server Name (NONE) Primary Print Server Name (NONE) Printer Port Number (NONE)

<NetBEUI> Enable NetBIOS Name EPXXXXXX Workgroup Name WORKGROUP Device Name EPSON

<AppleTalk(R)> Enable Printer Name AL-C8600-XXXXXX Zone Name XXXX Network Number Set Auto Network Number XXXXX Node ID XXXXX Entity Type #1 EPSONPAGECOLOR1 Entity Type #2 EPSONPCL5 Entity Type #3 EPSONPRPXL24 Entity Type #4 EPSONHPGL2 Entity Type #5 EPSONFX Entity Type #6 EPSONLQ2

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH AL-C8600 HH

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1.9.6 Engine Status Sheet

An example of the Engine Status Sheet printout is shown on page 76. The Engine Status Sheet is not localized.

The numerical values in the example are the upper limit count values.

 Total Counts

Total Pages: Same value as the Total Pages in the Information Menu. It is

not dependent on the paper size.

Total Pages (A4): Number of deferred printed pages. A4 and LT landscape sizes

are regarded as one page regardless of color and B/W.

Total Planes: Number of deferred print planes. A4 size is regarded as one

plane for each color.

Color Pages: Same value as the Color Pages in the Information Menu. It is

not dependent on the paper size.

 Jam Counts: The number of jam occurrence.  ET Cartridge

C Toner: The amount of C Toner used (dispense time, in units of 100

ms). Installing a new toner cartridge clears it.

M Toner: The amount of M Toner used (dispense time, in units of 100

ms). Installing a new toner cartridge clears it.

Y Toner: The amount of Y Toner used (dispense time, in units of 100

ms). Installing a new toner cartridge clears it.

K Toner: The amount of K Toner used (dispense time, in units of 100

ms). Installing a new toner cartridge clears it.

 Xero CRU: The amount of the Photoconductor Unit used (number of

revolutions). Installing a new Photoconductor Unit clears it.

Xero CRU Change: Number of replacements of the Photoconductor Unit. It is

counted up by detecting a new one.

 Fuser: The amount of the Fuser Unit used. Number of pages after

executing Fuser Counter Clear in the Maintenance Menu.

 2nd BTR: The amount of the 2nd BTR used. Number of pages after

executing 2nd BTR Clear in the Maintenance Menu.

 Development Unit

C Development: The amount of the Development C used. Number of planes

after executing C Development Clear in the Maintenance Menu.

M Development: The amount of the Development M used. Number of planes

after executing M Development Clear in the Maintenance Menu.

Y Development: The amount of the Development Y used. Number of planes

after executing Y Development Clear in the Maintenance Menu.

K Development: The amount of the Development K used. Number of planes

after executing K Development Clear in the Maintenance Menu.

 IBT Belt: The amount of the intermediate transfer belt used. Number

of cycles after executing IBT Belt Clear in the Maintenance Menu.

 2nd BTR Offset

Plain Paper 1: The offset value of 2nd BTR transfer voltage for Plain Paper 1. Transparency: The offset value of 2nd BTR transfer voltage for Transparency. Cover: The offset value of 2nd BTR transfer voltage for Cover and

Cover HG.

Coated Paper 1: The offset value of 2nd BTR transfer voltage for Coated Paper

1. Card: The offset value of 2nd BTR transfer voltage for Card. Envelope: The offset value of 2nd BTR transfer voltage for Envelope.

 IBT Cleaner: The amount of the IBT Cleaner used. Number of pages after

executing IBT Cleaner Clear in the Maintenance Menu.

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 Engine Version

MCU: The mechanical controller version of the printer's main unit

that is read out from the engine. (Example: When the mechanical controller version is Version01.03.02, it is displayed as 010302.)

Duplex: The mechanical controller version of the Duplex Unit that is

read out from the engine. (Example: When the mechanical controller version is Version0.1.29, it is displayed as 000129.)

LCC: The mechanical controller version of the 2/1 optional cassette

unit that is read out from the engine. (Example: When the mechanical controller version is Version0.1.27, it is displayed as 000127.)

 Error Log: This is a history of the latest 20 panel messages, EJL status

codes and Total Pages for errors occurred. The most recent error is displayed first, and rest of errors is shown in the datal order. Target errors are the service call errors occurred after “Ready”, and paper jams. In an error occurrence, if another error that occurred at the same Total Pages count has already stored, the current error is not stored.

Engine Status Sheet

Total Counts

Total Pages 99,999,999 pages Total Pages (A4) 99,999,999 pages Total Planes 99,999,999 planes Color Pages 99,999,999 pages Jam Counts 100,000 (65535 : AcuLaser C7000)

ET Cartridge

C Toner 10,933 (100msec) M Toner 9,600 (100msec) Y Toner 10,533 (100msec) K Toner 11,600 (100msec) C Toner Change 10,000 (255 : AcuLaser C7000) M Toner Change 10,000 (255 : AcuLaser C7000) Y Toner Change 10,000 (255 : AcuLaser C7000) K Toner Change 10,000 (255 : AcuLaser C7000)

Xero CRU 110,000 cycle Xero CRU Change 10,000 (255 : AcuLaser C7000) Fuser 999,999 pages 2nd BTR 999,999 pages IBT Cleaner 999,999 pages IBT Belt 999,999 cycle Development Unit

C Development 999,999 planes M Development 999,999 planes Y Development 999,999 planes K Development 999,999 planes

2nd BTR Offset

Plain Paper 1 3 (10 : AcuLaser C7000) Transparency 3 (10 : AcuLaser C7000) Cover 3 (10 : AcuLaser C7000) Coated Paper 1 3 (10 : AcuLaser C7000) Card 3 (10 : AcuLaser C7000) Envelope 3 (10 : AcuLaser C7000)

Engine Version

MCU 010302 (999999 : AcuLaser C7000) Duplex 000129 (999999 : AcuLaser C7000) LCC 000127 (999999 : AcuLaser C7000)

Error Log*

Panel Message Code Page zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx yyyyyyyy

Note "*" : Only Page and Code for AcuLaser C7000

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CONTROL INFORMATION AND CONTROL METHODS

Table 1-35. Control Information and Control Methods

Information Name

Total Pages

Total Pages(A4) Total Planes Color Pages

Jam Counts Controller ~ 100,000 (65535) - When a jam occurs (EEPROM initialization) C Toner

M Toner Y Toner K Toner C Toner Change M Toner Change Y Toner Change K Toner Change

Xero CRU Xero CRU Change

Fuser Engine ~ 999,999 Pages When transferring SelecType, Maintenance Menu → Fuser Counter Clear 2nd BTR Engine ~ 999,999 Pages When printing SelecType, Maintenance Menu → 2nd BTR Clear IBT Cleaner Engine ~ 999,999 pages When printing SelecType, Maintenance Menu → IBT Cleaner Clear

C Development M Development Y Development K Development

IBT Belt Engine ~ 999,999 cycle When transferring SelecType, Maintenance Menu → IBT Belt Clear 2nd BTR Offset

Plain Paper 1 Transparency Cover Coated Paper 1 Card Envelope

Count Processing and

Storage Location

Controller

Engine Engine Controller

Engine Engine Engine Engine Controller Controller Controller Controller

Engine Controller

Engine Engine Engine Engine

Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine

Range Units Counting Conditions Clear Conditions

99,999,999

99,999,999 99,999,999 99,999,999

~ 5,420 ~ 5,420 ~ 5,573

~ 5,933 ~ 10,000 (255) ~ 10,000 (255) ~ 10,000 (255) ~ 10,000 (255)

~ 110,000

~ 10,000 (255)

~ 999,999 ~ 999,999 ~ 999,999 ~ 999,999

1~ 10

1~ 10 1 ~ 10 1 ~ 10 1 ~ 10 1 ~ 10

pages

planes

pages

100msec 100msec 100msec 100msec

Times Times Times Times

Cycle Times

planes planes planes planes

When printing

When printing When transferring When printing

When providing toner for development

When detecting a new toner

When Photoconductor Unit is revolving When detecting a new Photoconductor Unit

When developing SelecType, Maintenance Menu → C Development Clear

EJL, (EEPROM initialization), SelecType, Maintenance Menu → Total Counter Clear SelecType, Maintenance Menu → Total Counter Clear SelecType, Maintenance Menu → Total Counter Clear EJL, (EEPROM initialization), SelecType, Maintenance Menu → Total Counter Clear

Detecting a new C Toner Detecting a new M Toner Detecting a new Y Toner Detecting a new K Toner EEPROM initialization) EEPROM initialization) EEPROM initialization) EEPROM initialization)

Detecting a new Photoconductor Unit EEPROM initialization)

SelecType, Maintenance Menu → M Development Clear SelecType, Maintenance Menu → Y Development Clear SelecType, Maintenance Menu → K Development Clear

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Table 1-35. Control Information and Control Methods (continued)

Information Name

MCU Duplex LCC

Error Code 1 Error Page 1

: Error Code 20 Error Page 20

Count Processing and

Storage Location

Engine Duplex Unit 2-/1-Optional Cassette

Unit Controller

Controller

Controller Controller

Range Units Counting Conditions Clear Conditions

When an error occurs

SelecType, (EEPROM initialization) SelecType, (EEPROM initialization)

NOTE a: The values in parentheses of the Clear Conditions indicate that these are cleared as

the result.

b: When exceeding the ranges, the items controlled by the controller are not counted up

beyond the maximum value.

c: The value in parentheses at “Range” represents the upper limit for AcuLaser C7000.

HOW TO PRINT THE ENGINE STATUS SHEET ON ACULASER C7000

Start the Service Utility by the procedure described in 5.3.2.1 "Starting the Service Utility"

(p.365)

and press the “Status Sheet” button on the screen.

C H E C K

P O I N T

Since the paper size supported is only A4, set A4 size paper in the printer.

When the engine status sheet is being printed, the process control (Cycle Up / Cycle Down process control) of the engine will forcedly be carried out.

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1.10 Restrictions (Only for AcuLaser C7000)

For AcuLaser C7000, there are restrictions described below.

1.10.1 Network Environment Applicable to AcuLaser C7000

Table 1-36.

Windows 95/98/Me Windows NT4.0/2000 Mac

LPR {{ Port 9100 { { FTP X X IPP X X NetBEUI X X AppleTalk – – { Netware X X NDPS Gateway X X

{: Recommended environment X: Not supported

Printing is possible by sending printing data. However, printing results are not guaranteed.

– – – – –

– –

1.10.2 Restrictions on Network Connections

 Usable Type-B interface is Leo 2.1 only.

Leo 1.x, 2.0 cannot be used. However, updating Leo firmware allows using Leo 2.0

1.10.3 Others

 Printing the Network Status Sheet of Leo2.1 is possible

The Paper Source selection is set to the paper source that has paper size of the factory default setting of the MP Tray.

 MAC OS X support is TBD.

NOTE 1:

EpsonNet DirectPrint is required to use LPT and Port 9100 in Windows95/ 98/Me.

LPR and Port9100 for Windows 2000/NT 4.0 can be used by LPR of OS standard or EpsonNet DirectPrint.

NetBEUI and Netware IPX are enabled in Leo 2.1 as the default settings. However, the operations are not guaranteed in AcuLaser C7000. Manual descriptions for network setup include instructions that users must disable NetBEUI and NetWare by using tools such as WinAssist or WebAssist.

Among TCP/IP based protocols, FTP, IPP, and NDPS Gateway cannot be disabled, these can send data to the printer via above protocols. However the Status Monitor does not operate in such cases, these protocols are not supported in terms of a product. AcuLaser C7000 manual provides descriptions that AcuLaser C7000 does not guarantee these protocols.

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1.11 Operating Conditions of Host Computers

(Only for AcuLaser C7000)

For AcuLaser C7000, which is a host-based printer, the host PC must the following conditions:

 Recommended host PC for Windows

 CPU: Pentium II 450 MHz or higher  RAM: 96 MB or more  HDD free space: 500 MB (for spooling the driver)  Interfaces: IEEE1284 ECP mode

USB 100BaseTx Ethernet

 Minimum requirements for Windows

 CPU: Pentium 233 MHz  RAM: 64 MB  HDD free space: Same as above  Interfaces: Same as above

 Recommended host PC for Macintosh

 CPU: PowerPC G3 500 MHz or higher  RAM: 128 MB or more  Interfaces: USB

AppleTalk

 Minimum requirements for Macintosh

 CPU: PowerPC G3 233 MHz  RAM: 128 MB  Interfaces: Same as above

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1.12 RAM Expansion

With AcuLaser C8600/AcuLaser C7000, any of the following errors may occur when it detects insufficient memory condition:

“Print Underrun”*, “Mem Overflow”, “Image Optimum”, “Need Memory”, “Duplex Mem Overflow”

Note "*": Only with AcuLaser C7000

This problem may be solved by taking appropriate ones of the following measures:

 For B/W printing, lower the resolution to 300 dpi.  For color printing, use a non-reciprocal compression format.  Reduce the size of the data buffer.  Use only one interface and set the other interfaces to “Off”.

The only way to definitely avoid memory shortages is to install more memory.

C A U T I O N

 AcuLaser C8600 can use the same PC100 168-pin expansion

RAMs as can be used for AcuLaser C8500.

 AcuLaser C7000 can use the same 90-pin RAM-DIMM

(available on the market) as can be used for AcuLaser C1000. Therefore, there is no interchangeability between the expansion RAMs for AcuLaser C8600 and those for AcuLaser C7000. For details, see table below.

Table 1-37. Printers with Interchangeable Expansion RAMs

Printers with

Model

AcuLaser C8600 AcuLaser C8500 168 pins Commercially available

AcuLaser C7000 AcuLaser C1000 90 pins

Interchangeable

Expansion RAMs

Pins Remarks

Dedicated 90-pin RAM-DIMM

(Commercially available)

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1.13 Precautions in Handling

1.13.1 Precaution in Turning Off the Power

AcuLaser C8600/AcuLaser C7000 incorporates an internal non-volatile memory (EEPROM). If the power to the printer is turned off during the process of writing in non-volatile memory, the successful writing in the non-volatile memory cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, the next time the printer is turned on or the “Reset All” is carried out, panel settings may be initialized or a service call error may occur.

AcuLaser C8600 permits connection of an HDD. If power is turned off while writing into the HDD, an HDD error may occur because successful writing in the HDD may not be ensured.

Never turn off power in any of the following cases, in which writing in EEPROM or HDD is being executed:

 After the power to the printer is turned on, until the Ready LED lights up.  While the Ready LED is blinking  While the printer is printing. (While the paper feed motor is operating.)  While the Data LED is on or while it is blinking

C H E C K

P O I N T

Only AcuLaser C8600 supports an HDD.

1.13.2 Caution About Hot Parts

The fuser unit inside this printer becomes hot. Take great care not to touch the fuser unit when opening the printer covers to, say, remove jammed paper.

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1.14 Paper Handling Algorithm (AcuLaser C8600)

ENGINE CONTROL, CM

Table 1-38. Engine Control, CM

Paper Type Specified by

Driver (Host)

Specified

Not Specified - Plain Paper 1 (Standard) See Table 1-40

Specified

Not Specified - Plain Paper 1 DUP (Standard) See Table 1-40

MP or LC1-3

Type

Plain,

Preprinted,

Letterhead,

Recycled,

Color

Trnsprnc

Labels Cover (Medium-speed) See Table 1-39

Plain,

Preprinted,

Letterhead,

Recycled,

Color

Trnsprnc

Labels Cover DUP (Medium-speed) See Table 1-39

Engine Control (Speed Mode *4) CM

Plain Paper 1 (Standard) See Table 1-39

Transparency

(Medium-speed (B/W), Low-speed (Color))

Plain Paper 1 DUP (Standard) See Table 1-39

Transparency

(Medium-speed (B/W), Low-speed (Color))

See Table 1-39

Page Size Paper Type

Envelope

Postcard Size or Smaller

Other Than Envelope, Postcard Size or Smaller

Normal

Thick

ExtraThk

EJL PAPER

FACE

- - - - - Envelop (Medium-speed) Plain Paper

FRONT - - - Card (Medium-speed) Plain Paper

BACK Card DUP (Medium-speed) Plain Paper

FRONT

BACK

FRONT - - - Cover (Medium-speed) Plain Paper

BACK - - - Cover DUP (Medium-speed) Plain Paper

FRONT - - - Cover HG (Low-speed) Plain Paper

BACK - - - Cover HG DUP (Low -speed) Plain Paper

Paper Source

Auto

Other Than Auto - - Plain Paper 1 (Standard) See Table 1-40

Auto

Other Than Auto - - Plain Paper 1 DUP (Standard) See Table 1-40

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Table 1-38. Engine Control, CM

Page Size Paper Type

Trnsprnc - - -

Coated

Note *1: MON, C10, DL, C6

*2: 100 x 148 mm or less *3: The Paper Type specified for the Paper Source that actually feeds paper. *4: For the actual printing speed, refer to Table 1-1.

EJL PAPER

FACE

FRONT - - - Coated Paper 1 (Medium-speed) Plain Paper

BACK - - - Coated Paper 1DUP(Medium-speed) Plain Paper

Paper Source

Paper Type Specified by

Driver (Host)

MP or LC1-3

Type

Engine Control (Speed Mode *4) CM

Transparency

(Medium-speed (B/W), Low-speed (Color))

OHP

Table 1-39.

CM Media Type MP or LC1-3 Type

Plain, Preprinted, Letterhead,

Off

Option1 - Option1 Option2 - Option2

Recycled,

Color, Labels

Trnsprnc OHP

Plain paper

Table 1-40.

CM Media Type CM

Off Plain paper Option1 Option1 Option2 Option2

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PAPER FEED

Table 1-41. Paper Feed

Page Size Paper Type Paper Source

Envelope*1,

Postcard size or smaller

In cases other than above, Paper Source is determined according to the algorithm designated by Paper Source, Paper Type specified by the driver (host), and MP or LC13 Type.

PAPER EJECT

Table 1-42. Paper Eject

Page Size Paper Type Output Tray

Less than B5/EXE (182 x 210 mm),

Envelope*1,

- MP Tray

Thick, ExtraThk, Trnsprnc,

Coated

- Face-up

Thick, ExtraThk,

Trnsprnc

MP Tray

Face-up

In cases other than above, Out Bin is set.

DUPLEX PRINTING

Table 1-43. Duplex Printing

Page Size Paper Type Duplex Printing

B5 to A3 of standard sizes

(A3, A4, B4, B5, LT, B, LGL, GLT,

GLG, EXE, F4)

Normal Possible

In cases other than above, duplex printing is not possible.

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1.15 Differences in Specifications

1.15.1 Differences between AcuLaser C7000 and AcuLaser C8600

Described below are the differences of AcuLaser C7000 compared with AcuLaser C8600:

FEATURES THAT ARE NOT SUPPORTED

 Type-B interfaces are not supported except Leo2.1. The supported protocols

are TCP/IP(LPR and Port9100) and AppleTalk (TBD).

 The photocopier system, PS options, and HDD are not supported.  It cannot be used in the DOS environment (emulation mode is unavailable).  The printer itself does not retain the MIB information.  The calibration function is not available.  The manual feed mode is not supported.

USABILITY

 An error status cannot be detected unless the EPSON Status Monitor is used.  Jobs sent via a network cannot be canceled (the Job MIB is not supported).  The consumable related warnings are cleared only after the consumables are

actually replaced.

OTHERS

 DIAG commands are not supported. DIAG tool for EPL-C8000/8200 is

possible to use.

 An optional DIMM cannot change screen and LUT.  The mechanical controller firmware is not rewritten even in the case of a flash

ROM.

 Service Utility is necessary to clear the maintenance counter after replacing

the service parts. (AcuLaser C8600 can clear them by Maintenance Menu of SelecType.)

 Power consumption of Standby mode is 15W.

OPERATION

 The Paper Out error occurs in printing, but does not occur when turning on the

printer even if all the paper sources are empty.

 The Paper Type setting is not supported. However, the function of excluding

the MP Tray from the Automatic selection is available.

 When “Avoid Error = ON” is selected, the “Print Failure” warning appears

instead of an error.

 The “Can't Print Duplex” warning appears instead of an error when duplex

printing is impossible.

 Printing is impossible when “Mem Overflow” or “Duplex Mem Overflow”

occur.

 The receive buffer size is fixed to 384KB for all interfaces.  The printer will stop data reception immediately when any error has occurred.

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1.15.2 Differences in Specifications between Models

The table below shows differences in specifications between printer models.

Table 1-44. Differences in Specifications between Printer Models

Model AcuLaser C8500 AcuLaser C8600 LP-8800C AcuLaser C7000 LP-7800C

Intended Market

Engine Specifications

Device

CPU

ASIC

Clock

Reset

DMA I/O

ROM

EEPROM

Internal operation clock Interruption to CPU Memory ASIC

I/O ASIC

Video ASIC

Clock driver

System clock

Command/Status

Device

Voltage

Shape

IPL

Font

Code

Optional ROM slots

Specification Access to EEPROM

(Former Similar Model for Other

Than Japan)

A3 color A3 color 8/35 ppm A3 color 8/35 ppm

VR5000A-266 PowerPC 750CX-400

266 MHz 400 MHz

5 lines 1 line MR64 CDMC

IOC3 IOBR

VIP1a VIPS: E05B93BA

W154H CY24246

66.6666MHz 100MHz

M51953BFP

5 V

72-pin DIMM 90pin DIMM

MAIN Board (contained in Font ROM) DIMM (contained in Code ROM)

MAIN Board DIMM

DIMM

4 MB

3 slots 2 slots

128-kbit serial

Software control Hardware control

Other Than Japan Japan Other Than Japan Japan

DIOC

9600 bps

←

← ←

DIOC

← ←

←

9600 bps

Baud rate source: 27.37091 MHz Baud rate

51953B

←

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Table 1-44. Differences in Specifications between Printer Models (continued)

Model AcuLaser C8500 AcuLaser C8600 LP-8800C AcuLaser C7000 LP-7800C

Intended Market

Specification

Standard SDRAM

SDRAM

Video

PWM Device

Control Panel Specification

Parallel

USB

TypeB

IDE

SDRAM slots

SDRAM capacity available

Maximum SDRAM capacity Video I/F Video clock Dot clock Video signal

Specification

Transceiver

Circuit board

Specification

Clock

Circuit board

HDD HDD board DMA transfer

(Former Similar Model for Other

Than Japan)

PC66 PC100

168-pin DIMM

32 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB: EP01-32M

3 slots 2 slots

A maximum of 256 MB DIMM

supported

768 MB 1 GB

Tsubaki (FX) Tsubaki 2 (FX) Tsubaki Plus

41.1698MHz 27.37091MHz 27.37091MHz (36.535ns)

20.5849MHz 27.37091MHz 27.37091MHz (36.535ns) Non-LVDS LVDS

AD9561 PM-1075

LCD (20 × 1) LCD (120 dots × 8 dots)

8 switches 6 switches

6 LEDs 3 LEDs

IEEE1284 compatible

74ACT1284 74LVX161284A

Integral part of MAIN Board Separate circuit board

None USB 1.1 compatible

1 channel

Fujitsu MHK2060AT IBM DJSA-205 5.0GB

C82370* SUB C82385* SUB

Not available Available

Other Than Japan Japan Other Than Japan Japan

← ←

A maximum of 512 MB DIMM supported

← ←

48.0000 MHz

Separate circuit board

← ←

←

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Table 1-44. Differences in Specifications between Printer Models (continued)

Model AcuLaser C8500 AcuLaser C8600 LP-8800C AcuLaser C7000 LP-7800C

Intended Market

Specification

Onboard Network

Color Photocopier RTC

Power Supply

Circuit Board Layers

Note *1: 1.85 V on the WS Board

MAC chip DMA transfer Clock

(Former Similar Model for Other

Than Japan)

10/100BaseT 10/100BaseT

DL10019C DL10022A

Not available Available

50.0000MHz 50.0000MHz

EPSON Color Copy Station 8500 AcuLaser Color Copy Station 8600

Available Not available

5.0V, 3.3V, 2.5V 5.0V, 3.3V, 2.5V,1.75V

4 layers

Other Than Japan Japan Other Than Japan Japan

None

← ←

←

5V (max. 8A)

5V→.3V

3.3V→ 2.5, 1.5V

3.3, 2.5, 1.5V: generated on boar

Product Description Differences in Specifications 89

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

CHAPTER

EPSON AcuLaser C8600/AcuLaser C7000 Revision C

2.1 Print Process

2.1.1 Print Process Overview

This printer is a full color laser printer that works by the principle of electrophotographic recording. Printers using the principle of electrophotographic recording available up to now were only capable of printing with a single color of toner. This printer prints in full color by forming an image of the various color toners “Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black (YMCBk)” on the drum and overlapping the various toner images on the IBT BELT ASSY (hereinafter referred to as Belt).

The print process consists of the following basic steps:

1. Charging : The drum surface is charged with electricity.

Exposure:The image area is exposed by laser radiation.

Developing:The image area is developed with toner.

Primary transfer:Toner image on the drum is transferred to the belt.IBT TRANSFER ASSY (Belt)

Cleaning:The drum is cleaned.

Repeat toner colors, and the complete toner image is formed of the 4 toner colors on the Belt. (This step is not performed in the B/W mode.)

Secondary transfer:The complete 4-color toner image on the belt is transferred to the paper adhering to the belt.

Electrical discharging:The electric charge of the paper is discharged.

Cleaning:The Belt is cleaned.

10.

Fixing

When in the YMCBk mode, steps 1 ∼ 5 are repeated for each of the 4

The toner is fixed on the paper by heat and pressure.

IBT TRANSFER ASSY

(Belt)

6.Complete toner image forming

7. Secondary transfer (Belt→paper)

9. Cleaning

8.Electrical discharging

6.Repeat

Drum

1. Charging

2. Exposure

3. Developing

4. Primary transfer (drum→Belt)

5. Cleaning

Figure 2-1. Print Process Overview

2.1.2 Total Print Process Schematic Diagram

NOTE 1:

DEVELOPER ASSY Y, DEVELOPER ASSY M, DEVELOPER ASSY C, and DEVELOPER ASSY BK are hereinafter referred to by the generic term “Developer Assy.”

TONER CARTRIDGE Y, TONER CARTRIDGE M, TONER CARTRIDGE C and TONER CARTRIDGE BK are hereinafter referred to by the generic term “Toner Cartridge.”

Paper

10.íËíÖ

10.Fixing

Figure 2-2 shows the schematic diagram of the total print process.

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Epson AcuLaser C7000, AcuLaser C8600 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Features

1.1.1 Engine Features

1.1.2 Controller Features

1.1.2.1 Controller Features for AcuLaser C8600

1.1.2.2 Controller Features for AcuLaser C7000

1.1.3 Software Features

1.1.3.1 Software Features for AcuLaser C8600

1.1.3.2 Software Features for AcuLaser C7000

1.2 Basic Specifications

1.2.1 Printer Basic Specifications

1.2.2 Paper Specifications

1.2.2.1 Paper Type

1.2.2.2 Paper Feedings

1.2.2.3 Printing Area

1.2.3 Reliability, Durability and Maintainability

1.2.4 Operating Conditions (Including Consumables)

1.2.5 Storage and Transport of the Printer Body and Optional Products (Consumables Packaged)

1.2.6 Electrical Features

1.2.7 Process Specifications

1.2.8 Compliance with Standards and Regulations

1.2.9 Consumable Components

1.2.9.1 Consumables

1.2.9.2 Regularly Replaced Parts

1.3 External View and Parts Names

1.3.1 External View and Parts Names

1.3.2 Dimensional Drawing (in mm)

1.4 Controller Specifications

1.4.1 Basic Controller Specifications

1.4.1.1 Basic Controller Specifications for AcuLaser C8600

1.4.1.2 Basic Controller Specifications for AcuLaser C7000

1.4.2 Controller Configuration

1.4.2.1 Controller Configuration for AcuLaser C8600

1.4.3 Calibration Function (only with AcuLaser C8600)

1.4.2.2 Controller Configuration for AcuLaser C7000

1.5 External Interface Specifications

1.5.1 Parallel Interface Specifications

1.5.1.1 Parallel Interface Specifications for AcuLaser C8600

1.5.1.2 Parallel Interface Specifications for AcuLaser C7000

1.5.2 USB Interface Specifications

1.5.3 Ethernet Interface

1.5.4 Type-B Interface Specifications

1.5.4.1 Type-B Interface Specifications for AcuLaser C8600

1.5.4.2 Type-B Interface Specifications for AcuLaser C7000

1.6 Control Panel (AcuLaser C8600)

1.6.1 External View and Names

1.6.2 Description of Indicators

1.6.3 Description of Buttons

1.6.4 Operation and Indications on the Control Panel

1.6.5 Panel Setting Item List

1.6.6 User Setting Items Other Than Setup Menu

1.6.7 Details of Setting Menus and Setting Items

1.6.8 Special Operations

1.7 Control Panel (AcuLaser C7000)

1.7.1 External View and Names

1.7.2 Indications of LEDs

1.7.3 Printer Setting Items

1.7.3.1 Setting Items for which the Printer Stores the Setting Changes

1.7.3.2 Setting Items that are Valid Only in a Job, and are not Stored in the Printer

1.7.3.3 Setting Items Requiring Control by the Printer for Each Printing or State Change

1.8 Engine Restrictions

1.9 Status Sheet, etc.

1.9.1 Status Sheet for AcuLaser C8600

1.9.2 Status Sheet for AcuLaser C7000

1.9.3 Reserve Job List (Only with AcuLaser C8600)

1.9.4 Form Overlay List (Only with AcuLaser C8600)

1.9.5 Network Status Sheet (Only with AcuLaser C8600)

1.9.6 Engine Status Sheet

1.10 Restrictions (Only for AcuLaser C7000)

1.10.1 Network Environment Applicable to AcuLaser C7000

1.10.2 Restrictions on Network Connections

1.10.3 Others

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1.12 RAM Expansion

1.13 Precautions in Handling