Epson EPL-5700 Read Me First

Supplement

This supplement includes update information for the EPL-5700.

Installing the Printer Driver

Please change
Getting Ready! manual.

Replace:
If you inserted the CD-ROM

With:
In you inserted the CD-ROM in drive D, type D: \ WIN95 and

click OK.

the

first sentence of step 6 at page 13 of your

in drive

D,

click

OK.

lnstalling Screen fonts

Follow these steps to install the screen fonts:

1.

Make sure Windows is running and the printer is turned off.

2.

Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer into your
CD-ROM drive D(or E).

3.

If you are using Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11 for Workgroups
or Windows NT 3.51, make sure the Program Manager
window is open; then choose
are using Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0, click Start, then
choose

Run,

Run

on the File menu. If you

4.

Type

D:\EPSETUP

Copyright 0 1998 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano,
Japan

(or

E:\EPSETUP);

then click

OK.

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M01-00

5.

[Excluding Windows NT 3.51 users]: In the dialog box that
appears, double-click Install Font Manager; or you can
install by selecting Install Font Manager and then clicking
the arrow at the top right.
[For Windows NT 3.51 users only]: In the dialog box that

appears, double-click Install Screen Fonts; or you can install
by selecting Install Screen Fonts and then clicking the arrow
at the top right.

6.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

7.

When installation is complete, click OK.

The screen fonts are now installed on your computer.

EPSON Status Monitor

Though the EPSON Status Monitor utility that comes with your
printer can monitor a local printer, it can not monitor a network
printer. Please disregard the description about networks in
chapter 4 of your

Please use the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility that comes with
the optional Ethernet Interface Card
monitor or get the current status of a network printer.

Please note even if you select
the Advanced menu, it is treated as

Remote Control Panel

Please replace the Paper Type description at page 5-14 of your

Reference Guide

Paper Type

Allows you to use various types of paper. Thick is useful for
thick paper with a width less than 132 mm wide.

Transparency is useful for transparencies. Always use Normal

unless print quality problems occur.

with the following:

Utility

Reference Guide.

Thin as the Paper Type setting in

Utility

(C82357*

Normal.

or

C82362*)

to

Replacing the developer

Please disregard the “Toner Out” description in chapter 6 (such
as on pages 6-3 or 6-26) of your
developer cartridge, when the “Toner Low” message appears
and the printed image becomes light or faint.

cartridge

Reference Guide. Replace the

Safety Information

Please change the appropriate part of your Reference Guide.
at page 5, line 15-16:

This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser
diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 770-810 nm

at page 6, line 21-22:
Dette er en halvleder laser. Maksimal effeckt til laserdiode er 5
mW og bolgelengde er 770-810 nm.

Please add the following description at the bottom of page 6.

Warning:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those
hazardous radiation exposure.

specified

in this guide may result in

Also please change the lines 1 to 7 on page 8 to the following.

Maximum Radiation Power: 0.73 mW at laser aperture of the

print head unit
Wavelength:
This product employs a Class IIIb Laser Diode. The Laser

Diode and Scanning Polygon Mirror are incorporated in the

print head unit. The print head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE
ITEM. The print head unit should not be opened under any
circumstance.

770-810

nm

Printer Parts

printer cover

latch

control p anel

extension
output tray

power switch

manu al feed
slot

paper path selector

Type B interface
connector
(option)

paper tray

AC inlet

Parallel interface
connector

Serial interface
connector

Contents

1 Finding a place for the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3 Removing the protective tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4 Installing the 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . 5

5 Loading paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

6 Attaching the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

7 Testing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

8 Connecting the printer to the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 10

9 Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

10 Making Basic Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

11 Accessing Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Getting Ready!

EPSON is a registered tradem ark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
HP and LaserJet are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Microsoft, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

General Notice: Oth er pr oduct names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all ri gh ts in those marks.

Copyright © 1997 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

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This booklet helps you set up your printer and begin printing
quickly. If you need detailed information on printer use or if
you have problems printing, see your Reference Guide.

Finding a place for the printer

1

q

Place your printer close enough to the computer or
workstation for the printer cable to reach both.

q

Leave adequate room around the printer to allow easy
operation and maintenance and sufficient ventilation. The
diagram below shows the recommended amount of space.

100 mm

590 mm

100 mm

460 mm

100 mm

340 mm

300 mm

460 mm
550 mm

560 mm

1

q

If you install the optional lower paper cassette, you will
need an additional 130 mm (5.1 inches) in height. If you
install the optional Face up tray, you will need an
additional 200 mm (7.9 inches) in back of the printer.

Caution:

q

c

Never place the printer on a stand that is narrower than
the printer’s width like that in the illustration below,
otherwise printer may be damaged.

q

Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,
excessive heat, moisture, or dust.

2

q

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

q

Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by wall
switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of
power can wipe out valuable information in your
computer’s or printer’s memory.

q

Avoid using outlets on the same circuit with large motors
or other appliances that might disturb the power supply.

q

Keep the entire computer and printer system away from
potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or
the base units of cordless telephones.