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.
40008983 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.
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