Epson EPL-C8000 Setup Guide
Where to Find Information
Unpacking Guide
Provides you with information and instructions on how to
unpack and place the printer. Before using the printer, you need
to remove all protective materials as described in the instructions
contained in this guide.
Setup Guide (this manual)
Provides you with information on assembling the printer’s parts
and insta lling the printer’s software.
User's Guide
Provides you with de tailed info rmation o n the printer’s
functions, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical
specifications.
Quick Reference
Provides you with information on replacing consumables,
clearing jammed paper, and a panel message list. This guide can
be hung on the printer with a hook provided.
Online Help
Provide you with detailed information and instructions on the
printer software that controls your printer (online help will be
automatically installed when you install the printer’s software).
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Color Laser Printer
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cont a ined he rein.
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from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as
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Copyright © 1998 by SE IK O EPSON CORPORATION, Naga no, Japan
Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and
Setup Gui de
Declaration of Conformity
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 4501 4
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPO RA TION
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,
Nagano-ken 392 Japan
Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183
AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Declares that the Product:
Product Name:Color Laser Printer
Model: YBB-1
Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):
Directive 89/336/EEC:
EN 55022 Class B
EN 50082-1
IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4
Directive 73/23/EEC:
September 1998
H. Horiuchi
President of EPSON EURO PE B.V.
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EN 60950
Contents
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Laser Printer Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
For United Kingdom Us ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Warnings, Cautions, and N otes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
For Windows 95/98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
For Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing the Expansion Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing the Face-Up Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Installing the Ton e r Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the Photoconductor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Installing the Fuser Oil Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Installing the Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Installing the 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit (A3W) . . . .29
Installing the Large Capacity Paper Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Precautions before installing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Unpacking and remo vin g th e p rotective materials. . . . . . .32
Installing the unit on the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Installing Memory Modu le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Installing the ROM Modu le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Installing an Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 7
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Plugging in the Pr inter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Testing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Loading paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Printing a status sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Connecting to the Compu ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
For All Windows Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Installing EPSON Font Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
For DOS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Making Basic Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 9
For Windows 95/98 U ser s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using your printer on a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting the installed option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
For Windows NT 4.0 U sers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Using your printer on a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Setting the installed option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Accessing Online Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Accessing from the Windows Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Accessing from Window s Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Printing with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Starting to print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cancelling to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Safety Instructio ns
Safety Information
Laser safety
This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S.
Department of Health and Hu ma n Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for
Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does
not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within
protectiv e housing s a nd external covers, the laser be am cannot
escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
For European users
United Kingdom
The EPSON ColorPage EP L-C8000 is a page pr inter which utilizes
a semiconducto r laser.
There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided the
printer is operated ac cording to the instr u ctions in t he guides
provided.
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within
protective housings, the laser beam cannot e scape from the
machine during any phase of user operation.
Warning:
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Use of controls or adjustments or perfo rm ance of proc edures oth er
than those specified in this guide, may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
Safety Instructions
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This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser
diode is 5.0 ×
CDRH regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administrati on implemented regulations for
laser products on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for
products marketed in the United States. The label shown below
indicates compliance with the CDRH re gulations and mus t be
attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
10-3 W and the wavelength is 785 + 10/-15 nm.
Laser safety labels
Warning:
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Safety Instructions
Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other
than those specified in th is guide may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825
specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries
where required.
Internal laser radiation
Max. Radiation Power 5.0 ×
-3
0
1
W
Wave Length
785 + 10/-15 nm
This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible
laser beam. The printer head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE
ITEM. Therefore, the printer head unit should not be opened
under any circumsta nces.
Ozon e safet y
Ozone emission
Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by- p roduct of the
printing process. Ozone is produced only when the printer is
printing.
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Ozone exposure limit
The print engine shall not exceed 0.02 ppm ozone concentration
TWA (Time Waited Average).
Minimize the risk
To minimize the r isk of ex posure to ozone, you should av oid the
following conditions:
❏ Use of multiple las er printers in a confined are a (see above)
❏ Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity
❏ Poor room ventilation
❏ Long, continuous printing together with any of the above
Printer lo cation
The printe r should be lo cated so that th e exhaust gases and heat
generated are:
❏ Not blown directly into the user's face
❏ Vented directly out of the building whenever possible
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Laser Printer Precautions
This printer uses laser technology. The following list of
precautions applies whenever you use the laser printer.
Even if you are familia r with other type s of printers, be sure
to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient
operation.
❏ Because the print er weighs approximately 70 kg (154 l b), you
should not lift or carry it b y yourself. Four people should carry
it, lifting from the correct position. Refer to the instructions in
Unpacking Gu ide.
❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION!
HIGH TEMPERATURE. If the printer has been in use, the
fuser can be very hot.
CAUTION! HIGH TEMPERATURE
❏ Avoid touchin g the comp onents inside the printer unless
instructe d to do so in this guid e.
❏ Never force the printer's components into place. Although the
printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage
it.
❏ When handling the toner cartridges, always set it on a clean,
smooth surface.
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❏ Do not attempt to modify or take apart the toner cartridge. It
cannot be refilled.
❏ Try not to touch the toner and avoid all contact with your eyes.
❏ Do not d ispose of the used ton e r cartridges, fuser oil roll, or
waste toner collecto r in fire, as they can explode and cause
injury. Dispose o f them acco rding to lo cal regul ations.
❏ Do not use a toner cartridge for at least one hour after moving
it from a cool to a warm environment.
❏ Keep the f u ser oil roll horizonta l at all tim es. Do not ti lt it or
place it against something, as it can cause oil leakage and
reduce print quality.
❏ When removing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it
to room light any longer than necessary. The unit contains a
light-sensitive drum, which is the green cylinder that can be
seen thr ough the openings to the unit. Ex posure to light can
damage the drum, causi ng dark or light a re as to appear o n
the printed page and reducing the service life of the drum. If
you need to keep the unit out of the printer for long periods,
cover it with an opaque cloth.
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❏ Be sure no t to scratch the surfa ce of the drum. When you
remove the photocondu ctor unit fr om the printer , always set
the unit on a clean, sm ooth s urf ace. Al so, a void touc hing the
drum, since oils from your skin can permanently damage its
surface and may affect print quality.
❏ To get the best print quality, do not store the photoconductor
unit in an area subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or
corrosive gasses (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject
to extremes or rapid changes of heat or humidity. Also, be
sure to keep the consumable components out of the reach of
children.
❏ Do not leave jammed paper i n the printe r. It can cause the
printer to over heat.
Hinweis:
Die Geräteanschlußleitung muß den einshlägigen Normen genügen.
Es muß eine dreiadrig e Leitung verwend et we rden.
Die Anshlußleitung darf nicht leichter als H05VV-F order H05VVH2-F
sein.
Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung-3. GSGV, 18. 01. 1991: Der
arbeitsplatzbezogene sc h alldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger
gemäß ISO 7779.
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before operating your printer.
❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏ Unplug th is printer from the wall outlet before cle aning.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aer osol
cleaners.
❏ Do not us e this printer near water.
❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
❏ Slots and openings in the cab in et and t he back or b ottom are
provided for v e ntila ti on. Do not bloc k or cov er t hem. Do not
put the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface or
in a built-in install ation unless proper ven tilation is provid ed.
❏ Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are
not sure of the type of p ower available, c onsult your dealer or
local power company.
❏ If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician.
❏ Do not put your printer where the cord will be walked on.
❏ Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into.
❏ Only use an outlet that meets the power requirements of this
printer.
❏ Never push objects of any kind th rough c abinet sl ot s as th ey
may touc h dangerous voltage points or s hort out parts that
could res u l t in fire or electric shock.
❏ Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.
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Safety Instructions
❏ Except as specifica lly ex plain ed i n this g uide, d o not att empt
to service this product yoursel f. Openin g or removing those
covers that ar e marked “ Do Not Re move” may ex pose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks. Ref er all s ervicing in
those compartments to service personnel.
❏ Unplug the printer a nd refer servicing to qua l ified service
personnel under the following conditions:
If t he po wer cord or plug i s d amage d; i f l iquid has en tered the
printer; if t he printer ha s be en dropped or the cabi net
damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits
a distinct change in performanc e. Adjust only those c ontr ols
that are co vered by th e operatin g instructions.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and overcurrent protection fo r this printer, the buildin g installation
must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschlu
sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16
A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
ß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß
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NERGY STAR Compliance
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As an Internationa l
EPSON has determined that this pr oduct meets the
International
for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is
a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment
industry to promo te the introduct ion of energy-effi cient person al
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and
scanners, in an effort to redu ce air polluti on caused by power
generatio n.
E
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NERGY STAR Partner,
NERGY STAR Program guidelines
For United Kingdom Users
Use of options
Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable
products other than those designated as Original EPSON
Products or EPSO N Appr oved P rod uct s b y Eps on (UK ) Lim it ed.
Safety information
Warning:
for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to
the supply voltage.
Important:
in accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow—Earth
Blue—Neutral
Brown—Live
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Safety Instructions
This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured
If you need to fit a plug:
As the colours of the mai ns lead of this appliance may not match any
coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed
as follows:
❏ The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the l etter E or the Earth
symbol (
❏ The blue wire must be connected to the te rminal in the plug
marked wi th the letter N .
❏ The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked wi th the letter L.
If damage occurs to the plug, re place the cord set or co nsult a
qualified electrician.
Replac e f uses only with a fuse of the co rrect size a nd rating .
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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contain important information and useful tips on the operation of
Notes
your printer.
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System Requirements
To use your printer with a PC, you need MicrosoftWindow s95,
98, or Windows NT
4.0; and a shielded, twisted-pair parallel
cable.
To install and use the printer software (printer driver and utiliti es)
included on the CD-ROM or floppy disk packed with your
printer, your system should meet the following requirements:
For Windows 95/98
Operating system: Windows 95 or Windows 98
Minimum system Recommended system
i486/25 MHz for Windows 95
i486/66 MHz for Windows 98
16MB RAM 32MB RAM or more
10MB hard disk space 50MB or more free disk space
600 pixel monitor Gr e a ter tha n 80 0 × 600 pixel monitor
800
×
Note:
Depending on the size of yo ur printer data, you may need mo re memory
and hard disk space than above.
Pentium or higher processor
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System Requirements
For Windows NT 4.0
Operating system: Windows NT 4.0
Minimum system Recommended system
i486/25 MHz Pentium or higher processor
16MB RAM 64MB RAM or more
20MB hard disk space 100MB or more free disk space
600 pixel monitor Greater than 800 × 600 pixel monitor
800
×
Note:
Depending on the size of your printer data, you may need more memory
and hard disk space than above.
System Requirements
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Assembling the Printer
Before as sembling the printer, make sure that all protective
materials packed around and inside your printer are removed.
Follow the instructions in the Unpacking Guide to remove these
materials .
Installing the Expansion Tray
The expansion tray is used for the wide-size paper setting. To
install the expansion tray on the right side of the printer, follow
the instructions below.
1. Hold the e xpansion tra y vertical ly. Then insert its right leg
into the ho llow of the M P tray to fi t the pin on the leg to the
hole on the MP tray. Make sure the gears of both trays fit
properly.
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2. While holding th e expansion tray ver tically, insert the le ft l eg
into the MP tray until the pin clicks in the hole on the MP tray.
Installing the Face-Up Tray
Install the face-up tra y to the left side of th e printer as f ollows:
1. Locate the output slot on the left side of the printer.
2. Squeeze the metal spring on the right side of the face-up tray
so that the end of the spring is folded down against the tray.
(as shown in the illustration below)
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3. Insert the plastic mounting pin on the right side of the
face-up tra y into the c orresponding hole inside the output
slot.
4. Insert the left mountin g pin on the face-u p tray into the hole
on the left side of the output slot.
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5. Release the spring so that the end rests against the outer case
of the printer as shown in the illustration below.
Caution:
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Do not insert the metal spring into the output slot or any holes
in the printer case. Doing so may damage the face-up tray or your
printer.
Installing the Toner Cartridges
You need to install fo ur cartri dges in the pri nter.
Note:
❏
If the toner gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off with soap and
water immediately.
❏
Do not install a cartrid ge for at least on hour after moving it from
a cool to a warm environment.
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1. Open the front cover.
2. Check which color appears in the cartridge installment
window and prepar e a cartridge with the same color.
Black
Yellow
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Cyan
Magenta
3. Take the cartridg e out of the pack age and gently shake i t back
and forth an d from front to back a s shown below to distribut e
toner evenly.
4. Hold the cartridge the arrow side up. Insert it all the way into
the cartridge slot.
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5. Turn the cartridg e knob clockwise 90 degrees so that the
symbol on the knob is in the positi on shown below. By turning
the knob, the cartridge is pressed into the slot and installed
completely.
Caution:
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6. Push the switch located a t the upper left up, then release it.
Make sure to turn the knob all the way to the setting position;
otherwise, you may have toner problems or leakage.
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