Epson EPL-C8000 Service Manual
®
SERVICE MANUAL
Color Laser Printer
EPSON ColorPage EPL-C8000
4009762
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Copyright © 1999 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan.
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
ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF
SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR OTHER NONAPPROVED 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 EPL-C8000. 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. DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
Describes the step-by-step procedures for
disassembling/assembling and adjusting the product.
CHAPTER 4. DIAGNOSTICS
Provides Epson-approved methods for diagnostics.
CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING
Provides the step-by-step procedures for
troubleshooting.
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
• Exploded diagram
• Electrical circuit boards schematics
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, if not strictly observed, could result in
injury or loss of life.
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
NOTE
related to a specific subject, or comment on the results
achieved through a previous action.
Abbreviation
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 = Counterclockwise
CL. = Clutch
CLN = Cleaning (or Cleaner)
CLK = Clock
CONT. = Controller
CR = Charge Roll
CRU = Customer Replaceable Unit
CRUM = CRU Monitor
CW = Clockwise
DB = Developing Bias
DEVE. = Developer
DIAG. = Diagnostic
dpi = dots per inch
DTS = Detach 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)
L = Left
L/H = Left Hand
L/P = Low Paper
LD = Laser Diode
LEF = Long Edge Feed
LVPS = Low 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
TC = Toner Concentration
TEMP. = Temperature
TR = Transfer
TRANS. = Transport
WDD = Wide Range Dynamic Damper
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.
Do not touch any live part unless you are instructed to
do so by a service procedure. The LVPS power supply
switch/inlet part is live even when the power switch has
been turned off. Do not touch any live part.
Mechanical Components
Safety 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.
Do not touch the driving part (e.g., gears) while the
assembly (printer) is being driven.
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 two interlock switches, two safety switches and two
interlock connectors that serve as the main safety mechanism.
o Front Cover Switch R
This switch is turned off when the Front Cover Assembly is opened.
It cuts off the power supply (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) from the power
supply unit to stop all operations and disconnects the output (5VDCLD) circuit from the power supply and stops the laser beam
emission.
This switch consists of the following two switches:
n A switch that cuts off the power supply (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) to
the control circuits and related parts.
n A switch that directly cuts off the power supply circuit (5VDC-LD)
to the laser beam output circuit.
o Front Cover Switch L
This is a safety switch. This switch is turned off when the Front
Cover Assembly is opened, causing the printer without control units
to stop operating.
o Top Cover Switch
This is an interlock switch that directly cuts off the power supply
(5VDC-LD) circuit to the laser beam output circuit. This switch is
turned off when the Top Cover Assembly is removed, cutting off the
output (5VDC-LD) circuit from the power supply unit and stopping
the laser beam emission.
o Exit Chute Switch
This switch is a safety switch. This switch is turned off when the Exit
Upper Assembly (the cover on the upper left side of the printer) is
opened.
o P/J91 (Connector that connects the Main Harness Assembly and
Registration Harness Assembly)
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 Main P/H Assembly (pullout type 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.
o P/J71 (Connector that connects the Fuser Connector and Fuser
Harness Assembly)
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 Assembly (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.
Laser Beam
The printer has two interlock switches: the Front Cover Switch R and
the Top Cover Switch. The purpose of these switches is to turn off the
laser beam emission if any of the printer covers have been opened; this
protects the user or service personnel from exposure to the laser beam
from the ROS Assembly.
NOTE: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.
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.
n Do not expose yourself to the laser beam to prevent
injury (blindness).
n Do not open the cover that has the laser beam
warning label.
n If you disassemble or assemble the printer, turn off
the power.
n If you need to work on the printer with power applied,
strictly follow the instructions in this manual.
n If you have to activate the printer while pressing the
Front Cover Switch R by hand or with a tool, remove
the Top Cover. (Do not turn on these interlock
switches simultaneously under any circumstances
except in a normal operation.)
n Understand how the laser beam functions and take
maximum precautions not to injure yourself or anyone
around you.
NOTE:The laser beam in this printer is invisible.
High Temperature Assembly
Parts
To prevent you from becoming injured or burned, do the following:
Before working with a high temperature Assembly (e.g., Fuser
Assembly), turn off the power, unplug the power cord and wait until it
cools down.
The high temperature Assembly is very hot
immediately after any printer operations. Wait at least
40 minutes before you start working on the printer.
To prevent you from becoming injured, keep the following in mind:
o When handling heavy parts (including the printer itself), use good
posture to protect your back whenever you lift, move or place parts.
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.
o Be careful not to injure yourself with the sharp edges of the parts.
o Do not work with wet or oily hands-you may drop a part or injure
yourself. Dry your hands first.
o When pulling out a part (including a harness), do not use too much
force. Pull out the part carefully and slowly step by step.
Consumables
Improper Printer Use
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.
NOTE:The printer has the following consumable parts:
•Drum Cartridge •Waste Toner Box
•Oil Roll Assembly •Toner Cartridge Y
•Toner Cartridge M •Toner Cartridge C
•Toner Cartridge Bk
Modifying, revising, tampering with the printer, especially to the safety
mechanism, is strictly prohibited in all circumstances.
Manual Contents
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Chapter 3 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY / ADJUSTMENT
Chapter 4 DIAGNOSTICS
Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE
Appendix
Revision Status
Revision Issued Date Description
Rev. 0
(Preliminary revision)
Rev. A September 28, 1998 2nd release
Rev. B August 23, 1999 The manual is mainly revised on the following points:
August 07, 1998
1st release
[Chapter 1]
• Page 1-4: Paper Out Sensor is added.
• Page 1-6: IBT Cleaner is eliminated from the regularly replaced parts.
• Page 1-30: NOTE is added to Section 1.5.4.
[Chapter 3]
• Page 3-2: Change in Table 3-1.
• Page 3-6: NOTE is added to Section 3.2.3.1 under “Preparation”.
• Page 3-96: Section 3.2.12.21 “FUSER IN SENSOR Removal” is added.
• Page 3-97: Section 3.2.12.22 “FUSER CHUTE FAN Removal” is added.
• Page 3-119: CHECK POINT box is added.
• Page 3-121: New adjustment item “DEVE. SPACER Selection” is added.
[Chapter 4]
• Page 4-1: Change in the procedure for Test Print my MCU PWB.
• Pages 4-3, 4-7, 4-61: DIAGNOSTIC DATA DISK is replaced by SELF
TRAINING KIT (#F728).
[Chapter 7:]
• Fuser relating exploded diagrams and controller are mainly replaced.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
CHAPTER
1
EPSON EPL-C8000 Revision B
Contents
FEATURES ........................ ...... ....... ............................................. ....... ...... ..... 1
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................. ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ..... 3
Basic Specifications ...................................... ............................................ 3
Paper Specification ................................................................................... 8
Reliability and Durability.......................................................................... 11
Operating Environment (including options) ............................................. 13
Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation ..................... 14
Electrical Specification ............................................................................ 15
Process Specifications ............................................................................ 16
Applicable Standards .............................................................................. 16
Consumables and Options...................................................................... 17
Toner cartridge ................................................................................... 17
DRUM CARTRIDGE ........................................................................... 18
Fuser Oil Roll ...................................................................................... 19
Waste Toner Box ................................................................................ 19
Regularly Replaced Parts........................................................................ 19
Exterior Dimensions ................................................................................ 20
Controller Specification ........................................................................... 21
Controller Board Jumper Settings........................................................... 21
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS........... ....... ...... ....... ................................... 22
Parallel Interface Specification................................................................ 23
Option Interface....................................................................................... 25
CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................... 26
Appearance and Descriptions................................................................. 26
LED Description ................................................................................. 27
Button Functions ..................................................................................... 28
SERVICE FUNCTIONS................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...................... 30
Hex dump Mode...................................................................................... 30
EEPROM Initialization............................................................................. 30
Formatting the Flash ROM Module......................................................... 30
Updating the Program ROM.................................................................... 30
ROM Module Copy.................................................................................. 30
Panel Setting Initialization....................................................................... 31
Maintenance Mode.................................................................................. 31
Error Recovery Operation ....................................................................... 31
PANEL SETTING......................................................................................... 32
Setting Methods ...................................................................................... 32
SelecType Setting Menu List .................................................................. 35
Details of Menus and Settings ................................................................ 39
EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
1.1 Features
EPL-C8000 is a non-impact color page printer that makes the most use
of the semi -c onductor laser and elec tr ophotographic technology.
o Engine
1. Designe d f or performan c e in t rue business environme nt s . S upports
sizes from A5 to A3W. Printing speed (on A4/Let t er) is 4ppm for
color print ing, 16ppm for m onochro m e printing.
2. Supports high-resolut ion full color (T rue 600dpi) .
3. Can generate high-quality print s on s pecial (dedic at ed) paper.
4. Supports th ic k sh eets and OHP (dedicated OHP shee t s) .
5. Easy to ma int ain.
6. 2 Standard paper feed bins= paper t ray (150 sheets; A3W) a nd
standard universal cassette (250 sheets: A3).
When the optional Large Capacity Paper unit attached, total
capacity is up to 1150sheets with 5 bins.
7. Standard paper eject ion is face down (up to 250 sh eets). Face-up
ejection is al s o av ailable (up to 150 sheets ).
o Controller features
1. Newly dev eloped high -s peed controller
n New 64-bit RISC CPU: R4700 - 133MHz
n 64-bit high speed memory: SDRAM DIMM
n 64MB RAM standard: expanda ble up to 256MB (2 expans ion
slots)
2. Color management technology
n AcuL as er Color Halft oning includ ed
n RGB mu lt iv alue input proc es s ing (Controller carries out
binarization proce ssing: color m apping, colo r c orrection, and
screening.)
n Enhanced ASIC (AcuLaser Color Halfto ning, CCNV)
3. Data compression technology
n Multiv alue data compression: reduces RA M us e and incres es
host-I/F data transfer speed.
4. Firmware Program is executed on the RAM.
At the power on, compressed ROM program data is expanded into
RAM by lPL in the MASK ROM.
n RAM execution increases processing speed (fast access, 64-bit
proces s ing instead of 32-bit)
n Program compres s ion reduce s us age of program m emory in
ROM
5. Bi-d irectional I/F c onforms to IE EE1284 ECP
n ECP- based high-s peed data transfer (to/from host)
n Printer can return status to host.
6. Includes two Type-B interface slots.
7. inst allation of expansion RAM (DIMMs) provides improvements in
the follo w ing.
n Drawing area for Ac uLaser Color Halftoning, Enhanced Micro
Gray.
n Print data processing speed
n Resolution
8. Incl udes toner-sav e mode (color, monochrome)
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 1-1
EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
9. ROM update by flash-DIMM installation
10. Includes RIT and Enhanced Micro Gray monochrome technologies
o Software features
1. ESC/Page-Color
n Printer pages: High Speed priorit y . Color correction and col or
adjustment can be set for each object. (But 1 resolution and
screen typ e [ gradation=LPl] per page.)
n Driver page: Fast pro c es s ing (on fast PC ). Co lor correctio n and
color adjustment can be set for each object.
n Image: Full co lor (WYSIW YG).
2. Bidirecti onal EJL can re tr iev e printer sta t us and monitor the printer
environm ent.
3. The following emulation modes are fully compatible with EPL-5700:
LJ4, GL2, ESCP2, FX, I239X, and ESC/Page (monochrome).
Figure 1-1. Exterior View of EPL-C8000
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 1-2
EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
1.2 Specifications
This section describe s sp ec if ic at ions for this printer.
1.2.1 Basic Specifications
o Method: Semi-conductive lase r beam scanning and dry
electrophotographic process
o Resolut ion: 600 DPI
o Print mode:
n B/W mo de: St andard monochrome p rint m ode that su pports
the fastest speed.
n Color mode: Color mode which uses the color toner of Y, M, C,
and BK.
o Speed m ode:
n Standa rd mode: Transport s paper at the high es t s peed
supporte d by the printer.
n Half speed mode: Low speed mode that enables better fusing
2
for thick pa per (over 105g/ m
and OHP s heet.
o Print Sp eed: See Table 1-1.
) envelopes,
Table 1-1. Speed Mode
Print mode Speed m ode LT/A4 LEF 2UP (*1) B(LD)/A 3 S E F (*2 )
B/W Standard mode 16 PPM or more 8PPM or more
Half speed mode 2.7 PPM or more 1.3PPM or more
Color Standard mode 4 PPM or more 2PPM or more
half speed mode 1.8 PPM or more 0.9PPM or more
Notes:
*1. In this mo de, the print er prints tow prin t im ages on the IB T belt and
the imag es are transfer red in sequenc e onto two sheet s of paper. It
is availa ble for LT/A4 (LEF) or smaller.
*2. [LEF, or Long Edge Feed]
The longer edge of the paper is the top toward the paper feed direction.
[SEF, or Short Edge Feed]
The shorter edge of the paper is the top toward the paper feed direction.
o First print*:
- Face-up B/W: 20 seconds or less (LT/A4 LEF)
Color: 42.6 seconds or less (LT/A4 LEF)
- Face-down B/W: 24.9 seconds or less (LT/A4 LEF)
Color: 47.6 seconds or less (LT/A4 LEF)
NOTE:Fist print is de fi ned as the duration taken af t er receiving t he
start command un ti l out putting the fi rs t p rint . It is applicable
when a feeder is selected in the standard mode. (Not applied
during the process cont rol operation.)
o Warm-up ti m e: Within 300 seco nds
(at 22 degree Celsius, 58% Rh, rated voltage)
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 1-3
EPSON EPL-C8000 Rev. B
o Paper Handling: See Table 1-2.
Table 1-2. Paper Feeding
Capacity
Paper source Available feeder
Standard Tray (MSI) *1 *5
Cassette
Unit
*2 *6
Notes:
Standard universal
cassette
A3W cassette (option) Standard feeder 250 sheets (28mm) A3W (304.8 x 420 - 330.2 x
Large capacity paper
cassette unit (option)
*3
Standard feeder 250 sheets (28mm) B5 LEF, Letter LEF, A4 LEF,
250 x 3 feeder
(option)
*1. Change the side guide in the MSI tray for the paper whose width is more than 304.8mm (12”).
*2. Each paper cassette is equipped with 2 separate paper guides, side guide and end guide, which also serves to detect paper size.
They are adjusted by users. Maximum of 4 cassette unit including one standard and optional paper cassettes (250 sheets x 3) can
be used. With these installed, the printer can hold up to 1150 sheets.
*3. Composed of 3 paper cassettes (each holds 250 sheets). This paper cassette unit is compatible with the standard universal
cassette, and either paper cassette can accommodate it.
*4. Note the following points when setting envelopes:
- Must be loaded with the longer edge first.
- Set envelopes with their flaps open and set to the rear end toward paper feeding direction.
- The minimum length with a flap open is 143mm.
- The minimum width is 90mm.
*5. Out of paper sensor installed.
*6. Out of paper sensor and near end sensor installed. Near end sensor is actuated when the remaining paper is 40 ± 30 sheets*.
* Applicable to paper of 64g/m
2
.
(Thickness)
150 sheets (16mm) 90 x 139.7 - 330.2 x 457.2 mm 60 - 105g/m2 , 16 - 20 lb (Normal
75 sheets 90 x 139.7 - 330.2 x 457.2 mm
OHP sheet/Labels/Thick paper
20 sheets Envelopes *4
Monarch, C10, DL, C6
B4, A3, Legal, Executive LEF,
Ledger (B)
457.2 mm)
250 sheets (28mm) Letter LEF, A4LEF, B4, A3,
Legal LEF, Executive LEF,
Ledger (B)
Paper size Available paper thickness
paper, Recommended paper)
105 - 220g/m
(Thick paper, Special paper)
60 - 105g/m
Recommended paper)
60 - 105g/m2 (Normal paper,
Recommended paper)
60 - 105g/m
Recommended paper)
2
2
(Normal paper,
2
(Normal paper,
o Paper Size: See Tabl e 1-3 in t he next page.
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 1-4
EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
Table 1-3. Paper Size Availability
Paper setting ori entation
Paper Size
Standard tray
(MSI)
Standard cassette A3W cassette
Normal paper
A3W 328 x 453mm SEF SEF Unavailable
A3 297 x 420mm SEF SEF Unavailable
A4 210 x 297mm LEF LEF Available
A5 148 x 210mm LEF Available
B4 257 x 364mm SEF SEF Unavailable
B5 182 x 257mm LEF Available
I-B5 176 x 250 LEF Available
LT
HLT
LG
EXE
GLG
GLT
B (LD)
F4 210 x 330 SEF Unavailable
8.5 x 11”
(215.9 x 279.4mm)
5.5 x 8.5”
(139.7X215.9mm)
8.5 x l4”
(215.9X355.6mm)
7.25 x 10.5”
(184.15X266.7mm)
8.5 x 13”
(215.9X330.2mm)
8 x 10.5”
(203.2 x 266.7mm)
11 x 17”
(279.4 x 431.8mm)
LEF LEF Available
LEF Available
SEF SEF Unava ilable
LEF LEF Available
SEF Unava il able
LEF Available
SEF SEF Unavailable
Special paper
OHP Sheet
MON
C10
DL 110 x 220mm LEF* Available
C6 114 x 162 LEF* Available
8.5 x 11”
(210 x 297mm)
3 7/8” x 71/2”
(98.43 x 190.5mm)
41/8 x 91/2
(104.78 x 241.3mm)
LEF Available
LEF* Available
LEF* Available
2UP mode
availability
Notes
• LEF: Long edge is loaded first.
• SEF: Short edge is loaded first.
• 2UP is available only for paper size of LT(LEF) or
smaller. For custom size paper, paper length along
the loading direction must be 8.5 inch or short er. As
for envelopes, the total length including the opened
flap part must be 8.5 in ch or shorter.
• The minimum size of paper set in the standard
universal paper cassette is EXE (LEF).
• The maximum size of paper set in the MSI tray is
330.2 x 457.2 mm (13” x 18”).
• When setting envelopes (LEF*), open their flaps and
set the rear ends of the flaps toward paper feeding
direction.
• A3W cassette hav e capability for only A3W paper.
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 1-5
EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
o Paper aligning: Single side aligning (front side) fo r all s iz es
(both standard tray (MSI) and each cassette)
o Consumables:
n TONER CARTRIDGE (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
n DRUM CARTRIDGE (including one WASTE TONER BOX)
n WASTE TONER BOX
n OIL ROLL
o Regula r replaced part s :
n MAIN FUSER ASSEMBLY
n Air filter (replaced with the MAIN FUSER ASSEMBLY
n 2ND BTR ASSEMBLY
o Paper Output:
n Face-down (FD):
2
250 sheet s (B5/EXE or larger, up to 105g/m
or 28lb
n Face-up (FU):
150 sheet s (s m aller than A4), 50 s heets (A4 or larger)
See Table 1-4 for the FD av ailability for eac h paper size.
Table 1-4. Face-Down Output Availability
Paper Size FD Availability Paper Size FD Availability *1
Normal paper A3W Available HLT Unavailable
A3 Availabl e LG Available
A4 Availabl e EXE Avail able
A5 Unavailabl e GLG Available
B4 Availabl e GLT Available
B5 Availabl e B(LD) Available
LT Available F4 Available
I-B5 Unavailable
Special paper OHP sheet FU *2 C10 FU *2
Card stock FU *2 DL FU *2
MON FU *2 C6 FU *2
Notes:
*1. The minimum size available for FD ejection is 182 mm toward paper
feeding direction.
*2. FU*2 means face-up ejection for OHP sheet, thick paper, and envelopes .
o Dimensions (without option):
728 (W)* m m x 641 (D)* mm x 49 0 (H ) mm (tolerances:
± 1%)
* When the standard tra y (M SI ) and Outpu t tra y (F U ) are stored.)
o W eight: 68.4 kg
o Voltage: 110V/120V
220V/240V
± 1% (without option)
± 10%, 50 / 60Hz ± 3Hz
± 10%, 50/6 0H z ± 3 Hz
o Pow er consumption, Rated c urrent: S ee Table 1-5.
Table 1-5. Power Consumption Specifications
Power consumpt i o n
Rated current • 100 V:
Notes:
Operating (color)
Operating (B/W)
Standby mode
Energy save mode
*1
Energy save mode
*2
• 115V:
• 240V:
*1. Saves more energy than in standby mode.Time required for warning up is
shorter.
*2. Completely non-operating condition. Complies with the Energy Star.
• Average: 400Wh or less
• Maximum: 1100W or less (Fuser: On)
• Average: 500Wh or less
• Maximum: 1100W or less (Fuser: On)
• Average: 250Wh or less
• Maximum: 1000W or less (Fuser: On)
100W or less (Fuser: Off)
• Average: 200Wh or less
• Maximum: 1000W or less (Fuser: On)
100W or less (Fuser: Off)
• Average: 45Wh or less
• Maximum: 1000W or less (Fuser: On)
100W or less (Fuser: Off)
11A or less (at rated voltage)
10A or less (at rated voltage)
5A or less (at rated volt age)
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EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
o Product life
n Printer:
Approxim ately 180,000 printed pages on A4 LEF (450,000
images) or five years, whichever comes first.
n Standard tray (MSI): 72,000 sheets
n 250 she et s x 3 fee ders: 135,000 sheet s (45,000 shee ts x 3)
o Acoost ic N ois e: Operating = 54. 8dB (A) or less
Stand-by = 3 8. 3dB (A) or les s
Energy Save mode 1 = 38. 3dB (A) or less
Energy Save mode 2 = 35. 0dB (A) or less
o Ozone em is s ion: 0.02 ppm (time waited av erage value) or less.
o Toxicity : Photo con ductor, tone r, ca rrier, plastic material
have no effect on human body.
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EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
n
1.2.2 Paper Specification
Paper wit h labels that c om e off and stick eas ily .
o Paper s pec if ic ations: See Table 1-6.
Table 1-6. Paper Specifications
Paper Type
Recommended paper 4024 pape r (B/ W), X-pression paper (color )
Normal Paper Normal copier paper, Recycled paper,
Special Paper OHP film, Card stock, Labels, Color paper, Thick
2
60g/m
- 105g/m2 (16lb - 28lb)
paper (105g/m
2
- 220g/m2), DTP paper , Envelopes
NOTE:lb: Ream Weight = lb/500sheets/17” x 22”
2
g/m
= 0.2659763 lb
1
NOTE:Before purchasing a large amo unt of paper, try it out and chec k
that it is properly fed.
NOTE:Avoid usin g th e types of paper lis t ed below to prev ent abnorma l
printing, paper jam, and printer mal fu nc t ion.
n
Carbon paper, non- c arbon paper, t hermal pap er,
impact paperm, acid ic paper
n
Paper that has gone through a therm al or an ink-jet printer.
n
Paper wit h glue, stap les , or paper clips attached.
n
Special ink-jet paper (Super Fine Paper, g lossy film, and so
on.)
n
OHP sh eets for other c olor laser print ers, monochrome
printers, and photocopiers.
n
Paper that has gone through oth er color laser printers,
monochrome printers, and photocopiers.
n
Pasted paper
n
Paper that is to o t hic k or t hin.
n
Wet (damp) paper
n
Paper to which a special coating has been applied, or colored
paper that has gone through surface process .
n
Paper that has been lub ric ated (too sm oot h or slipper y ).
n
Paper whose texture is different o n t he f ront and ba ck.
n
Paper wit h holes for binders and perf orations.
n
Paper wit h irregular sh ape or not cut wi th right angles.
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EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
G uaranteed
print area
4m m
4m m
4m m 4m m
o Paper path classific at ion: See Table 1-7.
Table 1-7. Paper Usability for Each Paper Path
Recom-
Paper path
Standard (MSI) tray RF P P P P P P
Standard univer sal cassette RF P N N N N N
A3W cassette *3 RF P N N N N N
Large capacity paper cassette *3 RF P N N N N N
Notes:
*1. 105 - 220g/m
2
mended
paper
Normal
paper
OHP sheet Postcard Label s
*2. MON, C10, DL, C6
*3. Option
*4. RF: Reliable feeding and good image quality
P: Possible, but limited to paper generally available
N: Not supported
Special paper
Thick
paper*1
Envelopes
*2
o Guarant eed print area: See Figure 1-2.
n Maxim um guaranteed print area :
Area with margins of 4 mm from each side
Applied to a paper size u p t o 297mm (11. 7”) width x 431. 8m m
(17”) leng th .
o Maxim um printable area:
320mm (1 2. 6”) width x 449. 2mm (17.7 ”) length
Figure 1-2. Guaranteed Print Area
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EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
p
o Printab le area:
Paper whose width is 30 4. 8mm (12”) or shorter: Fro m th e edge
Paper whose width is lo nger than 30 4. 8m m (12”)*: Fro m th e point
with a margin of 5mm
* When loading paper whose width is more than 304.8 mm (12”), the
standard cassette (MSI) is shifted and print position starts with a
margin of 5 mm f rom t he paper edge (a). This ch ange is appl ied
to paper loaded from th e A3W cassett e.
n When the s t andard tray (MSI) or A3W cass et te is used.
330.2m m (13")
4m m
457.2m m (18")
(a )
320m m (12,6")
297m m (11.7")
Printable
area
Paper feeding direction
n When th e s t andard univers al cassett e or large capac it y paper
casset te unit is used.
304.8m m (12")
4m m
4m m
457.2m m (18")
431.8m m (17")
296.8m m (11.7")
Printable area
Side guide position for paper w hose w idth is 304.8 m m (12") or less
M axim um size of paper: 304.8 m m (12") w idth x 457.2 m m (18") length
Printable area: 296.8 m m (11.7") w idth x 449.2 m m (17.7") length
G uaranteed print area: 296.8 m m (11.7") w idth x 431.8 m m (17") length
4m m
Paper feeding direction
Figure 1-4. Printable Area 2
Side guide position for paper w hose w idth is 304.8 m m or shorter
Side guide position for paper w hose w idth is m ore than 304.8 m m
Length betw een the guides is 12.6m m
M axim um size of paper: 330.2 m m (13") w idth x 457.2 m m (18") length
Printable area: 320.0 m m (12.6") w idth x 449.2 m m (17.7") length
G uaranteed
rint area: 297 m m(11.7") w idth x 431.8 m m (17") le ngth
Figure 1-3. Printable Area 1
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EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
a
b
c
d
e
f
Print area
Paper feeding direction
1.2.3 Reliability and Durability
o MPBF:
- Printer inc luding stand ard tray (MSI):
38,000 pages or more (95 , 000 images or more*)
- Printer inc luding optional 250 she et x 3 fee ders:
32,000 pages or more (80 , 000 images or more*)
o Print position accuracy:
n Main scan direction : Ref erence posit ion (c)
n Sub scan direction : Re f erence position (a)
± 2.5 mm
± 2.0 mm
See Figure 1-4.
o Paper skew: See Fi gure 1-4 and T able 1-9.
NOTE:Figured out based on the MPBF in condition that the job ratio
of the color and mono ch rome prints is 1 : 1, s inc e 1 page of
color print is for m ed with 4 imag es .
o Paper F eed Reliabilit y : See Table 1 -8.
Table 1-8. Paper Feed Reliability
Recommended
paper
Standard paper tray
o
Paper jam rate 1/500 or less 1/ 100 or less 1/100
Multiple feeding rate 1/80 or less 1/50 or less 1/50
Standard universal cassette/Large capacity paper cassette (option)
o
Paper jam rate 1/3,000 or less 1/2,000 or less
Multiple feeding rate 1/800 or less 1/500 or less
A3W cassette (option)
o
Paper jam rate 1/2,000 or less
Multiple feeding rate 1/500 or less
* Do not feed envelopes at high temperature to avoid adhering.
* Statistics for envelopes only applies to front face feeding under normal
temperature. ( back side feeding is not incl uded.)
NOTE:Paper jam or multiple feeding occurred to the top sheet of an
added sta c k of paper is ignor ed.
Normal paper Special paper *
Figure 1-5. Paper Skew
Table 1-9. Paper Skew
Direction A4 (landscape) A3
Main scan direction (|c-d|)
Sub scan directi on (|a-b|)±2.0mm(e=271mm)
1.5mm(f=196mm)
±
3.0mm(f=406mm)
±
2.0mm(f=271mm)
±
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EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
o Durability:
n Printer itself:
180,000 sheets (450,000 images) A4 LEF or 5 years, whichever
comes first. Parts regularly replaced by the service is ignored.
* 450,000 for monochrome print only. In color printing, one page is formed
with 4 images, and the value “180,000” sheets is figured out in the
condition that the job ratio of monochrome and color printings is 1:1.
n Standard tray (MSI): 72,000 sheets
n 250she et s x 3 fe eders: 135, 000 sheets (45,000 sheets x 3)
o MTTR: Within 30 minutes (average)
o Curl heig ht at ejection:
Less than
± 15mm (Color printing with the image ratio of 5 % in non-
aligned condition, whic h varies depending on th e im age rate and
aligning pattern.)
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 1-12
EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
1.2.4 Operating Environment (including options)
o Temperature: 10 to 32 °C
o Humidit y : 15% to 85% RH (without co ndensation)
o Air pressure(altitud e): 760hPa or more (2500 meters o r les s )
o Levelness:
n Front- rear direction on t he table: 5m m or less (within 6 41mm)
n Right - lef t d irec t ion on the tabl e: 10mm or les s (w ith in 560mm)
o Lumino s it y : 3000 lux or less (not to ex posed to dire ct
sunlight )
o Surrounding environment:
See Figure 1-6.
Ventilation
To pull out the FU SE R
UNIT to rem ove
jam m ed paper.
To P ull out the
standard paper
c a s s e tte u n it w h e n
putting paper.
* 511 m m w ith the face-up tray installed.
Ventilation
To pull out the paper
path unit to rem ove
jam m ed paper.
Figure 1-6. Space
Requirement........................................................................................
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 1-13
EPSON EPL -C 8000 Rev. B
1.2.5 Environmental Conditi ons for Storage and Transportation
o temperature and Hu m idity: See Table 1-10.
Table 1-10. Environmental Conditions 1
Temperature Humidity Guaranty
Normal conditio n 0 - 35
Extreme condition High: 35 - 40 °C
* Without condensation.
o Storag e air pressure (a lt it ude):
0 - 2500m (0 up to 15000m is p os s ible during air shipping, but th e
air pressu re in the cargo ro om m ust be 0.7 hP A or more.)
o Drop test: See Table 1-11.
Free drop
Ridge drop 457 mm (18”)
C 15 - 80%RH* For 12 months
°
High: 80 - 95%RH*
Low: -20 - 0
C
°
Low: 5 - 15%RH*
Table 1-11. Drop Test
Height Test times
Bottom: 457 mm (18”) Once
Other than bottom: 305m m
(12”)
Once for each surface
(total of 5 times)
Once for each side (tot al
of 4 times)
One month (Max.)
o Resistance to vibration:
n Freque nc y : 2 - 500 Hz
n Acceleration: 12.6 m/s
2
(on a vibrat ing board)*1
n Directio n: 3 directio ns (X, Y, Z ) * 2
n Duration: 30 minutes (single way)
*1.Overall rms value
*2.Z: verti c al, X and Y: horizontal
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