Epson EPL-5800 User's Manual
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1. EKSPONERING FOR STRALEN LASERS TEILYLLE L KATSO S TEESEEN UDSATTELSE FOR STRALI 25 Ozone safety Ozone emission DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN PRINT HEAD UNIT IS REMOVED AVOID DIRECT EX E TO BEAI CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN PRINT HEAD UNIT IS REMOVED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN DRUCKKOPFEINHEIT ENTFERNT IST N L AUSSETZEN ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING N R SKRIVEHODE ENHETEN ER FJERNET UNNG VARO KUN KIRJOITINP YKSIKK ON POISTETTU OLET ALTTIINA N KYM TT M LLE ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING N R PRINT HOVEDET ER FJERNET UNDG NG VARNING OSYNLIG LASERSTR LNING N R LASERENHETEN AR BORTTAGETN STRALEN R FARLIG 30 JUZKN 9 FAZ KEPT ERHHWL PENS C LEBER MIDLET ESL ER FPA SHARED ME 4192 E146350SP Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by product of the printing process Ozone is produced only when the printer is printing Ozone exposure limit The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0 1 parts per million ppm expressed as an average time weighted concentration over an eight 8 hour period The EPL 5800 laser printer generates less than 0 1 ppm for 8 hours of continuous printing Minimize exposure risk To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone Safety Information 55 _ Donotuse more than one laser printer in a confined area see Ozone exposure limit above J Do not us2. s functions maintenance troubleshooting technical specifications and optional products Using the Online Guide It contains detailed instructions on how to use the printer and information on installing and using optional products You can view this guide directly from the CD ROM or install it into your computer and view it from your hard disk Note Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or later must be installed in your computer to read the online guide After This 49 System requirements For Windows Windows Me 2000 96 95 or Windows NT 40 CPU Pentium 150 MHz processor for Windows Me i486 66 MHz for Windows 98 Pentium or better recommended i486 25 MHz for Windows 95 NT 4 0 Pentium or better recommended Pentium 133 MHz for Windows 2000 Memory 16 MB RAM for Windows 98 95 and NT 4 0 32 MB or more recommended 32 MB RAM for Windows Me and 2000 Hard disk space 3 MB to install the Reference Guide CD ROM drive Double speed Quad speed or faster recommended Display 640 x 480 pixel or 800 x 600 pixel resolution with High Color 16 bit or True Color 32 bit setting Browser Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or later recommended For Macintosh System System 7 5 1 System 7 6 or later recommended 16 MB RAM 32 MB or more recommended Hard disk space 3 MB to install the Reference Guide CD ROM drive Double speed Quad speed or faster recommended Dis
3. code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you need to fit a plug As the colors of the main lead of this appliance may not match any colored markings used to identify the terminals in a plug please proceed as follows dA The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol J The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N J The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L Safety Information 57 If damage occurs to the plug replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating 58 Safety Information Index Numerics 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit installing 18 A Assembling the printer 7 C CDRH regulations 53 Connecting the printer 7 Connecting to the computer parallel interface 14 USB interface 15 D Driver basic settings 44 installing Macintosh 41 installing Windows 35 E ENERGY STAR Compliance 56 F Face up Tray installing 20 I Installing 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 18 Face up Tray 20 interface cards 32 memory module 22 printer driver 35 ROM module 28 Interface parallel 14 USB 15 Interface cards 32 L Laser printer precautions 1 Laser safety CDRH regulations 53 ozone safety 55 safety la
4. longer than necessary The light sensitive drum is the green cylinder visible through the openings in the unit Overexposing the drum might cause abnormally dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and may shorten the service life of the unit Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum When you remove the photoconductor unit from the printer always place the unit on a clean smooth surface Avoid touching the drum as oils from your skin can permanently damage its surface and 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 gases such as ammonia Avoid locations subject to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity Wait for at least one hour before using a developer cartridge ora photoconductor unit after moving it from a cooltoa warm environment to prevent damage from condensation Do not leave jammed paper in the printer It can cause the printer to overheat Safety Instructions 3 If you plan to use the printer in Germany observe the following To provide adeguate short circuit protection and over current protection for this printer the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker Note for German speaking users Bei Anschluss des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muss sichergestellt werden dass die Geb udeinstallation mit einer 10 A oder 16 A Sicherung
5. of the printer and raise the printer cover Installing the Options 23 3 Face the right side of the printer and using a crosshead screwdriver remove the two screws holding the side cover in place Pull the side cover off toward you Note Be careful to avoid dropping screws into the printer when removing them It may be helpful to use a magnetic screwdriver 24 Installing the Options 4 Identify the slot into which the DIMM is to be installed the long slot with the two clips at the ends Make sure that the clips are open leaning away from the slot This is the slot Clips must be open W Warning Avoid touching the electrical components that are exposed after you remove the side cover These components may become hot while the printer is in use ul Caution Before you install the module be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal otherwise you may damage static sensitive components Installing the Options 25 5 Insert and push the DIMM firmly into the slot but without forcing it Be sure that the ends of the DIMM engage the clips so that the clips click closed over the ends as the DIMM snaps into place 26 Installing the Options 6 Setthe side cover back into place 8 Gently close the printer cover Installing the Options 27 To verify that memory is correctly installed print a status sheet See Testing the Printer Connection on page 1
6. printer is pushed in Assembling and Connecting the Printer 13 2 Insertthepowercord into the back of the printer and plug the other end into a properly grounded electrical outlet Connecting to the Computer Your printer comes with two standard interface connectors parallel and USB Parallel interface for PCs Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer through the parallel interface You need a shielded twisted pair parallel cable 1 Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off 14 Assembling and Connecting the Printer 2 Plug the cable connector securely into the printer s parallel interface connector Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place on both sides If your cable has a ground wire connect it to the ground connector located below the interface connector Ground connector 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the computer s parallel interface connector If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable connect it to the ground connector at the back of the computer Using a USB connection Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer through the USB interface You need a standard shielded USB cable Note Only Macintosh and PC systems equipped with a USB connector and running Mac OS 8 1 or later and Microsoft Windows Me 98 2000 respectively support the USB interface Assembling and Connectin
7. use the Macintosh driver included with the printer L 6 MB of free hard disk space L The computer must be running Mac OS 8 1 or later To turn off QuickDraw Gx first make sure the Caps Lock key is unlocked Then while holding down the spacebar restart your Macintosh The Extensions Manager will open Clear the QuickDraw GX check box then close the Extensions Manager ul Caution Turn off all virus protection programs before you install your printer driver Note To connect the printer to the USB interface on your Macintosh you must purchase a USB cable Follow these steps to install your printer driver 1 Turnon your Macintosh and insert the printer software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 2 The CD ROM window opens automatically 3 Double click the Installer icon Installing the Printer Driver 41 4 The printer driver has to be installed into the drive that contains the system software Check that the Install Location box displays the correct drive Click Install Installer Easy Install w To use EPSON EPL 5800 printer click the Install button Disk space available 62 960k Approximate disk space needed 3 545K Install Location _____ Install 5 Click Continue in the dialog box that appears 6 Whena message appears informing you that the installation has finished click Restart to complete the installation Selecting your printer in the Chooser After y
8. 6 If an incorrect amount of memory is shown on the status sheet turn off the printer unplug it disconnect all interface cables and then review the steps above to make sure you installed the DIMM correctly If the amount of memory is still incorrect contact your dealer or a gualified service representative for assistance ROM Module The Adobe PostScript 3 Kit ROM module C83239 is a useful option that generates crisp PostScript output Installing Follow the instructions below to install the ROM module 1 Make sure that the printer is not plugged in 2 Press the latch on the left side of the printer and raise the printer cover 28 Installing the Options 3 Face the right side of the printer and using a crosshead screwdriver remove the two screws holding the side cover in place Pull the side cover off toward you Note Be careful to avoid dropping screws into the printer when removing them It may be helpful to use a magnetic screwdriver Installing the Options 29 4 Identify the ROM slot It is the black slot on the top Insert and push the ROM module evenly into the slot until the button comes up 30 Installing the Options 5 Setthe side cover back into place 6 Fasten the side cover with the two screws 7 Gently close the printer cover 31 Installing the Options To verify that the ROM module is correctly installed print a status sheet See Testing the Printer Connect
9. Helvetica and Palatino are registered trademarks of the Linotype AG and or its subsidiaries ITC AvanGarde Gothic ITC Bookman ITC Zapf Chancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of the International Typeface Corporation Century SchoolBook is registered trademark of the Kingsley ATF Type Corporation New Century Schoolbook is a trademark of the Linotype AG and or its subsidiaries HP and HP LaserJet are registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company Adobe and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions The PCL6 compatible interpreter is a customized version of IPS PRINT SIX O developed by Xionics Document Technologies Inc a subsidiary of Oak Technology Inc Contents I Safety Instructions Laser Printer Precautions leen 1 Important Safety Instructions 0 0 0 0 knn 4 Warnings Cautions and Notes 0 000 000 e eee eee 6 2 Assembling and Connecting the Printer Finding a Place tor the Printer secet sis ss Loading Pap oss sepia ede a cU thoi dead 10 Attaching tbe Powet COE osassa hme EROR nd 13 Connecting to th C Omputer eov R xr ete So dese PES 14 Parallel iitertace for EOS oo derer bet 00050 ce 14 Using a USB conDeclod sahaa starka P PES Yee 15 Testing the Printer Connecl n os cvev etr REST vana 16 Printing a status sheet from the control panel 16 3 Installing the Options 500 Sheet Lowe
10. Tray to the printer 1 Besure that the printer is not plugged in 20 Installing the Options 2 Attach the Face up Tray by sliding the mounting pins into the corresponding holes one at a time Do not force both sides in at once Installing the Options 21 Note The printer is factory set for face down output To output onto the optional Face up Tray push down the paper path selector at the rear right of the printer as shown in the illustration below Memory Module 22 By installing a Dual In line Memory Module DIMM you can increase printer memory up to 256 MB standard 16 MB plus optional 32 64 128 256 MB You may want to add additional memory if you are having difficulty printing complex or graphics intensive pages Note Maximum accessible memory is 256 MB Even with 272 16 256 MB installed only 256 MB are accessible You can purchase DIMMs from various vendors Be sure the DIMM you purchase meets the following requirements Installing the Options SDRAM type Capacity of 32 64 128 or 256 MB 168 pin type 64 bit with SPD Access speed of 66 66 MHz or higher 15 ns or less C O U D L Height of less than 40 mm Installing Follow the instructions below to install a DIMM into the printer W Warning To avoid electrical shock do not attempt to install a DIMM unless the printer is turned off 1 Make sure that the printer is not plugged in 2 Press the latch on the left side
11. 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 installing the printer driver and options Reference Guide Online manual Provides you with detailed information on the printer s functions options maintenance troubleshooting and technical specifications Online Help Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the printer driver and the utility programs that control your printer Online help will be automatically installed when you install the printer driver and the utility programs EPSON Laser Printer EPL 5800 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or ex
12. abgesichert ist Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before operating your printer J J C D D L Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet before cleaning Use a clean dry lint free cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Do not use the printer near water Never spill liquid of any kind onto the printer Do not place the printer on an unstable surface Slots and openings located on the sides and bottom of the printer are provided for ventilation Keep these slots and openings clear to allow proper ventilation Avoid placing the printer on a soft surface like a bed or a sofa or in a small enclosed area as this restricts proper ventilation Never push objects of any kind through the slots as they may touch high voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock Safety Instructions Connect your printer to the correct power supply Your printer s power requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area contact your local power company or consult your dealer If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician Do not put your printer where the power cord will be stepped on When using an extension cord be careful not to exceed its recommended amperage limit Also be sure
13. and Connecting the Printer 9 Loading Paper Follow the steps below to load paper into the MP Multi Purpose tray 1 InserttheMP tray into the slot at the front of the printer and push it all the way in 10 Assembling and Connecting the Printer 2 Fanastack of paper up to 150 sheets and align the edges by tapping the stack on a flat surface With the paper s printable side facing upward place the stack into the tray Slide the paper guides against the sides of the stack Note A To widen the paper guides you have to press on the lever of the right paper guide while sliding it outwards A Load letterheads printable side up and with the letterhead portion at the top Assembling and Connecting the Printer 11 3 Placethe cover on the MP tray to protect against dust and to allow manual feed printing as shown below 4 Raisetheoutputtray and lift up the paper support on the top to prevent paper from falling off the edge 12 Assembling and Connecting the Printer Note The printer s default paper size setting is A4 or Letter depending on the country of purchase If you are printing on a different paper size from the default you need to change the printer s Paper Size setting in the printer driver Attaching the Power Cord Follow the steps below to connect your printer to an electrical outlet 1 Make sure the printer is turned off It is off when the O side of the power switch on the left side of the
14. and and Sweden 52 EPL 5800 on lasertoiminen sivukirjoitin Laserista ei aiheudu k ytt j lle vaaraa kun kirjoitinta k ytet n k ytt ohjeiden mukaisesti Laserin aiheuttama s teily j kokonaisuudessaan suojarakenteiden sis puolelle eik lasers de p se laitteen ulkopuolelle sit k ytett ess VAROITUS Laitteen k ytt minen muulla kuin t ss k ytt ohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa k ytt j n turvallisuusluokan 1 ylitt v lle n kym tt m lle lasers teilylle VARNING Om apparaten anv nds p annat s tt n i denna bruksanvisning specificerats kan anv ndaren uts ttas f r osynlig laserstr lning som verskrider gr nsen f r laser klass 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Kirjoittimen taakse kuvan osoitamiin paikkoihin on kiinnitetty tarrat jotka osoittavat ett kirjoitin on B S 7192 ja IEC 60825 m r ysten mukainen luokan 1 laserlaite Jos kirjoittimen kuori poistetaan n kyviin tulee kolmas alla oleva tarra Safety Information Norway Advarsel Dersom apparatet brukes pa annen mate enn spesifisert i denne bruksanvisning kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig laserstr ling som overskrider grensen for laser klasse 1 Dette er en halvleder laser Maksimal effeckt til laserdiode er 5 mW og belgelengde er 770 810 nm CDRH regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for las
15. bels 54 Letterheads 11 Loading paper 10 M Memory module installing 23 O Online guide system requirements 50 using 49 Options 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 18 Face up Tray 20 interface cards 32 memory module 22 ROM module 28 Ozone safety 55 P Paper letterheads 11 loading 10 Index 59 Parallel interface 14 Power cord attaching 13 Printer driver installing Macintosh 41 installing Windows 35 Printing a status sheet for Macintosh 47 for Windows 45 R ROM module installing 28 S Safety information laser safety 51 ozone 55 Safety instructions 4 Status sheet printing from the control panel 16 printing from the printer driver 45 T Testing the printer 16 45 U United Kingdom users 57 USB connection 15 ensuring that the USB driver is installed correctly 38 60 Index EPSON Laser Printer EPSON EPL 5800 Setup Guide Printed in Japan 00 XX XX
16. e your printer in conditions of extremely low humidity dA Do not use your printer in a room with poor ventilation J Avoid long continuous printing in any of the conditions mentioned above Printer location The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and generated heat are L Not blown directly into the user s face J Vented directly out of the building whenever possible ENERGY STAR Compliance 56 As an ENERGY STAR Partner EPSON has determined that this product meets the LoerffX ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy efficient personal computers monitors printers fax machines copiers and scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation Safety Information For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson UK Limited shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as original EPSON products or EPSON approved products by Epson UK Limited Safety information Warning This appliance must be earthed Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage Important The wires in the main lead fitted to this appliance are colored in accordance with the following
17. er products on August 2 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States The label shown below indicates compliance with CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States This laser product conforms to the applicable requirement of 21 CFR Chapter subchapter J SEIKO EPSON CORP Hirooka Office 80 Hirooka Shiojiri shi Nagano ken Japan MANUFACTURED Safety Information 53 Laser safety labels W Warning The use of controls or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications The label shown below is attached in countries where required LASER KLASSE 1 NACH IEC60825 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO IEC 60825 KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT I H T IEC60825 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE Internal laser radiation Maximum Radiation Power 0 6 mW at laser aperture of the print head unit Wavelength 770 to 810 nm This product employs a Class IIIb Laser Diode that emits an invisible laser beam 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 54 Safety Information An additional laser warning label is affixed to the inside of the printer as shown below ICHT DEM STRAHL Ai
18. g the Printer 15 1 Plugtheappropriate end of the cable into the USB port on the back of the printer as shown below The end that fits the printer has a different shape from the end that fits the computer D O O o m LZ AY Winn ORMA 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the computer s USB port Testing the Printer Connection To confirm that the printer is connected properly and operating normally print a status sheet from the control panel The status sheet contains information about the printer the current settings and the installed options if any Printing a status sheet from the control panel Follow the steps below to print a status sheet from the printer s built in control panel 1 Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer 16 Assembling and Connecting the Printer 2 Turn on the printer as shown below It is on when the side of the power switch is pushed in Note The On Line indicator light on the control panel flashes to show that the printer is warming up 3 Whentheprinteris online On Line indicator light is on solid simultaneously press the Alt and Form Feed buttons The printer starts printing a status sheet 4 Check that the printer has printed the status sheet clearly Note If you are unable to get the printer to print a correct status sheet contact your dealer Assembling and Connecting the Printer 17 3 Installing the Options 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cas
19. ingdom Users euo va eae e tea chers ea 57 USS OR OD ONS coiere EE pies 57 DALEY anto a ODi eo a a ta aie d p poi D curate a 57 Index io Safety Instructions Laser Printer Precautions This printer uses laser technology The following list of precautions applies whenever you open the printer cover Even if you are familiar with other types of printers be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe trouble free operation W Warning Be careful not to touch the fuser which is marked CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact If the printer has been in use the fuser can be very hot CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact L Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide Safety Instructions 1 L Never force the printer scomponentsinto place Although the printer is designed to be sturdy rough handling can damage it J When removing the developer cartridge never touch the developing roller under the flap otherwise print quality will decline LJ Donotturn the cartridge upside down or stand it on its ends L When handling the cartridge always set it on a clean smooth surface LJ Donotattemptto modify or take the cartridge apart It cannot be refilled L Do not touch the toner and avoid all contact with your eyes 2 Safety Instructions When removing or installing a photoconductor unit protect the light sensitive drum from exposure to light any
20. ion on page 16 If the ROM module is not listed under the Hardware Configurations section of the status sheet turn off the printer unplug it disconnect all interface cables and review the steps above to make sure you installed the module correctly If the ROM module still does not show up in the status sheet contact your dealer or a qualified service representative for assistance Interface Cards Your printer comes with a Type B interface slot You can install an optional interface card into this slot to expand the flexibility of your printer For example installing an optional Ethernet card turns your printer into a network printer Installing Follow the instructions below to install an optional interface card ul Caution Before you install the interface card be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal otherwise you may damage static sensitive components 1 Make sure the printer is unplugged and that all interface cables are disconnected 32 Installing the Options 2 Removethe two screws that secure the interface slot cover and remove the cover 3 Slide the interface card into the grooves of the interface slot as shown below Push the card in firmly to lock it into place Installing the Options 33 4 Secure the interface card with the two retaining screws NSW 5 When you finish installing the option plug in the power cable and recon
21. nect the interface cables before turning the printer on To verify that the optional interface card is correctly installed print a status sheet See Testing the Printer Connection on page 16 If the installed interface is not shown in the Hardware Configurations section of the status sheet turn off the printer unplug it disconnect all interface cables and review the steps above to make sure you installed the interface card correctly If the installed interface still does not show up in the status sheet contact your dealer or a qualified service representative for assistance 34 Installing the Options 4 Installing the Printer Driver The printer driver is provided on the EPSON EPL 5800 Printer Software CD ROM shipped with your printer It gives you control over your printer with Microsoft Windows Me 2000 98 95 3 1 Microsoft Windows NTP 4 0 3 51 or Mac OS 8 1 or later With it not only can you make basic printer settings like paper size and orientation but also have access to a whole range of other options that will help you optimize the use of your printer When you install the printer driver the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility is also automatically installed This utility gives you the option to view printer information such as the remaining amount of toner and can be set up to notify you of errors when they occur Refer to the Reference Guide for more information on the utility For Windows Users Yo
22. nnecting the Printer Finding a Place for the Printer J Place your printer close enough to the computer or workstation for the printer cable to reach Assembling and Connecting the Printer 7 _ Leave adequate room around the printer to allow easy operation and maintenance and to ensure sufficient ventilation The diagram below shows the minimum recommended amount of space J If you install the optional 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit you will need an additional 125 mm 4 9 inches in height If you install the optional Face up Tray you will need an additional 150 mm 5 9 inches at the back of the printer 8 Assembling and Connecting the Printer J Caution Q Never place the printer on a stand that is narrower than the printer s width as this may damage the printer J Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight extreme temperatures moisture or dust dA Place the printer where the power cord can be easily unplugged J Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Accidental disruption of power may erase valuable information in your computer s or printer s memory J Avoid using electrical outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other items that might disturb the power supply L Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones Assembling
23. omputer system The printer driver is now installed on your computer The installation program automatically selects this printer as the default printer for Windows applications Before using the printer driver read the README file located in the printer software CD ROM Ensuring that the USB driver is installed correctly Use the following procedure to confirm that the USB driver is installed correctly 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and click on the Printers folder Make sure the icon for the printer appears in the Printers folder 38 Installing the Printer Driver 2 Click the printer icon and select Properties from the File menu File Edt View Go Favontes Help D y n m a Pause Printing p Cut Copy Paste Unda w Set as Default Purge Print Documents E Tam Sharing Add Frinter EPSON EPL 5500 Advanced Capture Printer Port End Capture Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Installing the Printer Driver 39 3 InWindows Me or 98 click the Details tab and make sure that EPUSBI EPSON EPL 5800 is displayed in the Print to the following port list box In Windows 2000 click Ports tab and make sure that USBOOI is selected EPSON EPL 5800 Advanced E Note If the correct port is not displayed see Troubleshooting in the Reference Guide 40 Installing the Printer Driver For Macintosh Users Your computer must meet the following requirements to
24. ou have installed the printer driver you need to open the Chooser to select your printer This procedure is necessary the first time you use a printer or whenever you want to switch printing to another printer Your Macintosh will always print using the last printer selected 42 Installing the Printer Driver 1 Select Chooser from the Apple menu Click your printer s icon and then click the port your printer is connected to Chooser select a printer port eg E EPL 5800 AppleShare EFL 5S00 AppleTalk Zones EPSOM Ether EPSON Local Background On Printing C Off setup i Active AppleTalk O Inactive Click the Background Printing radio buttons to turn background printing on or off Note A Background printing must be turned on for the EPSON Status Monitor 3 to manage print jobs A When background printing is on you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing Close the Chooser Installing the Printer Driver 43 Making Basic Driver Settings Before you start printing you should make sure the driver settings match your document reguirements While many Windows applications override the printer settings made in the printer driver when it is accessed directly from the operating system some do not Be sure to check the following Paper Size The size of the paper loaded in the printer Orientation The direction of printing on the page portrait or landscape Paper S
25. ource Auto Selection MP Tray or 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit if installed Print Quality The print resolution in dots per inch dpi For Windows users Follow the instructions below to make the required settings 1 Click the Start button 2 Point to Settings then click Printers 3 Right click your printer icon and choose Properties in Windows Me 2000 98 95 or Document Defaults in Windows NT 4 0 4 Click the Basic Settings tab 44 Installing the Printer Driver 5 Select the paper size you loaded into the printer from the Paper Size setting If you don t see your paper size on the list use the arrow on the right to scroll through the list 6 Select Portrait or Landscape orientation The direction of printing changes according to the orientation you select 7 Select the paper source The available options are Auto selection MP Tray and Lower Cassette if the optional 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is installed 8 Select the resolution from the Print Quality setting Make any other settings you wish and click the OK button when you are finished Testing the Printer To confirm that the printer driver is installed properly print a status sheet from the printer driver The status sheet contains information about the printer the current settings and the installed options if any Printing a status sheet from the printer driver Follow the steps below to print a status sheet from the printe
26. penses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON and EPSON ESC P are registered trademarks and EPSON ESC P 2 is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks Copyright 1999 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano Japan D Printed on Recycled Paper setup Guide Speedo Fontware FaceLift Swiss and Dutch are trademarks of Bitstream Inc CG Times and CG Omega are registered trademarks of Miles Inc Univers is a registered trademark of Linotype AG and or its subsidiaries Antigue Olive is a trademark of Fonderie Olive Albertus is a trademark of Monotype Corporation plc Coronet is a trademark of Ludlow Industries UK Ltd Arial and Times New Roman are registered trademarks of Monotype Corporation plc Dutch and Swiss are trademarks of Bitstream Inc Times
27. play Color monitor with 640 x 480 pixel resolution or greater Thousands of colors recommended Browser Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or later recommended 50 After This Safety Information Laser Safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U S Department of Health and Human 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 protective housings and external covers the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation For European users United Kingdom The EPL 5800 is a page printer which utilizes a semiconductor laser There is no possibility of danger from the laser provided that the printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides provided W Warning The use of controls or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure This is a semiconductor laser The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 mW with a wavelength of 770 to 810 nm Safety Information 51 Denmark Advarsel Usynlig laserstr ling ved bning n r sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion Undg udsettelse for str ling Klasse 1 laser produkt der opfylder IEC60825 sikkerheds kravene Finl
28. r driver For Windows users 1 Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer Installing the Printer Driver 45 2 Turn on the printer as shown below It is on when the side of the power switch is pushed in Note The On Line indicator light on the control panel flashes to show that the printer is warming up 3 Makesurethatyourcomputeris turned on and that Windows is running 4 Click Start point to Settings and click Printers 5 Right click the icon of your printer and click Properties 6 Click the Optional Settings tab and then click the Status sheet button The printer starts printing a status sheet 7 Checkthatthe printer has printed the status sheet clearly and that any installed options are included in the Hardware Configurations section of the status sheet 46 Installing the Printer Driver Note L If you installed an optional memory module of 128 MB or less Installed Memory should show the total memory size 16 MB standard plus the size of the optional module However if you installed a 256 MB optional memory module the status sheet would only show 256 MB the maximum accessible memory size If the status sheet does not correctly show your installed options check the options again to make sure they are connected securely to the printer If you are unable to get the printer to print a correct status sheet contact your dealer For Macintosh users Follow the steps below to print a sta
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30. sette Unit The optional 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit C81336 gives you a second paper source in addition to the MP tray Installing Follow the instructions below to install the 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 1 Be sure that the printer s power cord is not plugged in and that none of the interface cables are connected 18 Installing the Options 2 Makesuretheprinterand the 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit are facing the same way Lift the printer and align the pins on the cassette unit with the holes on the bottom of the printer Then lower the printer until it rests securely on the cassette unit To verify that the 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is correctly installed print a status sheet See Testing the Printer Connection on page 16 Confirm that the 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is listed under the Hardware Configurations section of the status sheet as one of the available options If it is not listed on the status sheet try reinstalling it Installing the Options 19 Face up Tray The printer normally outputs paper face down on top of the printer If you want face up output you can install the optional Face up Tray C81337 amp This tray gives you immediate viewing of your printed output and is recommended for printing on media that require a straight through paper path such as labels and transparencies Installing Follow the instructions below to attach the Face up
31. that all items plugged into the electrical outlet do not exceed a total of 15 amperes Except as specifically explained in this guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing covers that are marked Do Not Remove may expose you to high voltage or other risks Refer all servicing in those compartments to a qualified service representative Be sure to keep the consumable components out of the reach of children Safety Instructions 5 dA Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a gualified service representative under the following conditions A When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed B Ifliguid has been spilled into the printer C If the printer does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed D If the printer has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged E If the printer exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require repairs by a qualified service representative Warnings Cautions and Notes 6 Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury A Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your eguipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer Safety Instructions 2 Assembling and Co
32. tus sheet J Select Chooser from the Apple menu Select your printer by clicking its icon and then the port your printer is connected to Click the Setup button and the EPSON Printer Setup dialog box appears EPSON Frintersetup ms v 9 x Resolution amp Standard 3 High 4 Monitor the Printer Lx Standby Print Status Sheet Click the Print Status Sheet button and the printer starts printing a status sheet Click OK and the dialog box will close Check that the printer has printed the status sheet clearly and that any installed options are included in the Hardware Configurations section of the status sheet Installing the Printer Driver 47 Note A Ifyou installed an optional memory module of 128 MB or less Installed Memory should show the total memory size 16 MB standard plus the size of the optional module However if you installed a 256 MB optional memory module the status sheet would only show a size of 256 MB the maximum accessible memory size A If the status sheet does not correctly show your installed options check the options again to make sure they are connected securely to the printer A Ifyou are unable to get the printer to print a correct status sheet contact your dealer 48 Installing the Printer Driver 5 After This What to do Next After completing the hardware setup and the driver installation see the Reference Guide for detailed information about your printer
33. ur computer must meet the following requirements to use the Windows driver included with the printer L The computer must be running either Microsoft Windows Me 2000 98 95 3 1 or Windows NT 4 0 3 51 L 10 MB of free hard disk space Follow the steps below to install the printer driver 1 Makesure that the printer is off and that Windows is running 2 Insert the printer software CD ROM that comes with your printer into your CD ROM drive The Installer dialog box appears Installing the Printer Driver 35 Note For floppy disk users insert the disk into the floppy disk drive double click the My Computer icon and then the floppy disk drive icon Double click Setup exe 3 Inthe dialog box that appears double click Install Printer Driver Utility or select Install Printer Driver Utility and then click the top arrow on the right EPSON Installation Program EPSON EPL Series Printer Software installation program lease select from the following items Note If the EPSON Installation Program screen does not appear click Start and choose RUN in Windows Me 200098 95 or Windows NT 4 0 or choose RUN from the File menu in the Program Manager in Windows 3 1 or Windows NT 3 51 Enter D NEPSETUP EXE and click OK Substitute with the appropriate drive letter if necessary 36 Installing the Printer Driver 4 In the dialog box that appears select EPSON EPL 5800 Advanced and click OK This automatically installs the printer dri
34. ver z EPSON Printer Utility Setup Printer Model M EPL 5800 Advanced El Version 5 30E Copyright E 1999 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 5 If you are running Windows 95 3 1 or NT 4 0 3 51 proceed to the next step If you are running Windows Me or 98 follow the on screen instructions that ask you to turn the printer on If you are running Windows 2000 through parallel interface click the Stop serching button The printer port configuration starts automatically EPSON Printer Utility Setup x em Make sure the printer is connected to the computer then turn the printer on and wait for configuration to proceed If you do not want to configure the printer port automatically or if your printer is connected through a network click the Cancel button Cancel Installing the Printer Driver 37 Note For printers connected through the USB interface the USB device driver installation starts automatically at this point If a dialog box appears asking whether you wish to restart your computer click Yes After restarting the computer you need to check your printer port configuration See Ensuring that the USB driver is installed correctly in Windows later in this section 6 When installation is complete click OK Note Q The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility is also installed on systems running Windows Me 2000 98 95 and Windows NT 4 0 Q Installation time varies depending on your c
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