Epson AcuLaser C1100 User Manual

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❏Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION 
HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer 
has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be 
very hot.
* CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE
❏Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some 
components are sharp and may cause injury.
❏Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless 
instructed to do so in this guide.
❏Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the 
printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage 
it.
❏When handling a toner cartridge, always place them on a 
clean, smooth surface.
❏Do not attempt to modify a toner cartridge or take them apart. 
They cannot be refilled.
❏Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes.
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❏Do not dispose of used toner cartridge, photoconductor units, 
or fuser units in fire, as they can explode and cause injury. 
Dispose of them according to local regulations.
❏If toner is spilled, use a broom and dustpan or a damp cloth 
with soap and water to clean it up. Because the fine particles 
can cause a fire or explosion if they come into contact with a 
spark, do not use a vacuum cleaner.
❏Wait at least one hour before using a toner cartridge after 
moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent 
damage from condensation.
❏When removing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it 
to room light for more than five minutes. The unit contains a 
blue-colored light-sensitive drum. Exposure to light can 
damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on 
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.
❏Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum and belt. 
When you remove the photoconductor unit from the printer, 
always place the unit on a clean, smooth surface. Avoid 
touching the drum, since oil 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.
❏Be sure to keep consumable components out of the reach of 
children.
❏Do not leave jammed paper inside the printer. This can cause 
the printer to overheat.
❏Avoid sharing outlets with other appliances.
 
						

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❏Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this 
printer.
Important Safety Instructions
❏Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the 
power requirements of this printer. 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 AC plug into the electrical 
outlet, contact an electrician.
❏Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating 
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may 
result in damage that requires repair by a qualified service 
representative.
ENERGY STAR® Compliance
As an International ENERGY STAR® Partner, 
Epson has determined that this product meets the 
International 
ENERGY STAR® Program 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, scanners, 
and multifunction devices, and in an effort to reduce air pollution 
caused by power generation. Their standards and logos are 
uniform among participating nations.
 
						

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Power On/Off Cautions
Do not turn off the printer:
❏After turning on the printer, wait until Ready appears on 
the LCD panel.
❏While the Ready light is flashing.
❏While the Data light is on or flashing.
❏While printing.
 
						

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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Printer
Printer Parts
Front view
a. control panel
b. cover A
c. MP tray
d. power switch
e. option cover
f. cover C
g. face-down tray
h. cover B
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Rear view
a. parallel interface connector
b. USB interface connector
c. network interface connector (for the network model only)
d. AC inlet
e. cover E
f. duplex unit connector
g. cleaner cover
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a. photoconductor unit
b. toner cartridge
Control panel
a. LCD panel Displays printer status messages and 
control panel menu settings.
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e.Back button
Up button
Enter button
Down buttonUse these buttons to access the control 
panel menus, where you can make 
printer settings and check the status of 
consumable products. For instructions 
on how to use these buttons, see “Using 
the Control Panel Menus” on page 247.
f.Error light
(Red)On or flashes when an error has 
occurred.
g.Ready light
(Green)On when the printer is ready, 
indicating that the printer is ready to 
receive and print data.
Off when the printer is not ready.
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							18Getting to Know Your Printer h.Start/Stop button When the printer is printing, pressing 
this button stops the printing.
When the error light is flashing, 
pressing this button clears the error 
and switches the printer to ready 
status.
i.Data light
(Yellow)On when print data is stored in the 
print buffer (the section of printer 
memory reserved for receiving data) 
but not yet printed.
Flashes when the printer is processing 
data.
Off when no data remains in the print 
buffer.
j.Cancel Job button Press once to cancel the current print 
job. 
Press and hold for more than two 
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Options and Consumable Products
Options
You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the 
following options.
❏500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802182)
The 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit holds one paper cassette. 
It increases paper-feeding capacity up to 500 sheets of paper. 
For details, see “Optional Paper Cassette Unit” on page 146.
❏Duplex Print Unit (C12C802192)
The Duplex Print Unit provides for automatic printing on 
both sides of the paper. For details, see “Duplex Unit” on page 
150.
Consumable products
The life of the following consumable products is monitored by the 
printer. The printer lets you know when replacements are needed.
Product name Product code
High Capacity Toner Cartridge (Yellow) 0187
High Capacity Toner Cartridge (Magenta) 0188
High Capacity Toner Cartridge (Cyan) 0189
High Capacity Toner Cartridge (Black) 0190
Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge (Yellow) 0191
Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge (Magenta) 0192
Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge (Cyan) 0193
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Various Printing Options
This printer provides you with a variety of different printing 
options. You can print in various formats, or you can print using 
many different types of paper.
The following explains the procedure for each type of printing. 
Choose the procedure appropriate for your print job.
Double-sided printing
“Installing the Duplex Unit” on page 150
“Duplex printing” on page 56 (Windows)
“Duplex printing” on page 104 (Macintosh)
Lets you print on both sides of the paper.
Note:
You need an optional Duplex Unit installed on your printer in order to 
automatically print on both sides of the paper.