Epson AcuLaser C1750N User Manual

							Replacing Toner Cartridges
Epson toner cartridges are available only through Epson.
It is recommended that you use Epson toner cartridges for your printer. Epson does not provide
warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by
Epson.
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Warning:
❏Use a broom or a wet cloth to wipe off spilled toner. Never use a vacuum cleaner for the spills.
It may catch fire by electric sparks inside the vacuum cleaner and cause explosion. If you spill a
large volume of toner, contact your local Epson representative.
❏Never throw a toner cartridge into an open flame. Remaining toner in the cartridge may catch
fire and cause burn injuries or explosion.
If you have a used toner cartridge no longer needed, contact your local Epson representative for
its disposal.
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Caution:
❏Keep toner cartridges out of the reach of children. If a child accidentally swallows toner, spit it
out, rinse mouth with water, drink water and consult a physician immediately.
❏When replacing toner cartridges, be careful not to spill the toner. In case of any toner spills,
avoid contact with clothes, skin, eyes and mouth as well as inhalation.
❏If toner spills onto your skin or clothing, wash it off with soap and water. 
If you get toner particles in your eyes, wash it out with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
until irritation is gone. Consult a physician if necessary. 
If you inhale toner particles, move to a fresh air location and rinse your mouth with water.
If you swallow toner, spit it out, rinse your mouth with water, drink plenty of water and consult
a physician immediately.
Important:
Do not shake the used toner cartridge to avoid spilling of the toner.
Overview
The printer has toner cartridges of four colors: black (K), yellow (Y), magenta (M), and cyan (C).
When a toner cartridge reaches its usable life-span, the following messages appear on the LCD panel
(XXXX: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, or Black).
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							MessageAction
XXXX Low
Replace Soon
*
The specified toner cartridge has become low. Prepare a new one.
Replace
XXXX CartridgeThe specified toner cartridge has become end of its service life. Replace the old toner cartridge
with a new one.
Empty
XXXX CartridgeThe specified toner cartridge has become end of its service life. Replace the old toner cartridge
with a new one.
* This warning appears only when Epson toner cartridges are used (Non-GenuineToner is set to Off.)
Important:
❏When placing a used toner cartridge on the floor or on a table, place a few sheets of paper under the
toner cartridge to catch any toner that may spill.
❏Do not reuse old toner cartr i d g e s  o n c e  y o u  r e m o v e  t h e m  f r o m  t he printer. Doing so can impair print
quality.
❏Do not shake or pound the used toner cartridges. The remaining toner may spill.
❏We recommend you to use up the toner cartridges within one year after removing them from the
packaging.
Removing the Toner Cartridges
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Open the toner access cover.
3. Spread a few sheets of paper on the floor or table where the removed toner cartridge is placed.
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							4. Pinch the toner cartridge firmly as shown in the illustration.
5. Pull the toner cartridge out.
Important:
Always pull the toner cartridge out slowly so you do not spill any toner.
6. Place the toner cartridge slowly on the sheets of paper spread in step 3.
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							Installing a Toner Cartridge
1. Unpack a new toner cartridge of the desired color and shake it five to six times to distribute the
toner evenly.
Note:
❏Ensure that the color of the new toner cartridge matches that on the handle before replacing it.
❏Handle the toner cartridge carefully to avoid spilling of the toner.
2. Remove the tape from the toner cartridge.
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							3. Adjust the toner cartridge to the associated cartridge holder, and then insert it firmly by pressing
near the center of the label until the toner cartridge clicks.
4. Close the toner access cover.
5. Pack the removed toner cartridge in the box in which the installed toner cartridge was packed
up.
6. Take care not to contact with the spilled toner and remove the sheets of paper spread under the
removed toner cartridge.
Ordering Supplies
The toner cartridges need to be ordered occasionally. Each toner cartridge includes installation
instructions on the box.
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							Consumables
Important:
Use of consumables not recommended by Epson can impair machine quality and performance. Use only
consumables recommended by Epson.
Product Name Product Code
TONER CARTRIDGE(BLACK) (HIGH) 0614
TONER CARTRIDGE(YELLOW) (HIGH) 0611
TONER CARTRIDGE(MAGENTA) (HIGH) 0612
TONER CARTRIDGE(CYAN) (HIGH) 0613
TONER CARTRIDGE(BLACK) (STANDARD) 0672
TONER CARTRIDGE(YELLOW) (STANDARD) 0669
TONER CARTRIDGE(MAGENTA) (STANDARD) 0670
TONER CARTRIDGE(CYAN) (STANDARD) 0671
When to Order Toner Cartridges
The LCD panel displays a warning when the toner cartridge nears its replacement time. Verify that
you have replacements on hand. It is important to order a toner cartridge when the messages first
appear to avoid interruptions to your printing. The LCD panel displays an error message when the
toner cartridge must be replaced.
Important:
This printer is designed to provide the most stable performance and print quality when used with the
recommended toner cartridges. Not using toner cartridges recommended for this machine degrades the
performance and printing quality of the printer. You could also incur charges if the machine breaks
down. To receive customer support and achieve the optimum performance of the printer, be sure to use
recommended toner cartridges.
Storing Consumables
Store consumables in their original packaging until you need to use them. Do not store consumables
in:
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							❏Temperatures greater than 40 ˚C (140 ˚F).
❏An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature.
❏Direct sunlight.
❏Dusty places.
❏A car for a long period of time.
❏An environment where corrosive gases are present.
❏An environment with salty air.
Managing the Printer
Checking or Managing the Printer with EpsonNet Config
When the printer is installed in a TCP/IP environment, you can check printer status and configure
settings using a web browser on a network computer. You can also use EpsonNet Config to check the
remaining volume of consumables and the paper loaded in this printer.
Note:
When using the printer as a local printer, you cannot use EpsonNet Config. For details about checking
the status of a local printer, refer to “Checking Printer Status with Status Monitor (Windows Only)” on
page 208.
Starting EpsonNet Config
Use the following procedure to start EpsonNet Config.
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar.
The EpsonNet Config page appears.
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							Checking Printer Status with Status Monitor (Windows Only)
Status Monitor is a tool that is installed with your Epson print driver. It automatically checks the
printer status when you send a print job. Status Monitor can also check the status of the paper tray and
remaining amount of toner cartridges.
Starting Status Monitor
Double-click the Status Monitor icon on the taskbar or right-click the icon and select Select
Printer.
If the Status Monitor icon is not displayed on the taskbar, open Status Monitor from the start menu.
The following procedure uses Microsoft
® Windows® XP as an example.
1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — Status Monitor — Activate Status Monitor.
The Select Printer window appears.
2. Click the name of the desired printer from the list.
The Status Monitor window appears.
For details about the functions of Status Monitor, refer to the online Help.
Checking Printer Status Through E-mail
When connected in a network environment where sending and receiving of e-mail is possible, the
printer can send an e-mail report to specified e-mail addresses containing the following information:
❏The network settings and the printer status
❏The error status which has occurred on the printer
Setting the E-mail Environment
Activate EpsonNet Config. On the Properties tab, configure the following settings according to your
e-mail environment. After configuring the settings on each screen, always click Apply and then turn
off/on the printer to reboot. For details about each item, refer to the Help on the Software Disc.
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							Item Item to be configured Description
General Setup —
StatusMessengerRecipient’s E-mail Address Set the e-mail address to which notices about changes in
printer status or errors are sent.
Notification Items Set the contents of the notices to send in the e-mail.
Port StatusStatusMessenger
Select the Enabled check box.
Protocol Settings —
E-mailSMTP Server Settings
❏Machine’s E-mail
Address
❏SMTP Server Address
❏SMTP Server Port
Number
Send Authentication
❏E-Mail Send
Authentication
❏Login Name
❏Password
❏Re-enter Password
❏SMTP Server
Connection Status
POP3 Server Settings
❏POP3 Server Address
❏POP3 Server Port
Number
❏Login Name
❏Password
❏Re-enter Password
❏POP3 Server Check
Interval
❏APOP Settings
❏POP3 Server
Connection StatusSelect appropriate settings for sending and receiving
e-mail.
Permitted E-mail Address When setting the permission for checking information
and changing the settings for an e-mail address, input the
e-mail address that is permitted to receive the e-mail. If no
address is input here, the printer receives e-mails from all
users.
StatusMessenger Password Set the password for access to the printer.
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							Checking the Printer Status with E-mail
This section describes cautions when sending e-mail to the printer to check the printer status.
❏You can specify any title for the e-mail when checking the printer status or changing the printer
settings.
❏Use the commands described in the next section to create the text of the e-mail.
Commands That Can Be Used in E-mail Text
Use each command according to the following rules:
❏Prefix all commands with “#”, and specify the #Password command at the top of the e-mail.
❏Command lines without “#” are ignored.
❏Write one command on each line and separate each command and parameter with a space or a
tab.
When the same command is written two or more times in one e-mail, the second and subsequent
commands are ignored.
Command Parameter Description
#Password Password Use this command at the top of the e-mail when a password
is set. You can omit this command when the password is not
set.
#NetworkInfo Set this when you want to check information on the network
settings list.
#Status Set this when you want to check the printer status.
Example of Commands
❏When the read only password is “ronly”, and to check the printer status:
#Password ronly
#Status
#NetworkInfo
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