Epson AcuLaser C2900DN User Manual

							6. Hold the drum cartridge levers, and then pull out the drum cartridge.
Note:
Keep the drum cartridge in a dark place. If the front cover remains open for more than 5 minutes,
print quality may deteriorate.
7. Clean the feed roll inside the printer with a dry cloth.
8. Insert the drum cartridge until the line on the handle aligns with the white line on the printer.
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							9. Turn the four drum cartridge lock levers 90-degrees clockwise to lock the drum cartridge.
10. Close the belt unit, and push at the top of the unit until it clicks.
11. Close the front cover.
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							12. Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.
Important:
Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer.
Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor
Clean the Color Toner Density (CTD) sensor only when an alert for the CTD sensor is shown on the
Printer Status window or operator panel.
1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord.
2. Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer about 200 mm. Hold the standard 250-sheet tray
with both hands, and remove it from the printer.
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							3. Push the side button to open the front cover.
4. Open the belt unit.
5. Clean the CTD sensor inside the printer with a clean dry cotton swab.
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							6. Close the belt unit, and push at the top of the unit until it clicks.
7. Close the front cover.
8. Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.
Important:
Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer.
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							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.
❏Replace the toner cartridge with the printer turned on. If you turn off the printer, print data
remaining in the printer, and information stored on the printer’s memory are erased.
Overview
The printer has toner cartridges of four colors: black (K), yellow (Y), magenta (M), and cyan (C).
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							When a toner cartridge reaches its usable life-span, the following messages appear on the LCD panel.
Message Action
Replace XXXX Toner Cartridge
SoonThe toner cartridge has become end of its service life. Replace the old toner
cartridge with a new one.
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. Open the side cover.
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							2. Push the latch(es) backwards to pop open the toner cartridge(s) that you want to replace.
3. Pull the cartridge holder until it clicks, and then pull out the toner cartridge.
Important:
Always pull the toner cartridge out slowly so you do not spill any toner.
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.
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							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. Insert the toner cartridge into the associated cartridge holder, and then slide the latch of the toner
cartridge.
3. Close the side cover.
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							Replacing the Drum Cartridge
This section describes how to replace the drum cartridge.
Important:
❏Protect the drums of the drum cartridge against bright light. If the front cover remains open for more
than 5 minutes, print quality may deteriorate.
❏Ensure nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the belt unit. Scratches, dirt,
or oil from your hands on the film of the belt unit may reduce print quality.
❏Replace the drum cartridge with the printer turned on. If you turn off the printer, print data
remaining in the printer, and information stored on the printer’s memory are erased.
Removing the Drum Cartridge
1. Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer about 200 mm. Hold the standard 250-sheet tray
with both hands, and remove it from the printer.
2. Push the side button to open the front cover.
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