Epson AcuLaser C2900DN User Manual

							Installing the Feed Roll Unit in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray
1. Align the new feed roll unit with the groove on the axle.
2. Insert the feed roll unit into the axle until it snaps. The protrusions fit completely into the slots and
the roller hook reseats into the groove on the axle.
3. Load paper in the standard 250-sheet tray, and then 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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							Ordering Supplies
Certain consumables and routine maintenance items need to be ordered occasionally. Each supply
includes installation instructions on the box.
Consumables
Important:
Use of consumables/periodical replacement parts not recommended by Epson can impair machine
quality and performance. Use only consumables/periodical replacement parts recommended by Epson.
Product Name Product Code
TONER CARTRIDGE(YELLOW) 0627
TONER CARTRIDGE(MAGENTA) 0628
TONER CARTRIDGE(CYAN) 0629
TONER CARTRIDGE(BLACK) 0630
DOUBLE TONER CARTRIDGE PACK(BLACK) 0631
DRUM CARTRIDGE 1211
FUSER UNIT(220-240V) 3043
FUSER UNIT(110-120V) 3044
Note:
❏Each toner cartridge includes installation instructions on the box.
❏A feed roll unit is included with the fuser unit.
When to Order Supplies
The LCD panel displays a warning when the supply nears its replacement time. Verify that you have
replacements on hand. It is important to order these supplies when the messages first appear to avoid
interruptions to your printing. The LCD panel displays an error message when the supply must be
replaced.
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							Important:
This printer is designed to provide the most stable performance and print quality when used with the
consumables recommended by Epson. Not using consumables 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
consumables recommended by Epson.
Storing Print Media
To avoid potential paper feeding problems and uneven print quality, there are several things you can
do:
❏To achieve the best possible print quality, store print media in an environment where the
temperature is approximately 70 ˚F/21 ˚C and the relative humidity is 40%.
❏Store cartons of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
❏If you store individual packages of print media out of the original car t o n ,  e n s u r e  t h a t  t h e y  r e s t  o n  a
flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl.
❏Do not place anything on top of the print media packages.
Storing Consumables
Store consumables in their original packaging until you need to use them. Do not store consumables
in:
❏Temperatures greater than 104 ˚F/40 ˚C.
❏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.
❏A humid environment.
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							Managing the Printer
Checking or Managing the Printer with EpsonNet Config
When the printer is installed in a TCP/IP environment, you can use EpsonNet Config to check the
printer status, the remaining volume of consumables, and the paper loaded in this printer. You can
also use EpsonNet Config to configure printer settings.
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 224.
Starting EpsonNet Config
Use the following procedure to start EpsonNet Config.
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter the IP address in the browser’s Address field, and then press the Enter key.
The EpsonNet Config screen appears.
Using Online Help
For details about each item, refer to the Help on the Software Disc.
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 check the paper size loaded into the tray,
the status of the output tray, and the remaining amount of consumables, such as 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:
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							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.
3. The Printer Status window appears.
For details about the functions of Status Monitor, refer to the online Help.
Conserving Supplies
You can change several settings in your print driver to conserve toner cartridge and paper.
The following descriptions use the PCL 6 driver as an example.
Supply Setting Function
Toner cartridge
Draft Mode in the
Advanced Settings tabThis check box allows the users to select a print mode that uses
less toner. The image quality will be lower when this feature is
used.
Print media
Multiple-Up in the Layout
tabThe printer prints two or more pages on one side of a sheet.
Values for Multiple-Up are 2 Pages Up, 4 Pages Up, 8 Pages Up,
16 Pages Up, 32 Pages Up. Combined with the duplex setting,
Multiple-Up a l l o w s  y o u  t o  p r i n t  u p  t o  6 4  p a g e s  o n  o n e  s h e e t  o f
paper (32 images on the front and 32 on the back).
Checking Page Counts
The total number of printed pages can be checked at the operator panel. Three meters are available:
Total Impression, Color Impression, and Black Impression.
The Billing Meters counts the number of pages printed properly. Single side color print (including
N-up) is counted as one job, and 2-sided print (including N-up) is counted as two. During 2-sided
printing, if an error occurs after one side is printed properly, it is counted as one.
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							When printing color data, which has been converted by using ICC profile on an application, with the
Color (Auto) setting, the data is printed by color even if it seems to be black and white data on the
monitor. In that case, Total Impression is increased.
When doing 2-sided printing, a blank page may be inserted automatically depending on the settings of
the application. In this case, the blank page is counted as one page.
For information about the individual meter, see “Billing Meters” on page 105.
Use the following procedure to check a meter:
1. Press the 
 (Menu) button.
2. Select Billing Meters, and then press the 
 button.
3. Select the desired meter to check the number of pages.
Moving the Printer
This section describes how to move the printer.
Important:
❏Two people are required to move the printer.
❏To prevent you from dropping the printer and getting backache or injuries, lift the printer by firmly
gripping the recessed areas on both sides of the printer. Never lift the printer by gripping any other
areas.
Note:
If the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit has been installed, uninstall the optional 250-sheet paper
cassette unit before moving the printer. If the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit is not fixed securely
to the printer, it may fall to the ground and cause injuries. For details on how to uninstall the optional
250-sheet paper cassette unit, see “Removing the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit” on
page 232.
1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord, interface cable, and any other cables.
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							2. Remove any paper in the output tray and slide the output tray extension inside the printer.
3. 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.
4. Lift the printer and move it gently.
Note:
If you move the printer over a long distance, remove the toner cartridges from the printer to prevent
toner from spilling, and pack the printer inside a box.
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							5. 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.
6. Adjust the color registration before using your printer.
See Also:
“Adjusting Color Registration” on page 182
Removing Options
If the printer location needs to be changed or the printer and print media handling options need to be
shipped to a new location, all print media handling options must be removed from the printer. For
shipping, pack the printer and print media handling options securely to avoid damage.
Removing the Additional Memory Module
1. Turn off the printer.
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							2. Turn the screw on the control board cover counterclockwise, and open the cover.
Note:
Loosen the screw. You do not need to remove the screw.
3. Push the clips on both sides of the slot outward.
4. Hold the memory module and pull it straight out.
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							5. Close the control board cover, and turn the screw clockwise.
6. Turn on the printer.
Removing the Optional Duplex Unit
1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord.
2. Push the side button to open the front cover.
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