Epson AcuLaser C8600 User Manual

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4. Turn the two levers as shown below.
5. Close the front cover.
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Warning:
Do not dispose of used photoconductor units in fire, as they can
explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local
regulations.
 

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Installing Options
If you purchased any options with the printer, install them before
plugging in the printer.
To install an optional paper cassette or optional Duplex Unit,
follow the instructions on the product package.
Installing the Hard Disk Drive
The optional Hard Disk Drive allows you to expand the printer’s
receive buffer when using a network, and gives you additional
memory for graphics and faster multi-page, multi-output sorting.
Follow these steps to install the optional...

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2. Prepare the printer as shown below to access the Hard Disk
Drive socket.
 

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3. Identify the Hard Disk Drive socket.
4. Install the Hard Disk Drive securely with the screws.
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Caution:
You should not remove any modules from the circuit board.
Otherwise, the printer will not work.
5. Connect the two connectors of the cable as shown below.
socket
 

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6. Lower the two clamps to insert the cable, then raise the
clamps.
7. Return the printer to its original state, as shown below.
 

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8. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet.
9. Turn on the printer.
10. To confirm that the Hard Disk Drive is installed correctly,
print a status sheet. See “Printing a status sheet” on page 29.
Installing a Memory Module
Increasing the printer’s memory allows you to print complex or
graphics-intensive documents. You can increase printer memory
up to 1 GB by installing optional Dual In-line Memory Modules
(DIMMs).
This printer has two DIMM slots, but one slot has a...

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Follow these steps to install an optional memory module.
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Caution:
Before you install a memory module, be sure to discharge any
static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal.
Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components.
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Warning:
Becarefulwhenworkinginsidetheprinterassomecomponents
are sharp and may cause injury.
1. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and that the power
cord is unplugged.
2. Prepare the printer as shown page 19 to access the slot.
3....

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Caution:
❏Do not force the DIMM into the slot.
❏Be sure to insert the DIMM facing the correct way.
❏You should not remove any modules from the circuit
board. Otherwise, the printer will not work.
5. Return the printer to its original state, as shown page 21.
6. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet.
7. Turn on the printer.
8. To confirm that the memory module is installed correctly,
print a status sheet. See “Printing a status sheet” on page 29.
Installing a ROM...

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3. Identify the ROM slots.
4. Insert the module firmly into slotA
orB
, as shown below.
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Caution:
❏Do not force the ROM module into the slot.
❏Be sure to insert the module facing the correct way.
❏You should not remove any modules from the circuit
board. Otherwise, the printer will not work.
5. Return the printer to its original state, as shown page 21.
6. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet.
7. Turn on the printer.
8. To confirm that the ROM module is installed...

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Installing an Interface Card
Your printer comes with a Type B interface slot. Various optional
interface cards are available to expand your printer’s interface
options.
Note:
Mac OS 8.5.1 to 9.X supports the Type B IEEE 1394 Interface Card
(C12C82372✽). It can be connected to a Macintosh
®FireWire®port.
Follow these steps to install an optional interface card.
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Caution:
Before you install the interface card, be sure to discharge any
static electricity by touching a grounded piece of...