Epson AcuLaser C8600 User Manual

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Ozone exposure limit
The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per
million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted
concentration over an eight (8) hour period.
The EPSON AcuLaser C8600 laser printer generates less than
0.1 ppm for 8 hours of continuous printing.
Minimize the risk
To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid the
following conditions:
❏
Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area (see above)
❏
Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity
❏
Poor room ventilation
❏
Long, continuous printing together with any of the above
Printer location
The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat
generated are:
❏
Not blown directly into the user’s face
❏
Vented directly out of the building whenever possible
For United Kingdom Users
The EPSON AcuLaser C8600 is a page printer which utilizes a
semiconductor laser.
There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided that the
printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides
provided.
 
						

							8Safety Instructions
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within
protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot
escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
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Warning:
The use of controls, or the performance of procedures and
adjustments other than those specified in this guide may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser
diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 780 nm.
Use of options
Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable
products other than those designated as Original EPSON
Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.
Safety information
Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for
voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply
voltage.
Important
: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow—Earth
Blue—Neutral
Brown—Live
If you need to fit a plug:
As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match any
coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed
as follows:
❏
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letterE
or the Earth
symbol (
G).
 
						

							Safety Instructions9
❏
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letterN
.
❏
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letterL
.
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a
qualified electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
 
						

							10Assembling the Printer
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Assembling the Printer
Before assembling the printer, follow the instructions on the
Unpacking Sheet
to remove all protective materials packed around
and inside your printer.
Note:
Keep all packing materials as you will need them when transporting the
printer.
Installing the Face-Up Tray
Follow these steps to install the face-up tray onto the left side of
the printer.
1. Locate the output slot on the left side of the printer.
2. Install the face-up tray as shown below.
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Caution:
Do not insert the metal spring into the output slot or any
holes in the printer case. Doing so may damage the face-up
tray or your printer.
metal spring
 
						

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Installing the Toner Cartridges
Before installing the toner cartridges, read the following handling
precautions:
❏
Do not install used toner cartridges into the printer.
❏
If toner gets onto your skin or clothes, wash it off with soap
and water immediately.
❏
Wait for at least 1 hour before installing a toner cartridge after
moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent
damage from condensation.
You need to install four toner cartridges into the printer. Follow
these steps to install the toner cartridges.
 
						

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1. Open the front cover.
2. Check the color in the cartridge installment window and
prepare the cartridge of the same color.
Black
Cyan
YellowMagenta
This color indicator represents
the toner cartridge color.
 
						

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3. Take the cartridge out of its package, and gently shake it.
4. Insert the toner cartridge all the way until it stops.
5. Turn the cartridge knob as shown below.
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Caution:
Be sure to turn the knob all the way to the locked position.
Otherwise, you may have toner problems or leakage.
 
						

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6. Push up the switch located at the upper left, then release it.
7. Turn the upper knob clockwise until it stops. The switch
automatically drops down and the next empty cartridge slot
appears.
Note:
If the knob cannot be moved, first check that the switch is in the
upper position. Do not force the knob.
8. Install the other cartridges as described in steps 2 to 7 (skip
steps 6 and 7 for the last cartridge).
9. Next, install the photoconductor unit as described in the
following section.
 
						

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Installing the Photoconductor Unit
Handling precautions
❏
When installing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it
to room light any longer than necessary.
❏
Keep the photoconductor unit out of the reach of children.
Follow these steps to install the photoconductor unit.
1. Take the photoconductor unit out of its package and unwrap
the protective sheet while holding the handle.
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Caution:
❏Be sure not to touch or scratch the surface of the drum.
❏Avoid touching the drum, since oil from your skin may
permanently damage its surface and affect print quality.
 
						

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2. Turn the lever as shown below.
3. Insert the photoconductor unit as shown below.
Note:
Make sure that the unit is completely inserted into the slot.