Epson AcuLaser C9100 User Manual

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Chapter 6
Installing Options
Optional Paper Cassette Unit
For the paper types and sizes that you can use with the optional 
paper cassette unit, see “Optional paper cassette unit” on page 33.
Handling precautions
Always pay attention to the following handling precautions 
before installing the option:
❏The 500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A3 weighs approximately 
12 kg (26.4 lb). The 1500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A3 weighs 
approximately 31 kg (68.2 lb); always...

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Warning:
If you lift the printer incorrectly, you could drop it and cause 
injury.
Installing the optional paper cassette unit
Follow the steps below to install the optional 1500-sheet Paper 
Cassette Unit A3.
Note:
The procedure for installing the 500-sheet Paper Casette Unit is the same 
as that for the 1500-sheet Paper Casette Unit A3 unless otherwise 
specified.
 

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1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.
2. Make sure that the connector cable for the optional paper 
cassette unit is outside the unit.
 

194Installing Options 3. Place the printer onto the optional paper cassette unit.
Lift the printer from the positions shown below, and align 
each of the printer’s corners with those of the unit, then lower 
the printer until it rests securely on the unit.
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4. Lock the two casters at the front of the unit. 
For 500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A3, secure the printer to the 
unit with the fittings provided.
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Warning:
Be sure to lock both casters before installing the unit on the 
printer. Otherwise, the unit may move and cause an accident.
5. Pull out the top paper cassette from the unit, and then secure 
the printer to the unit with the two screws provided. 
6. Reinstall the removed cassette to the printer....

196Installing Options 7. Plug the unit’s connector into the printer.
8. Attach the connector cover to the unit.
For 500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A3, proceed to step 10.
9. Attach the cord hook to the unit with the two screws 
provided. 
 

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10. Plug the power cord into the printer by winding it around the 
hook as shown below, then turn the printer on.
To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a Status 
Sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” on page 276.
Note for Windows users:
If you are using Windows, and EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not 
installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer driver. See 
“Making Optional Settings” on page 83.
Note for Macintosh users:
When you...

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Duplex Unit
For the paper types and sizes that you can use with the Duplex 
Unit, see “Paper Sources” on page 31 or “Printing on Special 
Media” on page 45. For specifications, see “Duplex Unit” on page 
333.
Installing the Duplex Unit
Follow the steps below to install the optional Duplex Unit.
1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.
 

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2. Open the MP tray, and remove the protective cover (gray 
tape) on the left of the printer as shown below.
3. Insert the left and right projections of the Duplex Unit into the 
openings of the printer. Then press down the Duplex Unit.
Note:
If the line of the Duplex Unit matches that of the printer as shown 
below, the Duplex Unit is correctly installed.
 

200Installing Options 4. Open cover D of the Duplex Unit. Then lift the green lever and 
secure the Duplex Unit with the two screws provided.
5. Lower the lever to its original position, and close cover D of 
the Duplex Unit.
6. Remove the small plastic cover on the left of the printer by 
pressing the cover stopper and pulling it.