Epson AcuLaser CX21NF User Manual

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4. Remove the paper cassette from the optional paper cassette unit.
5. Push up the fixing tabs inside the optional paper cassette unit, then turn them in a 
clockwise direction to fix the unit and the product together.
 

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6. Reinsert the paper cassette into the optional paper cassette unit.
Note for Windows users:
If EPSON Status Monitor is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer 
driver. See Making Optional Settings on page 64.
7. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord, then turn the product on.
8. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a Status Sheet. See Printing a 
Status Sheet on page 356.
Note for Macintosh users:
When you have attached or...

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Removing the optional paper cassette unit
Perform the installation procedure in reverse.
Memory Module
By installing a Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM), you can increase product memory up 
to 576 MB. You may need to add expansion memory if you are having difficulty printing 
complex graphics.
Note:
This product has three slots, of which two have 128 MB DIMMs (64 MB each) already installed at 
the time of manufacture. 
Installing a memory module
Follow the steps below to install an...

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3. Identify the expansion memory slot (s).
* Expansion memory slots (slot 2 and slot 3)
c
Caution:
Do not remove the memory module installed into slot 1, which is used for the system.
Note:
When adding an expansion memory module, normally install it into slot 3. However, when you 
increase memory using two expansion memory slots (slot 2 and slot 3), you have to remove the 
original 64 MB DIMM from slot 2 first, and then install two optional DIMMs. 
4. Insert the memory module into...

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5. Reattach the option cover with the screw as shown below.
6. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord, and turn the product on.
Note for Windows users:
If EPSON Status Monitor is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer 
driver. See Making Optional Settings on page 64.
7. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a status sheet. See Printing a 
Status Sheet on page 356.
Note for Macintosh users:
When you have attached or removed product...

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Warning:
Be careful when working inside the product as some components are sharp and may cause 
injury.
Perform the installation procedure in reverse.
When removing a memory module from its slot, press the clip and pull out the memory 
module as shown below.
 

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Chapter 13 
Replacing Consumable Products
Replacement Messages
When you see the following messages in the LCD panel or the window of EPSON Status 
Monitor, replace the appropriate consumable products. You can continue to print for a 
short time after a message appears, but Epson recommends early replacement to maintain 
print quality and extend the life of your product.
Note:
To clear the warning, click the  Setup button on the control panel, select Reset Menu from...

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Note:
❏Messages appear for one consumable product at a time. After replacing a consumable product, 
check the LCD panel for replacement messages for other consumable products.
❏Print quality cannot be guaranteed when printing with a worn consumable product. If print 
quality is not what you expected, replace the consumable product.
❏The product stops printing if printing with a worn consumable product might damage the 
product. If the product stops printing, replace the...

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2. Check the color of the toner cartridge to be replaced in the LCD panel, and then open 
cover A.
3. Push up the right lever to unlock the toner cartridge.
4. Remove the toner cartridge from the product.
 

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5. Take the new toner cartridge out of its package and gently shake the toner cartridge as 
shown below.
6. Hold the tag and gently pull the toner seal upward and remove it.
7. Insert the cartridge all the way until it stops securely with the arrow mark on the top of 
the toner cartridge facing toward cover A.
8. Push down the right lever to lock the toner cartridge.