Epson C1600 Manual

							Driver Media TypeLetterhead
Postcard
You can print continuously with postcard. However, this could affect the media feed, depending on
the media quality and printing environment. If problems occur, stop the continuous printing and
print one sheet at a time.
Try printing your data on a sheet of plain paper first to check placement.
Capacity Tray 1Up to 50 postcards, depending on their thickness
OrientationFace up
Driver Media TypePostcard
Use postcards that are
❏Approved for laser printers
DO NOT use postcards that are
❏Coated
❏Designed for inkjet printers
❏Precut or perforated
❏Preprinted or multicolored
❏Folded or wrinkled
Note:
If the postcard is warped, press on the warped area before putting it in Tray 1.
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							Printable Area
The printable area on all media sizes is up to 4.0 mm (0.157") from the edges of the media.
a
a
a
a
a=4.0 mm 
*
* Printable Area
Each media size has a specific printable area (the maximum area on which the machine can print
clearly and without distortion).
This area is subject to both hardware limits (the physical media size and the margins required by the
machine) and software constraints (the amount of memory available for the full-page frame buffer).
The printable area for all media sizes is the page size minus 4.0 mm (0.157") from all edges of the
media.
Note:
When printing in color on legal-size media, the bottom margin is 16.0 mm (0.63").
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							Envelopes
Envelopes can only be printed on their front sides (side where the recipient’s address is written). In
addition, printing on the front side in the area overlapping the back flap cannot be guaranteed. The
location of this area differs depending on the envelope type.
a=4.0 mm 
1
2
3 aa
a
a
Front side 
(can be printed)Back side 
(can be printed)
1. Non-printable area
2. Non-guaranteed printable area
3. Guaranteed printable area
Note:
❏The envelope print orientation is determined by your application.
❏With the Envelope DL size (long edge feeding), the nonprintable areas on the left and right sides are 6
mm.
Page Margins
Margins are set through your application. Some applications allow you to set custom page sizes and
margins while others have only standard page sizes and margins from which to choose. If you choose a
standard format, you may lose part of your image (due to printable area constraints). If you can
custom-size your page in your application, use those sizes given for the printable area for optimum
results.
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							Loading Media
How do I load media?
Take off the top and bottom sheets of a ream of paper. Holding a stack of approximately 200 sheets at a
time, fan the stack to prevent static buildup before inserting it in a tray.
Note:
Although this printer was designed for printing on a wide range of media types, it is not intended to print
exclusively on a single media type except plain paper. Continuous printing on media other than plain
paper (such as envelopes, labels, or thick stock) may adversely affect print quality or reduce engine life.
When refilling media, first remove any media remaining in the tray. Stack it with the new media, even
the edges, then reload it.
Do not mix media of different types and sizes, as this will cause media misfeeds.
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray)
For details on the types and sizes of media that can be printed from Tray 1, refer to “Print Media” on
page 25.
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							Loading Plain Paper
1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Slide the media guides to provide more space between them.
3. Load the paper face up in the tray.
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							Note:
❏Do not load paper above the d mark. Up to 200 sheets (80 g/m2 [21 lb]) of plain paper can be
loaded into the tray at one time.
❏For envelopes with the flap, load the envelopes flap side down in the tray.
4. Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper.
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							5. Install the dust cover.
Output Tray
All media is fed out facing down into the output tray on top of the printer. This tray has a capacity of
approximately 100 sheets (A4/Letter) of 80 g/m2 (21 lb) paper.
Note:
If the media is stacked too high in the output tray, your printer may experience media misfeeds, excessive
media curl, or static buildup.
Media Storage
❏Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to load it.
Media that has been stored for a long time out of its packaging may dry up too much and cause
misfeeding.
❏If media has been removed from its wrapper, place it in its original packaging and store in a cool,
dark place on a level surface.
❏Avoid moisture, excessive humidity, direct sunlight, excessive heat (above 35˚C [95˚F]), and dust.
❏Avoid leaning against other objects or placing it in an upright position.
Before using stored media, do a trial print and check print quality.
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							Chapter 5
Replacing Consumables
Replacing Consumables
Note:
Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in voiding your warranty.
About Toner Cartridges
Your printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan. Handle the toner cartridges
carefully to avoid spilling toner inside the printer or on yourself.
Note:
The toner is nontoxic. If you get toner on your skin, wash it off with cool water and a mild soap. If you get
toner on your clothes, lightly dust them off as best as you can. If some toner remains on your clothes, use
cool, not hot water, to rinse the toner off.
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Caution:
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor.
Note:
Do not use refilled toner cartridges or unapproved toner cartridges. Any damage to the printer or quality
problems caused by a refilled toner cartridge or an unapproved toner cartridge will void your warranty.
No technical support is provided to recover from these problems.
Toner Cartridge Type Toner Cartridge Part Number
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Yellow (Y) 0558
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Magenta (M) 0559
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Cyan (C) 0560
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Black (K) 0557
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Yellow (Y) 0554
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Magenta (M) 0555
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan (C) 0556
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							Note:
For optimum print quality and performance, use only the corresponded TYPE genuine Epson toner
cartridges.
Keep toner cartridges:
❏In their packaging until you’re ready to install them.
❏In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat).
The maximum storage temperature is 35˚ C (95˚ F) and the maximum storage humidity is 85%
(noncondensing). If the toner cartridge is moved from a cold place to a warm, humid place,
condensation may occur, degrading print quality. Allow the toner to adapt to the environment for
about one hour before use.
❏Level during handling and storage.
Do not hold, stand or store cartridges on their ends or turn them upside down; the toner inside the
cartridges may become caked or unequally distributed.
❏Away from salty air and corrosive gases such as aerosols.
Replacing a Toner Cartridge
Note:
Be careful not to spill toner while replacing a toner cartridge. If toner spills, immediately wipe it off with a
soft, dry cloth.
When the toner is empty, the toner indicator lights up. Follow the procedure described below to
replace the toner cartridge.
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							Note:
If Toner Out Stop on the Panel tab of the Remote Panel Program is set to Off, printing can continue even
after the message “TONER OUT X” has appeared in the status display box; however, the printing quality
cannot be guaranteed. If printing is continued and the toner becomes empty, the message “TONER LIFE
END” appears and printing stops.
For details on the settings, refer to “Using the Remote Panel Program” on page 20.
1. Check the control panel to see which color of toner is empty.
Note:
If the toner becomes empty, the toner indicator lights up and the empty toner cartridge is
automatically moved so that it can be replaced.
If you wish to change the toner cartridge, use either operation described below to switch the
printer to Change Toner mode.
❏Press the Rotate Toner key.
❏On the Panel tab of the Remote Panel Program, select Change Toner, and then click the
Rotate Toner button.
Note:
❏The printer enters Change Toner mode, and the magenta toner indicator lights up.
❏With each additional press of the Rotate Toner key, the cyan, black, then yellow toner cartridge
moves so that they can be replaced. The indicator for the toner cartridge that was moved so that it
can be replaced lights up.
❏To exit Change Toner mode, press the Clear key.
2. Open the front cover.
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