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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS 0 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 0 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver a Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different from that to which the receiver is connected 0 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exce
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affilia
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Contents Getting Started ......................... 1 Where to Get Help Safety Information .......................... 2 ........................... 2 Laser Safety 3 CDRH Regulations ...................... 4 Internal Laser Radiation. ................... 4 Ozone Emission ........................ 5 ...................... Laser Printer Precautions Chapter 1 Controlling Your Printer The Control Panel .......................... 1-2 Display (LCD) ......................... 1-2 ......................... I
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Chapter 2 Paper Handling Choosing Paper ............................ 2-2 Selecting a paper size ...................... 2-2 Loading Paper ............................. 2-3 Loading single sheets ...................... 2-3 Loading envelopes, labels, transparencies, and heavy paper .......................... 2-5 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting General Problems ........................... 3-2 Print Quality Problems ........................ 3-8 Memory Problems ........................... 3-13 Option Problem
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INPUT .............................. 4-13 INTERFACE .......................... 4-14 LANG............................... 4-18 4-18 MACRO ............................. MEMORY LEFT ........................ 4-20 OFFSET ............................. 4-21 ORIENT. ............................ 4-21 PAGE COUNTER ....................... 4-22 PAGE SIZE ........................... 4-22 RITech .............................. 4-23 RX-BUFFER SIZE ....................... 4-23 STANDBY ...........................
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...................... 5-16 The Faceup Output Tray 5-16 Installing the faceup output tray ............... ................... 5-18 The Lower Paper Cassette Unit 5-18 Installing the lower paper cassette unit. ........... ................ 5-20 Using the lower paper cassette 5-22 ...................... Optional Interface Boards .................. 5-22 Installing an interface board 5-34 The Memory Chip Sets ........................ 5-35 .......... When to increase your printer’s memory 5-35 ........
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Appendix B HP Emulation Mode B-2 Introduction ............................. B-2 ActionLaser to HP LaserJet print feature comparison ... B-4 Operating the printer as an HP LaserJet IIISi ........ B-6 SelecType Options .......................... ORIENT. ............................ B-6 B-6 FONT .............................. ......................... B-8 SUB CONFIG. B-10 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets ................. B-11 Resident bitmap fonts ..................... .................... B-12 Res
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Getting Started The ActionLaser 1000 and 1500 printers combine high performance and reliability with a wide range of features. To get started with your ActionLaser printer, please: P Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, and important safety instructions in this introduction. Q Use your Setup and Maintenance guide to set up and test your new printer. 0 Refer to this Reference Guide for detailed information about your printer. If you require additional assistance, see “Where to
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Q Epson technical information library fax service 0 Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products Ll Sales of supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your Epson product Q Customer Relations Q User group locations. Safety Information This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This
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CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2,1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown below indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. This laser product conforms to the applicable requirement of 21 CFR Chapter I, subchapter J. SEIKO EPSON CORP. Hirooka O
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Internal Laser Regulation Max. Radiation Power 5(mW) Wave Length 760-810(nm) This is a Class IIlb Laser Diode Assay that has an invisible laser beam. The print head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM. Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circumstance. Ozone Emission During printer operation, a small amount of ozone is released. This amount is not large enough to affect human beings adversely. However, it is best to make sure the room where you are using the printer has
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Laser Printer Precautions These printers use laser technology. The following list of precautions applies whenever you open the printer cover. Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation. Do not touch the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION: HOT SURFACE label. If the printer has been in use, the fuser can be very hot. High voltages are present inside the printer when the power is turned on. Protect the li
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. 3. Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not use this printer near water. 5. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table because it may fall, causing serious damage. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation.
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11. Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer. 12. Except as specifically explained in the Reference Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to
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Chapter 1 Controlling Your Printer 1-2 The Control Panel . ......................... 1-2 ......................... Display (LCD) 1-3 Indicator lights ......................... Buttons . . . . ......................... 1-3 ................. 1-5 Other control panel features .................. 1-5 Using the Printer with Software ......................... Selecting fonts .................. Entering printer commands ............. Printing foreign or other characters ...................... Enhancing P
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The Control Panel The printer control panel gives you easy control over most common printer operations. The panel consists of a liquid crystal display (LCD), indicator lights, and buttons. Display (LCD) The display shows the printer’s status, such as PRINTING, and available options. 0 ON LINE SelecType I LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 INITIALIZE RESET COPY END CONTINUE 1-2 Controlling Your Printer
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Indicator lights ON LINE On when the printer is on line, indicating that the printer can receive and print data. CONTINUE Flashes when an error is detected or a maintenance procedure is needed. The error message appears on the display at the same time. FEED On when data is received and stored in the printer’s buffer without being printed out. Rapid flashing indicates the printer is receiving data from the computer. Buttons The top three buttons on the control panel function as follows: SelecType
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You use the four buttons in the bottom row of the control panel to select printer settings and functions. INITIALIZE/RESET RESET-When you hold down this button until RESET appears on the display, the printer finishes printing the current page and then stops. The remaining data is discarded, and some SelecType Level 1 settings return to their previously saved values. See Chapter 4, “SelecType.” When you hold down this button while you turn on the printer, FACTORY RESET appears on the display and
