Epson ActionLaser 1500 User Setup Information
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- Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 1
EPSON® 1000/1500 Setup Guide - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 2
1 Unpacking 1 2 Installing the imaging cartridge 1 3 Loading paper 4 4 Attaching the power cord 5 5 Test printing 5 6 Connecting the printer to the computer 6 7 Testing the computer-to-printer connection 7 8 Setting up your software 8 Maintenance Replacing the imaging cartridge 11 Feed or - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 3
you set up your printer and begin printing quickly. It also gives you instructions for routine maintenance. If you need detailed information on printer use or if you have problems printing, see your Reference Guide. Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 4
items and store it for future use. Note: The printer weighs about 10 kg (22 lbs) and should be lifted with care. 2 Installing the imaging cartridge e CAUTION: Do not turn the imaging cartridge upside down. Do not expose the imaging cartridge to light any longer than necessary. 1. Press toward you on - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 5
2. While holding the imaging cartridge horizontally, gently shake it a few times to distribute the toner evenly. 3. Set the imaging cartridge on a clean, flat surface. Firmly grip the tab on the left side of the imaging cartridge. Pull the clear seal all the way out with firm, even pressure as shown - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 6
cartridge into the printer by placing the pins on each side of the cartridge into the grooves inside the printer. Slide it gently into the opening until it stops. 5. Gently press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut. CAUTION: Never transport the printer with the imaging cartridge installed - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 7
edges. 2. Open the paper cover located on the top front of the printer. 3. Adjust the paper guides inside the paper bin to match the size of the paper. Load bin. Make sure that the paper guides do not press the paper too tightly. 4. Close the paper cover. 5. Install the paper stopper into the slot - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 8
off. 2. Insert the power cord into the back of the printer. Then plug the other end into a properly grounded outlet. 5 Test printing 1. Make sure the imaging cartridge is installed. Turn on the printer. Several messages appear as the printer performs internal tests. After about 35 seconds, the READY - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 9
(built-in on the ActionLaser 1500 only), or optional interface, follow these steps. For information on optional interface boards, see Chapter 5 in the Reference Guide. 1. Make sure both the printer and the computer are off. 2. Connect a properly shielded interface cable to the appropriate interface - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 10
Press ON LINE to set your printer off line. Then press the FEED button to print the data in the printer's buffer. The printer prints what is on your screen. 6. If nothing prints or the results are not what you expect, make sure you used the proper cable, that the cable is connected securely to both - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 11
8 Setting up your software Choosing the printer emulation Your printer has several resident printer emulations: HP LaserJet III (3/P/Si), Epson LQ, Epson FX, and Epson GL/2 for the ActionLaser 1500; HP LaserJet IIP (LJ-2P), Epson LQ, and Epson FX for the ActionLaser 1000. The HP emulation is the - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 12
that software program called the printer driver. This is the part of the software package that translates the margins, fonts, and all the other selections you have entered into control codes that the printer understands. If the format of the pages from one of your programs doesn't print correctly - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 13
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one asterisk on the SelecType TONER message indicating that there is less than 20% toner left, you should replace the imaging cartridge. e WARNING: Do not touch the fuser, which is marked with a CAUTION HOT SURFACE label. 1. Turn on the printer. Note: If you replace the cartridge when the power is - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 15
2. Gently open the printer cover and remove the imaging cartridge by pulling it toward you. 3. Dispose of the imaging cartridge with nonburnable items. e CAUTION: Do not turn the imaging cartridge upside down. Do not expose the imaging cartridge to light any longer than necessary. 4. While holding - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 16
. Pull the clear seal all the way out with firm, even pressure as shown. 6. Insert the imaging cartridge into the printer by placing the pins on each side of the cartridge into the grooves inside the printer. Slide it gently into the opening until it stops. Leave the cover open. Maintenance 13 - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 17
of toner left. Also NEW CARTRIDGE? appears even if the toner level is full. Note: Each time you replace the imaging cartridge, you should print a feature print to be sure the print quality is satisfactory and that you installed the cartridge properly. See "Test printing" earlier in this guide. 14 - Epson ActionLaser 1500 | User Setup Information - Page 18
Be careful not to touch the fuser. Remove the imaging cartridge. Then remove any paper from the paper feed path, reinsert the imaging cartridge, and close the printer cover. Note: Because the toner on the paper inside the printer may not have been fixed on the page, toner may come off on your hands
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EPSON
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1000/1500
Setup Guide