Epson Aculaser C1700 User Manual

The Launcher window appears.
2. The Launcher window provides two buttons; Status Window and Printer Setting Utility.
To exit, click the X button at the top-right of the window.
For details, click the Help button/icon of each application.
Status WindowClick to open the Status Monitor window.
See also:
“Status Monitor (Windows Only)” on page 19
Printer Setting UtilityClick to open the Printer Setting Utility.
See also:
“Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)” on page 19
Status Monitor Widget (Mac OS X...

Click the Dashboard icon in the dock to launch Dashboard.
Status Monitor window appears.
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1. Printer Status Message Area
Displays a message of the current printer status.
Note:
❏The Status Monitor Widget automatically obtains the printer information at the updated
interval that can be specified in preferences. Also, the printer status is refreshed when you launch
the Dashboard or close the preferences.
❏If you receive no response from the printer or the printer is processing a job using a USB...

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Note:
If the utility does not receive a response from the printer, the unknown toner image appears.
❏Printer error image
Displays an indication image when an error occurs.
An error has occurred and the printer cannot be used.
Note:
To know the details on the error and how to clear the problem, check the operator panel lights and
refer to “Understanding the Operator Panel Lights” on page 62 for their meanings.
3. Info (i) button
Click this button to open preferences....

Status Update IntervalYou can specify the update interval of the printer status. By default, it is set to
obtain the printer information every 10 seconds. The range varies between 0 and
600.
done button Click this button to return to the Status Monitor window.
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Chapter 4
Installing the Print Driver
Connecting Your Printer
Your Epson AcuLaser C1700 series interconnection cable must meet the following requirement:
Connection Type Connection Specification
USB USB 1.1/2.0 compatible
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1USB Port
Connecting Printer to Computer
Connect the printer via USB. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used for networking.
The available feature is shown in the following table.
Connection Type Available Feature
USB You can instruct print jobs from a computer.
USB...

The following operating systems support USB connection:
❏Microsoft
® Windows® XP
❏Windows XP 64-bit Edition
❏Windows Server
® 2003
❏Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
❏Windows Server 2008
❏Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition
❏Windows Server 2008 R2
❏Windows Vista
®
❏Windows Vista 64-bit Edition
❏Windows 7
❏Windows 7 64-bit Edition
❏Mac OS
® X 10.3.9/10.4.11/10.5.8 -10.6
To attach the printer to a computer:
1. Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged
from...

* USB port
Note:
Do not connect the printer USB cable to the USB connector available on the keyboard.
Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows
USB Connection Setup
The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.
When the Printer is Connected to Computer With a USB Cable
1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.
Note:
If the Software Disc does not automatically launch, click Start (start for Windows XP) — All
Programs (for Windows Vista and Windows 7) — Accessories...

The Plug and Play installation starts and the installation software proceeds to the next page
automatically.
7. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
When the Printer is not Connected to Computer With a USB Cable
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Insert the Software Disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.
Note:
If the Software Disc does not automatically launch, click Start (start for Windows XP) — All
Programs (for Windows Vista and Windows 7) — Accessories (for Windows Vista and Windows
7) — Run, and then enter...

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X
Installing the Driver
The following procedure uses Mac OS X 10.6 as an example.
1. Run the Software Disc on the Mac OS X.
2. Double-click the AL-C1750 C1700 Installer icon.
3. Click Continue on the displayed screen.
4. Click Continue on the Introduction screen.
5. Select a language for the Software License Agreement.
6. After reading the Software License Agreement, click Continue.
7. If you agree to the terms of the Software License Agreement, click...

5. After reading the Software License Agreement, click Continue.
6. If you agree to the terms of the Software License Agreement, click Agree to continue the
installation process.
7. Click Install to perform the standard installation.
8. Enter the administrator’s name and password, and then click OK.
9. Click Close to complete installation.
Adding a Printer
Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.5.8/10.6 or Later Version(s)
1. Turn off the printer and your computer.
2. Connect the printer and your computer with...