Epson Aculaser C1700 User Manual

							The Non Genuine Toner Mode Setting Tool (for Mac OS X)
1. Insert the Software Disc, and click Non Genuine Toner Mode Setting Tool.
2. On the message screen, click the OK button.
3. Select On.prn, and select the check box next to your printer, and then click the Send File button.
4. If the message screen appears, click the OK button.
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							Chapter 8
Maintenance
Cleaning the Printer
This section describes how to clean the printer in order to maintain it in good condition and print
clean printouts all the time.
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Warning:
When cleaning this product, use the designated cleaning materials exclusive to it. Other cleaning
materials may result in poor performance of the product. Never use aerosol cleaners, or it may
catch fire and cause explosion.
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Caution:
When cleaning this product, always switch off and unplug it. Access to a live machine interior may
cause electric shock.
Cleaning Inside the Printer
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Open the toner access cover.
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							3. Pinch the toner cartridge firmly as shown in the illustration.
4. Pull the toner cartridge out.
Important:
Always pull the toner cartridge out slowly so you do not spill any toner.
5. Pull the other three toner cartridges out as well.
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							6. Pull the print head cleaning rod out.
7. Insert the print head cleaning rod fully into the hole beside the arrow on the printer until its tip
reaches the interior of the printer as illustrated below, and then pull it out.
8. Repeat the same procedure for the other three holes.
9. Return the print head cleaning rod to its original location.
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							10. Replace the black toner cartridge by adjusting it to the associated cartridge holder, and then insert
it firmly by pressing near the center of the label until the toner cartridge clicks.
11. Replace the other three toner cartridges as well.
12. Close the toner access cover.
Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor
Clean the CTD sensor only when an alert for the CTD sensor is shown on the Status Monitor window
or operator panel.
1. Ensure that the printer is turned off.
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							2. Push the rear cover handle and open the rear door.
3. Clean the CTD sensor inside the printer with a clean dry cotton swab.
4. Close the rear door.
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							Replacing Toner Cartridges
Epson toner cartridges are available only through Epson.
It is recommended that you use Epson toner cartridges for your printer. Epson does not provide
warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by
Epson.
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Warning:
❏Use a broom or a wet cloth to wipe off spilled toner. Never use a vacuum cleaner for the spills.
It may catch fire by electric sparks inside the vacuum cleaner and cause explosion. If you spill a
large volume of toner, contact your local Epson representative.
❏Never throw a toner cartridge into an open flame. Remaining toner in the cartridge may catch
fire and cause burn injuries or explosion.
If you have a used toner cartridge no longer needed, contact your local Epson representative for
its disposal.
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Caution:
❏Keep toner cartridges out of the reach of children. If a child accidentally swallows toner, spit it
out, rinse mouth with water, drink water and consult a physician immediately.
❏When replacing toner cartridges, be careful not to spill the toner. In case of any toner spills,
avoid contact with clothes, skin, eyes and mouth as well as inhalation.
❏If toner spills onto your skin or clothing, wash it off with soap and water. 
If you get toner particles in your eyes, wash it out with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
until irritation is gone. Consult a physician if necessary. 
If you inhale toner particles, move to a fresh air location and rinse your mouth with water.
If you swallow toner, spit it out, rinse your mouth with water, drink plenty of water and consult
a physician immediately.
Important:
Do not shake the used toner cartridge to avoid spilling of the toner.
Overview
The printer has toner cartridges of four colors: black (K), yellow (Y), magenta (M), and cyan (C).
When a toner cartridge reaches its usable life-span, the operator panel lights blink on and off. The
following table shows the warning conditions.
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							IndicatorPrinter
StatusAction
Toner Energ
y
SaverJam Start Error Load
PaperReady/
Data
YMCK
————————*1The
specified
toner
cartridge
is low.
*2
The toner
cartridge
has
become
low.
Prepare a
new one. —
———————*1
————————*1
————————*1
————————*1The
specified
toner
cartridge
is end of
its service
life.
*3
The toner
cartridge
has
become
end of its
service
life.
Replace
the old
toner
cartridge
with a
new one. —
———————*1
————————*1
*1 The  (Ready/Data) indicator blinks or lights up green depending on the printer status.
*2 This warning appears only when Epson toner cartridges are used (Non Genuine Toner is set to off at the Printer Setting
Utility.)
*3 In this case, you can continue printing in black and white.
Important:
❏When placing a used toner cartridge on the floor or on a table, place a few sheets of paper under the
toner cartridge to catch any toner that may spill.
❏Do not reuse old toner cartr i d g e s  o n c e  y o u  r e m o v e  t h e m  f r o m  t he printer. Doing so can impair print
quality.
❏Do not shake or pound the used toner cartridges. The remaining toner may spill.
❏We recommend you to use up the toner cartridges within one year after removing them from the
packaging.
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							Removing the Toner Cartridges
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Open the toner access cover.
3. Spread a few sheets of paper on the floor or table where the removed toner cartridge is placed.
4. Pinch the toner cartridge firmly as shown in the illustration.
5. Pull the toner cartridge out.
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							Important:
Always pull the toner cartridge out slowly so you do not spill any toner.
6. Place the toner cartridge slowly on the sheets of paper spread in step 3.
Installing a Toner Cartridge
1. Unpack a new toner cartridge of the desired color and shake it five to six times to distribute the
toner evenly.
Note:
❏Ensure that the color of the new toner cartridge matches that on the handle before replacing it.
❏Handle the toner cartridge carefully to avoid spilling of the toner.
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