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 Only)
Status Monitor Widget is a printer utility that promotes efficient use of the printer through the
exchange of information between the Mac OS
® X and the printer.
You can install the Status Monitor Widget from the Software Disc. For information on the installation,
see “Installing the Software” on page 29.
To open the Status Monitor Widget:
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							Click the Dashboard icon in the dock to launch Dashboard.
Status Monitor window appears.
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2
3
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
connection, “Cannot get printer information.” is displayed.
2. Printer Status Image Area
Displays the image of printer condition.
❏Estimated Toner Level image
Displays the estimated toner level of each color if the printer is functioning properly.
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							Less than 29% Less than 9% Unknown
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.
Note:
The info (i) button appears on the lower-right corner of the window when the cursor is over the Status
Monitor window.
PrinterDisplays a list of available printer names in the drop-down list. The first printer
displayed in this list is set as default.
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							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 Connection
A local printer is a printer which is directly attached to your computer using the USB cable.
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							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 the power source/outlet.
2. Connect the smaller USB connector into the USB port at the back of the printer and the other end
of the cable into a USB port of the computer.
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							* 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 (for Windows Vista and Windows
7) — Run, and then enter D:\setup.exe (where D is the drive letter of your computer), and then click
OK.
2. Turn on the printer.
Note:
If Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel at this time.
3. Click Easy Install.
The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears.
4. If you agree to the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, select Agree and then click
Next.
The Easy Install Navi launches.
5. Click Installing Drivers and Software.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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							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 D:\setup.exe (where D is the drive letter of your computer), and then click
OK.
3. Click Easy Install.
The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears.
4. If you agree to the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, select Agree and then click
Next.
The Easy Install Navi launches.
5. Click Installing Drivers and Software.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the computer and the printer with the USB cable, and
then turn on the printer.
7. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
8. Proceed the Plug and Play installation.
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							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 Agree to continue the
installation process.
8. Click Install to perform the standard installation.
9. Enter the administrator’s name and password, and then click OK.
10. Click Close to complete installation.
Installing the Software
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-C1700 Status Monitor Installer icon.
3. Click Continue on the Introduction screen.
4. Select a language for the Software License Agreement.
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							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 the USB cable.
3. Turn on the printer and your computer.
4. Display System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax.
5. Confirm your USB printer is added to Print & Fax.
If your USB printer is not displayed, execute the following procedures.
6. Click the plus (+) sign, and then click Default.
7. Select the printer connected via USB from the Printer Name list.
Name, Location, and Print Using are automatically entered.
8. Click Add.
Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11
1. Turn off the printer and your computer.
2. Connect the printer and your computer with the USB cable.
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