User manual EPSON EPL-5700L GETTING READY GUIDE

[. . . ] Laser Printer Getting Ready 4011131 C01-00 Where to Find Information Unpacking Guide Provides you with information and instructions on how to unpack the printer. Before using the printer, you need to remove all protective materials as described in the instructions contained in this guide. Getting Ready (this manual) Provides you with information on assembling the printer's parts and installing printer options. Reference Guide Provides you with detailed information on the printer's functions, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Online Help Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the printer driver that controls your printer (online help will be automatically installed when you install the printer driver). ® Laser Printer 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. [. . . ] Insert the power cord into the back of the printer. Then plug the other end into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Connecting the Printer 19 Connecting to the Computer Your printer comes with two standard interface connectors, parallel and USB. Parallel interface for PCs To connect the printer to your PC, you need a shielded, twistedpair parallel cable. Note: Windows 98, 95 and Windows NT 4. 0 support the parallel interface. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface connector. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector below the interface connector. 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's parallel interface. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, connect it to the ground connector at the back of the computer. 20 Connecting the Printer Using a USB connection To connect the printer to a USB port, you need a standard shielded USB cable. Note: Only Macintosh and Windows 98 pre-installed PCs support the USB interface. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Plug the appropriate end of the cable into the USB port on the back of the printer. (The end that fits the printer has a different shape from the end that fits the computer. ) 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer's USB port. Connecting the Printer 21 5 Installing the Printer Software After connecting the printer to your computer, install the printer software. It is included on the "Printer Software for EPSON EPL-5700L" CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: Printer driver The printer driver gives you complete control over your printer with the Microsoft Windows 98, 95, Windows NT 4. 0, or Macintosh 8. 1 or later. With it, you can make settings such as print quality and paper size. EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility allows you to view printer status information such as the amount of toner remaining and check for any printer errors. When the printer driver is installed, the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility is also installed automatically. Note: If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software on your CD-ROM, you can use the driver disk creation utility included on the CD-ROM. For Windows Users Your computer must meet the following requirements to use the Windows driver included with the printer: The computer must be running either Microsoft Windows 98/ 95 or Windows NT 4. 0. 10 MB of free hard disk space 22 Installing the Printer Software For parallel interfaces Follow these steps to install the printer driver for Windows 98/ 95 and Windows NT 4. 0. Make sure that the printer is off and Windows is running. [. . . ] 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. Laser safety labels w Warning: Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified in this guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. Safety Information 39 Internal laser radiation Maximum Radiation Power: Wavelength: 0. 73 mW at laser aperture of the print head unit 770 to 810 nm This product employs a Class IIIb Laser Diode. The Laser Diode and Scanning Polygon Mirror are incorporated in the print head unit. [. . . ]