Page 2 - Copyright Notice; Software License Agreement
Copyright Notice 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. Nopatent liability is assumed with respect to t...
Page 4 - Contents; Chapter 1
Contents Software License Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Getting Acquainted with Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Introduction; Getting Acquainted with Your Printer; Space Requirements; Front View
Chapter 1 Introduction Getting Acquainted with Your Printer Space Requirements To ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and maintenance, adhere to the recommendedspace requirements detailed below. Front View 504 mm 100 mm 404 mm Side View 707 mm 100 mm 380 mm 620 mm 127mm 100 mm 245 mm 275 m...
Page 8 - Printer Parts
Printer Parts The following drawings illustrate the parts of your printer referred to throughout this guide, so pleasetake some time to become familiar with them. Front View 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 8 7 10 11 9 11 10 AcuLaser C1600 User’s Guide Introduction 8 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Page 9 - Rear View; About the Control Panel
1. Output tray2. Control panel3. Front cover4. Tray 1 (Multipurpose tray)5. Dust cover6. Top cover7. Fuser unit8. Fuser separator levers9. Fuser cover lever10. Photoconductor unit11. Toner cartridge Rear View 1 2 3 1. Power switch2. Power connection3. USB port About the Control Panel Y M C K Ready R...
Page 10 - About the Indicators
1. Ready indicator2. Error indicator3. Rotate Toner key4. Toner indicators5. Clear key About the Indicators The indicators use five types of signals: ❏ Off ❏ On ❏ Slow blinking—1 blink every 2 seconds ❏ Blinking—1 blink per second ❏ Rapid blinking—2 blinks per second Each of the indicators has the f...
Page 11 - About the Rotate Toner KEY; When replacing a toner cartridge
About the Rotate Toner KEY The Rotate Toner key allows you to switch the printer from normal operation mode to Change Tonermode, Eject All Toner mode or Print Head Cleanup mode. The mode that the printer enters depends on how long the Rotate Toner key is held down. Length of time that the RotateTone...
Page 12 - When removing all toner cartridges; About the Clear KEY; Continuing a Print Job after an Error Message
Note: ❏ For details on cleaning the print head window, refer to “Cleaning the Print Head Window” on page57. ❏ To return to normal operation mode from Print Head Cleanup mode, refer to “Cleaning the PrintHead Window” on page 57. ❏ Print Head Cleanup mode is a mode that allows the user to clean the pr...
Page 13 - Cancelling a Print Job; You can cancel a print job that is currently being processed.; Software Disc
Note: For details on the error messages, refer to “Indicator Messages” on page 68. If any of the errors listed above occur, press the Clear key to continue the print job. Cancelling a Print Job You can cancel a print job that is currently being processed. While data is being processed or printed (th...
Page 14 - System Requirements; Personal computer
System Requirements ❏ Personal computer Pentium II: 400MHz or higher ❏ Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Home Professional/Home Ultimate,Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Home Professional/Home Ultimate x64 Edition,Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/En...
Page 15 - Chapter 2; Using the Printer Driver; Uninstalling the Printer Driver; Allow; Uninstall; Printer Driver Settings; Common Buttons
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Driver Uninstalling the Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the printer driver if necessary. Note: ❏ You must have administrator privileges in order to uninstall the printer drive. ❏ If the User Account Control window appears when uninstalling on Window...
Page 17 - Printer View; Quality; This button appears only when the; Basic Tab
When this button is clicked, it changes to the Printer View button. Note: This button appears only when the Watermark tab is selected. ❏ Quality View Click the button to display a sample of the settings selected in the Quality tab. When this button is clicked, it changes to the Printer View button. ...
Page 18 - Layout Tab; Double-Sided printing is not available with this printer.; Overlay Tab
❏ Select the paper used for the front page Layout Tab The Layout Tab allows you to ❏ Print several pages of a document on the same page (N-up printing) ❏ Print a single copy for enlargement and print several pages ❏ Rotate the print image 180 degrees ❏ Specify image shift settings Note: Double-Sided...
Page 20 - Chapter 3; Working with the Remote Panel Program; , which is either on the desktop or any other location; Using the Remote Panel Program
Chapter 3 Remote Panel Program Working with the Remote Panel Program Introduction The Remote Panel Program shows information about the current status of the printer and allows youto specify various settings such as the time until the printer enters Energy Save mode. Note: In order to use the Remote ...
Page 21 - Panel Tab; Remote Panel; button to switch the printer to the Change; Rotate Toner; button to switch the printer to the Eject All
Panel Tab Remote Panel ❏ Status—Allows the current status of the printer to be checked. Note: Since the status is not automatically detected with this utility, click the Status button to view the most recent printer status. ❏ Display Configuration Page—Displays the configuration page. In addition, t...
Page 22 - Auto Continue—If; Off; is automatically cancelled, and the next print job is performed.; User Service Tab; Display Configuration Page
❏ Apply—Click to send the settings specified for “Toner Low Message”, “Toner Out Stop”,“Energy Save Time” and “Auto Continue” to the printer. ❏ Toner Low Message—Specifies whether a printer indicator blinks or a warning messageappears in the status display box of the Remote Panel Program when toner ...
Page 24 - Upload—Sends the current utility settings to the printer.; Closing the Remote Panel Program; Exit; When the; Uninstalling the Remote Panel Program
Download—Downloads the current printer settings and displays them in the utility. Upload—Sends the current utility settings to the printer. Closing the Remote Panel Program To close the Remote Panel Program, right-click the Remote Panel Program icon in the Windowsnotification area (right end of the ...
Page 25 - Chapter 4; Media Handling; Print Media; Specifications
Chapter 4 Media Handling Print Media Specifications Media Media Size Inch Millimeter A4 8.2 × 11.7 210.0 × 297.0 B5 (JIS) 7.2 × 10.1 182.0 × 257.0 A5 5.9 × 8.3 148.0 × 210.0 Legal 8.5 × 14.0 215.9 × 355.6 Letter 8.5 × 11.0 215.9 × 279.4 Statement 5.5 × 8.5 139.7 × 215.9 Executive 7.25 × 10.5 184.2 ×...
Page 26 - Types; Use plain paper that is
Media Media Size Inch Millimeter Government Letter 8.0 × 10.5 203.2 × 266.7 16K 7.7 × 10.6 195.0 × 270.0 Oficio 8.5 × 13.5 215.9 × 342.9 Custom, Minimum* 3.6 × 7.7 92.0 × 195.0 Custom, Maximum* 8.5 × 14.0 216.0 × 356.0 * With thick stock The minimum size is 3.6 × 7.25 inch (92.0 × 184.0 mm). The max...
Page 28 - Any other media that is not approved; Thick Stock; DO NOT use thick stock that is; Envelope
❏ Any other media that is not approved Thick Stock Paper thicker than 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) is referred to as thick stock. Test all thick stock to ensureacceptable performance and to ensure that the image does not shift. You can print continuously with thick stock. However, this could affect the medi...
Page 29 - Label
Use envelopes that are ❏ Envelope C6 or Envelope DL size (Other envelope sizes are not supported.) ❏ Common office envelopes approved for laser printing with diagonal joints, sharp folds and edges,and ordinary gummed flaps Note: Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed area on t...
Page 30 - Use label sheets that are; Approved for laser printers; DO NOT use label sheets that; Are precut or perforated; Letterhead
Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 label sheets, depending on their thickness Orientation Face up Driver Media Type Labels Use label sheets that are ❏ Approved for laser printers DO NOT use label sheets that ❏ Have labels that easily peel off or have parts of the label already removed ❏ Have backing sheets th...
Page 31 - Use postcards that are
Driver Media Type Letterhead Postcard You can print continuously with postcard. However, this could affect the media feed, depending onthe media quality and printing environment. If problems occur, stop the continuous printing andprint one sheet at a time. Try printing your data on a sheet of plain ...
Page 32 - Printable Area
Printable Area The printable area on all media sizes is up to 4.0 mm (0.157") from the edges of the media. a a a a a=4.0 mm * * Printable Area Each media size has a specific printable area (the maximum area on which the machine can printclearly and without distortion). This area is subject to bo...
Page 34 - Loading Media
Loading Media How do I load media? Take off the top and bottom sheets of a ream of paper. Holding a stack of approximately 200 sheets at atime, fan the stack to prevent static buildup before inserting it in a tray. Note: Although this printer was designed for printing on a wide range of media types,...
Page 35 - Loading Plain Paper; Slide the media guides to provide more space between them.
Loading Plain Paper 1. Remove the dust cover. 2. Slide the media guides to provide more space between them. 3. Load the paper face up in the tray. AcuLaser C1600 User’s Guide Media Handling 35 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Page 37 - Before using stored media, do a trial print and check print quality.
5. Install the dust cover. Output Tray All media is fed out facing down into the output tray on top of the printer. This tray has a capacity ofapproximately 100 sheets (A4/Letter) of 80 g/m2 (21 lb) paper. Note: If the media is stacked too high in the output tray, your printer may experience media m...
Page 38 - Chapter 5; Replacing Consumables; About Toner Cartridges
Chapter 5 Replacing Consumables Replacing Consumables Note: Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in voiding your warranty. About Toner Cartridges Your printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan. Handle the toner cartridgescarefully to avoid...
Page 39 - Replacing a Toner Cartridge
Note: For optimum print quality and performance, use only the corresponded TYPE genuine Epson tonercartridges. Keep toner cartridges: ❏ In their packaging until you’re ready to install them. ❏ In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat). The maximum storage temperature is 35˚ C (95˚ F) ...
Page 40 - Change Toner; To exit Change Toner mode, press the Clear key.
Note: If Toner Out Stop on the Panel tab of the Remote Panel Program is set to Off , printing can continue even after the message “TONER OUT X” has appeared in the status display box; however, the printing qualitycannot be guaranteed. If printing is continued and the toner becomes empty, the message...
Page 41 - You can identify the toner cartridge by the color of the handle.
3. Check that the toner cartridge to be replaced has been moved to the front. Note: You can identify the toner cartridge by the color of the handle. 4. Pull down the handle on the toner cartridge until the toner cartridge is unlocked and moves out slightly toward you.Remove the toner cartridge. Note...
Page 43 - Do not touch or scratch the toner roller.
Note: Do not touch or scratch the toner roller. 8. Align the shaft on each end of the toner cartridge with its holders, and then insert the cartridge. Note: Before inserting the toner cartridge, make sure that the color of the toner cartridge to be installed isthe same as the label on the toner cart...
Page 45 - Removing All Toner Cartridges; Hold down the Rotate Toner key for more than 10 seconds.; Eject All Toner; To exit Eject All Toner mode, press the Clear key.
Note: To replace the toner cartridge for another color, after the front cover has been closed, check that theindicator for the toner to be replaced is lit (if necessary, press the Rotate Toner key), and then replacethe toner cartridge as described in steps 2 through 10. 11. Press the Clear key to re...
Page 47 - Do not touch the contact indicated in the illustration.; Replacing the Photoconductor Unit
Note: Do not manually rotate the toner cartridge carousel. In addition, do not rotate the carousel withforce, otherwise it may be damaged. Note: Do not touch the contact indicated in the illustration. 4. Close the front cover. 5. Follow the same procedure to replace the cartridges for the cyan, blac...
Page 49 - finish installing the photoconductor unit.
Note: Do not touch the PC drum and the transfer belt on the photoconductor unit. 4. Slowly insert the new photoconductor unit vertically, and then push it slightly down toward you to finish installing the photoconductor unit. 5. Carefully close the top cover. AcuLaser C1600 User’s Guide Replacing Co...
Page 51 - Chapter 6; Maintenance; Maintaining the Printer; Do not place anything on top of the printer.
Chapter 6 Maintenance Maintaining the Printer c Caution: Read all caution and warning labels carefully, making sure to follow any instructions contained inthem. These labels are located on the inside of the printer’s covers and the interior of the printerbody. Handle the printer with care to preserv...
Page 53 - Cleaning the Printer; Exterior; Control Panel; Ventilation Grille
c Caution: If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. ❏ Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you plug in the printer. Cleaning the Printer c Caution: Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning...
Page 54 - Interior; Cleaning the Media Feed Roller
Interior Cleaning the Media Feed Roller 1. Open the top cover. Note: If there is paper in the output tray, remove it, and then fold up the output tray before opening the topcover. 2. Grab the handle and lift it up slightly to the back, and then slowly pull the photoconductor unit out vertically. Acu...
Page 57 - finish reinstalling the photoconductor unit.; Cleaning the Print Head Window; Hold down the Rotate Toner key for 5 to 9 seconds.
4. Slowly insert the photoconductor unit vertically, and then push it slightly down toward you to finish reinstalling the photoconductor unit. 5. Carefully close the top cover. Cleaning the Print Head Window 1. Use either operation described below to switch the printer to Print Head Cleanup mode. ❏ ...
Page 60 - Do not touch the PC drum on the photoconductor unit.
5. After the toner cartridges have finished rotating and all indicators on the control panel begin blinking, open the top cover. 6. Grab the handle and lift it up slightly to the back, and then slowly pull the photoconductor unit out vertically. Note: ❏ Do not touch the PC drum on the photoconductor...
Page 61 - Clean the print head window by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.
❏ Position the removed photoconductor unit horizontally as shown in the illustration below.Be sure to keep the photoconductor unit horizontal and place it where it will not become dirty.Do not leave the photoconductor unit removed for more than 15 minutes, and do not place theremoved photoconductor ...
Page 65 - Press in the magenta toner cartridge until it locks into place.
13. Press in the magenta toner cartridge until it locks into place. 14. Close the front cover. AcuLaser C1600 User’s Guide Maintenance 65 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Page 66 - Long-term storage of the printer
Long-term storage of the printer If the printer will not be used for a month or more, install the protective materials onto the fuser unit. AcuLaser C1600 User’s Guide Maintenance 66 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Page 67 - Chapter 7; Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter provides information to aid you in resolving printer problems you may encounter, or atleast guide you to the proper sources for help. Preventing Media Misfeeds Make sure that... Media matches the printer specifications. Media is flat, especially on...
Page 68 - Indicator Messages; Warning Messages
Indicator Messages The indicators on the control panel provide information about your printer and help you locate eachproblem. Status Messages (Ready Indicator, Error Indicator) Status messages indicate the current condition of the printer. The printer status also can be checked on the Remote Panel ...
Page 70 - Error Messages
Readyindicator(green) Errorindicator(orange) Tonerindicator(orange) Display ofRemotePanelProgram Condition Action Off Slowblinking * P/U END Photoconductor unitend Replace thephotoconductor unit. Note: Printing can continue,however, the printingresults are notguaranteed.If printing is continued,the ...
Page 72 - Service Message
Readyindicator(green) Errorindicator(orange) Tonerindicator(orange) Display ofRemotePanelProgram Condition Action Off Blinking * TOP COVEROPEN /CLOSE TOPCOVER Front cover or top coveris open. Close the front coverand top cover. The photoconductorunit is not installed. Install thephotoconductor unit....
Page 73 - Clearing Media Misfeeds; Clearing Procedures
Clearing Media Misfeeds To avoid damage, always remove misfed media gently, without tearing it. Any pieces of media left inthe printer, whether large or small, can obstruct the media path and cause further misfeeds. Do notreload media that has misfed. Note: The image is not fixed on the media before...
Page 75 - Push the fuser separator levers back as far as possible.
3. Push the fuser separator levers back as far as possible. c Caution: The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot.Touching anything other than the indicated levers may result in burns. If you get burned,immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention. Ac...
Page 77 - Do not touch the paper exit sensor on the fuser unit.
❏ If you cannot remove paper jammed in the fuser unit, remove the fuser unit. Note: ❏ Do not touch the paper exit sensor on the fuser unit. M AcuLaser C1600 User’s Guide Troubleshooting 77 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Page 80 - Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds
7. Carefully close the top cover. Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds Note: Frequent misfeeds in any area indicate that area should be checked, repaired, or cleaned. Repeatedmisfeeds may also happen if you’re using unsupported print media. Symptom Cause Solution Several sheets gothrough theprinter ...
Page 82 - Solving Other Problems
Solving Other Problems Symptom Cause Solution Printer power isnot on. The power cord is not correctlyplugged into the outlet. Turn off the printer, confirm that the power cord is correctlyplugged into the outlet, and then turn on the printer. Something is wrong with theoutlet connected to the printe...
Page 84 - Solving Problems with Printing Quality
Solving Problems with Printing Quality Symptom Cause Solution Nothing is printed,or there are blankspots on theprinted page. One or more of the tonercartridges may be defective. Remove the toner cartridges and check if any is damaged. The photoconductor unit maybe defective. Remove the photoconducto...
Page 89 - Appendix A; Appendix; Technical Specifications; Printer
Appendix A Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Model name L621A Type Desktop full color laser beam printer Printing system Dual laser diode with polygon mirror Developing system Mono component development system Fusing system Heat roller system Resolution 1200 dpi × 600 dpi or 600 dpi × 600 dp...
Page 90 - Standards and approvals
Output capacity Output tray: 100 sheets (A4, Letter) Operating temperature 10 to 35˚C (50 to 95˚F) Operating humidity 15 to 85% Power supply AC 120 V, 50 to 60 Hz AC 220 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption AC 120 V: 970 W or less AC 220 to 240 V: 1020 W or less Energy Saver Mode: 14 W or less Am...
Page 92 - Index
Index B Basic tab................................................................................17 C Consumables Photoconductor Unit......................................................47Toner cartridge.................................................................38 Control panel..................
