Page 2 - A5 size; Where to Find Information; EPSON AcuLaser Color Copy Station 8500 Quick Reference; Unpacking Guide
R4C3900Rev. D A5 size COVER2.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Where to Find Information Before using the EPSON AcuLaser Color Copy Station 8500, be sure to follow the instructions in the following manuals. EPSON AcuLaser Color Copy Station 8500...
Page 3 - Setup Guide
Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ R4C3900Rev. D A5 size FRONT.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Setup Guide 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, rec...
Page 4 - ii; DECLARATION of CONFORMITY; EPSON
ii R4C3900Rev. D A5 size FRONT.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computer...
Page 5 - iii; Contents; Appendix B
iii R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUPG.TOC 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Finding a Place for the Copy Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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iv R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUPG.TOC 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______
Page 7 - Safety Instructions; Important Safety Instructions; Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.
Safety Instructions 1 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. ❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked...
Page 8 - Warnings
2 Safety Instructions R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ ❏ If you plan to use the copy station in Germany, observe the following: To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this produc...
Page 9 - Finding a Place for the Copy Station
Finding a Place for the Copy Station 3 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Finding a Place for the Copy Station Before assembling the copy station, find a place that meets the following requirements. ❏ Leave adequate ro...
Page 10 - Place the copy station on a flat, stable surface.
4 Finding a Place for the Copy Station R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ ❏ Place the copy station on a flat, stable surface. ❏ The copy station will operate properly under the following conditions: c Caution: ❏ Avoid ...
Page 11 - Checking the Copy Station Components; Color laser printer (EPSON AcuLaser C8500)
Checking the Copy Station Components 5 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Checking the Copy Station Components The copy station consists of a cabinet and central control panel, a scanner (EPSON GT-10000+ or EPSON EXPRE...
Page 13 - Setting Up the Cabinet
Setting Up the Cabinet 7 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Setting Up the Cabinet Make sure the cabinet box contains all of the parts listed below. Then follow the steps in this section to assemble the cabinet and to ...
Page 14 - Assembling the Cabinet; Place flat washers and spring washers onto four M8
8 Setting Up the Cabinet R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Assembling the Cabinet c Caution: The cabinet is bulky and requires two people for assembly or handling. 1. Place flat washers and spring washers onto four M8...
Page 15 - 0 screws to fasten joint A and the front panel to the
Setting Up the Cabinet 9 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 3. Use M4 × 10 screws to fasten joint A and the front panel to the frame in the order shown below. Fasten the joint only loosely in this step. It is to be fas...
Page 16 - Fasten the top panel onto the frame with seven M4
10 Setting Up the Cabinet R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 5. Fasten the top panel onto the frame with seven M4 × 10 screws. 6. Fasten joint B to the frame with eight M4 × 10 screws. Then securely fasten joint A, whi...
Page 17 - Attach cable clips to the cabinet as needed. Holes are provided; Installing the Control Panel
Setting Up the Cabinet 11 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 7. Attach cable clips to the cabinet as needed. Holes are provided for this purpose in various positions around the cabinet. w Warning: Do not climb onto the...
Page 18 - Plug the shielded control panel cable into the control panel’s
12 Setting Up the Cabinet R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 1. Plug the shielded control panel cable into the control panel’s interface connector, located on the bottom of the control panel. 2. If you plan to attach t...
Page 19 - Insert the control panel shelf straight into the opening on the
Setting Up the Cabinet 13 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 3. Insert the control panel shelf straight into the opening on the front of the cabinet’s top panel. Note: If you do not plan to attach the control panel to ...
Page 20 - Setting Up the Scanner; Unpack and set up the scanner as explained in the scanner’s
14 Setting Up the Scanner R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Setting Up the Scanner To prepare the scanner for use with the copy station, you need to install the scanner interface board and place the scanner onto the c...
Page 21 - Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws
Setting Up the Scanner 15 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 3. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the optional interface slot; then remove the plate. Note: Keep the scre...
Page 22 - Secure the board with the retaining screws.
16 Setting Up the Scanner R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 5. Secure the board with the retaining screws. 6. Place the scanner onto the cabinet in the direction shown below.
Page 23 - Setting Up the Printer; Unpacking
Setting Up the Printer 17 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Setting Up the Printer To prepare the printer for use with the copy station, you need to install the interface board, ROM module, and large capacity paper un...
Page 24 - Remove the two screws securing the shield plate on the rear
18 Setting Up the Printer R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 3. Remove the two screws securing the shield plate on the rear of the printer; then remove the plate. Note: ❏ You will need the screws to secure the printer ...
Page 25 - Slide the right cover backward and remove it as shown below.
Setting Up the Printer 19 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 5. Remove the screws on the right cover. 6. Slide the right cover backward and remove it as shown below.
Page 26 - Identify the socket for the printer interface board.
20 Setting Up the Printer R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 7. Identify the socket for the printer interface board. c Caution: You should not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not ...
Page 27 - Secure the interface board with the screw included with the
Setting Up the Printer 21 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 9. Secure the interface board with the screw included with the copy station accessories. Note: Use a magnetic cross-head screwdriver to prevent the screw fro...
Page 28 - Identify the slots for the ROM module.
22 Setting Up the Printer R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 11. Identify the slots for the ROM module. 12. Insert the module all the way into slot A, making sure that the gold contact side of the module faces up. The ...
Page 29 - To reattach the right cover, align the bottom of the cover with
Setting Up the Printer 23 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 13. To reattach the right cover, align the bottom of the cover with the right side of the printer, then fit the pins on the top of the cover onto the holes o...
Page 30 - Roll the large capacity paper unit and the printer into the
24 Setting Up the Printer R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 16. Roll the large capacity paper unit and the printer into the cabinet. 17. Lock the four casters on the bottom of the large capacity paper unit. w Warning:...
Page 31 - Setting Up the Copy Station; Connecting Interface Cables; The copy station devices are connected as shown below.
Setting Up the Copy Station 25 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Setting Up the Copy Station Once you’ve added each device to the cabinet, you are ready to set up the copy station. This process involves connecting the...
Page 32 - Follow the steps in this section to connect the interface cables.
26 Setting Up the Copy Station R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Follow the steps in this section to connect the interface cables. 1. Make sure the printer and scanner are not plugged in. 2. Plug the control panel cab...
Page 33 - Plug the other end of the cable into the connector on the; Plugging in the Printer and Scanner
Setting Up the Copy Station 27 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 4. Plug the other end of the cable into the connector on the printer. Plugging in the Printer and Scanner The printer and scanner power is supplied thro...
Page 34 - Do not unplug a device when its power is on.; Plugging in the printer; Check the label on the printer to make sure that the voltage
28 Setting Up the Copy Station R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ c Caution: ❏ Do not unplug a device when its power is on. ❏ When unplugging a power cord, grasp it by the plug—not the cord. Plugging in the printer 1. ...
Page 35 - Plugging in the scanner; Check the label on the back of the scanner to make sure
Setting Up the Copy Station 29 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Plugging in the scanner 1. Check the label on the back of the scanner to make sure that the voltage required by the scanner matches that of the electric...
Page 36 - Testing the Copy Station; Getting Ready to Copy; Pull the paper cassette out until it stops.
30 Testing the Copy Station R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Testing the Copy Station You can check the operation of the copy station by making a few test copies. You will need to prepare a document to copy and a sta...
Page 37 - Press down on the metal plate in the cassette until it clicks into
Testing the Copy Station 31 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 2. Press down on the metal plate in the cassette until it clicks into place. 3. Press on the side and back paper guides, then slide them outward until they...
Page 38 - Fan a stack of plain paper and insert it into the cassette. Make
32 Testing the Copy Station R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 4. Fan a stack of plain paper and insert it into the cassette. Make sure that all the paper is under the retaining clip on the right side of the cassette. ...
Page 39 - If the paper guide
Testing the Copy Station 33 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Note: Make sure you adjust the side paper guide to the correct position, because the copy station automatically senses the size of paper loaded in the cass...
Page 40 - Copying; READY
34 Testing the Copy Station R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Copying Once you’ve loaded paper and turned on the copy station, you’re ready to make test copies. Follow these steps. 1. Make sure the scanner's READY lig...
Page 41 - Close the document cover gently so that the document does
Testing the Copy Station 35 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Note: An area 2 ± 1.5 mm in from both horizontal and vertical rulers will not be scanned. 4. Close the document cover gently so that the document does not ...
Page 42 - Select the paper size and orientation that matches the size of
36 Testing the Copy Station R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 6. Select the paper size and orientation that matches the size of the document and the direction in which it is placed on the document table. 7. Press the ...
Page 43 - Selecting a Language; Admin
Selecting a Language 37 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size SETUP.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Selecting a Language The default language for the LCD touch screen is English. However, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and English (USA) are als...
Page 45 - Installing EPSON Network Image Express; Appendix A Installing EPSON Network; Make sure the printer and scanner are turned off and
Installing EPSON Network Image Express 39 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Appendix A Installing EPSON Network Image Express EPSON Network Image Express allows the scanner to be shared on a network without the need ...
Page 46 - Remove the connector cover on the left side of the control
40 Installing EPSON Network Image Express R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 3. Remove the connector cover on the left side of the control panel as shown below. 4. Identify the connectors and switch on the side panel ...
Page 47 - Slide the power supply mode switch up, which is the off
Installing EPSON Network Image Express 41 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 5. Slide the power supply mode switch up, which is the off position. The power to Network Image Express is turned on automatically when the ...
Page 48 - Pass the 10BaseT or 100BaseTX network cable through the
42 Installing EPSON Network Image Express R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 8. Pass the 10BaseT or 100BaseTX network cable through the opening on the control panel, and connect it to the network connector. 9. Pass th...
Page 49 - Insert the left side of Network Image Express into the opening
Installing EPSON Network Image Express 43 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 10. Insert the left side of Network Image Express into the opening on the control panel. 11. Push the right side of the Network Image Expres...
Page 50 - Secure Network Image Express to the control panel with the
44 Installing EPSON Network Image Express R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 12. Secure Network Image Express to the control panel with the two screws included in the copy station accessories. 13. Close the translucen...
Page 51 - Attach the other touch fastener strip to the cabinet, and then
Installing EPSON Network Image Express 45 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 15. Attach the other touch fastener strip to the cabinet, and then attach the AC adapter to the cabinet by joining the two strips. . 16. Ins...
Page 52 - Connect the power cord of the scanner and then turn on the
46 Installing EPSON Network Image Express R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ 17. Connect the power cord of the scanner and then turn on the scanner. 18. Plug in the power cord of the AC adapter. Note: ❏ Network Image ...
Page 53 - Contacting Customer Support; Appendix B Contacting Customer; Product model
Contacting Customer Support 47 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Appendix B Contacting Customer Support If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting infor...
Page 54 - For Users in North America; To speak directly to a technical support representative, dial:
48 Contacting Customer Support R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ For Users in North America If you purchased your printer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the...
Page 55 - Support via the World Wide Web
Contacting Customer Support 49 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ Before you call, please have the following information ready: ❏ Product name ❏ Product serial number ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and ...
Page 56 - Support via telephone
50 Contacting Customer Support R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ ❏ To E-mail EPSON Technical Support: http://www.epson.co.uk/support/email/ ❏ For a full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services: http://ww...
Page 57 - For Users in Australia; EPSON FAXBACK
Contacting Customer Support 51 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ For Users in Australia EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of customer service. In addition to your product documentation, we provi...
Page 58 - EPSON Helpdesk; The Helpdesk numbers are:; For Users in India; Epson India Bangalore Head Office:
52 Contacting Customer Support R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in di...
Page 59 - For Users in Malaysia; Epson Trading Shah Alam Head Office; For Users in Singapore; Sales enquiries and product information
Contacting Customer Support 53 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ For Users in Malaysia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (www.epson.com.my) Information on product specifications, dri...
Page 60 - For Users in Hong Kong; Internet home page; Product information; Electronic bulletin board system
54 Contacting Customer Support R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 L Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ For Users in Hong Kong To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited. Interne...
Page 61 - For Users in the Philippines
Contacting Customer Support 55 R4C3900Rev. D A5 size APPNDX.FM 4/6/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:T.Ichihashi _______ M.Miyazaki _______ K.Norum _______ For Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Repr...
Page 63 - Color Copy Station
Color Copy Station Color Copy Station Setup Guide Printed in Japan 00.XX-XX Setup Guide 4012841-00XXX