Epson PowerLite 4100 Manual

4100

PRINTER

OPERATOR'S GUIDE

Part No: 066-00428-02

February 12, 1998 — Rev. F

ii Contents

Operator's Guide iii

TRADEMARKS

DEC LA210 is a registered trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation.

Epson is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc.

Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Corporation.

IBM and Proprinter are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.

Lotus is a registered trademark of Lotus Development Corporation.

Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Word are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

Smart Cable is a registered trademark of I.Q. Technology.

TrueType is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

WordPerfect is a registered trademark of WordPerfect Corporation.

Output Technology Corporation

2310 North Fancher Road

Spokane, WA 99212-1381

USA

We suggest you use authorized service centers. Contact us at :

Voice: (509) 536-046 8 — Fax: (509) 533-1280

For service, please have your printer model and serial numbers handy—these are located

on the back of the printer.

Output Technology maintains a Bulletin Board System (BBS) service. In the U.S.A., call

(509) 533-1217 to access our BBS service for the very latest drivers, firmware, pricing,

maintenance and troubleshooting aids, and application information. Also, you can contact

us at :

FTP: ftp.output.com/public/output

WWW: http://www.output.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER: KEEP HAIR, HANDS, AND CLOTHING

AWAY FROM MECHANISM, AND AVOID HOT

SURFACES.

VORSICHT: HAAR, HÄNDE UND KLEIDUNG VON

DEM MECHANISMUS FERNHALTEN, UND

HEISSE FLÄCHEN MEIDEN.

DANGER: N'APPROCHER NI LES CHEVEUX, NI

LES MAINS, NI LES VETEMENTS DU

MECANISME, ET EVITER LES SURFACES

CHAUDES.

PERICOLO: TENERE CAPELLI, MANI ED

INDUMENTI LONTANI DAL MECCANISMO, ED

EVITARE SUPERFICI CALDE.

PELIGRO: MANTENGA CABELLOS, MANOS Y

VESTIMENTOS ALEJADOS DEL MECANISMO

DE IMPRESION, Y EVITE SUPERFICIES

CALIENTES.

•Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage

points or other risks. Servicing must be done by qualified personnel

only. In the event of product damage, liquid spillage, or a distinct

change in performance requiring service, unplug the printer from the

wall outlet.

•Always plug the printer power cord into a three-wire grounded

receptacle.

Operator's Guide v

•DO NOT operate the printer unless its voltage is set to the local line

voltage, as described in this manual.

•Keep printer vents free from obstructions.

•Keep the printer dry. If water is accidentally spilled on the printer, turn

the power OFF immediately and wipe it dry. Do not turn the power on

until the printer is completely dry.

•Do not lean or stack objects on or against the printer. If an object is

accidentally dropped into the printer, turn OFF power and carefully

remove the object.

•Use a high-quality, well-shielded interface cable. Both connectors

should be metal and connected to chassis (frame) ground.

•Make sure the power is OFF anytime you are connecting or

disconnecting the power cable or interface cable.

•Be sure the cover is secure while the printer is running.

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SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

Important ! For best results and longest printer life, insist on genuine, factory-

approved, ribbon cartridges. (Re-inked or remanufactured ribbon cartridges are

not suitable.) Obtain factory-approved ribbon cartridges from your dealer or

directly from the printer manufacturer:

Output Technology Corporation

2310 North Fancher Road — Spokane, WA 99212-1381

Voice: 1-800-468-8788 — Fax : (509) 533-1280

Genuine, factory-approved ribbon cartridges are your best price-performance

value. Factory-approved ribbon cartridges are manufactured to close tolerances

under exacting quality control to provide long life, reliability, and uniformity.

Order your ribbons fast. Tear out and use the handy fax form following Page viii.

If you need service, contact us for the name of the nearest certified service

agent. Please have your printer model and serial numbers handy—these are

located on the back of the printer. When you call, ask about our Factory

Express Service Program!

Operator's Guide vii

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of

more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply

with the relevant FCC regulations.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Output

Technology Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

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EPA ENERGY STAR PRINTERS PARTNER

The 4100 printer complies with voluntary standards for low-power

consumption as set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

DOC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This digital apparatus does not exceed the limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference

regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques

dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques prescrites

dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique éditcté par le Ministère

des Communications du Canada.

Operator's Guide ix

CERTIFICATE OF MANUFACTURER/IMPORTER

It is hereby certified that the 4100 Series printers have been

suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-

AmtsbiVfg 243/1991 and 46/1992. The operation of some equipment

(e.g. test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however,

be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the

operating instructions.

The Federal Ministry for Telecommunications Approvals has been

notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been

granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

This equipment has been tested concerning compliance with the

relevant RFI protection requirements both individually and on system level

(to simulate normal operation conditions). However, it is possible that

these RFI Requirements are not met under certain unfavorable conditions

in other installations. It is the user who is responsible for compliance of

his particular installation.

Compliance with applicable regulations depends on the use of

shielded cables. It is the user who is responsible for procuring the

appropriate cables.

Output Technology Corporation

2310 North Fancher Road

Spokane, WA 99212-1381

***

This product meets the requirements of the European Communities EMC

Directive.

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Contents

Installation See the Kwik Installation and Startup

Basics

Basic Physical Features .................................................................1

Basic Startup and Printing ..............................................................4

A. Check Paper Supply ......................................................4

B. Close Operator Access Door ........................................4

C. Turn On Printer ..............................................................4

D. Check Top of Form Setting ............................................4

E. Check Print Quality ........................................................5

F. Remove Printout ............................................................5

Basic Controls and Indicators ........................................................6

Power On/Off Switch ..............................................................6

Switch Panel ..........................................................................6

Combination Keys ................................................................ 10

Basic Connections ....................................................................... 15

Power Receptacle.................................................................15

Interface Connectors ............................................................ 16

Basic Beeps .................................................................................17

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