Epson 1100 - Manual (Page 2)

EPSON ActionLaser 1100
Electrical
Rated voltage:
Rated frequency:
Power
consumption:
Rated current:
90 to 132 VAC
50 to 60 Hz ± 3Hz
Approximately 400 W (powers down to
less than 30 W in power save mode)
Approximately 3.2 amps
Controller hardware
CPU: 68HC000, 16 MHz
RAM: 1MB expandable to 5MB
Environmental
2. Turn the printer so the back of the printer is facing you.
3. Remove the metal access cover located above the parallel
connector.
Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
Operation: 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C)
Storage: -4° to 104° F (-20° to 40° C)
Operation: 15 to 85% RH
Storage: 5 to 95% RH
8200 feet (2500 meters) maximum
W
Warning:
Avoid touching the electrical components that alp exposed
after you remove the metal access cover. They may he very hot
if the printer has been used recently.
Options
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Single In-Line Memory Modules (SIMMs)
You can install one additional SIMM with a capacity of 1,2,
or 4MB. This allows you to increase memory capacity up to
5MB.
Mount the SIMM in the slot provided for it.
Replace the metal access cover.
Reattach the power cord.
Switch on the printer’s power.
Now you need to update the printer driver’s Memory
setting. Bring up a software program that you often use to
print.
9. From the File menu, choose Print or Page Setup.
10. Choose the Setup button. (Depending on your software,
you might need to choose Options or Printer.)
PostScript
®
Option
The PostScript option allows you to use your printer to print
documents formatted for PostScript Level 1 and Level 2.
ll. If prompted to select a printer, select Actionlaser 1100.
12. 0nce the Setup dialog box is open, change the Memory
setting for the amount of memory now installed in the
printer. (Be sure to include the 1MB already installed.)
Adding Memory 13. Choose OK to close dialog boxes. When you return to the
By installing a 1MB, 2MB, or 4MB Single In-Line Memory
Module (SIMM), you can increase printer memory up to
5MB. You may want to add additional memory if you are
having difficulty printing complex, graphics-intensive pages
or if you regularly use many downloaded fonts.
You can purchase SIMMs from various vendors. Be sure the
SIMMs you purchase meet the following requirements:
Print dialog box, choose Cancel.
Checking the memory
To verify that memory is correctly installed, print a test sheet
by pressing the reset button at the back of the printer.
72-pin type
Capacity of 1, 2, or 4MB
Access speed of 70ns or less
If an incorrect amount of memory is shown on the test sheet,
turn off the printer and remove the metal access cover. Make
sure you correctly installed the SIMM. If the amount of RAM
is still incorrect, contact your dealer or a qualified service
person for assistance.
Warning:
High voltages are present inside the printer when the power is
on. Do not attempt to install a SIMM unless the printer is
turned off and the power cord is unplugged.
Installing the SIMM
Warning:
High voltages are present inside the printer when the power is
on. Do not attempt to install a SIMM unless the printer is
turned off
1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cable from the
electrical outlet.
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