Epson Aculaser C1900
A4 Colour laserprinter using a multipass process to give an economical mechanism. Suited to uses where the usual output is black and white but colour is occasionally useful.
Epson's brochure says:
- Prints 16ppm mono and 4ppm colour no need for a separate mono laser printer!
- Superb 2400dpi photo-like print quality with EPSON AcuLaser colour ASIC technologies
- USB, Parallel and 10/100BaseTX network ready as standard
- Handles up to 700 sheets of paper at once from multiple media sources
- Wireless 802.11b, Adobe PostScript and two-sided printing options
- Easy to operate with advanced printer driver
- As cost efficient to run as a mono-only laser printer
Models:
- C1900 - 32MB RAM, 200 Sheet Multipurpose Tray, 500 Sheet Cassette, 10/100 Ethernet, C11C485001BA
- C1900PS - 96MB RAM and Adobe PostScript - otherwise the same specification as above, C11C485001BB
- C1900D - 96MB Automatic Duplex Unit, otherwise as for the C1900, C11C485001BC
- C1900 WiFi(UK) - As for the C1900 but supplied with an EpsonNet 802.11b External Print Server, C11C485001BF
- C1900S - 32MB RAM, 200 Sheet Multipurpose Tray, 10/100 Ethernet, C11C485001BG
The C900 is very similar.
Control:
LCD and buttons
Duty Cycle:
Maximum monthly volume 35,000 pages.
Consumable life ordinarily 4,500 pages per cartridge at 5% cover (The printer ships with 1,500 page initial cartridges).
Print Speed:
4 pages per minute colour, 16ppm black and white. First page out in 14 seconds mono, 25 seconds colour.
Scanner Abilities:
Not a Multifunction machine.
Print Resolution:
Claims "EPSON Aculaser Color 2400 RIT" - probably an enhanced 600dpi native?
Paper Handling:
A4 paper path with sizes down to A5 and B5 Custom sizes 92x216 x 210x297mm
Tray 1:
200 sheet multipurpose tray.
Tray 2:
Some models also have a 500 sheet tray underneath. It can be added as an C12C813911
Face Down:
200 sheet face-down
Duplex:
Duplex is fitted on the C1900D and available for others as part C12C813921
Processor:
PowerPC at 300MHz
Memory:
Memory: 32MB on base models. Maximum 1GB (?). 2 slots for PC133 memory.
As shipped one slot holds a 32MB DIMM and the other is free, it can accept 32MB
Interface:
Interfaces: IEEE1284 Bidirectional Parallel and Ethernet 10/100BaseTX Internal Print Server
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 compliant
Network:
Ethernet 10/100BaseTX Internal Print Server and a WiFi model with an external WiFi receiver.
Network Protocols:
TCP/IP (LPR,FTP,IPP,PORT9100), IPX,Microsoft Network (SMB), Novell NetWare (NDS Print Server, Bindery Print, Server, Remote Printer). EtherTalk.
Print Languages:
ESC/Page Color Mode.
Options for Adobe Postscript 3 - fitted as standard on the C1900PS. Note that postscript requires an extra 64MB RAM.
System Compatability:
Windows and Apple MAc OS8.1 or later. For Linux the "PS" versions of the printer should be preferred.
Power:
Rated Voltage 220V to 240V 10%
Rated Frequency 50Hz to 60Hz 3Hz
Rated Current Less than 7 A
Dimensions:
(H x W x D)
Main Unit (including 500 sheet Paper Cassette) 526 x 469 x 521mm
Standalone 178 x 380 x 485 mm
Duplex Unit 330 x 96 x 340mm
Consumables:
The printer takes four toners - they mount in a carousel. The carousel turns to work with a single photoconductive drum and the image is stored on a belt, then the second transfer station moves it to the page. Takes Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black toners.
C13S050099 - Cyan Toner Cartridge (4500 Copies)
C13S050098 - Magenta Toner Cartridge (4500 Copies)
C13S050097 - Yellow Toner Cartridge (4500 Copies)
C13S050100 - Black Toner Cartridge (4500 Copies)
C13SO50101, Waste Toner, 25,000 pages black and white; 6250 pages colour.
Drum / Photoconductor:
Uses a single photoconductive drum.
C13SO51083, Drum Kit for the Aculaser C900 / C1900
Photo conductor unit 45,000 pages black and white 11,250 pages colour.
Transfer Kit:
Also uses an image transfer belt to build up the colour page image.
C13SO53009, Transfer Belt Unit for the C900 and C1900 - 210,000 pages black and white, 52,500 pages colour
1213562, 2nd Transfer Roller Assy, for the Aculaser C900 / C1900
Fuser:
The fuser fixes the toner image to the page.
2113146, Fuser Unit for C900 / C1900 120,000 pages aka 2077368 and 2089222
Epson reckon fitting the fuser needs an approved engineer. Given the printer's age, performance and price the cost of that may be prohibitive.
Maintenance Kit:
1276831, Maintenance Kit with 230V fuser and 2nd BTR Roller
Warranty:
Supported by a 1 year warranty. Cover plus Extended warranties can be purchased. Warranty is transferable if the product is sold on.
Spares:
2077360,HV Power Supply,
2077362,LV Power Supply,
2077450,Mainboard for Epson Aculaser C1900
1213567,Pick Up Roller, Also Fits Magicolor 2300 / 2350
1083194,Roller Assembly
2077415,Print Head Unit (Scanner) for C900 / C1900
2077945,Transport Unit,
1213562, 2nd Transfer Roller Assy
1231159, Cover for Paper Input Tray
1231160,Back Of Paper Input Tray
1231161, Bottom Sides of Paper Input Tray
Service:
We are researching service and support options.
Options and Accessories:
C12C813911 500 sheet paper cassette C12C813911
C12C813921 - Duplex unit C12C813921. Standard model printers also need an extra 64MB of RAM to handle the double page image.
C12C823921 60GB hard disk C12C823921
C12C823531 - Adobe Postscript 3 Kit (Standard Model C1900 Needs an Extra 64 Meg SDRAM)
Additional Memory
7000272 - 16MB SDRAM for Epson Lasers
7000273 - 32MB SDRAM for Epson Lasers
7000275 - 64MB SDRAM for Epson Lasers
7000276 - 128MB SDRAM for Epson Lasers