Epson AcuLaser C9100 Guide d'installation

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10Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288Print quality decreased. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100 Using the Printer Software with Windowsa. Status Monitor button:Opens the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. b. Text box: Displays the consumables

Using the Printer Software with Windows 101333333333333Setting Monitoring PreferencesTo make specific monitoring settings, click Monitoring Preference

102 Using the Printer Software with WindowsThe following settings and buttons appear in the dialog box:a. Select Notification: Use the check boxes in

Using the Printer Software with Windows 103333333333333d. Job management: Select the Show job information check box to display the Job Information men

104 Using the Printer Software with WindowsStatus Alert windowThe Status Alert window indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you a possi

Using the Printer Software with Windows 105333333333333Connections Supporting the Job Management functionThe Job Management function is available when

106 Using the Printer Software with Windows❏ When the printing jobs from NetWare and NetBEUI are displayed as “Unknown” on the Job Management menu.❏ N

Using the Printer Software with Windows 107333333333333Using the Job Information menuTo display the Job Information menu, select the Show job informat

108 Using the Printer Software with Windowsa. Status: Waiting: The print job which is waiting to be printed.Spooling: The print job which is being spo

Using the Printer Software with Windows 109333333333333Re-printing your print jobClicking Print on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 screen lets you print a

11Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322Available paper types . . . . . . . .

110 Using the Printer Software with Windows5. In the screen, confirm the job name and select a copy number from 1 to 999.6. Click OK to reprint your j

Using the Printer Software with Windows 111333333333333Monitored Printers settingsYou can use the Monitored Printers utility to change the types of pr

112 Using the Printer Software with WindowsSetting Up the USB ConnectionThe USB interface that comes with your printer complies with Microsoft Plug an

Using the Printer Software with Windows 1133333333333333. For Windows Me or 98, select the EPUSB1: (your printer) USB port from the Print to the follo

114 Using the Printer Software with WindowsCanceling PrintingIf the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled characters or

Using the Printer Software with Windows 115333333333333Uninstalling the Printer SoftwareWhen you wish to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, be s

116 Using the Printer Software with Windows4. Select EPSON Printer Software, then click Add/Remove.For Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, select EPSON

Using the Printer Software with Windows 1173333333333336. Click the Utility tab, and confirm that the check box for the printer software you want to u

118 Using the Printer Software with WindowsNote:You can uninstall only the Monitored Printers utility of EPSON Status Monitor 3. When the utility is u

Using the Printer Software with Windows 1193333333333332. Select EPSON USB Printer Devices, then click Add/Remove.Note:❏ EPSON USB Printer Devices app

12Printing Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

120 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshChapter 4Using the Printer Software with MacintoshAbout the Printer SoftwareThe printer software contains

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 121444444444444Mac OS 9To access the printer driver, open the appropriate dialog box, select Chooser from th

122 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshMaking Changes to Printer SettingsMaking the print quality settingsYou can change the print quality of pr

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1234444444444443. Click Automatic, then choose the resolution from the Resolution drop-down list.12

124 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshFor Mac OS 9 users1. Open the Basic Settings dialog box.2. Click Automatic on Print Quality, then choose

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 125444444444444For Mac OS X users1. Open the Print dialog box.2. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down

126 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshFor Mac OS 9 users1. Open the Basic Settings dialog box.2. Select Advanced. You will find the predefined

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 127444444444444Text/GraphSuitable for printing documents that include text and graphs, such as presentation

128 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshAdvanced Graphic/CADSuitable for printing high-quality graphs, charts, and photos.Advanced PhotoSuitable

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1294444444444443. Choose Color or Black as the Color setting.4. Choose desired printing resolution from Fast

13Appendix D Symbol SetsIntroduction to Symbol Sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407In the LJ4 Emulation Mode . . .

130 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshFor Mac OS 9 usersTo save your custom settings, select Advanced, then click Save Settings on the Basic Se

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 131444444444444❏ The modifying or reducing rate selected in the Paper Setting dialog box is not available.1.

132 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshModifying the print layoutYou can print either two or four pages onto a single page and to specify the pr

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 133444444444444For Mac OS 9 users1. Click the Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Layout dia

134 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh3. Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper.4. Select the page order in which t

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 135444444444444Using a watermarkFollow the steps below to use a watermark on your document. In the Layout di

136 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh4. Adjust the image intensity of the watermark with the Intensity slider bar.5. For your own custom text

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1374444444444443. Click Add Text on the Custom Watermark dialog box.4. Type the watermark text in the Text b

138 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshNote:❏ To edit the saved text watermark, select it from the List box, then click Edit Text. After editing

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1394444444444443. Click Add PICT on the Custom watermark dialog box.4. Select the PICT file, then click Open

14Safety InformationWarnings, Cautions, and NoteswWarningsmust be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.cCautionsmust be observed to avoid damage

140 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshNote:To remove the saved watermark, select it from the List box, then click Delete. After removing it, be

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 141444444444444For Mac OS 9 users1. Click the Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Layout dia

142 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshMaking Extended SettingsYou can make various settings in the Extended Settings dialog box, for example Pa

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 143444444444444Adjust line thickness check box: Adjusts the width of the lines printed.Note:This function is

144 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshUsing the Reserve Job FunctionThe Reserve Job function allows you to store print jobs on the printer’s Ha

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 145444444444444Jobs stored on the Hard Disk Drive are handled differently depending on the Reserve Job optio

146 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshFor Mac OS X users1. Open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, then

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1474444444444442. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Re-Print Job.3. Enter a user name and job

148 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshVerify JobThe Verify Job option allows you to print one copy in order to verify the content before printi

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1494444444444443. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Verify Job.4. Enter a user name and job n

15❏ Because the printer weighs approximately 55 kg (121 lb) with consumable products installed, one person should not lift or carry it. Three or more

150 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshStored JobThe Stored Job option is useful for storing documents you print on a regular basis, such as inv

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 151444444444444For Mac OS 9 users1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your document, open the

152 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshConfidential JobThe Confidential Job option allows you to apply passwords to print jobs stored on the Har

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 153444444444444For Mac OS 9 users1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your document, open the

154 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh5. Click OK. The printer stores the print job on the Hard Disk Drive. To print or delete this data using

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 1554444444444443. Click your printer’s icon.For Mac OS 9 usersYou can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 by selec

156 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshGetting printer status detailsYou can monitor printer status and get information on consumable products u

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 157444444444444c. Text box: The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printe

158 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshSetting Monitoring PreferencesTo make specific monitoring settings, select Monitor Setup from the File me

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 159444444444444d. Cancel button: Cancels any changes.e. Save button: Saves new changes and closes the dialog

16❏ Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some components are sharp and may cause injury.❏ Avoid touching the components inside the prin

160 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshStatus Alert windowThe Status Alert window indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you a pos

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 161444444444444Using the Job Management functionYou can obtain information on the print jobs on the Job Info

162 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshNote:The job spooling on the shared printer cannot be displayed on the Job Information tab.Deleting: The

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 163444444444444Setting Up the USB ConnectionNote:If you are connecting the USB cable to your Macintosh throu

164 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshFor Mac OS 9 users1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu. Click your printer’s icon, then click the USB po

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 165444444444444Canceling PrintingIf the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled

166 Using the Printer Software with MacintoshUninstalling the Printer SoftwareWhen you wish to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, be sure to uni

Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 167444444444444For Mac OS 91. Quit all applications, and restart your Macintosh.2. Insert the EPSON printer

168 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkChapter 5Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkFor WindowsSharing the printerThis section describes how to share

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 169555555555555❏ For Windows NT 4.0, see “With Windows NT 4.0” on page 183.Note:❏ When sharing the printer, be su

17❏ Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you remove the photoconductor unit from the printer, always place the unit on a clean, smo

170 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkNote:❏ When “Insert the Disk” appears, insert the Windows Me, 98, or 95 CD-ROM in the computer. Click OK, then

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 171555555555555Using an additional driverWhen the print server’s OS is Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0, or Server 2003,

172 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network3. For a Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 print server, select Shared as, then type the name in the Share Name box.For a

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 1735555555555554. Select the additional drivers.Note:If the computers of the server and clients use the same OS,

174 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkOn the Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003 print serverClick Additional Drivers.Select Windows being used for cli

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 175555555555555Note:❏ You do not have to install the additional drivers noted below, because these drivers are pr

176 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network6. According to the message, type the appropriate drive and folder names in which the printer driver for clien

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 177555555555555You need to set the client computers so that they can use the printer on a network. See the follow

178 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkWith Windows Me, 98, or 95Follow the steps below to set Windows Me, 98, or 95 clients.1. Click Start, point to

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 1795555555555556. Click Next.Note:❏ If the printer driver is installed in the client beforehand, you need to sele

18ENERGY STAR® ComplianceAs an International ENERGY STAR® Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the International ENERGY STAR® Program

180 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network❏ In a Windows NT 4.0 print server, the additional driver for Windows XP or 2000 clients is the “Windows NT 4.

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 1815555555555554. For Windows 2000, type the name of the shared printer, then click Next.Note:❏ You can also type

182 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network5. Click the icon of the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer, and the name of the share

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 1835555555555556. For Windows 2000, select whether to use the printer as the default printer or not, then click N

184 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network4. Click the icon of the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer, and the name of the share

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 1855555555555555. Select whether to use the printer as the default printer or not, then click Next.6. Click Finis

186 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network2. Insert the CD-ROM, type the appropriate drive and folder names in which the printer driver for clients is l

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 187555555555555For MacintoshSharing the printerThis section describes how to share the printer on an AppleTalk ne

188 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network2. Select Chooser from the Apple menu, and click your printer’s icon. Select USB port or FireWire port in the

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 189555555555555Accessing the shared printerFollow the steps below to access your printer from another computer on

Getting to Know Your Printer 19111111111111Chapter 1Getting to Know Your PrinterPrinter PartsFront viewa. face-down trayb. stopperc. control paneld. c

190 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network4. The following type of message appears if the client has fonts that are unavailable on the print server.5. C

Installing Options 191666666666666Chapter 6Installing OptionsOptional Paper Cassette UnitFor the paper types and sizes that you can use with the optio

192 Installing Options* heavier on this sidewWarning:If you lift the printer incorrectly, you could drop it and cause injury.Installing the optional p

Installing Options 1936666666666661. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.2. Make sure that the connector cable for the optional paper casse

194 Installing Options3. Place the printer onto the optional paper cassette unit.Lift the printer from the positions shown below, and align each of th

Installing Options 1956666666666664. Lock the two casters at the front of the unit. For 500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A3, secure the printer to the un

196 Installing Options7. Plug the unit’s connector into the printer.8. Attach the connector cover to the unit.For 500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A3, pr

Installing Options 19766666666666610. Plug the power cord into the printer by winding it around the hook as shown below, then turn the printer on.To c

198 Installing OptionsDuplex UnitFor the paper types and sizes that you can use with the Duplex Unit, see “Paper Sources” on page 31 or “Printing on S

Installing Options 1996666666666662. Open the MP tray, and remove the protective cover (gray tape) on the left of the printer as shown below.3. Insert

2Arial, Times New Roman and Albertus are trademarks of The Monotype Corporation and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.ITC Avant Garde Gothic,

20 Getting to Know Your PrinterRear viewa. vent holeb. AC inletc. right side coverd. USB interfacee. parallel interfacef. Ethernet interfaceabcfed

200 Installing Options4. Open cover D of the Duplex Unit. Then lift the green lever and secure the Duplex Unit with the two screws provided.5. Lower t

Installing Options 2016666666666667. Press and hold the latch on cover B to unlock the hooks, then open cover B.8. Plug the connector of the Duplex Un

202 Installing Options10. Attach the supplied small cover as shown below..11. Plug the power cord into the printer, then turn it on.To confirm that th

Installing Options 203666666666666Face-up TrayThe face-up tray stacks your printouts with the printed surface facing up. All paper types supported by

204 Installing Options2. Detach the upper-left part of the printer cover by pushing both sides of the cover upward. 3. Attach the discharge unit for t

Installing Options 2056666666666665. Secure the discharge unit with the two screws provided.6. Press and hold the latch on cover B to unlock the hooks

206 Installing Options7. Plug the connector cable of the Face-up tray to the socket on the printer as shown below.8. Attach the connector’s fixture by

Installing Options 20766666666666610. Attach the Face-up tray by inserting the pegs into the holes on the printer one side at a time. Do not force bot

208 Installing OptionsHard Disk DriveThe optional Hard Disk Drive allows you to expand the printer’s input buffer when the Ethernet interface is used,

Installing Options 2096666666666662. Remove the three screws from the cover on the right side of the printer.s3. Slide the cover backward. Then tilt i

Getting to Know Your Printer 21111111111111Inside the printera. fuser unitb. toner cartridgec. waste toner collectord. photoconductor unite. intermedi

210 Installing Options4. Identify the connection socket for the Hard Disk Drive.* Hard Disk Drive socket5. Secure the Hard Disk Drive with the three s

Installing Options 2116666666666666. Plug the connection cable into both the socket on the HDD and that on the board as shown below.7. Reattach the co

212 Installing Options9. Reconnect the power cord and turn the printer on.To confirm that the Hard Disk Drive is installed correctly, prints a status

Installing Options 213666666666666Memory ModuleBy installing a Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM), you can increase printer memory up to 1,024 MB. You

214 Installing Options1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.2. Remove the three screws from the cover on the right side of the printer.s

Installing Options 2156666666666663. Slide the cover backward. Then tilt it toward you and remove it.wWarning:When you open the right side cover, be c

216 Installing Options5. Confirm that the notch on the expansion RAM module matches that of the socket.6. Firmly insert the top edge of the RAM module

Installing Options 217666666666666cCaution:❏ Do not force the memory module into the socket.❏ Be sure to insert the memory module in the correct direc

218 Installing OptionsTo confirm that the memory module is installed correctly, print a status sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” on page 276 for in

Installing Options 219666666666666Adobe PostScript 3 Kit/P5C Emulation KitThe Adobe PostScript 3 Kit ROM module and P5C Emulation kit are available as

22 Getting to Know Your PrinterControl panela. LCD panel Displays printer status messages and control panel menu settings.b.c.d.e.Back buttonUp button

220 Installing Options1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.2. Remove the three screws from the cover on the right side of the printer.s

Installing Options 2216666666666663. Slide the cover backward. Then tilt it toward you and remove it.wWarning:When you open the right side cover, be c

222 Installing Options5. Confirm that the notch on the top edge of the ROM module matches the catch on the socket. Then insert the ROM module horizont

Installing Options 2236666666666667. Secure the cover with the three screws.8. Reconnect the power cord and turn the printer on.To confirm that the Ad

224 Maintenance and TransportationChapter 7Maintenance and TransportationReplacement MessagesWhen you see the following messages on the LCD panel or t

Maintenance and Transportation 225777777777777If a consumable product reaches the end of its service life, the printer stops printing and displays the

226 Maintenance and TransportationToner CartridgeHandling precautionsAlways observe the following handling precautions when replacing the consumable p

Maintenance and Transportation 227777777777777Replacing a toner cartridgeFollow the steps below to replace a toner cartridge.1. Prepare a new cartridg

228 Maintenance and Transportation4. Draw out the used cartridge.cCaution:Do not dispose of used toner cartridges in fire, as they can explode and cau

Maintenance and Transportation 2297777777777776. Match the arrow mark on the cartridge with the d mark on the printer, and then insert the cartridge a

Getting to Know Your Printer 23111111111111Options and Consumable ProductsOptionsYou can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the f

230 Maintenance and Transportation8. Close cover A.wWarning:Take care not to get your finger caught in the metal part inside cover A when closing it.

Maintenance and Transportation 231777777777777Photoconductor UnitHandling precautionsAlways observe the following handling precautions when replacing

232 Maintenance and TransportationReplacing the photoconductor unitPrepare a new photoconductor unit for replacement when you get an LCD panel message

Maintenance and Transportation 2337777777777773. Hold the waste toner collector and draw it out. When drawing out the waste toner collector, firmly pu

234 Maintenance and Transportation4. Pull the lever inside the handle and turn the handle to the guideline marked with the icon.Note:If you have dif

Maintenance and Transportation 2357777777777776. Hold the handle of the photoconductor unit and pull it out while raising it.Note:Place the used inter

236 Maintenance and Transportation7. Take the photoconductor unit out of its package.* Do not remove the protective sheet8. Place the photoconductor u

Maintenance and Transportation 2377777777777779. Make sure the two u marks on the printer match those of the photoconductor unit, and then remove the

238 Maintenance and Transportation11. Gently insert the intermediate transfer unit until it stops.cCaution:Do not touch the transfer rollers (three bl

Maintenance and Transportation 23977777777777714. Install the new waste toner collector to the printer by holding it as shown below.Note: If the waste

24 Getting to Know Your Printer1500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A3 (C12C802152) This unit holds three paper cassettes, and increases paper feeding capac

240 Maintenance and Transportation16. Close cover A.wWarning:Take care not to get your finger caught in the metal part inside cover A when closing it.

Maintenance and Transportation 241777777777777Waste Toner Collector Handling precautionsAlways observe the following handling precautions when replaci

242 Maintenance and Transportation2. Hold the waste toner collector and draw it out as shown below. When drawing out the waste toner collector, firmly

Maintenance and Transportation 2437777777777773. Install a new waste toner collector to the printer as shown below.Note:If the waste toner collector i

244 Maintenance and Transportation4. Close cover A.wWarning:Take care not to get your finger caught in the metal part inside cover A when closing it.

245Cleaning the PrinterThe printer needs only minimal cleaning. If the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printer and clean it with

2461. Pull out the standard lower cassette until it stops.2. Thoroughly wipe the rubber parts of the pickup roller in the standard lower cassette with

247Transporting the PrinterFor long distancesIf you need to transport your printer for long distances, carefully repack it using the original box and

2481. Turn off the printer and remove the following items:❏ Power cord❏ Interface cable2. Be sure to lift the printer by the correct positions as show

249Finding a place for the printerWhen relocating the printer, always choose a location that has adequate space for easy operation and maintenance. Us

Getting to Know Your Printer 25111111111111Memory ModuleThis option expands the printer’s memory by allowing you to print complex and graphics-intensi

250To install and use any of the following options, you will need the indicated amount of additional space.The optional 500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit

251cCaution:❏ Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation.❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excess

2524. Press the Enter button. The printer prints a Color Registration Adjustment Sheet.5. See the color values (Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan) at “Left,

2538. Press the Down button several times to display Color Regist Menu, then press the Enter button.9. Press the Down button several times to di

25415. See the color values (Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan) at “Left,” “Center,” and “Right” in Chart B on the printed Color Registration Adjustment Sheet

Troubleshooting 255888888888888Chapter 8TroubleshootingClearing Jammed PaperIf paper becomes jammed in the printer, the printer’s LCD panel and EPSON

256 TroubleshootingWith the optional Duplex Unit installeda. Jam B, DPrecautions for clearing jammed paperBe sure to observe the following points when

Troubleshooting 257888888888888wWarning:❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If th

258 Troubleshooting2. Tilt the green levers toward you as shown below.cCaution:❏ Do not move the black lever.❏ Do not touch the transfer roller (black

Troubleshooting 2598888888888883. Remove the jammed paper.If the end of the jammed paper sticks out of the paper discharge slot, gently remove the pap

26Various Printing OptionsThis printer provides you with a variety of different printing options. You can print in various formats, or can print using

260 Troubleshooting4. Return the green levers to their original positions.5. Close cover B and the MP tray.For Long-size PaperWhen there is paper jamm

Troubleshooting 261888888888888❏ When the end of the jammed paper is not visible inside cover B, proceed to step 2.❏ When the end of the jammed paper

262 TroubleshootingwWarning:Never touch the area surrounding the CAUTION seal. Since it may be very hot, touching it may burn you.Note:❏ If the jammed

Troubleshooting 2638888888888885. Hold the jammed paper with both hands to pull out the paper end in the direction of the arrow.* ProjectioncCaution:D

264 TroubleshootingcCaution;❏ If the jammed paper is wrapped around the fuser unit or the roller, do not remove it by force. Turn off the printer imme

Troubleshooting 2658888888888889. Pull out the jammed paper all the way in the direction of the arrow to remove it.10. Return the green levers to thei

266 TroubleshootingFor the Optional 500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A31. Pull the lever of cover E on the left of the unit to open it.2. Hold the end of

Troubleshooting 267888888888888For the Optional 1500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A31. Pull the lever of cover E on the left of the unit to open it.2. Ho

268 TroubleshootingJam B, C1 (cover B and standard lower paper cassette)When there is paper jammed due to misfeeding from the lower paper cassette, th

Troubleshooting 2698888888888883. Gently remove the jammed paper. Be careful not to tear the paper.4. Push in the standard lower cassette until it sto

27Fit to page printing“Resizing printouts” on page 62 (Windows)“Resizing printouts” on page 130 (Macintosh)Note:This function is not available with Ma

270 TroubleshootingJam E, C2/E, C3/E, C4 (cover E and optional paper cassettes)When there is paper jammed due to misfeeding from an optional paper cas

Troubleshooting 2718888888888883. Gently remove the jammed paper. Be careful not to tear the paper.4. Push in the optional 500-sheet Paper Cassette Un

272 TroubleshootingFor the Optional 1500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A31. Pull the lever of cover E on the left of the unit to open it.If the jammed pap

Troubleshooting 2738888888888883. Gently remove the jammed paper. Be careful not to tear the paper.4. Push in the optional 1500-sheet Paper Cassette U

274 TroubleshootingJam B, D (cover B and optional Duplex Unit)When there is paper jammed inside the duplex unit, the LCD panel displays the Jam B, D e

Troubleshooting 2758888888888883. Open cover D of the optional Duplex Unit, then lift the lever and gently remove the jammed paper.4. Lower the lever

276 TroubleshootingPrinting a Status SheetTo confirm the current status of the printer, and that the options are installed correctly, print a status s

Troubleshooting 277888888888888Operational ProblemsThe Ready light does not turn onThe printer does not print (Ready light off)The Ready light is on b

278 TroubleshootingThe optional product is not availableThe interface cable may not be plugged in securely.Check both ends of the interface cable betw

Troubleshooting 279888888888888Sharing ProblemsNetwork printers cannot be monitored in a Windows 95 environmentPrintout ProblemsThe font cannot be pri

28Watermark printing“Using a watermark” on page 66 (Windows)“Using a watermark” on page 135 (Macintosh)Note:This function is not available with Mac OS

280 TroubleshootingPrintout is garbledGraphics do not print correctlyCause What to doThe interface cable may not be plugged in securely.Make su re t

Troubleshooting 281888888888888Color Printing ProblemsCannot print in colorThe printout color differs when printed from different printersCause What t

282 TroubleshootingThe color looks different from what you see on the computer screenCause What to doPrinted colors do not exactly match the colors on

Troubleshooting 283888888888888Print Quality ProblemsThe background is dark or dirtyWhite dots appear in the printoutCause What to doYou may not be us

284 TroubleshootingPrint quality or tone is unevenHalf-tone images print unevenlyCause What to doYour paper may be moist or damp.Do not store paper in

Troubleshooting 285888888888888Toner smudgesAreas are missing in the printed imageCause What to doYour paper may be moist or damp.Do not store your pa

286 TroubleshootingCompletely blank pages are outputCause What to doThe printer may have loaded more than one sheet at a time.Remove the paper stack a

Troubleshooting 287888888888888The printed image is light or faintThe non-printed side of the page is dirtyCause What to doYour paper may be moist or

288 TroubleshootingMemory ProblemsPrint quality decreasedInsufficient memory for current taskInsufficient memory to print all copiesCause What to doTh

Troubleshooting 289888888888888Paper Handling ProblemsPaper does not feed properlyCause What to doThe paper guides are not set correctly.Make sure tha

29Overlay printing“Using an overlay” on page 70 (Windows)Lets you prepare standard forms or template on your printout that you can use as overlays whe

290 TroubleshootingProblems Using OptionsTo confirm your options are installed correctly, print a status sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” on page

Troubleshooting 291888888888888Feed jam when using the optional paper cassetteAn installed option cannot be usedToo many sheets may be loaded in the p

292 TroubleshootingCorrecting USB ProblemsIf you are having difficulty using printer with a USB connection, see if your problem is listed below, and t

Troubleshooting 293888888888888Checking printer software installation for Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003When using Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003,

294 TroubleshootingNote:The screen shots shown in this section are taken from Windows 98. Windows Me screens may differ slightly.1. Access the printer

Troubleshooting 295888888888888If EPUSBX: (EPSON AL-C9100) is displayed in the Print to the following port drop-down list, then the USB printer device

296 TroubleshootingIf your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu.

Troubleshooting 297888888888888If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus(+) sign beside Other devices to

298 Troubleshooting4. Under Other devices, select USB Printer or EPSON AcuLaser C9100, click Remove, then click OK.When the following dialog box appea

Troubleshooting 299888888888888Status and Error MessagesThis section contains a list of error messages shown on the LCD panel, giving a brief descript

3Where to Find InformationSetup GuideProvides you with information on assembling the printer and installing the printer software.Reference Guide (this

30Using the Reserve Job function“Installing the Hard Disk Drive” on page 208“Using the Reserve Job Function” on page 84 (Windows)“Using the Reserve Jo

300 TroubleshootingCan’t Print DuplexThe printer has encountered problems during duplex printing. Make sure you are using an appropriate type and size

Troubleshooting 301888888888888Check TransparencyYou have loaded media other than transparencies when the Paper Type setting in the printer driver is

302 TroubleshootingForm Data CanceledUnable to store form overlay data on the printer’s optional Hard Disk Drive. Either the drive is full, or the max

Troubleshooting 303888888888888HDD CHECKThe printer is checking the Hard Disk Drive.Image OptimumThere is insufficient memory to print the page at the

304 TroubleshootingInstall uuuu TnrCartThe indicated toner cartridges are not installed in the printer. (The letters C, M, Y, or K appear in place of

Troubleshooting 305888888888888Invalid PS3An optional PostScript 3 ROM module that cannot be used on this printer is installed. Turn off the printer,

306 TroubleshootingManual Feed sssThe manual feed mode is specified for the current print job. Make sure the paper size indicated by sss is loaded, th

Troubleshooting 307888888888888NonGenuine TonerThe installed toner cartridge is not a genuine Epson product. Installing a genuine toner cartridge is r

308 TroubleshootingOutbin Select ErrorThe specified paper size or paper type cannot be output to the Face-up tray. Change the paper size or paper type

Troubleshooting 309888888888888PS3 Hard Disk fullThe memory allocated for writing PostScript 3 commands on the optional Hard Disk Drive is full.To cle

Paper Handling 31222222222222Chapter 2Paper HandlingPaper SourcesThis section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can

310 TroubleshootingReplace Waste T BoxThe waste toner collector is full of toner. Replace it with a new waste toner collector. See “Replacing the wast

Troubleshooting 311888888888888ROM CHECKThe printer is checking the ROM.Self TestThe printer is currently performing a self test and initialization.Se

312 TroubleshootingWarming UpThe printer is warming up the machine to be ready to print.Waste T BoxNearfullThe waste toner collector is near full of t

Troubleshooting 313888888888888Worn Transfer UnitThis message warns you that the transfer unit is near the end of its service life. You can continue t

314 TroubleshootingWriting ROM PThe printer is writing data into the ROM module in the ROM slot P.Wrong PhotoconductorAn inappropriate photoconductor

Troubleshooting 315888888888888Canceling PrintingYou can cancel printing from your computer by using the printer driver.To cancel a print job before i

316Contacting Customer SupportIf your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information i

317

318 Technical SpecificationsAppendix ATechnical SpecificationsPrinter FeaturesThe printer comes with a full set of features that contributes to ease o

Technical Specifications 319AAAAAAAAAAAAEPSON Quick Fuser TechnologyThe printer warms up faster than conventional printers. About 30 seconds are requi

32 Paper Handling* When loading a long-size paper, hold the paper with both hands.Thick paper/ Extra thick paperA4, A5, B5, Letter (LT),Half-Letter (H

320 Technical SpecificationsHDD Form Overlay functionEnables faster printing with form overlays by allowing you to save the overlay data on the option

Technical Specifications 321AAAAAAAAAAAAResolution Improvement Technology and Enhanced MicroGray technologyResolution Improvement Technology (RITech)

322 Technical SpecificationsPaperSince the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cann

Technical Specifications 323AAAAAAAAAAAAPaper that should not be usedYou cannot use the following paper in this printer. It may cause printer damage,

324 Technical SpecificationsPrintable area5 mm minimum margin on all sides.Note:The printable area varies, depending on the emulation mode in use.Prin

Technical Specifications 325AAAAAAAAAAAAWarm-up time**:About 30 seconds at normal temperature ** Warm-up time varies with optional configurations.Pape

326 Technical SpecificationsEnvironmentalMechanicalTemperature Humidity NoteIn use: 10 to 32°C (50 to 89.6°F)15 to 85% RHNo condensationNot in use: -2

Technical Specifications 327AAAAAAAAAAAAElectrical* Includes 1500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A3, Duplex Unit, and Face-up tray.** Completely suspended.

328 Technical SpecificationsStandard and approvalsU.S. model:European model:Australian model:Laser safetyThis printer is certified as a Class 1 laser

Technical Specifications 329AAAAAAAAAAAACDRH regulationsThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Paper Handling 33222222222222Standard lower cassetteOptional paper cassette unitPaper Type Paper Size CapacityPlain paper/ Semi-ThickA3, B4, A4, A5, B

330 Technical SpecificationsInterfacesParallel interfaceUse the IEEE 1284-I compliant parallel interface connector.ECP mode/Nibble modeUSB interface2.

Technical Specifications 331AAAAAAAAAAAAOptions and Consumables500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A3* This product conforms to CE marking requirements in a

332 Technical Specifications1500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A3* This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/33

Technical Specifications 333AAAAAAAAAAAADuplex UnitProduct number: C12C802132Paper size: A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Legal (LGL),Government Legal (GLG), Lette

334 Technical SpecificationsFace-up TrayMemory modulesProduct number: C12C802162Model: KCA-5 (C12C802162)Power supply: 24 V/0.85 A supplied by the pri

Technical Specifications 335AAAAAAAAAAAAHard Disk Drive* This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC.

336 Technical Specifications* This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC.** Average under the condit

Technical Specifications 337AAAAAAAAAAAAService life may vary depending on the following conditions:❏ Number of times the printer is turned on and off

338 Functions of the Control PanelAppendix BFunctions of the Control PanelUsing the Control Panel MenusYou can use the printer’s control panel to acce

Functions of the Control Panel 339BBBBBBBBBBBB1. When the printer’s Ready light is on, press any of the control panel buttons shown below accesses the

34 Paper HandlingSelecting a paper sourceYou can specify a paper source manually, or set the printer to select the paper source automatically.Manual s

340 Functions of the Control PanelPrinting and Deleting Reserve Job DataPrint jobs stored on the printer’s optional Hard Disk Drive using the Re-Print

Functions of the Control Panel 341BBBBBBBBBBBBUsing the Confidential Job MenuFollow the steps below to print or delete Confidential Job data.1. Make s

342 Functions of the Control Panel6. To specify the number of copies you want to print, press the Enter button, then use the Down and Up buttons

Functions of the Control Panel 343BBBBBBBBBBBBPress the Down or Up button to select an item. Press the Enter button to print a sheet or font sam

344 Functions of the Control PanelStatus Sheet, AUX Status Sheet, PS3 Status SheetPrints a sheet showing the current printer settings and installed op

Functions of the Control Panel 345BBBBBBBBBBBBC Toner/M Toner/Y Toner/K Toner/PhotoconductrDisplays the amount of toner left in the toner cartridges,

346 Functions of the Control PanelTray MenuThis menu allows you to specify the size and type of paper loaded in the MP tray. Accessing this menu also

Functions of the Control Panel 347BBBBBBBBBBBBLC1 Size/LC2 Size/LC3/LC4 SizeDisplays the paper size loaded in the standard and optional lower cassette

348 Functions of the Control PanelPrinting MenuThis menu allows you to make standard print settings, such as Page Size and Orientation, when printing

Functions of the Control Panel 349BBBBBBBBBBBBOrientationSpecifies whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape orientation.ResolutionSpecifie

Paper Handling 35222222222222Auto selectionYou can use the printer driver or the printer’s control panel to select a paper source containing the appro

350 Functions of the Control PanelLeft OffsetMakes fine adjustments to the horizontal printing position of the page. This is useful for fine adjustmen

Functions of the Control Panel 351BBBBBBBBBBBBSetup MenuThis menu allows you to make various basic configuration settings related to paper sources, fe

352 Functions of the Control PanelLangSpecifies the language displayed on the LCD panel and that printed on the status sheet.Time OutSpecifies the len

Functions of the Control Panel 353BBBBBBBBBBBBManual FeedAllows you to select the manual feed mode for the MP tray. For details on the manual feed mod

354 Functions of the Control PanelSkip Blank PageEnables you to skip blank pages when printing. This setting is available when you print in the LJ4, E

Functions of the Control Panel 355BBBBBBBBBBBBPage ProtectAllocates additional printer memory for printing data, as opposed to receiving it. You may n

356 Functions of the Control PanelConfidential Job MenuThis menu allows you to print or delete print jobs stored in the printer’s Hard Disk Drive usin

Functions of the Control Panel 357BBBBBBBBBBBBMagenta RegistAdjusts the registration position of the color magenta relative to black.To adjust the reg

358 Functions of the Control PanelResetStops printing and clears the current job received from the active interface. You may want to reset the printer

Functions of the Control Panel 359BBBBBBBBBBBBSpeedSpecifies the pulse width of the ACKNLG signal when receiving data in the Compatibility mode or Nib

36 Paper HandlingWith Optional 500-sheet/1500-sheet Paper Cassette Unit A3 installed:MP trayLower Cassette 1Lower Cassette 2Lower Cassette 3Lower Cass

360 Functions of the Control PanelUSB MenuThese settings control communication between the printer and the computer when using the USB interface.*1 Af

Functions of the Control Panel 361BBBBBBBBBBBBUSB I/FAllows you to activate or deactivate the USB interface.USB SPEEDAllows you to select the operatio

362 Functions of the Control PanelLJ4 MenuThese settings control the fonts and symbol sets when in the LJ4 mode.* Available only when the optional fon

Functions of the Control Panel 363BBBBBBBBBBBBNote:If you normally use the HP LaserJet 4 printer driver when printing, you should change settings usin

364 Functions of the Control PanelFormSelects the number of lines for the selected paper size and orientation. This also causes a line spacing (VMI) c

Functions of the Control Panel 365BBBBBBBBBBBBGL2 MenuThis menu lets you set the printer to emulate a plotter, allowing you to use software which requ

366 Functions of the Control PanelBefore you start printing in the GL/2 modeYou may need to change the following print options in your application, de

Functions of the Control Panel 367BBBBBBBBBBBBPenAllows you to choose a pen which you can then set the thickness for in the Pen 0 through 6 item. The

368 Functions of the Control PanelImage ProtectAllows you to specify whether to employ lossy compression. Lossy compression refers to a data compressi

Functions of the Control Panel 369BBBBBBBBBBBBFontSelects the font.PitchSelects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measure

Paper Handling 37222222222222Loading PaperThis section describes how to load paper. If you use special media such as transparencies or envelopes, see

370 Functions of the Control PanelCountryUse this option to select one of the fifteen international symbol sets. See “International character sets” on

Functions of the Control Panel 371BBBBBBBBBBBBFX MenuThis menu allows you to make settings which affect the printer when it is in the FX emulation mod

372 Functions of the Control PanelCondensedTurns condensed printing on or off.T. MarginSets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of t

Functions of the Control Panel 373BBBBBBBBBBBBAuto CRSpecifies whether the printer performs a carriage-return/line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the

374 Functions of the Control PanelI239X MenuThe I239X mode emulates IBM® 2390/2391 Plus commands.These settings are available only when the printer is

Functions of the Control Panel 375BBBBBBBBBBBBCode PageSelects the character tables. Character tables contain the characters and symbols used by diffe

376 Functions of the Control PanelBit ImageThe printer is able to emulate the graphics densities set with the printer commands. If you select Dark, th

Working with Fonts 377CCCCCCCCCCCCAppendix CWorking with FontsEPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows Only)EPSON BarCode Fonts let you easily create and print ma

378 Working with FontsCode39 EPSON Code39No No Printing of OCR-B and check digits can be specified with the font name.EPSON Code39 CDNo YesEPSON Code3

Working with Fonts 379CCCCCCCCCCCCSystem requirementsTo use EPSON BarCode Fonts, your computer system should meet the following requirements:Note:EPSO

38 Paper Handling2. Slide the paper guides outward wider than the paper width.3. Load a stack of the desired media with the printable surface facing d

380 Working with Fonts3. Click Continue. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement and then click Agree.4. In the dialog

Working with Fonts 381CCCCCCCCCCCC6. Select the EPSON BarCode Font check box and click Install. Then follow the on-screen instructions.7. When install

382 Working with FontsPrinting with EPSON BarCode FontsFollow the steps below to create and print bar codes using EPSON BarCode Fonts. The application

Working with Fonts 383CCCCCCCCCCCC3. Select the EPSON BarCode Font you want to use, set the font size, then click OK.Note:In Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0,

384 Working with Fonts5. Select Print from the File menu, then select your EPSON printer and click Properties. Make the following printer driver setti

Working with Fonts 385CCCCCCCCCCCC❏ Do not apply shading or special character formatting, such as bold, italic, or underline.❏ Print bar codes in blac

386 Working with FontsEPSON EAN-8❏ EAN-8 is an eight-digit abbreviated version of the EAN bar code standard.❏ Because the check digit is added automat

Working with Fonts 387CCCCCCCCCCCCEPSON EAN-13❏ EAN-13 is the standard 13-digit EAN bar code.❏ Because the check digit is added automatically, only 12

388 Working with FontsEPSON UPC-A❏ UPC-A is the standard bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol Specification Manual).❏

Working with Fonts 389CCCCCCCCCCCCEPSON UPC-E❏ UPC-E is the UPC-A zero-suppression (deletes extra zeros) bar code specified by the American Universal

Paper Handling 392222222222224. Slide the paper guides to fit the paper.5. Select the Paper Source and Paper Size settings that match the loaded media

390 Working with FontsEPSON Code39❏ Four Code39 fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OC

Working with Fonts 391CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON Code128❏ Code128 fonts support code sets A, B, and C. When the code set of a line of characters is

392 Working with FontsThe following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input by hand:❏ Left/Right quiet zone❏ Start/Stop character❏ Chec

Working with Fonts 393CCCCCCCCCCCC❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Int

394 Working with FontsPrint sampleEPSON Codabar❏ Four Codabar fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check

Working with Fonts 395CCCCCCCCCCCCThe following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input by hand:❏ Left/Right quiet zone❏ Start/Stop cha

396 Working with FontsAvailable FontsThe following table lists the fonts that are installed in your printer. The names of all the fonts appear in your

Working with Fonts 397CCCCCCCCCCCCDorit Medium, Bold DavidNaamit Medium, Bold NarkisArial Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic ArialTimes New Medium, Bol

398 Working with FontsWhen selecting fonts in your application software, choose the font name listed in the HP Equivalent column.Note:Depending on the

Working with Fonts 399CCCCCCCCCCCCI239X modeNote:Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, the OCR B font may not be re

4ContentsSafety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . .

40 Paper Handling2. Slide the paper guides outward wider than the paper width.3. Load a stack of long-size paper with the printable surface facing dow

400 Working with FontsP5C modeScalable FontFont Name Font ClassificationFont Name Font Classification Courier *1 Arial Bold *1Courier Bold *1 Arial It

Working with Fonts 401CCCCCCCCCCCCClarendon Condensed*1 ITC Avant Garde Gothic Demi*1Univers Medium *1 ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book Oblique*1Univers Bo

402 Working with FontsBitmap FontPrinting font samplesYou can print samples of the fonts available in each mode by using the control panel’s Informati

Working with Fonts 403CCCCCCCCCCCCSelecting FontsWhenever possible select fonts in your application. See your software documentation for instructions.

404 Working with FontsEPSON Font Manager (Windows Only)EPSON Font Manager provides you with 131 software fonts.System requirementsTo use EPSON Font Ma

Working with Fonts 405CCCCCCCCCCCC3. Click Continue. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement then click Agree.4. In the

406 Working with Fonts6. Select the EPSON Font Manager check box and click Install. Then follow the on-screen instructions.7. When installation is com

Symbol Sets 407DDDDDDDDDDDDAppendix DSymbol SetsIntroduction to Symbol SetsYour printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets

408 Symbol SetsIn the LJ4 Emulation ModeThe following symbol sets are available in LJ4 emulation mode.Available typefaces Symbol set name:19 Typefaces

Symbol Sets 409DDDDDDDDDDDD19 TypefacesCourierCG TimesUniverseLetter GothicDoritMalkaNaamitNaskhKoufiRyadhPsMath (5M) Math-8 (8M)19 TypefacesCourierCG

Paper Handling 412222222222224. Slide the paper guides to fit the paper. Sliding either paper guide will also move the other guide.5. Select the Paper

410 Symbol SetsThe 19 typefaces refer to those listed below:International character sets for ISOThe following are the available international characte

Symbol Sets 411DDDDDDDDDDDDIn the ESC/P 2 or FX ModesCharacter TableAvailable typefacesOCR B Courier EPSON RomanEPSON Sans serifEPSON PrestigeEPSON Sc

412 Symbol Sets8859-15ISO not availableavailable available availablePcSl437* not availableavailable not available not availablePcTurk1* not availablea

Symbol Sets 413DDDDDDDDDDDD* Available only in ESC/P2 mode.Times New is a type face compatible with RomanT.Letter Gothic is a type face compatible wit

414 Symbol SetsInternational character setsYou can select one of the following international character sets using the ESC R command: * Available for E

Symbol Sets 415DDDDDDDDDDDDIn the I239X Emulation ModeThe available symbol sets in the I239X mode are PcUSA, PcMultilingual, PcEur858, PcPortuguese, P

416 Symbol SetsIn the P5C ModeSymbol Set Name PCL Symbol Set CodeFont Classification*1 *2 *3 *4 *5ISO 60: Danish/Norwegian 0D N ----ISO 15: Italian 0I

Symbol Sets 417DDDDDDDDDDDDPC-8 Turkish 9T N ----Windows 3.0 Latin 1 9U N ----PSText 10J N ----PC-8, Code Page 437 10U N ---NPC-8, D/N, Danish/Norwegi

418 Notice for Windows XP UsersNotice for Windows XP UsersTo use this product on the computer running Windows XP Service Pack 2, follow the steps belo

Notice for Windows XP Users 4193. Click the Exceptions tab, and then click the Add Program button.4. Click the Browse button.5. Select the CD-ROM driv

42 Paper Handling1. Pull out the standard lower cassette.2. Slide the paper guides outward while pinching the knob. Then, slide the end paper guide wh

420 Notice for Windows XP UsersNote:If necessary, click the Change scope button and then specify the IP addresses of the client computers for which th

Notice for Windows XP Users 4215. Confirm that EEBAgent.exe is registered in the Programs list, and then click OK.6. Confirm that the check box for EE

422 GlossaryGlossaryASCIIAmerican Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized way of assigning codes to characters and control codes. Th

Glossary 423driverSee printer driver. drumThe part of the printer mechanism where the image is formed and transferred to paper.emulationSee printer em

424 GlossarymemoryThe part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store information. Some information is fixed and is used to control how

Glossary 425printer emulationA set of operating commands that determines how data sent from the computer is interpreted and acted upon. Printer emulat

426 Glossarystatus sheetA report that lists the printer settings and other printer information.symbol setA collection of symbols and special character

Index 427IndexAAC inlet, 20Additional driverusing, 171Adobe PostScript 3 ROM modulehow to install, 219Automatic print quality settings (Macintosh), 12

428 IndexFX, 371GL2, 365how to access, 338I239X, 374information, 342LJ4, 362network, 361panel settings, 338parallel, 358printing, 348PS3, 367quick pri

Index 429EPSON BarCode Fontsabout, 377how to install, 379how to print, 382specifications, 385system requirements, 379Epson color laser coated paperpri

Paper Handling 43222222222222Note:Up to 500 sheets of paper can be loaded.4. Reinsert the cassette into the printer.5. Affix the appropriate paper siz

430 IndexFFace-down tray, 19Face-up trayhow to install, 203how to remove, 207FeaturesAdobe PostScript 3 Mode, 321Duplex printing, 319EPSON Quick Fuser

Index 431Online Help, 3Paper Jam Guide, 3Reference Guide, 3Setup Guide, 3HHard Disk Drivehow to install, 208how to remove, 212specifications, 335HDD f

432 IndexInternational character sets, 414International character sets for ISO, 410JJob management (Macintosh), 161Job management (Windows), 104connec

Index 433OOptional paper cassette unitavailable paper, 33how to install, 192how to remove, 197loading paper, 41specifications, 331Optionsspecification

434 IndexJam E, C2/E, C3/E, C4 (cover E and optional paper cassettes), 270Jam E. C2/E, C3/E, C4, 255precautions when clearing jams, 256Paper sourcesMP

Index 435delete the HDD form overlay data (Windows), 78different printer settings overlay data (Windows), 76duplex printing (Macintosh), 140duplex pri

436 IndexPS3 menu, 367PS 3 mode, 399QQuick Print Job menu, 340, 355RRelocating the printer, 249Re-print job (Macintosh), 145Re-print job (Windows), 85

Index 437client settings (Windows NT 4.0), 183client settings (Windows XP or 2000), 179install the printer driver (Windows), 185setting up your printe

438 Indexmemory problems, 288operational problems, 277options, 290paper handling problems, 289printout problems, 279print quality problems, 283sharing

44 Paper HandlingOutput trayThe output tray is located on the top of the printer. Since printouts are output face-down, this tray is also referred to

Paper Handling 45222222222222Printing on Special MediaYou can print on special media which include on assortment of Epson paper such as the following.

46 Paper HandlingEPSON Color Laser TransparenciesEpson recommends the use of EPSON Color Laser Transparencies.Note:Duplex printing is not available fo

Paper Handling 47222222222222❏ If transparencies are loaded incorrectly, the message Check Transparency appears on the LCD panel. Remove the transpare

48 Paper Handling❏ When printing on the back side of previously printed paper, select Coated (Back) or Coated Glossy (Back).❏ When printing with the D

Paper Handling 49222222222222❏ Load envelopes with the long edge first as shown below.cCaution:Make sure that the minimum size of envelopes meets the

5Chapter 2 Paper HandlingPaper Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31MP tray. . . . . . .

50 Paper HandlingLabelsYou can load up to 18 mm thickness of labels into the MP tray at a time. However, you may need to feed some labels one sheet at

Paper Handling 51222222222222Thick paper and extra thick paperYou can load thick paper (106 to 169 g/m²) or extra thick paper (170 to 216 g/m²) into t

52 Paper HandlingLoading a custom paper sizeYou can load non-standard size paper (90 × 98 mm to 304.8 × 1200 mm) into the MP tray as long as it meets

Using the Printer Software with Windows 53333333333333Chapter 3Using the Printer Software with WindowsAbout the Printer SoftwareThe printer driver let

54 Using the Printer Software with WindowsWindows XP or Server 2003 usersTo access the printer driver, click Start, click Printers and Faxes, then cli

Using the Printer Software with Windows 55333333333333Making Changes to Printer SettingsMaking the print quality settingsYou can change the print qual

56 Using the Printer Software with Windows2. Click Automatic, then choose desired printing resolution from Fast (300 dpi) or Fine (600 dpi) with the s

Using the Printer Software with Windows 57333333333333Using the predefined settings The predefined settings are provided to help you optimize print se

58 Using the Printer Software with Windows3. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you want to

Using the Printer Software with Windows 59333333333333sRGBWhen using equipment which supports sRGB, the printer performs Image Color Matching with the

6Using the Reserve Job Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Re-Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Using the Printer Software with WindowsNote:When making the other settings, see online help for details on each setting.Note:This screen may vary d

Using the Printer Software with Windows 61333333333333Saving your settingsTo save your custom settings, click Advanced, then click Save Settings on th

62 Using the Printer Software with WindowsResizing printoutsYou can have your document enlarged or reduced during printing.To automatically resize pag

Using the Printer Software with Windows 63333333333333Resizing pages by a specified percentage1. Click the Layout tab.2. Select the Zoom Options check

64 Using the Printer Software with WindowsModifying the print layoutYour printer can print either two or four pages onto a single page and specifies t

Using the Printer Software with Windows 653333333333333. Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper. Then Select the Page Orde

66 Using the Printer Software with WindowsUsing a watermarkFollow the steps to use a watermark on your document. In the Watermark dialog box, you can

Using the Printer Software with Windows 673333333333333. Select a watermark from the Watermark Name drop-down list, then select the color from the Col

68 Using the Printer Software with WindowsMaking a new watermarkYou can make a new watermark as follows.1. Click the Special tab.2. Select the Waterma

Using the Printer Software with Windows 693333333333335. Select Text or BMP and type a name for the new watermark in the Name box.Note:This screen app

7Monitoring Your Printer using EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . .154Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154Gett

70 Using the Printer Software with WindowsUsing an overlayThe Overlay Settings dialog box allows you to prepare standard forms, or templates, that you

Using the Printer Software with Windows 713333333333334. Select the Form Overlay check box, then click Overlay Settings. The Overlay Settings dialog b

72 Using the Printer Software with Windows5. Select Create Overlay Data, then click Settings. The Form Settings dialog box appears.21

Using the Printer Software with Windows 733333333333336. Select the Use Form Name check box, then click Add Form Name. The Add Form dialog box appears

74 Using the Printer Software with Windows7. Type the form name in the Form Name box and its description in the Description box.8. Select To Front or

Using the Printer Software with Windows 75333333333333Printing with an overlayFollow the steps below to print a document with overlay data.1. Open the

76 Using the Printer Software with WindowsDifferent printer settings overlay dataThe overlay data is made with the current printer settings (such as R

Using the Printer Software with Windows 77333333333333❏ When the document’s resolution, paper size or paper orientation settings are different from th

78 Using the Printer Software with WindowsNote:If you need the list of the registered form data, click Print List to print it and confirm the form nam

Using the Printer Software with Windows 79333333333333Printing with the duplex unitDuplex printing prints on both sides of the paper. When printing fo

8Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208Installing the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . .

80 Using the Printer Software with Windows3. Click Duplex Settings to open the Duplex Settings dialog box.4. Specify the Binding Margin for the front

Using the Printer Software with Windows 81333333333333Printing Mode: High Quality (PC): Select this mode if you use a computer with higher specs to re

82 Using the Printer Software with WindowsSettings button: Click this button to open the Font Substitution dialog box. This button is available when P

Using the Printer Software with Windows 83333333333333Making Optional SettingsYou can update the installed option information manually if you have ins

84 Using the Printer Software with WindowsUsing the Reserve Job FunctionThe Reserve Job function allows you to store print jobs on the printer’s Hard

Using the Printer Software with Windows 85333333333333Re-Print JobThe Re-Print Job option allows you to store the job you are currently printing so th

86 Using the Printer Software with Windows4. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Re-Print Job.5. Enter a user name and job name in the co

Using the Printer Software with Windows 87333333333333Verify JobThe Verify Job option allows you to print one copy in order to verify the content befo

88 Using the Printer Software with Windows5. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text boxes.Note:If you want to create a thumbnail of

Using the Printer Software with Windows 893333333333334. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Stored Job.5. Enter a user name and job name

9Chapter 8 TroubleshootingClearing Jammed Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255Precautions for clearing jamm

90 Using the Printer Software with WindowsConfidential JobThe Confidential Job option allows you to apply passwords to print jobs stored on the Hard D

Using the Printer Software with Windows 913333333333335. Set the password for the job by entering a four-digit number in the password text box.Note:❏

92 Using the Printer Software with WindowsNote for Netware users:When monitoring NetWare printers, a Novell Client that corresponds to your operating

Using the Printer Software with Windows 933333333333333. Click Continue. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement, then

94 Using the Printer Software with Windows6. Select the EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box, then click Install.7. In the dialog box that appears, make s

Using the Printer Software with Windows 953333333333338. In the dialog box that appears, select your country or region, and the URL for EPSON’s Web si

96 Using the Printer Software with WindowsAccessing EPSON Status Monitor 3Follow the steps below to access EPSON Status Monitor 3.1. Access the printe

Using the Printer Software with Windows 97333333333333Getting printer status detailsYou can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumabl

98 Using the Printer Software with Windowsc. Text box: The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer. When a probl

Using the Printer Software with Windows 99333333333333Order OnlineTo order consumables online, click the Order Online button on the EPSON Status Monit