Epson EPL-N3000DT Guide d'installation

Where to Find InformationSetup GuideProvides you important safety information about this printer, information on assembling the printer and installing

ixInterfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Standard Printer Software 873333333333331. Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Uninstalling the printer driver” on page 83.2. Select EPSON USB Prin

88 Using the Standard Printer Software3. Follow the on-screen instructions.3. Double-click the English folder.4. Double-click the Win9x folder.5. Doub

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 89444444444444Chapter 4Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)About the PostScript Printer Dri

90 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Using the PostScript Printer Driver with WindowsWindows Me, 98, and 95 usersTo print in the PostScri

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 914444444444446. Select the INF file for the version of the Windows operating system that you are runn

92 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)4. Select Search for best driver for your device (Recommended), and then click Next. 5. Insert the p

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 93444444444444Installing the printer driver for the network interfaceFollow these steps to install the

94 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Notice for Windows Me, 98, and 95 UsersThe printer may not print normally if the computer is connect

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 95444444444444CollateSelect this check box to print multiple copies of the document in page order. If

96 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Graphics tab settingsResolutionSelect the resolution that you want to print in. The options are Fast

xNetwork Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .361AUX Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 97444444444444Restore DefaultsClick this button to reset the settings on this sheet to their default v

98 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Restore DefaultsClick this button to reset the settings on this sheet to their default values.Device

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 99444444444444Installable optionsThe settings available under Installable options enable you to specif

100 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Job timeoutSpecify the maximum number of seconds that can elapse for a print job to get from the co

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 101444444444444If you select Tagged binary communications protocol, all data except for special contro

102 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Watermark tab settingsSelect a watermarkSpecify whether to use a watermark when printing. The optio

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 1034444444444441. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.2. Click Start, then Setti

104 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)6. Click OK once the following message appears.“The server on which the XXX printer resides does no

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 105444444444444Paper SourceSelect the paper source for your print job. The options are Auto Tray Selec

106 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Advanced tab settingsEPSON EPL-N3000 PS3 Document SettingsUndo Changed Option/sClick this button to

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

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 107444444444444Copy CountIf you specified the Copy Count setting on the Page Setup sheet, that setting

108 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)If your document has overlapping text and graphics, select Substitute with Device Font. Using downl

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 109444444444444Printer FeaturesRITechSelect whether to use RITech when printing. RITech improves the a

110 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Form To Tray AssignmentAssign the desired paper size to the various available paper sources. Once t

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 111444444444444If you select TBCP (Tagged Binary Communications Protocol), all data except for special

112 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Minimum Font Size to Download as OutlineSpecify the minimum font size (in pixels) for which the pri

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 113444444444444Note:If your computer is running Windows XP, click Start and then click Printers and Fa

114 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)4. After the USB printer driver installation is done, the Add Printer Wizard will launch automatica

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 115444444444444Note:If your computer is running Windows XP, click A network printer, or a printer atta

116 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Printer driver settingsPrinter settings specific to your printer are available through the Device S

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Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 117444444444444Available PostScript MemorySpecify the amount of available PostScript memory. The avail

118 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Send CTRL-D After Each JobSpecify whether a CTRL+D character should be sent at the end of every Pos

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 119444444444444Minimum Font Size to Download as OutlineSpecify the minimum font size (in pixels) for w

120 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Pages Per SheetSpecify how many pages of your document to print on one sheet of paper. The options

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 121444444444444Note:If you select the Collate option in the printer driver, do not set the Collate opt

122 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Advanced Printing FeaturesSpecify whether to enable the advanced printing features. The options are

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 123444444444444Toner Save ModeSelect whether to use the Toner Save Mode when printing. When the Toner

124 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows)Note:❏ Refer to the printer’s Reference Guide for more details on the use of the Reserve Job functi

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Windows) 125444444444444Follow these steps to use the Reserve Job function when printing from any application:1

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Getting to Know Your Printer 1111111111111Chapter 1Getting to Know Your PrinterPrinter PartsFront viewface-down tray top coverlocking clipjpaper suppo

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 127555555555555Chapter 5Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)About the PostScript Printe

128 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)Note:❏ When printing via the USB port from a Power Macintosh running Mac 0S 8.6 or 9.x, the print

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 129555555555555Custom Install installs only the files that you specify. You might want to use the Cu

130 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)6. Select Easy Install, and then click Install.7. When installation is done, click Restart to res

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 1315555555555552. Select the item(s) that you want to install. Note:If you want information on a par

132 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)Selecting the printer when it is connected via a USB connectionIf the printer is connected to you

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 1335555555555551. Launch the Desktop Printer Utility.The Desktop Printer Utility is located in the A

134 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)3. Click Change under USB Printer Selection in the dialog box that appears to select the printer.

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 1355555555555555. After the USB printer and PPD file have been selected, click Create at the bottom

136 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)1. In the Apple menu, select Chooser. The Chooser dialog box appears.2. Make sure that AppleTalk

2 Getting to Know Your PrinterRear viewInside the printerpaper path leverType-B interface card slot coverEthernet interface connectorparallel interfac

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 137555555555555To confirm that the setup completed successfully, click Setup in the Chooser dialog b

138 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)Follow these steps to change the settings:1. Select the printer on the desktop.2. Click the Print

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 139555555555555❏ Print dialog box: All other print settings, such as the paper source, resolution, a

140 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)Page AttributesPaperSelect the desired paper size from the Paper pop-up menu. This setting must m

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 141555555555555AllSelect this radio button if you want the selected watermark to be printed on all t

142 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)Flip VerticalSelect this check box to flip the printed image vertically on the page.Invert ImageS

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 143555555555555Paper size pop-up menuThis pop-up menu automatically shows the paper size that is sel

144 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)Print dialog boxWhen you select Print in the File menu of your application, the dialog box shown

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 145555555555555GeneralCopiesSpecify how many copies of the document to print. Enter any number from

146 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)Note:❏ Cassette 2 and Cassette 3 can be selected only if the corresponding optional cassette unit

Getting to Know Your Printer 3111111111111Control panela. LCD panel Displays printer status messages and control panel menu settings.b.c.d.e.Back butt

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 147555555555555Cover PagePrint Cover PageNoneSelect this radio button if you do not want to print a

148 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)BorderSpecify whether the document prints with a border around the edges of the page. The options

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 149555555555555Print detailed reportWhen this radio button is selected, a detailed report of the Pos

150 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)Print SettingResolutionSelect the resolution that you want to print in. The options are Fast and

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 151555555555555Start Side for DuplexSelect this check box to start printing from the second (back) p

152 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)4. Double-click Mac OS X, and then double-click Adobe PS. The Authenticate window appears. Make s

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 1535555555555556. When the following screen appears, click Install.7. When installation is done, cli

154 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)AppleTalkFollow these steps to select the printer when it is connected using AppleTalk:1. Go to t

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 1555555555555553. In the window that appears, choose AppleTalk from the pop-up list.Note:Make sure t

156 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)IP PrintingFollow these steps to select the printer when it is connected using IP Printing:Note:M

4 Getting to Know Your Printerg. Start/Stop button Switches the printer between ready and offline status while no error has occurred.When the printer

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 1575555555555552. Click Add in the Printer List window. Alternatively, you can select Add Printer fr

158 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)8. Click Add. Your printer’s IP address is automatically added as a printer name to the Printer L

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 1595555555555552. Go to the Utilities folder located inside the Applications folder, and then double

160 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)4. In the window that appears, choose USB from the pop-up list.Your printer name automatically ap

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 1615555555555558. Select Installable Options from the pop-up list, and make the necessary settings.9

162 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)Note:If you are launching the Print Center for the first time, or there is no printer added to th

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 1635555555555555. Make sure that your printer model is selected in the Printer Model list.Note:If yo

164 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)Changing the Printer Setup SettingsYou can easily change or update the printer setup settings. Th

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 165555555555555The actual settings that are available might vary, depending on your application.Page

166 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)Custom Page DefaultPaper SizeEnter the desired Width and Height values for the custom page.Note:❏

Getting to Know Your Printer 5111111111111Options and Consumable ProductsOptionsYou can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the fo

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 167555555555555Save SettingsClick this button to save changes to the settings. Until you make additi

168 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)LayoutPages per sheetSpecify how many pages of your document to print on one sheet of paper.Layou

Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh) 169555555555555Error HandlingPostScript ErrorsNo special reportingWhen this radio button is selected

170 Using the PostScript Printer Software (Macintosh)Printer FeaturesResolutionSelect the resolution that you want to print in. The options are Fast a

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 171666666666666Chapter 6Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkSharing the PrinterThis section describes how to shar

172 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkNote:❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monit

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 173666666666666Note:❏ When “Insert the Disk” appears, insert the Windows Me, 98, or 95 CD-ROM in the computer. Cl

174 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkYou need to set the client computers so that they can use the printer on a network. See the following pages fo

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 175666666666666For Windows XP, if the following menu appears, click either Network Setup Wizard or If you underst

176 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkNote:Do not use spaces or hyphens for the Share name, or an error may occur.4. Select the additional drivers.N

6 Getting to Know Your PrinterHard Disk Drive (C12C824061)This option expands the printer’s capacity by allowing you to print complex and large print

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 177666666666666Click Additional Drivers.Select Windows being used for clients then click OK.For Windows Me, 98, o

178 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkNote:❏ You do not have to install the additional driver for Intel Windows 2000 (or XP) only, because that driv

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 1796666666666666. According to the message, type the appropriate drive and folder names in which the printer driv

180 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network❏ Set the security for the shared printer (access right for clients). Clients can not use the shared printer w

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 181666666666666❏ If you want to use EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the clients, you have to install both the printer d

182 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkNote:The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the shared p

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 183666666666666If the printer server’s operating system is Windows NT 4.0, confirm the following items:❏ In a Win

184 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkFor Windows XP, click Add a printer in the Printer Tasks menu.3. Select Network printer (for Windows 2000) or

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 185666666666666❏ You do not necessarily need to type the name of the shared printer.For Windows XP, select the Br

186 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network❏ If the printer driver is installed in the client beforehand, you need to select either the new printer drive

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Getting to Know Your Printer 7111111111111Fuser Unit 120 (S053016)The life of the unit is monitored by the printer. The printer lets you know with a m

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 187666666666666Follow these steps to set Windows NT 4.0 clients:You can install the printer driver of the shared

188 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network❏ The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the shared prin

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 189666666666666❏ On the Device Settings sheet of the printer’s Properties dialog box, make sure that SEND CTRL-D

190 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network1. Access the shared printer and a prompt may appear. Click OK, and then follow the on-screen instructions to

Installing Options 191777777777777Chapter 7Installing Options550-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit A4The following table summarizes the paper types and sizes

192 Installing OptionsHandling precautionsAlways pay attention to the following handling precautions before installing the cassette unit.The printer w

Installing Options 1937777777777771. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cable.cCaution:Make sure to unplug the power cord fr

194 Installing Options❏ When you install two optional paper cassette units, put one unit upon the other unit in order, then put the printer on top of

Installing Options 1957777777777774. Remove the protective materials from the cassette and load the paper.5. Reconnect the interface cable and power c

196 Installing Options1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cable.cCaution:Make sure to unplug the power cord from the print

8 Getting to Know Your PrinterEPSON Quick Fuser TechnologyThe printer warms up faster than conventional printers. About 25 seconds are required from p

Installing Options 197777777777777Note:Keep the duplex unit connector cover in a safe place prevent to lose.3. Install the Duplex Unit as shown below.

198 Installing Options6. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a Status Sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” on page 260.See “Print

Installing Options 1997777777777773. Press the unlock button to unlock the hooks, then remove the unit from the printer.4. Attach the option cover to

200 Installing Options2. Lift the second lever at the top left corner of the back of the printer.3. Open cover B.4. Remove the locking clip, and then

Installing Options 2017777777777775. Insert the right and left tabs of the Stacker into the holes on the top of the printer and slowly lower it onto t

202 Installing Options8. Attach the locking clip that was shipped with the Stacker and pull out the extension tray.9. Reconnect the interface cable an

Installing Options 2037777777777773. Lift up the second lever at the top left corner of the back of the printer to open cover B.4. Remover the screws

204 Installing Options5. Insert the right and left tabs of the top cover into the holes on the top of the printer, and then attach the locking clip th

Installing Options 205777777777777cCaution:Before you install a memory module, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piec

206 Installing Options3. Loosen the two screws using a screwdriver. Then hold the tab on the top of the shield cover and remove the cover.wWarning:Rem

Getting to Know Your Printer 9111111111111Duplex printingEPSON provides optional Duplex Unit, allowing you to easily print on both sides of the page.

Installing Options 2077777777777775. Insert the memory module into slot until the clip lock onto the memory module. Make sure that the left slot (whit

208 Installing Options6. Reattach the shield cover with two screws as shown below. 7. Reattach the right side cover to the printer as shown below. The

Installing Options 2097777777777778. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord and turn the printer on.9. To confirm that the option is installed c

210 Installing OptionsHard Disk DriveThe optional Hard Disk Drive (C12C824061) allows you to expand the printer’s input buffer when the Ethernet inter

Installing Options 2117777777777772. Remove the cover on the printer’s right side by removing the screw on the back of the printer and sliding the cov

212 Installing Options4. Identify the installation slots for the Hard Disk Drive.5. Remove the two screws at the bottom of the printer.6. Connect one

Installing Options 213777777777777Note:There are two cables included with the Hard Disk Drive. Use the longer cable.7. Connect the other end of the ca

214 Installing Options8. Insert the bottom side of the Hard Disk Drive into the printer and push it to set it in the correct position.9. Secure the dr

Installing Options 215777777777777cCaution:❏ Be careful not to damage the cable when tightening the screws.❏ Do not remove any modules from the circui

216 Installing OptionswWarning:Tighten the screw firmly to prevent the printer’s right side cover from the falling off when moving the printer.12. Rec

10 Getting to Know Your PrinterVarious Printing OptionsThis printer provides you with a variety of different printing options. You can print in variou

Installing Options 217777777777777Formatting the Hard Disk DriveTo format the Hard Disk Drive, follow the instructions below.1. Make sure the printer

218 Installing Options1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cable.2. Remove the screws and the Type B interface card slot co

Installing Options 2197777777777773. Slide and push the interface card into the slot firmly, then fasten the screw as shown below.4. Reconnect the int

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Replacing the Consumable Product 221888888888888Chapter 8Replacing the Consumable ProductPrecautions During ReplacementWhen replacing a consumable pro

222 Replacing the Consumable ProductReplacement MessagesWhen you see the following messages on the LCD panel or the window of EPSON Status Monitor 3,

Replacing the Consumable Product 223888888888888❏ Problems such as printout fading may occur, change the Toner Out setting in the Setup Menu on the co

224 Replacing the Consumable Product❏ Do not open the drum’s protective cover and avoid exposing an imaging cartridge to room light any longer than ne

Replacing the Consumable Product 2258888888888881. Open cover A slowly.Note:When the optional Stacker is installed, raise the stacker first, then open

226 Replacing the Consumable Product3. Take the new imaging cartridge out of its package and gently shake the imaging cartridge as shown below.4. Put

Getting to Know Your Printer 11111111111111Fit-to-page printingLets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the paper siz

Replacing the Consumable Product 2278888888888885. Insert the new imaging cartridge all the way until it stops.Note:Insert the cartridge with the arro

228 Replacing the Consumable ProductNote:When the optional Stacker is installed, lower the Stacker after closing cover A.Fuser UnitPrepare a new fuser

Replacing the Consumable Product 2298888888888881. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord and the interface cable. Note:If the printer has bee

230 Replacing the Consumable Product3. Open cover B.4. Pull down the two levers at either side of the fuser unit.Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Ma

Replacing the Consumable Product 2318888888888885. Remove the fuser unit slowly.Note:When removing the fuser unit, hold your hands as shown above, on

232 Replacing the Consumable Product7. Lift up the two levers at either side of the fuser unit and push down the levers at both ends of the fuser unit

Replacing the Consumable Product 23388888888888810. Press the Up or Down button several times until Reset Menu appears on the control panel, and the

234 Replacing the Consumable ProductcCaution:Never use alcohol or paint thinner to clean the printer cover; these chemicals can damage the components

Replacing the Consumable Product 2358888888888882. Hold the handle of the imaging cartridge and pull out.Note:Place the cartridge on a clean, flat sur

236 Replacing the Consumable Product4. With a clean damp cloth, wipe the pickup roller’s rubber parts.5. Reattach the pickup rollers as shown below. T

12 Getting to Know Your PrinterWatermark printingLets you print a text or image as a watermark on your printout. For example, you can put “Confidentia

Replacing the Consumable Product 2378888888888886. Reinstall the imaging cartridge.7. Close cover A until it clicks shut.Transporting the PrinterFor l

238 Replacing the Consumable Product4. Attach the protective materials onto the printer, then repack the printer in its original box.For short distanc

Replacing the Consumable Product 239888888888888Note:The rear side of the printer is extremely heavy. Take care when you lift the printer.3. When movi

240 Replacing the Consumable ProductFinding a place for the printerWhen relocating the printer, always choose a location that has adequate space for e

Replacing the Consumable Product 241888888888888❏ Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord.❏ Keep the entire computer and printer

242 Replacing the Consumable ProductDownloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

Troubleshooting 243999999999999Chapter 9TroubleshootingClearing Jammed PaperIf paper becomes jammed in the printer, the printer’s LCD panel and EPSON

244 TroubleshootingwWarning:❏ Unless specifically instructed in this guide, be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HOT SURFACE, or

Troubleshooting 2459999999999991. Open cover A.2. Hold the handle of the imaging cartridge and pull out.Note:Place the cartridge on a clean, flat surf

246 Troubleshooting3. Spin the green part on the pickup roller to bring out jammed paper.4. Gently pull out any sheets that have fed part way into the

Getting to Know Your Printer 13111111111111Overlay printingLets you prepare standard forms or template on your printout that you can use as overlays w

Troubleshooting 2479999999999995. Reinstall the imaging cartridge.Note:Insert the cartridge with the arrow mark on the top of the imaging cartridge fa

248 TroubleshootingJam A B (Cover A or B)When a paper jam occurs in the location shown in the illustration below, the Jam A B message appears on the p

Troubleshooting 2499999999999992. Hold the handle of the cartridge and pull it out.Note:Place the cartridge on a clean, flat surface.3. If there is an

250 TroubleshootingNote:When jammed paper cannot be removed easily, turn the roller to take tension off the paper, then pull it straight out.4. Remove

Troubleshooting 2519999999999995. Open cover B.Note:When the optional Duplex Unit is installed, open the Duplex Unit’s cover before opening cover B.6.

252 Troubleshooting7. If there is any jammed paper, remove it gently. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper.8. Close the paper holder and close cove

Troubleshooting 2539999999999999. Attach the Face-up tray.10. Reinstall the imaging cartridge.Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

254 Troubleshooting11. Close cover A until it clicks.Jam MP A, Jam C1 A, Jam C2 A, Jam C3 A (All paper cassettes and Cover A)When a paper jam occurs i

Troubleshooting 2559999999999991. Pull out the cassette from the printer.2. Remove the cassette’s cover and discard any crumpled paper. Then, reattach

256 TroubleshootingNote:Confirm that the jammed paper is not still deep inside the printer.4. Reinsert the paper cassette.5. Open cover A and then clo

14 Getting to Know Your PrinterNote:You need the optional Duplex Print Unit installed in your printer in order to use this printing option. See “Duple

Troubleshooting 257999999999999Jam DM (Duplex Unit cover)When a paper jam occurs in the location shown in the illustration below, the Jam DM message a

258 Troubleshooting2. Gently remove the jammed paper inside the cover. Be careful not to tear the paper.Note:❏ If paper is torn, be sure to remove all

Troubleshooting 2599999999999991. Open the stacker cover by pulling the tab at the top left of the cover.2. Remove any paper you find jammed inside th

260 Troubleshooting3. Close the Stacker cover.Printing a Status SheetTo confirm the current status of the printer, and that the options are installed

Troubleshooting 2619999999999993. Confirm that the information about the installed options is correct. If the options are installed correctly, they ap

262 TroubleshootingThe printer does not print (Ready light off)The Ready light is on but nothing printsCause What to doThe printer is offline. Press t

Troubleshooting 263999999999999The optional product is not availableYour computer system’s memory is too small to handle the volume of data in your do

264 TroubleshootingPrintout ProblemsThe font will not printPrintout is garbledCause What to doYou may use the printer fonts substituted for specified

Troubleshooting 265999999999999The printout position is not correctGraphics do not print correctlyCause What to doThe page length and margins may be s

266 TroubleshootingPrint Quality ProblemsThe background is dark or dirtyWhite dots appear in the printoutPrint quality is uneven darknessCause What to

Paper Handling 15222222222222Chapter 2Paper HandlingPaper SourcesThis section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can

Troubleshooting 267999999999999Half-tone images print unevenlyThere may be no toner left in the imaging cartridge.If the message on the LCD panel or i

268 TroubleshootingToner smudgesAreas are missing in the printed imageCause What to doYour paper may be moist or damp.Do not store your paper in a hum

Troubleshooting 269999999999999Completely blank pages are outputCause What to doThe printer may have loaded more than one sheet at a time.Remove the p

270 TroubleshootingThe printed image is light or faintThe non-printed side of the page is dirtyCause What to doYour paper may be moist or damp.Do not

Troubleshooting 271999999999999Memory ProblemsPrint quality decreasedInsufficient memory for current taskCause What to doThe printer cannot print in t

272 TroubleshootingInsufficient memory to print all copiesPaper Handling ProblemsWhen using special media, note the following points.❏ When printing o

Troubleshooting 273999999999999Paper does not feed properlyProblems Printing in the PostScript 3 Mode The problems listed in this section are those th

274 TroubleshootingSee the appropriate sections below for resolutions to the various problems that you may experience when printing in the PostScript

Troubleshooting 275999999999999Problems printing PostScript documentsThe printer does not print correctly in the PostScript mode.Cause What to doThe p

276 TroubleshootingGeneral printing problemsThe printer does not print.Cause What to doThe Print to file check box is selected in the Print dialog box

16 Paper HandlingStandard lower paper cassetteThick paper/Extra thick paperA4, A5, Letter (LT), B5, Half-Letter (HLT), Executive (EXE), Legal (LGL),Go

Troubleshooting 277999999999999The printer does not print normally. (Windows 98/95 only)Cause What to doThe computer is connected to the printer via t

278 TroubleshootingFont and image problemsThe font on the printout is different from that on the screen.Cause What to doThe PostScript screen fonts ar

Troubleshooting 279999999999999The edges of texts and/or images are not smooth.Cause What to doThe resolution is set to 300 dpi. Change the Resolution

280 TroubleshootingProblems printing via the parallel interfaceThe printer does not print normally via the parallel interface. (Windows 98/95 only)Cau

Troubleshooting 281999999999999Problems printing via the USB interfaceProblems printing via the networkNote:To connect using a network interface, you

282 TroubleshootingThe printer does not print normally via the network interface.Cause What to doThe Data Format setting, which is accessed by clickin

Troubleshooting 283999999999999Problems Using OptionsTo confirm your options are installed correctly, print a status sheet. See “Printing a Status She

284 TroubleshootingFeed jam when using the optional 550-Sheet Paper Cassette UnitThe paper source setting may not be correct.Make sure you have select

Troubleshooting 285999999999999An installed option cannot be usedCorrecting USB ProblemsIf you are having difficulty using printer with a USB connecti

286 TroubleshootingFor details about your computer, contact your dealer.Printer software installationIncorrect or incomplete software installation can

iiEPSON and EPSON ESC/P are registered trademarks and EPSON ESC/P 2 is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.Coronet is a trademark of Ludlow Industr

Paper Handling 17222222222222Optional 550-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit A4Selecting a paper sourceYou can specify a paper source manually, or set the prin

Troubleshooting 287999999999999Checking printer software in Windows Me and 98If you canceled the plug-and-play driver installation in Windows Me or 98

288 TroubleshootingSelect the icon for your printer, and then click Properties on the File menu.Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

Troubleshooting 2899999999999992. Click the Details tab.Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

290 TroubleshootingIf EPUSBX: (EPSON EPL-N3000) is displayed in the “Print to the following port list”, then the USB printer device driver and printer

Troubleshooting 291999999999999If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu.Downloaded

292 TroubleshootingIf EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus(+) sign beside Other devices to view the in

Troubleshooting 2939999999999995. Under Other devices, select USB Printer or EPSON EPL-N3000 and click Remove. Then click OK.When the following dialog

294 TroubleshootingStatus and Error MessagesThis section contains a list of messages shown on the LCD panel, giving a brief description of each messag

Troubleshooting 295999999999999Can’t Print DuplexThe printer has encountered problems during duplex printing. Make sure you are using an appropriate t

296 TroubleshootingCollate DisabledPrinting by specifying the number of copies is no longer possible due to a lack of memory (RAM) or free disk space

18 Paper HandlingFor Windows, access the printer driver, click the Basic Settings tab, and select the paper source that you want to use from the Paper

Troubleshooting 297999999999999Face-up Path SelectedEven though 2-sided printing has started or the Stacker is set as the output tray in the printer d

298 TroubleshootingHDD CheckThe printer is checking the Hard Disk Drive.Image Cart ID ErrorThe wrong imaging cartridge has been installed. Replace it

Troubleshooting 299999999999999Invalid AUX I/F CardThis message means that the printer cannot communicate with the installed optional interface card.

300 TroubleshootingManual Feed xxxThe manual feed mode is specified for the current print job. Make sure the paper size indicated by xxx is loaded, th

Troubleshooting 301999999999999To clear this error message, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s Reset menu. See “How to access the control p

302 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 303999999999999PS3 Hard Disk fullThe memory allocated for writing PostScript 3 commands on the optional Hard Disk Drive is full.To cle

304 TroubleshootingResetThe printer’s current interface has been reset and the buffer has been cleared. However, other interfaces are still active and

Troubleshooting 305999999999999Stacker FullThe output paper at the Stacker is full. Remove the paper that was output and press the N Start/Stop button

306 TroubleshootingUnable Clear ErrorThe printer cannot clear an error message because the error status still remains. Try solving the problem again.W

Paper Handling 19222222222222With one or two optional 550-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit A4 installed:MP TrayLower Cassette 1Lower Cassette 2Lower Cassette

Troubleshooting 307999999999999Using the Cancel Job buttonThe Cancel Job button on your printer is the quickest and easiest way to cancel printing.

308 TroubleshootingCustomer support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information:❏ Product serial number(The

Troubleshooting 309999999999999For users in AustraliaEpson Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of customer service. In addition to your

310 TroubleshootingEpson Faxback ServiceEpson Faxback service will fax you the latest specifications for most Epson products offered in Australia. Pho

Troubleshooting 311999999999999Epson HelpDesk (Phone: (65) 6586 3111)Our HelpDesk team can help you with the following over the phone:❏ Sales enquirie

312 Troubleshooting❏ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, questions through e-mailEpson Hotline❏ Sales enquiries and product information

Troubleshooting 313999999999999Epson Service CenterFor users in Hong KongTo obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are

314 Troubleshooting❏ Product information❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)❏ Latest versions of Epson product driversUsers can access our W

Troubleshooting 315999999999999❏ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, questions through e-mailEpson Trading (M) Sdn. Bhd.Head Office.Eps

316 TroubleshootingEpson India Head Office - Bangalore:Epson India Regional Offices:Toll Free Telephone SupportTo learn more about Epson products or t

20 Paper Handling❏ To access the printer driver from Windows Me, 98, or 95, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next, right-click the

Troubleshooting 317999999999999For users in the PhilippinesTo obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to con

318 TroubleshootingDownloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

Technical Specifications 319AAAAAAAAAAAAAppendix ATechnical SpecificationsPaperSince the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be chang

320 Technical SpecificationsNote:Before buying a large amount of paper, test the paper by printing on a few sheets to find out if the paper is suitabl

Technical Specifications 321AAAAAAAAAAAA❏ Paper that is too smooth or too rough❏ Paper that is different on the front and back❏ Paper that is folded,

322 Technical SpecificationsEnvelopesLabelsThick paperoptional 550-Sheet Paper Cassette Unitfor A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, Government Letter, Executiv

Technical Specifications 323AAAAAAAAAAAAEPSON Laser TransparenciesPrintable area4-mm minimum margin on all sidesNote:❏ The printable area varies, depe

324 Technical SpecificationsPrinterGeneralPrinting method: Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographic processResolution: 600 dpi, 300dpiContinuou

Technical Specifications 325AAAAAAAAAAAAFace-down tray Up to 500 sheetsFace-up tray Up to 70 sheetsInternal emulation: HP listed LaserJet 4 emulation

326 Technical SpecificationsEnvironmentalMechanicalElectricalTemperature: In use: 5 to 35 C (41 to 95 F)Not in use: -20 to 40 C (-4 to 104 F)Humidity

Paper Handling 21222222222222Output TrayFace-down trayFace-up trayInstalling the Face-up trayFollow these steps to install the face-up tray.Paper size

Technical Specifications 327AAAAAAAAAAAA* Includes optional cassette unit.Standards and approvalsU.S. model:European model:Australian model:Power cons

328 Technical SpecificationsLaser safetyThis printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (D

Technical Specifications 329AAAAAAAAAAAAPostScriptInterfacesParallel interfaceUse the IEEE 1284-I compliant parallel interface connector.ECP mode/Nibb

330 Technical SpecificationsOptions and Consumable550-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit A4Product number: C12C802091Paper size: A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, Gov

Technical Specifications 331AAAAAAAAAAAAStackerDuplex UnitProduct number: C12C802111Output capacity: Up to 500 sheetsPaper size: Regular or custom pa

332 Technical SpecificationsHard Disk Drive* This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC.Memory modul

Technical Specifications 333AAAAAAAAAAAAImaging cartridgeThe actual number of pages you can print with an imaging cartridge varies depending on the ty

334 Technical SpecificationsSafety InformationWarnings, Cautions, and NoteswWarningsmust be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.cCautionsmust be

Technical Specifications 335AAAAAAAAAAAA❏ Because the printer weighs approximately 20.9 kg (46.1 lb) without the imaging cartridge installed, one pers

336 Technical Specifications*Unless specifically instructed in this guide, do not insert your hand into the her, as it may be very hot.❏ Do not insert

22 Paper Handling1. Insert the right and left tabs of the face-up tray into the holes at the back of the printer.2. Push up the lever and pull out the

Technical Specifications 337AAAAAAAAAAAA❏ Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer.Important Safety Instructions❏ Connect

338 Technical SpecificationsPower On/Off CautionsDo not turn off the printer:❏ After turning on the printer, wait until Ready appears on the LCD panel

Functions of the Control Panel 339BBBBBBBBBBBBAppendix BFunctions of the Control PanelUsing the Control Panel MenusYou can use the printer’s control p

340 Functions of the Control Panel1. When the printer’s Ready light is on, press any of the control panel buttons shown below accesses the control pan

Functions of the Control Panel 341BBBBBBBBBBBB6. Press the N Start/Stop button to exit the control panel menus.Printing and Deleting Reserve Job DataP

342 Functions of the Control Panel6. Press the Enter button to start printing or to delete the data.Using the Confidential Job MenuFollow these step

Functions of the Control Panel 343BBBBBBBBBBBB5. Use the Down or Up button to scroll to the appropriate job name, then press the Enter button.6.

344 Functions of the Control PanelPress the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the menus. The menus and menu items appear in the order shown be

Functions of the Control Panel 345BBBBBBBBBBBB*1 This item appears only when the jobs are stored by using the Quick Print Job feature.*2 This item app

346 Functions of the Control PanelPress the Down or Up button to select an item. Press the Enter button to print a sheet or font sample. *1 This

Paper Handling 23222222222222Loading PaperThis section describes how to load paper into the MP tray and the paper cassettes. If you use special media

Functions of the Control Panel 347BBBBBBBBBBBBForm Overlay ListPrints a list of the form overlays stored in the optional Hard Disk Drive.Network Statu

348 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 349BBBBBBBBBBBBMP TypeLets you set the paper type loaded in the MP tray.LC1 Type/LC2 Type/LC3 TypeLets you select the p

350 Functions of the Control Panel* Default paper sizes are automatically detected.** Available only when the optional Duplex Unit is installed.Page S

Functions of the Control Panel 351BBBBBBBBBBBBResolutionSpecifies the printing resolution.RITechTurning RITech on produces smoother and crisper lines,

352 Functions of the Control PanelcCaution:Make sure that the printed image does not extend beyond the edge of the paper. Otherwise, you may damage th

Functions of the Control Panel 353BBBBBBBBBBBB* Available only when the corresponding option is installed.** Available only when in PCL5e, ESC/Page, E

354 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 355BBBBBBBBBBBBMP ModeThis setting determines whether the MP tray has the highest or lowest priority when Auto is selec

356 Functions of the Control PanelPaper TypeSpecifies the type of paper to be used for printing. The printer adjusts the printing speed according to t

24 Paper Handling1. Pull out the MP tray.Note:When pulling out the MP tray, raise it and pull it at an angle.2. Remove the MP tray cover.3. Adjust the

Functions of the Control Panel 357BBBBBBBBBBBBPage ProtectAllocates additional printer memory for printing data, as opposed to receiving it. You may n

358 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 359BBBBBBBBBBBBSelecType InitRestores the control panel menu settings to their default values. Yellow Regist, Magenta R

360 Functions of the Control PanelBuffer SizeDetermines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data. If Maximum is selected,

Functions of the Control Panel 361BBBBBBBBBBBBNote:❏ To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then t

362 Functions of the Control PanelLJ4 MenuThese settings control the fonts and symbol sets when in the LJ4 mode.Item Settings (default in bold)Font So

Functions of the Control Panel 363BBBBBBBBBBBB* Available only when the download fonts are installed.Note:If you normally use the HP LaserJet 4 printe

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 PanelIf you need to configure the printer settings, first switch to the GL/2 emulation mode, then change the settings usi

Paper Handling 25222222222222Slide the side paper guide outward while pinching the knob. Then, slide the end paper guide while pinching the knob, to a

Functions of the Control Panel 367BBBBBBBBBBBBJoinSpecifies the way in which lines are joined.Pens 0 through 6Allows you to set the thickness of the p

368 Functions of the Control PanelESCP2 MenuThis menu allows you to make settings which affect the printer when it is in the ESC/P 2 emulation mode.Fo

Functions of the Control Panel 369BBBBBBBBBBBBPitchSelects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measured in cpi (characters

370 Functions of the Control PanelAuto CRSpecifies whether the printer performs a carriage-return/line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the printing po

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 PanelThese settings are available only when the printer is in the I239X mode.FontSelects the font.PitchSelects the pitch

Functions of the Control Panel 375BBBBBBBBBBBBT. MarginSets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line. The dis

376 Functions of the Control PanelIf you select BarCode, the printer converts bit images to bar codes by automatically filling in any vertical gaps be

26 Paper Handling5. Replace the MP tray cover, making sure the front edge is flush and as far forward as possible. And reinsert the cassette in the pr

Working with Fonts 377CCCCCCCCCCCCAppendix CWorking with FontsAvailable FontsThe following table lists the fonts that are installed in your printer. T

378 Working with FontsAntique Olive Medium, Bold, Italic Antique OliveGaramond Antiqua, Halbfett, Kursiv, Kursiv HalbfettGaramondMarigold - MarigoldAl

Working with Fonts 379CCCCCCCCCCCCWhen selecting fonts in your application software, choose the font name listed in the HP Equivalent column.Note:Depe

380 Working with FontsNote:Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, OCR A and OCR B fonts may not be readable. Print a

Working with Fonts 381CCCCCCCCCCCCPS 3 modeThe EPL-N3000 comes with 17 PostScript fonts. The fonts include: Courier, Courier Oblique, Courier Bold, Co

382 Working with FontsTake note of the following regarding fonts and the Windows operating system:❏ TrueType fonts work with all versions of the Windo

Working with Fonts 383CCCCCCCCCCCCDownloading FontsFonts that reside on your computer’s hard disk can be downloaded, or transferred, to the printer so

384 Working with FontsEPSON Font ManagerEPSON Font Manager provides you with 131 software fonts.System requirementsTo use EPSON Font Manager, your com

Working with Fonts 385CCCCCCCCCCCC3. In the dialog box that appears, click Install Software.4. Click Custom. 5. Select the EPSON Font Manager check bo

386 Working with FontsEPSON BarCode FontsEPSON BarCode Fonts let you easily create and print many types of bar codes.Normally, bar code creation is a

iiiContentsChapter 1 Getting to Know Your PrinterPrinter Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paper Handling 272222222222226. Extend the paper support to accommodate the size of the paper loaded in the MP tray or lower paper cassette to prevent

Working with Fonts 387CCCCCCCCCCCCSystem requirementsTo use EPSON BarCode Fonts, your computer system should meet the following requirements:Code128 E

388 Working with FontsNote:EPSON BarCode Fonts can only be used with EPSON printer drivers.Installing EPSON BarCode FontsFollow these steps to install

Working with Fonts 389CCCCCCCCCCCC4. In the dialog box that appears, click Install Software.5. Click Custom. 6. Select the EPSON BarCode Font check bo

390 Working with FontsPrinting with EPSON BarCode FontsFollow these steps to create and print bar codes using EPSON BarCode Fonts. The application fea

Working with Fonts 391CCCCCCCCCCCC3. Select the EPSON BarCode Font you want to use, then set the font size and click OK.Note:In Windows XP, 2000, and

392 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 393CCCCCCCCCCCC❏ Do not apply shading or special character formatting, such as bold, italic, or underline.❏ Print bar codes in blac

394 Working with FontsBarCode Font specificationsThis section contains details on the character input specifications for each EPSON BarCode Font.EPSON

Working with Fonts 395CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON EAN-13❏ EAN-13 is the standard 13-digit EAN bar code.❏ Because the check digit is added automatica

396 Working with FontsPrint sampleEPSON UPC-A❏ UPC-A is the standard bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol Specificati

28 Paper HandlingPrinting on Special MediaYou can print on special paper stock such as thick paper, envelopes, transparencies, and labels.Note:Since t

Working with Fonts 397CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON UPC-E❏ UPC-E is the UPC-A zero-suppression (deletes extra zeros) bar code specified by the America

398 Working with FontsPrint sampleEPSON Code39❏ Four Code39 fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check d

Working with Fonts 399CCCCCCCCCCCCThe following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input by hand:❏ Left/Right quiet zone❏ Check digit❏ S

400 Working with Fonts❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Code128 standar

Working with Fonts 401CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON ITF❏ The EPSON ITF fonts conform to the USS Interleaved 2-of-5 standard (American).❏ Four EPSON IT

402 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 403CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON Codabar❏ Four Codabar fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insert

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

Working with Fonts 405CCCCCCCCCCCCPrint sampleEPSON Codabar EPSON Codabar CDEPSON Codabar Num EPSON Codabar CD NumDownloaded from ManualsPrinter.com M

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Paper Handling 29222222222222❏ When printed envelopes are wrinkled, open cover B and push up the form feed pressure change levers at both sides of the

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

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 Sets* Available only in ESC/P2 mode.Times New is a type face compatible with RomanT.Letter Gothic is a type face compatible with OratorS.Ar

Symbol Sets 413DDDDDDDDDDDDInternational character setsYou can select one of the following international character sets using the ESC R command: * Ava

414 Symbol SetsIn the I239X Emulation ModeThe available symbol sets in the I239X mode are PcUSA, PcMultilingual, PcEur858, PcPortuguese, PcCanFrench,

PostScript Font Samples 415EEEEEEEEEEEEAppendix EPostScript Font SamplesDownloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

416 PostScript Font SamplesDownloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

30 Paper HandlingNote:When loading envelopes into the MP tray, set the envelope size on the MP Tray Size setting in the Tray Menu on the control panel

Notice for Windows XP Users 417FFFFFFFFFFFFAppendix FNotice for Windows XP UsersTo use this product on the computer running Windows XP Service Pack 2,

418 Notice for Windows XP UsersAfter installing EpsonNet WinAssist from the software CD-ROM, make the following settings before configuring the networ

Notice for Windows XP Users 419FFFFFFFFFFFFC. For Laser Printer UsersIf you share the laser printers on the computer running Windows XP Service Pack 2

420 Notice for Windows XP Users5. Confirm that EEBAgent.exe is registered in the Programs list, and then click OK.6. Confirm that the check box for EE

Glossary 421GlossaryASCIIAmerican Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized way of assigning codes to characters and control codes. Th

422 GlossarydrumThe part of the printer mechanism where the image is formed and transferred to paper.emulationSee printer emulation.FF (Form Feed)A co

Glossary 423memoryThe part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store information. Some information is fixed and is used to control how

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

Glossary 425symbol setA collection of symbols and special characters. Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table.tonerThe black powde

426 GlossaryDownloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

Paper Handling 31222222222222cCaution:Make sure that the minimum size of envelopes meets the following size requirements:MP tray:Height: 76.2 mmWidth:

Index 427IndexNumerics550-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit A4, 191550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unitspecifications, 330AAdditional Driverusing, 174Adobe

428 IndexGGuidesAdministrator’s Guide, iQuick Reference, iReference Guide, iSetup Sheet, iHHard Disk Drive, 210IIES (Intelligent Emulation Switch), 7,

Index 429Installing for Mac OS X, 151Installing for Windows Me/98/95, 90Installing for Windows NT 4.0, 102Installing for Windows XP/2000, 112System re

430 IndexStored Job (Windows), 63Symbol setsEPSON GL/ 2 mode, 414ESC/P 2 mode, 411FX mode, 411I239X mode, 414international character sets, 413introduc

32 Paper HandlingNote:❏ You should only use labels designed for monochrome laser printers or monochrome plain-paper copiers.❏ To prevent the label adh

Paper Handling 33222222222222The following table shows important settings you have to make when using transparencies.Loading a custom paper sizeYou ca

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Using the Standard Printer Software 35333333333333Chapter 3Using the Standard Printer SoftwareAbout the Printer SoftwareThe printer driver lets you ch

36 Using the Standard Printer Software❏ To access the printer driver from Windows, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next, right-cli

ivChapter 2 Paper HandlingPaper Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15MP tray . . . . .

Using the Standard Printer Software 373333333333332. Select the Zoom Options check box. Then select the desired paper size from the Output Paper drop-

38 Using the Standard Printer Software3. Select the Zoom To check box. Then specify the magnification percentage in the box.Note:The percentage can be

Using the Standard Printer Software 39333333333333Modifying the print layoutYour printer can print either two or four pages onto a single page and spe

40 Using the Standard Printer Software3. Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper. Then Select the Page Order in which the p

Using the Standard Printer Software 413333333333332. Select the Watermark check box. Then click Watermark Settings. The Watermark dialog box appears.1

42 Using the Standard Printer Software3. Select a watermark from the Watermark Name drop-down list.4. Adjust the image intensity of the watermark with

Using the Standard Printer Software 43333333333333Making a new watermarkYou can make a new watermark as follows:1. Click the Special tab.2. Select the

44 Using the Standard Printer Software5. Select Text or BMP and type a name for the new watermark in the Name box.Note:This screen appears when you se

Using the Standard Printer Software 45333333333333Using an overlayThe Overlay Settings dialog box allows you to prepare standard forms, or templates,

46 Using the Standard Printer Software4. Select the Form Overlay check box, and click the Overlay Settings. The Overlay Settings dialog box appears.12

vConfidential Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 .

Using the Standard Printer Software 473333333333335. Click the Create Overlay Data button, then click Settings. The Form Settings dialog box appears.2

48 Using the Standard Printer Software6. Select the Use Form Name check box. Then click Add Form Name. The Add Form dialog box appears.12Downloaded fr

Using the Standard Printer Software 493333333333337. Type the form name in the Form Name box and its description in the Description box.8. Click the T

50 Using the Standard Printer Software2. From the application, access the printer driver. Open the File menu and choose Print or Print Setup. Then cli

Using the Standard Printer Software 513333333333331. Re-access the printer driver as described in step 2 in “Creating an overlay” on page 45.2. Make t

52 Using the Standard Printer SoftwarePrinting with HDD form overlayAll Windows users can use the registered form data in the optional Hard Disk Drive

Using the Standard Printer Software 53333333333333Note:If you need the list of the registered form data, click Print List to print it and confirm the

54 Using the Standard Printer SoftwarePrinting with the Duplex UnitDuplex printing with the optional Duplex Print Unit prints on both sides of the pap

Using the Standard Printer Software 553333333333333. Click Duplex Settings to open the Duplex Settings dialog box.4. Specify the Binding Margin for th

56 Using the Standard Printer Softwarea. Graphic Mode: Specify the graphic mode. In the HighQuality (Printer) mode, the driver sends the printing data

viChapter 6 Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkSharing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171S

Using the Standard Printer Software 57333333333333g. Offset: Makes fine adjustments to the printing position on the front and the back of data on a pa

58 Using the Standard Printer SoftwareMaking the Optional SettingsYou can update the installed option information manually if you have installed optio

Using the Standard Printer Software 59333333333333The table below gives an overview of the Reserve Job options. Each option is described in detail lat

60 Using the Standard Printer SoftwareRe-Print JobThe Re-Print Job option allows you to store the job you are currently printing so that you can repri

Using the Standard Printer Software 613333333333334. Select the Reserve Job On check box and click the Re-Print Job button.5. Enter a user name and jo

62 Using the Standard Printer SoftwareFollow these steps to use the Verify Job option:1. Click the Basic Settings tab.2. Select the Collate OK check b

Using the Standard Printer Software 633333333333336. Click OK. The printer prints one copy of your document, and stores the print data with informatio

64 Using the Standard Printer Software4. Select the Reserve Job On check box, and the Stored Job button.5. Enter a user name and job name in the corre

Using the Standard Printer Software 65333333333333Follow these steps to store print data using the Confidential Job option:1. Make printer driver sett

66 Using the Standard Printer Software❏ Only numbers from 1 through 4 can be used for passwords.❏ Keep passwords in a safe place. You must enter the c

viiJam DM (Duplex Unit cover). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257Jam STK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Standard Printer Software 67333333333333Note for Netware users:When monitoring NetWare printers, a Novell Client that corresponds to your op

68 Using the Standard Printer Software4. In the dialog box that appears, click Install Software.5. Click Custom. 6. Select the EPSON Status Monitor 3

Using the Standard Printer Software 693333333333337. In the dialog box that appears, make sure that your printer’s icon is selected, and click OK. The

70 Using the Standard Printer SoftwareAccessing EPSON Status Monitor 3To access EPSON Status Monitor 3, open the printer software, click the Utility t

Using the Standard Printer Software 71333333333333Getting printer status detailsYou can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable pr

72 Using the Standard Printer Software3. Text box: The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer. When a problem o

Using the Standard Printer Software 73333333333333Setting Monitoring PreferencesTo make specific monitoring settings, click Monitoring Preferences in

74 Using the Standard Printer Software3. Select Shortcut Icon: To use the shortcut icon, select the Shortcut Icon check box and choose an icon. The ic

Using the Standard Printer Software 75333333333333Status Alert windowThe Status Alert window indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you

76 Using the Standard Printer SoftwareTo display the Job Information menu, select the Show job information check box on the Monitoring Preferences dia

viiiPaper does not feed from the optional 550-SheetPaper Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283Feed jam when

Using the Standard Printer Software 77333333333333Re-printing your print jobClicking the Print button on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 screen lets you pr

78 Using the Standard Printer Software3. Select the job to re-print.4. Click the Print button. The following screen appears.5. In the screen, confirm

Using the Standard Printer Software 79333333333333❏ When using an optional Ethernet interface card that doesn’t support the Job Management function.❏

80 Using the Standard Printer Software❏ You can find out the current printer status by clicking the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon in the printer driver’

Using the Standard Printer Software 81333333333333Note:Only PC systems equipped with a USB connector and running Windows Me, 98, XP, and 2000 support

82 Using the Standard Printer SoftwareNote:This screen is a Windows 98 screen.5. Click OK to save this setting.Canceling PrintingIf the printouts are

Using the Standard Printer Software 83333333333333Note: ❏ You can also cancel the current print job that is sent from your computer, by pressing the +

84 Using the Standard Printer Software4. Select EPSON Printer Software, and click Add/Remove.Note:When using the Windows XP or Windows 2000, click Cha

Using the Standard Printer Software 853333333333335. Click the Printer Model tab, select the EPSON EPL-N3000 Advanced icon, then click OK.6. Click the

86 Using the Standard Printer Software7. To uninstall the Monitored Printers utility, select the EPSON Status Monitor 3: Monitored Printers check box,