Epson DC 2120 Spécifications

-1GlossaryASCIIAmerican Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized way ofassigning codes to characters and control codes. The system is

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-100Using the Control Panel1OnLine Switches the printer between online andoffline status.2Continue(Reset)Enables the printer to resume printing afterc

Using the Control Panel-101Using the OneTouch ModesThe OneTouch modes allow you to make the most commonprinter settings from the control panel when pr

-102Using the Control PanelOneTouch mode 1To enter OneTouch mode 1, press the SelecType button(repeatedly if necessary) until the light next to Paper

Using the Control Panel-103To make OneTouch settings, access one of the modes as describedabove and press the button located under the setting you wan

-104Using the Control PanelToner Save ModeTurns the Toner Save mode on or off. When turned on, the printersaves toner by substituting a gray shade for

Using the Control Panel-105❏ Application programs may send commands to the printer thatoverride SelecType settings. If you are not getting the results

-106Using the Control PanelFollow these steps to enter, navigate, and exit the SelecTypemode:1. To enter the SelecType mode, press Menu.2. To change t

Using the Control Panel-107❏ To select an item (setting) in a menu, press Item.❏ To select a value (parameter) for an item, press Value.❏ To accept a

-108Using the Control PanelPrinting MenuThese are the most basic settings that you will need for everydayuse. Most can be set using your software. Alw

Using the Control Panel-109Setup MenuThese settings provide the printer with information necessary forprinting. See “Setup Menu” for more information.

-11Product InformationPrinter Parts1. Printer cover2. Control panel3. Power switch4. Paper size switch of the MP tray5. Paper size switch of the stand

-110Using the Control PanelGL2 MenuThese settings are available only when the printer is in the GL2mode. See “GL/2 Menu” for more information.GLMode,

Using the Control Panel-111Test MenuFor the settings below, press Enter to print. No values areselectable by pressing Value.Note:After you print these

-112Using the Control PanelEmulation MenuUse this menu to select the printer emulation mode. You canspecify different emulations for each interface; i

Using the Control Panel-113All items in the Printing Menu except Resolution, Wide A4, Skip Blank Page,andAuto Eject Page can be accessed directly with

-114Using the Control PanelWide A4Specifies whether to extend the printing area of the shorter side.When turned on, the printing area is extended.Orie

Using the Control Panel-115BindingSets the position of a binding margin when the optional duplexunit is installed.Note:You can change the width of a b

-116Using the Control PanelThe paper type settings in this menu can also be made from yourprinter driver. The settings you make in your printer driver

Using the Control Panel-117LC1Size,LC2Size,LC3SizeDisplays the actual paper size loaded in the standard or optionallower paper cassette.Note:LC1 Size,

-118Using the Control PanelConfig Menu* These appear only when an optional duplex unit is installed.RITechAllows you to adjust the RITech setting. RIT

Using the Control Panel-119Toner SaveTurns the Toner Save mode on. When turned on, the printer savestoner by substituting a gray shade for the black i

-121. Latch2. Option cover3. AC inlet4. Type-B interface slot cover5. Parallel interface connectorAbout Your PrinterYour printer is the latest in EPSO

-120Using the Control PanelSize IgnoreAllows you to specify whether a paper size error is ignored.Turning this item on causes the printer to print eve

Using the Control Panel-121Paper TypeAllows you to use various types of paper. Thick is useful forenvelopes and irregularly sized plain paper over 75g

-122Using the Control PanelToner OutPrinting automatically stops when the Toner Out messageappears. You can continue to print by pressing the Continue

Using the Control Panel-123Bi-DEnables or disables bidirectional communication.Buffer SizeDetermines the amount of memory to be used for receiving dat

-124Using the Control PanelAUX MenuThis menu allows you to set up the optional interface.* Available only when an optional Ethernet Interface Card (C8

Using the Control Panel-125Note:The settings marked with asterisks are the network settings that aredisplayed when an Ethernet Interface Card (C82362✽

-126Using the Control PanelNote:If you always use the HP LaserJet 4 printer driver in your software, youshould change settings using that software. So

Using the Control Panel-127Font SourceSelectsthedefaultfontsource.Font NumberSelects the default font number from the default font source.PitchSpecifi

-128Using the Control PanelDest SymSetAvailable only when an optional font ROM module is installed.CR FunctionWhen CR is set for the CR Function, the

Using the Control Panel-129GL/2 MenuIn the EPSON GL/2 mode, you can use your printer with plotterapplications. This mode is similar to the GL/2 mode s

-13The printer is easy to installand use. You simply set up the printer,connect it to your computer, and install the printer driver asdescribed in the

-130Using the Control PanelPenSelects the logical “pen” which is used to “plot” the drawing.EndSelects the way in which lines end.JoinSelects the way

Using the Control Panel-131Before printing in the EPSON GL/2 modeYou may need to change the printer settings, depending on youroutput needs. Always ch

-132Using the Control PanelESC/P2MenuThe table below lists the ESCP2 menu options.FontAllows you to specify the font by typeface.The factory default f

Using the Control Panel-133PitchYou can select a character pitch of 10, 12, or 15 cpi (characters perinch), or choose proportional spacing.CondensedUs

-134Using the Control PanelAuto CRUsetheautomaticcarriagereturnoptiontoperformacarriage-return line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the printposition

Using the Control Panel-135FX MenuThe table below lists the FX Menu options. The details of eachoptions are the same as the options of ESC/P 2 Menu.I2

-136Using the Control PanelFontAllows you to specify the font by typeface.PitchSelects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch,m

Using the Control Panel-137TextSets the page length in lines. For this option, a line is assumed tobe 1 pica (1/6 inch). If you change the Orientation

-138Using the Control PanelCharacterSetSelects character table 1 or 2.Understanding Printer EmulationYour printer is designed to work best in its LJ4

Installing and Removing Options-139Installing and Removing OptionsOptional 250-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette UnitInstalling the optional 250-Sheet Lower

-14Toner Save modeTo reduce the amount of toner used in printing documents, youcan print rough drafts using the Toner Save mode.Resolution Improvement

-140Installing and Removing Options4. Place the unit in the location where the printer will beinstalled.Note:When you install two optional lower paper

Installing and Removing Options-141Note:When you install two optional lower paper cassette units, put oneunit upon the other unit in order, then put t

-142Installing and Removing OptionsNote:When you install two optional lower paper cassette units, secureboth units with the same procedure.7. Reconnec

Installing and Removing Options-143When printing on paper loaded in the optional 250-Sheet LowerPaperCassetteUnitor500-SheetLowerPaperCassetteUnit,bes

-144Installing and Removing OptionsNote:See “Loading Paper” in the Online Guide for a detailed description ofthe paper-loading procedure for the optio

Installing and Removing Options-1455. Install the Duplex Unit.Hook the projections of the unit as shown.6. Secure the unit to the printer with the thr

-146Installing and Removing OptionsTo verify that memory is correctly installed, print a status sheet.For instructions on how to print a status sheet,

Installing and Removing Options-147Installing a memory module1. Make sure the printer is turned off and unplug the powercord. wWarning:To avoid electr

-148Installing and Removing Options*screws wWarning:Avoid touching the electrical components that are exposedafter you remove the shield cover. They m

Installing and Removing Options-1495. Align the two depressions on the base of the DIMM with theprotrusions inside the RAM slot to determine the posit

-15InterfaceThe printer comes with a bi-directional parallel interface.Optional interface cards and modules provide a variety ofinterfaces, allowing y

-150Installing and Removing Options cCaution:When replacing the shield cover, be sure not to pinch thewires inside the printer between the printer cas

Installing and Removing Options-15110. Press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut.To verify that memory is correctly installed, print a stat

-152Installing and Removing OptionsRemoving a memory moduleTo remove the unit, do the installation procedure in reverse order.Interface CardYour print

Installing and Removing Options-1533. Slide the interface card into the grooves in the interface slot.Push it in firmly to lock the card into place.No

-154Installing and Removing OptionsIf the interface is not listed on the status sheet, try reinstalling thecard making sure the card is securely faste

Replacing Consumable Products-155Replacing Consumable ProductsReplacing the Imaging CartridgeThe imaging cartridge prints up to 10,000 pages, dependin

-156Replacing Consumable Products wWarning:Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION!HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If t

Replacing Consumable Products-1575. Pull the clear seal all the way out with firm, even pressure.6. Press the latch on the left side of the printer an

-158Replacing Consumable Products7. Turn the arrow on the cartridge toward the printer cover sideand slide the cartridge into place. Align the guides

Replacing Consumable Products-159 cCaution:Never transport the printer with the imaging cartridgeinstalled.

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-160Replacing Consumable Products

Clean and Transport the Printer-161Clean and Transport the PrinterCleaning the PrinterThe printer needs only minimal cleaning. If you notice a decline

-162Clean and Transport the Printer cCaution:Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer cover; thesechemicals can damage the components and the

Clean and Transport the Printer-163 wWarning:Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is markedCAUTION! HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surroundingareas. If

-164Clean and Transport the Printer3. Remove the imaging cartridge from the printer. cCaution:Donottouchthetransferrollertoavoidthedegradationofthe pr

Clean and Transport the Printer-1654. Grip the tabs on the ring located on the both sides of the paperrollers, and move them to the outside as shown i

-166Clean and Transport the Printer6. Gentlywipetherubberpartofthepaperrollerwithawell-wrung cloth.The printer has two paper rollers.* Wipe the rubber

Clean and Transport the Printer-1677. Reattach the paper rollers onto the shaft, making sure that thearrow on the paper roller is on the right as show

-168Clean and Transport the Printer8. Move the paper rollers toward the center of the shaft, makingsure that the pins on the shaft fit into the groove

Clean and Transport the Printer-16910. Reinstall the imaging cartridge.

Technical Specifications-17Technical SpecificationsPaperAvailable paper typesThis section explains what kind of paper you can use with yourprinter. Be

-170Clean and Transport the Printer11. Close the printer cover until it clicks shut.Transporting the PrinterIf you need to transport your printer, car

Clean and Transport the Printer-171Follow these steps to repack the printer:1. Turn off the printer.2. Open the printer cover and remove the imaging c

-172Clean and Transport the Printer

Working with Fonts-173Working with FontsAvailable FontsThefollowingtableliststhefontsthatareinstalledonyourprinter. The names of all the fonts appear

-174Working with FontsOriginal GaramondSWCMedium,Bold,Italic,BoldItalicGaramondAudrey Two SWC - MarigoldFlareserif 821 SWC Medium, Extra Bold Albertus

Working with Fonts-175When selecting fonts in your application software, choose the fontname listed in the HP equivalent column.Note:Depending on the

-176Working with FontsESC/P 2 and FX modes* Available only in ESC/P2 mode.Note:Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper

Working with Fonts-177Note:Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper,OCR B font may not be readable. Print a sample and

-178Working with FontsIf you are sending unformatted text to the printer directly fromDOS or if you are using a simple software package that does noti

Working with Fonts-1793. In the dialog box that appears, double-click Install EPSONFont Manager.Alternatively,youcaninstallitbyselectingInstall EPSON

-18Technical SpecificationsGeneral paperYou can use the following paper.* Use recycled paper only under normal temperature and humidityconditions. Poo

-180Working with FontsNormally, bar code creation is a laborious process requiring youto specify various command codes, such as Start bar, Stop bar an

Working with Fonts-181System requirementsTo use EPSON BarCode Fonts, your computer system shouldmeet the following requirements:Note:EPSON BarCode Fon

-182Working with FontsInstalling EPSON BarCode FontsFollow these steps to install EPSON BarCode Fonts. Theprocedure described here is for installation

Working with Fonts-183Note:Make sure that the Copy fonts to Fonts folder check box isselected.8. Click OK. The selected EPSON BarCode Fonts are instal

-184Working with Fonts3. Select the EPSON BarCode Font you want to use, then set thefont size and click OK.Note:In Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000, yo

Working with Fonts-1854. The characters you selected appear as bar codes similar tothose shown below.5. Select Print from the File menu, then select y

-186Working with FontsNote:If there is an error in the bar code character string, such asinappropriate data, the bar code will be printed as it appear

Working with Fonts-187❏ For best results, use only the font sizes recommended in“EPSON BarCode Font specifications” for the EPSONBarCode Font you are

-188Working with Fonts❏ Check digit❏ OCR-BPrint SampleEPSON EAN-13❏ EAN-13 is the standard 13-digit EAN bar code.❏ Because the check digit is added au

Working with Fonts-189❏ OCR-BPrint SampleEPSON UPC-A❏ UPC-A is the UPC-A standard bar code specified by theAmerican Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol

Technical Specifications-19Paper that should not be usedYou cannot use the following paper in this printer. They maycause printer damage, paper jams,

-190Working with Fonts❏ OCR-BPrint SampleEPSON UPC-E❏ UPC-E is the UPC-A zero-suppression (deletes extra zeros)bar code specified by the American Univ

Working with Fonts-191Print SampleEPSON Code39❏ Four Code39 fonts are available, allowing you to enable anddisable the automatic insertion of check di

-192Working with FontsThe following codes are inserted automatically and need not beinput by hand:❏ Left/Right quiet zone❏ Check digit❏ Start/Stop cha

Working with Fonts-193❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% ormore of its total length, in conformance to the Code128standard.

-194Working with FontsPrint SampleEPSON ITF❏ The EPSON ITF fonts conform to the USS Interleaved 2-of-5standard (American).❏ Four EPSON ITF fonts are a

Working with Fonts-195The following codes are inserted automatically and need not beinput by hand:❏ Left/Right quiet zone❏ Start/Stop character❏ Check

-196Working with Fonts❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% ormore of its total length, in conformance to the Codabarstandard.

Working with Fonts-197Print SampleEPSON Codabar EPSON Codabar CDEPSON Codabar Num EPSON Codabar CD Num

-198Working with Fonts

-199Problem SolverClearing Jammed PaperWhen the paper is jammed in the printer, the LCD panel and theStatus Monitor 3 utility provide alert messages.F

-2emulationSee “printer emulation”.fixed-width fontA font whose characters are allotted the same amount of horizontal space, nomatter the width of the

-20Technical SpecificationsSpecificationsSince the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may bechanged by the manufacturer at any time, EPS

-2002. Open the printer cover. Be sure to remove any pieces of paperthatmayhavetornofforareremainingintheprinter. wWarning:Be careful not to touch the

-201If necessary, remove the imaging cartridge and any paper leftin the paper feed path, and then reinsert the imagingcartridge.2. Close the printer c

-202Paper JamThe Paper Jam message appears when the paper is jammed in theprinter.Follow these steps to clear paper jams in the printer.1. Open the pr

-2032. Gently pull out any jammed paper. If it tears, make sure youremove all pieces remaining in the printer. Pull the jammedpaper in the direction o

-204Paper Jam In DuplexThe Paper Jam In Duplex message appears when the paper isjammed in the Duplex Unit.Follow these steps to clear paper jams in th

-2055. Close the lower cover of the Duplex Unit.6. Close the printer cover.Preventing Paper Feed and Paper Jam ProblemsIf you have frequent paper feed

-206Operational problemsThe printer is making abnormal noiseCause What to doAbnormal noise may comefrom the printermomentarily immediatelyafter a new

-207Printout problemsCause What to doThe printer is offline. Press On Line once to put the printeronline (the On Line light comes on).The On Line ligh

-208Cause What to doThe selected font is notsupported by your printer.Be sure you have installed the correctfont. See the section under “HowTo - Work

-209Position of the printout is not correctCause What to doThe page length and marginsare set incorrectly in yourapplication software.Make sure that y

Technical Specifications-21Note:Use recycled paper under normal temperature and humidity conditionsonly. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality,

-210Print quality problemsGraphics don’t print correctlyCause What to doThe printer emulationsetting in your softwareprogram may be incorrect.Make sur

-211The background is dark or dirtyCause What to doThe paper path inside theprinter may be dusty.Turn off the printer. Clean internalprinter component

-212Black or white bands appear in the printoutCause What to doThe paper path inside theprinter may be dusty.Turn off the printer. Clean internalprint

-213Toner smudgesCause What to doYour paper may be moist ordamp.Do not store your paper in a humid ordamp environment.You may not be using thecorrectt

-214Missing areas on printed imageCause What to doYour paper may be moist ordamp.This printer is sensitive to moistureabsorbed by the paper. The highe

-215Completely blank pagesCause What to doThere may be no toner in theimaging cartridge.If the toner status in the EPSON StatusMonitor 3 utility or th

-216The printed image is light or faintCause What to doYour paper may be moist ordamp.The higher the moisture content in thepaper, the lighter the pri

-217Memory problemsNon-printed side of the page is dirtyCause What to doToner may have spilled ontothe paper feed path.Turn off the printer. Clean int

-218Problems using optionsThe message Image Optimum appears on the LCD panel.Cause What to doThe printer has insufficientmemory to print the page atth

-219Status and Error MessagesThis section contains an alphabetical list of the status, error, andwarning messages that appear in the LCD panel.The pap

-22Technical SpecificationsPrintable area5-mm minimum margin on all sidesNote:The printable area varies according to the emulation mode.PrinterGeneral

-220If Auto Continueis turned on in the printer driver or SelecType,some error messages are not displayed even though the problemremains. Ordinarily,

-221Collate was disabledThe printer does not have sufficient memory to collate print jobs.Only one set of copies will be printed. Reduce the contents

-222Format Error ROM AA format error has occurred on the ROM module in slot A.Replace the module with a new one.Form FeedWhen the printer is offline a

-223Install LC (1 or 2)The standard lower paper cassette or the paper cassette of theoptional lower paper cassette unit is not inserted. To correct th

-224Mem OverflowThe printer has insufficient memory available for the current task.To correct the error, press the Continuebutton on the controlpanel.

-225Paper Jam In DuplexPaper is jammed in the Duplex Unit. Open the top cover of theDuplex Unit and clear the jammed paper as described under“Paper Ja

-226RAM CheckThe printer is checking the RAM.ReadyThe printer is ready to receive data or print.Replace Imaging CtrgThe imaging cartridge has run out.

-227Service Req Exxx (Cxxxx)A controller error or a print engine error has been detected. Writedown the error number listed on the LCD panel and turn

-228Writing ROM AThis message appears when the printer is accessing data storedin the ROM module in slot A. You can continue printing after theprinter

-229Resetting the PrinterThere are two ways to reset the printer.ResetResetting the printer stops printing and clears the current printjob received fr

Technical Specifications-23EnvironmentalStandard lowerpaper cassette:Up to 250 sheets of plain paperOptional lowerpaper cassette units:Up to 250 sheet

-230Where to Get HelpIf your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannotsolve the problem using the troubleshooting information in yourprod

-24Technical SpecificationsMechanicalElectricalNote:Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.Dimensions andweight:He

Technical Specifications-25InterfacesParallel interfaceUse only an IEEE 1284-II compliant parallel connector.Using the ECP mode in Windows Me / Window

-26Technical Specifications7. Make the appropriate setting in the Resource Settings dialogbox. (This setting depends on your computer system. Fordetai

Technical Specifications-27250-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit A3Universal (C813721)Papersize: A3,A5,B4,A4,B5,Legal,LetterPaper weight: 60 to 90 g/m²

-28Technical SpecificationsDuplex Unit (C813731)Papersize: A3,A4,A5,B4,B5,Legal,Letter,Half-Letter,Executive,GovernmentLegal,Government Letter, Ledger

Technical Specifications-29Memory Module* Contact your dealer or a qualified service representative about compatible.** SPD (Serial Presence Detect) i

-3pitchA measure of the number of characters per inch (cpi) for fixed-width fonts.point sizeThe height of a particular font as measured from the top o

-30Technical SpecificationsThenumberofpagesyoucanprintwithanimagingcartridgevaries depending on the type of printing. If you print a few pagesat a tim

Symbol Sets-31Symbol SetsIntroduction to Symbol SetsYour printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of thesesymbol sets differ only in the inte

-32Symbol SetsIn the LJ4 Emulation ModeThe following symbol sets are available in LJ4 emulation mode.Symbol set name: 76 typefaces + Line Printer are

Symbol Sets-33* The other 19 sets are the following: ANSI ASCII, Norweg1, French, HP German,Italian, JIS ASCll, Swedis 2, Norweg 2, UK, French 2, Germ

-34Symbol SetsInternational character sets for ISOThe following are the available international character sets forISO.Character sets: ANSI ASCII (0U),

Symbol Sets-35In the ESC/P2 or FX Modes* Available only in ESC/P2 mode.Pc 437(U.S./StandardEurope)Pc 850(Multilingual),Pc 860(Portuguese),Pc 863(Canad

-36Symbol SetsNote:❏ Swiss 721 SWM is a type face compatible with RomanT.❏ Letter Gothic SWC is a type face compatible with OratorS.❏ Dutch 801 SWM is

Symbol Sets-37In the I239X Emulation ModeThe available symbol sets in the I239X mode are Pc437, Pc850,Pc858, Pc860, Pc863 and Pc865. See “In the ESC/P

-38Symbol Sets

Handling Paper-39How ToHandling PaperPaper SourcesThe table below gives you an overview of all the standard andoptional paper sources available for yo

-4serifThe small decorative strokes that come off the main lines of a character.status sheetA report that lists the printer settings and other printer

-40Handling PaperLoading PaperThe printer can feed paper from the MP tray, the standard lowerpaper cassette and an optional lower paper cassette unit.

Handling Paper-411. Open the MP tray by pulling on the indentation in the middleof the cover.2. Slide both paper guides outward to accommodate the pap

-42Handling Paper3. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even theedges, and set the paper into the MP tray with the printablesurfacefa

Handling Paper-434. Extend the output tray so it accommodates the size of thepaper loaded in the printer.5. Set the paper size switch of the MP tray s

-44Handling PaperSet the switch to By Cont. Panel if there is no matching choicefor the size of the paper loaded, and use the control panel to setthe

Handling Paper-45Follow these steps to load paper into the standard lower papercassette:1. Remove the standard lower paper cassette from the printer.2

-46Handling Paper*pad cCaution:Do not touch the pad to avoid paper feed trouble.

Handling Paper-474. Set paper into the paper cassette with the printable surfacefacing up. Then adjust the paper guides to the size of thepaper.Note:❏

-48Handling PaperNote:Make sure you insert the paper cassette as far as it will go inside theprinter.7. Set the cassette paper size switch so that it

Handling Paper-498. Extend the output tray to accommodate the size of the paperloaded in the lower paper cassette to prevent it from fallingoff the ed

-5Safety InformationSafety PrecautionsBe sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe,efficient operation:❏ Because the printer weighs ap

-50Handling PaperOptional 250-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette UnitThe paper sizes and types supported by the optional 250-SheetLower Paper Cassette Unit is

Handling Paper-51Note:❏ Make sure the paper loaded is under the metal retaining clipson both sides of the paper cassette.❏ If your printouts are curle

-52Handling PaperManually loading paperYou can feed paper manually from the MP tray using the manualfeed mode. Feeding paper manually can be helpful w

Handling Paper-532. In the Basic Settings menu, select the Manual Feed checkbox.3. In the Paper Size drop-down list, scroll through the list ofpapersi

-54Handling Paper4. Insert a sheet or stack of paper of the correct size into thedesired paper source. Make sure to adjust the paper guides tomatch th

Handling Paper-555. Send a print job from your application. The LCD panel showsManual Feed andtheselectedpagesizeandtray.6. Press the On Line button o

-56Handling Paper3. Choose a Unit size and type the Paper Width and PaperHeight settings for your custom sized paper.

Handling Paper-574. Click OK to save your custom paper size.5. Set the paper size switch of the MP tray to By Cont. Panel.To make this setting from th

-58Handling PaperSelecting the paper sizeBy default, the printer driver is set up for A4 paper to be loaded.If you load paper of a different size, you

Handling Paper-59Below are some recommendations for selecting paper and otherprintmediaforyourprinter.LabelsUse only labels designed for laser printer

-6❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION!HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printerhas been in use, the fuser an

-60Handling PaperColored paperYoucanusecoloredpaperaslongasitmeetstheweightlimitsshown in the paper specifications. Do not, however, use coatedpaper (

Using the Printer Driver-61Using the Printer DriverAbout the Printer DriverThe printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settingsto get th

-62Using the Printer DriverMaking Changes to Printer SettingsChoosing the print qualityYou can change the print quality or resolution of printouts tof

Using the Printer Driver-633. Click the OK button to accept the setting.Note:❏ For details about the Enh. or RI Teck functions, see the OnlineGuide.❏

-64Using the Printer DriverTo automatically resize pages to fit the output paper1. Click the Layout tab.2. Check the Zoom Options check box.3. Select

Using the Printer Driver-65To resize pages by a specified percentage:1. Click the Layout tab.2. Check the Zoom Options check box.3. Check the Zoom To

-66Using the Printer DriverModifying the print layout“Layout printing” prints either two or four pages onto a singlepage and specifies the printing or

Using the Printer Driver-674. Select the Page Order in which the pages are printed on eachsheet.Note:The Page Order choices depend on the Pages select

-68Using the Printer Driver2. Check the Watermark check box.3. Click the Watermark Settingsbutton. The Watermark dialogbox appears.4. Select a waterma

Using the Printer Driver-695. Select the location on the page where you want to print thewatermark from the Location list box.6. Adjust the horizontal

-7❏ Do not attempt to modify or take the imaging cartridge apart.It cannot be refilled.❏ Do not touch the toner and avoid all contact with your eyes.❏

-70Using the Printer Driver3. Click the Watermark Settingsbutton. The Watermark dialogbox appears.4. Click the New/Delete button. The User Defined Wat

Using the Printer Driver-712. From the application, access the printer driver. Open the Filemenu and choose Print or Print Setup.ThenclickPrinter,Setu

-72Using the Printer Driver6. Click the Settings button.7. Check the Use Form Name check box. Then click the AddForm Name button. The Add Form dialog

Using the Printer Driver-739. Click the To Front (to print the overlay on the face of thedocument) or To Back (to print the overlay on the back sideof

-74Using the Printer DriverDifferent printer settings overlay dataThe overlay data is made with the current printer settings (suchas Resolution:600 dp

Using the Printer Driver-754. Click the Duplex Settings button to open the Duplex Settingsdialog box.5. Specify the Binding Margin for the front and b

-76Using the Printer Driver1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.The Installation Program screen appears as shown below:If it does

Using the Printer Driver-774. When the installation is complete, click OK.Accessing the EPSON Status Monitor 3EPSON StatusMonitor 3 monitorsthe printe

-78Using the Printer DriverNote:Clearing the Monitor the printing status check box during normaloperation causes the Status Alert window to stop monit

Using the Printer Driver-791. Icon/Message: The icon and message shows the printerstatus.2.Printerimage: Theimageattheupperleftshowstheprinter status

-8❏ Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of thisprinter.Important Safety Instructions❏ Connect your printer to an electrical outlet th

-80Using the Printer DriverMonitored printers settingsYou can use “Monitored Printers” utility, to change the type ofprinters that EPSON Status Monito

Using the Printer Driver-813. Click OK.Setting Monitoring PreferencesTo make specific monitoring settings, click the MonitoringPreferences button in t

-82Using the Printer DriverStatus Alert windowThis window indicates what type of error has occurred and offersyou a possible solution. It closes autom

Using the Printer Driver-83If you wish to see information about printer consumables, clickthe Consumables button. Once this button is clicked, the Sta

-84Using the Printer DriverSetting up Your Printer on a NetworkFor Windows Me, 98 and 95 usersThis section tells you how to set up your printer so tha

Using the Printer Driver-855. In the Network dialog box, click OK.6. In the Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon.Note:❏ If a dialog box reque

-86Using the Printer Driver6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directlyconnected to the printer. Then, click the icon for theappropriate

Using the Printer Driver-87Note:For Windows NT 4.0 users, do not select a driver from the AlternateDrivers list. For Windows 2000 users, do not select

-88Using the Printer Driver6. In the Printer Ports dialog box, select Local Port,thenclickNew Port.7. In the Port Name dialog box, enter the path info

Using the Printer Driver-898. Click OK to return to the Printer Ports dialog box.9. Click Close to return to the Ports menu.10. On the Ports menu, mak

-9Power On/Off Cautions cCaution:Do not turn off the printer:❏ For at least 13 seconds after turning on the printer. Waituntil Ready appears on the LC

-90Using the Printer Driver3. Press the Alt and Reset buttons.The current job is canceled.Note:Don’t hold down the Alt and Reset buttons more than 5 s

Using the Printer Driver-914. Select the EPSON Printer Software, then click theAdd/Remove button.Note:When using Windows 2000, click the Change or Rem

-92Using the Printer Driver6. Click the Utility tab, confirm the EPSON Status Monitor 3check box is on, then click OK.7. Follow the on-screen instruct

Using the Printer Driver-934. Select the EPSON Printer Software, then click theAdd/Remove button.Note:When using Windows 2000, click the Change or Rem

-94Using the Printer Driver6. Click the Utility tab, check the EPSON Status Monitor 3 checkbox, then click OK.7. Click Yes.8. Click OK.

Using the Control Panel-95Using the Control PanelControl Panel OverviewThe printer’s control panel gives you easy control over mostcommon printer oper

-96Using the Control PanelFor solutions to error messages, see “Status and Error Messages”.

Using the Control Panel-97Indicator lights1OnLine On when the printer is online, indicatingthat the printer is ready to receive andprint data.When the

-98Using the Control Panel5OneTouchmode2On when the printer is in OneTouchmode 2. For details on the OneTouchmodes, see “Using the OneTouchModes”.6 Se

Using the Control Panel-99Buttons