Page 1 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with...
Page 2 General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2005 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
Page 3: Safety
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Safety precautions Be sure to follow the precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation: Safety Instructions...
Page 4 ❏ Because the printer weighs approximately 37 kg (81.5 lb) with consumable products installed, one person should not lift or carry it. Two people should carry the printer, lifting it by the correct positions as shown below. * Do not lift the printer by these areas.
Page 5 ❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide. ❏ Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage ❏ When handling a toner cartridge, always place it on a clean, smooth surface.
Page 6 If you need to keep the unit out of the printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface. ❏ Do not put your printer where the cord will be stepped on. ❏ Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation.
Page 8 ❏ Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer. Your printer’s power requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your dealer.
Page 9 ❏ Be sure to keep consumables out of the reach of children. ❏ Do not use printer in a damp environment. ❏ Do not leave jammed paper inside of the printer. This can cause the printer to overheat. Safety Instructions...
Page 10 ❏ Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in the printer’s documentation, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Page 11: Safety Information
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the IEC60825 specifications. The label shown is attached to the back of the printer in countries where required.
Page 12 The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted concentration over an eight (8) hour period. The Epson laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for eight (8) hours of continuous printing. Minimize the risk...
Page 13: Power On/Off Cautions
❏ Long, continuous printing together with any of the above Printer location The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat generated are: ❏ Not blown directly into the user’s face ❏ Vented directly out of the building whenever possible...
Page 14: Table Of Contents
Inside the printer ........
Page 15 Printing on Special Media ........56 EPSON Color Laser Paper......56 EPSON Color Laser Transparencies .
Page 16 Sharing the Printer on a Network ......133 Sharing the printer ........133 Setting up your printer as a shared printer .
Page 17 Sharing the Printer on a Network ......197 Sharing the printer ........197 For Mac OS X users .
Page 18 Installing the PostScript printer driver ....214 Selecting the printer ....... . . 216 Accessing the PostScript printer driver .
Page 19 Support Menu ........259 Printer Adjust Menu ....... . .260 Status and Error Messages .
Page 20 Cleaning the Printer ........
Page 21 The Ready light does not turn on..... . .370 The printer does not print (Ready light off) ....370 The Ready light is on but nothing prints .
Page 22 The printer does not print correctly in the PostScript mode394 The printer does not print ......394 Printouts are black and white even though the Resolution setting is set to Color in the printer driver.
Page 23 Printer ........
Page 24 In the I239X Emulation Mode ......456 In the EPSON GL/ 2 Mode ......456 In the P5C Mode .
Page 25: Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your Printer
Paper Jam Guide Provides you with solutions for paper jam problems about your printer you may need to refer to on a regular basis. We recommend printing this guide and keeping it near the printer. Online Help for printer software Click Help for detailed information and instructions on the printer software that controls your printer.
Page 26: Printer Parts
B c. latch on cover A d. cover A e. MP tray (Multi-Purpose tray) f. expansion tray 2 g. expansion tray 1 h. standard lower paper cassette i. cover D j. control panel Getting to Know Your Printer...
Page 27: Rear View
Rear view a. Ethernet interface connector b. parallel interface connector c. USB interface connector d. interface card slot e. power switch f. AC inlet Getting to Know Your Printer...
Page 28: Inside The Printer
Inside the printer a. fuser unit b. photoconductor unit c. waste toner collector d. toner cartridge e. filter Getting to Know Your Printer...
Page 29: Control Panel
"Using the Control Panel Menus" on page 223. On when the printer is ready, indicating that the printer is ready to receive and print data. Off when the printer is not ready. On or flashes when an error has occurred.
Page 30: Options And Consumable Products
Cancel Job button Press once to cancel the current print job. Options and Consumable Products Options You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options. ❏ Optional Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802211) This unit increases paper feeding capacity up to 500 sheets of paper.
Page 31: Consumable Products
512 MB for your printer. Note: Make sure that the DIMM you purchase is compatible with EPSON products. For details, contact the store where you purchased this printer or an EPSON qualified service representative.
Page 32 2K: standard capacity toner cartridge (Magenta) 2K: standard capacity toner cartridge (Cyan) Photoconductor unit Fuser unit 120 (110 - 120V) Fuser unit 220 (220 - 240V) Waste toner collector Getting to Know Your Printer 0231 0232 1107 3019 3018 0223...
Page 33: Chapter 2 Printer Features And Various Printing Options
Chapter 2 Printer Features and Various Printing Options Printer Features The printer comes with a full set of features that contributes to ease of use and consistent, high-quality output. The main features are described below. High-quality printing When using the driver provided, your printer does 2400RIT* printing at a speed of up to 30 pages per minute when printing on A4 paper in monochrome mode.
Page 34: Color Printing Mode And Monochrome Printing Mode
Resolution Improvement Technology and Enhanced MicroGray technology Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is an original Epson printer technology that works by smoothing out the jagged edges of diagonal and curved lines in both text and graphics. Enhanced MicroGray improves the halftone quality of graphics.
Page 35: Adobe Postscript 3 Mode
Adobe PostScript 3 Mode The printer’s Adobe PostScript 3 Mode provides you with the ability to print documents formatted for PostScript printers. Seventeen scalable fonts are included. IES (Intelligent Emulation Switch) and SPL (Shared Printer Language) support allow the printer to switch between the PostScript mode and other emulations as print data is received at the printer.
Page 36: Fit To Page Printing
"Duplex printing" on page 170 (Macintosh) Lets you print on both sides of the paper. Note: You need an optional Duplex Unit installed on your printer in order to automatically print on both sides of the paper. Fit to page printing "Resizing printouts"...
Page 37: Pages Per Sheet Printing
"Modifying the print layout" on page 78 (Windows) "Modifying the print layout" on page 163 (Macintosh) Lets you print two or four pages on a single sheet. Watermark printing "Using a watermark" on page 79 (Windows) Printer Features and Various Printing Options...
Page 38 "Using a watermark" on page 165 (Macintosh) Note: This function is not available with Mac OS X. Lets you print text or an image as a watermark on your printout. For example, you can put “Confidential” on an important document. Printer Features and Various Printing Options...
Page 39: Overlay Printing
"Using the Reserve Job Function" on page 100 (Windows) "Using the Reserve Job Function" on page 174 (Macintosh) Lets you print jobs that you stored in the printer’s Hard Disk Drive later directly from the printer’s control panel. Printer Features and Various Printing Options...
Page 40: Using The Hdd Form Overlay Function
Note: You need an optional hard disk drive installed on your printer in order to use the Reserve Job function. Using the HDD form overlay function "Hard Disk Drive" on page 298 "Using HDD form overlay" on page 88 (Windows)
Page 41: Chapter 3 Paper Handling
Chapter 3 Paper Handling Paper Sources This section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can use. Paper Handling...
Page 42: Mp Tray
EPSON Color Laser Transparencies * You can print on the back side of paper that has been printed on previously by this printer, if the paper is listed above. Standard lower paper cassette Paper Type Plain paper Weight: 64 to 90 g/m²...
Page 43: Optional Paper Cassette Unit
EPSON Color Laser Paper Selecting a paper source You can specify a paper source manually, or set the printer to select the paper source automatically. Manual selection You can use the printer driver or the printer’s control panel to select a paper source manually.
Page 44: For Macintosh
Access the control panel’s Setup Menu, then select Paper Source and specify the paper source you want to use. Auto selection You can use the printer driver or the printer’s control panel to select a paper source containing the appropriate size of paper automatically.
Page 45: Loading Paper
Note: ❏ If you make paper size settings or paper source settings in your application, these settings may override the printer driver settings. ❏ If you select an envelope for the Paper Size setting, it can be fed only from the MP tray regardless of the Paper Source setting.
Page 46 1. Turn the printer on. Press the latch on the MP tray and open the tray. 2. Pull out the expansion tray on the MP tray to accommodate the size of the paper you want to load. Paper Handling...
Page 47 Note: When you use A4, Letter or larger sizes of paper, unfold the expansion tray 2 by lifting it up. 3. Pinch the knob and the paper guide together, then slide the right paper guide outward. Paper Handling...
Page 48 4. Load a stack of the desired paper on the center of the tray. Make sure to load it with the printable surface down. Note: ❏ When loading paper, insert the short edge first. ❏ Do not load paper that exceeds the maximum stack height. ❏...
Page 49: Standard Lower Paper Cassette And Optional Paper Cassette Unit
5. Pitch the knob and the paper guide together, then slide the side paper guide until it is against the right side of the stack to get a snug fit. Note: After loading paper, set the MP Tray Size setting to match the loaded paper size on the control panel.
Page 50 1. Turn the printer on and pull out the paper cassette. 2. Push the tray in the paper cassette down. Paper Handling...
Page 51 3. Load a stack of paper into the paper cassette. Make sure to load it with the printable surface up. Note: ❏ Load paper after aligning the edges of the paper carefully. ❏ Do not load paper that exceeds the maximum stack height. ❏...
Page 52 4. Reinsert the paper cassette. Note: After loading paper, set the LC Size setting to match the loaded paper size on the control panel. Changing the paper size Follow the steps below to change the paper size loaded in the paper cassette.
Page 53 2. Push the tray in the paper cassette down. 3. Remove the three screws securing the tray in the paper cassette. Paper Handling...
Page 54 4. Slide the three paper guides to fit the paper size that you want to use. 5. Secure the three paper guides with the three screws. Paper Handling...
Page 55: Output Tray
Output tray The output tray is located on the top of the printer. Since printouts are output face-down, this tray is also referred to as the face-down tray. This tray can hold up to 250 sheets.
Page 56: Printing On Special Media
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Page 57: Epson Color Laser Transparencies
❏ You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 229. EPSON Color Laser Transparencies Epson recommends the use of EPSON Color Laser Transparencies. Note: Duplex printing is not available for transparencies.
Page 58: Envelopes
❏ Hold each sheet by its edges, as oil from your fingers may transfer to the surface and damage the printable surface of the sheet. The Epson logo appears on the printable side. ❏ When loading transparencies in the MP tray, insert the short edge first as shown below.
Page 59 ❏ Duplex printing is not available for envelopes. When loading envelopes, you should make paper settings as shown below: ❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver. Paper Size: Paper Source: Paper Type: ❏...
Page 60 Printing on media other than envelopes when the lever is set to the envelope position may cause poor print quality because the printer fails to fix toner to the media. It also may cause paper jam and dirty printouts because of the toner that adheres to the rollers inside the printer.
Page 61 ❏ Load envelopes with the short edge first as shown below. ❏ Do not use an envelope that has glue or tape on it. Caution: Make sure that the minimum size of envelopes meets the following size requirements: Height: 162 mm Width: 98.43 mm 1.
Page 62: Labels
❏ You should only use labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers. ❏ To prevent the label adhesive from coming into contact with printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet, with no gaps between the individual labels.
Page 63: Thick Paper
❏ You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 229. ❏ When you use EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper, make the settings as thick paper. ❏ When printing thick paper, the printing speed is extremely slow.
Page 64: Loading A Custom Paper Size
MP tray as long as it meets the following size requirements: When loading a custom paper size, you should make paper settings as shown below: ❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver. Paper Size: Paper Source: Paper Type: Note: ❏...
Page 65 ❏ If you cannot use the printer driver as explained above, make this setting at the printer by accessing the control panel’s Printing Menu and selecting CTM (custom) as the Page Size setting. Paper Handling...
Page 66: Chapter 4 Using The Printer Software With Windows
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer driver also includes EPSON Status Monitor 3, which is accessed through the Optional Settings menu. EPSON Status Monitor 3 lets you check the status of your printer.
Page 67 Windows XP or Server 2003 users To access the printer driver, click Start, click Printers and Faxes, then click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click Printing Preferences. Windows Me or 98 users To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.
Page 68: Making Changes To Printer Settings
Making the print quality settings You can change the print quality of printouts through settings in the printer driver. With the printer driver, you can make the print settings by choosing from a list of predefined settings, or customizing the settings.
Page 69 2. Click Automatic, then choose desired printing quality. 3. Click OK to apply the settings. The printer driver provides the following quality modes. Color Draft, Text, Text&Image, Web, Photo Monochrome Draft, Text&Image, Photo Note: If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message appears, selecting a different print quality may allow printing to proceed.
Page 70 Automatic. Note: This screen may vary depending on your operating system version. 3. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you want to print. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 71 Changes are shown in the current settings list on the Setting Information dialog box that appears by pressing the Setting Info. button on the Optional Settings menu. This printer driver provides the following predefined settings: Draft Suitable for printing inexpensive drafts.
Page 72 Suitable for printing graphics and charts. PhotoEnhance Suitable for printing video captures, images taken with a digital camera, or scanned images. EPSON PhotoEnhance4 automatically adjusts the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data to produce sharper, more vivid color printouts.
Page 73 Resolution slider bar. Note: ❏ This screen may vary depending on your operating system version. ❏ When making the other settings, see online help for details on each setting. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 74 ❏ You cannot use a predefined setting name for your custom settings. ❏ To delete a custom setting, click Advanced, click Save Settings in the Basic Settings menu, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box, then click Delete. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 75: Resizing Printouts
Resizing printouts You can have your document enlarged or reduced during printing. To automatically resize pages to fit the output paper 1. Click the Advanced Layout tab. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 76 Center (to print reduced page image with centering) for Location setting. 4. Click OK to apply the settings. Resizing pages by a specified percentage 1. Click the Advanced Layout tab. 2. Select the Zoom Options check box. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 77 The percentage can be set between 50% and 200% in 1% increments. 4. Click OK to apply the settings. If necessary, select the paper size to be printed from the Output Paper drop-down list. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 78: Modifying The Print Layout
Modifying the print layout Your printer can print either two or four pages onto a single page and specifies the printing order, automatically resizing each page to fit the specified paper size. You can also choose to print documents surrounded by a frame.
Page 79: Using A Watermark
The Watermark dialog box also allows you to make a variety of detailed watermark settings. For example, you can select the size, intensity, and position of your watermark. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 80 1. Click the Advanced Layout tab. 2. Select a watermark that you want to use from the Watermark drop-down list. If you want to make detailed settings, click Watermark Settings. The Watermark dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 81 7. Adjust the size of the watermark with the Size slider bar. 8. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Special menu. Making a new watermark You can make a new watermark as follows: 1. Click the Advanced Layout tab. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 82 BMP, click Browse, select the BMP file you want to use, then click OK. 5. Click Save. Your watermark will appear in the List box. 6. Click OK to apply the new watermark settings. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 83: Using An Overlay
This feature can be useful for creating corporate letterheads or invoices. Note: The overlay function is available only when High Quality (Printer) is selected for the Printing Mode in the Extended Settings dialog box from the Optional Settings menu.
Page 84 4. Select the Form Overlay check box, then click Overlay Settings. The Overlay Settings dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 85 5. Select Create Overlay Data, then click Settings. The Form Settings dialog box appears. 6. Select the Use Form Name check box, then click Add Form Name. The Add Form dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 86 11. Click OK in the Overlay Settings dialog box. 12. Print the file saved as overlay data. It is possible to save any kind of file as an overlay. The overlay data is created. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 87 Follow the steps below to print a document with overlay data. 1. Open the file to print with overlay data. 2. From the application, access the printer driver. Open the File menu, choose Print or Print Setup, then click Printer, Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of these buttons, depending on your application.
Page 88: Using Hdd Form Overlay
Orientation:Portrait). If you want to make the same overlay with different printer settings (such as Landscape), follow the instructions below. 1. Re-access the printer driver as described in step 2 in "Creating an overlay" on page 83. 2. Make the printer settings and exit the printer driver.
Page 89 For Windows XP or Server 2003, click Start, point to Control Panel, and then double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. 4. Right-click the EPSON AL-C2600 Advanced or EPSON AL-2600 Advanced icon and then click Properties. 5. Click the Optional Settings tab.
Page 90 Hard Disk Drive. Follow the steps below to print with HDD form data. 1. Click the Advanced Layout tab. 2. Select the Form Overlay check box, and click Overlay Settings. The Overlay Settings dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 91 Make sure that No Form name is selected. If any form name is selected, another dialog box will appear. 4. Click Printer’s HDD. Type the form name in the text box, or click Browse and select the registered form name if the printer is connected through a network.
Page 92 For Windows XP or Server 2003, click Start, point to Control Panel, and then double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. 3. Right-click the EPSON AL-C2600 Advanced or EPSON AL-2600 Advanced icon and then click Properties. 4. Click the Optional Settings tab.
Page 93: Duplex Printing
Print Sample button. ❏ You can use the Browse button if the printer is connected through a network. Form names registered to the HDD are displayed by clicking the Browse button.
Page 94 2. Select the Duplex check box, then select Left, Top, or Right as the Binding position. 3. Click Duplex Settings to open the Duplex Settings dialog box. Using the Printer Software with Windows ® partner, Epson recommends the use of ® ®...
Page 95: Making Extended Settings
6. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Basic Settings tab. Making Extended Settings You can make various settings in the Extended Settings dialog box. To open the dialog box, click Extended Settings on the Optional Settings menu. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 96: Using The Printer Software With Windows
Using the Printer Software with Windows High Quality (PC): Select this mode if you use a computer with higher specs to reduce the printer load. In this mode, functions such as “Form Overlay,” and “Print true type with fonts with substitution”...
Page 97 Click this button to open online help. Click this button to exit the dialog box or printer driver without saving the settings. Click this button to save the settings and to exit the dialog box or printer driver.
Page 98: Making Optional Settings
3. Make settings for each installed option, then click OK. Printing a status sheet To confirm the current status of the printer, print a status sheet from the printer driver. The status sheet contains information about the printer, the current settings.
Page 99: Ordering Consumables
Ordering Consumables To order consumables online, click the Order Online button on the Basic Settings tab. See "Order Online" on page 116 for details. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 100: Using The Reserve Job Function
Note: The amount of toners remaining and the expected service life of the photoconductor are displayed on the Basic Settings tab when EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed. You can set the interval of the remaining consumables on the Consumables Info Settings dialog box that appears by clicking the Consumables Info Settings button on the Optional Settings tab.
Page 101 Maximum is Exceeded Oldest job automatically replaced with newest Delete old jobs manually After Turning Off Printer or Using Reset Data is cleared Data remains in hard drive Data is cleared When Drive is Full Oldest job automatically replaced with...
Page 102: Re-Print Job
Follow the steps below to use the Re-Print Job option. 1. Click the Basic Settings tab. 2. Select the Collate in Printer check box. Specify the number of copies to be printed, and make other printer driver settings as appropriate for your document.
Page 103: Verify Job
6. Click OK. The printer prints your document, and stores the print job on the Hard Disk Drive. To reprint or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see "Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data" on page 278. Verify Job The Verify Job option allows you to print one copy in order to verify the content before printing multiple copies.
Page 104 IP address in a Web browser. 6. Click OK. The printer prints one copy of your document, and stores the print data with information on the number of remaining copies on the Hard Disk Drive.
Page 105: Stored Job
The Stored Job option is useful for storing documents you print on a regular basis, such as invoices. The stored data remains on the Hard Disk Drive even if you turn off the printer or reset it using the Reset All function.
Page 106: Confidential Job
IP address in a Web browser. 6. Click OK. The printer stores the print data on the Hard Disk Drive. To print or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see "Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data"...
Page 107 ❏ Keep passwords in a safe place. You must enter the correct password when printing a Confidential Job. 6. Click OK. The printer stores the print job on the Hard Disk Drive. To print or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see "Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data"...
Page 108: Monitoring Your Printer Using Epson Status Monitor 3
❏ Shared Windows XP LPR connections and shared Windows XP Standard TCP/IP connections with Windows clients do not support the Job Management function. ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not available when printing from a Remote Desktop connection. Note for Netware users: When monitoring NetWare printers, a Novell Client that corresponds to your operating system must be used.
Page 109: Installing Epson Status Monitor 3
Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps below to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Make sure that the printer is off and that Windows is running on your computer. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
Page 110 6. In the dialog box that appears, click Local. Note: See the Network Guide for information on installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 on a network. 7. Click Custom. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 111 8. Select the EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box, then click Install. 9. In the dialog box that appears, make sure that your printer’s icon is selected, and click OK. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 112: Accessing Epson Status Monitor 3
10. In the dialog box that appears, select your country or region, and the URL for EPSON’s Web site in that country or region appears. Then click OK. Note: ❏ In the dialog box, you can set the URL for the site where you can order consumables online.
Page 113 2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 114: Getting Printer Status Details
Getting printer status details You can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Note: This screen may vary depending on your operating system version. Icon/Message: Printer image: Text box: Using the Printer Software with Windows The icon and message show the printer status.
Page 115 The example shown above is for the Color mode. When the printer is in the B/W mode, one black toner cartridge is displayed. When the printer is in the 4 × B/W mode, four black toner cartridges are displayed. Clicking this button enables you to order consumables online.
Page 116: Order Online
Order Online To order consumables online, click the Order Online button on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. The Order Online dialog box appears. Note The Order Online dialog box also appears by clicking the Order Online button on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver.
Page 117 Close button: Do not display this window automatically check box: Using the Printer Software with Windows Connects to the URL where you can place an order and find the dealer nearest you. When you click this button, a confirmation window asking if you wish to connect to the Web site appears.
Page 118: Setting Monitoring Preferences
Setting Monitoring Preferences To make specific monitoring settings, click Monitoring Preferences in the Optional Settings menu of the printer driver. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. The following settings and buttons appear in the dialog box: Select Notification: Default button:...
Page 119 Once the shortcut icon is in the taskbar, you can double-click it to open the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Alternatively, you can right-click the shortcut icon, then select Monitoring Preferences from the menu to open...
Page 120: Status Alert Window
Job Management function Using the Job Management function, you can obtain information on print jobs on the Job Information menu in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. You can also choose to have a notice appear on the screen when printing is completed.
Page 121 “Unknown” on the Job Management menu. ❏ Note that if the user account used to log on to a client is different from the user account used to connect to the server, the Job Management function is not available. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 122: Using The Job Information Menu
Note on deleting print jobs: You cannot delete the print job spooling on client computers running Windows Me or 98 using EPSON Status Monitor 3 when the following connections are used: ❏ When using the shared Windows 2000, Server 2003, or NT 4.0 LPR connection.
Page 123 Print button: Refresh button: Re-printing your print job Clicking Print on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 screen lets you print a spooled job. Follow the steps below to re-print your job. Waiting: The print job which is waiting to be printed.
Page 124 ❏ The status of the job is other than Held. ❏ The job is sent by someone other than you. ❏ When multiple jobs are selected. 1. Access EPSON Status Monitor 3. See "Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 112 for details. 2. Click the Job Information tab.
Page 125: Stopping Monitoring
Optional Settings menu of Printing Preference in Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003. ❏ You can find out the current printer status by clicking the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon in the printer driver’s Optional Settings menu.
Page 126: Setting Up The Usb Connection
3. Click OK to apply the settings. Setting Up the USB Connection The USB interface that comes with your printer complies with Microsoft Plug and Play (PnP) USB specifications. Note: ❏ Only PC systems equipped with a USB connector and running Windows XP, Me, 98, 2000, or Server 2003 support the USB interface.
Page 127 2. For Windows Me or 98, click the Details tab. For Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, click the Ports tab. 3. For Windows Me or 98, select the EPUSBX:(your printer name) USB port from the Print to the following port drop-down list.
Page 128: Canceling Printing
You can also cancel the current print job that is sent from your computer, by pressing the + Cancel Job button on the printer’s control panel. When canceling the print job, be careful not to cancel print jobs sent by other users.
Page 129: Uninstalling The Printer Software
When you wish to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, be sure to uninstall the current printer software beforehand. Note: When uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 3 from a multi-user Windows XP, 2000, NT4.0, or Server 2003 environment, remove the shortcut icon from all clients before uninstalling. You can remove the icon by clearing the Shortcut Icon check box in the Monitoring Preference dialog box.
Page 130 4. Select EPSON Printer Software, then click Add/Remove. For Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, select EPSON Printer Software, then click Change/Remove. 5. Click the Printer Model tab, select your printer’s icon. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 131: Uninstall The Usb Device Driver
6. Click the Utility tab, and confirm that the check box for the printer software you want to uninstall is selected. Note: If you wish to uninstall only EPSON Status Monitor 3, select the EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box. 7. To uninstall, click OK.
Page 132 129. 2. Select EPSON USB Printer Devices, then click Add/Remove. Note: ❏ EPSON USB Printer Devices appears only when the printer is connected to Windows Me or 98 with a USB interface cable. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 133: Sharing The Printer On A Network
❏ If the USB device driver is not installed correctly, EPSON USB Printer Devices may not appear. Follow the steps below to run the “Epusbun.exe” file in the CD-ROM that comes with your printer. 1.Insert the CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 134: Setting Up Your Printer As A Shared Printer
❏ For Windows NT 4.0, see "With Windows NT 4.0" on page 149. Note: ❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the print server. See "Setting Monitoring Preferences" on page 118.
Page 135 6. Double-click the Printers icon on the control panel. 7. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click Sharing in the menu that appears. 8. Select Shared As, type the name in the Share Name box, then click OK.
Page 136: Using An Additional Driver
❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the print server. See "Setting Monitoring Preferences" on page 118. You need to set the client computers so that they can use the printer on a network.
Page 137 3. For a Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 print server, select Shared as, then type the name in the Share Name box. For a Windows XP or Server 2003 print server, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 138 ❏ Do not select additional drivers other than Windows 95. The other additional drivers are not available. ❏ You cannot install a printer driver in Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003 as an additional driver. On the Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003 print server...
Page 139 Click Additional Drivers. Select Windows being used for clients, then click OK. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 140 For Windows Me or 98 clients For Windows NT 4.0 clients For Windows XP or 2000 clients Using the Printer Software with Windows Select Intel Windows 95 or 98 (Windows 2000), Select Intel Windows 95, 98 and Me (Windows XP),...
Page 141 CD-ROM drive, then click OK. 6. According to the message, type the appropriate drive and folder names in which the printer driver for clients is located, then click OK. Depending on the client’s OS, the displayed message may differ.
Page 142: Setting Up Clients
Note: Confirm the following items when sharing the printer: ❏ Be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the print server. See "Setting Monitoring Preferences" on page 118.
Page 143 Windows desktop. ❏ You cannot use the additional driver on the server system OS. ❏ When you want to use EPSON Status Monitor 3 at clients, you have to install both of the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 in each client from the CD-ROM.
Page 144 OK. Note: The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer. To make sure of the name of the shared printer, ask the administrator of the network.
Page 145 Click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions. Note: You can change the shared printer’s name so that it appears only on the client computer. With Windows XP or 2000 Follow the steps below to set Windows XP or 2000 clients.
Page 146 3. For Windows 2000, select Network printer, then click Next. For Windows XP, select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, then click Next. 4. For Windows 2000, type the name of the shared printer, then click Next. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 147 ❏ You can also type “\\(the name of the computer that is locally connected to the shared printer)\(the shared printer’s name)” in network path or queue name. ❏ You do not necessarily need to type the name of the shared printer.
Page 148 Next. Note: ❏ The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer. To make sure of the name of the shared printer, ask the administrator of the network.
Page 149 OS is Windows Me or 98, go to "Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM" on page 151. 6. For Windows 2000, select whether to use the printer as the default printer or not, then click Next. 7. Make sure of the settings, then click Finish.
Page 150 ❏ The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer. To make sure of the name of the shared printer, ask the administrator of the network.
Page 151: Installing The Printer Driver From The Cd-Rom
Windows XP, 2000, or NT 4.0 as Administrator. ❏ If the additional drivers are installed or the computers of the server and clients use the same OS, you do not have to install the printer drivers from the CD-ROM.
Page 152 The folder name differs depending on the OS being used. Client’s OS Windows Me or 98 Windows 2000 or XP Windows NT 4.0 3. Select the name of the printer, click OK, then follow the on-screen instructions. Using the Printer Software with Windows Folder Name \<Language>\WIN9X \<Language>\WINXP_2K...
Page 153: Chapter 5 Using The Printer Software With Macintosh
Settings from the drop-down list. Then click your printer’s icon on the Utility menu. For Mac OS 9 users, select the EPSON Status Monitor 3 alias from the Apple menu, then click your printer’s icon. EPSON Status Monitor 3 lets you check the status of your printer.
Page 154: Making Changes To Printer Settings
Making the print quality settings You can change the print quality of printouts through settings in the printer driver. With the printer driver, you can make the print settings by choosing from a list of predefined settings, or customizing the settings.
Page 155 When Automatic is selected on the Basic Settings dialog box, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings according to the color setting you select. Color and resolution are the only settings you need to make. You can change other settings such as paper size or orientation in most applications.
Page 156 Follow the steps below to use the predefined settings. For Mac OS X users 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, and select the Basic settings tab. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 157 Automatic. Note: For details about the RITech function, see the online help. 3. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you want to print. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 158 Suitable for printing photos. PhotoEnhance4 Suitable for printing images captured using the video input, a digital camera, or scanner. EPSON PhotoEnhance4 automatically adjusts the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data to produce sharper, more vivid color printouts. This setting does not affect your original image data.
Page 159 Suitable for printing high-quality scanned photos and digitally-captured images. Customizing print settings Your printer provides for customized print settings if you need more control over the printout, want to make the most detailed settings available, or just want to experiment.
Page 160 5. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Basic Settings dialog box. Note: For details on each setting, see the online help. Saving your settings For Mac OS X users Use the following procedures to save your custom settings. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh button for details on...
Page 161 User Settings. The custom setting that was previously selected is not affected by this change. To return to your custom setting, simply reselect it from the current settings list. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 162: Resizing Printouts
Output Paper drop-down list. The page will be printed to fit on the paper you have selected. 3. Click OK to apply the settings. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The...
Page 163: Modifying The Print Layout
4. Click Print to start printing. Note: The Layout settings are a standard feature of Mac OS X. For Mac OS 9 users 1. Click the Layout dialog box appears. Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 164 2. Select the Print Layout check box, then click Print Layout Settings. The Print Layout Setting dialog box appears. 3. Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 165: Using A Watermark
Note: This function is not available with Mac OS X. 1. Click the Layout dialog box appears. Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 166 6. Click OK to apply the settings. Making a new watermark You can make a new text or bitmap watermark with the following procedures. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 167 2. Select the Watermark Settings check box, then click New/Delete. The Custom Watermark dialog box appears. 3. Click Add Text on the Custom Watermark dialog box. Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 168 Delete. After removing it, be sure to click Save to close the dialog box. 6. Select the saved custom watermark from the Watermark drop-down list on the Layout dialog box, then click OK. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 169 2. Select the Watermark Settings check box, then click New/Delete. The Custom Watermark dialog box appears. 3. Click Add PICT on the Custom watermark dialog box. Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 170: Duplex Printing
Duplex Unit. You can also do duplex printing manually without using the Duplex Unit. When printing for binding, the binding edge can be specified as required to produce the desired page order. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 171 3. Select a Binding position from Left, Top, or Right. 4. Click Duplex Settings to open the Duplex Settings dialog box. ® partner, Epson recommends the use of Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Using the Printer Software with Macintosh ®...
Page 172: Making Extended Settings
You can make various settings in the Extended Settings dialog box, for example Page Protect. For Mac OS X users, open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, then select Extended Settings. For Mac OS 9 users, click the Basic Settings dialog box.
Page 173 Click this button to exit the dialog box or printer driver without saving the settings. Click this button to save your settings and to exit the dialog box or printer driver. The settings are effective until you make new settings and click OK again.
Page 174: Printing A Status Sheet
1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu. Click the icon of your printer, and then select the USB port that your printer is connected to. Click Setup, and the EPSON Printer Setup dialog box appears. 2. Click Print Status, and the printer starts printing a status sheet.
Page 175 Exceeded Oldest job automatically replaced with newest Delete old jobs manually After Turning Off Printer or Using Reset Data is cleared Data remains on the Hard Disk Drive Data is cleared When Drive is Full Oldest job automatically replaced with...
Page 176: Re-Print Job
Follow the steps below to use the Re-Print Job option. For Mac OS X users 1. Open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, then click the Basic Settings tab. 2. Click the Reserve Jobs button. The Reserve Job dialog box appears.
Page 177 1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your document, open the Basic Settings menu, then click the Reserve Jobs icon. The Reserve Jobs Settings dialog box appears. 2. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Re-Print Job.
Page 178: Verify Job
4. Click OK. The printer prints your document, then stores the print job on the Hard Disk Drive. To reprint or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see "Using the Quick Print Job Menu" on page 278. Verify Job The Verify Job option allows you to print one copy in order to verify the content before printing multiple copies.
Page 179 IP address in a Web browser. 5. Click OK. The printer prints one copy of your document, and stores the print data with information on the number of remaining copies on the Hard Disk Drive.
Page 180: Stored Job
The Stored Job option is useful for storing documents you print on a regular basis, such as invoices. The stored data remains on the Hard Disk Drive even if you turn off the printer or reset it using the Reset All function.
Page 181: Confidential Job
IP address in a Web browser. 4. Click OK. The printer stores the print data on the Hard Disk Drive. To print or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see "Using the Quick Print Job Menu"...
Page 182 Follow the steps below to store print data using the Confidential Job option. For Mac OS X users 1. Open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, then click the Basic Settings tab. 2. Click the Reserve Job button. The Reserve Job dialog box appears.
Page 183 ❏ Keep password in a safe place. You must enter the correct password when printing a Confidential Job. 5. Click OK. The printer stores the print job on the Hard Disk Drive. To print or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see "Using the Confidential Job Menu"...
Page 184: Monitoring Your Printer Using Epson Status Monitor 3
Monitoring Your Printer using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 monitors your printer and gives you information about its current status. Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 For Mac OS X users 1. Click Print in the File menu of any application. The Print dialog box appears.
Page 185 3. Click your printer’s icon. For Mac OS 9 users You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 by selecting the EPSON Status Monitor 3 alias from the Apple menu. Note: ❏ The appropriate printer port must already be selected in the Chooser so that necessary information can be received from the selected printer driver when the EPSON Status Monitor 3 starts.
Page 186: Getting Printer Status Details
Getting printer status details You can monitor printer status and get information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Note: This screen may vary depending on your operating system version. Icon/Message: Printer image: Using the Printer Software with Macintosh The icon and message shows the printer status.
Page 187 Toner: Waste toner collector: Photoconductor Unit: Paper: Using the Printer Software with Macintosh The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer. When a problem occurs, the most probable solution is displayed. Clicking this button closes the dialog box.
Page 188: Setting Monitoring Preferences
Select Notification: Default button: OK button: Cancel button: Using the Printer Software with Macintosh Use the check boxes in this area to select the types of error that you wish to be notified about. To select the notification item to be displayed, select the corresponding check box in Event.
Page 189: Status Alert Window
This function is only available with Mac OS X. Select the Show job information check box to display the Job Information menu in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 window. When this check box is selected, the Job management icon appears on the taskbar during printing.
Page 190: Using The Job Management Function
To close the window you need to click Close. Using the Job Management function You can obtain information on the print jobs on the Job Information menu on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 191: Dialog Box
To display the Job Information menu, select the Show job information check box on the Monitor Setup dialog box, then click the Job Information menu on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Status: Waiting: Spooling: Deleting: Printing: Complete Canceled:...
Page 192: Setting Up The Usb Connection
Print button: Refresh button: Note: The job spooling on the shared printer cannot be displayed on the Job Information tab. Setting Up the USB Connection Note: If you are connecting the USB cable to your Macintosh through a USB hub, be sure to connect using the first hub in the chain. The USB interface may be unstable depending on the hub used.
Page 193: For Mac Os 9 Users
3. Select EPSON USB from the pop-up menu. Select your printer icon in the Product list, then click Add. 4. Close Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2 or below). For Mac OS 9 users 1.
Page 194: Canceling Printing
2. Select Background Printing to turn background printing on or off. Note: ❏ Background printing must be turned on for the EPSON Status Monitor 3 to manage print jobs. ❏ When background printing is on, you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing.
Page 195: Uninstalling The Printer Software
❏ During background printing, open EPSON Status Monitor 3 from the Application menu. Then stop printing from EPSON Status Monitor 3, or delete the file that is in sleep mode. After the last page is output, the Ready (green) light on the printer turns on.
Page 196: For Mac Os 9 Users
Follow the on-screen instructions. For Mac OS 9 users 1. Quit all applications, and restart your Macintosh. 2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM in your Macintosh. 3. Double-click the English folder, then double-click Disk 1 folder inside the Printer Driver folder.
Page 197: Sharing The Printer On A Network
The clients share the printer via the print server. For Mac OS X users Use the Printer Sharing setting, which is a standard feature of Mac OS X 10.2 or later.
Page 198 2. Select Chooser from the Apple menu, then click your printer’s icon. Select USB port or FireWire port in the “Select a printer port” box on the right, then click Setup. The Printer Setup dialog box appears. Note: Make sure On is selected under Background Printing.
Page 199 Chooser from the Apple menu. Click your printer’s icon, then select the name of the shared printer in the “Select a printer port” box on the right. You can only select from the printers connected to your current AppleTalk zone.
Page 200 4. The following type of message appears if the client has fonts that are unavailable on the print server. 5. Click OK to close the message. 6. Close Chooser. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 201: Chapter 6 Using The Postscript Printer Driver
Language) support to allow the printer to switch between the PostScript mode and other emulations as print data is received at the printer. ❏ EPSON quality, reliability, and ease of operation. Hardware requirements Your printer must meet the following hardware requirements to be able to use the PostScript 3 printer driver.
Page 202: System Requirements
Adobe PostScript 3 printer driver. For Windows To use the Adobe PostScript 3 printer driver, your computer must be running Microsoft Windows XP, Me, 98, 2000, or NT 4.0. See the following table for details.
Page 203: Mac Os X
(for driver installation) Memory 4 MB Caution: ❏ The Adobe PostScript 3 printer driver cannot be used on computers running System 9.0.x or below. ❏ The Adobe PostScript 3 printer driver cannot be used on Macintosh 68K computers. i486 or Pentium processor...
Page 204: Using The Postscript Printer Driver With Windows
Follow the steps below to install the PostScript printer driver for the parallel interface. Caution: Never use EPSON Status Monitor 3 and PostScript 3 driver at the same time when the printer is connected via a parallel port. It may damage the system.
Page 205 For Windows XP or 2000, do not select the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box. 5. Select LPT1 as the port the printer is connected to, then click Next. 6. Click Have Disk and specify the following path for the CD-ROM.
Page 206: Installing The Postscript Printer Driver For The Usb Interface206
Follow the steps below to install the PostScript printer driver for the USB interface. Caution: Never use EPSON Status Monitor 3 and PostScript 3 driver at the same time when the printer is connected via USB port. It may damage the system.
Page 207 ❏ Turn off all virus protection programs before installing the printer software. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Connect your computer to the printer with a USB cable, then turn on the printer.
Page 208: Installing The Postscript Printer Driver For The Network Interface
❏ Turn off all virus protection programs before installing the printer software. For Windows XP or 2000 users 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. For Windows 2000, Me, 98, or NT 4.0, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers.
Page 209 7. Specify the IP address and port name, then click Next. 8. Click Finish. 9. Click Have Disk in the Add Printer Wizard and specify the following path for the CD-ROM. If your CD-ROM drive is D:, the path will be D:\ADOBEPS\ENGLISH\WIN2K_XP\PS_SETUP.
Page 210 “Configuring the Printer Port” in the Network Guide to find the instructions. For Windows NT 4.0 users 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Then double-click the Add Printer icon.
Page 211: Accessing The Postscript Printer Driver
From the application To access the printer driver, click the Print or Page Setup from the File menu. You also need to click Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of these buttons.
Page 212: Making Changes To Postscript Printer Settings
Notice for Windows Me or 98 Users The printer may not print normally if the computer is connected to the printer via the parallel interface and the ECP mode is set. If this is the case, disable bi-directional support in the printer driver.
Page 213: Using Appletalk Under Windows 2000 Or Nt 4.0
Settings sheet when outputting data as a PS file. The Job Management check box is selected by default so that the job information is attached to the print data when it is sent to the printer. Follow the steps below to use the Reserve Job function when printing from any application.
Page 214: Using The Postscript Printer Driver With Macintosh
For Mac OS X users Note: Make sure that Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2) is not open. 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Page 215 5. Select Easy Install, then click Install. 6. When installation is done, click Quit. Note: If you are connecting two or more EPSON printers of the same model using AppleTalk, and you want to rename the printer, see the Network Guide.
Page 216: Selecting The Printer
When printing via the USB port from a Power Macintosh running Mac 0S 9, the printer must be set to handle ASCII data. To specify this setting, select Print from the File menu of the application that you are using, then select the name of the application from the options available in the Print dialog box.
Page 217 Note: ❏ You cannot use FireWire for printer connection in the PostScript 3 mode. Although EPSON FireWire appears in the interface pop-up list, it cannot be used with the PostScript 3 printer driver. ❏ You need to make the settings for your installed options manually when the printer is connected using USB, IP printing, or Rendezvous.
Page 218 PostScript 3 printer driver. Note for IP Printing users: ❏ Make sure to select IP Printing. Do not select EPSON TCP/IP, because it cannot be used with the PostScript 3 printer driver. ❏ After selecting IP Printing, enter the IP address for the printer, then make sure to select the Use default queue on server check box.
Page 219 5. Click Add. Note for IP Printing users, USB or Rendezvous users: Select your printer from the Printer list, then select Show Info from the Printers menu. The Printer Info dialog box appears. Select Installable Options from the pop-up list, then make the necessary settings.
Page 220: Accessing The Postscript Printer Driver
For Mac OS X users To access the PostScript printer driver, register your printer in Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2), click Print on the file menu of any application, then select your printer.
Page 221: Making Changes To Postscript Printer Settings
3. Select Show Info from the Printers menu. The Printer Info dialog box appears. 4. Make necessary changes to the settings, then close the dialog box. 5. Quit Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2). Using the PostScript Printer Driver...
Page 222 For Mac OS 9 users Follow the steps below to change the settings. 1. Access the printer driver. 2. Click the Printing menu, then select Change Setup. 3. Change the settings using the pop-up menus. Using the PostScript Printer Driver...
Page 223: Chapter 7 Using The Control Panel
When to make control panel settings In general, printer settings can be made from the printer driver, and do not need to be made using the control panel. In fact, printer driver settings override settings made using the control panel, so...
Page 224 Back button to return to the previous level without changing the setting. Note: You need to turn the printer off and then on to activate some settings. For details, see "Control Panel Menus" on page 225. Using the Control Panel...
Page 225: Control Panel Menus
From this menu you can check the toner level and the remaining service life of consumable products. You can also print status and sample sheets showing the printer’s current settings, available fonts, and a brief summary of available features. Press the d Down or u Up button to select an item. Press the Enter button to print a sheet or font sample.
Page 226: Using The Control Panel
Available only when an optional Type B interface card is installed and the printer has been turned on when the AUX I/F setting is set to ON. Available only when the printer is connected to a USB device with D4 support and has been turned on when the USB I/F setting is set to ON.
Page 227 Prints a sheet showing the working status of the USB interface. PS3 Font List, LJ4 Font Sample, ESCP2 Font Sample, FX Font Sample, I239X Font Sample Prints a List of the fonts available for your selected printer emulation. Using the Control Panel...
Page 228 E***** F E**** F E*** Toner Ave. This menu is available only when the printer is in the 4 × B/W mode. It displays the average amount of toner left in the four black toner cartridges. Total Pages Displays the total number of pages printed by the printer.
Page 229: Tray Menu
The paper type settings in this menu can also be made from your printer driver. Settings you make in your printer driver override these settings, so use your printer driver whenever you can.
Page 230: Emulation Menu
Page Size and Orientation, when printing from an application or operating system that does not support your printer driver. Be sure to use the printer driver to make these settings whenever you can, since settings made on your computer always override these settings.
Page 231 Item Page Size Wide A4 Orientation Resolution RITech Toner Save Image Optimum Top Offset Left Offset Top Offset B Left Offset B Default paper sizes are automatically detected. Custom-size paper: 98 × 148 minimum, 216 × 297 maximum. Available only when the optional Duplex Unit is installed. Page Size Specifies the paper size.
Page 232 The characters are outlined in full black on the right and lower edges. When this setting is selected in the Color mode, the printer saves toner by using half the normal amount of toner. Image Optimum When this mode is on, the quality of graphics is reduced.
Page 233: Setup Menu
Caution: Make sure that the printed image does not extend beyond the edge of the paper. Otherwise, you may damage the printer. Top Offset B Adjusts the vertical printing position on the back of the paper when printing on both sides. Use this if the printout on the back is not where you expected.
Page 234: Time Out
Item Lang Time Out Paper Source MP Mode Manual Feed Copies Duplex Binding Start Page Paper Type Page Side Skip Blank Page Auto Eject Page Size Ignore Auto Cont Page Protect Toner Out LCD Contrast Available only when the corresponding option is installed. Available only for PCL5e, ESC/Page, ESC/P2, FX, or I239X mode.
Page 235 This setting determines whether the MP tray has the highest or lowest priority when Auto is selected as the Paper Source setting in the printer driver. When Normal is selected as the MP Mode, the MP tray has the highest priority as the paper source. If you select Last, the MP tray has the lowest priority.
Page 236 Specifies whether printing starts from the front or back of the page. Paper Type Specifies the type of paper to be used for printing. The printer adjusts the printing speed according to this setting. The printing speed is reduced when Thick or Trnsprnc is selected.
Page 237 Toner Out If the item is set to Stop, the printer lets you know when the toner is out. To disable this function, set this item to Continue. Using the Control Panel...
Page 238: Mode Config. Menu
Mode Config. Menu This menu allows you to switch the printing mode. You can also use this menu to stop using one of the black toner cartridges when the printer is in the 4 × B/W mode. Item Remove all toner Change Mode 4 ×...
Page 239: Reset Menu
C, M, and Y toner cartridges installed. KC/KM/KY/KK Toner This setting is available only when the printer is in the 4 × B/W mode. When you find a faint printing pattern on the Toner Check Sheet, set the indicated toner cartridge to Disable to maintain printing quality.
Page 240: Quick Print Job Menu
Stops printing and clears the current job received from the active interface. You may want to reset the printer when there is a problem with the print job itself and the printer cannot print successfully. Reset All Stops printing, clears the printer memory, and restores the printer settings to their default values.
Page 241: Confidential Job Menu
This menu allows you to print or delete print jobs stored in the printer’s Hard Disk Drive using the Confidential Job feature of the printer driver’s Reserve Job function. You need to enter the correct password to access this data. For instructions on using this menu, see "Using the Confidential Job Menu"...
Page 242: Usb Menu
Note: ❏ To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then turn it back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in "Reset Menu" on page 239.
Page 243 Item USB I/F USB Speed USB ExtI/F Confg Get IP Address *3*4*5 IP Address Subnet Mask Gate Way NetWare AppleTalk MS Network Rendezvous USB Ext I/F Init Buffer Size After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again.
Page 244: Network Menu
Note: ❏ To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then turn it back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in "Reset Menu" on page 239.
Page 245 Item Font Source Font Number Pitch Height SymSet Form Source SymSet Dest SymSet CR Function LF Function Tray Assign Available only when the optional font ROM module is installed. Depending on whether Letter (60) or A4 (64) paper has been selected. Settings (default in bold) Resident, Download, ROM A 0 to 65535 (depending on your settings)
Page 246 Note: If you normally use the HP LaserJet 4 printer driver when printing, you should change settings using this driver whenever you can. Printer driver settings always override the LJ4 Menu options. FontSource Sets the default font source. Font Number Sets the default font number for the default font source.
Page 247: Gl2 Menu
Selects the number of lines for the selected paper size and orientation. This also causes a line spacing (VMI) change, and the new VMI value is stored in the printer. This means that later changes in the Page Size or Orientation settings cause changes in the Form value, based on the stored VMI.
Page 248 Pen configuration Plot origin Orientation If you need to configure the printer settings, first switch to the GL/2 emulation mode, then change the settings using the printer driver, or the control panel menus. Using the Control Panel Settings (default in bold)
Page 249 Note: Settings or data saved in the printer’s RAM (such as downloaded fonts) may be erased when you change the emulation mode. GL Mode Specifies whether the printer uses a direct emulation of the GL/2 plotter language, or the HP LaserJet 4 emulation of GL/2.
Page 250: Ps3 Menu
Error Sheet Coloration* Image Protect * Available only in the color mode. Error Sheet When you select On, the printer prints out an error sheet. Coloration Allows you to select the color printing mode or monochrome printing mode. Image Protect The printer employs lossy compression when Off is selected.
Page 251 Item Font Pitch Condensed T. Margin Text CGTable Country Auto CR Auto LF Bit Image ZeroChar * Depending on whether Letter (62) or A4 (66) paper has been selected. Font Selects the font. Pitch Settings (default in bold) Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Roman T, Orator S, Sans H, Script, OCR A, OCR B 10, 12, 15 cpi, Prop.
Page 252 Selects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measured in cpi (characters per inch). You can also choose proportional spacing. Condensed Turns condensed printing on or off. T. Margin Sets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line.
Page 253: Fx Menu
This function is handled automatically by most applications. Auto LF If you select Off, the printer does not send an automatic line-feed (LF) command with each carriage-return (CR). If On is selected, a line-feed command is sent with each carriage-return. Select On if your text lines overlap.
Page 254: Proportional Spacing
Item Font Pitch Condensed T. Margin Text CGTable Country Auto CR Auto LF Bit Image ZeroChar * Depending on whether Letter (62) or A4 (66) paper has been selected. Font Selects the font. Pitch Selects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measured in cpi (characters per inch).
Page 255 (CR-LF) operation whenever the printing position goes beyond the right margin. If you select Off, the printer does not print any characters beyond the right margin and does not perform any line wrapping until it receives a carriage-return character. This function is handled automatically by most applications.
Page 256: I239X Menu
If you select Off, the printer does not send an automatic line-feed (LF) command with each carriage-return (CR). If On is selected, a line-feed command is sent with each carriage-return. Select On if your text lines overlap. Bit Image The printer is able to emulate the graphics densities set with the printer commands.
Page 257 (characters per inch). You can also choose proportional spacing. Code Page Selects the character tables. Character tables contain the characters and symbols used by different languages. The printer prints text based on the selected character table. T. Margin Settings (default in bold)
Page 258 This function is handled automatically by most applications. Auto LF If you select Off, the printer does not send an automatic line-feed (LF) command with each carriage-return (CR). If On is selected, a line-feed command is sent with each carriage-return. Select On if your text lines overlap.
Page 259: Support Menu
Initializes the Hard Disk Drive area where PostScript information is stored, if a Hard Disk Drive is installed. Sleep Mode Set the time after which the printer enters the sleep mode if the printer is not operated. LCD Backlight Using the Control Panel...
Page 260: Printer Adjust Menu
Set the LCD control setting. When Auto is selected, the printer controls the backlight of the LCD panel automatically. When the printer is in sleep mode, the backlight is off. When On is selected, the LCD backlight is always on.
Page 261 Adjust the density for envelopes. The setting becomes darker as the value increases. Highland Prevents printing defects caused by abnormal electric discharge that may occur when using the printer in locations at high altitudes. Select 1 when using the printer in locations at high altitudes. Feed Offset Adjust the vertical position in which to start printing.
Page 262: Status And Error Messages
The printer automatically calibrates itself. This is not an error message, and will clear itself after the calibration process has finished. While the printer displays this message, do not open the covers or turn off the printer. Cancel All Print Job...
Page 263 The printer is canceling all print jobs in the printer memory, including jobs the printer is currently receiving or printing. This message appears when the + Cancel Job button has been pressed down for more than 2 seconds. Cancel Print Job The printer is canceling the current print job.
Page 264 Check Paper Size The paper size setting is different from the size of paper loaded in the printer. Check to see if the correct size of paper is loaded in the specified paper source. To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s Reset Menu.
Page 265 "How to access the control panel menus" on page 223. Color Data Received The printer receives color printing data when it is in the B/W or 4 × B/W mode. Press the N Start/Stop button to print the data in monochrome, or press the + Cancel Job button to cancel the print job.
Page 266 "How to access the control panel menus" on page 223. Form Feed The printer is ejecting paper due to a user request. This message appears when pressing the N Start/Stop button once to make the printer offline, then holding down the N Start/Stop button for more than 2 seconds in order not to receive form feed command.
Page 267 Install Fuser There is no fuser unit installed or the fuser unit is not installed properly. Turn off the printer, then install the fuser unit if it is not installed. If a fuser unit is already installed, turn the printer off and reinstall the unit after it has cooled off (30 minutes).
Page 268 The waste toner collector is not installed, or is installed incorrectly. If there is no waste toner collector installed, install one in the printer. If there is a waste toner collector already installed, try removing it and reinstalling it. See "Waste Toner Collector"...
Page 269 Contact a qualified service representative. Invalid P5C The optional P5C Emulation Kit is installed, but the printer is in the B/W mode or 4 × B/W mode. When you use the optional P5C Emulation Kit, make sure that the printer is in the Color mode.
Page 270 Epson. Install a genuine Epson product, or Clear All Warnings of the Reset Menu on the control panel to clear the warning message.
Page 271 The installed toner cartridge is not a genuine Epson toner cartridge. Using a non-genuine toner cartridge may affect print quality. Epson shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of consumable products not manufactured or approved by Epson. Installing a genuine toner cartridge is recommended.
Page 272 + Cancel Job button to cancel the print job. If you press the N Start/Stop button without replacing the paper, the printer will print on the loaded paper even though it does not match the required size. Please Shutdown This message appears after all the toner cartridges are removed.
Page 273 To avoid this error, it is recommended that you set the Page Protect setting to On and add more memory to the printer. See "Setup Menu" on page 233 and "Memory Module" on page 303 for details.
Page 274 See "Switching the Printing Mode" on page 283 to find how to switch the mode. Replace Fuser The fuser has reached the end of its service life. Turn the printer off, then replace the fuser unit with a new one. See "Fuser Unit" on page 326 for instructions.
Page 275 Reserve JobCanceled The printer cannot store the data of your print job using the Reserve Job function. The maximum number of print jobs stored on the printer’s Hard Disk Drive has been reached, or the drive has no more memory available to store a new job. To store a new print job, delete a previously stored job.
Page 276 Service Req Cffff/Service Req Eggg A controller error or a print engine error has been detected. Turn off the printer. Wait at least 5 seconds, then turn it back on. If the error message still appears, write down the error number listed on the LCD panel (Cffff/Eggg), turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, then contact a qualified service representative.
Page 277 This message indicates that the fuser unit is near the end of its service life. Printing after this message appears is not guaranteed. Turn the printer off, then reinstall the unit after it has cooled off (30 minutes). Then replace the fuser unit with a new one. See "Fuser Unit"...
Page 278: Printing And Deleting Reserve Job Data
223. Write Error ROM P The printer is unable to write data into the ROM module correctly. You cannot remove the ROM P because the ROM P is a program ROM module. Contact your dealer.
Page 279: Using The Confidential Job Menu
3. Use the d Down or u Up button to scroll to the appropriate user name, then press the 4. Use the d Down or u Up button to scroll to the appropriate job name, then press the 5. To specify the number of copies you want to print, press the Enter button, then use the d Down and u Up buttons to select the number of copies.
Page 280 ❏ If no print jobs have been saved with the password you entered, Password Error appears briefly on the LCD panel then the printer exits the control panel menus. Confirm the password and try again. 5. Use the d Down or u Up button to scroll to the appropriate job name, then press the 6.
Page 281: Printing A Status Sheet
❏ If the status sheet does not list your installed options correctly, make sure that they are securely connected to the printer. ❏ If you are unable to get the printer to print a correct status sheet, contact your dealer.
Page 282: Canceling Printing
❏ For the Windows printer driver, you can update the installed option information manually. See "Making Optional Settings" on page Canceling Printing You can cancel printing from your computer by using the printer driver. To cancel a print job before it is sent from your computer, for Windows, see "Canceling Printing"...
Page 283: Switching The Printing Mode
See "Replacing a toner cartridge" on page 316 for instructions on how to remove a toner cartridge. 5. After all color toner cartridges are removed from the printer, the printer automatically changes to the B/W mode. Enter button.
Page 284: Color Mode To 4 X B/W Mode
Note for Windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, make sure that the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional Settings dialog box is not selected. The Optional Settings dialog box appears by clicking the Settings button on the Optional Settings tab.
Page 285: B/W Mode To Color Mode
4 × B/W mode. Note for Windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, make sure that the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional Settings dialog box is not selected. The Optional Settings dialog box appears by clicking the Settings button on the Optional Settings tab.
Page 286: B/W Mode To 4 X B/W Mode
Color mode. Note for Windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, select the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional Settings dialog box. The Optional Settings dialog box appears by clicking the Settings button on the Optional Settings tab.
Page 287: 4 X B/W Mode To B/W Mode
Note: If the wrong toner cartridge was installed, the printer does not go to the next step. Follow the instructions that appear on the LCD panel. 5. After three black toner cartridges are installed, the printer automatically changes to the 4 × B/W mode.
Page 288 Color mode. Note for Windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, select the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional Settings dialog box. The Optional Settings dialog box appears by clicking the Settings button on the Optional Settings tab.
Page 289: Chapter 8 Installing Options
Always pay attention to the following handling precautions before installing the option: The printer weighs about 37 kg (81.5 lb). One person should never attempt to lift or carry it alone. Two people should carry the printer, lifting it from the positions shown below.
Page 290: Installing The Optional Paper Cassette Unit
* Do not lift the printer by these areas. Warning: If you lift the printer incorrectly, you could drop it and cause injury. Installing the optional paper cassette unit Follow the steps below to install the optional paper cassette unit.
Page 291 Warning: Two people should lift the printer by the correct positions. 4. Open cover E. Installing Options...
Page 292 5. Fasten the optional paper cassette unit to the printer with the provided plates and screws. 6. Close cover E. 7. Secure the unit to the left side of the printer with the remaining plate and screw. Installing Options...
Page 293: Removing The Optional Paper Cassette Unit
Sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 370. Note for Windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer driver. See "Making Optional Settings" on page Note for Macintosh users: When you have attached or removed printer options, you need to delete the printer using Print Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3), Print...
Page 294 2. Open the MP tray. 3. Push the latch on cover A to the left and open the cover. Installing Options...
Page 295 4. Remove the two screws securing the cover MP. 5. Remove the cover MP from cover A. 6. Take the Duplex Unit out of its package. Installing Options...
Page 296 7. Fit the hooks on cover A into the notches on the Duplex Unit. Installing Options...
Page 297 Sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 370. Note for Windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer driver. See "Making Optional Settings" on page Note for Macintosh users: When you have attached or removed printer options, you need to delete the printer using Print Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3), Print...
Page 298: Removing The Duplex Unit
Turn off the printer and perform the installation procedure in reverse. Hard Disk Drive The optional Hard Disk Drive allows you to expand the printer’s input buffer when the Ethernet interface is used, and gives you additional memory for graphics, form data, and faster multi-page, multi-output sorting.
Page 299 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the four screws from the cover on the back side of the printer. Installing Options...
Page 300 3. Hold the cover with both hands and pull it toward you to remove it. Warning: Be careful when touching the circuit board inside the back side cover since some parts may be very hot. 4. Identify the connection socket for the Hard Disk Drive. Installing Options...
Page 301 5. Secure the Hard Disk Drive with the four screws provided. Caution You should not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. 6. Plug the connection cable into both the socket on the HDD and that on the board as shown below.
Page 302: Removing The Hard Disk Drive
Sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 370. Note for Windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer driver. See "Making Optional Settings" on page Note for Macintosh users: When you have attached or removed printer options, you need to delete the printer using Print Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3), Print...
Page 303: Memory Module
This printer has two memory slots, but one slot has a 64 MB DIMM already installed in it at the time of manufacture. To increase printer memory more than 320 MB, you have to remove the original 64 MB DIMM first and then install two optional DIMMs.
Page 304 2. Remove the four screws from the cover on the back side of the printer. 3. Hold the cover with both hands and pull it toward you to remove it. Warning: Be careful when touching the circuit board inside the back side cover since some parts may be very hot.
Page 305 ❏ Do not force the memory module into the slot. ❏ Be sure to insert the memory module facing the correct way. ❏ You should not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. Installing Options...
Page 306 Sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 370. Note for Windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer driver. See "Making Optional Settings" on page Note for Macintosh users: When you have attached or removed printer options, you need to delete the printer using Print Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3), Print...
Page 307: Removing A Memory Module
Before you install the interface card, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cable. Installing Options...
Page 308 3. Slide and push the interface card into the slot firmly, then fasten the screw as shown below. 4. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord and turn the printer on. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a Status Sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 370.
Page 309: Removing An Interface Card
Turn off the printer and perform the installation procedure in reverse. P5C Emulation Kit The P5C Emulation kit is available as an option for this printer. This module allows your printer to print documents in the PCL5c printing language. Installing the P5C ROM module Follow the steps below to install the Adobe PostScript 3 ROM module.
Page 310 2. Remove the four screws from the cover on the back side of the printer. 3. Hold the cover with both hands and pull it toward you to remove it. Warning: Be careful when touching the circuit board inside the back side cover since some parts may be very hot.
Page 311 4. Identify the ROM module slots. Note: There are two ROM slots, and either slot can be used to attach the ROM module. 5. Insert the ROM module horizontally into the slot until the clip comes out. Caution: ❏ Do not force the ROM module into the socket. ❏...
Page 312: Removing The P5C Rom Module
6. Reattach the cover to the back side of the printer and secure it with the four screws. 7. Reconnect the power cord and turn the printer on. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a Status Sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 370.
Page 313: Chapter 9 Replacing Consumable Products
If a consumable product reaches the end of its service life, the printer stops printing and displays the following messages on the LCD panel or the window of EPSON Status Monitor 3. When this happens, the printer cannot resume printing until you replace the depleted consumable products.
Page 314 ❏ Print quality cannot be guaranteed when printing with a worn consumable product. If print quality is not what you expected, replace the consumable product. ❏ The printer stops printing if printing with a worn consumable product might damage the printer. If the printer stops printing, replace the consumable product.
Page 315: Toner Cartridge
❏ Installing a genuine toner cartridge is recommended. Using a non-genuine toner cartridge may affect print quality. Epson shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of consumable products not manufactured or approved by Epson.
Page 316: Replacing A Toner Cartridge
Replacing a toner cartridge Follow the steps below to replace a toner cartridge. 1. Prepare a new cartridge of the color (K, C, M or Y) displayed on the LCD panel. 2. Open cover D. 3. Hold the toner cartridge knob and tilt it toward you. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 317 4. Remove the empty toner cartridge from the printer. 5. Take the protective materials off of the new cartridge, and gently shake the new toner cartridge a few times. 6. Take the new toner cartridge out of its package, and remove the plastic protective cover from the toner cartridge.
Page 318 7. Insert the new cartridge into the printer. 8. Close the toner cartridge cover. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 319: Photoconductor Unit
9. Close cover D. Photoconductor Unit Handling precautions Always observe the following handling precautions when replacing the consumable products: ❏ The photoconductor unit weighs 1.3 kg (2.9 lb). Be sure to hold it firmly by the handle when carrying it. ❏...
Page 320: Replacing The Photoconductor Unit
❏ When storing the photoconductor unit, make sure to attach the protective cover to the photoconductor unit and put it in the sealed blackout package and the box in which the photoconductor unit was sold, and store it in a safe level place. ❏...
Page 321 2. Remove the filter from the printer. 3. Take the new filter out of its package. Insert the new filter to the printer. 4. Remove the waste toner collector. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 322 5. Take the cap off and cover the hole for the waste toner collector with it. Note: If you need to set the waste toner collector down, place it on a flat surface with the capped side facing up to prevent the toner content from spilling out.
Page 323 7. Hold the handle of the photoconductor unit and pull it toward you to remove the photoconductor unit form the printer. 8. Take the new photoconductor unit out of its package and remove the protective cover. Caution: Do not touch the belt on the top of the unit or the green photo conductor area.
Page 324 9. Hold the photoconductor unit by its handle and insert the unit into the printer. 10. Turn the blue knob back to the original position. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 325 11. Hold the cleaning knob [a] and move it slowly in and out a few times. 12. Insert the new waste toner collector into the printer. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 326: Fuser Unit
Do not touch the surface of the consumable product. Doing so may impair print quality. Warning: ❏ The fuser unit can be very hot if the printer has been in use. Turn the printer off and wait for 30 minutes until the temperature has subsided before replacing the fuser unit.
Page 327: Replacing The Fuser Unit
Replacing the fuser unit Follow the steps below to replace the fuser unit. 1. Turn off the printer, and wait for 30 minutes until the temperature has subsided. 2. Push the latch on cover A to the left and open the cover.
Page 328 4. Turn the handles on both side of the fuser unit to unlock them. 5. Lift the fuser unit out of the printer as shown below. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 329 6. Take the new fuser unit out of its package and remove the protective cover. 7. Hold the new fuser unit by the handles and lower it into the printer making sure that the guide posts slide into the holes on the bottom of the unit. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 330 8. Turn the handles on both sides of the fuser unit to lock them. Note: Make sure that the locks are completely in the locked position. 9. Close covers B and A. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 331: Waste Toner Collector
Waste Toner Collector Handling precautions Always observe the following handling precautions when replacing the consumable products. Do not reuse toner found in the waste toner collector. Warning: ❏ Do not dispose of the used consumable products in fire, as it may explode and cause injury.
Page 332 2. Remove the waste toner collector. 3. Take the cap off and lid the waste toner collector with it. Note: When placing the waste toner collector that is removed, lay it on a flat surface with the capped side facing up to prevent the toner content from spilling out.
Page 333 4. Install the new waste toner collector into the printer. 5. Remove the filter from the printer. 6. Take the new filter out of its package. Insert the new filter to the printer. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 334 7. Close cover D. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 335: Chapter 10 Cleaning And Transporting The Printer
Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer The printer needs only minimal cleaning. If the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printer and clean it with a soft, clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Caution: Never use alcohol or paint thinner to clean the printer cover.
Page 336: Cleaning The Output Tray
Cleaning the output tray 1. Open the extension on the output tray. 2. Gently wipe the exposed paper path area with a well-wrung cloth. Cleaning and Transporting the Printer...
Page 337: Cleaning The Pickup Roller
3. Close the extension on the output cover. Cleaning the pickup roller 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off, then open the MP tray. Cleaning and Transporting the Printer...
Page 338: Cleaning The Photoconductor Wire (Knob [A])
2. Gently wipe the rubber parts of the pickup roller inside the MP tray with a wet, well-wrung cloth. 3. Close the MP tray. Cleaning the photoconductor wire (knob [a]) 1. Open cover D and remove the waste toner collector. Cleaning and Transporting the Printer...
Page 339: Cleaning The Exposure Window (Knob [B])
2. Hold the cleaning knob [a] and move it slowly in and out a few times. Note: Move the knob completely in and out. Otherwise, the printer may not be cleaned effectively. 3. Close cover D. Cleaning the exposure window (knob [b]) 1.
Page 340: Transporting The Printer
3. Close cover D. Transporting the Printer For long distances If you need to transport your printer for long distances, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials. Follow the steps below to repack your printer. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the following items: ❏...
Page 341: For Short Distances
Always pay attention to the following handling precautions when you need to move the printer for short distances. If you are moving the printer on its own, two people should lift and carry the printer. Follow the steps below to move the printer for short distances.
Page 342: Installed Options
Before handling the photoconductor unit, be sure to confirm the handling precautions. See "Handling precautions" on page 319 for instructions. 2. Be sure to lift the printer by the correct positions as shown below. * Do not lift the printer by these areas.
Page 343: Finding A Place For The Printer
Finding a place for the printer When relocating the printer, always choose a location that has adequate space for easy operation and maintenance. Use the following illustration as a guide for the amount of space required around the printer to ensure smooth operation. Dimensions shown in the illustrations below are in centimeters.
Page 344 ❏ Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. ❏ Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. ❏ Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
Page 345: Chapter 11 Troubleshooting
❏ Always try to remove jammed paper with both hands to avoid tearing it. ❏ If jammed paper is torn and remains in the printer, or if paper is jammed in a place not mentioned in this chapter, contact your dealer.
Page 346: Jam A (Cover A)
❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. ❏ Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some components are sharp and may cause injury.
Page 347 2. Close the MP tray. Note: Close the expansion trays, if needed, before closing the MP tray. 3. Push the latch on cover A to the left and open the cover until it stops. Troubleshooting...
Page 348 Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, open cover A and B, then wait 30 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so.
Page 349: Jam A, B (Cover A And B)
5. Close cover A. Then open the MP tray and reload the paper. Jam A, B (cover A and B) Follow the steps below to clear paper jams at cover A and B. 1. Remove all paper that is loaded on the MP tray. 2.
Page 350 3. Push the latch on cover A to the left and open the cover until it stops. 4. If the optional Duplex Unit is not installed, gently pull out any sheets of paper. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. Troubleshooting...
Page 351 Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, open cover A and B, then wait 30 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so.
Page 352 5. Open cover B. 6. Hold the guide up by holding the green tab, and gently pull out any sheets of paper. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. Troubleshooting...
Page 353 Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, open cover A and B, then wait 30 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so.
Page 354 8. Lift the fuser unit out of the printer. 9. Remove the paper. If the paper is still jammed in the fuser, turn the green knob on the back of the fuser to remove it. Troubleshooting...
Page 355 10. Lower the fuser unit into the printer making sure that the guide posts slide into the holes on the bottom of the unit. 11. Turn the handles on both sides of the fuser unit to lock them. Troubleshooting...
Page 356: Jam Mp, A (Mp Tray And Cover A)
12. Close covers B and A. 13. Open the MP tray and reload the paper. Jam MP, A (MP tray and cover A) Follow the steps below to clear paper jams at the MP tray and cover A. 1. Remove all paper that is loaded on the MP tray. Troubleshooting...
Page 357 2. Gently pull out any sheets of paper that have fed part way into the printer. 3. Close the MP tray. Note: Close the expansion trays, if needed, before closing the MP tray. Troubleshooting...
Page 358 4. Push the latch on cover A to the left and open the cover until it stops. 5. If the optional Duplex Unit is not installed, gently pull out any sheets of paper. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. Troubleshooting...
Page 359: Jam A, C1 (Cover A And Standard Lower Paper Cassette)
Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, open cover A and B, then wait 30 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so.
Page 360 1. Remove all paper that is loaded on the MP tray. 2. Close the MP tray. Note: Close the expansion trays, if needed, before closing the MP tray. Troubleshooting...
Page 361 3. Push the latch on cover A to the left and open the cover until it stops. 4. If the optional Duplex Unit is not installed, gently pull out any sheets of paper. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. Troubleshooting...
Page 362 Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, open cover A and B, then wait 30 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so.
Page 363 6. Pull out the standard paper cassette. Then pull the cassette upward to remove it from the printer. 7. Gently pull out any sheets of paper that have fed part way into the printer. Troubleshooting...
Page 364: Jam A, E, C2 (Cover A, E, And Optional Paper Cassette)
8. Reinsert the paper cassette. 9. Open the MP tray and reload the paper. Jam A, E, C2 (cover A, E, and optional paper cassette) Follow the steps below to clear paper jams at cover A, C, and the optional paper cassette. 1.
Page 365 2. Close the MP tray Note: Close the expansion trays, if needed, before closing the MP tray. 3. Push the latch on cover A to the left and open the cover until it stops. Troubleshooting...
Page 366 4. If the optional Duplex Unit is not installed, gently pull out any sheets of paper. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. If the optional Duplex Unit is installed, lift up the Duplex Unit. Hold it and gently pull out any sheets of paper. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper.
Page 367 Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, open cover A and B, then wait 30 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so.
Page 368 7. Gently pull out any sheets of paper that have fed part way into the printer. 8. Close cover E. 9. Pull out the optional paper cassette. Then pull the cassette upward to remove it from the optional paper cassette unit.
Page 369 10. Gently pull out any sheets of paper that have fed part way into the printer. 11. Reinsert the paper cassette into the optional paper cassette unit. 12. Open the MP tray and reload the paper. Troubleshooting...
Page 370: Printing A Status Sheet
Printing a Status Sheet To confirm the current status of the printer, and that the options are installed correctly, print a status sheet using the printer’s control panel or the printer driver. To print a status sheet from the printer’s control panel, see "Printing a Status Sheet"...
Page 371: The Ready Light Is On But Nothing Prints
You may not be using the correct interface cable. Some error may have occurred. The printer port is not set correctly in the printer driver. Your application software is not properly set up for your printer. Your computer system’s memory is too small to handle the volume of data in your document.
Page 372: The Properties Dialog Box Does Not Appear Or It Takes Too Much Time To Open It. (For Windows Users Only)
Bidirectional communication is disabled. Troubleshooting For Windows users: You have to install EPSON Status Monitor 3, or make settings manually in the printer driver. See "Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 109 or "Making Optional Settings" on page 98.
Page 373: Printout Problems
The emulation setting for the port may not be correct. Note: If a status sheet does not print correctly, your printer may be damaged. Contact your dealer or a qualified service representative. What to do In the printer driver, choose the Print TrueType fonts as bitmap button in the Extended Settings dialog box.
Page 374: The Printout Position Is Not Correct
What to do Make sure that your application is set for the printer emulation you are using. For example, if you are using the LJ4 emulation mode, make sure that your application is set to use a LaserJet 4 printer.
Page 375: Color Printing Problems
Cause Color toner cartridges are not installed. Color Toner Cartridges check box is not selected in the printer driver. Black is selected as the Color setting in the printer driver. The color setting in the application you are using is not appropriate for color printing.
Page 376: Screen
Troubleshooting Set the Gamma setting to 1.5 in the More Settings dialog box in the printer driver, then print again. If you still do not get the printouts you expect, adjust the color using the slide bar for each color. For details about the More Settings dialog box, see "Customizing print settings"...
Page 377: Print Quality Problems
What to do If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters may appear distorted or broken. EPSON special paper, or smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See "Available paper types" on page 403 for information on choosing paper.
Page 378: Print Quality Or Tone Is Uneven
Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment. If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor 3 indicates that the amount of toner is low, replace the toner cartridge. See "Toner Cartridge" on page 315.
Page 379: Toner Smudges
If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters may appear distorted or broken. EPSON special paper or smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See "Available paper types" on page 403 for information on choosing paper.
Page 380: Completely Blank Pages Are Output
If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor 3 indicates that the amount of toner is low, replace the toner cartridge. See "Toner Cartridge" on page 315.
Page 381: The Non-Printed Side Of The Page Is Dirty
Deselect the Toner Save check box in the More Settings dialog box that appears. If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor 3 indicates that the amount of toner is low, replace the toner cartridge. See "Toner Cartridge" on page 315.
Page 382: Insufficient Memory For Current Task
The printer cannot print in the required quality level because of insufficient memory, and the printer lowers the quality automatically so that the printer can continue printing. Insufficient memory for current task Cause The printer has insufficient memory for current task.
Page 383: Problems Using Options
See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 281 for details. The message Invalid AUX /IF Card appears on the LCD panel Cause The printer cannot read the installed optional interface card. Make sure that the paper guides in all the paper cassettes are set in the correct paper size positions.
Page 384: Paper Does Not Feed From The Optional Paper Cassette
Paper does not feed from the optional paper cassette Cause The optional paper cassette may not be installed properly. The paper source setting may not be correct. There may be no paper in the paper cassette. Too many sheets may be loaded in the paper cassette.
Page 385: Correcting Usb Problems
USB cables or connections can sometimes be the source of USB problems. Try one or both of these solution. ❏ For best results, you should connect the printer directly to the computer’s USB port. If you must use multiple USB hubs, we recommend that you connect the printer to the first-tier hub.
Page 386: Windows Operating System
Server 2003 When using Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, you must follow the steps in the Setup Guide packed with the printer to install the printer software. Otherwise, Microsoft’s Universal driver may be installed instead. To check if the Universal driver has been installed, follow the steps below.
Page 387 For Windows XP or Server 2003, if the Software Installation dialog box appears during the installation process, click Continue Anyway. If you click STOP Installation, you will have to install the printer software again. Checking printer software in Windows Me and 98...
Page 388 1. Access the printer driver, see "Accessing the printer driver" on page 66, then click the Details tab. Troubleshooting...
Page 389 If EPUSBX: (your printer name) is displayed in the “Print to the following port” drop-down list, then the USB printer device driver and printer software are installed correctly. If the correct port is not displayed, proceed to the next step.
Page 390 If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu. Troubleshooting...
Page 391 If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus(+) sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices. If USB Printer or your printer name appears under Other devices, the printer software is not installed correctly. Proceed to step 5.
Page 392 4. Under Other devices, select USB Printer or your printer name, click Remove, then click OK. When the following dialog box appears, click OK, then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. Troubleshooting...
Page 393: Status And Error Messages
Setup Guide. Status and Error Messages You can see the printer’s status and error messages on the LCD panel. For more information, see "Status and Error Messages" on page 262.
Page 394: The Printer Does Not Print Correctly In The Postscript Mode394
Print dialog box (except on Mac OS X). Troubleshooting What to do The printer is set to the Auto mode by default, so that it can automatically determine the encoding used in the received print job data and select the appropriate emulation mode.
Page 395: Color Mode)
Printouts are black and white even though the Resolution setting is set to Color in the printer driver. (For Mac OS X users only) (only when printing with an AL-2600 model that is set to the...
Page 396: In The Printer Setup Utility (For Mac Os X 10.3), Print Center (For Mac Os X 10.2), Or Chooser (For Mac Os 9)
The printer driver or printer that you need to use does not appear in the Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3), Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2), or Chooser (for Mac OS 9) Cause QuickDraw GX is in use (Mac OS The printer name has been changed.
Page 397: The Printer Fonts Cannot Be Installed
If the Send TrueType fonts to printer according to the font Substitution Table setting on the Fonts sheet of the printer’s Properties dialog box is turned on, TrueType fonts are replaced by the printer fonts before they are printed. Specify the appropriate substitution fonts using the Font Substitution Table.
Page 398: The Printer Does Not Print Normally Via The Parallel Interface
The printer does not print normally via the parallel interface (Windows 98 only) Cause The computer is connected to the printer via the parallel interface and the parallel port setting is set to the ECP mode. The printer does not print normally via the USB...
Page 399: The Printer Does Not Print Normally Via The Network Interface
The printer does not print normally via the network interface Cause The Data Format setting is different from the data format setting specified in the application (except on Mac OS X) The network connection is something other than AppleTalk, and the Data Format setting is not set to ASCII data.
Page 400: An Undefined Error Occurs (Macintosh Only)
Troubleshooting What to do This printer’s driver can only be used on Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9 version 9.1 or later, and Mac OS X version 10.2.4 or later. What to do...
Page 401: Appendix A Customer Support
Appendix A Customer Support Contacting Customer Support If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact EPSON Customer support.
Page 402: Technical Support Web Site
Technical Support Web Site Go to http://www.epson.com and select the Support section of your local EPSON web site for the latest drivers, FAQs, manuals and other downloadables. Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation.
Page 403: Appendix B Technical Specifications
Paper Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Page 404: Paper That Should Not Be Used
Paper that should not be used You cannot use the following paper in this printer. It may cause printer damage, paper jams, and poor print quality: ❏ Media meant for other color laser printers, black-and-white laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white copiers, or ink jet printers ❏...
Page 405: Printable Area
❏ Paper of irregular shape, or paper that does not have right angle corners Printable area 4-mm minimum margin on all sides. Note: The printable area varies, depending on the emulation mode in use. Technical Specifications...
Page 406: Printer
7.5 pages per minute for color printing Automatic or manual feed Center alignment for all sizes Available paper types are A4, A5, LT, B5 and Executive of plain paper, EPSON Color Laser Paper Up to 150 sheets of plain paper (64 to 90 g/m²)
Page 407: Environmental
Internal emulation: Resident fonts: RAM: Epson AcuLaser Resolution Improvement Technology. Printing speed varies by paper source or other conditions. Environmental Temperature: Humidity: Altitude: PCL5e emulation (LJ4 mode) HP-GL/2 emulation (GL2 mode) ECP/Page printer language ESC/P 2 24-pin printer emulation (ESC/P 2 mode)
Page 408: Mechanical
Mechanical 425 mm Weight: Technical Specifications 518 mm Approx. 37 kg (about 81.5 lb), excluding the imaging cartridge and options 431 mm...
Page 409: Electrical
Electrical Voltage Rated frequency Rated current Power During consump printing tion During standby mode Sleep mode When color printing. When monochrome printing. Completely suspended. Compliant with the Energy Star program. Standard and approvals U.S. model: Safety European model: 110 V, 120 V Model L481A 110 V-120 V ±...
Page 410 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Australian model: Laser safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Page 411: Interfaces
CDRH regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown below indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
Page 412: Ethernet Interface
If your operating system is Windows Me or 98, use a USB 1.1 interface. Ethernet interface You can use an IEEE 802.3 100BASE-TX/10 BASE-T straight-through shielded, twisted-pair interface cable with an RJ45 connector. Note: Ethernet Interface may not be available depending on the printer model. Technical Specifications...
Page 413: Options And Consumable Products
64 to 90 g/m² (17 to 24 lb) One paper cassettes mounted Automatic feed delivery system Cassette capacity up to 500 sheets Plain paper, EPSON Color Laser Paper 5 V/0.3 A and 24 V/0.35 A supplied by the printer EU-114* 140 mm (5.5 in.)
Page 414: Duplex Unit
* This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC. Memory modules DRAM type: Memory size: * Only DIMMs produced specifically for EPSON products are compatible. Technical Specifications C12C802221 A4, A5, Letter (LT), B5, and Executive (EXE) 64 to 90 g/m² (17 to 24 lb)
Page 415: Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive Product code: Capacity: * This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC. Toner cartridge Product code: Storage temperature: Storage humidity: Caution: If you have moved a toner cartridge from a cool to a warm environment, wait for at least one hour before installing it to prevent damage from condensation.
Page 416: Fuser Unit 120/220
Storage humidity: ❏ A filter and a waste toner collector are included in the package when you purchase a photoconductor unit. Fuser unit 120/220 Product code: Storage temperature: Storage humidity: Model: * This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/EEC.
Page 417: Appendix C Information About Fonts
Information about Fonts Working with Fonts EPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows Only) EPSON BarCode Fonts let you easily create and print many types of bar codes. Normally, bar code creation is a laborious process requiring you to specify various command codes, such as Start bar, Stop bar and OCR-B, in addition to the bar code characters themselves.
Page 418 Codabar EPSON Codabar EPSON Codabar CD Num EPSON Codabar System requirements To use EPSON BarCode Fonts, your computer system should meet the following requirements: Information about Fonts Printing of OCR-B and check digits can be specified with the font name.
Page 419: Installing Epson Barcode Fonts
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP, Me, 98, 2000, NT 4.0, Hard disk: Note: EPSON BarCode Fonts can only be used with Epson printer drivers. Installing EPSON BarCode Fonts Follow the steps below to install EPSON BarCode Fonts. The procedure described here is for installation in Windows 98; the procedure for other Windows operating systems is nearly the same.
Page 420 5. Select User Installation, and then select your printer. 6. In the dialog box that appears, click Local. Information about Fonts...
Page 421 7. Click Custom. 8. Select the EPSON BarCode Font check box and then click Install. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 9. When installation is complete, click OK. EPSON BarCode Fonts are now installed on your computer. Information about Fonts...
Page 422 Printing with EPSON BarCode Fonts Follow the steps below to create and print bar codes using EPSON BarCode Fonts. The application featured in these instructions is Microsoft WordPad. The actual procedure may differ slightly when printing from other applications. 1. Open a document in your application and enter the characters you want to convert into a bar code.
Page 423 3. Select the EPSON BarCode Font you want to use, set the font size, then click OK. Note: In Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0, or Server 2003, you cannot use font sizes larger than 96 points when printing bar codes.
Page 424 5. Select Print from the File menu, select your EPSON printer, then click Properties. Make the following printer driver settings. For both EPSON AcuLaser C2600 and EPSON AcuLaser 2600 users, see the Color Printer Driver section in the table below.
Page 425 Monochrome Printer Driver Color (not available) Print Text & Image* Quality Toner Save Not selected Zoom Not selected Options Graphic High Quality mode (in (Printer) Extended Settings dialog box accessed through Optional Settings tab) Printing (not available) Mode (in Extended...
Page 426 ❏ Because special characters such as Start bar and Stop bar are added when an EPSON BarCode Font is selected, the resulting bar code may have more characters than were originally input.
Page 427: Barcode Font Specifications
❏ For best results, use only the font sizes recommended in "BarCode Font specifications" on page 427 for the EPSON BarCode Font you are using. Bar codes in other sizes may not be readable with all bar code readers. Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, bar codes may not be readable with all bar code readers.
Page 428 ❏ Check digit ❏ OCR-B Print sample EPSON EAN-8 EPSON EAN-13 ❏ EAN-13 is the standard 13-digit EAN bar code. ❏ Because the check digit is added automatically, only 12 characters can be input. Character type Number of characters Font size...
Page 429 ❏ Check digit ❏ OCR-B Print sample EPSON EAN-13 EPSON UPC-A ❏ UPC-A is the standard bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol Specification Manual). ❏ Only regular UPC codes are supported. Supplementary codes are not supported.
Page 430 ❏ Center bar ❏ Check digit ❏ OCR-B Print sample EPSON UPC-A EPSON UPC-E ❏ UPC-E is the UPC-A zero-suppression (deletes extra zeros) bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol Specification Manual). Character type Number of characters...
Page 431 ❏ Check digit ❏ OCR-B ❏ The numeral “0” Print sample EPSON UPC-E EPSON Code39 ❏ Four Code39 fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B. ❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Code39 standard.
Page 432 78 pt, and 104 pt. When OCR-B is used: 36 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0/Server 2003). Recommended sizes are 36 pt, 72 pt, 108 pt, and 144 pt. EPSON Code39 CD EPSON Code39 CD Num...
Page 433 EPSON Code128 ❏ Code128 fonts support code sets A, B, and C. When the code set of a line of characters is changed in the middle of the line, a conversion code is automatically inserted. ❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Code128 standard.
Page 434 ❏ Change code set character Print sample EPSON Code128 EPSON ITF ❏ The EPSON ITF fonts conform to the USS Interleaved 2-of-5 standard (American). ❏ Four EPSON ITF fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B.
Page 435 78 pt, and 104 pt. When OCR-B is used: 36 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0/Server 2003). Recommended sizes are 36 pt, 72 pt, 108 pt, and 144 pt. EPSON ITF CD EPSON ITF CD Num Information about Fonts...
Page 436 EPSON Codabar ❏ Four Codabar fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B. ❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Codabar standard.
Page 437 78 pt, and 104 pt. When OCR-B is used: 36 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0/Server 2003). Recommended sizes are 36 pt, 72 pt, 108 pt, and 144 EPSON Codabar CD EPSON Codabar CD Num Information about Fonts...
Page 438: Available Fonts
The following table lists the fonts that are installed in your printer. The names of all the fonts appear in your application software’s font list if you are using the driver provided with the printer. If you are using a different driver, all of these fonts may not be available.
Page 439 Albertus Ryadh Malka Dorit Naamit Arial Times New Helvetica Helvetica Narrow Palatino ITC Avant Garde ITC Bookman New Century Schoolbook Times ITC Zapf Chancery Italic Symbol SymbolPS Wingdings Letter Gothic Naskh Medium, Extra Bold Medium, Bold Medium, Bold, Italic Medium, Bold Medium, Bold Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic...
Page 440 Koufi CourierPS Line Printer OCR A OCR B Code39 EAN/UPC When selecting fonts in your application software, choose the font name listed in the HP Equivalent column. Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, OCR A, OCR B, Code39, and EAN/UPC fonts may not be readable.
Page 441: I239X Mode
ESC/P 2 and FX modes Font Name Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Roman EPSON Sans serif Arial Letter Gothic Times New Roman EPSON Script OCR A OCR B * Available only in ESC/P2 mode. Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, OCR A and OCR B fonts may not be readable.
Page 442: P5C Mode
OCR B Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, the OCR B font may not be readable. Print a sample and make sure the font can be read before printing large quantities. PS 3 mode Seventeen scalable fonts.
Page 443 CourierPS Oblique CourierPS Bold Oblique CG Times CG Times Bold CG Times Italic CG Times Bold Italic CG Omega CG Omega Bold CG Omega Italic CG Omega Bold Italic Coronet Clarendon Condensed Univers Medium Univers Bold Univers Medium Italic Univers Bold Italic Univers Medium Condensed Univers Bold Condensed...
Page 444: Printing Font Samples
Albertus Medium Albertus Extra Bold Arial Bitmap Font Font Name Line Printer Printing font samples You can print samples of the fonts available in each mode by using the control panel’s Information Menu. Follow these steps to print font samples.
Page 445: Adding More Fonts
Downloaded fonts, also called soft fonts, remain in printer memory until you turn off the printer or otherwise reset it. If you plan on downloading many fonts, make sure your printer has sufficient memory.
Page 446: Epson Font Manager (Windows Only)
EPSON Font Manager (Windows Only) EPSON Font Manager provides you with 131 software fonts. System requirements To use EPSON Font Manager, your computer system should meet the following requirements: Computer: Operating system: Hard disk: Installing EPSON Font Manager Follow the steps below to install EPSON Font Manager.
Page 447 4. Click User Installation. 5. Select User Installation, and then select your printer. 6. In the dialog box that appears, click Local. Information about Fonts...
Page 448 7. Click Custom. 8. Select the EPSON Font Manager check box and click Install. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 9. When installation is complete, click OK. EPSON Font Manager is now installed on your computer. Information about Fonts...
Page 449: Symbol Sets
Symbol Sets Introduction to symbol sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the international characters specific to each language. Note: Since most software handles fonts and symbols automatically, you will probably never need to adjust the printer’s settings.
Page 450 19 Typefaces Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic Line Printer 19 Typefaces Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic 19 Typefaces Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic Dorit Malka Naamit Naskh Koufi Ryadh Information about Fonts IBM-US (10U) ECM94-1 (0N) 8859-9 ISO (5N) IBM-DN (11U) PcE.Europe (17U)
Page 451 19 Typefaces Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic Dorit Malka Naamit Naskh Koufi Ryadh Line Printer Courier CG Times Universe Letter Gothic The 19 typefaces refer to those listed below: ANSI ASCII (0U) Pc866Cyr (3R) WinCyr (9R) Pc8Grk (12G) WinGrk (9G)
Page 452 CG Omega Coronet Clarendon Condensed Univers Condensed Antique Olive Garamond Marigold Albertus Arial Times New Helvetica Helvetica Narrow Palatino ITC Avant Garde Gothic ITC Bookman New Century Schoolbook Times ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic CourierPS International character sets for ISO The following are the available international character sets for ISO.
Page 453: In The Esc/P 2 Or Fx Modes
PcTurk2 available PcIcelandic available BpBRASCII available BpAbicomp available Roman-8 available PcEur858 available ISO Latin1 available Courier EPSON Roman EPSON Sans serif EPSON Prestige EPSON Script available available available available available available available available available available available available available available...
Page 454 8859-15ISO available PcSl437* available PcTurk1* available 8859-9 ISO* available Mazowia* available CodeMJK* available PcGk437* available PcGk851* available PcGk869* available 8859-7 ISO* available PcCy855* available PcCy866* available Bulgarian* available PcUkr866* available Hebrew7* available Hebrew8* available PcHe862* available Information about Fonts available available available available...
Page 455: International Character Sets
PcAr864* available PcLit771* available PcLit774* available Estonia* available ISO Latin 2* available PcLat866* available PcAr864Ara* available PcAr720* available * Available only in ESC/P2 mode. Times New is a type face compatible with RomanT. Letter Gothic is a type face compatible with OratorS. Arial is a type face compatible with SansH.
Page 456: In The I239X Emulation Mode
Prestige, EPSON Gothic, EPSON Presentor, EPSON Orator, and EPSON Script. In the EPSON GL/ 2 Mode The available symbol sets in the EPSON GL/ 2 mode are the same as those in LaserJet4 emulation mode. See "In the LJ4 Emulation Mode" on page 449.
Page 457: In The P5C Mode
In the P5C Mode Symbol Set Name ISO 60: Danish/Norwegian ISO 15: Italian ISO 8859/1 Latin 1 ISO 11: Swedis ISO 6: ASCII ISO 4: United Kingdom ISO 69: French ISO 29: German Legal ISO 8859/2 Latin 2 ISO 17: Spanish Roman-9 PS Math ISO 8859/5 Latin 5...
Page 458 ISO 8859/ 15 Lation 9 PC-8 Turkish Windows 3.0 Lation 1 PSText PC-8, Code Page 437 PC8, D/N, Danish/Norwegian MC Text PC-850, Multilingual Ventura International PcEur858 Ventura US Pi Font PC852, Latin 2 Windows Baltic Windows 3.1 Latin/Arabic PC-755 Symble Wingdings ZapfDigbats ISO 8859/ 10 Latin 6...
Page 459: Glossary
A control code to return the printing position to the start of the next line after printing one line. default A value or setting that takes effect when the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized. download To transfer information from the computer to the printer.
Page 460 See "printer driver" on page 461. drum The part of the printer mechanism where the image is formed and transferred to paper. emulation See "printer emulation" on page 462. FF (Form Feed) A control code to break the page.
Page 461 Information that is sent to the printer from the computer (such as downloaded fonts) is stored in memory temporarily. See also "RAM" on page 462 and "ROM" on page 462.
Page 462 A font that is stored permanently in the printer’s memory. resolution A measure of the fineness and clarity of images produced by the printer or monitor. Printer resolution is measured in dots per inch. Monitor resolution is measured in pixels.
Page 463 A report that lists the printer settings and other printer information. symbol set A collection of symbols and special characters. Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table. toner The colored powder contained in the toner cartridges that is used to print images on the paper.
Page 464 Cleaning the output tray, 336 Cleaning the photoconductor wire (knob a), 338 Cleaning the pickup roller, 337 Cleaning the Printer, 335 Contacting EPSON, 401 Control panel Canceling Printing, 282 Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data, 278 Printing a Status Sheet, 281...
Page 465 Installing EPSON Font Manager, 446 System requirements, 446 EPSON Status Monitor 3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Macintosh), 184 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows), 112 Connections supporting the Job Management function (Windows), 120 Getting printer status details (Macintosh), 186...
Page 466: Network Guide
Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3(Windows), 109 Job Management function (Windows), 120 Monitored Printers settings (Windows), 125 Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Macintosh), 184 Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows), 108 Order online, 116 Re-printing your print job (Windows), 123...
Page 467 Removing the optional paper cassette unit, 293 Removing the P5C ROM module, 312 Installing the PostScript printer driver for the network interface (Windows), 208 Installing the PostScript printer driver for the parallel interface (Windows), 204 Installing the PostScript printer driver for the USB interface (Windows), 206...
Page 468 Cleaning the output tray, 336 Cleaning the photoconductor wire (knob a), 338 Cleaning the pickup roller, 337 Cleaning the Printer, 335 Finding a place for the printer, 343 Fuser Unit, 326 Photoconductor Unit, 319 Replacement Messages, 313 Toner Cartridge, 315...
Page 469 Selecting a printer in a network environment for Mac OS 9 users, 219 Selecting a printer in a network environment for Mac OS X users, 217 Selecting the printer when it connected via a USB connection for Mac OS 9 users, system requirements (Macintosh), 203...
Page 470 (Macintosh), 159 customizing print settings (Windows), 73 Delete the form overlay data on the Hard Disk Drive (Windows), 92 different printer settings overlay data (Windows), 88 Duplex printing (Macintosh), 170 Duplex printing (Windows), 93 Making a new watermark (Macintosh), 166...
Page 471 Printing with the Duplex Unit (Windows), 94 print layout (Macintosh), 163 print layout (Windows), 78 print quality (Macintosh), 154 print quality (Windows), 68 print settings (Macintosh), 156 print settings (Windows), 70 Register the HDD form overlay data on the Hard Disk Drive (Windows), 89 Re-Print Job (Macintosh), 176 Re-Print Job (Windows), 102 Reserve Job (Macintosh), 174...
Page 472 USB interface, 411 Waste toner collector, 416 Standard lower paper cassette available paper, 42 loading paper, 49 Symbol sets 1239X emulation mode, 456 EPSON GL/ 2 mode, 456 ESC/P 2 or FX modes, 453 LJ4 emulation mode, 449 P5C mode, 457 Index...
Page 473 Technical support, 401 Thick paper printer settings, 63 Toner Cartridge Specifications, 415 Transporting Finding a place for the printer, 343 For long distances, 340 For short distances, 341 Troubleshooting Canceling Printing, 393 Clearing the Jammed Paper, 345 Color Printing Problems, 375...

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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer

Chapter 2 Printer Features and Various Printing Options

Chapter 3 Paper Handling

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software with Windows

Chapter 5 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh

Chapter 6 Using the Postscript Printer Driver

Chapter 7 Using the Control Panel

Chapter 8 Installing Options

Chapter 9 Replacing Consumable Products

Chapter 10 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

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