Epson ActionLaser 1100 Reference Guide

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR AMERICAN USERS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will
invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which
exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of
the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this
equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to
unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Epson America, Inc., could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministére des Communications du Canada.
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Agfa and the Agfa Rhombus are registered trademarks of Agfa-Geveart, AG.
Universal Font Scaling Technology (UFST) is a trademark of Miles Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
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Contents
Getting Started
Where to Get Help for U.S. and Canadian Users
CompuServe On-line Support
Safety Information
Laser safety CDRH regulations Internal laser radiation
Ozone emission Laser Printer Precautions Important Safety Instructions About this Guide
Chapter 1
About Your Printer
Features Adjusting the Power Save Mode Monitoring the Printer Status
Front panel lights
EPSON Control Panel for Windows Paper Handling
Loading paper
Choosing paper Printing on special paper
Fonts
Using Your Printer
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Chapter 2 Changing the Printer Settings
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Accessing Printer Driver Setting in Windows ....................
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Resetting the Printer General Problems
Print Quality Problems
Optimizing Print Quality
Adjusting edge smoothing
Adjusting print density
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the inside of the printer
Removing spilled toner
Cleaning the printer case
Deleting the EPSON Control Panel for Windows
Appendix A
Paper
Printer
Interface
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Paper specifications General
Environmental ..................................................................... A-4
Mechanical
Electrical Toner cartridge
Technical Specifications
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Appendix B
Controlling Printer Settings from MS-DOS
EPSON Control Panel for DOS
Installation
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Bringing up the EPSON Control Panel for DOS
Using the EPSON Control Panel for DOS.
EPSON Control Panel screens
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Moving within and between screens
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Appendix C Command Summary
LJ3 Emulation Commands
GL/2 emulation context commands
PJLMode
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Memory Module
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Index
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Getting Started

The EPSON® ActionLaser performance and reliability with a wide range of features.
To get started with your ActionLaser printer, please:
Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, and important safety instructions in this introduction.
Use your Read This First guide to set up and test your new printer.
Refer to this Reference Guide for detailed information about your printer.
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1100 printer combines high

Where to Get Help for U.S. and Canadian Users

Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized EPSON dealers and Service Centers.
If you need to call for technical assistance, please print a test sheet and have it handy. To print a test sheet, turn the printer on and then briefly press the reset button on the back of the
printer. (Make sure the Error light is not on.)
EPSON also provides the support services listed below through EPSON Connections. Canadian users can call (800) GO-EPSON.
Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Service Center
Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products
SM
U.S. users can call (800) 922-8911;
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EPSON technical information library fax service Product literature with technical specifications on EPSON’s
current and new products
Customer Relations
You can purchase supplies, parts, documentation, and
accessories by calling EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. only).
CompuServe@ On-line Support
The fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe.
If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product. This membership entitles you to:
An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe Your own user ID and password A complimentary subscription to
CompuServe’s monthly publication
To take advantage of this offer, call (800) 848-8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other countries, call (614) 529-1611 or your local CompuServe access number.
If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum.
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CompuServe Magazine,

Safety Information

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.
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
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.
This Product complies with regulations 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J, section 1010, 1040.
Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave. Tonance, CA 90503 USA
Getting Started 3
Warning:
Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified in this guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825
specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required.

Internal laser radiation

Max. Radiation Power
Wavelength This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible
laser beam. The printer optical unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM. Therefore, the optical unit should not be opened under
any circumstance.
5mW
780 nm

Ozone emission

During printer operation, a small amount of ozone is released.
This amount is not large enough to affect human beings
adversely. However, it is best to make sure the room where you are using
the printer has adequate circulation, especially when you are printing a high volume of materials or using the printer continuously over a long period of time.
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Laser Printer Precautions

This printer uses laser technology. The following list of
precautions applies whenever you open the cover. Even if you
are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation.
Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.
When you open the printer or remove the toner cartridge, you expose components inside the printer that can be very hot. Avoid touching the fuser area, which is located immediately above the toner cartridge when you open the front cover, and the motor, which is further inside the printer.
Do not scratch the surface of the drum, which is the green cylinder that can be seen through an opening of the toner cartridge. Avoid touching the drum, since oils from your skin can permanently damage its surface and may affect print quality.
Avoid pressing on the top of the toner cartridge. Pressing directly on the cartridge may cause toner to spill into the
printer. If there is a spill, see Chapter 3 for cleaning
instructions.
Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it.
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The toner cartridge is the part of the printer mechanism that forms the image and transfers it onto the paper. Keep the
following guidelines in mind whenever you handle the toner cartridge:
When removing the toner cartridge, avoid exposing it to room light any longer than necessary. Exposure to light can damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reducing the service life of the drum. If you need to keep the cartridge out of the printer for long periods, cover it with a cloth.
Do not turn the cartridge upside down or stand it on its sides.
Do not attempt to modify or take apart the cartridge. It
cannot be refilled.
Try not to touch the toner and avoid all contact with your
eyes. Do not use a cartridge for at least one hour after moving it
from a cool to a warm environment.
To get the best print quality from your toner cartridge, do not store the cartridge in locations that are subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gasses (such as ammonia).
Also avoid locations subject to high temperatures or humidity or abrupt changes in temperature or humidity.
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Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
Unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.
Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register.
Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
Do not insert objects through the slots.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.
Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the
total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
Except not attempt to service the printer yourself.
Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer, if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet
damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
as
specifically explained
in this Reference Guide,
Getting Started 7
do

About this Guide

This guide contains information for operating and maintaining the printer once you have installed it. For information about installing and setting up the printer, see Read This First.
Chapter 1, “Using Your Printer,” lists the printer’s features and describes how to control the printer and load paper.
Chapter 2, “Changing the Printer Settings,” describes how to change printer settings using the Windows” printer driver. Printer driver settings allow you to do such things as change the toner density, turn on toner saving mode, and specify how long the printer is idle before it enters power save mode.
Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” gives helpful information for
avoiding printer errors, optimizing print quality, and solving any problems you may encounter.
Appendix A contains the technical specifications about the
printer.
Appendix B describes how to use the EPSON Control Panel for DOS to control the printer. This appendix is intended for users who do not have Microsoft’ Windows.
Appendix C lists the commands that can be used to control the printer. This appendix is intended for advanced users only.
Appendix D gives step-by-step instructions for installing a Single In-Line Memory Module (SIMM) so you can increase printer memory up to 5MB.
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Chapter 1
Using Your Printer
About Your Printer
Features Adjusting the Power Save Mode Monitoring the Printer Status
Front panel lights
EPSON Control Panel for Windows Paper Handling
Loading paper
Choosing paper
Printing on special paper
Fonts
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About Your Printer

The ActionLaser 1100 is the latest in EPSON’s advanced line of laser printers. It emulates the Hewlett-Packard® LaserJet® III
(LJ3) printer, allowing you to print using the wide variety of software programs that support HP the printer from either the Windows or the MS-DOS
environment.
The printer gives you the ability to produce good-looking,
professional documents and publications. Its 300-dpi resolution
is enhanced by the edge smoothing feature, which smoothes jagged edges of diagonal lines in text and graphics and gives
your document a clean crisp appearance.
The ActionLaser 1100 is quiet and is easy to install and use.
You simply set it up and connect it to your computer as
described in
Read This First.
To use the printer, just bring up
your software program and use the Print menu option under
your File menu. From the Print menu, you can access the settings that allow you to control the print job and the printer itself.
®
printers. You can control
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Features

The ActionLaser 1100 comes equipped with a built-in bidirectional parallel interface and with 1MB of memory, which can be expanded up to 5MB. See Appendix D for more information about installing additional memory.
The other main features are described below.
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Your
Printer
Toner saving mode
The toner saving mode allows you to reduce the amount of toner used in printing draft documents. When you turn on toner saving mode, the printer applies less toner to each page, causing text and graphics to appear gray rather than black. The toner saving mode settings allow you to control how light or dark you want the toner to be applied.
EPSON Control Panel utility
The EPSON Control Panel for Windows keeps you informed of the printer’s status and notifies you of printing errors. Each time the printer status changes, such as when the paper tray is empty or an error occurs, a message automatically appears on screen. In case of an error, the message informs you of what steps to take to clear the error.
Note:
If you are not using the printer in a Windows environment, the Reporter, which is included with the EPSON Control Panel keeps you informed of the printer status.
Energy Star compliant
for
DOS,
Your EPSON printer complies with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program, which promotes the manufacture of energy-efficient printers, computers, and monitors. The printer conserves electricity by automatically entering a low-power, standby mode when not in use for a specified period of time (default is 15 minutes).
The EPA estimates that if all desktop computers, printers, and other peripheral devices met Energy Star standards, energy cost savings would exceed $1 billion annually and carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by 20 million tons.
Using
Your Printer
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All of EPSON’s dot matrix and ink jet printers conform to Energy Star standards, as do all ActionLaser printers produced after June, 1993.
The Energy Star emblem dues not represent EPA endorsement of any
product or service.
Optional PostScript® emulation
Optional software is available that allows you to print
documents formatted for PostScript Level 2. Call your dealer
or EPSON Accessories for more information.

Adjusting the Power Save Mode

In compliance with the Energy Star program, the printer enters
power save mode when it is idle for a specified length of time
(15 minutes by default). While in this mode, the printer conserves energy by using less electricity.
Power save mode is automatically interrupted whenever you send a print job or press the reset button at the back of the printer. It takes approximately 45 seconds for the printer to warm up when it is in power save mode.
You can specify how long the printer is idle before power save mode comes on or turn off power save mode. For more information, see Chapter 2.
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Using Your Printer

Monitoring the Printer Status

If you are running Windows, the printer keeps you informed of
its status in two ways:
The
Ready
flash depending on the current status. For example, the
Ready
computer to the printer. The EPSON Control Panel for Windows automatically
presents screens to keep you informed of the printer status or notify you of an error. For example, each time the paper
tray is empty, a screen automatically appears to inform you of the change in status.
Note: If you are running the EPSON Control Panel
provides
the printer status.
onscreen status and error messages to keep you informed of

Front panel lights

and
Error
lights on the front panel come on or
light begins to flash as data is sent from your
for
DOS, the Reporter
The two lights on the front panel allow you to monitor the status of the printer. The green printer is on and is ready to receive print data. As data is received from the computer, the
The orange light is on continuously, it indicates that no paper is loaded or that there is a paper feed jam. A flashing one of the following: an internal paper jam has occurred, the front cover is open, or the toner cartridge is not installed.
Error light
indicates an error condition.
Ready light is
Ready
light flashes.
Error
Using
on when the
If
the
Error
light indicates
Your
Printer
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Other status conditions are indicated by the combination of the
Ready
conditions that can be indicated by the printer’s
Error
and
lights:
Error
lights. The following table describes all status
Ready
and
Ready
off
Slow flashing
Flashing Off
On
off
off
Flashing On
Flashing Flashing
On
Error Off
Off
off On
Flashing
On
Printer status
Printer is off. Printer is in power save mode.
Print data is being received at the printer or has already been received.
Printer is ready to receive print data. Either the paper tray is empty or there is a
paper feed problem. One of the following errors has occurred:
• Paper has jammed inside the printer.
• The front cover is open.
• The toner cartridge is not installed. One of the following errors has occurred:
• Insufficient memory to print job.
• Printer is In manual feed mode and is waiting for the next sheet.
• There is a printer overrun error.
The printer is warming up. A printer engine or controller error has
occurred. Contact your dealer or a qualified
service person.
The EPSON Control Panel provides more precise information about the printer status or any errors that occur. See the next section.
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Using Your Printer

EPSON Control Panel for Windows

The EPSON Control Panel for Windows consists of a series of screens that appear automatically whenever the printer status changes and whenever the printer encounters an error. For example, EPSON Control Panel messages appear in the following cases:
The paper tray is empty. The printer is warming up. A print error has occurred. For each error, an EPSON
Control Panel message informs you of what you can do to correct the problem.
The message remains open on top of your software program until you minimize the screen by clicking the ( ) in the upper right comer of the message window. To make the EPSON Control Panel message window reappear, double-click the comer of your screen.
Note: If you are using the EPSON Control Panel for DOS, the Reporter provides on screen status and error messages to keep you informed of the printer status.
EPSON Control Panel
Minimize
icon at the bottom left
button
Using Your Printer
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Paper Handling

The paper tray holds up to 100 sheets of various standard-size papers, including letter and legal. For other sizes and exact specifications, see Appendix A.

Loading paper

To load a stack of paper in the printer’s paper tray:
1.
Remove any paper remaining in the paper tray. Do not add paper to a partial stack.
2.
Pull the paper release lever toward the front of the printer.
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Fan a stack of paper and load the paper in the paper tray. Place the paper side you want printed face down in the paper tray. Up to 100 sheets can fit in the paper tray.
4.
Slide the paper guides against the paper stack so the paper fits loosely between them. The paper guides should not fit too tightly against the paper.
Using
Your Printer
5.
Push the paper release lever toward the back of the printer. This places the feed roll in contact with the paper stack.
Paper will not feed properly if the paper release lever is not in the feed position.
For information about loading heavy paper, envelopes, labels,
or transparencies, see “Printing on special paper” later in this chapter.

Choosing paper

For best results, use paper made especially for laser printers or plain-paper copiers. Paper should be of good quality and relatively smooth with a weight between 16 and 24 lb (60 and 90 g/m²). Because the printer is sensitive to moisture, always store paper in a dry place.
You may use colored paper but not paper to which a clear or colored coating has been added. For preprinted paper stock such as letterheads, use papers and inks designed for laser printers. Ordinary inks or dyes may smear or come off when subjected to the high temperature of the fuser. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large amounts.
Note:
The
quality by the manufacturer at any time, so EPSON cannot guarantee any particular one.
In addition, you can print on special stock such as heavy paper (greater than 24 lb or 90 g/m2), envelopes, labels, or transparencies. To do so, you need to feed single sheets one at a time. See the next section "printing on special paper.”
of
any particular brand or type
of
paper may be
Using
Your
changed
Printer
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Printing on special paper

You can print on special paper stock such as heavy paper
(over 24 lb or 90 g/m2), envelopes, labels, and transparencies.
When selecting special types of paper or other stock, follow the
recommendations given below. For printing on special paper, it is usually easier to use manual
feed and feed a single sheet at a time. To use manual feed, select the printer driver’s Manual Feed option and turn off Auto Continue (see Chapter 2 for information on printer driver settings). Then send your print job. The printer prints the page and then waits for you to press the reset button at the rear of the printer before it prints the next sheet.
Envelopes
Toad envelopes with the flap-side up and to the left. The printing quality on envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to check the print quality. If the printing is too light, adjust the print density as described in Chapter 3.
Do not use envelopes with metal clasps or fastenings. Also do not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers. The plastic on most window envelopes can melt when it comes in contact with the hot fuser.
Labels
Use only labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers. To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet, with no gaps between the individual labels. You should test the label sheet for leaking adhesive by pressing a sheet of paper on top of a sheet of labels. If the paper sticks, do not use the labels.
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Your
Printer
Transparencies
You can use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive
drafting film if they are made for use with laser printers or
plain-paper copiers. Normally you should use manual feed when printing transparencies.

Fonts

The printer comes with a set of 14 bitmap and 8 scalable resident fonts. The resident bitmap fonts include Courier and Line Printer in various sizes and orientations. The resident fonts, stored permanently in memory, are these:
CG Times Medium CG Times Bold CG Times Italics CG Times Bold Italic
Univers Medium Univers Bold Univers Italics
Univers Bold Italic
All other Windows fonts are automatically transferred, or downloaded, from the computer to the printer when you send a print job. For other types of fonts to be downloaded, you
need the appropriate screen font software. For example, to
download Adobe® fonts, you need Adobe Type Manager™ (ATM); to download Intellifont® Scalable Typefaces from Agfa,
®
you need Intellifont for Windows.” If you don’t have the appropriate screen font software for a particular font, the font will not be downloaded and the printer will substitute one of the resident fonts.
Downloaded fonts remain in printer memory only until the print job is completed. When the print job is completed or you turn off the printer, downloaded fonts are flushed from memory. Downloaded fonts, which must first be transferred from the computer, do not print as fast as resident fonts.
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If you are printing a page that consists mainly of graphics but not a lot of TrueType text, you might want to print TrueType as graphics as described in Chapter 2. Printing TrueType fonts as graphics requires less printer memory and may speed up printing because the fonts don’t need to be downloaded. Printing TrueType as graphics is also useful if you want to print graphics over text so that only a portion of the text is visible.
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Chapter 2
Changing the Printer Settings
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Accessing Printer Driver Settings in Windows Printer Driver Settings
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Changing the Printer Settings

In Windows-based software programs, you use the Print dialog box, which is accessible through the File menu, to specify the most common printer settings, including the number of copies, print range, and orientation.
Note:
If you are not running Windows, you control printer setting through
the EPSON Control Panel
information.
The printer driver that comes with the ActionLaser 1100 allows
you to control additional settings to do the following:
Turn power save mode on and off and specify how long the printer is idle before entering power save mode
Turn on toner saving mode and specify what level of toner saving to use
Adjust the edge smoothing feature Control the toner density
for
DOS. See Appendix B
for
more
Other settings are described later in this chapter.
Note:
If
you are using Microsoft Windows, you can also control the printer
through the
the Printers
select the printer driver, change the printer’s interface port, and control the printing of your files. Normally you need to use the
Printers
Windows manual for more information.
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Printers
icon brings up a dialog box that allows you to install and
icon only when you first set up the printer. See your
icon in the Control Panel. Double-clicking on

Accessing Printer Driver Settings in Windows

If you’re using a Windows-based software program, you access the printer driver settings through the Setup dialog box.
The way in which you access the Setup dialog box for the ActionLaser 1100 differs slightly, depending on your software
program. First choose
software program. This opens a dialog box.
You now need to select another option. Depending on your
software program, you need to choose the Setup, Options, or
Printer
ActionLaser 1100 before the Setup screen appears.
Print
or Page
button Some programs then prompt you to select the
Setup
in the File menu of your
Changing the Printer Settings
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Printer Driver Settings

The printer driver settings fall into three categories:
Print settings that determine how your print job is printed. These settings, which are included on the Setup dialog box,
include the number of copies, orientation, and resolution used for printing graphics. The way in which printer
memory is allocated can also be specified.
Option settings that
modes, the edge smoothing setting, and the type of halftone pattern to apply to grayscale images. Option settings are accessible by choosing the the setup dialog box.
Font Manager settings that allow you to copy PCL® fonts to your computer’s hard disk. The Font Manager is accessible
by choosing the
include toner saving and power save
Fonts
Options
button in the Setup dialog box.
button in

Print settings

The Setup dialog box contains the settings described below.
Auto Continue
Permits the printer to automatically recover from printer overrun and memory overflow errors and continue printing. By default, Auto Continue is on. To use manual feed, turn Auto Continue off. If a printer overrun or memory overflow error occurs while Auto Continue is off; press the reset button to resume.
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Changing
the Printer Settings
Paper Size
Specifies the size of paper loaded in the paper tray. Select one of the following paper or envelope sizes:
Letter (default) Legal A4 Executive COM-10 envelope Monarch envelope DL envelope C5 envelope B5 envelope
Paper Feed
Specifies whether paper or envelopes are fed automatically from the paper tray or whether paper is fed manually. The options for Paper Feed are Automatic (default), Manual, and Envelope.
By default, Automatic is selected and the printer uses the paper in the paper tray and prints pages continuously as long as print data is received from the computer.
Use the Manual setting when you want to feed a single sheet at a time, such as when you are printing on heavy paper, labels, or transparencies. See “Printing on special paper” in Chapter 1 for more information about manual feed. Use the Envelope setting if you are printing on
envelopes; when using Envelope feed, be sure to specify the appropriate Paper Size setting for the type of envelope (COM-10 is the default).
8.5 x 11 inches
8.5 x 14 inches 210 x 297 mm
7.25 x 10.5 inches
4 1/8 x 9.5 inches
3 7/8 x 7.5 inches
110 x 220 mm l62 x 229 mm 176 x 250 mm
Manual and Envelope stay active only until you exit
Windows. Each time you start Windows, the paper feed is
reset to the default (Automatic).
Changing the Printer Settings
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Graphics Resolution
Specifies what resolution to use to print graphics. Note that Graphics Resolution does not affect text. The options for Graphics Resolution are 300 dpi (default), 150 dpi, and 75 dpi.
Normally you should print at 300 dpi, which produces the best looking graphics. The output quality decreases for the 150- and 75-dpi resolutions.
However, if the printer does not print the entire graphic on one page and you receive a memory overflow message, reduce the graphics resolution to 150 or 75 dpi. Printing at a lower resolution is also faster than printing at 300 dpi.
If you often encounter memory overflow problems, you should also turn on Image Compression, which is described later in this chapter, or add more memory to your printer. See Appendix D for more information about adding memory.
Copies
Specifies how many uncollated copies to print. This option is provided in case your software program does not allow you to specify the number of copies. Normally you should use the Copies command from the Print menu to specify the number of copies.
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You can enter any number from 1 to 999. The default is 1.
Memory
Defines the amount of memory installed in the printer. Windows uses this information to determine the amount of memory you have available for printing.
Changing the Printer Settings
The Memory setting should exactly match the total amount of memory in your printer. If you add more memory to the
printer, you need to change the Memory setting to match the amount of printer memory. The additional memory will not be available unless the Memory setting is correct.
If you are unsure how much memory is installed in your printer, print a test page by pressing the reset button at the back of the printer. (Pressing the reset button prints a test
page only if the
Ready
light is on and the
Error
light is off.)
The amount of memory (RAM) is stated in KB on the test page.
Memory can be 1,2,3,4, or 5MB. The default is 1MB.
Page Protection
When Page protection is enabled, the printer reserves
additional memory and does not print a page until the entire page is fully composed. This allows the printer to print complex pages that can otherwise cause printer overrun errors.
The settings for Page Protection are Off, On, and Automatic
(default).
You do not normally need Page Protection However, if
the printer receives an unusually complicated page that
contains a complex image or layout, it might start to print
the page before the processor can finish imaging it,
resulting in the page printing incorrectly.
If you turn on Page Protection, the printer reserves printer
memory and does not begin printing until the processor
has finished imaging the entire page. The page then prints
correctly, although it takes slightly longer to print.
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When Auto is selected, the printer first analyzes each page. If a page is complex, Page Protection is turned on automatically; otherwise, it is not used.
If you continue to encounter page overrun errors even when Page Protection is on, you might want to add more printer memory. See Appendix D for more information.
image Compression
Specifies that the printer first compress raster images before printing them. This allows you to print graphics­intensive pages using less memory.
Turn Image Compression on if you receive memory overflow errors and are not able to print pages that contain a lot of graphics. Graphics require more memory than text; for large or complex graphics, the printer might not have enough memory to correctly print the page. Image Compression compresses the image into a small amount of printer memory. The tradeoff is that your page may not look as detailed as it would when printed without image compression.
If you continue to encounter memory overflow errors even when Image Compression is on, you might want to add more printer memory. See Appendix D.
Orientation
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Specifies whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape orientation. In portrait orientation, the top of the page is parallel to the short edge of the page. In landscape
orientation, the top of the page is parallel to the long edge. Normally you should select print orientation from the Print
dialog box.
Changing the Printer Settings

Option settings

When you the following dialog box appears:
Gray Scale
choose
Specifies what halftone pattern to apply to grayscale images. The options are Photographic Images (default), Line Art Images, and Scanned Images. Each option is described below. The best way to choose a setting for your images is to experiment. Print a grayscale image at each setting and choose the one you like best.
the
Options
button of the Setup dialog box,
Choose Photographic Images for images that you want to have a smooth, realistic appearance. This setting provides soft contrasts between shades of gray and works well for images originally designed with color. When Photographic Images is selected, the printer uses an 8 bit-by-8 bit
“clustered dot” method to emulate 64 levels of gray.
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Choose Line Art Images for images with intricate lines
and fine detail, such as clip art images. This setting
provides solid lines and sharp contrasts between shaded
areas. When Line Art Images is selected, the printer uses 8 bit-by-8 bit “dispersed dot” patterns to produce 32 gray tones.
Choose Scanned Images for images that were originally scanned. In this setting, the printer uses a variation of the 8 bit-by-8 bit “clustered dot” method used in the Photographic Images setting. This method also produces 64 different levels of gray.
Print TrueType as Graphics
Specifies that TrueType fonts be printed as graphics. You might want to print TrueType fonts as graphics if
your document contains a lot of graphics but not a lot of TrueType text. In this case, printing TrueType fonts as graphics requires less printer memory and may speed up printing.
This setting is also useful if you want to overlay graphics on top of text.
Toner Saving
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Allows you to use less toner when printing draft documents. This can reduce your printing costs because you need to replace toner cartridges less often. Toner Saving can be one of the following: Light, Medium, Dark, or Off (default).
The Light setting uses the least amount of toner, and the
Dark setting produces the most legible output while still saving toner.
Setting Toner Saving to Off results in normal output and toner usage.
Changing the
Printer
Settings
Edge Smoothing
Allows you to adjust the edge smoothing feature or turn it off. Edge smoothing improves the appearance of text and graphics by smoothing the jagged edges of characters and line art, resulting in higher quality output. For more information about edge smoothing, see chapter 3.
The settings for Edge Smoothing are Light, Medium (default), and Dark Normally you should not have to adjust Edge Smoothing.
However, because edge smoothing modifies the size of dots along the edges of text, lines, and graphics, the edges might appear too dark or too light To adjust for this, use the Light setting if the edges appear dark, and use the Dark setting if the edges appear too light.
Toner Density
Specifies the density of the toner applied to the page. Normally, you should not need to adjust this setting. It is provided to allow you to compensate for variations among toner cartridges.
The settings for Toner Density are Extra Light, Light, Medium (default), Dark, and Extra Dark
Note:
Increasing
the
density increases the rate of toner consumption.
Changing the Printer Settings
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Power Save Mode
Specifies whether power save mode is on or off.
When Power Save Mode is on, the printer uses less
electricity by entering a low-power state when the printer is idle for the length of time specified by Power Save Interval. When the printer is in the low-power state, it takes
approximately 45 seconds for the printer to warm up once
it receives data.
In compliance with the Energy Star program, Power Save
Mode is factory-set to on.
Power Save Interval
Specifies how long the printer is idle before it enters power
save mode. Power Save Interval can be any value from 1 to
999 minutes. The default is 15 minutes.
Power Save Interval is valid only when Power Save Mode
is on.

Font Manager

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The Font Manager, accessible by choosing the
button of the Setup dialog box, allows you to install
XL-compatible fonts to your hard disk. You need to use Font Manager only to install PCL-compatible fonts.
Changing the Printer Settings
Fonts
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
Resetting the Printer
General Problems Print Quality Problems Optimizing Print Quality
Adjusting edge smoothing Adjusting print density
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the inside of the printer
Removing spilled toner Cleaning the printer case
Deleting the EPSON Control Panel for Windows
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Resetting the Printer

In many cases, you can recover from a problem, such as a print overrun or a memory overflow, by briefly pressing the reset button at the rear of the printer. This clears the error so the printer can resume printing.
You can also reset the printer to clear its memory of any print jobs currently in memory and to return to the factory defaults.
To reset the printer, hold down the reset button at the back of the printer for five seconds. Be aware that your software settings override the default settings.

General Problems

This section describes some general problems you may
encounter and gives some suggestions on how to avoid them.
Preventing paper feed and paper jam problems
If you have frequent paper feed or paper jam problems, use this checklist of corrective measures:
Use a higher-quality paper that is not too thin or rough. Some types of paper require single-sheet feeding. See “Paper Handling” in Chapter 1.
Be sure to pull the paper release lever toward the front of the printer before installing paper. After paper is installed, push the lever back.
Always remove any paper remaining in the paper tray before you load paper. Do not add more paper when paper is already loaded.
Fan the stack of paper and then tap it on the edge to align it before loading.
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Be sure the printer is level. Do not load more than 100 sheets of paper in the tray. Be sure to adjust the paper guides so that the paper can
slide in and out freely. Never let more than 50 sheets accumulate in the exit tray. Try turning over the stack of paper in the tray. Most paper
packages indicate which side should be face up. Do not load paper while the printer is operating.
The
Ready
Open the printer’s front cover and make sure the toner cartridge is installed securely.
Turn off the printer and check the power cable connections between the printer and the electrical outlet; then turn the printer back on.
If the electrical outlet is controlled by an outside source such as a wall switch, make sure the switch is turned on or plug another electrical device into the outlet to make sure the outlet is operating properly.
light does not turn on when you turn the printer on
The
Ready
Your computer may not be properly connected to the printer.
Perform the procedure “Testing the computer-toprinter connection” in the Read This First guide.
The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. Be sure to secure the connector using the wire retaining clips.
light is on but nothing prints
Troubleshooting
3-3
Make sure that your interface cable is shielded. The toner cartridge may be empty. Replace the toner cartridge
as described in the Read This First guide.
A single sheet or the last sheet doesn’t print
The file you sent might not contain a form feed command.
(The printer won’t print a single page or the last page of a multi-page document unless the file ends in a form feed command.) To print the single sheet or the last sheet, briefly
press the reset button at the back of the printer.
Some or all of the output is garbled or printed as asterisks
Make sure that both ends of the interface cable are plugged
in securely.
Make sure your interface cable is shielded.
If the printer still does not print correctly, call your dealer or a
qualified service person.
Position of the printout is not correct
Make sure that you are using the correct page length and
margin settings in your software program.
Graphics don’t print correctly
Make sure that your software program supports the LJ3
emulation.
Graphics require large amounts of memory; if you are
encountering problems because of insufficient memory,
simplify your graphics or use fewer graphics on a page. If
you often print graphics-intensive pages, you may want to
add more memory as described in Appendix D.
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The font you selected in your software program doesn’t print
The font you selected in your software program is not a
Windows font and cannot be downloaded. To download
non-Windows fonts, you need to obtain the font screen software appropriate for the type of font (e.g., ATM, Intellifont for Windows).

Print Quality Problems

Dark or dirty background
Turn off the printer. Clean the paper path inside the printer using a clean, soft, dry cloth.
Clean internal printer components by printing three pages with only one character per page.
There may be a problem with the toner cartridge. Remove the cartridge, shake it gently from side to side, and then reinstall it. If this does not solve the problem, replace the toner cartridge as described in the Read This First guide.
Change the Density setting to light print. See “Adjusting print
density” later in this chapter.
Vertical black or white bands or lines
Install a new toner cartridge as described in the Read This First guide and print several pages to check the print quality.
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Horizontal black or white bands or black page
Install a new toner cartridge
as
described
in the Read This First
guide.
Uneven darkness
Your paper may be moist or damp. Printing is sensitive to moisture absorbed by the paper. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.
Take out the toner cartridge, shake it gently from side to side, and then reinstall it.
If this does not solve the problem, install a new toner cartridge as described in the Read This
First
guide. Then print several
pages to check the print quality.
Toner smudges
Remove the toner cartridge, shake it from side to side to
distribute the toner, and wipe the bottom of it with a clean, dry
cloth. Turn off the printer. With the toner cartridge removed, clean
the paper path inside the printer using a clean, soft, dry cloth. Be sure to clean the laser
scanner window, which is located
immediately in front of the orange strip at the bottom of the
printer interior. Clean internal printer components by printing three pages with
only one character per page.
If the problem remains, replace the toner cartridge as described
in the Read This First
guide.
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Missing areas on printed image
Your paper may be moist or damp. Printing is sensitive to moisture absorbed by the paper. The higher the moisture content in the paper, the lighter the printed output. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.
You may not be using the correct type of paper for your printer. If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters appear distorted or broken. Smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See Chapter 1 for information on choosing paper.
Completely blank pages
Check to be sure the toner cartridge is installed as described in the Read This First guide.
The toner cartridge may be empty. Replace the cartridge. The problem may be with your software program or interface
cable. Print out a test sheet by briefly pressing the reset button on the back of the printer (make sure the
Error
light is not on). If the test page is blank, the problem is with the printer. Call your dealer or a qualified service person.
Printed image is light or faint
The toner cartridge is probably empty. Replace the toner
cartridge as described in the Read This First guide. Your paper may be moist or damp. Printing is sensitive to
moisture absorbed by the paper. The higher the moisture content in the paper, the lighter the printed output. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.
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Take out the toner cartridge, shake it gently from side to side to distribute the toner, and then reinstall it. If the problem persists, replace the toner cartridge as described in Read This
First.
Use the printer driver’s Density item for darker print. See
“Adjusting print density” later in this chapter.
Image is too dark
Use the printer driver’s Density item for lighter print. See
“Adjusting print density” later in this chapter. If the problem
persists, replace the toner cartridge as described in Read This First.
Non-printed side of the page is dirty
Toner may have spilled in the paper feed path. Turn off the printer. Remove the toner cartridge and then clean the paper
path of the printer using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Be sure to
clean the laser scanner window, which is located immediately in front of the orange strip at the bottom of the printer interior.

Optimizing Print Quality

If the quality of your printouts is not good, read the following sections for information on enhancing the print quality.

Adjusting edge smoothing

The edge smoothing feature improves the appearance of text and graphics by smoothing the jagged edges of characters and line art, resulting in higher quality output.
The settings for the printer driver’s Edge Smoothing setting are Light, Medium (default), and Dark
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Normally you should not have to adjust the Edge Smoothing setting. However, because Edge Smoothing modifies the size of dots along the edges of text, lines, and graphics, the edges might appear too dark or too light relative to the area inside the edges.
To adjust for this, use the Light setting if the edges appear
dark, and use the Dark setting if the edges appear too light.
To change the Edge Smoothing setting:
1.
From your software program, the File menu.
2.
Then choose the Setup option (Depending on your software program, you might need to select
Printer.)
3.
If necessary, select the ActionLaser 1100 in the list of printers. (Not all software programs prompt you to select the printer.)
4.
In the Setup dialog box for the ActionLaser 1100, choose the
Options
button.
choose Print
or
Print Setup in
Options
or
5.
Change the Edge Smoothing setting as appropriate.
6.
Choose as appropriate.
If your printed images still need to be improved, you probably
need to change the print density setting. For a darker edge
smoothing setting, make the print density lighter and vice versa. See the next section, “Adjusting print density.”
Note:
Edge smoothing may not improve graphics that include gray shading or a screen pattern. patterns, you might want to change the Edge Smoothing setting to off.
OK.
Then close all screens by choosing
If
you are printing gray shading or screen
OK
or
Close
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Adjusting print density

Note:
Do not change the print density unless it is necessary. Changing print density affects all text printing several pages with various
If your printed pages are too light or too dark, adjust the print
density as follows:
1.
From your software program, choose the File menu.
2.
Then choose the Setup option. (Depending on your software program, you might need to select
Printer.)
3.
If necessary,
printers (Not all software programs prompt you to select the printer.)
4.
In the Setup dialog box for the ActionLaser 1100, choose the Options button.
and graphics, so
kinds of text and graphics.
select
the ActionLaser 1100 in the list
check the
Print
or
Options
new setting by
Print Setup in
the
or
of
5.
Change the Toner Density setting as appropriate.
6.
Choose OK.
as appropriate.
Note:
Increasing the print density increases toner consumption. If you
select darker print, you may need to replace the toner cartridge more
often.
Then close all
screens by choosing
OK
or Close
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Cleaning the Printer

The printer needs only minimal cleaning. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the inside of the printer as described in this section. You should also clean the printer’s outer case every few months.
Whenever you clean the printer or replace the components, print a test sheet by pressing the reset button at the back of the printer.

Cleaning the inside of the printer

Fine particles of paper dust and ordinary dust can collect inside the printer. Follow the steps below to clean the inside of the printer:
1.
Make sure the printer is turned off.
2.
Open the printer’s front cover.
3.
Remove the toner cartridge.
4.
Remove any dirt inside the printer with a soft, clean cloth. Do not use compressed air.
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3-11
Be sure to clean the laser scanner window at the bottom area inside the printer. This window is located immediately in front of the orange strip at the bottom of the printer
5.
Reinstall the toner cartridge.
6.
Close the front cover.
7.
Remove any pages and clean the paper tray with a soft cloth.
interior.

Removing spilled toner

If toner spills inside the printer, do not use the printer until you remove all the spilled toner. Follow these steps:
1.
If only a small amount of toner is present, carefully wipe out the inside of the printer with a clean, dry cloth. Be sure to
clean the laser scanner window, which is located immediately
in front of an orange strip at the bottom of the printer interior.
2.
If a large amount of toner is present, use a small vacuum cleaner (available from computer supply stores) to remove
it. Then carefully wipe with a clean, dry cloth.
Caution:
Toner or any other fine powder can damage some vacuum
cleaners. Be sure to read the instructions for your vacuum
cleaner before you use it on spilled toner.
Note:
If you spill toner on your clothing, rinse it off with cold water. Do not
use hot water; it may cause the toner to leave a permanent stain.
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Cleaning the printer case
If the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printer and clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent.
Caution:
Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer’s outer case; these chemicals can damage the components and case. Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or any electronic components.

Deleting the EPSON Control Panel for Windows

If you need to delete the EPSON Control Panel for Windows, do the following:
Turn on the computer and start Windows.
1. From the Program Manager, choose
2. This brings up the Run dialog box.
In
the
3.
Note:
default EPPRT directory, be sure to specify the correct pathname.
4.
5. Once the EPSON Control Panel is deleted, a message
Use the File Manager to delete EPDELETE.EXE from the
6.
Command Line
If the EPSON Control Panel is in a directory other than the
When you are asked if you want to delete the EPSON Control Panel, choose
appears telling you to delete EPDELETE.EXE. Choose
C:\EPPRT directory. Then delete the EPPRT directory.
text box, type C:\EPPRT\EPDELETE.
OK.
Run in
the File menu.
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OK.
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Paper
Printer
Interface
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Technical Specifications A-1

Paper

Paper specifications

Note:
Since the quality manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the use of any particular
brand or type of
quantities or printing large jobs.
of
any particular brand or type
of
paper may be changed by the
paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large
Paper types:
Paper weight:
Paper size:
Paper:
Envelope:
Caution:
Do not load any size
Plain paper Special paper
Labels
Envelopes
Transparencies
Colored paper
Plain paper: Card stock: 24 to 32 lb, 90 to 120 g/m
Type Letter
Legal Executive 7.25 x 10.5 inches
A4 B5
Monarch 3 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches Commercial 10 DL C5
of
paper other than those listed above.
16 to 24 lb, 60 to 90 g/m (single-sheet feed only)
Size
8.5 x 11 inches
8.5 x 14 inches
210 mm x 297 mm 176 mm x 250 mm
4 1/8 X 9 1/2 inches 110 mm x 220 mm 162 mm x 229 mm
2
2
Printable area:
4 mm from paper edge
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Paper feed
Paper feed alignment and direction:
Paper feed: Input paper supply
(20 lb paper): Paper eject:
Output tray
capacity (20 lb paper):

Printer

General

Center alignment for all sizes
Automatic or manual feed 100 sheets
5-10 envelopes, depending on thickness Face down 50 sheets
Printing method:
Resolution: Printing speed:
Warm-up time: Internal emulation: Resident fonts:
CPU: RAM:
Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographic process
300 x 300 dpi Up to 4 pages per minute depending on the font
and quantity of data Approximately 45 seconds HP LaserJet III emulation 14 bitmap and 8 scalable fonts
(See Chapter 1 for a list of resident printer fonts.) 68HC000, 16 MHz 1MB, expandable up to 5MB
Technical Specifications A-3

Environmental

Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:

Mechanical

Dimensions weight:
Durability:

Electrical

Voltage!: Rated frequency: Rated current: Power:
operatim: Storage:
Operation: 15 to 85% RH storage:
2500 meters (8200 feet) maximum
Height: Width: Depth 9-25 inches (235 mm) Weight: Approx. 11 lb (5 kg) including the
5 years or 100,000 sheets, whichever comes first
90 V to 132 V 50 Hz to 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Approximately 3.2 amps Approximately 400W
Powers down to less than 30W in power save mode
5 to 35°C (42 to 95°F)
-20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F)
5 to 95% RH
10.5 inches (265 mm) 13 inches (330 mm)
toner cartridge.
Safety standards:
Laser radiation regulations:
EMI:
UL 1950 CSA 22.2 No. 950 Deviation 3
FDA (NCDRH) Class 1
FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B
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Toner cartridge

Model number: Storage
temperature: Storage humidity: shelf life: Life:
The number of pages you can print with a toner cartridge varies
depending on the type of printing. If you print a few pages at a time or
print dense text exceeding the 5% print ratio, your cartridge may print
S051023 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F)
15 to 85%RH 24 months after production Up to 4000 pages under the following conditions
Letter-size paper, continuous printing, and 5% print ratio.
fewer pages. The 5% print ratio is equivalent to double-spaced standard
text.
You can increase the life of the toner cartridge by using toner saving
mode.
Technical Specifications A-5

Inferface

The parallel interface connector pin assignments and a description of the interface signals are shown in the table below.
Signal Pin
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12 30
13
14
15
16
17
18
Return Pin Signal
19
20 DATA 1 21 22 23 24
25 26 27
28
29
STROBE
DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 DATA 8
ACKNLG OUT
BUSY
PE
SLCT
AUTO
FEED
NC
GND
CHASSIS
GND which is connected to the
NC
Direction Description
IN
IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
STROBE pulse to read data. Pulse width must be at least
0.5 µs at the receiving terminal.
These signals represent parallel data bits 1 to 8, respectively. Each signal is at HIGH level when data is logical 1 and LOW when it is logical 0.
About a 1-10-µs pulse width.
LOW indicates data has been received and the printer is ready to accept more data.
A HIGH signal indicates that the printer cannot receive
data. The signal goes HIGH in
the following cases.
1. During printing
2. During a printer-error state
A HIGH signal indicates the
printer is out of paper
Pulled up to +5v through
3.3
resistance.
Not used
Not used
Logic ground level
Printer's chassis ground,
signal ground.
Not used
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Signal
Pin Pin
19-30 - GND - Twisted-pair return signal
Return
Signal
31 ­32 -
33 ­34 ­35 - +5v
36 - SLCTIN
NC
ERROR
GND -
NC
Direction Description
ground level.
-
OUT This signal level goes LOW
-
-
IN
Not used
when the printer is:
1, Out of paper
2. In on error state Some as for Pins 19-30
Not used
Pulled up to +5 V through
3.3 resistance. Available only for
bidirectional use.
Note:
All interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both the rise and fall times each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds.
Data transfer must be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. (Data
transfer
to this printer can be carried out only after receipt
the ACKNLG signal or when the level of the BUSY signal is LOW.)
The column heading “Direction“ refers to the direction of signal flow as
viewed from the printer. Return denotes the twisted-pair return to be connected at signal ground
level. For signal and to
the
interface wiring, be sure to use a twisted-pair cable for each
complete
the connection on the return side.
The ACKNLG puke width varies.
of
of
Technical Specifications A-7
A-8
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Controlling Printer Settings from MS-DOS
EPSON Control Panel for DOS
Installation Bringing up the EPSON Control Panel for DOS
Using the EPSON Control Panel for DOS
EPSON Control Panel screens Moving within and between screens Menu bar Getting help Using profiles
Reporter
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EPSON Control Panel for DOS

If you are not running Microsoft Windows, you can control printer settings through the EPSON Control Panel for DOS. This onscreen utility consists of five screens that allow you to do the following:
Change page setup settings, such as the number of copies, orientation, and page size.
Select a font, point size, or symbol set. Control the print quality by specifying the edge smoothing, toner
saving, and toner density settings. Control how printer memory is used by turning page protection or
image compression on or off. Turn the power save option on or off and specify how long the
printer is idle before power save mode turns on.
Most of the settings available in the EPSON Control Panel for DOS are
the same as the printer driver settings available for Windows. For a description of the individual printer settings, see Chapter 2.
Some settings, such as those for page setup and font selection, are also available through your software program. Whenever possible, change settings in your software program rather than in the EPSON Control Panel for DOS. Not only is it more convenient but the settings in your software program override settings in the EPSON Control Panel for DOS.
Note: You cannot run the EPSON Control Pane for DOS from Windows.

Installation

1.
Insert the EPSON Control Panel for DOS disk in a floppy drive.
2.
From a DOS prompt, change to the floppy drive by typing A: or B: as appropriate. Press Enter.
3.
Type SETUP and press Enter. After a few moments, the initial setup screen appears.
4.
Read the information on the setup screen. Then press Enter to continue.
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5.
The screen displays the default setup parameters that are designed to be used for most computer environments. If the default parameters
are acceptable and you don’t need to make any changes, press Enter. If you need to make changes, tab to NO and press Enter. This brings
up a series of screens, each of which prompts you to change a setting. For each setting, press Enter to accept the default or change the setting and press Enter. The setup program begins uncompressing files and copying them to your hard disk.
6.
When a message appears telling you that installation was successful,
press Enter to exit the setup program. This completes installation of the EPSON Control Panel for DOS. To print using your printer, you need to select the HP LaserJet III printer
driver in your software program If the LaserJet III driver is not available, contact your software manufacturer for an updated version of the software program Until you receive the new version, you can use any LaserJet II driver or any driver that uses HP PCL.
See your software manual for specific information on how to select a printer driver.

Bringing up the EPSON Control Panel for DOS

To bring up the EPSON Control Panel for DOS, do the following
1.
At a C: prompt, change to the PANEL directory by typing
CD \PANEL. Then press Enter.
Note:
If you installed the EPSON Control Panel to a different directory than the default, be sure to specify the correct pathname.
2.
Type PANEL and press Enter.
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Using the EPSON Control
The interface for the EPSON Control Panel for DOS consists of three parts:
the current screen, a menu bar, and screen buttons for accessing other screens.
Panel
for DOS

EPSON Control Panel screens

The EPSON Control Panel for DOS consists of five screens: Page Setup, Font, Quality, Memory, and Options. One screen is displayed at a time, and the other screen.
screens are represented by buttons to the left of the current
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The five screens are listed below, along with the items available on each.
Menu
Page Setup
Font
Quality
Memory
Options
item
copies
Lines per Page Orientation Paper Feed Paper Size
Auto Continue Typeface
Point Symbol Set
Toner Saving
Edge Smoothing
Toner Density
Page Protection Image Compression
Power Save Mode Power Save Interval

Moving within and between screens

When you first bring up EPSON Control Panel for DOS, the Page getup screen is displayed. If you want to change an item in the current screen, use the Tab key to move to the item you want to change. Then use the up and down arrows to select a new setting for the item. Press Tab to apply the
new
setting and move to the next item.
To access another screen, hold down the Alt key and press the letter that is underlined on the screen button. For example, to open the Font screen, press Alt + N. To move from the screen button to the currently displayed screen, press Tab.
Once you make changes to the settings, choose OK to save the changes
and update the printer. To cancel your changes and return to the original
settings, choose Cancel. (If
you exit the screen without choosing
OK
or Cancel, you are prompted to save or to cancel changes when you exit the EPSON Control Panel.)
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Menu bar

The menu bar contains the following four menus:
File
View
Utility
The File selections allow you to exit the utility,
save printer settings as a profile, retrieve a previously saved profile, and export a profile to the printer. For more information about profiles,
see the following section.
Choosing View brings up a listing of the current printer settings.
The Utility selections allow you to reset the
printer, change the port setting, and print a test
page, status sheet, and demonstration page.
Help
To access a menu, hold down the Alt key while you press the first letter of the name of the menu (e.g., press Alt + F to bring up the File menu). Use the up and down arrows to select an item on the menu. Then press Enter.
Help is available for each item in the menu bar. To bring up help, move the cursor to the item and press F1.
To move the cursor from the menu bar to the screen, press Esc.
The Help menu contains the Help index and the
About item

Getting help

The status bar at the bottom of the screen provides a brief description for each setting. For more information about the current setting, press F1. You can also bring up the Help Index in the menu bar, which allows you
to get help for any EPSON Control Panel item. To bring up the Help Index, press Alt + H, then press Enter. Use the up and down arrows to move through the list of items. When you reach the item for which you want help, press Enter.
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Using profiles

A profile is a specific set of printer settings. If you often reuse the same printer settings, you can create a profile to easily update your printer with predefined settings.
There are three ways to create a profile:
Use the EPSON Control Panel for DOS to change the printer settings
as needed. Then choose Save Profile in the File menu. This brings up a dialog box that prompts you to assign a filename and choose the directory in which to store the profile. When you complete the information in the dialog box, choose OK.
Open an existing profile and modify the settings of the profile. To do
so, use Open Profile
Change just those settings that you want to change and then choose Save A
S in the File menu. Enter a new filename and choose the
directory in which to save the profile. Use the settings currently in use by the printer to create a profile. To
do so, choose Import profile From Printer in the File menu. This brings up a dialog box that prompts you to name the profile and choose the directory in which to store it.
When you open a profile, you can export the printer settings described by the profile by using the
in the File menu to open an existing profile.
Export Profile to Printer item on the File menu.

Reporter

The Reporter keeps you informed of the printer status and alerts you to printer problems. Each time the printer status changes or an error occurs, a message automatically appears on screen to notify you. Each Reporter
message
does not reappear until you re-enable it. To modify certain Reporter parameters, use the hot key combination
Ctrl + Alt + R to bring up the Reporter’s main menu. The main menu allows you to do the following:
gives you the option of disabling the particular message so that it
Enable messages that you have disabled. Review the last message displayed by the Reporter.
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Deactivate (or re-activate) the Reporter. When the Reporter is deactivated, it does not monitor the printer and does not display
messages.
Change the hot key combination used to bring up the Reporter's main menu.
Change the colors of the Reporter’s messages.
A help option on the menu provides a brief explanation for each topic on the main menu.
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Appendix C
Command Summary
LJ3 Emulation Commands
GL/2 emulation context commands
PJL Mode
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Command Summary C-1

LJ3 Emulation Commands

Your printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet III printer and uses the PCL 5 command language.
This appendix lists the available printer commands for LJ3 emulation. Most of the commands language; however, some have operational differences.
The following notes apply to various command in the following. commandsummary:
1 These commands are specific to the EPSON ActionLaser 1100.
2 Secondary printer commands are specified as secondary by using a right parenthesis")" in the
command instead of a left parenthesis.
closely emulate the original printer or the control
Function
Command
Job control
Reset
Number of ESC &/ #X copies
universal exit ESC %- #X language
Long-edge (left) offset
registration Short-edge
(top) offset
registration
Page control
Paper source¹ ESC &/ OH
ESC E
ESC&/ #U
ESC &/ #Z
ESC &/ 1H ESC &/ 2H ESC &/ 3H
ESC &/ 6H
Parameter
Decimal value Hexadecimal value
- 027 069
X=1-99 027 038 108 #...# 088
# = 1-5
# = number of 027 038 108 #...# 085 decipoints (1/720")
# = number of 027 038 108 #...# 090
decipoints (1/720”)
Eject Page 027 038 108 048 072 Standard tray 027 038 108 049 072 Manual feed 027 038 108 050 072 Manual envelope 027 038 106 051 072
feed Envelope feed from 027 038 108 054 072
standard tray
1B
45
1B
26 6C #...#
1B
26 6C
#...# 55
1B 26
6C #...# 5A
1B 26 6C 30 48 1B 26 6C 31 48 1B 26 6C 32 48 1B 26 6C 33 48
1B 26 6C 36 48
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C-2 Command Summary
Function
Command
Parameter
Decimal value
Hexadecimal value
Command Summary
C-3
Function
Commmd
Cursor positioning
Parameter
Decimal value Hexadecimal value
C-4 Command Summary
Function
Command
Parameter
Decimal value
Hexadecimal value
Command Summary C-5
Function Command
Font management
Parameter
Decimal value
Hexadecimal value
C-6
Command Summary
Function
Command
Parameter
Decimal value
Hexadecimal value
Command Summary
C-7
Function
Command
Parameter
Decimal value
Hexadecimal value
C-8
Command Summary
Function
Command
Parameter
Decimal value
Hexadecimal value
Command Summary C-9
Function
Picture frame
horizontal size Picture frame
vertical size
Control codes
Backspace Es Line feed Form feed Carriage return CR Shift in Shift out
Horizontal tab HT Escape space
Command
ESC * c#x
ESC * c#Y
LF FF
SI
SO
ESC SP
Parameter
# =
Decipoints
#=Decipoints
Select Primary font Select secondary font
Decimal value Hexadecimal value
027 042 099 #...# 088
027 042 099 #...# 089

GL/2 emulation context commands

Configuration and status group
1B 2A 63 #...# 58
1B 2A 63 #...# 59
Function
Input P1 and P2 Input relative P1 and P2 Scale Input window Rotate coordinate system Initialize Default values
Comment
Command
IF IR SC IW RO IN DF CO
Line and fill attributes group
Line attributes Line type
User defined line type select pen Pen width Pen width unit selection Fill type Screened vectors Raster fill definition
C-10 Command Summary
LA LT UL SP PW WU FT SV¹ RF
Function Anchor corner
Symbol mode Transparency mode
vector group
Pm down Pen up Plot absolute Plot relative Arc absolute Arc relative Absolute arc three point Relative arc three point circle Polyline encoded Bezier absolute Bezier relative
Polygon group
Edge rectangle absolute Edge rectangle relative Fill rectangle absolute Fill rectangle relative
Edge wedge Fill wedge
Polygon mode Edge polygon
Fill polygon
Command
AC SM TR
PD PU PA PR AA AR AT RT CI² PE BZ BR
EA ER RA RR EW WG PM EP FP
Character group
Standard font definition Alternate font definition Primary font (standard font) secondary font (alternate font) Select standard font select alternate font Scalable or bitmap font Absolute direction Relative direction Absolute character size
SD AD
FI³ FN³ SS SA SB³ DI DR SI
Command Summary
C-11
Function
Relative character size Character slant Character fill mode Label Define label terminator Label Origin Define variable text path Extra space character plot Transparent data
Command
SR SL CF LB DT LO DV ES CP TD
Dual context extension
Enter PCL mode
Reset
¹Palette extension command ²Polygon group command ³Dual context extension command
ESC %#A ESC E

PJL Mode

This section lists the available commands (PJL).
Function COMMENT
DEFAULT
DINQUIRE
ECHO ENTER INFO
INITIALIZE
INQUIRE
RESET SET
UEL/SPJL USTATUS USTATUSOFF
PJL
C-12
Command Summary
Command @ PJL COMMENT <words> [<CR>] <LF>
@ PJL DEFAULT [LPARM] [<CR>] <LF> @ PJL DINQUIRE [LPARM] [<CR>] <LF> @ PJL ECHO [Words] [<CR>] <LF> @ PJL ENTER LANGUAGE = *** [<CR>] <LF> @ PJL INFO read only variable [<CR>] <LF> @ PJL INITIALIZE [<CR>] <LF> @ PJL INQUIRE [LPALM] variable [<CR>] <LF> @ PJL RESET [<CR>] <LF> @ PJL SET [LPARM] [<CR>] <LF> <ESC>%-12345X @ PJL USTATUS variable = value [<CR>] <LF> @ PJL USTATUSOFF [<CR>] <LF> @ PJL [<CR>] <LF>
for the Printer Job Language
Appendix D
Installing Additional Memory
Memory Module
Installing the SIMM Checking the memory
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Memory Module

By installing a 1MB, 2MB, or 4MB Single In-Line Memory Module (SIMM), you can increase printer memory up to 5MB. You may want to add additional memory if you are having difficulty printing complex, graphics-intensive pages or if you regularly use many downloaded fonts.
You can purchase SIMMs from various vendors. Be sure the SIMMs you purchase meet the following requirements:
72-pin type
Capacity of 1,2, or 4MB Access speed of 70ns or less

Installing the SIMM

Warning:
High voltages are present inside the printer when the power is on. Do not attempt to install a SIMM unless the printer is turned off.
1.
Turn off the printer and unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.
2.
Turn the printer so the back of the printer is facing you.
3.
Remove the metal access cover located above the parallel connector.
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Warning:
Avoid touching the electrical components that are exposed after you remove the metal access cover. They may be very hot if the printer has been used recently.
4.
Mount the SIMM in the slot provided for it.
5.
Replace the metal access cover.
6.
Reattach the power cord.
7.
Switch on the printer’s power.
8.
Now you need to update the printer driver’s Memory setting. Bring up a software program that you often use to print.
Installing
Additional
Memory
9.
From the File menu, choose Print or Print Setup.
10.
Choose the Setup button. (Depending on your software, you might need to
11.
If prompted to select a printer, select Action Laser 1100.
12.
Once the Setup dialog box is open, change the Memory setting for the amount of memory now installed in the printer. (Be sure to include the 1MB already installed.)
13.
Choose OK box, choose Cancel.
choose Options
to close dialog boxes. When you return to the Print dialog
or
Printer.)

Checking the memory

To verify that memory is correctly installed, print a test sheet by pressing the reset button at the back of the printer.
If an incorrectamount of memory is shown on the test sheet, turn off the printer and remove the metal access cover. Make sure you correctly installed the SIMM. If the amount of RAM is still incorrect, contact your dealer or a qualified service person for assistance.
Installing Aaditional Memory
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Glossary

auto line feed
A printer feature in which each carriage return code (CR) is automatically accompanied by a line feed (LF) code.
control
codes
Special codes used to control printer functions such as performing a
carriage return or line feed.
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. Fonts are downloaded to the printer when needed.
dpi
Dots per inch. The number of dots per inch is a measure of printer
resolution. The higher the number of dots, the higher the
driver
The part of a software program that converts program into commands used by the printer. Also known as the printer
driver.
commands from the
drum
The part of the printer mechanism where the image is formed and transferred to the paper.
edge smoothing A feature that smooths the jagged edges of printed lines or shapes.
emulation See
printer emulation.
ESC (escape) code
A special control code used to begin most printer commands.
font
A set of characters and symbols that share a common typographic design
and style.
resolution.
Glossary 1
halftone A grayscale image that is composed of small dots. The dots can be close
together to create black or more widely spaced to create gray or white areas in the image. Newspaper photographs are common examples of halftones.
interface
The connection between the printer and the computer.
landscape
Printing that is oriented sideways on the page. This orientation gives you a page that is wider than it is high and is useful for printing spreadsheets.
memory
The part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store information. Some information is fixed and is used to control how the printer operates. Information that is sent to the printer from the computer (such as downloaded fonts) is stored temporarily.
orientation Refers to the direction in which characters are printed on a page. This direction is either portrait with the text printed across the width of the page, or landscape with the text printed across the length of the page.
PCL 5 The command
language
built into the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet III.
point size
The height of a particular font as measured from the top of the tallest character to the bottom of the lowest. A point is a typographic unit of measure equivalent to 1/72 of an inch.
portrait
Printing that is oriented upright on the page (as opposed to landscape, in which printing is oriented sideways on the page). This is the standard orientation for printing letters or documents.
printer driver See
driver.
printer emulation
A set of operating commands that determines how data sent from the computer is interpreted and acted upon. Printer emulations replicate existing printers, such as the HP LaserJet III.
reset
To refresh the printer’s memory and erase the current print jobs, and reset printer settings to the factory defaults.
2 Glossary
resident font A
font that is stored permanently in the printer’s memory.
resolution
A
measure of the fineness and
or monitor. Printer resolution is measured in dots per inch. symbol set
clarity
of images produced by the printer
A collection of symbols and special characters. Symbols are assigned to
specific codes in a character table.
test sheet A
report that lists the printer settings and other printer information.
toner cartridge
The consumable part of the printer that contains a photosensitive print drum and the toner supply.
TrueType An outline font format that was developed jointly by Apple@ Computer and Microsoft Corporation. TrueType fonts are outline fonts that can be
easily
resized for screen display or for printing.
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Index

This index contains entries for this manual as well as the Read This First guide. Page numbers from the Read This First guide are preceded by RTF (e.g., RTF-9).
A
ActionLaser 1100, 1-2
changing the settings from
MS-DOS, B-2-7
changing the settings from
Windows, 2-2
cleaning 3-11-13 features, 1-2
monitoring the status, 1-5 resetting, 3-2 specifications, A-3-5 system requirements, RTF-1 testing, RTF-13 testing the computer connection,
RTF-14
Auto Continue, 2-4
B
Bidirectional parallel interface, 1-2
installing the cable, RTF-13
specifications, A-6
C
Cartridge, see Toner cartridge cleaning the printer, 3-11-13 Clearing errors, 3-2 CompuServe membership, 2
Controlling the printer
from DOS, B-4 from Windows, 2-3—4
copies, 2-6
D
Downloading fonts, 1-11 Driver, RTF-14
E Edge Smoothing, 1-2, 2-11
changing the setting, 3-8-9
Electrical specifications,
A-4
Energy star compliance, 1-3 Envelopes, 1-10
feeding manually, 2-5
sizes, 2-5, A-5
Environmental specifications, A-4
EPSON Accessories, 2 EPSON Connection, 1 EPSON Control Panel for DOS, B-2-7
installing, B-2
EPSON Control Panel for Windows,
1-3,1-7 deleting, 3-13 installing, RTF-16
minimizing, 1-7
Error light, 1-5—6
Errors, recovering from, 3-2
F Faint images, 3-7
Feed jams
clearing, RTF-22 preventing, 3-2—3
Font Manager, 2-12
IN-1
Fonts, 1-11
downloading, 1-11 installing PCL fonts, 2-12 printer resident fonts, 1-11 printing TrueType fonts as
graphics, 2-10
problems with, 3-5
Front panel lights, 1-5—6
L
Labels, 1-10 Landscape orientation, 2-8 Laser scanner window, cleaning,
3-12 Line Art Images, 2-10 LJ3 emulation, 1-2
command
summary, C-2—12
G
Graphics
applying halftone patterns, 2-9 compressing 2-8 printing at lower resolutions, 2-5
problems with, 3-4-5 Graphics Resolution, 2-6 Gray Scale, 2-9
H
Help,
accessing from EPSON Control
Panel for DOS, B-6
getting support, 1
I
Image Compression, 2-8 Installing
additional memory, D-2—3
EPSON Control Panel for DOS,
B-2-4
EPSON Control Panel for
Windows, RTF-16
toner cartridge, 3-6 Interface, specifications, A-6
M
Manual feed, 1-10,2-4 Memory, 1-2
adding, D-2—3
cleaning, 3-2
Memory overflow, 2-6, 2-8 Memory setting, 2-6—7
O
Options button, 2-9 Orientation, 2-8
P
Page Protection, 2-7—8 Paper
choosing, 1-9 loading, 1-8—9, RTF-9—11 problems with jamming, 3-2-3 reloading RTF-11
specifications, A-2 Paper Peed, 2-5 Paper jams,
clearing, RTF-22—24
preventing, 3-2 Paper Size, 2-5 Paper tray, 1-8
loading Paper, 1-8—9, RTF-9—11 Parallel interface, 1-2
installing the cable, RTF-13
specifications, A-6
IN-2
PCL fonts, installing, 2-12 PCL 5 command language, C-2
Photographic Images, 2-9
PJL mode, commands, C-14 portrait Orientation, 2-8 PostScript emulation option, 1-4 Power, conserving, 1-4,2-12 Power Save Interval 2-12
Power save mode, 1-4
setting, 2-12
Print quality
optimizing, 3-8—10 problems with, 3-5—8
Print TrueType as Graphics, 2-10
Printable area, A-2 Printer driver settings, 2-4—12
accessing, 2-3 resetting to factory defaults, 3-2
saving as a profile in DOS, B-7 Printer overruns preventing, 2-7 Profiles, B-7
T
Test page, printing, RTF-12 Toner
adjusting the density, 3-10 conserving, 2-1 removing spills, 3-12
Toner cartridge
installing, RTF-3—7 replacing, RTF-18—21 specifications,
A-5
Toner Density, 2-11
adjusting, 3-10
Toner Saving, 2-10 Toner saving mode, 1-3 Transparencies, 1-11 TrueType fonts, printing as
graphics, 2-10
V
vertical bands, 3-5
R
Ready light, 1-5—6 Reporter, 1-5, B-7—8 Resident fonts, 1-11
S
Safety instructions, 7 scanned Images, 2-10 Setup dialog box, 2-3 SIMM
installing, D-2—3 specifications, D-2
Status messages, 1-5, 1-7
W
window envelopes, 1-10
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