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Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series User’s Guide

Preface

About License......................................................................... 10

Using This Guide...................................................................... 11

Conventions...................................................................... 11

Product Features....................................................................... 11

Features.......................................................................... 11

Chapter 1 Specifications

Specifications.......................................................................... 13

Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Main Components..................................................................... 17

Front View........................................................................ 17

Rear View......................................................................... 18

Operator Panel.................................................................... 18

Securing the Printer................................................................ 19

Preparing Printer Hardware.............................................................. 20

Installing Optional Accessories........................................................... 21

Installing the Additional Memory Module.............................................. 21

Installing the Optional Duplex Unit................................................... 25

Installing the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. . .................................. 29

Printing a Panel Settings Page............................................................ 33

Power Saver Mode...................................................................... 34

Exiting the Power Saver Mode........................................................ 34

Chapter 3 Printer Management Software

Print Drivers.......................................................................... 35

EpsonNet Config....................................................................... 35

Creating an Administrative Password................................................. 35

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Status Monitor (Windows Only).......................................................... 36

Chapter 4 Network Basics

Overview of Network Setup and Configuration.............................................. 38

Connecting Your Printer. . . . . ........................................................... 38

Connecting Printer to Computer or Network........................................... 39

Setting the IP Address................................................................... 41

TCP/IP and IP Addresses............................................................ 41

Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address.......................................... 42

Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address.................................... 42

Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode).............................................. 43

Verifying the IP Settings............................................................. 45

Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page......................................... 46

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows..................................... 46

Identifying Print Driver Pre-install Status (For Network Connection Setup)................. 46

Inserting the Software Disc.......................................................... 48

USB Connection Setup.............................................................. 48

Network Connection Setup.......................................................... 49

Setting Up for Shared Printing....................................................... 50

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X..................................... 56

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Linux (CUPS)................................. 56

Installing the Print Driver........................................................... 56

Setting Up the Queue............................................................... 57

Setting the Default Queue........................................................... 61

Specifying the Printing Options...................................................... 62

Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator. .......................... 64

Uninstalling the Print Driver......................................................... 64

Chapter 5 Printing Basics

About Print Media..................................................................... 67

Print Media Usage Guidelines........................................................ 67

Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer............................................ 68

Supported Print Media.................................................................. 69

Print Media Dimensions............................................................ 69

Usable Print Media................................................................. 69

Loading Print Media.................................................................... 72

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Capacity.......................................................................... 73

Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette

Unit........................................................................... 73

Loading Print Media in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF). . . . . ............................... 78

Setting Paper Sizes and Types............................................................ 81

Setting Paper Sizes................................................................. 82

Setting Paper Types................................................................ 82

Printing.............................................................................. 82

Sending a Job to Print............................................................... 83

Canceling a Print Job. . . . . . ......................................................... 83

Using the Stored Print Function. . . . . . . . . . ............................................ 84

Duplex Printing.................................................................... 87

Selecting Printing Options........................................................... 89

Printing Custom Size Paper.......................................................... 94

Auditron......................................................................... 97

Checking Status of Print Data........................................................ 99

Printing a Report Page.............................................................. 99

Printer Settings................................................................... 100

Printing With Web Services on Devices (WSD)............................................ 101

Adding Roles of Print Services...................................................... 101

Printer Setup..................................................................... 102

Chapter 6 Using the Operator Panel Menus

Understanding the Printer Menus........................................................ 104

Report/List....................................................................... 104

Billing Meters.................................................................... 105

Admin Menu..................................................................... 106

Tray Settings..................................................................... 134

Panel Lock Function................................................................... 139

Enabling the Panel Lock............................................................ 139

Disabling the Panel Lock........................................................... 139

Setting the Power Saver Time Option..................................................... 140

Resetting to Factory Defaults............................................................ 140

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Clearing Jams......................................................................... 142

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Avoiding Jams.................................................................... 142

Identifying the Location of Paper Jams. . . ............................................. 143

Clearing Paper Jams From the SSF. . . . . .............................................. 144

Clearing Paper Jams From the Standard 250-Sheet Tray................................. 147

Clearing Paper Jams From the Fuser Unit............................................. 151

Clearing Paper Jams From the Optional Duplex Unit................................... 153

Clearing Paper Jams From the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. . . ................. 154

Jam Problems.................................................................... 158

Basic Printer Problems................................................................. 162

Display Problems..................................................................... 163

Printing Problems..................................................................... 163

Print Quality Problems................................................................. 165

The Output Is Too Light........................................................... 165

Toner Smears or Print Comes Off.................................................... 167

Random Spots/Blurred Images...................................................... 168

The Entire Output Is Blank......................................................... 168

Streaks Appear on the Output....................................................... 170

Part or the Entire Output Is Black.................................................... 170

Pitched Color Dots................................................................ 171

Vertical Blanks................................................................... 172

Mottle........................................................................... 173

Ghosting........................................................................ 173

Light-Induced Fatigue............................................................. 174

Fog............................................................................. 175

Bead-Carry-Out (BCO)............................................................ 175

Jagged Characters................................................................. 176

Banding......................................................................... 177

Auger Mark...................................................................... 178

Wrinkled/Stained Paper............................................................ 178

Damage on the Leading Edge of Paper................................................ 180

The Top and Side Margins Are Incorrect.............................................. 180

Color Registration Is out of Alignment............................................... 181

Protrudent/Bumpy Paper........................................................... 182

Adjusting Color Registration............................................................ 182

Performing Auto Adjust............................................................ 182

Printing the Color Registration Chart . . . . ............................................ 183

Determining Values............................................................... 183

Entering Values................................................................... 185

Problems With Installed Optional Accessories............................................. 187

Other Problems....................................................................... 187

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Understanding Printer Messages......................................................... 187

Contacting Service..................................................................... 197

Getting Help......................................................................... 197

LCD Panel Messages. . . . . . . ........................................................ 197

Status Monitor Alerts.............................................................. 197

Non-Genuine Mode................................................................... 198

Chapter 8 Maintenance

Cleaning the Printer................................................................... 199

Cleaning Inside the Printer......................................................... 199

Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor....................................... 203

Replacing Toner Cartridges. . . . ......................................................... 206

Overview........................................................................ 206

Removing the Toner Cartridges..................................................... 207

Installing a Toner Cartridge......................................................... 208

Replacing the Drum Cartridge........................................................... 210

Removing the Drum Cartridge...................................................... 210

Installing the Drum Cartridge....................................................... 212

Replacing the Fuser Unit............................................................... 215

Removing the Fuser Unit........................................................... 215

Installing the Fuser Unit............................................................ 217

Resetting the Counter of the Fuser Unit............................................... 219

Replacing the Feed Roll Unit............................................................ 219

Removing the Feed Roll Unit in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray............................. 220

Installing the Feed Roll Unit in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray. . ........................... 221

Ordering Supplies..................................................................... 222

Consumables..................................................................... 222

When to Order Supplies............................................................ 222

Storing Print Media.................................................................... 223

Storing Consumables.................................................................. 223

Managing the Printer.................................................................. 224

Checking or Managing the Printer with EpsonNet Config................................ 224

Checking Printer Status with Status Monitor (Windows Only)............................ 224

Conserving Supplies................................................................... 225

Checking Page Counts................................................................. 225

Moving the Printer.................................................................... 226

Removing Options.................................................................... 228

Removing the Additional Memory Module............................................ 228

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Removing the Optional Duplex Unit................................................. 230

Removing the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. . . . . . ............................ 232

Appendix A Where To Get Help

Contacting Epson Support.............................................................. 235

Before Contacting Epson. . . . . ...................................................... 235

Help for Users in Europe. . . . ....................................................... 235

Help for Users in Taiwan........................................................... 235

Help for Users in Singapore. ........................................................ 237

Help for Users in Thailand.......................................................... 237

Help for Users in Vietnam.......................................................... 238

Help for Users in Indonesia......................................................... 238

Help for Users in Hong Kong....................................................... 240

Help for Users in Malaysia.......................................................... 240

Help for Users in India............................................................. 241

Help for Users in the Philippines.................................................... 242

Index

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Preface

Copyright and Trademarks

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form

or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written

permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the

information contained herein.

Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained

herein. 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 Seiko Epson

Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising

from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original

Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Apple

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Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

PCL

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Novell is a registered trademark and SUSE is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other

countries.

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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be

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About License

RSA BSAFE

RSA BSAFE software, produced by RSA Security Inc., has been installed on this printer.

DES

This product includes software developed by Eric Young.

(eay@mincom.oz.au)

AES

AES software provided by Dr Brian Gladmanunder BSD licensing terms.

TIFF(libtiff)

LibTIFFCopyright

1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.

1988-1997 SamLeffler

ICC Profile (Little cms)

LittlecmsCopyright

1998-2004 Marti Maria

JPEG

Our printer software uses some of the codes defined by the Independent JPEG Group.

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Using This Guide

Conventions

1. In this guide, personal computers and workstations are collectively called “computers”.

2. The following terms are used throughout this guide:

Important:

Important information that must be read and followed.

Note:

Additional information that merits emphasis.

See Also:

References within this guide.

Product Features

Features

This section describes the product features and indicates their links.

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2 Sided Print (Duplex Print)

2 Sided Print is to print two or more pages on the

front and back side of a single sheet of paper.

This feature allows you to reduce the paper

consumption.

For more information, see “Duplex Printing” on

page 87.

Multiple-Up Print

Using the Stored Print Function (Stored Print)

The Stored Print feature allows you to temporarily store your print data in the printer memory and output it later. You can effectively manage your time when you print confidential data or large-volume data at off-peak hours.

For more information, see “Using the Stored Print Function” on page 84.

Multiple-Up enables you to print multiple pages

on a single sheet of paper. This feature allows

you to reduce the paper consumption.

For more information, see the print driver’s

help.

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Chapter 1

Specifications

Items Description

Type Console

Printing method Laser Xerography

Fusing system Thermal fusing system

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Important:

Laser + electrophotographic system

Continuous print speed

Resolution

Tone/Color 256 tones/color (16.7 million colors)

Paper Size

A4 plain paper

Color 1 Sided

Monochrome 1 Sided: 23 sheets/min; 2 Sided: 16 pages/min

Important:

Print speed may decrease due to factors such as paper type, paper size, and

printing conditions.

When continuously printing a single document of A4 .

A4 continuous printing

Output Resolution: 600 × 600 dpi

A4, B5, A5, Legal (8.5 × 14"), Folio (8.5 × 13"), Letter (8.5 × 11"), Executive, Com-10, Monarch, DL, C5, Custom Paper (Width: 76.2 – 215.9 mm, Length : 127 –

355.6 mm)

Image loss: 4.1 mm from the top, bottom, left, and right edges

: 23 sheets/min; 2 Sided*3: 16 pages/min

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Items Description

Paper Type Plain Paper, Card Stock (Thin/Thick), Envelope, Labels (Normal/Thick),

Letterhead, Glossy Paper (Normal/Thick), Pre-Punched, Colored Paper, Special

Important:

❏ Use only the recommended paper. Using paper other than that

recommended for the printer can cause printing problems. Do not use special ink jet paper.

❏ Note that poor printing quality due to paper-related printing problems

can occur when using the printer in an environment that is dry, cold, or very humid.

❏ Printing over the printed side or on the reverse side of paper that already

has been printed on can result in poor print quality.

❏ When printing on envelopes, use envelopes that do not have adhesive

applied.

❏ The type of paper being used and environmental conditions can affect

printing quality. Because of this, it is recommended that you test print and confirm proper print quality before using the printer.

Paper capacity Standard:

Standard 250-sheet tray: 250 sheets

Optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit: 250 sheets

SSF: 1 sheet

Output tray capacity Standard: approximately 150 sheets (face down)

2-sided Printing Feature Standard

Memory capacity Standard: 256 MB (Onboard)

Maximum: 768 MB (Onboard256 MB + DIMM512 MB)

Important:

The above memory capacity does not guarantee print quality depending on the type and content of print data.

Hard disk —

Fonts Build-in fonts

PCL5 and PCL6 fonts: 81 fonts and 36 symbol sets

PostScript 3: 136 fonts

Page Description Language PCL 5e, PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3

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Items Description

Supported OS Standard: PCL6 and PostScript drivers

Microsoft

Mac OS

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client (x86),

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10/11 (x86)

Important:

For information about the latest supported OS, contact our Customer Support Center.

Interface Standard: Ethernet (1000BASE-TX/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T), USB 2.0

Windows® XP,

Windows Server® 2003,

Windows Server® 2008,

Windows Vista®,

Windows® 7,

Windows® XP x64,

Windows Server® 2003 x64,

Windows Server® 2008 x64,

Windows Vista® x64,

Windows Server® 2008 R2 x64,

Windows® 7 x64,

X 10.4 – 10.6,

Supported protocol TCP/IP (LPD, Port9100, WSD, HTTP, SMTP, RARP, AutoIP, WINS, DDN S, IPP, SMB),

SNMP, DHCP, BOOTP, Bonjour (mDNS)

Power AC 110 - 127 V ± 10%; 10 A or less; both 50/60 Hz ± 3%

AC 220 - 240 V ± 10%; 5 A or less; both 50/60 Hz ± 3%

Power consumption Maximum: 1100 W, During the Sleep mode: 8 W or less

Average:

During standby: 60 W,

During continuous color printing: 365 W,

During continuous monochrome printing: 365 W

Important:

Sleep Mode: 8 W average (The printer does not use electricity when the power is switched off even with the power cord is plugged in.)

Dimensions (main unit only) 400 (W) x 406 (D) x 457 (H) mm

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Items Description

Weight Main Unit: 18.4 kg (main unit only, including consumables)

Usage Environment During Use: Temperature: 10 - 32 ˚C; Humidity: 10 - 85% (except malfunctions

due to dew condensation)

Non-Use: Temperature: -20 - 40 ˚C; Humidity: 5 - 85% (except malfunctions due to dew condensation)

Important:

Until the conditions (temperature and humidity) inside the printer become acclimated to the installation environment, certain qualities of the paper can cause poor printing.

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Chapter 2

Basic Operation

Main Components

This section provides an overview of your Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series.

Front View

4 5

1Operator Panel 2Front Cover

3 Single Sheet Feeder (SSF) 4 Width Guides

5 Standard 250-Sheet Tray 6 Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

7 Side Cover 8 Side Button

9 Output Tray 10 Output Tray Extension

11 Fuser Unit 12 Drum Cartridge

13 Belt Unit 14 Optional Duplex Unit

15 Toner Cartridge

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Rear View

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1 USB Port 2 Ethernet Port

3 Power Switch 4 Power Connector

5 Security Slot 6 Control Board Cover

Operator Panel

The operator panel has a liquid crystal display (LCD) and buttons.

32461

CMYK

8910

1. LCD Panel

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❏ Displays various settings, instructions, and error messages.

(Back) button

❏ Switches to the Print mode from the top menu of the Menu mode.

❏ Returns to the upper hierarchy of the menu from the submenu of the Menu mode.

buttons

❏ Scrolls through menus or items in the Menu mode. To enter numbers or passwords, press

these buttons.

buttons

❏ Selects submenus or setting values in the Menu mode.

button

❏ Displays the selected menu or item and determines the selected value in the Menu mode.

(Energy Saver) button

❏ Lights up in the Sleep mode. Press this button to exit the Sleep mode.

(Cancel Job) button

❏ Cancels the current print job.

10.

(Menu) button

❏ Moves to the top menu.

(Error) LED

❏ Lights up when the printer has an error.

(Ready) LED

❏ Lights up when the printer is ready.

Securing the Printer

To protect your printer from theft, you can use the optional Kensington lock.

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Attach the Kensington lock to the security slot on your printer.

* Security slot

For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the Kensington lock.

Preparing Printer Hardware

1. Open the side cover.

2. Completely pull out the eight yellow ribbons.

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3. Push and slide the latches of the four toner cartridges to the locked position.

4. Close the side cover.

Installing Optional Accessories

You can make the printer more functional by installing the optional accessories. This section describes

how to install the printer’s options such as the additional memory module, optional duplex unit and

optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit.

Installing the Additional Memory Module

Note:

Your printer supports additional 512 MB memory module.

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1. Turn off the printer.

2. Turn the screw on the control board cover counterclockwise, and open the cover.

Note:

Loosen the screw. You do not need to remove the screw.

3. Align the connector of the memory module with the slot and insert the memory module into the slot.

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4. Push the memory module firmly into the slot.

Note:

Ensure that the memory module is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily.

5. Close the control board cover, and turn the screw clockwise.

6. Turn on the printer.

7. Print the Printer Settings page to confirm that the newly installed memory module is detected by the printer.

Press the

b Select Report/List, and then press the

c Select Printer Settings, and then press the

(Menu) button.

button.

The Printer Settings page is printed.

8. Confirm the amount of Memory Capacity listed under General in the Printer Settings page.

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If the memory capacity has not increased, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and re-install the memory module.

9. If you installed the additional memory module after installing the print driver, update your driver by following the instructions for the operating system you are using. If the printer is on a network, update the driver for each client.

Updating Your Driver to Detect Additional Memory Module

The following procedure uses Microsoft® Windows® and the PCL 6 driver as an example.

Microsoft® Windows® 7/ Windows 7 x64/ Windows Server x64

Windows Vista Windows Vista x64

Windows Server 2008/ Windows Server 2008 x64

2008 R2

1. Click Start — Devices and Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Printer properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Devices and Printers folder.

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers folder.

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Windows XP/ Windows XP x64/ Windows Server 2003/ Windows Server 2003 x64

5. Close the Printers folder.

1. Click Start (start for Windows XP) — Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers and Faxes folder.

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If the printer information is not updated automatically after clicking Get Information from Printer, follow these steps:

1. Click the Options tab, and then select Memory Capacity in Items.

2. Select the total amount of the installed printer memory in Memory Capacity.

3. Click Apply, and then click OK.

4. Close the Printers and Faxes (, Printers, or Devices and Printers) folder.

Installing the Optional Duplex Unit

1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord.

2. Unpack the optional duplex unit.

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3. Push the side button to open the front cover.

4. Remove the connector cap.

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Important:

Make sure to remove the cap that is attached to the printer. Installing the optional duplex unit without removing the cap may result in damage or malfunction of the printer.

5. Face the connectors of the optional duplex unit over the slots and push the optional duplex unit into them.

Note:

Make sure the optional duplex unit is securely installed in the printer and cannot be easily moved.

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6. Close the front cover.

7. Reconnect the power cord to the power connector and turn on the printer.

8. If you installed the optional duplex unit after installing the print driver, update your driver by following the instructions for each operating system. If the printer is on a network, update the driver for each client.

Updating Your Driver to Detect Optional Duplex Unit

The following procedure uses Microsoft® Windows® and the PCL 6 driver as an example.

Microsoft Windows 7/ Windows 7 x64/ Windows Server 2008 R2 x64

1. Click Start — Devices and Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Printer properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Devices and Printers folder.

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Windows Vista/ Windows Vista x64

Windows Server 2008/ Windows Server 2008 x64

Windows XP/ Windows XP x64/ Windows Server 2003/ Windows Server 2003 x64

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers folder.

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers folder.

1. Click Start (start for Windows XP) — Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers and Faxes folder.

If the printer information is not updated automatically after clicking Get Information from Printer, follow these steps:

1. Click the Options tab, and then select Duplexer in Items.

2. Select Available for the optional duplex unit setting in Duplexer.

3. Click Apply, and then click OK.

4. Close the Printers and Faxes (, Printers, or Devices and Printers) folder.

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Installing the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the power connector on the rear of the printer.

3. Remove the tape and the bag holding the screws.

4. Place the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit in the location that the printer is located.

5. Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer about 200 mm. Hold the standard 250-sheet tray with both hands, and remove it from the printer.

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6. Lift the printer and align the five guide pins of the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit with the holes at the bottom of the printer. Gently lower the printer onto the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit.

Caution:

Two people are required to lift the printer.

Caution:

Be careful not to pinch your fingers when lowering the printer onto the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit.

7. Secure the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit to the printer by tightening the two screws provided with the cassette unit with a coin or similar object.

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8. Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.

Important:

Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer.

9. Reconnect all cables into the rear of the printer and turn on the printer.

Note:

The printer will automatically detect the attached tray but will not detect the paper type.

10. Print the Printer Settings page to confirm the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit is installed correctly.

Press the

b Select Report/List, and then press the

c Select Printer Settings, and then press the

(Menu) button.

button.

The Printer Settings page is printed.

11. Confirm Tray 2 (250 Sheet Feeder)is listed under Printer Options in the Printer Settings page.

If the cassette unit is not listed, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and re-install the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit.

12. After loading paper in the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit, specify the paper type from the printer operator panel.

Press the

(Menu) button.

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b Select Tray Settings, and then press the button.

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c Select Tray 2, and then press the

d Select Paper Type, and then press the

button.

e Select the paper type for the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit, and then press the

button.

13. If you installed the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit after installing the print driver, update your driver by following the instructions for each operating system. If the printer is on a network, update the driver for each client.

Updating Your Driver to Detect Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

The following procedure uses Microsoft® Windows® and the PCL 6 driver as an example.

Microsoft Windows 7/ Windows 7 x64/ Windows Server 2008 R2 x64

1. Click Start — Devices and Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Printer properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Windows Vista/ Windows Vista x64

Windows Server 2008/ Windows Server 2008 x64

5. Close the Devices and Printers folder.

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers folder.

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers folder.

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Windows XP/ Windows XP x64/ Windows Server 2003/ Windows Server 2003 x64

1. Click Start (start for Windows XP) — Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers and Faxes folder.

If the printer information is not updated automatically after clicking Get Information from Printer, follow these steps:

1. Click the Options tab, and then select Paper Tray Configuration in Items.

2. Select Two trays for the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit setting in Paper Tray Configuration.

3. Click Apply, and then click OK.

4. Close the Printers and Faxes (, Printers, or Devices and Printers) folder.

Printing a Panel Settings Page

The Panel Settings page shows current settings for the operator panel menus.

1. Press the

2. Select Report/List, and then press the

3. Select Panel Settings, and then press the

The Panel Settings page is printed.

(Menu) button.

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Power Saver Mode

The printer has a power saving feature that reduces power consumption during periods of inactivity. This feature operates in two modes: the Low Power mode and Sleep mode. As delivered, the printer switches to the Low Power mode three minutes after the last print job is printed. The printer then switches to the Sleep mode after another six minutes of inactivity. When the printer is in the Low Power mode, the LCD backlight turns off. In the Sleep mode, display also goes blank and displays nothing.

The factory default settings of three minutes (Low Power mode) and six minutes (Sleep mode) are changeable within the range of 3 to 60 minutes (Low Power mode) and 1 to 6 minutes (Sleep mode). The printer returns to the ready-to-print state in about 30 seconds when re-activated.

See Also:

“Setting the Power Saver Time Option” on page 140.

(Energy Saver) button lights up. The

Exiting the Power Saver Mode

The printer automatically exits the Power Saver mode when it receives a print job from a computer. To manually exit the Low Power mode, press any button on the operator panel. To exit the Sleep mode, press the

Note:

❏ Opening and closing a cover will cause the printer to exit the Low Power mode and the Sleep mode.

❏ When the printer is in the Sleep mode, all buttons on the operator panel except for the

Saver) button do not function. To use the buttons on the operator panel, press the button to exit the Sleep mode.

See Also:

“Setting the Power Saver Time Option” on page 140.

(Energy Saver) button.

( Energy Saver)

(Energy

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Chapter 3

Printer Management Software

Print Drivers

To access all of your printer’s features, install the print drivers from the Software Disc.

❏ The print drivers enable your computer and printer to communicate and provide access to your

printer features.

EpsonNet Config

This section provides information on EpsonNet Config, a hyper text transfer protocol (HTTP)-based web page service that is accessed through your web browser.

These pages give you instant access to printer status, and printer configuration options. Anyone on your network can access the printer using their web browser software. In administrative mode you can change the configuration of the printer, and manage your printer settings without leaving your computer.

Note:

Users who are not given passwords by the administrator can still view the configuration settings and options in user mode. They will not be able to save or apply any changes to the current configuration.

Creating an Administrative Password

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter the IP address in the browser’s Address field, and then press the Enter key.

3. Click the Properties tab.

4. In the left navigation panel, scroll down to Security and select Administrator Settings.

5. Select Enabled for Administrator Mode.

6. In the Administrator Login ID field, enter a name for the administrator.

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Note:

The default ID and password are both blank (NULL).

7. In the Administrator Password and Re-enter Password fields, enter a password for the administrator.

8. In the Maximum Login Attempts field, enter the number of login attempts allowed.

9. Click Apply. Your new password has been set and anyone with the administrator name and password can log in and change the printer configuration and settings.

Status Monitor (Windows Only)

You can check the printer status with Status Monitor. Double-click the Status Monitor printer icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen. The Select Printer window appears, which displays the printer name, printer connection ports, and printer status. Check the column Status to know the current status of your printer.

Status Settings button: Displays the Status Settings dialog box and allows you to modify the Status Monitor settings.

Click the name of the desired printer listed on the Select Printer window. The Printer Status window appears.

The Printer Status window alerts you when there is a warning or when an error occurs, for example, when a paper jam occurs or toner is running low.

By default, the Printer Status window launches when printing and an error occurs. When an error occurs, the error message appears on the Printer Status window. You can specify the conditions for starting the Printer Status window in Auto start setup.

To change the pop-up settings for the Printer Status window:

The following procedure uses Microsoft

1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — Status Monitor — Activate Status Monitor.

The Select Printer window appears.

Windows® XP as an example.

2. Click Status Settings.

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The Status Settings dialog box appears.

3. Select the Pop up setting tab, and then select the type of the pop-up from Auto start setup.

You can also check the toner level of your printer.

The Status Monitor is installed with your Epson print driver.

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Chapter 4

Network Basics

Overview of Network Setup and Configuration

To set up and configure the network:

1. Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables.

2. Turn on the printer and the computer.

3. Print the Printer Settings page and keep it for referencing network settings.

4. Install the driver software on the computer from the Software Disc. For information on driver installation, see the section in this chapter for the specific operating system you are using.

5. Configure the printer’s TCP/IP address, which is required to identify the printer on the network.

❏ Microsoft

automatically set the printer’s IP address if the printer is connected to an established TCP/IP network. You can also manually set the printer’s IP address on the operator panel.

❏ Mac OS

panel.

6. Print a Printer Settings page to verify the new settings.

See Also:

“Printing a Printer Settings Page” on page 100

Windows® operating systems: Run the Installer on the Software Disc to

X and Linux systems: Manually set the printer’s TCP/IP address on the operator

Connecting Your Printer

Your Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series interconnection cables must meet the following requirements:

Connection Type Connection Specifications

USB USB 2.0

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Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX/1000 Base-TX

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2 Ethernet port

Connecting Printer to Computer or Network

Connect the printer via Ethernet or USB. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used for networking. An Ethernet connection is used for networking. Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Ethernet cable and hardware are generally not included with your printer and must be purchased separately.

The available features for each connection type are shown in the following table.

Connection Type Available Features

USB When connected via USB you can:

❏ Instruct print jobs from a computer.

Ethernet When connected via Ethernet you can:

❏ Instruct print jobs from a computer on the network.

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USB Connection

A local printer is directly connected to your computer using the USB cable. If your printer is connected to a network instead of your computer, skip this section and go to “Network Connection” on page 41.

To connect the printer to a computer:

1. Connect the smaller USB connector into the USB port on the rear of the printer.

Note:

Ensure that you match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB symbol on the printer.

2. Connect the other end of the cable into a USB port of the computer.

Note:

Do not connect the printer USB cable to the USB port available on the keyboard.

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Network Connection

To connect the printer to a network:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable.

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To connect the printer to the network, connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the rear of the printer, and the other end to a LAN drop or hub.

Setting the IP Address

TCP/IP and IP Addresses

If your computer is on a large network, contact your network administrator for the appropriate TCP/ IP addresses and additional system settings information.

If you are creating your own small Local Area Network or connecting the printer directly to your computer using Ethernet, follow the procedure for automatically setting the printer’s IP address.

Computers and printers primarily use TCP/IP protocols to communicate over an Ethernet network. W it h TC P/ IP p ro to c ol s, e ac h p r in te r an d c o mp ut er m us t ha ve a u n iq ue I P a dd r es s. I t i s i m po rt a nt th a t the addresses are similar, but not the same; only the last digit needs to be different. For example, your printer can have the address 192.168.1.2 while your computer has the address 192.168.1.3. Another device can have the address 192.168.1.4.

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Many networks have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. A DHCP server automatically programs an IP address into every computer and printer on the network that is configured to use DHCP. A DHCP server is built into most cable and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) routers. If you use a cable or DSL router, see your router’s documentation for information on IP addressing.

Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address

If the printer is connected to a small established TCP/IP network without a DHCP server, use the installer on the Software Disc to detect or assign an IP address to your printer. For further instructions, insert the Software Disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive. After the Installer launches, follow the prompts for installation.

Note:

For the automatic installer to function, the printer must be connected to an established TCP/IP network.

Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address

There are two protocols available for dynamically setting the printer’s IP address:

❏ DHCP (enabled by default)

❏ AutoIP

You can turn on/off both protocols using the operator panel, or use EpsonNet Config to turn on/off DHCP.

Note:

You can print a report that includes the printer’s IP address. On the operator panel, press the button, select Report/List, press the button. The IP address is listed on the Printer Settings page.

Using the Operator Panel

To turn on/off either the DHCP or AutoIP protocol:

1. On the operator panel, press the

button, select Printer Settings, and then press the

(Menu) button.

(Menu)

2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the

3. Select Wired Network, and then press the

button.

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5. Select IPv4, and then press the

6. Select Get IP Address, and then press the

7. Select DHCP / Autonet, and then press the

button.

Using EpsonNet Config

To turn on/off the DHCP protocol:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter the IP address in the browser’s Address field, and then press the Enter key.

3. Select Properties.

4. Select the Protocol Settings folder on the left navigation panel.

5. Select TCP/IP.

6. In the Get IP Address field, select the DHCP / Autonet option.

7. Click the Apply button.

Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)

Note:

❏ When you assign an IP address manually in IPv6 mode, use the EpsonNet Config. To display the

EpsonNet Config, use the link local address. To check a link local address, see “Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page” on page 46.

❏ Assigning an IP address is considered as an advanced function and is normally done by a system

administrator.

❏ Depending on the address class, the range of the IP address assigned may be different. On Class A, for

example, an IP address in the range from 0.0.0.0 to 127.255.255.255 will be assigned. For assignment of IP addresses, contact your system administrator.

You can assign the IP address by using the operator panel.

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1. Turn on the printer.

Ensure that Ready message appears on the LCD panel.

2. On the operator panel, press the (Menu) button.

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3. Select Admin Menu, and then press the

4. Select Wired Network, and then press the

5. Select TCP/IP, and then press the

6. Select IPv4, and then press the

button.

7. Select Get IP Address, and then press the

8. Select Panel, and then press the

button.

9. Ensure that the message Restart Printer to apply setting appears, and then press any button.

10. Press the

button to select IP Address, and then press the button.

The cursor is located at the first octet of the IP address.

11. Specify the value of the IP address using the

or button.

12. Press the

button.

The cursor moves to the next octet.

13. Repeat steps 11 to 12 to set all of the digits in the IP address, and then press the

button.

14. Ensure that the message Restart Printer to apply setting appears, and then press any button.

15. Press the

button to select Subnet Mask, and then press the button.

The cursor is located at the first octet of the subnet mask.

16. Specify the value of the subnet mask using the

17. Press the

button.

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18. Repeat steps 16 to 17 to set subnet mask, and then press the

19. Ensure that the message Restart Printer to apply setting appears, and then press any button.

20. Press the

The cursor is located at the first octet of the gateway address.

21. Specify the value of the gateway address using the

22. Press the

The cursor moves to the next octet.

23. Repeat steps 21 to 22 to set gateway address, and then press the

24. Ensure that the message Restart Printer to apply setting appears, and then press any button.

25. Turn off and turn on the printer.

button to select Gateway Address, and then press the button.

or button.

button.

See Also:

“Operator Panel” on page 18

Verifying the IP Settings

You can confirm the settings by printing the system settings report or using the ping command.

The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.

1. Print the Printer Settings page.

2. Look under the IPv4 heading on the Printer Settings page to ensure that the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway are appropriate.

To verify if the printer is active on the network, run the ping command in your computer:

1. Click start, and select Run.

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2. Enter cmd, and then click OK.

A black window is displayed.

3. Enter ping xx.xx.xx.xx (where xx.xx.xx.xx is the IP address of your printer), and then press the Enter key.

4. Reply from the IP address denotes printer is active on the network.

See Also:

“Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page” on page 46

Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page

Print the Printer Settings page and check your printer’s IP address by using the operator panel.

1. On the operator panel, press the

2. Select Report/List, and then press the

3. Select Printer Settings, and then press the

The Printer Settings page is printed.

4. Confirm the IP address next to IP Address under Network (Wired) on the Printer Settings page. If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, wait for a few minutes to resolve the IP address automatically, and then print the Printer Settings page again.

If the IP address is not resolved automatically, see “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page 43.

(Menu) button.

button.

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows

Identifying Print Driver Pre-install Status (For Network Connection Setup)

Before installing the print driver on your computer, print the Printer Settings page to check the IP address of your printer.

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1. Press the (Menu) button.

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2. Select Report/List, and then press the

3. Select Printer Settings, and then press the

The Printer Settings page is printed.

4. Find the IP address under Network (Wired) on the Printer Settings page.

If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, wait for a few minutes to resolve the IP address automatically, and then print the Printer Settings page again.

If the IP address is not resolved automatically, see “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page 43.

button.

Disabling the Firewall Before Installing Your Printer

Note:

For Windows XP, Service Pack 2 or 3 must be installed.

If you are running one of the following operating systems, you must disable the firewall before installing the Epson printer software:

❏ Windows 7

❏ Windows Vista

❏ Windows Server 2008 R2

❏ Windows Server 2008

❏ Windows XP

The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.

1. Click start — Help and Support.

Note:

For Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 operating systems, if you use Online Help, switch to Offline Help on Windows Help and Support window.

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2. In the Search box, enter firewall and then press the Enter key.

In the list, click Turn Windows Firewall on or off and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Enable the firewall after the installation of the Epson printer software is complete.

Inserting the Software Disc

For Installing PCL Print Driver

1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer to start Easy Install.

Note:

If the Software Disc does not automatically launch, click Start (start for Windows XP) — All Programs (for Windows Vista and Windows 7) — Accessories (for Windows Vista and Windows 7) — Run, and then enter D:\setup.exe (where D is the drive letter), and then click OK.

For Installing PostScript Print Driver

1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer.

USB Connection Setup

For Installing PCL Print Driver

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Click Easy Install.

The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears.

3. If you agree to the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, select Agree and then click Next.

The Easy Install Navi launches.

4. Click Installing Driver and Software.

5. Click Print Driver.

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6. Click Connect via USB.

7. Follow the procedures described in the Help to install the print driver.

USB Printing

A personal printer is a printer attached to your comput er or a p rint ser ver usi ng a US B. If yo ur prin ter is attached to a network and not your computer, see “Network Connection Setup” on page 49.

For Installing PostScript Print Driver

Windows users should read the PostScript User's Guide for information on how to install the print driver.

Network Connection Setup

Note:

❏ To use this printer in a Linux environment, you need to install a Linux driver. For more information

on how to install and use these, see also “Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Linux (CUPS)” on page 56.

❏ When using a CD drive in a Linux environment, you need to mount the CD according to your system

environment. The command strings are mount/media/CD-ROM.

For installing PCL print driver

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Click Easy Install.

The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears.

3. If you agree to the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, select Agree and then click Next.

The Easy Install Navi launches.

4. Click Installing Driver and Software.

5. Click Print Driver.

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6. Select Standard or Custom setup.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the print driver.

For installing PostScript print driver

Windows users should read the PostScript User's Guide for information on how to install the print driver.

Setting Up for Shared Printing

You can share your new printer on the network using the Software Disc that comes with your printer, or using Microsoft peer-to-peer method. However, if you use the Microsoft method, some features, such as the Status Monitor and other printer utilities, installed with the Software Disc, may not be available.

If you want to use the printer on a network, share the printer and install its drivers on all the computers on the network.

Note:

You need to purchase an Ethernet cable for shared printing.

For Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition

1. Click Start (start for Windows XP) — Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the printer icon and select Properties.

3. On the Sharing tab, select the Share this printer radio button, and then enter a name in Share name text box.

4. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients that print to the printer.

5. Click OK.

If you are missing files, you are prompted to insert the server operating system CD.

6. Click Apply, and then click OK.

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For Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64-bit Edition

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon and select Sharing.

3. Click Change sharing options.

The message Windows needs your permission to continue appears.

4. Click Continue.

5. Select the Share this printer check box, and then enter a name in Share name.

6. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients that print to the printer.

7. Click OK.

8. Click Apply, and then click OK.

For Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon and select Sharing.

3. Select the Share this printer check box, and then enter a name in Share name.

4. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients that print to the printer.

5. Click OK.

6. Click Apply, and then click OK.

For Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit Edition, and Windows Server 2008 R2

1. Click Start — Devices and Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon and select Printer properties.

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3. On the Sharing tab, select the Share this printer check box, and then enter a name in Share name text box.

4. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients that print to the printer.

5. Click OK.

6. Click Apply, and then click OK.

To confirm that the printer is properly shared:

❏ Ensure that the printer object in the Printers, Printers and Faxes or Devices and Printers

folder is shared. The shared icon is shown under the printer icon.

❏ Browse Network or My Network Places. Find the host name of the server and the shared name

you assigned to the printer.

Now that the printer is shared, you can install the printer on network clients using the peer-to-peer method.

Peer-to-Peer

If you use the peer-to-peer method, the print driver is fully installed on each client computer. Network clients retain control of driver modifications. The client computer handles the print job processing.

For Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition

1. Click start (Start for Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition) — Printers and Faxes.

2. Click Add a printer (Add Printer for Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition) to launch the Add Printer Wizard.

3. Click Next.

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4. Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next. If the printer is not listed, enter the path to the printer in the text box.

For example:\\[server host name]\[shared printer name]

The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it on the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server installation process.

5. Click Browse for a printer, and then click Next.

6. Select the printer, and then click Next.

If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a print driver. If no system driver is available, you need to specify the path to available drivers.

7. Select Yes if you want this printer to be set as the default printer, and then click Next.

If you want to verify installation, click Yes to print a test page.

8. Click Finish.

When a test page prints successfully, installation is complete.

For Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64-bit Edition

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.

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2. Click Add a Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard.

3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, and then click Next. If the printer is listed, select the printer and click Next, or select The printer that I want isn’t listed and enter the path of the printer in Select a shared printer by name and click Next.

For example:\\[server host name]\[shared printer name]

The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it on the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server installation process.

4. If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a print driver. If no system driver is available, you need to specify the path to available drivers.

5. Select Yes if you want this printer to be set as the default printer, and then click Next.

6. If you want to verify installation, click Print a test page.

7. Click Finish.

When a test page prints successfully, installation is complete.

For Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Printers.

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2. Click Add a Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard.

3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, and then click Next. If the printer is listed, select the printer and click Next, or select The printer that I want isn’t listed and enter the path to the printer in Select a shared printer by name and click Next.

For example: \\[server host name]\[shared printer name]

The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it on the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server installation process.

4. If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a print driver. If no system driver is available, you will need to provide a path to available drivers.

5. Select Yes if you want this printer to be set as the default printer, and then click Next.

6. Click Print a test page if you want to verify installation.

7. Click Finish.

When a test page prints successfully, installation is complete.

For Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit Edition, and Windows Server 2008 R2

1. Click Start — Devices and Printers.

2. Click Add a Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard.

3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. If the printer is listed, select the printer and click Next, or select The printer that I want isn’t listed. Click Select a shared printer by name and enter the path of the printer in the text box, and then click Next.

For example: \\[server host name]\[shared printer name]

The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it to the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server installation process.

4. If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a print driver. If no system driver is available, you will need to provide the path to the available driver.

5. Confirm the printer name, and then click Next.

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6. Select Yes if you want this printer to be set as the default printer, and then click Next.

7. Click Print a test page if you want to verify installation.

8. Click Finish.

When a test page prints successfully, installation is complete.

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X

For information on how to install the print driver, refer to the PostScript User's Guide.

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Linux (CUPS)

This section provides information for installing or setting up the print driver with CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) on Red Hat Desktop 10/11.

Enterprise Linux® 4 WS/5 Client or SUSE® Linux Enterprise

Installing the Print Driver

Note:

❏ The print driver Epson-AcuLaser_C2900-x.x-y.noarch.rpm is included in the Linux folder in the

Common folder on the Software Disc.

❏ In the file name, “x.x” represents the version number and “y” represents the release number.

For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client

Important:

Before you install the print driver on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, confirm that Update 8 or higher is applied to your operating system. Consult your Linux distributor for the upgrade of your system.

1. Double-click Epson-AcuLaser_C2900-x.x-y.noarch.rpm in the Software Disc.

2. Enter the administrator’s password.

3. Click Continue in the Completed System Preparation window.

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Installation starts. When the installation is complete, the window is automatically closed.

For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10

1. Double-click Epson-AcuLaser_C2900-x.x-y.noarch.rpm in the Software Disc.

2. Enter the administrator password, and click Install.

Installation starts. When the installation is complete, the window is automatically closed.

For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11

1. Double-click Epson-AcuLaser_C2900-x.x-y.noarch.rpm in the Software Disc.

2. Enter the administrator password, and click Continue.

Installation starts. When the installation is complete, the window is automatically closed.

Setting Up the Queue

To execute printing, you must set up the print queue on your workstation.

Note:

When you have finished setting up the queue, you can print jobs from the applications. Start the print job from the application, and specify the queue in the print dialog box. However, you may be able to print only from the default queue depending on the application (for example Mozilla). In these cases, before you start printing, set queue you want to print to as the default queue. For information on specifying the default queue, see also “Setting the Default Queue” on page 61.

For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client

1. Open the URL “http://localhost:631” using a web browser.

2. Click Administration.

3. Enter root as the user name, and enter the administrator password.

4. Click Add Printer.

Enter the name of the printer in Name in the Add New Printer window, and click Continue.

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You can optionally specify the location and description of the printer for further information.

For network connections:

Select LPD/LPR Host or Printer from the Device menu, and click Continue.

Enter the IP address of the printer in Device URI.

Format: lpd://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (the IP address of the printer)

For USB connections with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS:

Select USB Printer #1 from the Device menu.

For USB connections with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Client:

Select Epson AcuLaser C2900 USB #1 or Epson AcuLaser C2900 from the Device menu.

5. Select Epson from the Make menu, and click Continue.

6. Select Epson AcuLaser C2900 from the Model menu, and click Continue.

The message Printer Epson AcuLaser C2900 has been added successfully. appears.

The setup is complete.

For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10

1. Select Computer — More Applications... and select YaST on the Application Browser.

2. Enter the administrator password.

YaST Control Center is activated.

3. Select Hardware on YaST Control Center, and select Printer.

4. Printer setup: Autodetected printers is activated.

For network connections:

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Click Add.

Select Network Printers as Printer Type, and click Next.

Select the Print via LPD-Style Network Server as Printer Type, and click Next.

Enter the IP address of the printer in Host name of the printer server.

Enter the name of the printer queue in Name of the remote queue, and click Next.

Enter the printer name in Name for printing.

Note:

The Description of Printer and Location of Printer do not have to be specified.

Select the Do Local Filtering check box, and click Next.

Select Epson as Select manufacturer. Select Epson AcuLaser C2900 as Select Model, and click Next.

Confirm the settings in Edit configuration, and click OK.

For USB connections:

Select Epson AcuLaser C2900 on USB (//Epson/AcuLaser C2900 or /dev/usblp*) as Available are, and click Configure….

Confirm the settings in Edit configuration, and click OK.

5. Click Finish.

For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11

1. Select Computer — More Applications..., and select YaST on the Application Browser.

2. Enter the administrator password.

YaST Control Center is activated.

3. Select Hardware on YaST Control Center, and select Printer.

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The Printer Configurations dialog box opens.

For network connections:

Click Add.

The Add New Printer Configuration dialog box opens.

Click Connection Wizard.

The Connection Wizard dialog box opens.

Select Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Protocol from Access Network Printer or Printserver Box via.

Enter the IP address of the printer in IP Address or Host Name:.

Select Epson in Select the printer manufacturer:.

Click OK.

The Add New Printer Configuration dialog box appear.

Select Epson AcuLaser C2900 v3018.102 PS [Epson/AcuLaser_C2900.ppd.gz] from the Search for Drivers: list.

Note:

You can specify the printer name in Set Name:.

Confirm the settings, and click OK.

For USB connections:

Click Add.

The Add New Printer Configuration dialog box opens.

The printer name is displayed in the Determine Connection list.

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Select Epson AcuLaser C2900 v3018.102 PS [Epson/AcuLaser_C2900.ppd.gz] from the Search for Drivers: list.

Note:

You can specify the printer name in Set Name:.

Setting the Default Queue

For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client

1. Select Applications — System Tools — Terminal.

2. Enter the following command in the terminal window.

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(Enter the administrator password)

lpadmin -d (Enter the queue name)

For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10

1. To activate the Printer setup: Autodetected printers, do the following.

Select Computer — More Applications... and select YaST on the Application Browser.

b Enter the administrator password.

YaST Control Center is activated.

Select Hardware on YaST Control Center, and select Printer.

2. Select the printer you want to set to default on the Printer Configuration, and select Set default in the Other button menu.

3. Click Finish.

For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11

1. Select Computer — More Applications... and select YaST on the Application Browser.

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2. Enter the administrator password.

YaST Control Center is activated.

3. Select Hardware on YaST Control Center, and select Printer.

The Printer Configurations dialog box opens.

4. Click Edit.

A dialog box to modify the specified queue opens.

5. Confirm that the printer you want to set is selected in the Connection list.

6. Select the Default Printer check box.

7. Confirm the settings, and click OK.

Specifying the Printing Options

You can specify the printing options such as the color mode or 2-sided printing.

For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client

1. Open the URL “http://localhost:631” using a web browser.

2. Click Manage Printers.

3. Click Configure Printer of the queue for which you want to specify the printing options.

4. Enter root as the user name, and enter the administrator password.

5. Specify the required settings, and click Continue.

The message Printer Epson AcuLaser C2900 has been configured successfully. appears.

The setting is complete.

For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10

1. Open a web browser.

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2. Enter http://localhost:631/admin in Location, and press the Enter key.

3. Enter root as the user name, and enter the administrator password.

The CUPS window appears.

Note:

Set the password for authority as the printer administrator before setting the printer queue. If you have not set it, go to “Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator” on page 64.

4. Click Manage Printers.

5. Specify the required settings, and click Continue.

The message Printer Epson AcuLaser C2900 has been configured successfully. appears.

The setting is complete. Execute printing from the application.

For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11

1. Open a web browser.

2. Enter http://localhost:631/admin in Location, and press the Enter key.

3. Enter root as the user name, and enter the administrator password.

The CUPS window appears.

Note:

4. Click Manage Printers.

5. Specify the required settings, and click Continue.

The message Printer Epson AcuLaser C2900 has been configured successfully. appears.

The setting is complete. Execute printing from the application.

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Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator

For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and 11, you must set the password for authority as the printer administrator to do operations as the printer administrator.

For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10

1. Select Computer — More Applications... and select Konsole on the Application Browser.

2. Enter the following command in the terminal window.

(Enter the administrator password)

lppasswd -g sys -a root

(Enter the password for authority as the printer administrator after the Enter password prompt.)

(Reenter the password for authority as the printer administrator after the Enter password again prompt.)

For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11

1. Select Computer — More Applications... and select GNOME Terminal on the Application Browser.

2. Enter the following command in the terminal window.

(Enter the administrator password)

lppasswd -g sys -a root

(Enter the password for authority as the printer administrator after the Enter password prompt.)

(Reenter the password for authority as the printer administrator after the Enter password again prompt.)

Uninstalling the Print Driver

For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client

1. Select Applications — System Tools — Terminal.

2. Enter the following command in the terminal window to delete the print queue.

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(Enter the administrator password)

/usr/sbin/lpadmin -x (Enter the print queue name)

3. Repeat the command above for all queues for the same model.

4. Enter the following command in the terminal window.

(Enter the administrator password)

rpm -e Epson-AcuLaser_C2900

The print driver is uninstalled.

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1. Select Computer — More Applications... and select Konsole on the Application Browser.

2. Enter the following command in the terminal window to delete the print queue.

(Enter the administrator password)

/usr/sbin/lpadmin -x (Enter the print queue name)

3. Repeat the command above for all queues for the same model.

4. Enter the following command in the terminal window.

(Enter the administrator password)

rpm -e Epson-AcuLaser_C2900

The print driver is uninstalled.

For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11

1. Select Computer — More Applications... and select GNOME Terminal on the Application Browser.

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2. Enter the following command in the terminal window to delete the print queue.

(Enter the administrator password)

/usr/sbin/lpadmin -x (Enter the print queue name)

3. Repeat the command above for all queues for the same model.

4. Enter the following command in the terminal window.

(Enter the administrator password)

rpm -e Epson-AcuLaser_C2900

The print driver is uninstalled.

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Chapter 5

Printing Basics

About Print Media

Using paper that is not appropriate for the printer can cause paper jams, image quality problems, or printer failure. To achieve the best performance from your printer, we recommend you to use only the paper described in this section.

When using paper other than that recommended, contact the Epson local representative office or an authorised dealer.

Print Media Usage Guidelines

The printer tray accommodates most sizes and types of paper and other specialty media. Follow these guidelines when loading paper and media in the tray:

❏ Envelopes can be printed from the single sheet feeder (SSF) and standard 250-sheet tray.

❏ Fan paper or other specialty media before loading in the paper tray.

❏ Do not print on label stock once a label has been removed from a sheet.

❏ Use only paper envelopes. Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with

release strips.

❏ Print all envelopes single-sided only.

❏ Some wrinkling and embossing may occur when printing envelopes.

❏ Do not overload the paper tray. Do not load print media above the fill line on the inside of the paper

width guides.

❏ Adjust the paper width guides to fit the paper size.

❏ If excessive jams or wrinkles occur, use paper or other media from a new package.

Warning:

Do not use conductive paper such as origami paper, carbonic paper or conductively-coated paper. When paper jam occurs, it may cause short-circuit and eventually a fire accident.

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See Also:

❏ “Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette

Unit” on page 73

❏ “Loading Envelope in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray” on page 75

❏ “Loading Print Media in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)” on page 78

❏ “Loading Envelope in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)” on page 79

❏ “Printing on Custom Size Paper” on page 96

Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer

The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:

❏ Chemically treated paper used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless

paper, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper.

❏ Preprinted paper with chemicals that may contaminate the printer.

❏ Preprinted paper that can be affected by the temperature in the fuser unit.

❏ Preprinted paper that requires a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than

±0.09 inches, such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms. In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software program to successfully print on these forms.

❏ Coated paper (erasable bond), synthetic paper, and thermal paper.

❏ Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface paper, or curled paper.

❏ Recycled paper containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that does not meet DIN 19 309.

❏ Multiple-part forms or documents.

❏ Print quality may deteriorate (blank spaces or blotches may appear in the text) when you print on

talc or acid paper.

Warning:

Do not use conductive paper such as origami paper, carbonic paper or conductively-coated paper. When paper jam occurs, it may cause short-circuit and eventually a fire accident.

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Supported Print Media

Using unsuitable print media may lead to paper jams, poor print quality, breakdown and damage to your printer. To use the features of this printer effectively, use the suggested print media that is recommended here.

Important:

The toner may come off the print media, if it gets wet by water, rain, steam and so on. For details, contact the Epson local representative office or an authorised dealer.

Print Media Dimensions

The maximum dimensions of print media that the standard 250-sheet tray and SSF can handle are:

❏ Width: 76.2 mm (3.00 inches) to 215.9 mm (8.5 inches)

❏ Length: 127 mm (5.00 inches) to 355.6 mm (14.00 inches)

The maximum dimensions of print media that the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit can handle are:

❏ Width: 148 mm (5.83 inches) to 215.9 mm (8.5 inches)

❏ Length: 210 mm (8.27 inches) to 355.6 mm (14.00 inches)

Usable Print Media

The types of print media that can be used on this printer are as follows:

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Paper Size

Paper Type (Weight)

A4 SEF (210 × 297 mm)

A5 SEF (148 × 210 mm)

B5 SEF (182 × 257 mm)

Letter SEF (8.5 × 11 inches)

Folio SEF (8.5 × 13 inches)

Legal SEF (8.5 × 14 inches)

Executive SEF (7.25 × 10.5 inches)

Com-10 SEF (4.125 × 9.5 inches)

Monarch Envelope SEF (3.875 × 7.5 inches)

DL Envelope SEF (110 × 220 mm)

C5 Envelope SEF (162 × 229 mm)

Custom Size:

Width: 76.2–215.9 mm (3–8.5 inches)

Length: 127–355.6 mm (5 –14 inches)

Plain

Lightweight Cardstock

Heavyweight Cardstock

Loading Capacity

Envelope

Letterhead

Lightweight Glossy Cardstock

Heavyweight Glossy Cardstock

Hole Punched

Colored

Special

1 sheet of standard paper

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Paper Size

A4 SEF (210 × 297 mm)

A5 SEF (148 × 210 mm)

B5 SEF (182 × 257 mm)

Letter SEF (8.5 × 11 inches)

Folio SEF (8.5 × 13 inches)

Legal SEF (8.5 × 14 inches)

Executive SEF (7.25 × 10.5 inches)

Com-10 SEF (4.125 × 9.5 inches)

Monarch Envelope SEF (3.875 × 7.5 inches)

Monarch Envelope LEF (7.5 × 3.8 inches)

DL Envelope SEF (110 × 220 mm)

DL Envelope LEF (220 × 110 mm)

C5 Envelope SEF (162 × 229 mm)

Custom Size:

Width: 76.2–215.9 mm (3–8.5 inches)

Length: 127–355.6 mm (5 –14 inches)

Paper Type (Weight)

Plain

Lightweight Cardstock

Heavyweight Cardstock

Envelope

Labels

Letterhead

Hole Punched

Colored

Special

Loading Capacity

Maximum width 220 mm for envelope (DL LEF)

250 sheets of standard paper

DL and Monarch can be supported by LEF with flap opened.

Minimum length 98.4 mm for envelope (Monarch LEF)

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Paper Size

Paper Type (Weight)

Loading Capacity

A4 SEF (210 × 297 mm)

A5 SEF (148 × 210 mm)

B5 SEF (182 × 257 mm)

Letter SEF (8.5 × 11 inches)

Folio SEF (8.5 × 13 inches)

Legal SEF (8.5 × 14 inches)

Executive SEF (7.25 × 10.5 inches)

Plain

Letterhead

Hole Punched

Colored

250 sheets of standard paper

Note:

SEF and LEF indicate the paper feed direction; SEF stands for short-edge feed. LEF stands for long-edge feed.

See Also:

❏ “Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette

Unit” on page 73

❏ “Loading Envelope in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray” on page 75

❏ “Loading Letterhead in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette

Unit” on page 78

❏ “Loading Print Media in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)” on page 78

❏ “Loading Envelope in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)” on page 79

Printing on print media that differs from the paper size or paper type selected on the print driver, or loading print media into an unsuitable paper tray for printing, may lead to paper jams. To ensure that printing is correctly done, select the correct paper size, paper type, and paper tray.

Loading Print Media

Loading print media properly helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.

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Before loading any print media, identify the recommended print side of the print media. This information is usually indicated on the print media package.

Capacity

The standard 250-sheet tray and optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit can hold:

❏ 250 sheets of the standard paper.

The SSF can hold:

❏ 1 sheet of the standard paper.

Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

Note:

❏ To avoid paper jams, do not remove the tray while printing is in progress.

❏ Use only laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in your printer.

1. Pull the tray out of the printer about 200 mm. Hold the tray with both hands, and remove it from the printer.

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Note:

Extend the rear side of the tray when you load Legal size paper.

3. Before loading the print media, flex the sheets and fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface.

4. Load the print media into the tray with the recommended print side facing up.

Note:

❏ Do not exceed the maximum fill line in the tray. Overfilling the tray may cause paper jams.

❏ When loading coated paper, load coated paper one sheet at a time.

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5. Align the width guides against the edges of the paper.

Note:

When loading user-specified print media, adjust the width guides and slide the extendable part of the tray by pinching the length guide and sliding it until it rests lightly against the edge of the paper.

6. After confirming that the guides are securely adjusted, insert the tray into the printer.

7. On the operator panel, select the desired paper size, and then press the button.

8. Select the desired paper type, and then press the

button.

Loading Envelope in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray

Use the following guidelines when loading envelopes in the standard 250-sheet tray:

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Note:

If you do not load envelopes in the standard 250-sheet tray right after they have been removed from the packaging, they may bulge. To avoid jams, flatten them as shown below before loading the envelopes in the tray.

Com-10

Load the envelopes short edge feed with the flaps closed and the print side up. Ensure that the flaps come at the right when you face towards the printer.

Monarch or DL

The Monarch or DL envelopes can be loaded in one of the following ways:

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Load the envelopes short edge feed with the flaps closed and the print side up. Ensure that the flaps come at the right when you face towards the printer.

Load the envelopes long edge feed with the flaps open and the print side up. Ensure that the flaps come at the top when you face towards the printer.

Load the envelopes short edge feed with the flaps closed and the print side up. Ensure that the flaps come at the bottom when you face towards the printer.

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Loading Letterhead in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

When you use the standard 250-sheet tray and optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit, letterhead and hole punched paper enter the printer with the print side facing up.

Loading Print Media in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)

1. Adjust the width guides to the print media’s width.

2. Hold both sides of the print media face down close to the SSF, and push it 8 cm to 9 cm (4 inches) into the printer until it automatically feeds.

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Note:

❏ Do not force the print media into the SSF.

❏ Load letterhead face down, with the top of the sheet entering the printer first.

❏ If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around.

Loading Envelope in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)

Com-10, Monarch, or DL

To load an envelope into the SSF, insert the envelope short edge feed with the flap closed and the print side down. Ensure that the flap comes at the right when you face towards the printer.

Important:

Never use envelopes with windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These lead to paper jams and can cause damage to the printer.

Note:

❏ Ensure that you load an envelope with the flap completely closed.

❏ Insert an envelope with the flap side face up and with the stamp area on the top right side.

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To load an envelope into the SSF, insert the envelope short edge feed with the flap open and the print side down. Ensure that the flap comes at the bottom when you face towards the printer.

Important:

Never use envelopes with windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These lead to paper jams and can cause damage to the printer.

Note:

❏ Ensure that you load an envelope with the flap completely opened.

❏ Insert an envelope with the flap side face up and with the stamp area on the bottom right side.

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Loading Letterhead in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)

When you use the SSF letterhead enters the printer first with the print side facing down.

Using the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)

❏ Load only one size and type of print media during a single print job.

❏ To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality print media that is designed for use

in laser printer. For more guidelines on print media, see “Print Media Usage Guidelines” on page 67.

❏ Do not add or remove print media when the printer is printing from the SSF. This may result in a

paper jam.

❏ Print media should be loaded with the recommended print side down and the top of the print

media going into the SSF first.

❏ Do not place objects on the SSF. Also, avoid pressing down or applying excessive force on it.

❏ The icons on the SSF show how to load the SSF with paper, and how to turn an envelope for

printing.

Setting Paper Sizes and Types

When loading print media in the standard 250-sheet tray and optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit, set the paper size and type on the operator panel before printing.

Note:

When loading print media in the SSF, use the print driver to set the paper size and type. For more information, refer to the online help of the driver.

This section describes how to set the paper size and type on the operator panel.

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See Also:

“Understanding the Printer Menus” on page 104

Setting Paper Sizes

1. On the operator panel, press the (Menu) button.

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2. Select Tray Settings, and then press the

3. Select Tray 1 or Tray 2, and then press the

4. Select Paper Size, and then press the

5. Select the correct paper size for the print media loaded, and then press the

button.

Setting Paper Types

Important:

Paper type settings must match those of the actual print media loaded in the tray or the cassette unit. Otherwise, print-quality problems can occur.

1. On the operator panel, press the

2. Select Tray Settings, and then press the

3. Select Tray 1 or Tray 2, and then press the

(Menu) button.

button.

4. Select Paper Type, and then press the

5. Select the correct paper type for the print media loaded, and then press the

button.

Printing

This section covers how to print certain lists of information from your printer and how to cancel a job.

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Sending a Job to Print

To support all of the printer features, use the print driver. When you choose Print from a software program, a window representing the print driver opens. Select the appropriate settings for the specific job that you are sending to print. Print settings selected from the driver override the default menu settings selected from the operator panel.

You may need to click Preferences from the initial Print box to see all of the available system settings you can change. If you are not familiar with a feature in the print driver window, open the online Help for more information.

To print a job from a typical Microsoft

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. From the File menu, select Print.

3. Verify that the correct printer is selected in the dialog box. Modify the system settings as appropriate (such as the pages you want to print or the number of copies).

4. Click Preferences to adjust system settings that are not available from the first screen, and then click OK.

5. Click OK or Print to send the job to the selected printer.

Windows® application:

Canceling a Print Job

There are several methods for canceling a job.

Canceling a Job From the Operator Panel

To cancel a job after it has started printing:

1. Press the Stop button.

2. From Active Jobs, select Print, and then press the Stop button.

Printing is canceled only for the current job. All the following jobs will continue to print.

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Canceling a Job From the Computer Running Windows

Canceling a Job From the Taskbar

When you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the bottom right corner of the taskbar.

1. Double-click the printer icon.

A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.

2. Select the job you want to cancel.

3. Press Delete key on the keyboard.

Canceling a Job From the Desktop

1. Click start — Printers and Faxes (for Windows XP).

Click Start — Printers and Faxes (for Windows Server 2003).

Click Start — Devices and Printers (for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2).

Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers (for Windows Vista).

Click Start — Control Panel — Printers (for Windows Server 2008).

2. Double-click the printer that you selected when you sent the job for print.

A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.

3. Select the job you want to cancel.

4. Press Delete key on the keyboard.

Using the Stored Print Function

When you send a job to the printer, you can specify in the driver that you want the printer to store the job in the memory. When you are ready to print the job, go to the printer and use the operator panel menus to identify which job in the memory you want to print.

The stored print function includes the following job types:

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❏ “Secure Print” on page 85

❏ “Sample Print” on page 85

Note:

❏ Stored Print function is available when:

❏ The additional memory module is installed.

❏ The RAM disk is enabled in the operator panel menu.

❏ RAM Disk is set to Available in the print driver.

❏ The data in memory is cleared when the printer is turned off.

Secure Print

You can store print jobs temporarily in printer memory and print them later from the operator panel. This feature can be used to print confidential documents. A stored print job will be deleted after you print it or at a designated time.

Note:

❏ Secure Print is available when you use the PCL driver.

❏ Secure Print requires specifying a password for confidentiality.

Sample Print

When you specify multiple copies for a collated job, this feature allows you to print only the first set for checking, before proceeding to print the remaining copies at the printer. You can select whether the remaining data is printed or deleted.

Note:

❏ If a print job is too large for the memory available, the print may display error messages.

❏ If a document name is not assigned to your print job in the print driver, the job’s name will be

identified using the printer’s time and date of submission to distinguish it from other jobs you have stored under your name.

❏ Sample Print is available when you use the PCL driver.

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Storing Print Jobs

In the print driver, you can specify a setting that enables you to store print jobs in temporary memory. For example, select a job type other than Normal Print in the Paper / Output tab of the PCL 6 driver. The job will be stored in temporary memory until you request to print it from the operator panel or turn off the printer.

Printing the Stored Jobs

Once jobs are stored, you can use the operator panel to specify printing. Select the job type you are using from Secure Print and Sample Print. Then, select your user ID from a list. Secure Print requires the password you specified in the driver when you sent the job.

To print the stored documents, use the procedure below.

1. Press the

button.

2. Select Secure Print or Sample Print, and then press the

3. Select your user ID, and then press the

4. Select the document you want to print, and then press the

5. Select the desired job type, and then press the

button.

6. Select Use PC Settings or Input Number, and then press the

Note:

When you select Input Number, you can specify the number of copies to be printed before pressing the

button.

The stored document will be printed.

Specifying Your Password on the Operator Panel (Secure Print)

When you select your user ID for Secure Print, the following prompt appears:

button.

[_ ]

Use the buttons on the operator panel to enter the numeric password you specified in the print driver. The password you entered will be displayed as asterisks (*******) to ensure confidentiality.

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If you enter an invalid password, the message “Wrong password Re-enter” appears. Wait three seconds, or press the

When you enter a valid password, you have access to all print jobs matching the user name and password you entered. The print jobs matching the password you entered appear on the screen. You can then choose to print or to delete jobs matching the password you entered. (See “Printing the Stored Jobs” on page 86 for more information.)

button to return to the screen for user selection.

Deleting Stored Jobs

With Secure Print, a job that has been stored will be deleted after printing if entered on the operator panel or at turning off the printer.

For Sample Print, these jobs remain stored until you delete them on the operator panel or turn off the printer.

Duplex Printing

Automatic Duplex Printing

Automatic duplex printing (or 2-sided printing) allows you to print on both sides of a sheet of paper. A4, Letter, Folio, and Legal paper sizes are acceptable.

The following procedure uses the PCL 6 driver as an example.

1. Click start — Printers and Faxes (for Windows XP).

Click Start — Printers and Faxes (for Windows Server 2003).

Click Start — Devices and Printers (for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2).

Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers (for Windows Vista).

Click Start — Control Panel — Printers (for Windows Server 2008).

A list of available printers appears.

2. Right-click the printer and select Printing Preferences.

The Paper / Output tab appears.

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3. From Paper Tray, select Tray1, Tray2, or Auto Paper Select.

4. From 2 Sided Print, select 2 Sided Print or 2 Sided, Flip on Short Edge.

Note:

For details on the 2 Sided Print and 2 Sided, Flip on Short Edge options, see “Using Booklet Print” on page 88.

5. Click OK.

Using Booklet Print

To use the Booklet Print feature, select Booklet Creation in the Booklet / Poster / Mixed Document / Rotation dialog box displayed by clicking the Booklet / Poster / Mixed Document / Rotation button in the Layout tab of the printer printing preferences dialog box. 2 Sided Print binding position is selected by default. If you want to change the position, select 2 Sided, Flip on Short Edge from the 2 Sided Print menu in the Paper / Output tab of the printer printing

preferences dialog box.

Note:

To use the booklet printing, select Tray1, Tray2, or Auto Paper Select for Paper Tray in the Paper / Output tab. Do not select Manual Feeder.

2 Sided Print

Assumes binding along the long edge of the page (left edge for portrait orientation and top edge for landscape orientation). The following illustration shows long-edge binding for portrait and landscape pages:

Portrait

Landscape

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2 Sided, Flip on Short Edge

Assumes binding along the short edge of the page (top edge for portrait orientation and left edge for landscape orientation). The following illustration shows short-edge binding for portrait and landscape pages:

Portrait

Selecting Printing Options

Landscape

Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows)

Printer preferences control all of your print jobs, unless you override them specifically for a job. For example, if you want to use duplex printing for most jobs, set this option in printer settings.

The following procedure uses the PCL 6 driver as an example.

To select printer preferences:

1. Click start — Printers and Faxes (for Windows XP).

Click Start — Printers and Faxes (for Windows Server 2003).

Click Start — Devices and Printers (for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2).

Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers (for Windows Vista).

Click Start — Control Panel — Printers (for Windows Server 2008).

A list of available printers appears.

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2. Right-click the icon for your printer, and then select Printing Preferences.

3. Select the Advanced Settings tab, and then click Defaults.

4. Make selections on the driver tabs, and then click OK to save your selections.

Note:

For more information about Windows print driver options, click Help on the print driver tab to view the online help.

Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Windows)

If you want to use special printing options for a particular job, change the driver settings before sending the job to the printer. For example, if you want to use Photo print-quality mode for a particular graphic, select this setting in the driver before printing that job.

The following procedure uses the PCL 6 driver as an example.

1. With the desired document or graphic open in your application, access the Print dialog box.

2. Select the printer and click Preferences to open the print driver.

3. Make selections on the driver tabs. See the following table for specific printing options.

Note:

In Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7, you can save current printing options with a distinctive name and apply them to other print jobs. Select either the Paper / Output, Image Options, Layout, Watermarks / Forms, or Advanced Settings tab, and then click Save on the Paper / Output tab. Click Help for more information.

4. Click OK to save your selections.

5. Print the job.

See the following table for specific printing options:

The table shown below uses the PCL 6 driver as an example.

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Paper / Output tab

Image Options tab

❏ Job Type

❏ Saved Settings

❏ 2 Sided Print

❏ Output Color

❏ Quantity

❏ Paper Summary

❏ Paper Size

❏ Paper Tray

❏ Paper Type

❏ Manual Feeder Feed Orientation

❏ Covers / Separators

❏ Envelope/Paper Setup Wizard

❏ Printer Status

❏ Defaults

❏ Output Color

❏ Image Quality

❏ Output Recognition

❏ Image Adjustment Mode

❏ Image Types

❏ Image Auto Correction

❏ Image Settings

❏ Color Balance

❏ Profile Settings

❏ Defaults

Layout tab

❏ Image Orientation

❏ Multiple-Up

❏ Booklet / Poster / Mixed Document / Rotation

❏ Fit to New Paper Size

❏ Specify Zoom

❏ Image Shift / Print Position

❏ Defaults

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Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, or Windows 7

Watermarks / Forms tab

Advanced Settings tab

❏ Watermarks

❏ New Watermark

❏ New Watermark (Bitmap)

❏ Edit Watermark

❏ Delete Watermark

❏ Apply to First Page Only

❏ Forms

❏ No Forms

❏ Create / Register Forms

❏ Image Overlay

❏ Annotation

❏ Defaults

❏ Skip Blank Pages

❏ Draft Mode

❏ Banner Sheet

❏ Substitute Tray

❏ Other Settings (Graphics Settings)

❏ Items

❏ Settings for

❏ Paper Tray Selection Method

❏ Specify Font

❏ About

❏ Defaults

Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Mac OS X)

To select print settings for a particular job, change the driver settings before sending the job to the printer.

1. With the document open in your application, click File, and then click Print.

2. Select the desired printing options from the menus and drop-down lists that are displayed.

Note:

In Mac OS create multiple presets and save each with its own distinctive name and printer settings. To print jobs using specific printer settings, click the applicable saved preset in the Presets list.

3. Click Print to print the job.

X, click Save as on the Presets menu screen to save the current printer settings. You can

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Mac OS X Print Driver Printing Options:

The table shown below uses Mac OS X 10.6 TextEdit as an example.

Printing options for Mac OS X

Item Printing Options

❏ Copies

❏ Collated

❏ Pages

❏ Paper Size

❏ Orientation

Layout ❏ Pages per Sheet

❏ Layout Direction

❏ Border

❏ Two-Sided

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❏ Profile

Paper Handling ❏ Pages to Print

❏ Page Order

❏ Destination Paper Size

Paper Feed ❏ All pages From

❏ First Pages From

❏ Remaining From

Cover Page ❏ Print Cover Page

❏ Cover Page Type

❏ Billing Info

Scheduler ❏ Print Document

❏ Priority

Job Accounting ❏ Account Mode

❏ User Details Setup

Job Type ❏ Job Type

❏ Setup

❏ Defaults

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Item Printing Options

Image Options ❏ Output Color

❏ Image Quality

❏ Brightness

❏ Basic Features/Advanced Features

❏ Image Type

❏ Image Adjustment

❏ Screen

❏ Color Balance

❏ Defaults

Printer Features ❏ Feature Sets

❏ Gray Guaranteed

❏ Feed Orientation

❏ Paper Type

❏ Substitute Tray

❏ Custom Paper Auto Orientation

❏ Image Enhancement

❏ Draft Mode

❏ Skip Blank Pages

❏ Halftone Screen Lock

❏ High speed for monochrome documents

❏ Trapping

❏ Letterhead Duplex Mode

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Printing Custom Size Paper

This section explains how to print on custom size paper using the print driver.

Custom size paper can be loaded in the SSF and standard 250-sheet tray. The way to load custom size paper in the SSF is the same as the one to load standard size paper. The way to load custom size paper in the standard 250-sheet tray is the same as the one to load standard size paper.

Note:

Custom size paper cannot be loaded in the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit.

See Also:

❏ “Loading Print Media in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)” on page 78

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❏ “Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette

Unit” on page 73

❏ “Setting Paper Sizes and Types” on page 81

Defining Custom Paper Sizes

Before printing, set the custom size on the print driver.

Note:

When setting the paper size on the print driver and the operator panel, be sure to specify the same size as the actual print media used. Setting the wrong size for printing can cause printer failure. This is especially true if you configure a bigger size when using a narrow width paper.

Using the Windows Print Driver

On the Windows print driver, set the custom size in the Custom Paper Size dialog box. This section explains the procedure using Windows XP and the PCL 6 driver as an example.

For Windows XP or later, an administrator’s password only allows users with administrator rights to change the settings. Users without the rights of administrator can only view the contents.

1. Click start — Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the printer, and then select Properties.

3. Select the Configuration tab.

4. Click Custom Paper Size.

5. Select the custom setup you want to define from Details.

6. Specify the length of the short edge and long edge under Settings for. You can specify the values either by entering them directly or using the Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons. The length of the short edge cannot be longer than the long edge, even if it is within the specified range. The length of the long edge cannot be shorter than the short edge, even if it is within the specified range.

7. To assign a paper name, select the Name Paper Size check box, and then enter the name in Paper Name. Up to 14 characters can be used for the paper name.

8. If necessary, repeat steps 5 to 7 to define another custom size.

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9. Click OK twice.

Printing on Custom Size Paper

Use the following procedures to print using either the Windows or Mac OS X print drivers.

Using the Windows Print Driver

To print on custom size paper using the PCL 6 driver as an example:

Note:

The way to display the printer Properties dialog box differs according to the application software. Refer to the manual of each application software.

1. From the File menu, select Print.

2. Select the printer as the printer to be used and click Preferences.

3. Select the Paper / Output tab.

4. Select the size of the original document from Paper Size.

5. Select the appropriate paper type from Paper Type.

6. Click the Layout tab.

7. From Fit to New Paper Size, select Same as Paper Size.

8. Click OK.

9. Click Print in the Printer dialog box to start printing.

Using the Mac OS X Print Driver

This section explains the procedure using Mac OS X 10.6 TextEdit as an example.

1. From the File menu, select Page Setup.

2. Select the printer as the printer to be used from Format For.

3. From Paper Size, select Manage Custom Sizes.

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4. In the Custom Page Sizes window, click +.

A newly created setting “Untitled” is displayed in the list.

5. Double-click “Untitled” and enter the name for the setting.

6. Enter the size of the original document in the Width and Height boxes of Paper Size.

7. Specify Non-Printable Area if necessary.

8. Click OK.

9. From the File menu, select Print.

10. Click Print in the Print dialog box to start printing.

Auditron

Auditron contains an authentication f un c ti o n t ha t ca n se t li mi t s o n wh at p ro c es s es c an b e u se d , a s we l l as an account management that can be used to control usage based on authentication.

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The following table shows how the printer works with Auditron.

Registered user A Can print up to 10,000 pages in black

and white

Registered user B

System administrator C

Normal user D

C an pr i nt up t o 1 0, 0 00 pa g es i n c ol or or black and white

Reference account report for each registered user

Print account report

Cannot print if not a registered user, or if the printed pages exceeds the limit

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Checking Status of Print Data

Checking Status (Windows Only)

Printer information and status are displayed on the Status Monitor window. Double-click the Status Monitor printer icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen. From the displayed window, check the column Status.

You can change the display contents with the button on the left of the Status Monitor window.

Status Settings button: Displays the Status Settings dialog box and allows you to check the printer name, printer connection port, and printer status.

For more information about Status Monitor, see Help: The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example:

1. Click start — All Programs.

2. Select EPSON.

3. Select Status Monitor.

4. Select Status Monitor Help.

See Also:

“Status Monitor (Windows Only)” on page 36

Checking Status in EpsonNet Config (Windows & Mac OS X)

You can check the status of the print job sent to the printer at the Status tab of EpsonNet Config.

See Also:

“Printer Management Software” on page 35

Printing a Report Page

You can print a variety of settings for your printer including printer settings, panel settings, job history, error history, print meter, font list, macro list, and stored document list. This section describes how to print a report page.

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Printing a Printer Settings Page

To verify detailed printer settings, print a printer settings page. A printed printer settings page also allows you to verify whether or not options have been installed properly.

See Also:

“Understanding the Printer Menus” on page 104

1. Press the

2. Select Report/List, and then press the

3. Select Printer Settings, and then press the

The printer settings page is printed.

If any message appears when you print this page, see the online Help for more information.

(Menu) button.

button.

Printer Settings

You can select menu items and corresponding values from the operator panel.

When you first browse through the menus from the operator panel, you see some menu items marked with an asterisk (*).

These items are the factory default and original system settings.

Note:

Factory defaults may vary for different regions.

When you select a new setting from the operator panel, the item selected is ma rk ed wi th an a st eri sk (*) to identify it as the current user default menu setting.

These settings are active until new ones are selected or the factory defaults are restored.

To select a new value as a setting:

1. Press the

2. Select the desired menu, and then press the

3. Select the desired menu or menu item, and then press the

(Menu) button.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

Copyright and Trademarks

About License

Using This Guide

Conventions

Product Features

Features

Specifications

Specifications

Basic Operation

Main Components

Front View

Rear View

Operator Panel

Securing the Printer

Preparing Printer Hardware

Installing Optional Accessories

Installing the Additional Memory Module

Installing the Optional Duplex Unit

Installing the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

Printing a Panel Settings Page

Power Saver Mode

Exiting the Power Saver Mode

Printer Management Software

Print Drivers

EpsonNet Config

Creating an Administrative Password

Status Monitor (Windows Only)

Network Basics

Overview of Network Setup and Configuration

Connecting Your Printer

Connecting Printer to Computer or Network

Setting the IP Address

TCP/IP and IP Addresses

Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address

Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address

Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)

Verifying the IP Settings

Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows

Identifying Print Driver Pre-install Status (For Network Connection Setup)

Inserting the Software Disc

USB Connection Setup

Network Connection Setup

Setting Up for Shared Printing

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Linux (CUPS)

Installing the Print Driver

Setting Up the Queue

Setting the Default Queue

Specifying the Printing Options

Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator

Uninstalling the Print Driver

Printing Basics

About Print Media

Print Media Usage Guidelines

Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer

Supported Print Media

Print Media Dimensions

Usable Print Media

Loading Print Media

Capacity

Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

Loading Print Media in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)

Setting Paper Sizes and Types

Setting Paper Sizes

Setting Paper Types

Printing

Sending a Job to Print

Canceling a Print Job

Using the Stored Print Function

Duplex Printing

Selecting Printing Options

Printing Custom Size Paper

Auditron