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certain jurisdictions.
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Adobe, the Adobe logo and PostScript3 are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated,
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must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your
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Safety precautions
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Be sure to follow the precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient
operation:
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❏Because the printer weighs approximately 34.6 kg (76.3 lb)
with consumable products installed, one person should not
lift or carry it. Two people should carry the printer, lifting it
by the correct positions as shown below.
❏Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION
HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer
has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be
very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, wait 30 minutes
to allow the heat to subside before doing so.
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1. Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit.
2. CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE
❏Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some
components are sharp and may cause injury.
❏Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless
instructed to do so in this guide.
❏Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the
printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage
it.
❏When handling a toner cartridge, always place it on a clean,
smooth surface.
❏Do not attempt to modify a toner cartridge or take it apart.
They cannot be refilled.
❏Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes.
❏Do not dispose of used toner cartridge, photoconductor unit,
fuser unit, or transfer unit in fire, as they can explode and
cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.
❏If toner is spilled, use a broom and dustpan or a damp cloth
with soap and water to clean it up. Because the fine particles
can cause a fire or explosion if they come into contact with a
spark, do not use a vacuum cleaner.
❏Wait at least one hour before using a toner cartridge after
moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent
damage from condensation.
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❏When removing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it
to room light for more than five minutes. The unit contains a
green-colored light-sensitive drum. Exposure to light can
damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on
the printed page and reducing the service life of the drum. If
you need to keep the unit out of the printer for long periods,
cover it with an opaque cloth.
❏Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you
remove the photoconductor unit from the printer, always
place the unit on a clean, smooth surface. Avoid touching the
drum, since oil from your skin can permanently damage its
surface and affect print quality.
❏To get the best print quality, do not store the photoconductor
unit in an area subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or
corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to
extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity.
❏Be sure to keep consumable components out of the reach of
children.
❏Do not leave jammed paper inside the printer. This can cause
the printer to overheat.
❏Avoid sharing outlets with other appliances.
❏Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this
printer.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of the following instructions before operating your
printer:
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When choosing a place and power source for the printer
❏Place the printer near an electrical outlet where you can easily
plug in and unplug the power cord.
❏Do not place the printer on an unstable surface.
❏Do not put your printer where the cord will be stepped on.
❏Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover them. Do not
put the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface or
in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
❏All interface connectors for this printer are Non-LPS
(non-limited power source).
❏Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the
power requirements of this printer. Your printer’s power
requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer.
If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your
area, contact your local power company or consult your
dealer.
❏If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical
outlet, contact an electrician.
❏Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into.
❏Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are
not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or
local power company.
❏If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a
qualified electrician.
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❏When connecting this product to a computer or other device
with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors.
Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a
connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices
connected by the cable.
❏If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the
ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
❏Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to a qualified service representative under the following
conditions:
A.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B.If liquid has been spilled into it.
C.If it has been exposed to rain or water.
D.If it does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions since
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
E.If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
F.If it exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service.
When using the printer
❏The printer weighs about 34.6 kg (76.3 lb). One person should
not attempt to lift or carry the printer. Two people should
carry it.
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❏Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning.
❏Use a well-wrung cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
❏Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless
instructed to do so in the printer’s documentation.
❏Never force printer components into place. Although the
printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage
it.
❏Be sure to keep consumables out of the reach of children.
❏Do not use printer in a damp environment.
❏Do not leave jammed paper inside of the printer. This can
cause the printer to overheat.
❏Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
❏Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.
❏Except as specifically explained in the printer’s
documentation, do not attempt to service this product
yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked
Do Not Remove may expose you to dangerous voltage points
or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to a
qualified service representative.
❏Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and may require repair by a qualified service
representative.
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ENERGY STAR® compliance
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Epson has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY
®
STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR
a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment
industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, scanners,
and multifunction devices, and in an effort to reduce air pollution
caused by power generation. Their standards and logos are
uniform among participating nations.
®
Office Equipment Program is
Safety Information
Power cord
Caution:
Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety
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standards.
Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of the
another cord may result in fire or electric shock.
This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use
with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
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Laser safety labels
Warning:
The performance of procedures and adjustments other than those
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specified in the printer’s documentation may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the IEC60825
specifications. The label shown is attached to the back of the
printer in countries where required.
Internal laser radiation
Max. Average Radiation Power: 10 mW at laser aperture
Wavelength:775 to 799 nm
This is a Class III b Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible
laser beam. The printer head unit is NOT A SERVICE ITEM,
therefore, the printer head unit should not be opened under any
circumstances. An additional laser warning label is affixed to the
inside of the printer.
CDRH regulations
For information about the Center for Devices and Radiological
Health of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, see "Standard
and approvals" on page 417.
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Ozone safety
Ozone emission
Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product of the
printing process. Ozone is produced only when the printer is
printing.
Ozone exposure limit
The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per
million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted
concentration over an eight (8) hour period.
The Epson laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for eight (8)
hours of continuous printing.
Minimize the risk
To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid the
following conditions:
❏Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area
❏Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity
❏Poor room ventilation
❏Long, continuous printing together with any of the above
Printer location
The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat
generated are:
❏Not blown directly into the user’s face
❏Vented directly out of the building whenever possible
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Power On/Off Cautions
Do not turn off the printer:
❏After turning on the printer, wait until Ready appears on the
LCD panel.
❏While the Ready light is flashing.
❏While the Data light is on or flashing.
❏While printing.
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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Printer
Where to Find Information
Setup Guide
Provides you with information on assembling the printer and
installing the printer software.
User’s Guide (this manual)
Provides you with detailed information on the printer’s functions,
optional products, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical
specifications.
Network Guide
Provides network administrators with information on both the
printer driver and network settings.You need to install this guide
from the Network CD-ROM to your computer's hard disk before
referring it.
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Paper Jam Guide
Provides you with solutions for paper jam problems about your
printer you may need to refer to on a regular basis. We
recommend printing this guide and keeping it near the printer.
Online Help for printer software
Click Help for detailed information and instructions on the
printer software that controls your printer. Online help is
automatically installed when you install the printer software.
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Front view
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Rear view
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Enter button
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Down button
f.Ready light
(Green)
g.Error light
(Red)
Use these buttons to access the control
panel menus, where you can make printer
settings and check the status of
consumable products. For instructions on
how to use these buttons, see "Using the
Control Panel Menus" on page 214.
On when the printer is ready, indicating
that the printer is ready to receive and
print data.
Off when the printer is not ready.
On or flashes when an error has occurred.
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h.Start/Stop
button
When the printer is printing, pressing this
button stops the printing.
When the error light is flashing, pressing
this button clears the error and switches
the printer to ready status.
i.Data light
(Yellow)
j.Cancel Job
button
On when print data is stored in the print
buffer (the section of printer memory
reserved for receiving data) but not yet
printed.
Flashes when the printer is processing
data.
Off when no data remains in the print
buffer.
Press once to cancel the current print job.
Press and hold for more than two seconds
to delete all jobs from the printer memory.
Options and Consumable Products
Options
You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the
following options.
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❏550-sheet Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802251)
This unit increases paper feeding capacity up to 550 sheets of
paper.
❏1100-sheet Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802261)
This unit holds two paper cassettes, and increases paper
feeding capacity up to 1100 sheets of paper.
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❏Memory Module
This option expands the printer’s memory by allowing you to
print complex and graphics-intensive documents. The
memory can be installed up to 640 MB for your printer.
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Make sure that the DIMM you purchase is compatible with EPSON
products. For details, contact the store where you purchased this
printer or an EPSON qualified service representative.
❏Hard Disk Drive (C12C824172)
This option expands the printer’s capacity by allowing you to
print complex and large print jobs at high speed. This option
also enables you to use the Reserve Job function. By using the
Reserve Job function, you can store print jobs in the printer’s
hard disk and print them later directly from the printer’s
control panel.
❏P5C Emulation Kit (C12C832661)
The P5C emulation kit provides you with the ability to print
documents in the PCL5c printing language with this printer.
This optional kit includes the ROM module and printer
driver.
Consumable products
The life of the following consumable products is monitored by the
printer. The printer lets you know when replacements are needed.
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Toner Cartridge (Yellow)0242
Toner Cartridge (Magenta)0243
Toner Cartridge (Cyan)0244
Toner Cartridge (Black)0245
Photoconductor Unit1109
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Fuser Unit (110-120 V)3020
Fuser Unit (220-240 V)3021
32Getting to Know Your Printer
Chapter 2
Printer Features and Various Printing
Options
Printer Features
The printer comes with a full set of features that contributes to
ease of use and consistent, high-quality output. The main features
are described below.
High-speed tandem printing engine
Your printer’s state-of-the-art tandem engine features 600 MHz
image processing and single-pass technology that delivers 25
ppm (pages per minute) at 4800 RIT* color printing and 35 ppm
black and white printing on A4 paper.
When using the driver provided, your printer delivers 25 ppm
(pages per minute) at 4800 RIT color printing and 35 ppm black
and white printing on A4 paper. You’ll appreciate the
professional print quality produced by your printer and its quick
processing speed.
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Pre-defined color settings in the printer driver
The printer driver offers many pre-defined settings for color
printing, allowing you to optimize print quality for various types
of color documents.
For Windows, see "Making the print quality settings" on page 62
for more information.
For Macintosh, see "Making the print quality settings" on page
147 for more information.
Toner save mode
To reduce the amount of toner used in printing documents, you
can print rough drafts using the Toner Save mode.
Resolution Improvement Technology and
Enhanced MicroGray technology
Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is an original
Epson printer technology that works by smoothing out the jagged
edges of diagonal and curved lines in both text and graphics.
Enhanced MicroGray improves the halftone quality of graphics.
Wide variety of fonts
The printer comes with a selection of 84 scalable fonts, and 7
bitmap fonts in ESC/Page mode to provide you with the fonts
you need to create professional-looking documents.
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Adobe PostScript 3 Mode
The printer’s Adobe PostScript 3 Mode provides you with the
ability to print documents formatted for PostScript printers.
Seventeen scalable fonts are included. IES (Intelligent Emulation
Switch) and SPL (Shared Printer Language) support allow the
printer to switch between the PostScript mode and other
emulations as print data is received at the printer.
P5C Emulation Mode
The P5C Emulation mode provides you with the ability to print
documents in the PCL5c printing language with this printer.
Installing this optional P5C Emulation Kit into your printer, this
printer driver allows your computer to control the P5C printer.
Various Printing Options
This printer provides you with a variety of different printing
options. You can print in various formats, or can print using many
different types of paper.
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Choose the appropriate one for your printing.
Double-sided printing
"Duplex printing" on page 69 (Windows)
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"Duplex printing" on page 163 (Macintosh)
Lets you print on both sides of the paper.
Fit to page printing
"Resizing printouts" on page 73 (Windows)
"Resizing printouts" on page 154 (Macintosh)
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Note:
This function is not available with Mac OS X.
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Lets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your
document to fit the paper size you selected.
Pages per sheet printing
"Modifying the print layout" on page 76 (Windows)
"Modifying the print layout" on page 155 (Macintosh)
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Lets you print two or four pages on a single sheet.
Watermark printing
"Using a watermark" on page 78 (Windows)
"Using a watermark" on page 158 (Macintosh)
Note:
This function is not available with Mac OS X.
Lets you print text or an image as a watermark on your printout.
For example, you can put “Confidential” on an important
document.
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Overlay printing
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"Using an overlay" on page 81 (Windows)
Lets you prepare standard forms or template on your printout
that you can use as overlays when printing other documents.
Note:
The Overlay printing function is not available in the PostScript 3 mode.
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Using the Reserve Job function
"Hard Disk Drive" on page 295
"Using the Reserve Job Function" on page 96 (Windows)
"Using the Reserve Job Function" on page 167 (Macintosh)
Lets you print jobs that you stored in the printer’s Hard Disk Drive
later directly from the printer’s control panel.
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Using the HDD form overlay function
"Hard Disk Drive" on page 295
"Using HDD form overlay" on page 87 (Windows)
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40Printer Features and Various Printing Options
Chapter 3
Paper Handling
Paper Sources
This section describes the combinations of paper sources and
paper types that you can use.
MP tray
Paper TypePaper SizeCapacity
Plain paper
Weight: 60 to 105
g/m²
A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT),
Half-Letter (HLT),
Executive (EXE),
Government Legal (GLG),
Legal (LGL),
Government Letter (GLT),
F4
Custom-size paper:
88.9 × 139.7 mm minimum
220 × 355.6 mm maximum
Up to 150 sheets
(Total thick stack:
up to 15 mm)
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Weight: 75 to 105
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LabelsA4, Letter (LT)Up to 15 mm thick
Thick paper
Weight: 106 to 163
g/m²
DL, ISO-B5Up to 15 mm thick
A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT),
Half-Letter (HLT),
Executive (EXE),
Government Letter (GLT)
Custom-size paper:
88.9 × 139.2 mm minimum
220 × 355.6 mm maximum
stack
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Up to 15 mm thick
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Extra thick paper
Weight: 164 to 216
g/m²
A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT),
Half-Letter (HLT),
Executive (EXE),
Government Letter (GLT)
Custom-size paper:
88.9 × 139.2 mm minimum
220 × 355.6 mm maximum
Up to 15 mm thick
stack
Semi-Thick/EPSON
Color Laser Paper
Weight: 82 g/m²
EPSON Color Laser
Transparencies
Weight: 140 g/m²
A4Up to 150 sheets
(Total thick stack: up
to 15 mm)
A4, Letter (LT)Up to 15 mm thick
stack
Standard lower paper cassette
Paper TypePaper SizeCapacity
Plain paper
Weight: 60 to 105
g/m²
Semi-Thick/EPSON
Color Laser Paper
Weight: 82 g/m²
A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT),
Executive (EXE),
Legal (LGL),
Government Legal (GLG)
A4
Up to 550 sheets
(Total thick stack: up
to 61 mm)
550-sheet/1100-sheet Paper Cassette Unit
Paper TypePaper SizeCapacity
Plain paper
Weight: 60 to 105
g/m²
Semi-Thick/EPSON
Color Laser Paper
Weight: 82 g/m²
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A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT),
Executive (EXE),
Legal (LGL),
Government Legal (GLG)
A4
Up to 550 sheets in
each cassette
(Total thick stack: up
to 61 mm in each
casette)
Selecting a paper source
You can specify a paper source manually, or set the printer to
select the paper source automatically.
Manual selection
You can use the printer driver or the printer’s control panel to
select a paper source manually.
To access the printer driver, for Windows, see "Accessing the
printer driver" on page 61, or for Macintosh, see "Accessing the
printer driver" on page 146.
And to use the printer’s control panel, see "Using the Control
Panel Menus" on page 214.
Using the printer driver:
❏For Windows:
Access the printer driver, click the Basic Settings tab, and
select the paper source that you want to use from the Paper
Source list. Then click OK.
❏For Macintosh:
Access the printer driver, select Printer Settings from the
drop-down list and click the Basic Settings tab (for Mac OS
X), or open the Basic Settings dialog box (for Mac OS 9). Then,
select the paper source that you want to use from the Paper
Source list and click OK.
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Access the control panel’s Setup Menu, then select Paper Source
and specify the paper source you want to use.
Auto selection
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You can use the printer driver or the printer’s control panel to
select a paper source containing the appropriate size of paper
automatically.
To access the printer driver, for Windows, see "Accessing the
printer driver" on page 61, or for Macintosh, see "Accessing the
printer driver" on page 146.
And to use the printer’s control panel, see "Using the Control
Panel Menus" on page 214.
Using the printer driver:
❏For Windows:
Access the printer driver, click the Basic Settings tab, and
select Auto Selection as the paper source. Then click OK.
❏For Macintosh:
Access the printer driver, select Printer Settings from the
drop-down list and click the Basic Settings tab (for Mac OS
X), or open the Basic Settings dialog box (for Mac OS 9). Then,
select Auto Selection as the paper source and click OK.
The printer will search for a paper source containing the specified
paper size in the following order.
❏If you make paper size settings or paper source settings in your
application, these settings may override the printer driver settings.
❏If you select an envelope for the Paper Size setting, it can be fed only
from the MP tray regardless of the Paper Source setting.
❏You can change the priority of the MP tray by using the MP Mode
setting in the control panel’s Setup Menu. For details, see "Setup
Menu" on page 224.
Using the printer’s control panel:
Access the control panel’s Setup Menu, and select Paper Source,
then select Auto.
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Loading Paper
This section describes how to load paper. If you use special media
such as transparencies or envelopes, see also "Printing on Special
Media" on page 53.
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Follow the steps below to load paper into the MP tray.
1.Open the MP tray.
2.Pull out the expansion tray on the MP tray to accommodate
the size of the paper you want to load.
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3.Load a stack of the desired paper with the printable surface
down, then slide the guides against the sides of the stack to
get a snug fit.
Note:
❏When loading the media, insert the short edge first.
❏When printing on DL size envelopes, load them with the long
edge first.
❏Do not load media that exceeds the maximum stack height.
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❏After loading paper, set the MP Tray Size setting to match the
loaded paper size on the control panel.
❏To print on the back side of previously printed paper, use the
MP tray. The duplex unit cannot be used for this purpose.
❏When loading LT or LGL size paper, slide the guides to the
position marked 8.5".
Standard lower paper cassette and optional
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The paper sizes and types supported by the optional paper
cassette units are the same as the standard lower cassette unit. For
more information, see "550-sheet/1100-sheet Paper Cassette Unit"
on page 42.
The paper-loading procedure is the same for the standard lower
cassette and the optional paper cassette unit.
In addition to plain paper, you can also use special media such as
EPSON Color Laser Paper in the paper cassettes.
Follow these steps to load paper into the standard and optional
paper cassette units. The illustrations show the standard lower
cassette.
1.Pull the paper cassette out until it stops. Then lift up the front
of the cassette and pull it out.
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2.Slide the left and right paper guides to accommodate the
paper you are loading.
Note:
When you use A4 or Letter (LT) size paper, adjust the width by
moving the adjuster on the side of the cassette. When using Letter
(LT), Legal (LGL), or Government Legal (GLG) size paper, set the
adjuster to the arrow marked 8.5".
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guide to the position appropriate for the size of paper you
want to load.
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❏Load the paper after aligning the edges of the paper carefully.
❏Do not load paper that exceeds the maximum stack height.
4.To prevent the sheets from sticking together, fan a stack of
paper. Then tap the edge on a firm surface to line it up.
Note:
If your printouts are curled or do not stack properly when using
plain paper, try turning the stack over and reloading it.
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5.Insert the stack into the cassette, lining it up with both the
front and left sides of the cassette, with the printable surface
up.
6.Slide the paper guides to fit the paper you are loading.
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Note:
❏After loading paper, set the LC 1 Size through LC 4 Size
and LC 1 Type through LC 4 Type settings on the control
panel to match the loaded paper size and type.
❏If you have installed and loaded paper into the optional paper
cassette unit, set the setting for the cassette that you are using.
Output tray
The output tray is located on the top of the printer. Since printouts
are output face-down, this tray is also referred to as the face-down
tray. Raise the stopper to prevent your printouts from slipping off
the printer.
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This tray can hold up to 250 sheets. The printer automatically stops
printing if the total thickness of the printout reaches 36 mm.
Printing on Special Media
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You can print on special media which include Epson paper such
as the following.
Note:
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed
by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of
any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing
large quantities or printing large jobs.
EPSON Color Laser Paper
When loading EPSON Color Laser Paper, you should make paper
settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
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Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 150 sheets or up to 15
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Paper Type:Semi-Thick
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the
control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 219.
EPSON Color Laser Transparencies
Epson recommends the use of EPSON Color Laser
Transparencies.
Note:
Duplex printing is not available for transparencies.
Transparencies can be loaded into the MP tray only. When using
transparencies, you should make paper settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
Paper Size:A4 or LT
Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 15 mm thick stack)
Paper Type:Transparency
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the
control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 219.
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❏When the Paper Type setting in the printer driver is set to
Transparency, do not load any other type of paper except
transparencies.
Please note the following when handling this media:
❏Hold each sheet by its edges, as oil from your fingers may
transfer to the surface and damage the printable surface of the
sheet. The Epson logo appears on the printable side.
❏When loading transparencies in the MP tray, insert the short
edge first as shown below.
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Transparency appears on the LCD panel. Remove the
jammed transparencies from the printer. To clear the jam, see
"When transparencies are jammed at the MP tray" on page
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The print quality of envelopes may be irregular because different
parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. Print one or two
envelopes to check the print quality.
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Note:
❏Depending on the quality of envelopes, the printing environment,
or the printing procedure, envelopes might be wrinkled. Make a trial
print run before you print on a lot of envelopes.
❏Duplex printing is not available for envelopes.
When loading envelopes, you should make paper settings as
shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
Paper Size:IB5 or DL
Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 15 mm thick stack)
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❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the
control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 219.
Please note the following when handling this media.
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❏Load envelopes with the short edge first as shown below.
❏When printing on DL size envelopes, load them with the long
edge first.
❏Do not use an envelope that has glue or tape on it.
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You can load up to 15 mm thickness of labels into the MP tray at
a time. However, you may need to feed some labels one sheet at
a time, or load them manually.
Note:
❏Duplex printing is not available for labels.
❏Depending on the quality of labels, the printing environment, or the
printing procedure, labels might be wrinkled. Make a trial print run
before you print on a lot of labels.
When loading labels, you should make paper settings as shown
below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
Paper Size:A4 or LT
Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 15 mm thick stack)
Paper Type:Labels
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the
control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 219.
Note:
❏You should only use labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper
copiers.
❏To prevent the label adhesive from coming into contact with printer
parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet, with
no gaps between the individual labels.
❏Press a sheet of paper on top of each sheet of labels. If the paper sticks,
do not use those labels in your printer.
❏You may have to make the setting Thick* for Paper Type in the
Setup Menu.
* When using especially thick labels, set Paper Type to ExtraThk.
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Thick paper and extra thick paper
You can load thick paper (106 to 163 g/m²) or extra thick paper
(164 to 216 g/m²) into the MP tray.
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When loading thick or extra thick paper, you should make paper
settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
Paper Size:A4, A5, B5, LT, HLT, EXE, GLT
Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 15 mm thick stack)
Paper Type:Thick or Extra Thick
Note:
When using extra thick paper, you cannot do duplex printing
automatically. When you want to do duplex printing with extra
thick paper, set the Paper Type setting on printer driver to Extra Thick (Back), then do the duplex printing manually.
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the
control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 219.
Loading a custom paper size
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When loading a custom paper size, you should make paper
settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
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❏For Windows, access the printer driver, then select
User-Defined Size from the Paper Size list on the Basic
Settings tab. In the User Defined Paper Size dialog box, adjust
the Paper Width, Paper Length, and Unit settings to match
your custom paper. Then click OK and your custom paper size
will be saved.
❏For Macintosh, access the printer driver, click Custom Size in
the Paper Setting dialog box. Then click New, adjust the Paper
Width, Paper Length, and Margin settings to match your
custom paper. Then enter the setting’s name, and click OK to
save your custom paper size.
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the
control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 219.
❏If you cannot use the printer driver as explained above, make
this setting at the printer by accessing the control panel’s
Printing Menu and selecting CTM (custom) as the Page Size
setting.
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Chapter 4
Using the Printer Software with Windows
About the Printer Software
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings
to get the best results from your printer. EPSON Status Monitor
lets you check the status of your printer.
See "Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor" on
page 103 for more information.
Accessing the printer driver
You can access the printer driver directly from any application
programs, from your Windows operating system.
The printer settings made from many Windows applications
override the setting made when the printer driver is accessed
from the operating system, so you should access the printer driver
from your application to make sure that you get the result you
want.
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From the application
To access the printer driver, click the Print or Page Setup from
the File menu. You also need to click Setup, Options, Properties,
or a combination of these buttons.
Windows XP or Server 2003 users
To access the printer driver, click Start, click Printers and Faxes,
then click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click
Printing Preferences.
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To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then
click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click
Properties.
Windows 2000 users
To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then
click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click Printing Preferences.
Note:
The printer driver’s online help provides details on printer driver
settings.
Making Changes to Printer Settings
Making the print quality settings
You can change the print quality of printouts through settings in
the printer driver. With the printer driver, you can make the print
settings by choosing from a list of predefined settings, or
customizing the settings.
Choosing the print quality by using the Automatic setting
You can change the print quality of printouts to favor speed or
detail. There are five quality modes for the color printing mode
and three for the black-and-white printing mode.
When Automatic is selected on the Basic Settings tab, the printer
driver takes care of all detailed settings according to the color
setting you select. Print quality and color are the only settings you
have to make. You can change other settings such as paper size
or orientation in most applications.
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Note:
The printer driver’s online help provides details on printer driver
settings.
1.Click the Basic Settings tab.
2.Click Automatic, then choose desired printing quality.
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The printer driver provides the following quality modes.
Color
Draft, Text, Text&Image, Web, Photo
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Note:
If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message appears,
selecting a different print quality may allow printing to proceed.
Using the predefined settings
The predefined settings are provided to help you optimize print
settings for a particular kind of printout, such as presentation
documents or images taken by a video or digital camera.
Follow the steps below to use the predefined settings.
1.Click the Basic Settings tab.
2.Select Advanced. You will find the predefined settings in
the list below of Automatic.
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Note:
This screen may vary depending on your operating system version.
3.Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to
the type of document or image you want to print.
When you choose a predefined setting, other settings such as
Printing Mode, Resolution, Screen, and Color Management are
set automatically. Changes are shown in the current settings list
on the Setting Information dialog box that appears by pressing
the Setting Info. button on the Optional Settings tab.
This printer driver provides the following predefined settings:
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Draft
Suitable for printing inexpensive drafts.
Text
Suitable for printing documents that include mainly text.
Text & Image
Suitable for printing documents that include text and images.
Photo
Suitable for printing photos.
Web
Suitable for printing web screens that include many icons,
symbols, and colored text. This setting is effective for screens that
include full color, 24, or 32 bit images. It is not effective for screens
that include only illustrations, graphs, and text, and do not
include any images.
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Suitable for printing documents that include text and graphs,
such as presentation documents.
Graphic/CAD
Suitable for printing graphics and charts.
PhotoEnhance
Suitable for printing video captures, images taken with a digital
camera, or scanned images. EPSON PhotoEnhance automatically
adjusts the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original
image data to produce sharper, more vivid color printouts. This
setting does not affect your original image data.
ICM
ICM stands for Image Color Matching. This feature automatically
adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen.
sRGB
When using equipment which supports sRGB, the printer
performs Image Color Matching with these pieces of equipment
before printing. To confirm that your equipment supports sRGB,
contact your equipment dealer.
Advanced Text/Graph
Suitable for printing high-quality presentation documents that
include text and graphs.
Advanced Graphic/CAD
Suitable for printing high-quality graphs, charts, and photos.
Advanced Photo
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Suitable for printing high-quality scanned photos and
digitally-captured images.
Customizing print settings
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manually.
Follow the steps below to customize your print settings.
1.Click the Basic Settings tab.
2.Click Advanced, then click More Settings.
3.Choose Color or Black as the Color setting, then choose
desired printing resolution with the Resolution slider bar.
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❏This screen may vary depending on your operating system
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❏When making the other settings, see online help for details on
each setting.
❏The Web Smoothing check box is not available when
PhotoEnhance is selected. Note this setting is effective for
screens that include full color, 24, or 32 bit images. It is not
effective for screens that include only illustrations, graphs, and
text, and do not include any images.
4.Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Basic Settings
tab.
Saving your settings
To save your custom settings, click Advanced, then click Save
Settings on the Basic Settings tab. The Custom Settings dialog
box appears.
Type a name for your custom settings in th e Name box, then c lick
Save. Your settings will appear in the list below of Automatic
on the Basic Settings tab.
Note:
❏You cannot use a predefined setting name for your custom settings.
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❏To delete a custom setting, click Advanced, click Save Settings
on the Basic Settings tab, select the setting in the Custom Settings
dialog box, then click Delete.
❏You cannot delete predefined settings.
If you change any setting in the More Settings dialog box when
one of your custom settings is selected in the Advanced Settings
list on the Basic Settings tab, the setting selected in the list
changes to Custom Settings. The custom setting that was
previously selected is not affected by this change. To return to
your custom setting, simply reselect it from the current settings
list.
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Duplex printing
Duplex printing prints on both sides of the paper. When printing
for binding, the binding edge can be specified as required to
produce the desired page order.
As an ENERGY STAR
the double-sided printing function. Refer to ENERGY STAR
Compliance for more information on the ENERGY STAR
program.
Printing with the Duplex Unit
Follow the steps below to print with the Duplex Unit.
1.Click the Basic Settings tab.
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2.Select the Duplex check box, then select Left, Top, or Right as
the Binding position.
3.Click Duplex Settings to open the Duplex Settings dialog box.
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4.Specify the Binding Margin for the front and back sides of the
paper, then select whether the front or back side of the paper
is to be printed as the Start Page.
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about each setting, see online help.
6.Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Basic Settings
tab.
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Ordering Consumables
To order consumables online, click the Order Online button on
the Basic Settings tab. See "Order Online" on page 118 for details.
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Note:
The amount of toners remaining and the expected service life of the
photoconductor are displayed on the Basic Settings tab when EPSON
Status Monitor is installed. You can set the interval of the remaining
consumables on the Consumables Info Settings dialog box that appears
by clicking the Consumables Info Settings button on the Optional Settings tab.
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You can have your document enlarged or reduced during
printing.
To automatically resize pages to fit the output paper
1.Click the Advanced Layout tab.
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2.Select the Zoom Options check box, then select the desired
paper size from the Output Paper drop-down list. The page
will be printed to fit on the paper you have selected.
3.Select Upper Left (to print reduced page image at upper left
corner of the paper) or Center (to print reduced page image
with centering) for Location setting.
4.Click OK to apply the settings.
Resizing pages by a specified percentage
1.Click the Advanced Layout tab.
2.Select the Zoom Options check box.
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3.Select the Zoom To check box, then specify the magnification
percentage in the box.
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The percentage can be set between 50% and 200% in 1%
increments.
4.Click OK to apply the settings.
If necessary, select the paper size to be printed from the Output
Paper drop-down list.
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Modifying the print layout
Your printer can print either two or four pages onto a single page
and specifies the printing order, automatically resizing each page
to fit the specified paper size. You can also choose to print
documents surrounded by a frame.
1.Click the Advanced Layout tab.
2.Select the Print Layout check box and the number of pages
you want to print on one sheet of paper. Then click More Settings. The Print Layout Settings dialog box appears.
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3. Select the Page Order in which the pages are printed on each
sheet.
4.Select the Print the Frame check box when you want to print
the pages surrounded by a frame.
Note:
The Page Order choices depend on the number of pages selected
above, and the paper orientation (Portrait or Landscape) selected on
the Basic Settings tab.
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Using a watermark
Follow the steps below to use a watermark on your document. On
the Advanced Layout tab or Watermark dialog box, you can
select from a list of predefined watermarks, or you can make an
original watermark with text or a bitmap. The Watermark dialog
box also allows you to make a variety of detailed watermark
settings. For example, you can select the size, intensity, and
position of your watermark.
1.Click the Advanced Layout tab.
2.Select a watermark that you want to use from the Watermark
drop-down list. If you want to make detailed settings, click
Watermark Settings. The Watermark dialog box appears.
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3.Select the color from the Color drop-down list, then adjust the
image intensity of the watermark with the Intensity slider bar.
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document) or Back (to print the watermark in the
background of the document) for the Position setting.
5.Select the location on the page where you want to print the
watermark from the Location drop-down list.
6.Adjust the X (horizontal) or Y (vertical) Offset position.
7.Adjust the size of the watermark with the Size slider bar.
8.Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Advanced Layout tab.
Making a new watermark
You can make a new watermark as follows:
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1.Click the Advanced Layout tab.
2.Click New/Delete. The User Defined Watermarks dialog box
appears.
Note:
The User Defined Watermarks dialog box also appears by clicking
New/Delete in the Watermark dialog box.
3.Select Text or BMP and type a name for the new watermark
in the Name box.
Note:
This screen appears when you select Text.
4.If you select Text, type the watermark text in the Text box. If
you select BMP, click Browse, select the BMP file you want to
use, then click OK.
5.Click Save. Your watermark will appear in the List box.
6.Click OK to apply the new watermark settings.
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The Overlay Settings dialog box allows you to prepare standard
forms, or templates, that you can use as overlays when printing
other documents. This feature can be useful for creating corporate
letterheads or invoices.
Note:
The overlay function is available only when High Quality (Printer) is
selected for the Printing Mode in the Extended Settings dialog box from
the Optional Settings tab.
Creating an overlay
Follow the steps below to create and save a form overlay file.
1.Open your application and create the file that you want to use
as an overlay.
2.When the file is ready to be saved as an overlay, choose Print
or Print Setup from the File menu of your application, then
click Printer, Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of
these buttons, depending on your application.
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5.Select Create Overlay Data, then click Settings. The Form
Settings dialog box appears.
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Note:
If the Assign to Paper Source check box is selected, the form
name is displayed in the Paper Source drop-down list on the Basic Settings tab.
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7 .T y pe th e f or m na me in t he Fo rm N am e b ox a nd it s d e sc ri p ti on
in the Description box.
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be printed as background or foreground of the document.
9.Click Register to apply the settings and return to Form
settings dialog box.
10. Click OK in the Form Settings dialog box.
11. Click OK in the Overlay Settings dialog box.
12. Print the file saved as overlay data. It is possible to save any
kind of file as an overlay. The overlay data is created.
Printing with an overlay
Follow the steps below to print a document with overlay data.
1.Open the file to print with overlay data.
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menu, choose Print or Print Setup, then click Printer, Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of these buttons,
depending on your application.
3.Click the Advanced Layout tab.
4.Select the Form Overlay check box, and click Overlay Settings to open the Overlay Settings dialog box.
5.Choose the form from the Form drop-down list, then click OK
to return the Advanced Layout tab.
Note:
If the Assign to Paper Source check box is selected, the form
name is displayed in the Paper Source drop-down list on the Basic Settings tab. You can also select the form without accessing the
dialog box above.
6.Click OK to print the data.
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Different printer settings overlay data
The overlay data is made with the current printer settings (such
as Orientation: Portrait). If you want to make the same overlay
with different printer settings (such as Landscape), follow the
instructions below.
1.Re-access the printer driver as described in step 2 in "Creating
an overlay" on page 81.
2.Make the printer settings and exit the printer driver.
3.Send the same data that you made by application to the
printer like step 12 in "Creating an overlay" on page 81.
This setting is available only for Form Name data.
Using HDD form overlay
This function enables faster printing with form overlay data.
Windows users can use the form data registered on the optional
Hard Disk Drive installed in the printer though only an
administrator can register or delete the form data on the Hard
Disk Drive. You can access this function from the Form Selection
dialog box in the printer driver.
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❏This function is not available if the optional Hard Disk Drive is not
installed.
❏When the document’s resolution, paper size or paper orientation
settings are different from the form overlay data that you use, you
cannot print the document with the form overlay data.
❏This function is available in the High Quality (Printer) mode.
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Register the form overlay data on the Hard Disk Drive
Only a network administrator using Windows XP, 2000, or Server
2003 is allowed to register the form overlay data on the optional
Hard Disk Drive, using the following steps.
Note:
❏The form name must use only the characters shown below. A - Z, a
- z, 0 - 9, and ! ’ ) ( - _ %
❏If you are using the color printer driver, monochrome form overlay
data created in the black mode is not displayed.
1.Prepare the form overlay data to register on the local PC Hard
Disk Drive.
2.Log in to Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003 as an
administrator.
3.For Windows 2000, click Start, point to Settings, and then
click Printers.
For Windows XP or Server 2003, click Start, point to Control Panel, and then double-click the Printers and Faxes icon.
4.Right-click the EPSON AL-C4200 Advanced icon and then
click Properties.
5.Click the Optional Settings tab.
6.Click Register. The Register to HDD dialog box appears.
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7.Select the form name from the Form Names list, and then click
Register.
Note:
Only form names that can be registered appear on the Form Name
list.
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8.If you plan to distribute the form list to the clients, click Print List to print the list.
9.Click Back to close the Register to HDD dialog box.
10. Click OK to close the window.
Printing with HDD form overlay
All Windows users can use the registered form data on the
optional Hard Disk Drive. Follow the steps below to print with
HDD form data.
1.Click the Advanced Layout tab.
2.Select the Form Overlay check box, and click Overlay Settings. The Overlay Settings dialog box appears.
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3.Select No Form name in the Form drop-down list, and click Details. The Form Selection dialog box appears.
Note:
Make sure that No Form name is selected. If any form name is
selected, another dialog box will appear.
4.Click Printer’s HDD. Type the form name in the text box, or
click Browse and select the registered form name if the printer
is connected through a network.
Note:
❏If you need the list of the registered form data, click Print List to
print it and confirm the form name.
Also, if you need a sample print-out of the form data, enter the
form name, then click Print Sample.
❏You can view thumbnails of the forms using a Web browser by
clicking the Thumbnail button if the printer is connected
through a network and the Java Runtime Environment has been
installed.
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5.Select To Front or To Back to print the form data as
background or foreground of the document, then click OK to
return to the Advanced Layout tab.
6.Click OK to print data.
Delete the form overlay data on the Hard Disk Drive
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Only a network administrator using Windows XP, 2000, or Server
2003 is allowed to delete or edit the form overlay data on the
optional Hard Disk Drive, using the following steps.
1.Log in to Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003 as an
administrator.
2.For Windows 2000, click Start, point to Settings, and then
click Printers.
For Windows XP or Server 2003, click Start, point to Control Panel, and then double-click the Printers and Faxes icon.
3.Right-click the EPSON AL-C4200 Advanced icon and then
click Properties.
4.Click the Optional Settings tab.
5.Click Delete. The Delete from HDD dialog box appears.
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6.If you delete all form data, click the All button, then click
Delete. If you want to delete some specific data, click the
Selected button, enter the form name in the Form Name edit box, then click Delete.
Note:
❏If you need the list of the registered form data, click Print List to
print it and confirm the form name. Also, if you need a sample
print-out of the form data, enter the form name and click the
Print Sample button.
❏You can use the Browse button if the printer is connected
through a network. Form names registered to the HDD are
displayed by clicking the Browse button.
7.Click Back.
8.Click OK to close the dialog box.
Making Extended Settings
You can make various settings in the Extended Settings dialog
box. To open the dialog box, click Extended Settings on the
Optional Settings tab.
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Printing mode:High Quality (PC):
Select this mode if you use a computer
with higher specs to reduce the printer
load.
In this mode, functions such as “Form
Overlay,” and “Print true type with
fonts with substitution” cannot be
used.
High Quality (Printer):
Select this mode if you use a computer
with lower specs to reduce the PC
load.
CRT:
Select this mode if your printing results
ar e n ot as good as you wis h w ith “Hig h
Quality (PC)” or “High Quality
(Printer).” In this mode, functions such
as “PhotoEnhance,” “Print Layout,”
“Binding Method,” “Watermark,”
“Form Overlay,” “Print true type with
fonts with substitution,” and “Web
Smoothing” cannot be used.
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Print True Type fonts as
bitmap radio button:
Print True Type fonts with
substitution radio button:
Setting button:Click this button to open the Font
Uses the settings specified
on the printer radio button:
Uses the settings specified
on the driver radio button:
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Select this check box to print, as
bitmap, the True Type fonts that are
not substituted with device fonts in the
document.
Select this check box to print the True
Type fonts in the document as device
fonts. This function is not available
when the Graphic Mode setting is set
to High Quality (PC).
Substitution dialog box. This button is
available when Print True Type fonts
with substitution is selected.
Select this check box to use the Offset,
the Skip blank page, and Ignore the
selected paper size settings on the
control panel.
Select this check box to use the Offset,
the Skip blank page, and Ignore the
selected paper size settings in the
printer driver.
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OffsetMakes fine adjustments to the printing
position on the front and the back of
data on a page in 0.5 mm increments.
Skip Blank Page check box:When you select this check box, the
Ignore the selected paper
size check box:
Automatically change to
monochrome mode check
box:
Conserve color developers
check box:
High Speed Graphics
Output check box:
Uses the collate settings
specified in the application
check box:
Uses the spooling method
provided by the operating
system check box:
printer skips blank pages.
When you select this check box, the
printer prints on loaded paper,
regardless of size.
Select this check box to have the
printer driver analyze the printing data,
and automatically switch to
monochrome mode if the printing
data is black and white.
Select this check box to save
consumable products by printing
black and white.
Select this check box to optimize the
printing speed of graphics composed
of line drawings such as overlaid
circles and squares.
Clear this check box if graphics do not
print correctly.
Select this check box to enable the
collate settings that are specified on
the application.
Select this check box to enable the
Spool function for Windows XP, 2000, or
Server 2003.
Extended Printable Area
check box*:
Default button:Click this button to return the driver
Help button:Click this button to open online help.
Cancel button:Click this button to exit the dialog box
Select this check box to extend
printable area by decreasing the
margins to 4 mm.
settings to the initial settings.
or printer driver without saving the
settings.
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OK button:Click this button to save the settings
and to exit the dialog box or printer
driver.
* When Extended Printable Area check box is selected, there is 4-mm minimum
margin on all sides.
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Making Optional Settings
You can update the installed option information manually if you
have installed options to your printer.
For Windows XP/2000:
1.Open the printer’s Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Optional Settings tab, then select Update the Printer Option Info Manually.
3.Click Settings. The Optional Settings dialog box appears.
4.Make settings for each installed option, then click OK.
For Windows Me/98:
1.Click the Optional Settings tab, then select Update the
Printer Option Info Manually.
2.Click Settings. The Optional Settings dialog box appears.
3.Make settings for each installed option, then click OK.
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Printing a status sheet
To confirm the current status of the printer, print a status sheet
from the printer driver. The status sheet contains information
about the printer, the current settings.
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Follow the steps below to print a status sheet.
1.Access the printer driver.
2.Click the Optional Settings tab and then click Status Sheet.
The printer starts printing a status sheet.
Using the Reserve Job Function
The Reserve Job function allows you to store print jobs on the
printer’s Hard Disk Drive and to print them later directly from
the printer’s control panel. Follow the instructions in this section
to use the Reserve Job function.
Note:
You need an optional Hard Disk Drive installed in your printer in order
to use the Reserve Job function. Make sure that the drive is correctly
recognized by the printer driver before you start using the Reserve Job
function.
The table below gives an overview of the Reserve Job options.
Each option is described in detail later in this section.
Reserve Job OptionDescription
Re-Print JobLets you print the job now and store it for later
reprinting.
Verify JobLets you print one copy now to verify the content
before printing multiple copies.
Stored JobLets you save the print job without printing it now.
Confidential JobLets you apply a password to the print job and
save it for later printing.
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Jobs stored on the Hard Disk Drive are handled differently
depending on the Reserve Job option. Refer to the tables below
for details.
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Reserve Job
Option
Maximum
Number of
Jobs
When
Maximum is
Exceeded
When Drive is Full
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Re-Print Job
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Stored Job64Delete old jobs
Confidential
Job
Reserve Job
Option
Re-Print Jobdata remains in
Verify Job
Stored JobData remains in hard drive
Confidential
Job
total)
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After PrintingAfter Turning Off Printer or Using Reset
hard drive
data is clearedData is cleared
Oldest job
automatically
replaced with
newest
manually
All
Data is cleared
Oldest job
automatically
replaced with
newest
Delete old jobs
manually
Re-Print Job
The Re-Print Job option allows you to store the job you are
currently printing so that you can reprint it later directly from the
control panel.
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Follow the steps below to use the Re-Print Job option.
1.Click the Basic Settings tab.
2.Select the Collate in Printer check box. Specify the number of
copies to be printed, and make other printer driver settings as
appropriate for your document.
3.Click the Optional Settings tab, then click Reserve Jobs Settings. The Reserve Job Settings dialog box appears.
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4.Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Re-Print Job.
5.Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text
boxes.
Note:
If you want to create a thumbnail of the first page of a job, select the
Create a thumbnail check box. Thumbnails can be accessed by
entering http:// followed by the internal print server’s IP address in
a Web browser.
6.Click OK. The printer prints your document, and stores the
print job on the Hard Disk Drive.
To reprint or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see
"Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data" on page 264.
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Verify Job
The Verify Job option allows you to print one copy in order to
verify the content before printing multiple copies.
Follow the steps below to use the Verify Job option.
1.Click the Basic Settings tab.
2.Select the Collate in Printer check box. Specify the number of
copies to be printed, and make other printer driver settings as
appropriate for your document.
3.Click the Optional Settings tab, then click Reserve Jobs Settings. The Reserve Job Settings dialog box appears.
4.Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Verify Job.
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5.Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text
boxes.
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Note:
If you want to create a thumbnail of the first page of a job, select the
Create a thumbnail check box. Thumbnails can be accessed by
entering http:// followed by the internal print server’s IP address in
a Web browser.
6.Click OK. The printer prints one copy of your document, and
stores the print data with information on the number of
remaining copies on the Hard Disk Drive.
After you have confirmed the printout, you can print the
remaining copies or delete this data using the printer’s control
panel. See "Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data" on page 264
for instructions.
Stored Job
The Stored Job option is useful for storing documents you print
on a regular basis, such as invoices. The stored data remains on
the Hard Disk Drive even if you turn off the printer or reset it
using the Reset All function.
Follow the steps below to store print data using the Stored Job
option.
1.Click the Basic Settings tab.
2.Select the Collate in Printer check box. Specify the number of
copies to be printed, and make other printer driver settings as
appropriate for your document.
3.Click the Optional Settings tab, then click Reserve Jobs Settings. The Reserve Job Settings dialog box appears.
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