Epson AL-C300 User Manual

User’s Guide

NPD5037-02 EN

AL-C300 Series User's Guide

Contents

Contents

Introduction

Where to Find Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Warning, Caution, Important and Note. . . . . . . . . . 4

Prerequisites of Description in This Manual. . . . . . . 4

Abbreviations of Operating Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Note For This Publication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Important Instructions

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting up the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Finding the place for the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Handling the consumable products and maintenance parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Laser safety labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Internal laser radiation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ozone safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Restrictions on Making Copies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting to Know Your Printer

Printer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front and right side view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Inside the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Rear and left side view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Accessing the control panel menus. . . . . . . . . . . 15 Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 USB Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Quick Print JobMenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ConfidentialJobMenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Common Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Admin Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Bookmark Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Loading Paper

Available Paper and Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Paper cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 MP tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Selecting and Using Print Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Other paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Custom paper size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Printing Tasks

Basics of Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting the Main Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting the More Options Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Setting the Maintenance Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Printing multiple print jobs at one time. . . . . . . 49 Printing a booklet (AL-C300DN only). . . . . . . . 49 Using the Reserve Job function. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Printing with an overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Printing directly from a USB memory. . . . . . . . . . 52

Using EPSON Status Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Accessing EPSON Status Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . 53

Notice Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Tray Icon Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Cancelling a Print Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

From the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 From the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Uninstalling and Installing Software

Uninstalling Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Installing Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Installing the PostScript printer driver with Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Installing the PostScript printer driver with

Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Installing the PCL printer driver (For

Windows only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Troubleshooting

Checking Printer Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Status and error messages on the control panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Printing a status sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Clearing Jammed Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

B (Cover B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

D (Cover D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

C1 (Cassette 1), C2 (Cassette 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

E (Cover E). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Paper Does Not Feed Properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Power and Control Panel Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 70

The ready light does not turn on. . . . . . . . . . . . 70 The Printer does not turn off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

The Printer Does Not Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Ready light is off and nothing prints. . . . . . . . . . 71 The ready light is on but nothing prints. . . . . . . 71

Printout Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Print quality is poor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 The printout is not what you expected. . . . . . . . 73

Printing in the PostScript 3 Mode Problems. . . . . . 75

The printer does not print correctly in the PostScript mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 The printer does not print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 The printer or its driver does not appear in

utilities in the printer configuration (Mac OS only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 The font on the printout is different from that

on the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 The printer fonts cannot be installed. . . . . . . . . 76 The edges of texts and/or images are not

smooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 The printer does not print normally via the

USB interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 The printer does not print normally via the network interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 An undefined error occurs (Mac OS only). . . . . 77

Other Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

The optional product is not available. . . . . . . . . 78 Correcting USB problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Cannot access the shared printer. . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Replacing Consumable Products/Maintenance

Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Precautions during replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Cleaning the roller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Cleaning the exposure window. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Transporting the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

For short distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 For long distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Installing Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Optional paper cassette unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 CompactFlash memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Appendix

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Printable area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Supported operating systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Support Mode Settings using the control panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Consumable Products, Maintenance Parts, and

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Consumable products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Maintenance parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Copyright and Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Standard and approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Software License Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Open source software licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Where To Get Help

Contacting Epson Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Before Contacting Epson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Help for Users in Europe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Help for Users in Taiwan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Help for Users in Singapore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Help for Users in Thailand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Help for Users in Vietnam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Help for Users in Indonesia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Help for Users in Hong Kong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Help for Users in Malaysia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Help for Users in the Philippines. . . . . . . . . . . 102

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Introduction

Introduction

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.

Font Guide

Provides you with information on fonts used on 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.

OSS

Provides the detailed explanation about the open source software programs contained in this printer.

Warning, Caution,

Important and Note

!Warning

must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.

!Caution

must be observed to avoid bodily injury.

cImportant

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note

contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.

Prerequisites of

Description in This

Manual

The following illustrations and screenshots are used in this guide unless otherwise indicated.

AL-C300DN

Windows 7

Abbreviations of

Operating Systems

In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.

Windows 8.1	MicrosoftSystem ®Windows®8.1 Operating
Windows 8	MicrosoftSystem ®Windows®8 Operating
Windows 7	MicrosoftSystem ®Windows®7 Operating
Windows	Microsoft	®	Windows Vista	®	Operating
Vista	System
Windows XP	SystemMicrosoft®Windows®XP Operating
Windows	Microsoft®Windows Server®2012 R2
Server 2012	Operating System
R2
Windows	Microsoft®Windows Server®2012
Server 2012	Operating System
Windows	Microsoft®Windows Server®2008 R2
Server 2008	Operating System
R2
Server 2008	Microsoft®Windows Server®2008
	Operating System
Server 2003	Microsoft®Windows Server®2003
	Operating System

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Windows	Generic name of operating systems
	above
Mac OS X	OS X Mavericks
v10.9.x
Mac OS X	OS X Mountain Lion
v10.8.x
Mac OS X	Generic name of Mac OS X v10.9.x, Mac
	OS X v10.8.x, Mac OS X v10.7.x, Mac OS X
	v10.6.8

Note For This Publication

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.

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Important Instructions

Important Instructions

Important Safety

Instructions

Setting up the printer

Because the printer weighs approximately 27.5 kg (60.6 lb) for the N model or 28.3 kg (62.4 lb) for the DN model 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.

When moving the printer, always keep it horizontal.

If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician.

Do not connect to an uninterruptible power source. If you connect to one, it may cause malfunctions or damage.

Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards. Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of 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.

If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating.

Use a grounded outlet that matches the printer’s power plug. Do not use an adapter plug.

Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of power can erase valuable information in your computer’s and printer’s memory.

Make sure that there is no dust on the socket.

Be sure to insert the plug completely into the electrical outlet.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

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.

Avoid sharing outlets with other appliances.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

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 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.

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Important Instructions

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.

Use only optional products, such as the paper cassette units and the printer stand, produced specifically for this product. Using options produced for other products may cause the product to fall over and injure someone.

Finding the place for the printer

When relocating the printer, always choose a location that has adequate space for easy operation and maintenance. Use the following illustration as a guide for the amount of space required around the printer to ensure smooth operation.

Note:

Figures are rounded to the nearest decimal place.

Front View

Side View

*1 1086 mm if the optional cassette unit is not installed.

*2 342 mm if the optional cassette unit is not installed.

In addition to space considerations, always heed the following precautions when finding a place to locate the printer:

Place the printer near an electrical outlet where you can easily plug in and unplug the power cord.

Do not put your printer where the cord will be stepped on.

Do not use printer in a damp environment.

Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, oil vapor, or dust.

Avoid locations that are subject to the air coming directly from an air conditioner.

Do not place the printer on an unstable surface.

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.

Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation.

Using the printer

Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked with a caution label, 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 40 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so.

* caution label

Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some components are sharp and may cause injury.

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Important Instructions

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.

Do not sit or lean on the printer. Do not put heavy objects on the printer.

Do not use any kind of combustible gases in or around the printer.

Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it.

Do not leave jammed paper inside the printer. This can cause the printer to overheat.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.

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.

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.

Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

Except as specifically explained in the printer’s documentation, do not attempt to service this product yourself.

Periodically disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet and clean the blades.

Do not disconnect the plug while the printer is on.

If the printer will not be used for a long time, disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet.

Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Use a well-wrung cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Handling the consumable products and maintenance parts

Do not burn used consumable products or maintenance parts because they might explode and injure someone. Dispose of them according to local regulations.

Be sure to keep consumable products and maintenance parts out of the reach of children.

When handling a toner cartridge, always place it on a clean, smooth surface.

Do not attempt to modify or take it apart consumable products or maintenance parts.

Do not touch the toner. Always keep toner away from your eyes. If toner gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off with soap and water immediately.

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.

To get the best print quality, do not store the toner cartridge or 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.

When removing the photoconductor unit, do not expose it to sunlight at all and avoid exposing it to room light for more than three minutes. The photoconductor unit contains a 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 photoconductor unit out of the printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.

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Important Instructions

Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you remove the photoconductor unit from the printer, always place it on a clean, smooth surface. Avoid touching the drum, since oil from your skin can permanently damage its surface and affect print quality.

Do not touch the transfer rollers on the transfer units to avoid damaging them.

Do not let the paper’s edge slide across your skin because the edge of the paper may cut you.

Safety Information

Laser safety labels

!Warning:

The performance of procedures and adjustments other than those 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 similar to the one shown below is attached to the back of the printer in countries where required.

Internal laser radiation

There is a Class III b Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam inside the printer head unit. 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.

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 Epson laser printer generates less than 3 mg/h 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

Restrictions on Making Copies

Observe the following restrictions in order to ensure the responsible and legal use of this printer.

Making copies of the following items is prohibited by law

Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and municipal securities

Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other official postal items bearing valid postage

Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities issued according to legal procedure

Exercise caution when making copies of the following items

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Private marketable securities (stock certificates, negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes, concession tickets, etc.

Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc.

Responsible use of copyrighted materials

The printer may be used mistakenly or improperly to illegally copy copyrighted materials. You must act responsibly when copying copyrighted materials; by acquiring the permission of the copyright holder or acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney.

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Getting to Know Your Printer

Getting to Know Your Printer

Printer Parts

Front and right side view

1.	cassette 1 (standard paper cassette)
2.	cover A
3.	control panel
4.	output tray
5.	paper support
6.	cover D
7.	cover B
8.	MP tray
9.	cover E
10.	cassette 2 (optional paper cassette)

Inside the printer

1.	photoconductor unit
2.	waste toner bottle (waste toner box)
3.	toner cartridge
4.	fuser unit
5.	duplex unit

Rear and left side view

1.	Ethernet interface connector
	LED1: data light
	LED2: status light
	For the information that the lights indicate, see the
	table below.
2.	USB interface connector
3.	USB Host interface
4.	power switch
5.	AC inlet

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Data	Status	Network Status
light	light
Yellow	Green	Ready (1000 M link)
Yellow	Green	Receiving packets (1000 M
(Flashing)		link)
Yellow	Orange	Ready (100 M link)
Yellow	Orange	Receiving packets (100 M
(Flashing)		link)
Yellow	Off	Ready (10 M link)
Yellow	Off	Receiving packets (10 M link)
(Flashing)
Off	Green	Deep sleep mode* (1000 M
		link)
Off	Off	Deep sleep mode* (100 M / 10
		M link)
		Power off mode*

* See “Energy Saver Menu” on page 24 for details.

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Control panel

1.	Ready light	On when the printer is ready, indicating that the printer is ready to receive and print
		data.
		Off when the printer is not ready, or in the sleep mode.
2.	Error light (Orange)	On or flashes when an error has occurred.
		Pressing the OK button or Auto Cont setting in the Setup Menu clears the errors
		that are flashing.
3.	Data light	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.
4.	l Left button	Press to go back to the previous menu, or press to show the help if l Press for
		help is displayed.
5.	u Up button	Press to scroll the items on the control panel menus.
6.	r Right button	Press to go to the next menu, item or setting.
7.	Wakeup/Sleep button	Press to switch the status between available for printing and saving power.
		This button lights up when the printer is in the sleep mode (the deep sleep mode).
		This button blinks when the printer enters the power off mode, which saves power
		because almost all functions are not available.
		For more details about the power off mode, see “Energy Saver Menu” on
		page 24.
8.	LCD panel	Displays printer status messages and control panel menu settings.
9.	d Down button	Press to scroll the items on the control panel menus.
10.	OK button	Press to set the menu, item or setting.
		When the error light is flashing, pressing this button clears the error and switches the
		printer to ready status.

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11.	Pause/Release button	Press once to pause. Press again to recover from pause. While paused, the following
		operations are available on the control panel.
		Canceling the current print job or stored print jobs.
		See “Cancelling a Print Job” on page 54.
		Interrupting print jobs to print a stored print job.
		Ejecting a paper (Form Feed) by holding down the OK button for more than 2
		seconds.

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Using the Control Panel

Accessing the control panel menus

When to make control panel settings

In general, printer driver settings override settings made using the control panel.

You should make the following settings by using the control panel because these settings cannot be made in the printer driver.

Settings to select emulation modes and IES (Intelligent Emulation Switching) mode

Settings to specify a channel and configure the interface

Settings to specify the size of the memory buffer used to receive data

How to access the control panel menus

Note:

Some menus and items appear only when a corresponding optional device is installed or an appropriate setting has been done.

A Press the r Right button to access the control panel menus.

B Use the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll through the menus.

C Press the r Right button to view the items in a menu. Depending on the menu, the LCD panel displays an item and the current setting separated (YYYY=ZZZZ), or only an item (

YYYY).

D Use the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll through the items, or press the l Left button to return to the previous level.

E Press the r Right button to carry out the operation indicated by an item, such as printing a configuration status sheet or resetting the printer, or to view the settings available for an item, such as paper sizes or emulation modes.

Use the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll through available settings, then press the r Right button to select a setting and return to the previous level. Press the l Left button to return to the previous level without changing the setting.

Note:

You need to turn the printer off and then on to activate the settings you changed in the Network Menu, USB Menu, USB Host Menu, or RAM Disk in the Setup Menu.

The OK button can be used instead of the r Right button in step 3 or 5.

F Press the l Left button once or more times to exit the control panel menus.

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Language

Item	Explanation
Language	Specifies the language displayed on the LCD panel and that printed on the status sheet.
	Settings (default in bold):
	English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, ESPAÑOL, Nederlands, Português,	,

System Information

System Information

Item	Explanation
Main Version	Displays the version of the firmware installed on each printer.
MCU Version
Serial No	Displays the serial number of each printer.
Memory	Displays the amount of memory of each printer.
MAC Address	Displays the MAC address of each printer.

System Report

Item	Explanation
Print Configuration Status	Prints a sheet showing the current printer settings and installed options. This sheet can be
Sheet	useful to confirm whether option have been installed correctly.
Print Supplies Status Sheet	Prints a sheet showing information about consumables.
Print Usage History Sheet	Prints a sheet showing the history of the printer’s usage.
Reserve Job List	Prints a list of reserved print jobs stored on the printer’s memory.
	This item is available only when the jobs are stored by using the Quick Print Job
	feature.
Form Overlay List	Prints a list of form overlays stored on the printer’s memory.
Network Status Sheet	Prints a sheet showing the working status of the network.
	This item is available only when the Network I/F setting in Network Menu is set to On.
USB ExtI/FStatusSht	Prints a sheet showing the working status of the USB interface.
	This item is available only when the printer is connected to a USB device with D4 support
	and has been turned on when the USB I/F setting is set to On.
PS3 Status Sheet	Prints a sheet showing information about the PS3 mode such as the PS3 version.

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Item	Explanation
PS3 Font List	Prints a sample of the fonts available for your selected printer emulation.
PCL Font Sample
ESCP2 Font Sample
FX Font Sample
I239X Font Sample

Machine Status

	Item	Explanation
	Cyan(C) Toner	The number of asterisks (*) between “E” and “F” indicates the remaining service lives of
		replacement parts. If a non-genuine replacement part is used, “?” is displayed instead of
	Magenta(M) Toner
		the indicator.
	Yellow(Y) Toner
	Black(K) Toner
	Cyan(C) Photocon
	Magenta(M) Photocon
	Yellow(Y) Photocon
	Black(K) Photocon
	Fuser Unit Life
	Total Pages	Displays the total number of pages printed by the printer.
	Color Pages	Displays the total number of pages printed in color by the printer.
	Monochrome Pages	Displays the total number of pages printed in black-and-white by the printer.

USB Memory

This menu allows you to print the files stored in a USB memory. This menu is available only when the USB memory is connected to the USB Host interface and there is at least one file that has one of the following extensions: PS, PDF, JPG, or TIF.

Index Print Menu

Item	Explanation
Print Start	Prints an index of the files.
Paper Size	Specifies the paper size for the index printing.
	Settings (default in bold):
	A4, LT, LGL

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Item	Explanation
Duplex (AL-C300DN only)	Specifies the duplex setting for the index printing. When Duplex Long is selected, duplex
	printing is done with long edge binding. When Duplex Short is selected, duplex printing
	is done with short edge binding.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off (Simplex), Duplex Long, Duplex Short

Image Print Menu

Item	Explanation
Select File	Select files to print.
Print Start	Prints the selected files.
Copies	Designates the number of copies to be printed, from 1 through 999.
Paper Size	Specifies the paper size for the image printing.
	Settings (default in bold):
	A4, LT, LGL
Layout Config	Specifies the print layout. This setting enables you to print multiple pages onto a single
	page.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off, 2 in 1, 4 in 1, 8 in 1
Duplex (AL-C300DN only)	Specifies the duplex setting for the image printing. When Duplex Long is selected,
	duplex printing is done with long edge binding. When Duplex Short is selected, duplex
	printing is done with short edge binding.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off (Simplex), Duplex Long, Duplex Short
File Name	Select whether or not to print file names.
	Settings (default in bold):
	On, Off

Document Print Menu

Item	Explanation
Select File	Select a file to print.
Print Start	Prints the selected files.
Copies	Designates the number of copies to be printed, from 1 through 999.

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Item	Explanation
Paper Size	Specifies the paper size for the document printing.
	If Auto is selected, the paper size is determined based on the size of the first page that is
	printed.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Auto, A4, A5, A6, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C6, IB5
Duplex (AL-C300DN only)	Specifies the duplex setting for the document printing. When Duplex Long is selected,
	duplex printing is done with long edge binding. When Duplex Short is selected, duplex
	printing is done with short edge binding.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off (Simplex), Duplex Long, Duplex Short

Quick Print JobMenu

This menu allows you to print or delete print jobs that were stored in the printer’s memory using the Quick Print Job feature (Re-Print Job, Verify Job , Stored Job) of the printer driver’s Reserve Job function. For instructions on using this menu, see“Using the Reserve Job function” on page 50.

ConfidentialJobMenu

This menu allows you to print or delete print jobs stored in the printer’s memory using the Confidential Job feature of the printer driver’s Reserve Job function. You need to enter the correct password to access this data. For instructions on using this menu, see “Using the Reserve Job function” on page 50.

Common Settings

Setup Menu

Item	Explanation
I/F Time Out	Specifies the length of the time, in seconds, before a time out when interfaces are being
	switched automatically. The time before a time out occurs is the length of time from the
	point when no data is being received from an interface until the point of switching the
	interface. If the printer has a print job when switching the interface, the printer prints the
	print job.
	Settings (default in bold):
	0, 5 ... 60 ... 300 in increments of 1
MP Tray Priority	This setting determines whether the MP tray has the highest or lowest priority when Auto
	is selected as the Paper Source setting in the printer driver. When Normal is selected as the
	MP Tray Priority, the MP tray has the highest priority as the paper source. If you select
	Last, the MP tray has the lowest priority.
Manual Feed	Allows you to select the manual feed mode for the MP tray.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off, 1st Page, EachPage

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Item	Explanation
Copies	Designates the number of copies to be printed, from 1 through 999.
Duplex (AL-C300DN only)	Turns duplex printing on or off. This allows you to print on both sides of a page.
	This function is available only when you use A4, B5, LT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, or F4 size
	paper.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off, On
Binding	Specifies the binding direction of the printout.
	This function is available only when you use A4, B5, LT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, or F4 size
	paper.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Long Edge, Short Edge
Start Page (AL-C300DN only)	Specifies whether duplex printing starts from the front or back of the page.
	This function is available only when you use A4, B5, LT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, or F4 size
	paper.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Front, Back
Skip Blank Page	Enables you to skip blank pages when printing.
	This function is available only for ESCP2, FX, or I239X mode.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off, On
Auto Eject Page	Specifies whether or not to eject paper when the limit specified in the I/F Time Out
	setting is reached. The default is Off, which means paper is not ejected when the time-out
	limit is reached.
	This function is not available in PS3 and PCL.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off, On
Size Ignore	If you want to ignore a paper size error, select On. When you turn this item on, the printer
	keeps printing even if the image size exceeds the printable area for the specified paper
	size. This may cause smudges because of the toner that is not transferred onto the paper
	properly. When this item is turned off, the printer stops printing if a paper size error occurs.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off, On
Auto Cont	When you turn this setting on, the printer automatically continues printing after a certain
	period of time when one of the following errors occurs: Set Paper, Print Overrun, or
	Memory Overflow. When this option is off, you must press the OK button to resume
	printing.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off, On

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Item	Explanation
Page Protect	Allocates additional printer memory for printing data, as opposed to receiving it. You may
	need to turn this setting on if you are printing a very complex page. If a Print Overrun
	error message appears on the LCD panel during printing, turn this setting on and reprint
	your data. This reduces the amount of memory reserved for processing data so your
	computer may take longer to send the print job, but it will allow you to print complex jobs.
	Page Protect usually works best when Auto is selected.
	Note:
	Changing the Page Protect setting reconfigures the printer’s memory, which
	causes any downloaded fonts to be deleted.
	This function is available only for ESCP2, FX, or I239X mode.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Auto, On
A4/LT Auto Switching	If LT->A4 (or A4->LT) is selected, if letter (or A4) size paper is selected for printing but there
	is no paper source set to letter (or A4), the printout is output on A4 (or Letter).
	If A4<->LT is selected, if A4 or letter size paper is selected for printing but there is no paper
	source set to the selected paper size, the printout is output on the alternate paper size. (A4
	for letter or letter for A4)
	Settings (default in bold):
	LT->A4, A4->LT, A4<->LT, Off
Convert to Monochrome	Enables to print in black-and-white when the color toner cartridges have reached the end
	of their service lives.
	Settings (default in bold):
	On, Off
LCD Contrast	Adjusts the contrast of the LCD panel. Use the u Up and d Down buttons to set the
	contrast between 0 (lowest contrast) and 15 (highest contrast).
	Settings (default in bold):
	0 ... 7 ... 15
LCD Backlight	If Auto is selected, the LCD backlight lights. Also, it turns off during Sleep or Deep Sleep
	mode. If Off is selected, the LCD backlight is always off.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Auto, Off
RAM Disk	Specifies the RAM disk size available for the Reserve Job function.
	After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the
	power is turned on again.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off, Normal, Maximum

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Item	Explanation
Convert to Simplex	In the duplex printing mode, specifies whether to print the last page of a job in one side
(AL-C300DN only)	printing mode. Setting Odd Page or 1 Page can prevent the last page from being printed
	on an unexpected page when you are printing on preprinted paper or hole-punched
	paper.
	Odd Page: 1-page jobs or the last page of a job with an odd number of pages are
		printed in one side printing mode.
		1 Page: 1-page jobs are printed in one side printing mode.
	Off: The last page of all jobs (including 1-page jobs or jobs with an odd number of
		pages) is printed in duplex printing mode.
Confirm Media Type	Displays a message when the paper type in the tray selected for printing is different from
	that selected on Paper Type in the printer driver.
	Settings (default in bold):
	No, Yes
Job Information	Selects the pattern in which the job information is displayed on the control panel.
	If Off is selected, no job information is displayed on the control panel, even if the Pause/
	Release button is pressed to cancel or skip a job.
	If	or	is selected as Language when the printer is turned on for the first
	time after you purchase it, the default value is Off. If other language is selected, the default
	value is Display Pattern 1.
	Do not select Display Pattern 1 when the following languages are selected as
	Language:		,
	Settings:
	Display Pattern 1, Display Pattern 2, Off
Local Time Diff.	Specifies the current date and time by entering the time difference from Greenwich Mean
	time.
	Settings (default in bold):
	-14:00 … 0:00 … +14:00
Time Setting	Specifies the current date and time by entering them directly.
	Settings:
	2010/ 01/01 00:00 to 2098/12/31 23:59
Date Format	Specifies the format to display the date.

Settings (default in bold):

DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, YY/MM/DD

USB Menu

Note:

After any item in the menu is changed, the setting takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. While it is reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back, the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again.

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Item	Explanation
USB I/F	Allows you to activate or deactivate the USB interface.
	Settings (default in bold):
	On, Off
USB Speed	Allows you to select the operation mode of USB interface. Selecting HS is recommended.
	Select FS if HS does not work on your computer system.
	Settings (default in bold):
	HS, FS
Buffer Size	Determines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data.

Note:

To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then turn it back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in Reset Menu.

Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the Ready light is not flashing when you reset the printer.

Settings (default in bold):

Normal, Maximum, Minimum

Network Menu

See the Network Guide for each setting.

Note:

After any item in the menu is changed, the setting takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. While it is reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back, the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again.

USB Host Menu

Note:

After any item in the menu is changed, the setting takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. While it is reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back, the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again.

Item	Explanation
USB Host	Enables you to print directly from a USB memory via a USB Host interface.
	Settings (default in bold):
	On, Off

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Energy Saver Menu

Item	Explanation
Time to Sleep	Specifies the length of the time until the printer enters the sleep mode or deep sleep mode
	if there are no button operations and no jobs to be printed.
	Settings (default in bold):
	1Min, 3Min, 5Min, 15Min, 30Min, 60Min, 120Min
Deep Sleep Mode	When this setting is set to On, the printer switches into the deep sleep mode at the time
	specified in the Time to Sleep setting if the printer is not operated or receives no jobs. In
	the deep sleep mode, the Wakeup/Sleep button lights and more power is saved than
	when in the sleep mode.
	Note:
	The printer does not enter the deep sleep mode in the following cases:
	- PS3 is selected in Network of Emulation Menu.
	- MS Network is set to On in Network Menu.
	The printer recovers from the deep sleep mode in the following cases:
	- When the printer receives a print job
	- When the Wakeup/Sleep button is pressed
	Settings (default in bold):
	On, Off
Power Off Timer (Power Off	When this setting is set to On, the printer automatically turns off at the time specified in the
mode)	Time to Off setting.
	Note:
	The printer does not enter the power off mode if it is receiving or sending data.
	The printer recovers from the power off mode when the power switch is turned on.
	Settings (default in bold):
	On, Off
Time to Off	Specifies the length of the time until the printer enters the power off mode if there are no
	button operations and no jobs to be printed.
	Note:
	You can adjust the time before power management is applied. Any increase will affect
	the product's energy efficiency. Please consider the environment before making any
	change.
	Settings (default in bold):
	120Min, 180Min, 240Min, 360Min, 480Min
Timer Setting	When this setting is set to On, the printer enters or recovers from the power off mode at
	specified times.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off, On
Start	If Timer Setting is set to On, specifies the time when the printer recovers from the power
	off mode.
	Settings (default in bold):
	0:00 ... 8:00 ... 23:59

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Item	Explanation
Stop	If Timer Setting is set to On, specifies the time when the Time to Off timer restarts and
	the printer can enter the power off mode.
	Settings (default in bold):
	0:00 ... 18:00 ... 23:59
Day	If Timer Setting is set to On, specifies the days when the Timer Setting is enabled.
	Settings:
	Cancel Selection, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Reset Menu

Item	Explanation
Clear Warning	Clears warning messages that show errors except for these that occur from consumable
	products or mandatory-replacement parts.
Clear All Warnings	Clears all warning messages that appear on the LCD panel.
Reset All	Stops printing and clears the printer memory. The print jobs received from all interfaces
	are erased.
	Note:
	Performing Reset All clears print jobs received from all interfaces. Be careful not to
	interrupt someone else’s job.
Reset Fuser Counter	Reset the fuser unit life counter when you replace the fuser unit. For instructions on
	replacing the fuser unit, see the instructions that come with the fuser unit.

Printer Settings

Note:

The settings of items in the Printing Menu are overridden by the settings made in the printer driver.

Tray Menu

Item	Explanation
MP Tray Size	Specifies your paper size from this menu.
	Settings (default in bold):
	A4, A5, A6, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C6, IB5, CTM*
	* For the sizes of paper that are available for CTM, refer to “Available Paper and Capacities”
	on page 37.
MP Tray Type	Specifies the paper type loaded in the MP tray.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Plain, SemiThk, Preprinted, Letterhead, Recycled, Color, Labels, Thick, ExtraThk, Coated,
	Envelope, Special

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Item	Explanation
Cassette1 Size	Specifies the paper size loaded in the standard paper cassette.
	Settings (default in bold):
	A4, A5, A6, B5, LT, HLT, GLT , EXE, CTM*
	* For the sizes of paper that are available for CTM, refer to “Available Paper and Capacities”
	on page 37.
Cassette1 Type	Specifies the paper type loaded in the standard paper cassette.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Plain, SemiThk, Preprinted, Letterhead, Recycled, Color, Labels, Thick, ExtraThk, Coated,
	Special
Cassette2 Size	Specifies the paper size loaded in the optional paper cassette.
	Settings (default in bold):
	A4, B5, LT, LGL, GLG , EXE
Cassette2 Type	Specifies the paper type loaded in the optional paper cassette.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Plain, SemiThk, Preprinted, Letterhead, Recycled, Color
MP Tray AutoSel/Cassette1	Specifies whether the tray can be selected for printing when Paper Source is selected for
AutoSel/Cassette2 AutoSel	Auto Selection in the printer driver.
	Settings (default in bold):
	On, Off

Printing Menu

Item	Explanation
Page Size	Specifies the paper size.
	Settings (default in bold):
	A4, A5, A6, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C6, IB5, CTM*
	* For the sizes of paper that are available for CTM, refer to “Available Paper and Capacities”
	on page 37.
Wide A4	Selecting On decreases the left and right margins to 3.4 mm.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off, On
Media Type	Specifies the paper type.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Unspecified, Plain, SemiThk, Preprinted, Letterhead, Recycled, Color, Labels, Thick,
	ExtraThk, Coated, Envelope, Special

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Item	Explanation
Page Side	Select Front when printing on the front of normal paper (Plain), thick paper (Thick), or
	extra thick paper (Extra Thick).
	Settings (default in bold):
	Front, Back
Paper Source	Specifies whether paper feeds into the printer from the MP tray, the standard paper
	cassette (Cassette 1), or the optional paper cassette unit (Cassette 2).
	If you select Auto, paper feeds from the paper source containing paper that matches your
	Paper Size setting.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Auto, MP Tray, Cassette1, Cassette2
Orientation	Specifies whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape orientation.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Port, Land
Resolution	Specifies the printing resolution.
	Settings (default in bold):
	300, 600, 1200
RITech	Turning on RITech (Resolution Improvement Technology) on produces smoother and
	crisper lines, text, and graphics.
	Settings (default in bold):
	On, Off
Toner Save	When this setting is selected, the printer saves toner by substituting a gray shade for the
	black inside of characters. The characters are outlined in full black on the right and lower
	edges.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off, On
Emphasize Thin Lines	Adjusts the weight of thin lines so they are printed clearly.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Off, On
Top Offset	Makes fine adjustments to the vertical printing position of the page.
	c Important:
	Make sure that the printed image does not extend beyond the edge of the paper.
	Otherwise, you may damage the printer.
	Settings (default in bold):
	-99.0 ... 0.0 ... 99.0mm in 0.5 increments

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Item	Explanation
Left Offset	Makes fine adjustments to the horizontal printing position of the page.
	c Important:
	Make sure that the printed image does not extend beyond the edge of the paper.
	Otherwise, you may damage the printer.
	Settings (default in bold):
	-99.0 ... 0.0 ... 99.0mm in 0.5 increments
T Offset B	Adjusts the vertical printing position on the back of the paper when printing on both
	sides. Use this if the printout on the back is not where you expected.
	Settings (default in bold):
	-99.0 ... 0.0 ... 99.0mm in 0.5 increments
L Offset B	Adjusts the horizontal printing position on the back of the paper when printing on both
	sides. Use this if the printout on the back is not where you expected.
	Settings (default in bold):
	-99.0 ... 0.0 ... 99.0mm in 0.5 increments
Emulation Menu
Item	Explanation
USB/Network	Specifies emulation mode for each interface.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Auto, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3, PCL
PCL Menu
Item	Explanation
FontSource	Sets the default font source.
	Settings (default in bold):
	Resident, Download*
	* Available only when downloaded fonts are available.
Font Number	Sets the default font number for the default font source. The available number depends
	on the settings you made.
	Settings (default in bold):
	0… 65535 (depending on your settings)
Pitch	Specifies the default font pitch if the font is scalable and of fixed-pitch. This item may not
	appear depending on the FontSource or Font Number settings.
	Settings (default in bold):
	0.44 … 10.00 … 99.99 cpi in 0.01 cpi increment

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Item		Explanation
Height		Specifies the default font height if the font is scalable and proportional. This item may not
		appear depending on the FontSource or Font Number settings.
		Settings (default in bold):
		4.00 … 12.00 … 999.75 pt in 0.25 pt increment
SymSet		Selects the default symbol set. If the font you selected in FontSource and Font Number is
		not available in the new SymSet setting, the FontSource and the Font Number settings
		are automatically replaced with the default value, IBM-US.
		Settings (default in bold):
		IBM-US, Roman-8, Roman-9, ECM94-1, 8859-2 ISO, 8859-9 ISO, 8859-10ISO, 8859-15ISO,
		PcBlt775, IBM-DN, PcMultiling, PcE.Europe, PcTk437, PcEur858, Pc1004, WiAnsi,
		WiE.Europe, WiTurkish, WiBALT, DeskTop, PsText, VeInternati, VeUS, MsPublishin, Math-8,
		PsMath, VeMath, PiFont, Legal, UK, ANSI ASCII, Swedis2, Italian, Spanish, German,
		Norweg1, French2, Windows, McText, Hebrew7, 8859-8 ISO, Hebrew8, Arabic8, OCR A,
		OCR B, Pc866Cyr, Pc866Ukr, WinCyr, ISOCyr, Pc8Grk, Pc851Grk, WinGrk, ISOGrk, Greek8,
		Pc862Heb, Pc864Ara, HPWARA
Form		Selects the number of lines for the selected paper size and orientation. This also causes a
		line spacing(VMI) change, and the new VMI value is stored in the printer. This means that
		later changes in the Page Size or Orientation settings cause changes in the Form value,
		based on the stored VMI.
		Settings (default in bold):
		5 … 64 … 128Lines
CR Function		These functions are included for users of particular operating systems, such as UNIX.
		Settings (default in bold):
		CR, CR+LF
LF Function		These functions are included for users of particular operating systems, such as UNIX.
		Settings (default in bold):
		LF, CR+LF
Tray Assign		Changes the assignment for the paper source select command. When 4 is selected, the
		commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 4. When 4K is selected, the
		commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 4000, 5000, and 8000. When 5S is
		selected, the commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 5S.
		Settings (default in bold):
		4K, 5S, 4
PS3 Menu
Item		Explanation
Error Sheet		When you select On, the printer prints out an error sheet when an error occurs in the PS3
		mode or when the PDF file you tried to print is not a supported version.
		Settings (default in bold):
		Off, On

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Item		Explanation
Coloration		Allows you to select the color printing or black-and-white printing mode.
		Settings (default in bold):
		Color, Mono
Image Protect		When On is selected, the print quality is not reduced even with insufficient memory. In that
		case, Memory Overflow is displayed and the printing is stopped. When Off is selected,
		the print quality is reduced with insufficient memory. In that case, Image Optimum is
		displayed and the printing is continued.
		Settings (default in bold):
		Off, On
Binary		Specifies the data format. Select On for the Binary data and select Off for the ASCII data.
		Note:
		Binary can only be used with network connection. To use the Binary data, make sure
		your application supports Binary data and that SEND CTRL-D Before Each Job and
		SEND CTRL-D After Each Job are set to No. When this setting is set to On, you cannot
		use TBCP (Tagged binary communication protocol) in the printer driver settings.
		Settings (default in bold):
		Off, On
Text Detection		When On is selected, the text file is converted to a PostScript file when printing. This setting
		is available only when PS3 is selected in the Emulation Menu.
		Settings (default in bold):
		Off, On
PDF Page Size		Specifies the paper size when you send the PDF file directory from a computer or some
		other device. If Auto is selected, the paper size is determined based on the size of the first
		page that is printed.
		Settings (default in bold):
		Auto, A4, A5, A6, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C6, IB5
ESCP2 Menu
Item		Explanation
Font		Selects the font.
		Settings (default in bold):
		Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans serif, Roman T, Orator S, Sans H, Script, OCR A, OCR B
Pitch		Selects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measured in cpi
		(characters per inch). You can also choose proportional spacing.
		Settings (default in bold):
		10 cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Prop.
Condensed		Turns condensed printing on or off.
		Settings (default in bold):
		Off, On

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