User’s Guide
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Epson AcuLaser M7000 Series User's Guide
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Operating System Versions
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
Windows refers to Windows 7, 7 x64, Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, Server 2008, Server 2008 x64, Server 2008 R2, Server
2003, and Server 2003 x64.
❏ Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, Windows 7 Home Premium Edition, Windows 7 Home Basic
Edition, and Windows 7 Professional Edition.
❏ Windows 7 x64 refers to Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition, Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Edition, Windows 7
Home Basic x64 Edition, and Windows 7 Professional x64 Edition.
❏ Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows Vista
Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition and Windows Vista Business Edition.
❏ Windows Vista x64 refers to Windows Vista Ultimate x64 Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium x64 Edition,
Windows Vista Home Basic x64 Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise x64 Edition and Windows Vista Business x64
Edition.
❏ Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional.
❏ Windows XP x64 refers to Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
❏ Windows Server 2008 refers to Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
Edition.
❏ Windows Server 2008 x64 refers to Windows Server 2008 x64 Standard Edition, Windows Server 2008 x64
Enterprise Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition, and Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition.
❏ Windows Server 2003 refers to Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise
Edition.
❏ Windows Server 2003 x64 refers to Windows Server 2003 x64 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64
Enterprise Edition.
Macintosh refers to Mac OS X.
❏ Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later.
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Warning, Caution, and Note. . . . ......................................................... 12
Important Safety Instructions............................................................ 12
Setting up the printer............................................................... 12
Finding the place for the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................................... 14
Using the printer................................................................... 15
Handling the consumables........................................................... 17
Safety Information..................................................................... 18
Laser safety labels.................................................................. 18
Internal laser radiation.............................................................. 18
Ozone safety...................................................................... 18
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer
Printer Parts........................................................................... 20
Front view........................................................................ 20
Rear view......................................................................... 21
Inside the printer.................................................................. 22
Control panel...................................................................... 22
Options and Consumable Products........................................................ 23
Options.......................................................................... 23
Consumable products. . . . . . ......................................................... 24
Where to Find Information. . . ........................................................... 24
Printer Features........................................................................ 25
Power saving performance........................................................... 25
Print Job Arranger................................................................. 25
Sort function...................................................................... 25
Chapter 2 Printing Tasks
Loading Paper into Your Printer.......................................................... 26
MP tray.......................................................................... 26
Lower paper cassette................................................................ 29
Notes on loading A4 size paper....................................................... 34
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Output Tray....................................................................... 35
Selecting and Using Print Media.......................................................... 35
Labels............................................................................ 35
Envelopes......................................................................... 36
Thick paper....................................................................... 37
Extra thick paper................................................................... 38
Transparencies.................................................................... 38
Custom paper size.................................................................. 39
Cancelling a Print Job................................................................... 40
From the printer................................................................... 40
From the computer................................................................. 40
Setting the Print Quality................................................................. 40
Using the Automatic setting......................................................... 41
Using the Advanced setting.......................................................... 41
Customizing print settings........................................................... 42
Toner Save mode.................................................................. 43
Improving text quality in color documents............................................. 44
Adjusting the weight of thin lines..................................................... 44
Setting the Advanced Layout............................................................. 44
Duplex printing (with the Duplex Unit)................................................ 44
Modifying the print layout........................................................... 45
Resizing printouts. ................................................................. 46
Printing watermarks................................................................ 47
Printing headers and footers......................................................... 49
Printing with an overlay............................................................. 50
Printing the copy-protected document................................................. 52
Printing Multiple Print Jobs at Once ...................................................... 53
Printing Web Pages to Fit Your Paper Size.................................................. 54
Using the Reserve Job Function........................................................... 54
Sending the print job............................................................... 55
Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel
Using the Control Panel Menus........................................................... 56
When to make control panel settings.................................................. 56
How to access the control panel menus................................................ 56
How to register menus as bookmarks.................................................. 57
Control Panel Menus................................................................... 58
Information Menu................................................................. 58
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System Information Menu........................................................... 60
Tray Menu........................................................................ 60
Emulation Menu................................................................... 61
Printing Menu..................................................................... 62
Setup Menu....................................................................... 64
Reset Menu....................................................................... 68
Quick Print Job Menu.............................................................. 69
Confidential Job Menu.............................................................. 69
Clock Menu....................................................................... 69
Parallel Menu..................................................................... 69
USB Menu........................................................................ 71
Network Menu.................................................................... 72
AUX Menu....................................................................... 72
PCL Menu........................................................................ 72
PS3 Menu......................................................................... 74
ESCP2 Menu...................................................................... 75
FX Menu......................................................................... 77
I239X Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Password Config Menu............................................................. 81
Energy Saver Menu................................................................. 82
Bookmark Menu................................................................... 84
Status and Error Messages............................................................... 84
Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data.................................................... 93
Using the Quick Print Job Menu...................................................... 93
Using the Confidential Job Menu..................................................... 94
Printing a Configuration Status Sheet...................................................... 95
Canceling Printing..................................................................... 96
Using the Pause/Cancel button....................................................... 96
Using the Reset menu............................................................... 96
Interrupting Printing................................................................... 97
Chapter 4 Installing Options
Optional Paper Cassette Unit............................................................. 98
Handling precautions............................................................... 98
Installing the optional paper cassette unit.............................................. 98
Removing the optional paper cassette unit............................................. 107
Duplex Unit.......................................................................... 107
Installing the Duplex Unit.......................................................... 107
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Removing the Duplex Unit......................................................... 109
Memory Module...................................................................... 110
Installing a memory module........................................................ 110
Removing a memory module........................................................ 113
Interface Card........................................................................ 113
Installing an interface card.......................................................... 113
Removing an interface card......................................................... 115
Chapter 5 Replacing Consumable Products
Precautions During Replacement........................................................ 116
Replacement Messages................................................................. 116
Chapter 6 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer
Cleaning the Printer................................................................... 118
Cleaning the pickup roller.......................................................... 119
Transporting the Printer................................................................ 123
For long distances................................................................. 123
For short distances................................................................ 123
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Clearing Jammed Paper. ............................................................... 125
Precautions for clearing jammed paper............................................... 125
Paper Jam MP A (MP tray or Cover A)............................................... 126
Paper Jam MP B A (MP Tray, Cover B or A)........................................... 131
Paper Jam MP C1 A, Paper Jam MP C2 A, Pa pe r J am MP C3 A ( MP Tray, All paper cassettes and
Cover A)...................................................................... 138
Paper Jam DM (Duplex Unit’s cover)................................................. 146
Printing a Configuration Status Sheet..................................................... 147
Operational Problems.................................................................. 147
The Ready light does not turn on.................................................... 147
The printer does not turn off........................................................ 148
The printer does not print (Ready light off)............................................ 148
The Ready light is on but nothing prints.............................................. 148
The remaining service life of the consumables is not updated (Windows only)............... 149
Cannot install software or drivers.................................................... 149
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Cannot access the shared printer..................................................... 149
Printout Problems..................................................................... 150
The font cannot be printed......................................................... 150
Printout is garbled................................................................ 150
The printout position is not correct.................................................. 151
Graphics do not print correctly...................................................... 151
Transparencies are output blank from the MP tray...................................... 152
Print Quality Problems................................................................. 152
The background is dark or dirty..................................................... 152
White dots appear in the printout.................................................... 152
Print quality or tone is uneven...................................................... 153
Half-tone images print unevenly..................................................... 153
Toner smudges................................................................... 154
Areas are missing in the printed image................................................ 154
Completely blank pages are output................................................... 154
The printed image is light or faint.................................................... 155
The non-printed side of the page is dirty.............................................. 156
Print quality decreased............................................................. 156
Memory Problems..................................................................... 156
Insufficient memory for current task................................................. 156
Insufficient memory to print all copies................................................ 157
Paper Handling Problems.............................................................. 157
Paper does not feed properly........................................................ 157
Problems Using Options............................................................... 158
The message Invalid AUX I/F Card appears on the LCD panel............................ 158
Paper does not feed from the optional paper cassette.................................... 158
An installed option cannot be used................................................... 158
The optional product is not available................................................. 159
Correcting USB Problems.............................................................. 159
USB connections.................................................................. 159
Windows operating system......................................................... 159
Printer software installation......................................................... 159
Status and Error Messages.............................................................. 160
Canceling Printing.................................................................... 160
Printing in the PostScript 3 Mode Problems............................................... 160
The printer does not print correctly in the PostScript mode.............................. 161
The printer does not print.......................................................... 161
The printer or its driver does not appear in utilities in the printer configuration (Macintosh
only).......................................................................... 161
The font on the printout is different from that on the screen.............................. 162
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The printer fonts cannot be installed................................................. 162
The edges of texts and/or images are not smooth....................................... 162
The printer does not print normally via the USB interface................................ 162
The printer does not print normally via the network interface............................ 163
An undefined error occurs (Macintosh only).......................................... 163
Chapter 8 About the Printer Software
Using the Printer Software for Windows.................................................. 164
Using the printer driver. . .......................................................... 164
Using EPSON Status Monitor....................................................... 166
Uninstalling the printer software.................................................... 173
Using the PostScript Printer Driver....................................................... 173
System requirements.............................................................. 173
Using the PostScript printer driver with Windows...................................... 174
Using the PostScript printer driver with Macintosh..................................... 177
Using the PCL6 printer driver. . ......................................................... 180
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Paper................................................................................ 181
Available paper types.............................................................. 181
Paper that should not be used....................................................... 181
Printable area.................................................................... 182
Printer.............................................................................. 183
General.......................................................................... 183
Environmental................................................................... 184
Mechanical...................................................................... 184
Electrical........................................................................ 185
Standard and approvals............................................................ 185
Interfaces............................................................................ 185
USB interface..................................................................... 185
Ethernet interface................................................................. 186
Options and Consumable Products....................................................... 186
Optional paper cassette unit........................................................ 186
Duplex Unit...................................................................... 187
Memory modules................................................................. 187
Parallel Interface Card............................................................. 187
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Imaging Cartridge/Return Imaging Cartridge.......................................... 188
Appendix B Where To Get Help
Contacting Customer Support........................................................... 189
Before Contacting Epson. . . . . ...................................................... 189
Help for Users in Europe. . . . ....................................................... 189
Help for Users in Singapore. ........................................................ 189
Help for Users in Thailand.......................................................... 190
Help for Users in Vietnam.......................................................... 190
Help for Users in Indonesia......................................................... 191
Help for Users in Hong Kong....................................................... 192
Help for Users in Malaysia.......................................................... 193
Help for Users in India............................................................. 193
Help for Users in the Philippines.................................................... 194
Index
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Safety Instructions
Warning, Caution, and Note
Warning
w
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution
c
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note
contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
Important Safety Instructions
Setting up the printer
❏ Because the printer weighs approximately 22 kg (48.5 lb) with consumable products installed, one
person should not lift or carry it. Two people should carry the printer, lifting it by the correct
positions as shown below.
❏ When moving the printer, always keep it horizontal.
❏ If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician.
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❏ Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety 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.
❏ 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 outl et th at is cont rolle d by w all sw itches 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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❏ 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.
a. 35 cm
b. 30 cm
c. 10 cm
d. 76 cm
e. 81 cm
f. 20 cm
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To install and use any of the following options, you will need the indicated amount of additional
space.
A 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit adds 9.5 cm to the bottom of the printer.
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.
❏ 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 CAUTION, 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.
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* CAUTION
❏ Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some components are sharp and may cause
injury.
❏ 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.
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Handling the consumables
❏ Do not burn used consumables because they might explode and injure someone. Dispose of them
according to local regulations.
❏ Be sure to keep consumable components out of the reach of children.
❏ When handling an imaging cartridge, always place it on a clean, smooth surface.
❏ Do not attempt to modify an imaging cartridge or take it apart.
❏ 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 an imaging 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 imaging cartridge in an ar ea su b je c t t o d i re ct s un li g ht ,
dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to extreme or rapid
changes in temperature or humidity.
❏ When removing the imaging cartridge, do not expose it to sunlight at all and avoid exposing it to
room light for more than five minutes. The imaging cartridge 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 imaging cartridge 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 imaging cartridge 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 let the paper’s edge slide across your skin because the edge of the paper may cut you.
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Safety Information
Laser safety labels
Warning:
w
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.
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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 1.5 mg/h of continuous printing.
Minimize the risk
To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid the following conditions:
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❏ 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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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Printer
Printer Parts
Front view
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a. face-down tray
b. control panel
c. right side cover
d. standard lower paper cassette
e. power switch
f. paper support
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Rear view
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a. cover B
b. upper option cover
c. AC inlet
d. lower option cover
e.
Ethernet interface connector
f. Type-B interface card slot cover
g. USB interface connector
*
When the printer is in the deep sleep mode or the power off mode, the Ethernet interface connector’s LED does not light.
*
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Inside the printer
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a. imaging cartridge
b. cover A
c. MP tray
d. tray paper size switch
Control panel
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a. LCD panel Displays printer status messages and control panel menu settings.
b.
Pause/Cancel button
c.
Data light (Green)
d.
Ready light (Green)
e.
Start/Stop button
f.
Error light (Orange)
g.
Right button
h.
Down button
i.
Left button
j.
OK button
k.
Up 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.
- Interrupting print jobs to print a stored print job.
For instructions on these operations, see “Canceling Printing” on page 96 and
“Interrupting Printing” on page 97.
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.
On when the printer is ready, indicating that the printer is ready to receive and
print data.
Off when the printer is not ready.
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.
On or flashes when an error has occurred.
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 56.
l.
Wake Up/Sleep button
(Green)
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).
The printer has a power off mode which saves more power consumption as
almost all functions are not available, and this button blinks while in the power
off mode.
Press this button to recover from the sleep mode (the deep sleep mode) and the
power off mode.
For more details about the power off mode, see “Energy Saver Menu” on
page 82.
Options and Consumable Products
Options
You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options.
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❏ 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802702)
This unit increases paper feeding capacity up to 500 sheets of paper. You can install up to two
units.
❏ Duplex Unit (C12C802712)
This unit allows for automatic printing on both sides of paper.
❏ Memory Module
This option expands the printer’s memory by allowing you to print complex and
graphics-intensive documents. The printer’s RAM can be increased up to 320 MB by adding an
additional 256 MB RAM DIMM.
Note:
Make sure that the DIMM you purchase is compatible with Epson products. For details, contact the
store where you purchased this printer or an Epson qualified service representative.
❏ Parallel Interface Card (C12C824521)
This option enables parallel interface connection. Insert the parallel interface card to the Type-B
interface card slot.
Consumable products
The life of the following consumable products is monitored by the printer. The printer lets you know
when replacements are needed.
Product name Product code
Imaging Cartridge 1221
Return Imaging Cartridge
*
Return imaging cartridges are not sold in some areas. Contact your local Epson dealer/representative about the
availability of the Return imaging cartridge scheme.
*
1222
Where to Find Information
Setup Guide
Provides you with information on assembling the printer and installing the printer software.
User’s Guide (this manual)
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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.
Printer Features
Power saving performance
The printer has an advanced power saving feature that helps you reduce electricity consumption. In
the power off mode, the printer consumes about 0.2 W by disabling almost all operations.
For a detailed explanation, see “Energy Saver Menu” on page 82.
Print Job Arranger
This function allows printing settings for several documents created by different applications at the
same time. You can arrange the order in which jobs are printed and change the layout of the data.
Sort function
You can alternate printouts vertically and horizontally when collating multiple sets of printouts.
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Chapter 2
Printing Tasks
Loading Paper into Your Printer
This section describes how to load paper. If you use special media such as transparencies or envelopes,
see also “Selecting and Using Print Media” on page 35. For specifications or details about the paper
types and sizes, see “Paper” on page 181.
Caution:
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Do not let the paper’s edge slide across your skin because the edge of the paper may cut you.
MP tray
The MP tray (Multi-purpose tray) is the paper source that is available for various types of paper, such
as labels, envelopes, thick paper, and transparencies.
Note:
To load envelopes, see “Envelopes” on page 36.
1. Open the MP tray.
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2. Slide the paper guides to accommodate the paper you are loading.
Note:
When the loading paper size is bigger than B4, open the extension tray on the MP tray to
accommodate the paper.
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3. Load a stack of the desired paper with the printable surface facing up. Then slide the paper guides
to get a snug fit.
Note:
Make sure that you do not load paper beyond the limit mark.
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4. Turn the tray paper size switch to match the size of the loaded paper.
Note:
❏ After loading paper, set the MP Type setting on the control panel to match the type of paper
loaded. For details, see “Tray Menu” on page 60.
❏ If the tray paper size switch is set to
match the size of the loaded paper. For details, see “Tray Menu” on page 60.
, set the MP Tray Size setting on the control panel to
Lower paper cassette
This cassette gives you a second paper source in addition to the MP tray.
1. Pull out the paper cassette.
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2. Remove the tray cover.
3. Pinch the knobs and slide the paper guides to accommodate the paper you are loading.
Note:
When loading paper that is A3, B4, A4 portrait, or larger, extend the paper cassette. If you do not
need to extend the paper cassette, go to step 8.
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4. Slide the unlock levers outward.
5. Pull out the paper tray to extend the paper cassette and align the arrow marks according to the
paper size.
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6. Slide the unlock levers back to their lock positions.
7. Pinch the knobs and slide the paper guide to accommodate the paper you are loading.
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8. Load a stack of the desired paper on the center of the paper cassette with the printable surface
facing up.
Note:
Make sure that you do not load paper beyond the limit mark.
9. Insert the paper size label into the front of the paper cassette.
10. Replace the tray cover.
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Note:
After loading paper, set the Cassette1 Size and Cassette1 Type settings to match the loaded
paper size and paper type on the control panel. For details, see “Tray Menu” on page 60.
Notes on loading A4 size paper
You can load A4 size paper both in portrait and landscape orientation in the printer.
Set the printer as follows when you load A4 size paper.
Paper source Orientation of paper in
paper source
MP tray Portrait Eject Vertically A4 Portrait
Landscape Eject Horizontally A4 Landscape
Lower cassette Portrait Unnecessary Unnecessary
Landscape Unnecessary Unnecessary
Printer driver
Output Settings
Control panel
Tray Menu - MP Tray Size,
Cassette1/2/3 Size
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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 facedown tray. Up to 250 sheets can be stacked when using the plain paper.
Extend the paper support to accommodate the size of the paper loaded in the MP tray or lower paper
cassette to prevent it from slipping off the printer.
Selecting and Using Print Media
You can use special media, such as labels, envelopes, thick paper, and transparencies. The instructions
below describe loading special media in the MP tray as an example.
When loading special media, you should make paper settings. You can also make these settings on the
Tray Menu in the control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 60.
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.
Labels
Available labels
❏ Labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers
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❏ Labels that completely cover the backing sheet, with no gaps between the individual labels
MP tray
Printer driver settings
Paper Size A4, LT
Paper Source MP Tray
Paper Type Labels
Note:
❏ 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.
❏ Duplex printing is not available for 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.
Envelopes
Available envelopes
❏ Envelopes that have no glue or no tape
Caution:
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Do not use window envelopes. The plastic on most window envelopes will melt.
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MP tray
a. C5, IB5
b. MON, C10, DL, C6
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Printer driver settings
Paper Size MON, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5
Paper Source MP Tray
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.
Thick paper
MP tray
Printer driver settings
Paper Size A4, A3, A5, A6, B4, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, B, EXE, F4
Paper Source MP Tray
Paper Type Thick (for 91 to 157 g/m paper)
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Lower paper cassettes
Paper Size A4, A3, A5, B4, B5, LT, LGL
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Printer driver settings
Paper Source
Paper Type Thick (for 91 to 157 g/m paper)
*
Available only when the optional paper cassette unit is installed.
Cassette1, Cassette2
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, Cassette3
Note:
Paper thicker than 106 g/m cannot be used for duplex printing.
Extra thick paper
MP tray
Printer driver settings
Paper Size A4, A3, A5, A6, B4, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, B, EXE, F4
Paper Source MP Tray
Paper Type Extra Thick (for 158 to 216 g/m paper)
*
Transparencies
MP tray
Printer driver settings
Paper Size A4
Paper Source MP Tray
Paper Type Transparency
Note:
Duplex printing is not available for transparencies.
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Custom paper size
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Printer driver settings
Paper Size
Paper Source MP Tray
Paper Type Normal, Transparency, Labels, Thick, Extra Thick
*
75.0 × 98.4 mm at the minimum and 297.0 × 508.0 mm at the maximum
User Defined Size
*
Lower paper cassettes
Printer driver settings
Paper Size
Paper Source
Paper Type Normal, Thick
*1
76.2 × 148.0 mm at the minimum and 297 × 431.8 mm at the maximum
*2
Available only when the optional paper cassette unit is installed.
User Defined Size
Cassette1, Cassette2
Note:
❏ Depending on the quality of the non-standard size paper, the printing environment, or the printing
procedure, the paper might skew. Make a trial print run before you print on a lot of non-standard size
paper.
*1
*2
, Cassette3
*2
❏ For Windows, access the printer driver, then select User Defined Size fr om th e Pap er Si ze lis t on th e
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.
❏ The saved paper sizes can only be used with the printer driver you saved them to. Even if multiple
printer names are set for a printer driver, the settings can be available only for the printer name in
which you saved the settings.
❏ When sharing the printer on a network, you cannot create User Defined Size at the client.
❏ 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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Cancelling a Print Job
From the printer
To cancel a print job on the printer’s control panel, see “Canceling Printing” on page 96.
From the computer
For Windows users
Double-click your printer’s icon on the taskbar. Select the job in the list, then click Cancel from the
Document menu.
Setting the Print Quality
You can change the print quality of printouts through settings in the printer driver.
In the Automatic setting, you can select a print mode according to your printing purpose. The printer
driver makes optimal settings depending on the print mode you have selected. In the Advanced
setting, you have more setting options.
Note:
The printer driver’s online help provides details on printer driver settings.
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Using the Automatic setting
For Windows users
1. Click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Click Automatic, then choose desired printing quality.
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3. Click OK.
Using the Advanced setting
For Windows users
1. Click the Basic Settings tab.
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2. Select Advanced. Then 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 Print Quality and Graphics 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.
Customizing print settings
If you need to change detailed settings, make the settings manually.
For Windows users
1. Click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Select Advanced, then click More Settings.
3. Make appropriate settings. For details about each setting, see online help.
4. Click OK.
Saving your settings
You can save your custom settings.
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Note:
❏ You cannot use a predefined setting name for your custom settings.
❏ The saved custom settings can only be used with the printer driver you saved them to. Even if multiple
printer names are set for a printer driver, the settings can be available only for the printer name in
which you saved the settings.
❏ You cannot delete predefined settings.
For Windows users
Note:
When sharing the printer on a network, Save Settings is grayed out and you cannot create a custom
setting at the client.
1. Click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Select Advanced, then click Save Settings to open the Custom Settings dialog box.
3. Type a name for your custom settings in the Name box, then click Save.
Your settings will appear in the drop-down list which appears when Advance is selected on the Basic
Settings tab.
Note:
To delete a custom setting, follow the step 1 and 2, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box,
then click Delete.
You can create new settings in the More Settings dialog box. When you create new settings, Custom
Settings is displayed in the list on the Basic Settings tab. In this case, the original setting is not
overwritten. To save the new settings, save them under a new name.
Toner Save mode
To reduce the amount of toner used in printing documents, you can print rough drafts using the Toner
Save mode.
For Windows users
1. Click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Select Advanced, then click More Settings to open the More Settings dialog box.
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3. Select the Toner Save check box, then click OK.
Improving text quality in color documents
When you print a document in color, text quality can be improved by printing the text in black.
1. Click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Select Enable from the Print Text In Black drop-down list.
3. Click OK.
Adjusting the weight of thin lines
Thin lines can be printed in thicker lines as visible.
1. Click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Select Advanced, then click More Settings to open the More Settings dialog box.
3. Select the Dot Correction check box, then click OK.
The default setting for the Dot Correction is on.
Setting the Advanced Layout
Duplex printing (with the Duplex Unit)
This function allows you to print on both sides of the paper automatically by installing the optional
Duplex Unit.
For Windows users
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.
Note:
The Duplex check box appears only when the Duplex Unit is recognized by the printer driver. If it is
not recognized, confirm that the option is set to Installed on the Optional Settings tab. If necessary,
update the installed option information manually. For details, see “Making Optional Settings” on
page 165.
3. If you want to make detailed settings, click Duplex Settings to open the Duplex Settings dialog
box.
4. Make appropriate settings. For details about each setting, see online help.
5. Click OK.
Modifying the print layout
This function allows you to print multiple pages on single sheets of paper.
For Windows users
1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.
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2. Select the Print Layout check box and the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of
paper.
3. If you want to make detailed settings, click More Settings. The Print Layout Settings dialog box
appears.
4. Make appropriate settings. For details about each setting, see online help.
5. Click OK.
Resizing printouts
This function allows you to enlarge or reduce your document.
For Windows users
1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.
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2. Select the Zoom Options check box.
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3. If you want to resize pages automatically to fit the output paper, select the desired paper size from
the Output Paper drop-down list.
If you want to resize pages by a specified magnification, select the Zoom To check box, then specify
the percentage. You can also select the output paper size.
4. 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.
Note:
This setting is not available when you select Zoom To check box.
5. Click OK.
Printing watermarks
This function allows you to print a text-based or image-based watermark on your document.
For Windows users
1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.
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2. Select a watermark that you want to use from the Watermark drop-down list.
3. If you want to make detailed settings, click Edit/Delete, and make appropriate settings. For
details about each setting, see online help.
4. Click OK.
Making a new watermark
For Windows users
1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.
2. Click Add New Watermark.
3. Select Text or BMP and type a name for the new watermark in the Name box.
4. If you select Text, type the watermark text in the Text box. If you select BMP, select the BMP file
you want to use, then click Open.
5. Click OK.
Note:
❏ You can register up to 10 original watermarks.
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❏ To edit the saved watermark, click Edit/Delete on the Advanced Layout tab, select the watermark
you want to edit in the Name box, and make appropriate settings, then click OK.
❏ To remove the saved watermark, click Edit/Delete on the Advanced Layout tab, select the
watermark you want to delete in the Name box, then click Delete.
❏ The saved watermarks can only be used with the printer driver you saved them to. Even if multiple
printer names are set for a printer driver, the settings can be available only for the printer name in
which you saved the settings.
❏ When sharing the printer on a network, you cannot create a user defined watermark at the client.
Printing headers and footers
This function allows you to print user name, computer name, date, time, or collate number, at the top
or bottom of each page in a document.
For Windows users
1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.
2. Select the Header/Footer check box, then click Header/Footer Settings.
3. Select the items from the drop-down list.
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Note:
❏ If you select Collate Number, the number of copies is printed.
❏ When using the reserve job function, you cannot select Collate Number.
4. Click OK.
Printing with an overlay
This function allows you to print a standard form or letterhead onto the original document.
Note:
❏ This function is for Windows only.
❏ 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
1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.
2. Select the Form Overlay check box.
3. Select Create Overlay Data, then click More Settings. The Create Form dialog box appears.
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4. Type the form name in the Form Name box and its description in the Description box.
5. Select Foreground Document or Background Document to specify whether the overlay will
be printed as foreground or background of the document.
6. Select the Assign to Paper Source check box to display the form name in the Paper Source
drop-down list on the Basic Settings tab.
7. Click OK.
Note:
❏ To change the settings of the overlay form data you created, access the printer driver and follow the
step 1 and 2 above. Note that on the step 3, select Overlay Print, then click Edit Form.
❏ The following 9 characters cannot be used for form names: \ / : * ? " < > |.
Printing an overlaid document
You can select the registered form data from the Paper Source drop-down list on the Basic Settings tab.
For registering form data in the Paper Source, see step 6 in “Creating an overlay” on page 50.
If overlay form data is not registered in the Paper Source or if you want to make detailed settings,
follow the steps below.
1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.
2. Select the Form Overlay check box.
3. Select the Overlay Print check box, then click More Settings. The Form Selection dialog box
appears.
4. Make appropriate settings. For details about each setting, see online help.
Note:
If you cannot select the form from the application, access the printer driver from the operating
system. For details, see “Accessing the printer driver” on page 164.
5. Click OK.
Saving an overlaid form pre-settings
This function allows you to save the settings you made from “Creating an overlay” on page 50.
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1. From the Form Selection dialog box, click Save/Delete. To open the dialog box, see “Printing an
overlaid document” on page 51.
2. Type the pre-settings name in the Form Pre-Settings Name box, then click Save. Your
pre-settings name will appear in the Form Pre-Settings drop-down list in the Form Selection
dialog box.
3. Click OK. Your pre-settings name will appear in the Pre-Settings drop-down list in the Advanced
Layout dialog box.
Note:
❏ To delete an overlaid form pre-setting, follow the step 1, select the pre-settings name you want to
delete from Form Pre-Settings drop-down list, click Delete, and then click OK.
❏ You can save up to 20 pre-settings.
Printing the copy-protected document
This function allows you to print a document as a copy-protected document. When you try to copy a
copy-protected document, “COPY” is printed several times on the document.
Note:
❏ Epson will not guarantee to secure from information leakage and any other damage by using this
function, nor hidden letters appear in all cases.
❏ Screen-tone may be too dark, hidden letters may not be printed on the entire print, or hidden letters
may not appear when photocopied depends on the models, settings, and combinations of
photocopiers, fax machine, input device such as digital cameras and scanners, output device such as
printers; printer driver settings of this product; condition of consumables such as toner and output
paper type.
For Windows users
Note:
With this function, the Print Quality setting is changed to Fine, and the Toner Save setting is disabled.
Form Overlay function is also disabled.
1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.
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3. If you want to make detailed settings, click Edit/Delete, and make appropriate settings. For
details about each setting, see online help.
4. Click OK.
Printing Multiple Print Jobs at Once
This function allows you to print several documents created by different applications at once
arranging settings, such as the printing order, duplex, and the print layout.
1. Click the Basic Settings tab.
2. Select the Print Job Arranger check box.
3. Click OK.
The Print Job Arranger screen appears when a print job is executed. Make appropriate settings. For
details, see the Print Job Arranger help.
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Printing Web Pages to Fit Your Paper Size
This function allows you to make Web pages fit to your paper size when printing. Install EPSON
Web-To-Page from the Software Disc.
Note:
This software is not available for Windows 7, Vista, XP x64, Server 2008, and Server 2003.
After you install EPSON Web-To-Page, the menu bar is displayed on the Microsoft Internet Explorer
Toolbar. If it does not appear, select Toolbars from the View menu of Internet Explorer, and then
select EPSON Web-To-Page.
Using the Reserve Job Function
This function allows you to store print jobs on the printer’s memory and to print them later directly
from the printer’s control panel. You can prevent the printed document from being looked at by other
people by applying a password to the print job.
This function uses the following types of printer memory.
Printer’s Storage Description
R AM D is k An a dd it io na l m em or y m u st be in st al le d o n y ou r pr in te r i n o rd er to us e t he Re se rv e J ob
function.
To enable the RAM disk, you have to set the RAM Disk setting on the control panel to
Normal or Maximum. For instructions about increasing your printer’s memory, see
“Installing a memory module” on page 110.
After the memory module is installed, you must update the option information. See
“Making Optional Settings” on page 165.
The table below gives an overview of the Reserve Job options.
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Reserve Job Option Description
Re-Print Job Lets you print the job now and store it on the printer’s memory. You can print the same
job several times.
Verify Job Lets you print one copy now to verify the content. You can print multiple copies later.
Confidential Job Lets you apply a password to the print job. You can print the job entering the password
on the printer’s control panel.
Sending the print job
For Windows users
1. Click the Optional Settings tab, then click Reserve Jobs Settings. The Reserve Jobs Settings
dialog box appears.
2. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Re-Print Job, Verify Job, or Confidential
Job.
3. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text boxes. If you selected Confidential
Job, enter a four-digit number in the password text box to set the password.
Note:
If you want to creat e a thumbn ail 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.
4. Click OK.
Note:
The OK button becomes available after both the user name and job name have been entered.
If you selected Re-print Job, the printer prints your document. If you selected Verify Job, the printer
prints one copy of your document.
To print or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see “Printing and Deleting Reserve Job
Data” on page 93.
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Chapter 3
Using the Control Panel
Using 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
1. Press the r Right button to access the control panel menus.
2. Use the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll through the menus.
3. 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 (
4. 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.
YYYY=ZZZZ), or only an item ( YYYY).
5. 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.
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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 some settings. For details, see “Control
Panel Menus” on page 58.
❏ The OK button can be used instead of the r Right button in step 3 or 5.
6. Press the Start/Stop button to exit the control panel menus.
How to register menus as bookmarks
By registering bookmarks for frequently used menus, you can display the registered menus by just
pressing the OK button while the LCD panel displays Ready.
Note:
The maximum number of menus you can register as bookmarks is 3.
1. Display the menu to register. For details, see “How to access the control panel menus” on
page 56.
2. Press the OK button for more than two seconds.
The Add Bookmark menu appears.
Note:
Some menus cannot be bookmarked. If you tried to register them, Bookmark Failed is displayed.
3. Press the u Up and d Down buttons to select the menu to delete, then press the r Right button.
Note:
To register a new menu, you have to delete one of the registered menus from the bookmark.
If Bookmark Registered is displayed, the menu is bookmarked successfully.
Note:
To restore the bookmark menus to the default values, select SelecType Init from the control panel’s
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Control Panel Menus
Note:
Some menus and items appear only when a corresponding optional device is installed or an appropriate
setting has been done.
Information Menu
Press the d Down or u Up button to select an item. Press the r Right button to print a sheet or font
sample.
Item Values
Print Configuration Status Sheet -
Print Supplies Status Sheet -
Print Usage History Sheet -
Reserve Job List
Network Status Sheet
AUX Status Sheet
USB ExtI/FStatusSht
PS3 Status Sheet -
PS3 Font List -
PCL Font Sample -
ESCP2 Font Sample -
FX Font Sample -
I239X Font Sample -
Toner E******F to E F
Total Pages 0 to 99999999
*1
Available only when the jobs are stored by using the Quick Print Job feature.
*2
Available only when the Network I/F setting in Network Menu is set to On.
*3
Available only when an optional interface card is installed.
*4
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.
*1
*2
*3
*4
-
-
-
-
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Print Configuration Status Sheet
Prints a sheet showing the current printer settings and installed options. This sheet can be 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.
Network Status Sheet
Prints a sheet showing the working status of the network.
AUX Status Sheet
Prints a sheet showing the working status of the optional interface.
USB ExtI/FStatusSht
Prints a sheet showing the working status of the USB interface.
PS3 Status Sheet
Prints a sheet showing information about the PS3 mode such as the PS3 version.
PS3 Font List, PCL Font Sample, ESCP2 Font Sample, FX Font Sample, I239X Font Sample
Prints a sample of the fonts available for your selected printer emulation.
Toner
The number of asterisks (*) between “E” and “F” indicates the remaining service lives of consumables.
If a non-genuine consumable is used, “?” is displayed instead of the indicator.
Total Pages
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Displays the total number of pages printed by the printer.
System Information Menu
The following information is displayed.
❏ Main Version
❏ MCU Version
❏ Serial No
❏ Memory
❏ MAC Address
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Tray Menu
Item Settings (default in bold)
MP Tray Size
MP Type
Cassette1 Size
Cassette2 Size
Cassette1 Type/ Cassette2 Type
Cassette3 Type
Detect Cassette1 Size/Detect
Cassette2 Size
*
Size
MP Tray AutoSel
Cassette1 AutoSel/Cassette2
AutoSel
*
Available only when the optional paper cassette unit is installed.
*
/ Cassette3 Size
*
*
/Detect Cassette3
*
/Cassette3 AutoSel
A4 Portrait, A4 Landscape, A3, A5, A6, B4, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, B, EXE, F4,
MON, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5, CTM
Plain, Preprinted, Letterhead, Recycled, Color, Transparency, Labels, Thick,
ExtraThk, Envelope, Special
A4 Portrait, A4 Landscape, A3, A5, B4, B5, LT, LGL, CTM
*
A4 Portrait, A4 Landscape, A3, A5, B4, B5, LT, LGL, CTM
*
Plain, Preprinted, Letterhead, Recycled, Color, Thick, Special
/
On, Off
On, Off
*
On, Off
MP Tray Size
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Select your paper size from this menu. The tray paper size switch setting is enabled if it is not set to
.
MP Type
Lets you set the paper type loaded in the MP tray.
Cassette1 Size/Cassette2 Size/Cassette3 Size
Displays the paper size loaded in the standard and optional paper cassettes.
Cassette1 Type/Cassette2 Type/Cassette3 Type
Lets you select the paper type loaded in the standard and optional paper cassettes.
Detect Cassette1 Size/Detect Cassette2 Size/Detect Cassette3 Size
Detects the paper size loaded in the standard and optional paper cassettes.
MP Tray AutoSel/Cassette1 AutoSel/Cassette2 AutoSel/Cassette3 AutoSel
Specifies whether the tray can be selected for printing when Paper Source is selected for Auto Selection
in the printer driver.
Emulation Menu
Note:
You can specify different emulations for each interfaces.
Item Settings (default in bold)
*
Parallel
USB
Network
*
AUX
*
Available only when an optional Type-B interface card is installed.
Auto, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3, PCL
Auto, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3, PCL
Auto, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3, PCL
Auto, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3, PCL
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Printing Menu
Note:
The settings are overridden by the settings made in the printer driver.
Item Settings (default in bold)
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Page Size
Wide A4
Media Type
Page Side
Paper Source
Orientation
Resolution
RITech
Toner Save
Density
Dot Correction
Top Offset
LeftOffset
A4, A3, A5, A6, B4, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, B, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5, CTM
Off, On
Unspecified, Plain, Preprinted, Letterhead, Recycled, Color, Transparency, Labels, Thick,
ExtraThk, Envelope, Special
Front, Back
*2
Auto, MP, Cassette1, Cassette2
Port, Land
300, 600, 1200
On, Off
Off, On
1 to 3 to 5
Off, On
-150.0 ... 0.0 ... 150.0mm in 0.5 increments
-150.0 ... 0.0 ... 150.0mm in 0.5 increments
, Cassette3
*2
*1
T Offset B
L Offset B
*1
The minimum and maximum of custom paper sizes vary depending on the tray.
(MP Tray)
Minimum: 75.0 × 98.4 mm, maximum: 297.0 × 508.0 mm
(Lower paper cassette)
Minimum: 76.2 × 148.0 mm, maximum: 297.0 × 431.8 mm
*2
Available only when the optional paper cassette unit is installed.
*3
Available only when the optional Duplex Unit is installed.
*3
*3
-150.0 ... 0.0 ... 150.0mm in 0.5 increments
-150.0 ... 0.0 ... 150.0mm in 0.5 increments
Page Size
Specifies the paper size.
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Wide A4
Selecting On decreases the left and right margins to 3.4 mm.
Media Type
Specifies the paper type.
Page Side
Select Front when printing on the front of normal paper (Plain), thick paper (Thick), or extra thick
paper (Extra Thick).
Paper Source
Specifies whether paper feeds into the printer from the MP tray, the standard paper cassette, or the
optional paper cassette unit.
If you select Auto, paper feeds from the paper source containing paper that matches your Paper Size
setting.
Orientation
Specifies whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape orientation.
Resolution
Specifies the printing resolution.
RITech
Turning RITech on produces smoother and crisper lines, text, and graphics.
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.
Density
Specifies the printing density.
Dot correction
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Adjusts the weight of thin lines so they are printed clearly.
Top Offset
Makes fine adjustments to the vertical printing position of the page.
Caution:
c
Make sure that the printed image does not extend beyond the edge of the paper. Otherwise, you
may damage the printer.
LeftOffset
Makes fine adjustments to the horizontal printing position of the page. This is useful for fine
adjustments.
Caution:
c
Make sure that the printed image does not extend beyond the edge of the paper. Otherwise, you
may damage the printer.
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.
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.
Setup Menu
Item Settings (default in bold)
Language
Time Out
MP Mode
Manual Feed
English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, ESPAÑOL, SVENSKA, Dansk, Nederlands, SUOMI,
Português, Norsk,
0, 5 to 60 to 300 in increments of 1
Normal, Last
Off, 1st Page, EachPage
, , Türkçe, , ,
Copies
1 to 999
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*1 *2
Duplex
Binding
Start Page
Skip Blank Page
Auto Eject Page
Size Ignore
Auto Cont
Page Protect
A4/LT Auto Switching
Toner Alert
LCD Contrast
RAM Disk
Confirm Media Type
*1 *2
*1 *2
*3
*4
*3
*1 *5
Off, On
Long Edge, Short Edge
Front, Back
Off, On
Off, On
Off, On
Off, On
Auto, On
On, Off
Skip, Set
0 to 7 to 15
Off, Normal, Maximum
No, Yes
Job Info. Display Pattern 1, Display Pattern 2, Off
*1
Available only when the corresponding option is installed.
*2
Available only when you use A4, A3, A5, B4, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLG, B, EXE, or F4 size paper.
*3
Available only for ESCP2, FX, or I239X mode.
*4
Not available in PS3 and PCL.
*5
After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again.
Language
Specifies the language displayed on the LCD panel and that printed on the status sheet.
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.
MP Mode
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This setting determines whether the MP tray has the highest or lowest priority when Auto is selected
as the Paper Source setting in the printer driver. When Normal is selected as the MP Mode, the MP tray
has the highest priority as the paper source. If you select Last, the MP tray has the lowest priority.
Manual Feed
Allows you to select the manual feed mode for the MP tray.
Copies
Designates the number of copies to be printed, from 1 through 999.
Duplex
Turns duplex printing on or off. This allows you to print on both sides of a page.
Binding
Specifies the binding direction of the printout.
Start Page
Specifies whether duplex printing starts from the front or back of the page.
Skip Blank Page
Enables you to skip blank pages when printing.
Auto Eject Page
Specifies whether or not to eject paper when the limit specified in the Time Out setting is reached. The
default is Off, which means paper is not ejected when the time-out limit is reached.
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.
Auto Cont
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When you turn this setting on, the printer automatically continues printing after a certain period of
time when one of the following errors occurs: Paper Set, Print Overrun, or Memory Overflow.
When this option is off, you must press the Start/Stop button to resume printing.
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. You
will need to increase your printer’s memory if memory errors continue to occur.
Note:
Changing the Page Protect setting reconfigures the printer’s memory, which causes any downloaded
fonts to be deleted.
A4/LT Auto Switching
When A4 or Letter size paper is selected for printing and there is no paper of that size loaded, the
printout is output in another size.
Toner Alert
Specifies whether or not to stop printing temporarily when the imaging cartridge is near the end of the
service life.
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.)
RAM Disk
Specifies the RAM disk size available for the Reserve Job function. See the table below for details.
Optional RAM capacity
(Total RAM capacity)
RAM Disk setting
Off Normal Maximum
128 MB (Total 192 MB) Disabled 64 MB 96 MB
256 MB (Total 320 MB) 128 MB 192 MB
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Confirm Media Type
Displays a message when the paper type in the tra y selected for prin ting is differen t from that selected
on Paper type in the printer driver.
Job Info.
Displays job information on the control panel, also skipping and canceling printing jobs can be done
with this setting. The pattern of items displayed on the control panel can be selected from
Display Pattern 1 and Display Pattern 2. Do not select Display Pattern 1 when the
following languages are selected as Language on Setup Menu: Norsk,
, , .
, , Türkçe,
Reset Menu
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
Stops printing and clears the current job received from the active interface. You may want to reset the
printer when there is a problem with the print job itself and the printer cannot print successfully.
Reset All
Stops printing 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.
SelecType Init
Restores the control panel menu settings to their default values.
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Quick Print Job Menu
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 Quick Print Job Menu” on page 93.
Confidential Job Menu
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 Confidential Job
Menu” on page 94.
Clock Menu
Item Settings (default in bold)
Local Time Diff.
Time Setting 2000/ 01/01 00:00 to 2099/12/31 23:59
Date Format
-13:59 … 0:00 … +13:59
DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, YY/MM/DD
Local Time Diff.
Specifies the current date and time by entering the time difference from Greenwich Mean time.
Time Setting
Specifies the current date and time by entering them directly.
Date Format
Specifies the format to display the date.
Parallel Menu
These settings control communication between the printer and the computer when using the parallel
interface.
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Parallel I/F
Speed
Bi-D
Buffer Size
*
After this item is changed, the setting value 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.
*
*
*
*
On, Off
Fast, Normal
ECP, Off, Nibble
Normal, Maximum, Minimum
Parallel I/F
Allows you to activate or deactivate the parallel interface.
Speed
Specifies the pulse width of the ACKNLG signal when receiving data in the Compatibility mode or
Nibble mode. When Fast is selected, the pulse width is about 1 μs. When Normal is selected, the pulse
width is about 10 μs.
Bi-D
Allows you to specify the bidirectional communication mode. When you select Off, bidirectional
communication is disabled.
Buffer Size
Determines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data. If Maximum is
selected, more memory is allocated for receiving data. If Minimum is selected, more memory is
allocated for 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” on
page 68.
❏ Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the Ready light is not flashing when you reset the
printer.
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USB Menu
Item Settings (default in bold)
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*1
USB I/F
USB Speed
Get IP Address
*2 *3 *4 *5
IP
SM
GW
NetWare
AppleTalk
MS Network
Bonjour
USB ExtI/F Init
Buffer Size
*1
After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. While it is
*1 *2
*2 *3
*2 *3
*2 *3
*2 *3
*2 *3
*2 *3
*2 *3
*2 *3
*1 *2
On, Off
HS, FS
Auto, PING, Panel
0.0.0.1 to 255.255.255.254
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
On, Off
On, Off
On, Off
On, Off
-
Normal, Maximum, Minimum
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.
*2
Available only when USB I/F is set to On.
*3
Available only when a USB external device with D4 support is connected. The contents of the settings depend on the USB
external device settings.
*4
If the Get IPAddress setting is set to Auto, this setting cannot be changed.
*5
When the Get IPAddress setting is changed from Panel or PING to Auto, the panel setting values are save d. Then Auto is
changed back to Panel or PING, the saved setting values are displayed. The value is set to 192.168.192.168 if the settings
are not made from the panel.
USB I/F
Allows you to activate or deactivate the USB interface.
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.
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Buffer Size
Determines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data. If Maximum is
selected, more memory is allocated for receiving data. If Minimum is selected, more memory is
allocated for 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” on
page 68.
❏ Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the Ready light is not flashing when you reset the
printer.
Network Menu
See the Network Guide for each setting.
AUX Menu
See the Network Guide for each setting.
PCL Menu
These settings are available in the PCL mode.
Item Settings (default in bold)
FontSource
Font Number
*2
Pitch
*2
Height
Resident, Download
0… 65535 (depending on your settings)
0.44 … 10.00 … 99.99cpi in 0.01cpi increment
4.00 … 12.00 … 999.75pt in 0.25pt increment
*1
SymSet
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
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Form
CR Function
LF Function
Tray Assign
*1
Available only when downloaded fonts are available.
*2
Depending on the font that has been selected.
5 … 64 … 128Lines
CR, CR+LF
LF, CR+LF
4K, 5S, 4
FontSource
Sets the default font source.
Font Number
Sets the default font number for the default font source. The available number depends on the settings
you made.
Pitch
Specifies the default font pitch if the font is scalable and of fixed-pitch. You can select from 0.44 to
99.99 cpi (characters per inch), in 0.01-cpi increments. This item may not appear depending on the
FontSource or Font Number settings.
Height
Specifies the default font height if the font is scalable and proportional. You can select from 4.00 to
999.75 points, in 0.25-point increments. This item may not appear depending on the FontSource or
Font Number settings.
SymSet
Selects the default symbol set. If the font you selected in FontSource an d Fon t Num ber is not av ailab le
in the new SymSet setting, the FontSource and the Font Number settings are automatically replaced
with the default value, IBM-US.
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.
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CR Function, LF Function
These functions are included for users of particular operating systems, such as UNIX.
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.
PS3 Menu
Item Settings (default in bold)
Error Sheet
Image Protect
Binary
Text Detection
PDF Page Size
Off, On
On, Off
Off, On
Off, On
Auto, A4, A3, A5, A6, B4, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, B, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5
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.
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.
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.
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❏ You do not have to select On when using AppleTalk.
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.
Text Detection
When you select On, the text file is converted to a PostScript file when printing. This setting is available
only when you select PS3 in the Emulation Menu.
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.
ESCP2 Menu
Item Settings (default in bold)
Font
Pitch
Condensed
T. Margin
Text
CGTable
Country
Auto CR
Auto LF
Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans serif, Roman T, Orator S, Sans H, Script, OCR A, OCR B
10, 12, 15cpi, Prop.
Off, On
0.40 ... 0.50 ... 1.50inch in 0.05-inch increments
1 ... 66 ... 117Lines
PcUSA, Italic, PcMultilin, PcPortugue, PcCanFrenc, PcNordic, PcTurkish2, PcIcelandic,
PcE.Europe, BpBRASCII, BpAbicomp, Roman-8, PcEur858, ISO Latin1, 8859-15ISO, PcSI437,
PcTurkish1, 8859-9 ISO, Mazowia, CodeMJK, PcGk437, PcGk851, PcGk869, 8859-7 ISO, PcCy855,
PcCy866, PcUkr866, PcLit771, Bulgarian, Hebrew7, Hebrew8, PcHe862, PcAr864, PcAr864Ara,
PcAr720, PcLit774, Estonia, ISO Latin2, PcLat866
USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Spain1, Japan, Norway, Denmark2, Spain2,
LatinAmeric, Korea, Legal
On, Off
Off, On
Bit Image
Dark, Light, BarCode
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ZeroChar
0, (or the zero character with a slash)
Font
Selects the font.
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.
Condensed
Turns condensed printing on or off.
T. Margin
Sets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line. The distance is
measured in inches. The smaller the value, the closer the printable line is to the top.
Text
Sets the page length in lines. For this option, a line is assumed to be 1 pica (1/6 inch). If you change the
Orientation, Page Size, or T. Margin settings, the page length setting automatically returns to
the default for each paper size.
CG Table
Use the character generator (CG) table option to select the graphics character table or the italics table.
The graphics table contains graphic characters for printing lines, corners, shaded areas, international
characters, Greek characters, and mathematical symbols. If you select Italic, the upper half of the
character table is defined as italic characters.
Country
Use this option to select one of the fifteen international symbol sets. See the Font Guide for samples of
the characters in each country’s symbol set.
Auto CR
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Specifies whether the printer performs a carriage-return/line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the
printing position goes beyond the right margin. If you select Off, the printer does not print any
characters beyond the right margin and does not perform any line wrapping until it receives a
carriage-return character. This function is handled automatically by most applications.
Auto LF
If you select Off, the printer does not send an automatic line-feed (LF) command with each
carriage-return (CR). If On is selected, a line-feed command is sent with each carriage-return. Select On
if your text lines overlap.
Bit Image
The printer is able to emulate the graphics densities set with the printer commands. If you select Dark,
the bit image density is high, and if you select Light, the bit image density is low.
If you select BarCode, the printer converts bit images to bar codes by automatically filling in any
vertical gaps between dots. This produces unbroken vertical lines that can be read by a bar code reader.
This mode will reduce the size of the image being printed, and may also cause some distortion when
printing bit image graphics.
ZeroChar
Specifies whether the printer prints a slashed or unslashed zero.
FX Menu
Item Settings (default in bold)
Font
Pitch
Condensed
T. Margin
Text
CGTable
Country
Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans serif, Script, Orator S, OCR A, OCR B
10, 12, 15cpi, Prop.
Off, On
0.40 ... 0.50 ... 1.50inch in 0.05-inch increments
1 ... 66 ... 117Lines
PcUSA, Italic, PcMultilin, PcPortugue, PcCanFrenc, PcNordic, PcTurkish2, PcIcelandic,
PcE.Europe, BpBRASCII, BpAbicomp, Roman-8, PcEur858, ISO Latin1, 8859-15ISO
USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Spain1, Japan, Norway, Denmark2, Spain2,
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Auto CR
Auto LF
Bit Image
ZeroChar
On, Off
Off, On
Dark, Light, BarCode
0, (or the zero character with a slash)
Font
Selects the font.
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.
Condensed
Turns condensed printing on or off.
T. Margin
Sets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line. The distance is
measured in inches. The smaller the value, the closer the printable line is to the top.
Text
Sets the page length in lines. For this option, a line is assumed to be 1 pica (1/6 inch). If you change the
Orientation, Page Size, or T. Margin settings, the page length setting automatically returns to
the default for each paper size.
CGTable
Use the character generator (CG) table option to select the graphics character table or the italics table.
The graphics table contains graphic characters for printing lines, corners, shaded areas, international
characters, Greek characters, and mathematical symbols. If you select Italic, the upper half of the
character table is defined as italic characters.
Country
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Use this option to select one of the thirteen international symbol sets. See the Font Guide for samples of
the characters in each country’s symbol set.
Auto CR
Specifies whether the printer performs a carriage-return/line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the
printing position goes beyond the right margin. If you select Off, the printer does not print any
characters beyond the right margin and does not perform any line wrapping until it receives a
carriage-return character. This function is handled automatically by most applications.
Auto LF
If you select Off, the printer does not send an automatic line-feed (LF) command with each
carriage-return (CR). If On is selected, a line-feed command is sent with each carriage-return. Select On
if your text lines overlap.
Bit Image
The printer is able to emulate the graphics densities set with the printer commands. If you select Dark,
the bit image density is high, and if you select Light, the bit image density is low.
If you select BarCode, the printer converts bit images to bar codes by automatically filling in any
vertical gaps between dots. This produces unbroken vertical lines that can be read by a bar code reader.
This mode will reduce the size of the image being printed, and may also cause some distortion when
printing bit image graphics.
ZeroChar
Selects whether the printer prints a slashed or unslashed zero.
I239X Menu
The I239X mode emulates IBM® 2390/2391 Plus commands.
These settings are available only when the printer is in the I239X mode.
Item Settings (default in bold)
Font
Pitch
Courier, Prestige, Gothic, Orator, Script, Presentor, Sans serif
10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 24cpi, Prop.
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Code Page
T. Margin
Text
Auto CR
Auto LF
Alt. Graphics
Bit Image
ZeroChar
CharacterSet
Font
Selects the font.
Pitch
437, 850, 858, 860, 863, 865
0.30 ... 0.40 ...1.50inch in 0.05-inch increments
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Off, On
Off, On
Off, On
Dark, Light
0, (or the zero character with a slash)
1, 2
Selects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measured in cpi (characters per
inch). You can also choose proportional spacing.
Code Page
Selects the character tables. Character tables contain the characters and symbols used by different
languages. The printer prints text based on the selected character table.
T. Margin
Sets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line. The distance is
measured in inches. The smaller the value, the closer the printable line is to the top.
Text
Sets the page length in lines. For this option, a line is assumed to be 1 pica (1/6 inch). If you change the
Orientation, Page Size, or T. Margin settings, the page length setting automatically returns to
the default for each paper size.
Auto CR
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Specifies whether the printer performs a carriage-return/line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the
printing position goes beyond the right margin. If this setting is off, the printer does not print any
characters beyond the right margin and does not perform any line wrapping until it receives a
carriage-return character. This function is handled automatically by most applications.
Auto LF
If you select Off, the printer does not send an automatic line-feed (LF) command with each
carriage-return (CR). If On is selected, a line-feed command is sent with each carriage-return. Select On
if your text lines overlap.
Alt.Graphics
Turns the Alternate Graphics option on or off.
Bit Image
The printer is able to emulate the graphics densities set with the printer commands. If you select Dark,
the bit image density is high, and if you select Light, the bit image density is low.
If you select BarCode, the printer converts bit images to bar codes by automatically filling in any
vertical gaps between dots. This produces unbroken vertical lines that can be read by a bar code reader.
This mode will reduce the size of the image being printed, and may also cause some distortion when
printing bit image graphics.
ZeroChar
Selects whether the printer prints a slashed or unslashed zero.
CharacterSet
Selects character table 1 or 2.
Password Config Menu
Item Settings (default in bold)
Password Config
Limitation
*
The default password is blank. You can enter up to 20 characters for the password.
*
-
Disable, Interface, Config, All
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Password Config
Changes the password. Enter the old password first and then enter the new password twice.
To enter the password, press the d Down or u Up button to select the character and press the r Right
button to determine the character. After all characters are determined, press the OK button.
Note:
If you forget your password, contact your dealer. Note that when the password is initialized, the settings
and data stored on the printer are deleted. Depending on your environment, settings, such as network
connection settings, may need to be done again. We recommend making a note or backup of the
necessary data and setting information.
Limitation
Changes the restriction range. When Interface is selected, the password is required to change the
settings in the USB and Network menus. When Config is selected, the password is required to enter
Quick Print Job or Confidential Job, or to change the settings in all menus. When All is
selected, the password is required to enter Quick Print Job or Confidential Job, or to change
the settings and to perform the items in all menus. Before changing the setting, you have to enter the
password set in the Password Config setting.
Energy Saver Menu
Item Settings (default in bold)
Time to Sleep
Deep Sleep Mode
Power Off Timer
Time to Off
Timer Setting
*4
Start
*4
Stop
*1 *2
*1
1, 3, 5, 15, 30, 60, 120, 180, 240Min
On, Off
*3
On, Off
30, 60, 120, 180, 240, 360, 480Min
Off, On
0:00...8:00...23:59
0:00...18:00...23:59
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*4
Day
*1
Not available in PS3.
*2
Not available when a USB cable is connected or an optional interface card is installed.
*3
If EU is not selected as the Region Setting for the initial settings, the default value is Off.
*4
Available only when Timer Setting is set to On.
Cancel Selection, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
Sunday
Time to Sleep
Specifies the length of the time until the printer enters the sleep mode if there are no button operations
and no jobs to be printed.
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
Wake Up/Sleep button lights and more power is saved than when in the sleep mode. The printer
switches to the deep sleep mode only when the Apple Talk, WSD, IPv6, and IPSec settings in the
Network Setting and RAM Disk in the Setup Menu are set to Off.
To recover from the deep sleep mode, press the Wake Up/Sleep button. The printer recovers
automatically when it receives a print job.
Power Off Timer (Power Off mode)
When this setting is set to On, the printer switches into the power off mode at the time specified in the
Time to Off setting. The printer does not enter the power off mode if it is receiving or sending data.
The power off mode consumes about 0.2 W by disabling almost all operations. In the power off mode,
the Wake Up/Sleep button blinks.
The printer recovers from the power off mode at the time specified in the Start setting, or if you
pressed the Wake Up/Sleep button.
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.
Timer Setting
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When this setting is set to On, the printer enters or recovers from the power off mode at specified
times.
Start
Specifies the time when the printer recovers from the power off mode.
Stop
Specifies the time when the printer enters the power off mode.
Day
Specifies the days when the timer setting is enable.
Bookmark Menu
The bookmark menu appears by pressing the OK button while the LCD panel displays Ready.
In the bookmark menu, the bookmarked setting items are listed and you can select one of them.
The following menus are bookmarked by default.
❏ Reset Menu
❏ MP Tray Size
❏ System Information
To register the menus in bookmark, see “How to register menus as bookmarks” on page 57 for details.
Status and Error Messages
This section contains a list of error messages shown on the LCD panel, a brief description of each
message and suggestions for correcting the problem. Note that not every message shown on the LCD
panel indicates a problem. When the
warnings have occurred. The LCD panel also displays the remaining service life of the consumables
and available paper sizes.
mark is displayed at the right of the warning message, multiple
Bookmark Failed
The selected menu cannot be registered as a bookmark. Some menus cannot be registered as
bookmarks.
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Bookmark Registered
The selected menu is registered as a bookmark.
Cancel All Print Job
The printer is canceling all print jobs in the printer memory, including jobs the printer is currently
receiving or printing. This message appears when Cancel All Jobs is selected on the control panel.
Cancel Print Job
The printer is canceling the specified print job and the current print job. This message appears when
Cancel Job is selected after you specify the file to be canceled on the control panel.
Cancel Print Job (by host)
The print job is canceled at the printer driver.
Can’t Print
The print data is deleted because it is incorrect.
Make sure the appropriate paper size and printer driver are used.
Can’t Print Duplex
The printer has encountered problems during duplex printing. Make sure you are using an
appropriate type and size of paper for the duplex printing. The problem could also be a result of
incorrect settings for the paper source you are using. Pressing the Start/Stop button will print the rest
of the print job on only one side of the paper. To cancel the print job see “Canceling Printing” on
page 96.
Can’t Use Bookmark
The registered menu cannot be used because the menu is disabled by changing any settings after
registered the menu in bookmark.
Check Paper Size
The paper size setting is different from t he si ze of pa p er l oa ded in the printer. Check to see if the correct
size of paper is loaded in the specified paper source.
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To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s Reset Menu. See “How to access
the control panel menus” on page 56 for instructions.
Check Paper Type
The paper loaded in the printer does not match the paper type setting in the printer driver. Paper that
matches only the paper size setting will be used for printing.
To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s Reset Menu. See “How to access
the control panel menus” on page 56 for instructions.
Clear paper jam and then reload wwww
The location where the paper jam occurred is displayed at WWWWW. WWWWW indicates the location of the
error.
If a paper jam occurs at two or more locations simultaneously, the corresponding multiple locations
are displayed.
For details about clearing paper jams, see “Clearing Jammed Paper” on page 125.
Close Cover wwww
The specified cover (wwww) does not close securely. Open the cover once, and then close.
Collate Disabled
Printing by specifying the number of copies is no longer possible due to a lack of memory (RAM). If
this error occurs, print only one copy at a time.
To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s Reset Menu. See “How to access
the control panel menus” on page 56 for instructions.
Correct time using Time Setting
The current time setting is reset because you did not connect the power cord for a long time. To clear
this error, select Time Setting from Clock Menu and specify the current date and time.
Duplex Memory Overflow
There is not enough memory for duplex printing. The printer prints only on the front and ejects the
paper. To clear this error, follow the instructions below.
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If Off is selected as the Auto Cont setting on the control panel’s Setup Menu, press the Start/Stop
button to print on the back of the next sheet, or cancel the print job. To cancel the print job see
“Canceling Printing” on page 96.
If On is selected as the Auto Cont setting on the control panel’s Setup Menu, printing continues
automatically after a certain period of time.
Feed Roller MP Needed Soon, Feed Roller C1 Needed Soon, Feed Roller C2 Needed Soon,
Feed Roller C3 Needed Soon
This message indicates that the feed roller MP, C1, C2, or C3 is near the end of its service life. You can
continue to print until the Replace Feed Roller MP, Replace Feed Roller C1,
Replace Feed Roller C2, or Replace Feed Roller C3 message appears.
To clear this warning message and continue printing, select Clear All Warnings from the control
panel’s Reset Menu. For instruction about accessing the control panel menus, see “How to access the
control panel menus” on page 56.
Form Feed
The printer is ejecting paper due to a user request. This message appears when pressing the Start/
Stop button once to make the printer offline, then holding down the Start/Stop button for more than
2 seconds in order not to receive form feed command.
Fuser Needed Soon
This message indicates that the fuser unit is near the end of its service life. You can continue to print
until the Replace Fuser message appears.
To clear this warning message and continue printing, select Clear All Warnings from the control
panel’s Reset Menu. For instruction about accessing the control panel menus, see “How to access the
control panel menus” on page 56.
Image Optimum
There is insufficient memory to print the page at the specified print quality. The printer automatically
lowers the print quality so that it can continue printing. If the quality of the printout is not acceptable,
try simplifying the page by limiting the number of graphics or reducing the number and size of fonts.
To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s Reset Menu. See “How to access
the control panel menus” on page 56 for instructions.
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You may need to increase the amount of printer memory to be able to print at the desired print quality
for your document. For more information on adding memory, see “Memory Module” on
page 110.
Install Toner Cartridge
The imaging cartridge is not installed in the printer.
Install the imaging cartridge. See “Replacing Consumable Products” on page 116.
Invalid AUX I/F Card
This message means that the printer cannot communicate with the installed optional interface card.
Turn off the printer, remove the card, then reinstall it.
Invalid Data
The spool file on the driver is deleted while printing or the data is abnormal. Press the Start/Stop
button to clear the error.
Invalid PS3
There are errors in the ROM module. Turn off the printer and contact your dealer.
Manual Feed ssss
The manual feed mode is specified for the current print job. Make sure the paper size indicated by
ssss is loaded, then press the Start/Stop button.
Memory Overflow
The printer has insufficient memory to execute the current task. Press the Start/Stop button on the
control panel to resume printing, or cancel the print job. To cancel the print job see “Canceling
Printing” on page 96.
Need Memory
The printer has insufficient memory to complete the current print job.
To clear this error message, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s Reset Menu. See“How to
access the control panel menus” on page 56 for instructions.
To prevent this problem from recurring, add more memory to your printer as described in “Memory
modules” on page 187, or reduce the resolution of the image to be printed.
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Non-Genuine Toner Cartridge
The installed imaging cartridge is not a genuine Epson product. Installing a genuine imaging cartridge
is recommended. The printout and remaining service life of each imaging cartridge displayed on the
control panel may be different from those when using genuine Epson imaging cartridges. Epson shall
not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of consumable products not
manufactured or approved by Epson.
Install a genuine Epson product, or Clear All Warnings of the Reset Menu on the control panel to
clear the warning message. See “Replacing Consumable Products” on page 116 for instructions on
replacing the imaging cartridge.
Offline
The printer is not ready to print. Press the Start/Stop button.
Optional RAM Error
The optional memory module may be corrupted or incorrect. Replace it with a new one.
Paper Out tttt sssss
There is no paper in the specified paper source (tttt). Load paper of the size (sssss) into the paper
source.
Paper Set tttt sssss
The paper loaded in the specified paper source (tttt) does not match the required paper size (sssss).
Replace the loaded paper with the correct size paper and press the Start/Stop button to resume
printing, or cancel the print job. To cancel the print job see “Canceling Printing” on page 96.
If you press the Start/Stop button without replacing the paper, the printer will print on the loaded
paper even though it does not match the required size.
Password Changed
The password has been changed successfully.
Please wait
Printing cannot start because the previous job is being processed. Try again after a few seconds.
Print Overrun
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The required time to process the print data exceeded the print engine speed because the current page is
too complex. Press the Start/Stop button to resume printing, or cancel the print job. To cancel the
print job see “Canceling Printing” on page 96. If this message appears again, select On as the
Page Protect setting in the control panel’s Setup Menu or select Avoid Page Error on the printer
driver.
If you continue to receive this message when printing a particular page, try simplifying the page by
limiting the number of graphics or reducing the number and size of fonts.
To avoid this error, it is recommended that you set the Page Protect setting to On and add more
memory to the printer. See “Setup Menu” on page 64 and “Memory Module” on page 110 for details.
RAM CHECK
The printer is checking the RAM.
Ready
The printer is ready to receive data and print.
Replace Feed Roller MP, Replace Feed Roller C1, Replace Feed Roller C2, Replace Feed Roller
C3
The feed roller MP, C1, C2, or C3 has reached the end of its service life and needs to be replaced. If this
error occurs, consult your dealer.
Replace Fuser
The fuser has reached the end of its service life and needs to be replaced. If this error occurs, consult
your dealer.
Replace Toner Cartridge
Printing is possible until the printout fades. To stop the printout from fading, remove the imaging
cartridge and gently rock it back and forth. Then, reinstall the imaging cartridge and try printing
again. If the fading is not resolved by this procedure, replace the imaging cartridge. See “Replacing
Consumable Products” on page 116 for instructions.
Replace Transfer Unit
The transfer unit has reached the end of its service life and needs to be replaced. If this error occurs,
consult your dealer.
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Reserve Job Canceled
The printer cannot store the data of your print job using the Reserve Job function. The maximum
number of print jobs stored on the printer’s memory has been reached, or the memory has no more
memory available to store a new job. To store a new print job, delete a previously stored job. Also, if
you have any Confidential Jobs stored, printing those jobs will make more memory available.
You may also increase the available memory space by changing the RAM Disk setting to Normal or
Maximum. For details, see “Setup Menu” on page 64.
To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s Reset Menu. For instruction
about accessing the control panel menus, see “How to access the control panel menus” on page 56.
Reset
The printer’s current interface has been reset and the buffer has been cleared. However, other
interfaces are still active and retain their settings and data.
Reset All
All printer’s interface has been reset and the buffer has been cleared. The printer reboots
automatically.
Reset to Save
A control panel menu setting was changed while the printer was printing. Press the Start/Stop button
to clear this message. The setting will become effective after printing has finished.
Alternatively you can clear this message by performing Reset or Reset All on the control panel.
However, the print data will be deleted.
ROM CHECK
The printer is checking the ROM.
SELF TEST
The printer is currently performing a self test and initialization.
Service Req Cffff/Service Req Exxx
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A controller error or a print engine error has been detected. Turn off the printer. Wait at least 5
seconds, then turn it back on. If the error message still appears, write down the error number listed on
the LCD panel (Cffff/Exxx), turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, then contact a qualified
service representative.
Set MP Tray
This message indicates that the MP tray is not correctly installed in the printer. Reinstall or Install the
MP tray appropriately.
Sleep
The printer is currently in the power-save mode. This mode is canceled when the printer receives print
data.
Toner Low
This message indicates that the imaging cartridge is near the end of its service life. Prepare a new
imaging cartridge.
Transfer Unit Needed Soon
This message indicates that the transfer unit is near the end of its service life. You can continue to print
until the Replace Tranasfer Unit message appears.
Turn Paper MP Tray/ Turn Paper Cassette1/ Turn Paper Cassette2/ Turn Paper Cassette3
The direction of the paper loaded in the MP Tray or the specified paper cassette does not match the
required paper direction. Turn the paper direction to landscape.
Unable Clear Error
The printer cannot clear an error message because the error status still remains. Try solving the
problem again.
Warming Up
The printer is warming up the fuser to be ready to print.
Write Error ROM P
This message indicates an internal error in the printer. Reset the printer. If this error persists, consult
your dealer.
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Writing ROM P
This message indicates that a ROM module in the slot is being written. Please wait until this message
disappears.
Wrong Password
No print jobs have been saved with the password you entered.
Wrong Toner Cartridge
An inappropriate imaging cartridge is installed. Install only the imaging cartridge listed in
“Consumable products” on page 24.
See “Replacing Consumable Products” on page 116 for instructions on replacing the imaging
cartridge.
Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data
Print jobs stored on the printer’s memory using the Re-Print Job, Verify Job, and Stored Job options of
the Reserve Job function can be printed and deleted using the control panel’s Quick Print JobMenu.
Jobs saved using the Confidential Job option can be printed from the ConfidentialJobMenu. Follow
the instructions in this section.
Note:
The RAM Disk setting on the control panel must be set to Normal or Maximum to use the Reserve Job
function. We recommend installing optional memory to use this function. For instructions about
increasing your printer’s memory, see “Installing a memory module” on page 110.
Using the Quick Print Job Menu
Follow the steps below to print or delete Re-Print Job and Verify Job data.
1. Make sure the LCD panel displays Ready, then press the r Right button to access the control panel
menus.
2. Press the d Down button repeatedly until Quick Print JobMenu appears on the LCD panel,
then press the r Right button.
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3. Use the d Down or u Up button to scroll to the appropriate user name, then press the r Right
button.
4. Use the d Down or u Up button to scroll to the appropriate job name, then press the r Right
button.
5. Press the r Right button, then use the d Down and u Up buttons to select the number of copies.
To delete the print job without printing any copies, press the d Down button to display Delete on
the LCD panel.
6. Press the r Right button to start printing or to delete the data.
Using the Confidential Job Menu
Follow the steps below to print or delete Confidential Job data.
1. Make sure the LCD panel displays Ready, then press the r Right button to access the control panel
menus.
2. Press the d Down button repeatedly until ConfidentialJobMenu appears on the LCD panel,
then press the r Right button.
3. Use the d Down or u Up button to scroll to the appropriate user name, then press the r Right
button.
4. Enter your four-digit password.
To enter the password, press the d Down or u Up button to select the character and press the
r Right button to determine the character. After all characters are determined, press the r Right
button.
Note:
If no print jobs have been saved with the password you entered, Wrong Password appears briefly on
the LCD panel then the printer exits the control panel menus. Confirm the password and try again.
5. Use the d Down or u Up button to scroll to the appropriate job name, then press the r Right
button.
6. Use the d Down or u Up button to display Print.
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To delete the print job, press the d Down or u Up button to display Delete on the LCD panel.
7. Press the r Right button to start printing or to delete the data.
Printing a Configuration Status Sheet
1. Turn on the printer. The LCD panel shows Ready.
2. Press the r Right button three times. The printer prints a configuration status sheet.
3. Confirm that the information about the installed options is correct. If the options are installed
correctly, they appear under Hardware Configuration. If the options are not listed, try reinstalling
them.
Note:
❏ If the configuration status sheet does not list your installed options correctly, make sure that they are
securely connected to the printer.
❏ If you are unable to get the printer to print a correct configuration status sheet, contact your dealer.
❏ Print the configuration status sheet on A4 size paper.
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Canceling Printing
You can cancel printing from your computer by using the printer driver.
To cancel a print job before it is sent from your computer, see “Canceling Printing” on page 160.
Using the Pause/Cancel button
The W Pause/Cancel button on your printer is the quickest and easiest way to cancel printing.
Pressing this button cancels the currently printing job or the specified print job in the printer’s
memory.
Follow the steps below to cancel the job.
1. Press the W Pause/Cancel button.
2. Press the d Down or u Up button to select the job that you want to cancel, then press the OK
button.
3. Press the d Down or u Up button to select Cancel Job, then press the OK button. Printing is
canceled.
Note:
❏ Select Cancel All Jobs on step 3 to cancel all print jobs in the printer’s memory.
❏ The operation is canceled and printing restarts one minute after the printer is not operated.
❏ After canceling jobs is completed, the printer recovers from pause.
Using the Reset menu
Selecting Reset from the control panel’s Reset Menu stops printing, clears the print job being
received from the active interface, and clears errors that may have occurred at the interface.
Follow the steps below to use the Reset Menu.
1. Press the r Right button to access the control panel menus.
2. Press the d Down button several times until Reset Menu appears on the LCD panel, then press
the r Right button.
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3. Press the d Down button several times until Reset to display.
4. Press the r Right button. Printing is canceled. The printer is ready to receive a new print job.
Interrupting Printing
If the printer is shared, it is possible to interrupt the current print job to print a different print job.
Follow the steps below to use this function.
1. Press the W Pause/Cancel button to stop the current print job.
2. Press the d Down or u Up button to select the job that you want to print, then press the OK
button.
3. Press the d Down or u Up button to select Interrupt Printing, then press the OK button.
Note:
The operation is canceled and the printing restarts one minute after the printer is not operated.
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Chapter 4
Installing Options
Optional Paper Cassette Unit
For details about the paper types and sizes that you can use with the optional paper cassette unit, see
“Lower paper cassette” on page 29. For specifications, see “Optional paper cassette unit” on
page 186.
Handling precautions
Always pay attention to the following handling precautions before installing the option:
The printer weighs about 20 kg (44 lb). One person should never attempt to lift or carry it alone. Two
people should carry the printer, lifting it from the positions shown below.
Warning:
w
If you lift the printer incorrectly, you could drop it and cause injury.
Installing the optional paper cassette unit
1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cable.
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Caution:
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Make sure to unplug the power cord from the printer to prevent getting an electrical shock.
2. Carefully take the optional paper cassette unit out from its carton and place it where you intend to
set up the printer.
Note:
The instructions below describe installing two optional paper cassette units as an example.
3. Confirm the bundled items.
a. optional paper cassette unit
b. fittings
4. Pull out the optional paper cassette.
Installing Options 99
5. Place the optional paper cassette units in advance.
Epson AcuLaser M7000 Series User's Guide
Installing Options 100
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