Epson C2600N User Guide

Color Laser Printer

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Features Zoran Corporation Integrated Print System XL (IPS/XL) for PCLXL print language emulation.

Trademarks

IBM and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft States of America and other countries. Apple

and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

and Macintosh® are registered trademarks of

Apple Computer, Inc.

EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are registered trademarks and EPSON AcuLaser and EPSON ESC/P 2 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Coronet is a trademark of Ludlow Industries (UK) Ltd.

Marigold is a trademark of Arthur Baker and may be registered in some jurisdictions.

CG Times and CG Omega are trademarks of Agfa Monotype Corporation and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

Arial, Times New Roman and Albertus are trademarks of The Monotype Corporation and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC Zapf Chancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are trademarks of International Typeface Corporation and may be registered in some jurisdictions.

Antique Olive is a trademark of Fonderie Olive.

Helvetica, Palatino, Times, Univers, Clarendon, New Century Schoolbook, Miriam and David are trademarks of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

Wingdings is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation and may be registered in some jurisdictions.

HP and HP LaserJet are registered trademarks of the Hewlett-Packard Company.

Adobe, the Adobe logo and PostScript3 are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

Safety Instructions

Safety

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes

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

Safety precautions

Be sure to follow the precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation:

Safety Instructions 3

❏ Because the printer weighs approximately 37 kg (81.5 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.

* Do not lift the printer by these areas.

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❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION

HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer

has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, wait 30 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so.

1. Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit.

2. CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE

❏ Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some

components are sharp and may cause injury.

❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless

instructed to do so in this guide.

❏ Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the

printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it.

❏ When handling a toner cartridge, always place it on a clean,

smooth surface.

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❏ Do not attempt to modify a toner cartridge or take it apart.

They cannot be refilled.

❏ Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes.

❏ Do not dispose of used toner cartridge, photoconductor units,

fuser units, or waste toner collector in fire, as they can explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.

❏ If toner is spilled, use a broom and dustpan or a damp cloth

with soap and water to clean it up. Because the fine particles can cause a fire or explosion if they come into contact with a spark, do not use a vacuum cleaner.

❏ Wait at least one hour before using a toner cartridge after

moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent damage from condensation.

❏ When removing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it

to room light for more than five minutes. The unit contains a green-colored light-sensitive drum. Exposure to light can damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reducing the service life of the drum. If you need to keep the unit out of the printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.

❏ Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you

remove the photoconductor unit from the printer, always place the unit on a clean, smooth surface. Avoid touching the drum, since oil from your skin can permanently damage its surface and affect print quality.

❏ To get the best print quality, do not store the photoconductor

unit in an area subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity.

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❏ Be sure to keep consumable components out of the reach of

children.

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

the printer to overheat.

❏ Avoid sharing outlets with other appliances.

❏ Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this

printer.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of the following instructions before operating your printer:

When choosing a place and power source for the printer

❏ Place the printer near an electrical outlet where you can easily

plug in and unplug the power cord.

❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface.

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

❏ Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are

provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover them. Do not put the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

❏ All interface connectors for this printer are Non-LPS

(non-limited power source).

Safety Instructions 7

❏ Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the

power requirements of this printer. Your printer’s power requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your dealer.

❏ If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical

outlet, contact an electrician.

❏ Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into.

❏ Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are

not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

❏ If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a

qualified electrician.

❏ When connecting this product to a computer or other device

with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.

❏ If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the

ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.

❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing

to a qualified service representative under the following conditions:

A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into it.

C. If it has been exposed to rain or water.

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D. If it does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

E. If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.

F. If it exhibits a distinct change in performance,

indicating a need for service.

When using the printer

❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning.

❏ Use a well-wrung cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or

aerosol cleaners.

❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless

instructed to do so in the printer’s documentation.

❏ Never force printer components into place. Although the

printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it.

❏ Be sure to keep consumables out of the reach of children.

❏ Do not use printer in a damp environment.

❏ Do not leave jammed paper inside of the printer. This can

cause the printer to overheat.

Safety Instructions 9

❏ Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they

may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

❏ Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.

❏ Except as specifically explained in the printer’s

documentation, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked Do Not Remove may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to a qualified service representative.

❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require repair by a qualified service representative.

ENERGY STAR® compliance

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Epson has determined that this product meets the ENERGY

STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR

Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices, and in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.

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Safety Information

Power cord

Caution:

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.

Laser safety labels

Warning:

The performance of procedures and adjustments other than those

specified in the printer’s documentation may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the IEC60825 specifications. The label shown is attached to the back of the printer in countries where required.

Safety Instructions 11

Internal laser radiation

Max. Average Radiation Power: 15 mW at laser aperture

Wavelength: 770 to 800 nm

This is a Class III b Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam. The printer head unit is NOT A SERVICE ITEM, therefore, the printer head unit should not be opened under any circumstances. An additional laser warning label is affixed to the inside of the printer.

CDRH regulations

For information about the Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, see "Standard and approvals" on page 418.

Ozone safety

Ozone emission

Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product of the printing process. Ozone is produced only when the printer is printing.

Ozone exposure limit

The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted concentration over an eight (8) hour period. The Epson laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for eight (8) hours of continuous printing.

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Minimize the risk

To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid the following conditions:

❏ Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area

❏ Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity

❏ Poor room ventilation

❏ Long, continuous printing together with any of the above

Printer location

The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat generated are:

❏ Not blown directly into the user’s face

❏ Vented directly out of the building whenever possible

Power On/Off Cautions

Do not turn off the printer:

❏ After turning on the printer, wait until Ready appears on the

LCD panel.

❏ While the Ready light is flashing.

❏ While the Data light is on or flashing.

❏ While printing.

Safety Instructions 13

Safety Instructions

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Power On/Off Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer

Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Printer Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Inside the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Options and Consumable Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Consumable products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Chapter 2 Printer Features and Various Printing Options

Printer Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

High-quality printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Pre-defined color settings in the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Color printing mode and monochrome printing mode . . . . 34

Toner save mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Resolution Improvement Technology and

Enhanced MicroGray technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Wide variety of fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adobe PostScript 3 Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

P5C Emulation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Various Printing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Double-sided printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Fit to page printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Pages per sheet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Watermark printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Overlay printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Using the Reserve Job function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using the HDD form overlay function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Chapter 3 Paper Handling

Paper Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

MP tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Standard lower paper cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Optional paper cassette unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Selecting a paper source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

MP tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Standard lower paper cassette and optional paper cassette

unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Output tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Printing on Special Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

EPSON Color Laser Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

EPSON Color Laser Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Thick paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Loading a custom paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software with Windows

About the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Accessing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Making Changes to Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Making the print quality settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Resizing printouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Modifying the print layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Using a watermark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Using an overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Using HDD form overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Duplex printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Making Extended Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Making Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Printing a status sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Ordering Consumables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Using the Reserve Job Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Re-Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Verify Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Stored Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Confidential Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . 108

Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Getting printer status details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Order Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Setting Monitoring Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Status Alert window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Job Management function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Stopping monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Monitored Printers settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Setting Up the USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Uninstalling the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Uninstalling the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Uninstall the USB device driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Sharing the Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Sharing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Setting up your printer as a shared printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Using an additional driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Setting up clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . 154

Chapter 5 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh

About the Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Accessing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Making Changes to Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Making the print quality settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Resizing printouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Modifying the print layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Using a watermark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Duplex printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Making Extended Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Printing a status sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Using the Reserve Job Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Re-Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Verify Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

Stored Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

Confidential Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Monitoring Your Printer using EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . .187

Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Getting printer status details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Setting Monitoring Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191

Status Alert window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Using the Job Management function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

Setting Up the USB Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196

For Mac OS X users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196

For Mac OS 9 users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

Canceling Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198

For Mac OS X users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198

For Mac OS 9 users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198

Uninstalling the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199

For Mac OS X users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199

For Mac OS 9 users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Sharing the Printer on a Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

Sharing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

For Mac OS X users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

For Mac OS 9 users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

Chapter 6 Using the PostScript Printer Driver

About the PostScript 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205

Hardware requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Using the PostScript Printer Driver with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Installing the PostScript printer driver for the parallel

interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Installing the PostScript printer driver for the USB

interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Installing the PostScript printer driver for the network

interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Accessing the PostScript printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Making changes to PostScript printer settings . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Using the Reserve Job function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Using AppleTalk under Windows 2000 or NT 4.0. . . . . . . . 219

Using the PostScript Printer Driver with Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . 220

Installing the PostScript printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Selecting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Accessing the PostScript printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Making changes to PostScript printer settings . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Chapter 7 Using the Control Panel

Using the Control Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

When to make control panel settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

How to access the control panel menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Control Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Information Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Tray Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Emulation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Printing Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Mode Config. Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Reset Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Quick Print Job Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

Confidential Job Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

Parallel Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

USB Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Network Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

AUX Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

LJ4 Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

GL2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253

PS3 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255

ESCP2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256

FX Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259

I239X Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262

Support Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264

Printer Adjust Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265

Status and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268

Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285

Using the Quick Print Job Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285

Using the Confidential Job Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286

Printing a Status Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288

Canceling Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289

Using the Cancel Job button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289

Using the Reset menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289

Switching the Printing Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290

Color mode to B/W mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290

Color mode to 4 x B/W mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291

B/W mode to color mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292

B/W mode to 4 x B/W mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293

4 x B/W mode to B/W mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294

4 x B/W mode to color mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295

Chapter 8 Installing Options

Optional Paper Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296

Handling precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296

Installing the optional paper cassette unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297

Removing the optional paper cassette unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299

Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300

Installing the Duplex Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300

Removing the Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304

Hard Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304

Installing the Hard Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304

Removing the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309

Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309

Installing a memory module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309

Removing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313

Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

Installing an interface card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

Removing an interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

P5C Emulation Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Installing the P5C ROM module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Removing the P5C ROM module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

Chapter 9 Replacing Consumable Products

Replacement Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319

Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Handling precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Replacing a toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Photoconductor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Handling precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Replacing the photoconductor unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326

Fuser Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Handling precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Replacing the fuser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333

Waste Toner Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

Handling precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

Replacing the waste toner collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

Chapter 10 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer

Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

Cleaning the output tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

Cleaning the pickup roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

Cleaning the photoconductor wire (knob [a]). . . . . . . . . . . . 345

Cleaning the exposure window (knob [b]) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

For long distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

For short distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Finding a place for the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

Clearing Jammed Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352

Precautions for clearing jammed paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352

Jam A (cover A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353

Jam A, B (cover A and B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356

Jam MP, A (MP tray and cover A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363

Jam A, C1 (cover A and standard lower paper cassette) . . .367

Jam A, E, C2 (cover A, E, and optional paper cassette) . . . .371

Printing a Status Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377

Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377

The Ready light does not turn on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377

The printer does not print (Ready light off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378

The Ready light is on but nothing prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378

The optional product is not available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379

The Properties dialog box does not appear or it takes too

much time to open it. (For Windows users only) . . . . . . .379

Printout Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380

The font cannot be printed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380

Printout is garbled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380

The printout position is not correct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .381

Graphics do not print correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .381

Toner is no fixed to the paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .381

Color Printing Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382

Cannot print in color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382

The printout color differs when printed from different

printers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382

The color looks different from what you see on the

computer screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383

Print Quality Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384

The background is dark or dirty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384

White dots appear in the printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384

Print quality or tone is uneven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385

Half-tone images print unevenly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385

Toner smudges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .386

Areas are missing in the printed image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .386

Completely blank pages are output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .387

The printed image is light or faint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388

The non-printed side of the page is dirty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Print quality decreased. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Insufficient memory for current task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Insufficient memory to print all copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Paper Handling Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

Paper does not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

Problems Using Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391

The message Invalid AUX /IF Card appears on the LCD

panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391

Paper does not feed from the optional paper cassette . . . . . 391

Feed jam when using the optional paper cassette . . . . . . . . 392

An installed option cannot be used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

Correcting USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

USB connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

Windows operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

Printer software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

Status and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400

Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400

Printing in the PostScript 3 Mode Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

The printer does not print correctly in the PostScript

mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

The printer does not print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402

Printouts are black and white even though the Resolution

setting is set to Color in the printer driver.

(For Mac OS X users only) (only when printing with an

AL-2600 model that is set to the Color mode) . . . . . . . . . 403

The printer driver or printer that you need to use does not

appear in the Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3),

Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2), or Chooser

(for Mac OS 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403

The font on the printout is different from that on the

screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404

The printer fonts cannot be installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404

The edges of texts and/or images are not smooth . . . . . . . . 405

The printer does not print normally via the parallel

interface (Windows 98 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405

The printer does not print normally via the USB interface. 406 The printer does not print normally via the network

interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406

An undefined error occurs (Macintosh only). . . . . . . . . . . . .407

Insufficient memory to print data (Macintosh only). . . . . . .408

Appendix A Customer Support

Contacting Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409

Technical Support Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410

Appendix B Technical Specifications

Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411

Available paper types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411

Paper that should not be used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412

Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415

Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416

Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417

Standard and approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418

Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420

Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420

USB interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420

Ethernet interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420

Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .421

Optional paper cassette unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .421

Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422

Memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422

Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .423

Toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .423

Photoconductor unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424

Fuser unit 120/220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424

Waste toner collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424

Appendix C Information about Fonts

Working with Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425

EPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425

Available fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444

Adding more fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451

Selecting fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Downloading fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

EPSON Font Manager (Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453

Symbol Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456

Introduction to symbol sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456

In the LJ4 Emulation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457

In the ESC/P 2 or FX Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460

In the I239X Emulation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463

In the EPSON GL/ 2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463

In the P5C Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464

Glossary

Index

Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your Printer

Where to Find Information

Setup Guide

Provides you with information on assembling the printer and installing the printer software.

User’s Guide (this manual)

Provides you with detailed information on the printer’s functions, optional products, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

Network Guide

Provides network administrators with information on both the printer driver and network settings.You need to install this guide from the Network CD-ROM to your computer’s hard disk before referring it.

Paper Jam Guide

Provides you with solutions for paper jam problems about your printer you may need to refer to on a regular basis. We recommend printing this guide and keeping it near the printer.

Online Help for printer software

Click Help for detailed information and instructions on the printer software that controls your printer. Online help is automatically installed when you install the printer software.

Getting to Know Your Printer 25

Printer Parts

Front view

d e

a. output tray b. cover B c. latch on cover A d. cover A e. MP tray (Multi-Purpose tray) f. expansion tray 2 g. expansion tray 1 h. standard lower paper cassette i. cover D j. control panel

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Rear view

a. Ethernet interface connector b. parallel interface connector c. USB interface connector d. interface card slot e. power switch f. AC inlet

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Inside the printer

a. fuser unit b. photoconductor unit c. waste toner collector d. toner cartridge e. filter

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Control panel

c eb

ijh

a. LCD panel Displays printer status messages and

control panel menu settings.

Back button

Up button

Enter button

Down button

f. Ready light

(Green)

g. Error light

(Red)

Use these buttons to access the control panel menus, where you can make printer settings and check the status of consumable products. For instructions on how to use these buttons, see "Using the Control Panel Menus" on page 228.

On when the printer is ready, indicating that the printer is ready to receive and print data. Off when the printer is not ready.

On or flashes when an error has occurred.

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h. Start/Stop button When the printer is printing, pressing

this button stops the printing. When the error light is flashing, pressing this button clears the error and switches the printer to ready status.

i. Data light

(Yellow)

j. Cancel Job button Press once to cancel the current print job.

On when print da ta is stored in the print buffer (the section of printer memory reserved for receiving data) but not yet printed. Flashes when the printer is processing data. Off when no data remains in the print buffer.

Press and hold for more than two seconds to delete all jobs fro m the printer memory.

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Options and Consumable Products

Options

You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options.

❏ Optional Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802211)

This unit increases paper feeding capacity up to 500 sheets of paper.

❏ Duplex Unit (C12C802221)

This Duplex Unit allows for automatic printing on both sides of the paper.

❏ Hard Disk Drive (C12C824172)

This option expands the printer’s capacity by allowing you to print complex and large print jobs at high speed. This option also enables you to use the Reserve Job function. By using the Reserve Job function, you can store print jobs in the printer’s hard disk and print them later directly from the printer’s control panel.

❏ P5C Emulation Kit (C12C832641)

The P5C emulation kit provides you with the ability to print documents in the PCL5c printing language with this printer. This optional kit includes the ROM module and printer driver.

❏ Memory Module

This option expands the printer’s memory by allowing you to print complex and graphics-intensive documents. The memory can be installed up to 512 MB for your printer.

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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.

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

5K: high capacity toner cartridge (Yellow) 0226

5K: high capacity toner cartridge (Magenta) 0227

5K: high capacity toner cartridge (Cyan) 0228

5K: high capacity toner cartridge (Black) 0229

2K: standard capacity toner cartridge (Yellow) 0230

2K: standard capacity toner cartridge (Magenta) 0231

2K: standard capacity toner cartridge (Cyan) 0232

Photoconductor unit 1107

Fuser unit 120 (110 - 120V) 3019

Fuser unit 220 (220 - 240V) 3018

Waste toner collector 0223

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Chapter 2

Printer Features and Various Printing Options

Printer Features

The printer comes with a full set of features that contributes to ease of use and consistent, high-quality output. The main features are described below.

High-quality printing

When using the driver provided, your printer does 2400RIT* printing at a speed of up to 30 pages per minute when printing on A4 paper in monochrome mode. You’ll appreciate the professional print quality produced by your printer and its quick processing speed.

* Epson AcuLaser Resolution Improvement Technology.

Pre-defined color settings in the printer driver

The printer driver offers many pre-defined settings for printing, allowing you to optimize print quality for various types of color documents.

For Windows, see "Making the print quality settings" on page 67 for more information. For Macintosh, see "Making the print quality settings" on page 158 for more information.

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Color printing mode and monochrome printing mode

The printer can be used both for color and monochrome printing. The printer has three color modes: color printing mode, monochrome printing mode with one black toner cartridge, and monochrome printing mode with four black toner cartridges.

Toner save mode

To reduce the amount of toner used in printing documents, you can print rough drafts using the Toner Save mode.

Resolution Improvement Technology and Enhanced MicroGray technology

Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is an original Epson printer technology that works by smoothing out the jagged edges of diagonal and curved lines in both text and graphics. Enhanced MicroGray improves the halftone quality of graphics. With the driver provided, the printer’s resolution (dots per inch) is enhanced by RITech and Enhanced MicroGray technology.

Wide variety of fonts

The printer comes with a selection of 93 Laser-Jet-compatible scalable fonts, and 7 bitmap fonts in LJ4 emulation mode to provide you with the fonts you need to create professional-looking documents.

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Adobe PostScript 3 Mode

The printer’s Adobe PostScript 3 Mode provides you with the ability to print documents formatted for PostScript printers. Seventeen scalable fonts are included. IES (Intelligent Emulation Switch) and SPL (Shared Printer Language) support allow the printer to switch between the PostScript mode and other emulations as print data is received at the printer.

P5C Emulation Mode

The P5C Emulation mode provides you with the ability to print documents in the PCL5c printing language with this printer. Installing this optional memory modules into your printer, this printer driver allows your computer to control the P5C printer.

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Various Printing Options

This printer provides you with a variety of different printing options. You can print in various formats, or can print using many different types of paper.

The following explains the procedure for each type of printing. Choose the appropriate one for your printing.

Double-sided printing

"Duplex Unit" on page 300

"Duplex printing" on page 93 (Windows)

"Duplex printing" on page 174 (Macintosh)

Lets you print on both sides of the paper.

Note:

You need an optional Duplex Unit installed on your printer in order to automatically print on both sides of the paper.

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Fit to page printing

"Resizing printouts" on page 74 (Windows)

"Resizing printouts" on page 165 (Macintosh)

Note:

This function is not available with Mac OS X.

Lets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the paper size you selected.

Pages per sheet printing

"Modifying the print layout" on page 77 (Windows)

"Modifying the print layout" on page 166 (Macintosh)

Lets you print two or four pages on a single sheet.

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Watermark printing

"Using a watermark" on page 79 (Windows)

"Using a watermark" on page 168 (Macintosh)

Note:

This function is not available with Mac OS X.

Lets you print text or an image as a watermark on your printout. For example, you can put “Confidential” on an important document.

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Overlay printing

"Using an overlay" on page 82 (Windows)

Lets you prepare standard forms or template on your printout that you can use as overlays when printing other documents.

Note:

The Overlay printing function is not available in the PostScript 3 mode.

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Using the Reserve Job function

"Hard Disk Drive" on page 304

"Using the Reserve Job Function" on page 100 (Windows)

"Using the Reserve Job Function" on page 178 (Macintosh)

Lets you print jobs that you stored in the printer’s Hard Disk Dri ve later directly from the printer’s control panel.

Note:

You need an optional hard disk drive installed on your printer in order to use the Reserve Job function.

Using the HDD form overlay function

"Hard Disk Drive" on page 304

"Using HDD form overlay" on page 87 (Windows)

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Chapter 3

Paper Handling

Paper Sources

This section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can use.

MP tray

Paper Type* Paper Size* Capacity

Plain paper Weight: 64 to 90 g/m²

Envelopes Weight: 75 to 105 g/m²

A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT), Half-Letter (HLT), Executive (EXE), Government Letter (GLT)

Custom-size paper: 98 × 148 mm minimum 216 × 297 mm maximum

C5, C6, C10, DL, Monarch (MON), ISO-B5

Up to 150 sheets (Total thick stack: up to 16.5 mm)

Up to 15 sheets (Total thick stack: up to 16.5 mm)

Labels A4, Letter (LT) Up to 50 sheets

Thick paper Weight: 91 to 163 g/m²

A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT), Half-Letter (HLT), Executive (EXE), Government Letter (GLT)

Custom-size paper: 98 × 148 mm minimum 216 × 297 mm maximum

Up to 75 sheets

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EPSON Color Laser Paper

A4 Up to 150 sheets

(Total thick stack: up to 16.5 mm)

EPSON Color Laser Transparencies

* You can print on the back side of paper that has been printed on previously

by this printer, if the paper is listed above.

A4, Letter (LT) Up to 60 sheets

Standard lower paper cassette

Paper Type Paper Size Capacity

Plain paper Weight: 64 to 90 g/m²

EPSON Color Laser Paper

A4, Letter (LT) Up to 500 sheets

(Total thick stack: less than 55 mm)

A4 Up to 500 sheets

(Total thick stack: less than 55 mm)

Optional paper cassette unit

Paper Type Paper Size Capacity

Plain paper Weight: 64 to 90 g/m²

EPSON Color Laser Paper

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A4, Letter (LT) Up to 500 sheets

(Total thick stack: less than 55 mm)

A4 Up to 500 sheets

(Total thick stack: less than 55 mm)

Selecting a paper source

You can specify a paper source manually, or set the printer to select the paper source automatically.

Manual selection

You can use the printer driver or the printer’s control panel to select a paper source manually. To access the printer driver, for Windows, see "Accessing the printer driver" on page 65, or for Macintosh, see "Accessing the printer driver" on page 156. And to use the printer’s control panel, see "Using the Control Panel Menus" on page 228.

Using the printer driver:

❏ For Windows:

Access the printer driver, click the Basic Settings tab, and select the paper source that you want to use from the Paper Source list. Then click OK.

❏ For Macintosh:

Access the printer driver, select Printer Settings from the drop-down list and click the Basic Settings tab (for Mac OS X), or open the Basic Settings dialog box (for Mac OS 9). Then, select the paper source that you want to use from the Paper Source list and click OK.

Using the printer’s control panel:

Access the control panel’s Setup Menu, then select Paper Source and specify the paper source you want to use.

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Auto selection

You can use the printer driver or the printer’s control panel to select a paper source containing the appropriate size of paper automatically. To access the printer driver, for Windows, see "Accessing the printer driver" on page 65, or for Macintosh, see "Accessing the printer driver" on page 156. And to use the printer’s control panel, see "Using the Control Panel Menus" on page 228.

Using the printer driver:

❏ For Windows:

Access the printer driver, click the Basic Settings tab, and select Auto Selection as the paper source. Then click OK.

❏ For Macintosh:

The printer will search for a paper source containing the specified paper size in the following order.

Standard configuration:

MP tray Lower Cassette 1

With optional paper cassette unit installed:

MP tray Lower Cassette 1 Lower Cassette 2

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Note:

❏ If you make paper size settings or paper source settings in your

application, these settings may override the printer driver settings.

❏ If you select an envelope for the Paper Size setting, it can be fed

only from the MP tray regardless of the Paper Source setting.

❏ You can change the priority of the MP tray by using the MP Mode

setting in the control panel’s Setup Menu. For details, see "Setup Menu" on page 239.

Using the printer’s control panel:

Access the control panel’s Setup Menu, and select Paper Source, then select Auto.

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Loading Paper

This section describes how to load paper. If you use special media such as transparencies or envelopes, see also "Printing on Special Media" on page 56.

MP tray

Follow the steps below to load paper.

1. Turn the printer on. Press the latch on the MP tray and open

the tray.

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2. Pull out the expansion tray on the MP tray to accommodate the size of the paper you want to load.

Note:

When you use A4, Letter or larger sizes of paper, unfold the expansion tray 2 by lifting it up.

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3. Pinch the knob and the paper guide together, then slide the right paper guide outward.

4. Load a stack of the desired paper on the center of the tray. Make sure to load it with the printable surface down.

Note:

❏ When loading paper, insert the short edge first.

❏ Do not load paper that exceeds the maximum stack height.

❏ When you use paper that has been printed on previously,

straighten any curled parts before loading it.

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5. Pitch the knob and the paper guide together, then slide the side paper guide until it is against the right side of the stack to get a snug fit.

Note:

After loading paper, set the MP Tray Size setting to match the loaded paper size on the control panel.

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Standard lower paper cassette and optional paper cassette unit

Loading Paper

Follow the steps below to load paper. The illustrations show the standard lower paper cassette.

1. Turn the printer on and pull out the paper cassette.

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2. Push the tray in the paper cassette down.

3. Load a stack of paper into the paper cassette. Make sure to load it with the printable surface up.

Note:

❏ Load paper after aligning the edges of the paper carefully.

❏ Do not load paper that exceeds the maximum stack height.

❏ To change the paper size loaded in the paper cassette, see

"Changing the paper size" on page 52 for instructions.

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4. Reinsert the paper cassette.

Note:

After loading paper, set the LC Size setting to match the loaded paper size on the control panel.

Changing the paper size

Follow the steps below to change the paper size loaded in the paper cassette.

1. Pull out the paper cassette. If paper is loaded in the paper cassette, remove it.

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2. Push the tray in the paper cassette down.

3. Remove the three screws securing the tray in the paper cassette.

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4. Slide the three paper guides to fit the paper size that you want to use.

5. Secure the three paper guides with the three screws.

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6. Load the paper and reinsert the paper cassette.

Note:

After loading paper, set the LC Size setting to match the loaded paper size on the control panel.

Output tray

The output tray is located on the top of the printer. Since printouts are output face-down, this tray is also referred to as the face-down tray. This tray can hold up to 250 sheets.

If the printouts do not stack well, open the extension on the output tray.

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Printing on Special Media

You can print on special media which include Epson paper such as the following.

Note:

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

EPSON Color Laser Paper

When loading EPSON Color Laser Paper, you should make paper settings as shown below:

❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.

Paper Size: A4

Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 150 sheets or up to

16.5 mm thick stack), Lower Cassette (up to 500 sheets or up to 55 mm thick stack)

Paper Type: Plain

❏ You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the

control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 234.

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EPSON Color Laser Transparencies

Epson recommends the use of EPSON Color Laser Transparencies.

Note:

Duplex printing is not available for transparencies.

Transparencies can be loaded into the MP tray only. When using transparencies, you should make paper settings as shown below:

❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.

Paper Size: A4 or LT

Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 60 sheets)

Paper Type: Transparency

❏ You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the

control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 234.

Please note the following when handling this media:

❏ Hold each sheet by its edges, as oil from your fingers may

transfer to the surface and damage the printable surface of the sheet. The Epson logo appears on the printable side.

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❏ When loading transparencies in the MP tray, insert the short

edge first as shown below.

❏ When using transparencies, load them in the MP tray and set

the Paper Type setting to Transparency in the printer driver.

❏ When the Paper Type setting in the printer driver is set to

Transparency, do not load any other type of paper except transparencies.

❏ When printing transparencies, the printing speed is extremely

slow.

Caution:

Sheets that have just been printed on may be hot.

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Envelopes

The print quality of envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to check the print quality.

Caution:

Do not use window envelopes. The plastic on most window

envelopes will melt when it comes into contact with the fuser.

Note:

❏ Depending on the quality of envelopes, the printing environment,

or the printing procedure, envelopes might be wrinkled. Make a trial print run before you print on a lot of envelopes.

❏ Duplex printing is not available for envelopes.

When loading envelopes, you should make paper settings as shown below:

❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.

Paper Size: IB5, C6, MON, C10, DL, or C5

Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 15 sheets, or a

stack up to 16.5 mm thick)

Paper Type: Normal

❏ You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the

control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 234.

Please note the following when handling this media.

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❏ When printing on envelopes, be sure to set the lever on the

fuser unit to the envelope position before loading the envelopes. After printing envelopes, be sure to reset the lever to the original position. Printing on media other than envelopes when the lever is set to the envelope position may cause poor print quality because the printer fails to fix toner to the media. It also may cause paper jam and dirty printouts because of the toner that adheres to the rollers inside the printer. When this happens, reset the lever to the original position and print blank pages until the printouts are clean.

Caution:

Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION

HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, open cover A and B, then wait 30 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so.

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❏ Load envelopes with the short edge first as shown below.

❏ Do not use an envelope that has glue or tape on it.

Caution:

Make sure that the minimum size of envelopes meets the

following size requirements:

Height: 162 mm Width: 98.43 mm

1. 98.43 mm

2. 162 mm

❏ When printing envelopes, the printing speed is extremely

slow.

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Labels

You can load up to 16.5 mm thick stack of labels into the MP tray at a time. However, you may need to feed some labels one sheet at a time, or load them manually.

Note:

❏ Duplex printing is not available for labels.

❏ Depending on the quality of labels, the printing environment, or the

printing procedure, labels might be wrinkled. Make a trial print run before you print on a lot of labels.

When loading labels, you should make paper settings as shown below:

❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.

Paper Size: A4 or LT

Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 50 sheets)

Paper Type: Labels

❏ You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the

control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 234.

Note:

❏ You should only use labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper

copiers.

❏ To prevent the label adhesive from coming into contact with printer

parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet, with no gaps between the individual labels.

❏ Press a sheet of paper on top of each sheet of labels. If the paper sticks,

do not use those labels in your printer.

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❏ You may have to make the setting Thick for Paper Type in the

Setup Menu.

❏ When printing labels, the printing speed is extremely slow.

Thick paper

You can load thick paper (91 to 163 g/m²).

When loading thick you should make paper settings as shown below:

❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.

Paper Size: A4, A5, B5, LT, HLT, EXE, GLT

Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 75 sheets)

Paper Type: Thick

Note:

When using thick paper, you cannot do duplex printing automatically. When you want to do duplex printing with thick paper, set the Paper Type setting on printer driver to Thick (Back), then do duplex printing manually. When you use thick paper that has been printed on previously, straighten any curled parts before loading it.

❏ You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the

control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 234.

❏ When you use EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper, make the

settings as thick paper.

❏ When printing thick paper, the printing speed is extremely

slow.

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Loading a custom paper size

You can load non-standard size paper (98 × 148 mm to 216 × 297 mm) into the MP tray as long as it meets the following size requirements:

When loading a custom paper size, you should make paper settings as shown below:

❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.

Paper Size: User Defined Size

Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 16.5 mm thick

stack)

Paper Type: Plain or Thick

Note:

❏ For Windows, access the printer driver, then select

User-Defined Size from the Paper Size list on the Basic Settings tab. In the User Defined Paper Size dialog box, adjust the Paper Width, Paper Length, and Unit settings to match your custom paper. Then click OK and your custom paper size will be saved.

❏ For Macintosh, access the printer driver, click Custom Size in

the Paper Setting dialog box. Then click New, adjust the Paper Width, Paper Length, and Margin settings to match your custom paper. Then enter the setting’s name, and click OK to save your custom paper size.

❏ You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the

control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 234.

❏ If you cannot use the printer driver as explained above, make

this setting at the printer by accessing the control panel’s Printing Menu and selecting CTM (custom) as the Page Size setting.

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Chapter 4

Using the Printer Software with Windows

About the Printer Software

The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. The printer driver also includes EPSON Status Monitor 3, which is accessed through the Optional Settings menu. EPSON Status Monitor 3 lets you check the status of your printer. See "Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 108 for more information.

Accessing the printer driver

You can access the printer driver directly from any application programs, from your Windows operating system.

The printer settings made from many Windows applications override the setting made when the printer driver is accessed from the operating system, so you should access the printer driver from your application to make sure that you get the result you want.

From the application

To access the printer driver, click the Print or Page Setup from the File menu. You also need to click Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of these buttons.

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Windows XP or Server 2003 users

To access the printer driver, click Start, click Printers and Faxes, then click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click Printing Preferences.

Windows Me or 98 users

To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click Properties.

Windows 2000 users

To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click Printing Preferences.

Windows NT4.0 users

To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. Right-click your printer’s icon, then click Document Defaults.

Note:

The printer driver’s online help provides details on printer driver settings.

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Making Changes to Printer Settings

Making the print quality settings

You can change the print quality of printouts through settings in the printer driver. With the printer driver, you can make the print settings by choosing from a list of predefined settings, or customizing the settings.

Choosing the print quality by using the Automatic setting

You can change the print quality of printouts to favor speed or detail. There are five quality modes for the color printing mode and three for the monochrome printing mode.

When Automatic is selected in the Basic Settings menu, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings according to the color setting you select. Print quality and color are the only settings you have to make. You can change other settings such as paper size or orientation in most applications.

Note:

The printer driver’s online help provides details on printer driver settings.

1. Click the Basic Settings tab.

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2. Click Automatic, then choose desired printing quality.

3. Click OK to apply the settings.

The printer driver provides the following quality modes.

Color

Draft, Text, Text&Image, Web, Photo

Monochrome

Draft, Text&Image, Photo

Note:

If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message appears, selecting a different print quality may allow printing to proceed.

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Using the predefined settings

The predefined settings are provided to help you optimize print settings for a particular kind of printout, such as presentation documents or images taken by a video or digital camera.

Follow the steps below to use the predefined settings.

1. Click the Basic Settings tab.

2. Select Advanced. You will find the predefined settings in the list below of Automatic.

Note:

This screen may vary depending on your operating system version.

3. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you want to print.

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When you choose a predefined setting, other settings such as Printing Mode, Resolution, Screen, and Color Management are set automatically. Changes are shown in the current settings list on the Setting Information dialog box that appears by pressing the Setting Info. button on the Optional Settings menu.

This printer driver provides the following predefined settings:

Draft

Suitable for printing inexpensive drafts.

Text

Suitable for printing documents that include mainly text.

Text & Image

Suitable for printing documents that include text and images.

Photo

Suitable for printing photos.

Web

Suitable for printing web screens that include many icons, symbols, and colored text. This setting is effective for screens that include full color 24 or 36 bit images. It is not effective for screens that include only illustrations, graphs, and text, and do not include any images.

Text/Graph

Suitable for printing documents that include text and graphs, such as presentation documents.

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Graphic/CAD

Suitable for printing graphics and charts.

PhotoEnhance

Suitable for printing video captures, images taken with a digital camera, or scanned images. EPSON PhotoEnhance4 automatically adjusts the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data to produce sharper, more vivid color printouts. This setting does not affect your original image data.

ICM (Except for Windows NT 4.0)

ICM stands for Image Color Matching. This feature automatically adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen.

sRGB

When using equipment which supports sRGB, the printer performs Image Color Matching with these pieces of equipment before printing. To confirm that your equipment supports sRGB, contact your equipment dealer.

Advanced Text/Graph

Suitable for printing high-quality presentation documents that include text and graphs.

Advanced Graphic/CAD

Suitable for printing high-quality graphs, charts, and photos.

Advanced Photo

Suitable for printing high-quality scanned photos and digitally-captured images.

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Customizing print settings

If you need to change detailed settings, make the settings manually.

Follow the steps below to customize your print settings.

1. Click the Basic Settings tab.

2. Click Advanced, then click More Settings.

3. Choose Color or Black as the Color setting, then choose desired printing resolution with the Resolution slider bar.

Note:

❏ This screen may vary depending on your operating system

version.

❏ When making the other settings, see online help for details on

each setting.

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❏ The Web Smoothing check box is not available when

PhotoEnhance is selected. Note this setting is effective for

screens that include full color 24 or 36 bit images. It is not effective for screens that include only illustrations, graphs, and text, and do not include any images.

4. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Basic Settings

menu.

Saving your settings

To save your custom settings, click Advanced, then click Save Settings on the Basic Settings menu. The Custom Settings dialog box appears.

Type a name f or your custom settings in t he Name box, then click

Save. Your settings will appear in the list to the right of Automatic in the Basic Settings menu.

Note:

❏ You cannot use a predefined setting name for your custom settings.

❏ To delete a custom setting, click Advanced, click Save Settings

in the Basic Settings menu, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box, then click Delete.

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❏ You cannot delete predefined settings.

If you change any setting in the More Settings dialog box when one of your custom settings is selected in the Advanced Settings list on the Basic Settings menu, the setting selected in the list changes to Custom Settings. The custom setting that was previously selected is not affected by this change. To return to your custom setting, simply reselect it from the current settings list.

Resizing printouts

You can have your document enlarged or reduced during printing.

To automatically resize pages to fit the output paper

1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.

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2. Select the Zoom Options check box, then select the desired

paper size from the Output Paper drop-down list. The page will be printed to fit on the paper you have selected.

3. Select Upper Left (to print reduced page image at upper left corner of the paper) or Center (to print reduced page image with centering) for Location setting.

4. Click OK to apply the settings.

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Resizing pages by a specified percentage

1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.

2. Select the Zoom Options check box.

3. Select the Zoom To check box, then specify the magnification

percentage in the box.

Note:

The percentage can be set between 50% and 200% in 1% increments.

4. Click OK to apply the settings.

If necessary, select the paper size to be printed from the Output Paper drop-down list.

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Modifying the print layout

Your printer can print either two or four pages onto a single page and specifies the printing order, automatically resizing each page to fit the specified paper size. You can also choose to print documents surrounded by a frame.

1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.

2. Select the Print Layout check box and the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper. Then click More Settings. The Print Layout Settings dialog box appears.

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3. Select the Page Order in which the pages are printed on each sheet.

4. Select the Print the Frame check box when you want to print the pages surrounded by a frame.

Note:

The Page Order choices depend on the number of pages selected above, and the paper orientation (Portrait or Landscape) selected on the Basic Settings menu.

5. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Layout menu.

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Using a watermark

Follow the steps below to use a watermark on your document. In the Advanced Layout tab or Watermark dialog box, you can select from a list of predefined watermarks, or you can make an original watermark with text or a bitmap. The Watermark dialog box also allows you to make a variety of detailed watermark settings. For example, you can select the size, intensity, and position of your watermark.

1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.

2. Select a watermark that you want to use from the Watermark drop-down list. If you want to make detailed settings, click Watermark Settings. The Watermark dialog box appears.

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3. Select the color from the Color drop-down list, then adjust the

image intensity of the watermark with the Intensity slider bar.

4. Select Front (to print the watermark in the foreground of the document) or Back (to print the watermark in the background of the document) for the Position setting.

5. Select the location on the page where you want to print the watermark from the Location drop-down list.

6. Adjust the X (horizontal) or Y (vertical) Offset position.

7. Adjust the size of the watermark with the Size slider bar.

8. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Special menu.

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Making a new watermark

You can make a new watermark as follows:

1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.

2. Click New/Delete. The User Defined Watermarks dialog box

appears.

Note:

The User Defined Watermarks dialog box also appears by clicking New/Delete in the Watermark dialog box.

3. Select Text or BMP and type a name for the new watermark

in the Name box.

Note:

This screen appears when you select Text.

4. If you select Text, type the watermark text in the Text box. If you select BMP, click Browse, select the BMP file you want to use, then click OK.

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5. Click Save. Your watermark will appear in the List box.

6. Click OK to apply the new watermark settings.

Note:

You can register up to 10 watermarks.

Using an overlay

The Overlay Settings dialog box allows you to prepare standard forms, or templates, that you can use as overlays when printing other documents. This feature can be useful for creating corporate letterheads or invoices.

Note:

The overlay function is available only when High Quality (Printer) is selected for the Printing Mode in the Extended Settings dialog box from the Optional Settings menu.

Creating an overlay

Follow the steps below to create and save a form overlay file.

1. Open your application and create the file that you want to use as an overlay.

2. When the file is ready to be saved as an overlay, choose Print or Print Setup from the File menu of your application, then click Printer, Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of these buttons, depending on your application.

3. Click the Advanced Layout tab.

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4. Select the Form Overlay check box, then click Overlay Settings. The Overlay Settings dialog box appears.

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5. Select Create Overlay Data, then click Settings. The Form

Settings dialog box appears.

6. Select the Use Form Name check box, then click Add Form Name. The Add Form dialog box appears.

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Note:

If the Assign to Paper Source check box is selected, the form name is displayed in the Paper Source drop-down list on the Basic Settings tab.

7. Type the form name in the Form Name box and its description in the Description box.

8. Select To Front or To Back to specify whether the overlay will be printed as background or foreground of the document.

9. Click Register to apply the settings and return to Form settings dialog box.

10. Click OK in the Form Settings dialog box.

11. Click OK in the Overlay Settings dialog box.

12. Print the file saved as overlay data. It is possible to save any kind of file as an overlay. The overlay data is created.

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Printing with an overlay

Follow the steps below to print a document with overlay data.

1. Open the file to print with overlay data.

2. From the application, access the printer driver. Open the File

menu, choose Print or Print Setup, then click Printer, Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of these buttons, depending on your application.

3. Click the Advanced Layout tab.

4. Select the Form Overlay check box, and click Overlay Settings to open the Overlay Settings dialog box.

5. Choose the form from the Form drop-down list, then click OK to return the Advanced Layout menu.

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Note:

If the Assign to Paper Source check box is selected, the form name is displayed in the Paper Source drop-down list on the Basic Settings tab. You can also select the form without accessing the dialog box above.

6. Click OK to print the data.

Different printer settings overlay data

The overlay data is made with the current printer settings (such as Orientation:Portrait). If you want to make the same overlay with different printer settings (such as Landscape), follow the instructions below.

1. Re-access the printer driver as described in step 2 in "Creating an overlay" on page 82.

2. Make the printer settings and exit the printer driver.

3. Send the same data that you made by application to the printer like step 12 in "Creating an overlay" on page 82.

This setting is available only for Form Name data.

Using HDD form overlay

This function enables faster printing with form overlay data. Windows users can use the form data registered on the optional Hard Disk Drive installed in the printer though only an administrator can register or delete the form data on the Hard Disk Drive. You can access this function from the Form Selection dialog box in the printer driver.

Note:

❏ This function is not available if the optional Hard Disk Drive is not

installed.

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❏ When the document’s resolution, paper size or paper orientation

settings are different from the form overlay data that you use, you cannot print the document with the form overlay data.

❏ This function is available in the High Quality (Printer) mode.

Only a network administrator using Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0, or Server 2003 is allowed to register the form overlay data on the optional Hard Disk Drive, using the following steps.

Note:

❏ The form name must use only the characters shown below. A - Z, a

- z, 0 - 9, and ! ’ ) ( - _ %

❏ If you are using the color printer driver, monochrome form overlay

data created in the black mode is not displayed.

1. Prepare the form overlay data to register on the local PC Hard Disk Drive.

2. Log in to Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0, or Server 2003 as an administrator.

3. For Windows 2000 or NT 4.0, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. For Windows XP or Server 2003, click Start, point to Control Panel, and then double-click the Printers and Faxes icon.

4. Right-click the EPSON AL-C2600 Advanced or EPSON AL-2600 Advanced icon and then click Properties.

5. Click the Optional Settings tab.

6. Click Register. The Register to HDD dialog box appears.

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7. Select the form name from the Form Names list, and then click

Note:

Only form names that can be registered appear on the Form Name list.

8. If you plan to distribute the form list to the clients, click Print List to print the list.

9. Click Back to close the Register to HDD dialog box.

10. Click OK to close the window.

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Printing with HDD form overlay

All Windows users can use the registered form data on the optional Hard Disk Drive. Follow the steps below to print with HDD form data.

1. Click the Advanced Layout tab.

2. Select the Form Overlay check box, and click Overlay Settings. The Overlay Settings dialog box appears.

3. Select No Form name in the Form drop-down list, and click Details. The Form Selection dialog box appears.

Note:

Make sure that No Form name is selected. If any form name is selected, another dialog box will appear.

4. Click Printer’s HDD. Type the form name in the text box, or click Browse and select the registered form name if the printer is connected through a network.

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Note:

❏ If you need the list of the registered form data, click Print List to

print it and confirm the form name. Also, if you need a sample print-out of the form data, enter the form name, then click Print Sample.

❏ You can view thumbnails of the forms using a Web browser by

clicking the Thumbnail button if the printer is connected through a network and the Java Runtime Environment has been installed.

5. Select To Front or To Back to print the form data as background or foreground of the document, then click OK to return to the Advanced Layout tab.

6. Click OK to print data.

Delete the form overlay data on the Hard Disk Drive

Only a network administrator using Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0, or Server 2003 is allowed to delete or edit the form overlay data on the optional Hard Disk Drive, using the following steps.

1. Log in to Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0, or Server 2003 as an administrator.

2. For Windows 2000 or NT 4.0, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. For Windows XP or Server 2003, click Start, point to Control Panel, and then double-click the Printers and Faxes icon.

3. Right-click the EPSON AL-C2600 Advanced or EPSON AL-2600 Advanced icon and then click Properties.

4. Click the Optional Settings tab.

5. Click Delete. The Delete from HDD dialog box appears.

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6. If you delete all form data, click the All button, then click

Delete. If you want to delete some specific data, click the Selected button, enter the form name in the Form Name edit box, then click Delete.

Note:

❏ If you need the list of the registered form data, click Print List to

print it and confirm the form name. Also, if you need a sample print-out of the form data, enter the form name and click the Print Sample button.

❏ You can use the Browse button if the printer is connected

through a network. Form names registered to the HDD are displayed by clicking the Browse button.

7. Click Back.

8. Click OK to close the dialog box.

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Duplex printing

Duplex printing prints on both sides of the paper. When printing for binding, the binding edge can be specified as required to produce the desired page order.

As an ENERGY STAR the double-sided printing function. Refer to ENERGY STAR Compliance for more information on the ENERGY STAR program.

Printing with the Duplex Unit

Follow the steps below to print with the Duplex Unit.

1. Click the Basic Settings tab.

2. Select the Duplex check box, then select Left, Top, or Right as the Binding position.

partner, Epson recommends the use of

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3. Click Duplex Settings to open the Duplex Settings dialog box.

4. Specify the Binding Margin for the front and back sides of the paper, then select whether the front or back side of the paper is to be printed as the Start Page.

5. When printing for binding as a booklet, select the Binding Method check box and make appropriate settings. For details about each setting, see online help.

6. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Basic Settings tab.

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Making Extended Settings

You can make various settings in the Extended Settings dialog box. To open the dialog box, click Extended Settings on the Optional Settings menu.

Printing mode: High Quality (PC):

Print True Type fonts as bitmap check box:

Print True Type fonts with substitution check box:

Select this mode if you use a computer with higher specs to reduce the printer load. In this mode, functions such as “Form Overlay,” and “Print true type with fonts with substitution” cannot be used.

High Quality (Printer): Select this mode if you use a computer with lower specs to reduce the PC load.

CRT: Select this mode if your printing results are not as good as you wish with “High Quality (PC)” or “High Quality (Printer).” In this mode, functions such as “PhotoEnhance4,” “Print Layout,” “Binding Met hod,” “Watermark,” “Fo rm Overlay” and “Print true type with fonts with substitution” cannot be used.

Select this check box to print, as bitmap, the True Type fonts that are not substituted with device fonts in the document.

Select this check box to print the True Type fonts in the document as device fonts. This function is not available when the Graphic Mode setting is set to High Quality (PC).

Setting button: Click this button to open the Font

Uses the settings specified on the printer check box:

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Substitution dialog box. This button is available when Print True Type fonts with substitution is selected.

Select this check box to use the Offset, the Skip blank page, and Ignore the selected paper size settings on the control panel.

Uses the settings specified on the driver check box:

Offset Makes fine adjustments to the printing

Select this check box to use the Offset, the Skip blank page, and Ignore the selected paper size settings in the printer driver.

position on the front and the back of data on a page in 0.5 mm i ncrements.

Skip Blank Page check box: When you select this check box, the

Ignore the selected paper size check box:

Automatically change to monochrome mode check box:

High Speed Graphics Output check box:

Uses the collate settings specified in the application check box:

Uses the spooling method provided by the operating system check box:

Default button: Click this button to return the driver

printer skips blank pages.

When you select this check box, the printer prints on loaded paper, regardless of size.

Select this check box to have the printer driver analyze the printing data, and automatically switch to monochrome mode if the printing data is black and white.

Select this check box to optimize the printing speed of graphics composed of line drawings such as overlaid circles and squares.

Clear this check box if graphics do not print correctly.

Select this check box to enable the collate settings that are specified on the application.

Select this check box to enable the Spool function for Windows XP, 2000, Server 2003, or NT 4.0.

settings to the initial settings.

Help button: Click this button to open online help.

Cancel button: Click this button to exit the dialog box

OK button: Click this button to save the settings

or printer driver without saving the settings.

and to exit the dialog box or printer driver.

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Making Optional Settings

You can update the installed option information manually if you have installed options to your printer.

1. Click the Optional Settings tab, then select Update the Printer Option Info Manually.

2. Click Settings. The Optional Settings dialog box appears.

3. Make settings for each installed option, then click OK.

Printing a status sheet

To confirm the current status of the printer, print a status sheet from the printer driver. The status sheet contains information about the printer, the current settings.

Follow the steps below to print a status sheet.

1. Access the printer driver.

2. Click the Optional Settings tab and then click Status Sheet. The printer starts printing a status sheet.

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Ordering Consumables

To order consumables online, click the Order Online button on the Basic Settings tab. See "Order Online" on page 116 for details.

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Note:

The amount of toners remaining and the expected service life of the photoconductor are displayed on the Basic Settings tab when EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed. You can set the interval of the remaining consumables on the Consumables Info Settings dialog box that appears by clicking the Consumables Info Settings button on the Optional Settings tab.

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Using the Reserve Job Function

The Reserve Job function allows you to store print jobs on the printer’s Hard Disk Drive and to print them later directly from the printer’s control panel. Follow the instructions in this section to use the Reserve Job function.

Note:

You need an optional Hard Disk Drive installed in your printer in order to use the Reserve Job function. Make sure that the drive is correctly recognized by the printer driver before you start using the Reserve Job function.

The table below gives an overview of the Reserve Job options. Each option is described in detail later in this section.

Reserve Job Option Description

Re-Print Job Lets you print the job now and store it for later

Verify Job Lets you print one copy now to verify the content

Stored Job Lets you save the print job without printing it now.

Confidential Job Lets you apply a password to the print job and

reprinting.

before printing multiple copies.

save it for later printing.

Jobs stored on the Hard Disk Drive are handled differently depending on the Reserve Job option. Refer to the tables below for details.

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Epson C2600N User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Instructions

Safety

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Safety precautions

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Information

Power On/Off Cautions

Contents

Getting to Know Your Printer

Where to Find Information

Printer Parts

Front view

Rear view

Inside the printer

Control panel

Options and Consumable Products

Options

Consumable products

Printer Features and Various Printing Options

Printer Features

High-quality printing

Pre-defined color settings in the printer driver

Color printing mode and monochrome printing mode

Toner save mode

Resolution Improvement Technology and Enhanced MicroGray technology

Wide variety of fonts

Adobe PostScript 3 Mode

P5C Emulation Mode

Various Printing Options

Double-sided printing

Fit to page printing

Pages per sheet printing

Watermark printing

Overlay printing

Using the Reserve Job function

Using the HDD form overlay function

Paper Handling

Paper Sources

MP tray

Standard lower paper cassette

Optional paper cassette unit

Selecting a paper source

Loading Paper

MP tray

Standard lower paper cassette and optional paper cassette unit

Output tray

Printing on Special Media

EPSON Color Laser Paper

EPSON Color Laser Transparencies

Envelopes

Labels

Thick paper

Loading a custom paper size

Using the Printer Software with Windows

About the Printer Software

Accessing the printer driver

Making Changes to Printer Settings

Making the print quality settings

Resizing printouts

Modifying the print layout

Using a watermark

Using an overlay

Using HDD form overlay

Duplex printing

Making Extended Settings

Making Optional Settings

Printing a status sheet

Ordering Consumables

Using the Reserve Job Function