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Adobe, the Adobe logo and PostScript3 are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered in certain
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In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
Windows refers to Windows Vista, XP, Vista x64, XP x64, 2000, Server 2003, and Server 2003 x64.
❏Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows Vista
Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition and Windows Vista Business Edition.
❏Windows Vista x64 refers to Windows Vista Ultimate x64 Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium x64 Edition,
Windows Vista Home Basic x64 Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise x64 Edition and Windows Vista Business x64
Edition.
❏Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional.
❏Windows XP x64 refers to Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
❏Windows 2000 refers to Windows 2000 Professional.
❏Windows Server 2003 refers to Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise
Edition.
❏Windows Server 2003 x64 refers to Windows Server 2003 x64 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions
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must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
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Safety precautions
Be sure to follow the precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation:
❏ Because the printer weighs approximately 28 kg (61.7 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.
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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.
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2
1. CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE
2. Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit.
❏ 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 an imaging cartridge, always place it on a clean, smooth surface.
❏ Do not attempt to modify an imaging cartridge or take it apart. It cannot be refilled.
❏ Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes.
❏ Do not dispose of used imaging cartridge or transfer unit in fire, as they can explode and cause
injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.
❏ If toner is spilled, use a broom and dustpan or a damp cloth with soap and water to clean it up.
Because the fine particles can cause a fire or explosion if they come into contact with a spark, do
not use a vacuum cleaner.
❏ Wait at least one hour before using an imaging cartridge after moving it from a cool to a warm
environment to prevent damage from condensation.
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❏ When removing the imaging cartridge, do not expose it to sunlight at all and avoid exposing it
to room light for more than five minutes. The imaging cartridge contains a light-sensitive drum
that is purple. Exposure to light can damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on
the printed page and reducing the service life of the drum. If you need to keep the imaging
cartridge out of the printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.
❏ Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you remove the imaging cartridge from
the printer, always place it on a clean, smooth surface. Avoid touching the drum, since oil from
your skin can permanently damage its surface and affect print quality.
❏ To get the best print quality, do not store the imaging cartridge in an area subject to direct
sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to
extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity.
❏ Be sure to keep consumable components out of the reach of children.
❏ Do not leave jammed paper inside the printer. This can cause the printer to overheat.
❏ Avoid sharing outlets with other appliances.
❏ Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of the following instructions before operating your printer:
When choosing a place and power source for the printer
❏ Place the printer near an electrical outlet where you can easily plug in and unplug the power
cord.
❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface.
❏ Do not put your printer where the cord will be stepped on.
❏ Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. Do not
block or cover them. Do not put the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface or in a
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
❏ All interface connectors for this printer are Non-LPS (non-limited power source).
❏ Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer.
Your printer’s power requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer. If you are
not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or
consult your dealer.
❏ If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician.
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❏ 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.
D.If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
E.If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F.If it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
When using the printer
❏ The printer weighs about 28 kg (61.7 lb). One person should not attempt to lift or carry the
printer. Two people should carry it.
❏ 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 this guide.
❏ 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.
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❏ Do not use printer in a damp environment.
❏ Do not leave jammed paper inside of the printer. This can cause the printer to overheat.
❏ Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
❏ Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.
❏ Except as specifically explained in the printer’s documentation, do not attempt to service this
product yourself.
❏ 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.
Safety Information
Power cord
Caution:
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Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.
Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of the another cord may result in fire or
electric shock.
This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment may result in
fire or electric shock.
Laser safety labels
Warning:
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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.
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Internal laser radiation
Max. Average Radiation Power:5 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.
Ozone safety
Ozone emission
Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product of the printing process. Ozone is produced
only when the printer is printing.
Ozone exposure limit
The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average
time-weighted concentration over an eight (8) hour period.
The Epson laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for eight (8) hours of continuous printing.
Minimize the risk
To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid the following conditions:
❏ Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area
❏ Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity
❏ Poor room ventilation
❏ Long, continuous printing together with any of the above
Printer location
The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat generated are:
❏ Not blown directly into the user’s face
❏ Vented directly out of the building whenever possible
Power On/Off Cautions
Do not turn off the printer:
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❏ After turning on the printer, wait until Ready appears on the LCD panel.
❏ While the Ready light is flashing.
❏ While the Data light is on or flashing.
❏ While printing.
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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Printer
Where to Find Information
Setup Guide
Provides you with information on assembling the printer and installing the printer software.
User’s Guide (this manual)
Provides you with detailed information on the printer’s functions, optional products, maintenance,
troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
Network Guide
Provides network administrators with information on both the printer driver and network
settings.You need to install this guide from the Network Utilities CD-ROM* to your computer’s
hard disk to be able to refer to it.
* The Network Utilities CD-ROM may not be included with the product in some countries or
regions. In this case, you can install the Network Guide from the Software CD-ROM.
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.
Font Guide
Provides you with information on fonts used on the printer. You need to copy this guide, or you
can open it directly from following directory on the software CD-ROM.
For Windows: /COMMON/MANUAL/ENG/FNTG
For Macintosh: MANUAL:ENG:FNTG
Online Help for printer software
Click Help for detailed information and instructions on the printer software that controls your
printer. Online help is automatically installed when you install the printer software.
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Printer Parts
Front view
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e
a. front cover (cover A)
b. control panel
c. output tray
d. latch on front cover (cover A)
e. MP tray (Multi-Purpose tray)
f. standard lower paper cassette
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b
c
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Rear view
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a. power switch
b. stopper
c. controller option expanded aperture plate
d. interface cover
e. AC inlet
f. Ethernet interface connector
g. USB interface connector
* Do not open or remove this cover.
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Inside the printer
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a. fuser unit
b. paper guide
c. transfer unit
d. imaging cartridges
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Control panel
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a.LCD panelDisplays printer status messages and control panel menu settings.
b.
Back button
c.
Up button
d.
Enter button
e.
Down button
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 146.
f.Ready light (Green)On when the printer is ready, indicating that the printer is ready to
receive and print data.
Off when the printer is not ready.
g.Error light (Red)On or flashes when an error has occurred.
h.Start/Stop buttonWhen 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)On when print data is stored in the print buffer (the section of
printer memory reserved for receiving data) but not yet printed.
Flashes when the printer is processing data.
Off when no data remains in the print buffer.
j.Cancel Job buttonPress once to cancel the current print job. Press and hold for more
than two seconds to delete all jobs from 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.
❏ 550-sheet Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802291)
This unit increases paper feeding capacity up to 550 sheets of paper.
❏ Duplex Unit (C12C802301)
This unit allows for automatic printing on both sides of paper.
❏ Memory Module
This option expands the printer’s memory by allowing you to print complex and
graphics-intensive documents. The printer’s RAM can be increased up to 640 MB by adding
one additional 512 MB RAM DIMM.
Note:
Make sure that the DIMM you purchase is compatible with EPSON products. For details, contact the
store where you purchased this printer or an EPSON qualified service representative.
Consumable products
The life of the following consumable products is monitored by the printer. The printer lets you
know when replacements are needed.
Product nameProduct code
High Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Yellow)1158
High Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Magenta)1159
High Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Cyan)1160
High Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Black)1161
Standard Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Yellow)1162
Standard Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Magenta)1163
Standard Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Cyan)1164
Standard Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Black)1165
Transfer Unit3024
Fuser Unit (110-120 V)3026
Fuser Unit (220-240 V)3025
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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-speed tandem printing engine
Your printer’s state-of-the-art tandem engine features 400 MHz image processing and single-pass
technology that delivers 20 ppm (pages per minute) at 4800 RIT* color printing and 25 ppm black
and white printing on A4 paper.
The printer driver offers many pre-defined settings for color printing, allowing you to optimize
print quality for various types of color documents.
For Windows, see “Making the print quality settings” on page 50 for more information.
For Macintosh, see “Making the print quality settings” on page 104 for more information.
Toner save mode
To reduce the amount of toner used in printing documents, you can print rough drafts using the
Toner Save mode.
Resolution Improvement Technology and Enhanced MicroGray
technology
Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is an original Epson printer technology that works
by smoothing out the jagged edges of diagonal and curved lines in both text and graphics.
Enhanced MicroGray improves the halftone quality of graphics.
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Wide variety of fonts
The printer comes with a selection of 84 scalable fonts, and 7 bitmap fonts in ESC/Page mode to
provide you with the fonts you need to create professional-looking documents.
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.
The PostScript 3 Mode enables you to print PDF formatted files directly, which are transferred via
network interface.
PCL Emulation Mode
The PCL Emulation mode provides you with the ability to print documents in the PCL6/5c
printing language with this printer.
Various Printing Options
This printer provides you with a variety of different printing options. You can print in various
formats, or can print using many different types of paper.
The following explains the procedure for each type of printing. Choose the appropriate one for
your printing.
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Double-sided printing
“Duplex printing” on page 55 (Windows)
“Duplex printing” on page 118 (Macintosh)
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Lets you print on both sides of the paper.
Fit to page printing
“Resizing printouts” on page 62 (Windows)
“Resizing printouts” on page 108 (Macintosh)
Lets you automatically enlarge or reduce the size of your document to fit the paper size you
selected.
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Pages per sheet printing
“Modifying the print layout” on page 60 (Windows)
“Modifying the print layout” on page 109 (Macintosh)
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Lets you print two or four pages on a single sheet.
Watermark printing
“Using a watermark” on page 63 (Windows)
“Using a watermark” on page 110 (Macintosh)
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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