EPSON M1200 User Manual
User’s Guide
NPD4065-00 EN
EPSON AcuLaser M1200 Series User’s Guide
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Operating System Versions
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
Windows refers to Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, 2000.
❏ 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.
Macintosh refers to Mac OS X.
❏ Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ........................................................... 9
Safety Precautions....................................................................... 9
Important Safety Instructions............................................................ 11
Safety Information..................................................................... 13
Power cord........................................................................ 13
Laser safety labels.................................................................. 14
Internal laser radiation.............................................................. 14
Ozone safety...................................................................... 14
Power On/Off Cautions................................................................. 15
Chapter 1 Product Information
Printer Parts........................................................................... 16
Front view........................................................................ 16
Rear view......................................................................... 17
Control Panel.......................................................................... 18
Indicator lights.................................................................... 19
Consumable Products................................................................... 20
Consumable products. . . . . . ......................................................... 20
Features at a Glance.................................................................... 20
Toner Save mode.................................................................. 20
Fit-to-page printing................................................................ 20
Printing multiple pages on a sheet.................................................... 21
Watermark printing................................................................ 21
High-quality printing............................................................... 21
Chapter 2 Paper Handling
Paper Sources.......................................................................... 22
MP tray.......................................................................... 22
Loading Paper ......................................................................... 22
MP tray.......................................................................... 23
Loading a custom paper size......................................................... 25
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Printing on Special Media............................................................... 25
Labels............................................................................ 26
Envelopes......................................................................... 26
Thick paper....................................................................... 27
Transparencies.................................................................... 27
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver For Windows
About the Printer Software............................................................... 29
System Requirements................................................................... 29
Using the Printer Driver................................................................. 29
Accessing the printer driver.......................................................... 30
Printer driver settings............................................................... 30
Monitoring Your Printer with EPSON Status Monitor 3...................................... 37
About EPSON Status Monitor 3...................................................... 37
Accessing the EPSON Status Monitor 3................................................ 38
Getting printer status details......................................................... 39
Setting monitoring preferences....................................................... 39
Order Online...................................................................... 41
Status Alert window................................................................ 42
Stopping monitoring............................................................... 43
Setting for the USB Connection........................................................... 43
Canceling Printing..................................................................... 44
From the computer................................................................. 44
Uninstalling Printer Software. . ........................................................... 45
Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3.............................. 45
Chapter 4 Using the Printer Driver For Macintosh
About the Printer Software............................................................... 48
System Requirements................................................................... 48
Using the Printer Driver................................................................. 48
Accessing the printer driver.......................................................... 48
Printer driver settings............................................................... 49
Monitoring Your Printer with EPSON Status Monitor 3...................................... 53
About the EPSON Status Monitor 3................................................... 53
Accessing the EPSON Status Monitor 3................................................ 53
Getting printer status details......................................................... 53
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Setting Monitoring Preferences....................................................... 54
Status Alert window................................................................ 55
Changing the Printer Settings............................................................ 56
For Mac OS X 10.5 users. ........................................................... 56
For Mac OS X 10.4 or below users.................................................... 56
Setting Up the USB Connection.......................................................... 56
For Mac OS X users................................................................ 57
Canceling Printing..................................................................... 57
From the computer................................................................. 57
Uninstalling Printer Software. . ........................................................... 57
Mac OS X users.................................................................... 57
Chapter 5 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network (AcuLaser M1200)
For Windows Users..................................................................... 59
Sharing the printer................................................................. 59
Using an additional driver........................................................... 59
Setting up clients................................................................... 62
Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM......................................... 66
For Macintosh Users.................................................................... 67
Sharing the Printer................................................................. 67
For Mac OS X users................................................................ 68
Chapter 6 Replacing Consumable Products
Precautions During Replacement......................................................... 69
Developer Cartridge.................................................................... 69
Replacing the developer cartridge..................................................... 70
Photoconductor Unit................................................................... 74
Replacing the photoconductor unit................................................... 75
Chapter 7 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer
Cleaning the Printer.................................................................... 80
Cleaning the printer case. . .......................................................... 80
Cleaning the inside of the printer. .................................................... 80
Cleaning the paper path rollers....................................................... 83
Removing spilled toner.............................................................. 85
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Transporting the Printer ................................................................ 85
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Ready and Error Lights (AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L)....................................... 88
Indicator lights.................................................................... 88
Printing a Status Sheet.................................................................. 95
AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L. . . ...................................................... 96
Clearing Jammed Paper. . . . . ............................................................ 97
Precautions for clearing jammed paper................................................ 97
Preventing paper feed and paper jam problems.......................................... 97
Paper jam — inside the printer....................................................... 97
Paper jam — output cover.......................................................... 100
Paper jam — MP tray (AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Operational Problems.................................................................. 103
Printout Problems..................................................................... 104
Print Quality Problems................................................................. 105
Memory Problems..................................................................... 108
Paper Handling Problems.............................................................. 109
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Paper................................................................................ 110
Available paper types.............................................................. 110
Specifications..................................................................... 112
Printable area.................................................................... 113
Printer.............................................................................. 113
General.......................................................................... 113
Environmental................................................................... 114
Standards and approvals........................................................... 114
Mechanical...................................................................... 114
Electrical........................................................................ 115
Interfaces............................................................................ 115
Parallel interface.................................................................. 115
USB interface..................................................................... 115
Ethernet interface................................................................. 116
Consumables......................................................................... 116
Developer Cartridge............................................................... 116
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Photoconductor unit.............................................................. 116
Appendix B Working with Fonts
EPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows only).................................................. 117
System requirements.............................................................. 118
Installing EPSON BarCode Fonts.................................................... 118
Printing with EPSON BarCode Fonts................................................. 119
BarCode Font specifications........................................................ 122
Appendix C Customer Support
Contacting Customer Support........................................................... 130
Before Contacting Epson. . . . . ...................................................... 130
Help for Users in Australia......................................................... 130
Help for Users in Singapore. ........................................................ 131
Help for Users in Thailand.......................................................... 132
Help for Users in Vietnam.......................................................... 132
Help for Users in Indonesia......................................................... 132
Help for Users in Hong Kong....................................................... 134
Help for Users in Malaysia.......................................................... 134
Help for Users in India............................................................. 135
Help for Users in the Philippines.................................................... 136
Index
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Safety Instructions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings
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must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions
c
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 these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation:
Note:
The illustrations used in this section show the EPL-6200.
❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION Hot Surface, or the surrounding
areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot.
*
* CAUTION Hot Surface
❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.
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❏ Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy,
rough handling can damage it.
❏ When removing the developer cartridge, never touch the developing roller under the flap;
otherwise, print quality will decline.
❏ When handling the developer cartridge, always place it on a clean, smooth surface.
❏ Do not turn the developer cartridge upside down or stand it on its ends.
❏ Do not attempt to modify or take the developer cartridge apart. It cannot be refilled.
❏ Do not touch the toner and avoid all contact with your eyes.
❏ 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.
❏ When removing or installing a photoconductor unit, protect the light-sensitive drum from
exposure to light any longer than necessary. The light-sensitive drum is the green cylinder
visible through the openings in the unit. Overexposing the drum might cause abnormally dark
or light areas to appear on the printed page and may shorten the service life of the unit.
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❏ 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 oils 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, salt air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to
extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity.
❏ Wait for at least one hour before using a developer cartridge or a photoconductor unit after
moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent damage from condensation.
❏ Do not dispose of developer cartridges or photoconductor units in fire, as they can explode
and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.
❏ 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 using electrical outlets that other appliances are plugged into.
❏ Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer.
Important Safety Instructions
❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏ Unplug the printer from the wall outlet before cleaning.
❏ Use a well-wrung cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
❏ Do not use this printer in a damp environment.
❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, oil vapor, or dust.
❏ 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.
❏ Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of interference, such
as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
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❏ 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.
❏ If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If there are
fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating.
❏ Use a grounded outlet that matches the printer’s power plug. Do not use an adapter plug.
❏ Make sure that there is no dust on the socket.
❏ Be sure to insert the plug completely into the electrical outlet.
❏ Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
❏ 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.
❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require repairs by a qualified
service representative.
❏ 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.
❏ 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.
❏ 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 fire or electric shock.
❏ Do not sit or lean on the printer. Do not put heavy objects on the printer.
❏ Do not use any kind of combustible gases in or around the printer.
❏ Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.
❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening or removing covers that are marked Do Not Remove may expose you to dangerous
voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel.
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❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
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.
❏ Periodically disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet and clean the blades.
❏ If the printer will not be used for a long time, disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet.
Safety Information
Power cord
Caution:
c
Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.
Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of other cords may result in fire or
electric shock. This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other
equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
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Laser safety labels
Warning:
w
The performance of procedures and adjustments other than those specified in this guide may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the IEC 60825-1:2001 specifications.
The label shown on the right is attached to the back of the printer in countries where required.
Internal laser radiation
Max. Average Radiation Power 36.903 µW at laser aperture of the print head unit
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.
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 8-hour period.
The EPSON AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200/EPL-6200L laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for 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
Caution:
c
Do not turn off the printer:
❏ Until the Ready light comes on and is not flashing.
❏ While the Data (Ready light for AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L) light is flashing.
❏ While printing.
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Chapter 1
Product Information
Printer Parts
Front view
EPL-6200
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b
c
d
g
e
f
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AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
a
g
a. Output cover
b. Output tray
c. Control panel
d. Front cover
e. MP (Multi-Purpose) tray
f. Manual feed slot (EPL-6200 only)
g. Power switch
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b
c
d
e
Rear view
EPL-6200
a
g
e
b
cd
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EPL-6200 Network model
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a
g
f
AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
d
a. AC inlet
b. USB interface connector
c. Duplex Unit connector (EPL-6200 only)
d. Parallel interface connector
e. Type B interface slot (EPL-6200 only)
f. Ethernet interface connector (EPL-6200 Network model only)
g. Right side cover (EPL-6200 only)
b
cd
a
b
Control Panel
The EPL-6200 has six indicator lights and three buttons, while the AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
comes with two indicator lights. The indicator lights inform you of basic printer status, errors, and
warnings. The buttons allow you to control a number of basic printer operations.
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Indicator lights
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abc
d
ef
AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
d
e
aMemory
bToner
cPaper Turns on or flashes, and when in combination with the Error light,
d Error (orange)
e Ready (blue)
Usually turns on or flashes in combination with other lights to indicate a
memory-related error or warning.
On when the printer’s developer cartridge has run out of toner. Flashes
to indicate that toner is running low. If this light is flashing, have a new
developer cartridge ready.
usually indicates a paper-related problem. On usually indicates a paper
jam, while flashing usually indicates a paper-related error or warning,
such as when the paper source is empty.
On or flashes when an error is detected.
On when the printer is ready, indicating that the printer is ready to
receive and print data. When the printer is not ready, this light is off.
This light also comes on in combination with other lights to indicate
error situations.
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fData
On when data is received and stored in the print buffer (the section of
memory reserved for receiving data) but not yet printed. Flashing
indicates that the printer is processing data. When no data remains in
the print buffer, this light is off.
Consumable Products
To purchase consumable products, contact your dealer or a qualified service representative in your
area.
Consumable products
Developer Cartridge (0520/0521/0522/0523)
This cartridge includes the toner that is used to create the image on paper.
Note:
Return cartridges are not sold in some areas. Contact your local Epson dealer/representative about
the availability of the Return cartridge scheme.
Photoconductor Unit (S051099)
The photoconductor unit contains a light-sensitive drum that permanently fixes the toner onto
paper. The printer comes with this unit already installed.
Features at a Glance
Toner Save mode
To reduce the amount of toner used in printing documents, you can print rough drafts using the
Toner Save mode.
Fit-to-page printing
The Fit to Page function allows you to have your documents enlarged or reduced during printing
according to the specified paper size.
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Printing multiple pages on a sheet
Using the Print Layout setting, you can specify to print either two or four pages of a document
onto a single sheet of paper. You can also specify the printing order, and select whether to print a
frame around the pages. Each page is automatically resized to fit the specified number of pages
onto the selected paper size.
Watermark printing
Your printer comes with a list of predefined watermarks that you can add to your documents. You
can also create your own original text or bitmap watermarks.
High-quality printing
When using the standard driver provided, the EPL-6200 provides 1200 dpi printing at a speed of
up to 10 pages per minute, while the AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L provides 600 dpi printing at a
speed of up to 20 pages per minute when printing on A4 paper. You’ll appreciate the professional
print quality produced by your printer and its quick processing speed.
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Chapter 2
Paper Handling
Paper Sources
This section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can use.
MP tray
Paper Type Capacity Paper Size
Plain paper
Letterhead
Labels Up to 10 sheets
Thick paper
Transparencies Up to 5 Sheets
Envelopes Up to 10 sheets
EPL-6200
Up to 250 sheets of 75 g/m paper
(Weight: 60 to 90 g/m, 16 to 24 lb)
AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
Up to 150 sheets of 75 g/m paper
(Weight: 60 to 90 g/m, 16 to 24 lb)
(Weight: 90 to 163 g/m, 24 to 43 lb)
(Weight: 85 to 105 g/m, 23 to 28 lb)
A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT), Legal (LGL), F4,
Half-Letter (HLT), Executive (EXE),
ISO-B5 (IB5) Government Letter (GLT),
Government Legal (GLG),
Custom-size paper:
76.2 × 127.0 mm (3.0 × 5.0 in.) minimum
216.0 ∞ 355.6 mm (8.5 × 14.0 in. maximum
Monarch (MON), Commercial 10 (C10), DL, C6,
C5, ISO-B5 (IB5)
Loading Paper
This section describes how to load paper into the standard and optional paper sources available to
your printer.
Caution:
c
Do not let the paper’s edge slide across your skin because the edge of the paper may cut you.
Please note the following points when choosing paper:
❏ Paper should be of high quality and be relatively smooth, with a weight between 60 and 90 g/
m (16 to 24 lb).
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❏ The printer is extremely sensitive to moisture. Be sure to store your paper in a dry environment.
❏ The use of colored paper is acceptable, but coated paper should be avoided.
❏ You may use paper with preprinted letterheads, provided that the paper and ink are both
laser-printer compatible.
MP tray
The MP tray is the standard paper source for this product.
AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper into the MP tray of the AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L.
Follow these steps to load paper into the MP tray:
1. Open the MP tray.
2. Pinch the paper guide tab, then slide the paper guide outward to accommodate the paper you
are loading.
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Note:
Lift the paper guide slightly to move it.
3. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges, and set the paper into the MP
tray with the printable surface facing up. Then adjust the paper guide to the size of the paper.
Note:
❏ Make sure to load the paper as far as it will go inside the MP tray.
❏ Make sure that you do not load paper beyond the limit mark.
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4. Raise the output tray.
Note:
❏ Before printing, make sure that the Paper Size setting in your printer driver matches the paper
you load.
❏ If you want to print on paper heavier than 90 g/m (24 lb) or on special paper (such as envelopes,
labels, transparencies, or thick paper), see “Printing on Special Media” on page 25.
Loading a custom paper size
You can load any custom paper size into the MP tray as long as it is within 76.2 × 127.0 mm (3.0 ×
5.0 in.) and 216.0 × 355.6 mm (8.5 × 14.0 in.) in dimension.
The manual feed slot can accommodate any custom paper size from 76.2 ∞ 148.0 mm (3.0 ∞ 5.8
in.) to 216.0 × 355.6 mm (8.5 × 14.0 in.).
Note:
When you print on a custom paper size, make sure to select Thick Wide or Thick[W], Thick Narrow
or Thick[N], or Transparency for the Paper Type setting in the printer driver.
Printing on Special Media
Note:
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at
any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any type of paper. Always test samples of paper
stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
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This product can print on special paper stock such as labels, envelopes, thick paper, and
transparencies.
Labels
You can load up to 10 sheets of labels into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some types
of labels one sheet at a time.
To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with printer parts, always use labels that
completely cover the backing sheet such that no gaps occur between the individual labels.
You should test the label sheet for leaking adhesive by pressing a sheet of paper on top of a sheet of
labels. If the paper sticks to the label sheet when you lift it off, do not use the labels.
When printing on labels, make sure to choose Labels (EPL-6200) or Thick Wide (AcuLaser M1200/
EPL-6200L) from the Paper Type drop-down list in the printer driver.
Envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes into the MP tray, depending on the envelope thickness (85 to 105
g/m). Load envelopes with the flap side down and short edge first.
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AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
To print on envelopes, choose Thick Narrow from the Paper Type drop-down list in the printer
driver.
The print quality on envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have
different thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to check the print quality. If the printing is too
light, adjust the print density as described in “Print Quality Problems” on page 105.
Do not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers. The plastic on
most window envelopes will melt when it comes into contact with the hot fuser.
Thick paper
You can load up to 10 sheets of thick paper into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some
types of thick paper one sheet at a time. Use thick paper between 90 and 163 g/m (24 to 43 lb) in
weight.
To print on thick paper, be sure to change the Paper Type setting in the printer driver settings.
Choose Thick Narrow for thick paper which is less than 160 mm wide. Choose Thick Wide when
printing on thick paper which is 188 mm or wider.
Transparencies
You can load up to 5 transparencies into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some types
of transparencies one sheet at a time.
You can only use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive drafting film made for use with
laser printers or plain-paper copiers.
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When printing on transparencies, make sure to choose Transparency from the Paper Type
drop-down list in the printer driver.
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Chapter 3
Using the Printer Driver For 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, while the EPSON Status Monitor 3 lets you check the status of your printer.
The printer driver is included in the CD-ROM that shipped with your printer. For instructions on
installing the printer driver, see the Setup Guide.
System Requirements
To use the printer software, your computer must be running one of the following operating systems:
Windows Vista, XP, 2000 (AcuLaser M1200)
Window XP, 2000, Me, 98/95, NT4.0 (EPL-6200/6200L)
This chapter uses screenshots from Windows 98 as an example. The screens may look slightly
different depending on the version of your OS.
Using the Printer Driver
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your
printer.
Note:
❏ To ensure proper operation, a computer name must be entered into your computer’s settings.
Make sure that there are no invalid characters in the name. If your printer is shared, the
computer name must be unique to your computer. For instructions on how to set the computer
name, see the documentation for your operation system.
❏ The screen shots used in this section show the EPL-6200. If your printer is the AcuLaser M1200
or EPL-6200L, your screen may look slightly different.
❏ The EPSON Status Monitor 3 is automatically installed together with the printer driver for the
AcuLaser M1200 or EPL-6200L.
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Note for Windows Vista users:
Do not press the power button or put your computer to standby or hibernate mode manually during
printing.
Accessing the printer driver
You can access the printer driver from any application program, or directly from your Windows
operating system.
The printer settings made from many Windows applications override settings made when the
printer driver is accessed from the operating system, so you should access the printer driver from
your application to make sure you get the result you want.
Note:
Online help provides details on printer driver settings.
❏ To access the printer driver from your application, click the Print or Page Setup command
on the File menu. You also need to click Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of
these buttons.
❏ To access the printer driver from Windows, click Start, and click Control Panel (Windows
Vista) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). Next, right-click your printer’s icon. And then
click Select Printing Preferences (Windows Vista) or Printing Preferences (Windows XP
or 2000).
Printer driver settings
Resizing printouts
You can have your document enlarged or reduced automatically during printing.
To automatically resize pages to fit the output paper
1. Click the Layout tab.
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