Page 1 Setup Sheet Provides you with information on assembling the printer and installing the printer software. Reference Guide (this manual) Provides you with detailed information on the printer’s functions, optional products, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
Page 3: Reference Guide
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. 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. Copyright © 2002 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Available Paper ......... . 23 EPSON special media ....... . . 23 General paper .
Page 6 Printing on Special Media ........34 EPSON Color Laser Paper ......35 EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper.
Page 7 For Windows..........103 Sharing the printer ........103 Setting up your printer as a shared printer .
Page 8 Cleaning the Printer ........171...
Page 9 Printer ........
Page 10 System requirements ....... . .233 Installing EPSON BarCode Font ..... . .233 Printing with EPSON BarCode Fonts .
Page 11: Safety Information
Be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation: Because the printer weighs approximately 30 kg (66.1 lb), one person should not lift or carry it. Two people should carry the printer, lifting it by the correct positions as shown below.
Page 12 Unless specifically instructed in this guide, be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot.
Page 13 If you need to keep the unit out of the printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.
Page 14: Important Safety Instructions
® NERGY As an International EPSON has determined that this product meets the International for energy efficiency. The International is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of...
Page 15 For at least 180 seconds after turning on the printer. Wait until the Ready (green) light comes on and is not flashing. While the Ready light is flashing While printing Safety Information...
Page 16 Safety Information...
Page 17: Chapter 1 Product Information
Chapter 1 Product Information Printer Parts face-down tray Cover AB front cover Product Information...
Page 18: Product Information
Type B Interface card slot cover parallel interface connector USB interface connector Product Information AC inlet power switch transfer unit waste toner collector developer cartridge MP tray (Multi-Purpose tray) photoconductor unit...
Page 19: Indicator Lights
“Ready and Error Lights” on page 179. Options and Consumable Products Options You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options. The 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit (C12C813911) holds one paper cassette. It increases paper-feeding capacity up to 500 sheets of paper.
Page 20: Consumable Products
Developer Cartridge (Magenta) Developer Cartridge (Cyan) Photoconductor Unit Waste Toner Collector Transfer Unit The EPSON special media listed below provide you with best-quality printouts. EPSON Color Laser Paper (A4) EPSON Color Laser Paper (Letter) EPSON Color Laser Transparencies (A4) EPSON Color Laser Transparencies (Letter)
Page 21: About Your Printer
Caution: Do not use other EPSON media such as EPSON special media for ink jet printers, as they can cause paper jams and damage the printer. Do not use the media listed above in any other printers, except when specified in the documentation.
Page 22: Resolution Improvement Technology (Ritech)
Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is an original EPSON printer technology that improves the appearance of printed lines, text, and graphics. RITech is also applied to color printing. Product Information...
Page 23: Chapter 2 Paper Handling
The printer is extremely sensitive to moisture. Be sure to store your paper in a dry environment. EPSON special media EPSON provides special media that are created especially for this printer. EPSON Color Laser Paper This media is designed specifically for this printer. You can load this media from the MP tray and the optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit.
Page 24 EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper is designed specifically for this printer. This media is thicker than EPSON Color Laser Paper and produces glossier and higher quality printing. To print on EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper, choose Coated or Coated (Back) as the Paper Type setting.
Page 25: General Paper
General paper You can use the following paper in addition to the EPSON special media introduced in the previous section. Paper Type Plain paper Envelopes Labels Thick paper Colored paper * Use recycled paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality, or cause paper jams and other problems.
Page 26 Labels that peel easily or labels that do not cover the backing sheet completely Coated paper or special surface-colored paper other than EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper Paper that has binder holes or is perforated Paper that has glue, staples, paper clips, or tape on it...
Page 27: Paper Sources
Paper Sources This section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can use. MP tray Paper Type Plain paper, EPSON Color Laser Paper Envelopes Labels Thick paper EPSON Color Laser Transparencies EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper * All sizes should be loaded short edge first.
Page 28: 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit
500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit Paper Type Plain paper 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 to select a paper source manually.
Page 29: Output Tray
MP tray regardless of the Paper Source setting. Output Tray The face-down tray is located on the top of the printer. Your printouts will be stacked facing down. Raise the paper support to prevent your printouts from slipping off the printer.
Page 30: Loading Paper
This section describes how to load paper into the MP tray, and the optional lower cassette. If you use special media such as EPSON Color Laser Transparencies or envelopes, see also “Printing on Special Media” on page 34. MP tray The MP tray is the most flexible paper source, accommodating various paper sizes and media types.
Page 31 2. Pinch the paper guide and tab on the right, then slide the paper guide to the widest position. 3. Load a stack of the desired media on the center of the tray with the printable surface facing up. Then slide the right paper guide against the right side of the stack to obtain a snug fit.
Page 32: Optional Lower Cassette
4. Close the MP tray flap and set the MP tray cover. 5. Make sure the MP Tray Size setting in Printer Setting on the printer driver’s Optional Settings menu matches the media loaded. Note: To print on the back side of previously printed paper, use the MP tray.
Page 33 1. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops. 2. Press down on the metal plate in the cassette until it clicks into place. 3. Fan a stack of paper, and then tap the edge of the stack against a hard surface until all sheets are even. Note: If your printouts are curled or do not stack properly when using plain paper, try turning the stack over and reloading it.
Page 34: Printing On Special Media
Loading the cassette with too much paper may cause paper jams. 5. Push the cassette in all the way. Printing on Special Media You can print on special paper stock such as EPSON Color Laser Paper, EPSON Color Laser Transparencies, EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper, thick paper, envelopes, and labels.
Page 35: Epson Color Laser Paper
EPSON Color Laser Paper You can use EPSON Color Laser Paper for the following paper sources. Paper Source MP tray EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper Printing on EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper produces glossier and higher quality printouts. You can use EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper for the following paper sources.
Page 36: Envelopes
Hold sheets by their edges, as oil from your fingers may transfer to the surface and damage their printable surfaces. The EPSON logo appears on the printable side. When loading transparencies in the MP tray, insert the short edge first and with the printable surface facing up.
Page 37 Caution: Do not use window envelopes unless they are specifically designed for laser printers. 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.
Page 38: Labels
Caution: Make sure that the minimum size of envelopes meets the following size requirements: Height: Width: Min. 92 mm Min. 148 mm Labels You can load more than one sheet 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.
Page 39: Thick Paper
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.
Page 40 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, and adjust the Paper Width, Paper Length, and Margin settings to match your custom paper.
Page 41: Chapter 3 Using The Printer Software With Windows
The printer driver also includes the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility, which is accessed through the Utility menu. The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility lets you check the status of your printer. See “Monitoring Your Printer by Using EPSON Status Monitor 3”...
Page 42: Making Changes To Printer Settings
Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of these buttons. To access the printer driver from Windows, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next, right-click the EPSON AL-C1900 Advanced icon and click Properties (in Windows Me/98/95), Printing Preferences (in Windows XP/2000) or Document Defaults (in Windows NT 4.0).
Page 43 When the Automatic button is selected in the Basic Settings menu, the printer driver takes care of all detailed settings according to the color setting you select. Color and resolution are the only settings you have to make. You can change other settings such as paper size or orientation in most applications.
Page 44 Follow these steps to use the predefined settings. 1. Select the Advanced button on the Basic Settings menu. You will find the predefined settings in the list on the right of the Automatic button. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 45 Suitable for printing photos. PhotoEnhance4 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.
Page 46 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. Automatic (High Quality) Suitable for printing high-quality printing documents.
Page 47 4. Click OK to apply your settings and return to the Basic Settings menu. Click Cancel to return to the Basic Settings menu without applying your settings. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 48 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. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 49: Resizing Printouts
1. Click the Layout menu. 2. Select the Zoom Options check box. 3. 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. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 50 2. Select the Zoom Options check box. 3. Select the Zoom To check box. 4. Specify the magnification percentage in the box, then click OK. The percentage can be set between 50% and 200% in 1% increments. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 51: Modifying The Print Layout
Paper drop-down list. 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.
Page 52 (Portrait or Landscape) selected on the Basic Settings menu. 5. Click OK to close the Print Layout Settings dialog box. 6. Click OK on the Layout menu to accept the settings. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 53: Using A Watermark
For example, you can select the size, intensity, and position of your watermark. 1. Click the Special menu. 2. Select the Watermark check box. 3. Click Watermark Settings. The Watermark dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 54 10. 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. 11. Click OK to accept the settings. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 55 Name box. 6. 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. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 56: Printing With The Duplex Unit
As an NERGY the double-sided printing function. Refer to Compliance for more information on the program. 1. Click the Layout tab. Using the Printer Software with Windows ® partner, EPSON recommends the use of ® NERGY ® NERGY...
Page 57 2. Select the Duplex check box. 3. Select the Left, Top, or Right button as a Binding Position. 4. Click Duplex Settings to open the Duplex Settings dialog box. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 58: Making Extended Settings
9. Click OK on the Layout menu to accept the settings. Making Extended Settings You can make various settings in the Extended Settings dialog box, for example Avoid Page Error. To open the dialog box, click Extended Settings on the Optional Settings menu. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 59 High Speed Graphics Output check box: Avoid Page Error check box: Using the Printer Software with Windows Makes fine adjustments to the printing position on the front and the back of data on a page in 1 mm increments.
Page 60: Monitoring Your Printer By Using Epson Status Monitor 3
Cancel button: Default button: Monitoring Your Printer by Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 The EPSON Status Monitor 3 monitors your printer and gives you information about its current status. Using the Printer Software with Windows automatically and continue printing after a given time (about...
Page 61: Accessing Epson Status Monitor 3
Note: Before using EPSON Status Monitor 3, be sure to read the printer driver’s README file. This file contains the latest information on the EPSON Status Monitor 3. Note for Windows XP users: The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility is not available when printing from a Remote Desktop connection.
Page 62: Getting Printer Status Details
Getting printer status details You can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Note: The screen shot may vary depending on your printer. Icon/Message: Printer image: Text box: Using the Printer Software with Windows The icon and message show the printer status.
Page 63 Unit Life: Paper: How to button: Using the Printer Software with Windows Click this button to cancel your current print job that the printer is printing. Click this button to close the dialog box. Indicates the amount of remaining toner. The toner icon flashes if the toner is low.
Page 64: Setting Monitoring Preferences
Setting Monitoring Preferences To make specific monitoring settings, click Monitoring Preferences in the Utility tab of the printer driver. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. The following settings and buttons appear in the dialog box: Select Notification: Event: Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 65 Once the shortcut icon is in the task bar, you can double-click it to open the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Alternatively, you can right-click the shortcut icon and select Monitoring Preferences to...
Page 66: Status Alert Window
Setting Monitored Printers You can use Monitored Printers utility to change the type of printers that EPSON Status Monitor 3 will monitor. Usually, it is not necessary to change a setup. 1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to EPSON Printers, then click the Monitored printers.
Page 67: Setting For The Usb Connection
Windows Me, 98, XP, and 2000 support the USB interface. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. 2. Right-click the EPSON AL-C1900 Advanced icon, and click Properties on the menu that appears. 3. Click the Details tab. In Windows 2000, click the Port tab.
Page 68 4. Select the appropriate USB port from the Print to the following port drop-down list. In Windows Me or 98, select EPUSB1(EPSON AL-C1900 Advanced). In Windows XP/2000, select USB001 in the list on the Ports menu. Note: This screen is a Windows 98 screen.
Page 69: Canceling Printing
Double-click the printer icon on the task bar, then click Purge Print Documents from the Printer menu. After the last page is output, the Ready (green) light on the printer turns on. The current job is canceled.
Page 70 3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 4. Select EPSON Printer Software, and click Add/Remove. When using the Windows XP/2000 computer, select EPSON Printer Software on the Change or Remove Programs menu, then click Change/Remove. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 71 5. Click the Printer Model tab, select the EPSON AL-C900 Advanced icon then click OK. Note: You can uninstall only the utility for Monitored Printers of EPSON Status Monitor 3. When that utility is uninstalled, you cannot change the setting of Monitored Printers from the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility of other printers.
Page 72 Uninstall the printer driver before uninstalling the USB device driver. When the USB device driver is uninstalled, you cannot access the other EPSON printers connected with USB interface cable. 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Uninstalling the Printer Software” on page 69.
Page 73 EPSON USB Printer Devices appears only when the printer is connected to Windows Me/98 with a USB interface cable. If the USB device driver is not installed correctly, EPSON USB Printer Devices may not appear. Follow these steps to run the “Epusbun.exe”...
Page 74 Access the CD-ROM by using the software such as Windows Explorer. Double-click the Win9x folder. Double-click the Epusbun.exe icon. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 75: Chapter 4 Using The Printer Software With Macintosh
The printer software contains a printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is accessed through the Apple menu. EPSON Status Monitor 3 lets you check the status of your printer.
Page 76: Making Changes To Printer Settings
Making the print quality setting 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.
Page 77 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 these steps to use the predefined settings. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 78 Printing Mode, Resolution, Screen, and Color Management are set automatically. Changes are shown in the current settings list on the left of the Basic Settings dialog box. This printer driver provides the following predefined settings: Automatic (Standard) Suitable for regular printing, especially photos.
Page 79 Suitable for printing photos. PhotoEnhance4 Suitable for printing images captured using the video input, a digital camera, or scanner. 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.
Page 80 Saving your settings To save your custom settings, select the Advanced radio button and click Save Settings on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Custom Settings dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh button.
Page 81: Resizing Printouts
Paper Setting dialog box. The modifying or reducing rate selected in the Paper Setting dialog box is not available. 1. Click the Layout dialog box appears. Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 82: Modifying The Print Layout
Layout printing. You can also choose to print documents surrounded by a frame. 1. Click the Layout dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The...
Page 83 2. Select the Print Layout check box, then click Print Layout Settings. The Print Layout Settings dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 84 6. Select the Print the Frame check box on the Layout dialog box when you want to print the pages surrounded by a frame. 7. Click OK on the Layout dialog box to accept the settings. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 85: Using A Watermark
3. Select the location on the page where you want to print the watermark by dragging the watermark image on the preview window. Also, when you want to resize the watermark, drag its handle. Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 86 To make a text watermark 1. Click the Layout dialog box appears. 2. Select the Watermark Settings check box and click New/Delete. The Custom Watermark dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The...
Page 87 3. Click Add Text on the Custom Watermark dialog box. 4. Type the watermark text in the Text box, and select the Font and Style, and then click OK on the Text Watermark dialog box. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 88 Before making a custom watermark, you should prepare a bitmap (PICT) file. 1. Click the Layout dialog box appears. The Custom Watermark dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The...
Page 89 2. Select the Watermark Settings check box and click New/Delete. 3. Click Add PICT on the Custom watermark dialog box. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 90 To remove the saved watermark, select it from the List box, and click Delete. After removing it, be sure to click Save to close the dialog box. 6. Select the saved custom watermark from the Watermark drop-down list on the Layout dialog box. Then click OK. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 91: Printing With The Duplex Unit
To use Printing for Binding, the optional Duplex Unit must be installed and enabled in the printer driver. To enable the Duplex Unit, select the AL-C1900 icon and close Chooser. However, the Duplex Unit is enabled automatically when this unit is installed and the printer is connected with the computer correctly.
Page 92: Making Extended Settings
You can make various settings in the Extended Setting dialog box, for example Page Protect. To open the dialog box, click the Extended Setting icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. Offset: Using the Printer Software with Macintosh Makes fine adjustments to the printing position of data on a page.
Page 93 Auto Continue check box: When you select this check box, Skip Blank Page check box: Using the Printer Software with Macintosh Adjusts the vertical printing position of data on the front of a page. Adjusts the horizontal printing position of data on the front of a page.
Page 94: Monitoring Your Printer By Using Epson Status Monitor 3
Cancel button: OK button: Monitoring Your Printer by using EPSON Status Monitor 3 The EPSON Status Monitor 3 monitors your printer and gives you information about its current status. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh Select this check box to avoid...
Page 95: Accessing The Epson Status Monitor 3
Accessing the EPSON Status Monitor 3 You can access the EPSON Status Monitor 3 by selecting the EPSON Status Monitor 3 alias from the Apple menu. Note: The appropriate printer port must already be selected in the Chooser so that necessary information can be received from the selected printer driver when the EPSON Status Monitor 3 starts.
Page 96: Getting Printer Status Details
Getting printer status details You can monitor printer status and get information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Note: The screen shot may vary depending on your printer. 1. Printer image: Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 97 7. Photoconductor Unit Life: 8. Paper: 9. How to button: Using the Printer Software with Macintosh The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer. When a problem occurs, the most probable solution is displayed.
Page 98: Setting Monitoring Preferences
1. Error Notification Selection: 2. Default button: 3. Cancel button: 4. OK button: Using the Printer Software with Macintosh Select the types of error that you wish to be notified about. Restores default settings. Cancels any changes. Saves new changes.
Page 99: Status Alert Window
This window will also appear according to the selected notification in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. If you wish to see information about printer consumables, click Show Details. If you click this button, the Status Alert Window will not disappear even after the problem is cleared. To close the window you need to click Close.
Page 100 2. Select Background Printing to turn background printing on or off. Note: Background printing must be turned on for the EPSON Status Monitor 3 to manage print jobs. When background printing is on, you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing.
Page 101: Canceling Printing
During background printing, open EPSON Status Monitor 3 from the Application menu. Then stop printing from EPSON Status Monitor 3, or delete the file that is in Sleep mode. After the last page is output, the Ready (green) light on the printer turns on.
Page 102 5. Click Continue. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement and then click Accept. 6. Select Uninstall from the menu at the upper left, and click Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 103: Chapter 5 Setting Up Your Printer On A Network
This section describes how to share the printer on a standard Windows network. The computers on a network can share a printer that is directly connected to one of them. The computer that is directly connected to the printer is the printer server, and the other computers are the clients which need permission to share the printer with the printer server.
Page 104: Setting Up Your Printer As A Shared Printer
For Windows NT 4.0, see “With Windows NT 4.0” on page 123. Note: When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server. See “Setting Monitoring Preferences” on page 64.
Page 105 For users restarting the computer 1. Double-click the Printers icon on the control panel. 2. Right-click your printer icon, and click Sharing in the menu that appears. 3. Select Shared As, type the name in the Share Name box, and click OK.
Page 106: Using An Additional Driver
Do not use spaces or hyphens for the share name, or an error may occur. When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server. See “Setting Monitoring Preferences” on page You need to set the client computers so that they can use the printer on a network.
Page 107 1. For a Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 printer server, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. For a Windows XP printer server, click Start, point to Printers and Faxes. For Windows XP Home edition users, point to Control panel first, then click Printers and Faxes.
Page 108 3. For a Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 printer server, select Shared (for Windows 2000), or Shared as (for Windows NT 4.0), then type the name in the Share Name box. Setting Up Your Printer on a Network...
Page 109 For a Windows XP printer server, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box. Note: Do not use spaces or hyphens for the share name, or an error may occur. 4. Select the additional drivers.
Page 110 On a Windows NT 4.0 printer server Select Windows being used for clients. For example, select Windows 95 to install the additional driver for the Windows Me/98/95 clients. Then click OK. Note: You do not have to select Windows NT 4.0x86, because that driver has been already installed.
Page 111 Click Additional Drivers. Setting Up Your Printer on a Network...
Page 112 98 (and Me) and Intel Windows NT 4.0 or 2000. The other additional drivers are not available. 5. When a prompt appears, insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer in your CD-ROM drive, then click OK. Setting Up Your Printer on a Network Select Intel Windows 95 or 98 (and Me) Select Intel Windows NT 4.0...
Page 113 Note: Confirm the following items when sharing the printer. Be sure to set the EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server. See “Setting Monitoring Preferences” on page 64. Folder Name \<Language>\WIN9X...
Page 114: Note For Windows Xp Users
Printing from a Remote Desktop connection is not possible. Shared printer: When printing from a client via a server running Windows XP, there is a possibility that EPSON Status Monitor 3 will indicate a communication error or that printing will not be possible. In these cases, restart the server.
Page 115 1. Click Start, then click Control Panel, then click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click the icon for your printer, then click Properties. 3. Click the Optional Settings tab, then click Driver Settings. 4. Make sure that the Spooling Folder path is as follows:...
Page 116 If the Monitored Printers settings are not available on a computer set up for multiple users, make sure that the Allow multiple users to monitor printers check box is selected in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Setting Up Your Printer on a Network...
Page 117: Setting For The Clients
Note: To share the printer on a Windows network, you need to set the printer server. For details, see “Setting up your printer as a shared printer” on page 104 (Windows Me/98/95) or “Using an additional driver”...
Page 118 Then click OK. Note: The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer. To make sure of the name of the shared printer, ask the administrator of the network.
Page 119 Click OK, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Note: You can change the shared printer’s name so that it appears only on the client computer. With Windows XP/2000 Follow these steps to set Windows XP/2000 clients.
Page 120 Printers and Faxes. 2. For Window 2000, double-click the Add Printer icon, then click Next. For Windows XP, click the Add a printer in the Printer Tasks menu. 3. Select Network printer (for Windows 2000) or A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer (for Windows XP), then click Next.
Page 121 4. For Windows 2000, type the name of the shared printer, then click Next. Note: You can also type “\\(the name of the computer that is locally connected to the shared printer)\(the shared printer’s name)” in Network path or queue name, otherwise click Next to browse for a printer.
Page 122 Then click Next. Note: The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer. To make sure of the name of the shared printer, ask the administrator of the network.
Page 123 With Windows NT 4.0 Follow these steps to set Windows NT 4.0 clients. You can install the printer driver of the shared printer, if you have Power Users or more powerful access rights even if you are not the Administrator.
Page 124 Network path or queue name. The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer. To make sure of the name of the shared printer, ask the administrator of the network.
Page 125: Installing The Printer Driver From The Cd-Rom
Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 with the Administrator. If the additional drivers are installed or the computers of the server and clients use the same OS, you do not have to install the printer drivers from the CD-ROM. 1. Access the shared printer and a prompt may appear. Click OK, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver from the CD-ROM.
Page 126: For Macintosh
Client’s OS Windows Me/98/95 Windows 2000/XP Windows NT 4.0 3. Select the name of the printer, then click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions. For Macintosh About the shared printer This section describes how to share the printer on an AppleTalk network.
Page 127: Setting Up Your Printer As A Shared Printer
The clients share the printer via the printer server. Note: Printer sharing function can be used in Mac OS 8.1 to 9.X. Setting up your printer as a shared printer Follow these steps to share a printer connected directly to your computer with other computers on an AppleTalk network.
Page 128: Accessing The Shared Printer
Chooser from the Apple menu. Then click the AL-C900 Advanced (AT) icon and select the name of the shared printer in the “Select a printer port” box on the right. You can only select from the printers connected to your current AppleTalk zone.
Page 129 3. Click Setup, enter the password for the printer, then click OK. The following dialog box appears. 4. Under Printer Sharing Set up, click Shared Printer Information. 5. The following type of message appears if the client has fonts that are unavailable on the printer server.
Page 130 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network...
Page 131: Chapter 6 Installing Options
500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit The following table summarizes the paper types and sizes that you can use with the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. Paper Type Plain paper EPSON Color Laser Paper Note: Load paper with the printable surface facing up. Handling precautions Always pay attention to the following handling precautions before installing the option.
Page 132 The printer weighs about 30 kg (66.1 lb). One person should never attempt to lift or carry it alone. Two people should carry the printer, lifting it from the positions shown below. Warning: If you lift the printer incorrectly, you could drop it and cause injury.
Page 133 2. Remove the MP tray. If any paper is inside, remove it. 3. Take the optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit out of the cardboard box, them remove the protective materials in the cassette. Installing Options...
Page 134 4. Open Cover C of the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. 5. Place the printer onto the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. Align each of the printer’s corners with those of the unit, then lower the printer until it rests securely on the unit.
Page 135 6. Pull out the cassette of the unit. 7. Open the front cover. 8. Remove the waste toner collector. Installing Options...
Page 136 10. Reinstall the waste toner collector. 11. Close the front cover and the cassette of the unit. 12. Remove the screw from the back side of the printer. Install plate B (“B” is imprinted) and secure the screw you removed.
Page 137: Duplex Unit
13. Close Cover C, then reinstall the MP tray and paper if necessary. Removing the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit Perform the installation procedure in reverse. Duplex Unit Follow these steps to install the optional Duplex Unit. The illustration below shows all the items packed together with the Duplex Unit.
Page 138 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the two screws and the shield from Cover AB with a cross-head screwdriver. Installing Options...
Page 139 3. Put the Duplex Unit on the right of the printer as shown below. Make sure that the unit hooks onto the lower tabs and the connector connects into the slot. 4. Make sure that the unit hooks onto the upper tabs when attaching the unit.
Page 140 5. Press Cover DM as shown below. 6. While supporting the Duplex Unit, open Cover AB. Installing Options...
Page 141 7. Check that the two tabs on the unit are correctly hooked onto Cover AB. 8. While supporting the Duplex Unit, open Cover DM. Installing Options...
Page 142 9. Secure the Duplex Unit to Cover AB with the two screws provided. Tighten the screws with either a screwdriver or a coin. 10. Close Cover DM. Installing Options...
Page 143 11. Open Cover AB to which the Duplex Unit is attached. 12. Connect the spring on the Duplex Unit to the printer. 13. Close Cover AB. Removing the Duplex Unit Perform the installation procedure in reverse. Installing Options...
Page 144: Memory Module
To install DIMM, see the following section or the Setup Sheet. Before purchasing make sure that the DIMM you choose is compatible with EPSON products. For more details, contact your dealer or EPSON sales company. Memory size Follow these steps to install an optional memory module.
Page 145 2. Prepare the printer as shown below to access the DIMM slot. 3. Identify the DIMM slot (S0). DIMM slot Installing Options...
Page 146 You should not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. 5. Return the printer to its original state as shown below. 6. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 7. Turn on the printer.
Page 147: Interface Cards
Removing a memory module Perform the installation procedure in reverse. Interface Cards Your printer comes with a Type B interface slot. Various optional interface cards are available to expand your printer’s interface options. Follow these steps to install an optional interface card.
Page 148 3. Remove the screws and the cover as shown below. Warning: Removing other screws and covers will expose high voltage areas. Note: Keep the slot cover in a safe place. You will need to reattach it if you remove the interface card later. Installing Options...
Page 149 4. Slide and push the interface card into the slot firmly, then fasten the screw as shown below. 5. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 6. Turn on the printer. 7. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a status sheet.
Page 150 Installing Options...
Page 151: Chapter 7 Replacing Consumable Products
Chapter 7 Replacing Consumable Products Precautions During Replacement Be prepared to replace the following consumable products when a notice message is displayed on the window of the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. Keep the following in mind when replacing consumable products.
Page 152: Replacement Messages
Replacement Messages When you see messages on the window of the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility, replace the appropriate consumable products. You can continue to print for a short time after a message appears, but EPSON recommends early replacement to maintain print quality and extend the life of your printer.
Page 153: When The Toner Is Low
Follow these steps to set the cartridge that is near the end in the replacement position. For Windows 1. Make sure that the printer is not in use. 2. Click Printer Setting on the printer driver’s Optional Settings menu. The Printer Setting dialog box appears.
Page 154: When The Toner Is End
1. Make sure that the printer is not in use. 2. Select Chooser from the Apple menu. 3. Click your printer’s icon and then click Setup button. 4. Click Printer Setting. Select the color of toner to be changed from the Change Toner list. 5. Click Start.
Page 155 2. Check the color of the developer cartridge that appears in the cartridge installment position. The color displayed indicates the developer cartridge that needs to be replaced. 3. Put two fingers into the holes in front of the installed developer cartridge. 4.
Page 156 5. Take the new developer cartridge out of its package. 6. Gently shake the developer cartridge as shown below. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 157 7. Remove the cover on the top of the new developer cartridge. Then, put the cover on the removed developer cartridge that you removed from the slot in step 4. 8. Insert the new developer cartridge all the way until it stops. 9.
Page 158: Photoconductor Unit
Photoconductor Unit Prepare a new photoconductor unit for replacement when you see a message informing you to do so. Handling precautions Always observe the following handling precautions when replacing the photoconductor unit. When replacing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it to room light any longer than necessary.
Page 159 1. Open the front cover. 2. Tilt the waste toner collector and pull it out. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 160 3. Turn the lever up to the unlocked position. Then, pull the green knob on the photoconductor unit with your finger to remove the photoconductor unit. 4. Take the new photoconductor unit out of its package. 5. Insert the new photoconductor unit by aligning it with the guide rails.
Page 161: Waste Toner Collector
6. Pull out the yellow tag. Then, return the lever to the locked position. 7. Put the removed waste toner collector back into the printer as shown below. 8. Close the front cover. Waste Toner Collector Prepare a new waste toner collector for replacement when you get a message informing you to do so.
Page 162 Handling precautions Always observe the following handling precautions when replacing the waste toner collector. Do not reuse toner found in the waste toner collector. Warning: Keep the waste toner collector out of the reach of children. Do not dispose of used waste toner collector in fire, as it may explode and cause injury.
Page 163 2. Tilt the waste toner collector and pull it out. 3. Remove the two caps on the removed waste toner collector to close the two open holes with them as shown below. Note: You need to close the holes to prevent spilling the toner inside the collector.
Page 164: Transfer Unit
5. Tilt and insert the new waste toner collector. 6. Close the front cover. Transfer Unit Prepare a new transfer unit for replacement when you get a message informing you to do so. Handling precautions Note the following handling precautions before replacing the transfer unit.
Page 165 1. Open the front cover and Cover AB. Note: You must open Cover AB to avoid the friction of the transfer unit. 2. Take out the waste toner collector and the photoconductor unit. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 166 3. Remove the two screws on the transfer unit. Note: You can use a screwdriver or a coin to remove the screws. 4. Take out the transfer unit by pulling the knob, holding the handle, and pulling the unit up. 5.
Page 167 6. Insert the new transfer unit by aligning it with the arrow marks on the transfer unit and the printer. Note: Tilt the transfer unit forward to install correctly. 7. Tighten the two screws of the transfer unit you removed in step 3.
Page 168 8. Reinstall the photoconductor unit. 9. Remove the protective material as shown below. 10. Reinstall the waste toner collector. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 169 11. Close the front cover and Cover AB. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 170 Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 171: Chapter 8 Cleaning And Transporting The Printer
Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer The printer needs only minimal cleaning. If the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printer and clean it with a soft, clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Caution: Never use alcohol or paint thinner to clean the printer cover;...
Page 172: Cleaning The Print Head Filter
1. Open Cover AB of the printer. 2. Open the cover below the paper path roller as shown below. 3. With a clean dampened cloth, wipe the pickup roller. 4. Close Cover AB. Cleaning the print head filter If the glass on the print head filter is dirty with toner, wipe it with a clean cloth.
Page 173 Be careful not to spill toner that has accumulated on the print head filter. 4. With a clean cloth, wipe the glass surface of print head filter. 5. Hold the print head filter by the handle and gently insert it all the way into the slot. Cleaning and Transporting the Printer...
Page 174: Transporting The Printer
7. Close the front cover. Transporting the Printer For long distances If you need to transport your printer for long distances, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials. Follow these steps to repack your printer. 1. Turn off the printer.
Page 175 For short distances Always pay attention to the following handling precautions when you need to move the printer for a short distance: If you are moving the printer on its own, two people should lift and carry the printer. Moving the printer Follow these steps to move the printer for a short distance.
Page 176 2. Be sure to lift the printer by the correct positions as shown below. Caution: Do not hold the printer by the MP tray. 3. When moving the printer, always keep it horizontal. Moving the printer together with an optional lower cassette installed...
Page 177 To install and use any of the following options, you will need the indicated amount of additional space. The 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit adds 120 mm (4.7 in.) to the bottom and 40 mm (1.6 in.) to the right side of the printer. Cleaning and Transporting the Printer...
Page 178 In addition to space consideration, always heed the following precautions when finding a place to locate the printer: Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
Page 179: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
The Status Alert window in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you a possible solution. Look through this section to find the kind of problem you have, then try the recommended solutions in the order they are presented until your problem is solved.
Page 180: Troubleshooting
There is an error that can be easily recovered. Check the alert message on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility for a solution. The cover of the printer is open, the printer is out of paper, or paper is jammed in the printer.
Page 181: Printing A Status Sheet
If the problem remains after trying the suggestions in this section, contact your dealer for assistance. 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.
Page 182: Clearing Jammed Paper
4. Click OK to close the dialog box. Clearing Jammed Paper If paper becomes jammed in the printer, the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility provide alert messages. Precautions for clearing jammed paper Be sure to observe the following points when you clear jammed paper.
Page 183: Jam Cover Ab
Always try to remove jammed paper with both hands to avoid tearing it. If jammed paper is torn and remains in the printer, or if paper is jammed in a place not mentioned in this chapter, contact your dealer. Caution:...
Page 184 2. Open the cover below the paper path roller as shown below. Remove any jammed paper gently with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. Note: Always try to remove jammed paper with both hands to avoid tearing it.
Page 185 1. Open Cover AB. 2. Open the cover above the paper path roller, until it stops, as shown below. Remove any jammed paper gently with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. 3. Close the cover that you opened in step 2. Troubleshooting...
Page 186 4. Pull the levers up to release the paper path as shown below. 5. If you turn the dial towards you, the jammed paper comes out from the face-down tray. If you turn the dial towards the printer, the jammed paper comes out from Cover AB side. Troubleshooting...
Page 187 6. Pull the levers down to close the paper path as shown below. 7. Close Cover AB. Note: If you installed the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit, close Cover C. If the indicator lights still indicate a paper jam error, follow the steps below.
Page 188 1. Open Cover AB. 2. Pull the levers up to release the paper path as shown below. 3. Open the cover of the fuser unit as shown below. You can open it narrowly. Troubleshooting...
Page 189 Note: Be careful not to touch the red rollers in the fuser unit, because they may be hot. 4. Remove any jammed paper by hand. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. Troubleshooting...
Page 190 5. Close the cover of the fuser unit. 6. Pull the levers down to close the paper path as shown below. 7. Close Cover AB. Troubleshooting...
Page 191: Jam Mp Tray Or Cassette
Note: If you installed the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit, close Cover C. When the paper jam is cleared completely and Cover C is closed, the jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted. Note: If you cannot find any jammed paper in Cover AB, check Cover DM of the optional Duplex Unit or Cover C of the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit.
Page 192 2. Open the cover below the paper path roller as shown below. Remove any jammed paper gently with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. Note: Always try to remove jammed paper with both hands to avoid tearing it.
Page 193 4. Gently pull out any sheets that have fed part way into the printer. 5. Remove paper stacked on the MP tray. Check if any paper is jammed inside the MP tray. Troubleshooting...
Page 194 6. Fan a stack of paper, and set the paper back into the MP tray. 7. Close the MP tray flap and set the MP tray cover. 8. Close Cover AB. Troubleshooting...
Page 195 Follow these steps to clear paper jams in the optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. 1. Open Cover C of the optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. 2. Gently remove the jammed paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. Troubleshooting...
Page 196 3. Pull out the paper cassette and discard any crumpled paper. 4. Close the paper cassette. Troubleshooting...
Page 197: Jam Cover Dm
5. Close Cover C. When the paper jam is cleared completely and Cover C of the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit is closed, the jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted. Jam Cover DM Follow these steps to clear paper jams in the Duplex Unit’s cover. 1.
Page 198 2. Gently remove the jammed paper inside Cover DM. Be careful not to tear the paper. Note: If paper is torn, be sure to remove all torn pieces. 3. Close Cover DM. When the paper jam is cleared completely and Cover DM is closed, the jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted.
Page 199: Operational Problems
The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. What to do Turn off the printer and check the power cord connections between the printer and the electrical outlet. Then turn the printer back on. Make sure that the switch is turned on...
Page 200 If you are using the USB interface, use a Revision 1.1 cable. Make sure that the printer is selected in your application software. Try reducing the image resolution of your document in the application software, or install more memory in your computer if you can.
Page 201: Printout Problems
You may not be using the correct interface cable. Note: If a status sheet does not print correctly, your printer may be damaged. Contact your dealer or a qualified service representative. The printout position is not correct Cause...
Page 202 You may need more memory. Graphics require large amounts of memory. Install an appropriate memory module. See “Memory Module” on page 144. Troubleshooting...
Page 203: The Surface Is Rough (Duplex Printing, Coated Paper)
Color Printing Problems Cannot print in color Cause Black is selected as the Color setting in the printer driver. The color setting in the application you are using is not appropriate for color printing. The color differs when printed from different...
Page 204 Troubleshooting Set the Gamma setting to 1.5 in the More Settings dialog box in the printer driver, then print again. If you still do not get the printouts you expect, adjust the color using the slide bar for each color.
Page 205: The Color Looks Different From The Computer Screen
(cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). For Macintosh, the System Profile setting is not in use. PhotoEnhance4 may be selected in the printer driver. Print Quality Problems The background is dark or dirty Cause There may be a problem with the photoconductor unit.
Page 206 Troubleshooting If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters may appear distorted or broken. EPSON special paper, or smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See “Available Paper” on page 23 for information on choosing paper.
Page 207: Black Or White Bands Appear In The Printout
What to do Do not select Thick (Back) or Coated (Back) as the Paper Type setting in the printer driver. Choose Thick or Coated instead. Do not store coated paper in a humid or damp environment. Be sure to use paper that is newly unwrapped.
Page 208: Print Quality Is Uneven (Thick Or Coated Paper)
Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment. Be sure to use paper that is newly unwrapped. If the message in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility indicates that the amount of toner is low, see “Developer Cartridge” on page 152.
Page 209 There may be a problem with the photoconductor unit. EPSON special paper or smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See “Available Paper” on page 23 for information on choosing paper.
Page 210: Areas Are Missing In The Printed Image
Remove the paper stack and fan it. Tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Then reload the paper. If the message in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility indicates that the amount of toner is low, see “Developer Cartridge”...
Page 211 The problem may be with your application or interface cable. Print out a status sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” on page 181. If a blank page is ejected, the problem may be with the printer. Turn off the printer and contact your dealer. Troubleshooting...
Page 212: The Printed Image Is Light Or Faint
Turn off the Toner Save mode using the printer driver. Replace the photoconductor unit. See “Photoconductor Unit” on page 158. What to do Clean internal printer components by printing three pages with only one character per page. What to do Make sure that you have selected the correct paper source in your application.
Page 213 There may be no paper in the cassette or MP tray. Too many sheets may be loaded in a cassette or MP tray. If paper does not feed from the optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit, the unit may not be installed properly. Load paper.
Page 214 Troubleshooting...
Page 215: Appendix A Technical Specifications
Available Paper 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.
Page 216: Available Paper Types
The backing sheet should be covered completely, with no gaps between labels. Weight: 91 to 163 g/m EPSON Color Laser Paper EPSON Color Laser Transparencies EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper Non-coated Paper and ink of letterheads must be compatible with laser printers.
Page 217: Specifications
Specifications Plain paper Weight: Size: Paper Sources: Envelopes Size: Paper Source: Labels Weight: 60 to 90 g/m , 16 to 24 lb A4 (210 × 297 mm) A5 (148 × 210 mm) B5 (182 × 257 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 in.) Half-Letter (5.5 ×...
Page 218 Size: Paper Source: Technical Specifications A4 (210 × 297mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 in.) MP tray only...
Page 219 EPSON Color Laser Paper Size: Paper Sources: EPSON Color Laser Transparencies Size: Paper Source: EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper Size: 91 to 163 g/m , 24 to 43 lb A4 (210 × 297 mm) A5 (148 × 210 mm) B5 (182 × 257 mm) Letter (8.5 ×...
Page 220: Printable Area
Paper Source: Printable area 5-mm minimum margin on all sides Technical Specifications MP tray only (when Coated or Coated (Back) is selected as the Paper Type setting in the printer driver)
Page 221: Printer
Up to 200 sheets of plain paper and EPSON Color Laser Paper Up to 10 envelopes Up to 50 sheets of labels, thick paper, transparencies, and EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper Up to 500 sheets of plain paper and EPSON Color Laser Paper...
Page 222 Paper output: Paper output capacity: Up to 200 sheets (A4 or letter size plain RAM: Technical Specifications For all paper types and size paper) 16 MB, expandable up to 144MB...
Page 223: Environmental
Environmental Temperature: Humidity: Altitude: Mechanical Dimensions and weight: Durability: Electrical Voltage Rated frequency Operation: 10 to 35 °C (50 to 95°F) Storage: 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F) Operation: 15 to 85% RH Storage: 10 to 85% RH 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) maximum Height: 406 mm (16.0 in.)
Page 224: Standards And Approvals
Rated current Power During consumption printing* During standby mode Sleep mode** * Includes optional cassette unit and Duplex Unit. ** Completely suspended. Compliant with the Energy Star program. Standards and approvals U.S. model: Safety European model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Technical Specifications...
Page 225 Australian model: Laser safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Page 226: Interfaces
Interfaces Parallel interface Use the IEEE 1284-I compliant parallel interface connector. Using ECP mode To use ECP mode with a parallel (IEEE 1284 level I compliant) interface connector, your computer must support ECP mode. The procedure of the mode setting on the parallel interface may differ depending on your computer.
Page 227: Options And Consumables
60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) Automatic feed delivery system Cassette capacity up to 500 sheets Plain paper, EPSON Color Laser Paper, and EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper* * This media can be fed from this paper source only when Normal is selected as the Paper Type setting in the printer driver.
Page 228: Memory Module
Width: Depth: Weight: Memory Module DRAM type: Memory size: * Only DIMMs produced specifically for EPSON products are compatible. Developer cartridges Storage temperature: 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F) Storage humidity: Life of factory-installed cartridges: Life of replacement...
Page 229: Photoconductor Unit
Storage temperature: 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F) Storage humidity: Life*: * Note: results can vary depending on printer usage. When you use thick paper, transparencies, envelopes, labels, or other special media, service life may be shorter than that described above.
Page 230: Waste Toner Collector
Storage temperature: 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F) Storage humidity: Life*: * Note: results can vary depending on printer usage. The actual number of pages you can print before replacing the waste toner collector varies depending on the type of printing.
Page 231: Appendix B Working With Fonts
Appendix B Working with Fonts EPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows Only) EPSON BarCode Fonts let you easily create and print many types of bar codes. Normally, bar code creation is a laborious process requiring you to specify various command codes, such as Start bar, Stop bar and OCR-B, in addition to the bar code characters themselves.
Page 232: Working With Fonts
Code39 EPSON Code39 EPSON Code39 CD EPSON Code39 CD EPSON Code39 Num Code128 EPSON Code128 Interleaved 2 EPSON ITF of 5 (ITF) EPSON ITF EPSON ITF CD Num EPSON ITF Codabar EPSON Codabar EPSON Codabar CD EPSON Codabar CD EPSON...
Page 233: System Requirements
Operating system: Microsoft Windows Me, 98, 95, Windows XP, Hard disk: Note: EPSON BarCode Fonts can only be used with EPSON printer drivers. Installing EPSON BarCode Font Follow these steps to install EPSON BarCode Font. 1. Make sure that the printer is off and that Windows is running on your computer.
Page 234: Printing With Epson Barcode Fonts
EPSON BarCord Font is now installed on your computer. Printing with EPSON BarCode Fonts Follow these steps to create and print bar codes using EPSON BarCode Fonts. The application featured in these instructions is Microsoft WordPad. The actual procedure may differ slightly when printing from other applications.
Page 235 1. Open a document in your application and enter the characters you want to convert into a bar code. 2. Select the characters, then select Font from the Format menu. Working with Fonts...
Page 236 3. Select the EPSON BarCode Font you want to use, then set the font size and click OK. Note: In Windows XP, 2000, and NT 4.0, you cannot use font sizes larger than 96 points when printing bar codes. 4. The characters you selected appear as bar code characters similar to those shown below.
Page 237 5. Select Print from the File menu, then select your EPSON printer and click Properties. Make the following printer driver settings. AL-C1900 is a host based color printer. See the Host Based Color Printer Driver in the table below. Monochro...
Page 238 Because special characters such as Start bar and Stop bar are added when an EPSON BarCode Font is selected, the resulting bar code may have more characters than were originally input.
Page 239: Barcode Font Specifications
For best results, use only the font sizes recommended in “BarCode Font specifications” on page 239 for the EPSON BarCode Font you are using. Bar codes in other sizes may not be readable with all bar code readers. Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, bar codes may not be readable with all bar code readers.
Page 240 Check digit OCR-B Print sample EPSON EAN-8 EPSON EAN-13 EAN-13 is the standard 13-digit EAN bar code. Because the check digit is added automatically, only 12 characters can be input. Character type Number of characters Font size The following codes are inserted automatically and need not be...
Page 241 OCR-B Print sample EPSON EAN-13 EPSON UPC-A UPC-A is the standard bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol Specification Manual). Only regular UPC codes are supported. Supplementary codes are not supported. Character type Number of characters...
Page 242 Print sample EPSON UPC-A EPSON UPC-E UPC-E is the UPC-A zero-suppression (deletes extra zeros) bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol Specification Manual). Character type Number of characters Font size The following codes are inserted automatically and need not be...
Page 243 Print sample EPSON UPC-E EPSON Code39 Four Code39 fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B. The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Code39 standard.
Page 244 Recommended sizes are 26 pt, 52 pt, 78 pt, and 104 pt. When OCR-B is used: 36 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT). Recommended sizes are 36 pt, 72 pt, 108 pt, and 144 pt. EPSON Code39 CD EPSON Code39 CD Num...
Page 245 The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Code128 standard. For this reason, it is important to keep at least one space between the bar code and the surrounding text to prevent overlapping.
Page 246 Print sample EPSON Code128 EPSON ITF The EPSON ITF fonts conform to the USS Interleaved 2-of-5 standard (American). Four EPSON ITF fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B. The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Interleaved 2-of-5 standard.
Page 247 Font size The following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input by hand: Left/Right quiet zone Start/Stop character Check digit The numeral “0” (added to the beginning of character strings as needed) When OCR-B is not used: 26 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT).
Page 248 When either a Start or a Stop character is input, Codabar fonts automatically insert the complementary character. If neither a Start nor a Stop character is input, these characters are automatically input as the letter "A". Working with Fonts EPSON ITF CD EPSON ITF CD Num...
Page 249 104 pt. When OCR-B is used: 36 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT). Recommended sizes are 36 pt, 72 pt, 108 pt, and 144 pt. EPSON Codabar CD EPSON Codabar CD Num Working with Fonts...
Page 250 Working with Fonts...
Page 251: Available Fonts
The following table lists the fonts that are installed in your printer. The names of all the fonts appear in your application software’s font list if you are using the driver provided with the printer. If you are using a different driver, all of these fonts may not be available.
Page 252 ITC Zapf Chancery SWA Italic Symbol Set SWM Symbol Set SWA More WingBats SWM ITC Zapf Dingbats Letter Gothic SWC Courier SWA Line Printer OCR A OCR B Code39 EAN/UPC Family Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic...
Page 253: Esc/P 2 And Fx Modes
Print a sample and make sure the fonts can be read before printing large quantities. ESC/P 2 and FX modes Font Name Courier SWC EPSON Prestige EPSON Roman EPSON Sans serif Swiss 721 SWM* Letter Gothic SWC Dutch 801 SWM* EPSON Script OCR A OCR B * Available only in ESC/P2 mode.
Page 254: I239X Mode
EPSON Gothic EPSON Orator EPSON Script EPSON Presentor EPSON Sans serif OCR B Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, the OCR B font may not be readable. Print a sample and make sure the font can be read before printing large quantities.
Page 255: Adding More Fonts
Downloaded fonts, also called soft fonts, remain in printer memory until you turn off the printer or otherwise reset it. If you plan on downloading many fonts, make sure your printer has sufficient memory.
Page 256: Epson Font Manager (Windows Only)
EPSON Font Manager (Windows Only) EPSON Font Manager provides you with 131 software fonts. Installing EPSON Font Manager Follow these steps to install EPSON Font Manager.
Page 257 3. In the dialog box that appears, double-click Install EPSON Font Manager. Alternatively, you can install it by selecting Install EPSON Font Manager and then clicking the arrow at the top right. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. When installation is complete, click OK.
Page 259: Contacting Customer Support
Contacting Customer Support If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
Page 260: For Users In Latin America
Resto del país Perú Venezuela For users in Australia EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of customer service. In addition to your product documentation, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: Access From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Latin American web site at http://www.latin.epson.com...
Page 261 EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advise. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your EPSON product.
Page 262: For Users In Singapore
We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring. The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes your EPSON product documentation, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any information you feel is required.
Page 263: For Users In Indonesia
Epson Hotline (Phone: (66)2-670-0333) Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone: Sales enquiries and product information Product usage questions or problem Enquiries on repair service and warranty For users in Indonesia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.id)
Page 264: For Users In Hong Kong
To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited. Internet Home Page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information:...
Page 265: For Users In Malaysia
Latest versions of EPSON product drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at: http://www.epson.com.hk Electronic Bulletin Board System An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain product information and the latest versions of product drivers.
Page 266: For Users In India
Epson Trading (M) SDN. BHD Head Office. Phone: 603-56288288 Fax: 603-56212088 Epson Helpdesk Sales enquiries and product information (Infoline) Phone: Enquiries on repair services & warranty, product usage and technical support (Techline) Phone: For users in India Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.in)
Page 267 Epson India Head Office - Bangalore: Phone: Fax: Epson India Regional Offices: Mumbai Delhi Chennai Kolkata Hyderabad Cochin Pune Ahmedabad Help Desk Nine City Help Line -9622 037766, available at Vadadora, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Cochin, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Kolkata.
Page 268: For Users In The Philippines
For users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Corporation at the telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address below: Phone: (63) 2-813-6567 Fax: (63) 2-813-6545 E-mail: customersupport@epc.epson.com.ph...
Page 269: Glossary
This software prints colors as you see them on your screen. default A value or setting that takes effect when the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized. download To transfer information from the computer to the printer.
Page 270 The part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store information. Some information is fixed and is used to control how the printer operates. Information that is sent to the printer from the computer is stored in memory temporarily.
Page 271 The number of pages can be printed in one minute. printer driver Software that sends instructions to the printer to tell it what to do. For example, your printer driver accepts print data from your word processor application and sends instructions to the printer on how to print this data.
Page 272 Glossary...
Page 273 231 formatting, 238 inputting, 238 installing, 233 printing, 234 specifications, 239 system requirements, 233 EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper, specifications, 219 EPSON Color Laser Paper, specifications, 219 EPSON Color Laser Transparencies, specifications, 219 EPSON special media EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper,...
Page 274 Cover DM, 197 MP tray or cassette, 191 precautions when clearing jams, 182 Paper sources for EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper, 35 for EPSON Color Laser Paper, 35 for EPSON Color Laser Transparencies, 35 MP tray, 27 selecting, 28 Parallel interface...
Page 275 228 Transfer unit handling precautions, 164 Transparencies loading, 36 settings, 36 the use of, 35 Transporting the printer for long distances, 174 for short distances, 175 Troubleshooting operational problems, 199 paper handling problems, 212 printout problems, 201 print quality problems, 205...
Page 276 Uninstalling printer software (Macintosh), 101 printer software (Windows), 69 USB device driver, 72 USB connection setting (Macintosh), 99 settings (Windows), 67 Waste toner collector handling precautions, 162 replacing, 162 specifications, 230 Index...

Epson AcuLaser C900 Reference Manual

Safety Information

Chapter 1 Product Information

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software with Windows

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh

Chapter 5 Setting up Your Printer on a Network

Chapter 6 Installing Options

Chapter 7 Replacing Consumable Products

Chapter 8 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Working with Fonts

Glossary

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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