Page 1 Setup Guide 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. Administrator Guide Provides network administrators with information on both the printer driver and network settings.
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 ........21 EPSON special media ......21 General paper .
Page 6 Printing on Special Media ....... 42 EPSON Color Laser Paper ......42 EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper .
Page 7 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 ......104 Uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 3 only ... . 107 Chapter 4 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network Sharing the Printer .
Page 8 Setting Monitoring Preferences ..... 158 Status Alert window ......159 Using the Job Management function .
Page 9 Chapter 7 Using Options 250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W ......207 Installing the 250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W ..207 Removing the 250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W .
Page 10 Replacing the photoconductor unit ....263 Waste Toner Collector ....... . 267 Handling precautions .
Page 11 Color Printing Problems ....... 304 Cannot print in color ........304 The printout color differs when printed from different printers .
Page 12 In the I239X Emulation Mode ......361 In the EPSON GL/2 Mode......362...
Page 13 Downloading Fonts........368 EPSON Font Manager (Windows Only) ....369 Installing EPSON Font Manager .
Page 14 Index...
Page 15: Chapter 1 Product Information
Chapter 1 Product Information Product Information...
Page 16: Printer Parts
Printer Parts face-down tray control panel right cover front cover MP tray expansion tray Duplex Unit slot paper cassette cover cover (cover D) paper cassette Product Information...
Page 17 Type B Interface card slot cover output path cover (cover A) parallel interface power switch connector USB interface fuser unit (unit B) Ethernet interface connector AC inlet face-up tray photoconductor toner cartridge unit waste toner collector fuser Product Information...
Page 18: Options And Consumable Products
Control panel Up button Enter button LCD Panel Job Cancel button Start/Stop button Down button Error light Ready light Back button Data light Options and Consumable Products Options You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options: The 250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W (C813521) accommodates 250 sheets of A3W-size paper.
Page 19: Consumable Products
The Duplex Unit (C12C813881) provides for automatic printing on both sides of the paper. The Hard Disk Drive (C12C823921) expands the printer’s capacity by allowing you to print complex and large print jobs at high speed. An optional memory module expands your printer’s memory, allowing you to print complex and graphics-intensive documents.
Page 20: About Your Printer
The EPSON special media listed below provide you with the best-quality printouts. EPSON Color Laser Paper (A4) S041215 EPSON Color Laser Paper (A3) S041216 EPSON Color Laser Paper (A3W) S041217 EPSON Color Laser Paper (Letter) S041218 EPSON Color Laser Transparencies (A4)
Page 21: Reserve Job Function
Reserve Job function The Reserve Job function lets you store a print job on the printer’s Hard Disk Drive and reprint it directly from the printer’s control panel at any time without using your computer. You can also print one copy in order to verify the content before printing multiple copies.
Page 22: Duplex Printing
Duplex printing EPSON provides optional Duplex Unit, allowing you to easily print on both sides of the page. You can produce professional quality double-sided documents. Use this feature with any print job to cut costs and save resources. Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech)
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...
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
Duplex printing using the optional Duplex Unit is not possible when Coated or Coated (Back) is selected as the Paper Type setting in the printer driver. General paper You can use the following paper in addition to the EPSON special media introduced in the previous section. Paper Type Description Plain paper Recycled paper is acceptable.*...
Page 26: Paper That Should Not Be Used
(around 150°C) Labels that peel easily or labels that do not cover the backing sheet completely Coated paper or special surface-colored paper, except 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 that is folded, curled, wavy, or torn Paper of irregular shape, or paper that does not have right angle corners Paper Sources This section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can use. Paper Handling...
Page 28: Mp Tray
MP tray Paper Type Paper Size Capacity Plain paper, A3W*, A3*, A4, A5, B4*, B5, Up to 150 sheets EPSON Color Letter (LT), (Total thickness: Laser Paper Half-Letter (HLT), less than 16 mm) Legal (LG)*, Executive (EXE), International B5 (IB5)
Page 29: Standard Lower Cassette
Up to 250 sheets Letter (LT), (Total thickness: less than Legal (LG)*, 26 mm) Executive (EXE), Ledger (B)* EPSON Color Laser A3*, A4, Letter (LT) Up to 250 sheets Paper EPSON Color Laser A3*, A4 Up to 250 sheets Coated Paper** * These sizes should be loaded short edge first.
Page 30: 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit
Up to 500 sheets Letter (LT), (Total thickness: Legal (LG)*, less than 53 mm) Executive (EXE)**, Ledger (B)* EPSON Color Laser A3*, A4, Letter (LT) Up to 500 sheets Paper EPSON Color Laser A3*, A4 Up to 500 sheets Coated Paper*** * These sizes should be loaded short edge first.
Page 31: Large Capacity Paper Cassette Unit
Letter (LT), cassette Legal (LG)*, (Total thickness: Executive (EXE)**, less than 53 mm) Ledger (B)* EPSON Color Laser A3*, A4, Letter (LT) Up to 500 sheets in each Paper cassette EPSON Color Laser A3*, A4 Up to 500 sheets in each...
Page 32: Standard Configuration
Auto selection If you select Auto Selection in the printer driver or on the control panel, the paper source that contains paper matching the page size setting will be used. When there is no paper in the selected paper source, the printer will search for a paper source containing the same-size paper in the following order: Standard configuration:...
Page 33: Manually Loading Paper
When you select an envelope for the Paper Size setting, it can be fed only from the MP tray regardless of the Paper Source setting. You can change the priority order through the setting in the Setup Menu. For details, see “Setup Menu” on page 182. Manually loading paper Follow these steps to load a single sheet of paper from the Manual Feed slot.
Page 34: Output Trays
Output Trays There are two output trays for printed paper stacks: the face-down tray and the face-up tray. Note: The face-down tray is the default output tray. To select the face-up tray as the output tray, see “How to select an output tray and optional lower cassette”...
Page 35: Face-Down Tray
You can use the face-down tray with the following types of paper: Paper type: Plain paper (minimum 210 mm width 182 mm length), EPSON Color Laser Paper, EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper Capacity: Up to 250 sheets Paper Handling...
Page 36: How To Select An Output Tray And Optional Lower Cassette
This section describes how to load paper into the MP tray, and the standard and optional lower cassettes. If you use special media such as EPSON Color Laser Transparencies or envelopes, see also “Printing on Special Media” on page 42.
Page 37: Mp Tray
MP tray The MP tray is the most flexible paper source, accommodating various paper sizes and media types. It is also the paper source for feeding paper manually. See “MP tray” on page 26 for details. Follow these steps to load paper into the MP tray. 1.
Page 38 2. If you want to load A3W-size paper, lay the left paper guide down. When loading media other than A3W-size paper, make sure the guide is standing up. All sizes except A3W-size 3. Slide the right paper guide all the way outward. 4.
Page 39 All sizes except A3W: A3W size: 5. Set the Paper Source and Paper Size settings to match the loaded media through the printer driver or the control panel. Note: To print on the back side of previously printed paper, use the MP tray.
Page 40: Standard And Optional Lower Cassettes
500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit, and the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit. In addition to plain paper, you can also use special media such as EPSON Color Laser Paper in the standard lower cassette. Note: Use the included paper size labels to identify the size of paper being used in the cassettes.
Page 41 2. Press down on the metal plate in the cassette until it clicks into place. 3. Press on the side and back paper guides, to slide them outward. 4. Fan a stack of paper and tap the edge of the stack. Note: If your printouts are curled or do not stack properly when using plain paper, try turning the stack over and reloading it.
Page 42 5. Insert the stack into the cassette, as shown below. Make sure that all the paper is under the metal retaining clip with the printable surface down. Note: Loading the cassette with too much paper may cause paper jams. 6. Slide the back paper guide until it just touches the edge of the stack of paper.
Page 43 7. Slide the side paper guide so that it points to the size mark that matches the paper loaded. Note: Make sure you adjust the side paper guide to the correct position because the printer automatically senses the size of paper loaded in the cassette from the position of this paper guide.
Page 44: Printing On Special Media
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, extra-thick paper, envelopes, and labels. Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media.
Page 45: Epson Color Laser Coated Paper
Extended Settings dialog box. When printing on the back side of previously printed paper, select Coated (Back). EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper can be used with the optional Duplex Unit when selecting Plain as the Paper Type setting in the printer driver.
Page 46: Epson Color Laser Transparencies
EPSON Color Laser Transparencies EPSON recommends the use of EPSON Color Laser Transparencies for presentations or other applications. Note: Duplex printing is not enabled with transparencies. The following table shows important settings you have to make when using EPSON Color Laser Transparencies:...
Page 47: Envelopes
When loading transparencies in the MP tray, insert the long edge first and with the printable surface facing up. If you attempt to load transparencies in any other way, the printer ejects the transparency without printing on it to prevent damage to the printer. If the message appears on the LCD panel, make sure that the transparency is loaded correctly and then press...
Page 48 The following table shows important settings you have to make when using envelopes: Paper Source MP tray only (up to 20 envelopes) setting in the SelecType Tray Menu Printer driver settings Paper Size: Mon, C10, DL, C6, C5 Paper Source: MP tray Paper Type: Thick Please note the following tips for handling this media: Load envelopes with the flap open and facing outward as...
Page 49: Labels
Caution: Make sure that the minimum size of envelopes meets the following size requirements: Height: 143 mm (including opened flap) Width: 90 mm Min. 143 mm Min. 90 mm Access the printer driver and select the Rotate by 180° check box in the Layout menu for Windows, or the Page Setup menu for Macintosh.
Page 50: Thick Paper/Extra-Thick Paper
Printer driver settings Paper Size: (Select appropriate size) Paper Source: MP tray Paper Type: Thick Note: You should only use labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers. To prevent the label adhesive from coming into contact with printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet, with no gaps between the individual labels.
Page 51 For Windows, access the printer driver, then select User-Defined Size from the Paper Size list on the Basic Settings menu. In the User Defined Paper Size dialog box, adjust the Paper Width, Paper Length, and Unit settings to match your custom paper. Then click OK and your custom paper size will be saved.
Page 52 Paper Handling...
Page 53: 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 54: Making Changes To Printer Settings
To access the printer driver from Windows, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next, right-click the EPSON AL-C8600 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 55 2. Select the Automatic radio button. Then choose the desired printing resolution from Fast (300 dpi), or Fine (600 dpi) with the slider bar. 3. Click OK to accept the setting. Note: If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message appears, selecting a lower resolution may allow printing to proceed.
Page 56 1. Select the Advanced radio button on the Basic Settings menu. You will find the predefined settings in the list on the right of the Automatic radio button. Note: This screen is a Windows 98, 95 screen. 2. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you want to print.
Page 57 Suitable for printing photos. PhotoEnhance4 Suitable for printing images captured using the video input, a digital camera, or scanner. EPSON PhotoEnhance 4 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 58 Advanced Text/Graph Suitable for printing high-quality presentation documents that include text and graphs. Advanced Graphic/CAD Suitable for printing high-quality graphs, charts, and photos. Advanced Photo Suitable for printing high-quality scanned photos and digitally-captured images. Customizing print settings If you need to change detailed settings, make the settings manually.
Page 59 1. Click the Advanced radio button in the Basic Settings menu, then click More Settings. The following dialog box appears. Note: This screen is a Windows 98, 95 screen. 2. Choose Color or Black as the Color setting, then make other settings.
Page 60: Resizing Printouts
Saving your settings To save your custom settings, click the Advanced radio button and click Save Settings on the Basic Settings menu. The Custom Settings dialog box appears. Type a name for your custom settings in the Name box, and click Save.
Page 61 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. 4. Click the Upper Left button (to print reduced page image at upper left corner of the paper) or the Center button (to print reduced page image with centering) for Location setting.
Page 62: Modifying The Print Layout
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. If necessary, select the paper size to be printed from the Output Paper drop-down list.
Page 63 1. Click the Layout menu. 2. Select the Print Layout check box, and click Print Layout Settings. The Print Layout Settings dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 64 3. Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper. 4. Select the Page Order in which the pages are printed on each sheet. Select the Print the Frame check box when you want to print the pages surrounded by a frame.
Page 65: Using A Watermark
Using a watermark Follow the steps to use a watermark on your document. In the Watermark dialog box, you can select from a list of predefined watermarks, or you can make an original watermark with text or a bitmap (The Watermark dialog box also allows you to make a variety of detailed watermark settings.
Page 66 4. Select a watermark from the Watermark Name drop-down list. 5. Select the location on the page where you want to print the watermark from the Location drop-down list. 6. Adjust the horizontal or vertical Offset position. 7. Select the color from the Color drop-down list. 8.
Page 67 Making a new watermark You can make a new watermark as follows: 1. Click the Special menu. 2. Select the Watermark check box. 3. Click Watermark Settings. The Watermark dialog box appears. 4. Click New/Delete. The User Defined Watermarks dialog box appears.
Page 68: Using An Overlay
7. Click Save. Your watermark will appear in the List box. 8. Click OK to register the new watermark settings. Note: You can register up to 10 watermarks. Using an overlay The Overlay Settings dialog box allows you to prepare standard forms, or templates, that you can use as overlays when printing other documents.
Page 69 4. Select the Form Overlay check box, and click the Overlay Settings button to open the Overlay Settings dialog box. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 70 5. Click the Create Overlay Data button, then click Settings. The Form Settings dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 71 6. Select the Use Form Name check box. Then click the Add Form Name button. The Add Form dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 72 7. In the Add Form dialog box, type the form name in the Form Name box and its description in the Description box. 8. Click the To Front or To Back button to specify whether the overlay will be printed as background or foreground of the document.
Page 73 2. From the application, access the printer driver. Open the File menu and choose Print or Print Setup. Then click Printer, Setup, Options, or Properties, or click a combination of these buttons, depending on the application you use. 3. Select the Special menu. 4.
Page 74: Using Hdd Form Overlay
Different printer settings overlay data The overlay data is made with the current printer settings (such as Resolution: 600 dpi). If you want to make the same overlay with different printer settings (such as 300 dpi), follow the instructions below. 1.
Page 75 Disk Drive. 2. Login as an administrator to Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0. 3. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next, right-click the EPSON AL-C8600 Advanced icon and click Properties. 4. Click the Optional Settings menu. 5. Click the Optional Settings tab.
Page 76 7. Select the overlay data name from the Form Names list, then click Register. 8. If you distribute a form data list to the clients, click Print List to print the list. 9. Click Back to close the Register to HDD dialog box. 10.
Page 77 1. Login as an administrator to Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0. 2. To access the printer driver from Windows, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next, right-click the EPSON AL-C8600 Advanced icon and click Properties. 3. Click the Optional Settings menu.
Page 78: Duplex Printing
4. Click Delete. The Delete from HDD dialog box appears. 5. If you delete all form data, click the Delete All button, then click Delete. If you want to delete some specific data, click the Delete Selected button, enter the form name in the Form Name edit box, then click Delete.
Page 79 1. Select the Layout menu. 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 80 5. Specify the Binding Margin for the front and back sides of the paper. 6. Select whether the front or back side of the paper is to be printed as the Start Page. 7. When printing for binding as a booklet, click the Binding Method check box and make appropriate settings.
Page 81: Making Extended Settings
Making Extended Settings You can make detailed settings such as font setting or offset setting in the Extended Settings dialog box. To open the dialog box, click Extended Settings on the Optional Settings menu. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 82 Select this button to print, as Print True Type fonts as bitmap button: bitmap, the True Type fonts that are not substituted with device fonts in the document. Print True Type fonts Select this button to print the with substitution button: True Type fonts in the document as device fonts.
Page 83 Offset Makes fine adjustments to the printing position on the front and the back of data on a page in 1 mm increments. Skip Blank Page check When you select this check box, box: the printer skips blank pages. Ignore the selected When you select this check box, paper size check box: the printer prints on loaded...
Page 84: Using The Reserve Job Function
13. OK button: Clicking this button saves your settings and exits the dialog box or printer driver. 14. Cancel button: Clicking this button exits the dialog box or printer driver without saving your settings. 15. Help button: Clicking this button opens online help.
Page 85 Verify Job Lets you print one copy now to verify the content before printing multiple copies. Stored Job Lets you save the print job without printing it now. Confidential Job Lets you apply a password to the print job and save it for later printing.
Page 86: Re-Print Job
Re-Print Job The Re-Print Job option allows you to store the job you are currently printing so that you can reprint it later directly from the control panel. Follow these steps to use the Re-Print Job option. 1. Select the Collate in Printer check box on the Basic Settings menu in the printer driver.
Page 87: Verify Job
5. Click OK. The printer prints your document, and stores the print job data on the Hard Disk Drive. To reprint or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see “Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data” on page 170. Verify Job The Verify Job option allows you to print one copy in order to verify the content before printing multiple copies.
Page 88: Stored Job
4. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text boxes. 5. Click OK. The printer prints one copy of your document, and stores the print data with information on the number of remaining copies on the Hard Disk Drive. After you have confirmed the printout, you can print the remaining copies or delete this data using the printer’s control panel.
Page 89: Confidential Job
3. Select the Reserve Job On check box, and the Stored Job button. 4. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text boxes. 5. Click OK. The printer stores the print data in the Hard Disk Drive. To print or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see “Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data”...
Page 90 1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your document, then open the Optional Settings menu and click the Reserve Jobs Settings button. The Reserve Jobs Settings dialog box appears. 2. Select the Reserve Job On check box and the Confidential Job button.
Page 91: Monitoring Your Printer By Using Epson Status Monitor 3
See the following section for more information. Before using EPSON Status Monitor 3, be sure to read the printer driver’s README file. This file contains the latest information on the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3.
Page 92 CD-ROM icon, then select Open from the file menu.Then double-click Epsetup.exe. 2. In the Installation Program screen, double-click Install EPSON Status Monitor 3. Alternatively, you can install it by selecting Install EPSON Status Monitor 3 and then clicking the arrow at the top right.
Page 93: Accessing Epson Status Monitor 3
4. When the installation is complete, click OK. Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 monitors the printer during printing and while the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box is open. You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 directly from any application programs, from your Windows operating system.
Page 94 To access EPSON Status Monitor 3 from Windows, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Next, right-click Properties (in Windows Me/98/95), Printing Preferences (in Windows XP/2000), or Document Defaults (in Windows NT 4.0). Then click the Utility menu, and click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon to start the EPSON Status Monitor 3.
Page 95: 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. Icon/Message: The icon and message shows the printer status. Printer image: The image at the upper left shows the printer status graphically.
Page 96: Using The Job Management Function
Indicates the remaining functional life Unit Life: of the photoconductor unit. Using the Job Management function You can obtain information on the print jobs on the Job Information menu on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 97 To display the Job Information menu, select the Show job information check box on the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Then click the Job Information menu on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. 1. Status: Waiting: Waiting to print. Printing: Current job is being printed.
Page 98 The Job Management function is available when the following connections are used: When using the EPSON Net Direct Print TCP/IP connection (in Windows Me, 98, 95 and XP, 2000 or NT 4.0) When using the LPR connections (in Windows XP, 2000 and NT 4.0)
Page 99 Notify when printing completed function can be used. To use this function, click the specified print job from the print job list on the Job Information menu in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. When the target job is completed, the Notify when printing completed dialog box appears.
Page 100: Setting Monitoring Preferences
Setting Monitoring Preferences To make specific monitoring settings, click Monitoring Preferences in the Utility menu of the printer driver. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. The following settings and buttons appear in the dialog box: Select Notification: Use the check boxes in this area to select the types of errors that you wish to be notified about.
Page 101 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 102: Status Alert Window
Utility menu of Document Defaults in Windows NT 4.0, or in the Utility menu of Printing Preference in Windows XP/2000. You can find out the current printer status by clicking the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon in the printer driver’s Utility menu.
Page 103: Setting Monitored Printers
EPSON Status Monitor 3, this utility is also installed. Usually, it is not necessary to change a setup. 1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to EPSON Printers, then click the Monitored printers. 2. Clear the check box of the printers which are not monitored.
Page 104 Windows XP, Me, 98, and 2000 support the USB interface. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. 2. Right-click the EPSON AL-C8600 Advanced icon, and click Properties on the menu that appears. 3. Click the Details tab. In Windows 2000, click the Port tab.
Page 105: Canceling Printing
Note: This screen is a Windows 98 screen. 5. Click OK to save this setting. Canceling Printing If the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled characters or images, you may need to cancel printing. When the printer icon is displayed on the taskbar, follow the instructions below to cancel the printing.
Page 106: Uninstalling The Printer Software
Uninstalling the Printer Software When you wish to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that has been installed already. Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 1. Quit all applications. 2. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
Page 107 4. Select EPSON Printer Software, and click the Add/Remove. Note: When using the Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, click Change or Remove Programs, select the EPSON Printer Software, then click Change/Remove . Using the Printer Software with Windows...
Page 108 5. Click the Printer Model menu, select the EPSON AL-C8600 Advanced icon, then click OK. 6. Click the Utility tab, and confirm the EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box is selected. Note: Select the EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box only when uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 3.
Page 109: Uninstalling Epson Status Monitor 3 Only
EPSON Status Monitor 3: Monitored Printers check box, and click OK. Note: You can uninstall only the Monitored Printers utility of EPSON Status Monitor 3. When the utility is uninstalled, you cannot change the setting of Monitored Printers from EPSON Status Monitor 3 of other printers.
Page 110 4. Select EPSON Printer Software, and click Add/Remove. Note: When using Windows 2000, click Change or Remove Programs, select EPSON Printer Software, then click Change/Remove. Uninstall the USB device driver When you connect the printer to your computer with a USB interface cable, the USB device driver is also installed.
Page 111 Once you uninstalled the USB device driver, you cannot access any other EPSON printers connected with a USB interface cable. 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Uninstalling the Printer Software” on page 104. 2. Select EPSON USB Printer Devices, and click Add/Remove.
Page 112 If the USB device driver is not installed correctly, EPSON USB Printer Devices may not appear. Follow these steps to run the “Epusbun.exe” file in the CD-ROM that comes with your printer. Insert the CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 113: Chapter 4 Setting Up Your Printer On A Network
Chapter 4 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network Sharing the Printer 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 114: Setting Up Your Printer As A Shared Printer
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 98. The printer server and clients should be set on the same network system, and they should be under the same network management beforehand.
Page 115 For users restarting the computer 1. Double-click the Printers icon on the control panel. 2. Right-click the EPSON AcuLaser C8600 Advanced 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 116: Using An Additional Driver
Faxes. For Windows XP Home edition users, point to Control panel first, then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click the EPSON AcuLaser C8600 Advanced icon, and click Sharing in the menu that appears. For Windows XP, if the following menu appears, click If you understand the security risks but want to share printers without running the wizard, click here.
Page 117 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. For a Windows XP printer server, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box.
Page 118 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 119 On the Windows 2000/XP printer server Click Additional Drivers. Select Windows being used for clients then click OK. For Windows Me/98/95 Select Intel Windows 95 or clients 98 (and Me) For Windows NT 4.0 clients Select Intel Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 For Windows 2000/XP Intel Windows 2000 (or XP)
Page 120 Note: You do not have to install the additional driver for Intel Windows 2000 (or XP) only, because that driver is preinstalled. Do not select additional drivers other than Intel Windows 95 or 98 (and Me) and Intel Windows NT 4.0 or 2000. The other additional drivers are not available.
Page 121: Setting For The Clients
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 98. Set the security for the shared printer (access right for clients).
Page 122: With Windows Me/98/95
Network Neighborhood or My Network on the Windows desktop. When you want to use the EPSON Status Monitor 3 at clients, you have to install both of the printer driver and the EPSON Status Monitor 3 in each client from the CD-ROM.
Page 123 5. Click the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer, and the name of the shared printer. 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 124: With Windows 2000/Xp
7. Make sure of the name of the shared printer, and select whether to use the printer as the default printer or not. 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.
Page 125 2. For Window 2000, double-click the Add Printer icon, then click Next. For Winodws 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 126 For Windows XP, select Browse for a printer. 5. Click the icon of the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer, and the name of the shared printer. 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.
Page 127: With Windows Nt 4.0
If the printer driver is installed in the client beforehand, you need to select either the new printer driver or the current printer driver. When the prompt to select the printer driver appears, select the printer driver according to the message. If the local printer driver for Windows 2000/XP is installed beforehand, you can select the printer driver for Windows 2000/XP as the current printer driver instead of the alternative driver in the...
Page 128 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. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 3.
Page 129: Installing The Printer Driver From The Cd-Rom
If the printer driver is installed in the client beforehand, you need to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver. When the prompt to select the printer driver appears, select the printer driver according to the message. If the additional driver for Windows NT 4.0 is installed in the Windows 2000/XP printer server, go to the next step.
Page 130 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 131: Chapter 5 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 132: Making Changes To Printer Settings
To open the Layout dialog box, click the Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. Making Changes to Printer Settings Making the print quality setting You can change the print quality of printouts through settings in the printer driver. The printer driver provides you with the choice of letting the printer make the settings automatically, choosing from a list of predefined settings, or customizing the settings.
Page 133 2. Select the Automatic radio button on Print Quality. Then choose desired printing resolution from Fast (300 dpi) or Fine (600 dpi) with the slider bar. Note: For details about the RITech function, click the help button. If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message appears, selecting a lower resolution may allow printing to proceed.
Page 134 1. Select the Advanced radio button on the Basic Settings dialog box. You will find the predefined settings in the list on the right of the Automatic radio button. 2. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you want to print.
Page 135 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 136 Follow these steps to customize your print settings. 1. Click the Advanced radio button on the Basic Settings dialog box, then click More Settings. The following dialog box appears. 2. Choose Color or Black as the Color setting. 3. Choose desired printing resolution from 300 dpi or 600 dpi with the Resolution slider bar, then make other settings.
Page 137: Resizing Printouts
Type a name for your custom settings in the Name box, and click Save. Your settings will appear in the list on the right of the Automatic radio button in the Basic Settings dialog box. Note: You cannot use a predefined setting name for your custom settings. To delete a custom setting, select the Advanced radio button and click Save Settings on the Basic Settings dialog box, select the setting in the User Settings dialog box and then click Delete.
Page 138: Modifying The Print Layout
2. Select the Fit to Page 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. 4. Click OK to accept the settings. Modifying the print layout You can print either two or four pages onto a single page and to specify the printing order, automatically resizing each page to fit...
Page 139 2. Select the Print Layout check box, then click Print Layout Settings. The Print Layout Setting dialog box appears. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 140 3. Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper. 4. Select the page order in which the pages are printed on each sheet. Note: Page Order choices depend on Pages selected above, and Orientation. 5.
Page 141: Using A Watermark
Using a watermark Follow the steps to use a watermark on your document. In the Layout dialog box, you can select from a list of predefined watermarks, or you can select a bitmap (PICT) file or text file as your own custom watermark. The Layout dialog box also allows you to make a variety of detailed watermark settings.
Page 142 4. Adjust the image intensity of the watermark with the Intensity slider bar. 5. For your own custom text watermark, you can rotate it by inputting the degrees in the Angle box. Or select the Rotate by mouse check box, and rotate the text watermark with the pointer on the preview window.
Page 143 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 144 5. Type the file name in the Name box, and click Save. Note: To edit the saved text watermark, select it from the List box, and click Edit Text. After editing, be sure to click OK to close the dialog box. To remove the saved text watermark, select it from the List box, and click Delete.
Page 145 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 146 4. Select the PICT file and click Convert. When you click Create, the watermark is displayed on the preview window. 5. Type the file name in the Save converted file as box, and click Save. Note: To remove the saved watermark, select it from the List box, and click Delete.
Page 147: Printing With The Duplex Unit
Printing with the Duplex Unit Duplex printing prints on both sides of the paper. When printing for binding, the binding edge can be specified as required to produce the desired page order. To use Printing for Binding, the optional Duplex Unit must be installed and enabled in the printer driver.
Page 148: Making Extended Settings
6. Select whether the front or back side of the paper is to be printed as the Start Page. 7. Click OK to close the Duplex Settings dialog box. 8. Click OK on the Layout dialog box to accept the settings. Making Extended Settings You can make various settings in the Extended Setting dialog box, for example Page Protect.
Page 149 1. Uses the settings Select this button to use the Offset, Skip blank page, and specified on the printer check box: Ignore the selected paper size settings in the control panel. 2. Offset: Makes fine adjustments to the printing position of data on a page.
Page 150: Using The Reserve Job Function
9. Automatically change to Select this check box to have the monochrome mode check printer driver analyze the box: printing data, and automatically switch to monochrome mode if the printing data is black and white. 10. Add Coated to the Paper When you select this check box, Type settings check box: Coated appears in the Paper Type...
Page 151 Note: You need an optional Hard Disk Drive installed in your printer in order to use the Reserve Job function. Make sure that the drive is correctly recognized by the printer driver before you start using the Reserve Job function. The table below gives an overview of the Reserve Job options.
Page 152: Re-Print Job
Reserve Job After Printing After Turning Off Printer or Using Option Reset All Re-Print Job Data remains in Data is cleared hard drive Verify Job Stored Job Data remains in hard drive Confidential Data is cleared Data is cleared Re-Print Job The Re-Print Job option allows you to store the job you are currently printing so that you can reprint it later directly from the control panel.
Page 153: Verify Job
2. Select the Reserve Job On check box and the Re-Print Job radio button. 3. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text boxes. 4. Click OK. The printer prints your document, and stores the print job data on the Hard Disk Drive. To reprint or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see “Using the Quick Print Job Menu”...
Page 154: Stored Job
3. Select the Reserve Job On check box and the Verify Job radio button. 4. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text boxes. 5. Click OK. The printer prints one copy of your document, and stores the print data with information on the number of remaining copies on the Hard Disk Drive.
Page 155: Confidential Job
1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your document, then open the Basic Settings menu and click the Reserve Jobs icon. The Reserve Jobs Settings dialog box appears. 2. Select the Reserve Job On check box and the Stored Job radio button.
Page 156 1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your document, then open the Basic Settings dialog box and click Reserve Jobs icon. The Reserve Jobs Settings dialog box appears. 2. Select the Reserve Job On check box and click the Confidential Job button.
Page 157: Monitoring Your Printer By Using Epson Status Monitor 3
Status Monitor 3 About EPSON Status Monitor 3 The EPSON Status Monitor 3 is a utility program that monitors your printer and gives you information about its current status. For example, you can find out the amount of remaining toner or the remaining functional life of the photoconductor unit through this utility.
Page 158: Getting Printer Status Details
Printer and consumable products status information appears in the status window only if the Chooser is acquiring status normally. Getting printer status details You can monitor printer status and get information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 159 1. Icon/Message: The icon and message shows the printer status. 2. Printer image: The image at the upper left shows the printer status graphically. 3. Text box: 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 160: Setting Monitoring Preferences
Setting Monitoring Preferences To make specific monitoring settings, select Monitor Setup from the File menu. The Monitor Setup dialog box appears. The following settings and buttons appear in the dialog box: 1. Error Notification Select the types of error that you wish Selection: to be notified about.
Page 161: Status Alert Window
To close the window you need to click Close. Using the Job Management function You can obtain information on the print jobs on the Job Information menu on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Using the Printer Software with Macintosh...
Page 162 To display the Job Information menu, select the Show job information check box on the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Then click the Job Information menu on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. 1. Status: Waiting: Waiting to print. Printing: Current job is being printed.
Page 163: Setting For The Usb Connection
3. Job Type: Displays the job type. When the Reserve job function is used, the jobs are displayed as Stored, Verify, Re-Print, and Confidential respectively. About the Reserve Job function, see “Using the Reserve Job Function” on page 148. 4. Refresh Clicking this button refreshes the information on button: this menu.
Page 164 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 165: 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 standby mode. After the last page is output, the Ready (green) light on the printer turns on.
Page 166 3. Double-click the Install Software folder. 4. Double-click the Installer icon. 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.
Page 167: Chapter 6 Functions Of The Control Panel
Chapter 6 Functions of the Control Panel Control Panel Operation The control panel is made up of three elements: a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, indicator lights, and buttons. The LCD panel and indicator lights tell you the current status of the printer, and you can use the control panel buttons to make printer settings, check consumable products, and print status sheets.
Page 168 Use these buttons to access the control Enter panel menus, where you can make Down printer settings and check the status of Back buttons consumable products. For instructions on how to use each button, see “Using the Control Panel Menus” on page 167. Job Cancel button Press once to cancel the current print job.
Page 169: Using The Control Panel Menus
Using the Control Panel Menus You can use the printer’s control panel to access a variety of menus that allow you to check the status of consumable products, print status sheets, and make printer settings. This section describes how to use the control panel menus, and when it is appropriate to make printer settings using the control panel.
Page 170 Accessing the control panel menus When the printer’s Ready light is on, pressing any of the control panel buttons shown below accesses the control panel menus. Press any button to access menus. Using the control panel buttons Once you’ve accessed the menus, the control panel buttons function as shown below.
Page 171 2. Enter button Advances to the next level, carry out indicated operations, and activate settings. 3. Back button Returns to the previous level. 4. Start/Stop button Exits the control panel menus from any level. How to use the menus 1. Make sure the Ready light is on, then press any of the buttons indicated above to access the menus.
Page 172: Printing And Deleting Reserve Job Data
Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data Print jobs stored on the printer’s optional Hard Disk Drive using the Re-Print Job, Verify Job, and Stored Job options of the Reserve Job function can be printed and deleted using the control panel’s Quick Print Job Menu.
Page 173: Using The Confidential Job Menu
Using the Confidential Job Menu Follow these steps to print or delete Confidential Job data. 1. Make sure the LCD panel displays , then press the Enter button to access the control panel menus. 2. Press the d Down button repeatedly until appears on the LCD panel, then press Enter button.
Page 174: Control Panel Menus
If no print jobs have been saved with the password you entered, appears briefly on the LCD panel then the printer exits the control panel menus. Confirm the password and try again. 5. Use the d Down or u Up button to scroll to the appropriate job name, then press the Enter button.
Page 175 Note: Some menus and items in the following table appear only when a corresponding optional device is installed or an appropriate setting has been done. Menu Items Information Menu Status Sheet, Reserve Job List, Form Overlay List, NetworkStatus Sheet, AUX Status Sheet, PS3 Status Sheet, PS3 Font Sample, LJ4 Font Sample, ESCP2 Font Sample, FX Font Sample, I239X Font Sample, C Toner, M Toner, Y Toner, K Toner, Photocondctr, Total...
Page 176: Information Menu
Menu Items ESCP2 Menu Font, Pitch, Condensed, T.Margin, Text, CG Table, Country, Auto CR, Auto LF, Bit Image, ZeroChar FX Menu Font, Pitch, Condensed, T.Margin, Text, CG Table, Country, Auto CR, Auto LF, Bit Image, ZeroChar I239X Menu Font, Pitch, Code Page, T.Margin, Text, Auto CR, Auto LF, Alt.
Page 177 Press the d Down or u Up button to select an item. Press the Enter button to print a sheet or font sample. Item Settings Status Sheet Reserve Job List (Displayed when Reserve Job List is registered.) Form Overlay List (Displayed when Form Overlay List is registered.) Network Status Sheet AUX Status Sheet*...
Page 178 Status Sheet, Network Status Sheet, AUX Status Sheet, PS3 Status Sheet Prints a sheet according to the current printer settings and installed options. These sheets can be useful to confirm whether options have been installed correctly. Reserve Job List Prints a list of reserved print jobs stored in the optional Hard Disk Drive.
Page 179: Tray Menu
Total Pages Displays the total number of pages printed by the printer. Color Pages Displays the total number of pages printed in color by the printer. B/W Pages Displays the total number of pages printed in black-white by the printer. Tray Menu This menu allows you to specify the size and type of paper loaded in the MP tray.
Page 180 The paper type settings in this menu can also be made from your printer driver. Settings you make in your printer driver override these settings, so use your printer driver whenever you can. Item Settings (default in bold) MP Tray Size A4, A3, A5, B4, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, B, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C6, C5, IB5, A3W LC1 Size...
Page 181: Emulation Menu
Emulation Menu Use this menu to select the printer emulation mode. You can specify different emulations for each interface; in other words, for each computer you connect the printer to. Since each emulation mode has its own specific options, make settings in the LJ4, ESCP2, FX, GL2, or I239X menu, as necessary.
Page 182: Page Size
Toner Save Off, On Image Optimum Auto, Off, On Top Offset -150.0 to 0.0 to 150.0 mm in 0.5 increments Left Offset -150.0 to 0.0 to 150.0 mm in 0.5 increments T Offset B -150.0 to 0.0 to 150.0 mm in 0.5 increments L Offset B -150.0 to 0.0 to 150.0 mm in 0.5 increments Page Size...
Page 183 Image Optimum When this mode is on, the quality of graphics is reduced. It reduces the amount of graphics data when the data reaches the memory limit, allowing complex documents to be printed. Top Offset Makes fine adjustments to the vertical printing position of the page.
Page 184: Setup Menu
Setup Menu This menu allows you to make various basic configuration settings related to paper sources, feeding modes, and error handling. You can also use this menu to select the LCD panel display language, and to adjust the registration position of each color.
Page 185 Item Settings (default in bold) Lang English, Français, Deutsch, ITALIANO, ESPAÑOL, SVENSKA, Dansk, Nederl., SUOMI, Português Time Out 0, 5 to 60 to 300 in increments of 1 Paper Source Auto, MP, LC1, LC2*, LC3* Out BIn Face-down, Face-up MP Mode Normal, Last Manual Feed Off, On...
Page 186 Time Out Specifies the length of the time the printer waits when it is ready to print and no new data is received. When this time is up, the printer searches for new print data from other interfaces. Paper Source Specifies whether paper feeds into the printer from the MP tray, the standard lower cassette, or from the optional paper cassette unit, when...
Page 187 Copies Designates the number of copies to be printed, from 1 through 999. Duplex Turns duplex printing on or off. Binding Specifies the binding direction of the printout. Start Page Specifies whether printing starts from the front or back of the page.
Page 188 Auto Eject Page Specifies whether or not to eject paper when the limit specified in the Time Out setting is reached. The default is , which means paper is not ejected when the time-out limit is reached. Size Ignore If you want to ignore a paper size error, select .
Page 189: Quick Print Job Menu
LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the LCD panel. Use the u Up and d Down buttons to set the contrast between (lowest contrast) and (highest contrast.) Quick Print Job Menu This menu allows you to print or delete print jobs that were stored in the printer’s optional Hard Disk Drive using the Quick Print Job feature (Re-Print Job, Verify Job, Stored Job) of the printer driver’s Reserve Job function.
Page 190: Reset Menu
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Copies 1 to 999 Delete Reset Menu This menu allows you to cancel printing and reset the printer settings. Item Settings (default in bold) Clear Warning Reset Reset All SelecType Init Clear Warning Clears warning messages that appear on the LCD panel. Reset Stops printing and clears the current job received from the active interface.
Page 191: Parallel Menu
SelecType Init Restores the control panel menu settings to their default values. Total Pages, Color Pages, B/W Pages, Toner Counter for each color toner cartridge, and Parallel Menu settings will not be reset. Parallel Menu These settings control communication between the printer and the computer when using the parallel interface.
Page 192: Usb Menu
Buffer Size Determines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data. If is selected, more memory is allocated for receiving data. If is selected, more memory is allocated for printing data. Note: To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then turn it back on.
Page 193 Note: To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then turn it back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in “Reset Menu” on page 188. Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the Ready light is not flashing when you reset the printer.
Page 194: Lj4 Menu
LJ4 Menu These settings control the fonts and symbol sets when in LJ4 mode. Item Settings (default in bold) FontSource Resident, Download, ROM A*, ROM B* Font Number 0 to available (Max 65535) Pitch** 0.44 to 10.00 to 99.99 cpi in 0.01 cpi increments Height** 4.00 to 12.00 to 999.75 pt in 0.25 pt increments SymSet...
Page 195 Note: If you normally use the HP LaserJet 4 printer driver when printing, you should change settings using this driver whenever you can. Printer driver settings always override the LJ4 Menu options. Font Source Sets the default font source. Font Number Sets the default font number for the default font source.
Page 196 Form Selects the number of lines for the selected paper size and orientation. This also causes a line spacing (VMI) change, and the new VMI value is stored in the printer. This means that later changes in Page Size or Orientation settings cause changes in the Form value, based on the stored VMI.
Page 197: Gl2 Menu
GL2 Menu This menu lets you set the printer to emulate a plotter, allowing you to use software that requires a plotter for output. LJ4GL2 mode is similar to GL/2 mode supported in the HP LaserJet 4 mode. The GLlike mode emulates some of the HP-GL plotter commands and includes all the commands found in HP’s GL/2 mode, as well as two additional commands.
Page 198 Before you start printing in the GL/2 mode You may need to change the following print options in your application, depending on your output needs. Check these settings to make sure they match the data you are trying to print. Print Options Settings Paper size...
Page 199: Ps3 Menu
Allows you to choose a pen that you can then set the thickness for in the Pen 0 through 6 item. The LJ4GL2 mode supports two pens (0 and 1), while the GLlike mode supports seven pens (0 through Specifies the way in which lines end. Join Specifies the way in which lines are joined.
Page 200: Escp2 Menu
Coloration Allows you to specify the method of color printing. refers to color printing at 1 bit/pixel, refers to monochrome printing, while refers to color printing at 8 bit/pixel. Image Protect Allows you to specify whether to employ lossy compression. Lossy compression refers to a data compression technique in which some amount of data is lost.
Page 201 Auto LF Off, On Bit Image Dark, Light, BarCode ZeroChar 0, (or the zero character with a slash) Font Selects the font. Pitch Selects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measured in cpi (characters per inch). You can also choose proportional spacing.
Page 202 Country Use this option to select one of the fifteen international symbol sets. See “International character sets” on page 360 for samples of the characters in each country’s symbol set. Auto CR Specifies whether the printer performs a carriage-return/line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the printing position goes beyond the right margin.
Page 203: Fx Menu
FX Menu This menu allows you to make settings that affect the printer when it is in the FX emulation mode. Item Settings (default in bold) Font Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans serif, Script, Orator S, OCR A, OCR B Pitch 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Prop.
Page 204 Condensed Turns condensed printing on or off. T. Margin Sets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line. The distance is measured in inches. The smaller the value, the closer the printable line is to the top. Text Sets the page length in lines.
Page 205: I239X Menu
Auto CR Specifies whether the printer performs a carriage-return/line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the printing position goes beyond the right margin. If this setting is off, the printer does not print any characters beyond the right margin and does not perform any line wrapping until it receives a carriage-return character.
Page 206: Code Page
These settings are available only when the printer is in I239X mode. Item Settings (default in bold) Font Courier, Prestige, Gothic, Orator, Script, Presentor, Sans serif Pitch 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, 17cpi, 20cpi, 24 cpi, Prop. Code Page 437, 850, 858, 860, 863, 865 T.
Page 207 T. Margin Sets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line. The distance is measured in inches. The smaller the value, the closer the printable line is to the top. Text Sets the page length in lines. For this option, a line is assumed to be 1 pica (1/6 inch).
Page 208 If you select , the printer converts bit images to bar codes by automatically filling in any vertical gaps between dots. This produces unbroken vertical lines that can be read by a bar code reader. This mode will reduce the size of the image being printed, and may also cause some distortion when printing bit image graphics.
Page 209: Chapter 7 Using Options
The optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W (C813521) is designed for A3W-size paper only and accommodates 250 sheets of plain paper or EPSON Color Laser Paper. To use this cassette, you have to remove the standard lower cassette. To install this option, see the following section. To load paper into the lower cassette, see “Standard and Optional Lower Cassettes”...
Page 210 Note: The 250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W cannot be used together with the standard lower cassette. 1. Pull out the standard lower cassette and remove it by lifting it up. 2. Put both legs of the optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W onto the printer’s guide rails, then push the cassette all the way in.
Page 211: Removing The 250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W
Removing the 250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W Follow these steps to remove the 250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W: 1. Pull out the 250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W and remove it by lifting up. 2. Put both legs of the standard lower cassette onto the printer’s guide rails, then push the cassette all the way in.
Page 212: Installing The 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit
Installing the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit The installation procedure for the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit is the same as that for the Large Capacity Paper Unit. See “Installing the Large Capacity Paper Unit” on page 212 for more information. Removing the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit The removal procedure for the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit is the same as that for the Large Capacity Paper Unit.
Page 213: Handling Precautions
Legal (LG), (Total thickness: Executive (EXE)*, less than 26 mm for one Ledger (B) cassette) EPSON Color Laser A3, A4, Letter (LT) Up to 500 sheets in each Paper cassette EPSON Color Laser A3, A4 Up to 500 sheets in each...
Page 214: Installing The Large Capacity Paper Unit
The 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit weighs approximately 14 kg (31 lbs); always lift it with two people. When installing either unit on the printer, lock all casters at the bottom of the unit. The printer weighs about 70 kg (154 lbs). One person should not lift or carry it.
Page 215 1. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and unplug the power cord if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Lock all the casters at the bottom of the unit. Warning: You should lock all casters before installing the unit on the printer.
Page 216 Warning: Four people should lift the printer by the correct positions as shown below. 4. Lower the printer onto the unit. Fit the three pins into the holes in the printer. Using Options...
Page 217 5. Pull out the upper paper cassette and remove it by lifting it up. 6. Tighten the two screws using the provided metal plate. 7. Reinsert the upper paper cassette back into the unit. Using Options...
Page 218 8. On the back of the printer, slide the upper cover down and open the lower cover. 9. Connect the two sets of connectors respectively. Close the cover. 10. Reattach the left connector cover. 11. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 12.
Page 219: Removing The Large Capacity Paper Unit
Removing the Large Capacity Paper Unit The removal procedure for the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit is the same as that for the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit. The illustrations below show an optional Large Capacity Paper Unit with two paper cassettes. Follow these steps to remove the Large Capacity Paper Unit or the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit: 1.
Page 220: Duplex Unit
9. Set the printer down on a stable and level surface. 10. Reconnect all interface cables. 11. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 12. Turn on the printer. Duplex Unit The optional Duplex Unit (C12C813881) allows you to automatically print on both sides of paper.
Page 221: Installing The Duplex Unit
screws (two) connector cover metal plate Installing the Duplex Unit Follow these steps to install the optional Duplex Unit: 1. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and unplug the power cord if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. 2.
Page 222 3. Pull out the standard lower cassette to remove the screw. Note: Keep the screw in a safe place as you will need it when you remove the Duplex Unit. 4. Remove the Duplex Unit slot cover and push the standard lower cassette back into the printer.
Page 223 Note: Keep the slot cover in a safe place as you will need to reattach it when you remove the Duplex Unit. 5. Remove all the items that shipped with the Duplex Unit from its package. 6. Insert the main unit all the way into the slot above the standard lower cassette.
Page 224 7. Remove the three small plastic pieces on the left side of the printer using the provided metal plate, then remove the two screws. 8. Remove the cover. Note: Keep the two smaller plastic pieces, the two screws, and the cover in a safe place.
Page 225 9. Fasten the inverter with the provided screws, then reattach the larger plastic piece removed in step 7 after attaching the cable to the connector. 10. Attach the Duplex Unit output guide onto the printer as shown below, then connect the cable to the connector. Finally, conceal the connection using the provided connector cover.
Page 226 11. Attach the face-up tray onto the Duplex Unit output guide. Caution: Do not insert the metal spring into the output slot or any holes in the printer case. Doing so may damage the face-up tray or your printer. Using Options...
Page 227: Removing The Duplex Unit
12. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 13. Turn on the printer. To confirm that the Duplex Unit is installed correctly, print a status sheet. If the unit is not listed on the status sheet, make sure the electronic connectors connecting the Duplex Unit to the printer are connected securely.
Page 228: Hard Disk Drive
Note: You have to pull out the standard lower cassette to be able to fasten the screw. 8. Reattach the face-up tray to the left side of the printer. 9. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 10. Turn on the printer. Hard Disk Drive The optional Hard Disk Drive (C12C823921) allows you to expand the printer’s receive buffer when the Ethernet interface is used,...
Page 229 2. Prepare the printer as shown below to access the Hard Disk Drive socket. Using Options...
Page 230 3. Identify the Hard Disk Drive socket. socket 4. Install the Hard Disk Drive securely with the screws. Caution: You should not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. Using Options...
Page 231 5. Connect the two connectors of the cable as shown below. 6. Lower the two clamps to insert the cable, then raise the clamps. Using Options...
Page 232 7. Return the printer to its original state, as shown below. 8. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 9. Turn on the printer. 10. To confirm that the Hard Disk Drive is installed correctly, print a status sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” on page 253. Making Hard Disk Drive settings If you are using Windows, follow these steps to make sure that the disk drive is correctly recognized by the printer driver.
Page 233: Reformatting The Hard Disk Drive
1. Click the Optional Settings tab. 2. Select the Update the Printer Option Info Manually button, then click the Settings button. The Optional Settings dialog box opens. 3. Select the HDD Unit check box. 4. Click OK. Reformatting the Hard Disk Drive To reformat the Hard Disk Drive, follow the instructions below.
Page 234: Removing The Hard Disk Drive
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Follow these steps to remove the Hard Disk Drive: Caution: Before you remove the Hard Disk Drive, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. Warning: Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may cause injury.
Page 235 1. Access the Hard Disk Drive as shown below. Using Options...
Page 236 2. Loosen and remove the retaining screws with a cross-head screwdriver, then remove the shield plate on the Hard Disk Drive. 3. Grasp both sides of the Hard Disk Drive and pull it out of the socket. 4. Reattach the shield plate to the circuit board and secure it with the retaining screws.
Page 237: Memory Module
Memory Module Increasing the printer’s memory allows you to print complex or graphics-intensive documents. You can increase printer memory up to 1 GB by installing optional Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). This printer has two DIMM slots, but one slot has a 64 MB DIMM already installed in it at the time of manufacture.
Page 238: Installing A Memory Module
Installing a memory module Follow these steps to install an optional memory module. Caution: Before you install a memory module, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. Warning: Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may cause injury.
Page 239 2. Prepare the printer as shown below to access the DIMM slots. Using Options...
Page 240 3. Identify the DIMM slots. DIMM slots 4. Insert the DIMM into either slot. The two clips lock onto the DIMM. Caution: Do not force the DIMM into the slot. Be sure to insert the DIMM facing the correct way. You should not remove any modules from the circuit board.
Page 241 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. 8. To confirm that the memory module is installed correctly, print a status sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” on page 253. Using Options...
Page 242: Removing A Memory Module
Removing a memory module Follow these steps to remove a memory module: Caution: Before you remove a memory module, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. Warning: Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may cause injury.
Page 243 1. Access the circuit board as shown below. 2. Push the clips on each side of the slot outward to release the memory module. Using Options...
Page 244 3. Grasp both sides of the memory module and pull the module out. Caution: You should not remove any other modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. 4. Store the memory module in an anti-static packet such as the one it came packaged in.
Page 245: Adobe Postscript 3 Rom Module
Adobe PostScript 3 ROM Module In some locations, the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit (C12C83249 ) ROM module is available as an option. This module allows your printer to print documents in the PostScript printing language. Note: The Adobe PostScript 3 ROM Module cannot be used for a Macintosh connected with the IEEE 1394 Type B Interface Card.
Page 246 2. Prepare the printer as shown below. Using Options...
Page 247 3. Identify the ROM slots. ROM slots 4. Insert the module firmly into slot A or B, as shown below. Caution: Do not force the ROM module into the slot. Be sure to insert the module facing the correct way. You should not remove any modules from the circuit board.
Page 248 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. 8. To confirm that the ROM module is installed correctly, print a status sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” on page 253. Using Options...
Page 249: Removing The Adobe Postscript 3 Rom Module
Removing the Adobe PostScript 3 ROM module Follow these steps to remove the Adobe PostScript 3 ROM module: Caution: Before you remove the ROM module, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. Warning: Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may cause injury.
Page 250 1. Access the circuit board as shown below. 2. Push down on the X tab on the left of the ROM slot until the ROM module is detached from the slot. Using Options...
Page 251 Caution: You should not remove any other modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. 3. Pull the ROM module out of the slot. 4. Complete the procedure as shown below. Using Options...
Page 252: Interface Cards
Interface Cards You can install various optional interface cards to supplement your printer’s built-in parallel, USB, and Ethernet interfaces and provide added network compatibility. If you are unsure whether you need this optional interface or would like to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer. Installing an interface card Your printer comes with a Type B interface slot.
Page 253 3. Remove the screws as shown below and remove the cover. Note: Keep the slot cover in a safe place. You will need to reattach it if you remove the interface card later. Using Options...
Page 254 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 interface card is installed correctly, print a status sheet.
Page 255: Removing An Interface Card
Removing an interface card Follow these steps to remove an optional interface card. Caution: Before you remove an interface card, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. 1.
Page 256 2. Press the Enter button three times. The printer prints a status sheet. Enter button 3. Confirm that the information about the installed options is correct. If the options are installed properly, they appear under Hardware Configurations. If the options are not listed, try reinstalling them.
Page 257: Chapter 8 Replacing Consumable Products
Replacement Messages When you see the following messages on the LCD panel or 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 258: Precautions During Replacement
LCD panel or the window of the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. When this happens, the printer cannot resume printing until you replace the depleted consumable products.
Page 259: Toner Cartridge
Dispose of them according to local regulations. Toner Cartridge According to the message on the LCD panel or on the window of the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility, replace the correct toner cartridge from the list below: Toner Cartridge (Black) S050038/S050082...
Page 260: Replacing A Toner Cartridge
Warning: Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes. If toner gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off with soap and water immediately. Keep toner cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not dispose of used toner cartridges in fire, as they may explode and cause injury.
Page 261 If you see a different color, go to the next step. 4. Push up the switch, then release it. Turn the knob until it stops. Repeat these steps until you see the color that you need to replace. Note: If the knob cannot be moved, first check that the switch is in the upper position.
Page 262 6. Pull the toner cartridge out of the slot. 7. Take the new toner cartridge out of its package, and gently shake it as shown below. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 263 8. Insert the toner cartridge all the way until it stops. 9. Turn the cartridge knob as shown below. Caution: Be sure to turn the knob all the way to the locked position. Otherwise, you may have toner problems or leakage. 10.
Page 264: Photoconductor Unit
Photoconductor Unit Prepare a new photoconductor unit for replacement when you see a message informing you to do so. The photoconductor unit has a slot that accommodates the waste toner collector. When you purchase a photoconductor unit, it always comes with a waste toner collector because it usually needs replacement at the same time as the photoconductor unit.
Page 265: Replacing The Photoconductor Unit
Replacing the photoconductor unit Follow these steps to replace the photoconductor unit: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Turn the large lever 90 degrees counterclockwise. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 266 4. Turn the small lever to the right. 5. Pull the photoconductor unit about 20 cm out of the printer. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 267 6. Hold the handle at the top of the photoconductor unit and gently pull it all the way out. 7. Take the new photoconductor unit out of its package and unwrap the protective sheet while holding the handle. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 268 8. Insert the photoconductor unit as shown below. 9. Turn the small lever to the left. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 269: Waste Toner Collector
10. Turn the large lever 90 degrees clockwise. 11. 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. The waste toner collector is sold as part of the photoconductor unit because it usually needs replacement at the same time as the photoconductor unit.
Page 270: Replacing The Waste Toner Collector
Warning: Do not burn used waste toner collectors, because they may explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations. Keep the waste toner collector out of the reach of children. Replacing the waste toner collector Follow these steps to replace the waste toner collector. 1.
Page 271 3. Hold the handle of the waste toner collector and push the tab down to release the lock. 4. Pull out the waste toner collector. 5. Take the new waste toner collector out of its package. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 272 6. Insert the new waste toner collector firmly into the slot until the tab clicks into place. 7. Close the front cover. Replacing Consumable Products...
Page 273: Chapter 9 Cleaning And Transporting The Printer
Chapter 9 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 274: Transporting The Printer
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. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3.
Page 275 Moving the printer Follow these steps to move the printer for a short distance. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the following items: Power cord Interface cable Paper in the MP tray and the paper cassette Face-up tray 2. Be sure to lift the printer by the correct positions as shown below.
Page 276 1. Turn off the printer and remove the following items. Power cord Interface cable Paper in the MP tray and the paper cassette Face-up tray 2. Unlock the four casters at the bottom of the optional paper unit. 3. Slide the printer together with the optional unit. 4.
Page 277 Finding a place for the printer When relocating the printer, always choose a location that has adequate space for easy operation and maintenance. Use the following illustration as a guide for the amount of space required around the printer to ensure smooth operation. To install and use any of the following options, you will need the indicated amount of additional space.
Page 278 The 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit adds 176 mm (6.9 in.) to the bottom of the printer. The Large Capacity Paper Unit adds 264 mm (10.4 in.) to the bottom of the printer. The Duplex Unit adds 92 mm (3.6 in.) to the left side of the printer.
Page 279: Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Clearing Jammed Paper When paper is jammed in the printer, the printer’s LCD panel and the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility provide alert messages. Error messages for paper jams If the following message appears on the LCD panel, you must clear all jammed paper.
Page 280 The location where the paper jam occurred is displayed at indicates the location of the paper jam. Use the illustrations below as a guide for the printer parts indicated. paper path unit (unit Main unit of MP tray the Duplex Unit (unit G) paper cassette cover (cover D)
Page 281: Troubleshooting
output path cover (cover A) inverter cover of fuser unit the Duplex Unit (unit B) (cover F) If a paper jam occurs at two or more locations simultaneously, the corresponding multiple locations are displayed. Paper is jammed inside the output path cover (cover A). Paper is jammed inside the fuser unit (unit B).
Page 282: Precautions For Clearing Jammed Paper
Paper is jammed inside the optional Duplex Unit’s main unit (unit G). Be sure to check if the jammed paper is not in the paper cassette cover (cover D) or the Duplex Unit’s inverter cover (cover F) before checking the main unit of the Duplex Unit. Precautions for clearing jammed paper Be sure to observe the following points when you clear jammed paper:...
Page 283 Follow these steps to clear paper jams in the lower cassettes. The illustrations show the standard lower cassette. 1. Pull the lower cassette out slowly until it stops. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. 2. Remove any jammed or crumpled paper. Note: If paper is torn, be sure to remove all torn pieces.
Page 284: Paper Jam - Mp Tray
3. Remove the stack of paper from the cassette. 4. Tap the stack of paper on a flat surface to even out the edges, then reinsert it into the lower cassette. Be sure the paper is evenly aligned and the top of the stack is below the metal retaining clip and the maximum paper mark.
Page 285: Paper Jam - Cover A (Jam A)
2. Remove and tap the remaining paper stack on a flat surface to even out the edges before reloading it into the MP tray. Paper Jam - Cover A (Jam A) When paper is jammed at the output path cover, the LCD panel displays the error message.
Page 286 2. 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. If paper is torn, be sure to remove all torn pieces. 3.
Page 287: Paper Jam - Cover B (Jam B)
When the paper jam is cleared completely and the output path cover (cover A) is closed, the jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted. Paper Jam - Cover B (Jam B) When paper is jammed at the fuser unit, the LCD panel displays error message.
Page 288 2. Pull the lever up to release the paper path. Warning: Do not touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION! HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot.
Page 289 4. Gently remove the jammed paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. Note: Be sure to remove the jammed paper by pulling it upward. If paper is torn, be sure to remove all torn pieces. Troubleshooting...
Page 290: Paper Jam - Unit C (Jam C)
If the Duplex Unit is attached, follow the next step. If you see the paper remaining but cannot remove it, open the cover and remove the paper as shown below. 5. Make sure that jammed paper is not remained inside the fuser unit.
Page 291 1. Pull the paper path unit out until it stops. 2. Lift the cover inside the paper path unit by its handle. Troubleshooting...
Page 292 3. Gently remove the jammed paper with both hands. Note: If paper is torn, be sure to remove all torn pieces. 4. Check if jammed paper is left at the bottom of the paper path unit. If you find any jammed paper, gently remove it with both hands.
Page 293 5. Lower the cover inside the paper path unit. 6. Push the paper path unit back into the printer firmly. When the paper jam is cleared completely and the paper path unit (unit C) is pushed back into the printer, the jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted.
Page 294: Paper Jam - Cover D (Jam D)
Paper Jam - Cover D (Jam D) When paper is jammed at the paper cassette cover, the LCD panel displays the error message. Follow these steps to clear paper jams in the paper cassette cover. 1. Open the paper cassette cover (cover D). 2.
Page 295: Paper Jam - Cover E (Jam E)
3. Close the paper cassette cover. When the paper jam is cleared completely and the paper cassette cover (cover D) is closed, the jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted. Note: If you cannot find any jammed paper in this cover, check the optional Duplex Unit’s inverter cover (cover F), then its main unit (unit G).
Page 296 1. Open the cover (cover E) on the right side of the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit. 2. Gently remove the jammed paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. 3. Close the cover. Troubleshooting...
Page 297: Paper Jam - Cover F (Jam F)
When the paper jam is cleared completely and the cover on the right side of the Large Capacity Paper Unit (cover E) is pushed back into the printer, the jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted. Paper Jam - Cover F (Jam F) When paper is jammed at the optional Duplex Unit’s inverter cover, the LCD panel displays the error message.
Page 298: Paper Jam - Unit G (Jam G)
2. Gently remove the jammed paper inside the inverter cover. Note: If paper is torn, be sure to remove all torn pieces. 3. Close the inverter cover. When the paper jam is cleared completely and the Duplex Unit’s inverter cover (cover F) is closed, the jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted.
Page 299 Caution: Be sure to pull out the Duplex Unit’s main unit after checking if the jammed paper is in the paper cassette cover (cover D) or the Duplex Unit’s inverter cover (cover F). If you pull out the main unit first, the paper jam may occur. 1.
Page 300 Note: If paper is torn, be sure to remove all torn pieces. 3. Push the main unit of the Duplex Unit’s main unit back into the printer. When the paper jam is cleared completely and the Duplex Unit’s main unit (unit G) is pushed back into the printer, the jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted.
Page 301: Operational Problems
Operational problems The Ready light does not turn on when you turn the printer on. Cause What to do The power cord may not be Turn off the printer and check the properly plugged into the power cord connections between the electrical outlet.
Page 302 Your computer may not be Perform the procedure described in properly connected to the “Connecting to the Computer” in the printer. Setup Guide. The interface cable may not be Check both ends of the interface cable plugged in securely. between the printer and the computer. If you are using the parallel interface, be sure to secure the connector using the wire retaining clips.
Page 303: Printout Problems
Printout problems The font selected in the application software will not print Cause What to do You may use the printer fonts In the printer driver, choose the Print substituted for specified TrueType fonts as bitmap radio button TrueType fonts. in the Extended Settings dialog box.
Page 304 Note: If a status sheet does not print correctly, your printer may be damaged. Contact your dealer or a qualified service representative. Troubleshooting...
Page 305: The Position Of The Printout Is Not Correct
The position of the printout is not correct Cause What to do The page length and margins Make sure that you are using the correct are set incorrectly in your page length and margin settings in your application. application. Graphics don’t print correctly Cause What to do The printer emulation setting...
Page 306: Color Printing Problems
Color Printing Problems Cannot print in color Cause What to do Black is selected as the Color Change this setting to Color. setting in the printer driver. The color setting in the Make sure that the settings in your application you are using is application are appropriate for color not appropriate for color printing.
Page 307: The Color Looks Different From What You See On The Computer Screen
The color looks different from what you see on the computer screen Cause What to do Printed colors do not exactly Although it is difficult to match colors match the colors on your perfectly, selecting the printer driver’s monitor, since printers and ICM setting (for Windows XP, Me, 98, monitors use different color 95, or 2000) or ColorSync setting (for...
Page 308 If the surface of your paper is too rough, correct type of paper for your printed characters may appear printer. distorted or broken. EPSON special paper, or smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See “Available Fonts” on page 363 for information on choosing paper.
Page 309: Black Or White Bands Appear In The Printout
Black or white bands appear in the printout Cause What to do There may be a problem with Replace the photoconductor unit. See the photoconductor unit. “Photoconductor Unit” on page 262. White dots appear in the printout where the toner density is high Cause What to do...
Page 310: Print Quality Is Uneven On Thick Or Coated Paper
There may be no toner left in If the message on the LCD panel or in the toner cartridge. the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility indicates that the amount of toner is low, see “Replacing a toner cartridge” on page 258.
Page 311 You may not be using the EPSON special paper or smooth, correct type of paper for your high-quality copier paper is printer. recommended for best results. See “Available Paper” on page 21 for information on choosing paper. There may be a problem with Replace the photoconductor unit.
Page 312: Areas Are Missing In The Printed Image
There may be no toner left in If the message on the LCD panel or in the toner cartridge. the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility indicates that the amount of toner is low, see “Replacing a toner cartridge” on page 258.
Page 313 The problem may be with your Print out a status sheet by pressing application or interface cable. Enter button on the control panel three times. If a blank page is ejected, the problem may be with the printer. Turn off the printer and contact your dealer. Troubleshooting...
Page 314: The Printed Image Is Light Or Faint
The printed image is light or faint Cause What to do Your paper may be moist or Do not store your paper in a humid or damp. damp environment. The Toner Save mode may be Turn off the Toner Save mode using the printer driver or the printer’s control panel menus.
Page 315 The printer has insufficient Increase printer memory. See “Memory memory to collate the print Module” on page 235 for details. job. Only one copy was printed. Troubleshooting...
Page 316: The Message
The message appears on the LCD panel Cause What to do There is not enough memory is set to in the Setup for duplex printing. The Menu, press the Start/Stop button. printer prints only on the top is set to in the Setup side and ejects the paper.
Page 317: The Message
The message appears on the LCD panel Cause What to do The printer has insufficient To correct the error, press the memory available for the Start/Stop button on the control panel. current task. You may need to increase the For more information on adding amount of printer memory.
Page 318: Paper Handling Problems
Paper handling problems Paper does not feed from the proper paper source Cause What to do The paper source setting may Make sure that you have selected the not be correct. correct paper source in your application. There may be no paper in the Load paper.
Page 319 Calibrating Printer The printer automatically calibrates itself when any of its covers is opened and when there is no paper jammed inside. This is not an error message, and will clear itself after one minute. While the printer displays this message, do not open the covers or turn off the printer.
Page 320 Check Paper Type The media loaded in the printer does not match the paper type setting in the printer driver. Media that matches only the paper size setting will be used for printing. To clear this error, select from the control panel’s Reset Menu.
Page 321 Cover E Open Cover E, the cover on the right side of the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit, is open. Close the cover and the error is automatically cleared. Cover F Open Cover F, the optional Duplex Unit’s inverter cover on the left side of the printer, is open.
Page 322 Form Data Canceled Unable to store form overlay data on the printer’s Hard Disk Drive. Either the drive is full, or the maximum number of form overlay files has been reached. Delete any form overlay files you no longer need, then try storing the new overlay again. To clear this error, select from the control panel’s Reset Menu.
Page 323 Image Optimum There is insufficient memory to print the page at the specified print quality. The printer automatically lowers the print quality so that it can continue printing. If the quality of the printout is not acceptable, try simplifying the page by limiting the number of graphics or reducing the number and size of fonts.
Page 324 Invalid AUX I/F Card This message means that the printer cannot communicate with the installed optional interface card. Turn off the printer, remove the card, then reinstall it. Invalid HDD Either the optional Hard Disk Drive is damaged or it cannot be used with this printer.
Page 325 Jam XX The location where the paper jam occurred is displayed at xxxx . xxxx indicates the location of the error. If a paper jam occurs at two or more locations simultaneously, the corresponding multiple locations are displayed. Paper is jammed inside the output path cover (cover A). For Jam A instructions on how to remove jammed paper at the output path cover, see “Paper Jam - Cover A (Jam A)”...
Page 326 This message appears if you try to change the printer’s settings through the control panel when the buttons are locked. You can unlock them by using the EPSON WinAssist or WebAssist utility. Refer to the Administrator’s Guide for information. Need Memory The printer has insufficient memory to complete the current print job.
Page 327 Optional RAM Error The optional memory module may be corrupted or incorrect. Replace it with a new one. Outbin Select Error Printouts are not output to the specified output tray, but to another tray due to a printing restriction. Paper Out XXX YYY There is no paper in the specified paper source (XXX).
Page 328 Print Overrun The required time to process the print data exceeded the print engine speed because the current page is too complex. Press the to resume printing. Or press the Job Cancel Start/Stop button button to cancel the print job. If this message appears again, select as the Page Protect setting in the control panel’s Setup Menu.
Page 329 The error clears automatically after you replace the unit and close all printer covers. The photoconductor service life counter is reset automatically. Replace Waste T Box The waste toner collector is full of toner. Replace it with a new waste toner collector. See “Replacing the waste toner collector” on page 268.
Page 330 Reset to Save A control panel menu setting was changed while the printer was printing. Press the Start/Stop button to clear this message. The setting will become effective after printing has finished. ROM Check The printer is checking the ROM. Self Test The printer is performing a quick internal check.
Page 331 Turn Paper XXX Paper is loaded in the wrong orientation in the cassette. Remove the paper stack from the standard lower cassette, turn it by 90 degrees, and reload it with the long edge first. Unable Clear Error The printer cannot clear an error message because the error status still remains.
Page 332 Worn Fuser This message indicates that the fuser unit is near the end of its service life. Turn the printer off, then replace the fuser unit with a new one. Contact your dealer.“Fuser Unit” on page 238 To clear this warning message and continue printing, select from the control panel’s Reset Menu.
Page 333: Canceling Printing
XXXX Toner Low The indicated toner cartridges have less than 10% of toner remaining. (The letters C, M, Y, or K appear in place of indicate the colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black respectively.) You can continue to print until the error message appears.
Page 334: Using The Printer Driver
Using the printer driver To cancel a print job before it is sent from your computer, see “Canceling Printing” on page 103 for Windows, or “Canceling Printing” on page 163 for Macintosh. Using the control panel In many cases you will find that the job has already been sent and needs to be canceled at the printer.
Page 335 2. Press the d Down button several times until appears on the LCD panel, then press the Enter button. 3. Press d Down button one time to display 4. Press the Enter button. Printing is canceled and the printer is ready to receive a new print job. Troubleshooting...
Page 336 Troubleshooting...
Page 337: Appendix A Technical Specifications
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 338: Available Paper Types
Weight: 105 to 250 g/m Laser printer paper EPSON Color Laser Paper Transparencies EPSON Color Laser Transparencies Coated paper EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper Colored paper Non-coated Paper with letterhead Paper and ink of letterheads must be compatible with laser printers.
Page 339: Paper Type Specifications
Paper type specifications Plain paper Weight: 64 to 105 g/m , 17 to 28 lb Size: A3W (328 453 mm) A3 (297 420 mm) A4 (210 297 mm) A5 (148 210 mm) B4 (257 364 mm) B5 (182 257 mm) Letter (8.5 11 in.) Legal (8.5...
Page 340 106 to 250 g/m , 28 to 67.4 lb Size: 90 to 328 mm 139.7 to 453 mm Paper Source: MP tray only EPSON Color Laser Paper Size: A3W (328 453 mm) A3 (297 420 mm) A4 (210 297 mm) Letter (8.5...
Page 341 Paper Sources: MP tray for all sizes Standard lower cassette for A3, A4, B4, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Ledger (B) Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette A3W for A3W Optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit for A3, A4, B4, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Ledger (B) Optional Large Capacity Paper Unit for A3, A4, B4, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Ledger (B)
Page 342: Printable Area
EPSON Color Laser Transparencies Size: A4 (210 297 mm) Letter (8.5 11 in.) Paper Source: MP tray only EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper Size: A4 (210 297 mm) A3 (297 420 mm) Paper Source: MP tray only (when Coated or Coated (Back) is...
Page 343: Printer
Paper feed alignment: Front alignment for all sizes Input paper supply: MP tray: Up to 150 sheets of plain paper, EPSON Color Laser Paper, and EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper Up to 20 envelopes Up to 75 sheets of labels, thick paper, and...
Page 344 Up to 250 sheets of plain paper and Paper Cassette A3W: EPSON Color Laser Paper Optional 500-Sheet Up to 500 sheets of plain paper, EPSON Paper Cassette Unit: Color Laser Paper, and EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper* * This media can be fed from this paper source only when Plain is selected as the Paper Type setting in the printer driver.
Page 345: Environmental
ESC/P 9-pin printer emulation (FX mode) IBM Proprinter emulation (I239X mode) Resident fonts: 84 scalable fonts, and 7 bitmap fonts RAM: 64 MB, expandable up to 1 GB Environmental Temperature: Operation: 10 to 32 °C (50 to 89.6 °F) Storage: 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F) Humidity: Operation:...
Page 346 EN 55022 class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 55024 Australian model: AS/NZS 3548 class B 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.
Page 347 CDRH regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown below indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
Page 348: Mechanical
Mechanical Dimensions Height: 554 mm (21.8 in.) and weight: Width: 650 mm (25.6 in.)* *When extending all trays, 730 mm (28.7 in.) Depth: 647 mm (25.5 in.) Weight: Approx. 70 kg (about 154 lb) excluding options and consumables Durability: 5 years or 180,000 pages, whichever comes first (under the conditions of A4 size paper, 4 pages continuous printing: black and white = 1:1) Electrical...
Page 349: Interfaces
* Includes optional cassette unit and Duplex Unit. ** Completely suspended. Conformed to the Energy Star program. Interfaces Parallel interface Use the IEEE 1284-I compliant parallel interface connector. Using ECP mode To use the EPC mode with a parallel (IEE 1284 level I compliant) interface connector, your computer must support the ECP mode.
Page 350: Options And Consumables
64 to 105 g/m² (17 to 28 lb) Paper feed: Automatic feed delivery system Cassette capacity up to 250 sheets Paper types: Plain paper, EPSON Color Laser Paper Dimensions and weight: Height: 88 mm (3.5 in.) Width: 560 mm (22 in.) Depth: 547 mm (21.5in.)
Page 351 Power supply: 5 Vdc and 24V supplied by the printer Dimensions and weight: Height: 206 mm (8.1 in.) Width: 575 mm (22.6 in.) Depth: 602 mm (23.7 in.) Weight: 14 kg (31 lb) including all cassettes Technical Specifications...
Page 352: Large Capacity Paper Unit
Cassette capacity up to 500 sheets (for each cassette) Paper types: Plain paper, EPSON Color Laser Paper, and EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper* * This media can be fed from this paper source only when Plain is selected as the Paper Type setting in the printer driver.
Page 353: Memory Module
Power supply: 5 Vdc and 24V supplied by the printer Weight: 8.2 kg (18 lb) Memory module DRAM type: Synchronous Dynamic RAM Double In-line memory module (SDRAM DIMM) Memory size: 64 MB, 128 MB, 256MB, or 512 MB Type: 168-pin type, 64 bit, with SPD Clock frequency: 100 MHz or higher (10 ns or less) CAS Latency:...
Page 354: Ieee 1394 Interface (For Macintosh Only)
IEEE 1394 Interface (for Macintosh only) Basic Specifications Data transfer method: Half-duplex Data/Strobe differential serial Synchronization IEEE 1394 - 1995 compliant method: Encoding/decoding: IEEE 1394 - 1995 compliant Compatible IEEE 1394 - 1995 compatible 6 contact connectors: receptable Hard Disk Drive An optional Hard Disk Drive is available to increase memory.
Page 355: Photoconductor Unit
Photoconductor unit Storage temperature: 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F) Storage humidity: 15 to 80% RH Life: 20,000 pages (under the conditions of A4 size paper, 4 pages continuous printing, with color: black and white = 1:1) The actual number of pages you can print with a photoconductor unit varies depending on the type of printing.
Page 356 Technical Specifications...
Page 357: Appendix B Symbol Sets
Appendix B Symbol Sets Introduction to Symbol Sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the international characters specific to each language. Note: Since most software handles fonts and symbols automatically, you will probably never need to adjust the printer’s settings.
Page 358: In The Lj4 Emulation Mode
In the LJ4 Emulation Mode The following symbol sets are available in LJ4 emulation mode. Available typefaces Symbol set name: 76 typefaces IBM-US (10U) + Line Printer Roman-8 (8U)* (includes another 19 sets) Roman-9 (4U) ECM94-1 (0N) 8859-2 ISO (2N) 8859-9 ISO (5N) 8859-10 ISO (6N) 8859-15 ISO (9N)
Page 359 Two types of Code 39 Code 39 (0Y) Two types of EAN/UPC EAN/UPC (8Y) * The other 19 sets are the following: ANSI ASCII, Norweg1, French, HP German, Italian, JIS ASCll, Swedis 2, Norweg 2, UK, French 2, German, HP Spanish, Chinese, Spanish, IRV, Swedish, Portuguese, IBM Portuguese, and IBM Spanish.
Page 360: International Character Sets For Iso
International character sets for ISO The following are the available international character sets for ISO. Character sets: ANSI ASCII (0U) Norweg 1 (0D) French (0F) HP German (0G) Italian (0l) JlS ASCII (0K) Swedis 2 (0S) Norweg 2 (1D) UK (1E) French 2 (1F) HP Spanish (1S) German (1G)
Page 361: In The Esc/P2 Or Fx Modes
(Canadian- (East French), Europe, Pc 865 BpBRASCIl, (Nordic), Abicomp, Roman-8, ISOLatin1 8859-15 ISO Courier available available available available available EPSON available available not available available Prestig available EPSON available available not available available Roman available EPSON available available not available...
Page 362: International Character Sets
Pc 437 Pc 850 Pc 857 Pc858 OCR A (U.S./ (Multilingual), (Turkish), (13U) Standard Pc 860 Pc 861 Europe) (Portuguese), (Icelandic), Pc 863 Pc 852 (Canadian- (East French), Europe, Pc 865 BpBRASCIl, (Nordic), Abicomp, Roman-8, ISOLatin1 8859-15 ISO OCR B available not available not available...
Page 363: Characters Available With The Esc
The available symbol sets in the I239X mode are Pc437, Pc850, Pc858, Pc860, Pc863, and Pc865. See “In the ESC/P2 or FX Modes” on page 359. The available fonts are EPSON Sans Serif, Courier SWC, EPSON Prestige, EPSON Gothic, EPSON Presentor, EPSON Orator, and EPSON Script.
Page 364: In The Epson Gl/2 Mode
In the EPSON GL/2 Mode The available symbol sets in the EPSON GL/2 mode are the same as those in LaserJet4 emulation mode. See “In the LJ4 Emulation Mode” on page 356. Symbol Sets...
Page 365: Appendix C Working With Fonts
Appendix C Working with Fonts 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 366: Working With Fonts
Font Name Family HP Equivalent Original Garamond Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Garamond Audrey Two SWC Marigold Flareserif 821 SWC Medium, Extra Bold Albertus Swiss 721 SWM Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Arial Dutch 801 SWM Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Times New Swiss 721 SWA Medium, Bold, Italic,...
Page 367 Font Name Family HP Equivalent Line Printer Line Printer OCR A OCR B Code39 9.37 pitch, 4.68 pitch EAN/UPC Bold, Medium When selecting fonts in your application software, choose the font name listed in the HP Equivalent column. Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, OCR A, OCR B, Code39, and EAN/UPC fonts may not be readable.
Page 368: Esc/P 2 And Fx Modes
ESC/P 2 and FX modes Font Name Family Courier SWC Medium, Bold EPSON Prestige EPSON Roman EPSON Sans serif Swiss 721 SWM* Medium, Bold Letter Gothic SWC Medium, Bold Dutch 801 SWM* Medium, Bold EPSON Script OCR A OCR B * Available only in ESC/P2 mode.
Page 369: Printing Font Samples
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 370: Adding More Fonts
Adding More Fonts You can add a wide variety of fonts to your computer. Most font packages include an installer for this purpose. See your computer documentation for instructions on installing fonts. Selecting Fonts Whenever possible select fonts in your application. See your software documentation for instructions.
Page 371: 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. 1. Make sure that the printer is off and that Windows is running on your computer.
Page 372: Epson Barcode Fonts (Windows Only)
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. When installation is complete, click OK. EPSON Font Manager is now installed on your computer. EPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows Only) EPSON BarCode Fonts let you easily create and print many types of bar codes. Working with Fonts...
Page 373 Start bar, Stop bar and OCR-B, in addition to the bar code characters themselves. However, EPSON BarCode Fonts are designed to add such codes automatically, allowing you to easily print bar codes that conform to a variety of bar code standards.
Page 374: System Requirements
CPU Operating system: Microsoft Windows Me, 98, 95, Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0 Hard disk: 15 to 30 KB free space, depending on the font. Note: EPSON BarCode Fonts can only be used with EPSON printer drivers. Working with Fonts...
Page 375: Installing Epson Barcode Fonts
6. Select the appropriate CD-ROM or floppy drive, then select the BarCode Fonts folder from the Folders list. 7. In the List of fonts box, select the BarCode Font you want to install, or click the Select All button to install all EPSON BarCode Fonts. Working with Fonts...
Page 376: Printing With Epson Barcode Fonts
Note: Make sure that the Copy fonts to Fonts folder check box is selected. 8. Click OK. The selected EPSON BarCode Fonts are installed in the Windows Fonts folder. Printing with EPSON BarCode Fonts Follow these steps to create and print bar codes using EPSON BarCode Fonts.
Page 377 2. Select the characters, then select Font from the Format menu. 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 ba rcodes.
Page 378: Driver Settings
4. The characters you selected appear as bar codes similar to those shown below. 5. Select Print from the File menu, then select your EPSON printer and click Properties. Make the following printer driver settings. Item Value Color Black Print Quality...
Page 379 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 380: Barcode Font Specifications
BarCode Font specifications This section contains details on the character input specifications for each EPSON BarCode Font. EPSON EAN-8 EAN-8 is an eight-digit abbreviated version of the EAN bar code standard.
Page 381 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 Numbers (0 to 9) Number of characters Up to 12 characters...
Page 382 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 Numbers (0 to 9)
Page 383 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 Numbers (0 to 9) Number of characters Up to 6 characters...
Page 384 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 385 EPSON Code39 EPSON Code39 CD EPSON Code39 Num EPSON Code39 CD Num EPSON Code128 Code128 fonts support code sets A, B, and C. When the code set of a line of characters is changed in the middle of the line, a conversion code is automatically inserted.
Page 386 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 387 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 388 Font size When OCR-B is not used: 26 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP/2000/NT). 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).
Page 389 Print sample EPSON ITF EPSON ITF CD EPSON ITF Num EPSON ITF CD Num EPSON Codabar Four Codabar 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 Codabar standard.
Page 390 The following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input by hand: Left/Right quiet zone Start/Stop character (when not input) Check digit Print sample EPSON Codabar EPSON Codabar CD EPSON Codabar Num EPSON Codabar CD Num Working with Fonts...
Page 391 Working with Fonts...
Page 392 Working with Fonts...
Page 393: Appendix D Contacting Customer Support
If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem you are experiencing with the troubleshooting information in this guide, contact EPSON customer support services for assistance. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you are able to...
Page 394: For North American Users
Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number ready. You can purchase ink or toner cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
Page 395: For Latin American Users
Electronic support services are available 24 hours a day at the following web sites: Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON s Latin American website at http://www.latin.epson.com. In Brazil, you can reach Epson at http://www.epson.br.
Page 396: For European Users
To e-mail EPSON Technical Support: http://www.epson.co.uk/support/email/ For a full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services: http://www.epson.co.uk/support/ Support Via Telephone Our Customer and Warranty Support teams can be contacted by calling 0870 163 7766 in the UK or 0044 0870 163 7766 from the Republic of Ireland.
Page 397 UK or 1 800 409132 from the Republic of Ireland, by faxing 01442 227271 in the UK or 0044 1442 227271 from the Republic of Ireland, and via e-mail at info@epson.co.uk. They can provide the following information: Pre sales information and literature on new EPSON products (also available via our world wide web site at http://www.epson.co.uk)
Page 398: For Users In Germany
For Users in Germany EPSON Service Center c/o Exel Hünxe GmbH Werner-Heisenberg-Straße 2 46569 Hünxe http://www.epson.de/support France Support Technique EPSON France 0 821 017 017 (2,21 F la minute) Ouvert du lundi au samedi de 9h00 à 20h00 sans interruption http://www.epson.fr/support/selfhelp/french.htm pour...
Page 399: Italy
Italy EPSON Italia s.p.a. Viale F.IIi Casiraghi, 427 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (MI) Tel.: 02.26.233.1 Fax.: 02.2440750 Assistenza e Servizio Clienti 02.29400341 http://www.epson.it Portugal EPSON Portugal, S.A. Rua do Progresso, 471 - 1° - Perafita - Apartado 5132 4458 - 901 Perafita Codex Tel.: 22.999.17.00;...
Page 400: Belgium & Luxemburg
Belgium & Luxemburg MDR (ARC) H. Dom. Saviolaan 8 1700 Dilbeek http://www.epson.be Switzerland EXCOM Service A.G. Moosacherstrasse 6, Au, 8820 Wadenswil Tel.: 01/7822111 http://www.excom.ch Contacting Customer Support...
Page 401: Appendix E Notice For Windows Xp Users
Windows Firewall, your computer is made more vulnerable. If you have many exceptions and open ports, your computer can become a victim of unknown intruders or viruses. Epson takes no responsibilities for damages caused by allowing exception in Windows Firewall.
Page 402 After installing EpsonNet WinAssist from the software CD-ROM, make the following settings before configuring the network interface. 1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Security Center. Click Windows Firewall. 2. Click the Exceptions tab, and then click the Add Program button.
Page 403 C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\ EEBAgent.exe Note: Substitute the drive letter for your operating system. If you have upgraded EPSON Status Monitor 2 to EPSON Status Monitor 3, select the folder where EPSON Status Monitor 2 is installed. Notice for Windows XP Users...
Page 404 5. Confirm that EEBAgent.exe is registered in the Programs list, and then click OK. 6. Confirm that the check box for EEBAgent.exe is selected in the Programs and Services list, and then click OK. Notice for Windows XP Users...
Page 405 Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized way of assigning codes to characters and control codes. The system is widely used by manufacturers of computers, printers, and software. buffer See memory. character set A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols used in a particular language. ColorSync Macintosh software that is designed to help you get WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) color output.
Page 406 drum The part of the printer mechanism where the image is formed and transferred to paper. emulation See printer emulation. FF (Form Feed) A control code to break the page. fixed-width font A font whose characters are allotted the same amount of horizontal space, no matter the width of the character.
Page 407 memory 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 (such as downloaded fonts) is stored in memory temporarily.
Page 408 printer emulation A set of operating commands that determines how data sent from the computer is interpreted and acted upon. Printer emulations replicate existing printers, such as the HP LaserJet 4. proportional font A font whose characters have varying amounts of horizontal space depending on the width of the character.
Page 409 symbol set A collection of symbols and special characters. Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table. toner The colored powder contained in the toner cartridges that is used to print images on the paper. TrueType ® An outline font format that was developed jointly by Apple Computer and Microsoft Corporation.
Page 410 Glossary...
Page 411 Job Cancel, 165 Envelopes Start/Stop, 165 driver settings, 46 Up, 165 loading, 46 specifications, 338 the use of, 45 EPSON BarCode Fonts Clients about, 370 with Windows 2000, 122 formatting, 377 with Windows Me/98/95, 120 inputting, 377 with Windows NT 4.0, 125...
Page 412 378 system requirements, 372 Guides EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper, Administrator’s Guide, i specifications, 340 Reference Guide, i EPSON Color Laser Paper, Setup Guide, i specifications, 338 EPSON Color Laser Transparencies, specifications, 340 EPSON special media Hard Disk Drive...
Page 413 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit, 28 Memory modules for EPSON Color Laser Coated installing, 235 Paper, 43 removing, 240 for EPSON Color Laser Paper, 42 specifications, 235, 351 for EPSON Color Laser Transparencies, 44 Large Capacity Paper Unit, 29 MP tray, 26...
Page 414 (Windows), 79 overlay, 66 Stored Job, 86, 152 predefined settings (Macintosh), 131 Symbol sets predefined settings (Windows), 53 EPSON GL/2 mode, 362 print layout (Macintosh), 136 ESC/P2 mode, 359 print layout (Windows), 60 FX mode, 359 print quality (Macintosh), 130...
Page 415 Thick paper Waste toner collector driver settings, 48 handling precautions, 267 specifications, 338 replacing, 268 Toner cartridges specifications, 353 handling precautions, 257 replacing, 258 specifications, 352 Transparencies loading, 45 settings, 44 the use of, 44 Transporting the printer for long distances, 272 for short distances, 272 Troubleshooting error messages, 316...

Epson AcuLaser C8600 Reference Manual

Chapter 1 Product Information

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software with Windows

Chapter 4 Setting up Your Printer on a Network

Chapter 5 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh

Chapter 6 Functions of the Control Panel

Chapter 7 Using Options

Chapter 8 Replacing Consumable Products

Chapter 9 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Symbol Sets

Appendix C Working with Fonts

Appendix D Contacting Customer Support

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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