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PostScript User’s Guide

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PostScript User’s Guide NPD4472-00 EN
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Copyright and Trademarks No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Contents Chapter 1 Overview Printer Name when Installing Print Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Available Software and Corresponding OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Software for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Font Types and Character Sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Character Set Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 JAN Character Set Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Chapter 1 Overview Printer Name when Installing Print Driver The model name to be selected when installing the print driver is displayed under the "Printer Name when Installing" in the table below.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Category Software Corresponding OS Adobe Reader Adobe Reader 9.3.3 * - * For systems corresponding to Adobe Reader, refer to the homepage of Adobe Systems Incorporated, etc. Software for Macintosh Category Software Corresponding OS Print Driver PPD File and plug-in Installer Mac OS X 10.4-10.4.11/10.5 (Except for 10.4.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Chapter 2 Installing of Print Drivers for Windows Computers Supplied Software Disc The Software Disc provided with the printer contains the following contents. Note: The Software Disc supports Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/ Windows Server 2008 R2 Computer System Personal computer running Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows 7/ Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide 1. Start Windows XP. Note: Log in as Administrator or as a user within the Administrator group. Refer to the Windows XP documentation for details about the Administrator group. 2. Insert the Software Disc in the CD/DVD drive. 3. Click [Easy Install]. The [SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT] appears. 4. If you agree to the terms of the [SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT], select [Agree] and then click [Next].The [Easy Install Navi] launches. 5.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide 10. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard when the "Congratulations!" screen appears. If necessary, click [Print Test Page] to print a test page. Using [Add a printer] and Installing - Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 The section described the installation procedure for Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. In this manual, Windows XP is used as an example.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide When the printer is connected in a TCP/IP(LPD) environment: 1) Click [Create a new port]. 2) Select Standard TCP/IP Port in the Type of port list and click [Next]. 3) Click [Next]. 4) Enter the IP address of the printer in Printer Name or IP Address, and click [Next]. 5) Click [Finish] in the dialog box that will be displayed. When using a USB port: When using a USB port, select [LPT1] here.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide 12. Select [Do not share this printer] and click [Next]. Note: We recommend that you install the driver on each computer with the procedure appropriate to the Operating System. 13. Specify whether to print a test page, and click [Next]. 14. After confirming the settings displayed, click [Finish]. Note: If the dialog box “Digital Signature Not Found” appears, click [Yes] to continue the installation. Installation begins. 15.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide 3. Select [Printers] under [Hardware and Sound]. 4. Select [Add a printer]. 5. If the printer is connected directly to your computer or to the network in a TCP/IP (LPD) environment, select [Add a local printer]. Otherwise, select [Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer]. After selecting the connection method, click [Next]. 6. Select the port you are using, and click [Next].
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide For Epson AcuLaser C2900N: For 32-bit editions of Windows, enter "Drive Name:\Drivers\PS\Win_7VistaXP\x32\English \sepsmpei.inf” in the [Copy manufacturer’s files from] box and click [OK]. For 64-bit editions of Windows, enter “Drive Name:\Drivers\PS\Win_7VistaXP\x64\English \sepsmpei.inf” in the [Copy manufacturer’s files from] box and click [OK]. Note: Click [Browse] to specify a folder on the Software Disc. 10.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Using [Add a printer] and Installing - Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 This section describes the installation procedure for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. In this manual, Windows 7 is used as an example. Note: To cancel the installation of the print driver during installation, click [Cancel] in the dialog box. You can also click [Back] to delete the settings in that dialog box and return to the previous dialog box. 1. Start Windows 7.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide 8. For Epson AcuLaser CX29NF: For 32-bit editions of Windows, enter “Drive Name:\Drivers\PS\Win_7VistaXP\x32\English \sepsmoei.inf” in the [Copy manufacturer’s files from] box and click [OK]. For 64-bit editions of Windows, enter “Drive Name:\Drivers\PS\Win_7VistaXP\x64\English \sepsmoei.inf” in the [Copy manufacturer’s files from] box and click [OK].
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Using the USB Port This section explains how to use the OS standard USB port with computers on which Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 is installed, for printing. Note: ❏ A printer added using the procedure below cannot be monitored on Status Monitor. ❏ For information about devices that connect to the USB port, refer to the manual that is contained in the Software Disc.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide 10. Check that the USB port for the printer in use is added correctly under [Print to the following port(s)] in the [Ports] tab. 11. Click [Print Test Page] in the [General] tab. The dialog box appears to confirm whether or not the test print is completed successfully. 12. Check the print result, and if the test print is completed successfully, click [Yes]. 13.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide 8. Select the [Browse my computer for driver software]. 9. Click the [Browse] button to select the driver software and click the [Next]. Start the installation of the driver software, and the screen displays to indicate a successful installation. Note: If the [Windows can't verify publisher of this driver software] screen is displayed, select the [Install this driver software anyway] and install the driver software. 10. Click the [Finish] button.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Chapter 3 Installing of Print Drivers for Macintosh Computers Supplied Software Disc The Software Disc provided with the printer contains the following contents. Note: Depending on the software installed on the Software Disc, the [XXXX] folder may not be available. If unavailable, look for the installation items inside of [Other] folder. Macintosh computers require the following items to work with your printer.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide When Using the USB Port ❏ Mac OS X 10.4 ❏ Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.6 Installing the Print Driver This section explains the procedures for adding printers to Mac OS X. Before starting, verify that the USB or Ethernet port has been selected to match your computing environment with the printer. For details, see the documentation that came with your printer. Installation Procedure (Mac OSX 10.4/10.5-10.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide 5. Read through the license agreement carefully and if you have no objections to it, click [Continue]. 6. Click [Agree]. Note: When the screen to select the installation location appears, click [Continue]. 7. Confirm the Installation Type and click [Install].
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide 8. Enter an Administrator name and password, and click [OK]. 9. When a message appears telling you installation has completed, click [Close]. This completes the installation. When using Mac OS X 10.4, proceed to “Adding a Printer (Mac OS X 10.4)” on page 23. When using Mac OS X 10.5-10.6, proceed to “Adding a Printer (Mac OS X 10.5-10.6)” on page 26. Adding a Printer (Mac OS X 10.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Set the USB port to Enable. To enable the USB port, see the documentation that came with your printer. Depending on the model being used, specification of the print mode may be unnecessary. 3. Start [Printer Setup Utility]. Note: You can find the Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities folder of the Applications folder. The Printer List screen appears. 4. Click [Add]. 5. Select the protocol used to connect the printer.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide When using IP Printing 1. Select [IP Printer] from the menu, select [Line Printer Daemon - LPD] from [Protocol], and enter the printer’s address in [Address]. 2. Select [EPSON] from [Print Using], and select the printer to be used. 3. Click [Add].
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide When using [USB-1(2.0)] / [USB-2(2.0)] 1. Select [Default Browser] from the menu. 2. Select the printer you are using from the list. 3. Select [EPSON] from [Print Using], and select the printer to be used. 4. Click [Add]. This completes the addition of a printer. Printer options Click the printer name on the Printer Setup Utility menu bar, then select [Show Info].
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide As an example, this section describes how to add a printer in a Mac OS X 10.5. 1. When using a USB port, execute the following procedure. If not using a USB port, proceed to Step 2. 1) If the USB cable is connected, temporarily disconnect it. 2) Make sure the computer is turned on, and the printer is turned off. 3) Connect the printer and the computer with the USB cable. 4) Turn ON the power of the printer. 2.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide 4. Click [Print & Fax]. 5. Click [+]. 6. Select the protocol used to connect the printer.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide When using IP Printing 1) Select [IP] from the menu, and select [Line Printer Daemon - LPD] for Protocol. 2) Enter the IP address for the printer being used in [Address]. 3) Select [Select a driver to use] from the dropdown list of [Print Using]. 4) Select the printer to be used. 5) Click [Add]. This completes the addition of a printer. When using USB-1(2.0) / USB-2(2.0) or Bonjour 1) Select [Default] from the menu.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Note: Normally, the driver of the printer being searched is recognized automatically. If the driver is not recognized automatically, or you desire to select the driver manually, perform the following procedure a) to c); otherwise, proceed to step 2. a) Select [Select a driver to use] from the dropdown list of [Printer Using]. A list of the drivers installed on the computer is displayed. b) Select the driver to install.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Setting the Print Driver When installing the print driver, the items unique to models are added to [Installable Options] of the print driver for Mac OS X 10.4, and to [Driver] of [Options & Supplies] for Mac OS X 10.5-10.6. Printer options can be set in Printer Setup Utility for Mac OS X 10.4, and in [Print & Fax] of System Preferences for Mac OS X 10.5-10.6.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Chapter 4 Barcode Settings About Barcode Settings This section explains about the types of compatible barcodes, designated character sets for barcode characters, sizes of printed barcodes, etc. Note: This guide assumes that the operator has a basic knowledge of barcodes. Font Types and Character Sets The table below lists compatible barcode types. For the character set used to specify each barcode character, see “Character Set Tables” on page 33.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series Font type PostScript font name OCR B LetterPress M OCRBLetM PostScript User’s Guide Note: The printed barcode’s readability depends largely on factors such as the quality of paper used and performance of the barcode reader. Before using this product, we recommend you thoroughly test it under the conditions in which it will be used. Character Set Tables This section describes the character sets used when specifying barcode characters for each barcode type.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series Character PostScript User’s Guide Character set Left side odd parity Left side even parity Right side even parity HEX notation ASCII notation HEX notation HEX notation Left side guard bar 22 " Right side guard bar 23 # Center bar 21 ! ASCII notation ASCII notation Code 39 Character Set Table The table below lists the character sets used when printing Code 39 barcode characters.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series Charact er Character set HEX notatio n ASCII notatio n 6 36 6 7 37 7 Charact er Character set HEX notatio n ASCII notatio n K 4B K L 4C L Charact er PostScript User’s Guide Character set HEX notatio n ASCII notatio n Z 5A Z (SP) 40 @ NW7 Character Set Table The table below lists the character sets used when printing NW7 barcode characters.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series Value Character PostScript User’s Guide Character set CODE A CODE B CODE C HEX notation ASCII notation 0 SP SP 00 20 SP 1 ! ! 01 21 ! 2 " " 02 22 " 3 # # 03 23 # 4 $ $ 04 24 $ 5 % % 05 25 % 6 & & 06 26 & 7 ' ' 07 27 ' 8 ( ( 08 28 ( 9 ) ) 09 29 ) 10 * * 10 2A * 11 + + 11 2B + 12 , , 12 2C , 13 - - 13 2D - 14 . . 14 2E .
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series Value Character PostScript User’s Guide Character set CODE A CODE B CODE C HEX notation ASCII notation 25 9 9 25 39 9 26 : : 26 3A : 27 ; ; 27 3B ; 28 < < 28 3C < 29 = = 29 3D = 30 > > 30 3E > 31 ? ? 31 3F ? 32 @ @ 32 40 @ 33 A A 33 41 A 34 B B 34 42 B 35 C C 35 43 C 36 D D 36 44 D 37 E E 37 45 E 38 F F 38 46 F 39 G G 39 47 G 40 H H 40 48 H 41 I I 41 49 I 42 J J
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series Value Character PostScript User’s Guide Character set CODE A CODE B CODE C HEX notation ASCII notation 50 R R 50 52 R 51 S S 51 53 S 52 T T 52 54 T 53 U U 53 55 U 54 V V 54 56 V 55 W W 55 57 W 56 X X 56 58 X 57 Y Y 57 59 Y 58 Z Z 58 5A Z 59 [ [ 59 5B [ 60 \ \ 60 5C \ 61 ] ] 61 5D ] 62 ^ ^ 62 5E ^ 63 _ _ 63 5F _ 64 NUL ` 64 60 ` 65 SOH a 65 61 a 66 STX b 66 62 b 67
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series Value Character PostScript User’s Guide Character set CODE A CODE B CODE C HEX notation ASCII notation 75 VT k 75 6B k 76 FF l 76 6C l 77 CR m 77 6D m 78 SO n 78 6E n 79 SI o 79 6F o 80 DLE p 80 70 p 81 DC1 q 81 71 q 82 DC2 r 82 72 r 83 DC3 s 83 73 s 84 DC4 t 84 74 t 85 NAK u 85 75 u 86 SYN v 86 76 v 87 ETB w 87 77 w 88 CAN x 88 78 x 89 EM y 89 79 y 90 SUB z 90 7A z 91
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series Value Character PostScript User’s Guide Character set CODE A CODE B CODE C HEX notation 100 CODE B FNC 4 CODE B A5 101 FNC 4 CODE A CODE A A6 102 FNC 1 FNC 1 FNC 1 A7 103 START(CODE A) A8 104 START(CODE B) A9 105 START(CODE C) AA 106 STOP AB ASCII notation ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5) Character Set Table The table below lists the character sets used when printing ITF barcode characters.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series Charact er Character set HEX notatio n ASCII notatio n 11 2C , 12 2D 13 Charact er Character set HEX notatio n ASCII notatio n 41 4A J - 42 4B 2E .
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide With ITF, one character set specifies the pair of a character denoted by a bar and a character denoted by a space. However, the START character and the STOP character are specified by one character set. Example: To print the pair of characters of the bar representing “3” and the space representing “7”, specify “46” (HEX notation). To print the pair of characters of the bar representing “7” and the space representing “3”, specify “6A” (HEX notation).
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Barcode Sizes The table below lists formulae for figuring the approximate dimensions of printed barcodes. The dimensions of the barcode printed may vary, even when using the same program, depending on conditions such as the characteristics and resolution of the printer used, paper quality, etc. The dimensions derived from the formulae in this table are not guaranteed to be the actual dimensions of the printed barcodes.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series Barcodes type Customer Barcode PostScript User’s Guide Formulae Width Height P × 7.297 P × 0.342 Spaces before the black bar of START code and after the black bar of the STOP code are not included. Indicates the height of the long bar. P: Font size (point) C: Number of characters C1: Number of characters (0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,-,$) C2: Number of characters (:,/,.
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Epson AcuLaser CX29/C2900 Series PostScript User’s Guide Index A Adobe Reader Windows OS.......................................................................7 B Barcode Settings..................................................................32 Barcode Sizes........................................................................43 C Code 128 Character Set Table............................................35 Code 39 Character Set Table..............................................