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EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Contents Copyright and Trademarks Safety Instructions Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Safety Instructions . . . . .
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Watermark printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Header/Footer printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overlay printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Reserve Job function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Making Extended Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Making Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Printing a status sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Using the Reserve Job Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Using the Reserve Job Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re-Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Verify Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Confidential Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 7 Using the PCL6/PCL5 Printer Driver About the PCL Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hardware requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the PCL6/PCL5 Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Image printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Cancel Job button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Reset menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Clearing Jammed Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Precautions for clearing jammed paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper Jam MP C1 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper Jam C1 A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Paper does not feed from the optional paper cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feed jam when using the optional paper cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An installed option cannot be used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Correcting USB Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB connections . . . . . . . . . .
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Safety precautions Be sure to follow the precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation: ❏ Because the printer weighs approximately 31 kg (68.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide ❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, wait 30 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so. 1 2 1. CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE 2. Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide ❏ When removing the imaging cartridge, do not expose it to sunlight at all and avoid exposing it to room light for more than five minutes. The imaging cartridge contains a light-sensitive drum that is purple. Exposure to light can damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reducing the service life of the drum. If you need to keep the imaging cartridge out of the printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide ❏ Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer. Your printer’s power requirements are indicated on a label attached to the printer. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your dealer. ❏ If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician. ❏ Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide When using the printer ❏ The printer weighs about 31 kg (68.2 lb). One person should not attempt to lift or carry the printer. Two people should carry it. ❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning. ❏ Use a well-wrung cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. ❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Laser safety labels w Warning: The performance of procedures and adjustments other than those specified in the printer’s documentation may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the IEC60825 specifications. The label shown is attached to the back of the printer in countries where required. Internal laser radiation Max.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Minimize the risk To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid the following conditions: ❏ Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area ❏ Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity ❏ Poor room ventilation ❏ Long, continuous printing together with any of the above Printer location The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat generated are: ❏ Not blown directly into the user’s face ❏ Vented directly out of the building wheneve
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Where to Find Information Setup Guide Provides you with information on assembling the printer and installing the printer software. User’s Guide (this manual) Provides you with detailed information on the printer’s functions, optional products, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Network Guide Provides network administrators with information on both the printer driver and network settings.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Printer Parts Front view g a b c d e f a. front cover (cover A) b. control panel c. output tray d. latch on front cover (cover A) e. USB Host interface f. MP tray (Multi-Purpose tray) g. standard lower paper cassette Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Rear view a b h c d g f e a. power switch b. stopper c. controller option expanded aperture plate d. interface cover e. AC inlet f. Ethernet interface connector g. Type B interface card slot cover h. USB interface connector Inside the printer a d c b a. fuser unit b. paper guide c. transfer unit d. imaging cartridges Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Control panel a b c de f g j i h a. LCD panel Displays printer status messages and control panel menu settings. b. c. d. e. Back button Up button Enter button Down button Use these buttons to access the control panel menus, where you can make printer settings and check the status of consumable products. For instructions on how to use these buttons, see "Using the Control Panel Menus" on page 165. f.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Options and Consumable Products Options You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options. ❏ 550-sheet Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802291) This unit increases paper feeding capacity up to 550 sheets of paper. ❏ Duplex Unit (C12C802301) This unit allows for automatic printing on both sides of paper. ❏ Memory Module This option expands the printer’s memory by allowing you to print complex and graphics-intensive documents.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 2 Printer Features and Various Printing Options Printer Features The printer comes with a full set of features that contributes to ease of use and consistent, high-quality output. The main features are described below.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Wide variety of fonts The printer comes with a selection of 84 scalable fonts, and 7 bitmap fonts in ESC/Page mode to provide you with the fonts you need to create professional-looking documents. Adobe PostScript 3 Mode The printer’s Adobe PostScript 3 Mode provides you with the ability to print documents formatted for PostScript printers. Seventeen scalable fonts are included.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Various Printing Options This printer provides you with a variety of different printing options. You can print in various formats, or can print using many different types of paper. The following explains the procedure for each type of printing. Choose the appropriate one for your printing. Double-sided printing "Duplex printing" on page 51 (Windows) "Duplex printing" on page 128 (Macintosh) Lets you print on both sides of the paper.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Pages per sheet printing "Modifying the print layout" on page 59 (Windows) "Modifying the print layout" on page 113 (Macintosh) Lets you print two or four pages on a single sheet. Watermark printing "Using a watermark" on page 60 (Windows) "Using a watermark" on page 115 (Macintosh) Lets you print text or an image as a watermark on your printout. For example, you can put “Confidential” on an important document. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Header/Footer printing "Using headers and footers" on page 63 (Windows) "Using headers and footers" on page 126 (Macintosh) XXXXX XXXXX Lets you print a header and footer on the top or bottom of the paper. Overlay printing "Using an overlay" on page 64 (Windows) Lets you prepare standard forms or template on your printout that you can use as overlays when printing other documents. Note: The Overlay printing function is not available in the PostScript 3 mode.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Using the Reserve Job function "Memory Module" on page 220 "Using the Reserve Job Function" on page 72 (Windows) "Using the Reserve Job Function" on page 133 (Macintosh) Lets you print jobs that you stored in the printer’s memory later directly from the printer’s control panel. Using the storage form overlay function "Using storage form overlay" on page 68 (Windows) Web-Page Printing EPSON Web-To-Page lets you make Web pages fit to your paper size when printing.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Creating direct printing data with USB memory USB Memory Print Maker lets you create files with an EPN extension that can be printed directly from USB memory. To use this function, see USB Memory Print Maker’s online help. To print directly from a USB Memory, see "Printing Directly from a USB Memory" on page 206. Note: ❏ This software is for Windows only. ❏ To install USB Memory Print Maker, click Custom Install on the printer software CD-ROM.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 3 Paper Handling Paper Sources This section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can use. MP tray Paper Type Paper Size Capacity Plain paper Weight: 60 to 80 g/m² A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT), Half-Letter (HLT), Executive (EXE), Government Legal (GLG), Legal (LGL), Government Letter (GLT) Up to 150 sheets (Total thick stack: up to 15 mm) Custom-size paper: 76.2 × 98.4 mm minimum 220 × 355.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Extra thick paper Weight: 164 to 216 g/m² A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT), Half-Letter (HLT), Executive (EXE), Government Letter (GLT) Up to 15 mm thick stack Custom-size paper: 76.2 × 98.4 mm minimum 220 × 355.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Selecting a paper source You can set the printer to select a paper source containing the appropriate size of paper automatically, or specify a paper source manually, using the printer driver or the printer’s control panel. To access the printer driver, for Windows, see "Accessing the printer driver" on page 46, or for Macintosh, see "Accessing the printer driver" on page 106. And to use the printer’s control panel, see "Using the Control Panel Menus" on page 165.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide With 550-sheet Paper Cassette Unit installed: MP tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Note: ❏ If you make paper size settings or paper source settings in your application, these settings may override the printer driver settings. ❏ If you select an envelope for the printer driver’s Paper Size setting, it can be fed only from the MP tray regardless of the printer driver’s Paper Source setting.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 2. Load a stack of the desired paper with the printable surface down, then slide the guides against the sides of the stack to get a snug fit. Note: ❏ When loading the paper, insert the short edge first. ❏ Do not load paper that exceeds the maximum stack height. ❏ Straighten the paper before loading it. If curled paper is loaded, it may not feed correctly. ❏ After loading paper, set the MP Tray Size / MP Type settings to match the loaded paper size on the control panel.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 1. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops. Then lift up the front of the paper cassette and pull it out. 2. Pitch the knob and slide the left and right paper guides to accommodate the paper you are loading. 3. Pinch the knob and slide the guide to the position appropriate for the size of paper you want to load. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Note: ❏ Load the paper after aligning the edges of the paper carefully. ❏ Do not load paper that exceeds the maximum stack height. 4. To prevent the sheets from sticking together, fan a stack of paper. Then tap the edge on a firm surface to line it up. Note: Straighten the paper before loading it. If curled paper is loaded, it may not feed correctly. 5.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 7. Reinsert the paper cassette into the unit. Note: ❏ After loading paper, set the Cassette 1 Type / Cassette 2 Type settings on the control panel to match the loaded paper size and type. ❏ If you have installed and loaded paper into the optional paper cassette unit, set the setting for the paper cassette that you are using. Output tray The output tray is located on the top of the printer.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Printing on Special Media You can print on special media which include Epson paper such as the following. 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. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Transparencies can be loaded into the MP tray only. When using transparencies, you should make paper settings as shown below: ❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver. Paper Size: A4 or LT Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 75 sheets or 15 mm thick stack) Paper Type: Transparency ❏ You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 172.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper Printing on EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper produces glossier and higher quality printouts. When loading EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper, you should make paper settings as shown below: ❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver. Paper Size: A4 Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 15 mm thick stack) Paper Type: Coated Note: Duplex printing is not available for EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide When loading envelopes, you should make paper settings as shown below: ❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver. Paper Size: IB5, DL, or C5 Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 15 mm thick stack) Note: Depending on the condition of the paper, the printer may fail to feed paper properly when the maximum amount of paper is loaded. If this happens, reduce the amount of paper loaded in the tray.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide When loading labels, you should make paper settings as shown below: ❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver. Paper Size: A4 or LT Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 15 mm thick stack) Paper Type: Labels ❏ You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the control panel. See "Tray Menu" on page 172. Note: ❏ You should only use labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Loading a custom paper size You can load non-standard size paper (76.2 × 98.4 mm to 220 × 355.6 mm) into the MP tray. Note: Depending on the quality of the non-standard size paper, the printing environment, or the printing procedure, the paper might skew. Make a trial print run before you print on a lot of non-standard size paper. When loading a custom paper size, you should make paper settings as shown below: ❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software with Windows About the Printer Software The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. EPSON Status Monitor lets you check the status of your printer. See "Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor" on page 77 for more information.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Making Changes to Printer Settings Making the print quality settings You can change the print quality of printouts through settings in the printer driver. With the printer driver, you can make the print settings by choosing from a list of predefined settings, or customizing the settings. Choosing the print quality by using the Automatic setting You can change the print quality of printouts to favor speed or detail.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide The printer driver provides the following quality modes. Color Draft, Text, Text&Image, Web, Photo Monochrome Draft, Text&Image, Photo Note: If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message appears, selecting a different print quality may allow printing to proceed.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you want to print. When you choose a predefined setting, other settings such as Printing Mode, Resolution, Screen, and Color Management are set automatically. Changes are shown in the current settings list on the Setting Information dialog box that appears by pressing the Setting Info. button on the Optional Settings tab.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide ❏ The RITech function is not available when you set the printing resolution to 1200 dpi. 4. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Basic Settings tab. Saving your settings To save your custom settings, click Advanced, then click Save Settings on the Basic Settings tab. The Custom Settings dialog box appears. Type a name for your custom settings in the Name box, then click Save.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Duplex printing 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. Printing with the Duplex Unit (models with Duplex Unit only) Follow the steps below to print with the Duplex Unit. 1. Click the Basic Settings tab. 2. Select the Duplex check box, then select Left, Top, or Right as the Binding position.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 4. Specify the Binding Margin for the front and back sides of the paper, then select whether the front or back side of the paper is to be printed as the Start Page. 5. When printing for binding as a booklet, select the Binding Method check box and make appropriate settings. For details about each setting, see online help. 6. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Basic Settings tab. Doing duplex printing manually (models without Duplex Unit only) 1.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Select the Duplex (Manual) check box, then select Left, Top, or Right as the binding position. 4. Click Duplex Settings to open the Duplex Settings dialog box. 5. Specify the Binding Margin for the front and back sides of the paper, then select whether the front or back side of the paper is to be printed as the Start Page. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 6. When printing for binding as a booklet, select the Binding Method check box and make appropriate settings. For details about each setting, see online help. 7. Click OK. 8. Execute the print job. Note: The alert screen appears on the computer. Click the OK button on the screen. 9. After printing on one side, reload the paper into the MP tray with the printed surface face-up as shown below. Then, press the N Start/Stop button.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Displaying information about consumables with the printer driver The amount of toner remaining is displayed on the Basic Settings tab when EPSON Status Monitor is installed. The Order Online button is also available. You can set the interval at which the information about the consumables is updated on the Consumables Info Settings dialog box that appears by clicking the Consumables Info Settings button on the Optional Settings tab.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Ordering Consumables To order consumables online, click the Order Online button on the Basic Settings tab. See "Order Online" on page 88 for details. Note: The Order Online button is not available when you open this screen from USB Memory Print Maker. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Resizing printouts You can have your document enlarged or reduced during printing. To automatically resize pages to fit the output paper 1. Click the Advanced Layout tab. 2. Select the Zoom Options check box, then 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. 3.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Resizing pages by a specified percentage 1. Click the Advanced Layout tab. 2. Select the Zoom Options check box. 3. Select the Zoom To check box, then specify the magnification percentage in the box. Note: The percentage can be set between 50% and 200% in 1% increments. 4. Click OK to apply the settings. If necessary, select the paper size to be printed from the Output Paper drop-down list. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Modifying the print layout Your printer can print either two or four pages onto a single page and specifies the printing order, automatically resizing each page to fit the specified paper size. You can also choose to print documents surrounded by a frame. 1. Click the Advanced Layout tab. 2. Select the Print Layout check box and the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper. Then click More Settings. The Print Layout Settings dialog box appears. 3.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 4. Select the Print the Frame check box when you want to print the pages surrounded by a frame. Note: The Page Order choices depend on the number of pages selected above, and the paper orientation (Portrait or Landscape) selected on the Basic Settings tab. 5. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Advanced Layout tab. Using a watermark Follow the steps below to use a watermark on your document.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Select the color from the Color drop-down list, then adjust the image intensity of the watermark with the Intensity slider bar. 4. Select Front (to print the watermark in the foreground of the document) or Back (to print the watermark in the background of the document) for the Position setting. 5. Select the location on the page where you want to print the watermark from the Location drop-down list. 6. Adjust the X (horizontal) or Y (vertical) Offset position. 7.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Making a new watermark You can make a new watermark as follows: 1. Click the Advanced Layout tab. 2. Click New/Delete. The User Defined Watermarks dialog box appears. Note: The User Defined Watermarks dialog box also appears by clicking New/Delete in the Watermark dialog box. 3. Select Text or BMP and type a name for the new watermark in the Name box. Note: This screen appears when you select Text. 4. If you select Text, type the watermark text in the Text box.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Using headers and footers You can print a header or footer on the top or bottom of a page. The items that can be printed as a header or footer include user name, computer name, date, date/time, or collate number. 1. Click the Advanced Layout tab. 2. Select the Header/Footer check box, then click Header/Footer Settings. 3. Select the items to be printed for the header and the footer from the drop-down list.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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. This feature can be useful for creating corporate letterheads or invoices. Note: The overlay function is available only when High Quality (Printer) is selected for the Printing Mode in the Extended Settings dialog box from the Optional Settings tab.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Select Create Overlay Data, then click Settings. The Form Settings dialog box appears. 6. Select the Use Form Name check box, then click Add Form Name. The Add Form dialog box appears. Note: If the Assign to Paper Source check box is selected, the form name is displayed in the Paper Source drop-down list on the Basic Settings tab. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 7. Type the form name in the Form Name box and its description in the Description box. 8. Select To Front or To Back to specify whether the overlay will be printed as foreground or background of the document. 9. Click Register to apply the settings and return to Form settings dialog box. 10. Click OK in the Form Settings dialog box. 11. Click OK in the Overlay Settings dialog box. 12. Print the file saved as overlay data.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Choose the form from the Form drop-down list, then click OK to return the Advanced Layout tab. Note: If the Assign to Paper Source check box is selected, the form name is displayed in the Paper Source drop-down list on the Basic Settings tab. You can also select the form without accessing the dialog box above. 6. Click OK to print the data.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Using storage form overlay This function enables faster printing with form overlay data. Windows users can use the form data registered on the USB memory installed in the printer’s USB Host interface or delete the form data on the USB memory. You can access this function from the Form Selection dialog box in the printer driver. Note: ❏ This function is not available if the USB memory is not installed on the USB Host interface of the printer.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 7. Select the form name from the Form Names list, and then click Register. Note: Only form names that can be registered appear on the Form Name list. 8. If you plan to distribute the form list to the clients, click Print List to print the list. 9. Click Back to close the Register to Storage dialog box. 10. Click OK to close the window. Printing with storage form overlay All Windows users can use the registered form data on the USB memory.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 4. Click Printer’s Storage. Type the form name in the text box, or click Browse and select the registered form name if the printer is connected through a network. Note: ❏ If you need the list of the registered form data, click Print List to print it and confirm the form name. Also, if you need a sample print-out of the form data, enter the form name, then click Print Sample.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 4. Click the Optional Settings tab. 5. Click Delete. The Delete from Storage dialog box appears. 6. If you delete all form data, click the All button, then click Delete. If you want to delete some specific data, click the Selected button, enter the form name in the Form Name edit box, then click Delete. Note: ❏ If you need the list of the registered form data, click Print List to print it and confirm the form name.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 2. Click the Optional Settings tab, then select Update the Printer Option Info Manually. 3. Click Settings. The Optional Settings dialog box appears. 4. Make settings for each installed option, then click OK. Printing a status sheet To confirm the current status of the printer, print a status sheet from the printer driver. The status sheet contains information about the printer, the current settings. Follow the steps below to print a status sheet. 1.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Jobs stored on the printer’s memory are handled differently depending on the Reserve Job option. Refer to the tables below for details.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 4. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Re-Print Job. 5. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text boxes. Note: ❏ The OK button becomes available after both the user name and job name have been entered. ❏ If you want to create a thumbnail of the first page of a job, select the Create a thumbnail check box. Thumbnails can be accessed by entering http:// followed by the internal print server’s IP address in a Web browser. 6. Click OK.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Click the Optional Settings tab, then click Reserve Job Settings. The Reserve Job Settings dialog box appears. Note: The Reserve Job Settings button is available only when the RAM Disk is recognized by the printer driver. If you selected Update the Printer Option Automatically on the Optional Settings tab, confirm that RAM Disk is set to Installed.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Confidential Job The Confidential Job option allows you to apply passwords to print jobs stored on the printer’s memory. Follow the steps below to store print data using the Confidential Job option. 1. Make printer driver settings as appropriate for your document. 2. Click the Optional Settings tab, then click Reserve Job Settings. The Reserve Job Settings dialog box appears.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 6. Click OK. The printer stores the print job on the printer’s memory. To print or delete this data using the printer’s control panel, see "Printing and Deleting Reserve Job Data" on page 203. Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor Installing EPSON Status Monitor Follow the steps below to install EPSON Status Monitor. 1. Make sure that the printer is off and that Windows is running on your computer. 2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Click EPSON Status Monitor. 6. In the dialog box that appears, make sure that your printer’s icon is selected, and click OK. 7. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement and then click Accept. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 8. In the dialog box that appears, select your country or region, and the URL for EPSON’s Web site in that country or region appears. Then click OK. Note: ❏ In the dialog box, you can set the URL for the site where you can order consumables online. See "Order Online" on page 88 for details. ❏ Selecting your country or region allows you to change the settings of the URL.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Accessing EPSON Status Monitor EPSON Status Monitor is a utility program that monitors your printer and gives you information about its current status. Follow the steps below to access EPSON Status Monitor. 1. Right-click the tray icon on the taskbar. 2. Select your printer name and then Simple Status. The Simple Status window appears. Note: You can also access EPSON Status Monitor by clicking the Simple Status button on the Optional Settings tab on the printer driver.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Information on EPSON Status Monitor You can obtain information about EPSON Status Monitor such as product versions or interface versions. This window appears by right-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar and selecting your printer name and About. Simple Status The Simple Status window indicates printer status, errors, and warnings. This window appears by right-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar, then selecting your printer name, then clicking Simple Status.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Detailed Status You can monitor detailed printer status by right-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar, then selecting your printer name, then clicking Detailed Status. a. Icon/Message: The icon and message show the printer status. b. Printer image: The image at the upper left shows the printer status graphically. c. Text box: The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Consumables Information You can obtain information on paper sources and consumable products by right-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar, then selecting your printer name, then clicking Consumables Information. a. Paper: Displays the paper size, the paper type and the approximate amount of paper remaining in the paper source. Information on the optional paper cassettes are displayed only if these options are installed.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Job Information You can check job information by right-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar, then selecting your printer name, then clicking Job Information. a. Job Name: Displays the user’s print job names. Other user’s print jobs are displayed as --------. b. Status: Waiting: The print job which is waiting to be printed. Spooling: The print job which is being spooled on your computer. Deleting: The print job which is being deleted.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide i. Refresh button: Clicking this button refreshes the information on this menu. j. Display settings button Displays the Display Settings dialog box to select items and the order they are displayed on the Job Information screen and to select the type of jobs to be displayed. Note: You can see the status of the printer or information about consumables by clicking on the respective tab.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Note on deleting print jobs: You cannot delete the print job spooling on client computers running Windows Me or 98 using EPSON Status Monitor when the following connections are used: ❏ When using the shared Windows 2000, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64 LPR connection. ❏ When using the shared Windows 2000, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64 standard TCP/IP connection. ❏ When using the shared Windows 2000, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64 EpsonNet Print TCP/IP connection.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide e More Settings button: Displays the More Settings dialog box to set how to communicate with the shared printer. f. Display the Order Online window automatically check box: When this check box is selected, the Order Online window appears automatically when a consumable becomes low or reaches end of service life and keeps appearing once a day until the consumable is replaced. g.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Order Online You can order consumables online by right-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar, then selecting your printer name, then clicking Order Online. The Order Online dialog box appears. Note: ❏ You can also order consumables online by clicking the Order Online button on the EPSON Status Monitor dialog box. The Order Online dialog box appears.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Tray Icon Settings You can access EPSON Status Monitor by double-clicking the tray icon on the taskbar. The menu that appears by double-clicking the tray icon when no printing job is being processed depends on the settings you select. Follow the steps below to set the tray icon settings. 1. Right-click the tray icon on the taskbar, then select Tray Icon Settings. 2. Confirm that your printer is selected.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Setting Up the USB Connection The USB interface that comes with your printer complies with Microsoft Plug and Play (PnP) USB specifications. Note: ❏ Only PC systems equipped with a USB connector and running Windows XP, XP x64, Me, 98, 2000, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64 support the USB interface. ❏ Your computer must support USB 2.0 in order to use USB 2.0 as the interface to connect your computer to the printer. ❏ Since USB 2.0 is fully compatible with USB 1.1, USB 1.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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’s icon is displayed on the taskbar, follow the instructions below to cancel the printing. Double-click your printer’s icon on the taskbar. Select the job in the list, then click Cancel from the Document menu. After the last page is output, the Ready (green) light on the printer turns on.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Uninstalling the Printer Software When you wish to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, be sure to uninstall the current printer software beforehand. Uninstalling the printer driver 1. Quit all applications. 2. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. For Windows XP, XP x64, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64, click Start, click Control Panel, then click Add or Remove Programs. 3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Click the Printer Model tab, select your printer’s icon. 6. Click the Utility tab, and confirm that the check box for the printer software you want to uninstall is selected. Note: If you wish to uninstall only EPSON Status Monitor, select the EPSON Status Monitor check box. 7. To uninstall, click OK. Note: You can uninstall EPSON Network Utility. When the utility is uninstalled, you cannot display the printer status from EPSON Status Monitor of other printers. 8.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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. When you uninstalled the printer driver, you also need to uninstall the USB device driver. Follow the steps below to uninstall the USB device driver. Note: ❏ Uninstall the printer driver before uninstalling the USB device driver.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Sharing the 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 print server, and the other computers are the clients which need permission to share the printer with the print server. The clients share the printer via the print server.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Setting up your printer as a shared printer When the print server’s OS is Windows Me or 98 follow the steps below to set the print server. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. Click File and Print Sharing on the Configuration menu. 4. Select the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s). check box, then click OK. 5. Click OK to apply the settings.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide ❏ "With Windows XP, XP x64, or 2000" on page 102 Using an additional driver When the print server’s OS is Windows XP, XP x64, 2000, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64, you can install the additional drivers on the server. The additional drivers are for client computers that have different OS from the server. Follow the steps below to set a Windows XP, XP x64, 2000, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64 as a print server, then install the additional drivers.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For a Windows XP, XP x64, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64 print server, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box. Note: Do not use spaces or hyphens for the Share name, or an error may occur. 4. Select the additional drivers. Note: If the computers of the server and clients use the same OS, you do not have to install the additional drivers. Just click OK after step3.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Server Name Client OS Driver Windows 2000 Windows Me or 98 clients Intel Windows 95 or 98 Windows XP or 2000 clients Intel Windows 2000 Windows Me or 98 clients Intel Windows 95, 98 and Me Windows XP or 2000 clients Intel Windows 2000 or XP Windows XP x64 clients x64 Windows XP Windows Me or 98 clients x86 Windows 95, Windows98, and Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP or 2000 clients x86 Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Windows XP x64 c
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Setting up clients This section describes how to install the printer driver by accessing the shared printer on a network. Note: ❏ To share the printer on a Windows network, you need to set the print server. For details, see "Setting up your printer as a shared printer" on page 96 (Windows Me or 98) or "Using an additional driver" on page 97 (Windows XP, XP x64, 2000, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64).
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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. 6. Click Next.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide With Windows XP, XP x64, or 2000 Follow the steps below to set Windows XP, XP x64, or 2000 clients. You can install the printer driver for the shared printer, if you have Power Users or more powerful access rights even if you are not the Administrator. 1. For Windows 2000 clients, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. For Windows XP or XP x64 clients, click Start, point to Printers and Faxes. 2.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Windows XP or XP x64, 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 Next. Note: ❏ The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to the shared printer. To make sure of the name of the shared printer, ask the administrator of the network.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 7. Make sure of the settings, then click Finish. Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM This section describes how to install the printer driver in the clients when setting the network system as follows: ❏ The additional drivers are not installed in the Windows XP, XP x64, 2000, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64 print server. ❏ The print server’s OS is Windows Me or 98 and the client’s OS is Windows XP, XP x64, or 2000.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 2. Insert the CD-ROM, type the appropriate drive and folder names in which the printer driver for clients is located, then click OK. When installing drivers in Windows XP, XP x64, 2000, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64, “Digital Signature is not found.” may appear. Click Yes (for Windows 2000) or Continue Anyway (for Windows XP, XP x64, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64) and continue installing. The folder name differs depending on the OS being used.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 5 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh About the Printer Software The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. EPSON Status Monitor lets you check the status of your printer. See "Monitoring Your Printer using EPSON Status Monitor" on page 139 for more information. Note: ❏ Instructions in this section that are common to all operating systems are for Mac OS X 10.3 as an example.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Making Changes to Printer Settings Making the print quality settings You can change the print quality of printouts through settings in the printer driver. With the printer driver, you can make the print settings by choosing from a list of predefined settings, or customizing the settings. Choosing the print quality by using the Automatic setting You can change the print quality of printouts to favor speed or detail.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Mac OS 9 users 1. Open the Basic Settings dialog box. 2. Click Automatic on Print Quality, then choose desired printing resolution with the slider bar. Note: If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message appears, selecting a lower resolution may allow printing to proceed.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Mac OS 9 users 1. Open the Basic Settings dialog box. 2. Select Advanced. You will find the predefined settings in the list on the right of Automatic. 3. Select the most appropriate setting from the list according to the type of document or image you want to print. When you choose a predefined setting, other settings such as Printing Mode, Resolution, Screen, and Color Management are set automatically.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Choose the desired printing resolution from the drop-down list. Note: When making the other settings, click the button for details on each setting. 6. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Basic Settings dialog box. Note: For details on each setting, see the online help. For Mac OS 9 users 1. Open the Basic Settings dialog box. 2. Click Advanced, then click More Settings. The following dialog box appears. 3. Choose Color or Black as the Color setting. 4.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Saving your settings For Mac OS X users Use the following procedures to save your custom settings. Save your custom settings by Save or Save As in the Preset on the Print dialog box. Type a name for your custom settings in the name box. Your settings will be saved with this name in the Preset drop-down list. Note: The Custom Setting option is a standard feature of Mac OS X.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Select Scale to fit paper size and select the desired paper size from the drop-down list. Note: ❏ If you select Scale down only, your documents are not enlarged even if you select the large paper size. ❏ The Paper Handling settings are a standard feature of Mac OS X 10.4. For Mac OS 9 users Note: The enlarging or reducing rate is automatically specified according to the paper size selected in the Paper Setting dialog box. 1. Click the appears.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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 the specified paper size by using Layout printing. You can also choose to print documents surrounded by a frame. For Mac OS X users 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select Layout from the drop-down list. 3. Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper from the drop-down list. 4.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Mac OS 9 users 1. Click the appears. Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Layout dialog box 2. Select the Print Layout check box, then click Print Layout Settings. The Print Layout Setting dialog box appears. 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.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Using a watermark Follow the steps below 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. For example, you can select the size, intensity, and position of your watermark. For Mac OS X users 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Select a watermark from the Watermark drop-down list. 6. Select the location on the page where you want to print the watermark by dragging the watermark image on the preview window. To resize the watermark, drag its handle. 7. Adjust the image density of the watermark with the Intensity slide bar. 8. You can rotate custom text watermarks by inputting the degrees in the Angle box.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 4. Adjust the image intensity of the watermark with the Intensity slider bar. 5. You can rotate custom text watermarks by inputting the degrees in the Angle box. Or select the Rotate by mouse check box, then rotate the text watermark with the pointer on the preview window. 6. Click OK to apply the settings. Making a new watermark You can make a new text or bitmap watermark with the following procedures. To make a text watermark For Mac OS X users 1.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 4. Select the Watermark check box, then click Watermark Settings. 5. Click New/Delete. 6. Click Add Text on the User Stamp Setting dialog box. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 7. Click the Text box to open the Text Input dialog box. Type the watermark text, then click OK to close the dialog box. Select the Font and Style, then click OK on the Edit Text dialog box. 8. Type the file name in the Watermark box, then click Save. Note: ❏ To edit the saved text watermark, select it from the List box, then click Edit Text. After editing, be sure to click OK to close the dialog box.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Mac OS 9 users 1. Click the appears. Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Layout dialog box 2. Select the Watermark Settings check box, then click New/Delete. The Custom Watermark dialog box appears. 3. Click Add Text on the Custom Watermark dialog box. 4. Type the watermark text in the Text box, select the Font and Style, then click OK on the Text Watermark dialog box. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Type the file name in the Name box, then click Save. Note: ❏ To edit the saved text watermark, select it from the List box, then 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, then click Delete. After removing it, be sure to click Save to close the dialog box. 6.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide To make a bitmap watermark Before making a custom watermark, you should prepare a bitmap (PICT) file. For Mac OS X users 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, and select the Basic Settings tab. 3. Click Stamp Function. 4. Select the Watermark check box, then click Watermark Settings. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Click New/Delete. 6. Click Add PICT on the User Stamp Setting dialog box. 7. Select the PICT file, then click Open. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 8. Type the file name in the Watermark box, then click Save. Note: To remove the saved text watermark, select it from the List box, then click Mark Delete. After removing it, be sure to click Save to close the dialog box. 9. Select the saved custom watermark from the Watermark drop-down list on the Watermark Setting dialog box, then click OK. For Mac OS 9 users 1. Click the appears. Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Layout dialog box 2.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Click Add PICT on the Custom watermark dialog box. 4. Select the PICT file, then click Open. 5. Type the file name in the Name box, then click Save. Note: To remove the saved watermark, select it from the List box, then click Delete. After removing it, be sure to click Save to close the dialog box. 6. Select the saved custom watermark from the Watermark drop-down list on the Layout dialog box, then click OK. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Using headers and footers You can print a header or footer on the top or bottom of a page. The items that can be printed as a header or footer include user name, computer name, date, date/time, or collate number. For Mac OS X users 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, and select Basic Settings tab. 3. Click Stamp Function. 4. Select the Header/Footer check box, then click Header/Footer Settings.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Select the items to be printed for the header and the footer from the drop-down list. Note: If you select Collate Number from the drop-down list, the number of copies is printed. 6. Click OK to apply the settings. For Mac OS 9 users 1. Click the appears. Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Layout dialog box 2. Select the Header/Footer check box, then click Header/Footer Settings. 3.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Note: If you select Collate Number from the drop-down list, the number of copies is printed. 4. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Layout dialog box. Duplex printing Duplex printing prints on both sides of the paper. You can also do duplex printing manually without using the Duplex Unit. When printing for binding, the binding edge can be specified as required to produce the desired page order.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Mac OS 9 users 1. Click the appears. Layout icon on the Basic Settings dialog box. The Layout dialog box 2. Select the Duplex check box. 3. Select a Binding position from Left, Top, or Right. 4. Click Duplex Settings to open the Duplex Settings dialog box. 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.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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. Click Print to start printing. 8. After printing on one side, reload the paper into the MP tray with the printed surface face-up as shown below. Then press the N Start/Stop button. Note: Straighten the paper before loading it. If curled paper is loaded, it may not feed correctly. For Mac OS 9 users 1.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Layout dialog box. 8. Click Print to start printing. 9. After printing on one side, reload the paper into the MP tray with the printed surface face-up as shown below. Then press the N Start/Stop button. Note: Straighten the paper before loading it.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Making Extended Settings You can make various settings in the Extended Settings dialog box, for example Page Protect. For Mac OS X users, open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, then select the Extended Settings tab. For Mac OS 9 users, click the box. Extended Settings icon on the Basic Settings dialog Note: The printer driver’s online help provides details on printer driver settings.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Using the Reserve Job Function The Reserve Job function allows you to store print jobs on the printer’s memory and to print them later directly from the printer’s control panel. Follow the instructions in this section to use the Reserve Job function. Note: You need to keep sufficient RAM disk capacity in order to use the Reserve Job function. To enable RAM disk, you have to set the RAM Disk setting on the control panel to Normal or Maximum.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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 the steps below to use the Re-Print Job option. For Mac OS X users 1. Open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, then click the Basic Settings tab. 2. Click the Reserve Job button. 3. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Re-Print Job.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 4. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text box. Note: If you want to create a thumbnail of the first page of a job, select the Create a thumbnail check box. Thumbnails can be accessed by entering http:// followed by the internal print server’s IP address in a Web browser. 5. Click OK. The printer prints your document, then stores the print job data on the printer’s memory. For Mac OS 9 users 1.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Select the Reserve Job On check box, then select Verify Job. 4. Enter a user name and job name in the corresponding text box. Note: ❏ The OK button becomes available after both the user name and job name have been entered. ❏ If you want to create a thumbnail of the first page of a job, select the Create a thumbnail check box. Thumbnails can be accessed by entering http:// followed by the internal print server’s IP address in a Web browser. 5. Click OK.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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 printer’s memory. After you have confirmed the printout, you can print the remaining copies or delete this data using the printer’s control panel. See "Using the Quick Print Job Menu" on page 203 for instructions.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Set the password for the job by entering a four-digit number in the password dialog box. Note: ❏ Password must be four digits. ❏ Only numbers from 1 through 4 can be used for password. ❏ Keep password in a safe place. You must enter the correct password when printing a Confidential Job. 6. Click OK. The printer prints your document, then stores the print job data on the printer’s memory. For Mac OS 9 users 1.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Monitoring Your Printer using EPSON Status Monitor Accessing EPSON Status Monitor For Mac OS X users Note: After installing the EPSON Status Monitor and before doing the procedure below, you need to open the Print dialog box so the EPSON Status Monitor can display the current status of the printer. 1. Open the Applications folder on your hard disk drive, then open the Utilities folder. 2. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide To find detailed information on EPSON Status Monitor, see "Simple Status" on page 140, "Detailed Status" on page 140, "Consumables Information" on page 141, "Job Information" on page 142, and "Notice Settings" on page 143. Simple Status The Simple Status window appears when an error or warning occurs. It indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you a possible solution. The window closes automatically once the problem is cleared.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide c. 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. d. Close button: Clicking this button closes the dialog box. Note: You can see information about jobs or consumables by clicking on the respective tab. Consumables Information You can obtain information on paper sources and consumable products on the Consumables tab in the Detailed Status dialog box. a.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Job Information You can check job information on the Job Information tab of the Detailed Status dialog box. a. Job Name: Displays the user’s print job names. Other user’s print jobs are displayed as --------. b. Status: Waiting: The print job which is waiting to be printed. Spooling: The print job which is being spooled. Deleting: The print job which is being deleted. Printing: The print job which is printed currently.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide f. Cancel Job button: Selecting a print job and clicking this button, cancels the selected print job. g. Close button: Clicking this button closes the dialog box. h. Print button: Display the dialog box to print the held status job. i. Refresh button: Clicking this button refreshes the information on this menu. j. Display settings button: Displays the Display settings dialog box to select items to be displayed.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide e. OK button: Click this button to save the settings and to exit the dialog box. f. Cancel button: Click this button to exit the dialog box without saving the settings. g. Save button (Mac OS X only): Saves new changes and closes the dialog box. Setting Up the USB Connection Note: If you are connecting the USB cable to your Macintosh through a USB hub, be sure to connect using the first hub in the chain.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Mac OS 9 users 1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu. Click your printer’s icon, then click the USB port your printer is connected to. 2. Select Background Printing to turn background printing on or off. Note: ❏ Background printing must be turned on for the EPSON Status Monitor to manage print jobs. ❏ When background printing is on, you can use your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for printing. 3. Close Chooser.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Mac OS 9 users ❏ Press the Period (.) key while pressing the Command key to cancel printing. Depending on applications, the message shows the procedure to cancel printing during printing. If this appears, follow instructions in the message. ❏ During background printing, open EPSON Status Monitor from the Application menu. Then stop printing from EPSON Status Monitor, or delete the file that is in sleep mode.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Mac OS 9 users 1. Quit all applications on the computer. 2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM in your Macintosh. 3. Double-click the English folder, then double-click Disk 1 folder inside the Printer Driver folder. 4. Double-click the Installer icon. 5. Click Continue. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement, then click Accept. 6. Select Uninstall from the menu at the upper left, then click Uninstall.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Mac OS 9 users Setting up your printer as a shared printer Follow the steps below to share a printer connected directly to your computer with other computers on an AppleTalk network. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Select Chooser from the Apple menu, then click your printer’s icon. Select USB port or FireWire port in the “Select a printer port” box on the right, then click Setup. The Printer Setup dialog box appears.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Accessing the shared printer Follow the steps below to access your printer from another computer on the network. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. On each computer from which you want to access the printer, select Chooser from the Apple menu. Click your printer’s icon, then select the name of the shared printer in the “Select a printer port” box on the right. You can only select from the printers connected to your current AppleTalk zone.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 6 Using the PostScript Printer Driver About the PostScript 3 Mode Hardware requirements Your printer must meet the following hardware requirements to be able to use the PostScript 3 printer driver. Memory requirements for using the PostScript 3 printer driver are shown below. Install optional memory modules into your printer if the amount of memory currently installed does not meet your printing needs.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 Memory User's Guide 8 MB 16 MB For Macintosh Any Macintosh computer to which the printer is connected must be running Mac OS 9 ver. 9.1 or later, or Mac OS X ver. 10.2.8 or later. See the following table for details. Note: To use the PostScript 3 printer driver with a USB interface, your computer must be Macintosh OSX 10.3.9 or later.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Note: For best results, you should connect the printer directly to the computer’s USB port. If multiple USB hubs must be used, we recommend that you connect the printer to the first-tier hub. Using the PostScript Printer Driver with Windows To print in the PostScript mode, you will have to install the printer driver. See the appropriate sections below for installation instructions according to the interface that you are using to print.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 4. Select Specify a location, then specify the following path for the CD-ROM. If your CD-ROM drive is D:, the path will be D:\ADOBEPS\ENGLISH\WIN9X\PS_SETUP Then click Next. 5. Click Next to continue. 6. When installation of the USB Device Driver is done, click Finish. 7. For Windows 2000, Me, or 98, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Then double-click the Add Printer icon.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Installing the PostScript printer driver for the network interface See the appropriate sections below according to your operating system, and follow the instructions to install the PostScript printer driver for the network interface. Note: ❏ Set the network settings before installing the printer driver. Refer to the Network Guide that comes with your printer for details. ❏ Turn off all virus protection programs before installing the printer software.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Windows Me or 98 users 1. Install the EpsonNet Print. Refer to “Installing EpsonNet Print” in the Network Guide to find the instructions. 2. Install the printer driver. See "Installing the PostScript printer driver for the USB interface" on page 152 for details. 3. Set the printer port to EpsonNet Print Port. Refer to “Configuring the Printer Port” in the Network Guide to find the instructions. Note: High-speed Printing (RAW) is not supported.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Making changes to PostScript printer settings You can change the PostScript printer settings in the PostScript printer driver. Online help is available to help you with the printer driver settings. Using online help If you want help on a particular item, click the “?” icon on the top-right corner of the dialog box’s title bar, then click the name of the setting that you want more information on. An explanation of the setting and its options will be displayed.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3. Double-click Mac OS X, then double-click PS Installer. Note: For Mac OS X 10.2, if the Authenticate window appears, enter the user name and password for an administrator. 4. The Install EPSON PostScript Software screen appears, click Continue, then follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Easy Install is displayed on the screen. Click Install. Note: For Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Selecting the printer when it is connected via a USB connection for Mac OS 9 users If the printer is connected to your computer via a USB port, you will not be able to select the printer from the Chooser. You will have to launch the Apple Desktop Printer Utility, then register the printer as a Desktop Printer. The Desktop Printer Utility is automatically installed when you install the Adobe PostScript printer driver.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Note: ❏ You cannot use FireWire for printer connection in the PostScript 3 mode. Although EPSON FireWire appears in the interface pop-up list, it cannot be used with the PostScript 3 printer driver. ❏ You need to make the settings for your installed options manually when the printer is connected using USB, IP printing, or Bonjour (Rendezvous). When the printer is connected using AppleTalk, the printer software automatically makes the settings.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Bonjour (Rendezvous) Select your printer, the printer name is followed by (PostScript), from the Name List. Your printer model is automatically selected in the Printer Model List. Note for USB (for Mac OS X 10.2) or Bonjour (Rendezvous) users: If your printer model is not automatically selected in the Printer Model list, you need to reinstall the PostScript printer driver. See "Installing the PostScript printer driver" on page 156. 5. Click Add.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Mac OS X users To access the PostScript printer driver, register your printer in Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2), click Print on the file menu of any application, then select your printer. For Mac OS 9 users To access the PostScript printer driver, select Chooser from the Apple menu, then click the AdobePS icon. Select Print on the file menu of any application.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Mac OS X users Follow the steps below to change the settings. 1. Access the printer driver. The Printer List window appears. 2. Select the printer from the list. 3. Select Show Info from the Printers menu. The Printer Info dialog box appears. 4. Make necessary changes to the settings, then close the dialog box. 5. Quit Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2).
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 7 Using the PCL6/PCL5 Printer Driver About the PCL Mode Hardware requirements Your printer must meet the following hardware requirements to be able to use the PCL6/PCL5 printer driver. Memory requirements for using the PCL6/PCL5 printer driver are shown below. Install optional memory modules into your printer if the amount of memory currently installed does not meet your printing needs.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Windows XP x64 or 2003 Server x64 Minimum Recommended Computer IBM PC series or IBM compatible with Intel EM64T or AMD/64 CPU Hard Disk 10-25 MB free (for driver installation) Memory 256 MB 512 MB Display Super VGA supporting 640 × 480 Super VGA supporting 800 × 600 or more Using the PCL6/PCL5 Printer Driver To print in the PCL mode, you will have to install the printer driver.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 8 Using the Control Panel 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.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 2. Use the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll through the menus. 3. Press the Enter button to view the items in a menu. Depending on the menu, the LCD panel displays an item and the current setting separated ( YYYY=ZZZZ), or only an item ( YYYY). 4. Use the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll through the items, or press the l Back button to return to the previous level. 5.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Item Settings (default in bold) Status Sheet - Toner Check Sheet - Reserve Job List*1 - Form Overlay List*2 - Network Status Sheet*3 - AUX Status Sheet*4 - USB Ext I/F Status Sht*5 - PS3 Status Sheet - PS3 Font List - PCL Font Sample - ESCP2 Font Sample - FX Font Sample - I239X Font Sample - Cyan(C)/Magenta(M)/Yellow(Y)/Black(K) Toner E******F Transfer E******F Fuser E******F Total Pages 0 to 99999999 Color Pages 0 to 99999999 B/W Pag
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Reserve Job List Prints a list of reserved print jobs stored on the printer’s memory. Form Overlay List Prints a list of the form overlays stored on the USB memory. Network Status Sheet Prints a sheet showing the working status of the network. USB Ext I/F Status Sht Prints a sheet showing the working status of the USB interface. PS3 Status Sheet Prints a sheet showing information about the PS3 mode such as the PS3 version.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide B/W Pages Displays the total number of pages printed in black-white by the printer. Index Print Menu This menu allows you to print the index of files stored in a USB memory. This menu appears only when the USB memory is connected to the USB Host interface and there is at least one file that has one of the following extensions: EPN, PS, PDF, JPG, or TIF.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Note: If a PDF file is locked with a password, the password screen appears on the control panel. Enter the password to print the file. To enter the password, press the d Down or u Up button to select the character and press the Enter button to determine the character. After all characters are determined, select and press the Enter button.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Image Print Menu This menu allows you to print the image files stored in a USB memory. This menu appears only when the USB memory is connected to the USB Host interface and there is at least one file that has either a JPG or TIF extension.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide File Name Print Select whether or not to print file names. Tray Menu This menu allows you to specify the size and type of paper loaded in the MP tray. Accessing this menu also lets you check the size of the paper currently loaded in the lower paper cassettes. 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.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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 ESCP2, FX, or I239X menu, as necessary. The settings you can choose from are the same for every interface.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Page Size Specifies the paper size. Wide A4 Selecting On decreases the left and right margins from 4 mm to 3.4 mm. Orientation Specifies whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape orientation. Resolution Specifies the printing resolution. RITech Turning RITech on produces smoother and crisper lines, text, and graphics. Toner Save When this setting is selected, the printer saves toner by substituting a gray shade for the black inside of characters.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide T Offset B Adjusts the vertical printing position on the back of the paper when printing on both sides. Use this if the printout on the back is not where you expected. L Offset B Adjusts the horizontal printing position on the back of the paper when printing on both sides. Use this if the printout on the back is not where you expected. Setup Menu This menu allows you to make various basic configuration settings related to paper sources, feeding modes, and error handling.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 RAM Disk*7 User's Guide Off, Normal, Maximum *1 Available only when the optional paper cassette unit is installed. *2 Available only for the models with Duplex Unit. *3 Available only when you use A4, A5, B5, LT, LGL, EXE, or GLG size paper. *4 Available only for ESC/Page, ESC/P2, FX, or I239X mode. *5 Not available for models with Duplex Unit. *6 After this setting is changed, the printer will automatically reboot and the new setting takes effect.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Manual Feed Allows you to select the manual feed mode for the MP tray. Copies Designates the number of copies to be printed, from 1 through 999. Duplex Turns duplex printing on or off. This allows you to print on both sides of a page. Binding Specifies the binding direction of the printout. Start Page Specifies whether printing starts from the front or back of the page. Paper Type Specifies the type of paper to be used for printing.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Size Ignore If you want to ignore a paper size error, select On. When you turn this item on, the printer keeps printing even if the image size exceeds the printable area for the specified paper size. This may cause smudges because of the toner that is not transferred onto the paper properly. When this item is turned off, the printer stops printing if a paper size error occurs.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Color Regist Menu This menu allows you to make color registration settings. Item Settings (default in bold) AdjustColorRegist - AdjustColorRegist Automatically adjusts the registration position of each color relative to black. Reset Menu This menu allows you to cancel printing and reset the printer settings. Clear Warning Clears warning messages that show errors except for these that occur from consumable products or mandatory-replacement parts.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Quick Print Job Menu This menu allows you to print or delete print jobs that were stored in the printer’s memory using the Quick Print Job feature (Re-Print Job and Verify Job) of the printer driver’s Reserve Job function. For instructions on using this menu, see "Using the Quick Print Job Menu" on page 203.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 *5 User's Guide When the Get IPAddress setting is changed from Panel or PING to Auto, the panel setting values are saved. When Auto is changed to Panel or PING, the saved setting values are displayed. 192.168.192.168 if the settings are not made from the panel. USB I/F Allows you to activate or deactivate the USB interface. USB SPEED Allows you to select the operation mode of USB interface. Selecting HS is recommended. Select FS if HS does not work on your computer system.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide *1 After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. While it is reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back, the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. *2 Available only when USB Host is set to ON. USB Host Enables you to print directly from a USB memory via a USB Host interface.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide FontSource Sets the default font source. Font Number Sets the default font number for the default font source. The available number depends on the settings you made. Pitch Specifies the default font pitch if the font is scalable and of fixed-pitch. You can select from 0.44 to 99.99 cpi (characters per inch), in 0.01-cpi increments. This item may not appear depending on the Font Source or Font Number settings.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide PS3 Menu This menu allows you to make settings which affect the printer when it is in the PS3 mode. * Item Settings (default in bold) Error Sheet Off, On Coloration Color, Mono Image Protect Off, On Binary* Off, On Text Detection Off, On PDF Page Size Auto, A4, A5, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, DL, C5, IB5 Available only when connected via Network interface.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Text Detection When you select On, the text file is converted to a PostScript file when printing. This setting is available only when you select PS3 in the Emulation Menu. PDF Page Size Specifies the paper size when you send the PDF file directory from a computer or some other device. If Auto is selected, the paper size is determined based on the size of the first page that is printed. Password Config Menu This menu allows you to restrict operation of the printer.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide ESCP2 Menu This menu allows you to make settings which affect the printer when it is in the ESC/P 2 emulation mode. Item Settings (default in bold) Font Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans serif, Roman T, Orator S, Sans H, Script, OCR A, OCR B Pitch 10, 12, 15 cpi, Prop. Condensed Off, On T. Margin 0.40 ... 0.50 ... 1.50 inches in 0.05-inch increments Text 1... 62/66*...
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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). If you change the Orientation, Page Size, or T. Margin settings, the page length setting automatically returns to the default for each paper size.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide ZeroChar Specifies whether the printer prints a slashed or unslashed zero. FX Menu This menu allows you to make settings which 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 Pitch 10, 12, 15 cpi, Prop. Condensed Off, On T. Margin 0.40 ... 0.50 ... 1.50 inches in 0.05-inch increments Text 1... 62/66*...
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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). If you change the Orientation, Page Size, or T. Margin settings, the page length setting automatically returns to the default for each paper size.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide ZeroChar Selects whether the printer prints a slashed or unslashed zero. I239X Menu The I239X mode emulates IBM® 2390/2391 Plus commands. These settings are available only when the printer is in the I239X mode. Item Settings (default in bold) Font Courier, Prestige, Gothic, Orator, Script, Presentor, Sans serif Pitch 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 24 cpi, Prop. Code Page 437, 850, 858, 860, 863, 865 T. Margin 0.30 ... 0.40 ...1.50 inches in 0.05-inch increments Text 1 ..
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 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). If you change the Orientation, Page Size, or T. Margin settings, the page length setting automatically returns to the default for each paper size.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Status and Error Messages This section contains a list of error messages shown on the LCD panel, a brief description of each message and suggestions for correcting the problem. Note that not every message shown on the LCD panel indicates a problem. When the mark is displayed at the right of the warning message, multiple warnings occur. To confirm all warnings that occur, press the d Down button to display the Status Menu, then press the Enter button.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Can’t Print Duplex The printer has encountered problems during duplex printing. Make sure you are using an appropriate type and size of paper for the duplex printing. The problem could also be a result of incorrect settings for the paper source you are using. Pressing the N Start/Stop button will print the rest of the print job on only one side of the paper. Press the + Cancel Job button to cancel the print job.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Collate Disabled Printing by specifying the number of copies is no longer possible due to a lack of memory (RAM). If this error occurs, print only one copy at a time. To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s Reset Menu. For instruction about accessing the control panel menus, see "How to access the control panel menus" on page 165. Cooling Down zz min The printer is cooling down. The time until the printer is ready to print is displayed.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Form Feed The printer is ejecting paper due to a user request. This message appears when pressing the N Start/Stop button once to make the printer offline, then holding down the N Start/Stop button for more than 2 seconds in order not to receive form feed command. Format Error ROM A An unformatted ROM module has been inserted. To clear this error, either press the N Start/Stop button or turn off the printer and remove the ROM module, then reinstall the ROM module.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Install Transfer Unit There is no transfer unit installed or the transfer unit is not installed properly. Install the transfer unit if it is not installed. If a transfer unit is already installed, turn off the printer, open the front cover, then remove the transfer unit. Reinstall the unit properly, then close the front cover. The error clears automatically if the transfer unit is properly installed.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Manual Duplex One side for the manual duplex printing is finished. To start printing on the other side, set the paper and press the N Start/Stop button. See "Printing with the Duplex Unit (models with Duplex Unit only)" on page 51 for windows, or "Printing with the Duplex Unit (models with Duplex Unit only)" on page 128 for Macintosh. Manual Feed ssss The manual feed mode is specified for the current print job.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide NonGenuine Toner uuuu The installed imaging cartridge is not an genuine Epson imaging cartridge. The printout and remaining amount of each imaging cartridge displayed on the control panel may be different from those when using genuine EPSON imaging cartridges. Epson shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of consumable products not manufactured or approved by Epson. Installing a genuine imaging cartridge is recommended.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Paper Out tttt sssss There is no paper in the specified paper source (tttt). Load paper of the size (sssss) into the paper source. Paper Set tttt sssss The paper loaded in the specified paper source (tttt) does not match the required paper size (sssss). Replace the loaded paper with the correct size paper and press the N Start/Stop button to resume printing, or press the + Cancel Job button to cancel the print job.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Ready The printer is ready to receive data and print. In this mode, the remaining amount of the imaging cartridge for each color is displayed in seven levels. Replace Fuser The fuser has reached the end of its service life and needs to be replaced. Turn the printer off and wait for 30 minutes, then replace the fuser unit with a new one. See "Fuser Unit" on page 233 for instructions.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Reset The printer’s current interface has been reset and the buffer has been cleared. However, other interfaces are still active and retain their settings and data. Reset All All printer settings have been reset to the default configuration, or to the last settings that were saved. Reset to Save A control panel menu setting was changed while the printer was printing. Press the N Start/Stop button to clear this message.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Unable Clear Error The printer cannot clear an error message because the error status still remains. Try solving the problem again. USB Memory Searching Files : nnn The printer is counting the file numbers that can be printed in the USB memory. uuuu Toner Low This message indicates that the imaging cartridge for the indicated color is near the end of its service life. Prepare a new imaging cartridge. Warming Up The printer is warming up the fuser to be ready to print.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Wrong Toner uuuu An inappropriate imaging cartridge is installed. Install only the imaging cartridge listed in "Consumable products" on page 24. See "Imaging Cartridge" on page 228 for instructions on replacing the imaging cartridge. (The letters C, M, Y, or K appear in place of uuuu and indicate the colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black respectively.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 6. Press the User's Guide Enter button to start printing or to delete the data. Using the Confidential Job Menu Follow the steps below to print or delete Confidential Job data. 1. Make sure the LCD panel displays Ready or Sleep, then press the access the control panel menus. Enter button to 2. Press the d Down button repeatedly until ConfidentialJobMenu appears on the LCD panel, then press the Enter button. 3.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Printing a Status Sheet To confirm the current status of the printer, and that the options are installed correctly, print a status sheet using the printer’s control panel. Follow the steps below to print a status sheet. 1. Turn on the printer. The LCD panel shows Ready or Sleep. 2. Press the Enter button three times. The printer prints a status sheet. 3. Confirm that the information about the installed options is correct.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Adjusting Color Registration If you transported your printer over a long distance, you need to adjust the color registration for possible misalignment. Follow the steps bellow to adjust the alignment of the color registration. 1. Make sure the LCD panel displays Ready, then press the control panel menus.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Index printing You can print the index of files stored in the USB memory. Follow the steps below to print the index. 1. Connect a USB memory to the USB Host interface of the printer. The printer searches the files in the USB memory. If any supported files are detected, the control panel menu appears automatically. Note: If Can’t Print File is displayed on the control panel, printable files were not detected in the USB memory. 2.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 1. Connect a USB memory to the USB Host interface of the printer. The printer searches the files in the USB memory. If any supported files are detected, the control panel menu appears automatically. Note: If Can’t Print File is displayed on the control panel, printable files were not detected in the USB memory. 2. Press the d Down button several times to select Document Print menu, then press the Enter button. 3.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Image printing You can print the image files stored in the USB memory. The supported file formats are JPG and TIF. Follow the steps below to print the image files. 1. Connect a USB memory to the USB Host interface of the printer. The printer searches the files in the USB memory. If any supported files are detected, the control panel menu appears automatically.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Note: You can change the settings such as paper size before starting printing. See "Image Print Menu" on page 171 for details about the settings. Canceling Printing You can cancel printing from your computer by using the printer driver. To cancel a print job before it is sent from your computer, for Windows, see "Canceling Printing" on page 91 or for Macintosh, see "Canceling Printing" on page 145.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 9 Installing Options Optional Paper Cassette Unit For details about the paper types and sizes that you can use with the optional paper cassette unit, see "Standard lower paper cassette and optional paper cassette unit" on page 36. For specifications, see "Optional paper cassette unit" on page 295. Handling precautions Always pay attention to the following handling precautions before installing the option: The printer weighs about 31.0 kg (68.2 lb).
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Installing the optional paper cassette unit Follow the steps below to install the optional 550-sheet paper cassette unit. 1. Remove the interface cover on the back of the printer. 2. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and all the interface cables. * * OFF c Caution: Make sure to unplug the power cord from the printer to prevent getting an electrical shock. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Carefully remove the optional paper cassette unit from its carton and place it where you intend to set up the printer. Note: ❏ Make sure you have the two screws packed with the optional paper cassette unit. ❏ Remove the protective materials from the unit. ❏ Keep all protective materials in case you want to ship the optional paper cassette unit in the future. 4. Carefully, grasp the printer at the position indicated below and lift it carefully with two people. 5.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 6. Remove the standard lower cassette from the printer. 7. Fasten the optional paper cassette unit to the printer with two of the provided screws. 8. Reinsert the standard lower cassette into the printer. 9. Reconnect all the interface cables and the power cord. 10. Reattach the interface cover. 11. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 12. Turn on the printer. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a Status Sheet.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Removing the optional paper cassette unit Perform the installation procedure in reverse. Duplex Unit For specifications or details about the paper types and sizes that you can use with the Duplex Unit, see "Duplex Unit" on page 296. Installing the Duplex Unit Follow the steps below to install the optional Duplex Unit. 1. Turn off the printer. * * OFF 2. Press the latch on the front cover and open the cover. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 c User's Guide Caution: ❏ Do not leave the front cover open for more than five minutes to avoid exposing the imaging cartridges to light. ❏ Do not expose the imaging cartridges to sunlight at all. 3. Remove the cap from the connector. 4. Pull up the blue tabs on both sides of the transfer unit. c Caution: Do not touch the transfer belt on the transfer unit to avoid damaging it. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Raise the transfer unit. 6. Take the Duplex Unit out of its package. 7. Insert the tabs on the Duplex Unit into the printer, align the arrow marks and push it down to connect the connector. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 8. Pull down the transfer unit. 9. Close the front cover. 10. Turn on the printer. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a Status Sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 259. Note: The printer cannot recognize the Duplex Unit if it's cover has not been removed. Make sure that the cover was removed as explained in step 3. Note for Windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer driver.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Removing the Duplex Unit Follow the steps below to remove the optional Duplex Unit. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press the latch on the front cover and open the cover. 3. Pull up the blue tabs on both sides of the transfer unit. 4. Raise the transfer unit. 5. Grasp the handle to unlock the Duplex Unit and remove it from the printer. 6. Pull down the transfer unit. 7. Turn on the printer. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Memory Module By installing a Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM), you can increase printer memory up to 640 MB. You can also replace the pre-installed Memory Module and increase printer memory up to 1 GB. You may want to add additional memory if you are having difficulty printing complex graphics. Installing a memory module Follow the steps below to install an optional memory module.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 2. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and all the interface cables. * * OFF c Caution: Make sure to unplug the power cord from the printer to prevent getting an electrical shock. 3. Loosen the two screws on the back of the printer. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 4. Remove the controller option expanded aperture plate. 5. Identify the memory slots. These positions are shown below. ab a. Optional memory slot b. Standard memory slot Note: To replace the pre-installed memory module, remove the memory that is installed on the standard memory slot and install a new one. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 6. Hold the memory module and insert it into the optional memory slot in the orientation shown below until it stops. Then press both sides of the memory module down. Confirm that the notch on the memory module matches that of the memory slot. * * notch c Caution: ❏ Do not apply too much force. ❏ Be sure to insert the memory facing the correct way. ❏ Do not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. 7.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 8. Fasten the cover with the two screws. 9. Reconnect all the interface cables and the power cord. 10. Reattach the interface cover. 11. Plug the printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. 12. Turn on the printer. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a Status Sheet. See "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 259. Note for Windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer driver.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Interface Card Your printer comes with a type B interface slot. Various optional interface cards are available to expand your printer’s interface options. Installing an interface card Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card. c Caution: Before you install the interface card, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. 1.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Remove the two screws and the type B interface card slot cover as shown below. w Warning: Do not remove screws and covers that are not described in the instructions. Note: Keep the slot cover in a safe place. You will need to reattach it if you remove the interface card later. 4. Slide and push the interface card into the slot firmly, then fasten the screws as shown below. 5. Reconnect all the interface cables and the power cord. 6. Reattach the interface cover.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Removing an interface card c 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. Perform the installation procedure in reverse. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 10 Replacing Consumable Products Replacement Messages If a consumable product reaches the end of its service life, the printer stops printing and displays the following messages on the LCD panel or the window of EPSON Status Monitor. When this happens, replace the depleted consumable products. LCD Panel Message Description Replace Toner uuuu* The imaging cartridge for the indicated color has reached the end of its service life.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide ❏ Do not expose the imaging cartridge to sunlight at all and avoid exposing it to room light for more than five minutes. Exposure to light can damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reducing the service life of the drum. w 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 consumable products out of the reach of children.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Remove the used imaging cartridge from the printer. w Warning: Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, wait 30 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so. c Caution: Do not touch the transfer belt on the transfer unit to avoid damaging it. 4.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Remove the cartridge seal, pulling straight from the imaging cartridge. Make sure to pull the tape slowly to avoid tearing it. 6. Insert the new imaging cartridge all the way until it stops. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 7. Remove the orange plastic cover by pinching the center of the cover and pulling it. 8. Close the front cover. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Fuser Unit Handling precautions Always observe the following handling precautions when replacing the consumable products. Do not touch the surface of the consumable product. Doing so may impair print quality. w Warning: ❏ The fuser unit can be very hot if the printer has been in use. Turn the printer off and wait for 30 minutes until the temperature has subsided before replacing the fuser unit. ❏ Keep the consumable products out of the reach of children.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 2. Press the latch on the front cover and open the cover. c Caution: ❏ Do not leave the front cover open for more than five minutes to avoid exposing the imaging cartridges to light. ❏ Do not expose the imaging cartridges to sunlight at all. 3. Take the light shielding paper from the new fuser unit’s package and attach it to the printer. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 4. Open the paper guide on the top front of the printer. 5. Unlock the lock levers on both sides of the fuser unit. 6. Pull the fuser unit towards you and then lift it out of the printer. w Warning: Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 7. Take the new fuser unit out of its package and remove the protective materials. 8. Lower the new fuser into the printer making sure that the notch on the right side of the fuser unit into the post of the printer. 9. Lock the lock levers on both sides of the fuser unit. Note: Make sure that the lock levers are completely back to the locked position. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 10. Close the paper guide on the top front of the printer. 11. Remove the light shielding paper from the printer. 12. Close the front cover. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Transfer Unit Handling precautions Always observe the following handling precautions when replacing the consumable products. Do not touch the surface of the consumable product. Doing so may impair print quality. w Warning: ❏ Do not dispose of the used consumable products in fire, as it may explode and cause injury. Dispose of it according to local regulations. ❏ Keep the consumable products out of the reach of children.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 2. Take the light shielding paper from the new transfer unit’s package and attach it to the printer. 3. Pull up the blue tabs on both sides of the transfer unit. w Warning: Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, wait 30 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 4. Raise the transfer unit and pull it up out of the printer. 5. Take the new transfer unit from its package. 6. Lower the transfer unit inside the printer making sure that the posts on the transfer unit into the guides, then pull down the transfer unit. 7. Remove the protective material from both sides of the transfer unit. c Caution: Do not touch the transfer belt on the transfer unit to avoid damaging it. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 8. Remove the protective material on the transfer unit. 9. Remove the light shielding paper from the printer. 10. Close the front cover. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 11 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. c Caution: Never use alcohol or paint thinner to clean the printer cover. These chemicals can damage the components and the case. Be careful not to get water onto the printer mechanism or any electrical components.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 2. Pull the paper cassette unit out. 3. Gently wipe the rubber parts of the pickup roller inside the printer with a well-wrung wet cloth. 4. Insert the paper cassette unit. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Transporting the Printer 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. a b e d c a. 95 mm b. 140 mm c. 100 mm d. 100 mm e. 100 mm To install and use any of the following options, you will need the indicated amount of additional space.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide ❏ Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of power can erase valuable information in your computer’s and printer’s memory. c Caution: ❏ Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. ❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. ❏ Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For short distances Always pay attention to the following handling precautions when you need to move the printer for short distances. If you are moving the printer on its own, two people should lift and carry the printer. Follow the steps below to move the printer for short distances. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the following items: ❏ Power cord ❏ Interface cables ❏ Loaded Paper ❏ Installed options 2.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Clearing Jammed Paper If paper becomes jammed in the printer, the printer’s LCD panel and EPSON Status Monitor provide alert messages. Precautions for clearing jammed paper Be sure to observe the following points when you clear jammed paper. ❏ Do not remove jammed paper by force. Torn paper can be difficult to remove and might cause other paper jams. Pull it gently in order to avoid tearing.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide ❏ Do not touch the transfer belt and light-sensitive drums to avoid damaging them. a b a. light-sensitive drums b. transfer belt w Warning: ❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. ❏ Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some components are sharp and may cause injury. Paper Jam MP C1 A 1.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 2. Close the MP tray. 3. Remove the standard paper cassette, gently pull out any sheets of paper, and reinstall the paper cassette. 4. Press the latch on the front cover and open the cover. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Close the front cover. Paper Jam C1 A Note: If the MP tray opens, remove all the paper and then close the MP tray. 1. Remove the standard paper cassette, gently pull out any sheets of paper, and reinstall the paper cassette. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 2. Press the latch on the front cover and open the cover. 3. Gently pull out any sheets of paper. c Caution: Do not touch the transfer belt and light-sensitive drums to avoid damaging them. 4. Gently pull out any sheets of paper on the transfer unit. c Caution: Be careful not to damage the transfer belt. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 5. Close the front cover. Paper Jam C2 C1 A Note: If the MP tray opens, remove all the paper and then close the MP tray. 1. Remove the optional paper cassette, gently pull out any sheets of paper, and reinstall the paper cassette. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 2. Remove the standard paper cassette, gently pull out any sheets of paper, and reinstall the paper cassette. 3. Press the latch on the front cover and open the cover. 4. Close the front cover. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Paper Jam A B Note: If the MP tray opens, remove all the paper and then close the MP tray. 1. Press the latch on the front cover and open the cover. 2. Gently pull out any sheets of paper on the transfer unit. c Caution: ❏ Be careful not to damage the transfer belt. ❏ Do not touch the transfer belt and light-sensitive drums to avoid damaging them. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Raise the outer green knobs on the fuser unit to open the paper path. w Warning: Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must touch one of these areas, wait 30 minutes to allow the heat to subside before doing so. 4. Gently pull out any sheets of paper straight towards you. 5.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 6. Lower the outer green knobs on the fuser unit to close the paper path. 7. Close the front cover. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Paper Jam A D Note: If the MP tray opens, remove all the paper and then close the MP tray. 1. Press the latch on the front cover and open the cover. 2. Pull up the blue tabs on both sides of the transfer unit, then raise the transfer unit and set it against the printer. c Caution: Do not touch the transfer belt on the transfer unit to avoid damaging it. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Gently pull out any sheets of paper under the transfer unit. 4. Pull down the transfer unit and lock it. 5. Close the front cover. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Printing a Status Sheet To confirm the current status of the printer, and that the options are installed correctly, print a status sheet using the printer’s control panel or the printer driver. To print a status sheet from the printer’s control panel, see "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 205. To print a status sheet from the printer driver, for Windows, see "Printing a status sheet" on page 72, or for Macintosh, see "Printing a status sheet" on page 132.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide The Ready light is on but nothing prints Cause What to do Your computer may not be properly connected to the printer. Perform the procedure illustrated in the Setup Guide. The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. Check both ends of the interface cable between the printer and the computer. You may not be using the correct interface cable. If you are using the USB interface, use a Revision 2.0 cable.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Printout Problems The font cannot be printed Cause What to do You may use the printer fonts substituted for specified TrueType fonts. In the printer driver, choose the Print TrueType fonts as bitmap button in the Extended Settings dialog box. The selected font is not supported by your printer. Make sure that you have installed the correct font. See the Font Guide for more information.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Misalignment of colors Cause What to do The registration position of each color may have shifted while the printer was being shipped or moved to a new location. Adjust the color registration alignment. See "Adjusting Color Registration" on page 206 for instructions. Graphics do not print correctly Cause What to do The printer emulation setting in your application may be incorrect. Make sure that your application is set for the printer emulation you are using.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Color Printing Problems Cannot print in color Cause What to do Black is selected as the Color setting in the printer driver. Change this setting to Color. The color setting in the application you are using is not appropriate for color printing. Make sure that the settings in your application are appropriate for color printing. One of the imaging cartridges may be the end of its service life but printing was continued by pressing N Start/Stop button.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Print Quality Problems The background is dark or dirty Cause What to do You may not be using the correct type of paper for your printer. If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters may appear distorted or broken. EPSON Color Laser Paper, or smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See "Available paper types" on page 288 for information on choosing paper. The paper path inside the printer may be dusty.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Half-tone images print unevenly Cause What to do Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment. Be sure to use paper that is newly unwrapped. One of the imaging cartridges may be near the end of its service life. If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor indicates that the amount of toner is low, replace the imaging cartridge. See "Imaging Cartridge" on page 228.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Areas are missing in the printed image Cause What to do Your paper may be moist or damp. This printer is sensitive to moisture absorbed by the paper. The higher the moisture content in the paper, the lighter the printout. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment. You may not be using the correct type of paper for your printer. If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters may appear distorted or broken.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide The printed image is light or faint Cause What to do Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment. The Toner Save mode may be on. Turn off the Toner Save mode using the printer driver or the printer’s control panel menus. To modify the Toner Save mode using the printer driver, select the Advanced button in the Basic Settings tab, and click the More Settings.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Memory Problems Print quality decreased Cause What to do The printer cannot print in the required quality level because of insufficient memory, and the printer lowers the quality automatically so that the printer can continue printing. Check to see if the printout is acceptable. If not, add more memory for a permanent solution or lower print quality temporarily in the printer driver.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Paper Handling Problems Paper does not feed properly Cause What to do The paper guides are not set correctly. Make sure that the paper guides in all the paper cassettes and the MP tray are set to the correct paper size positions. The paper source setting may not be correct. Make sure that you have selected the correct paper source in your application. There may be no paper in the paper cassettes. Load paper into the selected paper source.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Paper does not feed from the optional paper cassette Cause What to do The paper guides are not set correctly. Make sure that the paper guides in the optional paper cassettes are set to the correct paper size positions. The optional paper cassette may not be installed properly. See "Optional Paper Cassette Unit" on page 211 for instructions on installing an optional paper cassette unit. The paper source setting may not be correct.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Correcting USB Problems If you are having difficulty using printer with a USB connection, see if your problem is listed below, and take any recommended actions. USB connections USB cables or connections can sometimes be the source of USB problems. Try one or both of these solution. ❏ For best results, you should connect the printer directly to the computer’s USB port. If you must use multiple USB hubs, we recommend that you connect the printer to the first-tier hub.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 2. Click Printing Preferences on the shortcut menu that appears, then right-click anywhere in the driver. If About is displayed in the shortcut menu that appears, click it. If a message box with the words “Unidrv Printer Driver” appears, you must reinstall the printer software as described in the Setup Guide. If About is not displayed, the printer software has been installed correctly.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide If EPUSBX: (your printer name) is displayed in the “Print to the following port” drop-down list, then the USB printer device driver and printer software are installed correctly. If the correct port is not displayed, proceed to the next step. 2. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, then click Properties. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide 3. Click the Device Manager tab. If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu. If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus(+) sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices. If USB Printer or your printer name appears under Other devices, the printer software is not installed correctly. Proceed to step 5. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide If neither USB Printer nor your printer name appears under Other devices, click Refresh or unplug the USB cable from the printer, then plug it into the printer again. Once you’ve confirmed that these items appear, proceed to step 5. 4. Under Other devices, select USB Printer or EPSON AL-CXXXX, click Remove, then click OK. When the following dialog box appears, click OK, then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. 5.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Status and Error Messages You can see the printer’s status and error messages on the LCD panel. For more information, see "Status and Error Messages" on page 192. Canceling Printing You can cancel printing from your computer by using the printer driver or from the printer’s control panel. To cancel a print job before it is sent from your computer, for Windows, see "Canceling Printing" on page 91 or for Macintosh, see "Canceling Printing" on page 145.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide The printer’s emulation mode setting for the interface that you are using is incorrect. The emulation mode can be set individually for each interface which receives print job data. Set the emulation mode for the interface you are using to PS3. Set the emulation mode through the SelecType Emulation menu on the printer. See "Emulation Menu" on page 173.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide The font on the printout is different from that on the screen Cause What to do The PostScript screen fonts are not installed. The PostScript screen fonts must be installed on the computer that you are using. Otherwise, the font that you select is substituted by some other font for display on the screen.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide The printer does not print normally via the USB interface Cause What to do For Windows users only The printer cannot print binary data when it is connected to the computer via the USB interface. Make sure that the Data Format setting, which is accessed by clicking Advanced on the PostScript sheet of the printer’s Properties, is set to ASCII or TBCP. The Data Format setting in the printer’s Properties is not set to ASCII or TBCP.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide For Windows users only Printing cannot be performed using the network interface. Click Advanced on the PostScript sheet of the printer’s Properties, then change the Data Format setting from ASCII data (default) to TBCP (Tagged binary communications protocol). When the Binary setting is set to On, TBCP is not available. Use the Binary protocol. See "PS3 Menu" on page 184 for details.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Appendix A Customer Support Contacting Customer Support Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au Access the Epson Australia World Wide Web pages. Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf! The site provides a download area for drivers, Epson contact points, new product information and technical support (e-mail). Epson Helpdesk Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Help for Users in Thailand Contact for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.th) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and e-mail are available.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Epson Hotline ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏ Technical support Phone (62) 21-572 4350 Fax (62) 21-572 4357 Epson Service Center Jakarta Mangga Dua Mall 3rd floor No 3A/B Jl. Arteri Mangga Dua, Jakarta Phone/Fax: (62) 21-62301104 Bandung Lippo Center 8th floor Jl. Gatot Subroto No.2 Bandung Phone/Fax: (62) 22-7303766 Surabaya Hitech Mall lt IIB No. 12 Jl.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Internet Home Page Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information: ❏ Product information ❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❏ Latest versions of Epson product drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at: http://www.epson.com.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Epson Helpdesk ❏ Sales enquiries and product information (Infoline) Phone: 603-56288222 ❏ Enquiries on repair services & warranty, product usage and technical support (Techline) Phone: 603-56288333 Help for Users in India Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.in) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry are available.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Pune Phone: 24335460/90 Ext 214 Fax: 24330881 Ahmedabad Phone: 26407176/77 Fax: 26407347 Toll Free Telephone Support To learn more about Epson products or to avail service support, please call 1600 440011. This is a toll-free number and can be accessed (9 A.M to 9 P.M) anywhere in the country.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Appendix B 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. Available paper types *1 Paper type Description Plain paper Weight: 60 to 80 g/m² (Recycled paper is acceptable.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Paper that should not be used You cannot use the following paper in this printer.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Printable area 4-mm minimum margin on all sides. (The printable width should be 207.9 mm or less.) Note: ❏ The printable area varies, depending on the emulation mode in use. ❏ When using ESC/Page language, there is 5-mm minimum margin on all sides. ❏ The print quality may be irregular depending on the paper you use. Print on one or two sheets of paper to check the print quality.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Duplex (models with Duplex Unit only): Printer language: Paper Type: Paper Size: Plain paper, Semi-Thick paper A4, B5, A5, Letter (LT), Executive (EXE), Government Legal (GLG), Legal (LGL) Thick paper A4, B5, A5, Letter (LT), Executive (EXE), Government Legal (GLG), Legal (LGL) EPSON Color Laser Paper A4 ECP/Page printer language ESC/P 2 24-pin printer emulation (ESC/P 2 mode) ESC/P 9-pin printer emulation (FX mode) IBM Proprinter emulation (I239X mode) Adobe Po
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Mechanical Dimensions Weight Height: 508 mm (20.0 in.) Width: 420 mm (16.5 in.) Depth: 501 to 575 mm (19.7 to 22.6 in.) Approx. 27.0 kg (about 59.4 lb) with Duplex Unit Approx. 26.0 kg (about 57.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide European model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC UL60950-1 EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Australian model: EMC AS/NZS CISPR22 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.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Interfaces USB interface USB 2.0 High Speed mode Note: ❏ Only computers equipped with a USB connector and running Mac OS 9.x or X and Windows XP, XP x64, Me, 98, 2000, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64, support the USB interface. ❏ Your computer must support USB 2.0 in order to use USB 2.0 as the interface to connect your computer to the printer. ❏ Since USB 2.0 is fully compatible with USB 1.1, USB 1.1 can be used as an interface. ❏ USB 2.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Options and Consumable Products Optional paper cassette unit Product code: C12C802291 Paper size: A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT), Executive (EXE), Legal (LGL), Government Legal (GLG) Paper weight: 60 to 105 g/m² (16 to 28 lb) Paper feed: One paper cassette mounted Automatic feed delivery system Cassette capacity up to 550 sheets Paper types: Plain paper, Semi-Thick paper, EPSON Color Laser Paper Power supply: DC 24V / 1.0 A and DC 3.3 V / 0.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Duplex Unit Product code: C12C802301 Paper size: A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT), Executive (EXE), Legal (LGL), Government Legal (GLG) Paper weight: 64 to 163 g/m² (17 to 43 lb) Paper feed: Automatic feed delivery system Paper types: Plain paper, Semi-Thick paper, Thick paper, EPSON Color Laser Paper Power supply: DC 24V / 1.0 A and DC 3.3 V / 0.2 A supplied by the printer Model: KEA-3* Dimensions and weight: * Height: 80 mm (3.1 in.) Width: 283 mm (11.1 in.
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Storage humidity: 15 to 80% RH Model: High Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Yellow) 1124 High Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Magenta) 1125 High Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Cyan) 1126 High Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Black) 1127 Standard Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Yellow) 1128 Standard Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Magenta) 1129 Standard Capacity Imaging Cartridge (Cyan) 1130 * This product conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directive 89/336/
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Index Numerics 1239X menu, 190 A AUX menu, 181 Available paper, 288 C Canceling printing, 210, 276 from printer driver (Macintosh), 145 from printer driver (Windows), 91 Color Regist menu, 179 Color registration, 206, 245 Confidential Job menu, 180, 204 Consumables replacement messages, 228 replacing the fuser unit, 233 replacing the imaging cartridge, 228 replacing the transfer unit, 238 specifications (fuser unit), 297 specifications (imaging cartridge), 296 specifica
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide Consumables Information Tab (Macintosh), 141 Getting printer simple status (Windows), 81 Getting printer status details (Windows), 82 Installing EPSON Status Monitor (Windows), 77 Job Information (Windows), 84 Job Information Tab (Macintosh), 142 Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor (Macintosh), 139 Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor (Windows), 77 Notice Settings (Windows), 86 Order Online, 88 Status Tab (Macintosh), 140 Tray Icon Settings, 8
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide M Maintenance consumables, 228, 233, 238 printer, 242 printer (inside of the printer), 242 Memory module how to install, 220 how to remove, 224 specifications, 296 MP tray available paper, 32 loading paper, 35 N Network menu, 181 O Optional paper cassette unit available paper, 33 how to install, 212 how to remove, 215 loading paper, 36 specifications, 295 Options specifications (duplex unit), 296 specifications (memory module), 296 specifications (optional paper cassett
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide cleaning (inside of the printer), 242 consumable products, 24 electrical, 292 environmental, 291 general, 290 How to adjust color registration, 206, 245 mechanical, 292 optional products, 24 parts (front view), 21 parts (inside), 22 parts (rear view), 22 standard and approvals, 292 transporting, 244 transporting (long distance), 245 transporting (short distance), 246 Printer driver About the Printer Software (Macintosh), 106 About the Printer Software (Windows), 46 Access
EPSON AcuLaser C3800 User's Guide R Relocating the printer, 244 Reserve job data, 203 Reset menu, 179 Resizing page Resizing pages by a specified percentage (Windows), 58 Resizing printouts (Macintosh), 111 To automatically resize pages to fit the output paper (Windows), 57 S Saving customized settings Saving your settings (Macintosh), 111 Saving your settings (Windows), 50 Service, 281 Setup menu, 175 Sharing the printer For Mac OS 9 users, 148 For Mac OS X users, 147 Installing the printer driver from
