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Where to Find Information Safety Instructions Sheet Provides you with important safety information about this product. Read this sheet before assembling the product. Setup Guide Provides you with information on assembling the product, setting up the fax basic settings, and installing the software that came with the product. User’s Guide (this manual) Provides you with detailed information on the product’s functions, optional products, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
Note: The illustrations in this guide are for EPSON AcuLaser CX11F unless otherwise indicated.
Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings, cautions, and notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power on/off cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3 Paper Handling Paper Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 MP tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Selecting a paper source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 MP tray. .
Status Alert window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Job Management function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Stopping monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Monitored Printers settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Setting Up the USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6 Scanning About the Scanner Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 EPSON Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 TWAIN-compliant applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Accessing EPSON Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Setting Your Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Document table. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7 Copying Setting Originals to Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canceling Copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making Changes to Copy Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the number of copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing Communication Setup Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Printing report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Fax Job Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266 Canceling a fax job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266 Registering Recipients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Using the EPSON Speed Dial Utility (for Windows only) .
Printing a Status Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canceling a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canceling printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canceling scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canceling copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canceling faxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the ADF pickup roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355 Transporting the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356 For long distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356 For short distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357 Finding a place for the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360 Chapter 12 Other Problems Clearing Jammed Paper . . . . . . . .
Information about consumables on the screen may differ slightly from the actual consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printout Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printout is garbled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Color Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cannot print in color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The edges of a document are not scanned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412 The scanned area is inappropriate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412 Document is not scanned or only a few dots appear as the scanned image.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413 A line of dots is always missing from the scanned image.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413 A line of dots always appears in the scanned image. . . . . . .
Chapter 15 Copying Problems Copy Operational Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The product does not copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copy Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printout is not fine enough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The information on the back side or background color is printed on the copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Faxes are not printing or are printing incorrectly . . . . . . . . .437 Received faxes are too light or are printing only on half of the page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .437 Reports are not printing correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .438 Appendix A Customer Support Contacting Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439 Technical Support Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing with EPSON BarCode Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 BarCode Font specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 Appendix D Notices Notice for Windows XP Service Pack 2 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unblocking EEventManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unblocking LicenseCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notice for EPSON AcuLaser CX11NF or EPSON AcuLaser CX11F Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Information 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 product.
Safety precautions Be sure to follow the precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation: ❏ Because the product weighs approximately 33.1 kg (73 lb) for EPSON AcuLaser CX11NF/CX11F, and 30.9 kg (68.1 lb) for EPSON AcuLaser CX11N/CX11, excluding consumable products, one person should not lift or carry it. Two people should carry the product, lifting it by the correct positions as shown below. w 18 Warning: Be very careful when lifting the product as the rear side is heavier than the front.
❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the product has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot.
a. fuser unit b. cover B c. cover C ❏ Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as some components are sharp and may cause injury. ❏ Avoid touching the components inside the product unless instructed to do so in this guide. ❏ Never force the product’s components into place. Although the product is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it. ❏ When handling a toner cartridge, always place them on a clean, smooth surface. ❏ Do not attempt to modify a toner cartridge or take them apart.
❏ When removing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it to room light for more than five minutes. The unit contains a blue-colored light-sensitive drum. 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 unit out of the product for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth. ❏ Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum and belt.
❏ If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician. ❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that requires repair by a qualified service representative. ENERGY STAR® Compliance As an International ENERGY STAR® Partner, Epson has determined that this product meets the International ENERGY STAR® Program guidelines for energy efficiency.
Chapter 1 1 Getting to Know Your Printer 1 Product Parts 1 Front view 1 a 1 l b k j c d e f 1 g 1 i h 1 1 a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
h. i. j. k. l. power switch option cover cover B cover C ADF cover (fax model only) Rear view b a c d h g f e a. cover F b. USB interface connector c. telephone interface connectors (fax model only) - LINE: Connects with the phone cord. - EXT: Connects with an attached phone. d. network interface connector (EPSON AcuLaser CX11NF/CX11N only) e. AC inlet f.
g. handle h. cleaner cover 1 1 Inside the product 1 a 1 b c 1 d f 1 1 e 1 a. b. c. d. e. f.
Scanner parts a b c a. document cover b. document table c.
Control panel a 1 b c d e f g h i j 1 1 1 p o n m l 1 k 1 a. One Touch Dial button A, B, C (fax model only) Use these buttons to transmit a fax to a registered fax number assigned to the corresponding button. Available from any mode. b. Data light (Yellow) Flashes when the product is processing data.
c. Error light (Red) On or flashes when an error has occurred. - On when an error has occurred that requires operator intervention. The product will automatically recover when the cause of the error is resolved. - Flashing 1 (blinks at 0.3 second intervals) Indicates an error has occurred that can be recovered by pressing either the x B&W Start or x Color Start button. - Flashing 2 (blinks at 0.
f. Advanced/Menu Use this button to display the advanced button menu for each mode. g. Speed dial button (fax model only) Use this button to display a list of registered recipients in the LCD panel. h. Pause/Redial button (fax model only) Use this button to insert a pause into fax dialing, or redial to the same fax number called previously. i. x B&W Start button, x Color Start button Use these buttons to start a black-and-white or color copy, scan, or fax transmission.
l. Reset button m. Setup light n. 30 Setup button Use this button to reset the selected setting item or mistakenly entered values to the default value. Press and hold it for more than three seconds to delete all setting items to their default values. Also, used as a delete button to delete one character from the entered data when entering a recipient fax number in Fax mode. On when the product is in Setup mode. Use this button to switch to the Setup mode. o.
Options and Consumable Products 1 Options 1 You can add the following option to your product’s capabilities by installing it. 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802181) The 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit holds one paper cassette. It increases paper handling capacity by 500 sheets of paper. For details, see “Optional Paper Cassette Unit” on page 324. 1 1 1 Consumable products The life of the following consumable products is monitored by the product.
Product Features The product comes with a full set of features that contributes to ease of use and consistent, high-quality output. The main features are described below. About the EPSON AcuLaser CX11 series The EPSON AcuLaser CX11 series consists of the following four products.
For Windows, see “Making the print quality setting” on page 58 for more information. For Macintosh, see “Making the print quality settings” on page 126 for more information. 1 1 Toner save mode To reduce the amount of toner used in printing documents, you can print rough drafts using the Toner Save mode.
Chapter 2 Printer Features and Various Printing Options Various Options This product provides you with a variety of different printing options. You can print in various formats, or you can print using many different types of paper. The following explains the procedure for each type of printing. Choose the procedure appropriate for your print job. Fit to page printing “Resizing printouts” on page 72 (Windows) Note: This function is not available with Mac OS X.
Pages per sheet printing 2 “Modifying the print layout” on page 74 (Windows) 2 “Modifying the print layout” on page 132 (Macintosh) 2 2 2 2 2 Lets you print two or four pages on a single sheet. 2 Note: In copy mode, you can print up to two pages on a single page.
Watermark printing “Using a watermark” on page 76 (Windows) Note: This function is not available with Mac OS X. Lets you print text or an image as a watermark on your printout. For example, you can put “Confidential” on an important document.
Chapter 3 3 Paper Handling 3 Paper Sources 3 This section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can use. 3 MP tray 3 3 Paper Type Paper Size Capacity Plain paper Weight: 64 to 80 g/m² A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT), Government Letter (GLT), Half Letter (HLT), Legal (LGL), Government Legal (GLG), F4, Executive (EXE) Up to 180 sheets (a stack 20 mm thick) 3 Custom-size paper: 90 × 110 mm minimum 220 × 355.
Paper Type Paper Size Capacity Thick paper Weight: 106 to 163 g/m² A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT), Government Letter (GLT), Half Letter (HLT), Legal (LGL), Government Legal (GLG), F4, Executive (EXE) Up to 20 mm thick stack Custom-size paper: 90 × 110 mm minimum 220 × 355.6 mm maximum Extra thick paper Weight: 164 to 210 g/m² 90 × 110 mm minimum 220 × 355.
Selecting a paper source You can specify a paper source manually, or set the product to select the paper source automatically. Manual selection You can use the printer driver to select a paper source manually. To access the printer driver, for Windows, see “Accessing the printer driver” on page 56, or for Macintosh, see “Accessing the printer driver” on page 125.
The product will search for a paper source containing the specified paper size in the following order. Standard configuration: MP tray With optional paper cassette unit installed: MP tray Lower Cassette Note: ❏ Paper other than A4 or Letter size can be fed only from the MP tray. ❏ If you make paper size settings or paper source settings in your application, these settings may override the printer driver settings.
1. Open the MP tray cover. 3 3 3 3 3 2. Slide the right paper guide outward while pinching the knob and the paper guide together.
3. Load a stack of the desired media on the center of the tray with the printable surface facing up. Then slide the side paper guide while pinching the knob and the paper guide together until it is against the right side of the stack to get a snug fit. Note: Do not load media that exceeds the maximum stack height. 4. Close the MP tray cover.
Note: After loading paper, press the Setup button on the control panel, select Printer Settings, select Tray Menu, and then set the MP Tray Size and MP Type settings to match the loaded paper size. Optional Paper Cassette 3 3 3 Follow the steps below to load paper. 3 1. Pull out the optional paper cassette.
2. Slide the paper guide while pinching the knob. 3. Load a stack of paper on the center of the cassette unit with the printable surface facing up.
Note: ❏ Load the paper after aligning the edges of the paper carefully. ❏ Do not load paper that exceeds the maximum stack height. 3 3 ❏ When loading the media, insert the short edge first. 4. Slide the paper guide while pinching the knob until it is against the sides of the stack to get a snug fit.
5. Reinsert the cassette into the unit. Note: After loading paper, press the Setup button on the control panel, select Printer Settings, select Tray Menu, and then set the LC1 Size and LC1 Type settings to match the loaded paper size. Output tray The output tray is located on the top of cover B. Since printouts are output face-down, this tray is also referred to as the face-down tray. This tray can hold up to 250 sheets.
Before using the output tray, raise and open the stopper on the extension tray to prevent documents from slipping off the product as shown below. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Printing on Special Media You can print on special media which include an assortment of 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 Color Laser Paper When loading EPSON Color Laser Paper, you should make paper settings as shown below: ❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
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. 3 3 Paper Size: A4 or LT Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 75 sheets) Paper Type: Transparency 3 ❏ You can also make these settings on the Setup menu’s Tray Menu on the control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 292.
❏ If transparencies are loaded incorrectly, the message Check Transparency appears in the LCD panel. Remove the jammed transparencies from the product. To clear the jam, see “When transparencies are jammed at the MP tray” on page 378. ❏ When using transparencies, load them in the MP tray and set the Paper Type setting to Transparency in the printer driver. ❏ When the Paper Type setting in the printer driver is set to Transparency, do not load any other type of paper except transparencies.
Envelopes The print quality of envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to check the print quality. c Caution: Do not use window envelopes unless they are specifically designed for laser printers. The plastic on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into contact with the fuser. Note: ❏ Depending on the quality of envelopes, the printing environment, or the printing procedure, envelopes might be wrinkled.
❏ Load envelopes with the printable side facing up as shown below. a b c d a. MON b. C6, DL c. C5, IB5 d. C10 ❏ Only the standard envelopes shown above can be printed on with this product. However, those standard envelopes that are less than 110 mm wide when their flaps are opened, such as Mon (Monarch), cannot be printed on. ❏ Do not use an envelope that has glue or tape on it.
Labels You can load up to 75 sheets of labels into the MP tray at one time. However, you may need to feed some labels one sheet at a time, or load them manually. Note: ❏ Duplex printing is not available for labels. ❏ Depending on the quality of labels, the printing environment, or the printing procedure, labels might be wrinkled. Make a trial print run before you print on a lot of labels.
Thick paper and extra thick paper You can load thick paper (106 to 163 g/m²) or extra thick paper (164 to 210 g/m²) into the MP tray. When loading thick or extra thick paper, you should make paper settings as shown below: ❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings menu in the printer driver.
❏ Make settings on the Basic Settings menu in the printer driver. 3 Paper Size: User defined size Paper Source: MP Tray (up to 20 mm thick stack) Paper Type: Plain, Semi-Thick, Thick or Extra Thick 3 ❏ You can also make these settings on the Setup menu’s Tray Menu on the control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 292. Note: ❏ For Windows, access the printer driver, then select User-Defined Size from the Paper Size list on the Basic Settings menu.
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 product. You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 through the Optional Settings tab in the printer driver. EPSON Status Monitor 3 lets you check the status of your product. See “Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 83 for more information.
Windows XP or Server 2003 users To access the printer driver, click Start, click Printers and Faxes, then click Printers. Right-click your product icon, then click Printing Preferences. 4 4 Windows Me or 98 users To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. Right-click your product icon, then click Properties. 4 4 Windows 2000 users To access the printer driver, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.
Making Changes to Printer Settings Making the print quality setting You can change the print quality of printouts through settings in the printer driver. With the printer driver, you can make the print settings by choosing from a list of predefined settings, or customizing the settings. Choosing the print quality by using the Automatic setting You can change the print quality of printouts to favor speed or detail.
2. Click Automatic. Then choose desired printing quality.
3. Click OK to apply the settings. The printer driver provides the following quality modes. Color Draft, Text, Text&Image, Web, Photo Black and white 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.
2. Select Advanced. You will find the predefined settings in the list below of Automatic. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Note: This screen may vary depending on your operating system version. 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 menu. This printer driver provides the following predefined settings: Draft Suitable for printing inexpensive drafts. Text Suitable for printing documents that include mainly text.
Text/Graph 4 Suitable for printing documents that include text and graphs, such as presentation documents. 4 Graphic/CAD Suitable for printing graphics and charts. 4 PhotoEnhance Suitable for printing video captures, images taken with a digital camera, or scanned images. EPSON PhotoEnhance automatically adjusts the contrast, saturation, and brightness of the original image data to produce sharper, more vivid color printouts. This setting does not affect your original image data.
Customizing print settings If you need to change detailed settings, make the settings manually. Follow the steps below to customize your print settings. 1. Click the Basic Settings tab. 2. Click Advanced, then click More Settings. 3. Choose Color or Black as the Color setting, then choose desired printing resolution from 300 dpi or 600 dpi with the Resolution slider bar.
Note: ❏ This screen may vary depending on your operating system version. 4 ❏ When making the other settings, see online help for details on each setting. 4 ❏ Even if you select the Web Smoothing check box, it may not be effective or may be insufficiently effective for the following data.
Type a name for your custom settings in the Name box, then click Save. Your settings will appear in the list located below Automatic in the Basic Settings menu. Note: ❏ You cannot use a predefined setting name for your custom settings. ❏ To delete a custom setting, click Advanced, click Save Settings in the Basic Settings menu, select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box, then click Delete. ❏ You cannot delete predefined settings.
Checking information about consumables 4 When EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed, information about consumables, such as the remaining toner and the photoconductor’s life is displayed on the Basic Settings menu. You can also order consumables online by clicking the Order Online button. For details, see “Order Online” on page 90. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Note: ❏ Information about consumables, that is displayed on the Basic Settings menu, is based on a specified time interval in which the information is updated.
❏ If information about consumables displayed on the screen differs from the actual item, press the Get Information New button in the Consumables Info Settings dialog box. For details, see “Setting information about consumables” on page 82. ❏ If you cannot view the information about consumables, check if the Display Consumables information button in the Consumables Info Settings dialog box is selected. ❏ If the Order Online function is not available, see “An installed option cannot be used” on page 385.
3. Select the Duplex (manual) check box, then select Left, Top, or Right as the binding position. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 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. 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.
9. After printing on one side, reload the paper into the MP tray with the printed surface face-down as shown below. Then, press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Note: ❏ Manual duplex printing may not be completed normally when printing a document for which the paper size, orientation, or paper source setting is set to change in the document.
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.
Resizing pages by a specified percentage 4 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. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Note: The percentage can be set between 50% and 200% in 1% increments. 4. Click OK to apply the settings. 4 If necessary, select the paper size to be printed from the Output Paper drop-down list.
Modifying the print layout Your product 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. Select the Page Order in which the pages are printed on each sheet. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4. Select the Print the Frame check box when you want to print the pages surrounded by a frame. 4 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 menu. 4 5. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Layout menu.
Using a watermark Follow the steps below to print a watermark on your document. In the Advanced Layout tab or Watermark dialog box, you can select from a list of predefined watermarks, or you can make an original watermark with text or a bitmap. The Watermark dialog box also allows you to make a variety of detailed watermark settings. For example, you can select the size, intensity, and position of your watermark. 1. Click the Advanced Layout tab. 2.
3. Select the color from the Color drop-down list, then adjust the image intensity of the watermark with the Intensity slider bar. 4 4 4 4 4 4 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. 4 4 4 6. Adjust the X (horizontal) or Y (vertical) Offset position. 4 7.
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. If you select BMP, click Browse, select the BMP file you want to use, then click OK. 5. Click Save. Your watermark will appear in the List box.
Making Extended Settings You can make various settings in the Extended Settings dialog box. To open the dialog box, click Extended Settings on the Optional Settings menu. Offset: Makes fine adjustments to the printing position on the front and the back of data on a page in 1 mm increments. 4 4 4 4 Uses the settings specified on the printer button: Select this button to use the settings specified on the control panel.
Skip Blank Page check box: When you select this check box, the product skips blank pages. Clear this check box when printing on both sides of the paper using the duplex printing function. High Speed Graphics Output check box: Select this check box to optimize the printing speed of graphics composed of line drawings such as overlaid circles and squares. Clear this check box if graphics do not print correctly.
Default button: Click this button to return the driver settings to the initial settings. Help button: Click this button to open online help. Cancel button: Click this button to exit the dialog box or printer driver without saving the settings. OK button: Click this button to save the settings and to exit the dialog box or printer driver. 4 4 4 4 4 Making Optional Settings You can update the installed option information manually if you have installed options to your product. 1.
Setting information about consumables You can specify whether to get information about consumables and display it when the Basic Settings menu is opened. You can also specify to get the current consumables information in the Consumables Info Settings dialog box. 82 a. Display Consumables information button: Displays information about consumables according to the specified interval, and displays when the Basic Settings menu is opened.
Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 4 EPSON Status Monitor 3 is a utility program that monitors your product and gives you information about its current status. 4 Note for Windows XP users: ❏ Shared Windows XP LPR connections and shared Windows XP Standard TCP/IP connections with Windows clients do not support the Job Management function. 4 ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not available when printing from a Remote Desktop connection.
5. In the dialog box that appears, click Local. Note: See the Network Guide for information on installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 on a network. 6. Click Custom.
7. Select the EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box, then click Install. 4 8. In the dialog box that appears, make sure that your product’s icon is selected, and click OK. 9. In the dialog box that appears, make sure that your product icon is selected, and click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 4 4 4 4 4 4 10. 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 this dialog box, you can set the URL for the site where you can order consumables online. See “Order Online” on page 90 for details. ❏ Selecting your country or region allows you to change the settings of the URL. ❏ The URL for the site is not displayed when selecting (No Setting). Also, you cannot use the Order Online button on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. ❏ When you click the Cancel button, the Web site’s URL does not appear, but the EPSON Status Monitor 3 installation continues. 11.
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps below to access EPSON Status Monitor 3. 4 1. Access the printer driver, then click the Optional Settings tab. 4 2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3.
Getting printer status details You can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Note: This screen may vary depending on your operating system version. 88 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.
d. Close button: Clicking this button closes the dialog box. e. Consumables: Displays information for the paper trays and consumables. f. Job Information: Displays information for the print jobs. The Job Information menu is displayed when the Show job information check box on the Monitoring Preferences dialog box is on. See “Using the Job Information menu” on page 98 for details. g.
Order Online To order consumables online, click the Order Online button on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. The Order Online dialog box appears. Note: You can also access this dialog box by clicking the Order Online button in Basic Settings menu. 90 a. Status Monitor button: Opens the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. b. Text box: Displays the consumables and codes.
c. Order Now/Find Dealer button: Connects to the URL where you can place an order and find the dealer nearest you. When you click this button, a confirmation window asking if you wish to connect to the Web site appears. If you do not want this window to appear, select the Do not display the confirming window check box in the confirmation window. d. Utility Settings button: Opens the Utility Settings dialog box and allows you to change the settings of the registered URL.
Setting Monitoring Preferences To make specific monitoring settings, click Monitoring Preferences in the Optional Settings menu of the printer driver. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears.
The following settings and buttons appear in the dialog box: a. Select Notification: Use the check boxes in this area to select the types of error that you wish to be notified about. To select the notification item to be displayed, select the corresponding check box in Event. The current status of the notification item is displayed as On or Off in Screen Notification. b. Default button: Restores default settings. c.
d. Job Management: Select the Show job information check box to display the Job Information menu in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 window. When this check box is selected, the Job management icon appears on the the task bar during printing. To display the notification message when your print job is finished, select the Notify when printing completed check box. Note: This menu is enabled only under the conditions given in “Connections supporting the Job Management function” on page 96. 94 e.
Status Alert window The Status Alert window indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you a possible solution. The window closes automatically once the problem is cleared. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 This window will appear according to the selected notification in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. If you wish to see information about printer consumables, click Details. Once this button is clicked, the Status Alert window will not disappear even after a problem is cleared.
Job Management function Using the Job Management function, you can obtain information on print jobs on the Job Information menu in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. You can also choose to have a notice appear on the screen when printing is completed.
❏ When using an optional Ethernet interface card that does not support the Job Management function. ❏ Note that if the user account used to log on to a client is different from the user account used to connect to the server, the Job Management function is not available. ❏ When using a computer running Windows XP as a print server.
Using the Job Information menu To display the Job Information menu, select the Show job information check box on the Monitoring Preferences dialog box (See “Setting Monitoring Preferences” on page 92 for details), then click the Job Information tab on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. a. Status: 98 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.
Completed: Displays only your jobs that have finished printing. Canceled: 4 Displays only print jobs that have been canceled. 4 b. Job Name: Displays the user’s print job file names. Other user’s print jobs are displayed as --------. c. User: 4 Displays the user name. d. Computer: Displays the name of the computer connected to the printer. 4 e. Cancel Job button: Selecting a print job and clicking this button, cancels the selected print job. 4 f.
Stopping monitoring You can stop monitoring the printing status by clearing the Monitor the Printing Status check box in the printer driver’s Optional Settings menu if you don’t need to monitor the printer at all. Note: ❏ The Monitor the Printing Status check box is displayed in the Optional Settings menu of Printing Preference in Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003. ❏ You can find out the current printer status by clicking the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button in the printer driver’s Optional Settings menu.
2. Clear the check boxes of the types of printers you do not want to monitor. 4 4 4 4 4 4 3. Click OK to apply the settings. 4 Setting Up the USB Connection The USB interface that comes with your product complies with Microsoft Plug and Play (PnP) USB specifications. Note: Only PC systems equipped with a USB connector and running Windows XP, Me, 98, 2000, or Server 2003 support the USB interface. 1. Access the printer driver. 2. For Windows Me or 98, click the Details tab.
3. For Windows Me or 98, select the EPUSB1: (your product) USB port from the Print to the following port drop-down list. For Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, select the USB001 USB port in the list on the Ports menu. Note: This screen may vary depending on your operating system. 4. Click OK to save the settings.
Canceling Printing 4 If the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled characters or images, you may need to cancel printing. When the product icon is displayed on the taskbar, follow the instructions below to cancel the printing. Double-click your product icon on the task bar. Select the task in the list, then click Cancel from the Document menu. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 After the last page is output, the Print (green) light on the control panel turns on. The current job is canceled.
Uninstalling the Printer Software When you wish to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, be sure to uninstall the current printer software beforehand. Note: When uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 3 from a multi-user Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003 environment, remove the shortcut icon from all clients before uninstalling. You can remove the icon by clearing the Shortcut Icon check box in the Monitoring Preference dialog box. Uninstalling the printer driver 1. Quit all applications. 2.
4. Select EPSON Printer Software, then click Add/Remove. For Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, select EPSON Printer Software, then click Change/Remove. 4 4 4 4 4 4 5. Click the Printer Model tab, select your product 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 uninstall only EPSON Status Monitor 3, select the EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box. To do so, deselect your product icon in Printer Model menu in step 5. 7. To uninstall, click OK. Note: You can uninstall only the Monitored Printers utility of EPSON Status Monitor 3.
Uninstall the USB device driver When you connect the product to your computer with a USB interface cable, the USB device driver is also installed. When you uninstall 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. ❏ Once you uninstall the USB device driver, you cannot access any other EPSON printers connected with a USB interface cable. 1.
Note: ❏ EPSON USB Printer Devices appears only when the product is connected to Windows Me or 98 with a USB interface cable. ❏ If the USB device driver is not installed correctly, EPSON USB Printer Devices may not appear. Follow the steps below to run the “Epusbun.exe” file in the Software CD-ROM that comes with your product. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Access the CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the Win9x folder. 4. Double-click the Epusbun.exe icon. 3.
Setting the print server 4 ❏ For Windows Me or 98, see “Setting up your printer as a shared printer” on page 110. ❏ For Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, see “Using an additional driver” on page 111. 4 Setting the clients 4 ❏ For Windows Me or 98, see “With Windows Me or 98” on page 117. ❏ For Windows XP or 2000, see “With Windows XP or 2000” on page 119. Note: ❏ When sharing the product, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the print server.
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.
Note: ❏ Do not use spaces or hyphens for the share name, or an error may occur. ❏ When sharing the product, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the print server. See “Setting Monitoring Preferences” on page 92. 4 4 4 You need to set the client computers so that they can use the product on a network. See the following pages for details.
For Windows XP or Server 2003, if the following menu appears, click either Network Setup Wizard or If you understand the security risks but want to share printers without running the wizard, click here. In either case, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. For a Windows 2000 print server, select Shared as, then type the name in the text box. For a Windows XP or Server 2003 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 step 3. On the Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003 print server 4 4 4 4 Click Additional Drivers.
Select Windows being used for clients, then click OK.
Note: ❏ The screen in Windows Server 2003 is different from the screens shown above. 4 ❏ You do not have to install the additional drivers noted below, because these drivers are preinstalled. Intel Windows 2000 (for Windows 2000) Intel Windows 2000 or XP (for Windows XP) x86 Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 (for Windows Server 2003) 4 ❏ Do not select additional drivers other than the drivers listed in the above table. The other additional drivers are not available. 4 5.
When installing drivers in Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, “Digital Signature is not found.” may appear. Click Yes (for Windows 2000) or Continue Anyway (for Windows XP or Server 2003) and continue installing. 7. When installing in Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003, click Close. Note: Confirm the following items when sharing the product: ❏ Be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the print server. See “Setting Monitoring Preferences” on page 92.
❏ This section describes how to access the shared printer on a standard network system using the server (Microsoft workgroup). If you cannot access the shared printer due to the network system, ask the administrator of the network for assistance. ❏ This section describes how to install the printer driver by accessing the shared printer from the Printers folder. You can also access the shared printer from Network Neighborhood or My Network on the Windows desktop.
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. Note: ❏ If the printer driver is installed in the client beforehand, you need to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver.
7. Make sure of the name of the shared printer, then select whether to use the product as the default printer or not. Click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions. Note: You can change the shared printer’s name so that it appears only on the client computer. 4 4 4 With Windows XP or 2000 Follow the steps below to set Windows XP 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.
3. For Windows 2000, select Network printer, then click Next. For Windows XP, select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, then click Next. 4. For Windows 2000, type the name of the shared printer, then click Next. Note: ❏ You can also type “\\(the name of the computer that is locally connected to the shared printer)\(the shared printer’s name)” in network path or queue name, otherwise click Next to browse for a printer.
For Windows XP, select Browse for a printer. 4 4 4 4 4 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. ❏ If the printer driver is installed in the client beforehand, you need to select either the new printer driver or the current printer driver. When the prompt to select the printer driver appears, select the printer driver according to the message.
Installing the printer driver from the software CD-ROM 4 This section describes how to install the printer driver in the clients when setting the network system as follows: 4 ❏ The additional drivers are not installed in the Windows XP, 2000, or Server 2003 print server. ❏ The print server’s OS is Windows Me or 98 and the client’s OS is Windows XP or 2000. The on-screen displays on the following pages may differ depending on the version of Windows OS.
2. Insert the Software 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, 2000, or Server 2003, “Digital Signature is not found.” may appear. Click Yes (for Windows 2000) or Continue Anyway (for Windows XP or Server 2003) and continue installing. The folder name differs depending on the OS being used.
Chapter 5 Using the Printer Software with Macintosh 5 5 About the Printer Software The printer software contains a printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your printer. Use the following procedures to access the EPSON Status Monitor 3. Open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the drop-down list. Then click your printer’s icon in the Utility menu.
❏ To open the Basic Settings dialog box, select Print from the File menu on any application. Note: The printer driver’s online help provides details on printer driver settings. 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.
2. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, and select the Basic settings tab. 3. Click Automatic, then choose the resolution from the Resolution drop-down list. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Note: If printing is unsuccessful or a memory-related error message appears, selecting a lower resolution may allow printing to proceed.
Using the predefined settings The predefined settings are provided to help you optimize print settings for a particular kind of printout, such as presentation documents or images taken by a video or digital camera. Follow the steps below to use the predefined settings. 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, and select the Basic settings tab. 3. Select Advanced. You will find the predefined settings in the list on the right of Automatic.
4. 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 Summary drop-down list in the Print dialog box. This printer driver provides the following predefined settings: Automatic (Standard) 5 5 5 Suitable for regular printing, especially photos.
Advanced Graphic/CAD Suitable for printing high-quality graphs, charts, and photos. Advanced Photo Suitable for printing high-quality scanned photos and digitally-captured images. Customizing print settings Your printer provides for customized print settings if you need more control over the printout, want to make the most detailed settings available, or just want to experiment. Follow the steps below to customize your print settings. 1. Open the Basic Settings dialog box. 2.
4. Choose desired printing resolution from Fast (300 dpi) or Fine (600 dpi). Note: When making the other settings, click the each setting. 5 button for details on 5 5. Click OK to apply the settings and return to the Basic Settings dialog box. 5 Note: For details on each setting, see the online help. 5 Saving your settings 5 Use the following procedures to save your custom settings. For Mac OS X 10.1.x users, save your custom settings in Save Custom Setting.
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. 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. Click Print to start printing.
Duplex printing Duplex printing prints on both sides of the paper. You can do duplex printing manually. When printing for binding, the binding edge can be specified as required to produce the desired page order. Note: When printing on both sides of the paper, you need to clear the Skip Blank Page check box and select the Avoid Page Error check box in the Extended Settings dialog box. For details, see “Making Extended Settings” on page 136. 5 5 5 5 5 Doing duplex printing manually 1.
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-down as shown below. Then press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button. 5 5 5 5 5 5 Note: When loading the paper, straighten it well. If curled paper is loaded, it may not be fed correctly.
Making Extended Settings You can make various settings in the Extended Settings dialog box, for example Page Protect. Open the Print dialog box and select Printer Settings from the drop-down list, then select Extended Settings. Offset: 136 Makes fine adjustments to the printing position on the front and the back of data on a page in 0.5 mm increments.
Uses the settings Select this button to use the settings specified on the printer specified on the control panel. check box: 5 Ignore the selected paper size check box: When you select this check box, the printer prints on the loaded paper, regardless of size. 5 Auto Continue check box: When you select this check box, the printer continues to print ignoring the page size errors and memory shortage. 5 Data Compression Level drop-down list: Select the method of the data compression.
Automatically change Select this check box to have the to monochrome mode printer driver analyze the printing check box: data, and automatically switch to monochrome mode if the printing data is black and white. Default button: Click this button to return the driver settings to the initial settings. Cancel button: Click this button to exit the dialog box or printer driver without saving the settings.
3. Click your printer’s icon.
Getting printer status details You can monitor printer status and get information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. Note: This screen may vary depending on your operating system version. 140 a. Icon/Message: The icon and message shows 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. When a problem occurs, the most probable solution is displayed. 5 5 d. Close button: Clicking this button closes the dialog box. e. Consumables: Displays information for the paper trays and consumables. 5 f. Job Information: Displays information for the print jobs. The Job Information menu is displayed when the Show job information check box on the Monitor Setup dialog box is on.
Setting Monitoring Preferences To make specific monitoring settings, select Monitor Setup from the File menu. The Monitor Setup dialog box appears.
The following settings and buttons appear in the dialog box: a. Select Notification: Use the check boxes in this area to select the types of error that you wish to be notified about. To select the notification item to be displayed, select the corresponding check box in Event. The current status of the notification item is displayed as On or Off in Screen Notification. 5 5 5 b. Default button: Restores default settings. 5 c. OK button: Saves new changes and closes the dialog box. 5 d.
Status Alert window The Status Alert window indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you a possible solution. The window closes automatically once the problem is cleared. This window will also appear according to the selected notification in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box when the Monitor the Printer check box is selected. To select the Monitor the Printer check box, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Print dialog box and select Print Settings from the drop-down list. 2.
Using the Job Management function You can obtain information on the print jobs on the Job Information menu on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. To display the Job Information menu, select the Show job information check box on the Monitor Setup dialog box, then click the Job Information menu on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 a. Status: Waiting: The print job which is waiting to be printed.
Deleting: The print job which is canceled during spooling in your computer by pressing the Cancel Job button, or being deleted. Printing: The print job which is printing currently. Completed: Displays only your jobs that have finished printing. Canceled: Displays only your jobs that have been canceled. Held: Job is on hold. b. Job Name: Displays the user’s print job file names. Other users print jobs are displayed as --------. c. User: Displays the user name. d.
Setting Up the USB Connection 5 Note: If you are connecting a USB cable to your Macintosh through a USB hub, be sure to connect using the first hub in the chain. The USB interface may be unstable depending on the hub used. If you experience problems with this type of setup, connect the USB cable directly to your computer’s USB connector. 1. Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then open the Utilities folder and double-click the Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.
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 a print job continues on the computer, follow the instruction below to cancel printing: Open Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2 or below) and double-click your printer from the print queue. Then, select Delete Job from the jobs menu. After the last page is output, the Print (green) light on the product turns on.
5. 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. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If the printer name remains in the Print Center after uninstalling the printer software, delete your printer name from the Print Center. Open the Print Center, select the printer name from the Printer List, then click Delete.
Chapter 6 Scanning About the Scanner Software EPSON Scan Your product is controlled by your computer via a TWAIN-compliant driver called EPSON Scan. EPSON Scan directly controls all of the features of your Epson product. With this software you can scan images in color, grayscale, or black and white and obtain professional quality results. This program is the standard cross-platform interface between your product and most applications. You can access it from any application that supports the TWAIN standard.
TWAIN-compliant applications This product is a TWAIN-compliant device. You can scan images using a TWAIN-compliant image processing application. The following TWAIN-compliant image processing applications are included in your product’s package. Use the one appropriate for your purpose. ❏ EPSON Creativity Suite ❏ PageManager for EPSON While in a TWAIN-compliant application, when you select a scan command to scan an image, EPSON Scan starts and scans the image with the specified settings.
Note: You can operate EPSON Scan in the same way on both Windows and Mac OS X. This guide explains the operation procedure using Windows examples. Accessing EPSON Scan From the TWAIN-compliant applications This section provides you how to start EPSON Scan (Home Mode) from Adobe Photoshop Elements. Note for Mac OS X users: For details on Adobe Photoshop Elements, refer to its web site. 1. Start Adobe Photoshop Elements.
Using EPSON Scan directly 6 If you just want to save scanned images without any editing needs, start EPSON Scan directly. Scanned images are automatically saved as files in the specified folder. 6 1. Start EPSON Scan. 6 For Windows users: ❏ Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop. You can also start EPSON Scan in the manner shown below. ❏ Click Start, point to All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows Me, 98, or 2000), point to EPSON Scan, and then select EPSON Scan.
Setting Your Originals Before scanning a document, remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images without first checking their copyright status. Document table When using the document table, set an original one sheet at a time. c Caution: ❏ Do not place heavy objects on the glass surface of the document table. Also, do not press the glass surface with too much force.
1. Make sure the product is turned on, and then open the document cover gently. 6 6 6 6 6 6 2. Place an original on the document table, with the side to be scanned facing down. Use the document guide strip to align the horizontal edge of the document.
Note: ❏ The area with a width of maximum 1.5 mm from the horizontal edge and 1.5 mm from the vertical edge is not scanned. 1. Maximum unreadable area of 1.5 mm 2. Maximum unreadable area of 1.5 mm 2 1 ❏ If you plan to preview images using the Thumbnail method, while scanning multiple photographs, position each photograph at least 20 mm apart from its adjacent photographs. ❏ Always keep the document table clean. 3. Close the document cover gently so that the original does not move.
Removing the document cover for thick or large documents (base model only) When you scan a thick or large document, you can remove the document cover. c Caution: To scan an original correctly, set the transportation lock on the left side of the document table in the unlocked position. See “Scanner parts” on page 26. 1. Open the document cover and pull it straight up to remove it.
2. Place a document on the document table, with the side to be scanned facing down, and then place the document cover onto the document. Note: ❏ When you set a thick document such as magazines, make sure to press the document from above and make it flat. ❏ When installing the document cover, follow the steps for removing the cover in reverse. c 158 Caution: Do not use excessive force on the document cover, and do not twist it diagonally. Doing so may damage the document cover.
Auto Document Feeder (fax model only) 6 The Auto Document Feeder can automatically load up to 50 sheets. You can use the following documents with the Auto Document Feeder. 6 Paper Type Paper Size Capacity Plain paper, EPSON Color Laser Paper, EPSON ink jet paper, Recycled paper Weight: 50 to 124 g/m² B5*, A4, Letter, Legal Up to 50 sheets (a stack 8 mm thick) 6 6 * Can not be used for fax transmission.
Note: When scanning an original using the Auto Document Feeder, scanning quality may be lower than when scanning an original on the document table. Follow the steps below to load documents in the Auto Document Feeder. 1. Slide the edge guides all the way outward.
2. Insert a stack of documents face-up in the Auto Document Feeder until it meets resistance, and then move the edge guides so they are flush with the edges of your documents. 6 6 6 6 6 6 Note: ❏ Make sure the ADF cover is closed firmly. If the ADF cover is open, the document table is preemptively scanned and a blank copy is output even if an original is set on the Auto Document Feeder. ❏ If you load multiple pages in the Auto document Feeder, the pages will be fed from the top and then ejected face-down.
Scanning an Image EPSON Scan provides three modes for you to make any scanning settings: Home Mode, Office Mode, and Professional Mode. This section describes how to scan an image in the Home Mode. The Home Mode lets you scan images using the basic settings. For more details, see “Changing the scanning mode” on page 171. Note for Mac OS X users: Most illustrations shown in this section are for Windows, so they may vary in appearance from what actually appears on your screen.
4. Specify the Document Type, Image Type, and Destination settings to match the image. See “Making Changes to Scanner Settings” on page 171. 6 6 6 6 6 6 5. Click the Preview button to preview the image. See “Using the Preview Window in EPSON Scan” on page 193. 6 6 6. Use the Target Size setting to specify the output size of the image. Also, select Image Adjustments settings to adjust the image quality, if necessary. See “Create beautiful reproductions” on page 183. 6 6 6 7. Click Scan.
Saving a Scanned Image From a TWAIN-compliant application After an image is scanned, be sure to save it using the steps below (using Adobe Photoshop Elements as an example again). 1. Select Save As from the File menu in Adobe Photoshop Elements. 2. Type a file name, select a file format, and then click Save. For details on file, see the Help topics in the application’s you are using. File formats The following table lists some common image file formats.
Format (File extension) Explanation Multi-TIFF (*.TIF) A TIFF format where multiple pages are saved to the same file. When you scan documents using the Auto Document Feeder, they are all stored in the same file. (With other formats, each document is saved in a separate file.) However, to open the Multi-TIFF files, you need an application supporting this format. PDF (*.PDF) PICT (*.PCT) (Mac OS X only) TIFF (*.TIF) A document format that is independent of platforms.
Using EPSON Scan directly After scanning images, the scanned images are automatically saved as files in the folder specified in the File Save Settings dialog box. Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, the File Save Settings dialog box does not appear automatically. To open the dialog box, click the down arrow to the right of the Scan button in the EPSON Scan main window and then select File Save Settings. 1. Specify a location where scanned images are saved.
If you want to change the file name, type an alphanumeric character string in Prefix and select a start number. The name of a file is generated using a combination of the prefix and number specified here. Note: ❏ For Windows users, the following characters cannot be used in the prefix. \, /, :, ., *, ?, ", <, >, | ❏ For Mac OS X users, you cannot use colon (:) in the prefix. ❏ The number must be 3 digits. To save images using the MS -DOS 8.
Format (File Extension) Explanation Multi-TIFF (*.TIF) A TIFF format where multiple pages are saved to the same file. When you scan documents using the Auto Document Feeder, they are all stored in the same file. (With other formats, each document is saved in a separate file.) However, to open the Multi-TIFF files, you need an application supporting this format. PDF (*.PDF) A document format that is independent of platforms. To use PDF documents, you need Adobe Acrobat® Reader® or Acrobat.
If the Open image folder after scanning check box in the File Save Settings dialog box is selected, Windows Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac OS X) automatically opens the folder where the scanned image is saved when EPSON Scan finishes scanning. 6 6 Selecting the Scanning Mode 6 Choosing appropriate scanning mode 6 EPSON Scan provides three modes for you to change any scanning settings: Home Mode, Office Mode, and Professional Mode.
The following table indicates the suitable mode to use according to the scanning purpose.
Changing the scanning mode You can change the scanning mode from the list box at the top right of the window. Click the small arrow to the right of the list box, and then click to select a desired mode. 6 6 6 6 Note: The mode you used last time remains enabled when you start EPSON Scan again. 6 6 Making Changes to Scanner Settings 6 Make suitable settings 6 For photographs 6 Follow the steps below to make settings suitable for scanning photographs (reflective documents) in the Professional Mode.
3. The setting window appears. Specify the settings to match your document, referring to the illustration and the table below.
Original Destination Adjustments 6 Document Type Reflective Document Source Document Table, ADF Auto Exposure Type Photo Image Type Select a suitable image type. Resolution Select an appropriate resolution. See “Select the suitable resolution” on page 174. Target Size To be set in a later step. 6 To be set in a later step. 4. Click the Preview button to preview the images. See “Preview images” on page 193. 5.
6. Click Scan to start scanning. The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder. Select the suitable resolution When you specify a high resolution, the number of pixels of the data increases and the scanned image becomes fine in texture. However, increasing the resolution causes the data size to increase. Specify a suitable resolution according to the scanning purpose. The following table indicates the suitable resolution to use according to the scanning purpose.
3. The setting window appears. Specify the settings to match your document, referring to the illustration and the table below.
Original Destination Adjustments Document Type Reflective Document Source Document Table, ADF Auto Exposure Type Document Image Type Black&White is recommended. Resolution 300 dpi for texts, 600 dpi for line arts Target Size To be set in a later step. To be set in a later step. 4. Click the Preview button to preview the images. See “Preview images” on page 193. 5. Use Target Size to specify the output size of the scanned images and then specify the Adjustments settings, if necessary.
6. Click Scan to start scanning. The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder. 6 6 For color documents Follow the steps below to make settings suitable for scanning color documents in the Professional Mode. With this feature, the use of colors on an original document is simplified to prevent the scanned image from being mottled. It is also suitable for modifying colors of an image with a color re-touching application. 1.
3. The setting window appears. Specify the settings to match your document, referring to the illustration and the table below.
Original Destination Reflective Document Source Document Table, ADF Auto Exposure Type Document Image Type Color Smoothing Resolution Select an appropriate resolution. See “Select the suitable resolution” on page 174. Target Size Adjustments 6 Document Type 6 6 6 To be set in a later step. 6 To be set in a later step. 4. Click the Preview button to preview the images. 5.
6. Click Scan to start scanning. The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder. For newspapers and magazines Follow the steps below to make settings suitable for scanning newspapers and magazines in the Professional Mode. Using this feature, you can avoid a blank area being scanned as a yellowish image or images on the back side of paper being scanned through. 1. Place a document on the document table. For details, see “Setting Your Originals” on page 154. 2.
3. The setting window appears. Specify the settings to match your document, referring to the illustration and the table below.
Original Destination Adjustments Document Type Reflective Document Source Document Table Auto Exposure Type Document Image Type Select an appropriate image type. Resolution Select an appropriate resolution. See “Select the suitable resolution” on page 174. Target Size To be set in a later step. To be set in a later step. 4. Click the Preview button to preview the images. See “Preview images” on page 193. 5.
6. Click Scan to start scanning. The scanned images are sent to the application or saved in the specified folder. 6 6 Create beautiful reproductions EPSON Scan provides you with a variety of settings to improve the quality of a scanned image to satisfy your needs. You can easily adjust the quality of the image by selecting the box in the setting window. In this section, you will get the information on what you can do and how you do it.
1. Select the Descreening Filter check box in the Adjustments section. In the Home Mode, open the Image Adjustments dialog box first to get to the Descreening Filter check box. 2. Select Screen Ruling appropriate for the image being scanned and your purpose. (In the Home Mode, this function is not available.
1. Select the Unsharp Mask Filter check box in the Adjustments section. 6 6 6 6 Unsharp Mask Filter not applied 6 Unsharp Mask Filter applied 6 6 2. Select the level of adjustments. 6 Liven up a color on a scanned image You can liven up the color of a scanned image by adjusting the brightness of color, contrast, or color balance. Follow the steps below. 6 Note: This feature is only available when you are scanning a color image. 6 1. Click the Image Adjustment button.
2. Adjust the items you want to change by sliding the tabs. Image Adjustment not applied Image Adjustment applied 3. Close the Image Adjustment window by clicking the Close button.
Restore faded color images Color Restoration is a scanner software feature that restores faded color on films and photographs. Select the Color Restoration check box to restore color in the Home Mode or Professional Mode. 6 6 6 6 6 Note: ❏ When scanning films, do not select B&W Negative Film for Document Type. 6 ❏ Do not specify 16-bit Grayscale or 8-bit Grayscale for Image Type. 6 ❏ Do not specify Document for Auto Exposure Type.
Scan multiple images simultaneously You can simultaneously scan multiple photographs and documents placed together on the document table as separate images. Note: Depending on the application, you may not be able to scan multiple images. Follow the steps below to scan multiple originals using the Professional Mode. 1. Place documents on the document table. See “Setting Your Originals” on page 154 for details.
The following window appears. 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3. Specify the Original and Destination settings to match your images. 6 4. Click the Preview button to preview the images.
Note: You can select a preview method: Thumbnail Preview or Normal Preview. Click the small arrow to the right of the Preview button and then select Thumbnail or Normal. 5. In the Thumbnail Preview window: EPSON Scan automatically locates the multiple photographs, and then preview them as thumbnail images. Select the number check box of an image you want to scan.
Note: ❏ Depending on the originals you want to scan, EPSON scan may not be able to automatically locate the target images, or preview the images as thumbnails. In this case, preview the images in the Normal Preview window. ❏ You can create only one marquee for one thumbnail image. For more details, see the online help. In the Normal Preview window: Create marquees on the previewed image to select an area you want to scan. You can create up to 50 marquees. For more details, see “Using marquees” on page 197.
Note: When the output size of the scanned image is already decided, select an appropriate setting from the Target Size list. A marquee proportional to the measurements of the Target Size setting appears in the Preview window. You can move this marquee to the area of the image you want to scan. For more details, see the online help. 6. Specify the Adjustments settings, if necessary. (You may need to scroll to the bottom of the screen.
Using the Preview Window in EPSON Scan 6 Preview images 6 Before you scan an image, you can use the Preview window to see the effects of most EPSON Scan settings and make additional image adjustments. Clicking the Preview button starts prescanning and previews the image. Depending on the scanning mode and the Document Type settings, a small arrow appears to the right of the Preview button, allowing you to select a preview method.
Normal preview The Normal Preview method allows you to see the entire previewed image and the effects of settings you made, and to make additional image adjustments. You can also use marquees to scan selected portions of an image. For details on marquees, see “Using marquees” on page 197. Click the Zoom Preview button to zoom in on a selected area of the image. Use a marquee to select the part of the image you want to zoom in and then click this button.
Note: When the output size of the scanned image is already decided, select an appropriate setting from the Target Size list. A marquee proportional to the measurements of the Target Size setting appears in the Preview window. You can move this marquee to the area of the image you want to scan. For more details, see the online help. Thumbnail preview The Thumbnail Preview method allows you to preview multiple images in a thumbnail layout.
To scan an image that appears as a thumbnail, select the check box under the image you want to scan and then click Scan. To modify a thumbnail image, click the image to select it and then choose the appropriate settings. The selected image has a blue frame around it. To apply the same modifications to all of the thumbnail images at once, click All. To enlarge a thumbnail image, select it and then click the Full Size tab.
Note: ❏ When you double-click a thumbnail image, the image is zoomed in and the enlarged image is displayed in the Full Size menu. 6 ❏ When you click All in the Preview window, the Full Size tab is dimmed. 6 6 Using marquees A marquee is a frame that you draw around a portion of a previewed image to select it. 6 Normal Preview: You can make up to 50 marquees and apply them to select an area you want to enlarge using the Zoom Preview button.
When the mouse pointer is placed within the marquee (the frame of the selected image area), it changes to a hand. You can click and drag the marquee anywhere in the Preview window. If you drag the hand pointer while pressing the Shift key, the marquee becomes restricted to the vertical or horizontal movement. When the mouse pointer is placed on the edge of the marquee, it changes to an arrow, allowing you to re-size the marquee.
Uninstalling the Scanner Software 6 Follow the appropriate section below to uninstall EPSON Scan. 6 For Windows users Note: ❏ To uninstall applications in Windows 2000, it is necessary to log on as a user with administrative privileges (a user who belongs to the Administrators group). ❏ To uninstall applications in Windows XP, it is necessary to log on with a Computer Administrator account. You cannot uninstall applications if you log on as a Limited account user.
3. Select EPSON Scan from the list, and then click Change/Remove (for Windows XP or 2000 users) or Add/Remove (for Windows Me or 98 users). 4. When a confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Click Finish to complete the uninstallation. In some cases, a message may appear to prompt you to restart the computer; make sure Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish.
3. Double-click the EPSON Scan folder. 4. Double-click the Mac OS X folder, and then double-click the EPSON Scan Installer icon. If the Authorization window opens, click the key icon, enter the administrator’s name and password, click OK, and then click Continue. 5. After the initial screen, click Accept. The Installer dialog box appears. 6. Select Uninstall from the pull-down menu at the top left, and then click Uninstall.
Using the Start Button on the Control Panel Scanning to your computer This product allows you to use the control panel to scan an image to a computer through a local or network connection. To scan an original using the control panel, the following software must be installed on the computer. For local computer: To use a computer that is directly connected to the product, you need to have installed EPSON Scan and EPSON Creativity Suite on your computer.
Note: ❏ EPSON Scan and EPSON Creativity Suite are installed in the standard installation using the installation software CD-ROM. To scan an original using a network computer, install PageManager for EPSON from a different CD-ROM that contains PageManager for EPSON. After installing PageManager for EPSON, start it and enter the license number according to the on-screen message. Then, restart the computer.
3. Press the Scan button on the control panel. The Scan light is lit and the Scan menu appears in the LCD panel. 4. Press the u Up or d Down button to select either Local PC or Network PC, and then press the r Right button. When selecting Local PC: When a proper connection to the local computer is confirmed, a message to notify that the device is ready appears and scanning starts. When selecting Network PC: Network computer names appear in the LCD panel. Proceed to step 5. 5.
7. When you scan with Manual scan, press the Advanced/ Menu button. 8. Press the d Down button to select Manual Scan, and then press the r Right button. 9. Select your desired file format and paper size. 10. Press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button on the control panel. 6 6 6 6 Scanning starts. 11. To exit the scan settings, press the l Left button several times or another mode’s button. When the scanning is complete, remove the original from the document table or the Auto Document Feeder.
For Windows XP users 1. Click Start, and then point to Control Panel. 2. Click the Scanners and Cameras icon in the control panel. 3. Right-click your product’s icon, and then select Properties. 4. Select the Events tab.
5. Select Start Button from the Select an event list. Select Start this program and then select a desired application from the list. Note: ❏ If Prompt for which program to run is selected, when the button is pressed, a dialog box appears to prompt you to select an application from the list. ❏ Some applications do not support linkage to scanners and digital cameras. Linkage is available only to applications that appear on the list. 6. To save your settings, click Apply and then OK.
3. For Windows Me users: Right-click your product’s icon, and then select Properties. For Windows 98 and 2000 users: Select your product from the installed scanners and cameras list. Click Properties.
4. Select the Events tab. 6 6 6 6 6 6 5. Select a desired button from the Scanner events list, and then select the check box of a desired application in the Send to this application list. Clear the rest of the check boxes. Note: ❏ If multiple applications are selected, when you click the button, a dialog box appears to prompt you to select just one from the list. ❏ Some applications do not support linkage to scanners and digital cameras.
If you need to disable the Scanner events, select the Disable device events check box in the product’s Properties dialog box. Canceling Scanning When you press the y Cancel button on the control panel, a scanning job in Scan mode is canceled or the TWAIN processing is stopped. When Cancel on progress bar is clicked while scanning an original with the Professional Mode, preview scanning or final scanning is quieted and the product returns to the Professional Mode.
Note for Mac OS X 10.3 users: Do not use the Fast User Switching function while using this product. 1. Obtain the IP address or host name of the Network Image Express Card from your network administrator. 2. Start EPSON Scan Settings. For Windows users: Click Start, point to All Programs (for Windows XP users) or Programs (for Windows Me, 98, and 2000 users) and EPSON Scan, and then select EPSON Scan Settings. 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 For Mac OS X users: Click the EPSON Scan Settings icon in the Utility folder.
4. Change the Connection setting to Network. Enter the Network Image Express Card’s IP address or host name in the Network Scanner Address field.
5. Click Test to check the connection. If everything works properly, this is indicated by a message appearing under Scanner Status in the dialog box. 6 6 6 6 6. Click OK to save the settings, and then close the dialog box. 6 Scanning an image Network scanning requires that all of the devices (this product, the optional EPSON Network Image Express Card, and the client computer) are turned on. Also, make sure EPSON Scan is running. 6 6 There are several methods you can use to scan a document.
Setting up a client computer To allow networking, each client computer in the network requires a Network Interface Card and a Network Interface Card (NIC) driver. Install the Network Interface Card and Network Interface Card (NIC) driver on each client computer. For details on the installation procedures, refer to the corresponding manuals included with the card. Installing the TCP/IP protocol To install the TCP/IP protocol on a client computer on the network, follow the instructions below.
For Windows 2000 users: Right-click the My Network Places icon, and then select Properties. 6 6 6 6 6 2. Double-click Local Area Connection.
3. Click Properties. 4. Check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is included in the Local Area Connection Properties list box. If the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) appears in the list box, proceed to “Scanning in a Network Environment” on page 210; otherwise, proceed to step 5.
5. Click Install. The Select Network Component Type dialog box appears. 6 6. Select Protocol from the list and click Add. 6 6 6 6 7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocol list box and click OK. 6 6 6 6 6 8. Check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is installed and then click Close. Then, proceed to “Scanning in a Network Environment” on page 210.
For Windows Me and 98 users 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel. Control Panel appears. 2. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel. The Network dialog box appears. 3. Click the Configuration tab.
4. Check that TCP/IP is included in the following installed network components list box. 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5. Click Add. The Select Network Component Type dialog box appears. 6 6. Select Protocol from the list, and then click Add.
7. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list box and TCP/IP from Network Protocols, and then click OK. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen. Then, proceed to “Scanning in a Network Environment” on page 210.
Using the Application Software 6 Software information 6 EPSON Web-To-Page (For Windows only) EPSON Web-To-Page makes printing web pages easier by sizing them to fit your paper and giving you a preview of your printed output. Note for network connections: EPSON Web-To-Page is available only for the following connections.
PageManager for EPSON When used with EventManager and EPSON Scan, PageManager for EPSON allows you to scan and save your images with a single push of your product’s x B&W Start or x Color Start button in Scan mode. By default, File Manager is launched when you press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button. To launch PageManager for EPSON instead of File Manager, start PageManager for EPSON, click the Start Button Setting button on the tool bar, and then make appropriate settings in the dialog box.
Presto! BizCard 5 SE Presto! BizCard 5 SE lets you scan multiple business cards, which will then be converted into contacts on your computer. When BizCard 5 SE is installed in your computer, the BizCard 5 SE icon appears in the Application toolbar of PageManager for EPSON. 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Creativity Suite The EPSON Creativity Suite is a software package that let you scan, save, manage, edit, and print your images.
❏ Scan Assistant ❏ File Manager File Manager Use EPSON File Manager to: ❏ Retrieve images from a digital camera or memory card and send the files directly to the application you want to use ❏ View supported images as thumbnails ❏ View the various applications you can use as project icons in the launch area ❏ Assign an application to the x B&W Start or x Color Start button on your product ❏ Search for images on your hard disk ❏ View images as a slideshow ❏ Retouch images 224 Scanning
Event Manager Event Manager launches File Manager or PageManager for EPSON automatically when you press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button on the control panel in Scan mode. You can select an application to be launched when pressing the x B&W Start or x Color Start button. For details, see “PageManager for EPSON” on page 222 or “Assigning a different application on Windows” on page 205.
Attach to Email EPSON Attach To Email lets you send e-mail with images. It supports various e-mail systems and allows you to resize images before attaching them. Image Clip Palette EPSON Image Clip Palette lets you view images as thumbnails, adjust the resolution and size of an image, then drag it to the application you want to use without changing the original image.
Accessing the software 6 EPSON Web-To-Page After installing EPSON Web-To-Page, the menu bar is displayed on the Microsoft Internet Explorer toolbar. If it does not appear, select Toolbars from the View menu of Internet Explorer, and then select EPSON Web-To-Page. 6 6 6 Note: When you install EPSON Web-To-Page, select custom installation on the software CD-ROM. PageManager for EPSON 6 6 6 There are three ways to start PageManager for EPSON. ❏ Double-click the PageManager For EPSON icon on the desktop.
Note: To use PageManager for EPSON, select Local or Network in the EPSON Scan settings. Presto! BizCard 5 SE There are two ways to start Presto! BizCard 5 SE. ❏ Double-click the PageManager For EPSON icon on the desktop, then click the BizCard icon in the lower part of the PageManager For EPSON window. ❏ For Windows: Click Start, point to All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows Me, 98, or 2000), point to PageManager For EPSON, then click PageManager For EPSON.
For Mac OS X: Double-click the Applications folder in Macintosh HD, then double-click the EPSON folder. Next, double-click the Creativity Suite folder, File Manager folder, and finally double-click the EPSON File Manager icon. Click Next when the confirmation message for Instructions is displayed. The Instructions appear. If you check Do Not Show Next Time, the confirmation message will not be displayed the next time you start the EPSON File Manager.
❏ For Windows: Click Start, point to All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows Me, 98, or 2000), point to EPSON Creativity Suite, then point to Attach To Email, and then click EPSON Attach To Email. For Mac OS X: Double-click the Applications folder in Macintosh HD, then double-click the EPSON folder. Next, double-click the Creativity Suite folder, and then the Attach To Email folder. Finally double-click the EPSON Attach To Email icon.
Chapter 7 7 Copying 7 Setting Originals to Copy You can load the original either on the document table or in the Auto Document Feeder (fax model only) depending on the type of the original. For details, see “Setting Your Originals” on page 154. Note: ❏ Before scanning a document, remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images without first checking their copyright status.
Basic Copying Available paper sources: ❏ The available paper types for copying are not the same as that for printing. Depending on the paper source, available paper types differ. When copying originals, you can only use the following paper types.
The Copy light is lit and the LCD panel shows Copy Mode for a few seconds, and then changes to the copy mode screen. 7 7 7 7 Note: If no button is pressed for more than 3 minutes, any changes made are canceled and the mode returns to the Print mode. 7 7 3. Place your original either on the document table or in the Auto Document Feeder (fax model only). For details, see “Setting Your Originals” on page 154. 7 4. Specify the desired copy settings as necessary.
Note: ❏ Do not turn off the power or press another mode’s button while copying is in progress, as copying may be performed incorrectly. ❏ When you place multiple documents in the Auto Document Feeder and make a continuous high quality (600 dpi) color copy with the default memory (128 MB), the product may not work properly because of insufficient memory. We recommend adding an memory module so that the total memory size is 256 MB or higher.
2. Make sure the value next to Copies is highlighted in the LCD panel, and then enter the number of copies to be made using the numeric keypad. Note: You can also use the r Right or l Left button to increase or decrease the number, one digit at a time. 7 7 7 Selecting the paper You can specify the type and size of paper to be loaded in the MP tray or the optional paper cassette. Available paper sources: ❏ The available paper types for copying are not the same as that for printing.
2. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Paper Size appears. 3. Press the l Left or r Right button several times until your desired paper size appears. Note: ❏ For the MP tray, you can select the paper size from MP A4, MP B5, MP LGL, and MP LT. ❏ For the optional paper cassette, the paper size loaded in the cassette is displayed (LC A4 or LC LT). Document type You can select the following document type settings suited for various types of color or black-and-white documents.
1. Make sure that the product is in Copy mode. If not, press the Copy button to enter the Copy mode. 2. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Color DocType or B&W DocType appears. 3. Press the l Left or r Right button several times until your desired document type appears. Adjusting the density 7 7 7 7 You can adjust the image quality in density by selecting from 7 levels (-3 to 3). The higher the level, the darker the image. The default level is 0.
Adjusting the contrast You can adjust the image quality in contrast by selecting from 7 levels (-3 to 3). The higher the level, the greater the contrast becomes. When you adjust the contrast to a lower level, the difference in brightness decreases. The default level is 0. For adjusting the image quality, see also “Adjusting the density” on page 237 and “Adjusting the RGB color” on page 238. 1. Make sure that the product is in Copy mode. If not, press the Copy button to enter the Copy mode. 2.
2. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until your desired color (R, G, or B) is selected. 7 The current value next to R, G, or B is highlighted. 7 3. Specify the color strength. Note: To increase or decrease the color strength, press the r Right or l Left button, respectively. The color density increases or decreases one level at a time. Specifying the zoom ratio You can specify a zoom ratio by selecting from the fixed zoom ratios, or by specifying a value from 25 to 400% in increments of 1%.
Zoom Ratio Settings Zoom A4 > B5 86% 100% 100% B5 > A4 115% HLT > LG 154% Setting a zoom ratio: You can also specify a magnification rate between 25% and 400% using the numeric keypad. Note: If the l Left or r Right button is pressed after entering a magnification rate using the numeric keypad, the closest fixed value to the entered rate is displayed.
Making 2 pages per sheet copies You can copy two sheets of a single-sided document on one sheet. 7 7 Document Size Output size Availability A4 A4 Available B5 Available Letter N/A Legal N/A A4 Available B5 Available Letter N/A Legal N/A A4 N/A B5 N/A Letter Available Legal Available A4 N/A B5 N/A Letter Available Legal Available B5 Letter Legal 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Note: ❏ This function is available for the following settings.
1. Make sure that the product is in Copy mode. If not, press the Copy button to enter the Copy mode. 2. Place your original either on the document table or in the Auto Document Feeder (fax model only). For details, see “Setting Your Originals” on page 154. 3. Press the Advanced/Menu button. The Copy advanced menu appears. 4. Press the d Down button to select 2 Pages per Sheet, and then press the r Right button. 5. Specify the desired copy settings as necessary.
Reset the copy settings The currently selected setting can be reset to the default value by pressing the Reset button. Pressing the Reset button for a while resets all setting values to the default and the LCD panel returns to the initial display. 7 7 7 Reset the copy settings in the LCD panel To reset all settings you made to the factory settings, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Setup button on the control panel. The Setup light is on and the Setup menu appears in the LCD panel. 2.
Restrictions on Copying Operators of this product must observe the following restrictions in order to ensure the responsible and legal use of this product.
Chapter 8 8 Faxing (Fax Model Only) 8 Setting Originals to Fax You can load the original either on the document table or in the Auto Document Feeder depending on the type of the original. For details, see “Setting Your Originals” on page 154. Note: ❏ Before scanning a document, remember to respect the rights of copyright owners. Do not scan published text or images without first checking their copyright status.
Original Transmission data ** * Scanning direction Sent in A4 size Transmitting direction * ** Scanning direction Rotated 90 degrees and sent in A4 size Transmitting direction * B5 size ** A4 size Basics of sending faxes 1. Make sure that the product is turned on. 2. Press the Fax button on the control panel. The Fax light is lit and the LCD panel shows Fax Mode for a few seconds, then changes to the fax mode’s screen.
Note: ❏ Do not turn off the power or press another mode’s button while faxing, as the fax process may be performed incorrectly. 8 ❏ If no button is pressed for more than 3 minutes, any changes made are canceled and the mode returns to the Print mode. 8 3. Place your original either on the document table or in the Auto Document Feeder. For details, see “Setting Your Originals” on page 154. 4. Enter the recipient’s fax number directly from the numeric keypad on the control panel.
You can specify the Document Size, Density, Image Quality, Polling reception, and Overseas transmission mode settings. For details, see “Selecting the appropriate settings” on page 257. Note: When you press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button without making any settings here, the fax transmission starts with the existing setting values. 6. Press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button to start the transmission. To send a black-and-white fax, press the x B&W Start button.
2. Place your original either on the document table or in the Auto Document Feeder. For details, see “Setting Your Originals” on page 154. 3. Press the Speed Dial button on the control panel. 8 8 The registered recipient list appears in the LCD panel. 8 8 8 4. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until your desired recipient is selected, then press the r Right button. The selected recipient appears in the second top row in the LCD panel.
Note: When you press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button without making any settings here, the fax transmission starts with the existing setting values. 6. Press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button to start the transmission. To send a black-and-white fax, press the x B&W Start button. To send a color fax, press the x Color Start button.
2. Press a One Touch Dial button (A, B, or C). The recipient assigned for One Touch Dial button A, B, or C appears in the second top row of the setting items, and then fax transmission starts. 8 8 8 Press Start to Fax 01 : SEIKO EPSON 8 8 8 Sending faxes using group-dial function When multiple recipient fax numbers are registered in a group, the same original is sent to all the registered recipients by choosing the desired group number. You can enter up to 20 groups on the product.
3. Press the Speed Dial button twice on the control panel. The group dial list appears in the LCD panel. 4. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until your desired group is selected, then press the r Right button. The selected group appears in the second top row in the LCD panel. Note: To display the details of the registered group, press the Advanced/Menu button while a group is selected. To return to the group list again, press either the Advanced/Menu button or the l Left button. 5.
Receiving Faxes 8 Output paper size 8 The received fax can be printed in A4, B5, Letter, or Legal. However, when the output paper size does not match the received data size, the image of the received data is divided according to the output paper size as follows.
In the list above, a shaded area indicates the printable area and a vertical line in the shaded area indicates the location of the header information (head of the original). *1 Divided: Received image is output on 2 pages. *2 Rotated: Received image is rotated. *3 Reduced: Received image is reduced in the sub-scan direction only. *4 Trimmed on both ends: Both ends of the received image are trimmed.
The Setup light is lit and the Setup menu appears in the LCD panel. 8 8 8 8 2. Press the d Down button twice to select Fax Settings, then press the r Right button. 3. Press the d Down button twice to select Reception Settings, then press the r Right button. 4. Press the d Down button to select Incoming Mode, then press the r Right button. The Reception Settings menu appears.
5. Press the u Up or d Down button to select your desired reception mode, then press the r Right button. 6. To exit the settings, press the l Left button several times or another mode’s button. Receiving faxes when you hear fax tones This function is used to print fax data after answering the incoming call using the attached phone. Note: To use this function, your product needs to have an attached phone, and Incoming Mode in Reception Settings needs to be set to Auto switching.
3. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Polling Rcptn appears, then press the l Left or r Right button to select On. 8 4. When you hear a beep sound or voice guidance, press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button to start the transmission. 8 8 Making Changes to Fax Settings 8 Selecting the appropriate settings 8 You can change the following settings for transmitting or receiving faxes with the appropriate settings.
Density When sending a fax, you can specify the transmission density from 7 levels (-3 to 3) on the control panel. The greater the number, the darker the image. 1. Make sure that the product is in Fax mode. If not, press the Fax button to enter the Fax mode. 2. Press the d Down button to select Density. 3. Press the l Left or r Right button several times to specify your desired density level. Note: You can also set the density by entering the number directly with the numeric keypad. 4.
Items Description Photo Effective for faxing photos taken with a camera. Accurately reproduces the gradation and subtle tonal variations. Moiré removal is also performed. 1. Make sure that the product is in Fax mode. If not, press the Fax button to enter the Fax mode. 8 8 2. Press the d Down button twice to select Image Qlty. 8 3. Press the l Left or r Right button several times until your desired image quality appears. 8 4.
1. Make sure that the product is in Fax mode. If not, press the Fax button to enter the Fax mode. 2. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Overseas Mode appears. 3. Press the l Left or r Right button to select On or Off. 4. Press the u Up button several times to exit the overseas mode setting, or make other settings if necessary. Changing outgoing faxes settings You can change the number of auto redial attempts and whether to print the sender’s information with a transmission data.
4. Make sure Auto Redial Tries is selected, then press the r Right button. 8 5. Press the u Up or d Down button to specify your desired number of redial attempts. Note: You can also set the number of auto redial attempts by entering the number using the numeric keypad. 6. To exit the settings, press the l Left button several times or another mode’s button. Printing sender information This function is used to print sender information with a transmission data.
2. Press the d Down button twice to select Fax Settings, then press the r Right button. The Fax Settings menu appears. 3. Press the d Down button to select Transmission Settings, then press the r Right button. 4. Press the d Down button to select Print Sender Info, then press the r Right button. 5. Press the u Up or d Down button to select On, then press the r Right button. 6. To exit the settings, press the l Left button several times or another mode’s button.
The Fax Settings menu appears. 3. Press the d Down button twice to select Reception Settings, then press the r Right button. 4. Press the u Up or d Down button to select the item you want to change, then press the r Right button. Note: When you set Attached Phone Timeout, you can also specify the number of seconds with the numeric keypad. 5. Press the u Up or d Down button to select your desired settings. 6. To exit the settings, press the l Left button several times or another mode’s button.
1. Make sure that the product is in Fax mode. If not, press the Fax button to enter the Fax mode. 2. Press the Advanced/Menu button. 3. Make sure that Printing Report is selected, and then press the r Right button. 4. Press the u Up or d Down button to select the report or list you want to print, and then press the r Right button. Printing starts. Fax communication setup settings You can specify the following settings for fax communication reports.
Type of report Description and setting items Multiple Trans Report This report contains transmission information for multiple transmissions. You can specify when printing this report. On Prints this report automatically each time multiple fax transmission using group dial occurs. 8 Error Only Prints this report automatically only when an error occurs. 8 Off Does not print this report. 8 Follow the steps below to change the report settings. 1. Press the 8 Setup button on the control panel.
Fax Job Information This function is used to confirm the status for a fax transmission or reception. Setting item Description Memory Info Display Displays the remaining memory level in percent. FAX Transmission Job Displays the list of faxes to be transmitted. FAX Reception Job Displays the list of faxes to be printed. 1. Press the Fax button on the control panel. The Fax light is lit and the Fax menu appears in the LCD panel. 2. Press the Advanced/Menu button. 3.
Registering Recipients 8 When sending faxes using the speed dial or one-touch dial function, you need to register the recipient information in advance. You can register recipients either from EPSON Speed Dial Utility or the Setup menu on the control panel. c Caution: While using a fax function such as sending/receiving fax or making fax settings in Setup mode, do not use EPSON Speed Dial Utility to change a recipient.
3. Click Continue. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 4. When the following screen appears, click Custom.
5. Select the Fax Speed Dial utility check box, then click Install. 8 8 8 8 8 8 6. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 7. When the installation is complete, click Exit.
Accessing EPSON Speed Dial Utility c Caution: ❏ When accessing EPSON Speed Dial Utility, the product must be in Print mode. If the product is in other than Print mode, such as in Copy mode, communication with EPSON Speed Dial Utility is not available. ❏ While uploading or downloading speed dial data between your computer and the product, jobs cannot be printed and faxes cannot be transmitted or received. Follow the steps below to access EPSON Speed Dial Utility. 1.
Using the Setup menu on the control panel 8 You can register, change, or delete a recipient number for one-touch dial or speed dial on the control panel. Note: When registering multiple recipient fax numbers on the product as a group, only EPSON Speed Dial Utility is available. For details, see online help. 8 8 8 For Speed dial Registering recipients You can register up to 60 recipients in the speed dial list. 8 1. Make sure the product is turned on, and then press the Setup button.
5. Press the u Up or d Down button several times to select the number displayed as NONE, and then press the r Right button. 6. Press the d Down button to select NO=, and then press the r Right button. Note: To register a recipient name to the speed dial, use EPSON Speed Dial Utility. For details, see online help.
7. Enter the phone number you want to register, and then press the r Right button. 8 8 8 8 Note: To correct a number while entering it, use the l Left button to back one character or the Reset button to delete. 8 8 The registered speed dial is added to the speed dial list. To change or delete a registered recipient in the speed-dial list, see “Changing recipients” on page 273 or “Deleting recipients” on page 275.
3. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Speed Dial Settings appears, then press the r Right button. 4. Make sure that Individual Speed Dial is selected, and then press the r Right button. The Speed dial list appears. 5. Press the u Up or d Down button several times to select the recipient you want to change, and then press the r Right button. 6. Make sure that Change is selected, and then press the r Right button. 7. Press the d Down button to select NO=, and then press the r Right button.
Note: When registering a recipient name to the speed dial, use EPSON Speed Dial Utility. For details, see online help. 8. Enter the phone number you want to register, and then press the r Right button. 8 8 8 8 8 8 Note: To correct a number while entering it, use the l Left button or the Reset button. 8 The registered speed dial is changed to the new one on the speed dial list. 8 Deleting recipients You can delete registered recipients in the speed dial list. 8 1.
3. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Speed Dial Settings appears, then press the r Right button. 4. Make sure that Individual Speed Dial is selected, and then press the r Right button. The speed dial list appears. Note: To clear all recipients that are registered in the speed-dial list, select Clear Speed Dial and press the r Right button. 5. Press the u Up or d Down button several times to select the recipient you want to delete, and then press the r Right button. 6.
For One-touch dial 8 Assigning recipients You can assign recipients from the registered speed dial list for the One Touch Dial button A, B, or C. 8 1. Make sure the product is turned on, and then press the Setup button. 8 The Setup light is lit and the Setup menu appears in the LCD panel. 2. Press the d Down button twice to select Fax Settings, then press the r Right button. The Fax Settings menu appears. 3.
6. Press the d Down button to select a recipient you want to assign for the One Touch Dial, and then press the r Right button. The selected recipient is assigned for the One Touch Dial A, B, or C. To change or delete a recipient assigned for the one-touch dial, see “Reassigning recipients” on page 278 or “Deleting recipients” on page 280. Reassigning recipients You can reassign recipients from the registered speed dial list for the One Touch Dial button A, B, or C. 1.
3. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Speed Dial Settings is selected, then press the r Right button. 4. Press the d Down button to select One-Touch Dial, and then press the r Right button. The One-Touch Dial list appears. 5. Press the d Down button to select one-touch dial A, B, or C you want to change a recipient, and then press the r Right button. 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 6. Make sure that Change is selected, and then press the r Right button.
7. Press the d Down button to select the number you want to reassign for the One Touch Dial button, and then press the r Right button. The selected recipient is assigned to the corresponding One Touch Dial button, then it is displayed in the one-touch dial list. Deleting recipients You can delete recipients from the assigned One Touch Dial button A, B, or C. 1. Make sure the product is turned on, and then press the Setup button. The Setup light is lit and the Setup menu appears in the LCD panel. 2.
5. Press the d Down button to select the One Touch Dial button A, B, or C, and then press the r Right button. 8 8 8 8 6. Press the d Down button to select Delete, and then press the r Right button. 8 8 8 8 8 7. Press the d Down button to select Yes for confirmation, and then press the r Right button. The recipient assigned for the one-touch dial is deleted.
Chapter 9 Using the Control Panel Selecting a Mode You can use this product as a printer, copier, fax, and scanner. When the product is turned on, it enters the Print mode automatically. When using one of these functions, select your desired function by pressing the corresponding mode button on the control panel. Each mode’s main screen appears in the LCD panel as you select the mode.
❏ You cannot switch between modes in the following cases. - When an error has occurred on the whole system such as a service call error or a system error. - When a job is being processed in any of the modes. 9 9 Mode Menus 9 You can use your desired mode according to your job purpose. To access your desired mode, press the corresponding mode button on the control panel. 9 9 Print mode The default mode of this product is Print mode.
Copy mode To use the copy function, press the Copy button on the control panel to enter the Copy mode. While the product is in Copy mode, the following screen appears. Note: ❏ Fax reception is available even while copying. ❏ If you press the Copy button while in Copy mode, the screen returns to the Print mode.
Fax mode (fax model only) To use the fax function, press the Fax button on the control panel to enter the Fax mode. While the product is in Fax mode, the following screen appears. 9 9 9 9 9 9 Note: ❏ If no button is pressed for more than 3 minutes, any changes made are canceled and the mode returns to the Print mode. ❏ If you press the Fax button while in Fax mode, the screen returns to the Print mode.
Scan mode To use the scanning function, press the Scan button on the control panel to enter the Scan mode. While the product is in Scan mode, the following screen appears. Note: ❏ Even in Scan mode, TWAIN scan, fax reception, and printing are available. ❏ If you press the Scan button while in Scan mode, the screen returns to the Print mode.
Using the Setup Menu 9 This section describes how to use the Setup menu, and when it is appropriate to make product settings using the Setup menu screen. You can use the Setup menu in the LCD panel to access a variety of menus that allow you to make product settings. 9 9 When to make Setup menu settings 9 You can make the following settings for copying, faxing, scanning, and printing on the Setup menu.
For Printer Settings: In general, Printer Settings can be made from the printer driver, and do not need to be made using the Setup menu. In fact, printer driver settings override settings made using the Setup menu, so use the Setup menu only to make settings you cannot make in your software or printer driver. How to access the Setup menu settings For a complete description of the items and settings available in the Setup menu, see “Setting menus” on page 290. 1.
3. Use the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll through the items, and then press the r Right button to carry out the operation indicated by the selected item, or to view the settings available for the item. 9 9 9 9 9 Note: ❏ To return to the previous (higher) level, press the l Left button. ❏ The ✽ asterisk mark indicates the current setting value. 9 4. Exit the Setup menu. 9 To switch to another mode, use the following method. ❏ Press the Copy, Fax, or to the corresponding mode.
Setting menus Press the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll through the menus. The menus and menu items appear in the order as described below. Note: Some menus and items appear only when a corresponding optional device is installed or an appropriate setting has been done. Information Menu From this menu you can check the toner level and the remaining service life of consumable products.
Status Sheet Prints a sheet showing the current Printer Settings and installed options. These sheets can be useful to confirm whether options have been installed correctly. Network Information 9 9 9 Prints a sheet showing the working status of the network. C /M /Y /K Toner, Photocon Displays the amount of toner left in the toner cartridges, and the remaining service life of the photoconductor unit, from 0 to 100%.
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 optional paper cassette. 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.
Setup Menu This menu allows you to make various basic configuration settings related to paper sources, feeding modes, and error handling. You can also use this menu to select the LCD panel display language. Item Settings Lang (Display Language) English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean Time to sleep 5, 15, 30, 60, 120, 180 min.
Size Ignore If you want to ignore a paper size error, select On. When you turn this item on, the product 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 product stops printing if a paper size error occurs.
Reset Menu This menu allows you to cancel printing and reset the printer settings. Clear Warning Clears a warning message that shows an error except for those that occur from consumable products or mandatory-replacement parts. 9 9 9 9 Clear All Warnings Clears all warning messages that appear in the LCD panel. 9 Reset Stops printing and clears the current job received from the active interface.
Reset Fuser Counter Reset the fuser unit service life when you replace the fuser unit. Support Menu When On is selected, the product automatically comes out of the standby mode when a person stands in front of the product. This shortens the amount of time it takes for the product to warm up after coming out of power-save mode. The default setting is Off. Printer Adjust Menu Note: This menu is a special function. You don’t have to change it for ordinary use.
SemiThk 9 Adjusts the density for high quality paper. Printing becomes darker as the value increases. 9 Thick Adjusts the density for thick paper. Printing becomes darker as the value increases. 9 ExtraThk 9 Adjusts the density for special thick paper. Printing becomes darker as the value increases. 9 Card Adjusts the density for postcards. Printing becomes darker as the value increases. 9 Envelope Adjusts the density for envelopes. Printing becomes darker as the value increases.
USB Menu These settings control communication between the product and the computer when using a USB interface. 298 Item Settings USB I/F*1 Yes, No USB Speed*1 HS, FS USB ExtI/FConfg*1 Yes, No Get IPAddress*2 Panel, Auto, PING IP (IP address)*2*3*4 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 SM (Subnet mask)*2 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 GW (Gateway address)*2 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.
USB I/F 9 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. 9 9 9 Network Menu See the Network Guide for each setting. 9 Note: This menu may not be available depending on the product model. 9 Basic Settings 9 This menu allows you to specify the basic settings for the fax mode.
Item Settings Report Print Setup*4 English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean *1 This item is only available in Germany and France. *2 Available settings vary depending on the destination. *3 Name can be registered only with EPSON Speed Dial Utility. *4 Default value is determined according to the country/area setting.
Item Settings Incoming Mode Auto switching, Fax only, Phone only, TAM Auto Reduction Print On, Off Attached Phone Timeout 1 to 99 DRPD On, Off 9 9 9 Speed Dial Settings 9 This menu allows you to specify the following setting items. 9 Item Settings Individual Speed Dial Register, Delete One-Touch Dial Register, Delete Clear Speed Dial Clears registered all speed dial information. 9 9 Communication Setup 9 This menu allows you to specify when you want to print the following reports.
Factory Settings Item Description Factory Settings Changes fax settings to their factory settings. Copy Settings Item Settings Copy Function Settings Changes copy activity settings to their default settings. Factory Settings Changes copy settings to their factory settings. Scan Settings 302 Item Description Carriage Lock Returns the scanner’s carriage to the locked position.
Printing a Status Sheet 9 To confirm the current status of the product, and that the options are installed correctly, print a status sheet using the product’s control panel. Follow the steps below to print a status sheet. 9 9 1. Make sure the product is turned on. 9 2. Raise and open the stopper on the extension tray.
3. Press the Setup button to enter the Setup mode. The Setup light is lit and Setup menu appears in the LCD panel. 4. Make sure Printer Settings is selected, and then press the r Right button. The Printer Settings menu appears. 5. Make sure Information Menu is selected, and then press the r Right button. 6. Make sure Status Sheet is selected, and then press the r Right button. The Data light blinks and the product starts printing a status sheet.
❏ For the Windows printer driver, you can update the installed option information manually. See “Making Optional Settings” on page 81. 9 Canceling a Job 9 Canceling printing 9 You can cancel printing from your computer by using the printer driver. 9 To cancel a print job before it is sent from your computer, see “Canceling Printing” on page 103 (for Windows) or “Canceling Printing” on page 148 (for Macintosh).
3. Press the u Up or d Down button several times until Reset Menu is selected, then press the r Right button. 4. Press the d Down button twice to select Reset. 5. Press the r Right button. Printing is canceled. The Print mode screen appears in the LCD panel, and the product is ready to receive a new print job. Canceling scanning When you press the y Cancel button on the control panel, a scanning job in Scan mode is canceled or the TWAIN processing is stopped.
Using the Fax Settings menu This function is used to cancel the fax transmission job stored in the memory. 1. Make sure that the product is in Fax mode. If not, press the Fax button to enter the Fax mode. 9 9 9 2. Press the Advanced/Menu button. 3. Press the d Down button to select Fax Job Information, and then press the r Right button. 4. Press the d Down button to select Fax Transmission Job, and then press the r Right button. 9 9 The FAX Transmission Job list is displayed.
Status and Error Messages This section contains a list of error messages shown in the LCD panel. They give a brief description of each message and suggestions for correcting the problem. Note that not every message shown in the LCD panel indicates a problem. When the mark is displayed at the left of the warning message, multiple warnings have occurred. Printer error messages Calibrating Printer The product automatically calibrates itself.
Check Transparency You have loaded media other than transparencies when the paper type settings in the printer driver is Transparency, or transparencies are loaded when the paper settings in the printer driver is not set to Transparency. Paper is jammed at the MP tray. To clear the jam, see “When transparencies are jammed at the MP tray” on page 378. Check Paper Size The paper size setting is different from the size of paper loaded in the product.
Form Feed The product is ejecting paper due to a user request. This message appears when pressing the x B&W Start or x Color Start button once to take the product offline, then holding down the x B&W Start or x Color Start button for more than three seconds in order not to receive a form feed command. Image Optimum There is insufficient memory to print the page at the specified print quality. The product automatically lowers the print quality so that it can continue printing.
Install uuuu TnrCart The indicated toner cartridges are not installed in the product. (The letters C, M, Y, and K appear in place of uuuu and indicate the colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black respectively.) Install the indicated cartridges. See “Toner Cartridge” on page 337. Invalid Data The spool file on the driver is deleted while printing or the data is abnormal. Press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button to clear the error.
Memory Overflow The product has insufficient memory to execute the current task. Press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button on the control panel to resume printing, or press the y Cancel button to cancel the print job. NonGenuine Toner The installed toner cartridge is not an genuine Epson toner cartridge. Using a non-genuine toner cartridge may affect print quality. Epson shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of consumable products not manufactured or approved by Epson.
Paper Jam WWWWW The location where the paper jam occurred is displayed at WWWWW. WWWWW indicates the location of the error. If a paper jam occurs at two or more locations simultaneously, the corresponding multiple locations are displayed. 9 9 9 Location Description Jam C Paper is jammed at cover C. For instructions on how to remove jammed paper at cover C, see “Jam C (cover C)” on page 363. Jam E Paper is jammed at cover E.
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 x B&W Start or x Color Start button to resume printing, or press the y Cancel button to cancel the print job. If you press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button without replacing the paper, the product will print on the loaded paper even though it does not match the required size.
RAM CHECK 9 The product is checking the RAM. Ready 9 The product is ready to receive data and print. 9 Remove Photoconductor When setting up the product, the photoconductor unit was installed before all toner cartridges were installed. Open cover B, remove the photoconductor unit, then close cover B. 9 9 Replace Photoconductor The photoconductor has reached the end of its service life. Replace the photoconductor unit with a new one. See “Photoconductor Unit” on page 341 for instructions.
Reset The product’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 x B&W Start or x Color Start button to clear this message. The setting is enabled after printing has finished.
Toner Cart Error uuuu A read/write error has occurred for the indicated toner cartridges. (The letters C, M, Y, and K appear in place of uuuu and indicate the colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black respectively.) Remove the toner cartridges and reinsert them. If that fails to clear the error, replace the toner cartridges. To install the indicated cartridges. See “Toner Cartridge” on page 337. 9 9 9 9 Unable Clear Error The printer cannot clear an error message because the error status still remains.
Worn Photoconductor This message indicates that the photoconductor unit has reached the end of its service life. Printing after this message appears is not guaranteed. Turn the printer off, then replace the photoconductor unit with a new one. See “Photoconductor Unit” on page 341 for instructions. The error clears automatically after you replace the unit and close the printer covers. Worn uuuu Dev Unit The developer unit for the indicated color has reached the end of its service life.
Wrong Toner uuuu An inappropriate toner cartridge is installed. Install only the toner cartridge listed in “Consumable products” on page 31. See “Toner Cartridge” on page 337 for instructions on replacing the toner cartridge. The letters C, M, Y, and K appear in place of uuuu and indicate the colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black respectively. wwww Open The specified cover (wwww) does not close securely. Open the cover once, then close it.
PC connection failed Unable to normally connect to a computer via USB interface in Scan mode. The product is not connected with the computer or Event Manager is not installed on the computer. Release Carriage Lock An error occurred when you set the transportation lock to the locked position. To clear the error message on the LCD panel, set the transportation lock to the unlocked position, and then turn on the product again or press the x B&W Start or x Color Start button to restart the scanning job.
Fax Communication Error A fax communication error occurred during transmission due to some cause. 9 9 Fax Error An error occurred in the fax unit. Turn off the product, wait several minutes and then turn it on again. If the error occurs again, contact your dealer or a qualified customer support person for assistance. 9 9 Insufficient memory Unable to perform fax transmissions or receptions due to insufficient memory in the product.
Unable to Transmit Color Fax For color fax transmission, this message appears when fax transmission cannot be performed while receiving a fax. When the recipient’s fax machine supports only black-and-white faxes, this message does not appear since a color fax is transmitted as a black-and-white fax. Copier error messages Document Error This message appears when you set an original that is not supported by the product. Insufficient memory Unable to copy due to insufficient memory of the product.
Network module error The network module is installed incorrectly. Check if the network module is installed correctly, and then turn on the product again. If the error occurs again, contact your dealer or a qualified customer support person for assistance. Optional RAM error A memory access error occurred. Check if the optional memory is installed correctly, and then turn on the product again. If the error occurs again, contact your dealer or a qualified customer support person for assistance.
Chapter 10 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 “Optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit” on page 38. For specifications, see “Optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit” on page 453. Handling precautions Always pay attention to the following handling precautions before installing options: The product weighs about 33.1 kg (73 lb) for EPSON AcuLaser CX11NF/CX11F, and about 30.9 kg (68.
w Warning: Use mach care since the rear side of the product is heaver. If you lift the product incorrectly, you could drop it and cause injury. c Caution: Before transporting the product, make sure the transportation lock on the left side of the document table is set in the locked position. See “Scanner parts” on page 26. Installing the optional paper cassette unit 10 10 10 10 Follow the steps below to install the optional paper cassette unit. 1.
3. Place the optional paper cassette unit where you intend to set up the product. Then, put the product onto the optional paper cassette unit. Align each of the product’s corners with those of the unit, then lower the product until it rests securely on the unit. a b a. hole b. projection w Warning: Use mach care since the rear side of the product is heaver. Two people should lift the product by the correct positions.
4. Remove the paper cassette from the optional paper cassette unit. 10 10 10 10 10 10 5. Push up the fixing tabs inside the optional paper cassette unit, then turn them in a clockwise direction to fix the unit and the product together.
6. Reinsert the paper cassette into the optional paper cassette unit. Note for Windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer driver. See “Making Optional Settings” on page 81.
7. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord, then turn the product on. 10 10 10 10 10 8. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a Status Sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” on page 392. Note for Macintosh users: When you have attached or removed product options, you need to delete the product using Print Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2 or below), and then re-register the product.
Memory Module By installing a Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM), you can increase product memory up to 576 MB. You may need to add expansion memory if you are having difficulty printing complex graphics. Note: This product has three memory slots, of which two have 128 MB DIMMs (64 MB each) already installed at the time of manufacture. Installing a memory module Follow the steps below to install an optional memory module.
2. Remove the option cover on the product’s left side by removing the screw from the cover. 10 10 10 10 10 10 3. Identify the expansion memory slot (s). 10 10 10 * 10 * Expansion memory slots (slot 2 and slot 3) c 10 Caution: Do not remove the memory module installed into slot 1, which is used for the system.
Note: When adding an expansion memory module, normally install it into slot 3. However, when you increase memory using two expansion memory slots (slot 2 and slot 3), you have to remove the original 64 MB DIMM from slot 2 first, and then install two optional DIMMs. 4. Insert the memory module into slot until the clip locks onto the memory module. Make sure that the upper slot (white) has a module at all times. c Caution: ❏ Do not force the memory module into the slot.
5. Reattach the option cover with the screw as shown below. 10 10 10 10 10 6. Reconnect the interface cable and power cord, and turn the product on. 10 10 10 10 10 Note for Windows users: If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, you have to make settings manually in the printer driver. See “Making Optional Settings” on page 81.
7. To confirm that the option is installed correctly, print a status sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” on page 392. Note for Macintosh users: When you have attached or removed product options, you need to delete the product using Print Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2 or below), and then re-register the product. Removing a memory module c Caution: Before you remove a memory module, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal.
Chapter 11 11 Maintenance and Transportation 11 Replacement Messages When you see the following messages in the LCD panel or the window of EPSON Status Monitor 3, replace the appropriate consumable products. You can continue to print for a short time after a message appears, but Epson recommends early replacement to maintain print quality and extend the life of your product. LCD Panel Message Description Worn Photoconductor The photoconductor unit is near the end of its service life.
If a consumable product reaches the end of its service life, the product stops printing and displays the following messages in the LCD panel or the window of EPSON Status Monitor 3. When this happens, the product cannot resume printing until you replace the depleted consumable products. LCD Panel Message Description Replace Toner uuuu* The indicated toner cartridge is empty. Replace Photoconductor The photoconductor unit comes to the end of its service life.
Toner Cartridge 11 Handling precautions 11 Always observe the following handling precautions when replacing the consumable products: ❏ Installing a genuine toner cartridge is recommended. Using a non-genuine toner cartridge may affect print quality. Epson shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of consumable products not manufactured or approved by Epson. ❏ When handling toner cartridge, always place them on a clean smooth surface.
Replacing a toner cartridge Follow the steps below to replace a toner cartridge. 1. Turn the product on. 2. Check the color of the toner cartridge to be replaced in the LCD panel, and then open cover A. 3. Push up the right lever to unlock the toner cartridge.
4. Remove the toner cartridge from the product. 11 11 11 11 11 5. Take the new toner cartridge out of its package and gently shake the toner cartridge as shown below. 11 11 11 6. Hold the tag and gently pull the toner seal upward and remove it.
7. Insert the cartridge all the way until it stops securely with the arrow mark on the top of the toner cartridge facing toward cover A. 8. Push down the right lever to lock the toner cartridge. Note: The toner cartridge is installed securely when the right lever cannot be turned any further. Make sure that the toner cartridge is installed securely.
9. Close cover A. 11 11 11 11 11 10. Confirm the error message in the LCD panel. When another toner cartridge needs to be replaced, an error message is displayed. Repeat steps 2 to 9 to replace the cartridge. 11 11 Photoconductor Unit 11 Handling precautions 11 Always observe the following handling precautions when replacing the consumable products: ❏ The photoconductor unit weighs 2.8kg (6.16 lb). Be sure to hold it firmly by the handle when carrying it.
❏ Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum and belt. Also, avoid touching the drum, since oil from your skin may permanently damage its surface and affect print quality. ❏ To get the best print quality, do not store the photoconductor unit in an area subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity. ❏ Do not tilt the photoconductor unit.
1. Turn the product on. Note: Before raising the scanner unit, make sure that the document cover is closed firmly. 2. Raise the scanner unit. 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 c Caution: Do not touch the lever under the scanner unit when you open or close the unit. Touching it will cause the document cover of the scanner unit to fall down, which may damage the product and cause injury.
3. Contain the expansion tray in cover B. 4. Open cover B.
w Warning: Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the product has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot. 5. Raise the yellow lever inside cover B.
6. Remove the photoconductor unit. 7. Take the new photoconductor unit out of its package and remove the protective sheet. c Caution: ❏ Do not touch the belt on the top of the unit or the blue photoconductor area. Otherwise, the print quality may decrease. ❏ When replacing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it to light any longer than necessary.
8. Hold the photoconductor unit by its handle, and insert the unit until it clicks shut while aligning the arrow marks on the product. 11 11 11 11 11 11 c 11 Caution: Do not touch the parts inside the product.
9. Push the yellow lever down, and then close cover B. 10. Expand the extension tray if necessary. 11.
Cleaning the Product The product needs only minimal cleaning. If the product’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the product and clean it with a soft, clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent. c Caution: Never use alcohol or paint thinner to clean the product cover. These chemicals can damage the components and the case. Be careful not to get water onto the product mechanism or any electrical components.
Cleaning the pickup roller Follow the steps below to clean the pickup roller. 1. Open the MP tray cover, then remove the loaded paper. 2. Gently wipe the rubber parts of the pickup roller inside the MP tray with a wet, well-wrung cloth.
Note: When cleaning the pickup roller, be careful not to damage the paper sensor. Cleaning the print head Follow the steps below to clean the printer head. 1. Open the cleaner cover on the right side of the product. Then, open cover A.
2. Pull the cleaning knob access lever on the right inside of the product. 3. Move the blue cleaner knob slowly in and out once. Note: Move the cleaner completely in and out. Otherwise, the product may not be cleaned effectively.
4. Push back the cleaning knob access lever on the right inside of the product. 5. Close cover A, then the cleaner cover.
Cleaning the exposure window When the print quality has decreased, move the cleaner knob slowly in and out once to clean the exposure window. For details, see “Cleaning the print head” on page 351. a b a. document table b. exposure window Cleaning the document table When the scanning quality has decreased, open the document cover and wipe away the document table with a soft dry cloth.
Cleaning the ADF pickup roller When the Auto Document Feeder has failed to feed paper, open the ADF cover, and wipe away the roller with a wet, well-wrung cloth and remove paper dust.
Transporting the Product For long distances If you need to transport your product for long distances, carefully repack it using the original box and packing originals. Follow the steps below to repack your product. 1. Set the scanner’s carriage to the carriage lock position using the control panel. To do so, press the Setup button, select Scan Settings, and then select Carriage Lock. 2. Set the transportation lock on the left side of the document table is set in the locked position.
a. installed option (only when the optional paper cassette unit is installed) b. photoconductor unit c. loaded paper d. interface cable e. power cord 4. Attach the protective materials onto the product, then repack the product in its original box. c Caution: After transporting the product, set the transportation lock on the left side of the document table in the unlocked position before using the product. See “Scanner parts” on page 26.
1. Turn off the product and remove the following items. a b c e d a. installed option (only when the optional paper cassette unit is installed) b. photoconductor unit c. loaded paper d. interface cable e.
2. Be sure to lift the product by the correct positions as shown below. w Warning: Use mach care since the rear side of the product is heaver. Two people should lift the product by the correct positions. 3. When moving the product, always keep it horizontal.
Finding a place for the product When relocating the product, 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 product to ensure smooth operation. Dimensions shown in the illustration below are in millimeters. a b e c a. 920 mm (36.2 in.) b. 258 mm (10.2 in.) c. 868 mm (34.2 in.) d. 100 mm (3.9 in.) e. 300 mm (11.8 in.
To install and use any of the following options, you will need the indicated amount of additional space. The 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit adds 130 mm (5.1 in.) to the bottom of the product. In addition to space considerations, always heed the following precautions when finding a place to locate the product: ❏ Place the product where you can easily unplug the power cord.
Chapter 12 Other Problems Clearing Jammed Paper If paper becomes jammed in the product, the Print light (green) goes off and Error light (red) is lit. The product’s LCD panel and EPSON Status Monitor 3 provide alert messages. Clear the paper jam by following the order of the indicated cover names displayed on the control panel or EPSON Status Monitor 3. Precautions for clearing jammed paper Be sure to observe the following points when you clear jammed paper. ❏ Do not remove jammed paper by force.
w Warning: ❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the product 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. Jam C (cover C) 12 12 12 12 Follow the steps below to clear paper jams at cover C. Note: Before raising the scanner unit, make sure that the document cover is closed firmly. 1. Raise the scanner unit.
c Caution: Do not touch the lever under the scanner unit when you open or close the unit. Touching it will cause the document cover of the scanner unit to fall down, which may damage the product and cause injury. 2. Open cover C.
3. Raise the two green levers of the fuser unit to unlock it. 12 12 12 12 12 4. Hold the guide up by holding the green tab, and gently pull out any sheets of paper. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. 12 12 12 12 12 w Warning: Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the product has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot.
5. Push down the two green levers of the fuser unit. 6. Close cover C.
7. Lower the scanner unit to the original position. 12 12 12 12 12 12 Jam E (cover E) 12 Follow the steps below to clear paper jams at cover E. 12 1. Open cover E.
2. Gently pull out any sheets of paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. 3. Close cover E. Jam F (cover F) Follow the steps below to clear paper jams at cover F.
Note: Before raising the scanner unit, make sure that the document cover is closed firmly. 1. Raise the scanner unit. 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 c Caution: Do not touch the lever under the scanner unit when you open or close the unit. Touching it will cause the document cover of the scanner unit to fall down, which may damage the product and cause injury.
2. Open cover C, then raise the two green levers on the fuser unit to unlock it. 3. Open cover E, and then cover F.
4. Gently pull out any sheets of paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. 12 12 12 12 12 12 5. Close cover F, and then cover E.
6. Push down the two green levers on the fuser unit, then close cover C. 7. Lower the scanner unit to the original position.
Jam MP (MP tray) 12 Follow the steps below to clear paper jams at the MP tray. 1. Open the MP tray cover and remove all paper that is loaded. 12 12 12 12 12 2. Gently pull out any sheets of paper that have fed part way into the product.
3. Reload the paper and close the MP tray cover. 4. Open and close cover A. Note: After removing the jammed paper from the MP tray, you need to open and close any cover except the MP tray cover to clear the error message.
Jam LC/G (optional paper cassette and cover G) Follow the steps below to clear paper jams at the optional paper cassette unit and cover G. 1. Pull out the paper cassette from the optional paper cassette unit.
2. If you find any jammed paper, gently pull out any sheets of paper that have fed part way into the product. 3. Reinsert the paper cassette.
If the jammed paper is not visible inside the optional paper cassette unit, or to check if there is any jammed paper inside cover G, proceed to step 4. 4. Open cover G. 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 5. Gently pull out any sheets of paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper.
6. Close cover G. When transparencies are jammed at the MP tray When transparencies are jammed, follow the steps below to clear the jam. 1. Open the MP tray cover and remove all transparencies that are loaded.
2. Open cover E. Then, gently pull out any transparencies with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed transparency. 12 12 12 12 12 12 3. Reload the transparencies into the MP tray.
4. Open and close cover A. Note: After removing the jammed paper from the MP tray, you need to open and close any cover except the MP tray cover to clear the error message. Paper jams in the Auto Document Feeder 1. Open the Auto Document Feeder’s cover.
2. Gently pull out any sheets of paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. If you cannot pull out the jammed paper, proceed to the next step.
3. Gently pull out any sheets of paper by rolling the knob as illustrated below. 4. Close the Auto Document Feeder’s cover. 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 are set in the correct paper size positions. The paper source setting may Make sure that you have selected the not be correct. correct paper source in your application.
Cause What to do There may be no paper in the cassettes. Load paper into the selected paper source. The size of loaded paper differs from the control panel setting. Make sure that the correct paper size is set in MP Tray Size or LC1 Size settings in the Tray Menu in the Setup menu’s Printer Settings. 12 12 12 Too many sheets may be Make sure that you have not tried to load loaded in the MP tray or paper too many sheets of paper. For the cassettes.
Paper does not feed from the optional paper cassette Cause What to do The optional paper cassette See “Optional Paper Cassette Unit” on may not be installed properly. page 324 for instructions on installing an optional paper cassette unit. The paper source setting may Make sure you have selected the proper not be correct. paper source in your application. There may be no paper in the paper cassette. Load paper into the selected paper source. Too many sheets may be loaded in the paper cassette.
An installed option cannot be used 12 Cause What to do The installed option is not defined in the printer driver. For Windows users: See “Making Optional Settings” on page 81 to make settings in the printer driver. When the product is connected with a computer and EPSON Status Monitor 3 has been installed, you can also monitor the status of the product. For details, see“Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 83.
Windows operating system Your computer must be a model pre-installed with Windows XP, Me, 98, 2000, or Server 2003, a model that was pre-installed with Windows 98 and upgraded to Windows Me, or a model that was pre-installed with Windows Me, 98, 2000, or Server 2003, and upgraded to Windows XP. You may not be able to install or run the USB printer driver on a computer that does not meet these specifications or that is not equipped with a built-in USB port.
Note: For Windows 2000, if the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears during the installation process, click Yes. If you click No, you will have to install the printer software again. For Windows XP or Server 2003, if the Software Installation dialog box appears during the installation process, click Continue Anyway. If you click STOP Installation, you will have to install the printer software again.
If EPUSBX: (EPSON AcuLaser CXXX) is displayed in the “Print to the following port” 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. 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 EPSON AcuLaser CXXX appears under Other devices, the printer software is not installed correctly. Proceed to step 5. If neither USB Printer nor EPSON AcuLaser CXXX appears under Other devices, click Refresh or unplug the USB cable from the product, then plug it into the product again.
4. Under Other devices, select USB Printer or EPSON AcuLaser CXXX, click Remove, then click OK. 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 When the following dialog box appears, click OK, then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box. 12 12 12 12 5. Uninstall the printer software as explained in “Uninstalling the Printer Software” on page 104. Turn the product off, restart your computer, then reinstall the printer software as described in the Setup Guide.
Printing a Status Sheet To confirm the current status of the product, and that the options are installed correctly, print a status sheet using the product’s control panel. Follow the steps below to print a status sheet. 1. Make sure the product is turned on. 2. Raise and open the stopper on the extension tray. 3. Press the Setup button to enter the Setup mode. The Setup light is lit and Setup menu appears in the LCD panel. 4. Make sure Printer Settings is selected, and then press the r Right button.
The Data light blinks and the product starts printing a status sheet. Note: ❏ Confirm that the information about the installed options is correct. If the options are installed correctly, they appear under Hardware Configurations. If the options are not listed, try reinstalling them. 12 12 ❏ If the status sheet does not list your installed options correctly, make sure that they are securely connected to the product.
Chapter 13 Printing Problems Printer Operational Problems The Print light does not turn on Cause What to do The power cord may not be properly plugged into the electrical outlet. Turn off the product, check the power cord connections between the product and the electrical outlet, then turn the product back on. The electrical outlet may be controlled by an outside switch or an automatic timer.
The Print light is on but nothing prints 13 13 Cause What to do Your computer may not be properly connected to the product. Perform the procedure described in “Connecting the Product” in the Setup Guide. The interface cable may not be Check both ends of the interface cable plugged in securely. between the product and the computer. If you are using a parallel interface, be sure to secure the connector using the wire retaining clips. You may not be using the correct interface cable.
The Order Online function does not work Cause What to do EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not Install EPSON Status Monitor 3 installed or the URL was not correctly. See “Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 83. specified during the installation. Information about consumables on the screen may differ slightly from the actual consumables Cause What to do The time interval specified in The information about consumables, the Consumables Info Settings such as the remaining toner or dialog box is too long.
Printout Problems 13 Printout is garbled 13 Cause 13 What to do The interface cable may not be Make sure that both ends of the interface plugged in securely. cable are plugged in securely. You may not be using the correct interface cable. 13 If you are using a parallel interface, make sure that the cable is a double-shielded, twisted-pair interface cable no more than six feet in length. 13 If you are using a USB interface, use a Revision 2.0 cable.
Cause What to do 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. The printout color differs when printed from different printers Cause What to do Printer driver default settings Set the gamma setting to 1.8 in the More and color tables vary by Settings dialog box in the printer driver, product model. then print again.
The color looks different from what you see on the computer screen 13 13 Cause What to do Printed colors do not exactly match the colors on your monitor, since products and monitors use different color systems: monitors use RGB (red, green, and blue), while products typically use CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black).
Print Quality Problems The background is dark or dirty Cause What to do You may not be using the If the surface of your paper is too rough, correct type of paper for your printed characters may appear distorted product. or broken. EPSON special paper, or smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See “Available paper types” on page 441 for information on choosing paper. The paper path inside the product may be dusty.
Print quality or tone is uneven 13 13 Cause What to do Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment. The print head is dirty. See “Cleaning the print head” on page 351 and clean the print head. There may be no toner left in the toner cartridge. If the message in the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor 3 indicates that the amount of toner left is low, replace the toner cartridge. See “Toner Cartridge” on page 337.
Cause What to do The gradation setting is too On the Basic Setting menu in the printer small when printing graphics. driver, click More Settings, adjust the gradation setting by sliding the Contrast slider bar. There may be no toner left in the toner cartridge. If the message in the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor 3 indicates that the amount of toner is low, replace the toner cartridge. See “Toner Cartridge” on page 337.
Cause What to do The paper path inside the product may be dusty. Clean internal product components by printing three pages with only one character per page. There may be a problem with the photoconductor unit. Replace the photoconductor unit. See “Photoconductor Unit” on page 341. 13 13 13 13 Areas are missing in the printed image 13 Cause What to do Your paper may be moist or damp. This product is sensitive to moisture absorbed by the paper.
Completely blank pages are output Cause What to do The product may have loaded Remove the paper stack and fan it. Tap more than one sheet at a time. it on a flat surface to even the edges, then reload the paper. There may be no toner left in the toner cartridge. If the message in the LCD panel or in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 indicates that the amount of toner is low, replace the toner cartridge. See “Toner Cartridge” on page 337.
The printed image is light or faint 13 13 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 Turn off the Toner Save mode using the on. printer driver. There may be no toner left in the toner cartridge. If the message in the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor 3 indicates that the amount of toner left is low, replace the toner cartridge. See “Toner Cartridge” on page 337.
The non-printed side of the page is dirty Cause What to do Toner may have spilled onto the paper feed path. Clean internal product components by printing three pages with only one character per page. Memory Problems Print quality decreased Cause What to do The product cannot print at the required quality level because of insufficient memory, and the product lowers the quality automatically so that the product can continue printing. Check to see if the printout is acceptable.
Insufficient memory for current task 13 13 Cause What to do The product has insufficient memory for current task. Add more memory for a permanent solution or lower print quality temporarily in the printer driver. 13 13 Insufficient memory to print all copies 13 13 Cause What to do The product does not have sufficient memory to collate print jobs. Only one set of copies will be printed. Reduce the contents of print jobs, or add more memory.
Chapter 14 Scanning Problems Scanner Operational Problems Problems you may have while using the product often involve the operation of your software and computer. Operation problems usually occur because of: ❏ Incorrect setup of the interface ❏ Incorrect setup of your computer or software ❏ Incorrect operation of your software See the Setup Guide to confirm that you have done the set up in the correct way. Also, see the documentation that comes with your computer and software for possible solutions.
❏ Your system may not work properly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by Epson. Use the USB cable that comes with your product. ❏ The product may not work properly when connected to the computer through more than one hub. In this case, connect the product directly to the computer’s USB port, or through one hub only. Pressing the Start button does not start scanning. Try one or more of the following solutions. 14 14 14 14 ❏ Make sure EPSON Scan is installed.
Pressing the Start button in a Mac OS X environment starts the Classic mode. Do not install the scanner software in a Mac OS X environment in the Classic mode. You cannot scan multiple images. Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ Position photos at least 20 mm apart from each other. ❏ Make sure your application can scan multiple images. Software Problems You cannot start EPSON Scan. Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ Make sure the product is turned on.
The scanner software does not work properly. Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ For Windows XP and Me users: Check whether your product’s icon appears more than once. To check, double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon in Control Panel. Remove your product’s icon from the window, and then reinstall EPSON Scan by following the instructions in your Setup Guide. ❏ For Windows 98 and 2000 users: Check whether your product is listed more than once in the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box.
Scanned Image Problems The edges of a document are not scanned. Place the document away from the edges of the document table to avoid any unwanted image cropping. The area with a width of 1.5 mm from both horizontal and vertical rulers cannot be scanned. 2 1 1. Maximum unreadable area of 1.5 mm 2. Maximum unreadable area of 1.5 mm Note: These values are used for reflective documents. We recommend that you use the film holder for films. The scanned area is inappropriate.
Document is not scanned or only a few dots appear as the scanned image. 14 Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ Make sure the document is placed on the document table of the product, with the side to be scanned facing down. ❏ When scanning with the Black&White setting in the Home Mode or the Professional Mode, change the Threshold setting. A line of dots is always missing from the scanned image.
When scanning an original, straight lines in the image come out jagged. Make sure the document orientation is perfectly straight on the document table. Align the vertical and horizontal lines with the scales at the top and side of the document table. The image is distorted or blurred. Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ Make sure the document is flat against the document table. c Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the document table.
❏ If this happens on part of the image, make sure the document is uniformly flat against the document table. A document that is wrinkled or warped may not be scanned well. Colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the image. Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ A document that is very thick or warped at the edges can cause discoloration. Cover the edges of the document with paper to block the external light. ❏ Make sure the document is flat against the document table.
❏ Change the Display Gamma setting of scanned image for your output device, such as a monitor or product, in the Configuration dialog box. ❏ Change the Destination setting in the Home Mode or the Professional Mode main window. ❏ In the Home Mode, select Screen/Web as the destination. Selecting the product may cause on-screen colors to be different from the colors of the original; however, the colors will be reproduced correctly when the image is printed.
Poor character recognition during OCR scanning. 14 Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ Make sure the document orientation is perfectly aligned along the document table. Align the vertical and horizontal lines with the scales at the top and side of the document. ❏ Select Black&White as the Image Type setting. In the Professional Mode, select None for the B&W Option setting. Then try adjusting the Threshold setting. The image is larger or smaller than the original.
Colors differ from the original. Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ Change the Image Type setting. ❏ Change the image settings of your scanner software, especially the data format (bits, pixel and color), gamma correction, and color correction. Try different combinations of these settings. ❏ Change the Display Gamma setting of scanned image for your output device, such as a monitor or the product, in the Configuration dialog box.
Images cannot be located properly in the Thumbnail preview. 14 Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ In the Preview window, create marquees on the area you want to scan, and then scan. ❏ In the Configuration dialog box, adjust the thumbnail cropping area using the Thumbnail Cropping Area slider. The scanned image differs from the original. 14 14 14 14 Try one or more of the following solutions. 14 ❏ Check if the original is one of the following available document types.
Color Matching Problems Colors on your monitor are different from those in the original image. Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Check the image settings of your scanner software, especially the data format (bits, pixel and color), gamma correction, and color correction. Try different combinations of these settings. ❏ Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer, display adapter, and software. Some computers can change the color palette to adjust the colors on your screen.
ADF Scanning Problems (Fax Model only) 14 A blank copy is output even though an original is set on the Auto Document Feeder during scanning. 14 Check if the ADF unit or ADF cover is closed firmly. 14 14 You cannot scan using the Auto Document Feeder. 14 Try one or more of the following solutions: ❏ Make sure either the Office Mode or the Professional Mode is selected in EPSON Scan. 14 14 ❏ Make sure ADF-Single-sided or ADF-Double-sided is selected as the document source in EPSON Scan.
Paper jams in the Auto Document Feeder. 1. Open the Auto Document Feeder’s cover. 2. Gently pull out any sheets of paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. If you cannot pull out the jammed paper, proceed to the next step.
3. Gently pull out any sheets of paper by rolling the knob as illustrated below. 14 14 14 14 14 14 4. Close the Auto Document Feeder’s cover and turn the product on. 14 14 You cannot scan multiple documents. Make sure your application can scan multiple images.
Chapter 15 Copying Problems Copy Operational Problems The product does not copy Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ Make sure media is loaded in the MP tray or the paper cassette. See “Loading Paper” on page 40. ❏ Make sure the original is loaded correctly. See “Setting Originals to Copy” on page 231. Auto Document Feeder: Place the original face-up in the Auto Document Feeder. document table: Place the original face-down on the document table. ❏ Make sure the correct device is selected.
Copy Quality Problems 15 Printout is not fine enough 15 15 Cause What to do You may not be using the correct type of paper for copying. The available paper types for copying are not the same as that for printing. When you copy an original, use the correct type of paper. Depending on the paper source, the following paper types are available.
The information on the back side or background color is printed on the copy Cause What to do The original is almost When you copy a thin double-sided transparent or extremely thin. original, the information on the back side of the original may be printed on the copy. Using black paper or an underlay beneath the original may solve the problem. The copy setting may not be matched with the original. Select the settings that match the original and make a copy.
Copies are blank, or images are missing or faded Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ The sealing tape might still be in the toner cartridge. Remove the toner cartridge, pull out the sealing tape, and reinstall the toner cartridge. See “Replacing a toner cartridge” on page 338. ❏ If the toner cartridge is low on toner, the copies will be faded. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. ❏ The accuracy of the copy depends on the quality and size of the original.
❏ If your product frequently feeds more than one page at a time, replace the pickup roller. ❏ Use or make a carrier sheet to protect your originals. Completely blank pages are output Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ The original might have been loaded upside down. In the Auto Document Feeder, load the original with the short edge forward and the side to be scanned facing up. ❏ If you are getting blank pages when scanning from the document table, make sure the original is loaded correctly.
Black vertical lines appear on the scanned image or the image is all black. 15 Make sure if the transportation lock on the left side of the document table is set in the unlocked position. The transportation lock must always be set in the unlocked position except when transporting the product. See “Scan Settings” on page 302. 15 15 15 The scanned area is inappropriate. Make sure if the transportation lock on the left side of the document table is set in the unlocked position.
ADF Copying Problems (Fax Model Only) Paper jams in the Auto Document Feeder Follow the steps below to remove the jammed paper. 1. Turn the product off. 2. Open the Auto Document Feeder’s cover. 3. Gently pull out any sheets of paper with both hands. Be careful not to tear the jammed paper. If you cannot pull out the jammed paper, proceed to the next step.
4. Gently pull out any sheets of paper by rolling the knob as illustrated below. 15 15 15 15 15 15 5. Close the Auto Document Feeder’s cover and turn the product on.
You cannot scan using the Auto Document Feeder. Try one or more of the following solutions: ❏ Make sure either the Office Mode or the Professional Mode is selected in EPSON Scan. ❏ Make sure ADF-Single-sided or ADF-Double-sided is selected as the document source in EPSON Scan. ❏ If the Auto Document Feeder is open, close it and then try again. If the Auto Document Feeder is already open while you are scanning, remove any jammed paper; reload any document not yet scanned and then restart EPSON Scan.
Chapter 16 16 Faxing Problems 16 Sending and Receiving Faxes Problems 16 The document stops feeding during faxing 16 Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ The maximum length of a page you can load is 355.6 mm. Faxing a longer page stops at 355.6 mm. The minimum page size for the Auto Document Feeder is 182 × 257 mm (7.1 × 10.1 in.). If the item is too small, it can jam inside the Auto Document Feeder.
The product is receiving faxes but not sending them Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ If your product is on a PBX system, the PBX system might be generating a dial tone the product cannot detect. Disable the detect dial tone setting. See “Basic Settings” on page 299. ❏ If you think there might be a poor connection on this phone line, try sending the fax later and see if it sends successfully.
Incoming fax calls are not being answered 16 Try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ Check if the Incoming Mode is set to Fax only. If the Incoming Mode is set to Phone only, the product never answers calls. Answer the phone and start receiving the fax yourself. See “Reception Settings” on page 300. ❏ Make sure the product is connected properly to a phone line. ❏ Check if there are too many devices connected to the phone line. Try removing the last device connected and see if the product works.
❏ Check if you are sending or receiving a very complex fax. A complex fax, such as one with many graphics, takes longer to be sent or received. ❏ Check if the receiving fax machine has a slow modem speed. The product only sends the fax at the fastest modem speed the receiving fax machine can use. ❏ Check if the resolution at which the fax was sent or received is very high. A higher resolution typically results in better quality, but also requires a longer transmission time.
Printout Problems 16 Black vertical lines appear on the scanned image or the image is all black. 16 16 Make sure if the transportation lock on the left side of the document table is set in the unlocked position. The transportation lock must always be set in the unlocked position except when transporting the product. See “Scan Settings” on page 302. 16 16 The scanned area is inappropriate. 16 Make sure if the transportation lock on the left side of the document table is set in the unlocked position.
Reports are not printing correctly If a transmission report or an activity report is not printed correctly, try one or more of the following solutions. ❏ Check the driver settings, and the specifications and the status of the connection cable. ❏ If the product is connected with a network, consult the network administrator.
Appendix A A Customer Support A Contacting Customer Support If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact EPSON Customer support.
Technical Support Web Site Go to http://www.epson.com and select the Support section of your local EPSON web site for the latest drivers, FAQs, manuals and other downloadables. Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your printer documentation.
Appendix B B Technical Specifications B 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 B B B B B Paper type Description Plain paper General copier paper B (Recycled paper is acceptable.
Paper type Description Paper with letterhead Paper and ink of letterheads must be compatible with laser printers. * Use recycled paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality, or cause paper jams and other problems. Paper that should not be used You cannot use the following paper in this product.
❏ Paper of uneven thickness B ❏ Overly thick or thin paper ❏ Paper that is too smooth or too rough B ❏ Paper that is different on the front and back B ❏ Paper that is folded, curled, wavy, or torn ❏ Paper of irregular shape, or paper that does not have right angle corners B B Printable area 4-mm minimum margin on all sides.
First print speed*1: 9.0 seconds for black-and-white printing on A4 or Letter size paper 17.0 seconds for color printing on A4 or Letter size paper Warm-up time*2: About 37.
Scanner B Scanner type Flatbed color image scanner Photoelectric device 4-lines CCD (R, G, B, B/W) Effective area 216 × 297 mm (85 × 11.7 in.
Fax (fax model only) Supported communications lines PSTN (subscriber lines) Communication speed 33600/ 31200/ 28800/ 26400/ 24000/ 21600/ 19200/ 16800/ 14400/ 12000/ 9600/ 7200/ 4800/ 2400 bps Protocol G3, G3ECM Transmission and reception mode Color Transmits and receives 8 bits each for RGB monochrome Transmits and receives 1 bit monochrome Image compression method Color JPEG monochrome MH, MR, MMR Transmission and reception of scanning line density Color 200 × 200 dpi monochrome 8 × 1
Environmental B Temperature: Humidity: Altitude: In use: 10 to 32°C (50 to 89.6°F) Not in use: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) In use: 15 to 80% RH Not in use: 10 to 15%, 80 to 90% RH B B B 3100 meters (10171 feet) maximum B Mechanical B B a B b B c B B a. EPSON AcuLaser CX11NF/CX11F: 667 mm (26.2 in.) EPSON AcuLaser CX11N/CX11: 593 mm (23.4 in.) B b. 467 mm (18.4 in.) c. 460 mm (18.1 in.
Weight: For EPSON AcuLaser CX11NF/CX11F: approx. 33.1 kg (about 73 lb), for EPSON AcuLaser CX11N/CX11: approx. 30.9 kg (about 68.
Standards and approvals B U.S. model: [Printer] Safety UL 60950 CSA No. 60950-00 EMC FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.
Australian model: [Printer] EMC: AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B [EU-96] Fax modem EMC: AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B Safety: AS/NZS 60950 Telecom: AS/ACIF S002 Laser safety This product is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the product does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
CDRH regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown below indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. B B B B B B B Interfaces B USB interface B USB 2.
❏ Since USB 2.0 is fully compatible with USB 1.1, USB 1.1 can be used as an interface. ❏ USB 2.0 can be used with Windows XP, 2000, and Server 2003 operating systems. If your operating system is Windows Me or 98, use a USB 1.1 interface. Ethernet interface You can use an IEEE 802.3 100BASE-TX/10 BASE-T straight-through shielded, twisted-pair interface cable with an RJ45 connector. Note: ❏ NetWare queue-based printing is not supported.
Options and Consumables B Optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit B B Product code: C12C802181 Paper size: A4, Letter Paper weight: 64 to 105 g/m² Paper feed: One paper cassette mounted Automatic feed delivery system Cassette capacity up to 500 sheets B Paper types: Plain paper B Power supply: DC 5 V/0.1 A and 24 V/0.5 A supplied by the product Model: KBA-3a* B Dimensions and weight: B B Height: 130 mm (5.1 in.) Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.) Depth: 446 mm (17.6 in.) Weight: 8 kg (17.
Memory modules Memory size: Standard memory: 128 MB Expansion memory: up to 576 MB Toner cartridge Product code: Yellow: High Capacity: 0187 Standard Capacity: 0191 Magenta: High Capacity: 0188 Standard Capacity: 0192 Cyan: High Capacity: 0189 Standard Capacity: 0193 Black: High Capacity: 0190 Storage temperature: 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F) Storage humidity: 15 to 80% RH Life*1: Black: Included with the product: Up to 1,500 pages High Capacity: Up to 4,000 pages Yellow, Magenta, Cyan: 454
Model: Yellow: High Capacity: 0187*2 Standard Capacity: 0191*2 Magenta: High Capacity: 0188*2 Standard Capacity: 0192*2 Cyan: High Capacity: 0189*2 Standard Capacity: 0193*2 Black: High Capacity: 0190*2 *1 Average under the conditions of A4 size paper, continuous printing, and 5% print ratio. Even if printing under the conditions of A4 size paper, continuous printing, and less than 5% print ratio, service life may be shortened depending on other conditions.
Life*1: 14,000 pages under conditions of 5% printing ratio, color and black have a proportion of two to one per page, and two pages per job. 42,000 pages of continuous printing, under conditions of 5% printing ratio and black-and-white printing. 20,900 pages under conditions of 5% printing ratio, black-and-white printing, and one page per job. 10,500 pages of continuous printing, under conditions of 5% printing ratio and color printing.
Appendix C C Working with Fonts C EPSON BarCode Fonts (Windows Only) EPSON BarCode Fonts let you easily create and print many types of bar codes. Normally, bar code creation is a laborious process requiring you to specify various command codes, such as Start bar, Stop bar and OCR-B, in addition to the bar code characters themselves. However, EPSON BarCode Fonts are designed to add such codes automatically, allowing you to easily print bar codes that conform to a variety of bar code standards.
Bar code Standard EPSON BarCode OCR-B Check Digit Comments Code39 EPSON Code39 No No EPSON Code39 CD No Yes EPSON Code39 CD Num Yes Yes Printing of OCR-B and check digits can be specified with the font name. EPSON Code39 Num Yes No Code128 EPSON Code128 No Yes Creates Code128 bar codes. Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) EPSON ITF No No EPSON ITF CD No Yes EPSON ITF CD Num Yes Yes Printing of OCR-B and check digits can be specified with the font name.
System requirements To use EPSON BarCode Fonts, your computer system should meet the following requirements: Computer: IBM PC series or IBM compatible with an i386SX or higher CPU 15 to 30 KB free space, depending on the font. Note: EPSON BarCode Fonts can only be used with EPSON printer drivers. C C C Installing EPSON BarCode Fonts Follow these steps to install EPSON BarCode Fonts.
4. Click User Installation. 5. In the dialog box that appears, click Local. 6. Click Custom. 7. Select the EPSON BarCode Font check box and click Install. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 8. When installation is complete, click Exit. EPSON BarCode Fonts are now installed on your computer. Printing with EPSON BarCode Fonts Follow the steps below to create and print bar codes using EPSON BarCode Fonts. The application featured in these instructions is Microsoft WordPad.
1. Open a document in your application and enter the characters you want to convert into a bar code. C C C C 2. Select the characters, then select Font from the Format menu.
3. Select the EPSON BarCode Font you want to use, set the font size, then click OK. Note: In Windows XP and 2000, you cannot use font sizes larger than 96 points when printing bar codes. 4. The characters you selected appear as bar code characters similar to those shown below.
5. Select Print from the File menu, select your EPSON product, then click Properties. Make the following printer driver settings. Your product is a host based color product. See the Host Based Color Printer Driver section in the table below.
Notes on inputting and formatting bar codes Please note the following when inputting and formatting bar code characters: ❏ Do not apply shading or special character formatting, such as bold, italic, or underline. ❏ Print bar codes in black and white only. ❏ When rotating characters, only specify rotation angles of 90°, 180°, and 270°. ❏ Turn off all automatic character and word spacing settings in your application.
Note: Depending on the print density, or on the quality or color of the paper, bar codes may not be readable with all bar code readers. Print a sample and make sure the bar code can be read before printing large quantities. C C BarCode Font specifications This section contains details on the character input specifications for each EPSON BarCode Font. C C EPSON EAN-8 ❏ EAN-8 is an eight-digit abbreviated version of the EAN bar code standard.
Print sample EPSON EAN-8 EPSON EAN-13 ❏ EAN-13 is the standard 13-digit EAN bar code. ❏ Because the check digit is added automatically, only 12 characters can be input. Character type Numbers (0 to 9) Number of characters 12 characters Font size 60 pt to 150 pt (up to 96 pt in Windows XP, 2000, and NT). Recommended sizes are 60 pt, 75 pt (standard), 112.5 pt, and 150 pt.
Print sample C EPSON EAN-13 C C C EPSON UPC-A ❏ UPC-A is the standard bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol Specification Manual). ❏ Only regular UPC codes are supported. Supplementary codes are not supported. Character type Numbers (0 to 9) Number of characters 11 characters Font size 60 pt to 150 pt (up to 96 pt in Windows XP, 2000, and NT). Recommended sizes are 60 pt, 75 pt (standard), 112.5 pt and 150 pt.
Print sample EPSON UPC-A EPSON UPC-E ❏ UPC-E is the UPC-A zero-suppression (deletes extra zeros) bar code specified by the American Universal Product Code (UPC Symbol Specification Manual). Character type Numbers (0 to 9) Number of characters 6 characters Font size 60 pt to 150 pt (up to 96 pt in Windows XP, 2000, and NT). Recommended sizes are 60 pt, 75 pt (standard), 112.5 pt, and 150 pt.
Print sample C EPSON UPC-E C C C EPSON Code39 ❏ Four Code39 fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B. ❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Code39 standard. For this reason, it is important to keep at least one space between the bar code and the surrounding text to prevent overlapping. ❏ Spaces in Code39 bar codes should be input as “_” underbars.
Font size When OCR-B is not used: 26 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP, 2000, and NT). Recommended sizes are 26 pt, 52 pt, 78 pt, and 104 pt. When OCR-B is used: 36 pt or more (up to 96 pt in Windows XP, 2000, and NT). Recommended sizes are 36 pt, 72 pt, 108 pt, and 144 pt.
EPSON Code128 ❏ Code128 fonts support code sets A, B, and C. When the code set of a line of characters is changed in the middle of the line, a conversion code is automatically inserted. ❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Code128 standard. For this reason, it is important to keep at least one space between the bar code and the surrounding text to prevent overlapping.
Print sample EPSON Code128 EPSON ITF ❏ The EPSON ITF fonts conform to the USS Interleaved 2-of-5 standard (American). ❏ Four EPSON ITF fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B. ❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Interleaved 2-of-5 standard.
The following codes are inserted automatically and need not be input by hand: ❏ Left/Right quiet zone C ❏ Start character ❏ Check digit ❏ The numeral “0” (added to the beginning of character strings as needed) Print sample EPSON ITF C C C C EPSON ITF CD C EPSON ITF Num C EPSON ITF CD Num C C C C C Working with Fonts 473
EPSON Codabar ❏ Four Codabar fonts are available, allowing you to enable and disable the automatic insertion of check digits and OCR-B. ❏ The height of the bar code is automatically adjusted to 15% or more of its total length, in conformance to the Codabar standard. For this reason, it is important to keep at least one space between the bar code and the surrounding text to prevent overlapping. ❏ When either a Start or a Stop character is input, Codabar fonts automatically insert the complementary character.
Print sample EPSON Codabar C EPSON Codabar CD C C EPSON Codabar Num EPSON Codabar CD Num C C C C C C C C C Working with Fonts 475
Appendix D Notices Notice for Windows XP Service Pack 2 Users If you use a computer running Windows XP Service Pack 2 with this product, follow the steps below to scan using the buttons on the control panel via a network connection. Unblocking EEventManager During or after the installation of EPSON Creativity Suite from the Software CD-ROM, the Windows Security Alert window may appear.
Unblocking LicenseCheck During or after the installation of EPSON PageManager, the Windows Security Alert window may appear. If it appears, click the Unblock button to unblock LicenseCheck; otherwise the product cannot list your computer on the control panel when you scan using the buttons on the control panel. Note: If you have clicked the Keep Blocking button in the Windows Security Alert window, follow the steps below to unblock LicenseCheck. 1.
Notice for EPSON AcuLaser CX11NF or EPSON AcuLaser CX11F Users Sending Faxes by Dialing from a Telephone The procedure to send faxes by dialing from a telephone is explained in this product’s documentation. However, sending faxes by dialing from a telephone is not supported by this product. Receiving Faxes When You Hear Fax Tones Before receiving faxes when you hear the fax tones, make sure that the product is in the Fax mode. If not, press the Fax button to enter the Fax mode.
Paper Sources When Receiving Faxes When paper is loaded in both the MP tray and the optional paper cassette, the paper in the optional paper cassette is used when receiving faxes. D D Printing Fax Sender Information D If the date, time, sender’s phone number and other information are not printed, use the control panel to set Printer Sender Info to On. For details, see "Changing outgoing faxes settings" in "Making Changes to Fax Settings" in the online User’s Guide.
Glossary buffer See memory. character set A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols used in a particular language. ColorSync Macintosh software that is designed to help you get WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) color output. This software prints colors as you see them on your screen. default A value or setting that takes effect when the product is turned on, reset, or initialized. download To transfer information from the computer to the product.
font family The collection of all sizes and styles of a font. halftone A grayscale image that is composed of small dots. The dots can be close together to create black or more widely spaced to create gray or white areas in the image. Newspaper photographs are common examples of halftones. initialization The act of returning the product to its defaults (fixed set of conditions). interface The connection between the product and the computer.
portrait Printing that is oriented upright on the page (as opposed to landscape, in which printing is oriented sideways on the page). This is the standard orientation for printing letters or documents. ppm (pages per minute) The number of pages that can be printed in one minute. printer driver Software that sends instructions to the product to tell it what to do.
Index Numerics 2 pages per sheet copy, 241 A Activity report, 263, 264 Attach to Email, 226, 229 Auto Document Feeder available paper, 159 Automatic print quality settings (Macintosh), 126 Automatic print quality settings (Windows), 58 Auto redial, 260 Available paper, 232, 235, 441 B Basic Settings, 299 BMP, 164 Button Cancel, 210, 234 One Touch Dial, 250 Reset, 243 Speed Dial, 248 Start, 205 C Cancel button, 210 Canceling printing, 305 Canceling printing (Macintosh), 148 Canceling printing (Windows), 1
Consumables display information, 82 ordering, 90 replacement messages, 335 replacing the photoconductor unit, 341 replacing the toner, 337 specifications (photoconductor unit), 455 specifications (toner), 454 Consumables information, 67 Contacting EPSON, 439 Contrast, 238 Control panel overview, 27 Copy 2 pages per sheet, 241 full-page copy, 240 Copy Settings Copy Function Settings, 302 Creativity Suite Attach to Email, 226 Event Manager, 225 File Manager, 224 Image Clip Palette, 226 Scan Assistant, 225 Cus
specifications, 465 system requirements, 459 Epson color laser paper printer settings, 48 Epson color laser transparencies printer settings, 48 EPSON File Manager, 228 EPSON Scan, 150 uninstalling, 199 EPSON Speed Dial Utility, 267 EPSON Status Monitor 3 about (Macintosh), 138 about (Windows), 83 how to access (Windows), 87 how to install (Windows), 83 Job Management (Macintosh), 145 Job Management (Windows), 96 Job Management/connections (Windows), 96 Job Management/how to use (Windows), 98 Job Management/
Transmission Settings, 300 Features High-quality printing, 32 Pre-defined color settings in printer driver, 32 Resolution Improvement Technology and Enhanced MicroGray technology, 33 Toner save mode, 33 File Manager, 224 Fonts EPSON BarCode Fonts (about), 457 EPSON BarCode Fonts (how to install), 459 EPSON BarCode Fonts (how to print), 460 EPSON BarCode Fonts (specifications), 465 EPSON BarCode Fonts (system requirements), 459 Full-page copy, 240 G Group dial, 251 Guides Basic Operation Guide, 2 Network Gu
removing the paper cassette unit, 329 Interfaces ethernet, 452 USB, 451 J Jam LC (paper cassette), 313 Job Management (Macintosh), 145 Job Management (Windows), 96 connections, 96 how to use, 98 setting to notify, 99 JPEG, 164 L Labels printer settings, 53 Liven up a color, 185 Loading paper MP tray, 40 optional paper cassette, 43 M Maintenance ADF pickup roller, 355 consumables, 335, 337, 341 document table, 354 pickup roller, 350 printer (print head), 351 product, 349 Manual double-sided printing (Maci
Print mode, 283 Scan mode, 286 Moiré, 183, 416 Monitoring (Macintosh), 142 Monitoring (Windows), 92, 100 MP tray available paper, 37 loading paper, 40 Multi-TIFF, 165 Multi transmission report, 264 N Network Image Express Card client computer settings, 214 EPSON Scan settings, 210 Network Menu, 299 Normal Preview, 194 O Office Mode, 169 One Touch Dial, 250 Optional paper cassette available paper, 38 loading paper, 43 Optional paper cassette unit how to install, 325 how to remove, 329 specifications, 453 O
printable area, 443 thick paper and extra thick paper, 54 transparencies, 48 unavailable paper, 442 Paper jams how to clear, 362 Paper sources MP tray, 37 optional paper cassette, 38 selecting a paper source (automatically), 39 selecting a paper source (manually), 39 PDF, 165 Photoconductor unit how to replace, 342 specifications, 455 PICT, 165 Polling, 256 Predefined print settings (Macintosh), 128 Predefined print settings (Windows), 60 Presto! BizCard 5 SE, 223, 228 Preview, 193 Normal Preview, 194 Thumb
customizing (Windows), 64 duplex printing manually (Macintosh), 133 duplex printing manually (Windows), 68 extended settings (Macintosh), 136 extended settings (Windows), 79 making a new watermark (Windows), 77 optional settings (Windows), 81 print layout (Macintosh), 132 print layout (Windows), 74 print quality (Macintosh), 126 print quality (Windows), 58 print settings (Macintosh), 128 print settings (Windows), 60 resizing printout (Windows), 73 saving (Macintosh), 131 saving (Windows), 65 USB connection
R Relocating the printer, 360 Report settings activity report, 264 multi transmission report, 264 transmission report, 264 Reset Menu, 295 Resizing page (Windows), 73 Resizing page automatically (Windows), 72 Resolution, 174 Restore faded color, 187 RGB color, 238 S Safety information, 17 Saving customized settings (Macintosh), 131 Saving customized settings (Windows), 65 Scan Assistant, 225, 229 Scanning changing a scanning mode, 171 mode, 169 multiple originals, 188 Setup Menu, 293 Setup menu, 302 about,
PageManager for EPSON, 222, 227 Presto! BizCard 5 SE, 223 Speed Dial, 248 Speed Dial List, 263 Start button, 202, 205 Status alert (Macintosh), 144 Status alert (Windows), 95 Status and error messages, 308 Status sheet how to print, 303, 392 Stopping monitoring (Windows), 100 Support Menu, 296 T TCP/IP, 214 Technical support, 439 Thick paper and extra thick paper printer settings, 54 Thumbnail Preview, 195 TIFF, 165 Toner how to replace, 338 specifications, 454 Transmission report, 264 Transmission Setting
U Unavailable paper, 442 Uninstalling EPSON Scan, 199 Uninstalling (Macintosh), 148 Uninstalling (Windows), 104, 107 Unsharp Mask Filter, 184 USB, 451 USB (Macintosh), 147 USB (Windows), 101, 107 USB device driver how to uninstall (Windows), 107 USB Menu, 298 W Watermark (Windows) how to make, 77 how to use, 76 Z Zoom ratio, 239 Index 493
