User’s Guide NPD4756-00 EN
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Contents Preface Copyright and Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 3 Printer Management Software Print and Scan Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 EpsonNet Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Creating an Administrative Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Print Media Usage Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Print Media Storage Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Reduce/Enlarge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Collated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Document Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Lighten/Darken. . . .
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 8 Faxing Connecting the Telephone Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Configuring Fax Initial Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Setting Your Region. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Editing Group Dial Numbers Using the Operator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Creating and Editing a Fax Group Using a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Sending a Fax Using Group Dialing (Multi-address Transmission). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Printing the Address Book List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Clearing Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Avoiding Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Identifying the Location of Paper Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Using the Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Chapter 11 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Cleaning the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Preface Copyright and Trademarks No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Using This Guide Conventions 1. In this guide, personal computers and workstations are collectively called “computers”. 2. The following terms are used throughout this guide: Important: Important information that must be read and followed. Note: Additional information that merits emphasis. See Also: References within this guide. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Illegal Copies and Printouts Copying or printing certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to copy or print in your country.
AL-MX200 Series Duplex Print User’s Guide Multiple Up Print When you have multiple pages to print, you can With the Multiple Up print feature of the use the duplex feature of the computer to print printer, you can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper consumption. on either side of paper to save paper consumption. For more information, see the print driver's For more information, see “Duplex Printing” on help. page 141.
AL-MX200 Series USB Direct Print You can print directly from your USB storage device without starting your computer and an application. For more information, see “Direct Printing Using a USB Storage Device” on page 146. ID Card Copy You can copy both sides of an ID card on one side of a single sheet of paper in its original size by selecting ID Card Copy on the operator panel. For more information, see “Copying an ID Card” on page 181.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Scan to SMB/FTP (Network) Scan to USB Storage Device You can transfer scanned data to a computer or a server via SMB or FTP without service software. Although prior registration of the destination FTP server or the computer on the Address Book is required, it helps save your time. You do not need a computer to connect your USB storage device to save scanned data.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Direct Fax from Computer Address Book You can directly send faxes from your computer using the fax driver. You can select a recipient from the Phone Book (PC Fax Address Book) or Address Book (Device Address Book), or enter a name and fax number directly using the numeric keypad. The Address Book simplifies the recipient specification. You can use the Address Book on the printer as well as on the server.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 1 Specifications Copy Function Items Description Type Desktop Memory 256 MB HDD — Scanning Resolution Document glass: 600 × 600 dpi Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): 600 × 300 dpi Printing Resolution Standard: 600 × 600 dpi High Resolution: 1200 × 1200 dpi* * When printing in high resolution mode, printing speed may be reduced due to image quality adjustment. Printing speed may also be reduced depending on documents.
AL-MX200 Series Items Description Output Paper Weight Paper tray: User’s Guide 60 – 163 gsm (for postcard 60 – 190 gsm is available) Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI): 60 – 163 gsm Important: Use paper recommended by Epson. Copying may not be performed correctly depending on the conditions. For more information, see “Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer” on page 117. /standard mode) First Copy Output Time 20 seconds (for A4 Reduction/Enlargement Size-for-Size: 1:1 ± 1.3% Preset %: 1:0.50, 1:0.
AL-MX200 Series Items Description Power Consumption Sleep mode: 4 W or less User’s Guide Low Power mode: 8 W or less Standby mode: 55 W or less Dimensions Width 420 × Depth 398* × Height 365 mm * Measured when the paper tray is inserted but not extended. Machine Weight 12.0 kg Important: Space Requirement ❏ The weight of paper is not included. ❏ The weight of the toner cartridge is included. Width 795.5 × Depth 1049* mm * Measured when the front cover and the rear cover are open.
AL-MX200 Series Items Description Print Resolution Standard: 600 × 600 dpi User’s Guide High Resolution: 1200 × 1200 dpi* * When printing in high resolution mode, printing speed may be reduced due to image quality adjustment. Printing speed may also be reduced depending on documents. ® 5e, PCL® 6, PostScript Level3 Compatible, PDF (Ver. 1.
AL-MX200 Series Items Description Connectivity AL-MX200DNF: User’s Guide Standard: Ethernet (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T), USB 2.0 AL-MX200DWF: Standard: Ethernet (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T), USB 2.0, IEEE802.
AL-MX200 Series Items Description Scan to PC Protocol: TCP/IP (SMB, FTP) User’s Guide Operating System: ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP x64, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64, Microsoft Windows Vista x64, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Microsoft Windows 7 x64, Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.6, 10.
AL-MX200 Series Items Description Transmission Time 3 seconds (V.34) User’s Guide Important: When transmitting an A4 size 700-character document in the standard quality (8 × 3.85 lines/mm) and high speed mode (28.8 kbps or above: JBIG). This is only the transmission speed for image information and does not include the controlling time for the communication.
AL-MX200 Series Items Description Operating System Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP x64, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64, Microsoft Windows Vista x64, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Microsoft Windows 7 x64, Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.6, 10.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Operation Main Components This section provides an overview of your printer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Rear View 1 Registration Roller 2 OPC Drum 3 Levers 4 ADF Cover 5 Ethernet Port 6 USB Port 7 Paper Chute 8 Transfer Roller 9 Power Connector 10 Rear Cover Handle 11 Rear Cover 12 Phone Connector 13 Wall Jack Connector Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Basic Operation 27
AL-MX200 Series 1 ADF Cover 2 Document Guides 3 ADF Glass 4 Document Glass 5 Document Cover 6 Document Feeder Tray User’s Guide Operator Panel The operator panel has a 4-line by 28-character liquid crystal display (LCD), light-emitting diodes (LED), control buttons, one-touch buttons, and numeric keypad, which allow you to control the printer. 1 One-touch buttons Calls up the stored fax number registered in the Phone Book.
AL-MX200 Series 9 Redial/Pause button User’s Guide Re-dials a telephone number. Inserts a pause during dialing. 10 Speed Dial button Calls up a stored telephone number. 11 (Clear All) button Resets the current setting, and returns to the top level of each service menu. 12 (Energy Saver) button/LED Lights up in the Sleep mode. Press this button to exit the Sleep mode. 13 (Print) button/LED Moves to the top level of the Print menu. 14 (Fax) button/LED Moves to the top level of the Fax menu.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide When you turn on the printer, a wizard appears on the LCD panel. Follow the steps below to configure the initial settings. Note: If you do not start configuring the initial settings, Select Function appears on the LCD panel in three minutes. After that, you can configure the following initial settings by selecting Power On Wizard on the operator panel as needed. For details on the operator panel, see “Understanding the Operator Panel Menus” on page 264. 1.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Report / List, and then press the 3. Select Panel Settings, and then press the button. button. The Panel Settings page is printed. The Printer Setting Utility ® ® The following procedure uses Microsoft Windows 7 as an example. Note: The reports and lists are all printed in English. 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide By default, the printer enters Low Power mode in one minute of inactivity after completion of the last job, and then enters Sleep mode in another 6 minutes of inactivity.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 3 Printer Management Software Print and Scan Drivers To access all of your printer’s features, install print and scan drivers from the Software Disc. ❏ A printer driver enables communications between your computer and printer and provides access to your printer features. ❏ The scan driver enables you to scan images directly to your personal computer and place scanned images directly into an application via USB or the network.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ For details on the menu items of EpsonNet Config, refer to the Help on EpsonNet Config. Creating an Administrative Password 1. Launch your web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key. 3. Click the Properties tab. 4. In the left navigation panel, scroll down to Security and select Administrator Settings. 5. Select Enabled for Administrator Mode. 6.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: The Password dialog box appears the first time you attempt to change settings on Printer Setting Utility when the Panel Lock feature is enabled on the printer. In this case, enter the password you specified, and click OK to apply the settings. Status Monitor (Windows Only) You can check the printer status with Status Monitor. Double-click the Status Monitor printer icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Launcher (Windows Only) Using the Launcher-Btype window, you can open the Status Window, Printer Setting Utility, Address Book Editor, and Express Scan Manager. To use the Launcher, select to install the Launcher when you install print drivers. The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. To start the Launcher: 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Launcher. The Launcher-Btype window appears. 2.
AL-MX200 Series Printer Setting Utility User’s Guide Starts the Printer Setting Utility. See Also: “Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)” on page 34 Address Book Editor Starts the Address Book Editor, which allows you to add and edit Address Book entries. See Also: “Address Book Editor” on page 37 Express Scan Manager Starts the Express Scan Manager.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Click Open the image file to display scanned files saved in the specified destination after scanning. The Express Scan Manager is installed along with your print driver. It is available for Windows and Mac OS X. Note: When you separately install the Express Scan Manager from the Software Disc, you also need to install the scan driver from the Software Disc.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 4 Printer Connection and Software Installation Overview of Network Setup and Configuration To set up and configure the network: 1. Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables. 2. Turn on the printer and the computer. 3. Print the System Settings page and keep it for referencing network settings. 4. Install the driver software on the computer from the Software Disc.
AL-MX200 Series Connection Type Connection Specifications Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX compatible USB USB 2.0 compatible Wireless (AL-MX200DWF only) IEEE 802.11b/802.11g Wall Jack Connector RJ11 Phone Connector RJ11WAll 1 Ethernet Port 2 USB Port 3 Wall Jack Connector 4 Phone Connector User’s Guide Connecting Printer to a Computer or a Network Connect your printer via a USB, Ethernet, or wireless (AL-MX200DWF only) connection.
AL-MX200 Series Connection Type Available Features USB When connected via USB connection you can: Ethernet Wireless (AL-MX200DWF only) User’s Guide ❏ Instruct print jobs from a computer. ❏ Scan and print an image into an application. ❏ Scan and print an image to a folder on the computer. ❏ Use the Address Book Editor to manage Address Book entries. When connected via Ethernet connection you can: ❏ Instruct print jobs from a computer on the network.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide * USB port Note: Do not connect the printer USB cable to the USB connector available on the keyboard. Network Connection To connect the printer to an Ethernet network: 1. Ensure that the printer, computer and any other connected devices have been turned off and all cables have been disconnected. 2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the rear of the printer, and the other end to a LAN drop or hub.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Setting the IP Address TCP/IP and IP Addresses If your computer is on a large network, contact your network administrator for the appropriate TCP/ IP addresses and additional system settings information. If you are creating your own small Local Area Network or connecting the printer directly to your computer using Ethernet, follow the procedure for automatically setting the printer’s IP address.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide You can turn on/off either protocol using the operator panel, or use EpsonNet Config to turn on/off the DHCP protocol. Note: You can print a report that includes the printer’s IP address. On the operator panel, press the System button, select Report / List, press the button, select System Settings, and then press the button. The IP address is listed on the System Settings page. Using the Operator Panel To turn on/off either the DHCP or the AutoIP protocol: 1.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode) Note: ❏ When you assign an IP address manually in IPv6 mode, use EpsonNet Config. To display EpsonNet Config, use the link local address. To check a link local address, see “Printing and Checking the System Settings Page” on page 48. ❏ Assigning an IP address is considered as an advanced function and is normally done by a system administrator. ❏ Depending on the address class, the range of the IP address assigned may be different.
AL-MX200 Series 13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 to enter all of the digits in the IP address, and then press the 14. Press the User’s Guide button. (Back) button, and then ensure that IP Address is selected. 15. Select Subnet Mask, and then press the button. 16. Enter the value of the subnet mask using the numeric keypad. 17. Press the button. 18. Repeat steps 16 and 17 to set subnet mask, and then press the 19. Press the button. (Back) button, and then ensure that Subnet Mask is selected. 20.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Click the Printer Maintenance tab. 3. Select TCP/IP Settings from the list at the left side of the page. The TCP/IP Settings page is displayed. 4. Select Panel from IP Address Mode, and then enter the values in IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address. 5. Click the Restart printer to apply new settings button to take effect. The IP address is assigned to your printer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Enter ping xx.xx.xx.xx (where xx.xx.xx.xx is the IP address of your printer), and then press the Enter key. 4. Reply from the IP address denotes printer is active on the network. See Also: “Printing and Checking the System Settings Page” on page 48 Printing and Checking the System Settings Page Print the System Settings page and check your printer's IP address. Using the Operator Panel Note: The reports and lists are all printed in English. 1. Press the System button. 2.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: The window to select a printer appears in this step when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of the desired printer listed in Printer Name. The Printer Setting Utility starts. 2. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 3. Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page. The Reports page appears. 4. Click the System Settings button. The System Settings page is printed. If the IP address is 0.0.0.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Using the PCL print driver Identifying Print Driver Pre-install Status (for Network Connection Setup) Before installing print drivers on your computer, print the System Settings page to check the IP address of your printer. Using the Operator Panel Note: The reports and lists are all printed in English. 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Report / List, and then press the 3. Select System Settings, and then press the button. button. The System Settings page is printed. 4.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The Printer Setting Utility starts. 2. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 3. Select TCP/IP Settings from the list on the left side of the page. The TCP/IP Settings page is displayed. If the IP address shows 0.0.0.0 (the factory default) or 169.254.xx.xx, an IP address has not been assigned. To assign one for your printer, see “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page 45.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Inserting the Software Disc 1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer's CD/DVD drive. When the AutoPlay window appears, click Run setup.exe to start the Easy Install Navi. Note: If the CD does not automatically start or the AutoPlay window does not appear, click Start (start for Windows XP) — Computer — D:\setup.exe (where D is the drive letter of your CD), and then click OK. USB Connection Setup The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. 1.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Network Connection Setup Note: ❏ To use your printer in a Linux environment, you need to install print drivers for the Linux operating systems. For details on how to install and use the drivers, see also “Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Linux (CUPS)” on page 104. ❏ When using a CD drive in a Linux environment, you need to mount the drive to your system environment. The command strings are mount/media/CD-ROM. The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide c If you want to set a printer as the default for printing, select the Set this printer as default for printing check box. d If you want to set a printer as the default for scanning, select the Set this printer as default for scanning check box. e If you want to install the fax driver, select the Install fax driver check box. 7. Select the software and documentation you want to install, and then click Install.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide You can select a method to configure wireless network settings from the following: Wizard Setup Through USB Connection Advanced Setup Through Ethernet connection Operator Panel EpsonNet Config WPS-PIN*1 WPS-PBC*2 *1 WPS-PIN (Wi-Fi ® Protected Setup-Personal Identification Number) is a method to authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by entering PIN code in the printer and computer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Easy Install Navi launches. 4. Click Start Setup. 5. Click Configure Printer. The connection type selection screen appears. 6. Select Wireless Connection, and then click Next. The setting method selection screen appears.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 7. Ensure that Wizard is selected, and then click Next. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the USB cable and perform other setup until the Select Access Point screen appears. 9. Select either of the following: ❏ Click the Select from the found Access Points radio button and select the SSID.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Click the Input the SSID directly radio button and enter the SSID in the SSID box. Note: Up to five access points are displayed in order of intensity of radio waves. An access point with low-intensity radio waves may not be displayed. 10. Click Next. 11. Enter for Passphrase for the SSID you specified above and click Next. 12. Configure the security setting, and then click Next.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The IP Address Settings screen appears. 13. Select IP Mode depending on your network scheme. When IPv4 is selected, configure the following: a Select Type. b If you have selected Use Manual Address from Type, enter the following items: ❏ IP Address of your printer ❏ Subnet Mask ❏ Gateway Address When Dual Stack is selected, configure the following: a Configure IPv4 Settings.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The FAX Settings screen appears. 15. Configure the fax settings if necessary. Note: If you do not intend to use the fax feature, select the I don't use FAX functionality check box. 16. Click Next. The Confirm the settings screen appears.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 17. Ensure that the wireless network settings are displayed, and then click Apply. A confirmation window appears. 18. Click Yes. 19. Wait a few minutes until the printer restarts to establish a wireless network connection and the Configuration Complete screen appears. 20. Click Print Printer Setting. 21. Confirm that “Link Quality” is shown as “Good”, “Acceptable”, or “Low” on the report.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 23. Follow the on-screen instructions until the Check Setup screen appears. 24. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation. If you see any errors, click Trouble Shooting Guide and follow the instruction. 25. Check if the printer to be installed is listed in the Select Printer screen, and then click Next.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Using Advanced Setup to Configure Wireless Network Settings To use the Advanced setup, display the Configure Wireless Settings screen. The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. Displaying the Configure Wireless Settings Screen 1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer's CD/DVD drive. When the AutoPlay window appears, click Run setup.exe to start the Install Navi. 2. Click Easy Install. The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The setting method selection screen appears. 7. Select Advanced. Select a connection method from the following ❏ “Ethernet Cable” on page 64 ❏ “WPS-PIN” on page 70 ❏ “WPS-PBC” on page 71 ❏ “Operator Panel” on page 73 ❏ “EpsonNet Config” on page 74 Ethernet Cable 1. Select Ethernet Cable, and then click Next. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions, and then click Next. The Printer Setup Utility screen appears. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: If the printer to be configured is not listed in the Select Printer screen, try either of the following steps: ❏ Click Refresh to update the information. ❏ Click Enter IP Address, and then enter the IP address of your printer. 4. Enter the SSID. 5. Select Type of wireless network. 6. Configure the security setting, and then click Next.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The IP Address Settings screen appears. 7. Select IP Mode depending on your network scheme. When IPv4 is selected, configure the following: a Select Type. b If you have selected Use Manual Address from Type, enter the following items: ❏ IP Address of your printer ❏ Subnet Mask ❏ Gateway Address When Dual Stack is selected, configure the following: a Configure IPv4 Settings.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The FAX Settings screen appears. 9. Configure the fax settings if necessary. Note: If you do not intend to use the fax feature, select the I don't use FAX functionality check box. 10. Click Next. The Confirm the settings screen appears. 11. Ensure that the wireless network settings are displayed, and then click Apply.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide A confirmation window appears. 12. Click Yes. 13. Wait a few minutes until the printer restarts to establish a wireless network connection and the Configuration Complete screen appears. 14. Click Next.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 15. Follow the on-screen instructions until the Check Setup screen appears. 16. Print the System Settings page using the operator panel. See “Printing the System Settings Page” on page 156. 17. Confirm that “Link Quality” is shown as “Good”, “Acceptable”, or “Low” on the report. Note: When “Link Quality” is shown as “No Reception”, check if the wireless network settings are correctly configured. To reconfigure the wireless network settings, click Return. 18.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 20. Configure the required items on the Enter Printer Settings screen, and then click Next. 21. Select the software to be installed, and then click Install. 22. Click Finish to exit this tool. The wireless configuration is complete. Note: To make the specified wireless network settings effective, you need to restart the printer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation. If you see any errors, click Trouble Shooting Guide and follow the instruction. 4. Check if the printer to be installed is listed in the Select Printer screen, and then click Next. Note: If the printer to be installed is not listed in the Select Printer screen, try either of the following steps: ❏ Click Refresh to update the information.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions until the Check Setup screen appears. 3. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation. If you see any errors, click Trouble Shooting Guide and follow the instruction. 4. Check if the printer to be installed is listed in the Select Printer screen, and then click Next.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: For the WPS-PBC operation on the wireless LAN access point, refer to the manual supplied with the wireless LAN access point. When the WPS-PBC operation is successful and the printer is rebooted, wireless LAN connection is completed. Operator Panel 1. Select Operator Panel, and then click Next. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions until the Check Setup screen appears. 3. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Click Add Printer, and then enter the details of the printer manually. 5. Configure the required items on the Enter Printer Settings screen, and then click Next. 6. Select the software to be installed, and then click Install. 7. Click Finish to exit this tool. The wireless configuration is complete. EpsonNet Config 1. Select EpsonNet Config, and then click Next. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions until the Check Setup screen appears. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Click Refresh to update the information. ❏ Click Add Printer, and then enter the details of the printer manually. 5. Configure the required items on the Enter Printer Settings screen, and then click Next. 6. Select the software to be installed, and then click Install. 7. Click Finish to exit this tool. The wireless configuration is complete. When EpsonNet Config operation is successful and the printer is rebooted, wireless LAN connection is completed.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the Advanced dialog box. g Click the Add button to display Wireless network properties. h On the Association tab, enter the following information and click OK. Network name (SSID): xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) Network Authentication: Open Data encryption: Disabled i Click the Move up button to move the newly added SSID to the top of the list.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide b Select Network and Internet. c Select Network and Sharing Center. d Select Connect to a network. e Select xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) from the network items listed in the available network list, and click Connect. f Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success. For Windows Server 2008: a Display Control Panel. b Select Network and Internet. c Select Network and Sharing Center.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide a On the operator panel, press the System button. b Select Admin Menu, and then press the c Select Network, and then press the d Select TCP/IP, and then press the e Select IPv4, and then press the button. button. button. button. f Select IP Address, and then press the button. (Default IP address range: 169.254.xxx.yyy) IP Address 169.254.000.041* 3. Ensure that the IP Address on your computer is assigned by DHCP. 4. Launch your web browser. 5.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide EpsonNet Config appears on your browser. 6. Configure wireless network settings for the printer on EpsonNet Config. 7. Reboot the printer. 8. Restore the wireless network settings on your computer. Note: If the operating system on your computer provides a wireless configuration software, use it to change the wireless network settings. See the instructions below. For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003: a Select Network Connections from Control Panel.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f You can either set the printer to the ad-hoc mode or the infrastructure mode. ❏ For Ad hoc mode: Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the dialog box. ❏ For Infrastructure mode: Select Access point (Infrastructure) networks only and close the dialog box. g Click Add to display Wireless network properties. h Enter the setting that you will send to the printer and click OK. i Click Move up to move the setting to the top of the list.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success. For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7: a Display Control Panel. b Select Network and Internet. c Select Network and Sharing Center. d Select Connect to a network. e Select the network, and then click Connect. For Fixed IP Networks: 1.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the Advanced dialog box. g Click the Add button to display Wireless network properties. h On the Association tab, enter the following information and click OK. Network name (SSID): xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) Network Authentication: Open Data encryption: Disabled i Click the Move up button to move the newly added SSID to the top of the list.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide b Select Network and Internet. c Select Network and Sharing Center. d Select Connect to a network. e Select xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) from the network items listed in the available network list, and click Connect. f Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success. For Windows Server 2008: a Display Control Panel. b Select Network and Internet. c Select Network and Sharing Center.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Check the IP address on your computer. 3. Set the IP address on the printer. See “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page 45. 4. Launch your web browser. 5. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide EpsonNet Config appears on your browser. 6. Change the wireless network settings for the printer on EpsonNet Config. 7. Reboot the printer. 8. Restore the wireless network settings on your computer. Note: If the operating system on your computer provides a wireless configuration software, use it to change the wireless network settings. Or you can change the wireless network settings using the tool provided with the operating system. See the instructions below.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f You can either set the printer to the ad-hoc mode or the infrastructure mode. ❏ For Ad hoc mode: Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the dialog box. ❏ For Infrastructure mode: Select Access point (Infrastructure) networks only and close the dialog box. g Click Add to display Wireless network properties. h Enter the setting that you will send to the printer and click OK. i Click Move up to move the setting to the top of the list.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success. For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7: a Display Control Panel. b Select Network and Internet. c Select Network and Sharing Center. d Select Connect to a network. e Select the network, and then click Connect. Setting Up the Printer for Shared Printing One way to make a new printer available for other computers on a network is to use the Software Disc supplied with your printer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Click OK. If the files are not present in your computer, and then you will be prompted to insert the server operating system CD. 6. Click Apply, and then click OK. For Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64-bit Edition 1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers. 2. Right-click the printer icon and select Sharing. 3. Click Change sharing options button. 4. The “Windows needs your permission to continue” appears. 5. Click Continue button. 6.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide For Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit Edition, and Windows Server 2008 R2 1. Click Start — Devices and Printers. 2. Right-click the printer icon and select Printer properties. 3. On the Sharing tab, select the Share this printer check box, and then enter a name in the Share name text box. 4. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients using your printer. 5. Click OK. 6. Click Apply, and then click OK.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Connect. Wait until the driver is copied from the server to the client computer and a new printer object is added to the Printers and Faxes folder. It may take some time depending on the amount of network traffic. Close My Network Places. 4. Print a test page to verify installation. a Click start (Start for Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition) — Printers and Faxes. b Select the printer you have installed.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Locate and double-click the host name of the server computer. 3. Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Connect. 4. Click Install driver. 5. Click Continue in the User Account Control dialog box. Wait until the driver is copied from the server to the client computer and a new printer object is added to the Printers folder. It may take some time depending on the amount of network traffic. 6. Print a test page to verify installation.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide b Select Hardware and Sound. c Select Printers. d Right-click the printer you just created and select Properties. e On the General tab, click Print Test Page. When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete. For Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit Edition, and Windows Server 2008 R2 1. Click Start — Computer — Network. 2. Locate the host name of the server computer, and then double-click the host name. 3. Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Connect.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Print a test page to verify installation. a Click Start — Devices and Printers. b Right-click the printer you just created and select Printer properties. c On the General tab, click Print Test Page. When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete. Using the Peer-to-Peer Feature With the peer-to-peer feature, you need to specify the shared printer to install a print driver.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Select the printer, and then click Next. If the printer is not listed, click Back and enter the path to the printer in the text box. For example:\\[server host name]\[shared printer name] The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it to the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server installation process. If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a print driver.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. If the printer is listed, select the printer and click Next, or select The printer that I want isn't listed and enter the path to the printer in the Select a shared printer by name text box and click Next. For example:\\[server host name]\[shared printer name] The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it on the network.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. If the printer is listed, select the printer and click Next, or select The printer that I want isn't listed and enter the path to the printer in the Select a shared printer by name text box and click Next. For example: \\[server host name]\[shared printer name] The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it on the network.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. If the printer is listed, select the printer and click Next, or select The printer that I want isn't listed. Click Select a shared printer by name and enter the path to the printer in the text box, and then click Next. For example:\\[server host name]\[shared printer name] The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it to the network.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ It supports multiple Epson business printers besides this printer. ❏ It supports most languages among the print drivers for this printer. Computer system requirements If your CD/DVD drive is D:, open Epson_Universal_P6_Supplement.txt in the D:\Drivers \PCLUniversal, and refer to Supported OS. Your computer must be running one of the supported Microsoft Windows versions listed there, and must meet the system requirements of its operating system.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Uninstalling the printer driver Note: The procedure below uses Windows 7 as an example. 1. Close all applications. 2. Access Program and Features on the Control Panel. 3. Select Epson Universal Laser P6, and then click Uninstall/Change. Follow the on screen instructions. Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Mac OS X For information on how to install print drivers, refer to the PostScript Level3 Compatible User’s Guide.
AL-MX200 Series Manual Setup For User’s Guide Access Point (Infrastructure) Network Computer-to-computer (Ad-hoc) Network Automatic Setup Using WPS-PIN*1 WPS-PBC*2 *1 WPS-PIN is a method to authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by entering PIN code in the printer and computer. This setting, performed through access point, is available only when the access points of your wireless router supports WPS.
AL-MX200 Series d Select an encryption type, and then press the User’s Guide button. Important: Be sure to use one of the supported encryption methods to protect your network traffic. 6. Enter the WEP key or pass phrase, and then press the button. Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired value, and press the or button to move a cursor. When the encryption type is WEP, select a transmit key after entering the WEP key. 7.
AL-MX200 Series b Enter the SSID, and then press the button. Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired value, and press the cursor. c Select Ad-hoc, and then press the User’s Guide or button to move a button. d Select an encryption type, and then press the button. Important: Be sure to use one of the supported encryption methods to protect your network traffic. 6. Enter the WEP key, and then press the button.
AL-MX200 Series 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the 3. Select Network, and then press the button. button. 4. Select WPS Setup, and then press the button. 5. Select Push Button Control, and then press the 6. Select Yes, and then press the User’s Guide button. button. 7. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point. 8. Wait a few minutes until the printer restarts to establish the wireless network. 9. Print a System Settings page from the operator panel.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Take a note of PIN code displayed on the operator panel. 7. Select Start Configuration, and then press the button. 8. If SSID selection screen appears, select the SSID, and then press the button. 9. Enter the PIN code of the printer at the web page of the wireless access point. 10. Wait a few minutes until the printer restarts to establish the wireless network. 11. Print a System Settings page from the operator panel.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Installation starts. When the installation is complete, the window automatically closes. For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (x86) 1. Double-click EPSON-AL_MX200-x.x-y.noarch.rpm on the Software Disc. 2. Click Install. 3. Enter the administrator's password, and then click Authenticate. Installation starts. When the installation is complete, the window automatically closes. For Ubuntu 10 (x86) 1. Double-click epson-al_mx200_x.x-y_all.deb on the Software Disc. 2.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Click Add Printer. 4. Enter root as the user name, and then enter the administrator password. 5. Click OK. 6. Select either of the following according to the type of your printer connection. For a network printer: a Select LPD/LPR Host or Printer from the Other Network Printers menu, and then click Continue. b Enter the IP address of the printer in Connection. Format: lpd://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (the IP address of the printer) c Click Continue.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 7. Select Epson from the Make menu, and then click Continue. 8. Select Epson AL-MX200 xxx PS3 vX.Y (en) from the Model menu, and then click Add Printer. The setup is complete. You can optionally specify the default options settings of the printer. For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (x86) 1. Select Computer — More Applications..., and then select YaST on the Application Browser. 2. Enter the administrator password. YaST Control Center is activated. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f Click OK. The Add New Printer Configuration dialog box appears. g Select EPSON AL-MX200XX PS3 vX.Y [EPSON AL-MX200XX PS3.PPD] from the Assign Driver list. Note: You can specify the printer name in Set Name:. For a USB printer connected to a computer running the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11: a Click Add. The Add New Printer Configuration dialog box appears. The printer name is displayed in the Determine Connection list. b Select EPSON AL-MX200XX PS3 vX.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide a Select EPSON AL-MX200(XX:XX:XX) (EPSON AL-MX200 X) from Discovered Network Printer. b Click Continue. c Enter the name of the printer in Name in the Add Printer dialog box, and then click Continue. You can optionally specify the location and description of the printer as additional information. If you want to share the printer, select the Share This Printer check box.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Specifying the Default Queue For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Desktop (x86) 1. Select Applications — System Tools — Terminal. 2. Enter the following command in the terminal window. su (Enter the administrator password) lpadmin -d (Enter the queue name) For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (x86) 1. Select Computer — More Applications..., and then select YaST on the Application Browser. 2. Enter the administrator password. YaST Control Center is activated. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Select the Printer menu. 4. Select Set As Default. 5. Select whether to set this printer as the system-wide default printer, and then click OK. Specifying Printing Options You can specify printing options such as the duplex (2-sided) printing. For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Desktop (x86) 1. Open the URL “http://localhost:631” using a web browser. 2. Click Administration. 3. Click Manage Printers. 4. Click the queue name for which you want to specify printing options. 5.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Click Manage Printers. 4. Click Modify Printer on the printer. 5. Specify necessary printing options, and then click Continue. 6. Enter root as the user name, enter the administrator password, and then click OK. The message Printer EPSON AL-MX200 X has been modified successfully. appears. The setting is complete. For Ubuntu 10 (x86) 1. Open the URL “http://localhost:631” using a web browser. 2. Click Administration. 3. Click Manage Printers. 4.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (x86) 1. Select Computer — More Applications... and select GNOME Terminal on the Application Browser. 2. Enter the following command in the terminal window. su lppasswd -g sys -a root (Enter the password for authority as the printer administrator after the Enter password prompt.) (Reenter the password for authority as the printer administrator after the Enter password again prompt.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Enter the following command in the terminal window to delete the print queue. su lpadmin -x (Enter the print queue name) 3. Repeat the command above for all queues for the same model. 4. Enter the following command in the terminal window. rpm -e EPSON-AL-MX200-x.x The print driver is uninstalled. For Ubuntu 10 (x86) 1. Select Applications — Accessories — Terminal. 2. Enter the following command in the terminal window to delete the print queue.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 5 Printing Basics About Print Media Using paper that is not appropriate for the printer can cause paper jams, image quality problems, or printer failures. To achieve the best performance from your printer, we recommend you use only the paper described in this section. When using paper other than that recommended, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ! Warning: Do not use conductive paper such as origami paper, carbonic paper or conductively-coated paper. When paper jam occurs, it may cause short-circuit and eventually a fire accident.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Do not load documents above the MAX fill line. You can load up to 50 sheets of 64 gsm documents. Note: You cannot load the following documents on the ADF. Be sure to place them on the document glass. Curled documents Pre-punched paper Lightweight documents Folded, creased or torn documents Cut and paste documents Carbon paper Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer Your printer is designed to use a variety of media types for print jobs.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Pasted-up or glued paper ❏ Specially coated paper ❏ Color paper with surface treatments ❏ Paper that uses ink that deteriorates with heat ❏ Photosensitive paper ❏ Carbon paper or carbonless copy paper ❏ Paper with a rough surface, such as Japanese paper, pulp paper or fibrous paper ❏ Envelopes that are not flat, or that have clasps, windows or adhesives with release strips ❏ Padded envelopes ❏ Tack film ❏ Water transfer paper ❏ Textile transfer paper ❏ Perforated paper ❏ Lea
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Print Media Storage Guidelines Providing good storage conditions for your paper and other media contributes to optimum print quality. ❏ Store print media in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper items are susceptible to damage from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. UV radiation, which is emitted by the sun and fluorescent bulbs, is particularly damaging to paper items.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Paper Tray Paper Size A4 SEF (210 × 297 mm) B5 SEF (182 × 257 mm) A5 SEF (148 × 210 mm) Letter SEF (8.5 × 11 inches) Executive SEF (7.25 × 10.5 inches) Legal 13 (Folio) SEF (8.5 × 13 inches) Legal 14 SEF (8.5 × 14 inches) Statement SEF (139.7 × 215.9 mm) Com-10 Envelope SEF (4.125 × 9.5 inches) Monarch Envelope SEF (3.875 × 7.5 inches) Monarch Envelope LEF (7.5 × 3.
AL-MX200 Series Paper Type User’s Guide Plain (60 - 105 gsm) Lightweight Cardstock (106 - 163 gsm) Labels Envelope Recycled Postcard JPN Loading Capacity * 250 sheets of standard paper You can load Monarch, DL, Yougata 2, and Yougata 3 envelopes in the LEF orientation into the paper tray with the flap unfolded. Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) Paper Size A4 SEF (210 × 297 mm) B5 SEF (182 × 257 mm) A5 SEF (148 × 210 mm) Letter SEF (8.5 × 11 inches) Executive SEF (7.25 × 10.
AL-MX200 Series Paper Type User’s Guide Plain (60 - 105 gsm) Lightweight Cardstock (106 - 163 gsm) Labels Envelope Recycled Loading Capacity 10 sheets of plain paper/one sheet of lightweight cardstock paper Note: ❏ SEF and LEF indicate the paper feed orientation; SEF stands for short-edge feed. LEF stands for long-edge feed. ❏ Use only laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper on your printer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Capacity The paper tray can accommodate: ❏ 250 sheets of standard paper ❏ 27.5 mm (1.08 inches) of thick paper ❏ 27.5 mm (1.08 inches) of postcards ❏ Ten envelopes ❏ Twenty labels The Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) can accommodate: ❏ 10 sheets of plain paper or one sheet of lightweight cardstock paper Print Media Dimensions The paper tray can accommodate print media within the following dimensions: ❏ Width: 76.2 - 215.9 mm (3.00 - 8.50 inches) ❏ Length: 127.0 - 355.6 mm (5.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ For manually loading print media for duplex (2-sided) printing, see “Manual Duplex Printing (PCL Print Driver Only)” on page 142. ❏ Do not wipe the pink-tinted grease off as doing so may cause paper to misfeed. 1. Pull the paper tray out of the printer about 200 mm. Hold the tray with both hands, remove it from the printer, and then remove the paper tray cover from the paper tray.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Hold the paper tray end with one hand, push and hold the paper tray extension lever with the other hand, and then extend the tray to your desired length. Note: The paper tray can accommodate a stack of A5 paper by default, and is designed to extend in two lengths. To load A4 paper media, extend the paper tray to the mid length. To load longer paper media, extend it to the full length. 3. Slide the paper width guides and the length guide to the maximum positions.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface. 5. Load the print media into the paper tray with the recommended print surface facing up. Note: Do not load paper media above the fill line on the paper width guides of the paper tray as it may cause paper jams. 6.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 7. Replace the paper tray cover onto the paper tray. Note: The paper tray cover can protect the loaded print media from dust and from absorbing moisture. 8. Hold the paper tray with both hands and push it into the printer until it clicks into place. 9. Select the paper type on the print driver if the loaded print media is not standard plain paper. If a user-specified print media is loaded in the paper tray, you must specify the paper size on the print driver.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Loading Envelopes in the Paper Tray Follow the guidelines below to load envelopes in the paper tray. Note: ❏ When you print on envelopes, be sure to specify the envelope on the print driver. If not specified, the print image will be rotated 180 degrees. ❏ If you do not load envelopes in the paper tray right after they have been removed from the packaging, they may bulge. To avoid jams, flatten them as shown below before loading them in the paper tray.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ If envelopes are still not fed correctly, add some bending to the flap of the envelopes as shown in the following illustration. The amount of the bending shall be 5 mm (0.20 inches) or less. Important: Never use envelopes with a window or coated linings as it causes paper jams that may result in damage to the printer. Loading Com-10, Yougata 4/6, or Younaga 3 Envelopes Load envelopes with the print surface facing up.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Loading Monarch, DL, or Yougata 2/3 Envelopes You can load Monarch, DL, and Yougata 2/3 Envelopes in either of the following orientations: SEF: Load envelopes with the print surface facing up. Ensure that the flapped edge is pointing toward the right of the printer and each flap is folded under the envelope. LEF: Load envelopes with the print surface facing up. Ensure that the flapped edge is pointing toward the front of the printer and the flaps are left unfolded.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Loading Postcards in the Paper Tray Note: ❏ When you print on postcards, be sure to specify the postcard on the print driver for the optimum print result. ❏ If envelopes are still not fed correctly, add some bending to the flap of the envelopes as shown in the following illustration. The amount of the bending shall be 5 mm (0.20 inches) or less. Loading Postcards Load postcards with the print surface facing up and the top edge first.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Loading W-Postcards Load W-postcards with the print surface facing up and the left edge first. Note: To confirm the correct orientation of each print media such as postcards, see the instructions on the Envelope/Paper Setup Navigator dialog box of the print driver. Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) Note: ❏ Before you use the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI), make sure that the printer has the paper tray inserted. ❏ Use only laser print media.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Slide the paper width guides to the maximum positions. 3. Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: If envelopes are still not fed correctly, add some bending to the flap of the envelopes as shown in the following illustration. The amount of the bending shall be 5 mm (0.20 inches) or less. 4. Load print media in the PSI with the top edge first and the recommended print surface facing up.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Slide the paper width guides inward until they rest lightly against the edges of the print media stack. 6. Select the paper type on the print driver if the loaded print media is not plain paper. If a user-specified print media is loaded in the PSI, you must specify the paper size on the print driver. Note: For details on specifying the paper size and type on the print driver, refer to the Help provided for the print driver.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ If envelopes are still not fed correctly, add some bending to the flap of the envelopes as shown in the following illustration. The amount of the bending shall be 5 mm (0.20 inches) or less. Important: Never use envelopes with a window or coated linings as it causes paper jams that may result in damage to the printer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Loading Com-10, DL, Yougata 4/6, or Younaga 3 Envelopes Load envelopes with the print surface facing up. Ensure that the flapped edge is pointing toward the right of the printer and each flap is folded under the envelope. Loading C5, Nagagata 3, or Kakugata 3 Envelopes Load envelopes with the print surface facing up. Ensure that the flapped edge is pointing toward the front of the printer and the flaps are left unfolded.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Before printing a long length document, be sure to pull out the output tray extension. Note: To pull out envelopes or small print media from the center output tray, lift up the scanner unit. Setting Paper Sizes and Types When loading print media, set the paper size and type on the operator panel before printing. This section describes how to set the paper size and type on the operator panel.
AL-MX200 Series 2. Select Tray Settings, and then press the User’s Guide button. 3. Select Paper Tray, and then press the button. 4. Select Paper Size, and then press the button. 5. Select the correct paper size for the print media loaded, and then press the button. Setting Paper Types Important: The paper type must match those of the actual print media loaded in the paper tray. Otherwise, print-quality problems can occur. 1. Press the System button. 2.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Clicking Preferences on the initial Print dialog box enables you to change the print settings. If you are not familiar with features on the print driver window, open the Help for additional information. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. From the file menu, select Print. 3. Verify that the correct printer is selected in the dialog box. Modify the print settings as needed (such as the pages you want to print or the number of copies). 4.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Select the job you want to cancel. 3. Press the Delete key. 4. Click Yes on the Printers dialog box to cancel a print job. Canceling a Job From the Desktop 1. Minimize all programs to reveal the desktop. Click start — Printers and Faxes (for Windows XP). ® Click Start — Printers and Faxes (for Windows Server 2003). Click Start — Devices and Printers (for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2).
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Click Start — Printers and Faxes (for Windows Server 2003). Click Start — Devices and Printers (for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2). Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers (for Windows Vista). Click Start — Control Panel — Printers (for Windows Server 2008). A list of available printers appears. 2. Right-click the icon for your printer and select Printing preferences. The Paper/Output tab appears. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. From Duplex, select either Flip on Short Edge (Manual) or Flip on Long Edge (Manual) to define the way 2-sided print pages are bound. 4. From Paper Size, select the size of the document to be printed. 5. From Paper Type, select the paper type to be used. 6. Click OK to close the Printing Preferences dialog box. 7. Click Print in the Print dialog box to start printing. Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray 1. First print the even pages (rear sides).
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 075-921 Printer Insert Output to Tray Press [OK] Button to Continue Printing 2. After the even pages are printed, pull out the paper tray and remove the paper tray cover. See Also: “Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray” on page 123 3. Remove the paper stack from the center output tray and load it into the paper tray with the blank surface facing up. Note: Warped or curled prints can cause paper jams. Straighten them before setting them. 4.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Pages are printed in the order of page 1 (rear of page 2), page 3 (rear of page 4), and then page 5 (rear of page 6). Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) 1. First print the even pages (rear sides). For a six page document, rear sides are printed in the order of page 6, page 4, then page 2.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. After the even pages are printed, remove the paper stack from the center output tray. Note: Warped or curled prints can cause paper jams. Straighten them before setting them. 3. Load the paper stack back into the PSI, and then press the button. Pages are printed in order of page 1 (rear of page 2), page 3 (rear of page 4), and then page 5 (rear of page 6).
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The front USB port of the printer is designed for USB 2.0 devices. You must use only an authorized USB storage device with an A plug type connector. Use only a metal shielded USB storage device. * A plug type To print a file in a USB storage device: 1. Press the (Print) button. 2. Insert a USB storage device to the front USB port of the printer. 3. Select Print From. 4. Select the desired file, and then press the button. 5. Select printing options as needed. 6.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Important: Before removing the USB storage device, ensure that the printer is not accessing the device. Removing the USB storage device while being accessed may destroy the data in the device or the USB storage device itself. Selecting Printing Options Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows) Printing preferences control all of your print jobs, unless you override them specifically for a job.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Select your printer and click Preferences to open the print driver. 3. Make selections on the driver tabs. Note: On Windows OS, you can save current printing options with a distinctive name and apply them to other print jobs. Make selections on the Paper/Output, Graphics, Layout, Watermarks/Forms, or Advanced tab, and then click Save under Favorites on the Paper/Output tab. Click Help for more information. 4. Click OK to save your selections. 5. Print the job.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Printing Options for Windows Operating System Driver Tab Printing Options Windows XP, Windows XP x 64bit, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x 64bit, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x 64bit, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x 64bit, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, or Windows 7 x 64bit Paper/Output tab ❏ Favorites ❏ Duplex ❏ Copies ❏ Collated* ❏ Paper Summary ❏ Paper Size ❏ Paper Type ❏ Feed Orientation ❏ Envelope/Paper Setup Navigator ❏ Pr
AL-MX200 Series Operating System Driver Tab Printing Options Windows XP, Windows XP x 64bit, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x 64bit, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x 64bit, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x 64bit, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, or Windows 7 x 64bit Watermarks/Forms tab ❏ ❏ Advanced tab * User’s Guide Watermarks ❏ New Text ❏ New Bitmap ❏ Edit ❏ Delete ❏ First Page Only Forms ❏ Off ❏ Create / Register Forms ❏ Image Overlay ❏ Header / Footer Opt
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The table shown below uses Mac OS X 10.6 TextEdit as an example.
AL-MX200 Series Item User’s Guide Printing Options Summary Printing Custom Size Paper This section explains how to print on custom size paper using the print driver. The way to load custom size paper is the same as the one to load standard size paper.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Specify the length of the short edge and long edge under Change Setting For. You can specify the values either by entering them directly or using the up arrow and down arrow buttons. The length of the short edge cannot be longer than the long edge, even if it is within the specified range. The length of the long edge cannot be shorter than the short edge, even if it is within the specified range. 7.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 9. Click Print in the Print dialog box to start printing. Using the Mac OS X Print Driver This section explains the procedure using Mac OS X 10.6 TextEdit as an example. 1. From the File menu, select Page Setup. 2. Select your printer from Format For. 3. From Paper Size, select Manage Custom Sizes. 4. In the Custom Paper Sizes window, click +. A newly created setting Untitled is displayed in the list. 5. Double-click Untitled and enter a name for the setting. 6.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Click the name of the desired printer listed on the Printer Selection window. The Printer Status window appears. You can check the printer status and print job status. For details on Status Monitor, see Help. The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example: 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Activate Status Monitor. The Printer Selection window appears. 2. Click the name of the desired printer from the list. The Printer Status window appears. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Report / List, and then press the 3. Select System Settings, and then press the button. button. The System Settings page is printed. Using the Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only) The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. Note: The reports and lists are all printed in English. 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Changing the Printer Settings Using the Operator Panel Note: ❏ Factory defaults may vary for different regions. ❏ Once one value is selected, it will be active until a new value is applied or the default value is restored. ❏ Driver settings may have precedence over the changes previously made and you may have to change the printer settings. 1. Press the System button. 2. Select the desired menu, and then press the button. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: ❏ Once one value is selected, it will be active until a new value is applied or the default value is restored. ❏ Driver settings may have precedence over the changes previously made and you may have to change the printer settings. 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility. Note: The window to select a printer appears in this step when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide For Windows Server 2008: 1. Click Start — Administrative Tools — Server Manager. 2. From the Action menu, select Add Roles. 3. Select the Print Services check box on the Server Roles window in the Add Roles Wizard, and then click Next. 4. Click Next. 5. Select the Print Server check box, and then click Next. 6. Click Install. For Windows Server 2008 R2: 1. Click Start — Administrative Tools — Server Manager. 2. From the Action menu, select Add Roles. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. 4. In the list of available printers, select the one you want to use, and then click Next. Note: ❏ In the list of available printers, the Web Services on Devices printer is displayed in the form of “http://IP address/ws/”. ❏ If no Web Services on Devices printer is displayed in the list, enter the printer's IP address manually to create a Web Services on Devices printer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 6 Copying Loading Paper for Copying Note: If the Service Lock setting for Copy is set to Password Locked, you need to enter the four digit password to use the copy function. If the Service Lock setting is set to Locked, the copy function is disabled and the menu is not displayed on the LCD panel. For more information, see “Service Lock” on page 302. The instructions for loading print documents are the same whether you are printing, faxing, or copying.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Making Copies From the Document Glass Note: ❏ A computer connection is not required for copying. ❏ Ensure that no document is on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). If any document is detected on the ADF, it takes priority over the document on the document glass. ❏ Contaminants on the document glass may cause black spots on the copy printout. For best results, clean the document glass before use. For more information, see “Cleaning the Scanner” on page 380.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ! Caution: Do not apply excessive force to hold a thick document on the document glass. It may break the glass and cause injuries. 3. Close the document cover. Note: ❏ Leaving the document cover open while copying may affect the copy quality and increase the toner consumption. ❏ If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the document cover until its hinges are caught by the stopper, and then close the document cover.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Making Copies From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Important: Do not load more than 50 sheets on the ADF or allow more than 50 sheets to be fed to the document output tray. The document output tray should be emptied before it holds more than 50 sheets or your source documents may be damaged. Note: ❏ To ensure the best scan quality, especially for color or gray scale images, use the document glass instead of the ADF. ❏ A computer connection is not required for copying.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Customize the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size, and image quality. See Also: “Customizing Copy Options” on page 166 To clear the settings, use the 4. Press the Note: Press the (Clear All) button. (Start) button to begin copying. (Stop) button to cancel a copy job at any time while scanning a document. Customizing Copy Options You can customize the following options for the current copy job before pressing the button to make copies.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide See Also: “Customizing Copy Options” on page 166 5. Press the (Start) button to begin copying. Original Size You can specify the default document size. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Output Paper Size You can specify the output paper size. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover. See Also: ❏ “Making Copies From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)” on page 165 ❏ “Making Copies From the Document Glass” on page 163 2. Press the (Copy) button. 3. Select Output Paper Size, and then press the 4.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide C5 Env. - 162x229mm Postcard JPN - 148x100mm W-Postcard JPN - 148x200mm Env Yougata 2 Env Yougata 2L Env Yougata 3 Env Yougata 3L Env Yougata 4 Env Yougata 6 Env Younaga 3 Env Nagagata 3 Env Nagagata 4 Env Kakugata 3 New Custom Size Portrait(Y) 297mm*/11.7inch* 127mm - 355mm/5.0inch - 14.0inch Landscape(X) 210mm*/8.3inch* 77mm - 215mm/3.0inch - 8.5inch * Factory default menu setting 5.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ This item is available only when Multiple Up is set to Off or Manual. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover. See Also: ❏ “Making Copies From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)” on page 165 ❏ “Making Copies From the Document Glass” on page 163 2. Press the (Copy) button. 3. Select Reduce/Enlarge, and then press the 4.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 50% * Factory default menu setting Note: You can also use the numeric keypad to input the desired zoom ratio from 25% to 400%, or press the or the button to enlarge or reduce the zoom ratio by1%. See the following table for specific zoom ratios. Copy Source A5 B5 A4 A5 100% 122% 141% B5 81% 100% 115% A4 70% 86% 100% The methods to load print media vary depending on the size and orientation of the print media.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: Copying documents with a large amount of data may exhaust available memory. If a memory shortage occurs, cancel the collating by turning Collated to Off on the operator panel. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ “Making Copies From the Document Glass” on page 163 2. Press the (Copy) button. 3. Select Document Type, and then press the 4. Select the desired setting, and then press the * button. button. Text Suitable for documents with text. Mixed* Suitable for documents with both text and photos/gray tones. Photo Suitable for documents with photos. Factory default menu setting 5. If necessary, customize other copy options including the number of copies, and copy size.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Makes the copy lighter than the source document. Works well with dark print. Lighten2 Lighten1 Normal* Works well with standard type or printed documents. Darken1 Makes the copy darker than the source document. Works well with light print or faint pencil markings. Darken2 * Factory default menu setting 5. If necessary, customize other copy options including the number of copies, copy size, and image quality. See Also: “Customizing Copy Options” on page 166 6.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Makes the copy softer than the source document. Softer Softest * Factory default menu setting 5. If necessary, customize other copy options including the number of copies, copy size, and image quality. See Also: “Customizing Copy Options” on page 166 6. Press the (Start) button to begin copying. Auto Exposure You can suppress the background of the source document to enhance text on the copy. 1.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2-Sided You can make duplex (2-sided) copies with the specified binding position. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover. See Also: ❏ “Making Copies From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)” on page 165 ❏ “Making Copies From the Document Glass” on page 163 2. Press the (Copy) button. 3.
AL-MX200 Series Auto: ID Card Copy: Manual: Automatically reduces the size of the source documents to print all of them on a single sheet of paper. Prints both sides of the ID card on a single sheet of paper in the original size. Reduces the size of the source documents according to the Reduce/ Enlarge setting and print all of them on a single sheet of paper. User’s Guide 1.
AL-MX200 Series 4. Select the desired setting, and then press the * User’s Guide button. Off* Makes regular one-to-one copies of the source documents. Auto Automatically reduces the size of the source documents to print all of them on a single sheet of paper. ID Card Copy Prints both sides of the ID card on a single sheet of paper in the original size. Manual Reduces the size of the source documents according to the Reduce/ Enlarge setting and print all of them on a single sheet of paper.
AL-MX200 Series 4. Press the or button. button or enter the desired value using the numeric keypad, and then press the 4mm*/0.2inch* 0 - 50mm/0.0 - 2.0inch * User’s Guide Specify the value in increments of 1 mm/0.1 inch. Which factory default menu setting displays depends on the value selected for mm / inch under the System Settings menu. See “mm / inch” on page 296 for more information. Factory default menu setting 5.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. If necessary, customize other copy options including the number of copies, copy size, and image quality. See Also: “Customizing Copy Options” on page 166 6. Press the (Start) button to begin copying. Margin Middle You can specify the middle margin of the copy. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Copying an ID Card You can copy both sides of an ID card on one side of a single sheet of paper in its original size by selecting ID Card Copy on the operator panel. Note: If the Service Lock setting for Copy is set to Password Locked, you need to enter the four digit password to use the copy function. If the Service Lock setting for Copy is set to Locked, the copy function is disabled and the menu is not displayed on the LCD panel.
AL-MX200 Series 2. Select Defaults Settings, and then press the 3. Select Copy Defaults, and then press the User’s Guide button. button. 4. Select the desired menu item, and then press the button. 5. Select the desired setting or enter the value using the numeric keypad, and then press the button. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5, as needed. 7. To quit changing the default settings, keep pressing the shows Select Function.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 7 Scanning Scanning Overview Note: If the Service Lock setting for Scan is set to Password Locked, you need to enter the four digit password to use the scan function. If the Service Lock setting is set to Locked, the scan function is disabled and the menu is not displayed on the LCD panel. For more information, see “Service Lock” on page 302. You can use your printer to turn pictures and text into editable images on your computer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: ❏ Ensure that the printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable. ❏ You must use the Express Scan Manager on your computer to specify the location to send scanned image files. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: ❏ Ensure that the printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable. ❏ When using the printer as a network printer, you can also scan document(s) via a network instead of using the USB cable. The following procedure to scan an image uses the Microsoft Clip Organizer on Windows 7 as an example. 1.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: Preview is grayed out and disabled when you select Document Feeder Tray from Scan From. 7. Select the desired properties from the Image Quality and Image Options tabs. 8. Click Scan to start scanning. A scanned image file is generated. Using the WIA Driver Your printer also supports the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) driver for scanning images.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ “Making Copies From the Document Glass” on page 163 2. Start the drawing software, such as the Paint. Note: On Windows Vista, use the Windows Photo Gallery instead of the Paint. 3. Click the Paint button — From scanner or camera. The WIA window appears. 4. Select your scanning preferences and click Adjust the quality of the scanned picture to display the Advanced Properties dialog box. 5. Select the desired properties including brightness and contrast, and then click OK. 6.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Overview The Scan to Server/Scan to Computer feature allows you to scan documents on the printer and send the scanned documents to a network computer using the FTP or SMB protocol. When using the FTP protocol, you need to select a server and specify a destination to store scanned document using EpsonNet Config or Address Book Editor. The following is required to use the Scan to Server/Computer feature.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Using the FTP One of the following FTP servers and an account to the FTP server (login name and password) are required. ❏ Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 FTP service of Microsoft Internet Information Services 6.0 ❏ Windows XP FTP service of Microsoft Internet Information Server 3.0/4.0 or Internet Information Services 5.0/5.1 ❏ Mac OS X FTP service of Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.6, 10.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Confirming the Login name and the Password When Using the SMB The Scan to Server/Scan to Computer feature requires a user login account with a valid and non-empty password for authentication. Confirm the login user name and the password. If you do not use a password for your user login, you need to create a password for your user login account with the following procedure. For Windows XP: 1. Click start — Control Panel — User Accounts. 2. Click Change an account. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Double-click Users. 4. Right-click your account, and then select Set Password. Note: When an alert message appears, confirm the message and then click Proceed. 5. Add in a password for your user login account. For Windows Vista and Windows 7: 1. Click Start — Control Panel. 2. Click User Accounts and Family Safety. 3. Click User Accounts. 4. Click Create a password for your account and add in a password for your user login account.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide After you confirmed a login user name and password, go to “Specifying a Destination to Store Scanned Documents” on page 192. When Using the FTP The Scan to Server/Scan to Computer feature requires a user name and a password. For your user name and password, contact your system administrator. Specifying a Destination to Store Scanned Documents When Using the SMB Set up a shared folder to store the scanned document using the following procedure.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: ❏ Write down this shared name because you will use this name in the next setting procedure.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ When the following screen appears, click If you understand the security risks but want to share files without running the wizard, click here, then select Just enable file sharing, and then click OK. 5. Select Allow network users to change my files. 6. Click Apply, and then click OK. Note: To add sub-folders, create new folders in the shared folder you have created.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide For Windows XP Professional Edition: 1. Create a folder in the desired directory on your computer (Example of folder name, MyShare) and double-click the folder. 2. Select Folder Options from Tools. 3. Click View tab, and then deselect the Use simple file sharing (Recommended) check box. 4. Click OK, and then close the window. 5. Right-click the folder, and then select Properties. 6. Select the Sharing tab, and then select Share this folder. 7.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: Write down this shared name because you will use this name in the next setting procedure. 8. Click Permissions to create a write permission for this folder. 9. Click Add. 10. Search user login name by clicking Advanced, or enter the user login name in the Enter the object names to select box and click Check Names to confirm (Example of user login name, MySelf). Note: Do not use Everyone as the user login name.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 11. Click OK. 12. Click the user login name that you have just entered. Select the Full Control check box. This will grant you permission to send the document into this folder. 13. Click OK. 14. Click Apply, and then click OK. Note: To add sub-folders, create new folders in the shared folder you have created. Example: Folder name: MyShare, Second-level folder name: MyPic, Third-level folder name: John You should now see MyShare\MyPic\John in your directory.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Enter a shared name in the Share name box. Note: Note down the shared name as you need to use this name in the next setting procedure. 5. Click Permissions to give write permission for this folder. 6. Click Add. 7. Search user login name by clicking Advanced, or enter the user login name in the Enter the object names to select box and click Check Names to confirm (Example of user login name, MySelf).
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: Do not use Everyone as the user login name. 8. Click OK. 9. Click the user login name that you have just entered. Select the Full Control check box. This will grant you permission to send the document to this folder. 10. Click OK. 11. Specify other settings as necessary, and then click Apply and click OK.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: To add sub-folders, create new folders in the shared folder you have created. Example: Folder name: MyShare, Second-level folder name: MyPic, Third-level folder name: John You should now see MyShare\MyPic\John in your directory. When you are finished with creating the shared folder, go to “Configuring the Printer” on page 203. For Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 1.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: Note down the shared name as you need to use this name in the next setting procedure. 6. Click Permissions to give write permission for this folder. 7. Click Add. 8. Search user login name by clicking Advanced, or enter the user login name in the Enter the object names to select box and click Check Names to confirm (Example of user login name, MySelf). Note: Do not use Everyone as the user login name. 9. Click OK.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 10. Click the user login name that you have just entered. Select the Full Control check box. This will grant you permission to send the document to this folder. 11. Click OK. 12. Click OK to exit the Advanced Sharing dialog box. 13. Click Close. Note: To add sub-folders, create new folders in the shared folder you have created. Example: Folder name: MyShare, Second-level folder name: MyPic, Third-level folder name: John You should now see MyShare\MyPic\John in your directory.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Select the Shared folder (Shared Folder for Mac OS X 10.5) check box. 4. Open Sharing & Permissions. 5. Click the plus (+) sign. 6. Specify an account you want to share, and then click Select. 7. Set the Privilege of the account to Read & Write. 8. Repeat steps 5 to 7 as needed, and then close the window. 9. Open System Preferences, and then click Sharing. 10. Select the File Sharing check box, and then click Options. 11.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide EpsonNet Config appears on your browser. Note: For details on how to check the IP address of the printer, see “Verifying the IP Settings” on page 47. 3. Click the Address Book tab. If a user name and password entry is prompted, enter the correct user name and password. Note: The default User ID and password are both blank (NULL). 4. Under Network Scan (Comp./Serv.), click Computer/Server Address Book.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Select any unused number and click Add. The Add Network Scan Address page appears. To fill in the fields, enter the information as follows: 1 Name (Displayed on Printer) Enter a friendly name that you want it to appear on the Address Book.
AL-MX200 Series 2 Network Type User’s Guide Select Server FTP to use a FTP server. Select Computer SMB to store scanned documents in a shared folder on your computer. 3 Host Address (IP Address or DNS Name) Enter the name or IP address of the FTP server or your computer. The following are examples: ❏ For Server FTP: Server name: myhost.example.com (myhost: host name, example.com: domain name) IP address: 192.168.1.100 ❏ For Computer SMB: Server name: myhost IP address: 192.168.1.
AL-MX200 Series 9 Subdirectory Path (optional) User’s Guide For Computer SMB To store scanned documents simply in the shared folder specified for Name of Shared Directory, leave this box blank. To store scanned documents in a subfolder within the shared folder, enter the path to the subfolder as shown in the example below. Example: Shared folder name: MyShare, Second-level folder name: MyPic, Third-level folder name: John You should now see MyShare\Mypic\John in your directory.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Click Tool — New (Device Address Book) — Server. The Server Address dialog box appears. To fill in the fields, enter the information as follows: 1 Name Enter a friendly name that you want it to appear on the Address Book. 2 Server Type Select Computer to store scanned documents in a shared folder on your computer. Select Server to use a FTP server. 3 Computer Settings Wizard For Computer only.
AL-MX200 Series 4 Server Name/IP Address User’s Guide Enter the name or IP address of the FTP server or your computer. The following are examples: ❏ For Computer: Server name: myhost IP address: 192.168.1.100 ❏ For Server: Server name: myhost.example.com (myhost: host name, example.com: domain name) IP address: 192.168.1.100 5 Share Name For Computer only. Enter the name of the shared folder on your computer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 9 Confirm Login Password Re-enter your password. 10 Port Number Enter the port number. If you are unsure, you can enter the default value of 139 for SMB and 21 for FTP. When you are finished with printer configuration, go to “Sending the Scanned File to the Network” on page 210. Sending the Scanned File to the Network 1.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Scanning to a USB Storage Device The Scan to USB Memory feature allows you to scan documents and save the scanned data to a USB storage device. To scan documents and save them, follow the steps below: 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Sending an E-Mail With the Scanned Image When sending an e-mail with the scanned image from your printer, it would be easier if you had an address book. You can create this address book with EpsonNet Config. See “Adding an Entry to the Address Book” on page 212 for more information. Adding an Entry to the Address Book The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. 1. Launch your web browser. 2.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Under Fax / E-mail, click Personal Address. 5. Select any unused number and click Add. The Add Personal Address page appears.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Enter a name, a phone number, and an e-mail address in the Name, Phone Number and E-mail Address fields. 7. Click the Apply button. Configuring an SMTP Server To use the Scan to E-Mail feature, you first need to set up your SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server information. SMTP is a protocol for sending e-mail. The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. 1. Launch your web browser. 2.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Click Port Status. 5. Ensure that the Enabled check box for SNMP is selected. 6. Under Protocol Settings, click E-mail. 7. Enter your e-mail settings, and then click Apply.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: ❏ Depending on your environment, you may also need to set Send Authentication. ❏ See your system administrator to obtain your e-mail settings if necessary. Sending an E-mail With the Scanned File 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Customizing Scan Options Changing the Default Scan Settings For a complete list of all of the default settings, see “Defaults Settings” on page 305. Setting the Scanned Image File Type To specify the file type of the scanned image: 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Defaults Settings, and then press the 3. Select Scan Defaults, and then press the 4. Select File Format, and then press the 5. Select the type, and then press the button. button. button. button.
AL-MX200 Series 4. Select Color, and then press the User’s Guide button. 5. Select one of the following options, and then press the button. ❏ Black & White: Scans in black and white. This option is available only when File Format is set to PDF. ❏ Grayscale: Scans in grayscale. ❏ Color: Scans in color. (factory default setting) ❏ Color(Photo): Scans in color. This option is suitable for photographic images.
AL-MX200 Series 2. Select Defaults Settings, and then press the User’s Guide button. 3. Select Scan Defaults, and then press the button. 4. Select Document Size, and then press the button. 5. Select a paper size to specify the scan area, and then press the button. The factory default setting is A4 - 210x297mm.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Select the desired setting or enter the value using the numeric keypad, and then press the button. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4, as needed. 6. Press the (Start) button to begin scanning. Emailing the Scanned Image To temporarily change a scan setting when emailing the scanned image: 1. Press the (Scan) button. 2. Select Scan to E-Mail, and then press the button. 3. Select an e-mail recipient, and then press the button. 4.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 8 Faxing Connecting the Telephone Line Note: ❏ If the Service Lock setting for FAX is set to Password Locked, you need to enter the four digit password to use the fax function. If the Service Lock setting is set to Locked, the fax function is disabled and the menu is not displayed on the LCD panel. For more information, see “Service Lock” on page 302. ❏ Do not connect your printer directly to a DSL (digital subscriber line). This may damage the printer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. To connect a telephone and/or answering machine to your printer, plug the telephone or answering machine line cord into the phone connector ( ). 1 Phone connector 2 To an external telephone or an answering machine Configuring Fax Initial Settings Setting Your Region You need to set the region where your printer is used for using the fax service on the printer. 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the button. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: Changing the Region setting initializes all the information specified for your printer. Setting the Printer ID You may be required to indicate your fax number on any fax you send. The printer ID, containing your fax number and your name or company name will be printed at the top of each page sent from your printer. 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the button. 3. Select Fax Settings, and then press the 4.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Setting the Time and Date Note: It may be necessary to reset the time and date in case of power loss. 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the button. 3. Select System Settings, and then press the 4. Select Clock Settings, and then press the 5. Select Set Date, and then press the button. button. button. 6. Enter the correct date using the numeric keypad, or select the correct date.
AL-MX200 Series 5. Select Time Format, and then press the 6. Select the desired format, and then press the 7. Press the User’s Guide button. button. (Back) button several times until the LCD panel shows Select Function. Sending a Fax You can fax data from your printer. Loading a Source Document on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Important: Do not load more than 50 sheets on the ADF or allow more than 50 sheets to be fed to the document output tray.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 1. Load a document(s) face up on the ADF with the top edge going in first. Then adjust the document guides to the correct document size. 2. Adjust the document resolution, referring to “Resolution” on page 227. Loading a Source Document on the Document Glass 1. Open the document cover. 2. Place a single document face down on the document glass and align it with the registration guide on the top left corner of the document glass.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ! Caution: Do not apply excessive force to hold a thick document on the document glass. It may break the glass and cause injuries. 3. Adjust the document resolution, referring to “Resolution” on page 227. 4. Close the document cover. Note: ❏ Ensure that no document is on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). If any document is detected on the ADF, it will take priority over the document on the document glass.
AL-MX200 Series * User’s Guide SuperFine(203dpi) Suitable for documents containing extremely fine details. The SuperFine(203dpi) mode is effective only when the remote fax machine supports the super fine resolution. See the notes below. SuperFine(406dpi) Suitable for documents containing photographic images. Factory default menu setting Note: Faxes scanned and transmitted in the SuperFine(203dpi) mode are received at the highest resolution of the remote machine.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Makes the fax darker than the source document. Works well with light print or faint pencil markings. Darken1 Darken2 * Factory default menu setting Inserting a Pause On some telephone systems, it is necessary to dial an access code and listen for a second dial tone. A pause must be entered in order for the access code to function. For example, enter the access code 9 and then press the Redial/Pause button before entering the telephone number.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide All Entries Displays a list of registered fax numbers. Press the recipients, and then press the button. Group Dial Press the Search Enter the text you want to search a fax number in the Address Book, and then button. Press the button to select the recipients, and then press press the button. the button to select the button to select the recipients, and then press the ❏ Press the Redial/Pause button to redial, and then press the button. button.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs. See Also: ❏ “Resolution” on page 227 ❏ “Lighten/Darken” on page 228 4. Select OnHook, and then press the 5. Select On, and then press the button. button. 6. Enter the fax number of the remote fax machine using the numeric keypad. 7. Start the fax transmission. ❏ If the document is loaded on the ADF, press the (Start) button.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Automatic Redialing If the number you have dialed is busy or there is no answer when you send a fax, the printer will automatically redial the number every minute for the number of times set in the redial settings. To change the time interval between redials and the number of redial attempts, see “Redial Delay” on page 285 and “Number of Redial” on page 285. Note: If you manually enter a fax number, the printer will not automatically redial the number.
AL-MX200 Series 8. Select Keypad, and then press the User’s Guide button. 9. Enter the number of the remote fax machine using the numeric keypad, and then press the button. You can also use speed or group dial numbers. See Also: “Automatic Dialing” on page 242 10. Press the (Start) button. When the Delayed Start mode is activated, the printer scans and stores all the documents in its memory and sends them at the specified time. The data in the memory is cleared upon completion of the fax transmission.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Click Preferences. 4. Specify the fax settings. For more information, click Help of the driver. Note: The settings done here are only applied to a single fax job. 5. Click OK to close the Printing Preferences dialog box. 6. Click Print.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The Set/Check Fax Transmission dialog box appears. 7. Specify the recipient in one of the following ways: ❏ Enter a name and phone number directly. ❏ Select a recipient from the Phone Book (PC Fax Address Book) saved on your computer or Address Book (Device Address Book). ❏ Select a recipient from a database other than the Phone Book (PC Fax Address Book) or Address Book (Device Address Book).
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ The fax driver is installed along with the printer driver. 1. Open the file you want to send by fax. 2. Open the print dialog box from the application, and then select your fax driver. 3. Specify the fax settings. Note: The settings done here are only applied to a single fax job. 4. Click Print.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The Set/Check Fax Transmission dialog box appears. 5. Specify the destination for the recipient in one of the following ways: ❏ Specify a recipient directly. a Enter a name and phone number directly. b Click Add. OR ❏ Select a recipient from the Address Book saved on your computer. a Click Look Up Address Book. The Refer To Address Book dialog box appears. b Select a recipient and then click Add. c Click OK.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Click Start Sending. Receiving a Fax About Receiving Modes There are five receiving modes: FAX Mode, TEL Mode, TEL/FAX Mode, Ans/FAX Mode, and DRPD Mode. Note: ❏ To use TEL/FAX Mode or Ans/FAX Mode, connect an external telephone or answering machine to the phone connector ( ) on the rear of your printer. ❏ When the memory is full, you cannot receive a fax. Delete any documents you no longer need from the memory.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Receiving a Fax Automatically in the FAX Mode Your printer is preset to enter the FAX Mode by default. When the printer receives an incoming fax transmission, it automatically enter the FAX Mode after a predefined period of time and receives the fax. To change the interval at which the printer enter the FAX Mode after receiving an incoming fax, see “Auto Answer Fax” on page 283.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Receiving a Fax Manually Using an External Telephone This feature works best for using an external telephone connected to the phone connector ( ) on the rear of your printer. You can receive a fax from someone you are talking to by pressing the two-digit remote receive codes on the external telephone without having to go to the printer.
AL-MX200 Series 3. Select Fax Settings, and then press the button. 4. Select DRPD Pattern, and then press the button. 5. Select an appropriate DRPD pattern, and then press the User’s Guide button. 6. Reboot the printer by turning the power switch off and then on. Receiving Faxes in the Memory Since your printer is a multi-tasking device, it can receive faxes while you are making copies or printing.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Automatic Dialing Speed Dialing You can store up to 99 frequently dialed numbers in fax speed dial locations (01– 99). When a delayed fax job or a redial job for a speed dial number exists, you cannot change the speed dial number using the operator panel or EpsonNet Config. Storing a Fax Number for Speed Dialing Using the Operator Panel 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the button. 3. Select Phone Book, and then press the button. 4.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Storing a Fax Number for Speed Dialing Using a Computer You can also create a personal address with EpsonNet Config or Address Book Editor for speed dialing. The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. Using EpsonNet Config 1. Launch your web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key. EpsonNet Config appears on your browser.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Under Fax / E-mail, click Personal Address. 5. Select any unused number and click Add. The Add Personal Address page appears. To fill in the fields, enter the information as follows: 1 Name Enter a friendly name that you want it to appear on the Address Book. 2 Phone Number Enter the recipient’s phone number. 3 E-mail Address Enter the recipient’s E-mail address.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Click Apply to create the new address. Using the Address Book Editor 1. Windows: Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Address Book Editor. Mac OS X: From the Applications folder, select EPSON— your printer — Address Book Editor-Btype. Note: ❏ The window to select a device appears when multiple fax drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of the desired printer listed in Device Name.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The Personal Address dialog box appears. To fill in the fields, enter the information as follows: 1 Name Enter a friendly name that you want it to appear on the Address Book. 2 Phone Number Enter the recipient’s phone number. 3 E-mail Address Enter the recipient’s E-mail address. Note: ❏ If you want to change the automatically assigned address ID, select the Specify an Address Number check box, and then enter a value from 1 to 99 for ID (Speed Dial Number).
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ “Loading a Source Document on the Document Glass” on page 226 2. Press the (Fax) button and do either of the following: ❏ Select Fax to, and then press the button. button. Select Speed Dial, and then press the ❏ Press the Speed Dial button. 3. Enter a speed dial number between 01 and 99 using the numeric keypad. The corresponding entry's name briefly appears on the LCD panel. 4. Press the button. 5. Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: You cannot include a group dial number within another group dial number. Creating Group Dial Numbers Using the Operator Panel 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the button. 3. Select Phone Book, and then press the button. 4. Select Group Dial, and then press the button. 5. Select a group dial number between 01 and 06, and then press the 6. Select Name, and then press the button. button. 7.
AL-MX200 Series 3. Select Phone Book, and then press the button. 4. Select Group Dial, and then press the button. 5. Select the group dial number that you want to edit, and then press the User’s Guide button. 6. To change the group dial name: a Select Name, and then press the button. b Enter a new name, and then press the button. c Select Apply Settings, and then press the button. d Select Yes when Are You Sure? is displayed, and then press the button. 7.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. Using EpsonNet Config 1. Launch your web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key. EpsonNet Config appears on your browser. Note: For details on how to check the IP address of the printer, see “Verifying the IP Settings” on page 47. 3. Click the Address Book tab. If a user name and password entry is prompted, enter the correct user name and password.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Select any unused number and click Add. The Add Fax Group page appears. 6. Enter a group name in the Group Name box, and then click Apply. 7. Click Back to return to the previous screen, and then select the group name you just created. The Edit Fax Group page appears. 8. Select a phone number you want to add in the fax group, and then click Apply. Using the Address Book Editor 1. Windows: Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Address Book Editor.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ The Enter Password window appears when Panel Lock Set is set to Enable. In this case, enter the password you specified, and click OK. 2. Click OK on the “Retrieval Successful” message window. 3. Right-click the Fax/E-Mail icon, and then select New — New Fax Group. The Group Dial dialog box appears. 4. Enter the name that you want it to appear in the Address Book in the Group Name box. 5. Click the Add or Delete button. 6.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide See Also: “Sending a Delayed Fax” on page 232 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover. See Also: ❏ “Loading a Source Document on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)” on page 225 ❏ “Loading a Source Document on the Document Glass” on page 226 2. Press the (Fax) button. 3. Select Fax to, and then press the button. 4.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Printing the Address Book List You can review your automatic dial entries by printing the Address Book List. 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Report / List, and then press the button. 3. Select Address Book, and then press the button. A list of your speed and group dial entries is printed. Other Ways to Fax Using the Secure Receiving Mode You may need to prevent your received faxes from unauthorized access.
AL-MX200 Series 7. Select Enable, and then press the 8. Press the User’s Guide button. (Back) button several times until the LCD panel shows Select Function. While in the secure receiving mode, your printer stores received faxes in the memory and displays Secure Receive in the Job Status screen to indicate it has faxes stored in the memory.
AL-MX200 Series 1 To the wall jack 2 Printer 3 Line 4 Telephone Answering Device 5 Phone User’s Guide You can connect a telephone answering device (TAD) directly to the rear of your printer as shown above. ❏ Place your printer in the Ans/FAX Mode and specify for Auto Ans. Ans/FAX a period of time before the TAD responds. ❏ When the TAD picks up an incoming call, the printer monitors and takes the line if it hears a fax tone and then starts receiving the fax.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide If you want to use your computer modem for faxing or dial-up internet connection, connect the computer modem directly to the rear of your printer with the TAD as shown above. ❏ Place your printer in the Ans/FAX Mode and specify for Auto Ans. Ans/FAX a period of time before the TAD responds. ❏ Turn off the computer modem's fax-receive feature. ❏ Do not use the computer modem while your printer is sending or receiving a fax.
AL-MX200 Series 5. Select the desired volume, and then press the User’s Guide button. 6. Reboot the printer by turning the power switch off and then on. Specifying the Fax Settings Customizing Fax Options Your printer is provided with a variety of options that you can use to configure the fax feature. For details on the available menu items, see “Available Fax Options” on page 258. 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the 3. Select Fax Settings, and then press the button.
AL-MX200 Series Option Ans Select User’s Guide Description TEL Mode The printer does not automatically receive faxes. To receive an incoming fax, you need to pick up the handset of the connected external telephone and press the 2-digit remote receive code. FAX Mode This option is selected by default and the printer automatically receives faxes. TEL/FAX Mode When the printer receives an incoming fax, the external telephone rings for the period of time specified for Auto Ans.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Option Description Number of Redial Specify the number of redial attempts to make when the destination fax number is busy. If you specify 0, the printer will not redial. Redial Delay Specify an interval between redial attempts. Junk Fax Filter Select whether to reject faxes from the numbers that are not included in the Phone Book. Remote Receive Select whether to use this option.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Option Description ECM Select whether to enable the ECM. To use the ECM, the remote fax machines must also support the ECM. Extel Hook Thresh Select an external telephone hook detection threshold for the condition in which a telephone line is not being used. Modem Speed Select a fax modem speed when a fax transmission or reception error occurs.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 11. Enter an up-to-five-digit prefix number using 0–9, *, and #. 12. Confirm the prefix dial number on the LCD panel is correct, and then press the button. 13. Reboot the printer by turning the power switch off and then on. Changing the Default Fax Settings You can customize the default fax settings using the menu items that you use most frequently. 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Defaults Settings, and then press the 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide This report shows a detailed list of monitored protocols. ❏ Monitor Report This report shows the details of a fax job. This is printed when the fax was successfully sent. ❏ Transmission Report This report shows the details of a fax job. This is printed when the fax transmission failed. ❏ Broadcast Report This report shows all the destinations of a broadcast fax and the transmission result for each destination. Note: The reports and lists are all printed in English.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 9 Using the Operator Panel Menus and Keypad Understanding the Operator Panel Menus When your printer is connected to a network and available to a number of users, access to the Admin Menu may be restricted. This prevents unauthorized users from using the operator panel to inadvertently change the default menu settings that have been set by the administrator. However, you can change settings for individual print jobs using the print driver.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error History Purpose: To print a detailed list of paper jams and fatal errors. PCL Fonts List Purpose: To print a sample of available PCL fonts. ® PS Fonts List Purpose: To print a sample of available PostScript Level3 Compatible and PDF fonts. Protocol Monitor Purpose: To print a detailed list of monitored protocols. Address Book Purpose: To print the list of all addresses stored as Address Book information.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Phone Book Use the Phone Book menu to configure the speed dial and group dial settings. Speed Dial Purpose: To store up to 99 frequently dialed numbers in speed dial locations. Note: The first eight entries are assigned to the one-touch buttons on the operator panel. See Also: “Storing a Fax Number for Speed Dialing Using the Operator Panel” on page 242 Group Dial Purpose: To create a group of fax destinations and register it under a 2-digit dial code.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Legal - 8.5x14" Executive Statement #10 Env. - 4.125x9.5" Monarch Env. Monarch Env. L DL Env. - 110x220mm DL Env. L C5 Env.
AL-MX200 Series New Custom Size Portrait(Y) 297mm*/11.7inch* 127mm - 355mm/ 5.0inch - 14.0inch Landscape(X) 210mm*/8.3inch* 77mm - 215mm/ 3.0inch - 8.5inch * User’s Guide Specifies the length of the custom size paper. Which factory default menu setting displays depends on the value selected for mm / inch under the System Settings menu. See “mm / inch” on page 296 for more information. Specifies the width of the custom size paper.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Values: Courier* AlbertusMd ITCBookmanDb CGTimes AlbertusXb ITCBookmanLtIt CGTimesBd Arial ITCBookmanDbIt CGTimesIt ArialBd NwCentSchlbkRmn CGTimesBdIt ArialIt NwCentSchlbkBd CGOmega ArialBdIt NwCentSchlbkIt CGOmegaBd TimesNew NwCentSchlbkBdIt CGOmegaIt TimesNewBd Times CGOmegaBdIt TimesNewIt TimesBd Coronet TimesNewBdIt TimesIt ClarendonCd Helvetica TimesBdIt UniversMd HelveticaBd ZapfChanceryMdIt UniversBd HelveticaOb Symbol UniversMdIt
AL-MX200 Series Marigold * ITCBookmanLt User’s Guide Line Printer Factory default menu setting Symbol Set Purpose: To specify a symbol set for the specified font. Values: * PC-8* PS MATH WINGDINGS PC-8 DN PI FONT DNGBTSMS PC-850 LEGAL ISO-L6 PC-852 ISO-4 PC-1004 PC-8 TK ISO-6 PC-775 WIN L1 ISO-11 WINBALT WIN L2 ISO-15 UCS-2 WIN L5 ISO-17 ROMAN-8 DESKTOP ISO-21 ROMANEXT MC TEXT ISO-60 ISO-L1 PS TEXT ISO-69 ISO-L2 MS PUB WIN 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: The Font Size menu item only appears for typographic fonts. Font Pitch Purpose: To specify the font pitch for scalable mono spaced fonts, within a range from 6.00 to 24.00. The default is 10.00. Font pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters in a horizontal inch of type. For nonscheduled mono spaced fonts, the pitch is displayed, but cannot be changed. Note: The Font Pitch menu item only appears for fixed or mono spaced font.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Image Enhance Purpose: To specify whether to enable the Image Enhance feature which makes the boundary line between black and white smoother to decrease jagged edges and enhance the visual appearance. Values: * Off* Disables the Image Enhance feature. On Enables the Image Enhance feature. Factory default menu setting Draft Mode Purpose: To save toner by printing in the draft mode. The print quality is reduced when you print in the draft mode.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The CR and LF commands are added. CR-XX CR=CR-LF, LF=CR-LF, FF=CR-FF * Factory default menu setting PS Settings Use the PS Settings menu to change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript Level3 Compatible printer language. PS Error Report Purpose: To specify whether to print the description of errors concerning the PostScript Level3 Compatible printer language. Values: * Off Dose not print the PS error report. On* Prints the PS error report.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Quantity Purpose: To specify the number of copies to print. Values: 1* Select a value in increments of 1. 1 - 999 * Factory default menu setting 2-Sided Purpose: To specify whether to print on either side of paper. Values: 2-Sided Print Binding Edge * Off Does not print on either side of paper. On* Prints on either side of paper. Flip Long Edge* Prints on either side of paper to be bound on the long edge.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide PDF Password Purpose: To specify a password for printing secure PDF files. Values: ******************************** Enter a password of up to 32 alphanumeric characters for printing secure PDF files. Paper Size Purpose: To specify the output paper size for PDF files. Values: A4 - 210x297mm* Letter - 8.5x11" Auto * Factory default menu setting Layout Purpose: To specify the output layout.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Ethernet Purpose: To specify the communication speed and the duplex settings of Ethernet. To make any changes effective, turn off the printer and then turn it back on. Values: * Auto* Detects the Ethernet settings automatically. 10BASE-T Half Uses 10base-T half-duplex. 10BASE-T Full Uses 10base-T full-duplex. 100BASE-TX Half Uses 100base-TX half-duplex. 100BASE-TX Full Uses 100base-TX full-duplex.
AL-MX200 Series Encryption Type User’s Guide No Security A wireless network is configured with no security. WEP A wireless network is configured with the WEP encryption. WPA-PSK-TKIP A wireless network is configured with the WPA-PSK-TKIP encryption. WPA2-PSK-AES A wireless network is configured with the WPA2-PSK-AES encryption. Mixed Mode PSK A wireless network is configured with the Mixed Mode PSK encryption.
AL-MX200 Series Manual Setup Enter Network (SSID) Enter a name of up to 32 alphanumeric characters to identify the wireless network. As the factory default menu setting, “wireless_device” is specified in advance. Infrastructure Configures a wireless network with access points. No Security* Configures a wireless network without security encryp‐ tion. Mixed Mode PSK Configures a wireless network with the WPA-PSK-TKIP, WPA-PSK-AES and the WPA2-PSK-AES encryption.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide WPS Setup (AL-MX200DWF only) No* Disables the PBC method for the WPS encryption. Yes Enables the PBC method for the WPS encryption. Push Button Control PBC Start PIN Code Start Configuration Starts configuring wireless network settings using the PIN code assigned au‐ tomatically by the printer. Print PIN Code Prints the PIN code to be entered on the computer for the WPS encryption setup.
AL-MX200 Series IPv4 * Get IP Address DHCP/AutoIP* Automatically sets the IP address. BOOTP Uses BOOTP to set the IP address. RARP Uses RARP to set the IP address. DHCP Uses DHCP to set the IP address. Panel Enter the IP address on the operator panel. IP Address Enter the IP address allocated to the printer. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask. Gateway Address Enter the gateway address. User’s Guide Factory default menu setting Note: To configure the IPv6 settings, use EpsonNet Config.
AL-MX200 Series InternetServices Bonjour(mDNS) User’s Guide Disable Disables an access to EpsonNet Config embedded in the printer. Enable*1 Enables an access to EpsonNet Config embedded in the printer. Disable Disables the Bonjour Enable*1 Enables the Bonjour (mDNS). ® (mDNS). *1 Factory default menu setting *2 WSD stands for Web Services on Devices. IP Filter Note: The IP Filter feature is supported for IPv4 addresses and available only when Protocol is set to LPD or Port 9100.
AL-MX200 Series No* * User’s Guide Does not initialize the wired network data stored in NVM. Factory default menu setting PS Data Format Purpose: To set the PS data communications protocol. To make any changes effective, turn off the printer and then turn it back on. Values: * Auto* Sets the PS data communications protocol automatically. Standard Sets the PS data communications protocol to Standard. BCP Sets the PS data communications protocol to BCP.
AL-MX200 Series DRPD Mode * User’s Guide To use this option, you need to subscribe the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) service from your telephone company that assigns multiple telephone numbers to a single telephone line and distinguishes each line with a distinctive ring pattern. Once this service is activated, then you can configure your printer to monitor the line for the distinctive ring pattern.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Ring Tone Volume Purpose: To specify the volume of the ring tone that the printer emits from the internal speaker to indicate an incoming telephone call while in the TEL/FAX Mode. Values: Off Turns off the ring tone. Min Sets the volume of the ring tone. Middle Max* * Factory default menu setting Line Type Purpose: To specify the line type. Values: * PSTN* Sets the line type to PSTN. PBX Sets the line type to PBX.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Interval Timer Purpose: To specify an interval between transmission attempts within the range of 3 to 255 seconds. The default is 8 seconds. Number of Redial Purpose: To specify the number of redial attempts to make when the destination fax number is busy, within the range of 0 to 9. If you specify 0, the printer will not redial. The default is 3. Redial Delay Purpose: To specify an interval between redial attempts within the range of 1 to 15 minutes.
AL-MX200 Series * User’s Guide Off* You cannot receive a fax by pressing the remote receive code on the external telephone. On You can receive a fax by pressing the remote receive code on the external telephone. Factory default menu setting Remote Rcv Tone Purpose: To specify the remote receive code in two digits to start the Remote Receive action. As the factory default menu setting, 00 is specified in advance. Send Header Purpose: To print the information of sender on the header of faxes.
AL-MX200 Series * Off* Does not attach a cover page to faxes. On Attaches a cover page to faxes. User’s Guide Factory default menu setting Note: The cover page is not printed for direct fax job even if Fax Cover Page is enabled on the operator panel. DRPD Pattern Purpose: To provide a separate number for faxing with a distinctive ring pattern.
AL-MX200 Series Pattern1-7 User’s Guide DRPD is a service provided by some telephone companies. DRPD patterns are specified by your telephone company. The patterns provided with your printer are shown below: Pattern1 Pattern2 Pattern3 Pattern4 Pattern5 Pattern6 Pattern7 Ask your telephone company which pattern you need to select to use this service.
AL-MX200 Series * Off* Disables the duplex printing. On Enables the duplex printing. User’s Guide Factory default menu setting Forward Settings Purpose: To specify whether to forward incoming faxes to a specified destination. Values: * Off* Incoming faxes will not be forwarded. Forward Only Incoming faxes will be forwarded to a specified destination and, if an error occurs while forwarded, they will be printed.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Prefix Dial Num Purpose: To specify the prefix dial number of up to five digits. This number will be dialed before any automatic dialing number is started. It is useful for accessing the Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX). Discard Size Purpose: To specify whether to discard text or images at the bottom of a fax page when the entire page does not fit onto the output paper. Values: * Off Prints any excess at the bottom of a fax page without discarding it.
AL-MX200 Series * Normal* Sets the external telephone hook detection threshold to Normal. Higher Sets the external telephone hook detection threshold to Higher. User’s Guide Factory default menu setting Modem Speed Purpose: To specify the fax modem speed when a fax transmission or reception error occurs. Values: 2.4 Kbps 4.8 Kbps 9.6 Kbps 14.4 Kbps 33.
AL-MX200 Series * Print Always Prints a transmission report after every fax transmission. Print On Error* Prints a transmission report only when an error occurs. Print Disable Does not print a transmission report after a fax transmission. User’s Guide Factory default menu setting Fax Broadcast Purpose: To specify whether to print a transmission report after every fax transmission to multiple destinations or only when an error occurs.
AL-MX200 Series Sleep Timer 6min* 6min - 11min * User’s Guide By default, the printer enters Sleep mode in six minutes of inactivity starting from the moment it entered Low Power mode. You can change the Sleep Timer setting within a range from 6 to 11 minutes. Factory default menu setting Select 1min (default) for Low Power Timer if your printer shares an electrical circuit with your room lights and you notice them flickering.
AL-MX200 Series Disables the fault time-out feature. Off On 60sec* 3sec - 300sec * User’s Guide By default, the printer cancels a job in 60 seconds after the job halts abnormally. You can change the setting within a range from 3 to 300 seconds. Factory default menu setting Job Time-Out Purpose: To specify a time period that the printer waits to receive data from a computer. Any print job will be cancelled when it times out. Values: Disables the job time-out feature.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Alert Tone Purpose: To configure settings for tones emitted by the printer during operation or when a warning message appears. Values: Panel Select Tone Off* Does not emit a tone when the operator panel input is correct. Min Emits a tone at the specified volume when the operator panel input is correct. Middle Max Panel Alert Tone Off* Does not emit a tone when the operator panel input is incorrect.
AL-MX200 Series Out of Paper User’s Guide Off Does not emit a tone when the printer runs out of paper. Min Emits a tone at the specified volume when the printer runs out of paper. Middle* Max All Tones Off Disables all the alert tones. Min Sets the volume of all the alert tones at once. Middle* Max * Factory default menu setting mm / inch Purpose: To specify the measurement unit after the numeric value displayed on the operator panel.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Values: * Off Does not show the alert message when the toner is low. On* Shows the alert message when the toner is low. Factory default menu setting Power On Wizard Purpose: To perform initial settings for the printer. See Also: “Setting Initial Settings on the Operator Panel” on page 29 Values: * Yes Performs the initial settings for the printer. No* Does not perform the initial settings for the printer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Values: Plain 0* -3 - 3 Light Card 0* -3 - 3 Labels 0* -3 - 3 Recycled 0* -3 - 3 Envelope 0* -3 - 3 Postcard 0* -3 - 3 * Factory default menu setting Adjust Fusing Unit Purpose: To specify a temperature of the fusing unit for optimum printing of each paper type. To lower the temperature, specify a negative value. To increase, specify a positive value. The default settings may not yield the best output on all paper types.
AL-MX200 Series Light Card User’s Guide 0* -3 - 3 Labels 0* -3 - 3 Recycled 0* -3 - 3 Envelope 0* -3 - 3 Postcard 0* -3 - 3 * Factory default menu setting Density Adjustment Purpose: To adjust the print density level within the range of -3 to 3. The factory default menu setting is 0. Clean Developer Purpose: To rotate the developer motor and stir the toner in the toner cartridge. Values: * Yes Stirs the toner in a new toner cartridge. No* Does not stir the toner in a new toner cartridge.
AL-MX200 Series Black * Yes Cleans the toner in the toner cartridge. No* Does not clean the toner in the toner cartridge. User’s Guide Factory default menu setting Machine life Purpose: To specify whether to continue print operations when the printer comes to the end of its service life. Values: * Stop Print* Stops print operations at the end of service life. Continue Print Continues print operations after the end of service life.
AL-MX200 Series User Scan Section System Section * User’s Guide Yes Initializes the e-mail and server address entries in the Address Book. No* Does not initialize the e-mail and server address entries in the Address Book. Yes Initializes the printer settings. No* Does not initialize the printer settings. Factory default menu setting Non Genuine Toner Purpose: To use a toner cartridge of another manufacturer.
AL-MX200 Series 0m* User’s Guide Select the altitude of the location where the printer is installed. 1000m 2000m 3000m * Factory default menu setting Secure Settings Use the Secure Settings menu to set a password to limit access to the operator panel menus. This prevents the printer settings from being changed accidentally. Panel Lock Purpose: To restrict access to Admin Menu and Report / List with a password.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide See Also: “Limiting Access to Copy, Fax, Scan, and USB Direct Print Operations” on page 323 Note: You can access to the items under Service Lock only when Panel Lock Set is set to Enable. Values: Copy FAX Scan Print from USB Change Password*2 Unlocked*1 Enables the Copy function. Locked Disables the Copy function. Password Locked Enables the Copy function, but requires a password. Unlocked*1 Enables the Fax function.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Values: Secure Receive Set Change Password*2 Disable*1 Does not require a password to print incoming faxes. Enable Requires a password to print incoming faxes. 0000*1-9999 Sets or changes the password required to print incoming faxes. *1 Factory default menu setting *2 Not displayed when Secure Receive Set is set to Disable. Software Download Purpose: To install or discard the software data downloaded and sent by the connected computer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Port Status Purpose: To enable or disable the USB interface. Values: * Disable Disables the USB interface. Enable* Enables the USB interface. Factory default menu setting PS Data Format Purpose: To set the PS data communications protocol. To make any changes effective, turn off the printer and then turn it back on. Values: * Auto* Sets the PS data communications protocol automatically. Standard Sets the PS data communications protocol to Standard.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide A4 - 210x297mm* A5 - 148x210mm B5 - 182x257mm Letter - 8.5x11" Folio - 8.5x13" Legal - 8.5x14" Executive * Factory default menu setting Reduce/Enlarge Purpose: To specify the default copy reduction/enlargement ratio.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 100%* Lgl->Ltr (78%) Ldgr->Ltr(64%) 50% * Factory default menu setting Note: ❏ You can also use the numeric keypad to input the desired zoom ratio from 25% to 400%, or press the button to enlarge the zoom ratio or press the button to reduce the zoom ratio in 1% intervals. ❏ This item is available only when Multiple Up is set to Off or Manual. Collated Purpose: To specify whether to collate the copy job. Values: * Off* Does not copy documents in the collated order.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Lighten/Darken Purpose: To specify the default copy density level. Values: Lighten2 Makes the copy lighter than the source document. Works well with dark print. Lighten1 Normal* Works well with standard typewritten or printed documents. Darken1 Makes the copy darker than the source document. Works well with light print or faint pencil markings. Darken2 * Factory default menu setting Sharpness Purpose: To specify the default sharpness level.
AL-MX200 Series On* * User’s Guide Suppresses the background of the original to enhance text on the copy. Factory default menu setting Gray Balance Purpose: To specify the default gray balance level within the range of -2 to 2. The factory default menu setting is 0. 2-Sided Purpose: To specify whether to print on either sides of paper. Values: * 1->1-Sided* Makes regular single-sided copies. Flip on Long Edge Makes duplex (2-sided) copies ready to be bound on the long edge.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Margin Top/Bottom Purpose: To specify the value of the top and bottom margins. Values: 4mm*/0.2inch* 0 - 50mm/0.0 - 2.0inch * Specify the value in increments of 1 mm/0.1 inch. Which factory default menu setting displays depends on the value selected for mm / inch under the System Settings menu. See “mm / inch” on page 296 for more information. Factory default menu setting Margin Left/Right Purpose: To specify the value of the left and right margins. Values: 4mm*/0.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Important: Printing repeatedly on the paper smaller than the specified output paper size may make the interior of your printer dirty, which may result in poor print quality or breakdown in your printer. Values: * Off* Does not display an error when the specified output paper size does not match the loaded paper. On Displays an error when the specified output paper size does not match the loaded paper.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide JPEG * Factory default menu setting Color Purpose: To set the color mode. Values: * Black & White Scans in black and white mode. This is available only when File Format is set to PDF or TIFF. Grayscale Scans in grayscale mode. Color* Scans in color mode. Color(Photo) Scans in color mode. This is suitable for photographic images. Factory default menu setting Resolution Purpose: To specify the default scan resolution.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide A4 - 210x297mm* A5 - 148x210mm B5 - 182x257mm Letter - 8.5x11" Folio - 8.5x13" Legal - 8.5x14" Executive * Factory default menu setting Lighten/Darken Purpose: To specify the default scan density level. Values: Lighten2 Makes the scanned image lighter than the original. Works well with dark print. Lighten1 Normal* Works well with standard typewritten or printed documents. Darken1 Makes the scanned image darker than the original.
AL-MX200 Series Softer User’s Guide Makes the scanned image softer than the original. Softest * Factory default menu setting Auto Exposure Purpose: To suppress the background of the original to enhance text on the scanned image. Values: * Off Does not suppress the background. On* Suppresses the background of the original to enhance text on the scanned image. Factory default menu setting Margin Top/Bottom Purpose: To specify the value of the top and bottom margins. Values: 2mm*/0.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Margin Middle Purpose: To specify the value of the middle margin. Values: 0mm*/0.0inch* 0 - 50mm/0.0 - 2.0inch * Specify the value in increments of 1 mm/0.1 inch. Which factory default menu setting displays depends on the value selected for mm / inch under the System Settings menu. See “mm / inch” on page 296 for more information. Factory default menu setting TIFF File Format Purpose: To specify the TIFF file format.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Fax Defaults Use the Fax Defaults menus to configure a variety of fax features. Note: The Fax service cannot be used unless you specify your region under Region. If Region is set to Unknown, the message Set The Region Code appears on the LCD panel. Resolution Purpose: To specify the resolution level to be used for fax transmission. Values: * Standard* Suitable for documents with normal sized characters.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Lighten/Darken Purpose: To specify the default fax density level. Values: Lighten2 Makes the fax lighter than the source document. Works well with dark print. Lighten1 Normal* Works well with standard typewritten or printed documents. Darken1 Makes the fax darker than the source document. Works well with light print or faint pencil markings.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Values: * 1->1-Sided* Prints on a single side of paper. Flip on Long Edge Prints on either side of paper to be bound on the long edge. Flip on Short Edge Prints on either side of paper to be bound on the short edge. Factory default menu setting Layout Purpose: To specify the output layout. Values: 1UP* 2UP 4UP * Factory default menu setting AutoFit Purpose: To automatically enlarge/reduce the size of the image to fit it into the paper selected for printing.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Values: ******************************** Enter a password of up to 32 alphanumeric characters for printing secure PDF files. Tray Settings Use the Tray Settings option to set the paper size and type of paper loaded in the paper tray. Paper Tray Purpose: To specify the paper loaded in the paper tray.
AL-MX200 Series Paper Size User’s Guide A4 - 210x297mm* A5 - 148x210mm B5 - 182x257mm Letter - 8.5x11" Folio - 8.5x13" Legal - 8.5x14" Executive Statement #10 Env. - 4.125x9.5" Monarch Env. Monarch Env. L DL Env. - 110x220mm DL Env. L C5 Env.
AL-MX200 Series New Custom Size Portrait(Y) 297mm*/11.7inch* 127mm - 355mm/ 5.0inch - 14.0inch Landscape(X) 210mm*/8.3inch* 77mm - 215mm/ 3.0inch - 8.5inch Paper Type User’s Guide Specifies the length of the custom size paper. Which factory default menu set‐ ting displays depends on the value se‐ lected for mm / inch under the System Settings menu. See “mm / inch” on page 296 for more information. Specifies the width of the custom size paper.
AL-MX200 Series Español Spanish Nederlands Dutch Português Europeu Portuguese Türkçe Turkish User’s Guide Russian Traditional Chinese Korean * Factory default menu setting Panel Lock Feature This feature prevents unauthorized users from changing the settings on the operator panel made by the administrator. However, you can modify the settings for individual print jobs using the print driver. Enabling the Panel Lock Feature 1. Press the System button. 2.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: ❏ Be sure to remember the password. The procedure described below allows you to reset the password. However, the settings for the Address Book are cleared. 1. Turn off the printer. Then, while holding the System button, turn on the printer. ❏ If you want to change the password while Panel Lock Set is Enable, perform steps 1 and 2. Enter button. Perform steps 3 and 4. Select Change the current password, and then press the Password, and then press the button.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Taking the Copy lock option as an example, the following procedure explains how to enable or disable the option. Use the same procedure to enable or disable the FAX, Scan, and Print from USB lock options. 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the button. 3. Select Secure Settings, and then press the 4. Select Panel Lock, and then press the button. 5. Select Panel Lock Set, and then press the 6. Select Enable, and then press the button. button.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the button. 3. Select System Settings, and then press the button. 4. Select Power Saver Timer, and then press the button. 5. Select Low Power Timer, or Sleep Timer, and then press the button. 6. Press the or button or enter the desired value using the numeric keypad, and then press the button. You can select from 1 - 30 minutes for Low Power Timer or 6 - 11 minutes for Sleep Timer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The printer restarts automatically with the factory default menu settings. Changing the Language To display a different language on the operator panel: Using the Operator Panel 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Panel Language, and then press the button. 3. Select the desired language, and then press the button. Using the Printer Setting Utility ® ® The following procedure uses Microsoft Windows 7 as an example. 1.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Using the Numeric Keypad As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter numbers and names. For example, when you enter the password, you enter four-digit number. When you set up your printer, you enter your name or your company name. Entering Characters When prompted to enter a letter, press the appropriate button until the correct letter appears on the LCD panel. For example, to enter the letter O, press 6.
AL-MX200 Series Key Assigned numbers, letters or characters 0 0 * -_~ # (space) & ( ) User’s Guide Changing Numbers or Names If an incorrect number or name is entered, press the C (Clear) button to clear the number or character. Then enter the correct number or character.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Clearing Jams Careful selection of appropriate print media and proper loading allow you to avoid most jams. ! Warning: If you cannot remove the paper jam by doing the procedures in the manual, do not try to forcibly remove the jam. Doing so may cause injuries. Contact your local Epson representative.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment. ❏ Do not remove the paper tray cover while printing is in progress. ❏ Ensure that all cables that connect to the printer are correctly attached. ❏ Overtightening the guides may cause jams.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The following illustration shows where paper jams may occur along the print media path.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Clearing Paper Jams From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) When a document is jammed while it passes through the ADF, follow the steps below to remove it. Note: To resolve the error displayed on the LCD panel, you must clear all print media from the print media path. 1. Open the ADF cover. 2. Remove the jammed document by carefully pulling it in the direction of the arrow shown in the following illustration. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Remove the jammed document from the document output tray. 5. Close the document feeder tray. 6. Close the ADF cover, and then load the documents back into the ADF. Note: Be sure to adjust the document guides before printing a Legal-size document.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 7. If you cannot remove the jammed document from the document output tray or cannot find any jammed document there, open the document cover. 8. Remove the document from the ADF feed roller or the feed area by carefully pulling the document in the direction of the arrow shown in the following illustration.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer Clearing Paper Jams From the Paper Tray Important: ❏ To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. ❏ To avoid burns, do not clear paper jams immediately after printing. The fusing unit becomes extremely hot during use. ❏ Protect the OPC drum against bright light.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Pull the paper tray out of the printer carefully. Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly, and remove it from the printer. 4. Remove all the jammed and/or creased paper from the tray. 5. Pull the jammed paper out carefully to avoid tearing it.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Lower the levers to the original position. 7. Close the rear cover. 8. Insert the paper tray into the printer, and push until it clicks into place.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Clearing Paper Jams From the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) Important: ❏ Do not put excessive force on the front cover when removing the jammed paper. Doing so could damage the cover. ❏ To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. ❏ To avoid burns, do not clear paper jams immediately after printing. The fusing unit becomes extremely hot during use.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Pull the jammed paper out carefully to avoid tearing it. 4. Lower the levers to the original position. 5. Close the rear cover.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Clearing Paper Jams From the Rear of the Printer Important: ❏ To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. ❏ To avoid burns, do not clear paper jams immediately after printing. The fusing unit becomes extremely hot during use. ❏ Protect the OPC drum against bright light. If the rear cover is left open for more than five minutes, print quality may deteriorate.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Remove the jammed paper from the rear of the printer. 4. Lower the levers to the original position. 5. Close the rear cover. If the error is not resolved, there may be a piece of paper remaining inside the printer. Use the following procedure to clear the jam. 6. Load print media in the paper tray or the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) if there is no print media.
AL-MX200 Series 7. Press the User’s Guide (Clear All) button on the operator panel for three seconds. The print media is fed to push out the jammed paper. Clearing Paper Jams From the Center Output Tray Important: ❏ To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. ❏ To avoid burns, do not clear paper jams immediately after printing. The fusing unit becomes extremely hot during use.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Lift up the levers. 3. Remove the jammed paper from the rear of the printer. 4. If no paper is found in the paper path, lift and open the scanner unit.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Remove any paper jammed out of the center output tray. 6. Lower and close the scanner unit. 7. Lower the levers to the original position.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 8. Close the rear cover. If the error is not resolved, there may be a piece of paper remaining inside the printer. Use the following procedure to clear the jam. 9. Load print media in the paper tray or the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) if there is no print media. 10. Press the (Clear All) button on the operator panel for 3 seconds. The print media is fed to push out the jammed paper.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Jam Problems Misfeed Jam Problem Action Print media misfeeds occur. Remove the paper from the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI), and then ensure that the paper is properly inserted in the paper tray. Depending on the print media you use, take any of the following actions: ❏ For thick paper, use the one that is 163 gsm or less. ❏ For postcard, the one up to 190 gsm is available. ❏ For thin paper, use the one that is 60 gsm or more.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: If the problem continues even though you have taken suggested actions described above, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. Basic Printer Problems Some printer problems can be easy to resolve. If a problem occurs with your printer, check each of the following: ❏ The power cord is connected to the printer, and to a properly grounded electrical outlet. ❏ The printer is turned on. ❏ The electrical outlet is not turned off at any switch or breaker.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Printing Problems Problem Action Job did not print or incorrect characters printed. Ensure that the Select Function screen appears on the LCD panel before you send a job to print. Ensure that print media is loaded in the printer. Verify that you are using the correct print driver. Ensure that you are using the correct Ethernet or USB cable and that it is securely connected to the printer. Verify that the correct print media size is selected.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action Print media misfeeds or multiple feeds occur. Ensure that the print media you are using meets the specifications for your printer. See Also: “Usable Print Media” on page 119 Fan the print media before loading it. Ensure that the print media is loaded correctly. Ensure that the paper width guides and length guide are adjusted correctly. Do not overfill the print media sources.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Print Quality Problems Note: In this section, some procedures use the Printer Setting Utility or Status Monitor. Some procedures that use the Printer Setting Utility can also be performed using the operator panel.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action The output is too light. The toner cartridge may be low or need to be replaced. Confirm the amount of toner in the toner cartridge. 1. Check the toner level on the Consumables tab of the Printer Status window of Status Monitor. 2. Replace the toner cartridge as needed. Verify that the print media is dry and the correct print media is used. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action Toner smears or print comes off. The print media surface may be uneven. Try changing the Paper Type setting in the print driver. For example, change Plain to Lightweight Cardstock. The output has stain on the back side. 1. On the Paper/Output tab for Printing Preferences of the print driver, change the Paper Type setting. Verify that the correct print media is being used. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer.
AL-MX200 Series Problem Action The printed result has random spots or is blurred. Ensure that the toner cartridge is installed correctly. User’s Guide See Also: “Installing a Toner Cartridge” on page 387 If you use a non-genuine brand toner cartridge, install a genuine brand toner cartridge. Clean up the fusing unit. 1. Load one sheet of paper in the paper tray, and then print a solid image all over paper. 2.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide If this trouble happens, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. Mottle Problem Action The printed result has mottled appearance. Adjust the transfer bias. 1. Launch the Printer Setting Utility, click Adjust BTR on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2. Adjust the setting for the type of print media being used. 3. Click the Apply New Settings button. If you use non-recommended print media, use the print media recommended for the printer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action The printed result has ghosting. The print media surface may be uneven. Try changing the Paper Type setting in the print driver. For example, change Plain to Lightweight Cardstock. 1. On the Paper/Output tab for Printing Preferences of the print driver, change the Paper Type setting. Adjust the transfer bias. 1. Launch the Printer Setting Utility, click Adjust BTR on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2. Adjust the setting for the type of print media being used. 3.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action The printed result is foggy. When the whole is printed light, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. When the printed page is partly light, start Clean Developer. 1. Launch the Printer Setting Utility, and click Clean Developer on the Diagnosis tab. 2. Click the Start button. Note: If the problem continues even though you have taken suggested actions described above, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Auger Mark Problem Action The printed result has auger mark. The toner cartridge may be low or need to be replaced. Confirm the amount of toner in the toner cartridge. 1. Check the toner level on the Consumables tab of the Printer Status window of Status Monitor. 2. Replace the toner cartridge as needed. Start Clean Developer. 1. Launch the Printer Setting Utility, and click Clean Developer on the Diagnosis tab. 2. Click the Start button.
AL-MX200 Series Problem Action The output is wrinkled. Verify that the correct print media is being used. The output is stained. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. User’s Guide If excessive folds or wrinkles occur, load print media from a new package and use the paper tray cover. See Also: ❏ “Usable Print Media” on page 119 ❏ “About Print Media” on page 115 If you use the envelope, check whether the crease is within 30 mm of the four edges of the envelope.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Protrudent/Bumpy Paper Problem Action Printed surface got protrudent/bumpy. Clean up the fusing unit. 1. Load one sheet of paper in the paper tray, and then print a solid image all over paper. 2. Load the printed sheet with the print surface facing down, and then print a blank sheet of paper. Note: If the problem continues even though you have taken suggested actions described above, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Copy Quality Problems Problem Action There are lines or streaks in copies made from the ADF. There is debris on the ADF glass. When scanning, the paper from the ADF passes over the debris creating lines or streaks. Clean the ADF glass with a lint free cloth. See Also: “Cleaning the Scanner” on page 380 There are spots in copies taken from the document glass. There is debris on the document glass. When scanning, the debris creates a spot on the image.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Fax Problems Problem Action The printer is not working, there is no display and the buttons are not working. Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. No dial tone sounds. Check that the phone line is connected properly. Ensure that there is power to the electrical receptacle. See Also: “Connecting the Telephone Line” on page 221 Check that the phone socket in the wall is working by plugging in another phone. The numbers stored in the memory do not dial correctly.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action There are lines on the documents you send. Check your ADF glass for marks and clean it. The printer dials a number, but the connection with another fax machine fails. The other fax machine may be turned off, out of paper, or cannot answer incoming calls. Ask the sender to sort out the problem and retry. Documents are not stored in the memory. There may not be enough memory to store the document.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Scanning Problems Problem Action The scanner does not work. Ensure that you place the document to be scanned face down on the document glass, or face up in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). There may not be enough available memory to hold the document you want to scan. Try the Preview feature to see if that works. Try lowering the scan resolution rate. Check that the USB cable is connected properly. Ensure that the USB cable is not defective.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action A smear appears at the same location on the output when scanned using the document glass. Clean the document glass. Images are skewed. Ensure that the document is loaded straight in the ADF or on the document glass. Diagonal lines appear jagged when scanned using the ADF. If the document uses thick media, try scanning it from the document glass.
AL-MX200 Series Problem Action Cannot scan using TWAIN or WIA on a Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 computer. Install the Desktop Experience feature on the computer. User’s Guide To install Desktop Experience: 1. Click Start — Administrative Tools — Server Manager. 2. Under Features Summary, click Add Features. 3. Select the Desktop Experience check box. 4. If a window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Click Next, and then click Install. 6. Restart the computer.
AL-MX200 Series Problem Action Failed to create an image file via the Express Scan Manager. Ensure that there is sufficient space in your hard disk. User’s Guide Uninstall the Express Scan Manager on your computer and then reinstall it. Failed to initialize the Express Scan Manager. Uninstall the Express Scan Manager on your computer and then reinstall it. Failed to execute the Express Scan Manager. Uninstall the Express Scan Manager on your computer and then reinstall it.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 010-397 Turn off the printer, and then on. If this does not solve the problem, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. 016-315 016-317 See Also: “Contacting Epson Support” on page 397 016-372 016-501 016-502 016-503 Press the button to clear the message. Check if the SMTP server setting is correct by contacting your server administrator. 016-504 Press the button to clear the message.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 016-795 Press the button to clear the message. Check if the format of a file stored in USB memory device is supported, or the file is not broken. 016-797 button to clear the message. Check the wireless settings for the access point and the printer. 016-920 Press the 016-930 Remove the device from the front USB port and press the button to clear the message. 016-931 016-981 Press the 016-985 Attached file size is larger than you defined.
AL-MX200 Series Error Code What You Can Do 024-969 Load the specified paper and press the User’s Guide button to clear the message. See Also: ❏ “Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray” on page 123 ❏ “Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)” on page 132 026-720 Press the 026-721 Press the button to clear the message. Check if the USB memory device is write-protected or gets any disk problem. button to clear the message. Check if the USB memory device has enough memory.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 031-556 Press the problem. button to clear the message. Check if the SMB server encounters any write-protection or disk 031-557 Press the button to clear the message. Check the following: ❏ If the file name you specified is not used by other users. ❏ If file or folder that has the same name as the one you specified already exists. 031-558 Press the button to clear the message.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 033-503 Press the button to clear the message. Retry, and check the report. Delete the unnecessary data stored in the memory. 033-513 033-517 Press the button to clear the message. Check if the password of the fax lock is correct. 033-518 Press the button to clear the message. Check if your region is set correctly. 033-519 Fax service is locked. To continue, press the button and disable the fax lock.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 034-708 Press the button to clear the message. If the error continues to appear after the redial for the specified number of times, try the following: 034-709 034-710 034-711 034-712 034-713 034-714 034-715 ❏ Set Number of Redial to the largest value. ❏ Set Interval Timer or Redial Delay longer. ❏ Lower Modem Speed. ❏ Check if the destination number is available. Press the button to clear the message.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 034-721 Press the button to clear the message. If the error continues to appear after the retry for the specified number of times, it will be cancelled. When retrying sending the fax, lower Modem Speed. 034-722 034-723 034-724 034-725 034-726 034-727 Press the button to clear the message. Check if the destination number is available. If the error continues to appear after the retry for the specified number of times, it will be cancelled.
AL-MX200 Series Error Code What You Can Do 034-762 Press the 034-763 User’s Guide button to clear the message. Try the following: ❏ Lower Modem Speed. ❏ Enable ECM. Press the button to clear the message. Lower Modem Speed. Press the button to clear the message. Check if the phone line is connected properly. 034-764 034-765 034-766 034-767 See Also: “Connecting the Telephone Line” on page 221 button to clear the message. Lower Modem Speed.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 091-402 The service life of your printer is coming to an end and the printer will soon stop running. If you want to keep using the printer, change the Machine life setting to Continue Print. However, continuous use of the printer will degrade the print quality. See Also: “Machine life” on page 300 091-441 The printer has exceeded its service life or the settings have been changed to continue using it.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 116-210 Turn off the printer, and then on. If this does not solve the problem, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. 116-314 116-323 See Also: “Contacting Epson Support” on page 397 116-325 116-326 116-355 116-395 116-703 Press the button to cancel the current job. Retry when the printer does not process any job. 116-720 117-331 117-332 117-333 Turn off the printer, and then on.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 191-310 Although the service life of your printer has been over and the printer stopped running, you can still use the printer by performing as follows: (Back) button and the button at the same time. - if a job is remaining, press the - if there is no job, press the System button, and then select Continue Print in Machine Life of Maintenance. However, continuous use of the printer will degrade the print quality.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide LCD Panel Messages The LCD panel provides you with information and troubleshooting help. When an error or warning condition occurs, the LCD panel displays a message informing you of the problem. See Also: “Understanding Printer Messages” on page 366 Status Monitor Alerts Status Monitor is a tool that is included on the Software Disc. It automatically checks the printer status when you send a print job.
AL-MX200 Series 2. Select Admin Menu and then press the button. 3. Select Maintenance and then press the button. 4. Select Non Genuine Toner and then press the 5. Select Toner and then press the 6. Select On and then press the 7. Press the User’s Guide button. button. button. button until the top page is displayed. The printer switches to the Non Genuine Toner mode. Using the Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only) ® The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. 1.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 11 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer This section describes how to clean the printer in order to maintain it in good condition and print clean printouts all the time. ! Warning: When cleaning this product, use the designated cleaning materials exclusive to it. Other cleaning materials may result in poor performance of the product. Never use aerosol cleaners to avoid catching fire and explosion. ! Caution: When cleaning this product, always switch off and unplug it.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Wipe the surface of the document glass and ADF glass until they are clean and dry. 1 Film 2 White Document Cover 3 Document Glass 4 ADF Glass 4. Wipe the underside of the white document cover and film until they are clean and dry.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Close the document cover. Cleaning the ADF Feed Roller To ensure the best possible copies, clean the ADF feed roller at regular intervals to keep it clean. 1. Open the ADF cover. 2. Wipe the ADF feed roller with a dry soft lint-free cloth or paper towel until it is clean.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The ADF feed roller soiled with ink stains may dirty the paper that goes through the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). In such a case, slightly dampen a soft lint-free cloth or paper towel with neutral detergent or water, and wipe the ADF feed roller until it is clean and dry. Replacing the Toner Cartridge Genuine toner cartridges are available only through Epson. It is recommended that you use a genuine toner cartridge for your printer.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ! Caution: ❏ Keep drum cartridges (or drum if not a cartridge type) and toner cartridges out of the reach of children. If a child accidentally swallows toner, spit it out, rinse mouth with water, drink water and consult a physician immediately. ❏ When replacing drum cartridges (or drum if not a cartridge type) and toner cartridges, be careful not to spill the toner. In case of any toner spills, avoid contact with clothes, skin, eyes and mouth as well as inhalation.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Removing the Toner Cartridge 1. Open the front cover. 2. Open the toner access cover. 3. Spread a few sheets of paper on the floor or table where you want to place the removed toner cartridge.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Turn the toner cartridge counterclockwise to unlock. 5. Pull the toner cartridge out. Important: ❏ Do not touch the shutter of the used toner cartridge. ❏ Always pull the toner cartridge out slowly so you do not spill any toner. 6. Place the toner cartridge slowly on the sheets of paper you spread in step 4.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Installing a Toner Cartridge 1. Unpack a new toner cartridge and shake it five times to distribute the toner evenly. Note: Handle the toner cartridge carefully to avoid spilling of the toner. 2. Insert the toner cartridge into the cartridge holder, and then turn it clockwise to align to the lock mark. Important: Be sure to secure the toner cartridge firmly before printing. Otherwise, it may cause some defects.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Close the toner access cover. Make sure that the cover clicks into place. 4. Close the front cover. 5. Pack the removed toner cartridge in the box in which the installed toner cartridge was packed up. 6. Taking care not to touch any spilled toner, dispose of the sheets of paper you used for toner cartridge replacement. Ordering Supplies The toner cartridge needs to be ordered occasionally. The toner cartridge includes installation instructions on the box.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Consumables Important: Use only consumables we recommend. Use of any consumables other than recommended can impair machine quality and performance. Product Name Product Code TONER CARTRIDGE 0709 DOUBLE TONER CARTRIDGE PACK 0710 RETURN DOUBLE TONER CARTRIDGE PACK 0711 Important: The number of printable pages are applicable when A4 plain paper SEF ( ) is used and printing is done continuously in the print ratio of 5% in image density.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Recycling Supplies ❏ For environmental protection and efficient use of resources, Epson reuses returned toner cartridges and drums (photoreceptors) to make recycle parts, recycle materials or energy recovery. ❏ Proper disposal is required for toner cartridges no longer needed. Do not open toner cartridges. Return them to your local Epson representative. Storing Consumables Store consumables in their original packaging until you need to use them.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Starting EpsonNet Config Use the following procedure to start EpsonNet Config. 1. Launch your web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key. EpsonNet Config appears on your browser. Using Online Help For details regarding the items that you can set on EpsonNet Config, click the Help button to display the online Help.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Checking Printer Status Through E-mail When connected in a network environment where e-mail exchange is available, the printer can send an e-mail report to specified e-mail addresses containing the following information: ❏ The error status which has occurred on the printer Setting the E-mail Environment Access EpsonNet Config. On the Properties tab, configure the following settings according to your e-mail environment.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Conserving Supplies You can change several settings of your print driver to conserve toner and paper. Supply Setting Function Toner cartridge Toner Saving Mode in the Graphics tab of the print driver This check box allows the users to select a print mode that uses less toner. When this feature is used, the image quality will be lower than when it is not used.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Moving the Printer 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Disconnect the power cord, interface cable, and any other cables. 3. Remove all paper from the document output tray.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Lift the scanner unit, remove all paper from the center output tray, and then retract the output tray extension, if extended. 5. Remove the paper tray from the printer. 6. Lift the printer and move it gently.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: If you move the printer over a long distance, be sure to remove the toner cartridge and pack the printer inside a box to avoid spilling of the toner. 7. Place the printer at a new location and replace the paper tray.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Appendix A Where To Get Help Contacting Epson Support Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact Epson support services for assistance. If Epson support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.tw) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry are available. Epson HelpDesk (Phone: +0280242008) Our HelpDesk team can help you with the following over the phone: ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏ Product usage questions or problems ❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty Repair service center: Telephone number Fax number Address 02-23416969 02-23417070 No.20, Beiping E. Rd.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Telephone number Fax number Address 07-5520918 07-5540926 1F., No.337, Minghua Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung City 804, Taiwan 07-3222445 07-3218085 No.51, Shandong St., Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan 08-7344771 08-7344802 1F., No.113, Shengli Rd., Pingtung City, Pingtung County 900, Taiwan Help for Users in Singapore Sources of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏ Product usage questions or problems ❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty Help for Users in Vietnam Contacts for information, support, and services are: Epson Hotline (Phone): 84-8-823-9239 Service Center: 80 Truong Dinh Street, District 1, Hochiminh City Vietnam Help for Users in Indonesia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Epson Service Center Jakarta Mangga Dua Mall 3rd floor No 3A/B Jl. Arteri Mangga Dua, Jakarta Phone/Fax: (62) 21-62301104 Bandung Lippo Center 8th floor Jl. Gatot Subroto No.2 Bandung Phone/Fax: (62) 22-7303766 Surabaya Hitech Mall lt IIB No. 12 Jl. Kusuma Bangsa 116 – 118 Surabaya Phone: (62) 31-5355035 Fax: (62)31-5477837 Yogyakarta Hotel Natour Garuda Jl. Malioboro No. 60 Yogyakarta Phone: (62) 274-565478 Medan Wisma HSBC 4th floor Jl. Diponegoro No.
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Help for Users in Hong Kong To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited.
AL-MX200 Series Phone: 603-56288288 Fax: 603-56288388/399 User’s Guide Epson Helpdesk ❏ Sales enquiries and product information (Infoline) Phone: 603-56288222 ❏ Enquiries on repair services & warranty, product usage and technical support (Techline) Phone: 603-56288333 Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address below: Trunk Line
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AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Index # C # button.................................................................................29 C (Clear) button..................................................................29 Canceling a print job.........................................................140 From computer..............................................................140 From operator panel......................................................140 Center output tray...................................
AL-MX200 Series Copy problem....................................................................359 Copy quality Problems.........................................................................360 Custom paper.....................................................................153 With Mac OS X driver..................................................155 With Windows print driver.........................................154 Customizing copy options...............................................
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Image Compression..........................................................315 Image Enhance..................................................................272 Initialize NVM...........................................................281, 300 Installing print driver Linux................................................................................104 Mac OS X..........................................................................99 Windows................................
AL-MX200 Series Panel Settings page..............................................................30 Paper chute...........................................................................27 Paper Error.........................................................................310 Paper jam location.............................................................330 Center output tray.........................................................331 Front cover.............................................................
AL-MX200 Series R Rear cover.....................................................................27, 331 Rear cover handle................................................................27 Recording paper size...........................................................23 Recycled......................................................................298, 299 Recycling supplies.............................................................390 Redial Delay..........................................................
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Total page counts..............................................................393 Transfer roller......................................................................27 Transmission mode.............................................................24 Transmission resolution.....................................................24 Transmission speed.............................................................24 Transmission time...................................................
